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Aug/Sept 2013

Welcome

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Summer time!

In the past year Rosebank Gardens at the top of the town centre has been transformed, thanks to a lot of hard work and the unveiling of the new Buzzards Statue.

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Later in August, a touring production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It comes to the Gardens, so if you fancy bringing a deckchair and settling down to an evening of top entertainment, turn straight to Page 14!

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Talking of theatre, Malvern Theatres has just appointed its own Writer in Residence, and over the next year Nick Wilkes will write and produce three new plays. You can read his story on Page 10. Good luck to Nick with his first major production in September!Enjoy the read.

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Contents Pension Advice 6 A Writer in Residence 10 Outdoor Theatre 14 WM Arts Festival 16 Christ Church 18 Communities Festival 22 Website Update 26 Learning to Relax 30 Local Walk 32 Writing a Will 36 Recipe: Pasta Salad 38 Running your Business 42 Notice Board 46 Classes & Courses 49 What’s On 50 Theatre & Competition 52 Index 54

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Advice

Pension Income: The Options

By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Colwall Back in 2011 I wrote about the changes to Pensions concerning the purchase of a lifetime annuity, and the fact you could delay that purchase and stay invested. I also wrote about the turmoil in the market, annuity rates at an historic low and the need for clients to seek independent financial advice in order to ensure the absolute best method and deal before taking their pension... Well nothing has changed, not the market volatility, not the interest rate, not the historically low annuity rates, and not the need for advice. In this article we will once again explore the options at retirement.

Guaranteed Annuities An annuity is affectively a ‘promise to pay’ from an insurance company, whereby you will give them your pension pot and they will give you an income for the remainder of your life. This income level will be determined by a number of factors, age, health, where you live, and then other options, for example indexation, spouse’s benefit and guaranteed periods.

Often labelled unfair for a number of reasons, not least because a pensioner dying soon after buying one loses most of their life savings to the annuity provider. Another negative factor is that annuities are at an historic low, a £100,000 pension pot buys an annual income of just £5000pa compared to £10,000 in 1995, meaning you must live at least 20 years to receive your pension pot back.

Fixed Term Annuities Fixed Term Annuities provide a guaranteed level of income for a specific term. This approach enables people retiring to enjoy certainty with regard to their income payments, as they would with a Lifetime Annuity, but only for the term selected, rather than throughout life.

At the end of the term a Guaranteed Maturity Amount is provided, with which a further Fixed

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Term Annuity can be purchased. Alternatively, a conventional Lifetime Annuity or Investment Linked Annuity could also be purchased. Other options may also be allowable at this point dependent upon the pension legislation in force at the time. The Fixed Term Annuity provides future flexibility by offering the ability to change the amount and shape of income at agreed intervals in retirement.

Pension Drawdown Consumers have not be forced to annuitize pension savings since 2011 and could, as an alternative, drawdown income as cash lump sums, although there are still rules to be followed.

These have been set into place to try and avoid people running out of retirement income and becoming dependent on state benefits. High earners and those on company pension schemes may be given more flexibility under the rules.

The income level is linked to similar kinds of rates that would be paid by an annuity, but with a 20% uplift, and one is also able to benefit from investing for longer, have greater investment choice, take ad-hoc payments, changes also give more flexibility to those that do wish to buy an annuity but that want to choose when they do so to try and wait for rises in income rates. There are risks involved though, not least continued market exposure and depletion of funds when drawing an income therefore leaving a smaller pot with which to purchase an annuity in the future.

The Right Route What is important, is that proper advice is sought from an Independent specialist, an annuity should always be purchased after comparing the ‘whole of market’, as huge variants can exist in what your current pension provider offers, and the open market. Every policy holder has the right to shop around.

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a writer in residence

at Malvern Theatres Nick Wilkes is about to take a big risk.

He’s giving up his day job to spend more time writing and producing plays. Its not a step he’s taking lightly, but opportunities like this don’t come along every day.

Nick’s just been given the role of Writer in Residence at Malvern Theatres, and over the next year he’ll write and produce three plays.

‘We’ll do three and see how it goes’ he says, ‘and of course if it all goes wrong, I can always find a job stacking supermarket shelves!’

Since 2007, Nick’s small theatre company ‘MalvernBard’ has produced and performed ten plays in the Coach House Theatre, a smaller performance space next door to the main theatre in Malvern. The company has steadily built a reputation for entertaining comedies and now the management at the main Theatre is giving them the chance to perform to a larger audience.

