Ledbury Focus February 2017 by Betty-Ann Ambury

Issue No. 141

February 2017

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SMALL, FRIENDLY ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE NOW OPEN IN LEDBURY

ndrew, the Director of The Practice, has been a Chartered Management Accountant for over 25 years. He is an experienced Finance Director and has worked in a range of different sectors and industries.

When you have your car serviced, you want to be sure that you are complying with the law, that your car has a valid MOT and is safe to drive. You want a personalised service, and you want the garage to be flexible if you encounter the occasional emergency. More than anything, you want your mechanic to use a language that you understand. We believe that you should have the same expectations of accountants. Whether you are just starting out, as a self-employed individual or are already a well-established professional business, The Practice provides a range of bespoke accountancy, taxation and business consultancy services. We will support you, helping you to run your business efficiently allowing you to focus on what is important to you. For a free initial consultation contact us today:

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We demystify the process, so that clients remain in control and can confidently plan their finances. We offer a personalised service using “every day” language that we can all understand. The business was set up in 2012, and until December 2016, the focus was on providing professional expertise to financially challenged organisations. We decided to open The Practice to enable us to support a greater range of local clients. People with busy lives, want to remain in control of their finances and to be confident that they will meet deadlines and comply with tax rules. We want our clients to fully understand their accounts to maximise the profits that they keep. We believe in assisting our clients to be well Ledbury Focus

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Hello Readers... Happy New Year - a little belated! - and welcome to the February issue of the Ledbury Focus.

Ledbury Focus Publisher & Advertising Grapevine Publications (Worcestershire) Ltd 3 Rye Street • Birtsmorton • WR13 6AS Tel: 01684 833715  Mob: 07754 170286 info@grapevinepublications.co.uk www.grapevinepublications.co.uk

Editor Betty-Ann Ambury betty@grapevinepublications.co.uk

Advertising & Editorial Betty-Ann Ambury

Contributors

Age UK Geraldine Holbourn Helen Mawson Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Jan Long Johnathan Bishop Leadonvale Vets Trevor Langley West Mercia Police

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all the very best for the year to come. For my part, I'm extremely disappointed that we again didn't have a white Christmas - that's the main reason I came to live in England! In fact, apart from a couple of slightly colder days, the weather has been very mild this winter. Let's hope I'm not tempting providence, and it stays that way. On to this month's magazine. As always we have plenty of good reading for you, as well as all our regular advertisers, and one or two new ones. One of this month's articles is from the West Mercia Police, on ways to protect yourself from cyber crime - it's worth reading, even if you are an experienced 'surfer'.

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The Ledbury Focus is expanding, so as you browse through this month's issue, you might notice an advert for a sales person. Ideally, the job would suit someone who wants to work part-time from home, so if that's you then give me a call and let's talk.

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And that's all for this month, so until next time, keep happy and healthy.

Mike Ambury

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Next Issue Copy Date

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10th February 2017

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Contents...

A Posy of Poppies

Vet Talk

Rose Pruning

Brownies undeterred by the chill

Mentor Link

The Master's House

The Practice

Devilled Sausages

Age UK

The Hedgerow

Christians Together in Ledbury

Coffee Break

Ledbury: A Novel Expeience

Postcards from the Past

Prosecco made with Passion

Community Contacts

Index of Advertisers

What's On in February

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Wellhaven Clinic

Ledbury Library

The Market Theatre

Structural Problems

# Be Cyber Smart

. . . and a Buzzard in a Pear Tree

NOW OPEN The Warmth of a Real Coal Fire

Ledbury Framing

STUDIO & GALLERY

near the Railway Station on the Homend Trading Estate

For quality pre-packed coal delivered to your door at competitive prices contact Nick Fish at: A W Parker Coal Merchants Ltd Ledbury 01531 631675 or 07483 350639 www.awparkercoalmerchants.co.uk 30

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masefield solicitors LLP an independent firm of solicitors providing a quality service you can rely on

Need help with wills, probate & estate administration, trusts or inheritance tax?

