Ledbury Focus November 2017 by Betty-Ann Ambury

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Hello Readers... Welcome to the November magazine . . . soon be Christmas, so time to break open the piggy bank and go shopping!

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Contributors

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

This month we have our usual collection of varied and interesting articles – hopefully, something to please everyone and of course all of our great local advertisers, without whom the Ledbury Focus couldn’t exist. I would also like to mention the small group of people who are becoming regular contributors to the What’s On page – thank you all for your items, and please keep them coming. And if anyone else has events they would like featured in the What’s On page, please drop me an email with the details. And now I’d like to share some exciting news with you . . . well, it’s exciting for us! Grapevine Publications has recently acquired another magazine, called The Link. This publication covers an area in Surrey centred around the towns of Caterham, Kenley and Purley - if you or anyone you know, have an internet-based business, this may be of interest to you – so give me a call to discuss rates and options. November is the month in which we pay tribute to those who fell in battle, and there are several Remembrance Day commemorations in Ledbury this month, if you would like to attend one or more of them – in particular, have a look at pages 32 and 73 for more details. Next month is our Christmas issue, so don’t leave it too late to get your articles, events and adverts to us by the copy deadline, 8th November. Until next time, enjoy this month’s magazine.

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POETRY NEWS

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he Festival won the title of Herefordshire’s “Best Community Festival” in this year’s Visit Herefordshire Awards. The judges praised the Festival for being “truly embedded in the community” and for having “enormous reach and scope” for a festival of its size. The award recognised the Festival’s national and international appeal, and also the fact that hundreds of volunteers get involved, and that the Festival enjoys real grass roots support of Ledbury’s shops, business and organisations. The award highlighted the excellent work that the Festival does in local schools and the community, which is marvellous, as these activities of the Festival deserve to be more widely known. Community Workshops Did you know the Festival holds workshops with poets that are free to attend? Try Segments at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery HR4 9AU, Monday 6th November, 10am – 12noon, and at Museum Resource and Learning Centre, HR4 0AS, Monday 18th December 10am – 12 noon. Poetry is powerful. It shows us the world in new ways; it teaches, heals and celebrates. The Festival runs many successful workshops throughout the community, working with people who have chronic health conditions, mental distress and other life circumstances. If you have a group that you think would benefit from working with poetry, get in touch with the Festival Manager: manager@poetryfestival.co.uk Poets in Schools It’s been a busy Autumn for the Festival’s innovative schools programme with a booked out performance of Young Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, two Poetry Out Loud mini-festivals and the continuation of poets-in-residence in schools across the county. The Festival also holds inset days for teachers to use ideas and techniques to enliven their lessons ; “Thank you for providing this wonderful opportunity”. For more information on the Festival’s brilliant schools’ programme, contact director@poetry-festival.co.uk Ledbury Focus

Poetry Salons Do you want to discover more about poetry? Have you been looking for a place to perform your own poetry? Why not come along to one of the Festival’s Poetry Salons, which includes an Open Mic. The next Salon features Poets Anneliese Emmans Dean and Sara Hirsch who will read and discuss their poems. Both poets are superb performers and work extensively in schools, so this Salon will have a special focus on the art of performance and inspiring young people to read, write and perform poetry. After the break the Open Mic is a chance to perform your poems to a friendly and welcoming audience and to meet other writers. Ledbury Poetry Salon, Tuesday 7 November, 7pm – 9pm, The Panelled Room in The Master's House, only £5 to include a drink. Poetry Competition Winners The winners of the Festival’s International Poetry Competition have recently been announced. Find out who they are, and read the winning poems on our website www.poetry-competition.co.uk Volunteers Have we inspired you to get involved? There will be a training day on Wednesday 14 March, 2018 to learn how to become an Event Manager. Check website for details or call 01531 634156 to find out more. We look forward to seeing you!

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Creating Your Garden Paradise article by Jonathan Bishop

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f you have an apple tree that has not been looked at for years, or one that has been pruned but you’re unsure what to do or how much to take off, here are some pruning techniques to point you in the right direction. Let’s start off with a tree that has not been pruned and look at ways to encourage better growth and increase yield. Apples trees that have not been touched for a long time suffer

from air not circulating around the tree. A good way to tell if this is the case is to stand by the trunk of the tree and look up. What you’re looking for is sky. Back when I was a student we were told if you can’t throw your hat up and out of the top of the tree then how was air going to move around. And up to a certain point this is right. Also you are looking to take out any inward pointing or crossing branches. Once this is done it

