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Car enthusiasts and families are in for a treat as Worcester’s 11th Annual Motor Festival is set to be the biggest one yet. The streets will be lined with stunning cars and rammed with petrolheads.

You can see a wide variety of old and new vehicles from a range of dealers, motoring clubs and the county’s motor sport venue.

As well as this there will be plenty of activities and experiences for both the young and old. There will be a programme of events to be released close to the event so keep an eye out on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Worcmotorfest.

The day will be jam packed of entertainment including live music, roving street entertainment, traditional dance performances and exciting race activities. All these activities will be occurring around the streets which will be full of a whole host of vehicles.

The vehicles will include some of the newly released sports cars, SUVs and motorbikes as well. Fans of vintage and classical cars will also be treated to around 80 different classic cars that span the

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Rubery facelift plans to go on display this month

Rubery’s village centre will receive a facelift this summer after funding and a plan for a range of improvements were approved.

permanent. cThe plans will shortly go on public display online and in Rubery Library, with a special information day to be held in the village in May.

£100,000 will be invested in improvements to the village’s public realm, including lighting, bus shelters, benches bollards, and other street furniture items. A new ‘quality charter’ for future works will also ensure the improvements are

The plan was announced in January following a 2016 audit of Rubery’s public realm. It is coordinated by NWedR (North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration) on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, which has contributed £75,000 of the funding, and will be carried out by Worcestershire County Council, which has contributed £25,000.

Cllr Ken Pollock, Worcestershire County Council Cabinet Member for Economy, Skills & Infrastructure, said: “Our ongoing public realm programme plays an important role in supporting local businesses and stimulating the bit to help

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Cheryl Welsh is Bromsgrove Centres Manager for NWedR on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, and leads the project partnership with local businesses.

Work is also currently underway at Cathedral Square in Worcester as part of the overall redevelopment of the area. Schemes in Redditch, Droitwich and Kidderminster are next on the list along with further work in Tenbury and Worcester.

Cheryl added: “The project continues to gather momentum and it’s all positive news for Rubery.

We are building a strong working partnership with the councils and local businesses and this public realm plan is just the first step of many.”

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A small barbecue on a crowded balcony is just as much fun as a big barbecue in the backyard!

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Based at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire and framed by the picturesque Malvern Hills, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. Enjoy a walk around the show gardens, gather inspiration from exhibitors in the Floral Marquee and get hints and tips from a range of talks and demonstrations at this fantastic early season show.

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Trainee teachers at the University of Worcester are learning how to engage their future pupils in global issues, in light of a set of ambitious goals agreed by the United Nations.

Worcester to host the OVO Energy Tour of Britain this September The city of Worcester will host the start of the final stage of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain this September, as the race finishes outside London for the first time in five years.

Stage Eight of Britain’s premier road cycling event on Sunday 10 September will start from the centre of Worcester, heading through

Worcestershire to finish in Cardiff. The route through Worcestershire will include the likes of Pershore and Uptonupon-Severn, and cross the Malvern Hills at British Camp.

A stage of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain last began in Worcester in 2014, when Michal Kwiatkowski won the leg ending in Bristol.

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The Worcestershire LitFest & Fringe are back from the 9th- 18th of June for the 7th year of their show stopping line-up of literary delights. Hosted in a variety of venues across Worcestershire, the LiteraryFestival combines all kinds of genres and topics.

As always, the Festival Launch will host performances from the winners of 3 annual poetry competitions, which includes the live announcement of the next Worcestershire Poet Laurate. This exciting night is one of the best in the county’s literary calendar and really draws in the crowds.

Hosted in the beautiful riverside venue of the Worcester Racecourse the event is not to be missed (7pm on Friday the 9th of June).

In the 9 days that follow, audiences can experience everything from theatrical performances, poetry evenings, quizzes, workshops and music. Events include our extremely popular open mic night SpeakEasy (15th June-Worcester Arts Workshop), an evening of surreal humour and physical theatre with the beautifully named Clown Funeral (13th June-the Hive) and our electrifying Festival Finale where you can experience Worcestershire’s finest

literary performers face off in poetry and flash fiction slams (18th June-Drummonds Bar).

Festival Director, Ruth Inglis said, ‘The Worcestershire LitFest are so proud of our 10 day line-up this year. We have a truly eclectic program that really does have something for everyone. We are thrilled to host performers from across the UK such as west end performer Kaleigh Wolf, but are also truly dedicated to showcasing the amazing talent that we have here in Worcestershire and have lots of events planned that do just that!’

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PERSHORE CARNIVAL The Pershore Carnival is well on its way this Month with plenty happening. But before we look forward let’s look behind us and recap on a great opening to the festival.

What a Quacking good day last month with nearly £900 being raised at the ever-popular Duck Race!

