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Editor’s message

Welcome to the October & November issue of ‘All About Malvern’.

Oct/Nov 11 Published and edited by:

Sascha McDonald All About Local Magazines Ltd sascha@allabout-local.com 07906 573352 www.allabout-local.com www.facebook.com/ allaboutmagazines www.twitter.com/allaboutlocal

Photo Front Page: Ring Ouzel

by Ian Butler, local photographer. www.ianbutlerphotography.co.uk

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We’ve got a great selection of inspiring articles in this month’s magazine. Peter Nash & Susanna Byers run a radio production company in West Malvern and they’ve begun collecting the stories of some of the fascinating people who live around here. Ian Butler is a photographer who’s assembled a stunning collection of wildlife photographs. You don’t need to venture far onto the hills to see some beautiful creatures. As always, our aim is to bring you magazine content that’s all about where we live, written by local people.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Allison Maxwell for her health articles that graced our pages since the early days of the magazine. She’s now moved onto pastures new, but taking her place is Fiona Robyn, who this month is encouraging us to get out and enjoy the autumn countryside.

Enjoy the Autumn!

Sascha, Publisher & Editor

Contents Features 6 West Malvern Podcasts 17 IDT Driving Lessons 18 Wildlife on the Hills 21 PHD Now open

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35 Christmas Decoration Trends 36 Priory Steps

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12 New: Well-being article 22 Lizzy’s Recipe 24 The Dance Club 30 Riding for the Disabled 40 Notice Board 47 Classes & Courses 48 What’s On in Oct/Nov 54 Index

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West Malvern Pete & Susanna

wanted to be. There’s so much creativity here and lots to say about the Malvern hills. We’re keeping the podcasts to about ten minutes, short enough to listen to and the download is free. You can listen via our website or download via i-Tunes, if you subscribe to them (again for free), they’ll be downloaded automatically.

The website is www.montyfunkpodcast.com Here’s an edited selection of some of the podcasts.

Paddy O’Dooley, Violin Maker

Monty Funk is a small radio production company based in West Malvern. As well as making programmes for the BBC, the company also creates podcasts; mini programmes that can be downloaded and listened to on a computer or an MP3 player.

They’ve recently started to create podcasts about local artists and craftsmen. Peter Nash from Monty Funk tells us more.

As well as our programme making for the BBC and the independent sector, we create a lot of ‘high level’ audio tours for different clients. We’re involved, or have been involved in several really interesting projects, including tours of historic towns and cities, and we’re currently busy producing a podcast about the history of the designer of the Titanic.

Since my colleague Susanna Byers joined us, we’ve decided to make a website where you can find all our podcasts in one place. We also wanted to create themes for the material we’ve created; as we’re based in West Malvern we thought we’d start with stories of some of the many creative people who live here. This is partly oral history but its more advanced than that; these are crafted pieces and will remain as a permanent recording of the people who have lived here.

Ultimately we hope to find a way of making the podcasts pay for themselves, at the moment we’re funding it entirely and we’re not sure what the business model will be. We have twenty five programmes on there and more are being added all the time.

I’ve lived in the area for quite a few years. I moved here after my car broke down in Malvern, I spent the day looking around and decided this was where I

In his workshop, Paddy is busy putting the finishing touches to another instrument. ‘When somebody uses a saw you get a beautiful rhythm, it makes a lovely sound. I use Spruce for the front, you can see the lines of the grain are very close because it grows high in alpine mountains so it grows very slowly, and its very resonant. This part will be the back, its also symmetrical but with a higher neck and this will be the scroll.

When you’re making an instrument its got to be functional. I make them for specific people, I build an audio picture of what this person wants and then try to construct a physical object that will allow them to produce the sound they want. Its also got to be beautiful.

I was at an exhibition once and an American gentlemen was very interested in my work. He asked ‘Where’s your power tools?’ and I replied ‘There they are!’, waving my hands. He said ‘No come on, you can tell me’ and he just couldn’t believe it! They’re all hand tools and that’s all you need; a saw, a gouge and a scraper, you can make violins very simply.

I run an evening class in violin making, because there are such a shortage of opportunities to learn. I think its an obligation to pass my skills on’.

