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Pershore Leisure Centre, King George’s Way, Evesham Leisure Centre, Abbey Road, Pershore, WR10 1QU • 01386 552346 Evesham, WR11 4SU • 01386 444212 www.wychavonleisure.co.uk • info@wychavonleisure.co.uk 2

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“Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.” Mark Twain

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Smart Trees Christmas

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"Betty's Recipes"

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My Worcestershire Solar

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Age UK

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Hallowe'en

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Events in Worcestershire October & November

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ALM Fitness

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Grapevine Gifts

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Worcestershire Carers Association

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Hillbilly Love Story

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Autum in the Garden

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Paraphrastic Sentences . . .

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Coffee Break

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Star Signs & Your Horoscope

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Worcestershire Villager Community Directory

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Index

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10th November 2011 The aims of Worcestershire Villager are to help businesses in the area become known and useful to local people and to encourage the people of Worcestershire and surrounding areas to support these businesses in order that the local community can flourish. © 2011. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not.

Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or emissions.

The right to refuse advertisements is reserved.

The use of this publication for canvassing, direct

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C H A S E Heating

The Range & Stove Specialists

It's . . .

AUTUMN! . . . and time to talk to the experts We have a wide range of Woodburning stoves and range cookers on display in our large showroom.

Visit us to view our great selection of ecofriendly and carbon neutral stoves and ranges, all at very competitive prices.

Talk to our fully qualified installation team about the the best heating system for your home.

. . . and look forward to a wonderful, warm and cosy Winter!

Now stocking Coal, Kiln Dried Logs, Kindling & Eco Fuels OPEN: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Racecourse Road ● Pershore ● WR10 2EY Tel: 01386 555 333

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Painting & Decorating House & Garden Clearance Gardening & Fencing General Maintenance Plastering & Tiling Pest Control

TELEPHONE (07515) 569 937 or (01905) 381 282

Windmill Hill Field Alcester Road Radford WR7 4LS Are you planning a trip? Now your feline friends can have a luxurious time too...

- Purpose built cattery situated in beautiful countryside.

- Our chalets are constructed to the highest standards using the most up-to-date materials to comply with the model license conditions.

- All chalets are heated, secure, hygienic and designed to offer interested, comfortable accommodation.

- Any medical conditions are catered for.

- Collection and delivery service.

- 24 hour veterinary care.

- Fully qualified staff.

For more details contact Ayley on: Tel: 01386 792554 Email: ayley@fernscattery.co.uk www.fernscattery.co.uk

Beauty Therapy

by Katie Haines

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Fern’s Cattery

Stockists of: Dermalogica  Jessica  Shellac 

as well as a full range of traditional beauty products and treatments Pello Bonito • Church Street • Fladbury Pershore • Worcs • WR10 2QB

Tel: 01386 860110 Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday Late night opening Wednesday

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E. Hill & Son Funeral Directors Established 1960

Independent Family Run Business Holders of Diploma in Funeral Directing Professional & Sympathetic Service Available 24 Hours Prepaid funeral plans available

01386 552141 www.ehillandson.co.uk

Fairfield House, Defford Road, Pershore, WR10 1HZ

jane guest

07961 125906

jane@gourmandcatering.co.uk

www.gourmandcatering.co.uk 20 years catering experience

Licence holder

Growers of a wide selection of fruit trees on various root stocks

Fruit Trees Contact us for a detailed catalogue and availability.

01905 841587 Lower Walcot Farm, Walcot Lane, Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcs WR10 2AL

www.walcotnursery.co.uk SOIL ASSOCIATION LICENCE No. G5594

FRUIT TREES If you are interested in growing your own Please contact us to discuss the requirements for your event

Gourmand Catering will prepare a bespoke menu and services for your occasion

celebrations • dinner parties • lunches kids stuff • weddings • funerals • corporate events

gourmand; a gourmand is a person who takes great pleasure in food.

An old word implying appreciation of food ranging from re�ined 'gourmet' to excess 'gluttony'!

Home Handyman

Interior Painting & Decorating & Tiling Someone to do those odd jobs around the house No job too small Tel: John 07770 442851 8

fruit, local Growers ofgrowers a wide Walcot Organic Nursery may wellof befruit abletrees to help. Growing a wide selection on variousfruit root trees stocks- Apples, Pears, Plums, selection

Fruit Trees Cherries, Quinces, fruit bushes and more, they offer plenty of choice for the smallest of plots to the largest of orchards.

Now is a good time to be planning what to plant, so why not have a look at their website www.walcotnursery.co.uk or call 01905 841587 to request a catalogue, which is loaded with helpful information on pollination, planting distances and Contact us for a detailed catalogue and availability. much more.

01905 841587 Being local, you are welcome to visit for Lower Walcot Farm, Walcot friendly advice, have a look atLane, the trees Drakes Broughton, Pershore, Worcs WR10 2AL being grown and even sample some of the www.walcotnursery.co.uk fruits the trees will soon be producing!

SOIL ASSOCIATION LICENCE No. G5594

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CUTTING 6 DAYS A WEEK TO ORDER

MEADOW TURF £1.10 SQ YARD SEEDED TURF £1.30 SQ YARD FREE QUOTES ON SUPPLY & LAY ON TURF FULL LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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Betty's Recipes Asparagus Flan

Filling: 460g cooked asparagus 200ml milk 3 eggs, beaten 5ml mixed herbs salt, pepper, nutmeg 150g grated cheese

Base: 120g flour 1 egg, beaten 5ml baking powder 75g butter

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Make pastry with ingredients for base, line a pie dish and prick with a fork.

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Bake for 15 minutes at 200°C, then leave to cool.

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Drain asparagus (tinned or fresh) and arrange across pastry base.

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Beat together eggs, milk, herbs and seasoning, and pour over asparagus.

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Top with grated cheese and decorate with asparagus spears.

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Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C. Serve hot or cold.

Frozen Banana Pie Crust:

Filling:

12 plain biscuits 25ml melted butter 1 tin evaporated milk, chilled 2 bananas 200g sugar 2 eggs 2ml salt juice 2 lemons

 Crush the biscuits, mix with melted butter and use to line a pie dish.  Whip evaporated milk until thick and stands in peaks.  Beat eggs, then add sugar, bananas, salt and lemon juice.  Add to whipped evaporated milk, pour into pie crust and freeze.  Decorate with whipped cream and slices of banana.

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Plumbing

For all your plumbing needs:  Gas

safe registered  Landlord certi fi cates  Boiler changes  System upgrades  All plumbing work  Bathrooms and Tiling

t: 01386 861676 m: 07976 420150

J R HOUSE SITTING Do you need a house sitter?

