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Issue No. 50

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Hello and welcome to the July edition of

T he V illager This month we are celebrating the 50th issue of The Villager, which is why we decided to put a rather unusual picture on the front cover. You can read all about it in the article on page 8 about the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. When I took over the magazine, five years ago, it was still in its infancy. It was a bi-monthly publication, just 28 pages long, part black and white, part colour and with very little content. Now The Villager is full colour throughout, packed with content - thanks to all our talented contributors - and is published every month. The magazine has grown in size, and number - we now deliver 8,000 copies to homes and businesses from Drakes Broughton to Evesham and from Inkberrow to Upton-upon-Severn. Of course none of this would be possible without the support of our wonderful advertisers, so thank you all very much for your continued support. Here's to the next 50 issues!

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Tewkesbury Medieval Festival

The Cheeseboard

Welland Steam & Country Rally

Cats Protection

Helping Hands

ALM Fitness

Perfect Planting Partners

What's happening in July

Animals R Magic!

Fladbury Festival & Walkabout

The Berkeley

Coffee Break

Windmills & Wildlife

Flyford Flavell War Memorial

Friends of St James' Church

Your Community Directory

Avon Leisure Cruises

Index

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wo sculptures commissioned by the Tewkesbury Battlefield Society to mark the site of one of the crucial battles of the Wars of the Roses have been erected on the Stonehill roundabout, on the southern edge of the town. It was from here the Yorkist forces would have had their first sight of their Lancastrian opponents on the morning of the Battle. The opposing armies are each represented by a single oak sculpture. The Yorkists by a five-metre high horse carrying a knight who holds an eight-metre long stainless steel lance topped with a pennant. The second piece, a riderless horse with a similar lance resting across its back, stands facing the mounted knight. Its head is bowed and represents the defeated Lancastrian army. The sculptures were created by artistis Philip Bews and Diane Gorvin, and have been constructed using green English Oak; the natural bends and forks recreating the limbs and outline of the horses. These boughs also reflect the timbers seen in many of the historic buildings in Tewkesbury.

The Battle of Tewkesbury The Battle Of Tewkesbury took place on 4th May 1471 and was the final battle in the War Of The Roses between the Houses of York and Lancaster. Prince Edward was killed either during or just after the battle and is now buried in Tewkesbury Abbey. The Battle Of Tewkesbury is now fought every year with cannons firing, swords clashing and soldiers marching. Thousands of re-enactors and medieval enthusiasts from all around the world visit Tewkesbury as part of the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. The battleground is filled with knights in armour, warriors and townsfolk in medieval dress. Many sleep in traditional tents and cook over open fires eating typical medieval food. The festival is the largest free medieval enactment and fayre in Europe. Traditional medieval entertainment is provided by jugglers, musicians, dancers and jesters. The Medieval Market is full of stall holders selling everything from musical instruments to medieval style pots and pans. Its a great family day out and a insight into living history.

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Whilst studying for school and university qualifications, sons Tim, Ben and James Lee helped out regularly by visiting customers, answering telephone enquiries and assisting the payroll for the growing team of dedicated Carers. Their commitment to Helping Hands and all of the customers it supports remains extremely high today, as they work hard to continue Mary ’s mission following her well earned retirement in 2007. Attracting great media attention in recent months, the state of care in the UK is a prevalent and a deeply important issue affecting families right across the country. Recent documentaries, including BBC Two’s ‘Protecting our Parents’ and BBC One’s Panorama, have really emphasised the need for quality and closely managed care in the UK. Responding to the bad press the care industry has received, Tim comments, “It is important that people looking to receive care are made aware of all of the options available to them. Its crucial to increase awareness of care options such as hourly visiting care and full-time Live-in Care in people’s own homes. Local communities need to know that they do have access to high quality care providers like us at

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Since my team arrived in March we’ve renamed the business, enhanced the appearance of the building inside and out, put up new signage, overseen a £45k facelift to the garden and car park, created a fresh new menu and scheduled a calendar of great entertainment in the form of monthly tribute acts for the coming months. We are also organising a Wedding Fayre here on Sunday 28th September. 18

What experience does your team bring?

