Ledbury Focus May 2017

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e all know how colourful a geranium can be. Every colour is available from a luminous purple to shocking pink, deep red or subtle pink. Any variant idea of colour is catered for and available in upright or trailing form. No wonder we use these plants to enrich our gardens every year. The character of geraniums is that they flower profusely; constantly flower throughout the summer, and in fact it takes a deep frost (-2°C) to kill them off. So depending on the winter it is still possible to have them for Christmas! So what is a Giant Geranium?

This is what is known in the trade as a Parent Plant. It’s the Mums and Dads of the smaller geraniums you buy every year . . . well, it used to be. Due to ever increasing fuel costs most production in the UK has gone abroad, too sunnier climes. The Southern European production methods are different, so a parent plant in, say Spain is a totally different plant to the UK version, and unsuitable for planting out. UK production traditionally involved carefully selecting a strong healthy plant, and taking cuttings to produce baby pants. So the parent plant would be continually grazed for cuttings. After a suitable time the

parent plants would be “released” and replaced with new ones. This left a mature plant bursting with energy to get going, but they are very hard to find now. Some pass-off the “American” geranium as Giant, but it is not the real deal. The UK parent is usually a PAC variety (created in Germany) which have many more colours, and are more vigorous. So typically, if you planted out or put in a pot one of these plants, depending on the summer (dry and hot please) you could finish with a monster four feet across. And that is the point . . . just one plant in a large pot, and you have a terrific bedding display, or planted out you will use only a few plants to create dramatic displays. These plants are only available at Staunton Garden Centre.:

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Hello Readers... And welcome to the May magazine. I hope everyone had a lovely Easter with lots of hot cross buns and Easter eggs . . . . !

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This month of course we've got two bank holiday weekends to look forward to - fingers crossed we have good weather. And if you are looking for things to do, there's lots on this month, including a chance to meet fantasy artist Anne Stokes at Enchant & Allure on 6th May, and the Viking Festival on 20th May. Don't forget to also have a look at the What's On page. On to some of the highlights of this month's magazine. For the wine lovers out there, Trevor Langley has his usual expert advice, this time on German wines. Eastnor Cricket and Ledbury Tennis Clubs are both again looking for new members, so have a look at their articles and give them a call. The warmer weather also means more pollen and dust, which can be a problem if you suffer from hay fever - in which case, you may want to give Helen Mawson a call - more details in her article on page 66. On the business side, we again welcome several new advertisers - look out for them as you browse through this month's issue. And that's all for now. Until next month, enjoy the longer evenings, and - hopefully - warmer weather.

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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.

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. Š 2017

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Contents...

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Staunton Garden Centre

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Ledbury Town Council

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Delightful Lavender

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Winning Wines

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May Time - New Plants

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Wildflower Meadows

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Ledbury Community Choir

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West Mercia Police

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Active Age Festival

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Hay Fever & Allergies

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Age UK

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Christians Together in Ledbury

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Coffee Break

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Jacqueline Johnson

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Vet Talk

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Eastnor Cricket Club

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Community Contacts

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The Master's House

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Index of Advertisers

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What's on in May

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Clubs & Groups

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Winners and Losers

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The Market Theatre

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Ledbury Tennis Club

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Pancreatic Cancer Action

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Ledbury Horticultural Society

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We all know that to maintain a healthy weight and help to prevent illness it’s important to eat well and take regular exercise. But looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as it affects how you think and feel. So staying fit and healthy as you grow older means taking care of your body and your mind. Fitness – Just a small amount of extra activity can make a big difference r Finding something you enjoy means you’re more likely to do it regularly. r Chair-based exercises, which you can do sitting or holding on to a chair, can improve muscle strength and flexibility. r NHS Choices has suggested exercises if you’re looking for ideas. Visit www.nhs.uk and type in “exercises for older people”. r Contact Age UK Hereford & Localities to find out about exercise classes in your area. r Try taking a brisk walk once you’ve completed a task where you’ve been sitting still. Fuel - It’s possible to eat healthily on a budget, especially if you plan your meals ahead r Stick to a shopping list so you buy only the items you need. r Cheaper supermarket own brands are a good bet, and remember that frozen and tinned vegetables count towards your five-a-day. r For fresh fruit and vegetables, it’s often better value to shop at your local green grocers or market.

