The worcestershire grapevine january 2015 v2 by Betty-Ann Ambury

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The People's Project

How Hot Can You Handle?

Carrick Travel

ALM Fitness

Baby It's Cold Outside

Community Champions

Evesham Greyhound & Lurcher Rescue

Recipe: Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Community Action Malvern

Things to do in January

HMS Jupiter Veteran opens new road in Evesham

Coffee Break

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Community Contacts

Cats Protection

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Hello and welcome to the January issue of

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Happy New Year! And may 2015 be better for you than last year but not as good as next! And if you are still trying to find ways to use up that left-over turkey, have a look at this month's recipe on page 34. This month we have appeals from the Citizens Advice Bureau, Community Action Malvern and AGE UK for volunteers, so if you have a little time to spare, give them a call. If you haven't yet thrown out all the envelopes from your Christmas cards, please help the Evesham Greyhound & Lurcher rescue by sending them the stamps. This is something you can do througout the year - but don't try to peel the stamps off the envelopes; just cut round them, leaving a small border of paper. And if 2015 is your year to "give the boss the sack" and start your own business, then the workshop on page 43 is something you might be interested in.

Betty

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The People's Project I n 1777 Scotland’s oldest canal the Forth & Clyde, originally known as the Great Canal ran 57km from coast to coast, between the ports of Bowling and Grangemouth. Barges carried a wide range of products into and out of the heart of Edinburgh. Boats and barges navigating the Forth & Clyde were raised 34 metres up to the Union Canal by eleven locks. In 1963 the A80 road opened and the Forth & Clyde was closed to through traffic. The Union canal suffered the same fate two years later when the M8 opened. The eleven lochs were closed and the wild life took over. For decades the canals lay virtually abandon, maintained only for safety. The waterways seem forgotten; that was until the people of Scotland united and the reconstruction began. In 1999 engineers started a refurbishment plan and the 8

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Falkirk Wheel was built, connecting these two big canals once again. This ambitious project was officially known as the Millennium Link, but was locally known as the People's Project. Now boats can again travel from coast to coast along the canals that act as an important environmental corridor rich in wildlife and aquatic plants. The waterways boast over 30 varieties of aquatic plants, 15 species of molluscs, 33 types of water flea and even fresh water sponges. Intriguing invertebrates such as wandering snail or greater ramshore inhabit the canal bed. Pike, roach, perch, eels and even brown trout, share the waters with mallard, coots and red eared terrapins. Rare and protected plants include Bennett’s pondweed, tufted Loosestrife and Royal Fern. Otters, bats, mink, water voles, and roe deer have all been sighted and Mute Swans

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How Hot Can You Handle?

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How to Grow When growing chillies in the UK, early sowing in January and February is the secret, to give your chilli peppers plenty of time to ripen. However they can be sown right up until the end of April. Chillies need lots of warmth to germinate, so it is wise to invest in a heated propagator for the window sill, or to use a warm airing cupboard for germination and to cover with cling film or a plastic bag. Sow chilli pepper seeds on the surface of a moist, freedraining seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place the trays at 18-25C (6477F) until they germinate. This will take seven to ten days. Transplant into growbags or pots about two litres in size. If you intend to grow them outside, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a ten-day period. By pinching out the growing tip of the first flowering shoots you can promote more branches and increase your harvest. By keeping them slightly dry you stress them

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Remember the words of Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Reason 5: It Reduces Body Fat Eating at home is also one of the best ways to reduce your body fat. Bittman states that meals eaten at home contain an average of 200 calories less than meals eaten out. Let me tell you, a reduction in 200+ calories per meal will quickly translate to pounds lost! Start today, and don’t be afraid to start small. Pick one meal that you’ll make at home either today or tomorrow and write down your simple menu and shopping list. And let’s not forget the place that a challenging, consistent exercise programme has in your quest for good health and a fit physique. My programs are specially designed to blast fat and to build muscle in all the right places. Call or email me today to get started on a fat loss programme that really works. If you want to get in shape 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. Alternatively call Amy on 07740 366419 or email info@almfitness.co.uk

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ow that the weather has turned chilly, there's one baby at West Midland Safari Park that will be staying cosy and toasty all winter long. Little Lottie is the newest baby Douroucouli (otherwise known as Night Monkey or Owl Monkey) to be born in Twilight Cave, which is also home to free-flying Seba's short-tailed and Rodrigues fruit bats. Lottie is the second Douroucouli to be born at the Park. Barney was the first - he arrived on 24th November 2013. And, just like Barney, it is quite likely that little Lottie will be seen on father's back, as Douroucouli mothers generally relinquish this role after just a few weeks. Whilst the name 'Lottie' is indeed more suited to a female, staff are yet to confirm whether the new youngster is in fact male or female. It was the extraordinary prettiness of the baby that prompted the more feminine term.

