County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine Issue 48

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FEATURING

First Cut, tiling with style, beauty & versatility See page 2 for the full feature on First Cut Solutions

Special Features

IN THIS ISSUE

Our top picks for staycations, including Devon, North Yorkshire, Cornwall, Wales and more

Our top picks for businesses to help style and renovate your home

Five tips to improve your wellbeing with recommended expert business to help

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MULTI AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT & TAKEWAY

INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING • TAKEAWAY Set in glorious Worcestershire countryside, Five Spice has established a reputation for fabulous fine dining and exemplary service

Tel: 01562 730 499 Hollies Hill, Stourbridge Road Belbroughton, DY9 9TX

www.fivespiceonline.co.uk

EATING OUT & TAKEAWAY editor’s choice for

this summer

What a wonderful evening, watching the sunset after an absolutely beautiful meal!

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Five Spice restaurant in the charming Worcestershire village of Belbroughton is now offering its inspirational Bangladeshi/ Indian menu in a completely refurbished modern environment, which has both indoor and outdoor eating areas. Dishes are made using authentic spice mixes to create fabulous tasty meals for anything from day-to-day dining to those extra special occasions when memories are made.

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Editor’s Recommended new business The Square · Broughton-in-Furness Cumbria · LA20 6HY manorarmsthesquare.co.uk

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A mini beer fessval, daily!

Up to 8 real ales available 150 guest ales annually En-suite rooms available CAMRA B&B start raang Pool table and games Ca Car parking nearby A long established, family owned free house

Freshly Roasted, High Quality, Excellent Coffee We are a Father and Son team based on the border between Herefordshire and Worcestershire and our family have been at this location for over 60 years, across 3 generations.

Our passion for speciality coffee has grown over recent years.

From consistently improving how we make coffee at home, we made the decision that we wanted to be able to influence how our coffee was roasted and share our discoveries with you!

The gateway to Duddon Valley This award winning, family run 17th century Free House, The Manor Arms is open daily from 12 noon, closing at 11.00pm. Furness CAMRA’s pub of the year 2019. In the bar we have a pool table and a pool team in addiion to a seleccon of other accviies including dominoes, cards, chess and books to keep the children happy.

We look forward to welcoming you to enjoy The Manor Arms and this uniquely aaraccve area and remind you that, for the weary tourist not wannng to return home just yet, there are comfortable en-suite rooms accompanied the following morning by another splendid experience in the form of a Manor Arms breakfast served in the comfort of your room.

Order via our website

www.millbankcoffee.co.uk with FREE DELIVERY on orders over £30

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Bickford Arms The Bickford Arms: Warm, comfortable accommodation, with friendly staff and excellent food. With comfortable beds and refreshing rain showers our rooms are sure to offer a great night’s sleep.

There are eleven spacious letting bedrooms, all centrally heated, with bath or shower en-suite, and beautifully furnished in a modern style. Every room has a TV, tea and coffee maker and FREE superfast Wi-Fi. Warm modern comfortable and relaxing, our rooms are ideal for an overnight stay or a longer break. We have an on-site laundry, so for a longer stay we are more than happy to provide a laundering service at a nominal charge, just ask at the bar!

Local Area Wanting to check out the local area and what it has to offer?

The Bickford Arms is in a prime location, just a short drive from Dartmoor as well as the many fabulous beaches of North Cornwall and North Devon. Ask a friendly member of staff for recommendations during your stay, we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.

Private Functions Corporate and private functions are available for hire in The Dunsland Dining Room. We can comfortably seat up to 100 people and the venue is ideal for small or medium private functions and for business lunches or meetings. We can provide media facilities, catering and entertainment by request, there is also a private bar.

Theme nights will be held regularly throughout the year, so watch this space for details of exciting upcoming events!

The Bickford Arms, Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, EX22 7XY / 01409 221318 www.thebickfordarms.co.uk / info@thebickfordarms.co.uk

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FEATURED

First Cut, tiling with style, beauty and versatility EDITOR

Jodie Collinson sales@countylifestyleandleisure.com 01455 698686 ACCOUNTS

Laura Smith accounts@countylifestyleandleisure.com 01455 698570 JOURNALIST

Shirley Elsby shirley.elsby@ntlworld.com 01455 446360 SALES

First Cut Solutions offers top quality wall and floor tiling for all purposes, helping customers fulfil their ambitions for dream kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools and outdoor areas. The company also brings its versatile skills to commercial settings, producing outstanding results for newly built properties and also for shop floors, public buildings, factories, offices, schools and many other settings.

The beauty of tiles is the huge range of colours, patterns, effects and finishes which can be achieved, making a highly durable and waterproof finish. Modern tiles come in glazed or unglazed stone or ceramics, including porcelain, which in a textured, matt form are recommended for patios and other garden areas.

They can be cut with meticulous accuracy, especially using the new water jet cutting techniques perfect for intricate artistic profiles and lettering.

Working all over Worcestershire and the West Midlands – and for commercial contracts all over the UK – First Cut Solutions prides itself on tiling to an extremely high standard. The company is under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and all its tilers are all qualified to City & Guilds Level 3 and are members of professional trade organisations

Theresa Deacy theresa@countylifestyleandleisure.com 01455 446360 SALES

Sally Hassel sally@countylifestyleandleisure.com 01455 698570 DESIGN

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such as SMAS Worksafe. All work is fully guaranteed.

Business founder/owner Attila Bodnar has worked alongside tiling professionals since he was 13 and living in Hungary, 21 years ago. He began work full-time aged 18 and came to the UK in 2007, starting up First Cut Solutions with the aim of providing the best possible craftsmanship with exemplary customer service.

“We provide reliable, professional tiling for all settings and we pay great attention to detail,” says Attila. “We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to please our customers and we work in a thoroughly professional, respectful manner, always ensuring everything is left clean and in good order at the finish.”

First Cut Solutions, Worcester T 07880 745208 E infofirstcut@gmail.com www.firstcutsolutions.com

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CONTENTS Style your home

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Health & Care

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Health & Wellbeing

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Family

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Staycations for all seasons

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Bridal Guide

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Trusted Traders

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In Conversation with...

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Home Renovation

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STYLE YOUR HOME our top picks to

this summer

There are great things to be enjoyed about restyling your home, whether in part or in total.

One is the beauty that comes from complete rooms being totally co-ordinated in style and colour. Another is in making the most of the available space so everything can be neat, organised and easily accessed.

A fully fitted kitchen designed bespoke for your particular space

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can be a masterpiece of practicality. With an immense choice of worktops and finishes to complement smart new appliances, it can offer an abundance of cupboard and drawer storage to hide all those pots, pans and awkwardly shaped gadgets such as air fryers and food processors. It can also bring social space spend quality time with family or friends.

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A new bathroom can be utterly transforming, especially with modern wetrooms and power showers, while fitted bedrooms can bring luxury to where you need it most. Sometimes a modest space can be transformed to a highly useful home office or a playroom.

The trick to these lifechanging improvements is to find a reliable specialist, first to draw up

designs in line with your personal preferences and budget, then to carry out the fitting. Most sole traders carry out the main carpentry and joinery work themselves, bringing wide experience to the role. Many have trusted trade friends to complete the electrics, plumbing, plastering, tiling or decorating, so they take care of everything and the customer doesn’t have to worry about a thing.

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Mount Battenhall offers luxurious, independent retirement living in a unique setting, featuring an exquisite Italianate mansion surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, all just minutes from the centre of Worcester.

Buy a luxurious new property at Mount Battenhall and, for completions before 30th September 2021, we will pay the equivalent of your Stamp Duty, up to the value of £15,000.*

Comprising an excellent choice of both new-build and converted apartments and houses, the properties feature elegant interiors with contemporary specification, within easy reach of Mount Battenhall’s superb communal amenities.

CALL TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO BOOK A VIEWING *Paid as cashback on completion.

Call 01905 630274 or visit mountbattenhall.co.uk The Marketing Suite, Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester WR5 2BS Viewings by appointment only.

EXPERIENCED & CREATIVE PAINTERS

TH IS MAY LOO K LI K E A BO UTIQ U E H OTEL …

As a premier painting contractor based in the heart of the costwolds, we are committed to delivering customer service that is second to none. We offer a wide range of services to meet your residential and commercial painting needs. Big job or small, we have you covered.

We Care About the Details We strive to provide the highest quality possible within our profession using our many years of experience to deliver our clients the service that stands out above the rest. We combine the industry’s best paint with our passion for detail to exceed your expectations.

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Exceptional Retirement Living

M&C DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Call 07375237711

Call us to request an information pack or book your private tour.

01684 491 002

www.audleyvillages.co.uk

www.mcqualitydecorators.co.uk

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Editor’s Choice Ludlow Salvage.

You never know what treasures you’ll find.

