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Truss, Inflation,to Farming, and Pollution!

Looking theFertiliser future Looking to the future

by Dr Ken Pollock, former (2009-2021) County Councillor for Tenbury Wells

by Dr Ken Pollock, former County Councillor for Tenbury In early May, council elections saw a swing towards the Green Party, so they now hold six seats in Worcester City and effectively the balance of power.

Theelections party is saw seriously In early May, council a swing concerned about an impending towards the Green Party, so theyclimate now hold six catastrophe and asCity a result is determined seats in Worcester and effectively the to see abalance changeofinpower. energyThe useparty in this country is seriously– and all others, for that matter. concerned about an impending climate Naturally fossil fuels to beisphased out, astofast catastrophe and as aare result determined see as feasible, it seems.

The current concern with a change in energy use in this country – is and all the spiralling cost of energy as experienced by others, for that matter. the general public, price of Naturally fossil fuelsthrough are to bethe phased out, as fast electricity, gas and fuel for vehicles. as feasible, it seems. The current concern is with The distribution increases concernsby the spiralling costofofthese energy as experienced journalists, politicians the generaland public, throughare thekeen pricetoofclaim that their party gas has and better than the others to electricity, fuelideas for vehicles. assist those most in need.

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I will any of newisgas and at least oneofLib Dem advice, partly because I don’t even know the What notboilers at issue is that the use gas for 8 administration has anticipated this ruling by difference between “monetary policy” and “fiscal home heating and cooking is under threat. The rejecting a housing development planned policy” – terms common in the media!to government hasinpromised tousage ban that the installation use natural gas from the grid.

Inflation appears out ofatcontrol, economic of new gas boilers and least one Lib Dem b output stagnates, while millions ofruling working What is the alternative?

The firstthis suggestion administration has anticipated by age y Dr Ken Pollock, former b people seem to have decided it’s preferable would be air source heat pumps, (ASHP) drawing In early May, council elections saw a swing rejecting a housing development that planned to to live at home and not return work.

Those energy from the atmosphere toto heat for towards the Green Party, so they now hold six In May, council elections saw ahomes, swing useearly natural gas from the grid. representing workers seem to think their towards the Green Party, soeffectively they now hold six hot water and cooking.

If the possible increased seats in Worcester City and the What is the alternative?

The first suggestion seats in Worcester Citycausing and effectively the onlyof resort is toenergy strike, widespread balance of power.

The party is seriously cost current supplies of anything as would be source heat pumps, (ASHP) drawing balance ofair power.

The party is seriously disruption. concerned about an impending climate much as £3,000 is worrying, consider how the concerned about an impending climate energy from theaffect atmosphere to heat homes, for How does that the Teme Valley, catastrophe and result is determined to catastrophe and as as a a would result is determined to see see average contemplate hot waterhouseholder and cooking.

Ifinthe possible increased dominated in many ways by farming?

We have a change in energy use this country – and all spending anything around £10,000 on an ASHP… cost of Defra current energy of anything as others, for that that matter.supplies a new Secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, others, for matter.

Without thetoneed for space – not Naturally fossil fuels are be phased out, as much as mentioning £3,000 is worrying, consider how thefast who worked with Truss in international Naturally fossil fuelsLiz are to be phased out,isaswith fast as feasible, it seems.

The current concern average householder would contemplate trade but has no background in farming, as it seems. current concern is with thefeasible, spiralling cost of The energy as experienced by spending around £10,000 onofanWill ASHP… unlike hisanything predecessor George Eustice. the general public, the price spiralling cost ofthrough energy as experienced by he, nevertheless, able to bring about the electricity, gas andbe fuel for vehicles.

Without mentioning the need for space the general public, through the price of – not The distribution oftold these transition we need, toconcerns prioritise electricity, gasare and fuelwe forincreases vehicles. journalists, and politicians are keen to claim that nature over food production?

The signs from The distribution of these increases concerns their party has better ideas than the others to overseas aremost not encouraging. journalists, politicians assist thoseand in need. are keen to claim that Sri Lanka has outthe of use the news, butto What is not at dropped issue is ideas that of gas for their party has better than the others the collapse of the government was more or home heating and cooking is under threat.

The assist those most in need. government has promised to ban the installation less directly caused by the lawfully-mandated What isgas notboilers at issueand is that the use gas for of new at least oneof Lib Dem drasticheating switch to organic farming, asthreat. trumpeted home and is under administration has cooking anticipated this ruling byThe by their president atdevelopment the Glasgow Climate rejecting a housing planned to government has promised to ban that the installation Change conference last November.

The net use natural gas from the of new gas boilers and atgrid. least one Lib Dem What theaalternative?

The first suggestion resultiswas bankrupt economy and a deposed administration has anticipated this ruling by would be air source heat pumps, (ASHP) drawing government. rejecting a housing development that planned energy from the atmosphere to heat homes, forto What about Europe?

The EU decided in July to use natural gas from the hot water and cooking.

Ifgrid. the possible increased bring in new regulations controlling the use cost of current energy supplies anything as of What is the alternative? The firstofsuggestion nitrogen fertilisers, because of pollution much is worrying, consider howthat the wouldas be£3,000 air source heat pumps, (ASHP) drawing average householder would contemplate may result – the some speak of the algalhomes, bloomsfor energy from atmosphere to heat spending anything around £10,000 on an ASHP… that killed off life in the Great Lakes in the USA hot watermentioning and cooking. the possible increased Without theIfneed for space – not decades ago: eutrophication. cost of current energy supplies of anything as

easy in a tower block – or the consequent noise, most homes would need to be better insulated – another £15-20,000!

Whoin would payblock that?–Iforwe areconsequent worried now, how easy a tower the noise, will we face that future in a few years? most homes would need to be better insulated – For some£15-20,000! this is unnecessary. Use hydrogen! The another first point emphasise is that hydrogen is like Who wouldtopay that? If we are worried now, how electricity: is a future way ofinmoving energy around. It will we faceitthat a few years? is not a source energy.

For some this isof unnecessary.

Use hydrogen! The to the Greens. Too tricky…

So, you “make” hydrogen, comes out “blue” first point to emphasise is and that ithydrogen is like The concern spreading, From 2030, the government hasissaid no more or “green”.

Blue if you break down natural gas, electricity: it is a way of moving energy around. It stimulated bydiesel. the EU,The the sales of new cars using petrol or largely methane, to hydrogen and carbon is not a source of energy.

United Nations and the existing fleet of around 32 million internal dioxide.

Tricky,hydrogen, as the latter is aitgreenhouse gas, to the Greens. Too tricky…

So, you “make” and comes out “blue” World Forum.

Their combustion engine (“ICE”)Economic vehicles many so you have to capture it and store it.

Possible, From 2030, the government has saidwill no last more or “green”. Blue if you break down natural gas, strictures could affect Africa years after that, but the rise of electric vehicles but it allmethane, takes more “energy”! and carbon sales of new cars using or diesel.

The is on largely to hydrogen and petrol Asia. Already Ghana (EVs) seems inexorable.

Or you electrolyse water, of which we have a lot. existing fleet of around 32 million internal dioxide. Tricky, as the latter is a greenhouse gas, the verge bankruptcy and All in the cause of saving the of climate, but there That hydrogen andstore oxygen – farmers the latter combustion (“ICE”) many so youproduces have to capture it and it. Possible, Holland would be badly affected, and South Africaengine may suffer asvehicles well. In will Newlast Zealand, are problems.

Over theirrise lifetime, EVs probably harmless, even beneficial!

But again, it takes years after that, butMinister the of electric vehicles have to more the streets in their tractors, and the Labour Prime Jacinda Ardern plans but it taken all takes “energy”! use as much energy as an “ICE” vehicle, so no real energy, or electricity.

That can come from fossil (EVs) seems inexorable.

TEME VALLEY TIMES some have sprayed slurry in towns – slurry is an to tax methane production, half of which comes Or you electrolyse water, of which we have a lot. benefit.

Plus, need athe vast amount ofthere fuels, but they are forbidden.

So, on it comes in the causethey of saving climate, excellent fertiliser when and spread farmland, but All from farming, after 2025, while theirbut Greens That produces hydrogen oxygen – thefrom latter electricity tonitrates. charge theirlifetime, batteries. renewable sources – wind and solar – but they its use might be limited…

The government says want to tax are problems.