Paddy O’Dooley

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Podcasts Paul White, Editor of ‘Sound on Sound’ magazine, and collector of guitars ‘This one sounds quite bright and spiky’ says Paul as he strums on one of his many instruments. ‘There are twelve guitars in the studio, another dozen in here, then in the utility are another fourteen, a few more are at my daughter’s house and I have a few tucked under the bed, and more in the cases behind you!

There are a few I bought because I like playing them.

Others are ones I made, or rescued, or reassembled from parts I bought second-hand. I like doing it, my original career was electronics and I like tinkering, getting something more out of what is a basic piece of equipment.

I made the body of this one from swamp ash, a nice American wood used by Fender for a lot of their guitars. This is another one made from a piece of ash, I hollowed out a big chunk to minimise the weight. Making the body is the hard past, assembling the rest is an Paul afternoon’s work.

White I’m in a band. We first started playing in the seventies before we got proper jobs, and reconvened a few years later. We have a lot of fun playing in pubs and clubs, its done for fun, there’s no money in it these days, its more like therapy for the inmates of the band!’

Anthony Griffiths, known as ‘Griff’, Artist ‘I guess its in my blood to draw and paint, there’s nothing you can do about it, you either pick up a pencil and sketch and doodle, or you don’t , its something I have no choice with really. I do it because I can’t help it and I love it.

I do two different styles of painting. I do oils inspired cornily enough by nature, mainly sunsets as I’m in West Malvern and every time you see it go down

Anthony Griffiths its completely different. The sunsets are infinitely variable so they can never cease to give you something new.

The other thing I do is illustration, inspired by social comment, that’s satirical and mostly political.

It constantly changes, a lot seems to be inspired by the unfair things happening to people in other parts of the world. oppressive governments and regime change.

This picture is called Mad Mickey, its a comment about the Iraq war and the part we played in that.

This one is a pen and ink picture about having a bad memory. So its a picture of a bloke with a sieve instead of a head. Its called Sievehead and might have been loosely based on my own rubbish memory! This picture is called Dream Induced by Enforced Repetition. Its about a dream my dad had, he was a plasterer and dreamt he had to plaster an endless wall.

Its difficult to make your way as an artist, its very hard unless you get some small pockets of success that might lead to more success. You need a bit of luck really, keep plugging away and you can have a good year. I’ve had a couple of years where I’ve made a bit of money. I’d rather be doing this because I’m not an office kind of person’.

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Explore and Enjoy

By Fiona Robyn from Malvern Yesterday morning I set out on an eight mile walk from Colwall to Ledbury. There were eight of us in the group and we had sandwiches in our back-packs, ready for a day away from the hustle and bustle of our lives.

I’m not the fittest of people. I’m still getting used to walking from the bottom of Church Street to the top, it never gets any easier! Ahead of the eight mile ramble, I was more than a bit apprehensive! I needn’t have worried; we had a wonderful day. We passed through harvested fields, the cut stalks a beautiful pale green. We admired cottage gardens in glorious bloom along the country roads. We watched butterflies sipping at the flowers that lined our route.

We ate our lunch at the very top of Oyster Hill, with impressive panoramic views, following an exhausting climb.

I often feel happier and healthier after I’ve spent time outside. But our lives can get hectic, and we can forget to appreciate the beauty on our doorsteps.

We can forget how good it feels to have fresh air in our lungs, and how satisfying it can be to come home again to cake and tea after an invigorating walk through the drizzle!

How can we get better at spending more time outside in our beautiful countryside? Here are my tips to entice you out; • Think small. You might not have an hour to spare, but do you have ten minutes? Go into your garden and have a look at the plants, or go out and post that letter. If you only have five minutes, stand at the window and watch the shapes of the clouds.

All About our new wellbeing writer Fiona: Fiona Robyn lives on the north side of the hills with her husband, Kaspa and their cat, Fatty.

She works as a therapist in private practice, and she also writes novels and runs writing e-courses. She runs a local Buddhist group with her husband at The Wheel of Life. She’s writing a new well-being column to help you enjoy life and engage with the world around you.

You can find out more about her therapy practice at www.create-space.org, and her writing at www.writingourwayhome.com.

• Phone a friend. Arrange to meet a friend or two for a walk on the hills or through the woods. Once you’re committed to a walk its harder to back out. In any case it can be enjoyable to share your outdoor experience with somebody else.

