December 2016/January 2017
Ledbury Focus Issue No. 140
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Clover are a local Ledbury based family business you can trust for all your home improvements. We cover all sorts of projects, you name it, we can do it! Proud to be endorsed as a Which? Trusted Trader
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We’ve used Clover for all our major works, there is no comparison really to other companies. We can rely on you, you’re here when you say and we’re always fully satisfied with the standard of work.
We want you to love the work we do for you and to love how we do it We are situated at Wall Hills Farm on the Hereford Road just off the Ledbury Bypass. To find out more, arrange a visit or discuss a project, please call Clover on 01531 631965 or email info@cloveryourhome.co.uk
Find us on Facebook: Clover Your Home Follow us on Twitter: @CloverYourHome Pichells Place, Wall Hills Farm, Hereford Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PR www.cloveryourhome.co.uk 2 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: betty@grapevinepublications.co.uk
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and All the Staff Would like to wish all our customers A Happy Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year ***** No services will operate on Christmas Day 25th • Boxing Day 26th • Bank Holiday 27th December New Year’s Day & Monday 2nd January All other days normal services
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Hello Readers...
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Editor Betty-Ann Ambury betty@grapevinepublications.co.uk
And welcome to the December 2016 and January 2017 issue of the Ledbury Focus. This year, for the first time, we are doing a joint publication for December and January, so don't forget to keep this copy until you get the next one at the beginning of February. Well, another year has flown by and amongst other things, we've had the Brazil Olympics, Brexit and most recently, the American elections ... what does 2017 have in store for us, I wonder? No doubt more excitement, both good and bad!
Contributors
Back to this month's magazine, and Age UK's article is all about remembering people who are alone over the festive period. If you know someone, young or old, who will be spending Christmas alone, spare a little time for them, even if it is just to invite them over for a cup of tea. There are of course lots of other ways you can help, so why not give Age UK a call and see what you can do to make Christmas this year a happy time for someone less fortunate.
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And now all that's left for me to do is to thank all our wonderful advertisers, writers and distributors, without whom this magazine wouldn't be possible, and to wish you all - readers, writers, advertisers, distributors - a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Advertising & Editorial Betty-Ann Ambury
Age UK Geraldine Holbourn Helen Mawson Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Jan Long Johnathan Bishop Leadonvale Vets Pamela Green Trevor Langley West Mercia Police Pages 24 & 25 Mike Ambury
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Until next time, keep happy and healthy.
Betty ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services is strictly prohibited. © 2016
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Contents...
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Our Species of the Month
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Vet Talk
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Gingerbread Cake
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Postcards from the Past
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Marie Curie Christmas Fair
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Ledbury Community Brass Band
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Christmas Break
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West Mercia Police
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Age UK
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Going for the Wine
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LDA Meats
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DF Legal
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Beautiful Christmas Trees
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Tips for a Healthy, Happy Life
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Community Contacts
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What's On in December & January
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The Cheeseboard
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Index of Advertisers
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Christians Together in Ledbury
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The Market Theatre
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Christmas Wrapping
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The Homend Mews
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December: Apple Time
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Festive Forestry
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The Master's House
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The Ultimate Sacrifice
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Christmas: A TIME FOR GIVING T
he festive season is usually a time for celebration with those you love, but for too many older people it can reinforce feelings of loss, loneliness and of life passing them by.
• Ensure they have enough medication for the holiday period
Imagine spending Christmas Day completely alone, unable to leave your home and with nobody but your television for company. It’s a depressing thought, but it’s also the reality for thousands of older people across the country.
