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June is the official start of summer, so let's hope someone tells the weather so we can look forward to some sunshine and summer activities! And July of course is plum season, with Pershore Plum Festival running all through the month - have a look at the centre pages for details of what you can look forward to. Also in July, the Animals R Magic event in aid of the Cinnamon Trust is on at Jinney Ring in Bromsgrove - a great day out for the family, especially if you are an animal lover. Something new for this month, is Marisa Knight and her children's book The Continuing Adventures of Montgomery and Dartington - have a look at page 16 to read all about how she came to write this delightful story. With summer on the way, there are plenty of events and activities to suit everyone, such as the Bishampton Fete, Pinvin School events and Port Street Fayre, as well as our usual selection on the What's On pages. And that's it for this month. Next month I shall be in Malta enjoying the sunshine and wonderful seafood! See you again in August.

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Contents... 38

What's on in June & July

Animals R Magic

The Magic of Steam

Coffee Break

Safari Park Sparky

Hellens Garden Festival

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Hot & Cold Plumbing

Writer's Toolkit

Vet Talk

Pershore High School

Community Contacts

Marisa Knight

Local Boy Makes a Splash

Bishampton Fete 52

Port Street Fayre

Return of a Scavenger

Worcestershire Ramblers

Index of Advertisers

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Vale Chiropractic

AM Fitness

Pershore Plum Festival

Cast's Protection

Wines from Lebanon

Brightening up the garden

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he word ‘wig’ first appeared in the English language in about 1675 but their use pre-dated this by thousands of years. They are known to have been used by Ancient Egyptians in about 4000 BC. At that time, there was no attempt to simulate real hair. Assorted sizes of braids were set with beeswax. The popularity of wigs in the seventeenth century began when the French King Louis XIV started to lose his hair. He hired forty-eight wig makers to sort the problem. King Charles II also took to wearing a wig when his hair began to turn grey. Wigs became an indication of social status and occupation – they were made of human hair, horse and goat hair, and also cotton and silk fibres attached to a fabric backing. Men’s wigs were usually white, women’s were often pastel

colours – pink, violet and blue. Some of these were very elaborate and included decorations like ornamental birds. It was said that some ladies had to sleep propped up in order not to disturb their hairstyle. There were also reports of mice nesting in them! In about 1715 the fashion for powdering with starch or Cyprus powder began, leading to special rooms being created. The person wore a dressing gown and covered their face with a cone of thick paper while the procedure took place. Wigs were also perfumed with orange or lavender. Wigs (known as ‘perukes’ from the Italian word for hairdresser ‘parrucchiere’) remained popular because they were practical. Head lice were common and almost impossible to get rid of. Heads were shaved for the wigs to fit, so the lice

infested them instead. The wigs could then be sent to the wigmaker to be boiled and cleaned. Stealing wigs in the 18th century wasn’t uncommon – a full wig was very expensive. One way of doing this was for a small boy to be carried covered over in a butcher’s tray by a tall man. The boy would reach out and grab the wig. When the astonished owner looked around, an accomplice would step forward to ‘help’ enabling the thief to get away. The use of wigs in France stopped during the Revolution. Their usage in England declined after William Pitt levied a tax on hair powder in 1795. Many people substituted flour – but before much time had gone by, short, natural hair became the new fashion.

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arisa Knight, author of children’s book The Continuing Adventures of Montgomery & Dartington, was born in Warwickshire, where her parents worked for the National Trust at Charlecote Park. They were fortunate to live in the house alongside some of the original Fairfax Lucy family - her mother used to cook breakfast for Sir Montgomery - and as a child, Marisa had fond feelings for the name Montgomery. The family then moved to Elmley Castle in Worcestershire, where Marisa went to school. After attending Evesham College she moved away from home and went to live in Bromsgrove. Sometime later she moved to Devon, and it was here that she the discovered the Dartington Crystal Factory. This company name later inspired the name of one of the cats in her stories. Marisa was married in Plymouth, and started a family there, but she later moved back to the Evesham area to care for her parents. In separating her daughter from the seaside, she appeased her by promising her two kittens when they moved, and in due course Mulder and Scully – named after the after the TV series about two FBI investigators (loved by her husband) - joined the family.

