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Remember those‌ The Great War is now consigned to the history books with the passing of the last veteran to survive those bloody trenches. Our fears, as the Second World War took hold, and more lives were lost and misery for those whose loved ones perished in the defence of our country. We fought to prevent the enemy from invading our shores and listened to the speeches made by our leader Sir Winston Churchill. The victory celebrations to mark the end of a conflict, the yearly tribute by our monarch and politicians at the cenotaph to remember those who fought and to those who are still giving their lives for queen and country. The world is still at war in places where we know little of their cultures and religions and to what end, oil, power, minerals, wealth, safety of our country, the peace we crave, or, are they defending their shores as we did seventy years ago? The media extend to us their versions of events, symptoms and the prognosis in a bid to acquire more readers and viewers. Whatever the politicians decide, we as nation are left to support our troops and those who have lost loved ones as Christmas draws closer.
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Kaleidoscope Theatre Kaleidoscope Theatre, founded by Carolyne and John Revell as the first company of its kind, began life one foggy October morning in 1980. That Christmas saw the cast perform its first play before an audience of fifty. Six Years on began several sell out shows at the RSC’s Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon and in the autumn of ‘92 the company flew halfway round the world to the land of the rising Sun, to play in Yokohama’s finest theatre before an audience of one thousand. Original and highly acclaimed productions have travelled countrywide and abroad since and to many important venues. Alongside tours to the Edinburgh Festival over the years the company has participated in international festivals in Britain and in Budapest and played theatres which include The Crucible in Sheffield The Birmingham Rep and Jersey Opera House. Kaleidoscope’s young Thespians have made countless appearances on radio, television and in the press over the years and may have been spotted in a Touch of Frost on the small screen and in Shooting Fish and Titanic Town at the cinema. Kaleidoscope Theatre is a unique company having an integrated cast of players of all ages, from all walks of life and from all parts of the country. Eight members of Kaleidoscope (six of whom have Down’s Syndrome) live and work together all year around in a rambling house in Shropshire and they are joined by friends for rehearsals and performances. Each and every person involved is special. They come because they have a passion for theatre, because they believe in high standards of performance and the quality of life and, above all, they have a love and regard for one another. Teachers, students, actors, civil servants, TV directors, producers, ceramicists, piano tuner, osteopath, prison officer, Nurse, concert pianist, chartered surveyor, builder, mechanic, horticulturist, farmer, RAF engineer, vicar and postmistress have all been found, on stage or off, in Kaleidoscope Theatre. Since meeting Kaleidoscope Theatre several years ago David Bradley, Richard Stilgoe, Allan Tichmarch and Glenys and Neil Kinnock have performed in its plays with Wendy Craig often in the audience. 4
A production usually requires the creative efforts and co-operation of many people - scriptwriter, director, designer, players, backstage crew, costumiers, technicians, set and props builders, publicists, fund-raisers and administrators all of which would normally cost tens of thousands of pounds. As Kaleidoscope has little financial support everything is, quite literally, made in-house at Kemberton Hall. No one receives a salary or expenses. Apart from major shows, involving around twenty five people, the little troupe who live together also perform mime, cameos and dance dramas, run theatre workshops and hold presentations. Kaleidoscope can be found performing throughout the year for all kinds of organizations, for instance conferences and W.I.’s and at various festivals, fairs and museums (especially Blists Hill Victorian Town & Bewdley) and at National Trust places such as Attingham Park and SunnyCroft. Life with Kaleidoscope Theatre has set in motion a voyage of discovery for it’s crew. Together they learn of language, literature, legend, history, music, art, dance, drama, relationships and moral values. Long may it’s travellers seek adventures new.