Over their EVs probably TEME VALLEY TIMES harmless, even beneficial! But again, it takes Never mind the tinythis number we have now are intermittent and expensive. it wants reduce nitrogen What effect might have England use as much energy as an “ICE”in vehicle, soand no– real energy, ortoelectricity.

That canoxides comeand fromammonia fossil imagine the need when we have northofof 30 by 50% by 2030.

Farmers say that could require the Teme Valley?

In this country, government Yes, they are costly.

Our subsidies to their benefit.

Plus, they need a vast amount fuels, but they are forbidden. So, it comes from million them! culling 30%are of worth all theirabout farm£11 animals. figures of show that we have reduced nitrogen generators billion a year, electricity to charge their batteries. renewable sources – wind and solar – but they As this is an EU directive, other countries would oxide emissions here byon 70% inhave 50 years.

Similar And how far dotiny they go awe charge?

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Never mind the number now – are intermittent and expensive.

County Councillor for Tenbury be affected as well, and already Belgian and figures apply to volatile organic compounds, anxiety is still with us, and the figures for range easy in a tower block – or to theuse consequent noise, Now we have hydrogen in our homes. imagine the need when we have north of 30 Yes, they farmers are costly. subsidies to their German areOur worried.

Ireland is also sulphurby and particulate matter, PM2.5. quoted the makers are the best possible.

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If we are worried now, how Now we have hydrogen to use in our homes.

22% by 2030 and 56,400 farming jobs being lost.

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Art Exhibition in Tenbury Tenbury Art Group held a two-day exhibition of members’ work in the Old Post Office on Teme Street, Tenbury Wells.

It was during the lockdown of winter 2021 that the group decided it would be good to try and raise some funds for the local food bank through an art exhibition.

Encouraged by the group’s tutor Jim Bailey, each month, beginning January 2021, members and friends of the art group could produce a piece of art on a given theme. Once things looked safe to do so, an exhibition would then be staged, with each artist paying a small fee to exhibit their chosen pieces of work.

So it was that on August 5th and 6th

‘Oak Tree’ - ink and watercolour by Helena £15 the Old Post Office was packed with oils, watercolours and ceramics depicting a wide range of subjects: from portraits to terracotta horses and from landscapes to flowers. There was even a sketch of the old Eastham Bridge, before it collapsed. This was a delightful

‘Fishing Boats in The Mediterranean’ - oil

by Pam Farqhuar £40 exhibition and many visitors took the opportunity to purchase a piece of original art.

It was subsequently decided to split any funds raised from artist’s exhibition fees and sales over the two days equally between the food bank and Colourful Oil by Mick Roberts £15 the Ukraine appeal.

Tenbury Swimming Pool Official Opening On July 27th the Tenbury Community Pool charity trustees welcomed guests for a small formal opening of the Tenbury Swimming Pool following the major improvement works carried out during the Covid 19 lockdown.

The facility now offers a revised reception area and a ‘fully inclusive’ fitness offer with a warm easy-access swimming pool, revamped changing facilities, new exercise studio with on demand virtual classes, plus a reworked and extended gym.

The four trustees, Alan Dale, Barbara Selkirk, Jane Jenner and Adrian Taylor were joined by Tom Mansfield (Freedom Leisure centre manager), Calum Fraser (Duty Manager), Cllr Daniel Walton (MHDC Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Tourism), Sophie Jackson (MHDC Town Centre Recovery Officer) and local Councillors Lesley Bruton and Bridget Thomas.

Alan Dale was given the honour of cutting the ribbon as a mark of his commitment to the Tenbury Swimming Pool as a trustee. This began in 1968 at the first meeting of the Tenbury Swimming Pool Guild. Alan has overseen the project from that first meeting, at which Tenbury residents were invited to start fundraising for a new swimming pool on the Palmers Meadow, through to a trustees’ recent meeting which discussed the next phase of the pool’s ‘Go Green’ development. This aims to make the pool sustainable using renewable energy, including using solar PV panels and air source heat pumps and lowering energy costs with new double-glazed windows and additional doors. If you would like to be involved in the project as a volunteer, please contact the trustees: email info@tenburypool.co.uk

Suzanne with her oil painting on the theme for January 2021: ‘Winter Wonderland’

Alan Gale, stalwart of Tenbury Pool, cut the ribbon to officially reopen Tenbury Pool after its improvement works

Knowbury Quizzes Towards the end of 2016 monthly quizzes began in Knowbury at Bennetts End Inn. These have been for a bit of fun, and to raise a small amount of money for Tenbury Hospital League of Friends. I was asked to act as “Quiz Master” and prepare the questions.

The intention was always not to ask questions similar to “Universtity Challenge” or “Mastermind”, but to be light-hearted and over a very wide variety of subjects.

The nights proved popular. Always held on the 1st Thursday of each month, for teams of 4, we get some teams who turn up month after month - even if they came first or last. The charge for each person is £2 to cover the costs of the (admittedly) small

prizes and expenses.

There was, of course, a two year break because of Covid, but then we started again. There was, again, a slight hiccup when Bennetts End Inn was suddenly closed (now - thankfully reopened and very well worth a visit), and it was suggested that the Quizzes could be held in Knowbury Memorial Hall. This has worked well.

Recently Tenbury Hospital League of Friends has been given a further donation of £500, bringing the total donated from the quizzes to £3,000 - all thanks, of course, to the loyal people who come and join in! Anybody who would like to book a table, because of the limited amount of space, can ring me, Helen Jones, on 01584 890672.

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1. I Paul Stephens hereby give notice that an application was made to Herefordshire Council on the 19 day of September 2022 For a Grant of a licence to operate a premises at Newton Court Farm Visitor Centre, Newton Court Farm, Newton, Leominster, Herefordshire. HR6 0PF from which the following licensable activities are proposed Sale/Supply of Alcohol (for consumption on and off the premises) Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 23:00 and on New Year’s Eve from the end of permitted hours on New Year’s Eve to the start of permitted hours on the following day 2. The full application, giving details about the premise and proposed licensable activities, has been sent to the Licensing Section, Herefordshire council. This may be inspected, free of charge, at the offices of the council at 8 St Owen Street, Hereford. HR1 2PJ Monday to Friday by prior appointment OR https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200145/business/ 58/current_licensing_applications An interested party or Responsible Authority may make representations to the Licensing Section within 28 Consecutive Days of the day the application was made as detailed above.

(End date of consultation 16 October 2022) It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and a person may be liable on summary conviction to an unlimited fine

APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE OR CLUB PREMISES CERTIFICATE UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003 Lindridge Parish Hall, Eardiston, Tenbury Wells, Worcs WR15 8JH The applicant proposes to carry out the following licensable activities or qualifying club activities on or from the above premises/club premises: The supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises: Monday to Sunday 10am-11pm.

Representations by interested parties or responsible authorities should be made in writing to Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster, DY11 7WF or enquiries@worcsregservices.gov.uk by 19/10/22 The record of the application is available for inspection by appointment. Please call us on 01905 822799 for an appointment.

IT IS AN OFFENCE, LIABLE ON CONVICTION TO AN UNLIMITED FINE, UNDER SECTION 158 OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003 TO KNOWINGLY OR RECKLESSLY MAKE A FALSE STATEMENT IN, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, AN APPLICATION

LAMBERT’S FAMILY GROCERS FREE HOME DELIVERY SERVICE THE LOCAL STORE THAT COMES TO YOUR DOOR - LET US TAKE THE STRAIN OUT OF YOUR WEEKLY SHOP.

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We also buy and sell furniture and other items.

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Where to get it!

24 Hours

Sympathy, Dignity, & Respect, Always.

The Teme Valley Times has over 100 stockists, spread over an area that stretches from north of Ludlow to Bromyard, and from south of Leominster to Dunley, near Stourport.

Many newsagents, including Tenbury News, stock the paper, as do some supermarkets, such as Tenbury SPAR. Various petrol stations, including Swan Garage (Burford), Fields (Dunley) and Applegreen (Leominster and Ludlow), also stock it, as do many pubs, local shops, Post Offices and more. Alternatively, an online edition is available at www.temevalleytimes.co.uk

It costs nothing to talk Call Stephen at any time.

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MP at local brewery West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin visited Spilsbury and Jones Brewing Company which produces speciality ales for sale at its own brewery in Stanford Bridge and also in local pubs across the Teme Valley.

