Ledbury Focus June 2018 by Betty-Ann Ambury

Issue No. 156

June 2018

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Hello Readers... Welcome to the June issue of the Ledbury Focus. I hope I’m not tempting fate, but it looks like this year’s very wet spring is finally over, and summer is here at last. Time to get out the sun-screen and barbeques, and enjoy the lovely long summer evenings.

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Coming up in June, the big event is of course, Ledbury Community Day. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know some of the businesses and organisations in Ledbury that you may not come across on a daily basis. I will be there, in St Katherine’s Hall, representing the Ledbury Focus, so I do hope you will come along and introduce yourselves.

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

Advertising & Editorial

Two other dates for your diary: 9th and 10th June is the Hellens Garden Festival (see page 64) in aid of St Michael’s Hospice, and 24th June is the Blooming Great Tea Party (see page 26) in aid of Marie Curie. Both are extremely good causes, so make a note not to miss them.

Betty-Ann Ambury

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

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That’s all for this month. Until next time, keep happy and healthy, and I hope to see you at the Ledbury Community Day.

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 omissions. Artwork is accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions.

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. © 2018

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ART EXHIBITION & SALE

WELLAND STEAM RALLY

AGE UK

LEDBURY COMMUNITY DAY

DEALING WITH HAY FEVER & ALLERGIES

WHAT'S ON IN JUNE

MARIE CURIE TEA PARTY

VET TALK

THE MARKET THEATRE

TOOLS FOR SELF RELIANCE

WEST MERCIA POLICE

LAWN EDGINGS

JAN WALKS THE CORRIDORS OF POWER

LEDBURY L;IBRARY

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THE GREAT BRITISH BLOOMING

HEREFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

COFFEE BREAK

HELLENS GARDEN FESTIVAL

SMITHS OF NEWENT

LEDBURY POETRY FESTIVAL

EASTNOR CRICKET CLUB

ELIM LEDBURY CHURCH

THE POWER OF GARLIC

LEDBURY IN BLOOM

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

RING THE BELLS

THE MASTER'S HOUSE

WINE: GEMS OF AUSTRIA

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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A warm welcome awaits all new residents who choose to live in our home. Single en-suite rooms with bright communal lounge and dining areas, where residents can socialise. Fresh home cooked food from our in house kitchen. Creative and social activities arranged by our dedicated activity co-ordinator. Mature secure gardens with access for all residents and families.

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CAR & COMMERCIAL

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• Medical appointments • Shopping • Hairdresser’s appointments • Social and family visits ...or any other place you may wish to go.

Call us on 01531 635503 between 9.30am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday to book your ride. Minibuses available for community group activities. Please phone to chat about your needs.

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The Green Waste Club is a subscription-based garden waste collection service now available to Herefordshire residents. The service is operated and managed by refuse and recycling contractor Biffa.

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

Tim Ward - Landscape Gardener - Fully Insured

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Join the Board of Trustees for Age UK Hereford & Localities

ge UK Hereford & Localities is an independent local charity, dedicated to improving the lives of older people across most of Herefordshire and surrounding areas. Our mission is to help people to remain independent and comfortable for as long as possible in their own homes and communities. The charity delivers a number of key services including Information & Advice, footcare clinics, help and companionship at home, day centres and lunch clubs. We are the leading voluntary organisation supporting older people in the county. Trustees Trustees are responsible for the good governance and financial management of the charity, and for ensuring that its core purpose of helping older people is carried out. We are looking for committed individuals to expand the range of trustee skills as well as to consolidate existing skills with an eye to succession planning. We require enthusiastic and motivated people, who are sympathetic to the aims and objectives of Age UK Hereford & Localities, to fulfil these voluntary duties. Ledbury Focus