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Josephs Jewellers Josephs Jewellers is the first retail outlet of its kind within Morrisons, but the owners of Josephs have been manufacturing and supplying to the trade for decades. Few other Jewellery shops in the country have such an exquisite and extensive range, with access to designers all over the world. Josephs’ many years in the jewellery industry means that they source top quality materials at rock bottom prices meaning the customer gets amazing savings. Talk to any of the helpful jewellery consultants and they will happily discuss your requirements to ensure that you are matched with best products. Josephs has quickly become known around Kidderminster as the place to go to sell your old, broken or unwanted gold. With the public fearing disreputable companies, it’s reassuring to know there is somewhere local that can be trusted to give you their best price for your unwanted gold. Josephs are also registered Ear Piercers with selection of ear rings to suit all tastes - from basic gold studs to a beautiful pink crystal set in 14ct gold. The Inverness ear piercing system is officially the safest, gentlest and most sterile in the world, and with the prices ranging from £14.50 - £17.50 including aftercare. Why go anywhere else? Open 7 days a week with late nights Thursday and Friday you have no excuse for not
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popping into Josephs and taking home a beautiful gift for your loved one! With a stunning range of jewellery and prices starting from less than £10 there really is something for everyone. Ask about Evergem - the perfect diamond stimulant, My Little Angel - Children’s Silver Charm Bracelets, Off The Cuff and Dunia – stunning and unique fashion jewellery. Josephs Jewellery looks forward to welcoming you. For more information please phone 01562 820 530
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Be Secure. Be Safe.
With the increase in burglaries this year due to the poor economic climate it is refreshing to know that there are companies, which have the expertise to make your home or business premises as, secure as possible. Adrian Salter, who has had over ten years in the security business, specialises in all aspects of security solutions whether it is new locks, gate barriers, safe and fireproof cabinets, CCTV or door entry systems. A member of the guild of master craftsman, Adrian will personally advise you on your security needs and visit your property without any call out charge. Whether you require new locks to your windows and doors, all to insurance standards BS3621, a new alarm system or an overhaul of an existing one, door entry system for your premises, whether you are a business or a person who is house bound and can not
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get to the door, a call is all you need to 01562 827286.
Being a family business you will receive a friendly and reliable service and assured that all the work will be guaranteed. Such is AKS,’s commitment to the industry and safety there is no call out charge and no obligation on any quotes which the company will give you. So whether you need a 24/7 call out emergency locksmith, gates fitted to your property or a CCTV system there is only one call you need to make. Be safe. Be secure. Call Adrian on 01562 827286.
PETE WALL
Rubbish removal and recycling Garage, garden, household and commercial Plastic, cardboard, glass, wood, metal recycled and compost heaps removed
Tree pruning, hedge trimming and garden clearance Value for money
01299 405477 • 07956 172825 Fully insured Waste carriers licence EAN/949615
S L Tramontana Plastering, Rendering, Floor Screeding, Coving All plastering work undertaken Free, no obligation quotes Your Local Plasterer T: 01299 403 669 M: 07977 137795 E: tramontana27@yahoo.co.uk
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Master Craftsman 35 yrs Experience For Free Quote Tel: 07866 237745 • 07748971467 email: lawrenceupholstery@hotmail.com
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Totally Patched Totally Patched has been in Bewdley for four years and is run by husband and wife team Mark & Pat Palmer, Mark runs the shop and Pat does the teaching. Totally Patched is so much more than the small shop window passers by see. On the ground floor, front of shop we have our sales area for Yankee Candles and East of India gifts, we are proud to be Bewdley’s supplier of these quality goods. Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art hand dyed stranded cotton ideal for cross stitch and quilting. Rear of shop is full of fabric and cutting equipment for patchwork and quilting together with kits to get you started and samples of made up work.
turn of the head there are samples of quilts, hangings and bags all around, a great inspiration. We hold a bi-annual exhibition of students work, throughout the town, inside shop windows, St Anne’s
Up the spiral staircase to our workroom which houses 10 work stations, each student has there own table, cutting equipment and sewing machine and this is where Pat teaches classes and workshops, from beginners to experts. We run classes morning, afternoon and evening, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and day workshops each Saturday. Beginner classes will start again in 2010 but if you are interested come along and register now as places fill very quickly, try a taster day for this growing contemporary craft or a four week beginner course. Also on the first floor you will find complementary drinks, books, notions and wadding and another fabric room, we have over 1200 bolts of fabric in stock with a great range of Christmas fabric, advent calendars, stockings and hangings. Also at every
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Church, outside (weather permitting) which last time attracted over 500 visitors to the town, we are hoping for even more in September 2010. For one week from 14th November 2009 we are holding a pre Christmas shopping event where all sales of Yankee Candles and East of India Gifts will receive a 10% discount (for orders or sales over £25.00) support local business with your shopping this year, it is only way we will keep our traditional high street shopping safe. During this week we will be selling a selection of hand made unique one off hangings and quilts, this is unusual as it is not often we sell our work although we are asked to all of the time. Come along and have a look, support local business in your town. Opening hours 10am -4.30pm each day except Wednesday and Sunday.