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s a Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths, Ledbury resident Jacqueline Johnson can appreciate how much there is to do when someone dies; often it is a time of great personal distress and when we feel least able to manage, let alone organise a funeral service in a short space of time. Eight years ago, she trained as a Funeral Celebrant serving the Three Counties and beyond . . . My maxim, says Jacqueline, is to "say goodbye the way you want to". To this end, I craft funeral services of either a religious nature ( for those who have faith but aren't regular churchgoers ) or funerals with a slightly religious element ( perhaps a hymn or a prayer); or a Humanist service. How we do this is as vital to our own grieving process and eventual coming to terms with loss, as is giving your loved one a 'send off ' worthy of them. Once your Funeral Director has made contact with me - and I am known to them all and have worked with most of them - I will telephone you to schedule a mutually convenient time for me to make a home visit to meet you, the family or friends in order to learn as much about the person as possible so that the Tribute or Eulogy justly captures their life and personality and brings the essence of them to the fore. Whatever the circumstances of your loved one's life and death, as the Celebrant I am there to be understanding and compassionate. I can help design the format of the Order of Service, should you want one, and forward it to your Funeral Director who will submit the draft to the printer. I endeavour to be sensitive to your wishes, yet ready to give clear guidance and to answer any questions you might have, and also apprise you of certain elements you may or may not wish to include. The

choice is yours, after all, we don't get a second chance to do this. I welcome your ideas for readings and music and, if required will be ready with my personal anthologies of poetry and readings appropriate to the kind of ceremony you want and, of course, it will be my privilege to lead the service on the day. It will be bespoke, written especially for you.

Although it is usually the role of the Funeral Director to commission my services as part of the disbursements, I am more than happy for you to telephone or e-mail me in order to define your wishes and put your mind at rest regarding protocol.

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Eastnor Cricket Club: May News

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he new Cricket Season is now upon us and Eastnor Cricket Club are again running 4 senior sides this season with 2 sides in both the Worcester league and the Marches league and new players of all ages and abilities and of course social members are always welcome. Our Colts Youth coaching for both boys and girls is now also underway each Wednesday evening from 6.30pm at the ground with places still available for all age groups so please just come along or contact the club if you are interested. We are also taking part in the ECB “All Stars” Cricket initiative for 5-7 years as an introduction to Cricket this year, all Children that sign up through the ECB will receive a full set of “All Stars” kit, please check out the ECB Website for full details. We are also proud to be able to offer Herefordshire Minor Counties Cricket at Eastnor this summer with the first match a 1 day limited over encounter with Staffs on Sunday May 7th and entry is free so why not come along and support your local county.

Of course you do not have to be a Cricket fan to pay us a visit we also have many social events and a thriving social membership so if you just want to enjoy a quiet drink in our beautiful setting you would be made more than welcome. Our Pavilion room and facilities including our marquee are also available for private hire and ideal for family events and company meetings/training days etc. Enquiries to Andrew Hodges on 01531 633161 or e-mail bistec59@gmail.com The club website can be found at the following address on:

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The Master's House

Tuesday 2nd, 9th & 16th May : 10.00am – 12 noon Shakespeare’s Loves Labours Lost Reading Room Session The Courtyard’s highly successful play reading group, Reading Room, comes to Ledbury Library for a three session special. Explore this comedy about young love on the page and the stage with theatre practitioner Tony Cool. Committing to a life of study and self-improvement for three years, the King and his friends pledge to avoid all thoughts of women. But the Princess of France and her three ladies-in-waiting arrive, and the King and his men struggle to keep their promise.

Saturday 13th May : 10.00am – 12.30pm Landscape of the Imagination – a series of poetry and drawing workshops To find out more about this project, which was launched in October 2016, ask at Ledbury Library Counter. £5 per session

A series of three workshops getting to grips with Shakespeare’s text, crossed wires, and love letters. Booking is essential. £5 per session

Saturday 20th May : 11.00am – 12 noon Ledbury Young Writers’ Group with Sara-Jane Arbury Professional writer and poet, Sara-Jane Arbury, leads a young writers’ group to explore creative writing in a fun and imaginative way. Come and think about crafty characters and beginnings, middles, and ends – you are sure to be inspired! Booking is essential. Visit www. writingwestmidlands.org to reserve a place. Suitable for 9-14 year olds. £6 per session

Tuesday 2nd May : 4.45pm – 5.45pm Ledbury Library Readers’ Group A friendly adult readers’ group held in Ledbury Library. No booking required, just drop in and join us and books will be provided. We’ll be discussing Breathing Lessons by Ann Tyler. Free

Wednesday 24th May : 10am – 11.30am Master’s House Tour Friends of The Master’s House offer the opportunity to be taken on a detailed tour of The Master’s House to give an insight into its architecture and history of this beautiful 15th Century building. Tickets: Donations gratefully received

