Issue 54 County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine

COV ER FEATURE

Bespoke secondary glazing solutions Ideal for heritage and Grade II listed buildings

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Bespoke secondary glazing solutions Ideal for heritage and Grade II listed buildings The design of the windows in a heritage building is an important part of the character of the property and must be retained, but single glazed timber frames are a major source of heat loss, provide little protection against noise and offer minimal resistance to burglary. The installation of bespoke secondary glazing from Lansec will improve the properties environment and make it much more comfortable by reducing air leakage and heat loss, dramatically improving noise insulation and providing an additional security barrier.

Planning consent is not normally needed for secondary glazing in Grade II listed buildings and properties in conservation areas but Lansec liaise with the Planning Department in the relevant Local Authority and supply technical drawings, and installation procedures if required.

Their aim is to achieve all the benefits while maintaining the appearance of the original windows by matching any window style and colour so the secondary glazing is barely noticeable at all from inside or outside.

Also, the possibility of condensation is virtually eliminated making water streaming down the inside of the windows and puddles on the windowsill a thing of the past.

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

Sally Hassel sally@countylifestyleandleisure.com 01455 698570 DESIGN

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Lansec is a Worcestershire based, family run company specialising in the installation of bespoke secondary glazing in older properties for over seven years.

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Secondary glazing from Lansec is a fully independent window system installed on the room side of existing windows. The original window remains in position in its original, unaltered form. The most popular form of secondary glazing is opening units which can slide either horizontally or vertically depending on the style of the original window. They will allow access to the external window for cleaning purposes and the opening of both secondary glazing and the external window for ventilation.

Other styles available include fixed, lift out or hinged units.

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Care Guide

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Guides for Brides

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Editor’s Choice

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Staycations

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Homes

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Sustainable Living

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SO let’s talk about Shared Ownership As the cost of living and private rent prices continue to rise, getting onto the first rung of the housing ladder can seem like a giant leap, Shared Ownership could give you the opportunity of getting onto the first step.

“Shared Ownership properties can be found in some private developments as the provision of a certain number of Shared Ownership units will often be required as a part of the planning permission for a development. This can put affordable housing in the heart of some prestigious postcodes.”

So how could Shared Ownership help?

Contrary to some opinions, it does not mean you will own and live with

someone you don’t know. Shared Ownership gives first-time buyers and those that do not currently own a home the opportunity to purchase a share in a new build or resales property. This initial share can be anywhere between 25 and 75 percent, and you would only pay a mortgage on the share you own and pay rent to a housing association on the remaining share.

Because you would only need a mortgage for the share you are purchasing, the amount required for a deposit can be as little as five percent of the share price, lower than the average first-time buyer deposit of £30,000.

While you would still pay rent along

For more information on what Shared Ownership is and how it could help you gain that first step on the property ladder, visit us at: www.rooftopgroup.org/sharedownership.

with your mortgage repayments, the rent is less than open market rates and will reduce with every additional share you buy.

So can anyone apply?

There are restrictions on shared ownership eligibility. For example, In England, to be eligible, your individual or combined income as a couple can’t be more than £80,000. And in some cases, you may need a close family or employment connection to the area in which you want to buy.

Shared Ownership should never be considered a poor alternative in homeownership but a fantastic opportunity to buy yourself a house that you can call home.

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*Prices are based on a correct at time of print. Photography is of Parsons Gardens and its Surrounding Areas. Lifestyle photography is indicative only.

HOTEL INDIGO

Stratford-upon-Avon Tried & Tested Review Our stay at the Hotel Indigo, Stratford-uponAvon was fantastic from start to finish. The reception staff made us feel so welcome on arrival and the hotel was absolutely beautiful with its mix of original features and modern touches.

There are 93 guest bedrooms at this amazing boutique hotel. They come in three beautiful room designs inspired

by Shakespeare and reflecting local history.

The Tudor rooms in the original 16th century building reflect the tradition of the building and have views to New Place, Shakespeare’s home in later life.

The Georgian townhouse is inspired by Shakespeare’s theatre with rooms combining luxury and homely charm.

The Contemporary Rooms in the new wing are elegantly sophisticated, drawing on the 20th century past.

All guest rooms have super-comfy Hypnos beds with luxury Egyptian cotton linen, spa-inspired bathrooms, Nespresso coffee machines, 40inch flat screen TVs with multiple channels and IHG Connect seamless

internet connection.

Our room was very spacious, with a fantastically comfy bed, a shower with speakers so you could listen to music during your ablutions using upmarket Bramley complimentary toiletries.

There was a mini-bar as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Those toiletries were so lovely I bought some to take home. They also sell the most beautiful smelling Hotel Indigo candles and stunning spa products, such as Dead sea salts.

We ate in The Woodsman restaurant, which is headed by restauranteur Mike Robinson, co-owner of the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms in Fulham.

Mike’s passion for locally sourced produce and sustainable wild food is renowned and everything at the Hotel Indigo is ethically sourced and all meat raised to the very highest standards of animal welfare.

Certainly, our experience of the restaurant was outstanding!

To start I tried the whipped chicken liver parfait with red grapes, verjus and chargrilled bread. My partner opted for wood pigeon pastroma with green beans,

almonds, pickled pear and herbs.