In Bewdley Worcestershire Full and exciting workshop program, weekly classes for beginners and improvers and day workshops most days of the week. Come along and learn a new craft, give your home that fashionable Homemade look. We stock a great selection of patchwork fabrics, books, threads etc. We also stock some gift items and are your local stockist of Yankee Candles and East of India gifts. Opening Hours: 10:00am - 4:30pm Opening Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. 24 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 2AE
01299 409390
Email: totallypatched@btconnect.com Website: www.totallypatched.com
A New Breed Quintus Equestrian Supplies - a new breed of online shop selling quality horse riding wear, equestrian equipment, saddlery and tack at low, low prices to suit your pocket as well as your pony!
Our website is regularly updated with special offers
www.quintusequestriansupplies.co.uk
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Bewdley Brewery Great sounding names like “grist”, “wort” and “liquor” conjures up a bubbling cauldrons of fermenting liquids occupied by characters from legend like Merlin. On entering the microbrewery, situated on a small craft centre site in the heart of Bewdley, the light and airy Aladdin’s cave of wooden clad tanks holding the precious brew in its various stages of production, arranged like art from a Damien Hurst exhibition, holds liquid for various stages in the beers production. The smell of fermenting hops and the heady aroma of beer fills the air as the hiss and gurgle of the brewing process is under way. Dave Carr, Christine (Dave’s wife) and son Tim are all proprietors of this family business. Dave, brewer and proprietor, performs the tasks of finding the specific gravity and temperature with the enthusiasm and skill of a scientist creating the perfect elixir. The Process begins with carefully selected malted barley, which is ground to a grist and then mixed with hot water, in brewing technology called the “liquor” to form a mash. The natural sugars dissolve out of the grist and the liquid, now called “wort” is run off into a copper, where it is boiled with hops, which give the beer its characteristic bitter taste.
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The “wort” is now transferred to the fermentation vessel and the brewers own strain of yeast is added. This fermentation process, lasting about five days, converts the sugar to alcohol and carbon dioxide. At the end of fermentation, real cask-conditioned beer is allowed to mature
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in conditioning tanks for a few days before being racked into casks, often with the addition of a handful of hops to increase the aroma and flavour, and sugar to encourage a strong secondary fermentation. It is the cask conditioning which continues to develop the flavour, character and maturity of real ale in the pub cellar until the cask is ready for use. A number of pubs around the Wyre Forest are now serving the beers and ales such as the Colliers arms at Rock and the Bell Inn at Pensax as well as the famous Mug House in Riverside north in the heart of Bewdley. Old School, Junior School and Senior School Ales conjurers up elicit drinking in public school dormitories where riotous enjoyment of real ale, would have been lost on immature pallets. Today those wishing to enjoy ale brewed in a traditional way can purchase it from the new Brewery shop to drink at home or by discovering the local hostelries which stock the Ales. Visit the Brewery website at www. Bewdleybrewery.com and see the full range of beers and the pubs where you can enjoy your local brews.
Drink real ale, What a brew.