Have peace of mind with your home and pets, if needed, looked after while you are away for any length of time.

Competitive Rates & References Available Please call Jane Robertshaw

tel: 01386 792333 mob: 07702 871153

M r s C . B oo t h D.Pod.M . M.Ch.S. S.R.Ch. H.P.C. Registered (Health Professions Council)

State Registered Chiropodist and Podiatrist

Reg No. 207290

Surgery appointments and home visits available - 20 years experience Specialist in Diabetes and Biomechanics Surgery 01386 443655 Mob 07790 608 923 94 High Street, Evesham www.chrissybooth.co.uk

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Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd

design, supply and fit of traditional, contemporary & modern living spaces

A complete service from basic supply and installation to complete projects involving structural modification: Full fit out, plumbing, plastering, electrics, gas work and tiling.

No obligation quotations with full 3D creative design service.

T. 01386 792 020 / 07792 663 801

Registered in England Company No. 07437707 VAT Registration No. 932 7426 20

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General Building Conversions & Extensions Property Maintenance Groundworks

Over 16 years experience

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Telephone: 01386 550002 Mobile: 07971 002637 Email: simon@shcsgroup.co.uk www.shcsgroup.co.uk 32 Ashdale Avenue, Pershore, WR10 1PL

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QUALITY DENTURES DIRECT

MALVERN DENTURE CENTRE

sunflower soft furnishings complete curtain design service made to measure curtains, blinds, soft furnishings

Telephone:

0 1684 574 5 07

209b Worcester Road ● Malvern ● WR14 1SP

wide range of fabrics & wallpapers to view poles, tracks & all curtain accessories roller, vertical, venetian blinds free home consultation complete fitting service

tel: 01905 381811 mob: 07976 640307 sal.williams@btconnect.com www.sunflowersoftfurnishings.com The Old Smithy, Worcester Road Grafton Flyford, WR7 4PW

Gas Safe Registered Engineer

Mark Hartley

[based in Inkberrow]

Gas & LPG Boiler Servicing from £65

Tel: 01386 793 221 Mob: 07846 198157

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RIVERBANK LANDSCAPES Riverbank Cottage, The Bank, Wixford Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6DA

ALL ASPECTS OF LANDSCAPING Top quality Design and Construction from a very experienced and qualified Landscaper • All types of work undertaken • Fencing, Water Features, Paving, Full Designs Ring for more information T. 01789 778398 M. 07796 143316 Email. riverbank.cottage@virgin.net

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CLIVE CAMPION

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Painter & Decorator

Interior, exterior & exhibitions

Over 17 years of experience Free quotations 01527 401427 07768 104525 clivecampion@sky.com 27 Marlpit Lane, Headless Cross, Redditch

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My Worcestershire Free Solar FREE solar panels means:  

My Worcestershire Free Solar is all about giving away free solar to qualifying properties in Worcestershire. There are no fees, no catches. FREE.

Your electricity bill will reduce – saving you money You will be reducing your carbon footprint, helping the environment, and helping the country reach it’s carbon efficiencies targets

How can we do this? In April 2010 the government introduced an initiative called the FIT Scheme.

The FIT scheme allows investors to be paid for all the electricity that panels generate. This means that if you let us put panels on your roof, you benefit from free electricity, and we sell what is left over back to the grid.     

You must own your property (mortgaged is fine) Have a south facing roof or within 30 degrees of south Your roof must be free from shading No slate roofs, thatched roofs, or listed buildings Have 24 square metres of interrupted space on your roof (larger semi detached and detached properties on the whole are fine)

To apply go to www.myworcestershirefreesolar.co.uk or call 01905 676222

Free Solar Power for Worcestershire Homeowners A new scheme for Worcestershire has been launched offering homeowners to benefit from free electricity generated by solar energy. My Worcestershire Free Solar are arranging for qualifying properties to have Solar PV panels fitted to their roofs. Normally this would cost somewhere in the region of £12,500, but thanks to Government grants and private investors, the cost can be completely met by the scheme.

The way it works is by utilising the Government led Feed in Tariff Scheme (FIT). The FIT Scheme allows investors to be paid 43.3p per kWh of electricity produced by the panels.

The deal is that the homeowners have priority over the electricity generated, and the surplus is sold back to the grid, the money returning to the investors.

Clearly if you have money to spare then it would almost certainly pay you to buy a solar system and benefit from the FIT scheme yourself, and My Worcestershire Free Solar can arrange this for you, however if you just want to benefit from lower electricity bills, then this free solar offer may be for you. It won’t completely cut your electricity bill, as the panels won’t produce at night, but it will certainly make a difference.

To qualify, you must own your home (mortgaged is fine), and have a south(ish) facing roof made of tile in good repair, with around 24 square metres of space. This normally means a larger semi or detached property.

Further details can be found on this offer on the website:

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PAUL COOPER Plastering, Rendering and Screeding Services Overskim Old Walls and Artex 25 years experience

tel 01905 381082 mob 07977 742245

Hazel Woodhead Laundry & Repair of the Equine Wardrobe

Wash & Reproof from only £15 Also repairs to leather work, such as missing straps or keepers

T: 01386 765075 M: 07968 774560

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The FLYING SOUND Company presents: SILENT DISCO! “What on earth . . . ?” you ask. Read on.

Silent Disco is unusual and people will be thrilled at having experienced it at YOUR party!

They will go home taking about the excellent folks who just had . . . . a Silent Disco!

It is great fun, unique and practical! Whether you are having a garden party, a celebration at a bar or a grand wedding, or booking that office Xmas party: Silent Disco could be for you!

This is how it works: everyone at the party gets a set of wireless headphones for the night.

We transmit two channels of different music so each guest can choose which tunes they listen to by using the switch on the headphones, channel A or channel B. One channel can be classic 70’s & 80’s tunes and the other can be Lady Gaga etc!

Or the bride & groom may like rock whilst older guests prefer disco.

So on the dance floor half the crowd could be listening and dancing to something totally different from the other half! It is fun, we promise!

Our system runs off iPods® so the person holding the event can plan exactly what they wish to hear (or not!) or just give us a general guide and we'll arrange it all. We can also take requests or you can have live DJs plug into our system.

NOW for the really clever bit . . . . ● You are in a residential area! You want to party late into the night! The hotel wants you to stop at midnight! No problem, because . . . . there is NO audible music!

● Hotels love us because there are no complaints from other guests trying to sleep. ● You can have a house party every week and not upset your neighbours! ●

Your guests can talk and chat at the bar, and just hit the dance floor whenever they hear a favourite tune coming through the headphones.