For the mains we had dry aged Hereford beef rump, glazed cheek, Welsh rarebit leeks, trompette mushrooms with a side dish of ‘dirty’ mash, crisp shredded venison, sourdough crumb and deer gravy.

What a delight it all was!

The food was mouth watering. We were honestly lost for words about just how wonderful our meal was, the best we have ever experienced.

We were also in a great location with multiple boutiques, restaurants and shops on the doorstep, not to mention the gorgeous riverfront walks. We would most strongly recommend our readers to visit Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon

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“Rilys will impress your friends and associates. A place where you will want to meet, socialise and enjoy the experience of fine Indian cuisine and great hospitality”.

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FAUN: Celebrating local produce Faun is a bakery, deli and cafe, showcasing the finest in seasonal and local produce.

Located at the top of Great Malvern, in the former Brays building, guests can sit and admire stunning views across the Worcestershire countryside from within or take advantage of their beautiful outdoor terrace. Everything is made by hand on site, with their deli offering an array of their own produce, including freshly baked sourdough loaves and pastries, as well as a wider selection of the best in local produce.

Their coffee is from Hundred House Coffee, an awardwinning roastery in the Shropshire Hills, with looseleaf tea from Trumpers Tea in Hereford and Dexter’s Tea in Malvern.

Their cafe offers an all-day brunch and lunch menu, served from 9am - 3pm, with a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan options.

It is the brainchild of Shona Kelly and her partner Jon White, who both wanted to share their passion for celebrating local produce and making it accessible to all.

Shona was previously coFounder and Head of Pastry at Peter Cooks Bread, an awardwinning bakery, and Jon was the Manager of a local Youth and Community Centre.

They first opened their doors

in a small corner unit on Church Street in December 2019 and were overwhelmed with the support they received from the local community.

Then Covid-19 came on the scene, just four months later.

They quickly adapted and took their store online, offering home deliveries across Malvern, which proved very popular. As rules started to relax, they were able to open their doors once more. Over this time, they came to realise that more space was needed for them to fulfil their dream of being able to develop a menu that showcased the local produce on offer One year later, their dream was realised with their move to the top of town with the space to offer a much bigger seating area and develop their own bakery and kitchen.

Brays holds a strong heritage for the community in Malvern and Shona and Jon were keen to feature many of the original fixtures and fittings within the decor to honour this.

The name Faun was inspired

by Malvern’s connection to the The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which C S Lewis is said to have been inspired by from his time in Malvern.

Today it is a bustling cafe and deli, that has weathered the storm of Covid and is now looking forward to a hopefully bright future, with lots of exciting plans ahead.

Faun, 31-33 Worcester Rd, Malvern WR14 4RD, T 01684 778717, E hello@faunmalvern.co.uk www.faunmalvern.co.uk

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Welcome to our Health and Self Care Feature, It has never been more important to take care of yourself than now.

The last few years have been a challenging time for all of us. Sadly this has resulted in a decline in physical and mental health, however we have also seen amazing examples of kindness and ingenuity.

Self Care is vitally important to Health and a few small changes can make a big difference.

We have put together this feature to give you a few pointers and hopefully inspire you to make that change.

A new hobby can revitalize you, this can be either a sport or craft. Shooting for Fun (featured) is a fantastic way to start, check out their

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Get physical , join a gym or if you prefer to go it alone try walking the dog or go for a short run.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to boost your mental health, Onside Advocacy is a Worcestershire and Herefordshire non-profit based organisation who support disadvantaged adults. They are always looking for volunteers and doing something for someone else can promote wellbeing and bring a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Give them a call, their professional friendly team will be delighted to help you.

So take a look at our handpicked businesses and make a decision to change your life today.

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The Benefits of

Outdoor Shooting Sports There are many wellbeing benefits associated with shooting sports; and clay shooting is just one of a variety of leisure pursuits available locally, at S4F in Hanbury. Other activities include rifle target shooting, axe throwing, laser tag and archery.

Now is a great time to try a new sport at S4F’s Oaklands Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Spend some time in the fresh air, whilst focusing your mind on achieving the perfect shot.

Knowing that you’ve exercised enough skill to hit a target can be a powerful and rewarding sensation!

Professional instruction is available if you’ve not tried the activity before, and who knows, you might turn out to have a hidden sporting talent.

If you’d like to discover the many benefits of a shooting activity call Mark on 01527 575141, email mark@shooting4fun.co.uk or visit www.shooting4fun.co.uk

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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.

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

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GUIDE FOR BRIDES Weddings were hit hard by the COVID-19 restrictions, with unlucky couples having to stay apart for months on end and cancel their planned grand ceremonies multiple times. Now that restrictions have been lifted in England – albeit with plenty of precautionary ‘guidance’ to keep guests and venues safe - there’s quite likely to be quite a glut of couples wanting to say: “I do,” in style.

While face masks and ventilation may still be required in many places to keep COVID away, there’s no shortage of brilliant businesses ready to make

sure that love stays in the air and circulates freely.

Award-winning Elmbridge Farm could be the ideal relaxed and romantic setting for many, complete with lake, woodland and a luxurious tipi for 150 guests.

All our advertisers have great expertise in their particular specialities. They offer personal, bespoke services to ensure that couples look and feel their best enjoy their own wedding in their own individual way and make exceptional memories to carry forward with them into married life.

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I pride myself on my ability to provide a personalised bespoke service where I can express each customer’s specific requirements with flowers.