The temperature in Twilight Cave is set at a steady 26 to 28 degrees Celsius. Therefore, whatever the weather is doing outdoors, the inhabitants of this all-weather exhibit located in Discovery Trail will remain positively balmy. The Douroucouli is the world's only nocturnal monkey - from South America - often referred to as the New World - they have wide eyes to help night vision, although they have no colour vision, as it would be of no benefit to them in the dark. Its genus name 'Aotus' means 'earless' as the ears are extremely small. In the wild they live high in the tree canopy in family groups (the adult pairs are monogamous) so comparatively little is known about their life style although they live up to 20 years in captivity.

Little Lottie, Barney, along with father Ilay and mother Kyna, may be seen in the allweather Twilight Cave every weekend during the Wild Winter season up to Sunday, 8th February 2015 and daily from 26th November to 24th December 2014 during Santa Safari. Twilight Cave is included in the 'Wild Winter' standard admission charge - ÂŁ14.99 for adults, ÂŁ9.99 for children. Admission also includes the 4-mile self-drive safari, along with other all-weather Discovery Trail exhibits - New Lorikeet Landing, Creepy Crawlies, Seaquarium, Mark O'Shea's Reptile World - Sea Lion Theatre, African Village, Hippo Lakes, car parking and various talks and animal encounters. Admission prices also include a free return ticket. The Theme Park rides are closed during winter opening. Further information is available from the Park's official website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114.

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Are you someone who knows your community well? Do you enjoy being active in your community? Could you offer just a few hours a week?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! South Worcestershire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is working to help people living in rural areas of Wychavon find the advice and support they need. Volunteer Community Champions are a vital link – helping people find out how advice from the CAB can help solve their debt, benefits, employment, housing, consumer or even health problems. For further details about this rewarding volunteer opportunity please contact: 07935 407190.Email: jacqueline.wychavoncab@gmail.com The Community Champions project is part of the Worcestershire Advice Network, supported through the Advice Service Transition Fund. All CAB advice services are free, confidential & impartial.

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Saved Postage Stamps Needed To Help Rescue Dogs

local dog foster carer is urging folks to save their Christmas mail stamps towards a worthy cause which will help abandoned and injured dogs’ lives. Pete Chamberlain, who is an active member of Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue, has put out the plea at the time of year when people get more mail, as it is one of the ways the charity can raise much needed funds. Set up in 1989 the centre, based in Evesham and run by about 10 volunteers, looks after around 70 dogs at any one time, and is on a constant mission to raise money to cover vets’ fees, food and essential supplies. Pete, who has fostered around 100 dogs until they can be found a permanent home, said: ”Hundreds of greyhounds and lurchers come into the home each year, and this is unfortunately the time of year when the season of goodwill seems to have forsaken our four-legged friends. “We can’t afford the advertising which some of the major organisations run, so we rely on word of mouth to put out appeals for help. Donating used stamps is just one easy way of helping us to cover the enormous costs of looking after these dogs and doesn’t cost donors anything so I am urging people to put them to one side and send us their used stamps to us to raise funds.”

Pete is currently looking after 9-month old Jet who came into the rescue service when she was abandoned in Birmingham. Anyone who has a bundles of stamps can send them to Pete at his home address at Four Acres, Hill Furze Lane, Bishampton, WR10 2NA. Anyone wishing to send cheque donations should send them to: Lyn Alden - Stonebridge, Cheltenham Road, Ashton Under Hill, Worcestershire, WR11 7QT. (please make cheques payable to Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue). The website also features other ways to help including offering a dog a home, sponsoring a dog, supplying food, bedding, helping to fundraise - or even volunteering to be a foster carer, just like Pete.