• Get creative. Take your camera with you (you might even have one on your phone) or take a notebook so you can sketch what you see or write some notes.

• Find a favourite spot – by a stream, or a bench with a beautiful view, and visit it regularly. Introduce it to your friends. Notice how it changes with the seasons.

• Come to your senses. Keep your ears open and see what birdsong you can hear. Smell the flowers.

Touch that silvery bark. See the blue of that harebell.

• Learn curiosity. Take your children or your dog (or borrow someone else’s!) and watch how they interact with the environment. Let some of their excitement rub off on you.

My legs are aching today and I’ve got blisters on my feet, but I’m also full of fresh air and memories.

I hope you enjoy your own explorations!

Fiona Robyn is a counsellor in private practice in North Malvern: www.create-space.org. She runs ‘Listening to the Other’ courses based on Buddhist psychology with her husband – see www.writingourwayhome.com (Malvern) for more information.

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By Ian Butler from Malvern

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Autumn is a fantastic time of year with an explosion of colourful leaves creating breath taking golden vistas around the Malvern Hills. October and November is a time for change with many species starting to stock up extra food ready for hibernation while others migrate to warmer climes. Even at this time of year there is still a lot to be seen on the Malvern Hills.

BUTTERFLIES

Although most butterflies are now in the egg or caterpillar stage of their lifecycle, some adults can still be found in October. On the warmest days, species such as Small Copper, Small Heath and Speckled Wood can be found until the first frosts seal their fate. The British Camp is one of my personal favourite locations to spot these species at this time of year.

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THRUSHES

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The Malvern Hills host a variety of thrush species during the autumn migration. Redwing and Fieldfare migrate from their breeding grounds in Scandinavia to spend the winter here in the UK. In contrast to this, the rare Ring Ouzel migrates from its breeding grounds in the UK to winter in southern Spain and north-west Africa. Gorging themselves on the red berries of the hawthorn and rowan trees, small groups of thrushes can be seen on early morning walks around the eastern slopes of North Hill.

RED DEER

October and November is a fantastic time to see Red Deer as their breeding season begins. Eastnor Deer Park, located in the south-west of the hills, is home to many red deer where males can be heard bellowing to demonstrate their dominance to other deer. This is the start of the annual deer rut where the male deer compete in antler clashing battles to secure a harem of females.

Other things to note…

Listen out for Tawny owls…

Mushrooms and toadstools in the woods…

More birds on your bird feeders …

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Lizzy’s Recipe Butternut Squash & Ginger Soup Adding fresh ginger to this soup gives a warming feel. Serve up a batch this bonfire night to give family and friends a healthy glow.

1. Sauté the butternut squash chunks until they turn golden.

2. Add the freshly grated ginger along with the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes more.

3. Add the water and bouillon powder and bring to the boil.

4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes until the squash is cooked.

5. Cool slightly and blend soup using a blender. Reheat to serve.

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All About... ...The Dance Club The Malvern Scottish Dancing Club began life more than 60 years ago and today is still going strong. The Club’s President Sue Sadler tells us more.

What are the origins of the club?

It was started by a group of young Scotsmen towards the end of the Second World War. They had been brought to Malvern to work at the Radar Establishment and obviously missed the music and dancing of their homeland. At first only those of Scottish birth could join, but this soon changed and now the majority of our members are not Scottish but enjoy the music and dancing.

IIt sdoesn’t Scottish Dancing difficult? take long to learn enough moves to allow you to join in, but it will take a little bit longer to become an experienced dancer. Anybody who can jog gently will be able to do it, and with the current emphasis on keeping active, Scottish Country Dancing is a great way to get exercise for the brain and the body. People sometimes muddle it up with Highland Dancing, jumping over swords, which of course its not!

D o you welcome beginners?

We’re a very supportive club, and start each evening

with a Beginners session for the first 45 minutes. The beginners can then stay on to try some easier dances for the first half of the main club session. After 9.15pm we move on to more difficult dances. When I began I quickly found it very enjoyable. I had learned a tiny bit of Scottish Country Dancing at school, and took it up again after the death of my husband. We get new members every year. To encourage people to join we sometimes put on beginner’s sessions, and we recently put on several at the library in Upton, for people to try it out. We’re currently preparing a website

to give more information for people who might be interested in coming for the first time.