Pruning a branch to set fruit Leaf buds look small and pointed; blossom buds are bigger and more rounded. If you pinch out the end of a branch it will put on what are called water shoots (a very strong upright growth with just leaf buds). By cutting the water shoots off at this time of the year to 3 to 5 buds, next year they will turn into blossom buds. To keep this up the tree would need to be pruned every year. Setting a branch Once a second year branch gets fruit the weight of the fruit pulls the branch over and makes it set at that angle. It will then normally grow a water shoot off this bend. If the tree is too low to walk under or mow near, this joint is the best place to take the branch back and still keep the weeping effect of the tree. If your tree has had a damaged branch and is a little one-sided, take a water shoot in its first or second year and use string to pull

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it over into the gap to create an umbrella shape. It will then set into this position. Things to be done in November in your garden ■■ With fruit trees put, grease bands around the trunk of your tree about two feet up. Follow the instructions on the box. Grease bands aim to stop the female codling moth laying its eggs near blossom before the fruit forms.

cover your compost, for example with a plastic sheet kept in place by something heavy like bricks. ■■ If the frost has not yet come this is a good time to jet wash patios and paths to help stop them getting slippery when wet. ■■ If you have any wooden garden furniture try and get it under cover to help protect it. ■■ If you are thinking about planting a hedge, now is the

time to do it as it is much cheaper to get what is called ‘Bare Root’ stock where hedging is grown in big numbers, and is lifted and not potted up. I would always recommend a bamboo cane and rabbit guard with each plant, even if you do not have a problem with rabbits, as the cane and guard will help support the plant during the winter from being flattened by strong winds or snow.

■■ Prune your roses and pick off this year’s leaves and burn them (do not compost them). I will cover more on this next month. ■■ Turn your compost over. The aim is to mix everything well to add moisture and air, both essential to speeding up the process. Try to move thick material, like roots, to the centre where it will break down quicker. Don’t forget to If you have an upcoming event please let me know. If you have a problem in the garden then please contact me and I will do my best to answer your questions. Are you interested in Foliation looking at any aspects of your garden from hard to soft landscaping, small to big projects? Get in touch with your questions or to discuss your garden project call my office number 01531 821336 or email: jonathan@foliation.co.uk Foliation Ltd 44  Lakeside  Newent  Glocestershire  GL18 1SZ Follow me on Twitter @JonBishop15

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Age Is No Barrier To Volunteering!

olunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do. By offering your time, life skills and experience, you can help older people in your community improve their quality of life and maintain their independence and wellbeing. Many people find that volunteering helps with the transition into retirement but age is no barrier to volunteering. If you can smile – you can volunteer! Volunteering is helping, not hiring; giving, not taking; contributing, not counting. Volunteering is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. The value of volunteering is priceless! Have you got the time, please? At Age UK Hereford & Localities we are currently looking for volunteers to support our services and help us make a difference to the lives of older people in Ledbury, including:

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he National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has over 300 tributes and statues to commemorate service personal across the two world wars. My husband Michael, and I visited the Arboretum and were astonished by it's size, and how many different home front services were now honoured. At the end of our visit we were surprised when we came across a memorial to the Woman's Land Army. It was a striking statue with two Land Girls smiling bravely, and carrying farm implements. At their feet were several gruesome instruments, one of which was a gin trap, for catching rats. The Women's Land Army (WLA) was first established in World War 1, but was re-formed shortly before the outbreak of World War 2. At that time, Britain relied a great deal on food brought in from other countries, and it was thought that imports would be threatened by German blockades. In addition many male farm workers were expected to join up, leaving a shortage of farm labour. The Government was keen to increase food production, hence the Women's Land Army was again needed. There were two sections of the WLA: the Land Girls, who mainly did farm work, and the Timber Corps who tended the forests, keeping the home fires burning.. Initially Land Girls were paid a minimum wage of ÂŁ1.85 for a 50 hour week, but later this was increased to ÂŁ2.85. Through the war years there were more than 80,000 women working the land. My mother and her sister were Land Girls, and I can still remember running wild in the fields and watching them work. They had a large range of jobs, including milking cows with strange half covered buckets, and delivering the milk. They were also

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me. This much loved wine adorns many dining tables and accompanies numerous dishes of cuisine superbly. Good for ageing. From Germany, for me, it has to be riesling. The Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett receives my vote. A most pleasant bouquet leads, enticingly, to the mouthfeel and palate sensations. Wonderful to pair with white meats, fish, seafood and many other dishes. Champagne is always a favourite to add that extra 'something' to a dining occasion or event. Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne is, I find, a most splendid blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties. On its own or to accompany cuisine, with its long finish, this is one for the 'top table'. As part of the membership promotion, customers can be rewarded for buying own label beers, wines and spirits. The Co-op is committed to supporting global communities via Fairtrade. These selections are just some of the many choices available. Please visit the website for all details. www.coop.co.uk As always, Enjoy! Trevor Langley

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What's on ... in November Saturday 4th November All About Eve A New and Nearly New ‘Quality’ Goods Sale will take place at Redmarley Church from 10.30am –12 noon. Coffee & biscuits, Plants, Cakes,& Produce for sale. All About Eve is a Women’s Cancer Charity. Please support this event. Further information from Tegwen 01531 650416.