Whether contemporary or traditional, simple or complex, a hand tied or an elaborate celebration, I am able to meet all budgets and requests.

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

Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique is a Multi Award Winning Bridal Boutique situated in Kidderminster, Worcestershire devoted to exceptional customer service & offering brides a stunning range of gowns from carefully selected award winning designers.

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!

Book your appointment with us at Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique to enjoy a unique and luxurious bridal shopping experience without the price tag. We pride ourselves in our reputation for our unrivalled customer experience, and would be delighted to welcome you and your entourage to our gorgeous boutique.

Although we welcome drop in visitors, we much prefer to give you a fully personalised experience through our appointment service.

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.

Book your exclusive appointment by calling us today on 01562 746607 www.tamsinsbridalboutique.co.uk Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique, 20-21 Oxford Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1AU

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At Hereford Gold, your Christmas doesn’t have to cost the Earth as we are up to half the price of other High Street Jewellers. Here you can be assured of a warm welcome, a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which you can browse and take your time in choosing that “Special Piece”, knowing that every item in the Shop is of Superior Quality.

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Hereford Gold is the County’s largest buyer of Gold, Platinum and Silver. You can be 1OO% guaranteed we will offer you a genuine fair price on all of your items. We also buy Gold Sovereigns and Krugerrands.

Robert, Philippa and the Team would like to take this opportunity to wish Customers a Happy Christmas and A Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

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BUILDING • PLUMBING • HEATING ELECTRICAL • LANDSCAPING Here at JW.Construction Limited, we offer a bespoke turn key solution to all your building requirements.

We are the one-stop company, that does everything using our trade specific employees and sub contractors.

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JW Construction building customers a better lifestyle Customers can rely on quality work for any and all projects from J W Construction Ltd, an experienced company offering the full spectrum of construction skills including building, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrics, plastering and decorating. Whether you’re investing in a new kitchen, extending the house or creating a new summerhouse or patio for the garden, J W Construction can confidently design and deliver a quality installation, from design to completion.

Owner John Ward has been in the building industry since leaving school some 40 years ago and had accrued considerable expertise by the time he started his own company in 2014. He takes on both private and commercial jobs, aiming to create ‘turnkey solutions,’ custom-made and delivered with a minimum of disruption.

“We care about our clients,” says John, “And we like it to be an enjoyable experience for them.

Construction work is dirty and messy, but we leave their places as clean as we would our own houses.

We do a professional job and we always go the extra mile to help them out.”

John and his team of trade professionals take great pride in leaving the property in good, clean condition at the completion of each project.

J W Construction’s website displays a wide range of the company’s work. There are also plenty of 5 Star Trustpilot reviews from very satisfied customers.

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Leading the Way for Residential and Dementia Care The decision to move into care can be difficult and emotional for the whole family, and never more so than now. However, there are many features at Worcester’s two brand-new luxury care homes operated by Ideal Carehomes that help to make that decision so much easier.

Foley Grange located at Silverwoods Way, Kidderminster and Woodland View on Woodland Way, Droitwich have both benefitted from a £12m investment and have been designed and purpose-built with residents in mind. They both benefit from plenty of large and airy day spaces for residents to enjoy including a beauty parlour, cinema, cafes’, landscaped gardens, and a lavish Sky Bar where tipples and far-reaching views are enjoyed.

With all this space, the homes lend themselves well to current guidelines that we are all now used to in our day to day lives.

From ultra-wide corridors to comfort cooling systems and dedicated social rooms for visits*, everything is future-proofed to ensure the continued wellbeing of residents and staff.

Foley Grange Home Manager Dawn Leaver said, “Everything we do at Foley Grange puts us at the forefront of care and with the established Ideal Carehomes team and policies behind us, we have all we need to ensure our residents and staff are safe and content. The care and attention to detail in our homes is clear and they are built with the facilities to offer the high quality of life and independence our residents require.

Cindy Hawkins, Home Manager for Woodland View continued, “The brand-new build allows us to be completely on top of infection control from the very start and the large social spaces give us the means to social distance with ease. We are ready to help people in the local community with both short term and permanent placements and we are always

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here to answer any questions and help to put people’s mind at rest.’”

Foley Grange and Woodland View offer a lifestyle full of fun and inclusivity that can be tailored to individual needs. Considered activities encourage fullness of life, day to day enjoyment and happiness. Each day there is a full and varied timetable as well as many recreational resources available at any time.

The exceptional levels of 24-hour person-centred care, coupled with first-class facilities, residentled activities and freshly cooked nutritious meals, allows residents to feel safe, relaxed and fulfilled as they move into the next chapter of their life. The Ideal lifestyle is inclusive, which means residents can enjoy everything on offer without having to worry about additional fees.

Foley Grange and Woodland View are welcoming new residents for residential and dementia care. For more information or advice, contact Ideal Carehomes on 0113 385 3800 or visit www. idealcarehomes.co.uk. Cindy or Dawn can carry out an initial assessment for new residents within 24 hours of your enquiry and they can help you or your loved one move to your new home as quickly and stress free as possible.

Dawn and her team at Foley Grange will be hosting an Open Day on February 12th between 11-2pm and are welcoming guests via appointment, to experience daily life within the home and ask questions. Guests will receive complimentary refreshments and a goody bag. *subject to current guidelines

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Luxury Care Homes In Worcestershire Residential and dementia care Feel part of a community ...

