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Going Green The Club ensures that the best use is made of its green waste by sending it for recycling into compost at Rose Hill Recycling in Dymock. This avoids the common practice of sending garden waste to landfill and the damaging production of methane gas, so benefiting the environment.

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By joining the GWC, you can get all the benefits of a reliable, regular garden waste collection service for less than £5 a month. If you sign up for 12 months, you pay an initial £69, comprising a one-off £15 charge for having a bin delivered to your property and then £54 for the year (if paying by direct debit) – that’s just £4.50 a month, or the cost of a couple of coffees! If you’ve got a larger garden or lawn, you can always get a second GWC wheeled bin to help take care of the extra waste produced. And if you and neighbours have only got small gardens, you can club together to share the cost of a bin subscription – that’s customer-friendly service! You can use a debit or credit card to pay your GWC subscription, either monthly or annually, with a direct debit arrangement offering best value. A 10% discount is offered for signing up for 24 months, with a 20% discount for 36 months.

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July, as always, is the month in which the Ross on Wye Steam Engine Society hold their annual Steam & Country Rally in Welland. The dates for your diary this year are 28th to 30th July do go along and enjoy the fun, as this really is a spectacular event with something for everyone and a great day out. Last month we had the Ledbury Community Day, which was a great success and enjoyed by all, participating organisations and public alike. I particularly enjoyed meeting so many people from Ledbury, and a bit "thank you" to all those people who took the trouble to tell me how much they like the Ledbury Focus. And to the gentleman who said he looks forward to the "funnies" each month, I hope you enjoy this month's selection! This month we have the Great Ledbury Celebration on Sunday 9th July, so make a note of the date and go along and join in the celebrations.

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

Cyber fraud is becoming more and more prevalent and even the most computer savvy of us can be caught, so do read the West Mercia Police article on page 56, which is all about how you can protect yourself from this type of crime.

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Until next month, keep happy and healthy, and enjoy this month’s magazine.

Front Cover & Pages 24 & 25 Mike Ambury

Next Issue Copy Date 5th July 2017 DISCLAIMER. All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions. Artwork is accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions.

Last, but by no means least, do make sure you read Geraldine Holbourn’s delightful article this month, most aptly entitled “Rodent Compost”.

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Contents...

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Green Waste Club

Ledbury Town Council

AcerCare

Welland Steam Fair

Age UK

Three Choirs Vineyard

Containers & Pots

What's on in July

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Clubs & Groups

Kidney & Adrenal Health

The Market Theatre

The Great Ledbury Celebration

Ponds

Vet Talk

Soldeu Mountain

Room of Healing

Cat Care

Rodent Compost

HWT comes to the Homend

West Mercia Police

On Top of the World!

The Master's House

West Midland Safari Park

The Rev. John Jackson

Coffee Break

Wines from Lebanon

Community Contacts

Animals R Magic

Index of Advertisers

Ledbury Town Council News

Cllr Elaine Fieldhouse Mayor of Ledbury

ur new Mayor, Cllr Elaine Fieldhouse is delighted that the Council is working with the Poetry Festival, Ledbury Food Group and the Friends of the Master’s House to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Market House. The Great Ledbury Celebration will take place on 9th July. The activities and attractions will be many and varied, involving a wide range of Ledbury groups and societies.

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARDS Much of Ledbury’s success is down to the hard of work of volunteers. At the Annual Town Meeting in April the following residents received the town’s Distinguished Citizen Award:

There will be music, dancing and of course poetry – and what birthday would be complete without a birthday cake? Local producers will be offering their wares, including locally produced ales, ciders and fruit juices. To bring history to life, LADS will be performing over a 2 hour period at various locations, finishing up at the Market House.

Mary Every Mary is well known for her work with the Country Market, the Civic Society and Ledbury in Bloom.

