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Worcester Beer Festival Community News Sunshine Festival Win a mini! Worcester parks best in the UK Worcester Festival Children’s Crossword Worcester Show Pershore Jazz Festival Homes Gardens What’s On Write a will month Macmillan coffee morning Puzzle Page Hororscopes An inside look Science in the park Free summer sports Gazza is coming to Worcester Sports
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The 18th annual Worcester CAMRA beer, cider and perry festival will kick off events on August 17th. Running until August 19th, the festival will be held at the Worcester Racecourse and will feature over 170 real ales, over 100-real draught ciders and perrys, fruit and grape wines and tons of food and entertainment.
will include the Flaming Cactus which serves fresh authentic Mexican cuisine; The StarChip Enterprise’s delicious fish and chips; a range of curries, kebabs and vegetarian options by Delilicious; and Oddfellows Chocolate plus many more. Tickets for the event are available online, at the Huntingdon Hall Box Office and some tickets will be available at the door, however it is recommended not to wait as tickets tend to sell out fast. There will be no tickets available at the door all day for Friday’s event. Ticket prices include a
Hosted by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) the festival has been a huge success in previous years. CAMRA, is an independent voluntary organisation that campaigns for real ale, community pubs and consumer rights. Formed in March 1971, the organisation supports well-run pubs as the centres of community life – whether in rural or urban areas, and believe their continued existence plays a crucial role in UK culture. This year, along with the variety of beer, cider and perrys the festival will host a number of musicians and entertainment. Food vendors will also be on site to serve the best there is to offer. Food vendors
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As per tradition, each year the festival donates a part of its proceeds and unused tokens to a charity. This year proceeds and tokens will be donated to the Midlands Air Ambulance, which is the only charity responsible for funding and operating
The festival, which is solely run by volunteers, is also asking for people to join their team. Volunteers can choose to either work during the public sessions at the festival or with the set up in the days prior or tear down the Sunday after the festival. Volunteers are allowed to attend the festival after their shifts and will also receive free food at the end of their shift. For more information and to sign up to be a volunteer, visit www. worcesterbeerfest.org.uk.
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The line-up for this year’s bigger, better Morton Stanley Festival in Redditch has been announced. Manchester reggae sensation Jeremiah Ferrari joins main stage headliners Big Wolf Band, from Birmingham, and Bewdley’s psychedelic Arcadia Roots at the free festival in August. The Zoe Green Band, Pig-Man and the Rubber Band, and
the Emma Jonson Quartet complete the headline acts at the festival that will also feature 37 local acts across two days and two stage. A featured DJ tent by Locked In Radio joins the mix for 2017, plus other new activities including an acoustic tent as this year’s entertainment spans Redditch’s 95-acre Morton Stanley Park. Once again the fun filled and family friendly festival will feature a range of rides, quality street food and drink, have-a-go activities, classic car display and numerous stands, promising something for everyone. The Morton Stanley Festival is a free event for the whole community organised by Redditch Borough Council. This year it is on Saturday and Sunday the weekend of August 19th and 20th, starting at 1pm on both days. The firework display is on Saturday at 9pm.
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Civic honour for dedicated public servant A man who has dedicated more than four decades of his life to serving the public has received one of the highest civic honours. Peter Pinfield was made an Honorary Alderman by members of Wychavon District Council during a ceremony held at the Civic Centre in Pershore last month. It is only the fifth time in Wychavon’s history that it has granted the title to someone, which dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and used to refer to those who exercised the power of the king. Mr Pinfield spent 32 years serving on Wychavon
representing both Droitwich West and Droitwich East having been elected in 1979. He retired in 2014 to take up the position of Chairman of Worcestershire Healthwatch, an organisation which champions patients’ views. The award is a timely boost for Mr Pinfield who is still recovering from a major health scare after undergoing valve surgery on his heart.