With exceptional standards of 24 hour residential and dementia care with an inclusive fee offer, Ideal Carehomes makes a real difference to the lives of our residents, assisting them to remain independent and ensuring they enjoy an active lifestyle with likeminded people.

Expect more ...  Purpose built homes with spacious, en-suite bedrooms and plenty of social areas  Inclusive fees for complete peace of mind  Full and varied daily programme of activities  Nutritious food, daily laundry and housekeeping

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Winters Well How you can keep yourself and others well this winter

Our 5 Top Tips for keeping well this winter are: Boost your immunity If you are eligible for a free flu jab and a COVID-19 vaccine and booster jab get these booked in as soon as you can.

Keep your hands clean Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water is the best way to prevent tummy bugs, COVID-19 and other winter illnesses.

Keep warm Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.

Keep active Regular exercise can help improve your physical & mental health, reduce the risk of falling and can be beneficial for recovery if you do get ill.

Look out for other people Remember that other people, such as older neighbours, friends and family members, may need a bit of extra help over the winter. There's a lot you can do to help people who are more frail than you.

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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 The Worcester Family Law Practice, 34a Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1EE

Editor’s Choice Spring Retirement, providing live-in care at home Many people struggling with old age and disability find it hugely upsetting to give up their own home and move into residential care. Spring Retirement offers them a much more palatable alternative at comparable cost, that of having a live-in care professional to provide all the help and support they need.

member might do. They provide assistance with housework, personal care as needed and support to maintain social activities, outings and friendships.

Spring Retirement is a well established organisation dedicated to helping older people live their best lives in later years, maintaining independence, control and personal interests for as long as they wish.

Great care is taken to assess a person’s needs and provide them with the right level of support and with carers who suit their personality.

Rated ‘Good,’ by the Care Quality Commission, the service matches clients with qualified and kindly carers who move into a spare bedroom and live in as a family

The care may be short-term, perhaps following surgery, or longterm, in which case it would normally be provided by a team of two.

An IT kit enables trusted family members to log in any time to check all is well.

Managing Director Richard Sharples says: “We find it gives relatives comfort to know somebody is there at all times.”

Spring Retirement, 103 High Street, Evesham WR11 4DN T 01386 365001 E info@springretirement.co.uk www.springretirement.co.uk

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Europa Model Railroads, your one stop online and retailer for great layouts If you are looking for a new hobby,

Moving house or office can be seriously hard work, even for the fittest people, and virtually impossible for those who are older, frailer or just less inclined. Warren’s Removals & Storage takes away all of that work and associated stress through an exemplary service operating right across Worcestershire and recommended by a growing number solicitors, estate agents and satisfied customers.

Europa Model Railroads Ltd may have your perfect answer! With some 35 million devotees worldwide, creating model railway layouts is an absorbing pastime for everyone from absolute beginners to experts.

For the young, it can even lay foundations for a career, imparting knowledge of mechanics, electrical engineering and many other disciplines.

Europa Model Railroads Ltd was created by Michael Thomas and his son, Gareth, capitalising on their 30 years of passionate model railroading experience and international business knowledge. They lived in Canada for many years, but on returning to the UK in 2015, they established their company as a global online business and retailer specialising in the products that make model railroad layouts so realistic.

Their product range comprises leading brands in the scale/gauge sizes of Z to G, locomotives and rolling stock, power control systems, buildings and structures, materials, tools, scenery and landscaping.

They also sell catalogues and publications containing detailed guidance about constructing layouts

Tweedies Christmas and New Year over , the cold months of Winter are still biting along with further Covid restrictions around our lives. So…… let me turn your thoughts to more pleasant and romantic events coming up – Valentine’s Day; Mother’s Day; and Easter heralding the start of Spring and promises of much needed warmer weather. It may not be easy to shop on the High Street for many of you, so let me whet your appetite with some easy armchair shopping. For these three events Poshies, Patchwork and Huggie Bears are reduced to £30 each and Paperweight Mice to £20.

Ruby, first created in 2011 for Valentine’s day is still one of our most popular designs. She is heading up the Valentine line-up with her luscious pinks and reds, ably assisted by our flagship bear Maisie. Joining them are Poshies Scarlett and Violet; Patchwork Bear Chrissie and paperweight mice Esther, Menna, Ruth and Soffia; all with romantic and feminine reds, pinks or purples.

Warren’s Removals & Storage, making moving easy

suiting the systems of Europe, North America, the UK and other countries.

Michael says: “We love to support our customers, answer their questions and encourage them to use their imagination. We can give all sorts of advice and information to help them achieve their modelling goals.”

Visit Europa Model Railroads Ltd at www.emrailroads.com , Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. Unit 20 The Mansley Centre, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford upon Avon CV37 9NQ T 01789 532390 E sales@emrailroads.com www.emrailroads.com

Even under its standard removals package, the company disconnects and replumbs washing machines and dishwashers, disconnects and reconnects TVs, dismantles and reassembles furniture, provides bespoke furniture protectors and place boxes in the correct rooms at the new address. There are no weight restrictions on removals.

The company also has high security storage facilities in Worcester, Upton and Inkberrow, for property ranging from something that will fit in a crate up to the full contents of a large house or business.