Hillside Brewery, wine, cider and soft drinks. 7.30pm. A warm welcome awaits. Kempley Village Hall, Dymock. GL18 2BP.

Saturday 4th November Bonfire and Firework Display Organised by Ross on Wye Lions Club. Gates open 6pm; bonfire lit at 7pm; fireworks display 7.30pm. Adults £6, children £4, family tickets £15. Refreshments available. Light sticks and fun flashing lights sold by Ross Youth Leos inside gates for charity. No other fireworks allowed. All proceeds to Ross Lions Charitable causes. No parking inside hotel gates. Tel: 0845 833 5786. The Chase Hotel, Gloucester Road, Ross on Wye, HR9 5LH.

Tuesday 21st November Blue Magpie Designer-Maker Craft Market There is a wealth of creative talent, locally and nationally in the crafts industry; so we welcome back Blue Magpie Craft Market. Get your Christmas presents early! 11am – 5pm. Tel: 07789 470780. Free entry. Great Malvern, WR14 3AG.

Sunday 5th November Malvern Antiques & Collectors Fair Quality art, antique and collectable goods. Up to 150 indoor exhibitors await. 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. Saturday11th November Kempley Produce Market Saturday “…for food less travelled”. Catch up with friends and meet local producers. Sample a wide range of meat, bread, sweets and savouries. Enjoy coffee and cake, or a bacon butty and browse our book and DVD swap. 9.30am - 11.30am. www. kempleymarket.com Thursday 16th November Kempley Pop Up Pub Kempley Village Hall. Beer from the

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Saturday 18th November Christmas Fayre St Michaels & All Angels Church will be holding their annual Christmas Fayre from 10.30am – 1pm at St Katherine Hall.

Wednesday 22nd November Much Marcle Christmas Fair Stalls to include craft items for the home and garden, jewellery, clothing, artwork, preserves, sweets and treats, gifts and other festive goodies. Entry £5 to include a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Raising funds for Much Marcle Primary School. 6.30pm – 9pm. Hellens, Much Marcle, HR8 2LY. Friday 24th November The Wurzels The Wurzels plus supporting acts. Tickets available from www.gigantic. com. 7:30pm. Over 14s only. The Cube, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YF. Saturday 25th November Village Market and Cafe Local produce on sale includes bread, vegetables, cheese, homemade cakes, rape seed oil and plants. There may also be locally produced honey, jams and pickles, eggs and cut flowers. 9:30am – 12 noon. Tel: 07919 594234. Free entry. Hanley Swan, near Malvern, WR8 0EQ.

Saturday 25th November Kempley Café Kempley always delivers excellent home cooked food - at reasonable prices. Come for a stroll in the woods to catch the last of the autumn colour and join us for coffee and cake or a hearty lunch. 11am - 2pm. Cyclists welcome. Wednesday 29th November Guys & Dolls Bosbury Players Present - Guys & Dolls by Frank Loesser at 7.30pm at Bosbury Parish Hall. Tickets £12 adults, £6 U16’s from Gill Andrews 01531 640410,The Bell Inn, Bosbury Barbers and John Goodwin (Colwall) Thursday 30th November A Christmas Carol David Mynne in a one man performance of the Charles Dickens Christmas Classic. Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tightfisted, squeezing, grasping clutching old miser. Joy to all mankind. Bah! Promoted by Arts in Rural Gloucestershire and Kempley Village Hall Trust. 7.30pm. Kempley Village Hall, Dymock. GL18 2BP. Bar available. Tickets £10, available from 07854 259093 or online at www. kempleyvillagehall.org.uk. Proceeds to Kempley Village Hall Restoration Artistree have two exhibitions running until Christmas. The first runs from the 12th October to 19th November, and the second "Artistree Unwrapped" from the 23rd November to 17th December. Artistree is a Contemporary Arts Co-operative which exhibits upstairs in the Heritage Centre, Church Lane In Ledbury. We have some wonderful work by local artists including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, furniture, glass and photography. The exhibitions are free and the gallery is open from 10.30am to 4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday.