The event which took place on the River Avon, Pershore, was held in aid of Pershore Carnival.

George Williams Winnall age 2 from Drakes Broughton was the proud owner of the winning duck (No 35) and won £100 (sponsored by Hill View Ducks, Cropthorne).

Mr Colin Shepherd, Chairman of Pershore Carnival said “I would like to thank everyone that came and supported the Duck Race, Pershore Football Club for hosting us, Hill View Ducks, Cropthorne & Pershore and District Sports and Social Club for their generous sponsorship, Plum

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The Carnival theme for 2017 is ‘World of Music’ and will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, May 29th.

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Each year Pershore Carnival raises money for charity through a street bucket collection which takes place during the procession. This year the recipient will be the Pershore Riverside Youth Centre – an absolutely fantastic asset to the town of Pershore and an invaluable resource to the youngsters and a great facility for local clubs to hire.

Alex Mellor, Riverside Centre Development Manager said “Absolutely fantastic news. The centre, until four years ago, had been fully funded by the local authority. That funding is now greatly reduced and is to cease in 2019, so the news that we are to receive this support from Pershore Carnival is wonderful.”

The Riverside Youth Centre got straight into the swing of things by hosting the Carnival Royalty Event on Sunday 26th February, to select the Carnival Royalty - a massive success.

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With its roots in farming the small market town of Evesham is proud to be one of the biggest and most well known producers of the spear headed vegetable in the country. With an ever growing interest in the production and sale of

English produce within the media recently this underrated vegetable is now recognised around the world as an English delicacy and has substantially increased in it’s popularity.

A lot of the events happen in the bustling and historic fleece Inn in Bretforton. Last month we had the very successful and popular Asparagus run, this month we have another whole host of events including the Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction – Sun 28 May. Hundreds gather in the courtyard of the Fleece Inn to bid for the seasons largest, freshest and greenest Asparagus.

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All the produce is donated by local growers and Auctioned off by local man Colin Jelfs. In past years thousands of pounds have been raised for the Bretforton Silver band instruments and we’ve been on Countryfile with Adam Henson, Escape to The Country and local and national news!

One of the largest events in the calendar of the Festival is Asparafest. This boutique weekend festival is in its fourth year and has been growing in popularity. Festival goers can expect music, the freshest of food, fascinating country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer, and asparagus in a chilled atmosphere suitable for families. The line-up hasn’t been announced yet but watch this space for more information about Asparafest and all things related to The Great British Asparagus Festival.

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MAY 2017 Roy Orbison and the Travelling Willburys Tribute

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Breaking Bands Festival

Breaking Bands Festival is an event with the sole aim of bringing the very best of the bands of the future into one place to open up the festival season and show what they can do. The event opens up late May bank holiday

weekend with 3 days action packed with rock, punk and metal bands from all over the UK mixing up the genres so there is always something for everyone.

Stoke Prior Sports + Country Club in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove Friday May 26th – Monday May 29th Friday 10pm to Tuesday 4am Day ticket £20

Ballet Theatre UK – Alice in Wonderland

Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland!

Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland is delightful entertainment for all ages.

Swan Theatre The Moors, Worcester Friday, May 5th , 19:30 £16.50

Pride and Prejudice Ball

With a live band and caller, dress up in your Georgian finery and join us for an evening of social dancing. Refreshments provided as part of ticket price.

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are just some of the facts FOSTER CARE FORNIGHT Here which, when digested, are an Foster Care Fortnight, held from Monday 8 to Sunday 21 May, is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network. Established for almost 20 years, the campaign showcases the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers. It also supports fostering services to highlight the need for more foster carers. Thousands of new foster families are needed every year to care for children, with the greatest need being for foster carers for older children, sibling groups, disabled children and unaccompanied asylum seeking children.

The best way to get involved in foster care fortnight is to spread the word. You can Download and display the #FCF17 poster, Share a #ProudtoFoster placard photo, Add a twibbon, Join the thunderclap or Make a donation. Go to the website to find all the resources: www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk

important part to spreading the word. In England: •51,850 children were living with foster families on March 31 2016.

• This is nearly four-fifths (79%) of the 66,630 children in care looked after away from home.

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The modern world appears to generate more stress and emotional disturbance. The Western medical approach is generally limited to pharmacological and psychological interventions. In the East and particularly China, the ancient healing art of Qigong is widely used to alleviate physical and mental distress.

the better known Tai Chi by several thousand years. Local Qigong and Tai Chi practitioner Altair De Almeida explains more, ‘Qigong uses simple slow, gentle and repetitive movements to calm the mind and increase stamina and vitality, improve posture and strengthen the immune system’.

Meaning ‘The way of Building energy’, Qigong (pronounced chee kung) is the older brother of

In the 1990’s the world’s largest medicine-less hospital in China treated over 250,000 people with life threatening illnesses with a success rate of 95%, unparalleled in any other system.

