All About West of the Hills Oct/Nov 2015

Oct/Nov 2015 Issue 61

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We feature several inspirational people in this magazine. In October Paul Whittaker is visiting Mathon to give a talk about his career.

Profoundly deaf since childhood, he went on to have a successful career as a musician – so successful in fact, that he was awarded an OBE by the Queen! You can read more about him on Page 40.

In Cradley, Ann and Derek Carver will be giving another of their travel presentations, this time about a recent visit to Cambodia.

Describing themselves as ‘senior citizen backpackers’, so far their talks have raised around £6,000 for charity.

38 Enjoy Local Business News Competition Couch to 5K Community News Green Fingers Recipe: Pumpkin Risotto Ann & Derek’s Travels Barefoot Dancing All About...Paul Whittaker Local Groups Classes & Courses Notice Board What’s On Competition Theatre News

There’s plenty more to inspire you amongst these pages, including all sorts of events, groups and activities that will help you make the most of autumn.

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Sascha McDonald - The Editor Oct/Nov 2015 Issue 61

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Enjoy Local 1. firework extravaganza will take place on Saturday 7 November at Ghost Meadow, Colwall Cricket Club from 4pm - 7pm. There will be food (including a hog roast), drinks, a children’s glow zone and fantastic firework displays. Parking at the Village Hall. Tickets are available from Colwall Primary School in advance or on the gate.

Bring a torch!

2. Comic murder mystery ‘Murdered to Death’ is a comic murder-mystery performed

by Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatic Society this October.

The play is a spoof ‘whodunnit’ and centres on the efforts of an incompetent sleuth to solve a murder. Performances take place between 8th and 10th October, 7.30pm at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall.

Tickets are available by calling (01531) 630 005

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things to enjoy locally During Oct and Nov

3. Picton Garden October is a good month to visit The Picton Garden in Colwall and enjoy plenty of autumn colour. As well as many notable shrubs and trees, the garden is the home of the Plant Heritage National Collection of Autumn Flowering Asters.

It’s open until 18th October.

For details and opening times call (01684) 540416 or see www.autumnasters.co.uk

4. flicks in the sticks Flicks in the Sticks is a chance to see recently released films on your doortep.

This autumn, Testament of Youth and A Little Chaos are being shown at Colwall Village Hall while in Bosbury there are screenings of Far from the Madding Crowd and Ex-Machina. For dates and times see our Notice Board on page 48 & 52 or visit www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

5. A graceful performance by serenata Serenata are a local vocal group known for their graceful performances and they are singing at Hellens Manor near Ledbury on 10th October. They promise music and readings showing how apples have inspired music from medieval times to the present day.

Tickets are £8 from Ledbury Books and Maps or by calling (01531) 670544

For more ideas and local events: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

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We are a 5 Star Centre for Phonak, the first Widex Approved Centre in the UK and a Gold Centre for Oticon.

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Business News QUENTIN BLAKE AT MI-FRAME Limited edition fine art prints of work by famous children’s artists are now on sale at Mi-Frame in Cradley. There are signed prints from Quentin Blake, who illustrated the books of Roald Dahl as well as prints of Wallace and Gromit and illustrations of Charlie and Lola by Lauren Child.

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‘They are great talking points and very collectable’ says Miles Meager.

‘Often parents or grandparents have read the stories to children and want to give them a lasting gift. Many of the prints in our collection are limited to 200 or fewer copies and some are signed by the artist.’

As well as children’s illustrations there is concept art from Star Trek and a wide range of contemporary prints with prices from just £10.

You will find Mi-frame next to Blue Ginger Gallery in Cradley, for more details call (01886) 880964.

P & D GREEN WASTE If you're busy cutting back your garden and struggling to remove the waste, P&D Green Waste runs a regular collection service throughout the area.

MALVERN BLINDS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS TRADING Since it opened in 1975, Malvern Blinds has been making and installing quality blinds and awnings for the domestic and the commercial market.

Sarah-Jane and Tony Bishop took over the business twenty years ago and believe the company's success is down to maintaining high quality in all its products.

'We manufacture 95% of our blinds and only use top quality, British components' says Sarah-Jane. 'We pride ourselves on a high level of customer service and offer a free measuring service at your home or work premises for free.'

The company also carries spare parts so that blinds can be maintained in the longer term.

The company's showroom is at its distinctive premises in the Old Fire Station on Howsell Road in Malvern Link, they are open six days a week and have off-road customer parking.