Within its premium package, the team arrives the day before the move and packs everything for you. It even unpacks some items, such as kitchen equipment, the day after the move.

Both packages are covered by full like-for-like insurance and carried out by a super-friendly team for whom nothing is too much trouble.

Company founder Warren Leggett says: “We cater for all removal and storage needs and we can do literally everything. We make it really easy for our customers.”

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patricia@tweedies.biz Mobile: 07917 264237 (text or voicemail me) Florence on the other hand epitomises a Spring Easter Day with her emerald green and yellow mimicking the daffodils still blooming in the garden.

Chrissie

Scarlett

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Violet

Coming with a rich pedigree including an award for British Heritage Craft, Tweedies are created with a whole lot of love. Made from 100% British cloth, nothing is ever wasted as scraps are used later to stuff those ever expanding tummies.

Do not worry if you see your chosen bear or mouse marked “Out of Stock” on our website. Simply email or text me as soon as possible and there is every chance I could make it for you for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Easter.

Ruby

Remember our bears and mice have personalities as big and bright as their ears and are really excited about finding forever homes.

May we wish all our customers past, present and future a very happy and safe 2022.

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Maisie

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Romantic Holidays with Cafwin Cruises

Editor’s Choice for Staycations

For a romantic holiday afloat the luxurious and eco-friendly boutique narrowboat company, Cafwin Cruises, is undoubtedly the wisest choice! Family run, Cafwin’s boats are moored at Droitwich Spa Marina which is perfectly placed for exploring some of Britain’s most beautiful canal network and countryside.

Cafwin Cruises first boat, Arthur Owl, was built to a truly luxurious brief. It was designed with couples in mind, but also with provision of a second comfortable king-sized bed in the saloon so guests can holiday with friends or children. It features include oak flooring, mood lighting, cosy central heating, and comfy seating.

The engine is offset by a powerful silencer and bow thrusters to save any heavy pushing-off routines. It boasts a sumptuous master bedroom with a sprung king-sized bed, a deluxe shower room and a splendid saloon with a large sofa, Freeview TV, DVD and a well-equipped galley for tasty meals. There are appliances from a dishwasher to a fridge freezer, plus indulgent personal touches throughout from the dressing gowns to complimentary eco-friendly toiletries.

New for 2022, Cafwin is proud to

announce the addition of the first Serial Electric-Hybrid narrowboat for hire on the main connected English waterways. Ollie Owl boasts electric propulsion, an on-board generator and 1.6kW of solar power.

Everything about Ollie Owl has been built to provide the same luxury and high standards as that on Arthur Owl, but is even more eco-friendly truly minimising the impact on the environment.

Cafwin’s boats can be hired for one or more weeks and can be booked through www.cafwincruises.com where more information can be seen.

Explore the Jurassic Coast with Lyme Holidays Coastal walkers and other lovers of the great outdoors will relish the great locations of Lyme Holidays, with three superb cottages to let as holiday bases on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

These scenic locations near Lyme Regis are ideally placed for exploring the Dorset and Devon coast and countryside, including the South West Coastal Path and the spectacular high headland of Golden Cap.

The largest cottage is Joan’s Cottage in the seaside resort of Charmouth, where guided fossil hunting walks are frequent and paddle boarding classes attract the adventurous. This 400 year old gem has been refurbished by owners Ruth and Mike to create a splendid family home. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms and comfy contemporary furnishings, the beach, shops, pubs and amenities are a level stroll from the cottage. One wellbehaved dog is very welcome.

Pydelspring and Greenwood cottages have been converted from a Barn in Morecombelake, each with a double en-suite bedroom.

Ideally placed for walking the coastal path, they have a large garden with individual decking and seating areas and they are close to a bus stops in

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both directions. There is a farm shop with café within 200 yards.

There is a thriving Street market in Bridport twice a week selling everything from vegetables to antiques.

Ruth says: “Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll always find something wonderful to see and do.”

Lyme Holidays, Lyme Barn, Sun Lane, Morcombelake, Bridport DT6 6DL T 01297 441222 E lymeholidays@yahoo.com www.lymeholidays.com

Highland haven with multiple awards

Bessingby Mews holiday cottages

Craigatin House in Pitlochry, Perthshire has won so many awards for its boutique bed & breakfast provision that it would take this whole page to list them. Set in two acres of beautiful gardens within walking distance of the town centre – including the Festival Theatre, convivial pubs and great restaurants - it’s an amazing blend of early Victorian elegance and modern amenities, rated 4 Star Gold by Visit Scotland and consistently listed in the Good Hotel Guide.

Bessingby Mews holiday cottages near Bridlington are some of the friendliest self-catering properties in the land, with hosts providing guests with free use of everything from Electric Vehicle charging points to buckets, spades and boogie boards.

Sleeping from two to 12 people, the cottages are geared to creating happiness, whether from equipping walkers with maps and guides for premium exploring or letting people pick organic fruit and veg from the garden.

Originally the home of a doctor, Craigatin House itself has been transformed to provide seven guest bedrooms decorated with feature wallpapers and furnished with impeccable taste, together with another seven in the adjoining courtyard building, one being a suite with bedroom, shower room and lounge. All the other rooms are doubles, large doubles or twin with en-suite facilities, generous hospitality trays and TV. Many have mountain views.