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AUGUST 25TH, 26TH & 27TH 2017 The festival for every generation is back for its 8th year and promises to be the best one yet. The Sunshine Music Festival in Fish Meadow at Upton upon Severn will be back during bank holiday
weekend from August 25th to 27th. Boasting a large selection of musical artists, a variety of delicious food vendors and activities fit for the whole family, Sunshine Music Festival is a must see attraction for everyone. Previous festival goers have called it the best family festival they have ever been to and others have raved about its wide selection of entertainment, food and helpful staff. This year the festival will be hosting over 100 artists on four stages that include Paul Young, Blue, Sophie Ellie Bextor, Atomic Kitten, Kim Wild, Heatwave and many more. Food Village, which
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For campers, the site will open on Friday at 9 am and close on Monday midday. For day pass holders the festival will begin at 5pm on Friday night and 12pm on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on how to get to the festival and any other concerns please visit their website
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With summer in full bloom, the Worcester Festival is back for another successful year full of events and activities for the whole family. From August 12th to 28th, the Worcester Festival will feature events each day throughout Worcester, bringing family, friends and the whole community together for a month-long fun under the sun. Dubbed as the people’s festival, it will offer a wide range of eclectic events at 30 different venues across Worcester. Most events are free and it will celebrate the people of Worcester, and life in the bustling community. There will be hundreds of events throughout the month with activities suited for all ages, whether
you are a resident of Worcester or a visitor taking in some of the spectacular sights and sounds Worcester has to offer. There will be something to do, see, experience or take part in for everyone during the festival. The Worcestershire Echo has rounded up some events that will be happening during the festival. For more information about these events and the festival visit their website at www.worcesterfestival. co.uk. Percy the Festival Peacock – Keep watch for Percy the Peacock every day of the Festival out and about
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Pupils Investigate Science From how air works in space, to how to build the best sandcastles, youngsters have been working with the University of Worcester to investigate areas of science that interest them. Schoolchildren exhibited the results of science
projects they have been working on at home and in their school for a special Science Fair. The Fair, organised by Janinne Delorenzo, who leads the Worcester Primary Partnership, involved a number of schools across Worcester who had spent time researching, and investigating a range of science-related topics. These also included looking at which materials were the best insulators, using different sized parachutes to measure the effect of air resistance, building circuits to investigate electricity, researching the planets and the principles of flight. The schools had held mini competitions prior to the day and the best projects were exhibited at the University’s Riverside building. Pupils had the chance to see all the winning projects and ask questions.
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New homes to be built at old Worcester pool site New homes are to be built on the site of the old Worcester swimming pool in Sansome Walk. The City Council’s Policy and Resources Committee considered a range of option for the site, including turning it into a car park or offices, and has agreed to go ahead with the development of new housing. The Committee has also made a number of other important decisions for the future of the site. There will be 20 parking spaces on the site exclusively for the use of residents of the adjoining Chestnut Street. There is a shortage of park on the
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Worcester Show 2017 Sunday 13th It’s that time of the year again, where abnormally large vegetables take the prize! The eleventh Worcester Show, will be held at Gheluvelt Riverside Park on Sunday August 14. Last years Show was as popular as ever, with a record attendance in excess of 10,000 visitors. This year’s event promises to be just as entertaining and entry continues to be free. The Worcester Show will have new competition classes in all sections, including a brand new Novice Vegetables and Fruit Section aimed at people who have never entered a Show before, new under 18s classes in all sections and a new look Fun & Creativity Section. Organizers are still urging people to whip out their garden tools as it is not too late to enter your submissions.
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The 16th annual Pershore Jazz Festival 18/19/20 August 2017
The 16th annual Pershore Jazz Festival, takes place from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th August offering a weekend of summer jazz. Located in the grounds of Pershore Horticultural College Campus, over thirty sessions in four venues throughout the weekend will provide an exciting programme of jazz from New Orleans, Traditional, Mainstream and Gypsy Swing to Ragtime and Golden Age with a touch of Modern Jazz to complete the spectrum.