For more information and questions call (01684) 574047 or visit

www.malvern-blinds.co.uk

Customers receive a wheelie bin to gather their garden material, which is then collected from your home every fortnight throughout the year.

In just 18 months, the company has grown rapidly.

'Everything we collect is recycled' says the owner Danny Healey, 'with the waste being composted or recycled with an anaerobic digester and turned into green energy.' And if you have larger amounts of green waste, contact Danny who can arrange for a one off collection which will be cheaper than hiring a skip. For details call (01905) 22604 or 07565 633532

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STATION DOMESTIC APPLIANCES KITCHENS There’s a new range of kitchen units and worktops for sale in Ledbury at Station Domestic Appliances.

You’ll find a variety of colours and styles on display in the showroom and a fitting service is available as well. The company still stocks a wide choice of home appliances from leading brands and offers expert advice and free local delivery.

Station Domestic Appliances is next to Ledbury railway station and is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm and on Saturdays from 9am until 2pm.

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NEW Garden Waste Collection Service Only *per year

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We are now collecting your garden waste in wheelie bins in Ledbury, Colwall, Cradley and Malvern Please email your postcode & contact number to

Manufacturers of Internal & External Blinds

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NEW LOCAL RETAIL OUTLET NOW OPEN STOCKING BOTH TOP BRANDED SPORTS EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING ALONG WITH BESPOKE QUALITY SPORTING PRODUCTS

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BEACON SPORTS & LEISURE

has recently opened their doors as a retail outlet to offer individuals, sports clubs, schools & colleges along with corporate & local businesses with all of the previous services – such as printing and embroidery – but now with the added attraction of supplying both branded and bespoke sports equipment and clothing.

Visit us at Unit 19 Link Business Centre, or contact us on 01684 892439

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An extraordinary collection of short films that document the beauty and power of the ocean and celebrates the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

Tue 27 October 7.30pm At Malvern Theatres

Competition We have a pair of tickets to the Ocean Film Festival to give away to our readers!

For the chance to win a pair of tickets, simply answer the following question:

When does the Ocean Film Festival take place in Malvern?

Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to competition@ allabout-local.com by Monday 19 October 2015.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified

by Tuesday 20 October.

Good luck!

For terms & conditions see our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

Fresh Autumn ranges now in stock Ornamental and Fruit Trees Fruit Bushes Winter Flowering Pansies and Violas Spring Flowering Bulbs Winter Hanging Baskets and Patio Containers And of course our extensive range of Heucheras!

Sorbus “Olympic Flame” Our favourite for autumnal colour.

Need advice on planting a “Hedge”?

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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

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Making houses into homes...

Clover are a local Ledbury based family business you can trust for all your home improvements.

You name it, we can do it!

Building Projects We cover all sorts of home • Extensions and New Build projects, including: • Bathroom and Kitchen Re-fits • Loft and Garage Conversions • Electrical work • Plumbing work

Stoves and Logs • Wood-burning Stoves • Barn-stored, seasoned Logs

We supply the best wood to burn - seasoned, barn stored logs.

Delivered in bulk bags from £80 or trailer load on your driveway, free delivery within a 10-mile radius, or Saturday morning collection from our yard.

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couch to 5k running for absolute beginners

If you'd like to get fit, but don't know where to start, Ledbury Harriers Running Club has a new course for people who'd like to start running. The 'Couch to 5k' programme is a chance to be given coaching and support from a former Olympic runner.

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t the peak of her career, Sally Smart represented Britain at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, running in the marathon. Since then she’s given a huge amount of her time and effort to the sport, helping countless numbers of runners at every level.

As a UK Athletics Coach, it’s not just athletes at the top level that Sally helps – she is a strong advocate of the benefits of her sport for those of us who might like to try it, but don’t know where to begin.

‘There are many times when I have seen people believing they could never do it, then going on to run half marathons or play other sports’ she says.

‘Age is no barrier to taking up running and as well as the physical benefits there is an improved sense of well being and self-worth.’

are ready to take part in a 5 kilometres (3 miles) Park Run. Each session starts at Ledbury Rugby Club when routes of two or three miles will be walked and run. As well as Sally, other members of the Ledbury Harriers will come along to help the new runners, joining them on their runs to motivate them and give support if they struggle.

So if running is so good, what stops people from taking it up? ‘I think it’s a fear they can’t do it or are too embarrassed’ says Sally. ‘When some people start they set off too fast, get out of breath and think they’ll never do it. The beauty of our Couch to 5k programme is that it starts at a low level and it’s a mix of walking and running. You will be in a group and see other people in same situation as you, and you help motivate each other.’

