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Editor’s message

Christmas time!

Welcome to the Dec/Jan edition of

All About Malvern Published & edited by:

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Front page photo: Christmas Tree in Great Malvern Priory. Photographed by All About Magazines.

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Malvern seems to have more than its fair share of creative people. We have lots of writers, craftsmen, artists and musicians living in and around the town. The highs and lows of an artist’s life are spelled out on Page 42, where Lee Morris and his friend Tom tell us how creating distinctive images of Elgar almost landed them in court. Their story, thankfully, had a happy ending.

Don’t forget, we are also spoiled for choice locally with independent shops, so do take the time to read about some of the Christmas gift ideas from local retailers. And if you’re looking to start something new in 2015, towards the back of the magazine you can find many ideas.

Lastly I’d like to express my thanks to all our deliverers who tirelesly work in all kinds of weather to get the magazine out to you. They are a star team!

The All About Team would like to wish you a very happy Christmas and a great start to 2015.

Contents Finance Advice 6 Coach House Theatre 8 Christmas Event 14 The Carpet Forest 18 Full of Bright Ideas 21 Recipe: Mincemeat 22 Parrys of Malvern 27 North Malvern Arts 36 Help your Child 39 Elgar Art 42 Local Walk 44 Community Volunteers 46 Notice Board 52 & 54 What’s On 56 Theatre News 58 Competition 58 New Beginnings 62 Ready for Winter?

65 Relax! 65 Reduce that Tummy 66

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Advice

Investing… Where to turn with all this volatility?

By Independent Financial Advisor Rob Weale from Colwall These past few weeks have been a particularly testing time. Global growth is slowing, oil prices dropping, inflation falling, political unrest in Ukraine, Syria, the Middle East and until very recently closer to home in Scotland, and to top it off, an investigation at Tesco! So with all this uncertainty, never has it been more important to ensure the correct strategy is applied to your investments. Whether it is your rainy-day ISA, income-producing investment holding, or your critical retirement plan, diversification and risk management are crucial.

Asset Choice The single best way to protect your portfolio is to spread your risk across several different types of investments. There are many different assets in which you can invest, each with different risk characteristics. While the risks attributable to assets cannot be avoided, when managed collectively as part of a diversified portfolio, they can be diluted.

Company specific risk Next, one of the best things you can do is to diversify within the assets. For example, you can spread your investments into different shares or bonds to ensure your portfolio is exposed to lots of different types of investments rather than, for example, having shares in just a few large companies. In this way share-specific risk can be reduced should one of those companies experience difficulties.

Sector exposure It is just as important to spread your investments across different sectors. A sector is a grouping of funds with a similar investment objective and make up. For many reasons, companies within different sectors perform in very different ways. By diversifying across sectors you can access shares with high growth expectations, without overexposing your portfolio as a whole to undue risk.

Geographical Location It’s natural to feel more comfortable investing in your home market, but this is not necessarily the most sensible option. Because investments

This information sets out the basics of risk and return when investing. It is not designed to be investment advice and should not be interpreted as such.

Other factors will need to be taken into account

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in different geographical economies generally operate in different economic cycles, they have less than perfect correlation.

Investment funds Keeping track of lots of individual assets can be a daunting task. A much simpler solution is to buy investment funds containing those assets and leave the diversification worries to professional management where one can easily spread investments across hundreds of different assets.

Risk profiling Some financial advisers are still guilty in a somewhat broad-brushed manner, of categorising their clients using three basic levels: ‘cautious’, ‘balanced’ or ‘aggressive’. However there are now many sophisticated risk profile questionnaires and online tools available to help financial advisers measure your appetite for risk more precisely, and even your tolerance for loss.

The more accurate your risk profile, the greater the chance of recommending the most suitable investments for your needs.

Summary At Smith Weale Associates we are a great believer in diversification at every stage of the investment process, risk rating clients, risk rating assets and risk rating funds, to the extent that where appropriate we will recommend a fund of funds as another layer of diversification. If you have not explored true diversification before, might I suggest you do it now and ensure you are prepared for whatever the future holds.

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Coach House

Theatre

The Coach House is a gem of a theatre, standing in the heart of Great Malvern. After three decades of work to create a versatile performance space, a new extension to the building was recently completed, creating a vibrant centre for local performers.

The building is popular with actors as an intimate setting. Imogen Stubbs became a patron after visiting and suggested some of the improvements that have since been made. It’s an amazing turnaround for a building that was facing demolition just 30 years ago. A successful campaign saved the Coach House which was used as a store before further work turned it into a studio theatre.

‘We’re hugely satisfied with what’s been achieved’ says Chris Bassett, Company Manager for the Players. ‘It’s thanks to the efforts of so many individuals but also support from the local authority, The Arts Council and The Elmley Foundation. Its amazing what can be achieved by a sustained team effort.’

THE HISTORY OF THE COACH HOUSE THEATRE This Grade 2 Listed Victorian building was originally the stables and coach house for a large property nearby. It was used as a store and garage by The District Council and as a scenery store for the theatre next door.

Around 1984 it was declared unsafe and scheduled for demolition. A campaign saved the building and the structure was re-roofed and reinforced.

An extension in 1997 gave new workshop, office and prop space – a foyer, dressing rooms and other improvements allowed it to open as a studio theatre, with a production of Billy Liar in May 2006.

The latest extension creates even better facilities which will host meetings, music, drama and much more.

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More building work has just been completed which gives the theatre new dressing room and backstage facilities that were badly needed. The Theatre is now the base of The Malvern Theatre Players and will play an active role as a local venue that promotes up and coming talent.

‘We have helped small professional companies to grow’ says Chris. ‘Vamos Theatre, one of the UK’s leading full mask theatre companies started out here and we built their last set for them.

Because this is a small, versatile theatre space run with volunteer help, it’s affordable for up and coming musicians. We’ve just hosted a concert by the musician Matt Woosey, who chose us for a gig to launch his new CD. We did the same for Babajack who have just performed a concert at the Royal Albert Hall which was broadcast on BBC Radio 2. Offering a step up for new talent is very rewarding.’

Chris estimates it’s taken at least £200,000 in the last three decades to get the theatre where it is today. ‘Of course that’s in addition to all the countless hours of work from volunteers who have done everything from hard physical work improving the building to fundraising. The hard work continues, we see it as a new adventure!’

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Barnards Green Christmas Extravaganza There will be great excitement in Barnards Green on Saturday 6th December as a Rodeo Reindeer Ride is coming to the popular Christmas Extravaganza!

There will be free Puppet and Magic Shows for children throughout the morning and lunchtime as well as demonstrations of Circus Skills with plenty of opportunity to join in. For younger visitors there’s also a Toddler’s Bounce & Ball Pool.

The excitement continues when Father Christmas arrives with his helpers, bringing a free present for each child who visits him at his Grotto in TP Travel. You can take part in the Christmas Window Competition where children and parents have to uncover a famous Christmas Phrase by completing a puzzle trail around the Green. Take your entry back to ’Just So’ and you could win a lovely cuddly toy. There will also be an expert Face Painter creating magical, festive faces.

Giving the day a festive feel is Christmas music provided by local bands and choirs. There will be

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Money raised on the day and during December will be donated to Community Action Malvern and District which helps the local community in many different ways. It is a brilliant way for The Barnards Green Traders Association to say a big thank you to the people that shop locally all year and in turn fundraise for their community.

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welcome to the carpet forest A magical forest is springing up in Malvern over Christmas. Strangely shaped branches cast dappled light onto the forest floor while the song of birds can be heard high in the canopy.

Welcome to The Carpet Forest, an art installation coming to Malvern Cube, the community space on Albert Road North. The Forest was originally created as a one-off for The Kidderminster Arts Festival, but was so popular it has been taken on tour. It might just be the perfect place to escape to before and after Christmas!