A number of competitions have been in progress in the run up to the celebration. View the entries to the Art and Photography competition in the Market House. There is also a cake baking competition. Will we be able to taste the cakes? Come along and find out. Activities for children will range from Looby Loo and Joey the Juggler (funding sponsored by the Traders Association), to face painting. Leaflets with more details of all the activities will be available in the run up to the day. Huge thanks go to all members of the Events Working Party, who have been working since early in the year to make this a fun day for all the family.

Peter Arscott A founding member and currently President of the Poetry Festival, and also a founding member of Ledbury Youth First.

Steve Onions Steve has worked tirelessly for Ledbury Swifts, the Ledbury Strömstad Twinning Association and Eastnor Cricket Club. Bill ‘The Bell’ William Turberfield Ledbury’s Town Crier for over 10 years. Joe Kirkwood Joe has been a member of Hereford and Worcester Army Cadets for 6 years and mentors new recruits. He also received the Youth Achievement Award. A special joint award for the support given to twinning activities with Strömstad was received here by Steve Onions on behalf of the Ledbury Swifts. The Strömstad Kommun presented a similar award to IFK Strömstad.

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Shaw healthcare in Ledbury National care provider Shaw healthcare are proud of their presence in Ledbury Nursing Home Ledbury and how closely they work with NHS Hereford and Hereford

County Market Council. Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2AQ Two dedicated sites in the town offering an array of health services. A large employer for the community, offering staff clean, safe and happy working environment’s and a selection of valuable staff benefit’s. Always offering a safe caring environment’s for the elderly people of this historic market town of Ledbury. We welcome volunteers into our services who wish to help and support local older people.

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or the first time in history, there are 11 million people aged 65 or over in the UK, and this is likely to rise to 20 million by the year 2030. The Care Quality Commission tells us that more people want to maintain their independence, and stay in familiar surroundings for as long as possible, which is where AcerCare comes in. The Malvern-based firm has around 100 clients in and around Ledbury, Malvern, Worcester and Bromyard, and offers quality home-care tailored to individual circumstances. Whether it’s assistance with housework, bill payments and meal preparation or bathing, dressing and medication reminders, AcerCare’s friendly team of compassionate care-givers take the stress out of routine chores, but encourages clients to maintain their usual routine, safe in the knowledge that there is someone on hand, when needed. All AcerCare clients enjoy customised care plans, and are involved in the decision-making at every step of the way. It’s not always easy to accept help from strangers of course, and the AcerCare team is committed to making sure that those it cares for retain their privacy, dignity and personal pride, by way of a plan which works with existing lifestyles, and doesn’t compromise personal space. Some of the firm’s clients have been formally diagnosed with dementia, and others are struggling with similar symptoms which haven’t been fully diagnosed. It also has a number of stroke victims within its clientele, as the two conditions can often overlap. Said AcerCare MD, Richard Turner: “Dementia can present challenges outside the standard care remit, and sufferers almost always benefit most from care by those who have added training and experience in the field. The condition is often perceived as memory loss, but it can also affect the way people think, speak, see, feel and behave, even if they are still leading an active, healthy life with hobbies, friends and relationships. Difficulties in communicating, physical co-ordination and concentration can lead to loss of confidence, so home care