• Invite them to join you at some time over the festive season
People can become socially isolated for a variety of reasons and many older people go for long periods of time without seeing or speaking to anyone. Many families are widely dispersed and visiting older relatives can be challenging. But making the effort to keep in touch often makes an enormous difference to older people who tend to be stoical and reluctant to admit how lonely they are. We all have a role to play as individuals, families and communities to ensure older people feel valued and included and make the festive season something to look forward to. There are lots of ways that a little time and commitment can make a great difference to older people: • Help to write and send Christmas cards • Offer to help with shopping and ensure they have enough food in store and buy presents Ledbury Focus
• Pop round to have a cup of tea and chat • Give them a Christmas card and a small present
• You could check with local groups/churches to see if you can help out over the festive season (there may be lunches laid on that need help with cooking and serving or transport. We urge everyone to spare a little time and thought this Christmas for the older people in your community who are spending the festive period alone. Loneliness is not something that happens just at Christmas. Please consider becoming a volunteer with Age UK Hereford & Localities and help us to provide support all year round – an hour a week or month, or more. We have a range of volunteering opportunities that you will find enjoyable and rewarding.
telephone: 0333 0066 299 email: contact@ageukhl.org
www.ageuk.org.uk/herefordandlocalities Registered Charity Number: 1093512
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Going for the Wine
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he name Valpolicella conjures up visions of wonder, quality and grandeur. Valpolicella is a viticultural area in the province of Verona, Italy. Wines have been made in this area since at least the ancient Greeks inhabited. Valpolicella is the best recognised wine region in the northeastern Italy’s Veneto wine region and growth of the wine industry, in this area, expanded greatly during the 1960’s. I searched for a range of these wines, from a single company dedicated and committed to producing high-quality wines. The Bottega company has gained a lot of knowledge during the years producing excellent wines, with many prestigious awards being collected for their outstanding productions. I found Bottega to have a splendid, impressive collection of Valpolicella wines within their exceptional range of beverages and food products, all of which are produced with responsibility and a total respect for the areas’ environments and communities. Bottega Valpolicella Classico (DOC) is a very good production and popular with many. This smooth, dry, ruby red wine has a pleasant bouquet and good mouthfeel. Bottega Valpolicella Classico Superiore (DOC) is classed as a noble red wine.
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This wine has an excellent structure and is chosen for numerous occasions and important events, by connoisseurs. Aged for 12-18 months in oak, this production has a great aroma, which leads enticingly to the full-bodied, velvety-textured taste. Bottega Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore (DOC) is a further example of high-quality productions from this company. The process of a double fermentation ensures the best aromas. Again, aged in oaks, this is a superbly-balanced, dry wine and is long on the palate. Bottega Amarone Della Valpolicella (DOCG) I found full-bodied and wellbalanced. A splendid, dry finish on the palate makes this powerful, smooth wine, a regular choice for numerous lovers of Valpolicella. These red Valpolicella wines utilise Corvina Rondinella and Molinara grape varieties to great advantage. For personal preferences these wines pair extremely well with red meats, rich fish (such as salmon and tuna), poultry, plus soft and hard cheeses, too. www.bottegaspa.com As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley
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Ledbury Domestic Repairs
What was that ...?
Fred walks into a pub and on the bar he sees a miniature piano being played by a tiny little man, about a foot high. Fred is absolutely astounded, so he says to the barman, “He's fantastic! Is he yours?”
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The barman replies, “Yes sir, he’s mine.” Fred says “I’ll give you £10,000 for him” but the barman shakes his head and says, “Sorry, but he’s not for sale.” So Fred says “Okay, I’ll give you £20,000 for him!” but the barman again shakes his head and says, “I’m sorry sir, but he’s not for sale!” “Alright then,” says Fred, “but at least tell me where you got him.” “Well,” says the barman, “it was like this. One day I was walking along in the woods, when I came across this fairy who was all tangled up in the brambles. So I stopped and very carefully untangled her and set her free. She was so grateful, that she granted me one wish. Unfortunately, the fairy was rather hard of hearing, which how I came to have … a twelve inch pianist!”
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Hoss rode into town to buy a bull. After he’d bought the bull, he was left with only one dollar. This was a problem, because Hoss needed to send his wife a telegram to come with the truck and get the bull, but telegrams cost one dollar per word. Hoss thought for a while, then said to the telegram man, “Okay, I have my one word: comfortable.” “How is that going to tell her to come for you?” asked the telegram man. “Oh, she’s not the best reader,” said Hoss, “She’ll read it really slowly: com-for-ta-ble!”
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Tips for staying well over the festive season Slow down It might seem counter-intuitive when you have so many things to do but remember the tortoise and the hare. Make time to rest and sleep It's winter, it's cold, the whole of nature is resting. Schedule in time for relaxation and good quality sleep. .