Mews House is the versatile main property, ideal for larger families or special interest groups. It has five twin and double bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one with bunk beds. Features include an open plan kitchen diner with range cooker, a lounge with log burner and glorious gardens, secure for children and pets. Disability aids and equipment for small children are available, along with books and films.

One striking feature is the contemporary conservatory which has been added, where guests take their choice of superb Scottish breakfasts from an extensive menu. The food has

garnered a Taste Our Best award from Visit Scotland, and the view overlooks those lovely gardens with their resident red squirrels, pheasants and red legged partridge.

Hosts Lynne Fordyce and her partner, John Watters, love sharing their superb location, famous for attractions such as Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder, Loch Faskally, Blair Castle and the 77 mile Rob Roy Way walking route.

Craigatin House & Courtyard, 165 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5QL; T 01796 472478, E enquiries@craigatinhouse.co.uk www.craigatinhouse.co.uk

The smaller cottages are cosy and comfortable, ideal for couples and young families. Twitcher’s Den has a king-sized four poster bed and log burner and Cupid’s Cottage, like Mews House, is dog friendly.

Birdwatchers love Bessingby Mews!

Garden and courtyard bird feeders and bird boxes support numerous winged wonders and the RSPB reserve Bempton Cliffs, six miles away, attracts 500,000 breeding seabirds between March and October, including puffins, guillemots and gannets.

Sarah gets many returning guests. “I do anything I can to make everyone’s holidays brilliant,” she says.

Bessingby Mews, Main Street Bessingby, Bridlington YO16 4UH T 07885 741453 E sarah@bessingbymews.co.uk www.bessingbymews.co.uk Facebook @ Bessingby Mews

For luxurious and peaceful getaways, look no further than Hollicarrs Holiday Park near York.

The family-run facility sits within the idyllic Escrick country estate and offers an excellent range of timber lodges with their own private hot tubs and verandas, all set in woodland which is a natural habitat for diverse and fascinating wildlife.

Carefully landscaped, Hollicarrs holds a Gold David Bellamy Award for Conservation as well as its 5 Star Quality in Tourism certificate. It occupies 30 acres of the 250 acre wider estate, which has been in the same family for more than 350 years. Amenities include walking and cycling trails, wildflower meadows, a bowling green, tennis court and fishing lake. An on-site bistro serves delicious daytime meals.

The holiday lodges are all privately owned, fully equipped and furnished to high standards. They vary in size, but cater for four to six people each.

Some are available for short breaks as well as longer stays. A few are available to buy.

Despite being something of a natural oasis of peace and tranquillity, the park is close to the A19 and gives easy access to York itself, eight miles

away and with iconic attractions such as Jorvic Viking Museum, the National Railway Museum and York Minster. It is also handy for the Yorkshire Wolds, North Yorkshire Moors and east coast.

Hollicarrs Holiday Park, York Road, Escrick, York YO19 6EE T 01757 249412 E hollicarrs@escrick.com www.escrick.com

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Win a family day out to Hatton Escape Room plus a meal at The Hatton Arms!

Hatton Country World are offering one lucky family the chance to win entry to Tulley’s Escape Rooms Hatton plus either lunch or dinner at The Hatton Arms (food only). Prize is worth up to £300 and is for 2 adults and 2 children.

Hatton Country World is the complete destination to enjoy the outdoors with plenty of fresh air and space this autumn at the 100-acre site. It is also home to Hatton Shopping Village which houses over 20 independent shops including a garden centre and farm shop created by TV presenter Lottie Newitt.

Alfies Café and the Spinning Jenny also offer a choice of home-cooked dishes.

The Escape Rooms have been created by Tulleys Entertainment GROUP, the brains behind the award winning and world famous Shocktober Fest. Tulley’s Escape Rooms Hatton features two live experiences - Pirate-themed challenge, ‘Mutiny’, and The Outfitters, set in the Great Depression which are both rated number 2 in the world on TripAdvisor.

There is also a licensed Bar and a Lobby with puzzles and board games. Those visiting the Rooms enter a game scenario with friends, family or work colleagues for an hour and solve a series of puzzles and mysteries. They will have to search high and low for clues and work together if they want to escape.

The Rooms are suitable for 2 – 8 people. There are no restrictions on age, but the puzzles may be too demanding for those aged 12 and under.

With sweeping views of the idyllic Hatton Locks, the award-winning Hatton Arms has established a reputation among locals for authentic dining and classic British cuisine made with the finest ingredients, often sourced direct from the privatelyowned Hatton Estate. Following a refurbishment last year, the gastro pub has adopted a fresh modern look inside and out including a new lighter and brighter and contemporary interior to greet visitors, while still staying true to the traditional pub vibe the locals have come to love.

For more information on Hatton Country World please visit www.hattonworld.com. For more information on Hatton Escape Room please visit https://hattonescaperooms.com/ For more information on The Hatton Arms please visit https://hattonarms.com/

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Travel experts at Johnsons Coaches have been helping people live their travel dreams for 112 years We offer a hugely diverse range of trips designed to delight people of very different tastes and temperaments.

Green-fingered passengers may be drawn to five days exploring Great Gardens of Cornwall, escorted by garden designer Kitty Bellingham. Culture lovers would relish Celtic Connections, an eight-day extravaganza with visits to Robert Burns’ Birthplace Museum, Giant’s Causeway, Belfast’s Titanic Experience and Caernarfon Castle.