Charles Masefield

Nia Jones

Charles Masefield TEP has great experience gained over a legal career spanning more than 30 years. He has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 2003. STEP is the leading international organisation for professionals working in this field. Charles is assisted by Nia Jones who is a solicitor and an affiliate member of STEP, and Rex Robins who has been with the firm since 2012 and is currently a trainee solicitor. We can help you  protect your interests with advice when you make your will  assist you with the estate administration process at a time when you might need that extra bit of guidance and support  advise you on protecting your assets through trusts  prepare powers of attorney that let you appoint someone you want to help you with your affairs  provide tax advice on the implications of transferring property and dealing with assets in an estate  give assistance in the preparation and submission of your personal tax returns to HMRC  make court applications should the need arise Our clients have told us that, amongst other things, we are reliable, professional, supportive and knowledgeable. We can visit you at home by arrangement. Why not see how we can help?

Rex Robins Telephone : 01531 632377

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E-mail : law@masefield.co.uk

Website : www.masefield-solicitors.co.uk

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Happy Feet! W

e only get one pair of feet so it’s important to take good care of them. But many of us will develop some foot problems as we age, simply as a result of daily wear and tear. Anyone who has experienced foot pain knows only too well how debilitating it can be. Over time it can become a significant health issue because if we can’t walk comfortably, we’re less likely to get out and about and take part in the social activities or daily exercise that is vital for our health and wellbeing. Poor foot care can lead to mobility difficulties, poor balance resulting in falls, a loss of confidence and longer term health conditions. Something as simple as cutting our own toenails and looking after our feet can become much harder or sometimes impossible as we get older, due to sight impairment, arthritis or because we simply cannot reach our feet. Our nails also become tougher with age. Nails that become too long can press against the end of the shoe and the constant pressure can cause soreness, infection or ulceration. Toenails that have been poorly cut can also become ingrown. Hacking at our toenails can do more harm than good!

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Age UK Hereford & Localities provides a Footcare Service at various locations across Herefordshire (including Ledbury). The service enables older people to keep active and mobile, engaged within their communities, avoiding being housebound and isolated and relieve the distress and discomfort which accompanies long toenails and hard skin on your feet. To find out more about our Footcare Service and the other services and support we provide in Ledbury please call into our office in the Master’s House, Bye Street, or contact us:

telephone: 0333 0066 299 email: contact@ageukhl.org

www.ageuk.org.uk/herefordandlocalities Registered Charity Number: 1093512

Christians Together in Ledbury Invite you to come and join in one of the weekly discussion groups that will be running during

Lent 2017

Discussions will be centred on the book ‘Holy Habits’ written by Andrew Roberts. The book looks at the adventure of Christian discipleship, exploring 10 ‘holy habits’ found in the Bible in the Book of Acts Chapter 2, part of the story of the early Church. Why not come and join in the adventure and be part of the exploration!

The discussion groups will be held weekly for 5 weeks. There will be a number of different groups available to join, held on different days and at different times of day. The initial meeting will be held on Monday 6th March at 6.45pm in St Katherine’s Hall, Ledbury where there will be a shared meal. If you would like more information please contact Stephen or Gillian Chowns on 12

01531 634896

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Airports, Docks, Races, Train & Bus Stations, Schools, Bars & Restaurants

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No trip too short No journey too long

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All Aspects of Landscaping Garden & Tree Maintenance Lawn Mowing & Strimming Hedge Cutting Fencing, Decking & Patios

Professional Solutions James Ostler CMCIEH, CMIOSH 0800 9788 934 07530 843336

Tim Ward - Landscape Gardener - Fully Insured

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Ledbury Construction & Groundworks Limited ALL WORK IS FULLY GUARANTEED email: ledburycandg@gmail.com www.ledburyconstructionandgroundworks.co.uk ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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CAR & COMMERCIAL

