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Severn Valley Railway

Wild, Windy and Wonderful Skye

Carrick Travel

Cats Protection

Age UK

Aspen Retirement

Dormy House

Grow your own ...

The Cheeseboard

ALM Fitness

Recipes

E Hill & Son

Things to do in February

Open 4 Business

Community Action Bus Routes

Coffee Break

Community Contacts

Bishampton History Society

Pershore High School

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Grapevine TThe Worcestershire

Its February, which of course is Valentine's month, so if you are looking for somewhere to enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, have a look at what The Anchor and The Berkeley have to offer. Or if you'd prefer to spend Valentine's Day in the sun, and you fancy a trip to Madagascar then have a chat with Carrick Travel. Thinking of down-sizing? Have a look at page 18 and see what Aspen Retirement have to offer. And don't forget to keep your used stamps for the Evesham Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue - if you need the address to send these to, give me a call or drop me an email. MBA Solutions are again offering their Open 4 Business workshop, so if you are thinking of starting up on your own, give them a call to find out more. And as always, if you'd like to find out more about advertisng with us, just give me a call.

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SVR’S Golden Anniversary Year Set To Be Its Busiest Yet

he future’s not just bright; it’s golden for the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) as it looks forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015 with a special programme of dedicated events alongside its usual schedule of family favourites. Following on from a sell-out Christmas season, which saw the return of the Railway’s ever-popular festive services including its Santa Steam Specials and Santa Heralds, staff and volunteers are now gearing-up for February 14th, when the Railway’s daily train service will resume for the half-term break. The week-long holiday will provide the first opportunity for families and visitors to get involved in the Railway’s 50th anniversary celebrations, by taking part in a special birthday quiz and colouring competition during their journey. Children and adults alike will also be able to test their skills operating a tram as part of a special guest exhibition from the Manchester Model Tramway Group, which will be bringing its unique large scale model trams to The Engine House at Highley during February halfterm. 8

Fired-up and in full-steam, the Railway’s muchloved fleet of resident locomotives will be taking visitors along the attraction’s scenic 16-mile span, from Kidderminster in Worcestershire to Bridgnorth in Shropshire, enabling them to stop off at any of the six beautifully-restored stations en-route. Opportunities to explore surrounding towns and beauty spots are endless; Bewdley is ideal for a refreshing riverside walk, and there are plenty of hungry ducks to feed at Arley. Peckish passengers can also enjoy lunch at one of the many picnic stops along the way or can re-fuel at the Flag & Whistle Food Stop, in The Engine House at Highley. Home to the SVR’s impressive collection of reserve locomotives, The Engine House also boasts an array of family-friendly interactive exhibits, a majestic Royal Carriage and a railway-themed children’s outdoor play area. Services run daily during half-term from February 14th to 22nd, and every weekend from February 28th. For more information, or to book tickets, visit www.svr.co.uk, call 01562 757900 or visit the Severn Valley Railway Families Facebook page.

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Wild, Windy, and Wonderful Skye article & photos by Pamela Green

he moment you arrive on Skye your eyes are drawn to the mountains. They were once a mass of lava, hidden underground, but erosion has exposed its surface to create a landscape of dramatic peaks and ridges that climbers love. The Lochs are beautiful and very useful. Storr Loch and Loch Faden feed the Island’s small hydroelectric station and above the road towers The Old Man of Storr (centre photograph above). It is huge pinnacles of rock standing in front of Storr Ridge, which rises to around 2,300 feet. The rocks look quite eerie reaching up into the clouds.

magnificent sea (or white-tailed) eagle. This is Britain’s largest and rarest bird of prey. They are fairly easy to distinguish with a brown body and pale head and neck and white tail feathers. Sea eagles have a slightly scruffy look and when in flight their massive wings have clear fingered ends and a wedge shaped tail. Eagles were persecuted to the point of extinction by 1930 and the current population is thriving. Thanks to a reintroduction project there is now a healthy population on the island.