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Clubs & Groups 1st Ledbury Scout Group 07803 015344 Agricultural Society 01684 584900 01531 670843 Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 633600 Angling Association 01432 359917 Army Cadets Ledbury enquiries.hwacf@rfca.org.uk Facebook.com/HWACF Art for Pleasure 01531 634710 Arts and Crafts Group 01684 310437 01531 632430 Badminton Club 01432 853271 Bell Ringers Eastnor Bell Ringers ledburychurchbellringers@gmail.com Bowling Club Ledbury 01531 631680 Bowls Club Eastnor 01531 634530 01531 631879 Boxing Club Ledbury Amateur 01531 670226 Bridge Club Carnival Association 01531 633172 Community Voluntary Action 01531 635339 Country & Western Club 01531 635682 01531 635116 Cribbage 01684 564018 Cycling UK, Ledbury Group Eastnor Cricket Club 01531 633055 01531 631603 EFT Group Evergreen Club 01531 636790 01531 632298 Ex-Round Tablers 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 01531 635139 Ledbury Allotment Association Led Amateur Dramatic Society 01531 632093 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 lcbb@hotmail.co.uk Led Community Brass Band 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 641817 Ledbury & District Sports 01531 633703

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The Difference if you marry a South African Girl ... Three friends married women from different parts of the world. The first man married a Greek girl. He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away. The second man married a girl from Thailand. He gave his wife instructions that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table. The third man married a girl from South Africa. He ordered her to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. He said the first day he didn't see anything. The second day he didn't see anything either but by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher. He still has some difficulty when he pees.

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November at the Theatre

FILMS Tickets £6.00 Students & Film Club Members £3.00 (unless stated otherwise)

WEA Film Study Day Orson Welles £20

SHOWS Head Wrap Diaries

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Friday 3rd November 7.30pm Tickets £13 /students £7

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Alone in Berlin

Jamie Smith’s Mabon

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Follies

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Saturday 4th November 8pm Tickets £14

Viceroy’s House

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Thursday 16th November 7pm Tickets £15/ students and over 60 £12.50

Flanders and Swan revisited (in Aid of Ledbury Community Transport)

Saturday 18th November 7.30pm Tickets £15 to include glass of wine

Call Mr Robeson - A life, with songs

Saturday 25th November 8pm Tickets £13

Tickets for all events can be booked on line at www.themarkettheatre.com Live Show Tickets: The Master’s House, St Katherine’s car park Mon/Thu/Fri 9.30 - 4.30 Tuesday 9.30 - 6 (closed Wednesday) Saturday 9.30 -12.30 Or phone 07967 517125 for all shows and films

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Three fierce, witty female characters take us through stories of community, heritage, friendship and Hair! Told through Contemporary and African dance ‘Head Wrap Diaries’ is a journey from childhood to present day. ‘Jamie Smith’s Mabon’ makes a welcome return. This five- piece band of dazzling musicians perform original as well as Celtic heritage music. Stephen Sondheim’s musical ‘Follies’ (Live Screening). Its New York 1971 and the Follies girls gather for a last party on the stage of the soon to be demolished Weismann Theatre. ‘Flanders and Swan revisited’ complemented here by the words and wit of Sir John Betjeman - nostalgia for a by-gone age . This roller coaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable life - highlights his pioneering political activism leading him to be described as the forerunner of the civil rights movement ’Call Mr Robeson’ features fiery oratory plus some of his famous songs. FILMS: WEA Film Study Day with Tutor Michael Pyke – The life and career of Orson Welles - afternoon session to be followed by a Q & A and discussion. Refreshments available. ‘Their Finest’ set in London 1940, the Government turns to propaganda films to boost the morale of a nation bowed down by War. They hire a woman scriptwriter when they realise they need a woman’s touch. ‘Alone in Berlin’ is a true- life tale of courage set against the tumultuous backdrop of Berlin 1940- starring Emma Thompson.

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India 1947 – Lord Mountbatten lives in the ‘Viceroy’s House’ he is the last Viceroy and is charged with handing India back to its people. Ledbury Focus

REMEMBRANCE November 2017 There will be three opportunities for Remembrance in Ledbury in November 2017

ARMISTICE DAY

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

A short Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial

Parade Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial Service in St Michael’s Church

SATURDAY 11th NOVEMBER 10.55 am

SUNDAY 12th NOVEMBER 10.45 am

LEDBURY & THE WAR 1917 4th – 12th NOVEMBER

St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Ledbury open 10 – 4 daily (except during services) This is the fourth in the series of exhibitions about Ledbury and the First World War. In 2014 Life in Ledbury 1914-1918 covered all aspects of life in the town during the war, 2015 commemorated the Ledbury connection with Gallipoli and the men who served there. Last year we looked events in the town and the lives of the eleven casualties from 1916. This year we concentrate on 1917 and in particular . the Battle of Khuweilfe in. which four Ledburians lost their lives.