There is no need to have trustee experience to apply. An interest in supporting older people is necessary. Please note this is a voluntary role and reasonable expenses will be paid. If you would like to use your skills and experience at board level to help us to support older people in Herefordshire, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send a short CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills you would bring to our work, to the Chief Officer, Kay Hurdidge, via email: kay.hurdidge@ageukhl.org

telephone: 0333 0066 299

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Swallow Lakes & Norton Park

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Join us at

Ledbury Community Day 2018 on

Saturday 9th June

ommunity Day is building up to be another great event

Local groups and organisations are joining up to take part in the 6th Ledbury Community Day on Saturday 9th June. Again more than 70 groups and organisations will be present all round Ledbury to tell you what they do, what they can offer you or how you can help them. New this year is the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity who are bringing

their POD – a decommissioned air ambulance helicopter cabin - to Ledbury for people of all ages to get some experience of what it is like to be a part of the crew. The Friends of Ledbury Children’s Centre are celebrating the centre’s 10th birthday with a fun day for children with all kinds of activities. The Master’s House will feature a special photo exhibition with the chance to make a bug hotel, visits round the building, news about the threats to the library service, and a special invitation to experience firsthand the extraordinary skill of hand forging. You can try your hand at lawn bowls or short mat bowls, find out about our local running and cricket clubs and the many other leisure and educational activities available in Ledbury and district. A number of local groups will be pleased to tell you about how you can help them to serve the local community in all kinds of

ways and several welfare groups will be present to tell you how they can help you. You will also be able to comment on local health services, and find out more about our heritage sites and what’s happening at the Barrett Browning Institute. The full programme will be available shortly on the Community Day website www. ledburycommunityday.org.uk – a printed programme will be available in late May. There is still some space available for any groups interested in taking part – phone the organisers at 01531 633637. Paul Kinnaird, chair of the organisers, said “We are looking forward to another great day to celebrate all that Ledbury has to offer thanks to the incredible work of those who support all these groups”.

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Chainsaws Lawm Mowers Strimmers Hedge Cutters

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Utopia Hair & Beauty 80 The Homend, Ledbury, HR8 1BX Tel: 01531 636060

Opening hours: Monday 9am to 1pm • Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm • Saturday 8am to 3pm Late evening appointments by arrangement

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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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Dealing with Hay Fever & Allergies by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DIpM, BTAA, BAUK, KFRP

M Contact me for more information I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation so you can find out more about the therapies I practice and how they could help you. I have clinics in Ledbury, Corse and Cheltenham. Contact me on:

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any people suffering from Hay fever, will agree that the spring and summer months can be miserable. If you are one of those people read on for suggestions that may significantly reduce your symptoms.

Causes of allergies / intolerance include: Foods such as wheat and dairy. A good indication of allergy or intoleranceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is when you constantly crave certain foods.

What are allergic reactions? Allergic reactions occur when a person is exposed to or ingests a substance or food that the body does not recognise. An immune response is triggered which is the reaction people experience as an allergy. With a true allergy, the person responds to any amount of the substance.

Chemicals around the home or workplace could also be causing problems as could airborne substances such as moulds.

What is Intolerance? Intolerance occurs when an individual is exposed to a certain amount of the offending substance or food, too much for their body to handle which tips the balance. Stress levels effect intolerance greatly. If a person is very busy and under pressure, their tolerance levels will be low, on the other hand, tolerance will be high when a person is relaxed and balanced. You may have experienced this on holidays when you eat things that would normally cause a problem for you but because you are relaxed and stress-free no problems occur. Typical allergy/ intolerance symptoms include: A runny nose, streaming eyes, itching, sneezing, & rashes. Hidden allergies could also be causing problems for you and could be the root cause of other health issues such as; arthritis, PMS, IBS, digestive disturbances, weight loss / gain, eczema, asthma, migraine, fibroids to name but a few.

Grass and tree pollen are common allergens and cause hay fever for lots of people during the summer months.

Other allergens may be more complex. How I work with Hay Fever & Allergies I have several tools and techniques that I can use that can help with hay fever and other allergic problems. I aim to help clients build natural resistance and boost tolerance levels to allergens. This means they are more able to cope when they come into contact with the things that have previously caused them problems. A technique I use a lot when treating clients with hay fever and allergies is called the TMJ short for temporomandibular joint! The technique helps to balance the jaw and its alignment with the skull. Often disruption in this joint results after dentistry, damage to other areas of the spine, compensation, stress and tension and a multitude of other reasons. When the TMJ is out of balance all sorts of problems can result such as: hay fever, allergies, eye problems, ear problems, headaches, migraines, sinus problems, congestion, asthma, dizziness and the list goes on. There are several other procedures within the Bowen Technique that allow me to work with allergies or intolerance that are effecting an individual in different ways. These