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he traditional Ledbury Celebration, held on the last day of the Ledbury Poetry Festival, becomes “Great” this year and moves to Ledbury’s historic High Street Market Place to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the iconic Market House, in a birthday treat of food, drink, music, poetry, entertainment and heritage. Arrangements for the event bring together organisations across Ledbury to put together a very special day, including Ledbury Town Council, Ledbury Poetry Festival, Ledbury Food Group, the Friends of the Master’s House, the Youth Council, the Ledbury Fringe, local businesses, traders and performers. A large street market featuring the best of local food and produce will fill the High Street, with special treats to enjoy straightaway or take home, including stalls featuring locally produced fruit juices served in interesting ways. A fabulous selection of poets, musicians, bands and dancers will provide continuous and varied entertainment near the Market House – including the Community Brass Band, Dancefest, the Sequins, Samba Galêz, the Silurian Morris Men and “local boy” beat-box performer, Dave Crowe. The Market House and all Ledbury’s other heritage buildings will be open emphasising Ledbury’s “joined up heritage”. LADs will enter the spirit enabling you to meet characters from old Ledbury, culminating in a performance under the Market House. The Market House will host an art and photo exhibition of young people’s work with a Ledbury theme, organised by the Youth Council and including entries in a “birthday card for the Market House” competition. It will host an exhibition showing the history of the building – and a special birthday cake and commemorative brochure will mark the 400th anniversary. The popular Clapper Box theatre will join the day to provide puppetry fascination for all ages. The Ledbury Celebration is a fixture in the local food and drink calendar on the last day of Ledbury’s annual Poetry Festival and brings out all that is best about Ledbury. Full details of the event including the detailed programme for the day will be available nearer the date at the Ledbury Food Group website, www.ledburyfoodgroup.org. Ledbury Focus

Pond at the Sturts

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Exploring Herefordshire’s landscapes with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust . . .

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built environment expands, ponds are lost to houses, roads and industry.

onds come in all shapes and sizes (though anything over 2 hectares is classed as a lake.) Some are natural landscape features which have been formed by natural processes – for example, glacial erosion. Others are man-made, created perhaps as watering holes for livestock or in someone’s garden. But all are fantastic for wildlife! Many historic ponds have been lost in recent decades. With modern watering systems, ponds are rarely used for livestock on farms today and are often filled in. Similarly, as our

Ponds are also threatened by nonnative species such as floating pennywort, parrot's feather and New Zealand pigmy weed and also fish. These can quickly take over in a pond, out-competing less vigorous native species or – in the case of fish – simply eating them! Wildlife to spot The banks of ponds are often edged with damp-loving species of plants and grasses which you rarely see elsewhere. These include water crowfoot, water forget-me-not and yellow flag iris. Skimming the surface are pond skaters and whirligig beetles or you might spot a frog or toad slipping into the water.

Pond-dipping is many children’s first introduction to studying wildlife at close quarters and there is a whole world of mini-beasts to discover below the surface. Spot pond snails, dragonfly and damselfly larvae, diving beetles and daphnia – amongst many more! A full ‘how to pond-dip’ guide is available from our website but, most importantly, remember to put all creatures safely back into the pond from which they came! Where to find them There is a recently restored network of ponds across Bromyard Downs, Bringsty Common and the National Trust Brockhampton Estate. These had become overgrown and were cleared and dug out in 2016. The pond life has flooded back! You will also see some fantastic ponds on Herefordshire Wildlife Trust reserves

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July 2017 Wildlife Watch Club Sunday 2nd July 12.30pm - 2.30pm Monthly nature club for young enthusiasts aged 7 to 14 years, meets first Sunday of every month. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: £2 Wildlife Watch members, £4 nonmembers. Booking: www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org Adventure Club - nature games and whittling Tuesday 25th July 10am - 3pm Develop your survival skills in the great outdoors. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: £15. For ages 7+ Booking: www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org Yellow Flag - photo courtesy of Lizzie Wilberforce

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Davies Meadow, The Sturts and Wessington Pasture. www.herefordshirewt.org/wildlife/reserves Love your ponds One of the best things you can do, of course, to help pond-loving wildlife is create your own pond in your garden! Even a pond as small as a washing-up bowl is enough to make a big difference and will attract wildlife as well as providing a drinking and washing station for your garden birds. For more about ponds, go to www.herefordshirewt.org/ poolingtogether. Ledbury Focus

Get Crafty and Play - playing with the elements: wind Wednesday 26th July 1.30pm - 3.30pm Drop in WildPlay play session for families. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: £2 per child, children under 2 years free. Booking not required. Exhibition: An Artist’s View of Ancient Woodland 26th July - 26th August The Apple Store Gallery in Hereford will host a solo exhibition of Richard Bavin’s work undertaken during his artist in residency on Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Lea & Paget’s Wood reserve in Fownhope. Venue: Apple Store Gallery, 1 Rockfield Road, Hereford HR1 2UA. Lugg Wetland Gem Project: Guided walk around Bodenham Lake Saturday 29th July 11am - 1pm Venue: Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, HR1 3JT . Cost: Free. Booking essential: www.herefordshirewt.co.uk

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oes your dog seem to be a little more sluggish than normal? Or is your cat reluctant to groom? This could be down to arthritic changes in their joints.