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The first play which opens in September is called ‘Elysian Fields’ and will be Nick’s eleventh play. His first, six years ago was produced on a shoestring, with just a few cardboard boxes as a set. ‘Working in the Coach House Theatre has been amazing’ he says, ‘but moving into the Festival Theatre is a big step up. ‘Over the course of a week, we’ll have nearly 6,000 seats to fill, compared to just a few hundred previously at the Coach House. Its certainly made me take stock of what I’m doing. Its a bit like walking through a gate and into a bigger field, the writing stays the same, but we’ll be working in a far bigger space.’

After Elysian Fields in September, there will be two further productions in 2014. And even in an era of multi-channel television and the internet, Nick’s confident in the enduring strength of live theatre. ‘You can’t beat live entertainment.

As a member of the audience, you are emotionally engaged in a way that other forms of entertainment can’t begin to touch.’

‘Theatre continues to thrive in two forms, there are the big blockbuster shows, and then there’s people like us creating new theatre. I passionately believe in the importance of what we’re doing. After all, if the Beatles had only performed cover versions of other people’s songs, we’d never have enjoyed so many of their classic, enduring songs. I believe we have a similar role to perform in theatre.’

Malvern Theatres is proud to present the first production from their new Writer in Residence Nick Wilkes, Elysian Fields from Tues 17th September.

Over the previous few years, Nick has assembled a working team of actors and technicians. ‘I feel like the perfect team is coming together, John Legg (from Hereford) is a fine director and Murray Andrews is the perfect lead actor. I know these people so well, its helped me to write parts around them, I can hear their voices in my head delivering the lines.’

Malvern Theatres has a tradition of commissioning and staging new work. ‘George Bernard Shaw wrote plays that were premiered here at the Malvern Festival’ says Nick, ‘but that was a long time ago, before the Second World War. I’ve noticed a growing trend of theatres commissioning their own work once again’ Nick continues. ‘The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham recently commissioned a production of ‘Cider with Rosie’ which went on to tour elsewhere around the country.’

Where do Nick’s ideas come from? ‘My love of whisky was the inspiration behind Radiodram, a comedy based at a small radio station in the Highlands of Scotland. Walking past the duck pond in Priory Park one day, I spotted a shopping trolley in the water that was just out of reach. That set my mind whirring, and out came Sunking, the story of two men at a crossroad in their lives.’

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Although waking in an unfamiliar place, he feels fitter, healthier, and more relaxed than he has for years.

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He just doesn’t know how he got here, who brought him here, or why? Worse. He may never leave…

Well known to Malvern audiences, Nick’s previous works for Malvernbard have included, Resting, Recovering, Jitters, Sunking, Disconnecting, Oscars, iBard, Three Feet, Casting and Radiodram.

Featuring the voice of Simon Callow, best know for his extensive stage and film credits in Shakespeare and Dickens roles, Elysian Fields is not to be missed.

Elysian Fields is at Malvern Theatres from Tues 17th to Sat 21st Sept. Tickets are from £12-£18 with £2 concessions over 60s/ unwaged. Under 26s £8. To book call the Malvern Theatres box office on 01684 892 277 or visit Malvern-theatres.co.uk

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As well as a CV clinic, you can chat with staff as well as students of the centre and find out more about the variety of courses they offer.

'One of our major advantages is being able to fit training in around our clients' says Jazz Chateau, Director of the centre on New Street, in the heart of the city. 'You can start your course at a moment that suits you, and in many cases come in for training at times that fit in around your life.

As well as being open throughout the week, there are two evening sessions in the week and we are open on Saturdays.'

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The Training Centre offers more than 250 different courses, covering everything from improving IT proficiency, to management and secretarial skills. Pitman is now working with the Association of Accounting Technicians, giving accounting and finance skills, from short courses to higher level qualifications.

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Town News

Outdoor Theatre in Rosebank Gardens Sunday 24th August A special evening of outdoor theatre is planned in Rosebank Gardens over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a comedy that’s always popular with audiences.

Its being performed by Illyria, a theatre company with a reputation for top quality open air theatre, that perform regularly in many special locations around Britain and abroad. The company has won four international ‘Best Performance’ awards and attracted numerous positive reviews.

With its pearls of wisdom, glittering repartee and gloriously happy ending, As You Like It is not only one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays but also the perfect comedy for a summer’s evening.

For authenticity the production is performed on a stage based on those used by 16th Century touring companies.

The performance will take place on the level grass area next to the Malvern Buzzards Sculpture in Rosebank Gardens. You are encouraged to bring your own picnic blankets and chairs to make yourself comfortable before settling down to a unique evening of entertainment.

Gates open at 6pm with the performance starting at 7pm. Admission costs £14 adults and £7 for children up to 16 years old. For information, advice on suitability of the production for children, and to buy tickets, please call Malvern Town Council on (01684) 566 667.