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Servicing & Repairs MOT’s Cars • Vans • Class 7 Commercial Vans & Motor Homes The One Stop Shop for all of your Servicing and MOT needs. MOT’s while you wait in our comfortable waiting area

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Making houses into homes... • Building Projects: Extensions and New Build, Bathroom and Kitchen Re-fits, Loft and Garage Conversions, Stonework, Electrical work, Plumbing work • Stoves and Logs: Wood-burning Stoves, Barn-stored, seasoned Logs • uPVC and Timber: Conservatories, Replacement windows and doors, Roofline and Guttering, Automated Garage Doors

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 now offer payment options that can be used to finance any of our projects

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

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LEDBURY:

A Novel Experience

by Jan Harvey, author of The Seven Letters

visit Ledbury three or four times a year, with my friends, (all the way from Burford, Oxfordshire) to shop and have lunch. When it comes to a warm welcome and a lively town centre there really is nowhere quite like it. We have a well-worn ‘retail trail’ which we have adopted over the years. We walk up one side of the High Street starting at Raft and ending at Butler&Sweatmen. Then it’s back down the other side visiting the independent traders who make the town so special. We have lunch at Chez Pascal - a little trip to France every time - and then dive into the ‘Top End’ where we visit the gorgeous Tinsmiths, the bookshops, delis, kitchen shop, Hus and Hem and Ethos. These shops are especially wonderful for Christmas shopping when the lights make the market square look so pretty. Our final stop off is The Velvet Bean, which sells the best chocolate in the world, bar none. Ledbury is pure joy for me and so it was almost inevitable that I used the town and its environs as a backdrop for my debut novel, The Seven Letters. I wanted a contrast for the warm honey-stoned cottages nestling amongst rolling hills that is the Cotswolds, and for me the terracotta soil, broad fields dotted with cattle and the black and white timbered houses of Herefordshire, in the shadow of the mighty Malverns, was perfect. The Seven Letters is set in England in the current day and Paris during World War Two. It is a mystery that takes the protagonists on a journey that will end in a heartbreaking discovery. Please don’t make the mistake of thinking that my novel is a romance because at its heart it is a tough subject and it uncovers a part of the history of Paris that the city has tried to erase. It also asks tough questions and leaves you thinking long after you’ve read it. The comments that readers have made have been quite simply amazing, with people describing The Seven Letters as ‘a wonderful book,’ ‘fast-paced’, ‘heartbreaking’, 16

‘delicious’ and best of all ‘an incredible story.’ As a writer you just want to hear people say they loved the story you have written and the positive feedback has made four years of hard work very worthwhile! If you would like to buy The Seven Letters you can order through bookshops, online, on kindle, Kobo and ibooks or buy directly from me and I will sign a copy for you. If your Bookclub would like me to attend I’m more than happy to take part and give you some insights on the novel in person, plus it’s a chance for me to visit Ledbury again. I hope you enjoy the book and find all the relevant Ledbury references and work out where they are. It will take a bit of detective work, and a bit of imagination too. Jan Harvey can be contacted through her website: www. janharveyauthor.com or you could give her facebook page a like www.facebook/janharveyauthor, for competitons, reviews and up to the minute news. Or email: janharveyauthor@btinternet.com

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If you have . . . • • • • •

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We are a local family taxi firm with a male and female driver available

Airports Hospital Appointments Shopping Trips Nights Out Please call

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Casanova G

iacomo Girolamo Casanova was an 18th century adventurer and writer. Born 2nd April 1725, in Venice, Italy, he lived for 73 years. Casanova entered the university of Padua at just twelve years old, graduating at seventeen, with a degree in law. Casanova had numerous encounters with females during his life. He also reportedly became a spy. Casanova searched for fortune constantly, along with his insatiable desire for love and lust. Casanova Prosecco is passionate in its desire to continue and extend the personality and charm of the legendary Casanova, with each bottle being an ultimate perfection of quality and art. The winery was founded during the middle of the 20th century and is one of the largest in Valdobbiadene. Casanova Prosecco is produced by traditional Italian methods, using Glera grapes. Their resulting sparkling wines are award-winning, of premium quality, with exceptional style and presentation. Casanova Prosecco Brut (DOC) and Casanova Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry (DOCG) have splendid fruit bouquets. The superb, fresh mouthfeel and palates follow, continuing through to smooth finishes. These extremely popular productions grace many dining occasions, regularly. The Henriette Cuvée, by Casanova, has a following of devotees. A fruity nose, plus an elegantly-dry mouthfeel and palate sensation, ensure the popularity of this production. Casanova Rosé Cuvée Prestige Extra Dry appeals, with its pale rose colour and