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Eat well (in between indulgence) We all fall off the health wagon a little over Christmas but try to compensate for the excess by keeping up the good stuff too. Juicing can be a great way to get more nutrients without having to eat more. Stay hydrated Drinking alcohol in superheated homes and pubs really dries out our bodies. Have a glass of water in between each eggnog to keep your fluid levels up.
Get some sunshine There may not be much of it about, but even more reason to make sure you get your vitamin D dose. Book in for an acupuncture treatment
Acupuncture has been proven to boost immunity and reduce anxiety: both important benefits during this hectic and germ-filled season. Take advantage of our special offer this month and receive the initial consultation for half price! That's ÂŁ35 instead of ÂŁ70! Visit our blog using the website link below to read a longer version of this article and access the research.
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Christians Together In Ledbury
Come Worship at your local church this Christmas Church Service times for Christmas Services Time Sunday 27th November 6.30pm
Saturday 3rd December 3.30pm
Sunday 4th December 6.30pm
Sunday 11th December 3.30pm 6.30pm
Sunday 18th December 3.30pm 4.00pm 6.30pm 6.30pm
Christmas Eve 4.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 9.30pm 10.00pm 11.30pm
Christmas Day 8.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.00am 10.30am 11.15am
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Advent Songs of Praise
Baptist Church
Messy Church
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St Michaels Hospice ‘Light Up a Life’
Baptist Church St Michael and All Angels
Messy Church – Nativity Town Carol Service
Methodist Church Eastnor Church Baptist Church Family St Michael and All Angels
Carol Service Carol Service Family Carols by Candlelight Carol Praise
St Michael and All Angels Holy Trinity Catholic Church Holy Trinity Catholic Church Holy Trinity Catholic Church Holy Trinity Catholic Church St Michael and All Angels
Christingle Carols Mass Carols Mass Midnight Communion
St Michael and All Angels St Michael and All Angels Holy Trinity Catholic Church Methodist Church Baptist Church Eastnor Church
Book of Common Prayer service Christmas Family Communion Christmas Day Mass Christmas Day Worship Christmas Day Service Christmas Communion
For Ledbury Elim Church Christmas services please see their website - http://www.ledburyelimchurch.com
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A child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Come Worship with us – and put Christ into your Christmas this Year. Christmas Blessings to you all from Christians Together in Ledbury.
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SHOWS Christmas with Friends (Ledbury Floral Art Club)
Friday 2nd December 7.30pm Tickets £10 phone only 01531 635404
Hairy Fairy Tails!
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Saturday 3rd December 2.30pm Tickets £6 /Family £25(2A 3C)
The Moscow Drug Club Saturday 3rd December 8pm Tickets £12/ students £8
The Nutcracker
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DECEMBER & JANUARY at the Theatre
Thursday 8th December 7.15pm Tickets £15/students & over 60 £12.50
A Christmas Carol
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Saturday 10th December 7.30pm Tickets £10/students £6
Ledbury Community Choir Christmas Concert
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th December 7.30pm Tickets £10 phone only 01531 634630/634105
A Christmas Concert
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FILMS Tickets £5.00 Students £3.00 (unless stated otherwise)
All About Eve
Friday 9th December 8pm 1950/U/138mins
Love & Friendship
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Sunday 18th December 7.30pm Tickets £8 / students £4
The Tempest
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Wednesday 11th January 2017 -7pm Tickets £15 /students & over 60 £12.50
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Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st & Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th January 7.30pm / also Saturday & Sunday 2.30pm Tickets £10 /child £6
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‘Christmas with Friends’ A Seasonal Flower Arranging Demonstration by Bob Harris hosted by Ledbury Floral Art Club. ‘Hairy Fairy Tails’ classic fairy stories retold – fabulous furry fun for all the family. ‘The Moscow Drug Club’ is a curious place it provides a darkly comic world with an intoxicating and intimate musical experiencecome on in but mind the stairs! The Live Screening in December is the popular Christmas experience ‘The Nutcracker’ sure to be a sell out! ’Marley was as dead as a doornail’ are the opening words and they set the scene for this musical adaptation of Charles Dickens classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ At the ‘Annual Ledbury Community Choir Charity Concert’ there is always a party atmosphere guaranteed to get
you into the mood for the festive season ahead. 'A Christmas Concert' - Ledbury Community Brass Band now in their sixth year and going from strength to strength perform their first Christmas programme with entertainment in mind The Live Screening in January from the Royal Shakespeare Company is ‘The Tempest’ starring Simon Russell Beale as Prospero. LADS ever popular Pantomime this year is ‘Cinderella’ book early to avoid disappointment FILMS ‘All About Eve’ an all -time classic starring Anne Baxter and Bette Davis. Kate Beckinsale stars as a beautiful young widow in ‘Love & Friendship’ who decides to secure a new husband for herself whilst staying at her in- laws' estate.