‘This was very much locally generated’ says Loz Samuels, once of the driving forces behind the project. ‘It has been inspired by Kidderminster’s connections to carpet making. The soundtrack, created by musician Andy Edwards, takes visitors on a journey through the day. From the birds tweeting in the morning through to the sound of carpet looms as the day’s work gets underway, you see visitors getting sucked into the experience.’

The floor of the art installation is carpeted – literally – with sections of patterned carpet from Brintons which is based in Kidderminster, and it encourages people to sit down and reflect. ‘Some people bring a picnic with them’ says Loz, ‘and in Bristol a group of young skateboarders spread out and began reminiscing about their granny’s carpets! We’ve found that wherever we take it, people respond to the forest in different ways.’

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‘The trees are over fifteen feet high and it can really feel like being in a wood’ she continues.

‘The lighting and trees cast shadows which create a special atmosphere that stimulates the senses.’ Many visitors are children who seem to be especially inspired by stepping into an imaginary forest. And its not just the children who like it. ‘We’ve seen dads turn into bears and chase their kids around!’ laughs Loz. During its time in Malvern, there should be festive performances taking place and a winter theme coming into the forest. Entry is free and you are welcome to come in and play or relax and perhaps enjoy a mince pie under the trees.

The Carpet Forest is at Malvern Cube, Albert Road North in Malvern. It will be open from 20th to 23rd of December between 11am and 4pm. It closes from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day and re-opens from 27th to the 30th of December between Noon and 4pm. Entry is free of charge and the forest is suitable for all ages.

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I can help you look at new ways to refresh your branding, whether it be a total overhaul or just a few ‘tweaks’ to your logo, literature or website.

By making slight revisions to your branding and its positioning, you can . . .

• Preserve your brand’s existing integrity • Infuse new energy into the business • Ensure your company image keeps current in a changing marketplace • Expand your company’s reach to new customers and create a buzz Updating your image or developing a new one doesn’t have to cost you a fortune – but it could make you money!

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Recipe

Homemade Mincemeat This mincemeat is packed with fruit and is very easy to make. Use it to make a batch of homemade mince pies.

Preparation time 30 minutes Make 6 jars

Ingredients • 180g vegetarian suet • 200g Bramley apples, coarsely grated • 225g sultanas • 225g raisins • 225g currants • 150g candied peel, chopped • 75g dried cranberries • 175g soft brown sugar • 2 tsp mixed spice • ½ a nutmeg, grated • 1 lemons and 1 orange, zest and juice • 60ml brandy

For details of local cookery classes and parties see www.ourlizzy.com or contact Lizzy on 01684 892 688 Lizzy also offers tailor made cookery sessions.

1. Place all the ingredients in large bowl.

2. Mix together and cover and leave overnight.

3. The mixture is now ready to use straight away, store unused mixture in the fridge.

4. Alternatively pack into sterilised jars, seal and store for future use.

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Family events for your diary: Look outNov for seasonal family events.

Sat 29th – Kids Christmas Craft Proper toFamily order Christmas in our Sat 13thpizza Dec baked – Roots wood oven every Friday 4pm – 7pm, Celebration telephone to book 01905 421104.

Make a date to come along and join the family fun!

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New Year’s Eve Chinese Buffet

£16.80 Adult, £10.80 under 11’s

Advance Tickets required (on sale now) Chinese Buffet £15 Adult, £10 Child (2 sittings 6 & 8.45pm)

Festive Tasting Menu All you can eat*

4.30pm until late

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Showroom: The Old Fire Station Howsell Road Malvern WR14 1TF Manufacturers of Internal & External Blinds Vertical • Roller Pleated • Venetian Roman • Woodslat Awnings • Canopies Replacement Fabrics Conservatory Blinds

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Quality handsewn curtains and soft furnishings

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Business feature

Parrys of Malvern Original jewellery from a local designer makes its debut at Parrys in Malvern in time for this Christmas.

Jim White creates individually designed earrings, pendants, brooches and other wonderful items at his studio in Upper Colwall. ‘It’s the first time we’ve stocked something made so locally’ says David Siviter. ‘Jim has created some beautiful pieces which include celtic knots and apple pendants as well as stylish earrings with a hint of Art Noveau and Art Deco in their design.’

offers an opportunity to give a really special Christmas gift. ‘As with all our jewellery, we’re very particular about the quality of the precious stones’ says David, ‘whether that be diamonds or rubies and emeralds - in all cases we choose stones with brilliance and vibrant colour.’

Trollbeads continue to be very popular with customers. These unique beads, crafted in silver, gold and glass are highly collectible. ‘We have many customers who collect them and want the new designs which are regularly launched’ says David. The shop keeps its stock of Trollbeads fully updated and give customers the opportunity to stay informed of what’s new with special Trollbeads events.

The shop, which David and his family have run for 40 years, sees returning customers from the second or third generation of the same family, who appreciate the chance to browse jewellery and seek advice before buying. ‘We have long experience in all aspects of the jewellery business’ says David, ‘and as we approach Christmas we look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers.’

There is plenty to choose from in Parrys’ collection of watches from several high quality brands while their range of diamond jewellery

Parrys Jewellers is open from Tuesday to Saturday between 9am and 5.30pm on Church Street in the heart of Great Malvern.

“The independent jeweller for individual people”

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Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am – 5.30pm Open Mondays during December

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Advertising Feature

Aches and Pains Treatment Clinic at Prospect View Medical Centre Ask the Osteopath Your questions answered: After 24 years in practice and over 50,000 treatments I have seen many interesting cases.

David V Jones BSc(Hons) DO Registered Osteopath

Topic of the month:

Neck pain and sleeping position Sleeping is a surprisingly hazardous business. Over the years I have seen hundreds of people who went to bed feeling fine and woke up in severe pain.

The ideal

There are over 20 joints in the neck which work together to produce an excellent range of movement in flexion, extension, rotation and side bending. Although the neck can move through a large range of movement it is not happy to stay at the outer ranges of any given movement for very long. At night we stay still for relatively long periods and so it is important to try to keep the head in a neutral position at 90 degrees to the shoulders.

The problem

Anatomically the joints of the neck are adjacent to the nerves that supply the arms, chest and upper back.

If these nerves become compressed or irritated pain follows. Poor sleeping position is a major contributor to these problems.

This clinic is privately run at Prospect View by David Jones DO. All treatments are drug-free and use techniques recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.

Prospect View Medical Centre 300 Pickersleigh Rd Malvern WR14 2GP www.writingourwayhome.com www.themalvernosteopath.co.uk

The answers

Firstly try to avoid sleeping on your front. I believe that those who habitually do this are at greater risk of neck problems as the head is continuously held in full rotation night after night.

It’s a hard habit to break. Some people try to hug pillows as they go to sleep or block themselves in with pillows or put a pillow between the knees. Others tie ribbons between wrist and bedpost to stop them turning over and I’ve even heard of people velcroing a tennis ball to the front of their pyjamas!

Side lying is best. Next best is on your back. On your front is the worst.

Secondly, a quality shaped pillow is a good idea. There are many different types available. Personally I am impressed with the “Complete Sleeprrr Pillow”. It is more adjustable than most and the memory foam used is softer than average. I have used one myself for several years. I currently have these pillows in stock at £50.

Please ring if you want one. They make an excellent Christmas present!

Initial consultation (with treatment) costs £45. Follow-up sessions £40. For appointments and enquiries ring on 01684 573989 or 07732 157772.

No ache too trivial.

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Richmond Dental

Richmond Dental Practice

We are the largest NHS/Private practice in Malvern. Established over 65 years, providing high quality dental care in our purpose built premises.

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Contact us on: 01684 561249

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THE ABBEY HOTEL

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• Champagne and canapés reception • Gala dinner with five course menu • Entertainment with our live band and DJ £75.00 per person

Book a table of 10 and get one place for free

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1 Broads Bank, Malvern WR14 2HP

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Ticket prices: £4 per adult / £2 for OAPs. Children under 16 go FREE. (This includes U21s, U18s and Ladies as funds are required to pay the officials.)