very pleasant bouquet of delicate fruits. The flavours and elegance make it a regular selection for events. Casanova Rosé Cuvée Prestige Limited Edition also has a bouquet of delicate fruits. Another elegant production. Widely appreciated and often chosen for weddings and functions, this grandly-presented premium wine, in a white-coloured bottle, surpasses all expectations. Presentations can include Swarovski crystals for newly-weds. These productions pair extremely well with fish, seafoods and white meats, etc. They are also wonderful for apéritifs, as well as making for some magnificent cocktails, too. Each has a fine, persistent perlage and characteristic aroma. Complementing accessories – eg. Matching bottle stopper, cooler, ice bucket and elegant flutes, with logo, etc. - are all available, also. A company dedicated and committed to producing and presenting high-quality, exceptional wines and products. Carat Lux Ltd Tel: 0203 770 3507 info@proseccocasanova.com www.proseccocasanova.com

As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley

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Wedding & Engagement Photos

Unit 10, Staunton Court, Ledbury Rd, Staunton, Gloucester GL19 3QS

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Valentine's Day Keepsakes and Memories

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Call Sharon now to order your Valentine's Day Flowers such as birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events. for the perfect bespoke gift

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What's on ... in February Wednesday 1st February Omid Djalili: Schmuck for a Night Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances, is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. Metro Show starts 8pm. £25 tickets. Tel: 01432 340555. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR. www.courtyard.org.uk Saturday 4th February The Big Herefordshire Seed Swap Welcome old friends, and newbies – to this popular, friendly event! Talk ‘The Adventures of a Seed Detective’ by Adam Alexander, a hugely knowledgeable orphan seed guardian and experienced speaker, and he’s bringing some of his collection of amazing seeds again. 12noon 3.30pm. Free Entry. The Courtyard Theatre Foyer, Hereford, HR4 9JR. www.swapseeds.org.uk Thurs 9th & Thurs 23rd February Sounds Like Fun! Thursday Afternoon Singing with Ros Thomas One of three friendly and inclusive non-performing community choirs, this open-access, drop-in group meets in Great Malvern. All voices are welcome, all songs are taught by ear, no music reading is required, there is no audition and no-one is asked to sing on their own - ever! Come and join us for an afternoon of singing for pleasure. 1.30pm - 3pm, followed by refreshments. £7 per session, or buy ten for £60 in advance. Contact Ros for details ros@naturalvoice.net or tel: 01684 576681/ 07812 452610. Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AY. soundslikefun.org/

Sunday 5th February Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Market Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/ Event and Fun Family Day Out. SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods! Plenty to keep the little ones amused. Buy and sell babies' and children’s toys, clothes and equipment - stalls £10. Book online www. cheekimonkeys.co.uk/worcester shiremalvern. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Adults £1.50, Children FREE. The Edinburgh Dome, Imperial Road, Malvern, WR14 3AW. m.facebook.com/ CheekiMonkeysWR6WR13 andWR14/ Sat 11th to Sunday 19th February Croft Castle and Parkland Charlotte’s Web half term trail Step back in time to the 1950's with our Charlotte's Web themed outdoor trail. Charlotte's Web was a popular book read by children in the 1950's. See if you can take yourself back in time and find the characters of the book in the gardens at Croft and collect a prize at the end. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome. 10am – 4pm. For more details tel: 01568 780246. Croft Castle and Parkland, Yarpole, near Leominster, HR6 9PW. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ events Wednesday 15th February Matthew Hall: A Life to Kill Matthew Hall returns with another Coroner Jenny Cooper novel, A Life to Kill. “If they’re hiding something, we’ve got a right to know. We’ve got a right to know what Kenny died for . . .” Tickets £3 each redeemable against the book at the event. Start 7pm. Tel: 01989 564464. Rossiter Books, Ross on Wye, HR9 5HL. rossiterbooks.co.uk