Tickets for all events can be booked on line at www.themarkettheatre.com Live Show Tickets : The Master’s House, St Katherine’s car park Monday, Thursday, Friday : 9.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday : 9.30am - 6.00pm Wednesday : CLOSED Saturday : 9.30am -12.30pm Or phone 07967 517125 for all shows and films
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ot long ago someone said to me that if I wanted to see some really wonderful birds with fantastic colours I should go abroad because British birds were dull and boring. At the time I said nothing, feeling quite indignant on behalf of our birds. Granted we don’t have the Kentucky red cardinal with its bright red plumage, nor do we have flocks of rainbow coloured macaws, but we have never been a people known for our brashness, rather we are an understated lot and our birds are much the same. This does not mean British birds are without beauty, far from it. And to prove my point, here are a few of my favourites. What better time than Christmas to look out for some of our bright, feathered stars. The jay with it’s lovely dusky pink plumage must be our loveliest corvid and while we’re on the pinks, what about the bullfinch with its rich, salmon coloured breast? Nor will anyone convince me that the green woodpecker, in its 34 fine green and yellow livery,
with red cap, isn’t one of the smartest birds around, not to mention its cousin, the all too familiar greater spotted woodpecker. Even our more humble birds can put on a good show; the cock chaffinch in spring positively glows, and what about the pretty little goldfinch blessed also with a sweet song. Look closely at the blue tits we take so much for granted, their muted colours are quite charming. And the nation’s favourite, the robin, lights up even the dullest winter’s day with its red breast and cheerful chorus.
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OUR SPECIES of the month:
The Long-Tailed Tit
T This year, the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is running a new series taking a closer look at one key species of flora or fauna each month. For December, we are looking at the longtailed tit or Aegithalos caudatus . . .
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he long-tailed tit is a very small, round-bodied bird. Its total length is around 14cm – of which the tail is over half the length of its body! The adults have black wings with pinkish markings and a long, narrow, black tail with white edges. The head has a white crown and a broad, black eyestrip that extends down the back of the neck. Long-tailed tits have an undulating flight and bounce about from one garden to the next during the winter. They busily flit from branch to branch, looking for insects and can sometimes be seen clinging upside-down to thin twigs. They feed mainly on insects, larvae and spiders, but will also eat berries
and seeds during autumn-winter. They’re also increasingly being seen feeding from peanut feeders in gardens. These very sociable and acrobatic birds announce their arrival with their soft, twittering song. They have high-pitched "tsee-tsee-tsee" calls, punctuated by more percussive, clipped notes ("tsirrup"). In autumn and winter, long-tailed tits form flocks which roost communally. This behaviour during the winter helps these small birds to conserve body heat. When the breeding season begins, individual pairs will attempt to rear their own young but, if a pair fails, they will help at
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Events at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust December 2016 Festive Shopping Evenings at Queenswood Country Park during December 5pm to 8pm The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be holding a series of special shopping events in December for Christmas gifts, festive food, music, warm drinks, locally produced goods and tastings – all around a cosy fire. There will also be special offers on each evening…
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the nest of a close relative instead. This process of cooperative breeding leads to greater success. Where to see them Long-tailed tits are found in deciduous woodland, hedgerows, scrubland, parks and gardens throughout the UK (except for the north and west of Scotland). How to help long-tailed tits to thrive They need reliable access to energy-rich food during the short winter days. Small seeds, bread crumbs, finely grated cheese and peanut fragments will be taken, but the birds are particularly partial to suet-based products. The small beak of a long-tailed tit isn’t able to handle large seeds. Being very small, long-tailed tits are vulnerable to prolonged periods of harsh winter weather. Overnight, they will bed down together in a thick shrub, such as hawthorn, to conserve their energy, so having such plants in your garden could be of benefit to them. Get in touch If you spot a long-tailed tit – or any other species - please do let us know! You can submit records online at www.herefordshirewt.org, email them to records@herefordshirewt.co.uk or write to Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Hereford, HR1 1UT. Ledbury Focus