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News

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CHIRSTMAS TEA AT THE RITZ IN MATHON Mathon’s popular Christmas Tea at The Ritz event takes place this year on Sunday 13th December.

Starting at 4pm, guests are served afternoon tea in festive surroundings at the parish hall. There will also be musical entertainment.

Tickets are £9 and can be reserved by calling Margaret on (01886) 880824.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENTS Christmas Lights Switch On events take place in Ledbury and in Malvern on Saturday 28th November.

In Ledbury, Father Christmas arrives in the centre of town at 1pm, and there will be music and entertainment through the afternoon before the lights are switched on outside The Market House at 4.30pm.

In Malvern there’s a food and art market during the day as well as music and children’s activities before the parade at 5.30pm leading to the lights switch on.

LEDBURY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Ledbury Short Mat Bowls Club is starting a new evening session from October, taking place every Thursday evening from 7pm.

The club already meets at the Community Centre in Ledbury on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9.15am and always welcomes new members.

Bernice Tweedale, who only recently stepped down as Secretary of the club, won the inaugural singles championship. She continues to enjoy the weekly meetings and represents the Club in Herefordshire League games.

THE BIG DRAW AT BLUE GINGER GALLERY Pictures from the children’s illustrator Jackie Morris are among the items being auctioned in Cradley on 25th October as part of the Big Draw.

The annual event encourages everyone from artists to school children to create their own artwork on a postcard size piece of card, which is then auctioned to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice.

The Big Draw runs throughout October at Blue Ginger Gallery and the theme this year is ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’.

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Gardening

green fingers Down at Caves Folly Nursery in Colwall, Bridget has advice on the best ways to enjoy autumn colour in your garden.

As usual autumn is suddenly upon us and we have only just started enjoying summer! The colours this year are spectacular, helped by the dry summer and cool nights.

The range and intensity of the colours is greatly influenced by the weather. Low temperatures destroy chlorophyll and if it stays above freezing, it promotes the formation of anthocyanins (colour pigments). Dry weather, by increasing sugar concentration in sap, also increases the amount of anthocyanin. So the brightest colours are produced when bright sunny days are followed by cool dry nights.

Maples are probably one of the most varied and spectacular Genus of trees. The field maples (Acer campestre) in our hedges are one of the first signs of autumn colour in the countryside.

The many cultivars of japanese maples can provide almost every shade of yellow through to scarlet. There are so many varieties to suit all sizes of garden.

Many of the acers I grow are in containers so that they can be transported to use at flower shows.

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It is important to continue enjoying the garden through the autumn and winter as there is such a wide selection of late flowering perennials and bulbs to enjoy. Many perennial plants hang on until the first hard frosts including Asters, Helianthus, Schizostylis (Hesperantha),Verbena and Salvia.

Grasses such as Panicum and Miscanthus can provide shape and structure to a border and look spectacular when covered in cobwebs and frost.

Cyclamen Hederifolium provides blocks of colour under trees and in the corner of a shady border.

When the seed heads have been eaten by the birds and the stems have rotted down it’s time to cut back perennials and add mulch for the winter. Be careful not to make the garden too tidy, leave areas that can rot down naturally and piles of leaves for any hibernating creatures such as hedgehogs.

Now is the time to buy and plant spring bulbs.

Plant them as soon as you can so that they can make strong roots to help them through the winter. Move any half hardy plants such as Salvia or Pelagoniums into a light frost free place for the winter.

In the kitchen garden it is time to finish any harvesting and store produce for the winter.

Apples and Pears can be picked and stored in a frost free shed or garage, some varieties such as Bramleys and Pippins will last for months, through to New Year. Clear the soil in the vegetable garden of any diseased leaves and perennial weeds and add a mulch of organic composted manure. This can be left overwinter for the worms and frost to break down ready to plant into again in the spring.

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Recipe

Pumpkin Risotto

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Ingredients

1. Add the bouillon powder to the boiling water to make a stock, and then place on a low heat.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan. Sauté the onion, garlic and pumpkin/squash and cook until it starts to brown.

3. Add the rice and stir until coated in oil then add the cider and saffron cook for 5 minutes.

Add a ladleful of stock and stir. Add the spinach.