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Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival Saturday 5th December from 2pm
Come and join us in Bewdley for a day of traditional festive entertainment. There will be lots of stalls, entertainment, a fairground, local radio, parade and children’s fancy dress competition at 5 o’clock with the switch on of the town’s lights at 5.30 (and of course Santa). If you would like to have a stall (either for charity, good cause or trade), would like to take part in the parade or would like more details please contact :
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Maggie (01299 404065) Ann (01299 404226 or e-mail : lymanhughes34@aol.com) Lynne (01299 400563/07768 461353 or e-mail : hazelynne@talktalk.net) re parade & fancy dress We hope that we will shortly be able to keep you updated via our own website www.bewdleychristmaslightsfestival.org
Come & Feel the Difference • Local family run business •
• Carpet & Rug Retailer •
• Established 1989 •
• Professional PLANNERS & FITTERS • FREE no obligation measuring and quotes • Contract and Domestic work undertaken • Rugs and Runners with the WOW factor • FREE local delivery on Rugs & Remnants • WOOD FLOORS supplied and fitted • Vinyl and Flotex Retailer
Dog Lane, Bewdley TEL: Alison or Justin 404014 • 07767 206433
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High Quality Fruit, Vegetables, Fish and Eggs
All local produce when in season
Flowers for all occasions FREE delivery to your home
Tel: 01299 400 346
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Suppliers of Bread, Cakes and Freshly Made Sandwiches to Take Away Buffet Service to Your Office or Home Bewdley Bake Away Limited 50 Load Street Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 2AP
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The specialist off Licence Draught Real Ales Ciders and friut wines A wide selection of bottled beers Party service drinks on sale or return If we don’t stock the drink you thirst for we will endeavour to obtain it for you
70 Load Street, Bewdley 01299 402254
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Des Taylor
TheBig Fish Angler Extraordinaire
Des Taylor was born 1951 in the Black Country but has lived in Bewdley for the past 25 years. He moved to this area so he could fish the River Severn for his favourite species the roach and has taken many of this species to specimen size in that period. But Bewdley is only his base for Des writes a weekly column in Angling Times and has done for the past 20 years talking of his adventures around the world where he has taken such notable fish as an African Record Dusky Shark of 660lbs, four Great White Shark over 1,000lbs, Tarpon to 185lbs and Halibut to 245lbs and nearer to home he has taken 30lb Pike, 30lb Carp, 200lb Skate and 7lb Eels indeed the list is endless. When we interviewed Des here at the Times we asked him what ambitions he had left to which he simply answered “just to continue travelling around the world catching fish and enjoying myself”. Des is planning a trip to Norway very soon after huge Cod and then off to France hoping to catch a world record Carp. But wherever he has travelled and whatever he has caught Des loves nothing better than sitting on the River Severn near his home in Bewdley fishing for roach or barbel and will admit the Severn Valley is the place he will live for the rest of his life. Des also owns the well-known bait company SBS Baits which is based in Kidderminster where Des spends at least four days a week helping make bait and serving in the factory shop. “I love speaking to the local anglers and helping them catch more and bigger fish” said Des. So if you fancy a chat and some special SBS Baits why not pop down there to the factory shop and have a word with Des at Unit 27 Meadow Mills Industrial Estate, Dixon Street, Kidderminster, Worc’s DY10 1HH or go onto the website www.sbsbaits.com
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Des will be writing a monthly column in the Local Times from next month where he will take a look at the coming month and will give you a few tips that will help you catch a lot more fish. Sounds great!
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Fishing Baits Factory Shop Public & Trade SBS Fishing Baits are now available direct to you, the Angler, from our factory shop in Kidderminster Hemp 70p per pint Flavoured Meat £1.50 per 340 grm. Worms £12 per Kilo Full range of Pike Baits Available
www.sbsbaits.com
email: sbsbaits@btconnect.com Mon - Thur 7.30 am - 4.30 pm Friday 7.30 am - 1.30 pm Saturday 8.00 am - 2.00 pm Come and see the fishing bait experts and catch more Units 27 & 28, Meadow Mills, Dixon Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 1HH.
Tel: +44(0)1562 754172 • Fax: +44(0)1562 754173
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Here Come the Girls… Left to right Portia, Phoebe and Pandora.