Devotees of recycling materials and bringing the past into present day projects will love the treasures to be found at Ludlow Salvage. The company gathers building materials and architectural products from all over the UK and the wider world, rescuing them from demolition jobs and refits so they can be gloriously repurposed.

adornments such as trellises, planters and fountains, plus miscellaneous features such as post boxes, milk churns, lamp posts and lanterns. There are also items for internal use, such as light fittings, door handles and anything for around the home.

Ludlow Salvage keeps all these objects above ground and available to enhance the homes, gardens and commercial premises of anyone who values the workmanship and engineering of the past.

It’s a theme that’s on trend and environmentally sound.

Wooden boards, tiles, bricks, sleepers, stone and slabs are core products to be found at their yard in Woofferton near Ludlow. These frequently form the backbone of home improvement projects for either DIY enthusiasts or professionals And if you should want to invest in the construction trade. in one of the company’s current stash of firepits, barbecues or Other things to be found include chimeneas, you may like to look ornate windows, frames and up its sister business, Ludlow gates, garden furniture and Firewood, too. That supplies

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ready to burn, premium kiln-dried birch logs which burn clean and green at a consistently high temperature.

They come delivered, stacked and crated, so there’s no need to restack. A woodstore cover is also available. Stocking ash and oak, and a new species for this year, Hornbeam, to sustain maximum heat, all firewood is well below 20% moisture content and in line with new regulations.

Ludlow Salvage Ltd and Ludlow Firewood Ltd. Station Yard, Station Road, Woofferton, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AW T 07805 312168 E ludlowsalvage@gmail.com or ludlowfirewood@gmail.com and  @ ludlowsalvage @ludlowfirewood www.ludlowfirewood.com www.ludlowsalvage.co.uk

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FLOORS NEED SANDING? CALL IN THE SPECIALISTS

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• Floor sanding • Staining / choose from a large range of colours • Hardwax oil coloured or clear • Lacquer • 2 toned Scandinavian finishes • Bespoke lacquer colours • Floor repairs • Resin or pine slither filling • Light sand and Re lacquer existing flooring • Solid wood and parquet supply and fitting service

AC CONTRACTORS (STADT) LIMITED 24 Elm Green Close, Worcester WR5 3HD

MOBILE 07971 819101 WWW.DUSTFREE-SANDING.CO.UK

www.nellies.store  nelliesfabricshop@gmail.com

01386 244554 78 High st WR10 1DU Pershore

We are a family-run business based in Bromsgrove specialising in bespoke reupholstery. We use traditional and modern techniques to sympathetically restore your furniture back to its former vibrant glory.

We also offer a range of complimentary services, including made to measure curtains, blinds, cushions, and specialist upholstery tools and fabrics, as well as specialist furniture paints and brushes.

We re-upholster: Sofas, Headboards, Dining Chairs, Ottomans, Footstools

www.jordanwilliamsupholstery.co.uk T. 07555 327 637 E. info@jordanwilliamsupholstery.co.uk 5a New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2HX

Fabric Shop | Haberdashery | Sewing Workshops Handmade Clothes & Gifts Nellies started at the kitchen table making book day costumes and clothes for the kids. Fuelled by a love of craft Nellies is now filled with an ever growing range of quality fabrics and haberdashery from Moda, Riley Blake, Rose & Hubble, Tilly and the Buttons, Guterman, Prym and many more, that we hope will inspire you to create something special and unique.

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EDITOR’S CHOICE Expert builders Skyers & Son Ltd Skyers & Son Ltd is a high quality Worcestershire building company with oodles of experience, commitment to high quality service and an indomitable ‘can do’ attitude. Glowing testimonials endorse the business as one of the best to be found for those life-changing home improvement projects, especially extensions.

Extending a home is one of the best ways to add both value and change your life for the better.

While some people like to up roots and move on, others have chosen their location carefully and are loathe to move. However, limited space can prove irksome, especially for people who are adding to their family. Extending can give place for children to have their own rooms, adults to add some extra ‘me’ space or perhaps provide a home office or gym.

Skyers & Son are expert in building extensions and carrying out other building projects to help people spread out and make the most of the property they have.

The business is run by founder Derrek Skyers and his son, Joel,

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There’s none better than The Good Estate Agent If you’re intending to buy or sell a house, you’ll need a good estate agent ... and there’s none better than The Good Estate Agent! It’s a national franchise company with a proven track record and a great reputation for getting the results that customers want.

who joined him in it straight from school and now has around 20 years’ experience. The two work together hands-on on every project, bringing in their team of trusted electricians and plumbers as required.

They work around Ledbury, Malvern, Hereford and Droitwich, always providing a high quality service mindful of customers’ needs.

Skyers & Son General Builders, Ledbury HR8 2AY T 07488 331853 or 07795420239 E Skyersjoel@gmail.com www.skyersandsonltd.co.uk

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In Hereford & Ledbury the franchise owner is Jake CullumHollins, who says there’s never been a better time to sell a property. With the availability of low cost mortgages and the chancellor’s stamp duty ‘holiday’ extended to the end of September (for properties up to £250,000), people are queuing up to buy. Some of Jake’s properties have sold for 7% over asking price!

“At the moment there are roughly 13 buyers for every property,” he says. “Most are being snapped up within a couple of days.”

Many people will be tempted to sign up with the big name estate agents with their high street shop fronts and

established credentials, but as The Good Estate Agent locally, Jake can offer a personalised service suited to each particular customer.

“I am completely flexible, seven days a week,” he says. “If my clients want me to call them at 7am on a Sunday or arrange a viewing at 8pm, I can do it. And, being selfemployed, if I don’t sell their home, I don’t get paid, so I am completely motivated to do the best I can.”

The Good Estate Agent Hereford, Jake Cullum-Hollins T 01432 619222 or 07899 2909262 E jakehollins@thegoodea.co.uk Facebook @ thegoodestateagentHereford

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EDITOR’S CHOICE for home renovation

MI, bringing bespoke luxury to your home.

MI Bedrooms & Kitchens is a business that doesn’t just transform bedrooms and kitchens, but people’s lives as well. The beautiful bespoke layouts created by this experienced team fulfil dreams by providing people with their dream rooms, fully fitted with gliding doors, well organised and free from clutter.

Working around Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands, MI Kitchens & Bedrooms is an experienced partnership of Graham Millward and his son, Drew. The pair work hard to understand the customer’s needs, wishes and aspirations before drawing up detailed designs for the project, whether it is a complete new luxury fitted bedroom, a cleverly constructed kitchen or perhaps the re-purposing of an under-used space.

They take sample materials to the customer’s home so they

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can choose the best colours and styles for their taste. When the order is placed, they carry out expert fitting with all the necessary services including electrics, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.

There is a huge range of products to suit all budgets and because the service is entirely mobile, prices are always competitive.

Drew says: “We give a very personal service. My dad and I literally measure up, design it, order everything made to measure, fit it and arrange all the contractors. The customer only ever deals with us and we keep a very strict schedule, too, so they know exactly where they are with us.

“There is no stress and no hassle. And, we don’t sell!”

M 07584 133391 or 07884 004509 E info@mibedrooms.co.uk www.mibedrooms.co.uk

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A Beautiful Family Run 19 Bedroom Residential Care Home Near Evesham Leaving home can be a difficult time and so to ensure a smooth transition Cedar Lodge offers an authentic ‘home from home’ experience to help you settle in and become part of our wellloved community.

Situated on a quiet residential road in the village of Offenham; the tranquil settings offer an escape from the chaos of city traffic, but still offers convenient access to local amenities, including general stores in the village but close to the market town of Evesham which is less than 2 miles away and has large varieties of shops.

The home is a short distance from the renowned village centre maypole,

which at 64’ is one of the tallest of the 6 permanent maypoles remaining in England.

We welcome long term and short term residents for a peaceful and relaxing stay, in well-appointed all single ensuites bedrooms.

We are focused on promoting independence and choice through person centred planning. We strive to ensure all personal needs are met and social activities of choice are enjoyed, including trips out with staff, we regularly walk out with our residents to the local shop as well as an exciting and varied entertainment program,

including singers, magicians, mobile zoos and various others.

All our bedrooms have an en-suite and the rooms are both spacious and comfortable. We encourage our residents to decorate their rooms as they wish to and welcome any belongings which will help in making their room feel like home.

In addition to our newly decorated sitting, drawing room and dining room we have modern bathroom and shower facilities, a hairdressing area, wi-fi access and both an outside level patio with bistro style furniture and a sunny secure garden with seating.

01386 446 871 www.cedarlodgecarehome.com info@cedarlodgecarehome.com Cedar Lodge Care Home, Main Street, Offenham, Evesham, Worcestershire. WR11 8RL

Albion Lodge

Retirement Home We are a family run establishment and the care we provide is very much based on the ethos that we look after people as if they are part of our own family. Offering individualised care, we aim

to maintain independence whilst providing support.

The home itself is a period residence set in two acres of lawns and gardens close to the centre of the small village of Hanley

Swan in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. We are well supported by our local surgery, district nurses, foot care, physiotherapists and a visiting hairdresser.