You can read more about the production at www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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Local Event

The West Malvern Arts Festival Friday 16th until Sunday 18th August Open on Friday from 2pm until 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am until 6pm This is the fourth time the Arts Festival has taken place and this year dozens of artists will be exhibiting their work at locations around West Malvern. There will be the usual variety of venues, thanks to the kind offers of local residents and other organisations, ranging from gazebos, private garages and garden walls to larger venues such as the Elim College, St James’ Church, West Malvern Primary School, and the garden at The Brewers Arms pub.

Approximately eighty artists are expected to exhibit, coming from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and showing or selling a wide variety of work. This ranges from sculpture to jewellery, glassware to calligraphy, besides painters, photography and mixed media. Some artists are able to accept commissions, and all work will be under cover in the event of wet

weather. Other supporting attractions are also planned including musical entertainment and a vehicle cavalcade.

Several different refreshment venues will be open during the Festival, and there’s even a beer being brewed especially for the event. Its called Arty Pharty Ale and it will be available at the pub.

Visitors are promised a very warm welcome and an interesting, different and relaxing day out. Admission to the event is free for both visitors and artists, it is sponsored by local charity The Malvern Hills Community Foundation. www. malvernhillscommunityfoundation.org

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Community focus

Christ Church in Malvern Christ Church, on Avenue Road in Malvern, is a centre of local community life, with dozens of activities taking place.

They pride themselves on being friendly and welcoming, not only for people coming to worship but for everyone in the local community and beyond. Angela Green is one of the church’s Deacons and tells us more.

The aim of all our events is to bring people together. We hold a book sale every month with a cafe, which is a great social event as well as an opportunity to pick up a book for very little money. Our sale in June was buzzing with people and we raised more than £200 for a charity that helps children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

As we move into the autumn, we’ll be running a session where you can come in and make up your Christmas shoe box for the charity ‘Operation Christmas Child’. Every year they send thousands of simple boxes containing toys and other gifts to some of the neediest children in some of the world’s poorest countries. We also have on going sales for Christian Aid. As well as helping others around the world, we help many local people too. We do a lot of work with the local foodbank and have been involved from the start with regular donations of food. We have also teamed up with Community Action to provide teas for the elderly, who come to our church for something to eat and a chat with friends. The Hall adjacent to the church is a lovely space that has just been refurbished. Its very busy and hosts all kinds of activities. One of those is Humpty Dumpty’s, a successful group for parents and their children that meets on Monday and Thursday mornings between 10.00 and 11.35, first visit free and then after that the cost is only £1. Come to our Friday Coffee Shop in the Hall 10 am to 12 noon, everyone welcome.

Our church is used by local schools for their Easter and Harvest Festival services, we can seat a congregation of more than 400 people so we are one of the biggest spaces for worship in Malvern. Earlier this year the Scout Service on Saint George’s Day was attended by 550

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beavers , cubs, scouts and their leaders and their parents. In November every year we hold our All Souls Service, when bereaved families and relatives come together to remember their loved ones. Its a very poignant moment in the church’s year, many of those attending aren’t regular churchgoers but find this service a great comfort.

As a church, the help we offer people is more than spiritual. We receive so many kind comments from people we have helped and it is a privilege to offer the hand of friendship to others. Recently we welcomed someone who had recently lost her husband, she said she wished she had known we were here years ago.

An exciting part of what we do is to hold music events. The English Symphony Orchestra is now using us as a base for their concerts, which is quite a coup for both us and Malvern.

The church offers a beautiful setting for performances with a beautiful acoustic to match.

The Civic Society holds monthly talks here, the second Friday in the month, and we were a venue for several different events during Civic Week in July. Our Gift Day in Civic Week was to raise funds for the upkeep and enhancement of our beautiful building, specifically our roof which needs replacing. Donations can still be made until the end of August.

There’s an awful lot going on here and we hope to see you soon. Sunday Service times: 11am. Holy Communion, except 1st Sunday of the month when we have Family Service. We also have an 8am Holy Communion on the 2nd Sunday as well as our usual 11am. Find us on www.christchurch-malvern.org.uk

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The Malvern Hills Communities Festival takes place in September at Malvern Cube. It celebrates the people and organisations working towards the sustainability of our local community. Nathan Burlton is one of the organisers, and tells us more.

Has this been done before?

This will be the first Malvern Hills Communities Festival, and its being organised jointly by Transition Malvern Hills, Malvern Hills Repair Café and Malvern Cube. The aim is for a family event across a single day, that will raise awareness of and celebrate local environmental initiatives, of which we there are many in and around Malvern. In particular we want to highlight the efforts of those individuals, voluntary groups and businesses who are contributing to the sustainability of the Malvern Hills communities.

What are the highlights of the Festival?