It also sounds like a good social activity?

It is very sociable and we’re a very friendly club. All sorts of people take part and our members range in age from those with young children up to people in their eighties.

I think the main reason people take part is not only for the exercise but also because of the sociability. Another advantage is that you can attend by yourself, without having to bring a dance partner, because you change partners with every new dance.

H ow do you learn the dances?

New dances are written every year and there are

thousands in total, so there’s always something new to learn. We perform a mix of the old, which have gone on for a very long time, but we also try out new ones and if we like them then we we carry it on. We find new dances in a variety of ways; The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society publishes some of them. Also, most clubs put on a dance which we visit. If we visit others and find a dance we like then we keep it and continue to perform it for ourselves. Each Scottish Country Dance group has its favourites and we borrow them from each other.

Do you ever put on

performances for the public?

Not as such, we don’t describe ourselves as a demonstration group. However, each year we go to a Charity Haggis Supper put on at Colwall Village Hall in aid of Save the Children. A small group of our more experienced dancers always make an effort to put on a performance for that.

Malvern Scottish Dancing Club meets on Thursday evenings between 7.15pm & 10.15pm, in the Hall at Holy Trinity Church. They run Beginners classes throughout the autumn and winter. For more information please contact Liz Baker the Secretary on 01684 892125.

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The Courtyard

Events at the Courtyard: October 22 - Autumn in Malvern Music Celebration

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November 26 - Christmas at The Courtyard 10am - 5pm

All the usual shops plus a great selection of stalls outside for all your Christmas Shopping!

Mince Pies and Mulled Wine at Fondant Fancies too.

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The Cafe in The Courtyard Belle Vue Terrace Great Malvern

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Community Focus Malvern Hills Riding for the Disabled Association

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Organisation: Malvern Hills Riding for the Disabled Association Contact: Angela Waller Role: Secretary Email: secretary@rda-malvernhills.org.uk Website: www.rda-malvernhills.org.uk More information: Provides riding opportunities for disabled adults and children.

Venue: Guinness Park Farm Equestrian Centre, Leigh Sinton, Malvern

The Malvern Hills branch of the Riding needs school in Worcester says: “A for the Disabled Association runs three small group of pupils from Regency groups a week during the school term High School are fortunate to benefit time, for children and adults with a wide from weekly term time sessions from range of disabilities. The RDA hires the Malvern Hills branch of the Riding horses from the Guinness Park Farm for the Disabled Association. The pupils Equestrian Centre in Leigh Sinton, have made great progress through near Malvern, these regular which enables the sessions that help most suitable and their co-ordination, As well as being good fun reliable horses balance, posture in the fresh air, riding also to be selected. and communication The Malvern Hills skills. They also offers unique physical and branch of the learn to work with mental stimulation.

RDA is run by a and cooperate with dedicated group different people of volunteers, who and this is a great run the sessions and help to raise the help in developing their social skills. In funds needed to finance its activities. addition, they gain in confidence, have fun and enjoy their achievements.”

As well as being good fun in the fresh air, riding also offers unique physical and mental stimulation.

If you are interested in helping the Kathryn Molyneux, staff member at RDA, please phone 0845 241 6330. the Regency High School, a special

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Christmas Decoration Trends

By Jane Knowles, owner of Just So

This will be my tenth year buying Christmas Decorations and Gifts for Just So. Through those ten years I have always been excited when I attend the big Gift Fair at the NEC in early February and I see the different trends and colour schemes designed for the next Christmas and I get to choose the decorations I will stock.

I have seen a number of trends over the years; from minimalist black and silver, to jewelled coloured Peacock feathers and chubby gold cherubs to name a few. I love it when my customers come and carefully choose their selection of new decorations to add to their family’s treasure trove of loved decorations that they have collected over the years.

So what is ‘hot’ and ‘on trend’ this year? Well, because it has been a tough year for most of us with economic doom and gloom hitting the headlines constantly, Christmas Decorations believe it or not will reflect that need for comfort in troubled times.