Our CQC rating is GOOD.

What we offer • • • • •

Period property Village setting Two acres of lawns Specialist baths Disabled access vehicle available for families to use • Short stays can be prebooked • Two lifts

www.albionlodge.co.uk | T: 01684 310626 | E: info@albionlodge.co.uk | Hanley Swan, Worcs. WR8 0DN

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DROITWICH MEWS CARE HOME

Welcoming Communities Where Friendships are Made Winners of the 2020 Health Investor award for Residential Care Provider of the Year, Avery Healthcare offers the best in residential, respite and dementia care.

• Spacious, beautifully decorated bedrooms • • Stimulating schedule of daily activities, entertainment and trips out • • Nutritionally balanced seasonal menus • • Safe visits for family and friends •

Call 01905 934201 averyhealthcare.co.uk

Droitwich Mews Care Home Mulberry Tree Hill Droitwich Spa | Worcestershire WR9 13 7SScountylifestyleandleisure.com

Are you rethinking your office needs?

If you are looking for flexible work space come and join us at

MPC Systems,

expertly redesigning workspace Redesigning workspace or fitting it out from scratch may seem like a daunting project, but not to MPC Systems Ltd. This Worcestershire specialist has the expertise to carry out the whole turnkey transformation from design to completion in one smoothly efficient process.

It is all part of the service to provide ancillary equipment such as air conditioning, heating, ventilation, floor coverings and decor.

Based in Worcester, the company works all over the West Midlands, Cotswolds and even further afield, providing bespoke services for each individual customer and paying great attention to their individual needs, whether that is for renovation

Business Centre – Worcester

COWORK SPACE

MEETING ROOMS

SERVICED OFFICES

Superfast internet, reception service and great coffee all included Call us today

01905 619877 info@kingsway-house.co.uk www.kingsway-house.co.uk

40 Foregate Street, Worcester

The company manufactures and installs mezzanine floors, office and industrial partitioning, suspended ceilings, industrial shelving and racking. Its systems help employers to make the most efficient use of the available space and provide a modern, quality environment for employees and customers.

Through the COVID period, MPC Systems has been busy adjusting workspace to comply with restriction requirements and prevent infection, including spacing out workstations, screening off staff members and customers and creating one way systems.

Kingsway House

Just 150m from Foregate Street train station

of a large derelict factory or a small office refit.

Company founder and Managing Director Rob Wooldridge has many years of experience in the business and says: “We pride ourselves on providing quality products and excellent customer service.

We can arrange turn projects around fast and our prices are always competitive.”

MPC Systems Ltd, Unit E11 Blackpole Trading Estate East, Blackpole Road, Worcester WR3 8SG T 01905 759635 E info@mpcsystemsltd.co.uk www.mpcsystemsltd.co.uk countylifestyleandleisure.com

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HEALTH & WELLBEING There’s an ancient proverb that: “The mind can make a heaven of hell, or a hell of heaven.” Both good health and poor health so often begin in the mind – whether we know it or not – that it clearly makes sense to

nurture our mental health.

That way we can feel good more of the time and help others do the same.

There is an abundance of advice available to help people live well, not least from the Mental Health

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Look after your physical health.

Stay active. Eat a diverse diet rich in fruit and vegetables and drink lots of water. NB cakes, biscuits and white bread do not appear in the recommended list.

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Stay connected with other people, through visits, calls, social networking, emails, letters and video links. Care for others, too. Feeling needed/valued aids healthy selfesteem and also supports theirs.

Reach out to the vulnerable.

Foundation, which has been championing the cause since 1949.The organisation’s ‘mantra’ is: “Prevention is better than cure,” and it offers some great tips that everyone can follow.

These include:

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Talk about your feelings. Share them as part of your normal conversation.

Take breaks/’me-time’. Do things you’re good at or enjoy, be kind to yourself and practice frequent mindfulness, being fully in the present moment rather than fretting about what did or might happen.

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Seek support as needed, don’t struggle on alone. There are many professionals, support groups, advice agencies and others who can help, including your own GP.

For more information visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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Editor’s top pick for Health & Wellbeing

Put your mental health on the first place Access your wellbeing

with Laura Wellness Centre Taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical health.

Services include

The stigma ‘I’m not going to a psychologist because I’m not crazy’, is limiting you access to your physical, mental and emotional wellness.

There is a huge connection between body, mind and spirit, therefore we are the result of our actions, thoughts and emotions.

A ‘broken’ mind gives you as much pain as a broken bone in your body.

Reiki

Couple Psychotherapy

Counselling / Adult Individual Psychotherapy

Children Psychotherapy

The most common issues affecting wellbeing are worry about the future, stress and anxiety. Here at Laura Wellness Centre, we provide the tools and information you need to access your wellbeing.

Laura Wellness Centre is based in the centre of Worcester, very close to Foregate train station and offers complementary health care to the Worcester community and surrounding areas of West Midlands.

The therapies here include Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Mindfulness, Reiki Healing, Aromatherapy, Crystal Therapy, Holistic Body Massage and Nutrition.

For more information visit www.laurawellnesscentre.com or email us at contact@laurawellnesscentre.com Instagram: @laura_wellness_centre Facebook: Laura Wellness Centre

Fixed fee consultations available remotely to help fit around your busy life out of hours consultations are also available by appointment With over 30 years experience in Family Law, Worcester Family Law Practice offers professional legal advice covering a number of areas including Divorce, Collaborative Practice and Resolution, Private Children Act proceedings, Financial Remedy proceedings, Prenuptials and Postnuptials and Living Together agreements. Based in Worcester, we are happy to receive enquires from Worcestershire and further afield as we are able to cover cases throughout England and Wales.

To discuss your particular situation and our legal services in more detail we can be contacted by email family@worcfamilylaw.co.uk or by telephone on 01905 730900

www.worcfamilylaw.co.uk

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Editor’s Choice for Health & Wellbeing Your Optimum Life is a service which sets people free. Whether they suffer from low self-esteem, phobias, stress, underconfidence, anxiety or PTSD, they can be helped to change their thinking and with it their whole life experience, setting out on a new future with far more joy and optimism.

Practitioner of Time-Line Therapy® and Coaching for both personal and business development. Highly experienced and effective, Caroline works with respect and empathy for each individual client, selecting the best techniques to help them break free of whatever issues they find problematic.

The service is multipronged, with owner Caroline Butcher a Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnotherapy and a Master

Sessions are one-to-one and focussed on changing the un-conscious thinking which creates unwanted behaviours such as bad habits, poor health or under-

achievement. The tried and trusted techniques identify the thought processes, attitudes, patterns and behaviours creating the issues and replace them with new and healthier ways of thinking, simultaneously changing the results for the better.

Time-Line Therapy® are very powerful and lifechanging processes and are very results focussed.

I am passionate about helping people to achieve their optimum lives and the benefits are long lasting and significant.”

They aim to create positive change very quickly, without the need for deep and lengthy soul-searching, which many people find off-putting.

Says Caroline: “Hypnotherapy, NLP and

Tel 01905 773032 Email info@youroptimumlife.co.uk www.youroptimumlife.co.uk

Caroline Butcher, Chartered FCIPD Certified Trainer and Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnotherapy.

Master Practitioner in Coaching and Time-Line Therapy®

24 St Andrew’s Street, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8DY

Visit us to relax, unwind, de stress and enjoy some ‘you time’.

Our huge range of treatments available not only enhance and improve the appearance of nails, skin or brows for instance, but improves your sense of well-being. You FEEL good!

Suffering with blocked ears?

Book today at the Cotswolds’ friendliest treatment centre for the best possible experience in ear wax removal.

Look forward to hearing the birds again!

The Willows is an independent clinic near Moreton in Marsh. We provide a modern and convenient solution to impacted ear wax for the whole of the North

When visiting us at Orchids Spa and Bella Mae Hair you can relax!

Book an appointment by calling 01299 253578

With our welcoming atmosphere and multiple, beautiful treatment rooms, beautiful hair salon, tranquility and beautiful rural surroundings, you won’t want to leave!

www.orchidsspa.co.uk orchids_spa@yahoo.co.uk

At Orchids Spa we are so much more than ‘just treatments’

We look forward to welcoming you!

Find us on Facebook @ orchidsspabeautytrainingltd Lincomb Ln, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 9RB

Cotswolds, South Warwickshire and The Vale of Evesham.

My name is Issy, I am a Registered Nurse.

I have been professionally removing ear wax since 2005 as a GP Practice Nurse and Community Nurse.

01386 701650 / 07707 816073 issy@earhygienist.co.uk www.earhygienist.co.uk The Willows, Unit 47, Northwick Business Centre, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9RF

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Family – our top picks

An individual cremation service for your pet – with care, dignity and compassion At Cotswold Pet Cremation we promise a personal and individual pet cremation service.

We treat every single animal as though they are a member of our own family; with care, dignity and compassion.

Our approach is professional and personal in equal measures and we promise only individual cremations, thus ensuring the ashes safely returned are solely those of your pet.