The reason we’ve been able to achieve so much so quickly is that myself, my Operations Manager, Emma, and my Head Chef, Dean, are a long established working team. I’ve spent the last 14 years as General Manager of various 3 and 4 Star hotels across the UK, most recently in Sutton Coldfield. I’d been thinking about my own business for a while but needed

We offer an extensive menu with a great range of dishes on our specials board and smaller portions for lighter appetites. We have partnered up with some amazing local suppliers as fresh locally sourced food is important to us. The bar serves a variety of real ales, continental lagers and wines from around the world with a good selection of these available by the glass. All this can be enjoyed in our freshly

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Afternoon Offer!* Mon-Thurs 12noon-6pm 2 courses and a glass of house wine, beer or soft drink for only £14.95 per person or 3 courses for £19.95 A Selection from Our Menu: Chicken Liver Terrine £5.25 Smoked Salmon £6.50 Assorted Breads, Olives & Sundried Tomatoes £3.95 …..………………………….

Chicken Caesar Salad £9.95 Longhorn 28 Day Dry Aged Beef Burger £10.95 Beer Battered Cod £11.95 Roasted Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry £9.95 The Berkeley BBQ Melt £10.95 Penne Pasta Arrabbiata £8.95

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Our function suite offers seating for 150 guests or 200 informally. My team has overseen the smooth running of numerous large events. Come and talk to us to find out more about why you can trust us with your wedding or corporate hospitality. Or come along to one of our upcoming tribute nights?

The Berkeley is conveniently located on the A44 Evesham Road, Spetchley, en route to Junction 6, M5 Worcester, WR7 4QL. Newly renovated, we are open daily 9am to 11pm and food is served from 9am to 9pm. Free WiFi and ample free parking.

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oth my husband and I love exploring and map reading, and whilst in Holland we discovered a breathtaking place. Its name is Kinderdijk, and was marked on the map by some miniature windmills, and is 15km east of Rotterdam. Nowhere in the world can you find a windmill landscape like the one at Kinderdijk. It has 19 windmills either side of two parallel canals and has been inhabited since the 11th century. The people of Holland reclaimed the peat bog and developed the area by digging ditches and watercourses that drain away into the rivers. The windmills were added in 1740. Some are thatched while others are brick built. To this day people still live in them and keep them working. The windmills pump out the water into the reservoir, when the water reaches a certain level the sluice gates open and the water drains into the river. If the river level raises the sluice gates close preventing flooding in Kinderdijk. Each windmill owner has to dredge his section of the dyke every year. The name “Kinderdijk” comes from a children’s story of a cat and a baby who were found floating in a basket on the dike.

Windmills & Wildlife article & photography by Pamela Green

We mostly saw a great number of geese and ducks, nesting or hiding in the reed beds and lots of young families swimming in amongst the lily pads. We were told that goshawks are a common sight but didn’t see any. The bird we liked to watch most was the white heron. They feed in shallow water mainly on fish, frogs, small mammals, and occasionally small reptiles and insects. Most of the time they stand motionless and allow the prey to come within striking distance, then they spear it with their sharp bill. The reed beds that many of the birds nest in are used for thatch and are in great demand but every care is taken not to disturb the birds at breeding times. Kinderdijk can be seen as an example of the battle against the rising waters, which has lasted over the centuries using ingenuity and perseverance.

What captivated us was the enormous amount of wild life. The wet bogs and In 1997 Kinderdijk was placed on the UNESCO flowering meadows create ideal conditions for World Heritage list and is recognised as a wildlife and the area has a lot to offer conservation area. I’m just so glad I was able to birdwatchers, with nearly 470 bird species seen take these photos, as my album would be incomplete without them. and a surprising variety of habitats. 20 To advertise call 01684 833715 or 07754 170286 or visit www.grapevinepublications.co.uk

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Friends of St James’ Church Bishampton

he Summer Ball held on Saturday 7th June at the Villages Hall chalked up yet another success for the Friends of St. James charity, with a welcome boost to funds which exceeded all expectations in reaching in excess of £1,300. Over eighty people enjoyed the sell-out event with a hot and cold buffet and dancing to local band ‘Hot Fingers’. The charity, set up in February 2012, to maintain and improve the fabric of the 12th church, has gone from strength to strength in its fundraising efforts. To date, trustees and members have organised a fashion show, a poets and poems event, a harvest supper, and two ‘alternative’ Christmas celebrations to which the local community have responded with enthusiasm.