Saturday 6th May : 10.00am – 12.30pm Landscape of the Imagination – a series of poetry and drawing workshops To find out more about this project, which was launched in October 2016, ask at Ledbury Library Counter. £5 per session Friday 12th May : 11.00am – 12.30pm A Good Read? Readers’ Group A good read, or not a good read? Bring along a book you’ve read. Share your thoughts and perhaps a small snippet from the book in this friendly and informal readers’ group. Second Friday of each month. The perfect way to get some new reading inspiration. Free

Tuesday 30th May : 10.00am – 12 noon Terracotta Gargoyles Come and get crafty with clay and create a terracotta gargoyle in this family workshop. Eastnor Pottery returns to The Master’s House with this popular session. Will your gargoyle be giggling, gorgeous or gruesome? Free drop-in EXHIBITION Thursday 27th May to Saturday 10th June LANDSCAPE OF THE IMAGINATION An exhibition to showcase the beautiful work created during the Landscape of the Imagination course.

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BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE MASTER’S HOUSE Would you like to book a tour of The Master’s House on a day and time that suits you? We are very happy to book groups on an individual basis, so please get in touch and we will try and arrange a mutually convenient visit. We do ask that each visitor makes a donation, which goes directly towards future events and activities. Minimum of 10 per group.

The gift cart is open for business on specific days but if there is no one in attendance when you visit, please take your purchase to the library counter. BOOKING AND TICKETS Call: 01432 383499 Email: ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk Tickets will be available 6 weeks before the event from Ledbury Library unless otherwise stated. Tickets that have not been collected the day before the event, unless otherwise advised, will be reallocated. Opening Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri Tuesday Wednesday Saturday Sunday

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What's on ... in May Monday 1st May The Hurst - Open Garden for NGS Country garden acre with productive fruit and vegetable plots, backing onto a heritage orchard with a stream and extensive views to the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. The orchard is home to a small flock of Herdwick sheep. 12 noon 5pm. Admission £3.50, Children free. Home-made teas. Open for charity. The Hurst, Malvern, WR13 5LT. www.ngs.org.uk Saturday 6th May Anne Stokes at Enchant & Allure An opportunity to meet world famous fantasy artist Anne Stokes, who will be at Enchant & Allure in New Street from 11.30am onwards. Several pieces from her new collection Age of Dragons will be available to purchase on the day. For more details contact Helen at Enchant & Allure on 01531 634863 Saturday 6th May "Can’t draw to save your life?" Let me show you how! Louise Pilditch, acrylic and encaustic artist, will be on hand to demonstrate simple drawing skills to encourge everyone to have a go. 11am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. No booking required. Tel: 01989 769398. Made in Ross, upstairs in the Market House, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5NX. www.madeinross.co.uk Saturday 13th May Brockhampton Estate - Rangers Adventure Day Spend the day at Brockhampton having fun learning countryside skills. Sample some taster bush-craft, including den building and fire starting. This is a fun day for all the family to learn about bush-craft. Learn how to build a shelter followed by learning how to make fire without matches. Lots of fun activities to participate in. Booking Not Needed. Tel: 01885 482077. 11am – 4pm. Free Entry.

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Brockhampton Estate, Estate Office, Greenfields, Bringsty, WR6 5TB. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events Sunday 14th May Tea Festival A celebration of all things Tea. Fund raising event to raise money for the Ross Action Committee to purchase a replacement mini bus, used for day trips, visits to local super markets and fun days out for local elderly residents. An afternoon of tea treats, cream teas, tea tasting, raffle, craft activities, entertainment, and games. Tickets £5 per adult, £3 for children under 10 - includes a cream tea. Tickets only available in advance from Lina 01989 218147. 2pm – 5pm. Brampton Abbotts Village Hall, Ross on Wye, HR9 7JD. Saturday 20th May Viking Festival Vikings will be invading New Street in Ledbury from 1pm for the rest of the day. In addition to the Vikings, there will be a seer, rune thrower, fire display, lots of stalls, live music, a hog roast and mead. The Swedish Choir from Stromstad (the city with which Ledbury is twinned) will be performing together with the Ledbury Choir. Fancy dress not essential, but will add to the fun! Parade in the afternoon – all are welcome to join in. For more details contact Helen at Enchant & Allure on 01531 634863. Saturday 20th May Potter’s Wheel one-day workshop Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel, or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Cost: £130 includes refreshments, lunch, firing, glazing and posting your masterpieces. Tel: 01531 633886. Eastnor Pottery,

Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RD. www.eastnorpottery.co.uk Friday 26th May Open Sky Ahead presents SCORCHED A true story inspired by the writer’s grandfather. With striking theatrical invention and imaginative visual physical theatre this one man play tells the tale a World War II veteran and follows his memories sinking into the sands of time. 8pm. £12 standard, £11 concession. Tel: 01432 340 555The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR. www. openskyahead.co.uk Sat 27th May to Sun 4th June The Secret Garden Family Trail Visit Brockhampton Estate this halfterm where there’s lots to do for all the family. Follow The Secret Garden family trail around the manor house and orchards and join Mr Dennett for some gardening. Have a go at some of the '50 Things to do before you're 11' such as building a den, climbing a tree or hunting for bugs and other activities. Booking not needed. Tel: 01885 482077. 11am – 4pm. Free Entry. Brockhampton Estate, Estate Office, Greenfields, Bringsty, WR6 5TB. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/events Sunday 28th May Country Gardeners’ Day A traditional plant fair with 15 plus local plant and garden stalls, featuring specialists in herbs, perennials, cut flowers and more. The day is held at the heart of the acclaimed 4-acre gardens so you'll have the chance to admire and relax in the garden as well. Refreshments available. 10am - 4pm. Adults £7, children over 5 £3, children under 5 free. No dogs or picnicking permitted. Tel: 07880 712649 daytime only. Stockton Bury Gardens, Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HA. www.stocktonbury.co.uk

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1st Ledbury Scout Group 07803 015344 Agricultural Society 01684 584900 Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 670843 Angling Association 01531 633600 Army Cadets Ledbury 01432 359917 enquiries.hwacf@rfca.org.uk Facebook.com/HWACF Art for Pleasure 01531 634710 Arts and Crafts Group 01684 310437 Badminton Club 01531 632430 Bell Ringers Eastnor 01432 853271 Bell Ringers ledburychurchbellringers@gmail.com Bowling Club Ledbury 01531 631680 Bowls Club Eastnor 01531 634530 Boxing Club Ledbury Amateur 01531 631879 Bridge Club 01531 670226 Carnival Association 01531 633172 Community Voluntary Action 01531 635339 Country & Western Club 01531 635682 Cribbage 01531 635116 Cycling UK, Ledbury Group 01684 564018 Eastnor Cricket Club 01531 633055 EFT Group 01531 631603 Evergreen Club 01531 636790 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 632220 Led Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 632093 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 01531 633012 Led Community Brass Band lcbb@hotmail.co.uk Ledbury Community Choir 01531 821423 Ledbury & District U3A 01531 633637 Ledbury & District Civic Society 01531 633853 Led & District Floral Art Club 01531 635404 Ledbury and District Harriers 07960 866381

Clubs & Groups Ledbury In Bloom 01531 641817 Ledbury & District Sports & Recreation 01531 633703 Ledbury and District Amateur Swimming Club clubsecretary@ladasc.co.uk Ledbury Ladies Afternoon Club 01531 633620 Ledbury Fairtrade Group 01432 890532 Ledbury Food Bank 01531 633643 Ledbury Food Group 01531 633637 Ledbury Friendship & Activity Club 01531 633787 Ledbury Fundraising Group for Marie Curie Cancer Care ledbury.mariecurie@btinternet.com Ledbury German Circle 01531 633429 Ledbury Motorcycle Club 01432 860069 Ledbury Probus Club ledburyprobus@gmail.com Led Library Development Group 01531 632133 Ledbury Quilters 01989 720379 Ledbury Short Mat Bowls Club 01531 631272 Ledbury-Stromstad Twinning Association 01531 636176 Ledbury Support Group St Michael’s Hospice 01531 635404 Ledbury Swifts Football Club 01531 631675 Ledbury Tennis Club 01684 301643 Ledbury Town Archery Club 07523 863214 Ledbury Town Football Club 01531 631463 Ledbury Youth Centre 01432 261589 Ledbury WI 01531 636808 Ledbury Naturalist Field Club 01531 635355 Ledbury Walkers’ Club 01531 634884 Parkway (Ledbury) WI 01531 632076 Ploughing Society 01531 634871 Rifle and Pistol Club 01531 636808 Ring & Ride 01531 635503 Rotary Club 01531 890696 Royal British Legion 01531 632491 Rugby Football Club 01531 631788 Skittle League 01531 632338 Simply Singing 01684 576681 Swimming Pool 0845 241 2590 Table Tennis Club 01531 630168 Theatre Club Ledbury 01531 632101 Trumpet Agriculture Society 01531 670608 WEA Ledbury 01684 540624