Johnsons Coaches holidays are always fully inclusive, with a ‘no surcharge’ guarantee. They include door to door transport in modern, comfy coaches with home pick up and return service to your door, carefully chosen quality hotels, admission prices to the featured attractions, knowledgeable drivers and friendly, impeccable customer service. Bookings are protected by the Bonded Coach Holidays scheme so customers’ money is completely safe.

For 2022 a third ‘Luxury Traveller’ coach has been introduced to their already popular programme, perfect for those who enjoy the finer things in life!

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Easter in Hampshire, Porstmouth & Isle of Wight

Treasured Houses of Norfolk at Easter

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 11.30pm (12 midnight on Friday and Saturday). Furness CAMRA’s pub of the year 2019. In the bar we have a pool table and a pool team in addition to a selection of other activities 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 attractive area and remind you that, for the weary tourist not wanting 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.

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

The Square Broughton-in-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HY

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Farm holidays

Hidden Gem

for exploring Kentish charms Decoy Farm Holiday Cottages offer a great base from which to explore lovely Kent and especially the Medway town of Rochester with its cobbled streets, medieval buildings, splendid cathedral and Dickensian heritage. You’ll enjoy not only the home-fromhome comforts of these three 3 Star holiday homes, but also birdwatching heaven and a peaceful location with a private reservoir, duckpond and the chance to mingle with resident ducks, geese, chickens and donkeys.

Many people catch the train to London when they stay, but others enjoy walking the Thames Sea Wall and Saxon Way. The farm is also next to the RSPB Northward Hill reserve, which has the UK’s largest heronry and marshlands, orchards

and woods which attract numerous species including large numbers of overwintering wildfowl, thrushes, finches and buntings.

The cottages have all been sensitively created from a brick barn on the fruit farm kept by owners John and Kim Myatt. While keeping their exposed beams and character, they have been fitted and furnished to very high standards and sleep two, three or four people.

Each cottage has its own parking bay and French windows opening on to their own landscaped gardens with sunny patios and views across the heronry. Guests are free to wander around the 120 acres of farmland, eating from the fruit trees if they wish.

Decoy Farm Cottages, Decoy Hill Rd, High Halstow, Rochester, Kent ME3 8SR, T 01634 256185 or 07946 088646 E decoyfarmcottages@jkm-international.co.uk www.decoy-farm-holiday-cottages.co.uk

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Recharge all your batteries in the heart of the West Country at The Bickford Arms Eco-friendly holidaymakers will be able to charge their electric car batteries while they sleep at the Bickford Arms, a welcoming country inn with 11 comfortable en-suite guest bedrooms near the cusp of Devon and Cornwall. The greenminded owners have invested in six on-site charging points so their guests can make the most of their time in touring ‘Ruby Country,’ the

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unspoiled countryside between Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor.

The Bickford Arms is modern and inviting for everyone and their wellbehaved dogs, with the bonus of an acre of forest on the side for those early morning and late evening walks.

The spot is within convenient travelling distance for beautiful beaches, wild moorland and any

number of visitor attractions, from the famous fishing village of Clovelly – erstwhile home of ‘The Water Babies’ author Charles Kingsley – to the pirate lair of Jamaica Inn. Guests in all bedrooms enjoy quality beds and bedding, smart TV, superfast Wi-Fi and beverage making facilities. They also have use of a function room, popular as a meeting

point for group holidays.

Hearty breakfasts, lunches, evening meals and Sunday carveries are all cooked with enthusiasm by the Bickford chef team and regularly attract compliments. Guests also enjoy a built-in social life alongside the locals at this friendly freehouse.

Real ales, craft ciders, jaunty gins and many other choice tipples

are available at the bar and the atmosphere is always convivial.

around in those are often glad to

The beer garden is another popular facility when the weather is mellow and is especially lush this autumn.

amenities, including proper showers,

Owner Keith Reynolds, who runs the premises with his partner, John, says: “We have a big car-park that can accommodate not only cars but also motorhomes. People travelling

stop over for one night and enjoy the space and well-cooked food.”

The Bickford Arms, Brandis Corner, Holsworthy, Devon T 01409 221318

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Make this year the start of the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. Mount Battenhall offers independent living surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, just minutes from the centre of Worcester, with the convenience and peace of mind afforded by having a friendly team of on-site staff.

This luxurious home, within the charming converted Stables building, features an open-plan design leading onto private outside space, and comes with curtains and light fittings included.

Call 01905 630274 or visit mountbattenhall.co.uk The Marketing Suite, Mount Battenhall, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester WR5 2JD

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Style your home this winter

Baltic Hot Tubs are manufactured in our workshop in Worcestershire (West Midlands) and delivered all across the UK. They are beautifully handcrafted with all accessories and features for your ultimate relaxation. A hot tub is a gorgeous addition with all conveniences of a modern spa to any backyard or garden.

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We use traditional and modern techniques to sympathetically restore your furniture back to its former 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.

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Recommended for Sustainable Heating

Average 2 bed house costs around £2,300 for supply of all rads

We are a fully qualified Gas Safe, Oftec and Renewable Heating company with over 15 years of experience in domestic and commercial installation, service and repairs.

Wild About Interiors is an elegant and unique bespoke interiors shop specialising in home decor and interiors.