The most common form of arthritis is Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). This is a chronic and progressive condition of the joints, where the joint cartilage which normally forms on a pad at the end of each bone, breaks down and the bone surfaces rub against each other. This causes swelling, stiffness, pain and a restricted movement in the joint. Although arthritis cannot usually be cured, there are several things that we can do to help, these include: Weight control: overweight pets tend to struggle far more with stiffness and arthritis than slender ones, this is because the extra weight puts more strain on the joints. Exercise regimes: this can also make a difference. Most stiff dogs will benefit from two or three shorter walks every day rather than one long one every day. Some dogs can also Ledbury Focus

ACHES & PAINS is your pet affected? benefit from hydrotherapy and physiotherapy Supportive medication: there are various medications that can help your pet feel more comfortable, these include oral medication that you can administer at home or injections in to the joint (these are done under general anaesthetic). If you are concerned about your pet’s mobility, or would just like some advice, please contact the surgery. Troublesome Ticks With the weather warming up and dogs going for more walks in the countryside, we are seeing an increasing number of ticks. They live in the long grass and woodland areas waiting to latch on to passing pets. Once the ticks has attached to the pet, they feed on your pet’s blood – often for several days.

There are several effective ways of controlling ticks, including spot ons, collars and a very effective tablet that gives three months protection. The main issues with ticks, is that they carry diseases in their saliva, which they can potentially transmit to pets: Lyme Disease: this is the primary tick borne pathogen in the UK and Ireland, it can affect dogs and humans Babesiosis: another tick borne disease which may affect dogs (but not humans) travelling to and from mainland Europe

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The Surprises of Soldeu Mountain

article & photos by Pamela Green

f like my husband Michael, and I, you like to travel and explore Europe, then I'm sure you have heard of Andorra. It is a small country about the same size as Dartmoor, and is nestled between France and Spain, in the Pyrenees. Most people will know it as a fantastic place to ski, but it is also a spectacular place for sight seeing. Everywhere you look you will see snow top peaks, cable cars, ski lifts, and fantastic scenery. Between the months of June and September, when the snow has disappeared it is a breathtaking place; everywhere you look you will see majestic mountains and stunning views. Beautiful chalets precariously perch on ledges half way up the mountains, and large birds of prey glide effortlessly on the warm thermals. Towards the end of our holiday we try to leave a few days for a visit to Andorra to see the spectacular sights. There is always one cable car that works all year round, but because of breakdowns or weather we have never managed to take advantage of this, that was until this holiday.

The cable car was working and open to thrill seekers, so we climbed aboard. We had longed for the opportunity to see the fantastic sights from the top of the Soldeu mountain, and we weren't disappointed. We found the car ride exhilarating and thrilling, all 2,250 metres of it, and what a surprise we had when we reached the summit. We found the place buzzing with thrill seeking mountain bike riders. The cable car lift had special racks on the front of each car for the mountain bikes, and the riders all had cameras strapped onto their helmets to film their daring rides. After having a sedate 20-minute ride in the cable car they took off down the track at tremendous hair-raising speeds, and we were told they would reach the bottom in 10 minutes. The incredibly steep track offers challenging elements, with loads of jumps and surprises. For their thrills the riders are expecting fun Blue Runs,* and technical steep Black Runs, and amazingly they do reach the bottom.