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include the Respiratory procedure, the Vagus nerve procedure and several Digestive procedures. In order to address hay fever, I suggest that individuals have some treatment a month or so before their hay fever season begins. I will also use some of my Kinesiology kit including specific allergens such as grass pollen and tree pollen, depending on what the individual is struggling with. I will place the allergens on the body which allows the body to register them whilst we are doing the corrective work to alleviate the allergy symptoms. I also use Health Kinesiology in order to work with allergy and intolerance imbalance for clients. This therapy allows me to find patterns of stress within the body such as Hay Fever and then use a gentle “corrective” technique to balance the body systems and switch off the allergy symptoms. Often the Triple Warmer Meridian is working very hard when allergies are present, this meridian is linked into the immune response which is on overload when an individual is struggling with allergies. I have several techniques that I show my clients to practice on themselves between treatments that help the meridian to balance. Self-help tips • Look at your nutrition; sometimes when our body is not achieving the correct amounts of certain vitamins and minerals allergy symptoms may occur. • Supplement your diet; certain supplements are proven to reduce allergic symptoms, Quercetin which is a plant flavonoid is one of these it’s been known to reduce allergic reactions especially hayfever & asthma. Vitamin C is a great supplement also as it helps the immune system. Other supplements would include natural anti-inflammatories such as essential fatty acids and curcumin / tumeric. • Eat more organic; organic foods that are free from chemicals tend to be easier to eat for those people suffering with allergies • Wash fruit & veg; Even organic produce should be washed thoroughly before use. Chemical residue and moulds on fruit and vegetables builds in between them been picked and packed and cause problems for some people. • Avoid processed foods; such as wheat & dairy products, substitute with organic whole foods such as rye and spelt products. • Use eco-friendly skin & household products; these are much kinder to your skin and your body systems, clothes, household & environment. Ledbury Focus

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What's on ... in June Friday 18th May to Monday 11th June Redmarley Church Heritage Society Wedding Photo Display in Redmarley Church to coincide with the Royal wedding and the Open Gardens Weekend. This charity is to raise funds for our Church Tower which is in need of urgent repair. Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th June Redmarley Open Gardens Free parking at the Village Hall where a garden map is available on purchase of a ticket. Tickets are Adults £5, under 12 free (accompanied). Eleven gardens to see. Light refreshments available in the Village Hall as well as Plants & Produce. Craft competition. Raffle. Come and visit our beautiful village and enjoy an afternoon relaxing in the many gardens open here. Sunday 10th June Redmarley Open Gardens The Garden Weekend concludes with Songs of Praise at St. Bartholomew’s Church Redmarley at 5.30pm. More details tel: 01531 651869 or 01531 650400. Friday 1st to Saturday 30th June Mike Swash, Nature Photograher Mike Swash is a local photographer who captures the beauty and majesty of nature in his landscapes and intimate aspects of wildlife in his photographs. Made in Ross are delighted that Mike will be exhibiting in the gallery for the month of June. FREE entry. Open Daily 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01989 769398. Made in Ross Gallery, upstairs in the Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5NX. Wednesday 13th & Sunday 24th June Clent Hills - Spring into Summer ramble Enjoy watching the seasons change on this sociable 5 mile ramble around the Clent Hills. Booking Essential. Tel: 0844 249 1895 / 01562 712822. 10am to 1pm. Meet outside the café at Nimmings Wood Car Park. Clent Hills, Worcestershire. Monday 18th June Fab Fitting Part I - Measuring Up In this workshop we will be taking all the measurements needed to ensure a perfect fit before you cut out your fabric. Students will be taught how to take over 20 personal body measurements which will be used to check against a commercial pattern. Demonstrations and in-depth guidance will be given on how to translate these measurements to a pattern and how to change the pattern pieces appropriately. 9.30am to 1pm. £60. Tel: 07854 486869. The Sewing Room, The Fold, Bransford, WR6 5JB. Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June Model Steam Rally Tewkesbury 2018 A vast range of moving steam vehicles and working