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arch 30th: here it was warmer than the Riviera. I was outside gardening in shirtsleeves to the accompaniment of a solo wren singing heartily with a background chorus of mixed avian songsters. Was that a chiff chaff I heard coming through on the high notes? Nice to have you back, summer was on its way. It was unseasonably warm and a cuckoo had already been sighted in southern England. My wild daffodils were nearly over and the bluebells were coming on a pace. The cowslips were pushing up pale yellow buds but I’d not noticed any sign of the lady smock in the top paddock. Already the blue tits had taken up residence in the nest box on the wall and the wren was busy preparing nest sites for his lady. I’d spotted the first pair of siskins of the year. Having not seen any all winter, I hoped that these two would stay and nest as they did last year.

The ground cleared of hybrid willows was already awash with the succulent green of bluebell leaves, promising a spectacular sight later in the spring. At 700ft on the Hills, bluebells once flowered at the beginning of May, but warmer winters and earlier springs are changing this, even though cold winds can restore a more traditional flowering period. An English spring is fickle. It can Snow in April and horse race followers will remember when Festival week at Cheltenham was invariably bitterly cold and often blessed with snow flurries. This year extra buckets of water were on hand to cool the horses down. What were once considered weather vagaries are increasingly becoming weather norms and although warmer winters and earlier springs might seem, on the face of it, beneficial, they in fact bring all kinds of problems, pests survive in greater numbers and, writing in the Weekend Financial Times, Robin

Lane Fox was amazed to find he’d lost several plants this winter, not from cold, but diseases normally killed off during an old-fashioned winter. As with all these things, there are winners and losers and one of the losers could be our beloved bluebells which may not cope with the changes a warmer climate brings. Woodland flowers have an optimum period for leaf growth and flowering, that is, before the tree canopy blocks out the light they need. Trees are coming into leaf sooner, and studies are showing that the bluebell is struggling to adapt as is larch, sycamore and lesser celandine. Other flowers and trees are coping, silver birch, ash and lady’s smock are some of the winners. It’s a wake up call for what we might come to expect as the climate changes. Photo and article by Geraldine Holbourn

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Ledbury Domestic Repairs

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SHOWS :ƵůŝƵƐ ĂĞƐĂƌ (Encore Screening from The Royal Shakespeare Company)

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Irvine and Katie charities supported by the LHS

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rvine, the gorgeous golden Labrador puppy, is training to be a guide dog to help the blind, and thanks to a donation from the Ledbury Horticultural Society (LHS) he is being put through his paces and doing very well! Annually since 1999, the Society has given generous donations to various charities with funds raised from the Summer Shows and other events. During the Bank Holiday Ledbury Carnival, the LHS sees an average of 900 visitors to their stunning exhibition of flowers, produce, photography, holding competitions and working with schools and other organisations. Rural Ledbury takes pride in its historic roots (no pun intended) as the Society began in 1875 with the help of Basil Masefield, and for the last 45 years, Bill Masefield has presided as President. This year David Elliston, of the Feathers Hotel, has taken on the role of President of the Society, and presented a cheque for the sum of £250.00 to Katie Farmer for the Macmillan Renton Unit.

Chairperson Lisa White said “To date we have donated more than £9,000.00 to a diverse range of charities and this is due to the enthusiasm of the members. We always welcome new members – and you don’t have to be a professional gardener or even have a garden! The point is to join in with the pleasure and fun that the Ledbury Horticultural Society has to offer” article and photographs by Jan Long

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generosity of the people, and the entrepreneurial spirit of our local businesses. Above all I have been touched by my encounters with the young people of our community. I know our future is in safe hands.

Everywhere I’ve been amazed at the warmth, hard work and

It’s hard to pick one highlight, but the visit of the Duke of Gloucester was very special, as was the civic service with my guard of honour. It was a privilege to attend both Armed Forces Day and the Remembrance Day service to

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t’s been a tremendous honour to serve as your Mayor. My time has flown. I have so many memories, from the Mop Fair to the Christmas Lights celebrations, from hosting a Royal visit to attending Carol Services.

NEW COUNCILLORS Three new councillors have joined the team over the last six months: Cllr Jean Simpson (pictured left) Cllr Nina Shields (pictured right) and Cllr Harrison Wilce

honour those who have served and continue to serve to protect our freedom. There are so many people to thank for their unstinting support without which the job of Mayor would be impossible. I am very grateful to everyone who has contributed to my nominated charities Kawasaki Disease Support Group UK and Madison Shelbie Bereavement Trust. Cllr Debbie Baker

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BILL THE BELL RETIRES

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ill Turberfield, better known as Bill the Bell, has been Ledbury’s official Town Crier since 2002. After 15 years of dedicated service he’s decided to hang up his bell. Bill has attended virtually every major event and function. With his commanding voice and colourful attire he cannot be missed, but we will all miss him.