The Isle of Skye is special even by Scottish standards. This is the home of the Golden Eagle, Red Dear, and the playful Otter. But it is also the land of lichen, moss and fern, with rare Alpine flowers. This coastline provides some of the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in Britain. Take a walk down to the shore and you will see the rock pools full of anemones, sponges, and coral seaweeds. They reminded me of my childhood and of how rock pools used to be.

The headlands of Skye are home to thousands of nesting seabirds including Fulmar, Kittiwake, Shag, Razorbill, and both common and black Guillemots. Ravens, Buzzards, Gannets, and even Puffins claim their space. But I feel the most spectacular sight was that of Minke Whales and Porpoises just gliding through the water. I found it delightful when a dolphin leapt vertically free of the water and then returned to the surface with a tremendous “whack”. It was quite a distance away yet the sound carried like a crack of a whip.

The Golden Eagles nest on the cliffs and if the sea is calm you can take boat trips to get a closer look. You will also find the

My time on Skye was wonderful. I always feel we should take time to stop and look. The wildlife is out there just waiting to be discovered.

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Best much revered by holidaying glitterati and, along the coast to time Mayand to November. canisbe at the is south merging intoSpecific modernareas Becici, thebetter charming different of year,There so please ask us for further advice. resort oftimes Rafailovici. are watersports available, a new waterpark and,from for nightlife, to vibrant How? Coming the UK,head Air France via Budva. Paris and Kenya Enclosed medieval has always Airways viabyNairobi arefortifications, normally theBudva best options intogained the favourAntananarivo. with the rich and famous and there chic cocktail capital Both fly several timesare a week and the bars,journey sophisticated restaurants, total is normally aroundand 15 trendy hours. nightclubs around its marina. 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Cats in need of love for Valentine's Day

his month we are featuring more cats needing love this February. They found themselves unloved for Valentine's day ... do you have room in your heart and home to give these cats the love they need ? We have given them love and attention and they are neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and have had flea and worm treatments. We ask for an adoption fee when you rehome a CP cat to cover the costs of the treatment that they have had. We are also keen to remind people that this is a important time of year to get your cat neutered.

Un-neutered cats will also be looking for love this Valentine's day! From five months old, cats will start reproducing, so now is the time to get an appointment with the vet. From March to October we have many litters of kittens at the rescue centre needing new homes, as a result we are sometimes so short of space that we cannot take other cats in. We urge you to have your cat neutered and help keep the number of unwanted kittens to a minimum. Some financial assistance can be provided to cat owners who are on benefits, applications considered.

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Wood in the New Forest and Gravetye Manor in Sussex. Dormy House was bought by the Sorensen family in 1977 and over 36 years gained a loyal reputation for its warm country welcome. In 2013, the family invested in a multi-million pound refurbishment, with a complete interior redesign by London duo Todhunter Earle and a new destination spa by Sparcstudio. In May, the transformation was completed with the launch of a luxury sister venue, Foxhill Manor, for exclusive-use weddings, house parties and corporate retreats. “Our original aim, to be a beacon of modern, relaxed hospitality in the Cotswolds, has struck a note with visitors from all over the world,” said Andrew Grahame. “We have received fantastic reviews in national and international press and we aim to be known as one of the finest hotels in the UK. This award is a wonderful recognition that will help us achieve that goal.”

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Lemon Tart

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This classic French dessert combines buttery smooth pastry with a zesty citrus filling; the perfect end to a summer dinner party. Use ready-made shortcrust pastry if you don't have a food processor to make it from scratch.

Enjoy one of the best-known French cheeses in a delicious way, bursting with flavour and coated in breadcrumbs. Make sure the cheese is not too ripe and freeze before cooking to ensure the centre melts when baking.

Serves 4 Serves 8-12 Ingredients For the pastry: 75g butter 4 tbsp icing sugar 125g plain flour To garnish: mint sprigs sliced strawberries

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Ingredients 4 individual or one large Camembert cut into approximately 80g wedges, frozen for 1 hour. 25g plain flour 1 egg beaten with 1tbsp water 25g breadcrumbs 50ml sunflower oil raspberry coulis or cranberry sauce to garnish Method ● Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.