They do this by revisiting ‘Christmas Past’. Taking us back to our childhoods when life at least appeared simpler and also creating warm secure Christmas memories for our own children. Decorations therefore have a home spun, hand-made quality. Traditional

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bright berry reds, deep yew tree green and sparkling snow white are popular and this is reflected in candles and spicy scents. Texture is very important, so knitted fabrics, buttons and bows are on many decorations. For example we have some gorgeously simple tea-light holders that appear as if they have been knitted but are in fact made of porcelain so the light softly glows through. However, although traditional in nature many of the decorations have been given an up to date twist such as our painted glass baubles in the shape of cute little cup cakes.

Making things yourself is also popular so that is why we stock coloured felts and pretty ribbons.

Personalising decorations and presents is also an important trend, not buying things that are too grand but choosing things that are just right and adding that personal touch. Something a bit quirky and different such as our mini fluffy owls will also be a hit and will raise a smile.

Smiling Santas, happy Gingerbread Men and glittery butterflies are all designed so that we can create a wonderfully cosy and warm atmosphere to enjoy Christmas with our family and friends and make it a time where the true message of Christmas shines through.

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PRIORY STEPS SHOPPING AREA (TOP OF CHURCHYARD) Lyttelton House Gallery Pictures, Framing & Gifts

• Pictures & prints • Gifts; art tiles, figurines & more • Readymade & photo frames • Greetings cards - buy five, get another one free Malvern’s longest established picture framers, with full in-house framing service inc. 3-D objects & needleworks Weddings special: Guests’ signatures picture - ask for details

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Lyttelton House Gallery We are pleased to once again be holding an exhibition as part of the Autumn in Malvern Festival.

‘Essence of Art’ Art designed to stimulate the mind through subject or technique.

Local artists exhibit linocuts, botanicals and watercolours.

One or more of the artists will be in the gallery painting or making linocuts on each Saturday during the October exhibition.

Andrew Judd - Linocuts Ros Rowberry - Assorted media Beth Barnes - Botanical illustrations FREE ENTRY, COME AND HAVE A LOOK! Opening hours: 10 - 5, 10 - 4 on Thursdays

AQUARIUS Established for 22 years, is here to help you in your spiritual search and offers Esoteric books, Fair Trade Clothes, crafts, crystals, jewellery.

Come & receive a warm welcome.

THE MALVERN BOOKSHOP A ‘Browsers Paradise’ at Malvern Bookshop - Five rooms of secondhand books, sheet music, postal covers, ephemera & O.S. maps + on Saturday 15th & 22nd October, Angela Sutton, teacher of Bookbinding, will demonstrate her skills & answer your questions.

Do drop in between 10am & 4pm.

THE ‘GREAT’ MALVERN DELI Fabulous food found at the ‘Great’ Malvern Deli.

Freshly prepared hot & cold snacks from the counter or delicacies & gifts from the shelves.

Come & have a browse, come & have a taste!

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For further information, please contact: Eugénie Cameron AIFP APFS Certs CII (MP&ER) Chartered Financial Planner www.cameronandcompanyfp.co.uk Independent Financial Advisers

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Hanley Castle

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Badminton Club Sports Hall, Hanley Castle High School Church End, Hanley Castle, WR8 0BL

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Every Wednesday 8 - 10pm Social badminton at a friendly club

Membership £60 pa + £2 pw. Visitors £5 pw (Students at discounted rate) Just turn up and play or contact Richard Hudson 01684 310232 or email simon@lkt.org.uk

Carer’s Support Group

Malvern & Upton upon Severn Worcestershire Association of Carers provides Carers’Groups throughout the County to support people who look after family members, friends or neighbours who are dependent upon them because of illness, disability or frailty. Groups provide an opportunity for carers to take a break and meet other carers to share experiences and make friends. Monthly sessions provide both speakers on relevant information and advice for carers and sessions for relaxation and recreation.

MALVERN GROUP meets 3rd Tuesday of the month 2pm -3.30pm Viscount Cobham Court, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern, WR14 2QX UPTON-UPON-SEVERN GROUP meets 3rd Wednesday of month 2pm-4pm Upton Library, School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn, WR8 0LE For info contact Helen Lubin 01905 751343hlubin@carersworcs.org.uk

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Saturday October 22, 2 - 4.30pm Admission Adults £2, Children free Refreshments available Handicrafts, Tombola, Books, Cakes, White Elephant, Plants

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Kay Bromley, Volunteer Co-ordinator: 07872 419646

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Or try out Circle Dancing!