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Andrew Phillips Funeral Services

Caring for you and your family

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11+ Scholarship Days Assessment Days: Thursday 29 and Friday 30 January 2015 Please contact the Registrar for application details.

A leading Prep School with day, exible and full boarding opportunities for girls and boys aged 3-13. Set within its own impressive 55 acre campus on the western edge of the Malvern Hills Associated with Malvern College

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To advertise call Nadelle on 01531 650494 or nadelle@ledburyfocus.co.uk

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OPEN DAYS Friday 10 October 2014, 9.30am – 4.30pm and WholeOPEN SchoolDAYS Open Day Saturday 11 October 2014, 9.30am – 12.30pm Friday 27 February 2015, 9.30am– -4.30pm 4.30pm and Friday 10 October 2014, 9.30am Whole School Open Morning Saturday 11 October 9.30am – 12.30pm 11+2014, SCHOLARSHIPS Saturday 28 February 2015, 9.30am - 12.30pm 11+ Scholarship Programme (for pupils currently in Year 6).

Whole School Open Day 11+ SCHOLARSHIPS Awards given in Art, Monday Drama, Music, Sport, Academic as well as an Bank Holiday May 2015, 9.30am - 4.30pm 11+ Scholarship Programme (for 4pupils currently in Year 6).

‘All-Round’ Award. Bursaries are also available.

Awards given in Art, Drama, Music, Sport, Academic as well as an Closing date for applications: Monday 8 December 2014.

11+ SCHOLARSHIPS ‘All-Round’ Award. Bursaries are also available.

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Closing date forinapplications: Monday 8 December Awards given Art, Drama, Music, Sport, Academic as well2014. as an ‘All-Round’ Assessment Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January 2015.

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For further information, please contact the Registrar, Katherine Cox, For further informati on, or please theregistrar@thedowns.malcol.org.

Registrar, Katherine Cox, 01684 544108, by contact email to Foron further information, please contact the Registrar, Katherine Cox,

on 01684544108, 544108, or to registrar@thedowns.malcol.org on 01684 orby byemail email to registrar@thedowns.malcol.org.

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Pupils benefit from:

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- Excellent teaching in small classes throughout the school.

-- Outstanding Excellent teaching in small classes throughout the school. extra-curricular, boarding and sports faciliti - Excellent teaching in small classes throughout thees. school.

Day transport to Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

Outstanding extra-curricular, boarding and sports facilities.

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Wrap-around care with fl exible drop-off and pick-up ti mes.

- Day transport running through Herefordshire, Worcestershire - Day transport running through Herefordshire, Worcestershire - and Saturday morning ‘Hobbies’ programme. and Gloucestershire.

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German, and Lati ndrop-off teaching.

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-- French, Wrap-around care flexible drop-off and pick-up Purpose built Junior and Senior Science laboratories.

- Saturday morning 'Hobbies' programme.

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- Superb Music, Art, Drama and departments.

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- French, German, Spanish and Latin teaching.

Impressive EYFS and Pre-Prep department aslaboratories. well as outdoor - Purpose built Junior and Senior Science - Purpose built Junior and Senior Science laboratories.

‘Forest School’ environment.

- Superb Music, Art, Drama and DT departments.

-- Use Superb music, art, drama and DT departments. of first-class facilities at our associated Senior School, Malvern College.

- Use of first-class facilities at Malvern College.

-- The UseDowns of first-class facilities at Malvern College.

Light Railway: a unique miniature working steam railway.

Bursaries also available.

The- children at The Downs Malvern warmly invite you and your children Theforthcoming children at The Downs warmly will invite and your children to our Open Days. Malvern An appointment notyou be necessary Theour children and teachersOpen at The Days.

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children there are encouraged to use their initiative and toand ‘At The “Where Downs Malvern is a real sense of community, purpose keep their minds and eyes wide open. It is very special… fair‘At play. knows each other.

There are incredible teachers too.’ and TheEveryone Downs Malvern there is a real sense of community, purpose an unforgettable experience.”

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North Malvern Arts There have been feature films, dramas and music galore at St Peter’s Church in North Malvern this autumn.

It’s thanks to the hard work of North Malvern Arts, a Co-operative set up to promote live performances, film as well as arts and crafts, mostly using the church as a venue.

‘Some years ago we thought it was silly not to use the church for more than occasional services’ says Andrew Judd, the churchwarden and Chairman of the Co-operative. ‘We became involved with Shindig, an organisation that supports local venues and put on a couple of shows which were sucessful. We wanted more people but I’m not an impressario!’ says Andrew, ‘and so two years ago the Co-operative was formed.’

Today, North Malvern Arts runs a busy programme of events throughout the year.

This autumn there have been several films, a performance of ‘The Tell Tale Heart’ and music.

Regular craft courses are also held. The prime aim is to promote the arts locally, but if any profit is made it’s divided between the co-op and the church.

Box Office - (01684) 893858 For more info www.northmalvernarts.com 36

24 January 2015 - A Brief History of Music - 2 musicians, 600 years, 90 minutes! This fun show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.

14th March 2015 – The Golden Oak: The Magic of British Trees. Cat Weatherill presents a feast of facts, folklore, stories, poems, wisdom and song celebrating our love of trees.

Photograph: Phil Hinton

‘We continue to put on three shows with Shindig every year’ says Andrew, ‘and we are also founder members of Rural Reels which organises film screenings locally.’Another of the Co-op’s big successes are its folk nights, which regularly see audiences of around 80 people. ‘We’re currently planning to hold another one this month (December) says Andrew, ‘so please check our website for updates.’

Coming up at North Malvern Arts, St Peter's Church, Cowleigh Bank (WR14 1QP)

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K.A. Randall Decorators Of Malvern

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CRADLEY STOVES Installation & maintenance of woodburning and multifuel stoves For a free estimate call

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New Year, new term: how can you help your child to achieve their best this year?

Do you make new year resolutions and give up before the end of January? As parents we can’t give up on our children. We need to set a good example and help them to get into good habits: eating their 5-a-day, cleaning their teeth, doing homework! But we don’t want any of these to be a battle – so how do we achieve them all? Does it really work if we hide broccoli in a sauce or buy a TV character toothbrush?

Our children learn most from us, so if they see you reading the paper or a recipe, checking your bills or making DIY calculations – they discover these skills are an essential part of life.

So, just like the routines we put in place for the daily necessities, it helps your child to have a set time for learning at home. Many children are better at mental maths early in the morning, so reciting tables while waiting for the toaster to pop up is a good start to the day – can they do it faster the next day? Make up sums or questions from what’s around them. One of my Kumon students told me he was working out how many baked beans there might be in a can – so I challenged him to multiply it up to 12 cans!

At the end of the day it’s time to settle down with a good book and escape into a new world of language, characters and imagination or fascinating facts. School reading schemes serve specific functions but reading for pleasure, above all other factors, has the most influence on a child’s academic attainment.

The Kumon maths and English programmes are based on the premise of ‘a little bit every day’ to build skills, confidence and good study habits. Why not make it a habit for your family in 2015? Call me to find out more.

Little Pumpkins Childminding Service OFSTED registered Childminder in Malvern Full & part-time vacancies available for all ages “A great place for your little pumpkin to grow”

Call Chloe on 07581 503260 for more information

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Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to unlock your child’s potential, building their confidence and independent study skills.

Contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment:

Malvern Study Centre Lynne Lambeth-Fradgley 01684 560461 kumon.co.uk

Back to work?

Then let us care for your children, in a homely, nurturing and friendly environment

Established in 1986

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Lee Hankins

W.M.J BUILDERS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance

Est 1976

All Aspects of Building Undertaken Int + Ext Decorating FREE Quotes

All Aspects of building work undertaken Over 20 years experience

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All roof & chimney repairs undertaken, including tiling, slating and lead work

Call me for a free quotation Mobile 07967 372085 Home 01684 540164 lshankins@hotmail.co.uk

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CARPENTRY & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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.