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by Clark Tracey Sextet, Jeff Barnhart’s Sweet & Hot, Graham Smith Shades of Jazz, Jazz Express and many more. Along with an assortment of entertainment and music, the festival will be hosted on the Pershore College campus, which has proven to be a great venue. The Pershore College lies within the Vale of Evesham and consists of 60 hectares of grounds and gardens, conservation areas and a commercial nursery and plant centre, all of which are accessible and free to wander and enjoy during the festival. Food and drink are also available on the campus during the festival and the facilities on the site are excellent. There is a large refectory serving food and drink from early morning breakfast until evening meals at 8:30pm.
is also an option to camp at the festival site but camping passes are only available with a full, three day festival booking and must be reserved beforehand through the festival website. Caravans for the weekend are £35 per van and camping is £15 per tent. For more information visit the festival website http://pershorejazz.org.uk/festival-2017/.
Day tickets are now available on the festival website and range from £20 to £32, depending on if you buy the tickets in advance or not. There
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Jinney Ring Blues Festival The Jinney Ring Blues festival is back and will be held on Saturday 5th August at the Jinney Ring Craft Centre in Bromsgrove. Kicking off at 12pm and going until the late night, the festival will host six live bands that include Will Wilde, Souled out 2 Funk, The Della Grants, Greg Coulson, Stompin’ Dave and Robert Hokum.
And if the Saturday festivities isn’t enough, on Friday night Big Joe Bone will open the festival followed by a open mic night in the beer tent. Gates for the Friday event will open at 6pm and music will be from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets for the event can be purchased online, at the gift shop or by calling 01527 821272. Adult Saturday tickets are £20.50 advance or £27.50 including camping. Child tickets for Saturday are £9.50 advance or £14 including camping. Children five years and under can attend and camp for free. For full weekend tickets that include the Friday festivities, adult tickets with camping are £32 advance and child is £16 advance. For more information about the festival visit http:// www.jinneyring.co.uk/acatalog/Blues_Festivals. html
Betty & Dukes Visit Betty & Dukes Pershore for a free quotation to paint your furniture into something unique and gorgeous using Everlong Chalk Paint • We can visit your home and give a Free no obligation quote • If you want to try painting yourself come and take a look in store to see lots of lovely pieces painted in this fabulous paint. Chalk Painting Workshops start in July so book your place now!!
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Love Pets, Love The Pet Corner
The Pet Corner on Canada Way in Worcester has a new owner and she loves your pets as much as you do. Claire Ditchburn recently took over the business and plans on creating a one-stop shop for all your pet needs. With over 27 years experience as a veterinary nurse, Claire is hoping to add more services that cater to the health and pharmacy side of your pet’s well-being, including dental care, skin sensitivities, allergies, digestive health, parasite control and a wider range of preventative health care and tailored nutrition plans and treatments. The Pet Corner already offers a wide variety of products and amenities for pets including high quality natural food and treats, a wide selection of plush and tough toys including Kong as well as a specific section for grooming services. But it is Claire’s passion for all things pets that is going to help evolve the business to new levels. She says: “I love all animals, wild and domestic. I have a Bassett Hound/Staffie cross called Reggie who is 5 years old. He is completely spoilt but adorable...I’m delighted to have taken over such a well-established business that has a good reputation for providing
excellent service and selling high-quality natural food and treats for pets. I’m looking forward to continue to develop the ethos of loving our pets both inside and out.” Our holistic approach looks at the condition of the individual pet, the look, feel and shape, ensuring they have a nice waistline and look healthy no matter what breed they are. For more info on The Pet Corner like them on Facebook or come visit Claire and her team with your furry friends.
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New newsletter encourages young people to have their say
A new newsletter has been produced to help young people have their say on issues affecting them.
The Inbox has been produced by Malvern Hills District Council and will be published on their website twice a year in July and January, as well as being sent to all secondary schools, independent schools and youth organisations across the district. The newsletter aims to keep young people informed about work the council does that is relevant to them, as well as gain feedback from them on a variety of issues and highlight the importance of local democracy.