The company was founded by Tom Spilsbury, a local hop grower, and craft brewer Tony Jones, after the pair met at a show in Tenbury Wells.

Photo shows Harriett Baldwin ready for action with (from left): Jessica Skipp, Barnaby Freeman, Tony Jones and Tom Spilsbury.

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Gold for Leominster!

Leominster in Bloom has once again been awarded ‘Gold’ in the Heart of England in Bloom competition. The award was presented at the regional ceremony at the Tally Ho Club in Birmingham.

This year’s theme was a celebration of the heritage of the Ryeland sheep in Leominster, along with red, white and blue planting to celebrate her late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

The town was overrun with sheep of all different shapes and sizes. The schools

and ECHO group provided all manner of decorated woolly creatures and there was a children’s sheep trail which included nearly all the shops.

The ‘In Bloom’ projects have always encouraged diverse planting to encourage pollinators and wildlife, so a key element of this year’s entry was the increase in reliance on more permanent, drought-resistant planting and experiments with various peat-free composts.

The flowers are sponsored by many

businesses in and around the town, and the exceptional plants were grown and planted by Philpotts Nursery. The displays were truly amazing, especially considering the hot weather they endured, and the town has really looked fantastic all summer.

The Town Council gives financial and practical support. The team helps with all manner of logistics as well as the watering, cleaning and weeding.

New Mushroom Book

Ludlow MP to hold Surgery

Mushrooming Without Fear, by Alexander Schwab, is a new book from Ludlowbased publishers Merlin Unwin. This colourful, heavily-illustrated, 160 page hardback aims to guide readers through the process of recognising the mushrooms that are safe - and good to eat. The mushrooms range from the well-known, such as Field Mushrooms, to the less well known, such as the Charcoal Burner. Each has a ‘positive ID checklist’, detailing key features, to help confirm its identity. £20 from bookshops or visit www.merlinunwin.co.uk

Philip Dunne MP will be hosting an advice surgery for constituents to raise issues or concerns on Friday 7th October between 4pm and 5pm at 54 Broad Street, Ludlow, SY8 1GP. If you would like to make an appointment you can email Philip.dunne.mp@parliament.uk or ring the constituency office on 01584 872187.

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What’s On!

Advertise your local event or club from just £10! £10 covers a simple advert with up to 25 words.

Extra words, if needed, are 25p each.

To advertise, email your words to temevalleytimes@yahoo.co.uk

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Up and down the Teme Valley people are organising coffee mornings in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Rose Ayres is holding one in the Scout Hut, adjacent to Tenbury Swimming Pool, on Friday 30 September from 10am-2pm. There will also be a raffle and tombola to further help with fundraising. Why not pop along and join in with what is billed as the world’s biggest coffee morning?

Ann Wallace at The Studio, Greenacres

Handmade Christmas Gift Fair

SHOWING OFF

Running over two weekends - 26th & 27th Nov and 3rd & 4th Dec. Open 10.30am - 3pm. A wide range of locally made gifts and artwork.

The Studio, Greenacres, Berrington, WR15 8TH. Email: annwallace136@gmail.com - www.annwallace.co.uk for more details

Contemporary Craft Show

Tenbury Applefest The concept for a National Apple Day is believed to have been first suggested by a group called Common Ground in London, and first held at Covent Garden on 21st October 1990. In an article in the Worcester News of 6th October 2005, Malvern Hills District Council asked local people for apple-related memories and photographs with the intention of publishing a book of Tenbury Fruit Lore to include apples, hops and mistletoe. So, the concept of Applefest in Tenbury started, initially using various locations throughout the town including the Round Market and the car park behind the Royal Oak. In 2012 it moved to the Burgage, and a town shop window dressing competition started, so keeping the retail outlets engaged with the festival. Generous sponsorship from local companies, Tenbury Town Council, plus fees paid by stall holders and a modest entry fee has kept it self-supporting ever since. The event is a major tourist attraction for the town and encourages many visitors from the neighbouring counties as well as from much further afield.

Traditionally held on the first Saturday in October, this year’s Applefest will be on 1st October and will provide a full day of

From left: Anton Schooley, Elizabeth Allen, David Downward, three of the team behind Applefest entertainment, the traditional display of over 250 apples by Frank P Matthews; apple juicing – bring your apples and containers for the juice; licensed bar, food and drink; demonstrations, arts and crafts stalls – and in good time for your Christmas shopping!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tenbury Burgage on 1st October: Anton, Elizabeth, David, Tony and all our other volunteer helpers.

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Farmers Market CHRISTMAS DEMONSTRATION at The Regal Theatre, Tenbury Wells, THURSDAY 17th NOVEMBER, 7.30pm.

Demonstrator Ian Buxton.

‘The Atmosphere of Christmas’.

Tickets £11 from the box office.

St Mary’s Church 9.30am-12.30pm

Saturday October 15th Saturday November 19th

The cast of ‘The Railway Children’

Railway Children in Tenbury The Regal and The Regal Community Theatre are presenting The Railway Children as their first joint production. It is being performed live on stage at The Regal. Performances are Thursday 27 Oct 7pm; Friday 28 Oct 7pm; and Saturday 29 Oct at 2pm and 7pm.

The family-friendly production promises to transport you back over 100 years to follow the adventures, trials and triumphs

of Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, told through their own recollections, having now grown up. The organisers say ‘You’ll laugh...You’ll cry...You won’t want to miss it!’ Rehearsals began in August and the director, Peter Hayter, and cast have enjoyed tackling challenges such as “Just how do you get a train into The Regal?”

Tickets can be booked at www.RegalTenbury.co.uk

IBD Support Group Open to people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and their family and friends, this informal get together aims to share knowledge, experience and support. It meets at Cleobury Community Hub, 1 Lower St, Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8BN (near the Parish Hall) from 7.30pm to 9pm on the first Tuesday of the month.

A Great Honour and Privilege Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was Patron of the Royal British Legion and the news of her passing was greeted with sadness and reflection by the members of the Far Forest and Rock Branch at their Annual General Meeting. Special Prayers were offered in memory of the Queen and to Honour King Charles III during the Exhortations.

During the Meeting the Branch Standard Bearer, May Carter, was able to announce that she had received a formal invitation from the Royal British Legion for her to carry the Branch Standard whilst joining other Legion Standards involved in lining the route during the Funeral Procession in London. May said “I have attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall twice which were really special occasions but this invitation is a great honour and privilege for the Branch and for me personally. I am very grateful for the opportunity to pay my respects and represent the Legion at the Funeral.”

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Dementia Café in Tenbury Tenbury Dementia Café is a free service that meets in the library on Teme Street on the first Thursday of every month from 10.30am till noon.

Run by Herefordshire & Worcestershire AgeUK, the café gives people with dementia and their carers the opportunity to come and have a chat over a cuppa and to make new friends. A range of activities are offered such as art and crafts, quizzes, music, local history and more.

For more information call 0800 008 6077 or email Vicky Tramontana: vtramontana@ageukhw.org.uk

Folk at the Falcon - fundraiser for Ukraine On Sunday morning, 18 September, a ceremony was held at the War Memorial in Far Forest during which a special Wreath was laid in memory of HM The Queen.

Branch Chair Martyn Carter carried the Union Standard in the absence of the Branch Standard which was in London preparing for the Funeral Procession the following day. Jim Woods, Branch Poppy Appeal Organiser also attended.

Milk Bot at Legges

The Milk Bot and produce vending machine at Legges of Bromyard

The vending machine has been an integral part of our lives for years now. The first modern vending machines were developed in England in the early 1880’s and were used to dispense postcards. Over the years they have become more and more sophisticated and there is now a growing trend for ‘farm’ vending machines which can provide easy 24/7 access to farm produce.

Instone Court, on the B4214 Bromyard to Bishops Frome road, was one of the first farms in the UK to have a refrigerated on-farm vending machine through which they sell produce including soft fruit, apples, honey, jams, eggs, vegetables and garlic.

Wicton Farm has taken a slightly different route, siting their 24/7 Milk Bot next to Legges delicatessen in Bromyard.

Wicton Farm is a 175 acre organic dairy farm run by sister and brother team Claire and Daniel. Their cows are 100% grass fed and are milked once a day.