So if you are looking for something unique and different, and at the same time offers the benefits of more music choices, later partying times and NO complaints, then Silent Disco is for you.

Our prices range between £250 and £600 depending on the number of guests and specific event days.

We perform for private parties, festivals, local councils, youth groups, hotels, bars, etc.

We supply and run all the equipment, the wireless headphones and the music. We also provide lights, lasers, smoke machine, etc.

So call now and book early for your Halloween, Christmas and New Year's Eve parties - or just your Saturday evening bash!

Tel: 01905 840011 www.flyingsound.co.uk

Wireless Headphones Silent Disco - Two Channels of Tunes - Twice the Fun. Maybe one channel over 40's - one channel Top 40!

You choose.

Parties • Weddings • Celebrations • Discos at home or local venues.

No complaints about noise - Go Dance, Go Later, Go Silent.

So for something new & unique www.flyingsound.co.uk

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Purpose Built Furniture Cabinet Making, Kitchen Fitting & Renovations Stair Handrails, Newel Posts, Spindles, Decking, Door Fitting & Laminate Floors

Chris:

07971 200841 01527 404209 www.chairs2stairs.co.uk

Luna Clairvoyant Readings Reflexology Indian Head Massage Reiki Angels Crystals Incense Meditation & Relaxing CD'S and much more . . . .

18 Bridge Street • Pershore Worcestershire • WR10 1AT

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PC repairs and upgrades Spyware and virus removal Health checks and PC servicing Website design and site marketing PC’s and media centres built to order General troubleshooting & support Configuring wireless networks Email and internet problems Advice and ongoing help Apple Mac and Windows p: 01386 550191 m: 07847 287376 e: info@pendas.co.uk w: pendas.co.uk Onsite support for all your PC issues, for both the local home and business user

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S And H Building And Pav i n g C o n t r a c t o r s From this . . . .

. . . . to this!

Extensions • Alterations Garage Conversions • Fencing Conservatory Bases • Fish Ponds Brickwork & Plastering Block Paving • Slab Laying All interior work, including: Ceramic Tiling • Wood Floors Doors & Windows and more . . .

For a free quote call andy on Tel: 01905 841 847 Mob: 07884 274976

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did you know?

That Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire can help with:

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Information on services in your local area Free benefit checks Advice on a range of issues facing older people Housework and Shopping DIY and Gardening Footcare & Podiatry Specialist Care at Dedicated Centres Exercise classes and Health Living Courses Computer Café’s and Taster Sessions Insurance products and home aids And so much more….

To fi nd out more about our services, simply call us free on 0800 0086077

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Childrens' main fitting centre in the area for both CLARKS & START-RITE at Redditch Our Alcester shop also has a large selection OUR STOW SHOP SPECIALISES IN LADIES & MENS FOOTWEAR Owned and run by a local family BRANDS INCLUDE: CLARKS, ECCO, RIEKER, HOTTER, LOTUS, LELLI KELLY, ROHDE, GABOR, GRENSON, LOAKE, BARKER, START-RITE, GEOX, MERRELL, SKECHERS, SEBAGO, VAN-DAL, EQUITY, TAMARIS, TIMBERLAND ~ HANDBAGS BY RADLEY & TULA

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Hallowe´en . . .

"From ghoulies and ghosties and long legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night, may the Good Lord preserve us".

Never was this traditional prayer more applicable than at the time of Hallowe'en!

While we tend to think of this event as being an American import, it has its origins in Celtic times, maybe even earlier. In the Celtic calendar 1st November marked the end of summer, the harvest and the beginning of winter, and was accompanied by games and sports, harvest revels, bonfires and fortune-telling This time was also associated with death when it was believed witches, warlocks and other evil spirits were abroad. With 31st October being the last day of the Celtic year, a festival called Samhein (pronounced Sew-in) was celebrated, when it was believed the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. At a time when superstition was rife it was thought these were the spirits of people who'd died during the year returning in search of a living body to possess for the following year. Folk thus began to dress up in ghoulish costumes both to scare evil spirits away and also to disguise themselves.

Such traditions were carried on through the ages with variations, such as the Roman festival of 'Pomona,' a day celebrating their goddess of fruit and trees, the special symbol being an apple, hence our custom of bobbing for apples at this time of year. This name has been continued through the centuries especially in this part of the country, with fields and even houses bearing this name, as in the old Pomona Jam Factory in Pershore.

As with so many pagan rites and ceremonies, this event was taken over by the early Christians sometime around AD800 as 'All Hallows' or 'All Saint's Eve' (Hallow being an old word meaning Holy). For centuries it has thus been a popular 'party' occasion when folk would don ghoulish garb, light candles and go begging from house to house. Farmers would light bonfires in their fields to ward off evil spirits whilst folk with lighted torches would march through woods to drive away witches, this being the one night of the year when it was believed these met to dance and perform mystic ceremonies.

At around l000AD, 1st November became known as 'All Saint's Day' whilst 2nd November became 'All Soul's Day' honouring the dead. Together these three days were called Hallowmas.

On Halloween, in some places villagers would douse their hearth fires and gather around a large sacred bonfire, making sacrifices to Celtic gods. Their own fires would then be re-lit using brands from the sacred fire in order to protect them during the long winter months.

It is thought the tradition of the Jack O'Lantern (the hollowing out of pumpkins and lighting them from inside), originated from Ireland where there was a well-known trickster named Jack. It is said he tricked the Devil up a tree, then carved an image of a cross in the trunk, saying he would let him down if he was never tempted again. On Jack's death he was refused entrance to heaven due to his bad ways and also to hell for having tricked Satan. However he was given a single ember with which to light his wandering way through the darkness until Please mention Theplaced Worcestershire when to advertisers.

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during the potato famine in the 1840's, many Irish crossed the Atlantic, they continued their ancient customs and finding pumpkins were more plentiful there, used these to continue the custom. In earlier times other vegetables had been treated in the same way. In Devon, marrows were used, whilst other places preferred turnips or swedes.

In the Orkneys, in order to persuade dead souls to return, there is a custom kept up by the children using mangolds with very carefully designed cut-outs and patterns, although this parade is usually takes place before Halloween, on the last Thursday in October. These lanterns are paraded through the street, the children singing: 'It's Punkie Night tonight, it's Punkie Night tonight!

Give us a candle, give us a light, it's Punkie Night tonight'.