From the cable car we followed the path up to a platform where there was a cafe, the Club House Soldeu and a few shops, but what amazed us most was a nine hole golf course. This unique golf coarse is 2,250 metres above sea level, and is a well designed course that is a challenge for any player, irrespective of their handicap. For a few Euros you can use the driving range and hit golf balls into clear air. The Club Soldeu looses around 5,000 balls every season. Visitors can rent equipment and take lessons from a trained instructor. The course is open from July until September, from 10am until 7pm. Whether you're an adrenalin junkie or a serious golfer, Andorra is the place for you. *Editor's note: ski runs - in this case, bike runs - are rated according to difficulty by the colours Green, Blue and Black - green being the easiest, and black the hardest.

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Room of Healing

nchant & Allure, Ledbury’s premier magical gift shop, has recently expanded into a range of holistic therapies, with the addition of a “Room of Healing”. This is a serene and tranquil private room that offers a range of ancient, natural healing therapies to clients.

Indian Head Massage Indian Head Massage, or Champisagge, is an ancient therapeutic treatment that has been practiced in India for thousands of years, and is incredibly relaxing. Part of the Hindu health care practice of Ayurveda, Indian Head Massage focuses on your head, neck and shoulders. It is a deep massage, which uses a variety of pressure and techniques that tap into your seven "'chakras" or paths of energy and encourage healing and balance in your whole body. In particular, this form of massage focuses on the three higher "chakras" - mind, body and spirit and as such hits your energy epicentre. Ayurveda is one of the great gifts of the Sages of Ancient India to mankind, and is one of the oldest medical systems in the world, based on the balance and uniqueness of each individual.

Indian Head Massage is carried out as a seated treatment, with or without the use of oils, and includes massage to the upper back, neck, shoulders, arms, head and face. There is no need to undress for this treatment. This therapy works effectively on physical, mental and subtle energy levels, helping you to reach a deep state of relaxation, dispel stress, tension, and anxiety linked symptoms. It is also highly recommended for the treatment of headaches, tinnitus, sinusitis, migraine, nightmares, insomnia, and neck and shoulder stiffness. An Indian Head Massage stimulates the flow of blood, lymph and oxygen in your upper body which will clear your sinuses, relieve stress and help you sleep better. Additional benefits derived from Indian Head Massage include increased levels of concentration, a sense of calmness and the release of stagnant energy through chakra balancing and energetic healing. Treatments help drain away toxins from the skin and muscles, aid rejuvenation, help with alopecia and promote lustrous, healthy hair.

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Aromatherapy & Hot Stone Massage Inhaling essential oils through the nose is thought to promote beneficial changes in the mind and body by affecting the limbic system (a region of the brain known to influence the nervous system). Essential oils are also believed to be absorbed through the skin. Hot Stones Massage is an ancient therapy dating back over 5000 years, and originally used by the Indians, Mayans, Chinese, Tibetans and the American Indian shamans. It is performed using basalt stones which originate from volcanic eruption, and have the capacity to retain heat for much longer than other stones. The treatment has amazing decongestive effects on muscular and nervous tension, eliminating toxins, and creating a feeling of well-being for the client. This form of massage penetrates ten times deeper, and the benefits are said to last ten times longer than traditional techniques. Some of the many benefits of Hot Stones Massage: • Increases circulation bringing nourishment to the area • Relieves localised congestion, increases lymph flow and helps eliminate toxins • Promotes deep muscle relaxation, relieving areas of tension and pain • Promotes relaxation • Balances, sooths and uplifts • Induces a sense of well-being and alleviates stress • Opens the meridian pathways helping to restore energy and well-being • Say goodbye to everyday stresses and strains with a soothing massage. Your skin is treated to the incredibly soothing sensation of hands gliding over you with a mix of essential oils blended specifically for you. These oils are selected to suit your particular needs, whilst the expert touch of your therapist's hands melt away stress, ease tension and tired muscles, and leaves your body filled with renewed energy. Toxins are smoothed away by lymphatic drainage, helping your body to cope with the stresses and strains of the modern world! Enchant & Allure also offer Reflexology, Gong Meditation, Reiki, Tarot Card Reading & other divination. Call in, phone, or visit www.enchantandallure.co.uk for more details and booking. Ledbury Focus