Tel: 01886 880028 Mob: 07966 755669 Email: gregory.davies@btinternet.com Web: www.gregdavieswooddesign.co.uk Lyndhurst, Bosbury Road, Cradley, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 5JA

A local quality service, 30 years experience

By Stuart Ruddock

Carpentry Services • • • • • •

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Decorating Floor & wall tiling Roof & chimney repairs Plastering Structural repairs

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Elgar Art Imagine being an artist and waking up one morning to discover that everybody was talking about your work. Lee Morris knows how that feels. In March this year, together with a friend, Tom Brown, he created an image of Elgar leaning against a phone box that got the whole of Malvern talking – and almost got him arrested. ‘That one idea sparked off a chain of events’ he says.’It’s been a roller coaster ride.’

Lee and Tom still wince slightly when remembering how they were stopped by a police officer just as they finished stencilling the picture of Elgar on a wall under Rosebank Gardens.

The image, however, became hugely popular, and photographs of it were shared online. Soon afterwards the original artwork was auctioned, raising thousands of pounds for local charities.

‘Looking back, its been a good year’ says Tom. ‘We couldn’t believe it when the images received a thousand likes on Facebook.’ As the story made national newspaper websites, Lee found that living in the limelight had its drawbacks. ‘My phone was ringing off the hook’ he says, ‘I was bombarded by calls from the media.’

Things did calm down and Tom and Lee were invited to take part in City of Colours, a national street-art festival that was held in Birmingham.

Commissions for further works followed from The HMV Store in Worcester and The Elgar Birthplace Museum at Lower Broadheath.

Something else Lee and Tom didn’t expect back in March was the continued interest in the work, with cards and prints of the Elgar images on sale for Christmas at iapetus on Belle Vue Terrace. ‘I would never have tried to create art using a stencil’ says Lee, ‘it was Tom’s idea and it worked. What followed was a hell of an adventure!’

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For a professional service and a free, no obligation quotation contact Martin Richards Hedgecutting Fencing Paving and Patios Decking Sleeper Walls etc Malvern 01684 491182 | 07967 123998 mjrlandscaping@tiscali.co.uk

Guy Sterry

Garden Design & Landscaping Established 1997

Complete Design & Construction Service Older & Country Properties a Speciality Driveways Paving Decking Cobble Laying Walling Drystone Walling Mosaics

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Local Walk

A Walk on the Herefordshire side

Walk 11

A fairly stenuous circular walk in the Herefordshire countryside with plenty of ‘watering holes’ (refreshment stops) en route. With great views, beautiful paths and stunning houses along the way.

Gardeners Quarry car park (Kettle Sings) to Colwall returning via the hamlet of Evendine.

This circular 2.6 mile walk on the Herefordshire side of the hills will take 1 hour 20 minutes without refreshment stops. During wet weather it is advisable to wear boots and if you have them gaiters as a couple of sections of the walk can be rather muddy.

A Pictorial Guide to the Malvern Hills Book Four Great Malvern. ISBN ISBN 9780-9566295-3-1 price £7.95 Available in Malvern TIC, Malvern Hills Gallery, Malvern Book Cooperative, Malvern Museum, Malvern Priory, Kosihaus, St Ann’s Well, Post Offices at Malvern Link, Hanley Swan, Welland, Barnards Green and Malvern Wells Upton Map Shop and TIC Ledbury Books and Maps and the Three Counties Book Shop Public Houses The Marlbank near Welland For further information, updates and comments please contact Carl at info@malvernwalks.co.uk

To download the full details of the walk, please visit our website allaboutmalvernhills.com and choose Walking on the Malvern Hills & in Malvern under the ‘Local Life’ tab.

MALVERN COPPICING

GAZEBOS AND SUMMERHOUSES RUSTIC FENCING & ARBOURS LOGSTORES PERGOLAS WOODLAND TRAINING COURSES Beautiful handcrafted rustic gazebos and garden structures produced using timber from local woodlands we sustainably manage.

Call Phil on 01684 574865 - 07946169123 info@malverncoppicing.co.uk MALVERNCOPPICING.CO.UK

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Worcester Worcester Shed Shed & Fencing & Fencing Ltd Ltd

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For further information For further information contact contact Unit 11, Three UnitSprings 11, Three Trading Springs Estate Trading Estat Vincent Rd,Vincent Worcester, Rd, WR5 Worcester, 1BW WR5 1BW

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Over 25 yrs experience No job too small Free no-obligation quote

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CARPENTER &

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FITTED BEDROOM SPECIALIST All aspects of carpentry undertaken, including property maintenance. Design & installation of: fitted bedrooms, office & lounge furniture. Kitchen Renovations, incl new doors.

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We have:

• A large range of exciting knitting yarns from Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, Rico, Adriafil & others • Pattern Leaflets and Books • Knitting, Crochet and Needle Felting Accessories • Fabric, Sewing Patterns and Notions • Friendly staff and helpful advice!

YOUR LOCAL FRIENDLY JOINERS/CARPENTERS We make: Windows, Doors, Wardrobes, Kitchens, Bespoke Furniture, Shelves, Conservatories, Gates

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Locks & Glass

For a complete double-glazing

repair service

Hinges, handles, locks and security.

Key cutting

We can supply and fit or for DIY Visit our shop at 73, Spring Lane, Malvern Link WR14 1AJ Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8.30-12.30 Signposted opposite Worcester College Construction Department

01684 567070 24 Hour LocKsmitH 07767 883639

Gift Ideas•Vouchers Knitting Kits and Workshops

Shop Opening Times Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday – 9.30am to 7.30pm Knitting and Crochet Clinic on Wednesday 5pm to 7.30pm!

All aspects of plumbing, heating & drainage undertaken. No callout charge.

No job too small. All work guaranteed.

• Leaking Toilets • Blocked Drains • Dripping Taps • Radiators • Burst Pipes • Water Tanks • Heating Pumps • Boilers Installed

• Overflows • Showers • Stop Taps • Outside Taps • Water Tanks • Heating Pumps • Blocked Toilets • Motorised Valves

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Community Volunteers Most people can find themselves in difficult situations at some point in their lives. It might be difficulties with a housing situation.

Some elderly people struggle financially and may not be aware that help is available. Some people may slip into financial difficulty and can’t find a way out.

In the Malvern area, people like this are helped on a daily basis by the volunteers and staff at The Citizens Advice Bureau in Malvern. Whatever the difficulty, the team in the Malvern Hills District Office don’t judge but simply step in to help.

While they manage to help thousands of people every year, the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) was worried it wasn’t able to reach everyone.

‘Some people living in rural areas may be isolated either through poor public transport or disability’ says Paula Kingston from the CAB ‘and as a result aren’t accessing the help we offer.’ As a result a new team has been formed to get into rural communities and help.

They are Community Liaison Volunteers, who can attend local groups, are contactable by phone and are the first port of call for those with a concern. The team is dotted around the Malvern Hills District from Eldersfield and Longdon in the south to Lindridge and Knighton in the north.

‘In these days of cuts in services, especially those which affect the most vulnerable in society, I really feel the work of the CAB is more important than ever’ says Margaret Watkins, one of the new volunteers. ‘At some time, most of us can find ourselves in need of help – we can all be affected at some time by illness, disability, or a relationship breakdown. As Community Liaison Volunteers we can be readily contacted to provide access to appropriate information, advice and support.’

As well as providing an important service, the volunteering is fun according to Liz Mills who together with her husband looks after the Welland, Castlemorton and Birtsmorton area. ‘I had two spells in 1970s and 80s as a voluntary worker for CAB and found it really interesting, enjoyable and fulfilling. Sometimes the people we help just need someone to listen to them. At other times it is a complicated problem they need guidance with. Whatever it is I love helping.’

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‘As an elderly widower I continue to feel useful and able to delay calling myself ‘retired’’ says John Lakeman, another of the Community Liaison Volunteers in the Teme Valley. John previously set up a Neighbourhood Watch project and was looking for a new way to help his local community.