We offer a trustworthy and safe pair of hands and we welcome you to bring your special pet to us directly when the sad time comes; this way, you can be reassured that you know exactly where your beloved pet is being looked after, and, also know the journey that brings them here; something we would want to know ourselves.

We understand how important it is for you to trust us with your pet, your memories and your friend.

Located just 10 minutes from Evesham, we are ideally placed to serve the local community.

SOFT PLAY, TRAMPOLINE, PARTIES At over 20,000 square foot we are the biggest indoor play area for many miles and we have the largest play frame to match.

With some UK unique features like our Balloon Typhoon and Interactive screens a visit to Imagination Street Soft Play and Trampoline Park, Redditch promises to be one you won’t forget but will be sure to want to repeat over and over again.

CALL 01527 892 243

WWW.IMAGINATIONSTREET.CO.UK Astwood Business Park, Astwood Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6HH

www.cotswoldpetcremation.co.uk T: 01386 247 395 M: 07946 052 941 Lower Fields House, Weston Road, Bretforton, Worcestershire, WR11 7QA

An independant knitting shop just a few steps from the Ledbury train station...

We sell a wide range of wool from the UK and abroad, as well as knitting and crocheting equipment and accessories.

We also have a large hireable crafting room.

We host a range of classes in our crafting room. To find out more about these classes or arrange a class yourself please get in touch.

BEAUTIFUL, ALLURING IMAGES TO CAPTURE PERFECT MOMENTS IN TIME. Whether you need photography for your wedding, family portraits or commercial images for a product promotion, you can rely on Bailey Photographic to produce stunning photographs.

With over 40 years of experience in photography, we combine traditional methods with modern techniques to capture the magic of your special occasion.

www.railwayyarns.co.uk

07854 863312  railwayyarns@hotmail.com Unit 6, Station Industrial Estate, The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1AR

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01527 873128

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

Unit 2 Canal Side Craft Centre, 138 Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4JZ

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STAYCATIONS

for all seasons Successful holidays are about so much more than the weather, which is why a UK staycation can thrill people of every age, taste and temperament at any time of year.

Whichever corner of the country you choose as a

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destination, you’ll find beautiful landscapes, fabulous activities and unique places of interest; things to be enjoyed through all seasons.

Our advertisers offer quality accommodation in some of Britain’s

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most popular holiday spots and use their personal flair and consideration to ensure every stay is a great stay, whether for a short break or an indulgent longer holiday. Read on for inspiration!

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CORNWALL Cornwall is packed with tourist treasures to be enjoyed by all ages but perhaps one of the most famous of them all is the Eden Project. While the county is famed for quaint fishing village, pirate hang-outs and legends of King Arthur. The gardens of Eden sport futuristic ‘biomes’, giant domes housing self-contained collections of plants from the Rainforest and Mediterranean.

Gardeners sometimes head straight from Eden to the nearby Lost Gardens of Heligan, no longer lost, but offering a great tale and an array of horticultural joys, outdoors.

Cornwall is also famous for artists, both living and dead. Not to be missed is the Tate St Ives, displaying their work and stories to great effect.

Caravans, Camping, Motorhomes, Newquay Trethiggey is ideal for touring and camping in Newquay, Cornwall.

We have mixture of over 100 hard standing and grass pitches, all spaciously sized.

Trethiggey Holiday Park Camping Touring Newquay Cornwall is a beautiful park located right on the edge of Newquay and within easy reach of some of the best, golden surfing beaches in Europe.

It is set in lovely countryside and is central to top attractions, including the Eden Project and all the other places that make Cornwall very special for exploring!

After a day out, relax back at Trethiggey.

Or take a stroll to one of the village pubs: there are three within walking distance!

And so you can keep in touch with friends or even watch a movie -our WIFI covers virtually the whole park!

CALL OR BOOK ONLINE

01637 877 672

www.trethiggey.co.uk Trethiggey Holiday Park, Quintrel Downs, Newquay, TR8 4QR

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NORTH YORKSHIRE North Yorkshire offers some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the country, from the wilds of the North York Moors to the expansive golden sands of the east coast and from the

awesome ups and downs of the Yorkshire Dales to the avian paradise of Bempton Cliffs, where half a million seabirds from guillemots to puffins gather March to October to raise their next generation.

Scarborough became the country’s first seaside resort in the early 17th century when aristocrats came to take the newly discovered spa waters.

It has been pleasing the away-staying public ever

since, providing fun for all, like its smaller but just as friendly close neighbours, Filey, Cayton Bay and Bridlington.

Welcome to the Hotel Ellenby, sat on the cliffs of Scarborough’s stunning North Bay with panoramic views across the bay and of the castle.

Built In 1843, this Grade II listed building dates back to just before the railway arrived in the town and maintains a traditional feel. The majority of rooms have a sea view, from which you may even glimpse a dolphin, porpoise or whale and we have our own private car park.

We offer a hearty breakfast, using locally-sourced produce, and are on hand to advise you of local amenities and events. You can also enjoy a drink from our honesty bar or play one of the many games available in our comfortable guest lounge.

The location could not be better, being within easy walking distance to Scarborough Castle (13 minutes), Peasholm Park (10 minutes), Scarborough Station (15 minutes), South Bay Beach (15 minutes) and only a 30 minute drive from RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Three great restaurants are within a 10 minute walk with the closest pub being only two.

If you are coming to Scarborough to attend an event we are almost opposite the cricket ground and the Open Air Theatre is minutes away.

01723 372 916

hello@hotelellenby.co.uk www.hotelellenby.co.uk

Hotel Ellenby, 95/97 Queen’s Parade, Scarborough, YO12 7HY

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Multi Award Winning Guest House

The Forge is situated in a quiet location with free on street parking.

The bus & train stations are within easy reach. Everything Filey has to offer, including the stunning views across Filey bay from the beautiful Crescent Gardens, the golden beach, cliff top walks, cafes, restaurants & pubs are only a few minutes stroll away.

www.theforgefiley.com

T: 01723 514646 E: wendyandgarethhand@gmail.com

The Forge Guest House, 23 Rutland Street, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9JA

Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park is nestled in the heart of rural Dorset, and with magnificent beaches and the New Forest within easy reach, it is a stunning place to holiday. The caravan park is part of a 130-acre, family run, working farm in the village of Three Legged Cross.

POOLE & BOURNEMOUTH Poole and Bournmouth are at the heart of Dorset’s holiday coast, providing everything from family attractions like Splashdown Waterpark to buzzing nightlife.

Seven mile long Bournmouth Beach – part

of the Jurassic Coast - this year topped TripAdvisor polls as the best in Britain, for the third time. Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in the country, a hotspot for wildlife and watersports.

The park is level and sheltered in a quiet country setting. The pitches are very spacious, on average 40 feet apart, and most have electrical hook up facilities.

Perhaps, unsurprisingly, with awards from the AA and David Bellamy Conservation, Woolsbridge Manor Farm is one of Dorset’s most popular caravan and camping parks.

The emphasis on the Park being a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, with all amenities close at hand for those wishing to take advantage of them.

It makes an ideal base for exploring the county’s rolling countryside and sites.

Call 01202 826369 Email woolsbridge@btconnect.com

www.woolsbridgemanorcaravanpark.co.uk

Woolsbridge Manor Farm Caravan Park, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 6RA

Southern Breeze Lodge B&B, Southbourne, Bournemouth Southern Breeze Lodge is a family run B&B which has been awarded the AA’s 4-star rating and Breakfast Award every year since we took over.

We are located a 5 minute stroll to the ‘ZigZag’ path to the beach and the Cliff Lift at Fisherman’s Walk, overlooking a Blue Flag award winning beach.

From the Cliff you have a panoramic view of Bournemouth’s seven miles of beautiful sandy beaches with stunning views from Poole to Hengistbury Head and the Isle of Wight.

Our location in Southbourne means we are far enough away from Bournemouth town centre to avoid the the hussle and bussle, but close enough to to easily access all the ammenities.

From Southern Breeze you can explore Bournemouth, Christchurch, Mudeford and Poole, all of which are just a short drive away.

For those wanting to travel a little further Swanage, Wimbourne and Lymington make great days out. Or you can explore the Jurassic Coast and the New Forest countryside.

The Coach House Holiday Apartments The Coach House Holiday Apartments are 4 self-contained apartments in Bournemouth. Choose from a double, a king or twin-beds - each one has its own private entrance and use of either a shared balcony or shared courtyard. 10 minutes walk and you are in Bournemouth Town or by the beautiful beach. Madelaine and Karl live next door and are usually around if guests need anything. Free WiFi and safe off-street parking is also included.

www.southernbreezelodge.co.uk enquiries@southernbreezelodge.co.uk

Call 01202 245630 or text 07970729153 email mads.cinelight@blueyonder.co.uk

20, Southern Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3SR, UK

4 Somerville Road, Bournemouth BH2 5LH

01202 427459

www.bournemouth-selfcatering-holidayapartments.co.uk

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DEVON Few places are as popular with holidaymakers as the glorious county of Devon, especially the English Riviera of Babbacombe, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The climate here is noticeably warmer than the rest of the country and the businesses are used to making visitors welcome.