The Milk Bot provides 24/7 access to the dairy’s milk and will even make you a milk shake. Flavours being offered when we were there included cappuccino, strawberry, salted caramel and chocolate. Also housed in the Milk Bot’s cabin is a vending machine dispensing other products, such as Legges pies and sausage rolls, cheese, eggs and apple juice. The 24/7 machines only accept card or phone contactless payments.

As part of this year’s Bromyard Folk Festival, Folk at the Falcon presented a local showcase performance on September 8th at the Falcon Mews. Admission was free, with the audience asked to donate to the Ukraine Fund of the Disasters Emergency Committee. Performers donating their services included Roger Pugh, John Bloor, The Three Disagrees, Chris Barltrop, the Cherrystones and Hugh Knight & Viv Bell.

The audience included Folk Festival visitors as well as local ‘regulars’. Thanks to the generosity of those attending, the concert raised a total of £470, which became £587.50 when government Gift Aid was added as the money was paid in. Organisers thanked everyone for their support.

Performers Hugh Knight and Viv Bell were among those who donated their services for the fundraising concert

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Burford House Motor Show On a sunny August Saturday the grounds of Burford House were filled with a wide range of handsome classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes as this annual Motor Show got under way. Pristine paintwork sparkled in the sunshine and you could wander among the serried ranks and maybe choose your

Colin Williamson from Tenbury Wells brought along his immaculate 1938 2-stroke 100cc New-Map motorcycle

Jeeps with an extensive display of kit

dream car - whether an elegant E-type Jaguar or a ‘Starsky & Hutch’ liveried Ford Gran Torino! The Teme Valley Band provided background music to enjoy and a very agreeable afternoon could be spent at this complimentary event.

A Ford Consul Classic 315, sunbathing alongside a classic E-type

Eastham Fete Held on August 21st at Eastham Memorial Hall and in nearby fields, this fete has grown to be a Countryside Show in miniature. With donkey rides, fairground rides and activities, classic vehicles, horticultural show, golf, silent auction, Smiley Train, Malvern Chase brass band, plants, fun dog show, bar, BBQ and a plethora of stalls to have-a-go on, it really is a great fun afternoon out for all the family!

Louise Bennet has a surprise win in the fun dog show

Barbara Williams on her tractor

Ludlow Art Society Exhibition The Society held its summer exhibition in St Laurence’s Church, in the heart of Ludlow, from August 20th to 29th. At the Preview Evening on the 19th, Kim Begley, opera singer and actor, now retired from the stage and living in Ludlow, officially opened proceedings. Kim has performed leading

Cora Weaver serving refreshments in the hall

Book browsing was popular - print isn’t dead!

roles at the opera houses in Frankfurt, Milan, Dresden, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Berlin as well as The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and San Francisco Opera.

Artwork of various media, framed and unframed as well as 3D and digital art provided something to suit everyone’s pocket and taste. It was inspiring to meet and talk to some of the artists, who were staffing the exhibition. Entry was free but donations to the church and/or art society were welcome.

‘Stiperstones’ linocut by Sandra Lane £75

Cut flower exhibit in the horticultural show

Original linocut by Kathy Dancy ‘Window 1 1/2’ £70

Kim Begley, left, looking every inch the opera singer, launched the exhibition at the preview evening

Lily Wang with a collection of her coloured pencil drawings - in one of which she successfully created the look of a watercolour, remarkable!

Beatrix Potter A Celebration Fans of Beatrix Potter’s stories would have enjoyed this flower festival. It filled the tiny Church of St Giles in Ludford with arrangements depicting many of Potter’s much-loved characters and tales.

Held on the August Bank Holiday weekend, it raised funds for the Ludlow War Memorial Fund and St Giles. The result of over 18 months of planning, it was a real treat to behold.

On the path to the church entrance, visitors were ‘greeted’ by cut-outs of Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Jemima Puddle-duck, showing they were on the right track.

Inside, lots of carrots were in evidence, flower arrangements lined the walls, and the altar had been transformed into Mr McGregor’s garden complete with stunning sunflower arrangements, wheelbarrow, chickens, garden tools, fruit, vegetables and a bearded Mr McGregor!

Refreshments were available in the cool shade of the church and each table had a little Beatrix Potter book with the sugar bowls so you could even read a classic tale or two!

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Reading material to enjoy with tea!

Peter Rabbit contemplates where to find more carrots....

Benjamin Bunny

Pinks and blues in the arrangement complimented Jemima Puddle-duck

Mrs Tiggy-Winkle had bunting decorated with excerpts of her tale

HAMPER FAYRE LOCAL ARTISAN CHOCOLATES AND DRINKS

Come and see us at the Applefest

A visit to Hamper Fayre, by the Bridge in Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, will reveal an array of products sourced both locally and from further afield. We are supporting Local Artisan Producers from Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire wherever possible, as we believe in supporting local families and the local economy.

If you want to create a bespoke Hamper as a Gift for a Friend or Loved One then please come and choose from either Traditional Wicker Hampers or from a variety of Eco Friendly Kraft Hamper Boxes and fill them with items of your own personal choice to precisely suit the tastes of the lucky recipient!

But remember...... anything can be bought individually as we are a normal shop as well! You don’t have to buy a Hamper!

Choose from Artisan Chocolates, Terrines, Pates, Cheeses, Savouries, Nibbles, Jams and Pickles, Cakes, Confectionery and Snacks.

We can arrange for you to collect from the Shop if you want to personally present the Gift, or we can arrange for it to be shipped to anywhere in the UK by DHL Couriers. We have a range of Quality Fine Wines suitable for all occasions and palates, backed up by a huge array of Local Beers, Ciders and Spirits.

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Mobile: 07836 263760 Landline Tel: 01584 781122 Email: info@hamperfayre.co.uk Online: www.hamperfayre.co.uk

Opening Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Saturday inclusive.

Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Hamper Fayre 59-61 Teme St Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE

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AUDIOLOGISTS EXPANDS SERVICES IN LOCAL TOWNS

Business is booming for Andrew Bird Hearing as it has expanded its healthcare services into Tenbury Wells and Bromyard.

The independent hearing company has increased the services it offers after becoming a firm favourite with local communities. It now offers all its high-quality healthcare services at Andrew Jelley Opticians. The company’s certified and experienced audiologists look forward to welcoming both new and existing clients.

They offer an extensive range of services to meet all hearing needs. This includes free-ofcharge no-obligation hearing examinations, microsuction ear wax removals, hearing aid repairs and accessories, alongside routine advice.

Company owner Andrew Bird said: “We are proud to be part of the thriving communities in Tenbury Wells and Bromyard, and to play a part in both towns’ ongoing growth. We have been able to expand because of our loyal and faithful clients. They tell us they like our personal approach and client-focussed service.”

Andrew Bird Hearing is a family-run business set up in 2007 and currently have in excess of 9000 clients and hold clinics in 30 centres across the south west.

Its audiologists are licensed to dispense products from a wide range of manufacturers, but they do not believe in pushy tactics or pressure

sales. The business prides itself on getting to know its clients so they can dispense hearing aids to best suit their hearing loss and lifestyle.

Their main aim is ‘to give people the gift of sound to help them lead better lives.’

Why would I need a hearing test?

It’s a question that many people routinely ask, when in fact, comprehensive hearing examinations should be a regular part of your healthcare. All adults should have their hearing checked on a regular basis, in the same way that they go for annual medicals or vision check-ups.

While the frequency of testing depends on your risk of hearing loss, no one should leave it longer than a few years between tests. Without regular screenings the consequences can be significant; people can find themselves suffering from depression, social isolation and even missing out on career opportunities because of hearing loss they didn’t know they had.

Andrew said: “Hearing tests are often overlooked by people when in fact everyone should be having periodic hearing tests throughout their adult life. Don’t wait until you think you have hearing loss as early diagnosis could be crucial. The earlier a problem is detected, the more successful the

• Andrew Bird Hearing operates from the Andrew Jelley Opticians in Teme Street on Thursdays and from the Bromyard Practice in the High Street on Wednesdays.

• To make an appointment, call 01242 262551 or email info@andrewbirdhearing.co.uk • For more information visit the website at www.andrewbirdhearing.co.uk treatment. Don’t put it off any longer! No matter what your age or hearing ability, it is always a good time to get a hearing test.”

Adults can suffer noise-induced hearing loss if they are excessively exposed to loud sounds, such as music or work-related noise. People

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can also be suffering from age-related hearing loss without even realising it. The loss can be so gradual that they may not realise they are turning up the volume on the television or regularly struggling to hear people talking.