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those with a bus pass. They must be individually booked at least 24 hours prior to travel. There is no facility for a chance trip by waiting at a bus stop. When booking, the pick-up place and time will be agreed. The routes are: Wednesday to Tewkesbury commencing 9.45am and travelling through: Malvern Link - Great Malvern Welland - Castlemorton - Birts Street - Rye Street - Pendock Longdon Heath - Longdon Sledge Green - Corse Lawn Forthampton Bushley Tewkesbury Arrive 11am & return 1pm Thursday to Gloucester and Cheltenham commencing 9.30am and travelling through: Malvern Link - Great Malvern Barnards Green - Three Counties Showground - Hanley Swan Welland - Castlemorton - Rye Cross - Sledge Green - Pendock Eldersfield - Corse Lawn Staunton Maisemore Gloucester (drop off only, no pick up) - Cheltenham Arrive 11.15am & return 1.50pm

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To book any journey please contact 01684 892381 We always need volunteers to drive and escort for a few hours each week. Fund raising is vital and to help with this please become a Friend Of Community Action. Currently one of the fund raising initiatives is the sale of a lovely cook book. This was carefully put together by Malli Wadge and uses many recipes that have been used by local people. If you would like to purchase a copy of Thymes Remembered they are on sale at Malvern Tourist Information Centre and Just So in Barnards Green at £8.50 each or can be posted out for the sum of £11.

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Sunday 4th January to Tuesday 4th August Countdown to Battle Follow the actions and events from 1265 that lead to the final, decisive battle of the Barons War on the 4th August 1265 in our series of month-by month exhibitions when we show how Simon de Montfort, Henry III, Prince Edward and others dealt with the shifting sands of conflict. 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, 2pm to 5pm Sunday. Tel: 01386 446944. £5 adults, £2 seniors and students, under 11’s FREE. Abbey Gate, Evesham, WR11 4BG. www.almonryevesham.org Sunday 4th January Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair Up to 700 exhibitors in two inside areas as well as outside. Whether you are designing a new interior, collecting or browsing you will find anything from house clearance to good quality antiques and anything in between. Catering, ATM and free parking. 7.30am - 3.30pm. £4. Tel: 01636 676531. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. www.b2bevents.info Mon 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th January 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. Friday 9th, 16th, 23rd & Thurs 15th, 22nd Jan Sleeping Beauty The Norbury Players present an amateur production Sleeping Beauty by Julie Petrucci and Chris Shinn By arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts. 7.30pm. Free parking after 6pm. £8 & £10. Tel: 01905 770154. Friar Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8ED. www.norburytheatre.co.uk Sunday 11th January Deer Park Hall Annual Wedding Fayre 2015 Come along for free inspiration and advice about your big day. Open between 11am and 3pm; entrance free; pre-register online for a free gift. Tel: 01386 750267. Deer Park Hall, Eckington, Pershore, WR10 3DN. www.deerparkweddings. co.uk/contact-location.html

Sunday 11th January Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular The Purveyors of Cool swing into town with the greatest music of the 20th Century. Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. 3pm to 5pm, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tel: 01527 577330. Slideslow Drive Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1PQ. www. ratpack.biz. Sunday 18th January Blair Dunlop in Concert The hugely talented Radio 2 Folk Award winner will perform an intimate set featuring songs from his celebrated first album plus new material. Tel: 01562 850055. 8.00pm. £8.50. Cookley Village Hall, Lea Lane, Cookley, DY10 3RH. www. cookleyvillagehall.co.uk Thursday 22nd January NT Live presents Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson's story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre. 7pm to 9pm. Tel: 01527 577330. £15, £12. Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1PQ. www.ntlive.nationaltheatre. org.uk Saturday 24th January Guide to Portrait Photography Have you ever chopped of the top of someone's head, when taking their photo, or taken a photo that looks like a tree is growing from the head or shoulder? This course will give hints and tips on how to avoid these common mistakes, plus give advice on how to get the most from portrait photography. 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01299 250513. £50.00 pp person. Pre-booking essential. Crossway Green, Stourport, DY13 9SE Saturday 24th January Holocaust Memorial Starting from Redditch Town Hall, we walk to Worcester Square for 10:45am where there will be a short memorial event until 11:20am. After this we return the Town Hall for a talk at 11:45am from our guest speaker Iby Knill, Holocaust Survivor. From 10:30 – free. Tel: 01527 534030. Town Hall, Kingfisher Centre, Redditch, B97 4EX.