The scheme has been started together with Worcestershire DIAL, supported by lottery funding, and will initially run for two years. The volunteers available across the district are: Teme Valley parishes : Stuart Cumella (01886) 888797, John Lakeman (01299) 896846, Margaret Watkins (01299) 270073 Alfrick : Nigel Tudge (01886) 822284 Bransford, Leigh and Leigh Sinton: Lillian Somervaille (01886) 833526 Castlemorton, Birtsmorton and Welland: Liz and Neville Mills 07592 055998 Berrow, Eldersfield, Pendock, Longdon, Holdfast, Queenhill, and Bushley: Philippa Pipe 07512 797212

If you’d like to talk to somebody at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau in Malvern, please call (01684) 563611.

The office is open between 10am and 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and also runs sessions in the community.

Spicy Caramelised Apple A Specialist Plant Centre &Specialist Cider Plant Tart - Serves 6 offering an abundance of plants, from Centre

Grange Farm Ingredients:

NURSERY

2 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped 75ml water 100g soft brown sugar Pinch salt 175ml Once Upon a Tree Putley Gold Cider A couple of handfuls of raisins Half teaspoon of cinnamon Large knob of butter Pack of ready-rolled puff pastry Egg & milk to glaze

the traditional to the latest introductions.

A family owned business full of character.

Situated in an array of farm buildings with beautiful displays of plants, creating a relaxed and friendly environment.

Indoor flowering plants Cut & pot grown Christmas Trees 3. Unroll the pastry and cut 1. Put the apples in a pan with water, sugar & Holly Wreaths a piece off one side to make a lattice. Score salt, and simmer over a low heat until the water

a 1cm border around the edge of the larger has evaporated (about 15 mins). Add the cider Guarlford - Malvern - WR13 6NT - 01684 562544 piece, and spread the apple mixture inside the and reduce again. The mixture should be thick border. Make a lattice pattern across the top and pulpy – continue to cook on a low heat, Open days a week stirring until it is thick and sticky and a deep with the7remaining pastry and finish by glazing the pastry 9am with an egg and milk mixture. amber colour.

Summer - 5.30pm 4. Bake 9am for 25-30 minutes until golden. Serve 2. Remove from the heat and add the Winter to Dusk with a glass of Once Upon a Tree Blenheim cinnamon and raisins with the butter. Leave Sundays 10am - 5pm to cool, switching the oven on to a high Superb Dessert Cider. temperature in the meantime.Email: grangefmnursery@btconnect.com

Chock full of Christmas gift ideas!

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D R A U G H T C I D E R - A P P L E J U I C E - L O C A L G I F T S - E N G L I S H W I N E - F R E E TA S T I N G S - H A M P E R K I T S - F R I E N D LY -

Opening hours: Mon - Thurs, 10am - 5:30pm Fri - Sat, 10am - 6pm & Sun 10 - 4pm in December.

5a The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1BN tel: 01531 248004 find us on facebook & twitter: @3CCiderShop

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Gates & Railings

by Phil

Current Offers

Gates from ÂŁ150 & Railings from ÂŁ100 per metre Supplied in black, made to order Low cost fitting service available

Items can be designed, manufactured and installed by Phil Gilman I specialise in gates, railings, handrails, bridges and anything else you might need.

Please call me on 01386 49494 | 07747 032583 or email info@wroughtironbyphil.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

For further ideas visit www.wroughtironbyphil.co.uk Now a 2014 finalist in the Regional LABC Building Excellence Awards for Best Extension

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Read our customer feedback at: www.traderregister.org.uk

Looking after all your property needs since 1976 Highly commended Local Authority Building Control Awards 2011

Call today to discuss your building requirements

Extensions Kitchens & bathrooms Renovations General building work Specialists in fibreglass roofing system Disabled grant work 01684 562648 www.gdpughbuilders.co.uk

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Rob Davies Plumbing & Heating

01684 560877 | 07789 591172 A big THANK YOU to ALL our customers for your continued support throughout 2014 Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

• Oil • Boiler breakdown/service/ maintenance • Boiler replacement/upgrade • Heating installation/upgrade • Central heating power flushing

John, Cindy & India Parish

A local family run business

www.johnparishlimited.co.uk

Contact Rob 07974 413330

that smy plumber plumbing oil heating bathrooms

THREE LOCAL COUNTIES COVERED! NO JOB TOO SMALL!

07914 245015

nick@malvernplumbers.co.uk

For gas servicing and installation Contact Duanne 07773 395 803

Nick Smy

www.malvernplumbers.co.uk

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To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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The Malvern Kitchen Studio Ltd. Designs by Gary Williams

more than 27 years of design experience

T. 01684 562962 Unit A Six Ways Trading Estate Barnards Green Malvern WR14 3LY

New Year - New Kitchen or Bathroom!

FREE quotation service Open Tue - Fri 9 - 5 Sat 10 - 3 FREE parking Fully functioning kitchen on display!

www.themalvernkitchenstudio.co.uk

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Six Door Deal

Only £395

Any six primed trade quality moulded doors supplied and fitted. Choose from two designs with a choice of two handles in chrome or brass complete with hinges, mortice and catch plate.

Doors can also be supplied professionally painted!

01905 672079 07974 309348 Visit website to view full range of internal and external doors.

www.door-suppliers.co.uk

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CALL JUSTIN FOR A FREE HOUSE SURVEY

D R LLOYD General Building 01886 880653 / 07971 866505 dafydd.lloyd1@btinternet.com Local, reliable and trustworthy Free no obligation quotations References available on request

General building Property renovation & maintenance Internal & external decorating Tiling Plastering Kitchen replacement Installation and service of multi fuel stoves

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4 SHELSLEY DRIVE, COLWALL, MALVERN, WORCS WR13 6PS T: 01684 541968 F: 01684 541606 E: andy@agwalton.demon.co.uk WWW.AGWALTON.COM

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Notice board Information and advice for people with learning disabilities You can come and talk to us and tell us the things you are interested in. We can find out how you get involved with them, where they are and if there’s a cost how much. Our aim is to give accessible information to people with learning disabilities and for it to be all in one place.

At Malvern Cube, Tuesdays from 12.30pm – 2.30pm

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THE PROBUS CLUB OF MALVERN Meets at 10.30am on the first and third Monday of each month at the Abbey Hotel, Malvern.

Guests and new members will be warmly welcomed.

Come along and join us!

Details from Tony Bates (01684) 567372 t.batesworc@btinternet.com

Three Counties Art History Group

‘The Great Muse um Collections’ 10 illustrated talks

by Alice Foster MA Mondays 2-4 pm starting 12th Jan 2015 at Malvern Thea tres Hospitality Ro om

Details www.threecountie : sarthist Contact Fiona 0153 ory.org.uk 1 890249

Clothes, furniture, electrical and other small appliances, toys and bicycles all repaired FREE OF CHARGE

Take Two Friendly Social Club for Singles Over 50

Sat 20 Dec & Sat 17 Jan 10am - 2pm Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North

We meet every Wednesday evening for a social get together at a pub in the Worcester, Malvern and Ledbury areas. We also meet at weekends for meals, skittles, walks and dancing etc. New members will always be made welcome.

Songs For The Season

For further details please ring 01684 891583 / 01905 23857 or email taketwoworcestershire@gmail.com

Jan Deadline:

Mon 12 52 Jan

Small Me s It’s free fo sage? r groups jam

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with Malvern Christian Witness Choir on 6th December at 7.30pm and 7th December at 6.30pm An evening of festive music and ‘The Inn Crowd’, a concert musical Suggested donation £5 (£4 concessions) Light refreshments included

Raising money for The Little Princess Trust

www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

No.4a Art School 6 weekly Still Life Classes Tues or Wed 10.30am - 12.30pm Tues evenings 7 - 9pm New term begins 13 Jan 2015 All abilities welcome

Contact Kay Bainbridge MA CertEd on 07941 521 487 No4a, North Malvern Rd WR14 4LT Private Tuition also available

www.no4a.com

THE JANE LUSH Qualified & Experienced Teacher Special Needs Focussed

Older group:

Malvern Vintage & Retro Fair

PLAYERS

11-18 year olds Fridays from 5.30-6.30pm Younger group: 4 -10 year olds Saturdays from 12.45-1.45pm In the Holy Trinity Church Hall

07817 569191

Making drama available to everyone!