4. Cook on a medium heat, stirring frequently, adding more stock as required.

5. When the rice is cooked, remove the pan from the heat, season and top with roasted pumpkin seeds to serve.

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Local Focus

ann & Derek's travels They describe themselves as ‘senior citizen backpackers’ and since retirement they have travelled to some far-flung corners of the globe including Peru, Myanmar and Antarctica. Now, Ann and Derek Carver, both in their 70s, will be talking about their recent trip to Cambodia at a charity evening in Cradley.

Ann tells us more.

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Since we started giving our talks, we’ve raised more than £6,000 for charity, and through this talk we hope to raise another

Our talk on Cambodia contains many highlights, including our trip to Angkor Wat, an ancient temple complex. It was spectacular but probably the most touristy part of the trip. Another sombre reminder of the country’s more recent past was a visit to the Killing Fields, some of the many mass graves of victims of the Khmer Rouge.

We found the people in Cambodia very friendly and welcoming. Travelling around was very easy, from buses to tuk-tuks to boats, we went all over the place. There would often be very few Europeans in town but we don’t worry too much about our safety.

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Money from this event will be donated to The Gurkha Welfare Trust’s Nepal Earthquake Appeal as well as local charities. We’re raising money for Nepal because we previously stayed there with a friend who we’ve not heard from since the dreadful earthquake. We’re also holding a raffle on the evening with some great prizes, including a three night stay in a UK holiday complex and tickets for the first day of the RHS Spring Festival in Malvern.

Cambodia – an illustrated talk by Ann and Derek Carver. Saturday 21st November, 7.30pm at Cradley Primary School Tickets: £13.50 each which includes a two course meal.

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barefoot dancing How do you describe Barefoot Dance? The regular sessions in Wellington Heath involve kicking off your shoes and launching into an evening of moving to the rhythm in whichever way you choose.

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itting in a circle, tonight’s dancers listen as Jane Horton explains the rules – or rather, explains there are no rules. ‘We’re constantly told what to do in daily life so this is a space to break free.’

With no further ado, the lights are lowered and the music begins. Over the next two hours the pace of the music regularly changes and the dancers are left do as they feel, whether that’s energetic movement, a gentle sway or time out to relax among the scatter cushions. Towards the end the pace slows, with a slow chillout and then stillness as the session draws to a close.

As well as participants from the local area, some have travelled from as far away as Ludlow.

‘I heard about this from a friend’ says Claire who has travelled from Ross, ‘and I now come

regularly. It’s a great end to the working week!’

The music takes in many genres from dance to jazz, blues, world music and a lot more. ‘It can be slow, upbeat, wild or relaxed’ says Jane, ‘and will move your body and stir your soul.’

Jane holds Barefoots on a ‘working in the gift’ basis, a way of doing business based on trust.

The evenings are a gift to you and you are free to choose how much money you gift her in return.

Barefoot Dance takes place on the first Friday of each month from 7.30pm at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall.

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Feature

All About...

paul whittaker and music & the deaf

Paul Whittaker was born with hearing loss and has been profoundly deaf since childhood. Since then he’s built a career as a professional musician and is founder of the charity Music and The Deaf, which uses music to enrich the lives of people with hearing loss. In 2007 he was awarded an OBE for Services to Music, and this October he’s giving a talk in Mathon. Here, he tells us more about his work.

How and when did Music and The Deaf come about?

I started Music and the Deaf in 1988 with the aim of helping deaf people, and those who live and work with them, to enjoy and access music.

I’d wanted to do this from the age of 12. I spent three years at Wadham College, Oxford and then did a post-graduate performance diploma at the Royal Northern College of Music before starting the charity. After 27 years I left in April of this year to work as a freelance.

What motivated you?

I want to encourage any deaf person, of any age and any degree of hearing loss to realise that music is not a closed world to them. It’s also vital to give that same encouragement to parents, family and those who work with deaf people. I started playing the piano at the age of 5, singing in choirs at 7 and playing the organ at 12 and always knew that I wanted to be a musician.

Persuading others that this was possible was the challenge!

What are the challenges for people with hearing loss to participate in music?

I’m tempted to say the attitudes of hearing people are the biggest barrier. Deafness is very misunderstood and some people have the attitude of ‘give them a hearing aid or a cochlear implant and they will be OK’. That works for some people but certainly not for the majority. There is still this idea that enjoying music is linked to

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your ability to hear but it’s actually much more complex than that. Your ears are useful, yes, but we feel music too, perceive the vibrations, sense it through far more than just our ears.

And what are the rewards of your work?