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Birches farm - August 2017

Exploring Herefordshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscapes with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust . . .

Farmland

umans have been farming in the UK for thousands of years, producing crops and raising livestock. During this time, the UK slowly transformed into a farmed landscape with wildlife finding a new home in the habitats it created, from flower-filled fields to bushy hedgerows, reed-lined ponds to seed-filled stubbles.

During the 20th century, many traditional methods of farming declined as agriculture rapidly changed, becoming more modernised, mechanised and intensified. The faming landscape changed, habitats were lost and the associated wildlife finding it hard to adapt, started to decline. Hedge-laying, rotational and diverse cropping, seasonal grazing, and leaving winter stubble and field margins are just some of the farming methods that have become less common. However, much farmland is still managed sensitively with

wildlife in mind and many farmers actively restore wildlife habitat which has been lost from their land. Planting and managing hedgerows, leaving wild-flower margins at the edges of arable fields and restoring farm ponds are some of the ways that farmers are creating wildlife-friendly farms. Across the UK The Wildlife Trusts are working closely with farmers and landowners to ensure that farmland is managed in the best way for wildlife, while still providing a living to those who work the land. Along the Lower Lugg

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Birches Farm - photo courtesy of D. Lovelace

yellowhammer, corn bunting, Valley in Herefordshire, much lapwing, wood pigeon, work has taken place to fence meadow pipit, little owl, linnet, livestock from the River Lugg whitethroat, in recent months. Rivers Yellow Flag - photo courtesy of Lizzie Wilberforcecorn chamomile, poppy, oxeye daisy, cowslip, support many species of hawthorn and blackthorn are wildlife but allowing livestock into the water erodes the banks all very at home on a farm! and increases both sediment Where to visit and chemical pollution from Herefordshire Wildlife Trust fertilisers. This makes it a manages Birches Farm, near difficult environment for many Kington, 60 acres of meadows species. For example, siltation grazed by sheep, cattle and a and sediment on the river beds few donkeys! The farm has can prevent fish such as salmon always been traditionally and bullhead from spawning successfully.

managed without the use of fertilizers or pesticides and so is awash with wildflowers in spring and summer. The hedgerows are laid to keep them thick and strong and are perfect for birds and other small mammals to forage and shelter in through the winter. Brown hares are often spotted in the fields too. www.hereford shirewt.org/reserves/birches-farm. . . . continued on page 36

Wildlife to spot Farmland can support a huge range of species which have adapted over centuries to thrive in this man-made landscape. Iconic species include the barn owl, brown hare and skylark but the harvest mouse, bank vole, field vole, stoat, weasel, meadow brown butterfly, marbled white butterfly, kestrel, Ledbury Focus

Barn owl - photo courtesy of Margaret35 Holland

Autumn Adventurers Monday 6th November & Monday 13th November 1pm - 2.30pm Free WildPlay sessions for parents and children under 5 who live in and around Ledbury. Ages: 2 to 5 but younger siblings are very welcome too! Venue: Ledbury Children's Centre, Long Acres, Ledbury, HR8 2BE. Cost: Free. Booking essential: contact Kate Broad on 07341 736186 or k.broad@herefordshirewt.co.uk

Brown hare - photo courtesy of Jim Higham Rudge End Quarry

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Events at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

November 2017 Fungi are fun 10.15am - 2.30pm Sunday 5th November Join members of the Herefordshire Fungus Survey Group on a journey into the fungal kingdom! You will foray around the beautiful surroundings of Queenswood with their help and then after lunch discuss the finds and learn more about mushrooms. Ages: adult. Venue: Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Nr. Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: £6 Booking: www.queenswoodandboden hamlake.org. Wildlife Watch Club: Fungus Foray Sunday 5th November 12.30pm - 2.30pm Ages: 7 to 14 years. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY. Cost: £2 per child. Booking essential: www.queens woodandbodenham lake.org/wildlifewatch or call 01432 356872

An Introduction to Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Pruning Saturday 25th November 10.30am - 4pm A one day workshop run by Orchard Origins which will teach you all you need to know about how to prune your fruit trees. Ages: 14+ / adult. Venue: Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve Bodenham, HR1 3JT. Cost: £60 (includes light refreshments). Booking essential: www.herefordshirewt.org / 01432 356872 The Gruffalo’s Child Christmas Celebration 10am - 3pm Sunday 26th November Come celebrate the launch of our new Gruffalo’s child activity trail, visit Father Christmas’ grotto and create Christmas crafts to take home at Queenswood Country Park. This is a family event. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, near Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: Activities from £1 to £3 Queenswood Arboretum Walk & Plant 9.30am-12pm Tuesday 28th November or 1pm-3.30pm With Reserve Officer, Paul Ratcliffe, a fantastic way to find out more about this popular Arboretum. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, near Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: £5 Booking essential: www. queenswoodandbodenham lake.org