Saturday 13th of December 10am - 4pm, Abbey Road, Great Malvern - by the museum arch.

Antiques & vintage items, clothes, object d`art, books, jewellery, furniture and craft items.

Everything for the discerning and eclectic buyer.

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Notice board Indigo music and movement for children, teenagers and adults with learning or physical disabilities Mondays at Malvern Cube 5-6pm younger children, 6-7pm teenagers and adults

The Malvern Hills Healing Group Group is in its third year of providing a once a month drop in service at the Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, Malvern.

The first Tuesday of each month between 2.30pm and 4pm Please contact Brietta Pinder on (01684) 560016

Call 07712 649091 or email info@the-hills.net

Are you unhappy, stressed, at a loss how to cope with life?

You can learn how to meditate in a safe, structured way, following a tried-andtested Buddhist technique

A beginners’ class is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 7.00pm, at the Friends’ Meeting House, Orchard Road, Malvern www.samatha.org/greatmalvern

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29th November 10 am until 4pm 13th December 10 am until 4pm (the queue closes at 3.30pm)

Buttercup Connections ‘Helping people find a better way of living’

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Post a letter to Father Christmas!

Use the special postbox at Malvern Tourist Information Centre on Church Street

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Until 17th December

www.buttercupconnections.com

(NOT) WELCOM E: Seeking Asylum in the UK A public meetin g organised by Amnesty Intern ational Malvern Hills Wed December 3r d 7.30pm at the Coach House Thea tre on Grange Ro ad Admission £5 St udents £2 Tickets from Books for Amnesty , 3 Edith Walk Ma lvern 01684 563507 or on the door

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Jan Deadline:

Mon 12 Jan

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Nov: Lights Switch On & Christmas Market browse arts, crafts and delicious food in The Priory Grounds, from 10.30am until 6.30pm in Great Malvern Christmas Fayre at Malvern Community Hospital 10am until Noon Including stalls and a special visit from Father Christmas Welland Pre-school Christmas Fayre from 10am until 1pm at Welland Village Hall Packed with seasonal games, craft activities, music, food and stalls for children and adults with a visit from Father Christmas!

The Hills Poets at The Great Malvern Hotel everyone welcome to read their own poems, work by others, or come to listen Free Entry, 7pm - 9pm Christmas Concert by Malvern Male Voice Choir featuring St Josephs Catholic Primary School, 2.30pm at St Matthias Church, Malvern Link Tickets £7 (18 and under free), purchase on the door or in advance from (01684) 564307 An evening of Seasonal Songs and Anthems from Colwall Community Choir and Guest Soloists. 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Church, Newland Tickets £5.00 to include mulled wine available on the door or from John Goodwin, Colwall, or Zinnia Boutique, Malvern Malvern Small Business Forum & Mon 12 Jan 7.30 - 9.30pm. Priory Lodge Hall, on the corner of Church St & Avenue Rd, Malvern - www.msbf.biz Free - new members and start-ups welcome!

What’s on January

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Mark Morriss performs a live acoustic show singer/songwriter who fronted The Bluetones at Malvern Cube tickets £10 from the Cube

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A Brief History of Music: 2 musicians, 600 years, 90 minutes!

A fun and fast moving show at St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh Bank call (01684) 893858 or see www.northmalvernarts.com

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Please visit the M.C.A.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY CARD SHOP

Christmas Cards from over 20 National and Local Charities On sale at ARCOS

Hatherton Lodge, Avenue Road, MALVERN WR14 3AG

Open from Tue 21 Oct until Sat 13 Dec Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 1pm Organising Charity: Save the Children

Country & Farmers Market Days

The Carpet Forest at Malvern Cube a large art installation telling the story of Kidderminster’s Carpet Industry, free entry continues (with a break around Christmas) until 30th December

Home-made, home-grown & hand-crafted

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Enjoy a local history walk around Malvern Worcester Ramblers’ Winter Walks Festival Talk to Derek H on 07730 221444

Malvern Farmers Market Every third Saturday 9am–2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern

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Jive Obsession presents its New Year’s Eve Disco from 8pm until 1am at Malvern Vale Community Centre, Tickets: £15, buffet included Bring your own drinks, talk to Steve on 07774 269659

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Ledbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –1pm, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, Ledbury Malvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern

Ledbury Farmers Market 4th Friday every month, Next to the Market Hall, Ledbury, 9am - 2pm The Fold Market Every 4th Sunday of each month at The Fold, New House Farm, Bransford, Worcester WR6 5JB 10am - 2pm

FREE

To promote Feb/March events: email james@allabout-local.com or call 01684 252 242

For the latest events: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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for groups

ROVINGC R O W S BAND OF THE YEAR BEST LIVE ACT ***** ****

fatea music awards 2014 spiral earth awards 2014 maverick magazine financial times

APPEARING AT:

COLWALL VILLAGE HALL SAT, 13th DECEMBER 7:30PM £10 Tickets available from: www.rovingcrows.com Carnival Records, Malvern and from John Goodwin in Colwall LICENSED BAR

WWW.ROVINGCROWS.COM

Dance, P.E., Music & Action Classes Wed 10.45am Malvern Cube Thu 11am Malvern Vale Community Centre Sat 10.30am Malvern Cube starting 22nd Nov More classes coming in 2015!

OFSTED OUTSTANDING, exciting and Award winning Classes for your and your child!

Making Movement Matter with:

2 to 4 Year Olds, Creative Physical Fun, Certificates, Parties & Nursery Classes

01684 302604 Hannah Kent hannahkent@active-creative.com

www.dinkydancers.com

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Dec/Jan Great Malvern Priory December

Exhibition Angels by the Deo Gloria Trust until 22nd 2nd 6pm St Richards Hospice Lights of Love 3rd 7.30pm Advent Compline with Address 4th 1pm Lunch Box concert; pupils from Malvern Parish School 6th 7.30pm Concert by Academia Musica 10th 10.30am Malvern St James Carol Service 7.30pm Advent Compline with Address 13th 2pm & 4pm A Medieaval Mystery by Robert Payne 15th 7pm Malvern Parish Carol Service 16th 7.30pm Jesus My Boy a one man play by Worcester Repertory Company 17th 7.30pm Advent Compline with Address 18th 7.30pm Chase Carol Service 20th 6pm A Carol Service for those Working in Malvern 21st 6.30pm Christmas Carol Service 24th 4pm Christingle 11.30pm Midnight Communion 25th 8am Holy Communion,10.30am Morning Worship, 12noon Holy Communion 27th 3pm Carols for All with Malvern Festival Chorus 28th 4.30pm Carols Around the Crib 31st Midnight Bells will ring out the old and ring in the new year. The Bells will then fall silent until Aug/Sept 2015

January

4th 6.30pm Epiphany Carol Service 8th 1pm Lunch Box Duets by Elaine Fleming and Jane Field 22nd 1pm Lunch Box Concert by pupils from Malvern College 30th 10am 150th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service Malvern College

Christ Church, Avenue Rd, Malvern 6th Dec 10am to 12noon. Books, Gifts, Christmas cards & cakes 14th Dec 3pm Carol Concert with Malvern Chase Band with refreshments and mince pies.

Entry free and a retiring collection for Church funds to help with our new roof!