Many! I still get the same buzz out of seeing a deaf person play an instrument or enjoy music for the first time as I did 27 years ago when I started working. Seeing deaf people play together, creating and sharing their own music, is a huge thrill and that also provides immense joy and encouragement for parents too.

It’s wonderful when deaf adults come up to me and say, ‘You came to my school when I was 8 years old and introduced me to the world of music, and I still enjoy it now. Thank you’. It’s very humbling and inspiring.

Since leaving the charity, what are you up to now?

I’m still giving talks, holding workshops, signing at concerts and working with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. I also develop signed song exams and I finally have the time to play piano again and even have some lessons!

Paul's talk in Mathon takes place on Saturday 17th October at 7.30pm and is part of Mathon WI's Harvest Supper. Tickets cost £9 and can be booked by calling (01886) 880824 or (01886) 880578

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Local Groups

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Malvern Hills & Ledbury Malvern Hills Freecycle Contact: www.freecycle.org Ledbury Children’s Centre Contact: 01432 383840

West Malvern West Malvern Irish Dancers Contact: Ruth (parent) 01684 568613 or Rose (tutor) on 07976 6914686 West Malvern Royal British Legion Club Contact: 07985 133691 West Malvern Baby & Toddler Group Contact: Naomi on 899048 Meditation in West Malvern Contact: 07816578815 or email malvernmeditation@talktalk.net West Malvern Social Club Contact: 01684 576732 or visit www.westmalvernsocialclub.org.uk West Malvern Garden and Nature Club Contact: 01684 568474

Cradley Cradley Sports Club Contact: 01886 880081 or visit www.cradleysportsclub.co.uk Cradley, Storridge & Mathon Royal British Legion Supports ex-service personnel Cradley Small Business Breakfast Contact: Miles Meager 01886 880964 or email milesmeager@mi-frame.co.uk Cradley, Mathon & Storridge Art Group Meet at Storridge Village Hall at 2pm.

Storridge WI Contact: Joan Prosser on 01886 880813 Cradley WI Contact: Maureen Sullivan on 01886 881045 Storridge Parish Church Contact: 01886 880348

Mathon Mathon, Cradley & Storridge Tennis Club Contact: Mrs Pat Pugh on 01531 640682 or Bob Hamilton on 01684 540836 Mathon Parish Church Weekly services in the three Parish churches.

Mathon WI Contact: Margaret on 01886 880824

Malvern Social Group Contact via email: info@malvernsocial.org.uk Ring & Ride Contact: 01531 635503, 9.30 - 12.30 Mon - Fri Citizens Advice Bureau Contact: 01684 563611 for Malvern or Ledbury 01432 377599 Malvern Small Business Forum Contact: Simon Smith or Joel Keiller on 01684 862151 or visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/business The Hills Bridge Club Contact: 01684 540486 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/hills Malvern Hills Lions Club Contact: Dave Jeavons on 0845 8337439 or email malvernhillslions@gmail.com or visit www.malvernlions.org.uk Malvern Hills Badminton Club Contact: Lynne on 01531 632751 or David 01531 635780 or goto www.malvernbadminton.net

Voluntary opportunities Community Action Ledbury: 01531 635339 Malvern Community Action: 01684 892381 Malvern Hills Volunteering: 07510 012092 or visit www.do-it.org to search for volunteering near you

Bosbury Bosbury WI Contact: Diane Hodgson on 01531 640622 Bosbury Church Adults’ Choir Contact: Kate Cheetham 01531 641829 or email cheethamkj@gmail.com Bosbury Church Children’s Choir

Contact: Kate Cheetham 01531 641829 or email cheethamkj@gmail.com

Bosbury Parish Church Contact: www.bosbury-church.org Bosbury Bellringers Contact: Frank Seabright on 01531 640252 or email frank@seabrightsolutions.co.uk Bosbury Beaver Scouts Contact Helen 01531 640371 helengadsby@hotmail.com The Bosbury Players Contact: Gill Andrews (Secretary) 01531 640410

To promote your group: email sascha@allabout-local.com or call 01684 252242.