Family friendly attractions include the Kents Cavern, an amazing cave system which was home to prehistoric people; the charming Babbacombe Model Village and Paignton Zoo and Wildlife Animal

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Park, with more than 2,500 exotic creatures spread across 80 acres. Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary provides an idyllic lifestyle for retired and rescue donkeys The area has more than its share of beauty in the form of rushing rivers, chocolate box villages and exotic sub-tropical gardens. Dame Agatha Christie’s family home on the River Dart, Greenway, is in one of the choicest spots and makes a fascinating National Trust property to visit. Visitors can even access it by steam train.

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Spend a well deserved break at The Briarfields, a contemporary and well designed guest house in the English Riviera town of Torquay.

At The Briarfields you can rely on a good nights rest in very well appointed, individually designed, spacious en-suite bedrooms (many with air-conditioning).

A superb locally sourced breakfast awaits you in the beautiful breakfast room every morning.

The Briarfields offers on site parking and free wi-fi throughout . All rooms are non-smoking Located just a short level walk from Torquay sea front, The English Riviera Conference Centre, Torre Abbey, The Royal Gardens and inner and outer harbour where you will find a good range of high quality restaurants and eateries, Close to the train station, The Briarields is ideally located to explore Torquay and South Devon.

We very much look forward to welcoming you soon.

Charlie & Julie-Anne

Briarfields 5 Star Gold Award

www.briarfields.co.uk 01803 302484 info@briarfields.co.uk

84-86 Avenue Road, Torquay, TQ2 5LF

Editor’s Choice Broad Close Farm, Devon Cosy, comfortable and super-rural, the self-contained holiday apartments of Broad Close Farm, Devon offer the perfect spot for a relaxing holiday with immense scope for exploring. The two properties are located near Tiverton, just 20 minutes from the M5 and within 15 minutes’ drive of the romantic wilds of Exmoor. The splendid North Devon beaches, alluring sights of Somerset, Dorset and even Cornwall, are all within easy reach.

Broad Close is set in secluded countryside on a working smallholding with abundant wildlife and affable farm animals including Devon Ruby Red cows, free range hens, sheep and several personable pigs.

As one-bedroomed properties, the apartments adjoin the farmhouse of

friendly owners Rob and Jane Mathews. They are mainly aimed at adults, but the larger, Oaksberry can also accommodate an additional two adults, or children, on a living room futon.

Both well furnished, fully equipped apartments can take one well behaved dog, by arrangement. Depending on size, Oaksberry may take two. Each have fenced gardens with patios; Hornbeam’s overlooking fields and Oaksberry’s overlooking a walled garden where a busy bird feeder attracts numerous species. Secure bike storage and an electrical vehicle charging point are available.

A Velux roof window in Oaksberry’s bedroom, enables views of starspangled night skies whilst lying in bed.

“Our location, dark skies and birdlife are phenomenal,” says Jane.

Broad Close Devon, Rackenford, Tiverton, Devon EX16 8ED T 01884 881795 or 07801 481965 E info@broadclosedevon.co.uk www.broadclosedevon.co.uk Facebook @ Broad Close Devon

They say location is King and if it is, the Glendower is certainly royalty. We are lucky to have one of the best locations in Torquay with the International Conference & Leisure Centre just over the road and right beside that is Torre Abbey and its 800 year history and beautiful gardens.

Situated on a level position, directly opposite Paignton Seafront and a short walk to the town centre, and with our own ‘Free Of Charge Car Park’ (free of charge to residents) you couldn’t ask for a better located hotel in Paignton on the English Riviera. We serve traditional home cooked food and can cater for special dietary requirements. We are dog friendly and most happy for you to bring your furry friend along to stay in one of our dog friendly rooms with patio access.

We are just a few hundred metres from the main beach and then a mere 5-10 minute walk to the town centre and harbour.

There is so much to do in Torquay that you will be unable to fit everything in even if you stay for 2 weeks but whatever time you have, spend it well and stay at the Glendower in the perfect location where you can look forward to a warm and friendly welcome from your hosts

The Marine hotel has 53 en-suite bedrooms, and is a traditional seaside hotel.

After just one visit, you’ll want to adopt the hotel as your second home by the sea.

Ian & Janette look forward to welcoming you to the Glendower Torquay.

Call 01803 559778

stay@marinehotelpaignton.co.uk www.marinehotelpaignton.co.uk Marine Hotel, Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AP

For Bookings & Enquiries Call: 01803 299988 www.hoteltorquay.co.uk Falkland Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5JP

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Secret self-catering paradise for people of all ages and needs Several generations in one family can holiday together in a superb 4 Star selfcatering property in the idyllic surroundings of Birchcroft Hideaway, a roomy chalet bungalow in the Dorset countryside. Set in 1½ acres of gardens, the property accommodates up to eight people plus babies, including part-time wheelchair users, and recently won gold in the Dorset Tourism Awards for Accessible and Inclusive tourism.

The 1960s property is ideally placed for exploring the scenic South West, including Corfe Castle, the Jurassic coast beloved by fossil hunters and the popular seaside towns of Bournmouth, Poole and Christchurch with their fabulous Blue Flag beaches.

Swanage is another top spot with its lively seaside position offering shops, heritage railway and Tilly Whim Caves. Also within an easy drive is the New Forest with its free ranging ponies, National Nature Reserve and attractions such as Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum.

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been a much loved family home, while being beautifully maintained and modernised, with upgraded showers a very recent addition. It stands in a secluded spot at the end of a lane, ensuring perfect privacy, yet is only a short drive from the A31 and Dudsbury Golf Course. There are numerous pleasant places to dine out – some only a stroll away – and there are several National Trust properties within reasonable driving distance.

The four bedrooms including two on the ground floor, one of which has a hospital-style bed and access to a wetroom shower. Mobility aids are provided free of charge, including a riser chair in the lounge, a loop system for people with impaired hearing and visual aids to assist people with eyesight problems.

The mature gardens are a sheer delight for nature lovers, attracting a plethora of birdlife along with deer, foxes and rabbits. They also include plenty of play space and a terrace for relaxed al fresco eating and relaxation with views of a lake. Alongside the property is public woodland giving access to many

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beautiful walks including those along the River Stour which meanders nearby.

New to Birchcroft this season is the state-of-the-art Touch Stay app. Using a dedicated WiFi code, this acts as a virtual guidebook to the accommodation and all its equipment, the locality and all its attractions, places to eat, drink, socialise, work out, find shops and services and make any bookings.

Owner Sonia Hall says: “We’ve tried hard to ensure

our guests can enjoy a lovely holiday altogether, including their older or less able members. We’ve provided all sorts of disability aids, such as walkers, commodes and wheelchairs, so that they don’t have to fill up the space in their cars. Everything they need is here to make it easy for them.”

Birchcroft Hideaway, Christchurch Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 8TB T 07889 090773 E holidayindorset@btinternet.com www.birchcroft-hideaway.co.uk

Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Space to breathe.

Time to think.

Peace to Unwind.

EXMOOR Walkers, cyclists and riders love Exmoor, a rugged gem of English countryside taking its name from the picturesque River Exe. It spans 267 square miles of Devon

and Somerset, including the heritage coastline between Combe Martin and Minehead, between which is the authentic and charming village of Porlock.

Our four self catering bungalows are an ideal West Country holiday destination. Situated in Blue Anchor Bay, nestling between the Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills, all the bungalows enjoy panoramic views of Blue Anchor Bay, Dunster Castle, North Hill and toward the Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills, looking out over the Bristol Channel to Wales and the Brecon Beacons. Blue Anchor Bay and the surrounding countryside provide a peaceful and secluded environment but within easy reach of all that West Somerset has to offer. A holiday with us has plenty to suit all interests and ages.

Jo and Rick personally greet all guests and we pride ourselves on attention to detail, cleanliness and comfort, going just that bit extra to accommodate and welcome you.

Ring Jo for more details Telephone: 01643 821200 Mobile: 07743310883 Email: info@primrosehillholidays.co.uk www.primrosehillholidays.co.uk Primrose Hill Holidays, Wood Lane, Blue Anchor, West Somerset, TA24 6LA

Our peaceful and serene location is the perfect spot for intimate weekends, or a walker’s base.

We’re around three hours from Birmingham, four hours from London and within two hours of Bristol. We have eight separate bedrooms, with private or ensuite bathrooms, all luxuriously decorated.

EV charge point for guests.

Our eight acres of informal gardens and woodland boast expansive lawned areas, tennis, squash & badminton courts, a mill pond, shallow river, childrens play area and even a private ten seater cinema room / presentation suite.