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Things to do in January Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January Potter’s Wheel Workshops - Weekend Courses Day 1 - After initial demonstration you will be taken through pot throwing process. You will then develop at your own pace with individual tutoring. Afternoon - further demonstrations; you will make bigger pots and explore different shapes and forms. Day 2 - Your pots are now leather-hard and ready to be turned. Both days 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01531 633886. Cost: £215, includes refreshments, materials, firing, glazing and the cost of posting finished pieces. Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1RD. www.eastnorpottery.co.uk

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Sunday 25th January The Wind In The Willows Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and the boisterous, bumptious, loud and lovable Toad as the adventure of a lifetime unravels on the riverbank. 7pm to 9pm. Tickets £15, £13, £9. Tel: 01527 577330. Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1PQ. www.oddsocks.co.uk

Sunday 11th - Hanley Broadheath walk 10am : undulating moderate 8-mile walk with varying terrain and hopefully good views. Some hills. Meet: The Fox at Hanley Broadheath, WR15 8QS. Pete & Lin: 01905 21167 / 07811 879943

Thursday 29th Jan 2014 Come to our Quiz in the Afternoon Do you love a Quiz and would prefer to come in the afternoon with a chance of sunshine? Banish those post Christmas blues! Come to Tudor House in Worcester, join a team, have fun and enjoy a cream tea in the break in a fantastic Tudor Setting. Who could ask for more? See you there!! Starts 2pm; tickets £7.50, (£6.50 VOLs and FROTHs), includes cream tea - available from Tudor House tel: 01905 612309 or call Judy: 01386 553536. Tudor House, Friar Street, Worcester, WR1 2NA. www.tudorhouse.org.uk. Saturday 31st January 2015 Duck in the Truck Blunderbus Touring Children's Theatre Company comes to Kidderminster again with their latest show Duck in the Truck. 1pm. Tel: 01562 732978. Vicar Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1DA Saturday 14th February Pershore Town Choir sings a Valentine’s Day Concert at Pershore Baptist Church In aid of the Pershore Baptist Church Renovation Fund. For more details call Barbara Bristow on 01386 553497.

Sunday 4th - The Waterways of Worcester 10am : a leisurely 5-mile walk along the Severn to Diglis Bridge along the Canal returning via Pitchcroft. Meet: Sabrina Bridge, Racecourse Road, Worcester, WR1 3EJ. Dave C: 01386 556543 / 07810 398233 Saturday 10th - Snowshill, Buckland & Stanton walk 9.30am : 10-mile circular walk from Snowshill village, taking in Cotswold villages of Buckland and Stanton. Meet: Public Car Park at summit of hill just north of Snowshill village.Chris Maile: 01905 820267 / 07875 961045

Sunday 18th – Stroll Around Kempsey 10am : leisurely 5.5-mile walk across the common to the Severn Way returning to the common via Kempsey Village. Meet: Kempsey Common Car Park - from Worcester go through Kempsey; turn left down Bestmans Lane; end of lane over motorway bridge; car park in front of you. Dave C: 01386 556543 / 07810 398233 Tuesday 20th - Storridge walk 10am : Moderate hilly 8-mile walk passes through ever changing woodland and pasture with good views. Meet: The New Inn at Storridge. Pete and Lin : 01905 21167 / 07811 879943 Wednesday 28th - Bus Walk : Upton to Malvern 9.40am : Catch No. 364 bus from Church Street at 9.53am to Upton Church; walk back to Great Malvern arriving approx 2.30pm. Meet: Larger of the two car parks in Priory Road. Derek H: 016848 92468 / 07730 221444 Saturday 31st - Walk around & over Bredon Hill 9.30am : 10 to 12-mile walk leaves from Elmley, goes too Little & Great Comberton, onto Bredon's Norton, Westmancote, Kemerton and Overbury; onto top of Bredon returning to Elmley. Meeting: Main Street in Elmley Castle or small car park opposite playing field on Ashton-under-Hill road. John G: 01386 553240 / 07866 339036. www.worcesterramblers.org.uk

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Harold Lock, Council Cllr Lynne Duffy, Ken Wiliams, Mayor of Evesham Charlie Homer and Darren Turk

Redrow Homes (Midlands) MD Darren Turk with HMS Jupiter veteran Harold Lock

he last known survivor living in the UK of HMS Jupiter has unveiled a lasting tribute to those who served on the destroyer during the Second World War.

The road naming ceremony was organised by Redrow in conjunction with Evesham Town Council, Wychavon District Council and the HMS Jupiter Association.

Jupiter Road at Redrow’s Laburnum Gardens development has been named in recognition of HMS Jupiter, which was adopted by the then Evesham Borough Council during WWII.

The name for the road was suggested by Evesham Town Council. A framed picture and certificate of appreciation was presented to the council during the event.