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Colwall Colwall Pre-School Contact: Jane or Sandy on 07580 355359 or email wellandandwychepreschool@hotmail.com Colwall Cricket Club www.colwallcc.org.uk Colwall Greener Contact: Robin on 01684 540 284 or visitwww.greener.colwall.info Colwall Orchard Group Contact: Helen Stace on 01684 540569 or visit www.colwallvillagegarden.org Colwall Rotary Club Contact: Alan Torbet on 01684 899227 or visit www.colwallrotary.org.uk Colwall Probus Club Contact: Jim Speedy 01684 541024 or email jim@jspeedy.wanadoo.co.uk Colwall Bell Ringers Contact: Robin Riches 01684 541240 Colwall Village Playgroup Contact: Sarah Jarratt 01684 541643, sjjarratt@live.com Colwall Golfers Contact: Derek Turner on 01684 540318 Colwall Ladies Club Contact: Hazel Turner on 01684 541066, hazel.turner@homecall.co.uk Colwall Village Society Contact: Margaret Matthews on 01684 562245 The Chasers International Men of Steel Cricket Team Contact: Jon 01684 252858 or 07804 544623

We provide a highly skilled, efficient and friendly service for legal matters, including:Residential property Commercial property Leases and tenancy agreements Agricultural & equestrian property Remortgages Wills & Probate Family Law Litigation Employment David Rushton and Julie Neilson are members of:

Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society Contact: Margaret White 01684 540931 Colwall WI Contact: Cath Blackwell 01684 540020 Colwall Players Contact: www.colwallplayers.org Colwall Mothers’ Union Contact: Dorothy Lockyear on 01684 540608

Colwall Players Rehearsing

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Rob Davies Plumbing & Heating

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BOILER REPLACEMENTS AND FULL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS Boiler upgrades/ replacement New central heating installations Gas fires servicing Gas boiler servicing

WHY CHOOSE US? • We offer fixed price quotations • FREE quotations & advice • No MONEY UPFRONT - Don’t pay until work is fully complete • No contractors - we only use our own qualified employees • Full guarantee on all work carried out Fina • 35 years experience • References available

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Reflexology Carol Clark FFR (Cert.) MFHT

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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

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Classes & Courses

Yoga with Jo Harper

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Yoga for All: Mondays 4.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern Mondays 7.45-9.15pm at The Fold, Bransford Remedial Back Care Yoga: Monday evenings at The Fold, Bransford booking for January For advice and information: please contact Jo on 07976 882252 or via email at joyoga22@hotmail.com

fiesta fit club offers: Pregnancy Exercise classes & Pilates, Yoga, HIIT & Dance Fitness for mums FREE creche during daytime classes 1st Class FREE

Dance, P.E., Music & Action Classes Tuesday 9.45am Upton Hill Centre Wednesday 10.45am Malvern Cube Thursday 11.00am Malvern Vale Community Centre Classes for 2 - 7 years on Saturdays coming soon to Malvern!

Making Movement Matter with:

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

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If you run local classes or courses and would like your details printed here please contact Tina on 07952 591031 or email tina@allabout-local.com

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Woodlands Country Cat Hotel where cats are at home

Here for all your Dog Training needs: Puppy Classes, Adult/Obedience Classes, One to One Sessions Contact Kerrie Smith on 07885 278778 or kerriesmith1@hotmail.com

Counselling

Stress • Depression • Anxiety Relationships Anne Finlay-Baird Counselling

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Caring, family run, modern cattery near Ledbury Contact us for details: Tel - 01531 670677 Email - wcchotel@gmail.com Visit our website: http://wcch.micres.biz One-To-One Sessions at The Centre for Wellbeing - St Andrews Road or Group Classes at Great Malvern Yoga - Church Street -

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Notice Board Take Two Friendly Social Club for Singles Over 50

colwall players present: Role Play, a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn.

Expect the usual masterful Ayckbourn mixture of laughs, mayhem and pathos before all is resolved – well, more or less!

29th – 31st October, 7.30pm at Colwall Village Hall, tickets from John Goodwin’s Colwall office on (01684) 540300

Cradley Singers present an atmospheric evening of French Music, by candlelight, in Bosbury Church on Saturday 5th December at 7.30pm, directed by Kate Cheetham

Tickets £10 from 01886 832354 or 01531 635610

the big apple harvestime

For further details please ring 01684 567660 / 01905 23857

Finnish fiddle group FRIGG

Durufle Requiem by Candlelight

Informal Interval wine and refreshments are offered in aid of Bosbury Church funds

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.

in concert at Colwall Village Hall, 18 Oct at 7pm There will also be an afternoon fiddle workshop exploring scandinavian tunes, suitable for all from beginners upwards. Tickets from (01684)

540366 or email adrian@uktouring.org.uk

Community action Ledbury

runs many different transport services around the area and relies on volunteers.