T: 01643 862800 E: info@bossingtonhall.co.uk www.bossingtonhall.co.uk Porlock, Somerset, TA24 8HJ

Idyllically set in the stunning valley at Brendon, on the edge of the wilds of Exmoor, The Staghunters Inn is the perfect location for exploring the breathtaking wonders of this area of outstanding natural beauty and the magnificent North Devon Coast.

Nestling on the banks of the River Lyn, deep in the valley at Brendon is The Staghunters Inn. This family owned and run Inn offers its guests comfortable and well appointed accommodation, fine food and an idyllic place to rest their heads and relax. Young and old find the peace and quiet of the area, together with good old fashioned Devon hospitality, the perfect location to enjoy some of life’s simplest but most rewarding pleasures.

The Staghunters Inn offers traditional style and comfort.

Each of our 14 well appointed rooms have en-suite facilities, colour TV, coffee making facilities and some also have a balcony.

Tel: 01598 741222 www.staghunters.com Email: stay@staghunters.com

The Staghunters Inn, Brendon, Near Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6PS

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Birdwatching is one of Britain’s most popular hobbies, with more than 1 million people members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)

and as many as 6 million people interested. RSPB reserves near many of our advertised accommodation providers provide excellent viewing opportunities.

COSY CORNER BRIDLINGTON Dog friendly, self catering accommodation.

Cosy corner offers spacious ground floor, gas centrally heated accommodation for 3 to 5 people on the outskirts of Bridlington, just 400 yards from the shore with over 5 miles of sandy beaches.

There is a living/dining room with a large Freeview TV, Wifi, comfortable chairs and a fold out, easy to use Parker Knoll bed settee which can sleep 2 adults in comfort; to the rear of the room is a dining table and four chairs. There is a spacious kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine; one double bedroom and one single bedroom and a modern bathroom with shower. There is also a separate toilet.

At the rear of the property is a large conservatory with comfortable chairs and settee overlooking the peaceful, enclosed, lawned garden.

There is ample parking for two cars.

There is a pub and restaurant nearby and plenty of shops in Bridlington, just over a mile away. Cosy Corner is the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire Coast and surrounding area.

07501 441429 - Please call 9am - 8.30pm Thank you.

With over 500 holiday cottages across Yorkshire your great British staycation is closer than you might think...

Book your holiday cottage today at www.yorkshireholidaycottages.co.uk

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING B&B CLOSE TO BEAUTIFUL CAYTON BAY AND FILEY Tranquility in the coastal countryside.

Our spacious en-suite rooms all have views across the fields to Scarborough and the North Yorkshire Moors beyond.

Our AA Award winning breakfasts are cooked using our own or local produce and we use only the best quality ingredients.

Outside, there is lots of space to sit in our gardens on summers days or relax in the tranquillity of the orchard. We have a private car park for all our guests. For walkers and cyclists, we have a drying room and secure storage for equipment.

If you’re the energetic type, then you’ll be glad to hear we’re minutes from the Wolds Way, National Cycle Routes and close to RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head.

Call 01723 890202

www.orchard-lodge.com

info@cosycornerbridlington.co.uk | www.cosycornerbridlington.co.uk 4 Heron Mews, Kingsmeade Estate, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 3LH

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Capture those memories that’ll stick for a lifetime.

North Street, Flixton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UA

Andrew & Lucinda Jenkins

Llwyn Beuno

WALES Wales is a small country with a mountainous reputation as a holiday destination of excellence.

It has character galore with its immense heritage of customs, language, legends and history, not to mention some of the country’s finest landscapes.

Snowdonia is prime tourist territory with its beautiful, awe-inspiring mountains, beautiful beaches resorts such as Llandudno and Barmouth and extremely wellbuilt castles. No-one is ever far from a castle in Wales. There are 600 of them in all, among them the impressive round towered four comprising a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Conwy, Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Harlech.

Popular attractions include the Ffestiniog Railway, Portmeirion Italianate village and the Isle of Anglesey, most of it an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and approached via the

spectacular Menai Bridge.

Much of Wales is protected from development, making it ever popular with Midlanders escaping the noise and traffic of the built environment. Nowhere is that more explicit than in the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere, an extraordinarily rich haven of wildlife based on the River Dyfi, Mid-Wales.

While the wildlife is diverse and extra-special, there is also a great deal of industrial heritage linked to slate quarries and coal and copper mines.

In the south, Cardiff is a great hub of sports, culture and shopping, with assets including its own well preserved castle and national museum with world class art, while the Brecon Beacons attract adventurers to enjoy the great and mountainous outdoors by foot, cycle or perhaps canoe. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is likewise treasured.

Llwyn Beuno holiday cottage offers prime accommodation for a maximum of 5 persons. Situated on a small working farm, midway between Porthmadog and Aberdaron, and just 1.5 miles away from the stunning coastline. There is a choice of safe beaches, and coves for you to discover along the Wales Coast Path.

Llyn as an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers such a choice for walkers, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts as well as runners.

Llwyn Beuno has ample off-road parking, an enclosed garden for an alfresco meal, and a hot tub to relax in after a busy day’s exploring

Call 01758 701 421 www.llynholidays.wales Llwyn Beuno, Efailnewydd, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8TP

Morlyn Guest House Llandanwg

Relax in the quiet and peaceful village of Llandanwg, approx 3 miles south of Harlech town. We enjoy sensational views of the Rhinog mountains, the lagoon (Morlyn), Shell Island, Llanbedr Airfield and the sea. Situated just a short level 400 metre walk to Llandanwg Beach from which you can look out over the Llyn peninsula and Snowdonia. Just two miles from Royal St, David’s golf course, we are perfectly situated for a short golfing break.

Our accommodation provides three comfortable guest rooms, one upstairs with balcony views, and two disabled access downstairs rooms with seating on sun terraces.

We have a two bedroom self-catering apartment also on the second floor.

We are a dog-friendly guesthouse.

We offer a freshly cooked Welsh breakfast, using Welsh and locally sourced produce wherever possible.

Morlyn also has off-street parking, free wifi in all rooms, and is pet friendly. Freeview TVs and DVDs are in all rooms.

The Wales Coastal path goes past the front door of the Guest House.

Tel. +44 (0)1341 241298 www.morlynguesthouse.co.uk

enquiries@morlynguesthouse.co.uk Llandanwg, Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales LL46 2SB

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LUXURY IN NORFOLK Super-modern and totally luxurious, Saltmarsh House is a premium holiday home with stunning views of the North Norfolk coast and countryside, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The award winning architectural design and peaceful location enable guests to relish an area of peace known for big skies, beaches and wildlife yet it is only five minutes’ walk from the vibrant, trendy village of Burnham Market.

Saltmarsh House offers abundant space to relax and socialise, with six stylish en suite double bedrooms, five on the ground floor and the first floor master having floor to ceiling glass walls and one of several balconies overlooking the coastal landscape.

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All rooms have a view in this very special property, which is privately owned, immaculately kept and ideal for extra special family celebrations. In addition to the exemplary living and sleeping accommodation the house also has a cinema room,

gymnasium, pool table and hot tub.

The locality is great for walking, running, cycling and watersports.

Local attractions include several vineyards as well as the Queen’s Sandringham Estate, reopening to

the public in April, and splendid Holkham Hall, family home of the Earl of Leicester, open all year.

Saltmarsh House is only a short walk from the Norfolk Coast Path and an easy drive excellent beaches of Holkham, Wells-next-theSea and Brancaster and

from Norfolk Wildlife Trusts’ oldest nature reserve, Cley & Salthouse Marshes.

Saltmarsh House, Herrings Lane, Burnham Market, King’s Lynn, PE31 8DW, Norfolk T 07968 827211 E saltmarshnorfolk@gmail.com www.saltmarshnorfolk.com countylifestyleandleisure.com

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If you love food, you’ll love Brood, so much more than a farm shop.

If you like your food fresh from farm to fork, Brood Farm Shop is the place for you. The shop stocks fresh local fruit and vegetables, meat from its own farms and a range of specialities and delicatessen choices made by other quality local producers including bakers and breweries.

Since opening in September 2020, Brood Farm has become known for selling food, drink, household goods and gifts, and also for serving up tasty fare in the onsite café.

Now the popular business has also added a traditional village pub to its portfolio, the Lygon Arms at nearby Feckenham. There, as well as being able to enjoy top notch beer and other beverages,

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customers can feast on superior Brood Farm gastro food, expertly cooked by an innovative cheffing team managed

by Stephen Bennett and Head Chef Gary Nunn.

Brood was created around the concept of a family made up of customers, staff, suppliers and the local community, all supporting each other. Owners Claire Davis and Phil Oliver are passionate about the area they

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serve from their premises near Redditch and work closely with other local businesses to ensure the public receive exemplary products and service.

Within two miles of the farm shop, they produce their own beef, lamb, pork, chicken and eggs, while on the farm shop site they grow a variety of fruit, vegetables, plants and herbs. They stock goods such as jam, honey, beer and cider from local specialists.

There is a Head Chef, Andy, who devises menus for the café and a production chef, Amanda, who creates ready meals, pastries and much more.