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he newly formed Ledbury Youth Council is proving to be enthusiastic and committed.

Supported by Cllr Crowe and Sally Holliday, the youth councillors are working hard towards a Community Picnic on the Recreation Ground (10th June) and organising a painting competition for local schools to celebrate the 400th Birthday of The Market House.

Bill has represented Ledbury at European & World Championship Bell Ringing competitions, finishing 11th in Australia in 2005. It will be a privilege at this year’s Annual Town Meeting to Honour Bill for his years of service and dedication to the post.

A volunteer led, evening, youth drop-in centre has been running for some while in the Barrett Browning Institute. It’s now open Mondays (years 7/8) and Wednesdays (years 7/10). Up to 35 young people have been attending.

LEDBURY IS GROWING

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avender is one of my favourite flowers; I love the look of the flower, and the easewith which it grows, but mostly I adore the perfume. So you can imagine my delight when I visited the Norfolk lavender fields, stood in the middle of a field, and inhaled the powerful aroma - it was truly an enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Snow, pink, Miss Katherine, and a very delicate pale blue, called Blue Ice. There are many other hardy English lavenders, too many to mention them all. Norfolk Lavender cultivate 100 acres of lavender, and when the plants bloom the flower spikes are harvested and many are taken to a mill for the oil to be extracted.

Lavender is a herb, native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. The word lavender originally stems from the Latin word lavare which means to wash.

Research has shown that the essential oil of lavender may be useful for treating anxiety, insomnia and restlessness. I know this to be true, as I sprinkle a few drop of oil on my pillow at night and it helps me relax and sleep. I also enjoy a few drops in my bath as it is so relaxing.

I was delighted to see that lavender came in other colours. Along with the purple variety you can also get white, Artic

I remember as a child, helping my nanny gather lavender flowers from her garden, and then in the evening we sat and sewed little

bags to put the flowers in. When finished these would be put in our wardrobe and drawers to keep our clothes smelling nice Lavender oil is also believed to have antiseptic and antiinflammatory properties which can be used to help heal minor burns and bug bites. There are two types of plant, one called lavender, and the other lavendin. The oil in lavendin is used in washing powders, liquids, fabric conditioners, and even shampoos. Norfolk Lavender is open all year round, and is famous for their lavender gardens and the Lavender Oil Distillery, plus their National Lavender Collection and Herb Garden. It is a day out for the whole family, as there is an outdoor play area, picnic area and a petting barn, with lots of unusual animals. The shops sell an amazing range of gifts, and the food in the cafeteria is delicious. There is also extensive choice of plants on sale. I bought myself two lavender plants, one white Artic Snow, and a purple, Grosso, plus a bottle of essential oil. Their website is www.norfolklavender.co.uk, and the address is: Caley Mill, Heacham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7JE. It's a great day out for all the family and lots of fun.

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Germany impressive on the palate. Another popular choice, for many. Steinberger (Riesling Trocken) and Gehrn (Rielsing Trocken), I found to have very good bouquets and palates. Both with excellent finishes. Höllenberg (Spätburgunder Trocken) will create a great response with guests. This production is medium-bodied and has a very good balance. The palate enjoys the sensation of this wine, very much so. An impressive production and a popular choice, for numerous wine lovers.

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regions. Wines produced by Kloster Eberbach are of exceptional quality and very well regarded, worldwide. The grapes used, for the productions of these splendid wines, are of the highest quality. The presentation of the wines also impressed me and I found the following – which is just part of their superb range – to be very acceptable indeed. Berg Schlossberg has an elegant bouquet that leads enticingly to the wonderful mouthfeel and palate sensation. This dry production is very popular and a favourite with many connoisseurs. Crescentia Baiken (Riesling Spätlese) is, again, dry and most

Riesling wines accompany countless dishes, including fish, seafood and chicken etc., extremely well. I found these wines to be elegant, with excellent character and have, particularly, very good mouthfeel and palate sensations. Kloster Eberbach is a company dedicated and committed to producing highquality wines, with much love, knowledge and expertise. Details of these productions and of the full range of their wines can be located at www.kloster-eberbach.de As always, Enjoy!