Three adorable White Lion cubs have been born at West Midland Safari Park to the delight of Park staff and are now ready to accept visitors! The three tiny females - born on 10th July 2009 - are just fourteen weeks old and in lion cub terms weigh an impressive 15 kgs each. They are thriving and becoming more ‘girlie’ every day -with their perfectly formed features - snowwhite fur and enchanting, mischievous gaze. The cubs have been nicknamed Portia, Phoebe and Pandora and now make their public debut for the first time since they were born. All three cubs can be seen every day throughout half term, under the ever-watchful eye of their very proud Mum Natasha. 20
The Park, renowned as the ‘Home of the White Lions’, have the largest pride of breeding White Lions in UK - which totals 16. White Lions are extremely rare and shrouded in mystery. Legend has it that once every hundred years, magical White Lions will be born bringing joy to all that witness them. West Midland Safari & Leisure Park is open 7 days until Friday, 6th November 2009. Admission costs £11.50 for adults, £10.50 for children. A new family saver ticket has been introduced for 2009 costing £40.00 admitting two adults and two children. Admission costs also include a free return ticket. Amusement rides charged extra in all cases. Further information is available from the Park’s official website www.wmsp.co.uk. Or by telephone 01299 402114.
The Cross Keys Inn This pretty village Inn, set in the Picture Postcard Village of Ombersley, serves food from A La Carte, Specials & Bar Menus. Choose to dine in the Conservatory Restaurant or the Olde Worlde L-Shaped Bar. There’s also a cosy lounge with deep settees where diners may indulge themselves over after-dinner coffee & liqueurs. Real & Traditional Ales including Timothy Taylor Landlord
PUB OPENING TIMES : 12:00pm - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
RESTAURANT :
Tuesday ~ Saturday, Evenings only 6:00pm - 9:30pm Not open on Monday and Sunday Evenings
BAR FOOD :
12:00pm - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:30pm (8:30pm on Sunday)
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Competition rules: Entrants must be over 18 years of age. No purchase necessary. No cash alternative to prize. The winner will be notified in writing or by phone. To obtain a copy of winners email peni@successbuilders.co.uk. Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will only be used for the purposes of notifying outcomes of the competition. Your information will not be shared with any organisations external to this publication except when a third party is issuing a prize directly. If you don’t wish to be informed of future events or offers please state so.
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The Sun & Slipper Inn Mamble, Worcestershire DY14 9JL
Find us off the A456 between Clows Top and Newnham Bridge
Traditional hand pulled local beers and lagers Meals cooked fresh to order using local produce Try Rogers “famous” hand cut chips using local potatoes
A La Carte Menu and traditional Sunday lunch Best in the area Fixed price Menus 2 course lunch £8.95 Tuesday to Saturday 2 Course Dinner £10.95 Tuesday to Friday Due to popular demand now Saturday night 2 course £15.00 3 course £18.00 Closed all day Monday Bookings Now Being Taken For The Christmas Fayre from1st -24th December £19.95 per person We cater for small weddings, Christenings, Funerals and luncheon Clubs
TEL 01299 832018 for reservations www.sunandslipper.co.uk
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Everyday a Holiday As the nights start to draw in, and the weather gets colder, what better time to enjoy relaxing dip in the warm waters of your own personal piece of paradise, Sat under the stars on a crisp, Autumn evening there is nothing better than letting the stress of the day just soak away, the gentle massage, soothing those aching muscles. Not a dream but a reality everyone can enjoy. Get into hot water with Arctic Spas. One of the counties and countries, longest established hot tub companies, based on the Hartlebury Trading Estate in Worcestershire. After ten years they still offer an unrivalled selection of hot tubs from their multilevel showroom and 100000 sq ft warehouse. Boasting over thirty spas on display there is a tub to suit everyone’s garden and budget. But don’t just think you can look; they always have hot tubs full and ready to be tested, so you can experience the benefits for yourself. You will be met by experienced staff how will be able to answer all your hot tub questions. Find out why a hot tub is the easy, inexpensive way to a better life. Hot water hydrotherapy has been used for thousands of years and the benefits are well tested and documented, Such as quicker recovery from injury or illness by increasing the blood flow through the body. Water buoyancy helps reduce stress on joints, helps to control joint inflammation and pain associated with Arthritis, relief of headaches from muscular tension. Renowned by both their customers and competitors as providing the very best in products and service. Arctic spas strives to be at the top of the hot tub marketplace, introducing the latest technology and features into its already extensive range. Features like: • Ultimate lights, which places mood lighting behind every hydrotherapy jet in the spa. 26
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Don’t get hampered… The Deli @ Bewdley We make it easy for you. You select your bag, box or hamper we will make it up for you; gift wrapping is included in the prices below. You choose your items or if you are pushed for time give us an idea of the likes of the recipient and your budget and we will choose for you.