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Orleton Gardening Club Annual Show The Club held its 41st Annual Show in Orleton Village Hall on 20th August. Classes were available to members for vegetables, flowers, floral art, cookery, honey and homemade drinks.

The Club welcomed back judges David Griffiths vegetables; Maurice Bracher - flowers, pot plants and outdoor containers; Geoff Morris - honey and homemade drinks; Barbara Morgan cookery; and Nan Thomas floral art. As always the judges were meticulous, each bloom carefully scrutinised and no tomato left unturned!

The Club bid a sad farewell to Maurice Bracher who is retiring from judging. Chairman, Nick Russell, made a presentation to mark the occasion and express the Club’s gratitude.

Maurice’s successor will be James Pearson, Head Gardener at Burford House Gardens.

The show had 294 entries in total, one of the largest tallies of recent years. A raffle, plant and produce stall and refreshments provided further interest.

Jane Cross won first prize with her collection of fruit in Class 20

The hall soon started to fill up as the doors opened to the public at 2pm The raffle draw was followed by the presentation of 11 Challenge Trophies (including the RHS Banksian Medal) and seven certificates for best exhibit. The club thanked The Maidenhead at Orleton and Hintons

Slane Irish Whiskey Located in the Boyne Valley in the legendary grounds of Slane Castle lies Slane Distillery which opened in 2015 reviving the production of Boyne Valley whiskey.

The natural water source is the river Boyne which runs alongside the distillery and through the heart of the castle’s estate.

Slane Whiskey is triple distilled and then aged using the distillery’s signature ‘Tripled

Monica Todd won first prize and Best Exhibit in Cookery with her entry in class 62 ‘Honey, Almond and Pineapple cake’

Country and Garden in Leominster for their sponsorship of the raffle and show prizes. A particularly happy and convivial afternoon event.

Casked’ method. This involves resting the whiskey in three different casks; virgin oak casks, seasoned Tennessee whiskey barrels and Oloroso sherry casks. These three are then blended to create an exceptionally complex Irish whiskey.

The whiskey comes in a wonderfully conveniently-shaped 70cl bottle - very easy to handle - falls naturally to hand one might say......

It has wonderfully pungent aromas of oak and butterscotch. The taste is initially smooth with sweet vanilla overtones and caramel and banana flavours. Then the varied complex oak cask notes come through, these then give way to a pleasant fire. The beginning and finish are so very different.

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Cleobury Dental Practice is proud to help anxious patients with their dental care by using the latest techniques, including sedation during dental treatments. Your dental health is best managed with regular check-ups so that any problems may be spotted before they cause you any symptoms. This way, there is a much better chance of keeping your teeth for longer! Why not book a dental health check with our team of dentists and keep your smile for many years to come!

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Clows Top Village Fete

Many had-a-go at shooting for goal

Only on its third owner, Steve Lewis brought along this lovely 1926 Austin 12, with a luxurious blue leather interior Held at Clows Top Victory Hall on a delightfully sunny late August day this was a chance to take some time out and enjoy a really close-up view of the small arena activities taking place during the day. Donna Leigh, who has been competing in Kennel Club Agility for 5 years, brought along her 12 year old dog Billy, to show fete-goers how it’s done. Steve Woodison of Twit Twoo Falconry brought along his beautiful owls and falcon for a display at 2pm.

Vintage cars and tractor, books (3 for £1), ‘happystaffie’

One of Steve Woodison’s beautiful birds

fundraising stall, indoor ‘shoot for goal’, a bouncy castle, bottle tombola, raffle, cakes and tray bakes stall, ‘Guess the name’ of a HUGE bear, interesting jumble to browse and much more meant that a pleasant hour or three could be spent enjoying the fete.

A lot of hard work had gone into organising the day and the hall committee sincerely thanked everyone who had contributed to the event.

Orleton Craft Fair

Sue Burrows helps out on the bottle tombola stall

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Cathy Hurley creates these incredibly precise colourful needlepoint cushions

Mary O’Grady was busy knitting one her wonderfully light but warm sparkling ‘necklaces’. She also had lovely beadwork and stitched greetings cards

Clare Broome of Clare’s Crafts with some of her pretty decoupage work

Cordelia Jess Devere with her stunning glass mosaic art, and large house numbers with a difference!

This event provided an excellent opportunity to find some early Christmas presents. The standard of craft was very high and the choice of items immense.

Many of the crafters were very willing to provide a bespoke service. If you were taken with a particular item but had an additional element you wanted incorporated you could commission something unique as that special gift.

Orleton Craft Group, which meets every third Thursday of the month from 1.30 4.30pm in the village hall, also had a stall selling the products of their sessions.

All in all a wonderful craft event.

Alf and Ann Jenkins from Orleton village had a stall with their wood products for sale - many humorous!

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Little Hereford Fete

Crowds rummage through the bric-a-brac

Lovely parkland setting Despite the sweltering heat on the afternoon of 13 August, crowds made their way to Little Hereford Fete to help fundraise and enjoy this archetypal English Summer Fete in the glorious setting of Easton Court. Shade was at a premium and the refreshment stall was constantly busy with fete-goers taking a welldeserved rest from the heat.

As ever, the fete’s extensive bric-a-brac stall, with its plethora of items, was inundated.

Whether you wanted an electric wok, a large blender, tea pots, china collectables, a child’s bicycle, classic tennis racquets, a high chair, new buckets and spades ready for the beach (and more) - all were going for a snip! The book stall was busy and the home baking and produce stalls cleared their goods in quick time.

A 1924 3-litre Bentley joined the line-up of classic vehicles and we were told the vehicle was affectionately known as ‘The Mistress’ by the owner’s wife. The ‘What’s in the Sock’ stand

Sainsbury’s House Wines Sainsbury’s have own-label ‘House’ wines which are very competitively priced. Generally £4.50 a bottle the range includes favourites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Malbec, Merlot, Soave, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Rose, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Hock and Cabernet Sauvignon.

We tried a bottle of the House Chardonnay. It had a lot of flavour and was great lightly chilled. Some will love this, especially at the price.

had a steady stream of young and old trying to feel and discover the contents of the line of hanging socks - great fun and only 50p a go! A tombola, clothes stall, BBQ, Tenbury Town Band, plant stall, shoot for goal, bouncy castle and face painting provided more entertainments to fill the afternoon.

Monster peanut cookies

Guessing what’s in a sock

Rock Show

On an overcast but breezy and dry afternoon on 3 September this lovely local show got underway at Rock Village Hall with lots of stalls and activities for everyone.

The show opened at 12 noon and the Rock Warblers Choir were first to entertain at 12.30 pm. The choir formed a year ago and, led by teacher Adrian Plant, they meet at Rock Village Hall every Thursday evening 7 - 9pm and the emphasis is on having a lot of fun whilst singing together. A falconry display and a well-attended fun dog show were further attractions to enjoy. A massive tombola, with prizes filling three large trestle tables, tempted many to help with fundraising. The children’s races, including egg and spoon had some enthusiastic competitors and the two bouncy castles were well and truly bounced! The ‘Saints & Sinners Bowmen’ let young and old havea-go at archery for a small fee (6 arrows for £1.50) and inside the hall refreshments were busy all afternoon.

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Tenbury Countryside Show

Having fun on an ATV on the Bill Davies stand Charlotte Hedgcock and Simon Bonham were at the show to promote their trailer business

Local resident and Horticultural section competitor, Andrew Edwards, with one of his oils

Inflatable fun!

‘Archers of The Teme’ were busy all day as people queued to ‘have-a-go’

Colin Lord was awarded 2nd Prize for his collection of vegetables

Just after the show gates opened Tim Giles from dhjh accountants stands ready to welcome clients old and new to refreshments in the shade

Nick Ashby was exhibiting his colourful art

Nick Walker and Julie Smith from Tenbury solicitors Norris & Miles, on hand to answer legal queries and explain the services the practice offers

Amanda Owen - The Yorkshire Shepherdess in a Question and Answer session about her life on a Dales farm

TNT Tyres, one of the many interesting trade stands

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Pudleston Flower Festival

It is always a treat to travel down the long and winding road to Pudleston Flower Festival and enjoy the amazing flower displays in St Peter’s Church.