As De Almeida says,’ the benefits of Qigong are increased as it doesn’t use drugs with side-effects.’

By unblocking and generating energy in both a gentle and dynamic way, the body can be restored to its natural state of tranquillity and vitality.

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Connecting with the joys of Spring is one way of allowing the good in life to grow. It can be easy to ignore the regenerative effects of seasonal change.

To help us appreciate what is around us and reap the benefits, it is worthwhile cultivating gratitude.

Try keeping a gratitude diary. When it comes to nature, notice the colour of the blue sky, the smell of a flower, the taste of an ice cream. Try to consciously savour what is happening. You can record your experiences throughout the day and notice how your perceptions and mood is affected. Or you may choose to reflect on three things you are grateful for before you go to bed.

The late Leonard Cohen famously sang, ‘There is a crack in everything and that’s how the light gets in’. He seems to be inferring that the good is always present and it is up to us to actively discover it and then appreciate it.

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Wedding entertainment can be often overlooked as an afterthought that consists merely of “Let’s just book a DJ”, despite this entertainment can make or break a wedding. It is important because it breaks the ice between tables of strangers, it is for all ages and, if done properly, can reflect your personality and can be the talking point for a long time afterwards. Every wedding is unique, so the entertainment should be too. Your wedding day has

a timeline and is made up of several different parts; each part can be accompanied with entertainment whether it’s live music or quirky entertainment like a magician or a chocolate fondue fountain.

It can be a choir for the ceremony itself, a string quartet for your reception and a party band for the evening entertainment. This can get expensive and one way to overcome this is to book bands that include a DJ for the evening entertainment; minimising the amount of suppliers will automatically minimize cost, so think smart!

Another thing to keep in mind when choosing entertainment is the age of your audience, as the suitability can alter. When it comes to music, written descriptions of a band’s personality or style aren’t enough: you’ll want to see them in action before booking to ensure that they are right for your big day. Finally…make sure your acts are looked after!

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WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY

Knowing what to do when someone passes away is always one of those experiences for which in life we never become an expert in, as most of us will only arrange on average between 1-2 funerals in our lifetime. As well as having to cope emotionally there can seem to be lots of decisions that you have to make in a short period of time.

In the initial days depending on where the person has passed away will depend on what you need to do next and speaking with friends and family or the funeral director is a good way to get advice.

It always seems like there is lot’s to do on top of making the initial arrangements and it can be important to give yourself time to make the right decision for you. The best advice when looking for a funeral is always to shop around to make sure you get the service which you are looking for and

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Amidst a wide range of freshly prepared food, I chose one of the daily specials; beetroot risotto.

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Dessert was vanilla crème Brule cheesecake, which was delicately mixed and refreshingly light.

Papas also offers home- made soups and Italian pasta as main courses. It serves freshly made breakfast and fresh sandwiches, paninis and salads and a wide range of drinks.

The service was prompt and friendly and on a sunny day I sat outside in the small, but well laid out garden. The café interior is elegantly decorated, light and airy which contrasts well with the aged wooden beams dating from1605, making Papas most inviting for people to meet and eat.

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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Hello spring fever! Live it up, Capricorn—this is your annual footloose and fancy-free time, and you might not let loose like this very often. Hit the town with your favorite friends or turn up the charm dial on a sexy date Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Lean back, Aquarius. It’s time to recline for the first three weeks of May. Women, children and family will pay an especially strong role and you might crave more downtime and solitude at home.

Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Reel ‘em in, Pisces. For the next three weeks, you’ll feel more intellectually alive—brainstorming, pitching, writing, conversing—and eager to connect with others.

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Taking care of business! As the month begins, the energizing Sun is in Taurus until, heating up your second house of work and money. This can be a productive time of getting down to brass tacks & accomplish your goals.

Tarus (April 20 - May 20) Muster up some magic! You’re about to become even more bold and outspoken than you already are. Nobody can hold you back now, so put yourself out there!

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Wind down the pace, Gemini. The Sun is in Taurus your house of closure and rest, marking your annual sleepy season. Take a timeout from your over-scheduled life, and sift through any emotional baggage.

Cancer (June 21 0 July 22) Social media maven and queen of the scene? That’s you in a nutshell this month, Cancer. May is one busy calendar month. For the next three weeks, put on your game face and make networking your MO. Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) To the top of the pyramid you go! This month could be a high point for your career and accomplishments. You could receive well-deserved accolades for your work or rise into a leadership role now.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) As writer Anais Nin put it, “Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Let these words be your guiding light this May. Push your boundaries by trying a bold new endeavor like starting a short course.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Time to hunker down? May is a good opportunity for you to hibernate in your personal cocoon. You need some solo time to rejuvenate your mind, body & soul now.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) All together now! While you may be capable of performing superhuman feats by yourself, you’ll get so much more done—and faster—by teaming up.