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models take part in the event all day; there are also static model displays under cover. Anyone is welcome to get up close and ask questions to discover more about the exhibits or even join the society (MSRVS). With the adjacent Food and Drink Festival on at the same time, a great day out for all the family and perfect for encouraging interest in engineering, model making and our outstanding heritage. 10am to 5pm. Adults £5, under 16 free with adults. Tel: 01684 855040. Tewkesbury Rugby Club, Gander Lane, Tewkesbury, GL20 5PG. Sunday 24th June Friends of Eastnor School Family Fun Day Come and join us for a fun-packed day with games, traditional stalls, barbeque, bouncy assault course & bungee, dance displays and much more! 11am to 2pm. Eastnor Cricket Ground, HR8 1RL. Sunday 24th June Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair The tri-annual antiques fair in Malvern features quality art, antique and collectable goods. Up to 150 indoor exhibitors. Ceramics, glass, pictures, small furniture, jewellery, treen, militaria, clocks and more. Early entry 8.30am - £4, 10am - £3. Tel: 01636 676531. The Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. Friday 29th June Whalebone: Mirabilia Tour An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K. and in the USA and Canada, are known for using more unusual instruments alongside traditional guitars and fiddle, with five-string violin, eight-string baritone guitar, mandolin and bouzouki all featuring in their music. Starts 7.30pm. Admission £10 (£6 children). Tickets from Margaret Evans on 01989 720737. BYO refreshments. Gorsley Village Hall, Quarry Lane, Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July Truckfest West Midlands and Wales Truckfest is the must see show for enthusiasts, families and the road haulage industry. Showcasing a huge variety of trucks from giant American to jaw-dropping customised vehicles. There is entertainment and attractions to suit every taste including fairground rides, Come along for a weekend of family fun! Find out more at www.truckfest.co.uk. 9am to 5pm. Tel: 01775 768661. Free entry. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW.

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Clubs & Groups 1st Ledbury Scout Group 07803 015344 Agricultural Society 01684 584900 Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 670843 01531 633600 Angling Association Army Cadets Ledbury 01432 359917 enquiries.hwacf@rfca.org.uk Facebook.com/HWACF Art for Pleasure 01531 634710 01684 310437 Arts and Crafts Group Badminton Club 01531 632430 Bell Ringers Eastnor 01432 853271 ledburychurchbellringers@gmail.com Bell Ringers Bowling Club Ledbury 01531 631680 01531 634530 Bowls Club Eastnor Boxing Club Ledbury Amateur 01531 631879 Bridge Club 01531 670226 Carnival Association 01531 633172 01531 635339 Community Voluntary Action 01531 635682 Country & Western Club Cribbage 01531 635116 Cycling UK, Ledbury Group 01684 564018 01531 633055 Eastnor Cricket Club EFT Group 01531 631603 01531 636790 Evergreen Club Ex-Round Tablers 01531 632298 Guides and Brownies 01531 634785 Hereford Deer Management www.hdms.org.uk Herefordshire Photographic Society e: dachsman78@yahoo.co.uk 01432 850554 Horticultural Society 01531 632489 Ladies Guild RNLI 01531 633286 Ladies Welcome Club 01531 636176 Ledbury Allotment Association 01531 635139 01531 632093 Led Amateur Dramatic Society Ledbury Archery Club 07523 863214 Ledbury Area Cycle Forum chairman@lacf.org.uk Ledbury Art History Group 01531 890835 Ledbury Art Society 01531 631099 Ledbury Choral Society 01531 635081 Ledbury Cricket Club 07834 805841 Led Community Brass Band lcbb@hotmail.co.uk Ledbury Community Choir 01531 821423 Ledbury & District U3A 01531 633637 Ledbury & District Civic Society 07977 781826 Led & District Floral Art Club 01531 635404 Ledbury and District Harriers 07960 866381 Ledbury In Bloom 01531 634716 Ledbury & District Sports 01531 633703

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t would seem that the warmer weather has finally made an appearance which means our dogs and cats are more at risk of catching fleas. Some pets suffer from an allergic reaction to the flea saliva and need only a couple of bites to trigger a severe skin reaction. In some cases, pets with a heavy flea burden can become anaemic. For these reasons, it is important to treat your pet regularly against fleas. To understand how to control fleas, it is important that we understand their life cycle. 1. Only the adult fleas are present on our pets. The ones we see make up less than 5% of a flea problem. 2. Each adult female flea can lay up to 40 – 50 eggs per day, which will drop off your pet. These then lay dormant in your carpets, upholstery and bedding for up to a year. 3. The eggs will hatch into larvae which live off flea faeces and dead organic matter in the carpet, bedding or upholstery, after which they pupate. The pupae stage (or cocoon) can remain dormant in the house for up to a year. 4. The pupae are then stimulated into hatching by movement and warmth Ledbury Focus