There will be so much going on that its impossible to name a single highlight, but undoubtedly a key moment will be a feature presentation on ideas for Malvern’s first community energy project where we will be asking ‘What possibilities are there for us to generate our own energy in Malvern?’ There will also be a presentation on the latest Zero Carbon Britain research from The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), a project looking at how future energy demand could be ‘powered down’ so it can be met by renewable energy.

What will there be to see and do?

The event is free and more than twenty local groups will be exhibiting. There will be stalls and local professionals that can offer advice on all areas of sustainable living, from permaculture to solar panels, with food being provided by the in-house vegetarian cafe ‘Vegetopia’. There will be something for all the family, with children’s activities and workshops running throughout the day to make this a positive community event.

Anna Clifton, Jeweller & Artist will help children create recycled artwork, Fiona Hopes, a qualified and experienced garden designer will be talking about Permaculture and there will also be a talk about raw food and milk.

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Is there any musical entertainment?

Friends of Community Action are arranging a gig

by Harvey Andrews in the evening. Harvey was the first half of a double bill with Gordon Giltrap, part of the Goostrey Arts and Music Festival 2009. He has a wonderful stage presence, intimate and amusing, but also comes with a serious side in his personal, thought-provoking, beautifully crafted songs.

The Festival still needs people to get involved, and so if you can spare some time to help, please call (01684) 892581 or email mhcommunitiesfestival@gmail.com.

Malvern Hills Communities Festival is on 21 September 2013, between 10am and 4pm at Malvern Cube on Albert Road North in Great Malvern. The Festival has a Facebook page, facebook.com/ Malvern.Hills.Communities.Festival

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Local Walk

A Magical Tour on the Malverns Carl Flint has written three Pictorial Guide Books to our area. This short but fairly strenuous walk takes us through woods and meadows to the pretty hamlet of Whiteleaved Oak, before a steep climb to the summit of Raggedstone Hill.

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The white-leaved oak is a tree standing close to a small settlement of the same name, at the southern end of the Malvern Hills. The tree is adorned with all sorts of paraphernalia such as Tibetan Prayer Flags, glass beads and jewellery in the belief that it holds symbolic meaning. The hamlet is said to lie an equal distance from the cathedrals of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester, while according to some, other ancient Druidic sites such as Stonehenge are aligned in some magical manner to the oak! The supernatural associations of the white-leaved oak have not gone unnoticed. Phil Rickman, a local author with his successful fictional female priest and exorcist Merrily Watkins has based plots around the tree for one of his novels.

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We start at Hollybush car park where the A438 from Eastnor crosses the ridge of the Hills. Heading towards Eastnor, our route turns left through a kissing gate and onto a path through woods, before picking up a path that takes you to the ancient white-leaved oak itself. Heading into the settlement of Whiteleaved Oak, we note the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire all meet here. A little further on, a steep path to the left takes you to the twin peaked summit of Raggedstone Hill, before another steep path down returns you to the car park.

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Feature

Have you written your Will?

Writing your Will is something many people put off as just another chore that can be delayed until another day.

St Richard’s Hospice explains there are lots of very good reasons to make your Will, and the sooner it’s done the sooner you can feel happier that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes.

• If you die without a Will, there are certain rules which dictate how the money, property or possessions should be allocated. This may not be the way that you would have wished your money and possessions to be distributed.

To take part – simply call your preferred solicitor and make an appointment quoting the “St Richard’s Hospice September Write a Will Scheme”. The local Malvern solicitor taking part is Star Legal on 01684 562526.

• Unmarried partners and partners who have not registered a civil partnership cannot inherit from each other unless there is a Will, so the death of one partner may create serious financial problems for the remaining partner.

For any queries about the scheme please contact Rachel Jones, Corporate Partnerships and Events Fundraiser, St Richard’s Hospice on

• If you have children, you will need to make a Will so that arrangements for the children can be made if either one or both parents die.

01905 763963 ext 2031 or rjones@strichards.org.uk

• It may be possible to reduce the amount of tax payable on the inheritance if advice is taken in advance and a Will is made.

• If your circumstances have changed, it is important that you make a Will to ensure that your money and possessions are distributed according to your wishes. For example, if you have separated and your ex-partner now lives with someone else, you may want to change your Will. If you are married or enter into a registered civil partnership, this will make any previous Will you have made invalid.

A gift in your Will, however large or small, whenever the time is right for you, will help St Richard’s to continue to care. After your family and friends have been remembered, it gives you the opportunity to leave a gift to St Richard’s Hospice. This gift can have an impact on people’s lives for years to come. £1 in every Will makes a difference. www.strichards.org.uk/giftsinwills

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Make a simple* Will during September for only £85 or £135 for a double. For any queries please contact Rachel Jones, St Richard’s Hospice on 01905 763963 ext 2031 or rjones@strichards.org.uk www.strichards.org.uk/writeawill *A simple Will assumes no detailed advice on inheritance tax is required and instructions are taken at the office. The solicitors’ decision is final in this respect.