We will also personalise gift vouchers for you. With vouchers available from £5 upwards. Vouchers can be spent on more than one visit to the deli and are valid for 3 months from purchase.
You can also bring items from TIPPLERS and Granny Browns Chocolate shop or from home. Trugs
£9.95
Small wicker hampers
£9.75
Medium wicker hampers £11.95
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71 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 2AW
Large wicker hampers
£14.95
Oval wicker tray
£4.50
Faux leather box
£14.95
Large Jute bag
£3.25
Mini Jute bags
£1.75
A large selection of salad dressings, along
Jute drawstring bags
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with speciality oils and vinegars.
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Telephone 01299 401901 www.thedeliatbewdley.co.uk We stock steaks, beef burgers, lamb and mint burgers and specialist sausages.
Come and pay us a visit
Nigel and Sally welcome you to
The Hare and Hounds • Home cooked food
• Senior citizen menu
• Huge wine and beverage selection
• Kids menu • Brilliant professional team
• Guest ales • Family pub
Christmas Day Bookings now being taken (2 sittings) Christmas Fayre from 1st December to 23rd Worcester Road, Shenstone, Nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4BU
01562 777380
www.hareandhoundsshenstone.com
Celebrate Christmas Our Dining area will be festively decorated from 1st December ad we are taking Christmas fayre Bookings for dates from 1st until 24th December. Main course choices include Roast Turkey, Sirloin of Beef and Salmon amongst others. Prices start from just £16.95 per person, which include starters, maincourse, dessert and crackers!
Riverside Hotel and Restaurant Leading Venue for Conferences, Weddings & Functions
SPECIALS
Take advantage of the special opportunities the Lenchford Inn offers
YOUR BIRTHDAY
If you’re free on your Birthday, so are we! Celebrate between 12 noon and 3 pm or Between 6 pm and 9 pm and have your main course on us FREE Birthday Specials must be pre-booked and only honoured on the day of your birthday (proof required). The meal eaten by the adult Birthday Guest will be the meal given free
Stourport Road, Shrawley, Worcs WR6 6TB
01905 620 229
www.thelenchfordinn.co.uk
Any child birthday guest of 10 years and under can enjoy a main course from the children’s menu entirely free of charge Saturday birthdays will be honoured before 6 pm only
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OUR NEW RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN AT ROWBERRYS NURSERIES HOME MADE FOOD using our own produce QUALITY AND SERVICE
from a family business SUNDAY LUNCHES served between 12.30-2.30pm Opening Times: Summer – Sun-Thurs 9.00 - 4.30pm
Fri- Sat 9.00 - 5.30pm Winter – Mon-Sat 9.00 - 4.30pm Sunday 9.00 - 4.00pm
Afternoon tea after 2.30pm £1.99 Regular tea or coffee plus a cake
Rowberry’s Nurseries
Lodgeford Hill, Lower Chaddesley Corbett, Worcs DY10 4QN on the main road between Kidderminster and Bromsgrove Tel: 07812 503560
ROWBERRYS NURSERY
Buy direct from the grower for the best quality and service
BEDDING
Bedding Pansies and Polyanthus ready now Young Shrubs £1.99 each
FARM SHOP
Home grown fruit and vegetables Free range eggs • Home produced pork and beef Jams, bread and dairy products
Opening Times:
Summer: Mon-Sat 9.00 - 6.00pm • Sunday 9.00 - 5.00pm
VISIT OUR NEW TEA ROOM AND RESTAURANT
Lodgeford Hill, Lower Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, DY10 4QN
01562 777017
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Whitlenge Garden Calendar January
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NOVEMBER As the winds and rain bring the leaves tumbling down, collect and compost them into leaf mould so returning their goodness to the soil. Don’t forget to drag them out of the pond too. At Whitlenge we will sow broad beans now for picking in May/June. Choose Aquadulce Claudia’ or dwarf variety ‘The Sutton’. Other crops to sow now, peas, Claytonia and Mizuna. Although there is still a lot of colour in our borders at Whitlenge we need to cut back all the old growth on our herbaceous perennials.