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is to think first and do a little research. By this I don’t necessarily mean read hundreds of books, but it is important is to look carefully at the gap or space you are trying to fill. Is the area sheltered or exposed to winds? Is it shaded for part of the day from a nearby tree? For example a Japanese acer does not like to be in full sun in a very dry area. What type of soil do you have: is it sandy or clay, rich or poor? This information will guide you to choose the plants which will flourish in your garden, and steer you away from others that may not. Make time to look at what plants and shrubs are growing near to the space you want to fill. When do they come into flower? Do you want your new plant to flower at the same time, or a different time? This where some research is called for; where you may want to look at a book or two, or seek professional advice. So yes, enjoy your visit to the garden centre, but go prepared, At the garden centre: Once you have chosen the variety of plant for your garden there may be rows of them, so which one to choose? First of all, does it look healthy? Discoloured leaves or stems could be due to lack of water - lack of water can put the plant under stress, and this is when disease can take hold. Choose from fresh stock if possible but be wary that it may have been brought in from overseas and may still be a little tender in cold weather.

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For a wildflower meadow to flourish, it must be left free from fertilizers, other than low levels of farm yard manure, (or any herbicides or pesticides) so that the nutrient content remains low. The meadow should be left to grow throughout spring and early summer for it to reach its full glory, then allowed time for annuals to set seed before it is cut for hay, usually in July. Over the autumn and early winter, grazing livestock can be pastured on the meadow (aftermath grazing) until growth stops and the animals are removed before ground conditions become too soft, preventing damage through poaching and compaction.

Wildlife to spot The perfect place to brush up on your botany, spring and summer are the best times to visit a meadow when the flowers are in bloom, before the hay cut. Common meadow flowers include yellow rattle, knapweed, early purple and common spotted orchid, cowslip, pignut, ox-eye daisy and several species of buttercup to name just a few! There should also be many species of grasses amongst the sward such as crested dog’s-tail, red fescue and sweet vernal grass. While the meadow is in flower, you are also likely to find a wealth of pollinating insects including meadow butterflies

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such as ringlet, meadow brown, marbled white, common blue and the 6-spot burnet moth. Where to find them There are several stunning wildflower meadows in Herefordshire all well worth a visit throughout May and June. Plant Life manage the wonderful Joan’s Hill Farm at Haugh Woods (www.plantlife.org.uk) while Herefordshire Wildlife Trust manage around 370 acres of wildflower grasslands in total. Explore Stockings Meadow, just outside Bromyard, where orchids abound on the sweeping slope of the field or Davies Meadow, near Norton Canon, where you will also find an old orchard and farm ponds. Please remember that when visiting meadows at this time of year that you should keep to the field edges and paths to avoid flattening the growing hay crop. Find a wildflower meadow near you at: www. herefordshirewt.org/wildlife/reserves Love your Meadows You can create a mini-meadow of native wildflowers in your garden or even in a large pot or window box. Local wildflower seeds and plants can be bought from PlantWild (plantwild.co.uk) Or why not volunteer with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust who run work parties across Herefordshire – no previous experience required! Find out more at www. herefordshirewt.org/volunteer . . . continued on page 54

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Saturday 6th May 7pm - 9pm Bromyard Downs Project: Project Celebration An evening of film and theatre to celebrate the acheivements of the Bromyard Downs Project. Venue: Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, HR7 4LL Cost: free Booking: not required Saturday 27th May 10am - 12.30pm Walk & Draw at the Parks Running as part of the Ewyas Harold Festival of Arts, Artist in Residence, Richard Bavin will team up with our Conservation Manager Andrew Nixon for this workshop. Venue: The Parks Nature Reserve, Ewyas harold, HR1 4PZ Cost: £20 (includes materials) Booking: essential

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Events at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

May 2017 Tuesday 2nd May 10am - 4.30pm Watercolour Painting Workshop Join our Artist in Residence, Richard Bavin, for a water-colour workshop taking inspiration from the beautiful grounds of Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum Venue: Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill, Nr. Leominster, HR6 0PY Cost: £55 Booking: essential Saturday 6th May 11am - 2pm Celebration to launch our Lugg Wetland Gem Project & New Wildlife Watch Club Join us to find out more about the project to revitalise Bodenham Lake and how to get involved. There will also be family activities to launch our new Wildlife Watch club. Venue: Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, HR1 3JT Cost: free Booking: not required