Have you made your Will yet?

Reg. Charity No. 515668

Make September the month you do!

St Richard’s Hospice Write a Will Month is back!

Make a simple* Will during September for only £85 or £135 for a double.

Participating solicitors will donate 100% of fees to St Richard’s Hospice.

To take part – simply call your preferred solicitor and make an appointment quoting the “St Richard’s Hospice September Write a Will Scheme” For details of participating solicitors visit www.strichards.org.uk/writeawill Or telephone the Fundraising Department on 01905 763963 Or email rjones@strichards.org.uk To advertiseHospice, please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email WR5 tina@allabout-local.com St Richard’s Wildwood Drive, Worcester 2QT

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Recipe

Pasta Salad Ingredients

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Serves 4 for a picnic Ready in 10 minutes

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150g pasta 100g sun dried tomatoes chopped roasted pepper zest from one lemon 1 tin flageolet beans 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sun dried tomato paste • handful of fresh basil leaves (optional) • salt and freshly ground pepper • 50g black olives (optional)

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1. Cook the pasta for 7-10 minutes according to the instructions on the packet.

Drain and allow to cool.

2. Chop the sun dried tomatoes and roasted peppers and chop the olives in half if using.

Combine these ingredients with the pasta.

3. Add the zest of a lemon and the flageolet beans.

4. Pour on the olive oil and mix well. Season to taste.

5. Chill until required. Tear the basil leaves and add before serving.

Taken from Our Lizzy’s Packed Lunches and Picnics course. A really tasty summery pasta salad. Makes a nice change from sandwiches for a picnic.

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For a free brochure or for further information please call us on 01684 891644

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Greg Davies Wood Design Bespoke Furniture Internal Joinery External Joinery Greg Davies Wood Design specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke wooden products with over twenty years experience in design and wood crafts. Whether you are replacing like for like or looking for a complete redesign, we can provide a solution that will fit your needs and your budget.

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All About...

Running your own business A steep learning curve, but help is at hand.

Do you say ‘I run my own business’ when people ask what you do? Or are you at the stage of ‘I’m thinking of starting up for myself’? There are lots of ways you can find support and help locally, Bronwyn Durand runs marketing agency JupiterJasper in Malvern and has this advice. effectively you invest in marketing activity, the less it becomes a cost, and more a catalyst for business. The clearer your marketing strategy, the easier planning where to best spend your time is. We have a local Marketing Club that meets every month for friendly workshops focusing on the marketing that’s important for small businesses.

It doesn’t matter how experienced you were before; when you are self-employed there are times when you feel overwhelmed by responsibility and things you have to know.

But there is also that particular thrill of knowing you are in charge. Once you have taken on the learning curve, you will be better for it.

At times it may feel like it’s just the customer in charge. Or the bank. Or HMRC. And then the reality of needing some answers, some support, a magic wand even, may hit.

Our business community locally is exciting and supportive. There is talent, creativity, and even some really big ideas that can change the world. How we deploy our respective skills to help and evolve each other as businesses will benefit the entire community. The Malvern area has businesses and organisations that exist to help your business thrive, grow and overcome challenges.

Get a handle on numbers and cash flow with a book-keeper or accountant. Refocus and develop your confidence with a business coach.

Understand your role as an employer with some HR support. How about crafting your copywriting skills? All these services can be accessed here in our part of the world.

As a Marketing Mentor, my advice is the more

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Perhaps the best place to start is to join a local networking group where you can find support, advice and the right kind of people to connect with. The Malvern Small Business Forum meets every month and has people from a wide variety of business backgrounds. Mumpreneurs is another local group, there’s a Small Business Breakfast Meeting every month in Cradley which is a chance for good food as well as networking!

There are local BNI groups, part of a wider international organisation, and there are even local networking groups operating through social media; have a look at #Worcestershirehour which goes live between 8-9pm on Mondays on Twitter.

And don’t forget our local councils, who actively work to support the small business sector.

Malvern Hills District Council produces a regular newsletter with information on training courses, funding and other opportunities. Small businesses in Herefordshire can look for similar support from their council.

We have created a Business Support section on our website with links to all networks and support mentioned: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com/ business_support Bronwyn Duran offers personal business marketing advice and develops commercial identities for business through her consulting work.

Read more at www.jupiterjasper.com

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Feeling a bit stuck?

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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services.