Whilst 'Trick & Treating' is considered to be an American introduction it could have originated from a ninth century European custom called 'Soulind' when, on All Souls Day, Christians walked from village to village begging for soul cakes - square pieces of bread containing currants. People who donated a cake were promised prayers would be made to the donor's dead relatives, as it was believed that prayers, even said by strangers, could speed up a soul's passage to heaven. On the other hand the custom of begging for sweets and nuts, etc., could go back to the pagan belief that visiting ghosts needed to be greeted hospitably, after which the villagers could lead them away, banishing them for another year.

Over the years fortune-telling become another important part of Halloween. Cakes would be baked containing a coin, a ring or a thimble. This would indicate whether someone would become rich, marry soon or remain a spinster. Sometimes called 'Nutcrack Night', chestnuts - one for each teenage girl or boy were placed on a hot hearth and it was believed that the way these burned showed whether one's sweetheart was faithful or untrue. In other places it was thought that if the nut burned normally, all was well but if it burst or rolled from the hearth, the sweetheart was to be avoided! In other places, the girls would chant: "If he loves me, pop and fly, if he hates me, lie and die" In Shropshire, girls would attempt to discover who of their group would be first to marry. Each girl placed her shift over the back of a chair arranged in a semi-circle, whilst as they chanted, watching carefully: the first shift to move, it’s owner would be the first to marry. In other places girls would sprinkle hempseed in the garden at midnight whilst chanting: "Hemp seed I sow, hemp seed I throw, Let him who be my true love, come after me and mow" If she looked over her shoulder quickly the shape of her husband-to-be would emerge, or she could rush to her mirror and see her true love there.

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We are a family run business selling crystals, incense, oracle cards and much more.

We also write articles on all sorts of spiritually related topics - the latest being a write up on each of the seven main chakras in the Kundalini system.

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Your pub in the country Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire WR7 4NN Situated on the main A422 Upton Snodsbury

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Events in W Octber & Saturday 1st to Sunday 23rd October With Hand and Heart: Exhibition An exhibition of retrospective and new work

by Linda and Laura Kemshall. Inspired by the landscape, birds, home and beloved objects that Linda and Laura have painted, printed and stitched.

Museum entry applies. Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre, Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Worcs B98 8HY Saturday 1st to Sunday 30th October Autumn in Malvern Festival The Autumn in Malvern Festival is a renowned series of artistic events held annually in the surroundings of the glorious Malvern Hills. Some of the most prestigious musicians, poets, writers, film makers and other artists perform during Autumn every year. Event times are dependent on the event.

Please visit the website www.malvernfestival.co.uk for more information.

Sunday 2nd October Lee Hurst Man v Woman Tour It's really 2 shows in one. The first half will see Lee in his element doing his new stand up show and then in the second half he presents his unique game show MAN v WOMAN. Show starts at 8pm.

Contact 01527 577330 Tickets £15 Over 18’s. The Artrix, Schooldrive, Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1AX. www.artrix.co.uk Saturday 8th & Saturday 22nd October Apple Pressing Days Do YOU have a glut of Apples or Pears? Then why not come to one of our Apple Pressing Days.

Bring your own empty bottles and leave with your own freshly pressed apple or pear juice! Details avaliable from Rod Howell (rodhowell69@ googlemail.com) or Tony Kennell (kenneljazz@ hotmail.com). For more information please visit www.transitionworcester.org.uk

Friday 14th October 1920’s Murder Mystery Evening This event will be held in aid of 3 charities, Leukaemia CARE, Noah's Ark Trust and FOAG. There will be a drinks reception, 3 course meal and Murder Mystery Entertainment. The evening has been themed as "Dinner at the Ritz" and 1920's attire is encouraged. 7pm Start. £40 per person. Guildhall, High Street Worcester WR1 2EY www.raise4leukaemia.org.uk/murder-mysteryeveningsupporting-three-local-charities Saturday 15th October Masquerade Ball in aid of Help for Heroes A black tie event being held at Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s Graeme Hick Pavillion. Free glass of wine on arrival, individual chocolates, 3 course dinner, DJ, dancing and general merriment! £30 per head, tables set in groups of 10.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester WR2 4QQ Saturday 22nd October Autumn Apple & Ale Festival Our Annual Apple & Ale Festival, fun for all ages, real ales and ciders, Morris Men and children's entertainment. Contact: The Fleece Inn 01386 831173. Times:11:00 to 23:00.

Booking Not Needed. The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham Worcs WR11 7JE Monday 24th to Friday 28th October Half term fun for kids Pumpkin scooping, riverside ramble, face painting and children's fair rides. Pumpkin scooping 11am - 4pm £4.50 including pumpkin and battery tea light; Riverside Ramble 11am - 5pm, free; face painting 11am - 4pm £2.50 per child; fair rides 11am to 4pm £1.50 per ride ( weather dependent).

Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa Worcs WR9 0DG

Thursday 27th October Saturday 8th October & Sunday 9th October Autumn Extravaganza Feckenham Scarecrow Weekend A weird and wonderful display of Scarecrows of Annual Autumn Coffee Morning/Evening. Locally all shapes and sizes. Follow the Scarecrow Trail and run stalls selling decorations/cards/children’s ware. vote for your favourite. A great day out in a lovely 10.30 am - 2 pm. Contact Ann Price 01905 840204.

Worcestershire village. Teas on the village green, Peopleton Village Hall Worcs WR10 2EG games for the kids - no entrance fee. Open from Saturday 29th October 11.30am to 4.30pm each day. Feckenham Square Halloween Disco Worcestershire B96 6HR. www.feckenodeon. Dance the night away in fancy dress. 7.30 pm. co.uk/scarecrows.html Coppertops, Oldbury Road, Worcester WR2 6AS Please mention The Worcestershire Villager when responding to advertisers.

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Worcestershire November Saturday 29th October "Autumn Leaves" Concert Pershore Town Choir's "Autumn Leaves" Concerts will be held in St Andrew's Parish centre at 3.00pm and 7.30pm. The concerts are in aid of The Motor Neurone Disease Association. Tickets are £8 and are available from Amber Hairdressing Salon, Church Street tel: 01386 561311 or any member of the choire. Children welcome in the afternoon; tickets half price. Please support this event - ticket includes a glass of wine; softs drinks will be available. A raffle will be held in aid of the charity.

Friday 4th November Malvern Fireworks For a night of magic, sparkle and wonderment look no further than the Malvern Fireworks at the Three Counties Showground; indoor viewpoint & activities; fabulous funfair; bonfire with Guy Fawkes; plenty of refreshments. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs WR13 6NW. Saturday 5th November Bonfire extravaganza Huge bonfire with professional firework display.