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Holidaying for the elderly It’s that time of the year where you should start planning the annual holiday. Maybe this year could be the time to revisit previous holiday destinations where fond memories can be rekindled. There are lots of different opportunities awaiting the intrepid traveller.

So, where to start? It depends on whether you’re going on your own, with the family or maybe you would like the security of an escorted holiday or a specialist respite holiday where someone can care for you. So research and preparation is a good place to start and also can be fun.

There are specialist agents that are geared around holidays for the over 50’s. They can help you decide and organise your great get-away without too much fuss. Firstly work out where you would

like to go; this can be dependent on what type of climate you prefer, what time of year you’d like to go, how far you want, or indeed in some cases, how far you can travel, and whether your destination is easy to get to for those who may have mobility issues.

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As we enter kitten season, our volunteer fosterers are inundated with strays and unwanted kittens. In this busy season Cats Protection wishes to make the public aware that one of our key aims is to encourage and assist in the neutering of cats which are not required for breeding. This will reduce the number of kittens that we currently see each year. We rely on public donations to do this work and so our fundraising is key. Please support our events to help us in this cause.

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Local couple shares magical garden in aid of charity Roger and Barbara Parker of 68 Windsor Ave, St. Johns, Worcester raised £850 last year for a list of charities. They are planning to continue opening the wonderful garden for public with the next opening on Sat and Sun 27th and 28th of May, their 10th time. 68 Windsor Avenue has an almost one acre garden divided into three areas, situated behind a 1930’s semi detached house in a cul-desac. Visitors are amazed and often comment on the size and tranquilitt of the garden.

Barbara Parker said: “Entrance fee is £4.50, children free! We have almost an acre behind an ordinary semi-detached house with four ponds in very different styles, areas of planting and ornamental pheasants, hens and an aviary. My

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Steve's Fitness tip of the month High Knees

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Selecting certain high-knee exercises and variations can guide you in toning your legs -- specifically, the muscles under the quadriceps in your inner thighs and other muscles around your outer hip -- to meet your fitness goals.holding the weights in your hands.

Basic High Knee To perform the standard high-knee exercise, stand with your legs about shoulder-width apart. Lift one leg, bringing your knee up towards your chest, holding for a second or two before lowering your leg back to the

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Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter opens it’s doors to abandoned, unwanted and mistreated animals in need of urgent care. Our main aims are to give shelter, medical treatment and care, and, of course, to re-home. For more information on Borys, Tiggy and other animals visit the Worcestershire Animal Rescue shelter website at

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May means one thing for Formula 1: Monaco. This historic track. which has been running since 1929, is widely considered to be one of the most important and prestigious automobile races in the world. The race is held on a narrow course laid out in the streets of Monaco, with many elevation changes and tight corners as well as a tunnel, making it one of the most demanding tracks in Formula One. In spite of the relatively low average speeds, it is a dangerous place to race and often involves the intervention of a safety car.

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We all know that we should take care of our car every week around the year, but if we are honest, how many of us actually check the water levels, and tyre pressure every week!

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• Check the oil level • Check all lights and indicators and horn are working You will never know if you might ever get caught in a really cold snap so it is always worth carrying a blanket, a snow shovel, extra clothing and if you are going on a long journey, thena flask of hot drink would not go amiss.

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QUEEN COMES TO BROMSGROVE

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Freddie Mercury and Queen have made a lasting impression on the world of music, leaving behind a timeless legacy of songs that even future generations will enjoy, with the worldwide success of ‘We Will Rock You – The Musical’ and the pending Hollywood movie.

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Flash have been performing concerts all over Europe and the Far East for the past 15 years and have been lucky enough during this time to perform at some of the world’s most prestigious venues and events.

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BROMSGROVE FUN RUN TO HELP PREVENT BLOOD CANCER ONE STEP AT A TIME Bromsgrove & District Bloodwise Branch are back with their 10k and 5k Fun Runs on Sunday 7 May 2017, setting off from Bromsgrove Rugby Club with BBQ, stalls and sports massages available.

The money raised from this fun run will go towards Bloodwise and will help fund their lifesaving research into blood cancer.

Bloodwise stops people dying from blood cancer, they make patients’ lives better, and look for ways to stop blood cancer happening in the first place.

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Chemical free cleaning Geeves dry cleaners in Bromsgrove have recently made a large financial investment into new machinery that now cleans your clothes 100% chemical free. Kevin Atkinson, owner and founder of Geeves dry cleaners believes that all dry cleaners should follow suit (excuse the pun) and says it is time everyone made a real effort in helping to do whatever they can to try and reverse all negative effects some chemicals are having on our planet.

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