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Plant more spring bedding and try some Lily of the Valley in pots, place in a cold frame for early flowers.
April
It is a good time to move shrubs that are growing in the wrong place or take out those that have outgrown their space, allowing room for some new planting schemes.
November
Lift and store Dahlia tubers in a frost free place until February/March and then replant.
May
Plant up some containers for winter colour, Skimmia, Cornus, Ophiopogon, Gaultheria, Ericas and Bergenia all look striking through the winter season. December A time for planning next year’s garden. For inspiration, contact Creative Landscapes on 01299 250720
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Don’t move But improve!
Your number one asset is
Your Home and Garden!
So let the professionals look after your investment.
Gold Medal winner Keith Southall’s
We enjoy projects of all sizes, from window box to family estate. Full Design, Construction and Planting all within the one company. If you are looking for that Visual Inspiration then visit us at: Whitlenge Gardens, Whitlenge Lane, Hartlebury, DY10 4HD Take the opportunity to watch our ‘before & after’ presentation in our cosy Tea Room and Craft Shop
Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 5pm.
Telephone:
01299 250720
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THE FARM SHOP
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Fresh local produce - plants, preserves, fresh bread, eggs - 2 litres Milk only £1.15
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BELL’S FARM SHOP & P.Y.O. Full of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Locally produced Milk, Bread, Cheeses Cakes, Free Range Beef, Lamb, Pork, Bacon and Sausages.
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Christmas orders taken for Poultry, Vegetables, Fruit and Trimmings. Open All Year 9 - 5 Everyday on the A4025 nr Stourport-on-Severn Visit our website www.bellsfarmshop.co.uk for information and directions
01299 251364
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We stock a full range of Newspapers, Alcohol, Tobacco, Frozen Food, Household Products and Speciality Items. We also have an instore Florists !
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Plumbing and Heating Combi Boiler and Gas Specialist 07967 837141 • 01299 401045 15 year’s experience • Free Estimates Combi-Boiler Specialist Bathrooms Fully Fitted
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Lucky 7’s Snack Wagon **** 4-star rated **** Whatever time, day or night • Hot snacks – Cold snacks Chips – Tea – Coffee • Favourites like bacon butties and lots more
Use us for your outdoor event, function or party
Where to find us in Kiddy: Howdens car park, Worcester Road Monday to Friday 8:00am till 2:30pm Open Saturday Morning
Catering made easy by having a kitchen brought straight to your event. Function, fete, car boot, jumble sale or bonfire night. Variety of foods available - not just the traditional burgers, hot dogs but menu style food, pre-prepared for your event.
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Complete Plastics
Installer of Roofline products full replacement or overclad Fascia, Soffits and Guttering Cladding, Roofline Repairs Dry verge tile closers, grey or brown Front and rear UPVC doors Misted up or broken down Double Glazed Units supplied and replaced - Standard or K Glass
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Picture Framing Studio and Gallery opens in Mamble Ignore all the doom and gloom in the news at the moment. Georgina Instone is. She is opening a new Picture Framing Studio and Gallery called Cross House Arts. It will be located in Mamble, opposite the Sun and Slipper pub. The Studio will be officially opened on Saturday 31st October at 11:30 by Mamble’s own No. 1 best-selling author, Eve Seymour (Author of action thrillers “The Last Exile” and “The Mephisto Threat”) so why not go along and enjoy a free glass of wine or beer as well? The opening celebrations will be going on from 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday. Georgina has been successfully selling her picture frames on the internet for the last 3 years (www.PictureFrames-UK.com) and has decided to expand to encourage more local business. She says “I enjoy helping my customers to find the best frames for their artwork or photos. I am always amazed by the different effects that framing have on a picture. As Claude Monet said – “A picture gains a hundred percent in a fine frame“ and he should have known!” As well as an excellent and fast framing service there will be framed prints and original artwork for sale at the Studio. Normal opening will be limited to Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm as Georgina plans to manufacture the frames during the remainder of the week. Go and have a look. 38
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Are you ready for the Winter? Winter Check while you wait £15 Repairs and Service to all types of vehicles MOTs arranged Please contact Roger or Gary on 07931 475097 • 07889 222578 or email bewdleyautoservices@hotmail.co.uk
NOW OPEN Monday 11.00-5.00 Tuesday 9.30-5.00 Wednesday 9.30-8.00 Thursday 9.30-5.00 Friday 9.00-6.00 Saturday 8.30-3.30
Price list Adults £7.00 Child under 12 £5.00 O.A.P’s £5.00 Crew cuts £5.00 Childrens chair for under 4 year olds
Kelly Chadwick 01299 400555 No. 27 Dog Lane, Bewdley DY12 2EF Introducing our new Hair Dresser
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Bewdley Gallery Trevor Price established Bewdley Gallery in 1980 and has a range of original paintings, limited and open edition prints all at competitive prices. The Gallery also has a picture framing service with hundreds of designs to choose from and with 25 years of experience. All work carries a lifetime guarantee. Fine arts has experienced a renaissance over the last few years and Bewdley Gallery exhibits many of the paintings that appeal to collectors and enthusiast alike. You are welcome to come and browse, admire or begin collecting fine artwork.