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ucy Hill from Woodlands Country Cat Hotel recently attended the International Cat Care annual conference. Although the conference is primarily aimed at veterinary nurses, vets and other cat professionals it included some talks which will be of particular interest to all cat owners. Safety First Many of you probably know that chocolate, grapes and sultanas and members of the allium family are toxic to dogs, but they are also toxic to cats. Although cats are probably less likely to eat such foods than dogs you should still be careful. For example poisonings have occurred following ingestions of soups and baby foods that contain onion. As responsible pet owners you also need to check the cleaning and disinfectant products that you use as many can be highly irritant to cats. Follow the instructions on how to use any such products and whether they should be wiped clean. Make sure any spills of such products are promptly cleaned up as cats will lick their paws and fur clean if they accidentally come into contact with such items. You should treat your cat regularly for fleas but make sure the product you use is designed for felines. Some treatments for dogs contain permethrin which is highly toxic for cats and is still one of the most common poisonings in cats worldwide. Paracetamol is highly toxic to cats and just one quarter of a tablet can cause death in some cases so don't be tempted to give any to cats that are in pain. 44

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ith the Master’s House first ith the Master Thursday 11th August 10 a.m. - 12 noon anniversary behind us, our second anniversar Terracotta Pots to Grow Your Own y be summer summer is fast approaching and with it a is fast appro Free drop-in packed packed program of events. program of ev Eastnor Pottery will help you spin your very The beautiful The Panelled Room beautiful is now a fully own terracotta potPanelled to take home and supply functioning functioning exhibition space and will be part exhibition you with the seeds to grow your own herbs and of theof Art week in the September. due to Art week in Sept flowers. ages Unfortunately, circumstances beyond ourSuitable control, for the all programme for July 2017 is not We do apologise for this and suggest that Further Further information is available in available. the information is Tuesday 23rd August 11-12 noon you contact Ledbury Library on 01432 383499 for information. Activities Activities and Events Calendar June to and Events C

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September September 2016 obtainable from Ledbury 2016 obtai Free drop-in Library. Librar y. Join in on this epic for adventure bring adays The gift cart is open businessand on specific BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE MASTER’S Highlights Highlights in August are: in August Greek mythis to lively and interactive but if there nolife oneininthis attendance when you visit, HOUSE please take your purchase to the for library counter. Are youT the2nd Secretary or Bookings manager storytelling session. Suitable under 12’s. Tuesday uesday August 7-8.30 p.m. for your 2nd August society or club? Have you thought of arranging a private

Bringing Heritage Heritage t Children under 8 years old must be supervised tour ofBringing The Master’s HousetoforLife! your group? At present BOOKING Tickets Tickets £3.00 group tours may only be arranged on Wednesdays £3.00 or at all times. AND TICKETS weekday evenings. The tour is free but we do ask that