Hot & cold food available, outdoor bar, disco and much more. Entrance £2 adults, £1 children. fire lit around 6.30pm; firework display around 8.30pm. The Lenchford Inn, Shrawley, Worcester WR6 6TB. www.thelenchfordinn.co.uk Saturday 5th November Blue Persian Cat Show A show of Persian (longhaired cats) and household pets. Come and see some beautiful examples of the best longhaired Persian cats; Best in Show Approx 3.30pm. Open from 12.30pm to 4.15pm.

Adults £1.50 Concessions £1. Spadesbourne Suite, Council Offices, Bromsgrove, B60 1AA. www. bluepersiancatsociety.co.uk Friday 11th November Worcester Lights of Love Richards Hospice Christmas Tree Lights are switched on. Donate a light. 6.30pm for 7 p.m. Worcester Cathedral, Worcester WR1 2LA Saturday 12th November Holmes and Watson – The Farewell Tour A comedy play – book early to avoid disappointment! Join us for this Shindig event

performed by Angus and Ross Theatre Company in Rous Lench Village Hall, The Green, Rous Lench WR11 4UN. Tickets: £8 Adult, £6 child, £25 family (2 adults, 2 children). Evening performance, food and bar available. Ring 01386 793651 to book.

Saturday 12th November Brians super Sounds Dances Ballroom Latin & Sequence Dances. Bring your own refreshments. 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Contact Brian & Philomena 01905 454338. St. Johns Sports Centre, Worcester WR2 4EL Sunday 13th November Tea Dance Tea Dance: Dance and Social Event. 2.30pm – 5pm. £5. Contact Ann Price 01905 840204.

Peopleton Village Hall Worcestershire WR10 2EG Saturday 19th November Father Christmas arrives See Father Christmas arrive in his sleigh pulled by real reindeer. Father Christmas is due to arrive at 10am and the reindeers will be here until 4pm so come and meet them! Free. Webbs, Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich Spa Worcs WR9 0DG Saturday 19th November Snowdrop Ball Three course meal, entertainment from Jamie Knight and The Big Swing Band, Disco from Midlands Leisure, Action and raffle. 7pm till late. £40. Worcestershire Warriors Sixways Stadium Worcestershire WR3 8ZE Saturday 26th November Craft Fayre The perfect introduction to the festive season.

Hand crafted gifts and goodies and a warm mince pie or two. Contact: The Fleece Inn 01386 831173.

Times: 11am to 4pm. The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, near Evesham Worcs WR11 7JE Saturday 26th November Broadway Arts & Crafts Market A celebration of local talent showcasing the best of British artists and craftspeople in the Cotswolds and beyond, up to 25 stalls selling quality handmade gifts and artwork. Set in the picturesque village of Broadway. NEW for 2011 cafe serving coffees, teas and homemade cakes. 10am to 5pm. Free Entrance. The Lifford Hall, High Street, Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7AL

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Top 7 Foods for blasting that belly fat #1 Water - Okay it's not a food, you got me. Just remember that a dehydrated body is not a good environment for fat loss and drinking more water keeps us full so we don't grab for seconds at the dinner table. *Keep yourself to 2-3 litres a day and replace your juices and cokes for this magic liquid instead #2 Eggs - Eggs are high in Omega 3 Fatty acids (good) and also high in protein (good for building & toning muscle). It's also cheap to buy at the supermarket and very versatile.

Make sure you buy free range and preferably organic to get the most benefit. #3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) - You should be taking these every single day. They not only help with keeping you lean, they also reduce stress and pain in your joints. A must take supplement. #4 Berries - I love raspberries and blueberries and you should too because they are rich in antioxidants and high in fibre. A great substitution for cake and ice cream when it comes to desert time :) #5 Greens (Spinach, Broccoli, Kale etc.) - Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and low in calories. If your plate is not filled with these then you are making a big mistake. * Eat as much as you want of these. Don't hold back. #6 Fish - It's an awesome source of good fats and also high in protein. #7 Sweet Potatoes - You get amino acids, good fats, vitamins and anti oxidants all from this one little potato. *PS: These are awesome to eat after workouts.

So there are my 7 staple foods for rapid fat loss. Just a little tip: Make sure you stay on the outer ends of the supermarket when going shopping.

Also stay completely away from processed foods and drinks that contain empty calories.

Doing that alone will help you drop pounds this coming holiday season.

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elcome to the Grapevine Gifts Mail-Order Catalogue.

This month, in our pre-Christmas issue, we've added beautifully decorated, home-made Christmas cakes and lovely babies bibs.

Remember, these items are not available on the high street.

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Beautiful Babies

Hand-made heirloom bibs . . . the perfect gift for the fashion-conscious baby!

£25 each All styles available in white with blue, pink, yellow, green or white ribbon and trim Made to order - please allow 10 days for delivery

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Home-made fruit Christmas Cakes (Warning: contains nuts) The ideal centre-piece for your Christmas table or the perfect gift All cakes made to order, so book now to avoid disappointment

8 inch (20cm) cake : £30

6 inch (15cm) cake : £25

Call: 0845 224 7068 to order

Christmas Parcel

Candle & Stars

Bells & Ribbons

Holly Lantern

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BIBS

A selection of beautiful, highly-polished semi-precious stones in a variety of colours and sizes, in a white voile draw-string bag.

These stones would make a lovely and unusual Christmas gift for that "difficult-tobuy-for" person.

Each bag contains a minimum of 100g of assorted stones, including: tigers eye, amethyst, rose quartz, agate, hematite, jasper, and many others.

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"Flow Marketing offers a solution to entrepreneurs who are finding that traditional marketing no longer works for their businesses."

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This straightforward and easy-to-read manual is the essential tool for any budding entrepreneur, or existing businessman.

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The Spotted What!?

When a conservation and wildlife adviser called John Clarke put a small and unobtrusive advertisement in a selection of parish magazines, the response was remarkable . . .

For eight years, John had been working on the remote and windswept Scottish island of Colonsay. Having returned to rural Worcestershire, his imagination was seized by the gradual disappearance of a small migrant bird, the Spotted Flycatcher.

Spurred by various sightings, John tramped the villages with his mirror-on-a-stick and documented his findings. This enchanting book, a blend of anecdote and actual scientific research, is the story of his quest for this endearing and elusive bird and of the characters who, fired by his enthusiasm, became so fervently involved in his project.

John writes with knowledge, warmth and humour. Birdwatchers will love this book. But so too will many others, those with a passion for wildlife, for the countryside, for conservation and those with an interest in the interaction of man and nature.

John's book is a tribute to the Spotted Flycatcher and may well help to halt its decline. He is The Flycatcher Man.