18th Dec 7.30pm. Linda Tolchard’s Christmas by Candlelight Concert. Tickets £15 include festive refreshments from: Malvern Theatres Box Office 01684 892277. In aid of Megan Baker House 19th Dec 3pm. Christingle Making in Christ Church Hall – With seasonal refreshments.

21st Dec 4pm. Christingle Service, Our magical candle lit service for children of all ages!

24th Dec 8pm First Holy Communion of Christmas with Canon Harold Goddard. 8pm - do please join us on Christmas Eve this year

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Competition

Win two tickets to Aladdin In the story of Aladdin, how many wishes is he granted by the genie?

Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to competition@allabout-local.com

by Sunday 14 December 2014.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by Monday 15 December.

Good luck!

*For terms & conditions see our website www.allaboutworcester.com

Aladdin

Competition

Vacuum your magic carpets, dust off your old lamps and get yourself down to Malvern Theatres for that most magical of Christmas family pantomimes Aladdin, from Thursday 11th December 2014 to Sunday 4th January 2015.

Will Aladdin, the poor son of a laundry owner, played by Hi-5’s Chris Edgerley, get to marry the Princess played by Rebecca Marks, or will his plans be foiled by the evil Abanazar played by the one and only Robert Powell (Jesus of Nazareth, The Detectives, Holby City)?

On hand to help Aladdin is the Slave of the Ring played by Carrie Rawlings, and hindering rather than helping with his hilarious antics will be Channel 5’s Milkshake presenter Derek Moran as Wishee Washee. Owner of ‘Twankey’s Laundry’, the old scrubber herself Widow Twankey is played by one of the country’s leading pantomime dames Ian Good. They’ll be joined by Mark James as PC Pong, Spencer K Gibbins as The Emperor and Connor J Barrie as The Genie.

The show, with a full supporting cast, features lavish sets and costumes and a spectacular CGI flying carpet sequence. The pantomime is once again produced by UK Productions Ltd. So book today for the magic carpet ride of your life!

Aladdin runs from 11th December – 4th January. Matinee and evening performances.

Special Days - All Tickets £10.02, Normal Days £12.88 - £25.20 from Malvern Theatres Box Office on 01684 892277 or Malvern-Theatres.co.uk

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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DIVINE OFFERS NEW YEAR, NEW YOU. Why not take advantage of two fabulous Divine offers and start the New Year with a New You? Divine Hair Salon in Barnards Green is delighted to welcome new stylist, Sophie, to the team. To celebrate her arrival salon owner, Lisa Davis, is offering special rates to new clients.

Lisa explains: “An introductory Cut & Finish with Sophie is being offered for just £15 and will include a luxury hair treatment.”

Lisa says, “We know from previous experience that these introductory offers are extremely popular so clients are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.”

Sophie

“We are also offering new clients a great Cut & Colour package with Faye to brighten up the New Year. Clients can choose any colour service, together with a cut and blow dry, for just £65”.

“The salon is open until 8pm three nights each week to ensure that clients are offered a wide range of appointment times to suit busy lifestyles and an early reservation will save disappointment.”

Owner:

Address:

Lisa Davis

Telephone: 01684 576176

117, Barnards Green Road, Malvern, WR14 3LT

Website:

www.divine-styling.co.uk

Faye

Business: Divine

NEW YEAR NEW YOU

£65

All Cut & Colours with Faye* Cut & Blow Dry with Sophie*

£15

*Terms & conditions apply - Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers or vouchers.

NEW CLIENTS ONLY. Please mention this advert when booking.

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Well-Being

new

beginnings In December we move through the longest night, the days begin to lengthen, January appears, and we think about resolutions and new beginnings.

By Kaspa Thompson As I write this the new beginning that I am facing is the opening of our new Buddhist temple in the centre of Malvern. The house buying process is in the final stages but not complete. I hope that by the time you are reading this we will be settled in, but at the moment all of that is in front of me.

New projects are exciting. There can be a rush of energy as the pieces fall into place and we imagine our future successes. At the same time new projects, like New Year’s resolutions, can take us to the edge of our comfort zones.

In the space between excitement and fear, and the known and the unknown, we meet hidden parts of ourselves: deeply held beliefs that may have been an unseen influence on our lives for many years.

Occasionally I catch myself imagining what life will be like in the new temple. Sometimes I imagine that things will go smoothly and I’ll enjoy my life there, and sometimes I imagine that I will have to work hard to stop people being disappointed in me.

I find myself imagining that someone doesn’t like the new cupboard I’ve chosen, or the way I’ve decorated the hall, or the talk I have just given. I imagine how to protect my reputation from their disappointment, even though it hasn’t happened yet.

It’s inevitable that someone will be disappointed in me at some point. But the frequency that my thoughts turn to that particular scenario suggests that this is something more than the wandering of an idle mind.

Somewhere in the depths of my unconscious is a belief that I’ll only be okay if no one is ever disappointed in me. When I bring this belief out into the light it’s plainly false. People have been

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disappointed in me in the past and I’ve survived.

This belief has the potential to get me into trouble. If I’m worrying about what people think then how can I choose the best cupboard that’s right for the space, or how to decorate the hallway, or give a half-decent talk? I’d be frozen into inaction and the worry about disappointing people would, ironically, make it much more likely that they really would be disappointed.

Having caught a glimpse of this belief I can look out for it in my daily life. If I catch myself putting off work I can ask, “Is this for a good reason or has that old worry come back?” If it’s the worry, I can notice that it’s there and then get on with the work anyway. The work will get done, some people will like it and some won’t, and the belief will be shaken in the face of the evidence that it really is okay to disappoint people sometimes.

Eventually it might disappear altogether.

If we always live inside our comfort zones we don’t get to learn these things about ourselves.

Beginning a new project and being taken to our learning edge is not always the most pleasant place to be. There can be fear and confusion alongside the excitement and celebration. If we can allow ourselves to see the unhelpful beliefs we have been keeping hidden, we can start to let them go and move forwards more lightly, relaxed and efficiently.

Kaspa Thompson is a psychotherapist, mindfulness teacher and Buddhist priest.

For info on therapy and mindfulness classes see: www.kaspathompson.co.uk and for his local Buddhist group see: www.amidamandala.com

Sprains, strains, aches and pains?

Fiona Lucas MSc MCSP Chartered & State Registered Physiotherapist Unit 15, Cygnet Business Centre, Hanley Swan, WR8 0EA

01684 323323

www.beechwoodphysiotherapy.co.uk

Homeopathy and Nutritional/Lifestyle Advice

Resolve underlying emotional & physical causes of your problems SIMPLE changes GENTLE remedies LASTING health www.lucywalkercounselling.co.uk

anxiety, depression, anger management, abuse, low self esteem?

07415 688849

juliet@jbirley.orangehome.co.uk

www.keldawhite.co.uk Malvern - 07841 344691

Jonathan Lyne

BSc (Hons) MSSCh MBChA

Chiropodist/Podiatrist HOME VISITING SERVICE All areas covered at times to suit you

Bsc Hons. Dip Counselling. MBACP accred.

www.julietbirleycounselling.co.uk

For an appointment please call 07599 340 947 or 01684 891848 Health Professions Council registered

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Classes & Courses One-To-One Sessions or Group Yoga Classes with Alessandra 07887 877865

Teaching takes place at The Centre for Wellbeing in Malvern

sandi@theartofpranayama.com www.theartofpranayama.com

Yoga with Jo Harper All abilities & Beginners: Mondays 4.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern Wednesdays 11.15am at Inner Place, Ledbury.

Improvers: Mondays 7.45pm at The Fold, Bransford. Wednesdays 9.30am at Inner Place, Ledbury.

Remedial Back Care Yoga: Mondays 3pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern.