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‘Wuthering Heights’ Hotbuckle Theatre Company return to Ledbury to present a new adaptation of Emily Bronte’s one and only novel, with live music, humour and inventiveness ‘Salad Days’ presented by LADS is a summer musical written in 1954, when it transferred to the West End it became the longest running musical show of its day. Full of foot-tapping musical numbers which will guarantee that you come out smiling This Encore Screening of ‘Swan Lake’ which has been in therepertoire of the Royal Ballet since 1934 is a new production for the season. Mortimer History Society presents a Lecture by Helen Fulton Professor of Medieval Literature at Bristol University ‘William Herbert and the March of Wales’. Politics and Poetry in the War of the Roses. FILMS: ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ - Real Life proves just as dramatic off screen as it does on, for these two actors, ageing Hollywood Star Gloria Grahame and her young Lover Peter Turner. ‘Breathe’ - Robin is struck down by polio at the age of 28 and confined to a hospital bed and given only months to live. Robin and Diana manage to escape the hospital ward and seek out a full life together while helping other polio patients. ‘The Shape of Water’ - Set against the backdrop of the Cold War era America 1962 -Elisa and Zelda work in the high security Government Laboratory where they discover a secret classified experiment, which changes their lives forever.

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he Safer Roads Partnership in Warwickshire and West Mercia is warning people of the dangers of driving under the influence of drink or drugs this summer. Drink and drug driving offences typically increase during the summer with more opportunity for people to think they can risk mixing drinking with driving. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the consequences of driving after drinking and the impact it can have. The campaign is being highlighted with two hard-hitting viral videos which will be promoted across West Mercia on social media. As well as targeted campaign activity over the summer months to raise awareness, enforcement of these offences will be a key priority for

Over the past three years, 122 people have been killed or seriously injured in West Mercia as a result of collisions involving drink or drugs. Of particular concern is those motorists aged between 17 and 30; Approx 45% of drivers involved in collisions causing death or serious injury involving drink or drugs were aged 17-30, of which around 82% were male. The immediate consequences for anyone if they are caught drink driving include a minimum 12 month driving ban, up to 6 months in prison, a fine of up to ÂŁ5,000 and a criminal record. A conviction for drink driving can have a major impact on the future prospects of a young person. For example, it may lead to job loss, significant problems when applying for a job in the future and difficulty travelling abroad. New drug driving laws brought in three years ago also make it a lot easier for the police to tackle drivers who choose to drive whilst

under the influence of drugs, with new drug testing kits in place to detect cannabis and cocaine. The consequences if you are found guilty of a drug driving offence are the same as for drink driving. Vicki Bristow, Communications Manager for the Safer Roads Partnership says: "During the summer months most of us like to enjoy the longer evenings but this often puts people in situations where they may be drinking more than usual. Our campaign aims to highlight the fact that mixing drinking and driving simply isn't worth the risk. Our message is very simple: If you're driving, don't drink any alcohol at all. Alcohol affects everyone very differently and any amount can impair your ability to drive. The only safe option is to avoid alcohol completely if you are driving, as even 'just one drink' could put you over the limit." The campaign coincides with the launch on 1st June of the summer drink drive campaign by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) which all police forces across the UK are asked to support.

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All-Terrain and Quad Bike Thefts Reported Please be aware there has been a significant increase in the theft of Quad bikes and similar vehicles from rural locations throughout Herefordshire in recent months. Quad bikes and All Terrain Vehicles are among the items most likely to be stolen in rural areas. Owners of such machines are advised to take the following crime prevention measures to combat these thefts. 1. Secure any Quad bike inside a locked building (as near to the main dwelling as possible) 2. Remove keys 3. Anchor the Quad down with a heavy duty chain and padlock 4. Alarm the building if possible 5. Take a photograph of the machine and keep safe any serial numbers if not road registered. 6. Fit a tracking device 7. Park larger vehicles in front of access doors to prevent easy access 8. Mark or customise your property so it is easily identifiable. This can deter thieves and assist recovery if they are stolen If you suspect offenders are on your premises and crime in progress call 999

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alking through the corridors of power in the House of Commons, passing magnificent pictures, statues, tapestries and architecture illustrating historical events, Jan Long, a member of Ledbury Rotary Club made her way to the Terrace Pavilion in Westminster. Sitting next to a rather grey River Thames with a cool breeze and threats of rain, those Rotarians who had been part of the Polio Immunisation Teams in India, gathered at the invitation of MP William Wragg. The memorable event provided an opportunity to hear inspirational speeches by William Wragg, who revealed that he had been involved with Rotary since his teenage years, having been a finalist in the Rotary “Youth Speaks” competition. and also from the Rt Hon Penny Morduant MP, Secretary of State for International Development, expressed grateful thanks to the "amazing work being done by Rotarians to eradicate Polio globally" and mentioned increased funding for this purpose!