This charming little book has proved to be very popular and would make an ideal Christmas present for any bird-watching enthusiast. To order a copy now at the low price of just £3.99 plus £1.00 p&p, call: 01684 833715 36

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Mobile PC Mechanic based in Worcestershire Laptop and computer repairs, upgrades, virus removal and many other services at an affordable price.

Some of the services we can carry out for you include: ● Health checks and data recovery ● Upgrades and repairs ● Virus and spyware removal ● Affordable, tailor-made web-sites ● Wireless networks set-up and secured ● Advice and one-to-one tutorials We are available during evenings and weekends and can come to you, when many companies are closed and unable to help.

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Worcestershire Association of Carers

The Worcestershire Association of Carers is run by carers, for carers. A carer is someone who cares for a family member or friend, adult or child, who is disabled, ill or frail. The Association recognises the vital role played by carers and aims to relieve their stress through the provision of information and support services and the promotion of the needs of carers.

The Association is part of the Carers Action Worcestershire Consortium, and works with Carers Careline (Redditch) and Crossroads Care Worcester to provide a range of services for carers across the County, including:

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Information and advice through our 24 hour telephone helpline 0300 0124272, plus a free magazine and handbook

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Opportunties to meet other carers who share your experiences through our support groups and other events. We have 11 Carers’ Groups including Malvern, Upton, Pershore and Evesham. Activities include social relaxation, information, group outings and mutual support.

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The chance to share your worries with our Carers Talktime support service

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Support through GP practices and practical courses and information sessions, for example on Legal and Financial issues and moving and handling.

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Involvement in making decisions about carers’ services

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Enabling carers to to have an occasional break by buying in respite when things have become “just too much” through ‘Time Out’

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Caring with Confidence offers facilitated sessions for carers across different venues in the county.

We already have a group of excellent and committed volunteers working with us, but we still have other volunteering opportunties If you would like to know more about us, please contact us:-

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Worcestershire Association of Carers, Polysec House, Blackpole Trading Estate West, Hindlip Lane, Worcester, WR3 8TJ. Tel 01905 751340.

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Paul the Plumber • 24 hour call out

• Local friendly service

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• Leaks & Burst Pipes • Blocked Drains • Cylinders & Pumps • Water Tanks • Toilets & Taps • Radiators • Overflows

Call Paul on Free phone 0800 228 9124 or mobile friendly 07910 681481 I offer a reliable, friendly and fuss-free plumbing service to the people of Worcestershire and cover all aspects of plumbing, heating & drainage.

I can be available anytime of the day or night for your convenience, plus I am fully qualified and insured for your peace of mind.

If you have a plumbing emergency my aim is to be at your door within 60 minutes of your call.

I carry a vast array of spares limiting the need to go and obtain spare parts, so the majority of my plumbing & drainage jobs are completed on the first visit.

Lloyds Electrical Services Ltd Fuse board upgrades Rewires Extra sockets Fault finding Part P registered and fully insured 17th edition qualified Free no obligation quotations Call 01386 791 328 or 07540 72 60 64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

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DIY LIVERIES AT PENDOCK Half mile from B4208 [Gloucester to Worcester Road] and within approximately 12 miles of Gloucester ~ Worcester ~ Malvern ~ Ledbury ~ Tewkesbury

CHARGE : £25.00 per week To include: Floodlit Menage Stabling Secure Yard Individual all year grazing Quiet local hacking Secure tack room with hot & cold water

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Pinvin pre-school Pinvin Memorial Hall Main Street Pinvin WR10 2ER

Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Our Aim At Pinvin Pre-School we aim to provide a safe, stimulating, happy and caring environment to enable all our children to learn through play and develop individually at their own pace.

We achieve this by covering all aspects of the Foundation Curriculum towards the Early Learning Goals as recommended

by Ofsted.

We believe that having fun is child's play and through the children having fun their learning and development has never being so easy.

Every child is unique and their welfare is very important to every one of us here at Pinvin Pre-School.

Activities Swimming ● Sing-A-Long ● Forest School Outdoor Play ● Salsa Dancing ● Cookery Organic Allotment ● Plus 4's Activities Daily visits to play on the new Pinvin village Play Park and regular visits to Pinvin Church of England First School.

Stay and Play Sessions We have fun themed stay and play sessions for babies and toddlers every Wednesday morning, 10.30am – 12 noon.

Bring a friend along and make it a regular play date in our secure and friendly pre-school setting. £2 per family to include snack.

Contact Details Jane Hynes - Pre-School Manager

Tel: 01386 553600

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Hillbilly Love Story Susie Lee done fell in love, She planned to marry Joe. She was so happy 'bout it all, She told her pappy so.

But pappy told her "Susie gal, you'll have to find another.

I'd just as soon yo' ma don't know, But Joe is yo' half brother."

So Susie put aside her Joe and planned to marry Will.

But after telling pappy this he said, "There's trouble still.

You can't marry Will, my gal, and please don't tell yo' mother, but Will and Joe, and several mo' - I know is yo' half brother!"

But mama knew, and said "My child, Just do what makes yo' happy.

Marry Will or marry Joe You ain't no kin to pappy"!!

(kinda brings a tear to yo' eye, don' it?!!)

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Autumn in the Garden

Leaves on the trees are starting turn and take on their autumn foliage hues, as the nights start drawing in and temperatures become cooler. Winter is not far off!

Planting

Any hardwood cuttings taken last autumn should now be planted out into their permanent positions.

Traditionally this is the month to plant trees and shrubs; make sure to stake and water them well in, and put a good a layer of mulch around the base, and be sure to Cotoneaster lacteus protect newly planted trees and shrubs from harsh winds and severe weather.

Propagation

If you have African violets, now is a good time to take leaf cuttings, pot them up and either keep them in a heated greenhouse, or on a window sill without direct sunlight.

If you are cyclamen lover, sow seeds now for a Christmas display next year. You will need to use a heated greenhouse or a propagation unit to keep a constant temperature.

Pruning

Towards the end of November winter prune deciduous trees and shrubs including fruit trees and bushes.

Mulch around all fruit trees and shrubs that have been pruned.

Lawns

There is still time before the heavy frost comes to lay turf on prepared soil. Give your lawn a final cut before the really cold weather sets in, then get your lawn mower serviced ready for next spring. Make sure you don’t walk on the lawn when there is a frost, will leave brown foot prints were you have broken the brittle grass stalks.

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Indoors Plants & Greenhouses

November is the time to get greenhouse heaters fired up to protect any tender plants and cuttings.