The names really suited the two inquisitive cats, and Marisa often thought it would make a fun project to write a story about them … one day! So here we are: The Continuing Adventures of Montgomery & Dartington has now been published. The story, aimed at 5 – 8 year olds, is set in West London, and features the adventures around the capital city of the two

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Bishampton’s Fete takes the Bishcuit!

ish Bosh Bash Fete organisers are inviting bakers to come up with an iconic ‘Bishcuit’ made from typical Vale fruits to be crowned ‘Bishcuit Champion’ this year on Saturday, 15th July. The fete, which attracted hundreds last year to pretty 12th century St James Church, is throwing open the competition to all ages, using their own recipe, to find out who can create a confectionary to be proud of. Martin Dickinson, chair of the organizing committee, said: “With the current craze of baking, we thought it would be a bit of fun to have our mini-bake-off event to capture the imagination and put local bakers to the test. If it’s successful we’ll make it an annual feature.” Another added attraction this year will be the results of a painting competition being organised with Church Lench Primary and Flyford Flavel schools. The competition is also is open to all local primary schoolchildren on the theme of ‘Our Village Fete’. (Contact Tim King for information on 01386 462077). This year’s ‘Bash’ will be open from 1-4.30pm (half an hour longer!), and visitors can look forward to an afternoon of fun and frivolity featuring Worcester Concert Brass and Pebworth Morris, providing musical and visual entertainment; a fun dog show, an enviable selection of classic and vintage cars; a wide selection of stalls; and a wealth of children’s entertainment including face painting and a bouncy castle – plus - a Grand Raffle featuring some extremely attractive prizes including afternoon tea at Eckington Manor!

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The Return of a Scavenger

here is not much to be said for a northerly air stream. It’s like an icy knife cutting through tender, new, spring growth leaving it brown and shrivelled. These winds desiccate like dry ice, for there is rarely any rain on them and if there is, it is usually sparse. For rain we need the westerlies coming off the Atlantic and, as much as dry days are welcome, by the middle of May I was hoping for a weather change. Even the bees, buzzing one minute, were disappearing the next as the sun disappeared and the icy blast became even icier. Normal nectar sources were slow to appear because of the cold and I’ve been wondering what I can plant that would fill the gap and flower in even the coldest spring. Hellebores came to mind and so I’ve bought many more to fill the woodland garden. As predicted the cleared willow area rewarded me with a stunning

display of bluebells. New vistas have been opened up and new wildlife opportunities created, some more welcome than others: it would appear that muntjac have a taste for Lily of the Valley. Out one afternoon admiring the bluebells a noise like a jet fighter made me look skywards. As I did, a peregrine falcon sped out of its stoop like a rocket before easing up. What a sight! I was excited as a child at Christmas. How many people are lucky enough to have that happen in their garden? And it was to get better a few days later when I was outside discussing with a friend how best I might shelter my shrubs. The North easterlies were taking their toll, but the solution is not straightforward and we came down to either planting a hedge and spoiling the sweeping view to the new orchard, or putting up temporary, unsightly screening. As we were pondering this problem, my attention was caught by a large bird sweeping over the top hedge and gliding towards us: a red kite, its distinctive forked tail being used as a rudder as it twisted and turned above us, so low I felt that if I reached up I could almost tickle its stomach.

Red kites were once welcomed in Tudor London, for as scavengers they helped clean the streets of carrion and rotting food, but since then they have reached near extinction. Subject to one of the world’s longest running protection programmes they have been successfully re-introduced to England and Wales. They are becoming more common in the Ledbury area and over the Malverns as they expand their territory. Look out for them: they truly are a magnificently graceful bird. Article and photograph below by Geraldine Holbourn

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big part of eating for fat loss is keeping your metabolism going all day long with small, sensible meals and snacks. In theory, this is simple and easy: eat a little something every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Unfortunately very few people do it right, resulting in frustrating weight gain. The content of your snacks and small meals is of utmost importance. If you’re eating the wrong thing every 2-3 hours then it’s easy to gain weight quickly, rather than what you want, which is to drop fat and clothes sizes. Let’s jump into the 3 Essential Snacking Tips that I have for you today to keep you on track and burning fat all day long… Snacking Tip #1: Watch out for added sugar Sugar is the biggest problem when it comes to fattening snacks, and so this needs to be the number one nutrient that you check. Your frequent snacks should contain very little, or zero, added sugars. This is a pet peeve that I have: many ‘health’ foods have massive amounts of added sugars, which will destroy your results. Items like protein bars, jerky, dried fruit, green juice, and trail mix often have added sugars and preservatives that you need to watch out for and avoid.