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The Great British Blooming

ohn Ruskin, Victorian philanthropist, art critic and artist, once said, ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather’ and I tend to agree with him. All weather is important, we need the rain and the sun and even the icy cold. And beauty can usually be found in all weathers; sparkling, snow blanketed landscapes, raindrops hanging from trees or captured in the leaves of plants and yes, even fog has its beauty. Just look at

the way it highlights cobwebs in the hedgerows, or how it turns familiar scenes into places of mystery and best of all, when the sun pierces a shroud of mist with shafts of light. But on the Malverns one March evening I wondered if Ruskin was right. It seemed like there’d been nothing but bad weather the scene as bleak as January, captured in monochrome without a hint of sun to give it any colour. Would spring ever arrive? Then a taste of summer in mid-April, and like an aperitif it whetted our appetites, had us all expectant of a delicious course to come; it didn’t appear. But the warm sun did bring something delightful. Native wildflowers have evolved to cope with the vagaries of the British climate. My wild daffodils had toughed out the cold spring the cultivars bowed their heads and sulked. The primroses ignored it and the bluebells hunkered down and waited. But that brief spell of sunshine and heady temperatures in the twenties triggered an explosion of blooms from trees to wildflowers; grim for hay-fever sufferers, but wonderful for everyone else.

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Cowslips thrust their butteryellow blooms above the grass on the side of my drive and as if a fairy godmother had waved her magic wand the green clad slopes were turned into a sapphire haze by bluebells and snuggled in amongst them, primroses added splashes of pale gold. An eruption of lady’s smock waved dainty, pale lilac flowers in the wind. Violets peeped, like shy maidens, through the grass fronds and as I tiptoed through them I thought of summer and the fritillary butterfly whose caterpillars will feast on the violets’ leaves. As if from nowhere forget-me-nots added their tiny flowers of ice blue to the pallet, the blackthorn, pear and cherry swathed the hedges in blooms of white lace, turning golden pink in the evening sun. The monochrome landscape was gone. In the dull days which followed that taste of summer the Hills were washed with colour. And there is more to come: clouds of hawthorn blossom, dazzling buttercups and dashing pink foxgloves. What isn’t there to love, even on a rainy day? Photos and article by Geraldine Holbourn

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POETRY NEWS from

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ickets are now available for Ledbury Poetry Festival which starts in just a few weeks! So many new poets, musicians and poetry-lovers from around the world are appearing here at your doorstep. Make sure you get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! Go to www.poetry-festival.co.uk for the full programme. There are loads and loads of free events! A special mention goes to Free Family Fun in Ledbury’s Walled Garden on Saturday 30th June: make a humongous Dr Seuss sculpture dip into a box of delights, make fox in socks in clay! Having just been the topic of conversation at Buckingham Palace, the Festival’s Community Programme is celebrated in special community poetry events, including students from John Masefield High School, Ledbury Primary School and the very lovely Poetry Paradise Garden artwork on display throughout the town. This artwork has been made by hundreds of participants in the festival’s community outreach sessions and is a way of enabling everyone to take part. As he enjoyed it so much last time, Michael Palin is back! The Festival also welcomes poet and activist Benjamin Zephania, comedian Miles Jupp, writer and comedian Henry Normal, actor Michael Pennington, and Festival favourites Wendy Cope, Liz Berry, Sinéad Morrissey, Jo Bell and exciting and vibrant Jackie Kay.

emerging European poets returns: European poets Kateryna Kalytko (Ukraine), Tomica Bajsić (Croatia), Michał Sobol (Poland) and Lou Raoul (France) perform in alongside 3 UK poets Sandeep Parmar, Sasha Dugdale and Welsh language poet Mererid Hopwood . Don’t forget the fantastic Ledbury Celebration to celebrate the final day of the Festival and thank the whole town for taking part. It is on Sunday 8th July featuring poetry, music, dance and drama, alongside the fine food and drink market organised by Ledbury Food Group. We are still in need of volunteer stewards, hospitality workers, drivers, and people to accommodate poets. If you feel you can help go to www.poetry-festival.co.uk/ volunteers Voted Herefordshire’s Best Community Festival in 2017, Ledbury Poetry Festival really is the UK’s biggest and best poetry festival! And it’s here on your doorstep. If you haven’t been before, now is the time to find out what all the fuss is about!