A road sign, including the HMS Jupiter crest, was unveiled by Harold Lock who was serving on the destroyer when it was sunk by a mine off the coast of Java in 1942. Mr Lock, now 91, lied about his age to join the Royal Navy at just 14 years old. When HMS Jupiter sank he swam through miles of shark infested waters to reach land, only to be met by Japanese soldiers. He was held captive for more than three years until the end of the war.

Mayor of Evesham Cllr Charlie Homer, said: “As a town, we are proud of our historical link with HMS Jupiter. Evesham adopted this vessel during WW2 as part of the War Weeks initiative and it is fitting that this link is recognised with the naming of a road in the town. I am sure that the name will instil a sense of pride in the new residents of Jupiter Road and give them a specific connection to Evesham’s recent past.”

Recalling the incident, he said: “I was only 16 when I dived overboard. I was lucky I was swimming when I was four-years-old and distance was my thing. It’s a bit of an honour [to open Jupiter Road]. I didn’t expect it after all these years have passed by.”

Ken Williams, secretary of the HMS Jupiter Association, said: “The Evesham area adopted HMS Jupiter as its own and raised money for the ship. We appreciate that this special relationship is being remembered even after all these years.”

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Pauline Turnbull, sales director for Redrow Homes (Midlands), added: “It’s a great honour to be able to remember those who served on board HMS Jupiter by naming one of the roads at Laburnum Gardens after the destroyer. It was a pleasure to be able to meet Mr Lock, who is without doubt a hero, and to celebrate what he and his comrades did for this country.”

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New Year ... New Home for a Cat

s always we have a number of cats, of various of ages and colours wanting a warm domestic home ... so if you are considering giving a cat a new start for the new year please contact us. However not all our cats want a domestic home. We often have feral cats which cannot be socialised as pets; they are usually scared of people and will avoid them. Therefore we are always in need of small holdings, stables or farms where we can house cats that are not that keen on human contact where they can enjoy their freedom and not be bothered too much by people. These cats will earn their keep, in a suitable environment, by simply acting on their natural

instincts and being effective as an environmentally-friendly rodent control. They do not crave affection or attention and are perfectly happy to go about their ‘jobs’ as long as they have a warm, dry place to sleep, regular food and fresh water. Like all of our cats, our ‘workers’ have been neutered and health checked so you can adopt with confidence. Equipment and bedding can be provided to set up a new abode for the cats. Please call 01386 833343 if you have suitable accommodation for one or two of these cats.

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Interior Design & Soft Furnishings Pershore Rugs 33 Shuttercraft 13 Sunflower Soft Furnishings 41

Pet Care Cats Protection Dog Grooming by Julie Fern's Cattery Grooming at Fern's Snippets Dog Grooming Picture Framing Huxley Imaging

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Photography BG Digital Photographs

Plumbing & Heating A+ Plumbing Johnston Scotia J S Plumbing Mark & Will Hartley

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Printers Hughes & Company

Pubs & Restaurants The Anchor Inn The Berkeley

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Roofing Services G.M. Roofing R Hughes Roofing Weather Guard

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Second Hand Dealers Sally's Bargains

Decorators & Painters A Job 4 John Aztec Painting & Decorating CR Decorating S.A .Cooper

29 20 17 9

Driveways & Paving Nationwide Driveways

Locksmiths Alcester Locks

Education English Tuition Service Open 4 Business

15 43

M O T Marshalls of Evesham Ltd 36 RetroMarques 33

Electricians Craig Merchant Electrical

Oven Cleaning Ovenclean 17

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 ETC Windows, Doors & Conservatories 21

Pershore Retail Market Carva Clothing Conkers Corner Sue's Flowers

Wood Burning Stoves Chase Heating Elite Stoves TC Fireplaces

Entertainment & Leisure West Midlands Safari Park 26 Fencing A Job for John

Kitchens Dream Doors Mark Ellis Interiors

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Shoes Humphries 2 Skip Hire Budget Skip Hire

Travel Agent Carrick Travel

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Pershore Retail Market Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EY 01386 553232 www.pershoremarket.com

Carva Clothing

Ladies Italian fashion Free size clothi ng Suit 30+ Scarves, Jewel lery, Hats, Bags

Tel: 07958 926257

Sue's Flowers Fresh flowers daily Arrangements for weddings, funerals, etc.

Tel: 01386 556372

Conkers Corner quality Range of good iture re-cycled furn

Tel: 07875 425421 48

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