Your snacks should have little to zero added sugars, and should be a nice blend of protein, fibre and complex carbohydrates. Snacking Tip #2: Check the serving size When your snack comes in a package, after you make sure that it isn’t filled with sugar, check the serving size. It’s a popular technique for food manufacturers to give the nutritional facts for 2 or even 2.5 servings, on an item that you will likely polish off the entire package. If the servings are more than just one then you’ll need to do some quick math. Calculate the total calories, sugar, carbs, fat and protein. Make sure that the numbers line up with your target nutrition sums. Always be aware of how many servings you are eating in a single sitting. Do the math if you’re eating more than one serving – be honest with yourself! Snacking Tip #3: Homemade and made-in-nature are best As convenient as packaged health snacks are, you will always see better results by eating whole foods found in nature, or snacks that you’ve made at home with real food ingredients. Even the healthiest packaged protein bar from the store is going to contain preservatives and additives that are completely avoided in homemade foods.

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Pershore town will be going Pershore town will be going plum crazy by turning purple to plum crazy by turning purple to celebrate the fruit that made it celebrate the fruit that made it so famous. The Pershore Plum so famous. The Pershore Plum Festival is unique, quirky and Festival is unique, quirky and packed with events and packed with events and activities to suit the whole activities to suit the whole family over the August Bank family over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Holiday Weekend. Pershore Purple, Pershore Pershore Purple, Pershore Yellow Egg and Pershore Yellow Egg and Pershore Emblem are varieties of highly Emblem are varieties of highly sought after plums and every sought after plums and every year local orchards produce year local orchards produce tonnes of these famous fruits. tonnes of these famous fruits. The Pershore Yellow Egg plum The Pershore Yellow Egg plum was discovered in Tiddesley was discovered in Tiddesley Wood by George Crooke in Wood by George Crooke in 1827 and to celebrate its 1827 and to celebrate its 190th anniversary this year, 190th anniversary this year, there will be many plummy there will be many plummy events and activities to enjoy events and activities to enjoy throughout the Festival. throughout the Festival.

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very year at Evesham Cats Protection hundred cats and kittens are handed over to us to find new homes. There are various reasons for this: sometimes people are no longer able to keep them due to moving house, change in financial circumstances or a female cat hasn't been neutered and has produced a litter of unwanted kittens. The majority of cats come in as strays; they've either been abandoned or find themselves without a home through no fault of their own, and are quite often in poor condition. One unusual instance was when a mother cat and three kittens were seen crossing the road at the Twyford round-about. They were later found and caught in a garden at Greenhill. Once the cats are handed over to us they are then given any veterinary treatment necessary, lots of 'TLC', and once they are ready to go to go to a new home, they are available for viewing. If you are a first time cat owner and considering having a cat or kitten then it is important to do a bit of research to determine what sort of cat would suit your lifestyle. Then it is time to pay us at visit at Evesham Cats Protection; we are very fortunate to have a centre where the cats can be easily viewed. It can be quite overwhelming and sometimes difficult to decide on

the right cat, when there are so many to choose from. However all the healthy cats in our care find a new home. Volunteers get to know the cats purrsonality and are happy to talk to you about each of them and their specific characters and traits. Prospective owners are welcome to spend time with all the cats and have return visits too. It is important that you get the right cat, as it can be distressing if the cat has to be returned. It can also be tempting to take a kitten as they are cute and playful, but they also need extra care and work, needing regular meals and playtime throughout the day. An adult cat however, is usually more settled, but often overlooked when it's kitten season. Once a new cat has been decided on, there is some paperwork to complete, and the cat will then be reserved in your name. It is suggested you then make preparations at home: ensure that the house is cat friendly, that there is a space specifically for your new cat's bed, toys, food and water bowls, and a litter tray. Any new cat needs to be kept indoors for at least two weeks, giving them time