Managing Director Paul Papandreou feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people

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Notice board Bench Survey

Volunteers needed Dotted around the Hills and surrounding area are many benches, a place to rest and take in the view.

But these benches need checking and maintaining, and the Malvern Hills Conservators are seeking volunteers to carry out a survey of benches.

If you like walking and think you can help, please speak to Jenny Palmer on (01684) 892002

Swim for Gold Sunday 29th September Malvern Rotary Club are organising a team swimming event. Teams of between four and eight members will swim as many lengths as possible in 15 minutes. Money raised will be donated to Midlands Air Ambulance and to the new Ease the Pain appeal for the Malvern Community Hospital.

Contact Tony Lyons on (01684) 569666

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Summer break, return on 7 Sept, 10am - 2pm Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North

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Fri 13 Sept 2013

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Players needed

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Fully trained coac hes and all memb ers are CRB checked. We will also be organising a soccer school for children ages 5-7 years.

Contact: Rich Bin gham, Chairman, 0785 2272269 or on Kate Meakin, Club Secretary, on (01684) 561933 (evenings) Email: meakin-mt w@talktalk.net

Weekly Women’s Mountain Bike Rides

every Thursday evening, meeting at 7pm outside the Brewer’s Arms Pub in West Malvern All women are welcome For information please email malverncyclesportsecretary@gmail.com

New Volunteering Opportunities

A Trustee Board Treasurer is needed for the Malvern Office of South Worcestershire Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

The Treasurer will guide and advise the board in the approval of budgets, accounts, financial statements & advise on the financial implications of the bureau’s strategic plans. Someone with experience or knowledge of charity finance, fundraising & pension schemes, in addition to financial qualifications or experience, will be most welcome. There will be up to six formal meetings a year to attend, alternating between Pershore & Malvern, as well as regular contact with the Chief Executive of South Worcs. CAB, in Malvern.

For details contact Kay Bromley: 07872 419646 malvernhillsvolunteering@gmail.com

Malvern Hills Volunteering Drop-in: Wed 9.30-12.30pm at MALVERN CUBE Albert Rd North, Malvern WR14 2YF Fri 9am-12.30pm at WORCESTERSHIRE HUB, Malvern Library, Graham Road, Malvern

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Classes & Courses

Get it right Written Kick-start your writing project with Pat Tromans 6 week course in Malvern Library, Saturdays 10am-12noon, 14 Sept -12 Oct. £10 per session Contact Pat: pat.justwrite@gmail.com - 01684 564318 www.justwritewithpat.co.uk

YOGA with JO HARPER (BWY Dip): Mons 4.15pm: Holy Trinity, Link Top, Malvern (all abilities) Mons 7.45pm: The Fold, Bransford (improvers) Weds 9.30am: Inner Place, Ledbury (improvers) Weds 11.15am: Inner Place, Ledbury (beginners)

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Burlesque Dance Fitness:

Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm from £6 The Wyche Institute

Yummy-Tummy Workout

Wednesday 10.30-11.30 from £6 West Malvern Village Hall

Contact: Anna 07550 092856

Yoga Classes

with Alexandra Jones Throughout the week in Malvern @ The Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road

Learn to move with the breath, a strengthening yet safe, effective yoga to reduce stress, improve the spine & deeply relax.

FREE class with advert Classes run Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, morning and evening classes. FLEXIBLE ATTENDANCE SYSTEM Call 01886 833826 or visit www.meridianyoga.net

Rehabilitation Pilates Mon 9.30-10.30 & 10.45-11.45 am Tues 7.45 -8.45PM Fri 11.15-12.15 & 12.30-1.30PM @ Malvern Cube

Contact 01684 566 076 / 07985 211 555 e: info@Paulatrafford.com w: www.PaulaTrafford.com 1 to 1 sessions available

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Tai Chi with Heartland Tai Chi School

Free taster class for new people.

Tai Chi improves posture, energy, mindfulness, balance, relaxation & well-being.

New classes commencing Monday, 9th September & Tuesday, 10th September.

Mondays 7pm to 8pm & 8.15pm to 9.15pm at the Grove Primary School, Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern WR14 2LU Tuesdays 12.30pm to 1.30pm & 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern WR14 4LR Call Alan Smith on 01905 764848 / 07722 765009 or visit www.heartlandtaichi.com

‘Bespoke’ Voice Coaching Speak with conviction, clarity, confidence.

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August

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The Mayor’s Bonanza in Priory Park a fun afternoon with circus, tango & drumming, food and fete stalls with entertainment for all the family In aid of the Malvern Special Families and every Monday until 26th August Malvern Hills Badminton Summer Club enjoy competitive play at a friendly club, meeting at Dyson Perrins Sports Centre.