Cllr Caroline Palethorpe who has been involved in the project said: “It’s vital we continue to find different ways of engaging with young people across the district and give them opportunities to be heard and valued. This newsletter is another stepping stone in that direction”. The first edition is available to download here www.malvernhills. gov.uk/have-your-say
The latest issue includes opportunities to comment on what life is like as a young person living in the district, join the council’s new Youth Forum, apprenticeships, events and the chance to win one of 50 free seven day activity passes for Freedom Leisure’s sites in Malvern, Martley and Tenbury.
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Free your mind and cure your fears and phobias today People often feel trapped by issues such as fear, phobias, guilt, negativity, and lack of confidence. They may have been programmed into a child at a young age, there may be no apparent reason that these issues arise, but the good news is that no one needs suffer in this way for the rest of their life. No one is born with these issues, and if you want to let them go they can be removed with the help of the right therapist. A person who wishes to consciously overcome the fear of spiders, for example, may have tried everything they can consciously to, to no avail because the problem is not in the conscious mind. A therapist, such as Karen Baughan, will help a client to bypass their conscious mind and speak directly to the subconscious, where the fears and phobias have taken root. As the mind is in a relaxed state it becomes easier to understand where the problems arise, and to release the effects and free themselves from the emotions that are holding them back. One of Karen’s motivations to become a
qualified hypnotherapist, Time Line Therapist, and NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner Coach, was her own fear of rats and mice. Something that badly affected her everyday life and prevented her from sleeping in case rodents were invading the bedroom as she slept. Having been completely cured of this fear, she has gone on to do the same for many other people with different phobias and issues. Karen has also lost nearly 4 stone in weight since she trained, and put into practice what she has learned. Karen can help speed up the metabolic plate which assists with weight loss. Karen will help you to release this fears and trust in yourself and your ability to cope in the future. You can contact Karen on 07745 426 907, or visit her Facebook Page and make contact that way.
COMBAT YOUR FEAR RESEARCH SHOWS ONE IN SIX ADULTS ARE AFRAID OF FLYING. That means career prospects grounded, holidays ruined families affected and lives spoilt.
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FIVE WAYS THAT SMART TECHNOLOGY CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME
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rotecting your home from intruders is a number one priority for any homeowner. Here are five smart gadgets that can help protect your home and help keep your family and procession safe from burglars. 1
Video doorbell - With a video doorbell you can answer your door and see who is calling from anywhere in the world and notify neighbours or family if there is anyone suspicious.
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Lighting and Curtains - From turning lights on in the evenings and closing your curtains to putting on your outside lights, a smart home can make it seem like you’re at home, even when you’re sunning yourself on the beach on the other side of the world.
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External CCTV - With the ability to send you notifications and a live stream of your camera you can take control and alert the authorities of any unscrupulous characters hanging around your home
Door and window locks - Home automation can also control all your doors and windows and make sure these are locked when you leave your home
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Smart fire alarms - Protect your home from much more than just burglars with the inclusion of a smart smoke and fire alarm
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ith summer almost 2. Keep warm with outdoor ing by transporting elements coming to an end heating - keep enjoying your of indoor decor outside. it is time to utilize garden as day turns into From cushions and throws your outdoor space as much night and things start to to bowls, candle holders as you can before the weather cool down by using outdoor and even artwork, thinking turns cooler. After spending heating. Whether you opt about your outdoor space countless hours preffor a fire pit as another room makes it a acing your garden Think about your or the congreat place to spend quality and making it look venience with friends and family. outdoor space as of a halo- 5. time beautiful, we have Master the BBQ - everyone come up with ways to another room gen heater, loves a good BBQ, so masmake the most out of making tering a few recipes means your garden and outdoor space sure everyone is warm lets you’re to host a get together before summer ends. Here are you enjoy the garden all everyone will love. Keeping six ways that you can get outnight and even into the fall. things simple, but doing side and make the most of what 3. Eliminate Pests - Nothing them well, is key to a great is left of this beautiful weather. ruins time in the garden BBQ. Grilled asparagus and 1. Enjoy Alfresco Dining more than pests. Whether jumbo prawns make a great many people use their garits flies around the food or easy BBQ dish. den as an extension to their wasps chasing the children, 6. Play outdoor games - outindoor space, particularly in dealing with unwelcome door games are essential the summer. Having a dediguests lets you relax and enif you have children and a cated area outdoors lets you joy your garden in peace. A great fun even if you don’t. enjoy alfresco dining whenwide range of pest control From traditional classics ever you feel like it, helping products are available to like croquet to giant veryou to make the most of the help you eliminate or deter sion of games like Jenga or garden. Think about installeverything from rodents to Connect 4, having someing a pergola or canopy as insects. thing to play outside is a shelter for even greater flex- 4. Bring the indoors out - Make great way to keep friends ibility. your garden stylish and invitand family entertained.