This year the festival’s theme was The Beatles and the sun blazed in a cloudless blue sky, with the church’s interior providing a welcome refuge from the heat. Curiously, the dry, sunny weather was reminiscent of the summer of 1976, when promoter Bill Sargent reportedly offered The Beatles $50 million for a reunion concert - the group having disbanded in 1970.

The displays were, as ever, stunning and delightfully imaginative; from the font representing a yellow submarine complete with revolving periscope and an eye looking back at you, to the striking ‘Long and Winding Road’ arrangement taking up the altar. ‘The Long and Winding Road’ was the Beatles 20th and last number-one hit and the lyrics were interpreted here to represent the winding road that leads to Christ, who stands, knocking, at the door of our hearts and minds - a door which can only be opened from inside.

The church porch was made into the Abbey Road zebra crossing and if you took the time to read the information sheets displayed with each creation you could learn lots of interesting facts about The Beatles, their songs, albums and lyrics and indeed the inspirations behind the lyrics. For instance: Abbey Road was the eleventh album released and the cover photo was taken on the crossing outside the EMI studios on 8 Aug 1968.

The photographer had 10 minutes to take the photo while a policeman held up the traffic. The VW Beetle Saturday morning visitors in the left of the photo belonged to a resident of a nearby block of flats. After the album was released the number plate (LMW 281F) was repeatedly stolen from the car.

Also, Octopus’s Garden, a song written and sung by Ringo, was inspired by ‘Here Comes the Sun’ glows with hot red, a conversation Ringo had on deck with the captain of Peter Seller’s yacht. pink and orange colours They talked about the sea-bed habits of the octopus while sailing the

Pat Ward, looking every inch the part dressed in Biba, with her ‘Lucy In The Sky with Diamonds’ arrangement

waters around Sardinia in 1968.

‘Yesterday’, ‘When I’m 64’, ‘Norwegian Wood’, ‘Lady Madonna’, ‘Black Bird’ and ‘Eleanor Rigby’ were some of the other songs to be featured.

Outside, a produce stall was selling homemade cakes including dairyfree fruit loaf, raisin, orange & cranberry flapjacks, lemon drizzle cake, ‘Saints Preserve Us’ homemade raspberry jams and red onion chutneys and apple juice.

A bar and ice creams helped combat the heat and the refreshment gazebo offered a range of irresistible-looking cakes (£2 a slice); a ploughman’s (£7); and strawberries, meringue and cream (£3) all to help with fundraising. Many took the opportunity!

Thanks to the crowds who came and spent a few hours at the event over the weekend, more than £4,000 was raised. A hearty well done to all!

Three of the many ‘creative forces’ behind Pudleston Flower Festival: Robin Wilson (centre) arranged ‘Revolver’, Milla Mason (left) arranged ‘A Day in the Life’ and Sue Hawkins (Milla’s grandmother) arranged ‘Penny Lane’

‘Penny Lane’

Working hard on the refreshments stall keeping visitors fed and watered

One of the many stunning arrangements - this one mimicking the Sgt Pepper album cover

‘Yellow Submarine’

‘Lovely Rita’

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Far Forest Countryside Show As temperatures reached the midthirties, visitors and volunteers braved the heat to enjoy a weekend at the Far Forest Countryside Show. The popular dog show and pony rides were cancelled in the interests of animal welfare, but visitors were still treated to a range of great entertainment and a carnival atmosphere.

Those arriving from the park and ride car park on Wyvern Omnibus’ vintage open-topped double-decker bus were greeted by a panoramic view of the showground teeming with vintage cars (from Cadillacs to bubble cars), vintage caravans, tractors, stationary engines, motorbikes, scooters, tipis, fairground rides, a Big Yellow Fun Bus, hay bale seating, children’s inflatables and more, all spread over the 18 acre site.

In the main marquee, Far Forest WI were busy all weekend serving sandwiches, cakes, and hot and cold drinks. A display of entries for the burgeoning horticultural show filled the rest of the

sat down to a celebratory and well-deserved fish and marquee. In the Market Place and Craft chip supper!

Marquees, visitors could browse quality products from artisan makers, with many Photos by Lucy Dell, Chris Dell and Nick Goodwin more sellers’ stalls scattered around the site.

Entertainment on both days was continuous. In the main arena the Quack Pack, Ferret Racing, Zennor’s Dancers and Cleobury and Tenbury Town bands delighted. This was supplemented by live entertainment from the music stage and talks on foraging, hop growing, Nature of Wyre and St George’s Farm in the ‘Home & Garden Theatre’.

The popular tractor rides around the periphery of the site were provided by the indefatigable Tony Pain. In the showground’s pavilion, local artists displayed and sold their work and cakes and delicious cream teas were served to those wanting a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle.

On Sunday evening, after the visitors and traders had departed, the band of volunteers who make the show happen

The Mayor of Bewdley, Cllr Rod Stanczyszyn, officially opened the show

Katie Pickersgill (L) and Charlotte Thompson (R) of The Apple Tree Kitchen based at Pitlands Farm, Clifton-on-Teme

There was a paddling pool for dogs to take a dip in and cool off!

Sun and a cloudless blue sky saw temperatures reach the mid-thirties

Christine Jones was very pleased to win first prize in the ‘photo’ dog show

A wide range of characters could be seen at the show!

A classic supercar - Nissan’s GTR

Members of Zennor’s Dance & Musical Theatre Academy prepare to perform

Chris Kowalik and Nick Hinton invited visitors to try their artisan gins and vodkas - and very nice they were too!

Phil Selly of Hill Top Plants can usually be found selling his flowers in Tenbury Wells’ historic Round Market

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Brimfield Village Horticultural Show Exhibitors were busy staging their entries from 9 till 10.30am in readiness for Brimfield’s 2022 village show. Held in the village hall on Sunday August 14th the doors opened to the public at 2pm and the hall was soon buzzing with people as results were studied and cream teas enjoyed.

A new class was introduced for this year - Class 68: Family or Collaborative Group exhibit - with this year’s theme being ‘The Platinum Jubilee’. Folk were encouraged to resurrect their inner ‘Blue Peter’ and give it a go! The Pearce family did just that and the exhibit included a delightful poem of heartfelt thanks to the Queen written by 11 year old Madeleine Pearce.

Andrew Edwards had many wins this year including with an unbelievably large leafy lettuce! Nigel Monk won first prize with his ‘Jumbleberry (strawberry, blackberry, blueberry and raspberry) Jam with a hint of Chilli’ and among Amanda Heathcote’s many wins was her ‘Raspberry & Damson Vodka’.

The Challenge Cups, salvers and prizes were duly presented at 4pm and then pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven by the ‘Pizza Girls’ were served. A lovely show with lots of interesting entries - it was easy to spend an hour or two enjoying the event especially if cream Sarah Caldicott’s floral art interpretation of teas and pizzas were ‘Afternoon Tea’ consumed!

Looking over the show’s exhibits

Open Art Studio Over one of the hottest weekends of the year, back in August, Ann Wallace’s studio in Berrington was a haven for art seekers and for those who might want to develop their artistic side. Ann’s studio was packed with artistic ideas and information was laid out about the many workshops and courses she runs - from felting (pictures, donkeys and gnomes!) to engraving or animal portraits. The open studio weekend was raising money for Amicii Dog Rescue UK Look out for her weekend Christmas Gifts Fairs in late November and early December where you are could find some lovely gifts that can’t be found on the high street.

Ann Wallace with a large canvas of donkeys

Detail from Brimfield Toddlers group entry in the new class 68

Bill Summers won first prize for his ‘Wildlife’ photo

Lindridge Show This annual get-together saw the Parish Hall in Eardiston decked out with show entries, art and crafts - a lovely colourful spectacle of flowers, baking, vegetables, fruit, eggs and artworks! Rosettes had been awarded and a BBQ was already sizzling when we arrived on the Saturday 20 August to take a few pictures.

The hall’s art group had arranged a display of their work and you could also marvel at other craft work including John Briggs’ Beer Can Art (a blue tit fashioned from an aluminium strip, taken from the side of the Boddingtons beer can it was perched on), Julia Cooper’s stained glass creations, or some very intricate felting work.

Three of Ann’s portraits

Felting work

A striking piece of stained glass created

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Art by Carol Allen

Class 11: A plate of 6 scones - sweet or savoury

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White Wines from Australia Australian wine makers have established themselves as respected producers of many varietals, including Chardonnay, of which there are five in this selection. Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vermentino and Fiano also feature.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Chateau Tanunda Barossa Chardonnay 2021 13% £7 A classic Chardonnay with aromas of tropical fruits. On the palate there is an initial florality, then a touch of nectarine and then a crisp tart apple finish.

