Worcestershire

Brood farm shop,

a place to enjoy for you and your brood

Brood Farm Shop is the countryside family food and drink venue that keeps getting better and better. It has a fabulous range of locally sourced fresh foods, an excellent café and a local gastropub. Now it is adding an outdoor bar, picnic area and two stretch tents where people can relax with an early evening glass of something special in very pleasant surroundings. Brood was designed with the idea of farmers, customers, staff, independent suppliers and the local community all supporting one another and keeping ‘food miles’ to a minimum.

Owners Claire Davis and Phil Oliver produce their own beef, lamb, pork, chicken and eggs to the highest standard from their Redditch based farming operation, tracking each stage from farm to fork. They grow fruit, vegetables, plants and herbs themselves and source homemade preserves, bakery products, craft ales and ciders and other gourmet products from specialist producers around Worcestershire and surrounding counties. Creative chefs produce the finest dishes from these very sources to serve in the family friendly café, which is open all day. They also create an appetising range of ready meals for sale to the public. The Brood pub, the Lygon Arms at Feckenham, likewise serves a great range of quality lunchtime and evening meals. The farm shop also sells gifts, hampers and household items such as beauty products and cleaning materials. A ‘Click & Collect’ service is available for people who prefer to shop online rather than visit in person. It is free on orders of £40 or more.

Brood ’s newest feature is the outdoor bar, now open and currently running with table service. Head Butcher Antony Fletcher says: “It’s a very nice setting in which to enjoy a glass of wine or a refreshing beer on a summer’s evening. There are some toys for children to play on and some outdoor games such as giant Jenga. Family is at the heart of everything we do here.”

Brood Farm Shop, Astwood Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6PS T 01527 868698 E admin@brood.co.uk www.brood.co.uk

Lygon Arms, Droitwich Road, Feckenham B96 6JE T 01527 892800 E bookings@thelygon.co.uk

Proud to be serving good quality, British food.

The Lygon is a beautiful, country pub located in the little village of Feckenham. From field to fork, we have carefully selected the highest quality ingredients from local producers and our very own farm to create dishes we are proud of.

www.thelygon.com 01527 892800

1 Droitwich Road, Feckenham, B96 6JE, UK

Lower Berrow Farm Cottages are traditional barns that have been recently converted into stylish cottages combining character with modern luxury living. Nestled deep in the heart of England within the picturesque parish of Feckenham, these beautiful cottages are surrounded by scenery that could not fail to impress. Situated on the border of Worcestershire and Warwickshire amongst beautiful countryside on a traditional working farm which is close to Stratford upon Avon, The Cotswolds and The Malvern Hills. A great central location to meet up with family and friends from around the country. Indulge yourself with the pure experience of relaxing in our luxurious spa whilst enjoying the tranquillity of the Worcestershire countryside.

www.lowerberrowcottages.co.uk T. 07850 866 835 E. info@lowerberrowcottages.co.uk

Lower Berrow Farm Cottages, Redditch, Worcestershire Table Manners are a well established speciality cookware and tableware shop, offering a blend of ‘Country Kitchen’ with the modern contemporary. It’s a one stop shop for all things kitchen and dining. The shop is located in a beautiful courtyard setting, conveniently positioned adjacent to the main visitor car park.

Stockists of:

Herdy, Ulster Weavers, Dunoon, Sophie Allport, Scion Living, Zeal, Keith Brymer Jones, Stanley, Mary Berry

4 The Huntings, Church Close, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7AH T: 01386 853270

Fresh local Food

from fields near you, for you

Local delivery and Click and Collect available

Brood Farm Shop, Astwood Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6PS

Call us 01527 868698

www.brood.co.uk

Our Farm Shop stocks all of our locally produced fruit, veg and meat from our very own farms. Using our own products we are delighted to be able to offer meal packs and farm fresh ready meals using recipes created by our very own Executive Chef. Brood grown vegetables, salads and herbs available as well as an amazing array of grocery products. Logs are also for sale, locally sourced.

Exquisite prints by Bailey Photographic can bring happy memories into focus for the whole of a lifetime. Whether you want to preserve the magical moments of a wedding day, record the birth of a baby or perhaps celebrate a special moment in time with the family, you can confidently trust the task to this highly experienced and very friendly specialist company. Bailey Photographic is a well-established all-round photography business with a portfolio covering everything from portraiture to commercial product illustration. Owner Prab Smith particularly loves getting to know her clients and capturing the essence of their presence and personality in the frame. Most people are happy to snap everyday events on their smartphone cameras and post them online, but almost everyone wants their wedding photographs to be taken by a professional who will bring failsafe expertise and artistry to the task. There is none better than Bromsgrove-based Bailey Photography. The company offers a range of wedding packages for couples’ different needs and budgets. They can be for just a few hours covering the traditional highlights, through to a deluxe service including a pre-wedding photoshoot through to every detail of the wedding day, from the bride’s hair and make-up preparations to the first dance of the marriage. For family photographs, customers frequently go to the company’s Bromsgrove studio, which is in a beautiful rural setting with props, lighting and other features to ensure a highly successful outcome. In other cases, the photographer goes to the customer’s place of choice, whether it be their home or memorable setting such as a historic building, a pretty meadow, farm or woodland.