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Film review of the month: Baby Driver Every now and then a movie comes along that not only captures your attention with an original premise and intriguing trailer, but also manages to follow through on all of that potential with an impressively executed film that saves its best moments for the ticket-buying audience. Director Edgar Wright’s music-fueled crime thriller, Baby Driver, is all that and more. Written and directed by the Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz filmmaker, Baby Driver casts The Fault in our Stars actor Ansel Elgort as “Baby,” a supremely talented getaway driver employed by a calculating criminal mastermind. Baby’s childish features earned him his nickname, but it’s his prodigious skills as a wheelman that have made him the favorite driver for crime boss
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“Doc,” portrayed by two-time Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey. Pulled back into the heist game after he thought he was out for good, Baby finds himself on the run from the police and a colorful assortment of criminals, played by the brilliant Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx, when a job goes awry. If Baby Driver was simply a crime film, it would be a thoroughly entertaining, if somewhat eccentric, entry in the genre. What it actually is, though, is a brilliant blending of music, mood, story, and perspective that’s much more than the sum of the genres that inspired it. Where recent films like Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy earned praise for bringing fresh attention to classic songs that served as the backdrop to the on-screen action, Wright makes the music of Baby Driver as integral to the movie as its dialogue or anything that occurs on the screen. Motown, proto-punk, alt-rock, and various other musical genres are the fuel in the engine of
Baby Driver, and Wright shows an expert driver’s command of his vehicle. At a time when remakes, reboots, and sequels dominate the movie calendar, Baby Driver stands apart from the crowd with a fresh experience that’s as ambitious as it is entertaining. Wright makes beautiful music on the big screen with Baby Driver, and you simply can’t help singing along with it. The Guardian: * * * * * IMDB: 8.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
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VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe. Release date: August 2nd THE EMOJI MOVIE Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. Release Date: August 3rd A GHOST STORY In this exploration of legacy & love a recently deceased, ghost returns home to try to reconnect with his wife. Release: August 11th
THE DARK TOWER The Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, roams an Old West-like landscape where “the world has moved on” in pursuit of the man in black. Also searching for the fabled Dark Tower, in the hopes that reaching it will preserve his dying world. Release date: August 18th LOGAN LUCKY Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina. Release date: August 25gh
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What's On Your at a glance guide to events happening In and around Worcestershire
August 2017 The Other Covers Trio
The Other Covers Trio are a fresh and exciting new band from Worcester. Boasting an eclectic repertoire spanning 60’s classics and funk & soul hits through to modern day anthems; some you might expect and some you might not! Drummonds Bar in Worcester Friday 4th August, 9pm – 3am (last entry 2am) Entry Price: Free admission until 10pm, £2.50 afterwards
The Western Motorhome Show
This show has it all – a huge exhibition area with over 40 dealers showcasing over 450 vehicles, accessories galore including specialist western memorabilia, western re-enactments and a living history area courtesy of Lonestar. Three Counties Showground in Malvern Friday 18th – Sunday 20th August, Friday 9:30am until Sunday 4:30pmNo age restrictions Price: Day ticket adult £8
Beermageddon
After five successively sold out years, and having cemented the annual event as Britains best 100% independent, 100% grass roots festival, Beermageddon returns for the sixth year over the August Bank Holiday weekend 2017 to Stoke Prior Sports & Country Club with 3 days of hard and heavy metal!