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November 2017 Programme at the 2018 Ledbury Poetry Festival. This is a chance to read, chat about and enjoy poems as a group. The second half of the session is an opportunity to share a poem in progress with the group. The Reading and Writing Circle is a way to discover new poets and poems and to support your own writing. www.poetry-festival.co.uk. Free Thursday 23rd November : 11am – 12 noon Ledbury Library Storytime It's storytime at Ledbury Library. The perfect way to introduce your little ones to books! Free Saturday 25th November : 10am – 12 noon Ledbury Young Writer's Group Professional writer and poet Sara-Jane Arbury leads a young writer's group to explore creative writing in a fun and imaginative way. Booking is essential, visit www. writingwestmidlands.org to reserve a place. 9 – 14 years £6 per session Saturday 25th November : 2pm – 3.30pm Switch on the Christmas Writes - Sara-Jane Arbury Get crafty with words in a fabulously fun free drop–in session for families! Bring a Christmas character to life (What would a Brussel sprout say? Or the fairy on top of the tree?) and add your piece to Ledbury's decorative string of bright writes! Sponsored by Ledbury Library Development Group. 5 – 11 years. Free Saturday 25th November : 2pm – 3.30pm Open House The Friends of the Master's House welcome you to explore and learn more details behind the architecture and history of this building. Visit the balcony to see the Great Hall from a new perspective. Free Tuesday 28th November – Saturday 16 December Library opening hours Exhibition: Sarah Brooker Felting An exhibition of Sarah Brooker’s skilfully crafted and vibrant coloured ‘paintings’ made with felt. Free Ledbury Focus

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Could an imbalance in your jaw be causing your health issues? by Helen Mawson, BSc Hons, DIpM, BTAA, BAUK

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mbalance in the jaw or more specifically the temporomandibular joint or TMJ (for short!) can cause a host of health issues and unpleasant symptoms. In this article, I talk about how this joint can become unbalanced and the problems that may arise as a result of the imbalance. I also highlight how I have used this procedure in practice with several clients struggling with different problems. Location of the TMJ The temporomandibular joint or TMJ is the joint of the jaw and is a bilateral synovial articulation between the mandible and temporal bone. The name of the joint is derived from the two bones which form the joint: the upper temporal bone which is part of the cranium/skull, and the lower jawbone or mandible. The TMJ essentially connects the jaw to the skull. Causes of TMJ imbalance Imbalance in the TMJ may be experienced after receiving dentistry especially after significant dentistry work where individuals have been in the dentist’s chair with their mouth open for an extended period.

Some people hold stress and tension in their jaw area which can make the TMJ ache and feel uncomfortable. Injuries to the neck or jaw can also cause problems with the TMJ that often respond well to treatment. I also work with the procedure to correct an imbalance in other areas of the spine that are being compensated for in the TMJ. It is interesting that anatomically the TMJ almost mirrors the pelvis when viewed in a certain way. I will often work with the TMJ procedure when a client is not responding significantly to direct work on the pelvis or lower back as this may bring relief. Some common problems that may be caused by TMJ imbalance When the TMJ is out of balance an individual may experience all sorts of problems, some of these could include: • Allergies / Hay fever • Asthma symptoms • Upper respiratory tract problems • Congestion in upper respiratory • Sinus problems • Swollen glands • Sore throats

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• Neck problems • Eye-sight problems • Ear problems including tinnitus • Teeth grinding • Teeth crowding • Clicking jaw • Migraines • Headaches • Hormonal imbalance • TMJ syndrome • Issues with facial symmetry The TMJ Procedure The Bowen Technique offers two procedures that work directly with the TMJ and that can be used to address some of the problems listed above. The advanced TMJ can be used to address more long-standing or stubborn TMJ problems. Light moves are made under the mouth and around the neck area, the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) which sits at either side of the neck is gently massaged which helps to drain the lymph in this area. The SCM muscle is like a big tube that sits at either side of the neck and can often become congested and painful. Directly working with this muscle alone can often relieve neck pain and sinus type problems. After the SCM has been worked several moves around the neck and throat area are applied. The next part of the procedure has the client placing a finger between their teeth, which opens the joint so we can make a light move over it in order to affect the