Insulate the inside of the greenhouse with bubble wrap. Also insulate cold frames and on really cold nights cover the cold frame with an extra layer. Ventilate greenhouse sand coldframes on the sunnier days of the month to prevent stale air and the spread of damp. Place cyclamen pot plants in a cool, bright position and always apply water to the base of the plant, never into the top. This will help to prevent yellowing of the leaves. Take hard wood cuttings of vines and pot them up in the greenhouse.

Maintenance

Rake up fallen leaves and either place them on the compost or pile them up to make leaf mould.

Now is also the time to get rid of any perennial Helleborus niger weeds or debris that shows signs of fungal infection. Dig over empty beds, and finish planting evergreen shrubs. This is the best time of the year to take hardwood cuttings and collect any berries from trees and shrubs for seed sowing.

Give conifer hedges a last trim before the winter sets in; lift and store dahlias, glodioli and summer flowering bulbs.

Tidy ponds and remove pumps for the winter; make new lawns from turf, and cut down the dying tops of perennial vegetables.

This is probably one of the busiest months in the garden for maintenance but remember any work done this month will save you loads of time and effort come the spring.

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Paraphrastic Sentences . . . .

Never argue with an idiot: he'll drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience.

Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

The last thing I want to do is hurt you - but it's still on the list.

If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong.

You're never too old to learn something stupid.

We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

You don't need a parachute to skydive, but you do need one to skydive again.

Hospitality is making your guests feel like they're at home, even if you wish they were.

How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand at the edge of a pool and throw fish!

I didn't say it was your fault - I said I was blaming you.

There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

I scream the same way whether I'm about to be eaten by a shark or seaweed touches my foot.

Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go.

Women will never be equal to men till they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut and still think they're sexy.

The voices in my head may be fake, but they have good ideas!

Where there's a will, I want to be in it!

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Coffee

Break Sudoku

Kakuro

Fill in the blank line, each row and tain the numbers 1 the same number in

Fill in the blank squares, ensuring that the numbers add up to the number in the grey box to the left of the row or above the line. As with Sudoku, only numbers 1 to 9 can be used and no number can be repeated in the same row or line.

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Fit the numbers 1-6 once in every hexagon so that where the hexagons touch, the numbers are the same. No number is repeated in any hexagon.

5 1

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Number Workout

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1

2 Trivia

(answers on page 49)

1.

Who played Phileas Fogg in the 1956 film Around the World in Eighty Days?

2.

What is the third month of the Gregorian calendar?

3.

How many canines are there in a normal set of human teeth?

4.

What does The Guinness Book of Records call the world's most venomous fish?

5.

Which is the more dominent gene - the one for blue eyes or the one for brown eyes?

6.

What are bongo, bontebok and blesbok all varieties of?

7.

What does the Oscar statuette hold in its hands?

8.

Which city is the starting point for most attempts to scale Mount Everest?

9.

On which lunar sea did man first walk?

10. What is a baby seal called?

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Star Signs & Your Horoscope

October & November 2011 Aries (21st March - 20th April)

Cancer (22nd June - 23rd July)

Things and situations would get sorted out in due course, but you seem to have lost all hope. Just the thought that your action may not get you the desired freedom, makes you give up the idea of trying again. However you'll soon see the immense source of nurture, protection and growth presented to you, even financially. What new opportunities for work do you have and what kind of seeds are you planting in your career? In your love life you are charming, fearless and fiery this month.

Stability and familiar things are missing but take a look at your original goal and see if you are still on course and you can continue to grow. You may feel hesitant in taking risks or putting on more burdens, especially in your finances and a little in your love life issues but you have to stay committed as you are to reach fulfilment soon. You are a good provider to yourself and closest to you, what you feel amongst the unfamiliar feelings you are surrounded by much love and a sense of permanence.

Taurus (21st April - 20th May)

Leo (23rd July - 22nd August)

You are developing an awareness of what it truly means in life and are keen to succeed materially as well as spiritually. It can suggest that you will be promoted but it is a welcome responsibility where you the burdens are not carried alone. Tread carefully to minimise your losses, you may feel out of place at times this month but you are on the right path and a chance to move forward will finally present itself.

You are seeking a new direction, a new habit, a lifestyle that brings the new and rid of the old. Your closest of relations may mean well but may not be fully reliable, so who are you working with and expressing your emotions to and who wants to protect and shower you with affections? It may be wise not to let go of all hopes in your love life just yet.

Gemini (21st May - 21st June)

You may feel like taking a financial or emotional risk as when you become bored you can easily persuade yourself into the wrong direction, sometimes a risk is justified but from impatience it can lead to recklessness or doing things at the wrong moment so be careful this month, you don't want to come across as rushing either. Expect some good news regarding your career. Your basic good nature and positive attitudes, as well as your energy make you invaluable in a crisis or disaster so it is essential that you demonstrate your self-trust now and reveal your self-knowledge. What is keeping you centered amongst your closest of relations, how do they give you sense of security, who do you want to hold on to, protect or possess?

Virgo (23rd August - 22nd September)

You may be thinking its time to conserve and save A new approach is required to achieve what is desired. money this month as you have the drive to turn Don't give up but put in the best foot forward to achieve things for the better. The focus is on identifying success, you have to make adjustments and decide on your problems, finding solutions, and having learnt from plan of action, luckily this month you have the drive to go your lesson to avoid the same in future. You need to through a major transformation within you and the problem gain control over forces that are opposing your is you're either giving too much away or too little. With progress. You should not give up on the relationship; whom are you sharing your prosperity, resources and you have to control your fears and move on abilities and how will this justify your outcome? You will find simultaneously, putting in all your efforts to make that some load will be taken off your shoulders that'll make your dreams come true. You could meet someone things easier for you. Trust and honour your intuition, see from your past and have plenty of nostalgia of good yourself clearly committed to releasing any negativity, memories in your love life this month. blocks or obstacles that are preventing you from actualizing your full potential, this goes for both your career and Libra (23rd September - 23rd October) romance. In your love life what do you feel foolish about and Indecision is not your friend this month, you need to what would be fun if you could do it?

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dig deeper on what significant romantic and work relationships are you involved in and do they mirror your own sense of self-worth? If you may experience heart ache this month, don't avoid problems any longer and make the choices so people around you don't feel unstable. There's a lot you can achieve this month as a turning point you will also stumble upon the solutions to the problems in your love life. Issues on your career how are you channeling your resources and who inspires you to succeed? With your closest relations what are you hesitating to do and who do you need to reconcile with?

Scorpio (24th October - 21st November) With possible fears or instinctively knowing what you want to do, you will need to be patient this month as things will clear up if you wait, hold on to your point of view and be willing to see things for what they really are. You may fear getting 'stung' again in a situation or feeling you need to prove everyone wrong. In your love life stop repressing and release the fears and remove those blocks.