Stoke Prior Sports + Country club in Stoke Prior, Bromgsrove Friday 25th – Sunday 27th August, Friday 12pm until Sunday 11:30pm Price: £35
Worcestershire Open Studios
Now in its third year, Worcestershire Open Studios gives people a unique opportunity to venture into otherwise unseen creative spaces and talk directly to artists about their inspiration and creative processes. For more info visit www.worcestershireopenstudios.org.uk Various venues across Worcestershire in Worcester Saturday 26th – Monday 28th August, Saturday 9pm – Tuesday 6pm Minimum age: 18 Entry Price: Free
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Eating Out in Worcestershire
Grand Central Kitchen
Pundits Fusion For authentic Bangladeshi food, look no further than Pundits Fusion, which serves the best there is to offer in Bangladeshi and asian fusion dishes. 9 Old Street, Upton upon Severn
From pizza and paninis to traditional full english dinners, this restaurant is the place to be! 7 Stephenson Street, Birmingham B2 4BL 0121 6333883
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The Forest at Feckenham
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How writing your Will could help the hospice
A month-long Will writing campaign led by St Richard’s Hospice is set to return this September.
£95, or a double Will for £150 – with 100 per cent of the money donated to St Richard’s.
During the hospice’s Write a Will Month campaign, a trio of Worcestershire solicitors firms will offer people the opportunity to write a simple Will for
The firms taking part are Harrison Clark Rickerbys and Scaiff LLP Solicitors, in Worcester, and Kitcat and Co Solicitors, based in Malvern. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of writing a Will – which is a document setting out how people want their money, property and possessions to be distributed after their death. Ria Simons, Fundraiser at St Richard’s, said: “Writing a Will should not be a daunting experience, but we understand it is often a process many people don’t like to think about. “During our Write a Will Month we hope to
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encourage people to take the first step and make an appointment with one of our participating solicitors.
To take part, simply call your preferred solicitor and make an appointment quoting the “St Richard’s Hospice Write a Will Scheme”.
“Once you have a Will in place, you also have peace of mind to know if you died, everything would be organised for your loved ones.
To contact Harrison Clark Rickerbys, based in Deansway, Worcester, call Rachael Wheeler on 01905 678554 or email rwheeler@hcrlaw.com For Scaiff LLP, based in Foregate Street, Worcester, call Kimberley Gaffey on 727700 or emailkgaffey@ scaiff.co.uk And to reach Kitcat and Co Solicitors, in Avenue Road, Malvern, call David Kitcat on 01684 342173 or email dk@kitcat.legal
It is important to write a Will because in situations when a person dies without one, rules dictate how the individual’s estate is allocated which may not be as they would wish. It is also important to update a Will if personal circumstances change – for example if someone marries, divorces or adopts a child. St Richard’s Hospice is also encouraging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, after they have provided for family and friends, although there is no obligation to do so.
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE WORLDS BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING Have you ever noticed that the most gorgeous cupcake or the world’s fluffiest Victoria sponge seems to taste better when everyone gets together? On the 30th of September it’s the world’s biggest coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. They’re asking if you’ll get together for coffee and cake because every coffee poured and every cake
shared will mean someone facing cancer will have the Macmillan support they need. Invite the ones you love, the ones that make you laugh and have your coffee morning for Macmillan at home or at work. Not sure how to get involved? Here is a step by step guide on how you can do your bit for Macmillan cancer support. The first step is to think about where you will be hosting the event. What is easiest for both you and the people you are going to invite? Apply the same question to the time of day. After that you are ready to create an invitation. You can do it the traditional way or you can easily create an e-invite at the Macmillan website which can be found at the end of the article.
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a cake or similar sweet, make perhaps a main cake and some small cupcakes, just to start things off ! For some inspiration you can look at some recipe books or recipes online. Next month we will have some special recipes available in our September issue just in time for the event. Coffee Morning is a great reason to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something yummy – and it’s all for great cause.