Since the opening, Brood hampers have become highly popular, coming in various sizes and prices and making excellent gifts.

People can order their goods online and either have them delivered - a service which is free on

Fresh local Food from fields near you, for you

orders of £40 or more - or make use of the Cluck & Collect service.

But, many people will enjoy visiting in person, especially for Brood’s special occasions.

General Manager Antony Fletcher says: “We have a licenced picnic area and a pizza oven made out of a Morris Minor. We plan to put on family-oriented events and barbecues as well as our monthly farmers’ markets. We

want people to come and really enjoy their experience.

“The Lygon Arms fits really well with what we do. It had a spell as the ‘Forest of Feckenham’ but has now gone back to its original name.

It’s a traditional ‘local’ with a bar, lounge and restaurant and it has been completely refurbished since Claire and Phil took it over. The food is first class.”

Local delivery and Click and Collect available Brood Farm Shop, Astwood Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6PS

Call us 01527 868698

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WEDDINGS

our top picks for

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Micro weddings may have been in vogue during lockdown, celebrated with just a handful of a couple’s most treasured circle, but many couples postponed their big day multiple times so they could have the big bash of their dreams.

With COVID restrictions lifted, business looks likely to boom as the romantically inclined put their hearts into creating the wedding day of their dreams. Many who went ahead and married with a limited guest list and a modest celebration, now intend to

dust off the plans for a fullscale celebration complete with a ginormous reception and exotic honeymoon abroad.

Never has there been so much scope for a bespoke wedding crafted entirely to the couple’s own preferences and, of course, budget. The average pre-COVID wedding in the UK was reported to cost around £32,000 with all the travel and trimmings, although it’s fair to say that many managed admirably with a significantly lower tally.

Justina, based in Warwickshire, is a long established independent boutique offering outfits for Special Occasions including Mother of the bride and groom, wedding guests, race days, and cruise-wear.

Offering a really personal service in a relaxed environment we will help you put together the perfect outfit and accessories for your special event.

Tel: 01789 841562 www.justinaclothing.co.uk  BRIDGE STREET, WELLESBOURNE, CV35 9QP

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Bespoke Dermal Filler & Facial Line Softening Treatments Are you looking for professional skin treatments that are specifically tailored to your individual requirements?

At ReVamp Aesthetics in Redditch, we offer a comprehensive range of treatments designed to make you look and feel stunning. Your practitioner will conduct a thorough assessment gathering all the necessary information to produce your individual treatment plan. You will be asked about your wants, needs and goals and given a variety of options to choose from. ReVamp Aesthetics is truly client-centred and committed to working in collaboration with you.

Kim is so lovely! Listened to what I wanted to achieve and I’m so happy with the result! My lips are fabbbbb.

Thank you!

I have been going to Kim for over a year now and I wouldn’t use anyone else. Kim is extremely knowledgeable about the procedures she offers and I can not recommend Kim enough.

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Everything you need for the perfect day, all in one place When it comes to planning your wedding there is so much to consider, not least the suppliers you choose to provide the services that turn your day from good to ‘WOW’ yet it is so difficult to know who you can trust and to know you are getting good value for money. The wedding market is like no other with so many ‘businesses’ running without premises and in many instances without following appropriate legislation.

We started Frily’s Boutique with one goal in mind – to be a trusted, nationwide one stop wedding shop providing exceptional quality with fantastic value for money, but most importantly providing confidence to brides to know that they truly have a wedding specialist supplying all aspects of their day so they can rest easy and focus on enjoying their day.

• Venue Dressing • Photography • Cakes

www.frilysboutique.co.uk sales@frilysboutique.co.uk | 01246 906434

Frily’s Boutique, 9 Calow Brook Drive, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 0DR

Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique ...for the wedding gown of your dreams...

Stunning collection of top quality Mother of the Bride or Groom outfits at a fraction of the original cost.

A whole showroom dedicated to Weddings and special occasions.

New and pre-loved designs in a range of sizes.

Got an outfit to sell?

We can help with that too.

Call our friendly team on

01386 554620

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We would be delighted to welcome you to our boutique at this incredibly exciting time.

We offer a stunning choice of wedding gowns at amazing prices starting at just under £300! We also offer Prom, Mother Of The Bride and Bridesmaids dresses, Wedding Suit Hire, Wedding Cars and a White Wedding Bouncy Castle.

For the wedding gown of your dreams, visit Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique.

Book your exclusive appointment by calling us today on 01562 746607

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Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique, 20-21 Oxford Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1AU

Perfectly located in the heart of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique, situated over three floors, is ideal for brides from all over Worcestershire and beyond.

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specialists in Bridesmaid, Special Occasion, Party and Prom dress Bringing you high quality and excellent services, we aim for 100% customer satisfaction

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PERSONALISED ADVANCED FACIAL TREATMENTS

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LOVE YOUR SKIN AND RADIATE YOUR INNER HAPPINESS Are you getting married or planning a special occasion?

Whatever your special day, you will want your skin to look its very best.

I am a leading skin expert with over 30 years’ experience. I provide bespoke luxury facials that will combine the most effective treatment modalities and products for the ultimate experience and maximum results.

We all know that very few people have perfect skin, but If you have a special day coming up and know your skin could be better, then call me. Short courses give great results but sometimes a single bespoke treatment might be all you need. Price packages are available on request.

‘Younger, healthier, brighter, clearer skin, really is possible’ PHformula resurfacing; Oxygeneo; Radio Frequency; SkinPen Precision Microneedling; Fusion & Proton pen Mesotherapy.

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In conversation with Elizabeth Eyre: why she received the order of the British Empire Medal and life lessons from the vice-chairman of the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery.

This month, Ruby chats with Elizabeth Eyre, a woman with several strings to her bow, a local County Councillor, a District Councillor previously a member of the Worcestershire Council Cabinet for Social Care and Education.

Elizabeth was a founder member of the Cotswold Conservation Board and for the last five years, until March, its Chairman. She is also the Vice Chairman of the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery. Here’s what Elizabeth has to say:

My alarm goes off and…

I start to think through the 5 highest priorities of the day, as I prepare a good breakfast, lots of fruit, and eggs.

How did you start doing what you’re doing?

It was not planned. Having left my international management role at an American Software Company, to manage the care of a family member, working from home I took on several writing and editorial jobs. When that person died, six years later, it was time to get back to a regular timetable.

I was recommended to stand as a County Councillor: it seemed a good first step. Within a short period of time I was promoted to Cabinet Member responsible for children and young people’s social care and education. I stepped down after 13 years. Addressing the concerns of the electorate, 7,500 in my case, fitted my skillset, is frustrating, but rewarding, when successful. When I was denied documents to follow up on a local issue by the District Council, because I was not a District Councillor, I became a District Councillor as well!

I am also on the Fire Authority and having been the Chairman of the Cotswold Conservation Board I have gracefully slipped back to the role of a back bencher.

I have led on many community issues: a major play park, several flood protection schemes but setting up Broadway Museum and Art Gallery has required more than my initial support.

So, I now have five areas of activity to support: the key to a balanced life is prioritisation and planning.

My typical day…

Currently all my roles are home based.

I fit in calls and emails around Zooms.

Work will always include progressing key issues for residents, currently HGVs and speeding, progressing a bid for funding for the Museum, and planning issues. A speed-reading course in the 70’s has served me well…

You’re responsible for?

The operations and project funding at the Museum, funding for local and conservation board projects, planning at District level, as well as resident issues as a District and County Councillor - many and varied, some personal and some community.

What worries you?

In my role you could easily worry yourself silly: you can’t ever clear the desk and get to the end. High priorities are the security and financial stability of the Museum, making incremental steps on all the resident’s issues to achieve outcomes – not always possible - and ensuring I get back to everyone.

What are your highlights?

My 13 years on Worcestershire Cabinet with responsibility for Social Care and Education - for which I received the BEM - my 20 years supporting the Cotswolds, its progress from a Partnership Board to a full Conservation Board: my 5 years as its Chairman, enabling me to lead on its bid to be a National Park. My role in achieving many large and small flood alleviation schemes in Broadway, taking the worry off residents’ shoulders, being instrumental in the creation of a fantastic activity park for children in Broadway, raising the capital to convert the transition of a leased building in Broadway to become the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery, working in partnership with the Ashmolean in Oxford and raising the profile on the importance of design in local planning decisions.

What’s the key to your success?

Patience, keeping calm in a crisis, being ‘can do’, never saying I don’t know how to do something, using the power of YouTube and Google search to find out about things and, most importantly, talking to people and visiting sites where the problem is.

Who or what has been your biggest influence?

The strength of my upbringing, supportive yet encouraging to explore and be curious.

What’s on your to do list?

I have 6 books to write – all are started, none are finished – weekend hobbies, as I need outcomes for me too.

Biggest bugbear?

Someone who says: “I don’t know how to do that”, which generally means: “I am pushing it on to your shoulders because I know you will sort it.”