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ebanon produces excellent wines, from its location at the eastern end of the Mediterranean The wine making here can be traced back for thousands of years, with vines being cultivated in the Bekaa Valley for over 6000 years. Today, the superb wines from Lebanon can be enjoyed in the UK and worldwide. The Hochar family has been in Lebanon since the 12th century. The winery is situated in an 18th century castle at Ghazir, where the wines can be aged for years. Their vineyards are located in the Bekaa Valley, and, following hand-picking of the grapes, the fruits are transported to Ghazir. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Obaideh and Merwah, are some of the varieties used, along with knowledge, skills, dedication and love, to create perfect wines.

The award-winning Chateau Musar wines, from the Hochar family, are outstanding. Aged for up to two years, in Nevers Oak, prior to bottling, and being stored in cellars for at least five further years, are more reasons why the Chateau Musar wines are most excellent. I found their reds to be full-bodied, with a really deep ruby-like colour and intense flavours. These suited my palate perfectly and are great with roasted meats and Mediterranean dishes. The rosé and white wines are superb also, being wonderful accompaniments to seafood, etc. The most acceptable Musar Jeune is a more recent introduction and features youthful, vibrant, unoaked productions, still adhering to the Hochar family's philosophy of making natural wines. With the Chateau Musar interactive

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a drop of vanilla extract

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150g plain flour, sieved

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A splash of colour can be achieved in practical ways too: for example, repainting your shed from brown to a light grey will lighten up that area of the garden.

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BRIGHTENING UP

areas of the garden

Early Flowers Now that we are coming into summer, there is already quite a lot of colour around, which makes planting for colour much easier. At the beginning of the year it is always worth trying to find something like a hemerocallis, or an early-flowering rhododendron, or even a magnolia, to give a splash of colour. If you can plant in a place in the garden that has a backdrop, this will enhance the colour, for example: a white magnolia against a conifer

hedge will make it stand out stronger than if it was in a bed with a lot of other things where it could get slightly lost. Autumn Transitioning to Winter During autumn time, colour can be gained quite easily with something like an acer - the sugar stored in the leaves over the summer months changes the leaf colour in autumn from green to a variety of golden yellows through to deep reds, depending on which variety you pick.

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something to consider when seeking more impact – opposites attract. For example, if you throw a very dark green together with a white shrub, placing the white shrub in front of it, or the silver stem of a silver birch, this can easily enhance an area and really draws your eye down towards it, since it virtually “jumps out at you”.

the area where it is to be planted, and will have sufficient space to fill out or grow to the correct height, etc.

Additionally, reflecting light into dark areas, certainly with a mirror, will give the illusion of the garden being larger than it is, creating the effect of there being another room beyond, ‘more of a window than a mirror’, and it will throw a lot more light into a darker area.

Research If I can give you one tip, it is research before buying the plant you are drawn to choose. For example, if you are choosing a silver birch, there are some silver birches with very white stems, such as Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen', which are very bright.

• Pinch out any plants putting on large amount of growth, such as forsythia.

Colour Coordination Colour combinations are also

You also want to ensure that the plant you are choosing is suitable for

darker area, this can be done quite simply. Nowadays you can get safety mirrors which are made of a plastic compound, but look like real mirrors. If you place these in very dark corners they will reflect light back out.

Garden tasks for June. • Most planting should be done, but do not forget to keep hoeing to keep weeds down as plants start to fill out. • Water wisely as these next few months there could be water shortages. So use water from water butts first.

• Keep greenhouse doors open to help with ventilation. • Dead head flowers on plants like roses to keep them flowering. • Support large flowering plants like peonies. • Aerate lawns with a garden fork.