Lax Lane, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 2DZ. 01299 400 918
Pam-purr-ed Pet Portraits
Professional paintings of your Puss or Pooch!
The ideal Christmas present!!! Oil paintings on canvas of your dog, cat or bunny! Supply a high quality photo or email digital pictures. 14” x 18” portraits in full colour from as little as £50!
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01299 828 386 Opening Times 7:30am - 8:30pm 7 DAYS A WEEK Last Wash 8:30pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day 9 Lombard Street, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8DP
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Humble Beginnings… Ever dealt with a business and wondered how they started, how long they’ve been running and why they decided on their particular product or service ?? Well, we get asked several times a month – “Why did you call it The Zoo ?” So, to appease all our customers and for the curious among you, I hereby give you ( theme tune to Star Wars ) THE ZOO – ORIGINS. Back in early 1999, after a number of years in fitness and exercise, my wife decided to take a ten-week diploma course to become a fully qualified Personal Trainer, but at the time she was working in an office and so accepted she would have to leave the job. Long discussions followed on how to replace her income and it became obvious early on that it fell on me to put something in place ( especially as the course was 12 months condensed into 10 weeks plenty of studying and homework of course ). During a 3 hour stroll around Clent on a lovely sunny evening, we thrashed out the options, but it was blatantly obvious that it had to be something I could do weekends and with a healthy interest in computers, movies and video games, the computer fairs held in and around the Midlands seemed a good place to start, so we signed up with Excalibur Computer Fairs, our first venue was Birmingham NIA on July 24th 1999. Prior to this, we had to give our “temporary” company a name… Once we accepted the weekend computer fairs were a good place to set up shop, we had to decide what we were going to sell; computer parts, printers, blank discs, laptops – the list was endless. At the time we’d been buying movies on VCD ( Video CD ) from Singapore, this was prior to the DVD revolution and considerably cheaper. So, did some research on the internet and found a company who were happy to supply us and with a device called a Movie Card, which attached to the Playstation games console and software for the PC called Power VCD, we opted to go down that route as I felt the PC market would have been well and truly sewn up already with longestablished traders. This was a new venture that nobody else had touched on, so I figured it would give us the edge. We set up a film library and charged a small membership fee plus a nominal rental charge – needless to say the concept worked very well and in a short period of time, we
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realised we had our hands on something special, but what about the name !!!!!! I love playing with words and so went thru’ a brainstorming session with words usually associated with movies – Oscars, Sequels, Trailers etc and literally filled a sheet of A4, but the one that stood out was ZOOM ( zoom lens ? ). Liked that - short, sweet and maybe intimated that we give a fast service, but it lacked any indication of purpose, so it evolved – ZOOM, ZOOM MOVIES ( too much emphasis on the M ), ZOO MOVIES, ( tied us down, wanted something “portable” ) ZOO. This was then refined to THE ZOO and thus history was made. Since then, the company logo was based around the name and ten years later, here we are…..
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