Tues 21st, 24th & 28th February Coddington Vineyard - Open Garden for NGS Vineyard, listed farmhouse, threshing barn, cider mill, garden with terraces, wild flower meadow, woodland, large pond with wildlife, and more. Admission £4.50, children free. Home-made teas. 12 noon to 3pm. Tel: 01531 641817. Coddington Vineyard, Coddington, HR8 1JJ. www. coddingtonvineyard.co.uk Sunday 26th February Worcester Dance Festival & Midland Open Championships Ballroom & Latin American Dance Championships & competitions for children and adults covering all grades from Beginners to Champions. Childrens events start 10.15am; adults Ballroom 2pm; Latin 5.30pm. Children/parents/spectators £11; senior citizens £6; competitors £13. Tel: 01564 779267 or 07901 816233. St Johns Sports Centre, Malvern Road, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 4LE. www. Dancextras.co.uk Leadon Vale Ramblers have five walks in February – all are welcome Saturday 4th February - Tom leads an expedition exploring the Herefordshire Trail from Titley to Byton. 9 miles. 01886 821544 for details. Wednesday 15th February - Jan leads a 6.5 mile walk round Woolhope. 01531 634527 for details. Sunday 19th February - Kim explores Malvern Common (5 miles) 07527 109455 for details. Wednesday 22nd February - Tom will be strolling up the Frome Valley from Bromyard.01886 821544. Saturday 25th February - David leads us on a six mile walk from Pershore. 01684 574205 for details.

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Natural approaches to treating depression

any of us feel the winter blues, especially after the joys of the festive season. A psychology professor at Cardiff University even suggested that the third Monday of January is the most depressing day of the year, using a formula that he had developed based on six factors. However, even the creator admits that it should be taken with a pinch of salt: it was developed for an advertising campaign after all! GPs use signs and symptoms as well as questionnaires to identify and monitor the severity of depression. One thing we can be sure of is that happiness and

depression are complex feelings and can be caused by a large variety of components. The prevalence of depression is increasing rapidly; based on current rates, it could be the second most disabling condition in the world by 2020.

Symptoms of depression The common understanding that depression is a feeling of long-term sadness, doesn’t provide the full picture by any manner of means. Major depressive disorder is a debilitating illness that can cause: • Impaired motor skills • Problems with memory and attention • Neurotoxicity

• Impaired ability to work, love, play • Emotional and physical pain • Suicidal thoughts and actions Depression can easily go undiagnosed for extended periods of time, meaning that a huge number of people may be suffering, without help or support, at any point in time.

Treatment research The University of Kansas is working on some research that suggests that a lot of depression might be caused by a “runaway stress response”. Watch depression researcher Stephen Ilardi’s, TEDx talk on this topic for more details. This suggestion mirrors much of our experience at the Wellhaven Clinic and thus reducing stress and helping the body to heal from the damage caused may well be a viable treatment approach. This research has shown promising results using six factors for combating depression: • Exercise • Omega-3 fatty acids • Sunlight • Healthy sleep • Anti-ruminative activity • Social connection The team have created a website which contains further details on all of these points: http://tlc.ku.edu. Acupuncture and depression A significant number of studies have found that acupuncture is at least as helpful as drugs in the treatment of depression and the lack of side

effects make it an appealing option. It is believed that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and causes the release of neurochemical messenger molecules which cause a change in the way the body maintains health. Acupuncture has been shown to change the ‘default mode network’ in the brain, which is the way that parts of the resting brain interact with each other and has been shown to help with depression. Visit our website and read our blog for more information on the research. Why not give acupuncture a try and see if it can help you?