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Philip Songhurst fromwhich Imagemakers Songhurst talks from Email: ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk visitorsPhilip make a donation, goes directly towards Tours of the Master's House will take about about the interpretation of The Master’s the House interpretatio future events and activities. The Master’s House is a Tickets will be available 6 weeks before the event fascinating building and was recently featured on Channel place on Monday, 8 August from 6.30 and about and the benefits gained about from engaging the from Ledbury Librarybenefits unless otherwise stated.p.m. 4s Restoration Ledbury itselfcreative has otherway. Tickets have not been collected day before with heritage wprogramme. in ith an interactive heritage and in an inte - 8.00that p.m. and Wednesday, 31the August 10 interesting buildings including the church which is also the event, unless otherwise advised, will be a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Tickets are free. The well worth a8th visit.August Why not10.30 make aa.m. day ofto it –noon there is reallocated. Monday Monday 8th August Friends of the Master’s House offer the plenty to see and do. If you want to make a booking FP or sters Hosue Jul 16.qxp_ BFG's BFG' Dream Jar Workshop.s Dream Jar W would like further information please contact Chris opportunity to be taken on a detailed tour Free Free drop-in OPENING Ridlerdrop-in on 01531 65769 or chris.ridler@tesco.net. to give anHOURS insight into the architecture and Monday 9.30am to 4.30pm This year’s This Summer Reading year Challenge Summer Re For further information on The Master’s House is history ’s history of this beautiful 15th century Tuesday 9.30am to 6.00pm go to themastershouseledbury.org. based based on Roald Dahl, so to celebrate, on help the Roald Dahl, s building. Wednesday CLOSED BFG fill BFG his empty glass jars with fill dreams. Take his empty glas Thursday 9.30amon to 4.30pm Donations welcomed completion of THE own MASTER’S ANDwhether CARDSit your your dream HOUSE jar awayGIFTS withown you; dream jar aw Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm the tour. We have a range of gifts and cards available to buy, is a winksquiffler is a or phizzwizard w inksquiffler what dream or ph Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm all beautifully designed and finished, to serve as a Contact telephone: 01531 631873 would would like the BFG to deliver? like the BFG to Sunday CLOSED reminder of your visit. 60

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Safari Park in a Flap over First Ever Penguin Chick . . . penguins started to pair up last year and when an egg is laid, couples will share nest duties, taking it in turns to incubate the egg.

est Midland Safari Park are celebrating the arrival of a fluffy Humboldt penguin chick, the first to hatch at the Park in its 44 year history. Keepers were excited by the appearance of an egg on 9th March, which hatched five weeks later on 19th April, producing a tiny, cute grey chick.

Penguin Keeper, Vicky McFarlane said, “We are over the moon to welcome our first penguin chick to our colony. Mum, Ripple and Dad, Ebony are doing an amazing job and we can’t believe how fast the chick is growing. We have added extra fish to the parents’ diet, which they swallow and partially digest, then regurgitate straight into the chick’s mouth!

In the wild, Humboldt penguins inhabit the coasts of Peru and Chile and dig burrows into the sand or find small crevices in which to lay eggs. They may also dig burrows into guano cliffs, which are made up of years of accumulated droppings!

“This chick is extra special to us as Humboldt penguins are classified as ‘vulnerable’ in the wild with only 12,000 breeding pairs left. This is due to them being historically hunted for meat and their eggs and more recently, the depletion of fish stocks and harvesting of the birds’ guano nests. We hope our other penguin couples follow Ripple and Ebony’s lead and we can welcome some more chicks this year.”

At the Park, the keepers have provided the penguins with nest boxes and crevices in which to shelter and lay their eggs. The

Keepers are now keeping a close eye on the not-yet-named chick and giving it important daily health checks to make sure it is happy and

healthy. This includes weighing the chick to ensure it is putting on weight. It weighed 180 grammes at just a week old and now, at five weeks old, weighs 2,020 grammes. The penguins first arrived at the Park in 2012 and the colony is made up of 17 adult penguins, which came from zoos in the UK and Germany. The penguins can be seen over May half-term, in West Midland Safari Park’s Discovery Trail, included in the standard admission charge of £23 for adults, £18 for children aged 3-15 and £21 for concessions. Admission includes a voucher for a return visit or safari gift. Adventure Theme Park rides are charged extra. Over May half-term, the Park has extended its opening hours and is open 9am 6:30pm daily and until 7:30pm on bank holiday Monday. 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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INGREDIENTS 675g sirloin steak fillet 4 onions, chopped 2 spring onions, 50gchopped butter 1 stalk lemon3 grass, cut into plain 2cm pieces tablespoons flour handful chopped fresh 1 teaspoon ground blackcoriander pepper pinch chopped fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon caster sugar 225ml lime juice 800ml beef stock 5 tablespoon fish sauce 300ml 1 tablespoon sweet chilliwater sauce ½ teaspoon dried parsley 110g caster sugar ¼ teaspoon driednoodles thyme 100g Vermicelli 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and wine dried 250ml white ½ cucumber, julienned 1 baguette, sliced red pepper, or deseeded andcheese sliced 250g1mozzarella cheddar 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced into batons small bunch fresh parsley, chopped extra fresh coriander, chopped, to garnish Serves 4 Serves 4 - 6