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laughs and some tears, all told through the memory of Elizabeth. Though set in the period immediately after World War Two it raises many current issues about how we farm today and how we look after the countryside. The show runs for 75 minutes non-stop. There's then a short interval followed by a Q&A about The Archers. Tickets are £10 from Jane Neal 01386 793594. Saturday 10th June * Hardy Plant Society Worcestershire Group – Sale of Plants Grown by members, including some from our Chelsea Flower Show display. Free entry and advice. Plant supports and refreshments available. 2pm – 4pm Peopleton Village Hall, WR10 2EG. www.worcs-hardy-plant.org.uk Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June 40th Anniversary Open Gardens Weekend Ashton under Hill annual community fund-raising event, which supports the local church, community centre, village schools and Girl Guides. 1pm - 6pm. There will be 26 gardens open plus a host of other attractions. Full details on website www. ashtonopengardens.co.uk Sunday 18th June Stanton Village Gardens Open Day Many different types of gardens will be open in this beautiful Cotswold village. One day only. Plant stall, teas, raffle free parking. In aid of ngs.org.uk and village charities. 2 pm - 6pm. Adults £6, children FOC. Stanton Village, off B4632 near Broadway. Saturday 24th June WEA Art Study Day Love and Measurement in the Seventeenth Century. Professor Allen Fisher presents a day school on the work of Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin, Velázquez, Rembrandt and Ruysch. Suitable for anyone with an interest in art history or portraiture. 10am - 4pm. Cost: £21/concessions available. Venue: Town Hall, 34 High Street, Pershore. WR10 1DS. Tel: 0300 303 3464. Email: kbrown@wea. org.uk. Website: https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk Saturday 24th June Malvern Armed Forces Day Gala Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. Gala will be held in

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Victoria Park, Malvern, and will be a fun day for the whole family. There will be entertainment such as Marching bands, Brass bands, Climbing walls, Assault courses, Birds of Prey, Helter skelter, Reenacters and Living History, Displays including Military Vehicles, Vintage fairground rides, and a range of food and drink stalls. 1.30pm - 5.30pm. Tel: 01684 566667. Victoria Park, Malvern, WR14 2JX. Saturday 1st July West Fest 2017 Noon to 10pm at West Malvern Playing Field. Tickets: adult £10, under 18s £6, under 5s free family ticket £20, evening ticket from 7pm £7. West Fest promotes, encourages and showcases musicians, craftspeople and performers from the local community. The bar will be stocked with local ales, cider, wine and Pimms. The children's area will hold craft sessions all day, with a grand “Ugly Bug” parade at 5pm. Stalls, food, bike track, bouncy castle, rifle range and more. Zumba dance, West Malvern Voices, Open Mic Session and several evening bands. The festival raises thousands of pounds used to support local organisations. www.west-fest.org.uk Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd July Truckfest South West and Wales We bring together enthusiasts and experts in the industry whilst ensuring that there is something for everyone. Stars of hit American TV series Ice Road Truckers, Lisa Kelly and Todd Dewey will be at the show, meeting and greeting fans. Storage Hunter Jesse McClure will also be onsite, getting up to his usual mischief! World renowned stunt driver Terry Grant astonishing crowds as he gets behind the wheel! Visit our fun fair, hop on the dodgems or even hook a duck, we’re sure you will find something you’ll love! 9am – 5.30pm. Adult £13, children Under 15 free, family weekend camping £70. Tel: 01775 768661. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. Sunday 2nd July Happy’s Circus Upton Snodsbury Park Recreational Association proudly present Happy’s Circus and their fun packed acrobatic and comedy show to Upton Snodsbury Park, Upton Snodsbury, WR7 4NZ. Gates open 12.30pm with BBQ, Drinks, Raffle and Circus crafting and games. Show starts 2pm. Tickets