Malvern - Holy Trinity Hall on Wednesdays Contact Sunnara or Simon 01684 891261 sunnaravivian@waitrose.com

New Opportunities Foot Care Volunteers Age UK, Malvern is in urgently seeking people to train as Foot Care Volunteers (who help with nail trimming and treating hard skin). After a short training course volunteers will work under supervision in clinics around rural areas of the Malvern Hills District (to suit the volunteer), as well as at Prospect View. No previous experience is necessary.

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Classes & Courses in Oct/Nov Every Wednesday 6 week course

ARCHERY BEGINNERS COURSE

Tried archery, like to try it again? Want to take it further, learn to shoot for pleasure or competition? We hold beginners courses on a continuous basis, every Wed. All ages from 8 to 80. Contact Janice on 07714765620 or Dave 01684 579109 for details.

Zumba® Classes - Tabitha Luke 07968 323331 tabithaluke@hotmail.com

Mondays 8pm at Great Malvern Primary School Thursdays 9pm at Ledbury Community Centre Saturdays 11am at Splash Malvern

BOOTCAMP

Sun 9 Oct at Splash in Malvern. Sunday mornings 8.30am. until £30 paid in advance for the 6 weeks or drop in £6 per session.

Sun 4 Nov Contact Tabitha Luke 07968 323331 or tabithaluke@hotmail.com

Meditation & the Awakeing Heart

Wednesdays Free introductions to the heart of meditation and to living Buddhism.

Wednesdays from 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Sansome Place, Worcester WR1 1UG. For more information tel: 0772 765009 or visit: www.worcesterbuddhism.com Floral Design Workshops Discover how to create classic festive wreaths, Sat 4 garlands and arrangements at The Fold, Bransford, Worcester costing £38/day, 10am & Sun 5 till 4pm. BYO fresh material, predominantly foliage. For further details/ bookings, contact December Julia 07964 298 337 / juliamfoster@btinternet.com

HEARTLAND TAI CHI SCHOOL

TAI CHI for Living Well

Simple Tai Chi movements that strengthen the body, calm the mind & open the heart.

Mondays, 7pm to 8pm at Grove Primary School, Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern.

Tuesdays, 12.15pm to 1.15pm at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern.

Tel: Alan Smith on: 07722 765009

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Little Pumpkins Childminding Service

“A great place for your little pumpkin to grow”

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What’s On in Oct/Nov

During October Mon 3 October till 12 Dec Saturday 8 October Tue 11 Oct Sat 15 Oct Saturday 15 October Thursday 20 October Friday 28 October

Christmas Camps

Autumn in Malvern Festival - enquiries petersmith@malvernmusic.co.uk Classical Music, Poetry, Exhibitions, Talks. For details go to www.malvernfestival.co.uk Three Counties History of Art Group - Start of Autumn Term The High Renaissance in Italy with tutor Alice Foster M.A. 10 meetings on Mondays, 2-4pm at Malvern Theatre, Hospitality Room. Contact Fiona 01531 890249 7th Malvern Girls Brigade Coffee Morning with fun stalls 10am-12noon, Lyttelton Well Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. Proceeds will be split between GB Malvern and GB New Zealand (who are rebuilding after the earthquake) Malvern Small Business Forum - 7pm - 9pm. For more info: www.msbf.biz Yoga for Somalia 10am - 1pm. Contact Jo Harper 07976 882252 joyoga22@hotmail.com Sponsored Walk on the Malvern Hills - www.cancerresearchuk.org/events (Malvern) In aid of Cancer Research UK. Start time 10am - 11am. Options of 3,5 or 9 mile route. OS Grid Ref: 790393. More details or Sponsor forms Ray 01684 892772 Malvern Concert Club - membership info: 01684 575066, malvern-concert.co.uk Smetana Trio on Piano. 7.30pm Malvern Theatres, Grange Rd. Malvern Theatres Box Office 01684 892277 or www.malvern-theatres.co.uk Fundraising Dinner for Youth Delegation to the UN climate talks 6.45pm, The Fold at Bransford. Tickets £25, including drink on arrival, 3 course meal and entertainment/speeches: Harriet Baldwin MP, Kirsty Schneeberger MBE and Martin Powell. Tickets from http://un.ukycc.org/events. Info matt@ukycc.org or 07854 575690

Malvern Hills Gymnastic Club

3 Clifton Centre, Spring Lane South, Malvern WR14 1AT For Christmas Camps in December contact Lorraine 07912 323 130

Church Street Malvern WR14 2AY 01684 573702

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Happy Camper Holidays Call Jill Hudson 01684 893588 jhudson@happycamperholidays.co.uk www.happycamperholidays.co.uk

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As thoughts turn to Christmas, Parties and Exhibitions, Fairs and Sales…

Our selection of Rooms offer great value, vary in size and provide the flexibility to accommodate your seasonal event or future function.