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fascia beneath. Gentle moves are then made behind and around the ear. The advanced TMJ procedure also applies a light move over the face near the cheek bone which effects the masseter muscle which influences the bite and jaw movement. Some examples in practice Neck trauma Client presenting with severe neck pain and constriction, movement incredibly limited. Client taking strong pain relief. In the first session, I performed the Bowen neck moves along with TMJ. Later that day client reported a marked improvement in movement and that the pain was dramatically reduced. I performed the TMJ again a week later and the rotation of the neck was almost back to normal. Very little pain and no need since the first session for pain relief. Several months later and the client was still pain-free with maximum rotation of the neck. What the sessions did uncover was an old trauma locked into the tissues of the neck. The Bowen work helped release this old trauma from the tissues and the fascia. Often when old trauma is released in this way the results of the Bowen work will remain indefinitely. Hay fever Client presenting with severe hay fever which had started around a week prior to first treatment. Symptoms included: nasal congestion, profuse sneezing, eye

irritation, pain in the face, breathing difficulties. On the first session, I worked to drain the client’s sinus area on the face along with the SCM drain. There was a marked improvement when I saw her a week later. On the second session, we performed the full TMJ including the SCM drain again and the work on the sinus area on the face. On the third session, the client reported a significant reduction in all her symptoms along with a general feeling of wellness. Sinus Problems The client presented with blocked sinuses which were being treated currently with a steroid nasal spray taken 3 times per day with limited effect. In the first session we performed preliminary work balancing the neck, draining the SCM and the sinus work on the face. When the client returned for the second session she commented on how she could breathe easier and that the sinus areas on her face felt less swollen. On the second session, we performed the full TMJ including the SCM drain and work on the sinuses. When the client returned for her third session she reported a significant improvement. The client returned for a “top-up” a month later and told me she had been able to stop taking her steroid spray with the blessing of her GP and that her symptoms were completely gone.

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The Ledbury Ladies R.N.L.I Guild

celebration tinged with sadness was held at The Feathers Hotel ending five decades of support for the Royal National Lifeboats Institution in the Ledbury district. The Ledbury Ladies R.N.L.I Guild was first formed in 1969, and arose from a talk given by the Lifeboatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional secretary. The powerful message inspired a few members to recruit enough ladies to form a fundraising guild, for Ledbury and the district. Over the last half-century, numerous local events have been organised bringing in hundreds of thousands of pounds for the important work of saving lives at sea, with more than ÂŁ100,000 raised in the last sixteen years since the beginning of the 21st century. Many people are not aware that the work of the R.N.L.I is supported solely by public donation, for which there is an ongoing and ever increasing need. The Guild has been fortunate and grateful for the loyal and steadfast generosity of many local people, who have opened their homes and gardens in aid of the cause. The Guild is renowned for its distinctive high class catering provided at all events, and the winning combination of food and gardens guaranteed huge ticket sales.

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he principle of treating ‘like with like’ dates back to Hippocrates (460 – 377 BC) but in its current form homeopathy has been used worldwide for more than 200 years. It recognises that all symptoms of ill health are an expression of disharmony within the whole person – and that it is the patient that needs treating, not the disease. Homeopathy was founded by a German doctor called Samuel Hahnemann (1745 – 1843). He was shocked by the harsh medical treatments of the day which included blood-letting, purging and the use of poisons such as arsenic. Hahnemann was also a translator and it was while he was translating a medical book that he noticed that the action of quinine was such that it could cause symptoms similar to malaria, and yet it was used to treat that condition. He began to think about the idea of curing conditions with what he called ‘similars.’ For instance, homeopaths cure rashes with medicines made from stinging nettles and colds and hay fever are treated by tablets made from alum sepia (red onion). Many substances used – like belladonna (deadly nightshade) – are poisonous if taken in their raw state. Homeopathic medicines contain only a tiny trace of the original materials used and are totally safe. It is important to buy medication from a homeopath or reputable supplier. Never attempt to make your own – you could end up doing more harm than good.

When you visit a homeopath for the first time, he or she will take a detailed case history in order that they can build up a complete picture of you as a person. Questions asked might include things like: • Do you prefer hot or cold drinks? • What sort of music do you listen to? • What do you worry about? • Which parts of your body are affected when you get stressed? The initial consultation may take an hour or longer and the homeopath will decide, based on the answers you have given, which medication is best to try first. A few useful remedies for common conditions are: Arnica (tablets or cream) for bruises. Never use on an open wound. Belladonna for sunburn or sunstroke Ruta for eye strain Apis for wasp stings and cystitis Nux vomica for hangovers When using homeopathic medicine, follow the instructions carefully. For best results, don’t eat, drink or clean your teeth for fifteen minutes before and after taking tablets.