£10 adult, £8 child (under 2s on laps free). Tickets available direct from Upton Snodsbury Post office or via our Facebook page @USPRAUK. Tel: 01905 381511; youngupsnods1@aol.co.uk Sunday 2nd July The Jungle Book Outdoor Cinema Event Worcestershire CCC are staging another of their popular Outdoor Cinema Events this summer with Disney classic 'The Jungle Book' being screened at New Road. Families and friends will have the chance to sing and dance to classic tunes such as 'The Bare Necessities' and 'I Wanna Be Like You' from the 1967 film. £10 adults; £5 juniors;£25 family ticket two adults and two juniors; under 2’s free. Tel: 01905 337921Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Worcestershire, WR2 4QQ. Wednesday 5th July Cotswold & Wyvern Labrador Retriever Club Breed Club Championship Show in Avon Hall entrance via Brown Gate. Tel: 01142 694089. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. Sunday 16th July Lavendar Wand Making Our experienced tutors will guide you while you make your own lavender wands. All materials and light refreshments provided. 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Tel: 01527 831363. £15 (£12.50 for members). Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, B60 4JR. Sunday 16th July Worcester Race For Life 5K & 10K This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. See website for further details. 10am. Tel: 0203 425 9350. Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Saturday 22nd to Saturday 29th July WWI Worcester and Gouzeaucourt Exhibition As part of a national League of Help, Worcester adopted Gouzeaucourt in 1921 to help rebuild the shattered village which had been behind German lines for much of the War but in 1917 and 1918 was on the front line. Battalions of the Worcestershire Regiment, notably 2/8th Battalion, were in the vicinity and the adoption was based on this connection with the Regiment and the dead in the local cemeteries. Tel: 01905 766352. High Street, Worcester, WR1 2EY.

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A Great Family Day Out show off their skills in the “Best Junior Handler Class”, while some pooches may wish to contest “Best Biscuit Catcher”, “Best Rescue” or “Waggiest Tail”. Entries for the dog show will be taken on the day of the event, which has been kindly organised by MBG Vets.

veryone, and his or her dog, are warmly invited to Jinney Ring Craft Centre, Hanbury near Droitwich on Sunday 16th July for the sixth “Animals R Magic” Charity Fun Day & Dog Show, held in aid of The Cinnamon Trust and local animal charities. The day is all about animals and raising awareness for local animal charities. Our human visitors are welcome to chat, learn and take part – or simply stroll around the event and enjoy the wonderful setting of Jinney Ring. Admission is £2 for adults and £1 for children. Watch demonstrations of agility, obedience and canicross (cross country running with dogs). Or you and your favourite four-legged friend can take part yourselves: try out the scurry or take part in the dog show. Younger visitors can

There will also be donkey rides, ferret racing, animal-handling with creepy crawlies and adorable furries, and face painting. Meet our animal guests, including Jasper the pony and Charlie the police search dog, or have your photo taken with “Peeler”, the police mascot who will be patrolling the grounds on the day. Talk to experts in different fields of animal care on the animal charity stands and find out how voluntary organisations are helping all sorts of animals in and around Worcestershire – and please don’t forget bring along any loose change to try your luck on their raffles, competitions and tombolas. Browse the wide selection of trade stands and stock up on animal-themed treats and goodies. Profits from the event’s admission fees and the dog show will be donated to The Cinnamon Trust, the national charity for elderly and

terminally ill people and their pets, to support the work they do in Worcestershire. The Cinnamon Trust offers help such as arranging volunteers to walk the dog of an elderly or ill person who is no longer able to do this, organising for a pet to stay in a foster home while its owner is in hospital, and finding a loving new home for a bereaved pet. If you are interested in helping the charity, know someone who needs their help or would simply like to find out more out more, come and talk to us at our stand at Animals R Magic or see www. cinnamon.org.uk We are very grateful the team at Jinney Ring for hosting this event. While you are here, don’t miss the delicious barbeque, cakes and light refreshments that will be available in the Jinney Ring restaurant and marquee, and please take the chance to have a look around their shop, craft workshops and gallery. For more information about the event, please follow “Jinney Ring Animals R Magic” on Facebook or contact Chris on c.everall@ integraprojects.com. photos courtesy of Rae Prince