So much so in fact that they have managed in just under two years to raise a jawdropping £25,000 thanks to members’ donations, contributions from functions and major funders, to install underfloor heating and a water supply, as well as restore the original Victorian tiled floor in the church. The Friends are now in the process of completing a car park and toilet facilities subject to more fundraising income. Chairman Martin Dickinson said: “The Summer Ball was a ‘first’ venture of its kind or us but we received a fantastic response from the local community and sponsors alike. “We are moving forward with our plans and are hoping to attract even more members

to come on board and help us to restore and improve our lovely village church which is an important centrepiece of the community. Our membership stands at 84 currently and it would be great to get to 100 this year.” The next events in the charity’s calendar are a talk by two eminent World War II experts on 15th September, the Harvest Supper in October and Christmas Celebration.

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Bacon & Broccoli Salad Pork & Nut Stir Fry

Bacon lovers will adore this fresh alternative salad which will brighten up any dinner table.

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A satisfying Chinese stir-fry with noodles, cashews, mangetouts and baby corn that's ready in 20 minutes.

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Ingredients 2 large broccoli heads 8 rashers smoked streaky bacon, finely sliced Olive oil 2 tsps Dijon mustard ½ clove of garlic, peeled and finely grated 2 tbsps white wine vinegar 6 tbsps extra virgin olive oil Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper Small bunch of finely chopped fresh chives 3 firm red tomatoes, halved, deseeded and finely sliced

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This is an extra special article seeing as it’s the 50th Edition of The Villager magazine! Congratulations to The Villager team for making each issue so unique.

15. Exercise reduces stress.

ere is a mixture of my 50 reasons to exercise and ways get fit for the summer. 1. Take control. Write down your goals and reasons you want to reach them. 2. Exercise helps prevent strokes and heart disease.

8. Exercise improves body image and gives you confidence.

3. Keep a food diary. It can educate, guide and inspire – and will possibly highlight eating habits you are unaware of.

9. Think "little and often". A small commitment to exercise on a regular basis is better than no commitment at all.

4. Exercise has anti-ageing effects, increases longevity and keeps your body fit and able. 5. Buy a decent pair of trainers. The right footwear is essential, whether you are road running, dancing or playing tennis. Don’t exercise in worn out trainers. 6. Exercise lifts your mood and builds your self-esteem.

10. Exercise strengthens your heart, your bones and improves posture. 11. Move more. More of us are sitting down at desks, in cars, in front of the TV – get up and move, go for a walk and get active.

16. Have a ball. Get a Swiss ball, the body automatically responds to the balls instability and acts naturally to stop you falling off, working mostly your back and abdominal muscles. 17. Exercise boosts mental health, keeps your brain fit and sharpens memory. 18. Find a diet that suits you. Focus on healthy eating and you can’t go wrong. Eliminate processed foods, sugar and limit your alcohol intake. 19. Exercise improves balance and coordination.

12. Exercise improves sleeping patterns.

20. Run. Higher intensity exercise = more calories burnt, which means more weight lost. However, just be careful of your joints.

13. Exercise makes you feel happier.

21. Exercise reduces feelings of depression.

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23. Exercise improves learning abilities and creative thinking. 24. Eat and drink less. Cut down on: alcohol, soft drinks, sausages, chips, white bread, and cheese. 25. Exercise reduces back pain and decreases osteoporosis risk. 26. Exercise improves cholesterol levels 27. Take up yoga or Pilates. They promote flexibility; reduce stress and increases stamina and strength. 28. Exercise increases energy and endurance. 29. Listen to Baz Luhrmann’s song ‘Sunscreen’ – “Do one thing every day that scares you” to give you an ‘adrenaline ‘rush’ which increases metabolism, helps fight stress, reduces the risk of stroke and can control allergies. 30. Exercise Prevents colds and boosts your immune system. 31. Eat Breakfast. “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper”. 32. Exercise improves skin tone and colour. 33. Drink lots of water. I’d recommend at least 2 litres of filtered water every day, more in hot weather or if doing exercise. 34. Exercise alleviates anxiety and helps keep you focused in life.