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WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY Knowing what to do when someone passes away is always one of those experiences for which in life we never become an expert in, as most of us will only arrange on average between 1-2 funerals in our lifetime. As well as having to cope emotionally there can seem to be lots of decisions that you have to make in a short period of time. In the initial days depending on where the person has passed away will depend on what you need to do next and speaking with friends and family or the funeral director is a good way to get advice. It always seems like there is lot’s to do on top of making the initial arrangements and it can be important to give yourself time to make the right decision for you. The best advice when looking for a funeral is always to shop around to make sure you get the service which you are looking for and
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Celebrity Summer Fun School’s out for summer so it’s time to celebrate all things Celebrity at Worcester Art Gallery & Museum. To coincide with the blockbuster exhibition ‘Celebrity’ on until 9 September, the Art Gallery & Museum have a packed programme of activities starting Tuesday 25 July with a chance to make tiaras and crowns fit for a film star. This is followed on Wednesday 2 August with swashbuckling creative fun when younger visitors can make pirate costumes and
treasure chests. Activities take place weekly and details of each of them can be found on www. museumsworcestershire.org.uk or pick up a flier from the Art Gallery & Museum. The Celebrity exhibition features costumes and props from some of the world’s most famous celebrities. Visitors have flocked to the exhibition to enjoy Marilyn Monroe’s little black dress, Michael Jackson’s Dangerous tour jacket and Becky Grainger’s wedding dress. Visitors to Celebrity can also dress up as their favourite screen star, immortalise themselves at the #selfiespot and play their favourite tracks on the jukebox. Celebrity is on throughout the summer holidays. Entry is free and the Gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm.
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Team prepares to stride out to support hospice A Worcestershire business team will be striding out along the county’s waterways to raise funds for local hospice care. A team from Stock N Lock Self Storage, Worcester, are taking part in the St Richard’s Hospice 21 mile Waterways Walk on Sunday 6thAugust. Each year Stock N Lock focus on fundraising for a charity close to their hearts. Business Manager, Ryan Kemili’s grandfather was cared by St Richard’s before his death in 2016. Mr Kemili said: “The hospice makes such a difference in so many people’s lives, we really feel passionately about doing our part to help in any way we can.” Lizzy Callaghan, another member of the team, also supports St Richard’s after the charity’s care of her mother before she died.
Miles, a Director, are undertaking the 21 mile walk, the whole team have been involved in the fundraising effort. The Stock N Lock business owners have also kindly agreed to match the donations received, so the final total will be well over £1,000. To donate to the Stock N Lock team, visit their Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ RyanKemili
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Securing yourself and your home The elderly can be fragile and this unfortunately means they may be an easy target for criminals. This doesn’t only mean the traditional sense of a criminal, but seniors are also susceptible to scams, fraud and financial abuse. Even though the crime rate for seniors is not as high as you might expect, the rate of fear of being victimised is high among the elderly. The fear may stem from the following reasons: Seniors who live on their own may be slightly isolated from the community. They may be physically fragile or may experience a decline in cognitive and physical function, thus making them vulnerable. They may not be aware or understand modern innovations which help out and are usually essential in terms of modern home security.
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As summer approaches, we’re turning our inside look to an outside look! Next on the series is Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Being one of Birmingham’s best attractions, The Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers something for everyone, be it one of their four stunning glasshouses showing tropical rainforest to arid desert, beautiful gardens, playground, tearoom or their exquisite gift shop. There are four glasshouses, which range from the exotic Tropical House through to the Subtropical, Mediterranean and Arid Houses. With over 1000 accessions, the glasshouses are home to many exotic and unusual plants that are not found in many places in the U.K There is a large lawn in front of the glasshouses with a range of beds and shrubberies around its perimeter. Overall, the
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Science in the Park to return Organisers of Malvern Science in the Park say they plan to make it an annual fixture in the district’s social calendar after more than 900 people turned up to the first event. Hundreds of people packed into Priory Park on Saturday, 1 July 2017 to enjoy a day of activities designed to promote the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
It was organised by Innovate Malvern and the local branch of the Institute of Physics. During the day visitors were able to enjoy activities including hunting for dinosaurs, launching mini rockets, generating electricity with pedal power, blowing giant bubbles and looking at sun spots with Worcester Astronomical Society. Numerous volunteer STEM Ambassadors assisted with handson demonstrations and fascinating science talks were delivered from the bandstand. The day was partly organised in response to growing concerns not enough young people are interested in STEM subjects, which could increase the skills shortage in these areas and hurt Britain’s future economic growth. Cllr David Chambers,said: I attended Science in the Park with my two granddaughters who thoroughly enjoyed themselves and it’s wonderful to hear it is to become an annual event.”