For advice & info: contact Jo on 07976 882252 or via email at joyoga22@hotmail.com

COME & JOIN US AT ONE OF THE CLASSES FOR A WARM WELCOME & GREAT WORKOUT

ANNIE BEATTY IYENGAR YOGA

MONDAY - 5.30-7.00pm LEDBURY COMMUNITY CENTRE, LAWNSIDE ROAD, LEDBURY, HR8 2AD

Tue – The Fold, Bransford; 7.30pm-9pm

TUESDAY - 6.30-8pm GROVE SCHOOL, PICKERSLEIGH GROVE, MALVERN, WR14 2LU CLASSES ALSO RUNNING IN BARTESTREE & HEREFORD PLEASE CONTACT TERESA PRITCHARD TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN CLASS ON

01531 631659 EMAIL TERESA@SLIMFITUK.COM OR visit my Facebook page www.facebook.com/SlimfitwithTeresaPritchard

WEIGH IN + WORKOUT = WEIGH LESS LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON

BRING THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE FREE MEMBERSHIP OFFER ENDS 31/01/2015

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Small class sizes with personal attention.

Prices between £5 and £10 per class.

Fri – Malvern College Sports Complex; 11.45am-1pm www.anniebeatty.com 07743 928 784 / 01684 560253 yoga@anniebeatty.com

ACUPUNCTURE REFLEXOLOGY COSMETIC FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE

with Jennie Sheringham

MBAcC, MAR Former Nurse & Midwife Therapies to help with all conditions

078500 64684 01684 565586

www.jenniesheringham.co.uk

Classes & Courses Are you ready for Winter?

Jennie Sheringham from The Wheel of Life Centre in North Malvern has advice to protect your health and well-being during the dark winter months.

Balance is really important in life and finding the right balance may not be as difficult as you think.

Using this principle to build the strength of your immune system and address exisiting health problems will better manage your health and that of your family throughout the winter.

Whether you need help to sleep, relax, de-stress, manage pain, heal acute winter conditions, need help in pregnancy or with natural First Aid help, especially for children, therapists at The Wheel of Life Centre can help both children & adults.

Therapies such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Homeopathy, Shiatsu, Massage, Supplement Advice, Counselling and more are available to improve your energy and vitality as well as Yoga and Pilates classes.

We are very happy to help you decide what support you need. Please see our website www.wheeloflifecentre.co.uk or call us on (01684) 565586.

Wheel of life Centre Complementary Therapies for All Acupuncture Reflexology Homeopathy Shiatsu Counselling Massage TFH Kinesiology Energy Healing Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Yoga Centre Pilates Classes Buddhist Meditation Interfaith Meetings Baby Massage Weight Management

01684 565586

6 North Malvern Rd, Malvern WR14 4LT

www.wheeloflifecentre.co.uk

Yoga, meditation and relaxation classes with Alexandra Jones at The Wheel of Life Centre Malvern Classes run throughout the week.

Flexible attendance system.

New relax class beginning soon dissolve stress the easy way!

Call 01886 833826 or visit www.meridianyoga.net

New Year, New You - Relax!

The new year gives us an opportunity to invite something different into our lives, a clean slate after the festivities, a time to attend to what we really need, a new class, yoga, taichi or a creative right brain activity like an art class?

Learning to relax is a very important key to unlock tensions and stress, to reverse the fight or flight mechanism, which turns on at speed to get us through the stressful times frequently throughout the day, but leaves us tight, below par and wrung out. Learning to relax can be so simple, but giving you a few minutes to practise and be still, herein lies the problem. Relaxing calms “the monkey mind� so we can listen to our needs and discover what really nourishes us.

Top tips You can sit on a chair or lie down and place your hands on your collar bones and observe the collar bones floating and spreading as you breathe, after a few minutes move your hands to your belly and observe the front body lightly lifting, spreading and sinking under your hand prints for a few minutes. What we no longer need to carry can leave the body and is replaced by clear, vital, bright energy to see us through our days, with an energized mind and body.

For more tips see my website www.meridianyoga.net or join my new relax class!

Alexandra Jones

To advertise here call now: 07952 591031

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Classes & Courses

Gluten-Free Healing Diet Support Group Tuesday 6th January Tuesday 20th January 7-9pm at the Beacon Clinic, Portland Road See www.nourishcoach.co.uk or call (01684) 899263 Pre-booking required

TLM Personal Training Studio Mon 18.30 Metafit & 19.15 Sh’bam Tues 18.30 Non impact HIIT & 19.15 Fitness Pilates Weds 18.00 Metafit 18.30 Boxfit & 19.15 Sh’bam Fri 09.30 BodiBlitz & 10.15 AbBlitz Raglan House, Westminster Bank, West Malvern - 07968 323331 for info tabithaluke@hotmail.com & facebook

Mat Based, Rehabilitation, Energy Pilates for Mixed Abilities Monday 9.30am The Cube Wednesday 9.30am The Cube Friday 9.30am The Cube Tuesday 7.45pm The Chase

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

JIVE OBSESSION - LESSONS Couples, singles, complete beginners and experienced dancers are welcome.

We meet each Tuesday at Malvern Vale Community Centre, Swinyard Road, Malvern - Doors open 7.45pm Entry £7 to include free refreshments.

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Need to reduce that tummy?

Did you know that mid-section fat is the most dangerous fat in the body? It produces 17 hormones, 15 of which are inflammatory! The largest contributors to body fat are the hidden sugars.

Tips to help you reduce sugar: • Sugar is addictive. Cut it down gradually and you won’t even notice it!

• Avoid processed foods with words ending in ‘ose’ such as sucrose, dextrose, maltose, glucose, especially if these ingredients are high up on the food label ingredients list.

• Be aware that fat free can be more fattening than ‘normal’ foods!

• Go for an oat-based cereal, add nuts and seeds full of nutrients and good fats. Also add ground flax seeds (gradually increase amount added to a heaped dessertspoon) – this will keep you feeling fuller longer thereby reducing the need to snack!

• Reduce alcohol gradually.

• Replace cakes and biscuits with a piece of fruit and a few unsalted mixed seeds and nuts.

• Set yourself realistic goals to reduce sugar.

• Eliminate foods to which you are intolerant.

By Lucy from Nutritional Matters 01684 560868

Fiesta Fit Club Fitness with mums in mind Free Creche during daytime classes.

Choice of 15 classes Pregnancy Fitness, Pilates, Burlesque, Zumba & low impact HIIT.

For more details please call Steve or Ellie on 07774 269659 or 07743 595996

Booking essential. First class FREE.

Email: jive.obsession@live.com

Anna on 07550 092856

lucy@fiestafitclub.co.uk or

Classes & Courses

2015 is your time to lose weight and keep it off!

Join Malvern's new unique weight loss programme starting in January:

With the best weight loss nutrition help from Nutritional Therapist Lucy Harper And essential mind changing techniques from Hypnotherapist Keren Milton The ultimate slim success package!

Contact us now for more info & to enter the FREE PRIZE DRAW to win a free place!

07990 517444 | 01684 342300 keren@slimforgood.co.uk

www.slimforgood.co.uk

Gift Vouchers

Purchase £50 and receive a £10 voucher as a Christmas gift to you from Cecily’s

Offers for the Festive Season!

Caci

Non-surgical face lift 6 sessions £250.00 (saving £55)

Jane Iredale

Makeover & Perfect Match Gel Nails £45.00

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Revolutionary inch loss wrap, inc free reflexology to enhance treatment, pay for 4 (£200) get 5th free!

Add a detox body scrub for only £25

La Sultane de Saba

Detox Green Tea Tingler Body Massage or Ginger & Caffeine Slimming Treatment Including 15 minutes complementary Reflexology

£65.00

www.cecilys.co.uk | 01684 893886 215 Wells Road, Malvern, WR14 4HF

To advertise please call: Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Winter sale starts

27th Dec

4’6” BeDs

INSTORE

STARTINg FROM

£285

tel: 01684

573823

www.francisofmalvern.co.uk Email: info@francisofmalvern.co.uk

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Furnishing Store: Flooring Store: 237 Worcester road Malvern Wr14 1aE

Bed Store:

128 Worcester road 275 Worcester road Malvern Malvern Wr14 1aE Wr14 1aE