We are located in the heart of Malvern within pleasant surroundings.

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What’s On in Oct/Nov Friday 4 November Saturday 5 November 4pm & 7pm Saturday 12 November Monday 14 November Saturday 19 November Tuesday 22 November Thursday 24 November Friday 25 November

Fluffy Ferret Racing...an evening of fun in Colwall Village Hall Cost £10 to include supper. Event is run by The Inner Wheel Club of Malvern. Proceeds to go to their charities. Tickets from 01684 563429 or 01684 563183 Film: The Pilgrim’s Progress The recent film of the great Christian classic ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by John Bunyan at The Gospel Hall, 6 Cowleigh Rd, Malvern WR14 1QD. www.malvern-gospel-hall.co.uk Bridge Tea Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 1pm - 5pm. In aid of St Richard’s Hospice.

Tickets from Sandy Gibson 01684 563429 Hill Poets @ Great Malvern Hotel This is our next meeting date following the National Poetry Day on 6 October. All are welcome for a 7pm start.

Fairtrade Fair 10am - 3.30pm Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. A chance to buy Christmas Gifts from a variety of stalls selling fairly traded goods. Make this year a Fairtrade Christmas!

The Boyan Ensemble of Kiev 7.30pm Malvern Priory. This will be the Boyan’s 20th visit to Malvern, “one of the finest choirs ont the planet” singing spiritual and traditional music from the Ukraine. Tickets from Malvern Bookshop, 7 Abbey Rd, Malvern. 01684 575915 Malvern Concert Club - membership info: 01684 575066, malvern-concert.co.uk Badke Quartet, string. 7.30pm Malvern Theatres, Grange Rd. Malvern Theatres Box Office 01684 892277 or www.malvern-theatres.co.uk Literary Lunch at the Worcestershire Golf Club - The English Speaking Union (Malvern) 12 noon for 12.30pm. Guest Speaker: Mr Quentin Letts, the well-known journalist, author and broadcaster. “The British Elite - A Sniper’s View”. Tickets £25: 01684 572088 (Sonia)

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What’s on

In Oct/Nov/Dec

Railway” Sat 19 Nov All day Craft Fair in Priory Grounds. 11am to 4pm inside the Priory: Free Refreshments, Music, Childrens Activities Tue 22 Nov 7.30pm Concert by The Boyan Ensemble of Kiev Sat 26 Nov 12.00 Organ Recital by Anthony Gritton Sat 26 Nov 2.30pm English Touring Opera sing Bach Cantatas Sun 27 Nov 6.30pm Advent Carol Service Thu 1 Dec 12.30 Lunch Box Concert by pupils Malvern Parish School Sat 3 Dec All Day Malvern Town Christmas Events - Craft Fair in the Priory Grounds. 11am to 5pm. After the Light Switch On from 6.15pm to 6.45pm carols from the choirs of the Priory Tue 6 Dec 6.00pm St. Richards Hospice “Light of Love service”

Great Malvern Priory Sat 1 Oct - Mon 31 Oct: “The Artists View of Malvern” Exhibition Thu 6 Oct: 12.30pm Lunch Box Recital by Elaine Fleming (Soprano) Sat 15 Oct: Organ Recital by Ian Ball Sat 15 Oct: 7pm Mass in B Minor J S Bach by English Symphony Orchestra Thu 20 Oct 12.30 Lunch Box talk by Roger Smith “In the steps of Shackleton” Sat 22 Oct 3.00pm Concert by Aldwyn Voices Thu 3Nov 12.30 Lunch Box concert by the Chase High School Sun13 Nov 10.30am Remebrance Service with all ages Sun 13 Nov Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance Thu 17 Nov 12.30 Lunch Box talk by David Mead “The Darjeeling Every Friday 15/10 & 19/11 Fri 14 Oct Advance Notice for December: Saturday 3 December