Lyrebird Chardonnay 2021 13 % Tanners £8.95 From the Victoria wine growing region this is silky and lemony, with aromas of cantaloupe melon and oak.

More lemony than a typical chardonnay but very nice!

Co-op Irresistible Chardonnay 2020 13% £8 Soft, and fruity, with honeyed green apple flavours, this is refreshing and very quaffable, with a clean firm finish. A potential crowd pleaser. Lovely.

Tesco Finest Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2021 13.5% £8 From Western Australia: this blend is interesting, citrussy, lemon into pineapple and with hints of pear drops. A useful choice if you’re looking for a fresh white. Very nice and quaffable.

Tesco Finest Western Australia Chardonnay 2021 13% £8 Made by Howard Park this is one for those who like their Chardonnay green and fresh with a touch of vanilla.

The Hidden Sea Chardonnay 2021 13% Coop £8.50 From South Australia, this wine has a couple of unusual features. One is that there are no labels because the design and text are actually printed on the bottle; the other is that for each bottle drunk, the equivalent of 10x500ml plastic bottles is removed from the oceans and recycled! Fruity, with notes of melon and mango, and more flavoursome than many Chardonnays, this was universally liked.

Fiano Vermentino 2021 12% Co-op £9 With lemon, grapefruit, lime and pineapple, this interesting wine might be just the job if you’re looking for something that is fresh, sharp and dry. Some might enjoy it as a spritzer. Hails from the Berton Vineyard in South Eastern Australia.

Specially Selected Clare Valley Australian Kooliburra Riesling 2020 12% ALDI £7.49 As you might expect, with it being a Riesling, it’s no surprise that this reminded us of German wine. A lighter option than the Chardonnays, for example.

Fiano Coriole McLaren Vale 2019 13.5% £18.50 Tanners Two tasters loved this Fiano.

Aromas of melon, honey and a subtle grassiness.

Very smooth and well balanced between fruit/dry on the palate. Initial sweet butteriness gives way to vanilla and oak, leading to a dry finish. Super!

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Specially Selected Bin 20 Australian Shiraz 2020 14.5% ALDI £5.99 From the Kooliburra winery in South Eastern Australia this wine was considered a bargain if you are looking for a lush, sweeter, soft Shiraz.

Hardly any spice, but flavours of ripe Victoria plums and ripe redcurrants. Very, very quaffable but take care at 14.5%!

Tanners Australian Shiraz 2020 14.5% Tanners £9.95 Sourced from across South Eastern Australia this is a very, very nice elegant red wine which won’t disappoint. Liked by all the tasters it has an impeccable balance of fruit, spice and smooth tannins.

Tesco Finest Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 14.5% £9.00 Cultivated in one of the oldest wine growing regions, the southern McLaren Vale, this comes from the D’arenberg winery. Very nicely made this substantial red promises pepper, hints of black cherry, violets and clove flavours. Tannic. One taster described it as ‘a proper French wine from Australia’

Red Wines from Australia Bethany Gen 6 Old Vine Grenache 2019 14.5% Co-op £10 From the Barossa region this wine gained an enthusiastic thumb’s up from all three tasters. All were impressed by the level of fruitiness from the old vine Grenache. With aromas of cherry, oak and strawberry, on the palate it is silky with nicely balanced fruit and dryness. Smooth tannins at the finish. A great wine to go with roast beef.

Tournon ‘Shays Flat Vineyard’ Shiraz M Chapoutier 2016 14.5% Tanners £22.50 Very French is how this strong full-bodied Shiraz was described!

Quite assertive with a lot of pepper on the finish and a hint of plain chocolate flavour, this wine has a strong personality.

Blackcurrant fruit leads into midway tannins before the peppery finish.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 14.5% £8 This wine has flavours of redcurrant leading into blackberry with a long finish of smooth tannins. This is a very pleasant bottle of red wine, in the bold French style, with a drying end.

Best emptied out into a carafe and enjoyed with a Sunday roast. Drinks lighter than its 14.5%.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Chateau Tanunda Barossa Cabernet Merlot 2020 15% £13 The hint of blackcurrant on the nose heralds the lovely sweet blackcurrant flavours mixed with cocoa on the palate followed by firm tannins and oak with a drying finish. A ‘jolly nice’ full-bodied wine which could go well with spicy food.

Australia had no native grapes and varieties were introduced from Europe and South Africa in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Since then some varieties have been bred by Australian viticulturists. Syrah was first called Shiraz in Australia, though Shiraz’s dramatic commercial success has seen some Syrah producers around the world now label their wine Shiraz!

Understandably, Shiraz dominates this selection, but the style of Australian Shiraz has evolved from the bold luscious fruity reds that appeared some years ago to wines which can exhibit a more French-style profile. However, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet-Merlot, Tempranillo and old vine Grenache are also featured here.

Lyrebird Shiraz 2020 14% Tanners £8.95 This is from the Victoria region of South Eastern Australia. Aromas of forest fruits and pepper. Allow the wine to breathe for an hour or two to bring out the rounded, full, soft mellow flavours of bright red berry fruits and a lovely lingering dry finish.

Running with Bulls Tempranillo 2021 14% Coop £9 Wow! Extremely tasty! That’s just lovely! - were some of the comments on taking a sip of this wine. Liked by all and considered to be worth every penny. Very smooth and fruity with flavours of ripe red and black cherries with vanilla.

Tesco Finest Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 14.5% £9.00 This needs to be quite warm to enjoy it at its best. Obvious tannins, dry, smooth and fresh with elements of liquorice root. A lot to it; what little fruit there is hints at red and black cherries.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Western Australian Shiraz 2021 14% £7 Made by multi-award winning Winemaker David Hohnen this is a very fresh red wine. Tart redcurrant and tart blackcurrant flavours and well worth the price if you are looking for a Shiraz with a difference.

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Brimfield Vintage Club Working Day A couple of showers didn’t stop people enjoying this popular and friendly vintage working day, held on 4th September in fields near the Salwey Arms.

For this year’s event the club chose a woodland and forestry theme and you could watch demonstrations, including saw benches of various shapes and sizes with their circular saws performing seemingly effortlessly.

Brian Price brought along a mighty Mus-Max Wood-Terminator PTO-driven wood chipper and showed how easily it reduced logs to woodchips. The massive WoodTerminator attachment uses a modern drum chipper and has a large flywheel mass to ensure smooth operating; it comes with its own grab and discharge chute.

Many vintage tractors were busy with stubble cultivation, using various harrows (disc, spike, toothed and chain) and cultivators, working up and down the fields raising dust!

There were also interesting craft and trade stands, a club fundraising tombola and for those who wished to tour the site there were tractor trailer rides.

Roger Madge of Madge Plant Training was asked to judge the demonstrations and displays and he presented the club shield to the winner Paul Breakwell.

Whilst we were there James Cheese provided a great running commentary on the activities - very helpful and informative. In the fields you could also find a 1960s CLAAS combine and a belt driven threshing box working busily.

There was an abundant choice for lunch, including freshly-made sandwiches, burgers from Andrew Francis, ice creams and freshlycooked pizzas. Altogether a very enjoyable, James Cheese commentating educational and friendly event!

Raising the dust!

A rare Chamberlain tandem articulated tractor Clay brick making demonstration

A Case 360 trencher with backhoe attachment being put through its paces

Roger Madge (left) prepares to present the shield to Paul Breakwell (right)

The Mus-Max Wood-Terminator demo

Tallis Amos brought along their 6R 158 tractor with a Horsch Joker 3 CT compact disc harrow to show how things are done today! The harrow can be used up to speeds of 12mph so ground can be covered quickly whilst still producing a fine and consolidated seed bed from the stubble field

Thames Trader: made by Ford between 1957 and 1965, with a very distinctive cab design

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Stoke Bliss Ploughing Match and Homecraft Show This family-friendly event saw tractors, vintage and modern, competing on a gloriously sunny day on 17 September in Sutton, between Tenbury and Bromyard. A great turnout of 45 ploughmen and four sets of horses provided a marvellous sight.

As well as ploughing there was a Crop Competition with grain, meadow hay, fodder beet, oats, maize and clamped silage classes and inside the nearby barns, the extensive and colourful Homecraft Show was laid out on large tables for all to enjoy.