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fter spending most of my adult life living in cities around the world, moving to a village in the country was quite exciting. There are so many beautiful sights to see and I wanted to explore them all. One Sunday afternoon my husband Michael, and I, watched the magnificent sight of an old steam train as it chugged across the countryside pulling carriages full of people. The passengers waved as the train whistled. I watched in awe, and wondered where it had come from, and what was itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destination. We settled down to village life and I joined a ladies group called Chatterbox, where I made friends and went on excursions. Eventually Chatterbox ladies went on a day trip on a steam train and I just had to go along. As we boarded our train at Toddington, we were informed that our engine was the 7820 Dinmore Manor, that had been restored by volunteers in 1995. Our ladies group were privileged to have our own carriage and tea and coffee were served by a very pleasant volunteer guard, and he told us the story of how the railway had been restored. In 1976, volunteers and local people were

permitted to rebuild the line from Broadway to Cheltenham. Volunteers not only restored the line, but also signal boxes and other infrastructure. A new platform was built at Cheltenham, and a new station at Broadway and Toddington. At Toddington booking office you can pick up a free heritage leaflet and visit the locomotive yard. The heritage gift shop sells models, books, and toys, plus leaflets about walks in the local areas. Our train soon arrived at Cheltenham Racecourse where we were allowed to wander around and explore. But soon it was time to board the train and set off on our return journey. We enjoy the most wonderful views of the nearby villages, with outstanding scenery across to the Malvern Hills and beyond. Toddington was the end of our return journey, and where we were treated to a delicious cream tea in the Flag & Whistle cafe. The GWRS volunteers have thought up some brilliant weekend entertainments for the whole family, and these are held throughout the year. 'Wartime in the Cotswolds' is a step back in

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Whilst the rest of the Park’s staff gear up for May half term’s Rhino Week (a week dedicated to the conservation of rhinos), Colin Mclarty, Electrician at the Park, is recovering from running the London Marathon, all on behalf of raising funds for Save the Rhino International (SRI).

Colin said, “I decided to run the London Marathon for Save the Rhino after receiving an email from the Park’s conservation team, just 12 weeks before the race. Running the London Marathon is a once in a lifetime opportunity and with being able to raise money for a great charity at the same time, I couldn't say no. I followed a 12 week training programme with a short break for a week’s holiday which had been booked previously. This meant I had to train six days a week with a long run on Sundays.”

With only three months training behind him, Colin managed to charge around the whole 26 miles in a fantastic time of 3 hours, 29 minutes and 55 seconds. With the help from generous colleagues, friends,

He continued, “I really didn't expect to raise as much money as I did and I'd like to take the opportunity to thank everyone again for their support. It's the people that donate that really make the difference. I would also like to

brave member of staff at West Midland Safari Park has gone above and beyond to fundraise for the conservation of threatened rhinos.

mention that the Save The Rhino team were fantastic, they really made everyone's contribution feel appreciated and they had obviously worked really hard to organise an excellent day and experience for all the runners. Big thanks to Save The Rhino and WMSP for the opportunity!” Not to be outdone, rhino keepers at the Park have a whole host of activities and events planned from 27 May - 4 June, to also raise money for Save the Rhino International. Rhino Week will promote the plight of these magnificent animals and will highlight the work the Park does to aid in the conservation of rhinos around the world. Guests will be able to become a ‘rhino ranger’ and take part in an interactive trail to receive a prize. There will be rhino-themed arts and crafts, the chance to meet ‘Ekozu’ the baby rhino costume character and competitions to win some amazing money-can’tbuy experiences.

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In honour of Rhino Week the Park is also hosting a public evening event on 9 June, where guests will hear from Josephine Gibson from SRI. Refreshments will be included and after the talk, guests will get a tour around the Indian rhino house, where they will get to meet the residents! All the proceeds from Rhino Week will go directly to SRI and will support the Save the Rhino Trust for projects in both Africa and Asia. To find out more, visit www.savetherhino.org. Rhino Week is included in West Midland Safari Park’s standard admission charge of £23.00 for adults, £18.00 for children aged 3-15 and £21.00 for concessions. Admission includes a voucher for a return visit or safari gift. Adventure Theme Park rides are charged extra. To book a place on the evening event, email learning@wmsp.co.uk. Further information and tickets are available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. You can find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www. facebook.com/WestMidSafari.

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With the warmer weather upon us this springtime, ticks will become extremely prevalent. Dogs and cats are out more, exploring and hunting in the sunshine; parasites are a problem all year round but mainly they are a problem in the summertime. They are particularly rife in some areas especially where there is rough foliage and bracken.