Thursday 1st December Enjoy 10% off all our children’s ranges including toys, books, stationery and wildlife explorer gifts. Thursday 8th December Members of the Friends of Queenswood & Bodenham Lake receive 10% off all purchases. This offer is also open to those joining the ‘Friends’ on the evening. Thursday 15th December The Queenswood Christmas Party! Join us for food, drink and plenty of festive cheer! Wildlife Behaving Badly - talk by Dr. Robert Taylor Thursday 1st December 7.30pm - 9pm An entertaining look at behaviour in the natural world and how we react to it. Ross-on-Wye branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Venue: Christ Church Hall, Edde Cross Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7BZ Cost: £2 HWT members, £3 non-members Booking: Not required Christmas Decorations Workshop Saturday 10th December 1pm - 3pm Suitable for families with children aged 3 years old and over. Venue: The Scout Hut, Blackmarston Road, Hunderton, Hereford, HR2 7AL
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Have yourself a merry, Festive Season trouble-free pet Christmas
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s the festive season approaches, we can all look forward to spending time with our friends, family, and our pets. Whilst we, quite rightly, treat our pets at Christmas, it is important to be aware that Christmas and New Year can present some hazards to our pets’ health. Many festive foods are toxic to dogs and warrant rapid veterinary intervention if ingested. These foods include raisins, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts, and also some savoury foods such as blue cheese, onions and garlic. If your pet is partaking in the Christmas trimmings, be sure that there are no small bones lurking in their portion. If you are worried that your pet has eaten something he shouldn’t, don’t hesitate in calling our 24-hour out-of-hours telephone line. When decking the halls, remember the needles from Christmas trees can become stuck in paws, and chewing the needles/branches can cause tummy upset. Try to discourage your pet from playing in or around the tree to prevent this! Ledbury Focus
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It’s that time of year again when we prepare our houses for the festive season, putting up decoration and filling the house with lots of tasty goodies. Unfortunately many of our pets can’t resist joining in this festive fun. Whether it’s the cat that eats tinsel, the puppy that pinches those beautifully wrapped dark chocolates Fireworks continue, so, itform is under the tree or the dog that eats the Christmas cake advisable to allow your pet that you have only just finished decorating! somewhere quietlifetothreatening escapecases to in These are all potentially that wehouse. have seenPutting that fan easily be avoided with the music on may a bit of thought and extra care.
help drown out the noise, also we stock varietypetofChristmas: calming Top tips for a atrouble-free diffusers or collars, or even Dogs are very good at sniffing out edible medical options totree. aidKeep relaxation presents under or on the these out during of stress. of reachperiods until Christmas morning. Dark chocolates are very poisonous, even a small
Ensure antifreeze is kept amount can be very serious. Be careful with flowers and plants,mainly Lilly inaccessible to animals, pollen (even when a cat just brushes up cats, byit)locking it are away against and Mistletoe both with nasty poisons.tops firmly closed. bottle Grapes and raisins poisonoustaste for dogsthat so Antifreeze hasarea sweet keep an eye on those mince pies. is Keep attractive pets, but intoxiChristmasto decorations well out of reach as cats, can and especially love those cation cause kittens potentially sparkling baubles. life-threatening kidney damage, However tempting it is to give them a big soChristmas contact vet straight treatthe – beware, too much inaway one go to have an unfortunate ending! if tends you’re concerned.