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“My Box of Garden Delights” The competition is split into three age groups for 5 to 8 years, 9 to 11 years and 12 to 16 years. Boxes must be no smaller than an average seed tray and no bigger than a standard fruit tray. Judging will take place in the afternoon on Sunday 8th July at a venue dependent on the weather and there will be a prizes for each age group. After the winners have been announced, the boxes will be left securely on display, for the RHS judges to view when they visit the town the following day, Monday 9th July. Clive Gunn Chairman of Ledbury in Bloom said “We hope that family, teachers and community leaders will encourage as many children as possible to get involved and enter the competition. After all there is no limit to the imagination when it comes to gardening.” This year Ledbury in Bloom intends to make the entrances to the town as inviting as possible to visitors and residents alike.

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n a recent visit to the Isle of Wight, my husband Michael and I came across The Garlic Farm, and took their Garlic Experience.

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Lured by the aromas from the restaurant, we decided to have a break and sample some of their delicious garlic bread and cakes. There was a huge queue at the ice cream counter where excited children were waiting to taste home made garlic ice cream. I treated myself to a growing set consisting of garlic bulbs, and manure. Keen gardeners will know about the benefits of growing garlic, not just in a vegetable patch, or tubs, but if planted between rose bushes they protect against the incursion of greenfly and other garden pests... The farm has a large, unique planting stock to choose from, including the world famous Elephant Garlic, the largest garlic bulbs outside of the USA, and their garlic seeds have won RHS Gold Medal and coveted Awards of Gardening Merit. If you would like to sample all this perfection you can. You can also holiday in one of the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six holiday cottages, or try one of their yurts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a glorious setting, facing South, under the Downs, and just ten minutes from the sea. The Garlic Farm is open every day, from 9am until 5pm. Their website is www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk and phone number 01983 865378. article and photographs by Pamela Green

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PUBLIC SERVICES LEDBURY LIBRARY Master’s House Monday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday: 9.30am to 6pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday: 9.30am to 12.30pm Sunday: Closed Tel: 01432 383499 POST OFFICE Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 12.30pm Tel: 01531 632678 ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE Tel: 01531 633311 Last Collection P.O 5.30pm At box in town 5.45pm HOUSEHOLD RECLAMATION SITE Little Marcle Road Wednesday 8.00am - 6.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm Sunday 9.30am - 1.00pm

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TRAVEL National Rail Tel: 0845 748 4950

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VETS & ANIMAL CARE LEADON VALE VETERINARY CENTRE Tel: 01531 632276 RSPCA (cruelty, neglect concern 24hrs) Tel: 0300 123 4999 CAT PROTECTION Tel: 0845 3977 074 RSPB Tel: 01767 693690

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TOWN COUNCIL Church Lane Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 10am - 2pm admin@ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk www.ledburytowncouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01531 632306 County Councillors: Ledbury North Councillor Liz Harvey epjharvey@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01531 631718 Ledbury South Councillor Emma Holton Emma.Holton@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07901 595764 Ledbury West Councillor Andrew Warmington Andrew.Warmington@herefordshire. gov.uk Tel: 07985 082262 Herefordshire Council Tel: 01432 260000 MP Bill Wiggin (con) Tel: 01568 612565 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Ice Bytes - 38 The Homend

The Master's House Saturday 26th May to Saturday 9th June : Library opening hours A Fruit Farming Year – Nature and Nurture An exhibition of photographs arranged by Ledbury Food Group. Pat Strauss set out with her camera to follow the seasons and cycles of Castle Fruit Farm. Free Monday 4th June : 7.30pm to 9pm Castle Fruit Farm – The Story Behind the Photos with Michael and Richie Bentley In conjunction with Ledbury Food Group’s exhibition, members of the Bentley family share insights into their sustainable approach to managing this busy commercial fruit farm. A Ledbury Food Group event. Tickets £5 (includes a glass of apple juice) Tuesday 5th June : 4.45pm to 5.45pm Ledbury Readers' Group A friendly book group held in Ledbury Library. Drop in and join us. Books will be provided. Free Tuesday 5th June : 7pm to 9pm Ledbury Poetry Salon with Jacqui Rowe Jacqui Rowe has had four poetry pamphlets published and her poems have appeared widely in magazines such as The Interpreter’s House and Poetry Review. £5 on the door (includes a drink) Wednesday 6th June : 10am to 12 noon Master's House Tour The Friends of the Master's House will be hosting a detailed tour of this beautiful 15th century building. Free tickets / donations gratefully accepted