Overall you may feel you are handling two or more situations with ease and you can be adaptable, especially with your closest of relations this month as you really start to accept things as they really are.

Sagittarius (22nd November - 21st December) The process of change has started, you can't fight it but instead you look at things as they really are, so to rid yourself of something no longer good in your life is a must for something better to take its place. If you are in a personal or work relationship that is domineering, face your fears! Choose now to get away and explore the unknown, new territories, ideas etc. You've reached contentment and soul fulfilment this month. You approach your career all fired up with eagerness, chances are you may be offered a good business proposal put to you by a lady. However financially you are feeling sorrowful perhaps through a loss of control or misunderstanding but you must let it go and be optimistic. You may feel stuck with your current home and family relations but your challenge is to awaken your spiritual development towards enrichment of the soul.

Capricorn (22nd December - 19th January) You need to unwind and reward yourself some wellearned relaxation. Work needs to be balanced with play, or perhaps you want to discover more from learning a new subject or skill this month. You have risked so much to get this far, be fearless now and move forward in relative safety. It is time for you to take your next step so you can take the fences down.

In your love life and closest of relations you depict a strong person this month who is able to lead and dominate others through your strength of will, focused on your ambitions to grow for the relationship you are positive and forthright.

Aquarius (20th January - 18th February) The challenge this month is rebuilding from your aches and pains and the process of change has started. Do not resist the inevitable breakdown of your present circumstances so you will need to let go. You have the strength to ignore the opposition, to rid yourself of something old or undesirable, so after much contemplation and seeking for the truth within something much better will come along.

Financially things could be better but its slow progress, although better than no progress at all.

Even though you fear the lack of commitment to your goals, you have to trust yourself because in your love life there is a sense of permanence and compassion around and you feel in creating a new beginning with your closest of relations too.

Pisces (19th February - 20th March) There is a lot of things expected of you to complete this month but with that expect some new financial help your way however big or small. In your love life you could show the authority to plan and ensure more grounding. You could be going about things the wrong way and need guidance from your closest of relations, as you are now also more willing to listen to your "inner" voice. Your own impatience is creating this frustration and these unfulfilled ambitions, so prevent taking shortcuts to success, you will need to proceed in the proper way.

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Worcestershire Villager Community Directory AGE CONCERN

malvern Malvern & District Grange Road, Malvern EVESHAM & PERSHORE Hereford & Worcester Bromwich Road, Worcester

POST OFFICES

01685 560666 01905 740950

chemists EVESHAM Lloyds Parmacy Morrison Pharmacy MALVERN Malvern Pharmacy Boots The Chemist Lloyds Pharmacy PERSHORE Boots The Chemist

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citizens advice EVESHAM Wychavon Citizens Advice Bureau 13 Port Street 01386 712101 pershore Pershore Citizens Advice Bureau 34 High Street (no number) MALVERN Malvern Hills Citizens Advice Bureau Grange Road 01684 563611

railway stations

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VETS Evesham Bowler Lewis & Partners malvern Avenue Veterinary Centre pershore Martin & Carr

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Bishampton Post Office Local & Store Church Lench Post Office Flyford Flavell Post Office & Store GREAT MALVERN Post Office Inkberrow Post Office Lower Moor Post Office & Store MALVERN LINK Post Office PENDOCK Post Office & Store pershore Post Office & Store PEOPLETON Post Office Village Store Upton Snodsbury Post Office & Store WELLAND Post Office & Store

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TOURIST INFORMATION EVESHAM Tourist Information Centre Abbey Gate MALVERN Tourist Information Centre Church Street PERSHORE Visitor Information Centre Pershore Town Hall

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HOSPITALS Evesham Community Hospital Malvern Community Hospital Pershore Hospital

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I n d e x Accountants Crump Pearce & Co.

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Employment The Utility Warehouse

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Bathrooms & Kitchens A Job 4 John Otter Kitchens & Bathrooms

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Entertainment Pershore Leisure Centre The Flying Sound Company

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Bedroom Furniture A Job 4 John

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Blinds & Curtains Homechoice Blinds Sunflower Soft Furnishings

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Building & Construction S & H Building & Paving Simon Haines Construction

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Car Parts & Repairs Marshalls of Evesham Ltd

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Carpenters & Joiners A Job 4 John Chairs 2 Stairs

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Catering Gourmand Catering

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Cattery Fern's Cattery

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Charities Age UK Roundabout Worcestershire Carers

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Chimney Services Elite Sweeps GWB Chimney Services Ltd

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Chiropodist & Podiatrist

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Christmas Specials Smart Trees

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"Comic Relief" Hillybilly Love Story Paraphrastic Sentences

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Computers Mobile PC Mechanic Pendas CS Ltd

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Cycle Specialist About Bikes

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Decorators , Painters & Plasterers AB Property Maintenance A Job 4 John Clive Campion Paul Cooper

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Dental Services Malvern Denture Centre

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Equine Services & Livery Stables DIY Livery 40 Hazel Woodhead 16 Events in Worcestershire

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Fencing AB Property Maintenance A Job 4 John

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Funeral Directors E Hill & Son

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Furniture Restoration & Repair Leslie J Holmes 25

Nursery School Pinvin Pre-School

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Oven Cleaning Ovenclean

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Paving A Job 4 John S & H Building & Paving

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Pest Control AB Property Maintenance Capybara Pest Control

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Picture Framing Huxley Imaging

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Plumbing A+ Plumbing A Job 4 John Britania Services J S Plumbing Mark Hartley Paul the Plumber

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Gardening & Landscaping AB Property Maintenance Autumn in the Garden Riverbank Landscapes Smartcut Vale Turf Walcot Organic Nursery

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Gifts Grapevine Gifts Luna Crystals Yuuki-Mitsukai

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Pubs & Restaurants Bant's

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Hairdressers Hair by Colette

Recipes

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Handyman Home Handyman A Job 4 John

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Roofing Vale Roofing & Property Maintenance

Health & Beauty ALM Fitness Ocean Blue Beauty Therapy

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Heating Chase Heating Britania Services Mark Hartley

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Housesitter J R House Sitting

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Kitchens & Bathrooms A Job 4 John Otter Kitchens & Bathrooms

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Locksmiths Alcester Locks

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Logs & Firewood Logs for Sale Smart Cut

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Property Maintenance AB Property Maintenance Vale Roofing & Property Maintenance

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Skip Hire MHF (UK) Ltd

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Shoes Humphries

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Solar Power My Worcestershire Free Solar

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Star Signs & Horoscopes

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Utilities The Utility Warehouse

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