Should you have ANY suspicion that your pet might have eaten something it shouldn’t please contact us immediately as swift action is essential for successful treatment.
As the weather turns colder, horses will at appreciate warm Everyone Leadon Vale would rugs overnight and at turnout. like to wish you a Merry When out riding, it’s important and Happywarm New up Year. toChristmas ensure a thorough We are always on the end of before work. If hacking out in a phone if you havetoany the snow, ensure packconcerns your horse’s hooves to prevent over this festive period. build up on snow on the sole of the FindAlso us at:check Loweroutdoor Road Trading foot. water Estate, Ledbury, HR8 2DJ over. sources in case of freezing Finally, from all of us here at Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, we wish you and your nearest and dearest a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you and your pets in 2017!
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Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Biscuit Icing This sumptuous Christmas bake is covered in a decadent icing, finished with gingerbread biscuits and dusted with desiccated coconut 'snow' INGREDIENTS For the Gingerbread Cake 150ml full-fat milk 3 tbsp black treacle 225ml vegetable oil 375g plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 375g light brown soft sugar 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 1½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground cloves 300ml buttermilk 3 large eggs 1 tbsp dark rum or milk 1½ tsp vanilla extract For the Caramel Biscuit Icing 250g slightly salted butter 600g icing sugar 300g full-fat cream cheese 2 tsp vanilla bean extract 200g smooth caramelised biscuit spread 50g desiccated coconut silver edible glitter (optional) For the Gingerbread Biscuits 175g dark muscovado sugar 85g golden syrup 100g slightly salted butter 350g plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 egg, beaten 300g fondant icing sugar 64
METHOD To make the cake Measure the milk and treacle into a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until combined, then set aside to cool. • Grease 3 x 20cm loose-bottomed cake tins with a little oil and line with baking parchment. Heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. • Sieve the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, spices and ½ teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Mix together with a large whisk until you have an even, sandy-textured mixture. • In a jug, whisk the oil, buttermilk, eggs, rum and vanilla. Add the milk and treacle mixture, and mix well. • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and whisk into a smooth batter. • Divide between the tins and bake for 25-30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cakes comes out clean. You may have to swap the cakes over to cook evenly, but don’t do this until they’ve been cooking for at least 20 minutes. • Cool the cakes in the tins for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack, peel off the parchment and leave to cool completely. • Once cooled, wrap the sponges in cling film and store in a cool place for 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months – the texture and flavour will be all the better for it. •
To make the icing Put the butter and half the icing sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together with an electric hand whisk until smooth. • Add the remaining icing sugar, the cream cheese, vanilla extract and biscuit spread. Mix again until smooth and evenly mixed. • Put half the icing in another bowl and set aside. Use the rest to stack the cakes and cover the entire outside in a thin layer. • Chill the cake for 30 mins and the remaining icing for 20 mins (remove the icing from the fridge 10 mins before using). • Use the remaining icing to cover the cake. Smooth the sides but leave peaks and dips on top for your snow scene. • Sprinkle generously with desiccated coconut, a dusting of sieved icing sugar and some edible glitter (if using), then decorate the top and sides with gingerbread shapes. •
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To make the biscuits Put the sugar, golden syrup and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then bubble for 1-2 minutes, stirring until well combined. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes. • Tip the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices into a large bowl. Add the warm syrup mixture and the egg, stir to bring everything together, then gently knead in the bowl until smooth and streak-free. • Wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes. • Remove the dough from the fridge and leave at room temperature until softened. Heat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6 and line two baking trays with baking parchment. • Roll out the dough and cut out a variety of shapes (Christmas trees, house, hearts - you’ll need about 15 hearts) and arrange these on the trays.
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the Past An unknown woman of Roman Kenchester
This story arose from a headline in a local newspaper. A team of Archaeologists were excavating the site of what was once the Roman town of Magnis, now modern Kenchester, which is just outside Hereford. They discovered the skeleton of what would have been a tall and powerful woman. Her remains had been buried outside the Roman graveyard. Not much else is known about her. That’s a little sad I think.