What’s the point? This point is used for depression, especially when caused by grief or a sense of deprivation. Use acupressure on this point to give yourself a home treatment! Read the blog on our website for more instructions. Lung 9 Very Great Abyss

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Structural for Problems Treatment PMS / and how I might help Premenstrual Syndrome by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, by Helen Mawson, BScDIpM, Hons,BTAA, DipMBAUK

In this article, I will share with you some information concerning how In this article, I share with you some information concerning PMS/Premenstrual I use the Bowen Technique along with my knowledge and skills as a Syndrome and hormonal imbalance, how it affects women and how I work in therapist to help clients deal with a myriad of structural problems Contact me for more practice to help clients suffering from the symptoms of this condition. and the symptoms caused by these. I also offer some recommendations information for exercise and lifestyle changes that may help. What is PMS? • Water retention I offer a free 15-minute PMS / Premenstrual Syndrome • Breast pain telephone consultations so is the name given to the range of you can find out more about • ome Foodofcravings the more common symptoms that can affect a woman the therapies I practice and structural work with: NB: This list issues is by noI means up to 2 weeks before the start of how they could help you. her period. PMS affects most • exhaustive! General back pain – can occur women at one point in their life for manytips different reasons Self-help to PMS and T:for01531 579 035 and some can be extremely which aren’t always Hormonal imbalance painful; physically, emotionally M: 07904 457 075 immediately Some self-helpobvious. tips thatI will may help and mentally. According to the typically work to with chronic pain rebalance include: the NHS 1orinemail 20 women me atexperience body on a first session and then symptoms that are severe enough • Start practising meditation helen@complete-balance. reassess the body is and orwhat mindfulness to stop themco.uk living their normal presenting on the second • Do some gentle stretching lives. session. Often and or Yogathe body will The can effects of find PMSout / Hormonal You also more compensate for imbalance by • Practice the constructive rest imbalance on my website: information adopting different of position daily topatterns lengthen The effects of PMS can be acute www.complete-balance. behaviour and this can often your Psoas muscle for some women co.ukand will vary lead us to misinterpret what is • Gently massage your K1 and from person to person some of going on. By balancing the K27 points to balance your the more common symptoms body and giving Kidney energyit time include:Newsletter

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the Past Postcard from the past circa 1330 - Mappa Mundi - extract from the writings of a small boy

Hereford Cathedral’s Mappa Mundi is stunningly beautiful. It is the only complete wall map of the Earth to have survived the Middle Ages. It tells of cities, towns, biblical events, plants, animals, birds, strange creatures and images of the peoples of the world. Looking at it, I wondered how a young child might feel about seeing it for the first time.

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WORSHIP CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY New Street Saturday Mass 5.00pm Sunday Mass 10.30am Tel: 01531 635354 ST MICHAEL’S PARISH CHURCH Church Lane 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30am Parish Communion & Young Church 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month 10.30am Parish Communion with Baptism 1st Sunday of the month 6.30pm Evensong 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month Tel: 01531 631531 BAPTIST CHURCH The Homend Sundays 10.30am Worship except the first Sunday in the month. All-age family Messy Church usually first Saturday each month 3.30pm-6pm - replaces Sunday service (info Facebook 'Messy Church Ledbury') Tel: 07960 322528 METHODIST CHURCH The Homend Sundays 10.30am Worship Tel: 01531 634242 LEDBURY QUAKERS Burgage Hall Church Lane 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 10.30am Meeting for Worship Tel: 01531 633215 PENTCOSTAL FELLOWSHIP Community Centre Lawnside Road Sundays 10am Praise & Worship Tel: 01432 352545 LEDBURY ELIM CHURCH Ledbury Primary School Long Acres Sundays at 10.30am Further info Peter Williamson Tel: 07802 573173

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