Contact Pauline (01684) 574774 or just turn up Concert with Robin Ward, a renowned International Harpist Christ Church, Avenue Road, 7.30pm Robin is a unique performer & plays on his own handcrafted triple harp. A treat not to be missed with a wide selection of music.

Adults £10, Concessions £8 & under 18 Donations. Tickets available from Malvern Theatres (01684) 892277

tue

Malvern Small Business Forum 7pm at Priory Lodge (next to District Council HQ). Free, new members welcome www.msbf.biz for more information

fri

until Sunday 18: West Malvern Arts Festival enjoy a stroll through the village and see exhibits from 80 artists in a variety of locations Free entry. Details: www.westmalvernarts.org

fri

until Sunday 25: Upton Music Festival with music from Toyah Wilcox to the Wurzels!

More information, www.uptonfestival.co.uk

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An evening performance of Shakespeare’s ‘As you Like It’ in Rosebank Gardens, Malvern Bring a picnic rug or deckchair and enjoy a great evening of entertainment.

For tickets and details contact Malvern Town Council (01684) 533337 NGS Open Garden at Shuttifield Cottage Storridge (WR13 5HA) a 3 acre plantsman’s garden in a superb position, with extensive borders, unusual trees, shrubs and perennials. Admission £4, children free. (open again on 7th September)

What’s on September

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A Civic Society Talk: Powick Asylum

by Frank Compton, a social historian 7.30pm, Christ Church, Avenue Road £2 entrance for non-members. Refreshments will be served

sat

NCT Nearly New Sale 10.45am at The Dome, Malvern St James top quality baby & children’s clothes plus equipment and toys at bargain prices

fri

Malvern St James Girls’ School presents ‘Musicians in Concert’ at Little Malvern Court, in aid of St Richard’s Hospice.

Tickets from Sandy Gibson on (01684) 563429

mon

French Impressionism, Illustrated Lectures

by Alice Foster MA, organised by the Three Counties Arts Group. Mondays 2-4pm until 9th December at Malvern Theatres For more information call (01531) 890249

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Every Sunday August until Sunday 8 September Great music in relaxing surroundings for the whole family Bands in the Park, 2.30 - 4.30pm in Priory Park, Malvern Free!

Country Market Days Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted Local Entrepreneurs Showcase & Sale Event Saturday 14 September, 1pm - 5pm Lyttelton Well Lower Hall, Great Malvern Malvern Farmers Market - Saturday 17 Aug & 21 Sept 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern Ledbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –12noon, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, Ledbury Malvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern Cradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, 11am - 2pm Ledbury Farmers Market 4th Friday every month, Next to the Market Hall, Ledbury, 9am - 2pm

To promote Oct/Nov events: email james@allabout-local.com or call 07762 148355

For the latest events: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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FREE

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What’s on at Eastnor Castle Tropical Inc Sun 4th – Thurs 8th Aug

Local High Quality Art, Craft Food & Drink

Arts & Food Market

Saturday 24 August

9.30am – 5.00pm Great Malvern Priory Arts & Food Market

Family Outdoor Theatre

Saturday 5 October

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Aug/Sept Great Malvern Priory August

Until Friday 9th “Through the eyes of a child” exhibition in the North Aisle Saturday 3rd 11am Hiroshima Vigil in the Grounds followed at 12noon by a short service in the Priory.

Wednesday 7th 7.45pm “Summer Serenata” with Cuillin Sound tickets £10 (£8 con) Friday 9th 11am and 3pm Malvern Winds Concert free admission retiring collection for St. Richards Hospice Monday 12th to Sunday 1st Sept “Images and Maps of Malvern” exhibition in North Aisle Saturday 24th Summer Welcome Day with Craft Fair in the grounds, refreshments, live music and childrens activities Monday 26th 12noon Organ Recital by Eric Dalest free admission retiring collection Saturday 31st Summer Welcome Day refreshments, live music, childrens activities, tower open and guided tour

September

Saturday 7th to 15th Malvern Arts Club exhibition in North Aisle Thursday 12th 1pm Lunch Box talk by Carleton Tarr “Recording at Malverns Victorian Cemetery” Thursday 26th 1pm Lunch Box recital by Rita Schindler

Malvern Theatre News

Malvern Theatres Young Company present Les Miserables School Edition Malvern Theatres Young Company formed entirely of 14-19 year olds will bring to life the epic musical story Les Miserables, recounting the struggle against adversity in 19th century France.

Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process.

The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

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What’s on Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern Events

3rd August Youth Music Concert 7pm. Forty students from the UK & Europe will return to Malvern St James for the Flute & Recorder Summer School & on Saturday will perform a delightful, informal concert. Entrance is free but there will be a collection for the Christ Church Roof Fund. Refreshments.