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Marie Curie Christmas Fair SATURDAY DECEMBER 3rd 2016 at THE BURGAGE HALL, LEDBURY 10 am – 3pm Christmas cakes, biscuits, chocolates and preserves. Christmas tree and table decorations. Potted plants and bulbs for Christmas. Marie Curie Past and Present 2017calendars. Guess the weight of the Christmas cake. Tombola and much much more .... Please come and join us for tea, coffee and mince pies and help us to raise much needed funds for Marie Curie nurses in Herefordshire.
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edbury Community Brass Band has music in its blood and is looking forward to a busy schedule over the next couple of months. Following on from a very successful performance at Ledbury’s Carnival this year, the band can next be seen performing at Ledbury’s Royal British Legion Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November. For the first time the band will play for the full march past replacing the piped music which has been heard in previous years. Lead cornet player Martin Price will play The Last Post. Two weeks later, on 26th Novenber, the band can be found under the Market House leading the carol singing and festivities at the switching on of Ledbury’s Christmas Lights. A mid-week performance at Castlemorton Church follows on 8th December for the annual Christmas Concert where funds are being raised in aid of RETT UK, a charity local to Castlemorton which provides invaluable support to families with girls who suffer from Rett Syndrome, a rare and devastating brain disorder. Shortly after, on the 11th December, the band can be heard at the Town Carol Service in St Michael and All Angels Church. Ledbury Focus
Plans are also underway to play at various locations and dates in and around Ledbury to get people in the Christmas spirit whilst shopping during the day and enjoying evening drinks. Great excitement builds towards the Band’s very own ‘first’, a Christmas Concert at Ledbury’s Market Theatre on Sunday 18th December kicking off at 7.30pm featuring a mix of carols and other Christmas favourites with entertainment in mind. Tickets can be booked either directly from the band or through the Market Theatre website at http:// themarkettheatre.com/ The band was formed in 2010 with the aim of providing Ledbury with a brass band to entertain and represent the area in local events and further afield and it is going from strength to strength. Musical Director, Colin Herbert, a graduate from the renowned Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall has a long history of brass band excellence and has compiled a Christmas programme with entertainment in mind. Please see our website, at http://www.lcbb.org.uk, for more information or if you are interested in joining. The band looks forward to seeing you at all their events.
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CRIME & SAFETY ADVICE Christmas Crime Advice • Try and place your Christmas tree out of sight of street fronted windows • Don't display gifts under the Christmas tree until the last possible moment. • Where possible, leave the buying of expensive gifts e.g. TV's, Computers, IPODs, to the last moment. • When out celebrating the festive season, use timer switches for lights and radios to give the impression someone is still at home - remember to close your curtains. • Property mark all your new electrical and valuable gifts. Register your gifts with www.immobilise.com (its free) • When Christmas is all over don't leave the boxes to your valuable gifts out by the rubbish bin, Take them directly to your local household recycling centre. You don't want everyone to know what you have had. • Do not store Christmas presents in outdoor wooden sheds
Drink Drive Warning With the festive season underway motorists are being reminded of the dangers of drink driving.
Keep safe online this Christmas • Safeguard your payment. Never transfer money directly into the seller's account. Pay by card on a secure payment page, by cheque or cash in person. • Make sure payment pages are secure and you can see https:// and a padlock or key in the browser window. • A credit card, rather than a debit card, gives you more chance of getting your money back if there are problems. • Remember Wi-Fi in public places is not always secure - even if you have to enter a code. • Think: after you have finished your online shopping or banking session remember to log out.
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There is no foolproof way of calculating how much you can drink and remain under the limit, or knowing how much an individual person can drink and still drive safely. Importantly, it is hard to calculate how long alcohol may stay in your body if you are driving the morning after so the safest option if you are driving is to drink no alcohol at all. Over that last three years in the West Mercia policing area, 10 people were killed and 108 seriously injured following collisions where drink or drugs were recorded as a contributory factor. Officers will be out enforcing drink drive laws across the region. These enforcement checks are carried on all types of roads and at all times of day and night, including the morning commute to combat those that are still over the limit the morning after.