Many came for the day and enjoyed a slap-up roast Georgia Stevens won first prize lunch with all the trimmings and, if they had room, with her caterpillar in Class 88 ‘A a pudding of strawberries, meringue and cream. handprint picture’ The Society thanked the many sponsors of the prize fund which included Nick Champion Auctioneers, Caleb Roberts Insurance, Charles Maiden, Wills Autos, dhjh accountants, Sutton Park Golf, A Legge & Sons, Hyde Brothers, and Nomark Equip. The Sir Archer Baldwin Cup went to Overall Champion Ted Richards.

This Unimog made light work of ploughing

You didn’t need a big tractor to plough....

Enjoying good company….

These blue roan Flemish draught horses seemed to be just ticking over when ploughing - no real effort for them!

A delicious roast lunch with all the trimmings!

Horticultural Class for ‘three apples’

Browsing the entries in the Homecraft Show

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Leominster Vintage Working Weekend

Vintage clubs and working weekends are a well-loved feature of farming areas and the Teme Valley is no exception. Enthusiastic volunteers spend many hours making events happen often raising thousands for local charities.

Leominster Vintage Club put together a great weekend of activities for their 16th Annual Working Weekend held at Broad Farm near Leominster on September 10th/11th. The club’s nominated charity for the event was Megan Baker House and the idea of the weekend was to raise a goodly amount for them. So far this year the club has raised over £6,000 for the Cancer Research and Dementia UK charities and the hope was to bring that total to around £10,000 by the end of the weekend - which also celebrated the club’s 25th ‘Pride of the Wye’ being put through her paces anniversary!

We visited on the Saturday when a ploughing match took place. On the Sunday, ring entertainment included Black Mountain Falconry, Welsh Axe Men, Castle Quay Gun Dog display and a fun dog show. You could also watch lawn mower racing on both days. Youngsters could enjoy building sandcastles in the purpose-built large sandpit or try pedalling their own John Deere tractor around a mini-ring. A selection of craft stalls provided opportunities to find some lovely unique gifts.

The steam era was represented by ‘Old Rosie’, an Aveling & Porter Steam Roller, and by two traction engines: ‘Bathsheba’ built by Gibbons & Robinson, and ‘Pride of the Wye’, a John Fowler & Co general purpose engine. Around midday on the Saturday all three gathered to sound their whistles in memory of HM the Queen.

If you worked up an appetite during the day, on-site catering kept the munchies at bay from hotdogs and burgers to homemade cakes and wood-fired oven pizzas.

The Judges get to work

Linda Davies of Ludlow brought along her 1936 Morris 8 series 1 (now named Bluebell) originally owned by Rowntrees of York. It was interesting to chat with her and learn about the vehicle’s gradual on-going restoration

Kelly Olive was on hand to explain much about the work of Megan Baker House and their outreach services

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A Car for all Seasons!

Quiet, comfortable, bristling with technology, superbly competent off-road and with the distinct feel of an upmarket model, Subaru’s Outback may well impress if you’re looking for a car for all seasons.

Sun, rain or snow - it doesn’t matter, you just know that this Subaru will get you there.

The lime green elements to exterior and interior trim add a certain something to this already distinctive brand with their wellknown flat-four ‘boxer’ engine. Subaru has rightly been famous for four wheel drive for decades and this is, unsurprisingly, a key feature of the Outback. It’s particularly important off-road, but it can also be very useful on Tarmac, particularly in wet conditions, especially when wanting to quickly and safely join the flow of traffic at a junction.

One of the joys of a car with good quality four wheel drive is the way it can cope with challenging conditions. This might be an uphill exit from an overflow car park at a village fete, or it might simply be that you are setting off up a steep hill while towing.

The Outback’s looks are distinguishedly quiet, particularly in the dark olive green of the car I drove. The black wheels add a further touch of sophistication. At over 4.8

metres long, this is a large car but it doesn’t feel particularly big to drive. It’s also narrower than many alternatives - very useful when passing oncoming traffic on narrow roads.

It’s as practical as you might expect, but that’s only one aspect of the Outback. It’s also a spacious car that combines practicality and excellent comfort, and it’s well-built, with doors that close with a reassuring clunk, rather than a lightweight clang.

The 169bhp 2.5-litre engine does its job competently and power is delivered through an effective CVT automatic transmission. The result is a claimed top speed of 120mph and it can reach 60mph from rest in about 10 seconds. There’s no diesel option, nor is a

manual gearbox available.

The Outback’s compliant suspension means the car takes poor surfaces in its stride. Not just off-road, but on-road too, and pot holes are largely shrugged off, which helps boost the car’s comfort. Another strong aspect is the car’s quietness - just one of the reasons why the Outback is an enjoyable choice for long journeys.

Practical features include plenty of stowage compartments, many with a non-slip lining such a nice touch. Often overlooked, it stops items rattling about on a bendy road. The car’s higher stance makes it easy to get in and out of and there’s auto up and down on all four windows, a multiplicity of USB ports

front and rear, cargo hooks, under-boot floor storage compartments, a motorised tailgate (on the ‘Field’ model I drove) and a dualheight boot blind.

A potential range of over 500 miles on a tankful means you can simply head off into the sunset - a tempting option if you own a car like this!

Where costs are concerned, the ‘Field’ I drove comes in at £39,995 ‘on the road’. The entry level ‘Limited’ is £35,995, and the higherspecification ‘Touring’ is £41,495. As regards mpg, a run back from the Welsh coast saw 37.3mpg on the display - not bad for a car of this size, particularly given automatic transmission and full-time four wheel drive.

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Today’s ProCeed is undeniably a good looking car. One obvious strength is the way it combines style with practicality. It’s not difficult to find a car that offers both of these qualities, but you might expect it to have a premium badge such as Audi or BMW, and to have a price tag to match.

The ProCeed has always been a stylish model, but early versions came with just three doors, so the current five-door model has a significant leg-up in the practicality stakes.

It’s not quite an estate - after all, if that’s what you want, you can buy a Ceed Sportswagon.

Equally, it’s a bit more than a hatchback.

‘Fastback’ is the description that comes to mind, but Kia term it a ‘Shooting Brake’.

Obviously, the precise terminology hardly matters. The boot isn’t as big as some estates, but it’s certainly a generous size. If you’re looking to set off on a long trip, the range of around 460 miles, depending on how you drive, is definitely a plus point.

‘GT-Line’, ‘GT-Line S’ and ‘GT’ versions are available and all use turbocharged petrol engines. The GT-Line I drove came with the 158bhp 1.5-litre T-GDi engine - there is no diesel option.

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It’s available as a six-speed manual or a sevenspeed ‘DCT’ auto; I drove the automatic version.

Standard equipment on the Proceed ‘GT-Line’ includes 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss black door mirrors and rear spoiler, rear privacy glass, automatic headlight control, fog lights, rain sensing front wipers, electrically adjustable and folding heated door mirrors with LED indicators, heated front seats and steering wheel and an enormous amount more.

The ‘GT-Line S’ model adds feature such as 18inch alloy wheels, electric tilting/sliding sunroof, LED bi-function headlights and front fog lights, black leather and faux suede seats, 10-way power adjustable front seats with driver’s memory, 40:20:40 split folding rear seats with remote folding and heated outer rear seats.

It’s a long list, and on top of that buyers obviously get the benefit of Kia’s seven year warranty.

Looking at what the car is like to drive, the 1.5 litre engine delivered ample performance and 0

to 60mph is covered in eight-point-something seconds according to the specifications. The DCT gearbox provided smooth gearchanges and the package delivered impressive economy, particularly when driven in a relaxed manner. For example, 57mpg on a gentle drive from Tenbury to Craven Arms. Driving like this, the comfortable and compliant ride is very welcome, because it does a good job of dealing with potholes.

The gearing is high, presumably to enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions, so if you could reach the red line in top gear (which you can’t) the car would be travelling at around 170mph. The benefit of this is the relaxed feel while cruising, due to the engine’s relatively low rpm.

Where costs are concerned, the entry level model is the GT-Line, starting at £26,190 (manual) or £28,040 (automatic). At £31,010, the 'GT', only available with DCT transmission, is at the top of the range, and with its 201bhp 1.6-litre engine, this is surely the model for buyers who are looking for higher performance.

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