Friday 26th May 10am - 12pm Marvellous Moths Discover what’s in the moth traps and join in with some moths themed activities with the WildPlay team. For families. Venue: Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, HR1 3JT Cost: free Booking: essential Tuesday 30th May 10am - 3pm Adventure Club: Survival Skills - knots & rope Develop your survival skills over the May half term and learn how to make knots, swings and bridges. For ages 7+ Venue: Queenswood Coutry Park, Dinmore Hill, Nr Leominster, HR6 0PY Cost: £15 Booking: essential. Wednesday 31st May 1.30pm - 3.30pm WildPlay: Get Crafty & Play - magical forest fun! Drop in WildPlay play session with seasonal crafts and magical forest fun with elves, fairies and pixies. For families. Venue: Queenswood Coutry Park, Dinmore Hill, Nr Leominster, HR6 0PY Cost: £2 Booking: not required

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Lamb Moussaka Tired of lasagne at the weekends? Try this classic Greek moussaka recipe instead, made with lean minced lamb, delicious rich aubergines and a generous splash of wine! This recipe can be prepared in advance and chilled in the fridge before cooking - add an extra 15 minutes to the cooking time if you're doing this.

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Worcester Sports Department, Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and Worcester U3A, is a free event for older adults and their families to come and find out how to stay active. This will be the 6th Active Age Festival, and people come back year after year to try something new, or just to have fun. Taking place on the 10th June, at the University Riverside Centre on Hylton Road, the entire event is indoors so no need to worry about the weather. Starting at 10am the day is packed with activities, demonstrations, entertainment and information. You can join in free taster sessions and workshops throughout the day, and meet clubs, groups and organisations from the local area who welcome the 'over 50s', and have no upper age limit! This year there be a range of different activities on offer. You can be a complete beginner, or returning to an activity you used to enjoy, or just looking for a group to join. Try out activities such as:

Exercise classes, Line Dance, Zumba Gold, Golf (indoor), Archery (indoor), Short Mat Bowls, Stone Painting, Holistic Therapies, and more. There will be many local clubs and activity providers to talk to, including the Sports Partnership, Gaudet Luce golf Club, Age UK Reconnections, University of Worcester Over 60s program, Worcester U3A, and many more. You can make a day of it with refreshments and lunch available through the day. Groups are welcome. For more details please contact Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire on 0800 008 6077. The Active Age Festival will be held at the University of Worcester Riverside Centre on Hylton Road on Saturday 10th June 2017, 10am to 2pm. More information is available from Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire, 0800 008 6077, or www.ageukhw.org.uk

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Effective Treatment for Hay Fever & Allergies by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DIpM, BTAA, BAUK

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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. 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.

streaming eyes, itching, sneezing, and 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. Causes of allergies/intolerance include: foods such as wheat and dairy. A good indication of allergy or intolerance’ is when you constantly crave certain foods. Grass and tree pollen are common allergens and cause hay fever for lots of people during the summer months. Chemicals around the home or workplace could also be causing problems as could airborne substances such as moulds. Other allergens may be more complex.

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 you eat things that would normally cause a problem for you but because you are relaxed and stress-free no problems occur.

How I work with Hay fever and 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.

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visit, with its unusual oak and teak War Memorial, a very fine medieval Preaching Cross, specimen trees, the possibility of emerging wild flowers and entrancing views over the adjacent duck pond. Most gardens and the church are accessible by wellmarked footpaths through the orchards and pastures, providing a chance for visitors to experience Putley’s beautiful countryside, hedgerow flowers and wildlife as well as the gardens themselves. Everything starts at the Parish Hall, HR8 2QN, with car parking, tickets, teas, tombola and plant sales. For more information visit: www.putleygardens.org.uk. The event is being held to support the upkeep of the Parish Hall and Church. Gardens are open from 1pm until 5.30pm; entrance is £5.00 per person; children under 15 are free. Dogs are not allowed in the gardens. Photo courtesy of Gilly Powell

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Alabama Rot & External Parasites with skin lesions and kidney failure remains low (94 confirmed cases across the UK between November 2012 and April 2017.

Over the past few months, there has been a lot of publicity regarding cases of Alabama Rot, including a case diagnosed in Malvern. The disease itself is still very poorly understood in the UK, although there are suspicions that the trigger factor is in the environment. At present there is not enough evidence available to advise against walking in specific areas. Alabama Rot only affects dogs and at present there is no evidence that it is contagious from dog to dog. It is thought that dogs which are affected by the condition start off with unexplained skin lesions (particularly on the paws or legs but also on the body, face, tongue or mouth) which become ulcerated and infected and as the condition progresses it leads to severe kidney failure. It has been suggested that mud should always be washed off the dogs’ legs after a walk – while this seems to be a sensible approach, it is not known whether it is necessary or helps to prevent the disease. Although Alabama Rot can be very serious, the number of dogs affected

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External Parasites of Dogs & Cats: Ticks

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

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

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