"There are still people out there who feel they can gamble with drinking and driving and think they know how much the limit is but the simple fact is there is only one way of being sure that you are safe to drive and that is not to drink at all. Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive. We would also ask people to consider other options when out drinking over the festive season, public transport, taxis and sharing nominated drivers are easy to arrange - drinking and driving simply isn't worth the risk. Pedestrians are also being encouraged to stay safe during the festive season and to plan safe routes home and to drink responsibly."
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Superintendent Daryn Elton for Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police comments: "Cracking down on those who take drugs or drink and then drive is a year round commitment for us. However, we are very aware the festive season can present opportunities where people are tempted to drive after taking drugs or drinking. To combat this, extra patrols will be conducted in the run up to and over Christmas and New Year, in a bid to tackle those who commit the unacceptable act of drinking or drug driving.
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Beautiful Christmas Trees
article & photographs by Pamela Green
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ith Christmas soon arriving there is always a mad rush to purchase all the presents, decorations, and of course the Christmas tree. I absolutely love the smell of the Douglass Fir trees, and when my children were small we always had one, especially as they are so well formed and look great decorated.
Funny stories aside, have you ever looked into the length of time it takes your Christmas trees to grow, or the problems the producers go through to actually grow them. I spoke to one Market Gardener, Gary Andrews, from Abbey Road Christmas Trees. He has been producing Christmas trees for nine years, and he says he has never had such a learning curve.
enough wax on it's branches and is exposed to humidity in the spring. You can never tell as the sapling doesn't show any signs of the disease until autumn and by then it's to late. The last of Gary's problems is poachers. It must be heartbreaking for him to arrive at his field to find his trees have been stolen.
Every time I get the decorations out for my tree I'm always reminded of He buys in one-year-old plants, of when we adopted an old tom cat, different varieties - Scottish Pine, that my children named Pat. One Nordman Fir and Douglass - which evening just before Christmas, the are so tender when young. Each tree children were helping me decorate takes five to seven years to grow to the tree as Pat sat on the back of a With all these trials and tribulations the height we require. In this time chair eyeing us mischievously. When you would think that Gary would no end of problems occur. One that we had finished we all stood back to give up. But no, he even provides truly amazed me, was that birds peck admire our work and without any one large and two smaller Scottish out the top of trees, and Gary has to warning Pat sprang from the chair Pine trees to Evesham Abbey, and clip plastic stands to the top of the and landed clinging to the top of the they look such a treat when trees to protect them. This means tree. As the tree fell to the floor my decorated for everyone to admire. the bird can perch on the very top of two boys shouted gleefully, TIMBER! the tree with no damage to the top But, I'm afraid my daughter cried So, if you want a real tree this year, where you put your fairy or star. and took quite some time to console. why not go along and see Gary. At Anyhow, the tree was erected again the beginning of December he will The Nordman Fir sometimes and damage to the decorations have a large number of trees ready, contract a disease which has been repaired, but from then on we kept all different sizes and heights, and brought in from America. This is Pat,76 well away from it. all good quality, so don't miss out! tiny sapling doesn't have betty@grapevinepublications.co.uk To advertisewhen call the 01684 833715 or email:
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Answers to Trivia on page 44: 1. Advent 2. More than one, the Bible doesn't say how many! 3. Deep pan, crisp and even! 4. St. Nicholas 5. 25 there's noel!!! 6. Bethlehem 7. 364 8. 1840s - 1843 by Sir Henry Cole 9. Egypt 10. Three - Dasher, Dancer and Donner 11. Germany - it was Latvia which was part of German then 12. King Herod 13. Just like the ones I used to know 14. Carpenter
Answers to Crossword on page 44:
15. The Anglo Saxons - it means 'good health'
ACROSS: 1. Call up, 6. Labour, 7. Tundra, 8. Native, 10. Punnet, 13. Shield, 15. Stitch, 17. Apathy
16. Shepherds 17. A six pence
20. Glory to the newborn King
DOWN: 1. Cut up, 2. Laden, 3. Plant, 4. Abets, 5. True, 9. Veil, 11. Unit, 12. State, 13. Shame, 14. Inane, 15. Doyen, 16. Sobs
Answers to Sudoku on page 44:
Answers to Kakuro on page 44:
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