9.30am to 4pm Open Archive The John Masefield Society will be hosting an open archive upstairs. 10am to 1pm Library Live Book Sale Find out about Ledbury Library Development Group and visit their sale of good quality secondhand books. 10am to 2pm Stephen McRae – Artist Blacksmith Come experience first-hand the extraordinary skill of hand forging as Stephen guides you through the first steps of blacksmithing. Free drop-in 10.30am to 1pm Build Your Own Bug Hotel A finale to Ledbury Food Group's exhibition exploring how nature and nurture work together at Castle Fruit Farm, come build a simple bug hotel for your own garden. Materials provided. 5+ years (accompanied). Free drop-in Tuesday 12th June : 4pm – 6pm How to Use a Tablet Learn the basics of how to use a tablet, from learning about apps, picking up emails on your tablet, using the internet and how to connect to our library WiFi. Provided by Fastershire. 16+ years Free tickets

Friday 8th June : 11am to 12.30pm A Good Read? Readers' Group Bring along a book you have read, share your thoughts and perhaps a snippet from the book in this friendly group. Next meeting in October. Free

Tuesday 12th June : 7pm to 8pm The New Geopolitics of Terror with William Hopkinson Crises and tensions in the Middle East; should the UK and Europe concentrate on domestic problems or be active players on the international stage? This international relations scholar, talks about his book and the changed nature of war. A Ledbury Library Development Group event. Tickets £5

Saturday 9th June : Ledbury Community Day 9.30am to 4pm The Master's Open House The Friends of the Master’s House will be sharing details behind the architecture and history of the Master's House.

Saturday 16th June : 10am to 12 noon Ledbury Young Writer's Group A young writer's group that explores creative writing in a fun and imaginative way. Visit www.writingwestmidlands. org to reserve a place. 9 – 14 years. £6 per session

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June 2018 Programme Tuesday 19th June : 7pm to 9pm Ledbury Poetry Reading Circle Read, chat about and enjoy poems by poets who will be appearing at the 2018 Ledbury Poetry Festival in this friendly and relaxed session. Free Tuesday 3th July : 4.45pm to 5.45pm Ledbury Readers' Group A friendly book group held in Ledbury Library. Drop in and join us. Books will be provided. Free Saturday 30th June to Sunday 8th July : Festival opening hours Poetry Paradise Garden – Artwork and Poetry Participants at Ledbury Poetry Festival workshops across the county have been creating poetry and artwork in response to the theme of a Poetry Paradise Garden. Free Saturday 30th June to Sunday 8th July Ledbury Poetry Festival @ The Master's House As part of Ledbury Poetry Festival, spend 20 minutes with voice coaching alumni, Versopolis emerging European poets, and Ledbury emerging poetry critics. See www.poetry-festival.co.uk for details.

BOOK A GROUP TOUR OF THE MASTER’S HOUSE The Friends of the Master’s House welcome requests for private tours for groups of 10 to 20 people on Wednesdays, 10am to 3pm. Tours last 1½ hours.

such as tea towels, aprons, mugs, fridge magnets, key rings, postcards and other small items which would provide an interesting reminder of your visit to a unique building. The building is open during library opening hours. BOOKING AND TICKETS Telephone: 01432 383499 Email: ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk Tickets will be available 6 weeks before the event. Tickets that have not been collected the day before the event, unless otherwise advised, will be reallocated. LEDBURY LIBRARY OPENING TIMES Monday 9.30am to 4.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 6pm Wednesday Closed 9.30am to 4.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 4.30pm Friday Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm Sunday Closed For more information on the services in The Master’s House please visit:

Please visit www.themastershouse ledbury.org to arrange a booking.

Ledbury Library www.herefordshire.gov.uk/libraries

All the Friends ask for is a donation that goes directly towards funding future heritage events in the building.

Ledbury Poetry Festival www.poetry-festival.co.uk

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