Prab says: “We always try to make our sessions relaxed and comfortable, so they are enjoyable in themselves. And, we always aim to exceed their expectations with work that really touches their heart and brings real joy.” Call now to arrange a free consultation.

Bailey Photographic, Canal Side Workshops Metal & Ores Industrial Estate, 138 Hanbury Rd, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4JZ T 01527 873128 E info@baileyphotographic.co.uk www.baileyphotographic.co.uk Dating from the 14th century, The Almonry is Evesham’s treasure house of the past, a focal point for the events which have shaped the town and its activities from prehistoric times to the present day. It offers visitors priceless services, from a museum housing eclectic collections and hands-on displays to a Tourist Information Office and gift shop. The Almonry was originally home to the Almoner of Evesham Abbey, a Benedictine holy house founded in the 8th century. The abbey was one of the many dissolved by Henry VIII. The 1537 Evesham Bible is a revered relic, containing a handwritten, eyewitness account of troops bursting into their prayerful evensong. Previously, The Almonry has been a pub, tearooms and a private house. Now owned by Evesham Town Council, its displays detail lifestyles and events including various several wars, industrial heritage such as market gardening and glove making and a Victorian classroom and kitchen where children can dress up. The oldest part, The Undercroft, was mainly la store, but in the 17th century doubled as a prison for persecuted Quakers. Manager Ashleigh Jayes says: “It’s the only building of this age in town that the public can access and people are always surprised by how much is here. They think it’s small but we have lots of rooms over two floors, plus the garden.” The Almonry, Abbey Gate, Evesham, Worcestershire. WR11 4BQ T 01386 446944 E tic@almonry.ndo.co.uk www.almonryevesham.org

TAKEAWAY AFTERNOON TEA

Celebrating a special occasion? Order our delightful afternoon tea, available for collection. Available Monday – Sunday, 12:00pm – 4:00pm. £19.50pp Booking required 24 hours in advance, please mention any dietary requirements. 01684 878 019

www.aldwynsrestaurant.co.uk Aldwyn’s at Ellerslie Abbey Road, Malvern, WR14 3HL

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A vibrant new gallery has opened on the Pershore High Street, bringing the chance for visitors to see and buy an everchanging selection of colourful artwork in a fantastic art space.

The Gallery showcases the prolific output of watercolour and pop art artist Jilly OxladeArnott, who is internationally known for her fine line ink and watercolour works of historical and significant buildings. Her use of vibrant colours, with an emphasis on the subject leaving the rest to fine line ink, produces a unique and stunning artwork, with collections including Birmingham, Cheltenham, Croome Court, International, National Trust, Shropshire, Worcestershire and has just started a Pershore collection.

The Gallery will also display a constant rotation of works by local, national and international guest artists in many different mediums, from oils to ceramics. They will be holding ‘meet the artist’ evenings and a number of art events as the year progresses.

“We’ll have new work virtually every day and cater for every budget in a vibrant and inspiring environment,” she says, “From one off sculpture to limited edition prints.”

Having recently moved to Pershore with artist mentor and art event organiser husband Chris, they have set up a home studio in Pershore, for art classes and private tuition to accompany Jilly’s many exhibitions, artist-insitu activities, and private commission work.

The Gallery, 51 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1EU, run by an artist, representing artists, for art lovers. Tel 07879 347007, Email jilly@architecturalimpressions.uk www.thegallerypershore.com

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Well, slowly life is beginning to return to normal, albeit a new kind of “normal”. Christmas is not too far away, so Tweedies have linked up again with County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine to bring you a September Competition.

Original, quirky and colourful my hand crafted award winning characters have multiplied to become the magical world of the Tweedies. And the best bit of all? Tweedies are BRITISH!

Maisie our flagship bear has chosen 2 Shetland bears and 1 Welsh Poshie – Noah, Isla and Eleri.

Noah – is made from a dark brown Shetland herringbone tweed. His felt feet are one orange and one palest yellow, and he has orange ears. A large cream and orange heart is appliqued onto his tummy. His hand knitted hat is beige ribbing, pumpkin orange/yellow/beige stripes, and the crown is pumpkin orange. His warm scarf is also a bright pumpkin orange.

Isla – is made from a soft green tweed from Shetland. Her felt feet are one mid brown and one palest yellow and she has soft mint green cotton ears. On her tummy is a bright red and palest yellow flower. Her hand knitted hat is sandalwood brown ribbing, light willow green/buttermilk/ sandalwood stripes, and the crown is willow green. Her lacy hand knitted scarf is in a buttermilk yarn.

Eleri – is a Welsh Poshie in a mid green Welsh tweed. She has pale grey felt feet with scarlet stitching, and green/white ears to match her cotton hat. Two hearts, one emerald green the other scarlet are appliqued to her tummy. A scarlet sparkly ribbon around her neck completes this lovely patriotic bear in green, white and red; the colours of the Welsh flag.

Now all you have to do is answer the following four questions (answers are in the text): 1. What colour is the crown of

Noah’s hat?

2. What is the name of the patriotic bear?

3. How many stripes are there on

Isla’s hat?

4. What colour is the stitching around the Welsh bears feet?

Good luck everyone! And be sure to visit our website for all the up to date bears, mice and our new additions this year in tinsel yarn – owls hedgehogs and snowmen. And believe me it is just like knitting tinsel off the Christmas tree!