Country Market Days Malvern Country Market 8.15-11.30am, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern Malvern Farmers Market 9am - 2pm, Abbey Road, Malvern West Malvern Community Market 3.15pm, Hall of St James CofE Primary School on West Malvern Road

Great Malvern Light Switch On 6pm with the parade from 5.45pm. Activities will start in Great Malvern from 10am with a variety of workshops from Drama to Hula Hooping. Craft and food stalls, victorian ride, street entertainment and lots more leading up to the switch on.

27th Oct Artrix Theatre Bromsgrove 8pm 29th Oct Coach House Theatre Malvern 8pm Tickets available from Malvern Theatre box office 4th Nov Arts Centre Evesham 8pm 11th Nov Village Hall Colwall 8pm 18th Nov Village Hall Martley 8pm 19th Nov Youth Centre Malvern 8pm 26th Nov Courtyard Theatre Hereford 7.30pm More info 07758125136

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Crafty Kids Malvern Workshops Mon 3 Oct: Puppy Slippers 4.15-6.15pm, £12 Mon 31 Oct: Halloween Surprise 4.15 - 6.15pm, £12 Mon 21 Nov: Hot Water Bottle cover 4.15 - 6.15pm Mon 19 Dec: Stockings with Fairy or Santa £20 10am - 1pm www.craftykidsmalvern.co.uk 07790 403933

Devised by Reaction Theatre Makers and written and directed by Tiffany Hosking ‘The Slip’ is a story about the human condition. Zoe's husband Liam finds his wife's erratic behaviour increasingly difficult but when he suggests a trip to the cinema all manner of strangeness begins to unfold. ‘The Slip’ takes you from egg and chips to the edge of time and back again...

Confusion, twists and mental turmoil are expertly and imaginatively depicted by the performers whilst choreographed movement helps to create the play’s hazy time zones to great effect. The physical creativity of this troupe is a delight and joy to witness!

‘A compelling, inventive and wholly engaging piece of theatre. The Slip will enthral and delight.

Funny, beautiful and sad don’t let it pass you by…’

Reaction has a policy to provide 1 in 7 of their performances for free. They have chosen Malvern Youth Centre to host ‘The Slip’ on the 19th November at 8pm thereby helping to provide accessible theatre for all. The Slip is produced

by Versatile Arts and funded by the Arts Council England.

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Crafty Kids Malvern is a unique concept available in Malvern and surrounding areas

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Build their knowledge with firm foundations Develop their confidence with supportive tuition, tailored to individual needs.

KS2 Experienced, Qualified, Personal Teaching Please call Eileen on

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Open Days Pre-Prep 14th October 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Whole School 15th October 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

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Local Chartered Accountant providing practical help and advice at an affordable fixed fee.

For advice on HomeBuyer Reports Building Surveys Valuations for Tax Valuations for Probate Boundary Disputes Expert Independent Advice Reports in plain English!

Self Assessment Corporation Tax CIS Refunds VAT Payroll Book-keeping

Call David Prosser 01684 893778 dpsurveys@talktalk.net www.davidprosser-charteredsurveyor.co.uk

Free initial consultation Simon Tennant 07778 502 262 simon@LKT.org.uk

Harcourt Design Associates Ltd Architecture and Surveying

Listed Building and barn conversion specialists New-build, replacement dwellings and extensions Laser surveying, 3D modelling, project management and co-ordination Providing traditional style and quality with the speed and precision of modern technology

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The Old Bell , Harcourt Road, Mathon, WR13 5PG Contact Tim or Simon on 01684 568929

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Local, reliable and trustworthy Free no obligation quotations References available on request General building & brickwork Property maintenance Internal & external decorating Roof repairs and replacement Kitchen replacements Tiling & Plastering

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Greg Davies Wood Design Bespoke Furniture Internal Joinery External Joinery

Dedicated to supplying customers with quality joinery, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms... ...and to fulfill the aspirations of every individual design challenge.

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

www.malvernhillsfurniture.co.uk Malvern Hills Furniture, Enigma Business Park, Malvern, WR14 1GL 01684 891644

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