10th August Concert with Robin Ward renowned International Harpist, Baroque, classical & Romantic 7.30pm.

Adults £10, Concessions £8 & under 18 Donations. “Summer” Refreshments. Tickets from Malvern Theatres 01684 892277 and www.malvern-theatres.co.uk , or on the night.

13th September 7.30pm Civic Society Talk - Powick Asylum

by Frank Compton, a social historian £2 non-members.

Refreshments will be served.

27th September: ESO Concert 7.30pm. Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Gal Concerto for cello & strings Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony(No 3 ). Tickets available from ESO Box Office 01386 791044. Or on the night.

Refreshments will be served

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You can win a pair of tickets to Elysian Fields (see page 10) Go online to www.allaboutmalvernhills/ competitions to enter the competition.

Closing date Friday 7th September.

Malvern Theatres Young Company was formed in 2012 with their debut performance of Little Shop of Horrors opening to rave reviews in August of that year. Acclaimed actor and director Andy Reiss (Evita, Chess, Les Miserables) will return to direct this production which will also be professionally choreographed and accompanied by a live band.

Don’t miss the opportunity to support these talented young performers and enjoy one of the best loved musicals of all time.

Les Miserables is at Malvern Theatres from Wed 14th to Sun 18th August. Tickets are from £14-£16. £1 concessions over 60s/ unwaged. Under 26s £8. To book call the Malvern Theatres box office on 01684 892 277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk

We would like to wish all our readers and customers a very happy Christmas and a great

2013

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Animals

Dentist 33

Avenue Road Vets Newland Poultry Art/events/music

35 23

Anna Clifton Jewellery Blue Ginger Gallery Boffy Arts Markets Malvern Theatres Builders/Maintenance

29 38 51 53

B.Barnett Maintenance DR Lloyd John Parish Lee Hankins SD Harris Stuart Ruddock Wayne Downes WMJ Builders Business Support

24 19 41 40 5 48 24 24

Accountants 43 Editorial Services 43 Malvern HR Solutions 43 Marketing Support 43 Rubus Coaching Services 43 Car Services Vintage Metal Carpenters

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Greg Davies 41 MH Furniture 40 M Goodger Carpentry 24 Carpets/Floors 8 Children/Families Eastnor Castle 51 Green Frog Pottery 51 Classes & Training & Schools Bespoke 49 Dance with Debs 35 Just Write Course 49 Kumon 51 Maths Tutoring 51 MSJ Sports 28 Pilates 49 Pitman Training 13 Tai Chi 49 The Chase School 56 The Downs School 47 Yoga - Jo Harper 49 Yoga - Wheel of Life Centre 49 Curtains & Blinds 12

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Index

Design & Architecture Architectural Consultant 19 Harcourt Design 19 Electrician 2 Financial Advice Cameron & Co Smith Weale Food & Drink

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Hillside Pizza The Bran Tub Funeral Services

39 38 35

Garden Branchworks 23 Grange Farm Nurseries 23 Guy Sterry Landscaping 23 Malvern Mowers 21 MCB Landscapes 20 MJ Richards Landscaping 20 Ready Rent Ltd 21 Sheds & Fencing 21 Time for Trees 21 3 Counties Garden Services 20 Health & Fitness Aches and Pains 27 Belle Beauty 31 Chiropodist 33 Chiropractor 31 Councillor 29 Create Space Counselling 31 Diana Church 29 Fiesta Fitness Club 49 Juliet Birley 33 Kaspa - Councillor 31 Malvern Foot Health 33 Number one Hair & Beauty 31 The Hearing Centre 3 Holiday - Happy Campers 17 Home Improvements Cloudy 2 Clear County Windows DP Roofing Dream Doors Worcester Excel Malvern Malvern Glass

45 12 19 25 9 34

Malvern Kitchen Studio 8 Malvern Kitchens 39 Property Refurbishment 2 Shane Howells 24 SOS 40 WS Roofing 5 Home help/cleaning/care Housekeepers of Malvern IT/Television Support

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Mac Interactive Malvern Teletune Miso Communications Locksmiths

43 44 24 39

Pest Control

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Plumbing & Heating Cradley Stoves Gas Showroom Ltd Paul Paul Plumbing RD Plumbing & Heating SRD Plumbing Wilkins Chimney Sweep Post Office

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Pub/Restaurant/Hotel Abbey Hotel Cottage in the Wood New Four Seasons Shops/Shopping

17 16 16

Bahoo Shoes 3 Iapetus 14 Ledbury Framing 44 Parrys Jewellers 15 Scarlet Ark 15 Zinnia 17 St Richard’s Hospice 37 Surveyor 19 Wood 41

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