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FREE Summer sports fun for kids Desperate to find ways of keeping the kids happy as the summer holidays kick in? Help is at hand! Free multi-sports sessions for youngsters aged from two to 18 kick off on Monday 24 July at 14 different venues across Worcester. Children can try their hand at football, tennis, kwik cricket, soft play, general games and much more! The whole family is welcome, there’s no need to book and – best of all – it’s all completely free.
by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Worcester City Council. Full details of the schedule are at www.freedomleisure.co.uk/sportdevworcester. All sessions are delivered by qualified and experienced coaches who not only ensure the kids have fun but also help to develop crucial skills, which can be useful to them in day-to-day life and for playing other sports.
Three sessions a day will be run from Monday 24 July to Friday 25 August, at venues including Northwick Fields, St Peter’s Power Park, Lowerwick Green, Gheluvelt Park, KGV Community Centre, Ronkswood Community Centre, Warndon Community Centre, Cripplegate Park, and many more. The free summer multi-sports programme is run
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We all know that we should take care of our car every week around the year, but if we are honest, how many of us actually check the water levels, and tyre pressure every week! However when it comes to the winter, a quick mini service, which anyone can do, may well save a lot of time, trouble and money. The top list is
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This weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix marks the teams’ last chance to bag a big result before Formula 1’s traditional summer break - and things couldn’t be more finely poised. With just a single point separating the leading title contenders – Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton – there is everything to play for in Budapest… Prepare for a Ferrari fightback The last round at Silverstone was a huge blow to Ferrari, to be so far off Mercedes’ pace and to suffer tyre problems which cost Sebastian Vettel a podium finish and all but eradicated his points lead. Heading into Hungary, he has 177 points to Lewis Hamilton’s 176.
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Gazza is coming to Worcester! 07 October 2017 Get ready Worcester! A legendary superstar is soon to be amongst us mere mortals.
National Football Museum as the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation.
Known as one of the country’s greatest football players, Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne will be hosting an evening this October at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford. The event, which will include dinner, a comedy show and an auction, will have Gazza speak about this career, the lessons he’s learned along the way and what’s in store for him in the future.
The event will take place on Saturday October 7th at the Bank House and tickets will include a two-course meal, a comedy show, live auction for sporting goods and a one-hour talk by Gazza. There will also be a raffle, which will be hosted by Gazza. Tickets start at £60.
“He is very excited to come to Worcester. He is looking forward to coming and meeting some of his biggest fans,” says Nick Peet, owner of Allstar Speaking, which is organizing the event. Paul Gascoigne, or better known as Gazza by his fans, is a former England international footballer and football manager. He earned 57 caps during his England career and has been described by the
For Gazza super fans, VIP tickets are also available and will include a meet and greet and a picture taken by a professional photographer. VIP tickets are £80. Nick stresses that this is not only a great opportunity to meet a lifelong hero for some fans but a way to bring the Worcester community together. He says: “This is a good thing for the community. We don’t get things like this in Worcester – people here normally don’t get the opportunity to meet their heroes unless they leave Worcester and I want to change that. I want to continue to bring more heroes into the community and give people the opportunity to shake their hands and speak with them. That’s the goal.” Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.allstarspeaking.co.uk or you can email Nick directly at info@allstarspeaking.co.uk. For group bookings you can call 07372 321472. Photo Credit: Andy Hooper
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