35. Cut out sugar: cakes, sweets, chocolate and focus on your natural sugars found in fruit – but that doesn’t mean you can overindulge in fruit too! 36. Exercise lowers risk of diabetes, certain cancers and reduces high blood pressure. 37. Don’t ban all foods. Banned foods = forbidden fruits. A little of what you fancy does you good – but only if you stick to a “little”. 38. Exercise habits.

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46. Sleep. The body’s time to repair and rebuild. If you’re not getting adequate amounts of sleep you will become sleep deprived which can in turn reduce muscle mass, leave you fatigued and not having the energy to exercise. 47. Exercise makes life more exciting. 48. Ask yourself “Am I hungry?" Most of the time thirst is mistaken for hunger. Try having a glass of water when you think you’re hungry and see if it is food you actually need. 49. Exercise improves quality of life 50. Start now!! Why wait until tomorrow, Monday or any day – there is no better time than the present! Start your healthy lifestyle now!

42. Get active with the kids. Encourage your children to be active from a young age and make it a familiar part of their daily lifestyle. 43. Exercise lessens fatigue. 44. Phone a friend. Exercise in any form is far more enjoyable when you are doing it alongside someone else. So, too, is dieting. 45. Exercise productivity, concentration dementia.

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If you want to get in shape for the summer and are interested in Personal Training, Group Training or attending any of the Fitness Classes I offer, go to www.almfitness.co.uk for more information! Or alternatively call Amy on 07740 366419 or email info@almfitness.co.uk 33

Tues 1st July to Saturday 30th August WWI - Outbreak of War A selection of photographs and documents from the archives, showing scenes at Home and at the Front, housed in display cases throughout The Hive. Free entry. Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PB Wednesday 2nd July Garden pests and diseases Louise Badham, lecturer from Pershore College, talks about pests and diseases followed by an opportunity to ask questions. 7.30pm. £2 for non-members and free for members. Refreshments and raffle. Bishampton Villages Hall, Bishampton, WR10 2LY. Tel: 07854 362318 Saturday 5th July Circus Pazaz & Summer Fete The Circus Is Coming To Town! On Saturday, Circus Pazaz Children’s Circus Show will unfold its big top tent on Broadway Village Green. Performances will feature clowns, juggling, acrobats and more. Fete 11am - 5pm. Circus shows 12pm, 2pm. 4pm. Circus tickets £5. Broadway Village Green, High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DT. Tel: 07713 349536. www.facebook.com/ friendsofstmarysbroadway

Friday 11th July Fawlty Towers Dinner Show Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines fine food and classic comedy action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel do their very best to look after you in typical Fawlty style. 7pm to 11pm. £39.50. The Boathouse, Waterside, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HG. Tel: 01684 593112. www. severnleisurecruises.co.uk Saturday 12th July Fright Nights Worcestershire Ghost Hunt The Almonry Museum and Heritage Centre is housed in the Almoner's House of the 8th century Abbey of St. Ecgwin. Abbot Ballard lived in the Almonry following his reluctant evacuation of Evesham Abbey, when Henry VIII's enforcers took possession during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. 9pm - this is an overnight event ... prepare to be scared till 4am!!! Abbey Gate, Evesham, WR11 4BG. Tel: 07847 811560 Saturday 19th July Paddle, Plod & Pedal in aid of St Richards Hospice The Paddle, Plod & Pedal (PPP) is a 45 mile multidisciplined event around the Worcestershire countryside organised by, and in support of, St Richard’s Hospice. Free to enter, but challengers are asked to raise a minimum of £250 per person or £2,500 per team for St Richard’s Hospice. 6am to 6pm. High Street, Pershore, WR10 1DS. Tel: 01905 763963 Visit the website for an entry form: www.strichards.org.uk/Events/pppchallenge.

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July Evesham Vale Light Railway Annual Steam Gala A variety of whistles and hooters will be echoing across the Vale of Evesham as the whole EVLR steam & Diesel fleet will be in action. 10.30am to 5pm both days. Adults £2.30, children £1.70, seniors £2.00. Evesham Country Park, Evesham, WR11 4TP. Tel: 01386 422282. www.evlr.co.uk

Wednesday 23rd July The BIG TUDOR FEST (1) An Audience with Henry VIII The year is 1544. King Henry VIII breaks his Royal Progress in Worcester in order to afford his loyal subjects the opportunity to have 'audience' with their Sovereign Lord and King. Hear his life story and what life was like at Court.

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