If you have a couple of hours a week to spare, give Minibus Co-ordinator Clive Gunn a call on (01531) 635339 for a chat any morning from 9am to 1pm

A celebration of English apples and cider and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful autumn countryside in and around Much Marcle 10 - 11 October we will be opening our farms and orchards, cider mills and barns for you to visit.

You will find a map of venues and more details of what’s going on at www.bigapple.org.uk

Small Message? !

It’s free for groups

al.com james@allabout-loc 01684 252 242

autumn in malvern until 31 October

Music, Art, Poetry, Talks and Exhibitions at various locations Pick up a full programme of events at Malvern Tourist Info on Church Street in Malvern

www.malvernfestival.co.uk

Malvern Festival of Innovation 2015 6th to 11th October including exhibitions, symposia, networking events, activities to mark World Space Week and The International Year of Light For information call 01684 252 152

www.festival-innovation.com

flicks in the sticks at Colwall Village Hall Friday 16 October - Testament of Youth, Cert 12a, 129 minutes Friday 13 November - A Little Chaos, Cert 12a, 116 minutes Films start at 7.30pm Entry: £4 adults and £2.50 under 16

Clothes, furniture, electrical and other small appliances, toys and bicycles all repaired FREE OF CHARGE 17 Oct & 21 Nov 10am - 2pm Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North

December/January Deadline: Tuesday 10 November

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Duke of York

01684 833449

Every First Sunday of the month: Open Mic Night with local favourites

Tewkesbury Rd, Berrow WR13 6JQ • Two charming country pubs serving food, specialising in fresh fish & seafood •

Specials: 2 courses Lunch Time Mon - Fri Evening Mon - Thu £13.95 per person

A sample of our menu selection: Rustic Beef Bourguignon Fresh Seabass & Salmon Breast of Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce Seafood Plate Steak & Ale Pie, Game Pie

Playley Green Redmarley GL19 3NB

Now taking bookings for Christmas Including Parties Not open on Christmas Day Accommodation available

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MORE SPACE TO STRETCH YOURSELF BODYPUMP CLASSES One of the world’s fastest ways to get in shape!

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The Dome offers frequent dance and fitness classes in a spacious area.

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Call now or drop in to our main reception to find out more and take a look for yourself.

The Dome is also available to hire for private functions.

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Welcome to the leisure Dome!

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The Blind Man Huge selection of all types of blinds at extremely low prices For a free no obligation quotation phone

01886 821404

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What’s On

october Monday 5 October My Inspirational Mentors and Their Plants: The 30th Percy Picton Memorial Lecture is given by John Massey, a nurseryman, plant breeder, collector and a passionate gardener. Tickets £10 from Old Court Nursery and John Goodwin’s office in Colwall Saturday 10 October Join a walk to learn about the practical work taking place to maintain the unique landscape and environment of the Malvern Hills. Free event from Malvern Hills Conservators, book via (01684) 892002 Saturday 10 October Sweet Cider Time an evening of music and readings from vocal group Serenata in the Great Barn at Hellens Manor, Much Marcle. Concert 7pm start Tickets £8, to include interval drink, from Ledbury Books and Maps, or by phone on 01531 670544 Sunday 11 October A Survivor’s Tale Dame Margaret Joan Anstee talks about her career at the UN where she became the first woman to achieve the rank of Under Secretary-General. 3pm at Cradley Village Hall Tickets £5 by calling 01886 880529 or email margaret.edgar3@btinternet.com Friday 16 October Bosbury Flicks in the Sticks presents Far from the Madding Crowd at Bosbury Parish Hall. Cert 12A, 7.30pm start Entry is £5 for adults Saturday 17 October Boyan Ensemble of Kiev Ukraine’s Top Professional Male Choir, Malvern Priory Saturday 17 October at 7.30pm, Tickets £18 & £16 from Malvern Bookshop, 7 Abbey Rd, (01684) 575915 Saturday 24 October The Grand Pumpkin Weigh In at Cradley Village Hall, Midday Come and watch the elation and disappointment of this great annual event

november Friday 6 November Small Business Breakfast 7.30-9am Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley. Social gathering for local business owners. New members welcome. £4 which includes a very tasty breakfast Friday 6 November The Vocal Company (Denmark) and A Fistful of Spookies at Colwall Village Hall, 8pm tickets from (01684) 540366 or email adrian@uktouring.org.uk Saturday 7 November Winter Bazaar at St Katherine’s Hall Ledbury, 9.30am to 3pm with crafts and gifts, refreshments and more Raising money for the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust

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Nov

Sunday 8 November A Step Back in Time Join a geology-themed walk with Malvern Hills Conservators Booking via (01684) 892002 Friday 13 November Bosbury Flicks in the Sticks presents Ex-Machina (Cert 15), a dazzling sci-fi thriller full of confidence and wit, 7.30pm at Bosbury Parish Hall Entry £5 for adults Friday 13 November A Little Chaos (12A) showing at Colwall Flicks in The Sticks, 7.30pm at Colwall Village Hall Entry £4 adults £2.50 under 16 Saturday 28 November Christmas Lights Switch on events in Ledbury and Great Malvern There will be entertainment through the day For details see www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

Promote your Dec/Jan events: email james@allabout-local.com or call 01684 252 242 by Tuesday 10 November at the latest.

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What’s On

Old Court Nurseries & The Picton Garden Colwall

We celebrate our

4th Birthday

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Cake Decorations Sugarpastes, Colourings, Candles

Halloween

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Fancy dress, facepaints and partyware

The Michaelmas Daisy Specialists since 1906

Beautiful autumn garden and nursery.

Display of Victoria Westaway willow sculptures this year.

Plants stocked include Michaelmas Daisies and a wide range of late season herbaceous.

National Plant Collection® of autumn flowering Asters.

OPEN: August until the 18th October 11am – 5pm Wednesday to Sunday, daily during September Garden Entrance: £3.50, children free Groups welcome by appointment

Lee Hankins Carpenter and General Builder Property Maintenance All Aspects of building work undertaken Over 20 years experience

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decorations, novelties, crackers, advent calendar and stocking fillers Church Walk, Malvern, WR14 2XH 01684 566511 info@malvernpartyandballoons.co.uk Malvern Party and Balloons @MalvernParty

THE BIG DRAW 1st - 25th October

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY

Exhibition of postcard-sized artwork (any medium) Donate a piece of artwork Bid on the artwork Come to the auction on 25 October 2pm ALL PROCEEDS to Acorns Children’s Hospice

art & craft gallery coffee shop with delicious homemade food mi-frame picture framing Silverfish Designs - handmade contemporary jewellery

ART & CRAFT GALLERY & CAFE

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Open: Weds to Sun ~ plus Bank Holidays ~ March to Dec ~ from 10am to 5pm

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Theatre News

king charles III A new play by Mike Bartlett Directed by Rupert Goold with Whitney Mosery Following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre and a critically acclaimed West End run, the award-winning new play King Charles III will be coming to Malvern Theatres from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November.

The Queen is dead: after a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule?

Mike Bartlett’s play explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family.

Robert Powell will play the role of King Charles alongside Penelope Beaumont, Jennifer Bryden, Richard Glaves, Dominic Jephcott, Lucy Phelps, Ben Righton, Giles Taylor, Parth Thakerar, Tim Treloar, Beatrice Walker and Paul Westwood.

Competition

Win a pair of tickets to king charles III Win a pair of tickets to ‘King Charles III’ Monday 2 - Thursday 5 November.

Who plays the role of King Charles III? Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to competition@allabout-local.com by the 22 October 2015.

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notified by 23 October.

Good luck! *For terms & conditions see our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com 2015

This year King Charles III has been awarded the Olivier Award, Critics’ Choice and South Bank Sky Arts Award for Best New Play.

King Charles III will be appearing at Malvern Theatres from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malverntheatres.co.uk. Book now for the must-see play of the year.

2015 Reg.Charity No. 515668

Remember and celebrate the life of someone special

November Friday 6th 2.30pm & 7pm, Worcester Cathedral, WR1 2LA

Tuesday 17th 6pm, The Sacred Heart Church, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8AZ

Wednesday 25th 2.15pm, Pershore Abbey, WR10 1DT

December Tuesday 1st 6pm, The Great Malvern Priory, WR14 1DT

Dedicate a light in memory of a loved one this Christmas Lights of Love is free to attend and open to everyone More information please ring 01905 763963 or go to www.strichards.org.uk/lightsoflove Kindly sponsored by

George Crump & Son Funeral Directors Incorporating Crumps Florist

Telephone: 01905 886352

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Dedicate a light in memory of a loved one this Christmas

‘BOLD, BRILLIANT. THEATRE DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS.’ THE TIMES

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MONDAY 2nd - SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER

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