For instance, if you took nux vomica for a hangover you would notice an immediate improvement. However your symptoms would return – possibly more severely – if you drank a cup of coffee immediately after taking the tablets. Some important points to remember: • Make sure the person you consult is a member of the Society of Homeopaths. • Take any medication in accordance with instructions. Never take more than the stated dose. • Don’t try making your own medication – many of the raw ingredients used are highly toxic. • If symptoms worsen, consult a doctor. Further information is available from: The Society of Homeopaths 11 Brookfield Duncan Close Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WL info@homeopathy.soh.org www.homeopathy-soh.org

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Many pets become anxious and frightened when fireworks are going off and unlike us, they do not understand why there are loud bangs and bright flashes outside. The most human thing to do, when our pets are distressed is to comfort and reassure them – sadly however, this can sometimes make the situation worse because we are actually re-enforcing that there is something to be frightened of. Signs that your pet may be fearful, may include the following: ■■ Ears back ■■ Excessive panting ■■ Drooling ■■ Trembling or Shaking ■■ Cowering or hiding behind/ under furniture ■■ Barking excessively ■■ Less interaction with family members or other pets ■■ Soiling in the house ■■ Not wanting to eat There are a number of ways we can help to ease your pets anxiety, including: ■■ Provide a covered den for your pet to hide away in Ledbury Focus

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■■ Have the curtains drawn and lights on – this will help to mask the flashes ■■ Have the television or radio on slightly louder than normal – this will help to drown out the bangs ■■ For owners of Rabbits & Guinea Pigs. please provide extra bedding hay so that your pet has somewhere to hide and cover the hutch with blankets to mask the flashes and reduce the loud bangs ■■ There are a couple pheromone based products we recommend for dogs and cats. Adaptil for dogs - this is available as a plug in diffuser, collar, spray or express tablets. Feliway for

Please also be aware of horses during the season, and if you are having a firework party please inform your neighbours if they have horses, so that they can be shut in. We are frequently called to horses which have sustained injuries after firework parties, so please be responsible if you are doing so. For an assessment of your pet’s needs during the Firework season, please contact a member of our team for advice on 01531 632276

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The Ledbury Town Remembrance Parade 2017

et more initiatives aimed at ‘raising the bar,’ raising already high standards, were discussed during the recent Ledbury Town Council Remembrance Parade Committee Meeting. With ideas from the Parade Marshal, Captain Len Huff and Mr Lloyd Meredith, President of the Royal British Legion, Ledbury, all fully supported by the Committee, the Remembrance Parade on 12 November is destined to be the best yet. In recent years, the efforts of Messrs Huff and Meredith have brought about a virtual ‘new look’ to many aspects of this very special occasion, thought by many to be the most important outdoor event in the Town’s calendar. Two years ago a dais was introduced which added much to the status of the Parade and has allowed the Deputy Lieutenant, or whoever might have been appointed in his or her stead, to see and be seen by every-body on Parade. The presence of the Ledbury Town Brass Band has been a wonderful addition to the Parade’s level of professionalism and the Band now has a bass drum that makes marching for the young and the notso-young much simpler – just listen for the beat of the drum and you will always be in step! And although not everybody will be aware of it, the music’s tempo is slowed a little for the benefit of the ‘not-so-young!’

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But apart from an ever-increasing number of ladies and gentlemen on the Parade, civilians and former members of the Armed Forces alike, along with possibly hundreds of youngsters from a multitude of the Town’s schools, teams, groups and clubs, all gathered in long, straight lines the length and breadth of the High Street, a most wonderful feature of the Parade each year is surely the simply huge number of spectators from the town and, it is thought, from neighbouring towns and villages. And their applause as the ‘Legionnaires’ as well as the youngsters march past is always especially touching. Somewhat humbling, too. The Parade Marshal says that he can see backs straighten

and heads lift whenever that applause begins! A ripple at first, quickly growing to a thundering coming-together of the palms of the hands and cries of “Well done!” However, if there is one tiny drawback to the huge numbers of spectators, it is that those gathered right in front of the Market House unwittingly create a situation whereby the Director of Music, Mr Colin Herbert and the Parade Marshal can neither see nor hear each other – and this they need to do! So it is much hoped that no spectator will feel at all offended if there is a barrier placed just in front of the Town’s Market House which will create a small space and hopefully solve all the current ‘problems,’ as slight as they might seem to be to many readers of the ‘Ledbury Focus’! It is hoped that stalwart of so many of Ledbury Town’s Remembrance Parades, Squadron Leader Don Rule MBE RAF will once again feel able to recite the moving, ‘Kohimah Epitaph’ whilst all those assembled will surely welcome the newly arrived Chaplain to the Royal British Legion, Ledbury Branch, the Rev Bill MacKenzie, a former officer with The Gurkha Regiment in Nepal, Malaya, Borneo and Brunei. It is surely going to be another memorable Remembrance Parade and, yes, “We will remember them.” [These moving illustrations are by the well known Ledbury artist, Tony Coppin]73

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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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