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The Rev. John Jackson and the Iron Church

hen the Rev. John Jackson (1815-1891) arrived in Ledbury in 1860 as Vicar of St Michael and all Angels, he set about 'modernising' the running of the church.

corrugated iron must have been very cold in winter. Built to boycott the established church, but not licensed for marriages, the first baptism was held there in August 1871.

He proposed to replace the choir, consisting of girls from the local school whose singing he described as execrable, with men and boys wearing white surplices. Dismissing the organist and choir master Thomas Woodward in 1863 he quickly fell out with the established congregation. In particular he upset John Martin of Upper Hall, a wealthy and influential resident of the town and by 1865 the two men were not on speaking terms.

The Rev. Jackson died, still in office, in 1891; an obituary reads, 'his relations with his parishioners were never of the pleasantest order’. The only mourners at his funeral were his wife, her nephew and a few Ledbury stalwarts. The Rev. John Jackson was buried in Malvern Cemetery – not Ledbury as might be expected. Cemetery records show that he was buried with Acomb Jackson aged 18 who had died in 1873; this was his and his wife Margaret's only child. Rev. John Jackson’s name is not on the grave.

To add to the unrest one of Jackson’s servants, Elizabeth Parry, gave birth to a son in 1868, she once interrupted a church service holding the child aloft telling him to ‘look at your Papa’. This prompted an outbreak of graffiti in Ledbury saying ‘Daddy Jackson’. Jackson refused to resign and John Martin appealed to the Bishop of Hereford who referred the matter to the ‘Court of Arches', the highest ecclesiastical court. The Court found Jackson guilty and he was suspended from office for five years but won an appeal on the rather specious argument that the word of a gentleman should be believed over that of a servant girl.

The 'Iron Church' fell into disuse after Jackson's death and was given to the parish in 1892. With the parish church closed for restoration in 1894 and 1895 the Iron Church was used for services and licensed for marriages. It was eventually sold to Nailsworth Parish, Gloucestershire in 1898 for £100. For the complete story see www.ledburyhistory.uk. article by John Chappell

Suggestions of financial irregularity arose in 1871 when Jackson refused to give an account of the charity and church funds he held and the location of the church’s ornate Communion table which he had replaced with a plain one. Against this background John Martin, with a considerable number of Ledbury tradesmen, decided to build an alternative church and chose a site in New Street. At that time, fast growing mobile populations often meant churches were needed quickly and buildings became available in kit form from catalogues. With John Martin as the financial backer a suitable church was purchased at a cost of about £400. Able to seat 250, with an apse and small vestry, the wooden framed building covered in

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Lebanon website and use of the latest technology, there is much interest at www.chateaumusar.com Massaya, another producer of excellent Lebanese wines, has also collected awards. The sophistication of the Massaya wines, I feel, captures the techniques to produce superb wines, with knowhow and experience being built over many years.

April Two Programme Lebanese brothers have paired the terroir with two French winemaking dynasties and the results are really wonderful.

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. Ledbury Focus

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.

I found whites, rosés and classic reds, to be aromatic and flavoursome. The Silver Selection, and the Gold Reserve, using Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre and Syrah grape varieties have superb flavours and, being long on the palate, I would describe as powerful productions. The Massaya winery is situated between the mountains and the Mediterranean and their wines are well-worth locating, when serching for wines from the Bekaa Valley. www.massaya.com These are just two of the wine producers of Lebanon. I look forward to finding more Lebanese productions, in the future.

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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

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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 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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