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In a food processor, mix the butter, icing sugar and flour for 10 seconds to make the pastry. Pat the pastry evenly into a 23cm tart tin and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

Remove the Camembert from the freezer and carefully cut the white skin from the top, while leaving the bottom and sides intact. Coat well on all sides with the flour.

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Mon 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd February Quiz Night at The Old Oak Pub Every Monday at 8.30pm. Free entry. First prize £30 cash. The Old Oak Pub, 40 Stonebow Road, Drakes Broughton, Pershore WR10 2AP. Tel: 01905 841897. Wednesday 4th February Using a wormery for composting and soil improvement Find out about the advantages of using a wormery for composting and improving your soil from Sheila (Woody) Nelson of Bubble House Worm Enterprises. 7.30pm, free parking, disabled entrance. Entry free for members £2 for nonmembers. Raffle and refreshments. Tel: 07854 362318. Bishampton Villages Hall, Bishampton, WR10 2LY. www.bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk Friday 6th February Jo Harman Much vaunted blues star Jo Harman and her world class band The Company, come to Artrix, for their first ever show at the venue. 8pm to 10pm. £15. Tel: 01527 577 330. Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1PQ. www.joharman.com Friday 6th to Sunday 8th February The Bretforton Panto - Cinderella A Bretforton Amateur Dramatics Production of the classic fairytale, Cinderella features all your favourite characters, with a Bret twist! Look out for the Vicar, the Landlord, the Chair of Governors, John Wood as Musical Director and many more familar faces from behind, and in front of, the bar. Enjoy all the fun of a traditional pantomime! Tickets £6, £5 Seniors, £3 Under 12. Tel: 01386 831173. The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, WR11 7JE. www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Saturday 7th February Concert of English Composers You will be treated to the gorgeous Walton Viola Concerto; explore the characters of Elgar’s friends in his famous Enigma Variations; and enjoy Holst’s St Paul’s Suite. The concert is a celebration of the work of some of our greatest English composers.

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Back to School for Bishampton History Society

ishampton History Society will be going back to the classroom to talk to pupils from Flyford Flavell School History club about World War 1 after the half-term break in February. Over a five week period in an after-school session, Year 4 students will have the chance to undertake a project with the help of BHS members to find out more about the soldiers named on their village’s war memorial, and understand what they, and their families, were faced with. Drawing on the Society’s work on their own War Memorial from which the project which attracted Heritage Lottery Funding emerged, the children will use the internet and other sources to create a biography of the soldiers named by adopting one personally, and using artefacts to bring the past to life. Ultimately they will conduct an assembly for the rest of the school based on their findings and create a piece of artwork in commemoration of the soldiers who served to be hung in the school hall. Mike Rickard, Bishampton History Society’s chair, said: “We are delighted to be working with Flyford Flavell School on this project which mirrors the research we have started and are continuing on our own War Memorial names. Our aim is to connect with all members of the local communities for mutual benefit, so we are particularly pleased

to be working with young people to further their knowledge. “We can help the children find the right sources to explore based on our own experience and shed some light on how to communicate their findings. We are also looking forward to being involved with the creation of a piece of artwork to honour those who served their community.” Headteacher Rosalind Brotherton, said: “This is a fantastic initiative and we are pleased that Bishampton History Society approached us to be involved. “We have had an enthusiastic response from the children and I’m sure it will provide a really useful insight into using the internet and other sources of information for research, as well as enabling them to relate more closely to memories of the First World War. We look forward to seeing how the project develops over the coming weeks.” If you have any artefacts or memories to share for the project contact Mike Rickard at:

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Pershore High School District Swimming Success

ershore High School pupils performed extremely well at the SWSSA Swimming Gala held at Evesham Leisure Centre on 8th January. All swimmers performed exceptionally well with some outstanding performances from Chris Vizard who broke the Year 8 Boys Front Crawl record with a time of 20.15s and Simon Sweatman who broke The team:

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To top off a great gala the boys relay team smashed the District Relay Record by 3 seconds setting a new time of 1.02.46. When the totals of each swimmer were calculated the PHS team finished in joint first place alongside Bredon Hill Middle School.

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