Ticks act as vectors, in the same way that a mosquito transmits malaria by sucking the blood from a person; the tick does the same to an animal. During the process of attachment and feeding, irritation and localised infection may be seen. Ticks can sometimes carry diseases such as Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is caused by the bite from an infected tick. Animals can be bitten while out walking through wooded areas or parklands in both urban and rural areas. Signs of Lyme Disease includes lameness, fever and just a general feeling of being under the weather and if left untreated, these can lead to more serious conditions, such as kidney disease and heart failure. One of the most efficient ways to prevent ticks on your dog, is with a tablet that provides three months protection. Please contact the surgery for advice if you have any concerns.

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Local boy makes a splash for hospice raise funds for a charity very close to his heart. During training he swam up to 50 lengths a week.

Worcester schoolboy kept his head above water in a recent challenge for a local charity. Jay Ingram, aged 9 and from Perdiswell, undertook a sponsored swim, raising more than £1000 for St Richard’s Hospice. The Perdiswell Primary School pupil took on the challenge – supported by more than 20 family and friends – on Monday 1 May, swimming 1 mile – or 64 lengths – in 1 hour and 14 minutes. A seasoned fundraiser, Jay previously raised £500 for a sponsored silence in 2015 and £900 for a sponsored walk last year, all in aid of St Richard’s Hospice. Jay’s support of the hospice came about following the care his aunt, Mel Baker received before her death in 2014. The sponsored swim took place at Perdiswell Leisure Centre; prior to the opening of the new centre, Jay found swimming a struggle and decided he wanted to challenge himself as well as

Jay’s mum, Sabrina Ingram, swam alongside him on the day. Sabrina said : “Words can’t express how proud we are of Jay. He is such a caring and kindhearted boy. He pushed himself the whole way and has really gone the extra mile! We are also overwhelmed with the support Jay has received. This is our way of thanking St Richard’s for the care Mel received.” Jay said : “I am really proud of my swim and the time I did it in. It was a challenge and I really had to push myself from length 50, but with my Mummy pushing along the way and cheers from family and friends, I did it! Thank you to everyone who supported me, both with donations and cheering me on the day. I look forward to thinking about my challenge next year!” Jodi Brandwood, Fundraiser at St Richard’s Hospice, said : “We are absolutely thrilled with the amazing effort from Jay on his sponsored swim! He is a very special young boy and we would like to thank everyone who has sponsored him, which, in turn, helps us care for others at the end of their lives. We look forward to supporting him in future initiatives. Well done Jay!”

St Richard’s Hospice provides free specialist palliative care for patients living with life-limiting illnesses and supports their loved ones. Each year the hospice team supports over 2,500 patients and family members in Worcestershire. The hospice strives to provide the best medical, practical, emotional and social support we can to help people live life to the fullest, as independently as they can, for as long as they can. St Richard’s is an independent charity and is grateful for all donations to help it continue its work. Find out more at www. strichards.org.uk. For further information about St Richard’s Hospice please call 01905 763 963. You can still sponsor Jay by visiting www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/Sabrina-Ingram1

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ollowing the amazing successes of the previous years, Port Street Fayre is set to expand this year and be bigger and better than ever. The date is set for Sunday 2nd July from 10am to 5pm. There will be a stage at the bottom of the street, by the Angel Vaults with a variety of acts throughout the day, and a second stage at the Swann Inn focussing on the afternoon and evening. New for 2017 the fayre is expanding into Workmans Gardens, at the bottom of Port Street, next to the River. This will be the ‘Kids Zone’ with bouncy castles, climbing wall, stand-up paddle-boarding on the river and lots more. The fayre is a genuine local event for any and all residents and visitors, with the theme of

‘international fayre’, all are welcome. There will be a large variety of food available along the street, and attractions and stalls. Now a tradition, the Big Wheel, at the top of the street is well worth a go as it provides a great view of the event and the town. Street entertainers will be thrown into the mix, and plenty to see such as the exotic animals, fire eaters, dancing groups and more. Totally FREE to come and visit, the Port Street International Fayre is a great community event and we hope you can pay it a visit on Sunday 2nd July. For more information contact:

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