What you wanted to be when you grew/grow up?

A Doctor but I did not have the Latin needed at that time – I went to a Lady’s College where Latin was not taught.

Where can you mostly be found after work?

These days, at home. I love cooking, sometimes I cook a recipe of a country and travel there using ‘YouTube’. I recently went to Peru and climbed to Macchu Picchu without getting breathless!

Best piece of advice you’ve received?

I carry two scraps of paper with me at all times: One written by an elderly resident in Childswickham: “Rise to the day that calls to you

outside the windowpane, make it a day of happiness come cloud come rain.”

One from my mother: “As you get older you notice twinges and things starting to creak - just ignore them.”

Your party piece?

Aged 4 - we did not have childcare in my day - I went to Mrs and Mrs Alderson, a childless couple who lived nearby. Tuesday was baking day: I stood on a stool and kneaded, pummelled, moulded and sifted all morning. The outcome: bread, scones, pies, biscuits, shortbread, so I could give Paul Hollywood a run for his money!

What’s next? How do people find out about you?

More importantly, take a look at our Museum and its current special exhibition, it really is a treat. Or Google, email me, text me, message me, call and have a chat: 01386 859047, 07801 816755 or admin@ broadwaymuseum.org.uk.

Broadway Museum & Art Gallery is a community venture that has been supported by local organisations, businesses and Broadway residents.

All have helped to transform an historic building in a beautiful village into a thriving independent museum.

For more about the exhibition, please go to: https://broadwaymuseum.org. uk/event/elling-exibition-beauty-styleand-fashion-20th-century-paintingsdrawings-and-costumes/

Hidden Gem for fashion

Linda Rose is a gorgeous luxury Lingerie and Swimwear boutique based in the heart of Warwickshire.

You can visit our boutique or shop on line. We are always available to help and advise. We ensure each customer has a unique experience where they are made to feel comfortable and welcome in our small but luxurious boutique.

We stock a wide range of designer lingerie, swimwear, nightwear, resortwear and accessories as well as Wolford’s hosiery.

www.lindaroselingerie.com Tel: 01789 400 152 Email: info@lindaroselingerie.com Linda Rose Lingerie, 2 Market Place, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5AE

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Trusted Traders – our top picks

Glass Act Professional & Reliable Window Cleaning

Call us today for a fast friendly free quote • Conservatories • Gutter cleaning • One off or regular visits • Competitive price • Professional service We are local reliable and affordable All types of window frames and sills

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At Oldunn Developments, personalisation is everything We offer quality bespoke carpentry and joinery services to ensure that you end up with exactly what you want from your home renovation. Specialising in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, we aim to create the perfect space that you and your family will treasure for years to come. Using only the finest woods, we can renovate, rebuild, or build a new space from scratch.

We will consult with you every step of the way to make sure that the finished product is truly special.

Bedrooms, Kitchens, Exteriors, Renovations, Roofing

Call 07897 782675

www.oldunndevelopments.com Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7, United Kingdom

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HOME RENOVATION our top picks for

Summer is a great time to put your house in order and ensure it is smart, tidy and weathertight before winter comes around again.

Now is the time to tackle all those tasks that you’ve been putting off, from big jobs like painting and rendering the outside down to the niggling repairs that you’ve been putting off for a lack of time or energy.

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however, our advertisers can help! They’re on call from for anything from routine maintenance to full-scale trouble shooting.

Ceramifix Tiler & Decorator is a versatile business which carries out tiling jobs from the smallest kitchen sink splashback to a full-scale

bathroom refurbishment.

It is also a painting and decorating business offering everything from help with finishing off an awkward area through to a sizable decorating job complete with skirting boards and architraves.

If your garden is out of hand, call in Gateway Gardens Ltd. These

specialists can give your outdoor areas the VIP treatment with a comprehensive range of maintenance, care and problem solving. The company carries out garden clearances, looks after lawns, hedges and trees, carries out fencing and also installs new patios and driveways.

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EDITOR’S CHOICE for home renovation

Join the green revolution with L.M.E Plumbing

Unbeatable electrical and carpentry skills with RNE Services Ltd

Energy conscious home owners are enjoying warmer homes and lower bills thanks to the advance of so many new ‘green’ technologies. L.M.E. Plumbing is a fabulous independent company to install it for you, from the latest combi boilers to stateof-the-art underfloor heating.

RNE Services Ltd brings together an unbeatable combination of electrical and carpentry skills to power up your home and lifestyle for the 21st century. Whether you need new installations, repairs maintenance or problem-solving skills, this company can deliver it all at sensible prices.

L.M.E. is does a full range of plumbing, heating and ventilation work, including a complete bathroom design and installation service. Owner Leigh Eades has worked in the trade since he was a 16 year old school leaver – 18 years – and carries out everything from all new installations to regular servicing and maintenance, repairs and refurbishment. He can also carry out inspections for property landlords, providing their legal certification.

Throughout the lockdown, RNE Services was helping people adjust to working from home, by creating new office spaces in purpose-built summerhouses, fitting workstations into spare rooms and generally helping customers future-proof their employment.

Many customers are keen to go greener in line with the environmental revolution taking place through heat recovery & recycling systems which use ground source and air source energy and, in keeping with that, Leigh himself will be driving a

100% electrical vehicle. But, he is also happy to work on traditional mains cylinders to ensure they are kept in good order.

“I aim to make every job as stress-free as possible for the customer,” he says. “I work with a builder, a tiler and a plasterer who I trust, and organise the whole job to be carried out smoothly and efficiently, so there is no hassle whatsoever.”

L.M.E. Plumbing, Redditch T. 07488 818972 E. leigheades@lmeltd.com Facebook @ lmeplumbingltd

With bars and restaurants closed, many customers benefited from RNE providing outdoor bars and customised entertainment spaces, while others switched to electric vehicles and had the company install EV charging points. By 2030, all new cars sold in the UK will need to be electric or hybrid, so adding a charging point now gets prepared and adds value to a property.

Run by experienced electrician/

carpenter Louis Baker, RNE Services carries out all kinds of electrical and woodworking for both domestic and commercial customers, including installing or upgrading lighting and heating systems, replacing fuse boards, wiring new builds and rewiring older properties.

It also carries out carpentry projects from shelf hanging to kitchen fitting, including designing bespoke garden structures and outbuildings.

“Just give us a call and we can get it sorted,” says Louis. “We pride ourselves on delivering fantastic, stress-free service.”

RNE Services Ltd T. 07917 701376 E. rneservicesltd@hotmail.com www.rneservicesltd.com

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Bespoke Traditional Joinery With more than 50 years of experience in woodworking, at C.R Hobby & Son we take immense pride in providing a proficient and dedicated service in traditionally crafted, bespoke joinery.

Based in Kidderminster, we can comfortably serve domestic and commercial clients throughout all the surrounding areas.

Windows & Doors • Porches Conservatorys • Staircases Architectural Joinery Made-to-measure Kitchens • Offices • Bedrooms

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Home Renovation – our top picks

Bespoke & Unique Furniture

Our mission is to furnish homes with pieces that allow you to express your personality and bring you joy for years to come.

We specialise in Bespoke Industrial Style Furniture, and along with offering Custom Made and Customisable pieces, we also source items that we simply like. We then refurbish them or incorporate them within another design.

This means that many of our pieces are exclusive and one of a kind. Therefore, whether your home is large or small, we are sure you can find pieces to perfectly complement and enhance the environment for which they are intended.

Each piece is individually made by one guy. This ensures that each item produced has received the attention to detail it deserves, and the results are quality enduring products.

www.kookachoo-interiors.co.uk

07960323735

Kookachoo Interiors, Ashvale Business Centre, Cradley, Worcs, WR13 5LU

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Self catering lodges in Looe, south-east Cornwall, designed for disabled holidays People with disabilities can enjoy premium self catering holidays with their family, friends or special interest groups at Tudor Lodges, situated between the pretty Cornish harbour town of Looe and Seaton. The award winning accommodation is purpose designed to be fully accessible to all, equipped with state-of-the-art aids and set in two acres of glorious countryside just three miles from the sea.

The seven lodges each sleep six people in three double or twin rooms available all year round. They have spacious, level entry showers, electric profiling beds, hoists, riser chairs and other aids on request. Several local beaches have disabled access, some by sand wheelchairs for hire.

Friendly hosts Mike and Julie take great care to ensure the premises are COVID secure and safe for vulnerable guests.

Cleaning and social distancing protocols are followed meticulously, information is sent in advance and greetings take place outdoors. Lodges are well spaced so no two groups have to mingle.

There is lots for people to do around the area. Julie says: “We are ideally placed for touring the coast, the many National Trust and English Heritage properties and Cornish gardens such as beautiful Trebah, Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.

Please quote ‘County’ when enquiring Tel 01503 241290 | Email holidays@tudorlodges.co.uk | www.tudorlodges.co.uk Tudor Lodges, Morval, Looe, Cornwall PL13 1PR