Based in the bustling market town of Alcester, Wild About Interiors is the sister shop of the award winning High Street florist, Wild Bunch. We sell everything from beautifully restored furniture and lighting to gifts, handmade glass and much, much more. We pride ourselves on our high quality products and our fine attention to detail to ensure that you only have the best for your home.

A warm welcome always awaits you, so pop on by, you won’t be disappointed!

www.wildaboutinteriors.co.uk 01789 542252 | 33A High Street, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5AF

Eco-Friendly & Renewable Central Heating Systems There’s never been a better time to consider how your home can go green with an eco-friendly central heating system. Renewable heating has continued to grow in the United Kingdom and is a fantastic way to get reliable central heating in your home, all while being environmentally-conscious with your home’s carbon footprint.

• Airsource heat pumps • Ground source heat pumps • Solar thermal • Bio mass • Installation grants available

Call us 07727 015 843 www.priorityoneplumbing.co.uk Find us on

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Elegance & beauty at a reasonable cost •

100% solid wood kitchens – no MDF, chipboard or ply

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Dovetail jointed drawers – mortise and tenon joints for carcasses

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Free design service, individual hand drawn plans

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Non-standard sizes, at no extra cost, to suit your kitchen dimensions

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Fully assembled units; no annoying flat-pack assembly

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Straightforward, easy to understand costing – prices include VAT & delivery

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Primed, or primed and painted units can now be provided

www.pineland.co.uk enquiries@pineland.co.uk

Cleobury Mortimer – Shropshire 01299 271143 Northwich – Cheshire 01606 41292

NEED SECURE, HEATED INDOOR OR OUTDOOR STORAGE? WHY NOT TRY REDDISTORES? Reddistores self storage is a purpose built, heated self storage facility. Ideally setup for Commercial and Domestic storage.

We serve customers throughout Redditch, Alvechurch, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re moving, carrying out alterations or renovations, or just clearing valuable space, we have the storage space for you.

Call us on 01527 62308 to assist with your secure storage solutions, please quote CLL21 when enquiring www.reddistores.com Email: info@reddistores.co.uk Weights Farm, Weights Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6RG

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING Since people became more aware of global warming and other environmental issues, ‘sustainable living’ has become a key phrase for everyone keen to reduce their negative impact on the planet. As the message has spread, along with techniques and technologies to make it more palatable, individuals, organisations and businesses have all embraced the idea as an ethical choice.

Public initiatives have seen us all reducing and recycling

our waste, taking measures to cut energy consumption and reusing things we’d previously have thrown away and generally reducing our carbon footprint. We drive greener cars, choose more plant-based foods and create wildlife-friendly zones in our gardens.

Increasingly, we have got the message to think globally and shop locally, reducing the ‘food miles’ of what we eat and turning our back on harmful chemical additives by buying

fresh, organic products, close to home and without surplus packaging.

In this section of the magazine, our adverts showcase companies which live by these values and help to make it possible – and enjoyable – for us all to do the same. Support the ecorevolution right here and now by sampling the green goodies they have to offer!

Recommended Businesses for SUSTAINABLE LIVING www.ettiesfield.com

Westlands, Sibson Road, Ratcliffe Culey, Atherstone, CV9 3PH

email:linds@ettiesfield.com tel:01827712512

Ettie’s Field is for everyone who loves camping and touring in beautiful spaces.

• Etties field is suitable for any vehicle.

At renatural, we believe that honey should not only taste delicious but should be a sustainable source of high-quality nutrition.

This is why, we search nature’s bounty to bring you back in touch with real natural honey. One of the wonderful gifts which nature has been providing us with, for thousands of years and one which we would like to share with you today, is our delicious Pure Raw Honey.

• Group bookings available.

• Etties exclusive hire for weddings and parties also available.

Order now at renatural.co.uk for a 15% discount, using CLLMAG22 discount code

Handmade Eco-friendly Cosmetics Zero Waste Shop selling a wide range of package free whole food items, toiletries, detergent refills, kitchen, bathroom and lifestyle items.

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The Gallery, The Shambles, Worcester, WR1 2RD www.packitin-zerowasteliving.co.uk

Zeco is my own brand of handmade and eco-friendly cosmetics born from my passion for the environment.

Few years ago, as I endeavoured to go plastic-free, I struggled to find affordable, natural and plastic-free cosmetics. Hence, I started making my own for family and friends, and they all loved them!!

Zeco now sells deodorants, scented lip balms, different creams and a variety of eco-friendly gift sets.

All our cosmetics are:

Handmade in Birmingham Plastic-free Cruelty-free Made with naturally moisturising and nourishing ingredients for your skin ࠍ Certified and insured according to UK regulations ࠍ ࠍ ࠍ ࠍ

From February 2022, all Zeco cosmetics will be suitable for vegans and thus make an even more positive impact on our planet.

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BRIARLEA CARE HOME WHERE LIFE IS FOR LIVING A beautiful care home set in 4 acres of Evesham's idyllic countryside. Briarlea is a small, award-winning care home that specialises in residential care for elderly individuals over 65. Warm, welcoming, your home from home.

email briarleacare@btconnect.com visit www.briarleacarehome.co.uk

Fancy a break?

Briarlea also offers short term stays bookable in advance. Our packages include fresh home-cooked meals, security, extensive activities, and round-theclock support from well trained staff. Enquire for more information.

Contact:

Joanne Moss 01386 293 200