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20 Pershore Plum Festival with Angela Tidmarsh 23 Worcestershire Open Studios with Cherrie Mansfield 29 Fladbury Walkabout with Steve Curtis 37 Beautiful Dumbleton with Vicky Hardwick 41 Bredon Boat Races with Elaine Cantle 45 71st Great Comberton Flower Show with Suzanne Hamilton 47 Autumn Inspiration with Diana Walton 51 2017 Port Street International Fayre with Kim Dunn 53 Badsey Flower Show with Adrian Barradell 57 Overbury Street Market with Andrew John
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Cream-streaked ladybird PHOTO Wendy Carter
Seven spot ladybirds hibernating PHOTO Harry Green
A loveliness of Ladybirds With their vivid colours and gossamer wings ladybirds are one of the simple pleasures of summer. Wendy Carter of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust offers a beginner’s guide.
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he birds were singing, the sun was shining and I was watching bees on the plum blossom in my garden earlier this year when something on the ground caught my eye. I looked more closely and at the bottom of the fence post, almost hidden by grass, were several small bundles of around 200-300 sixteen-spot ladybirds. Typical for many ladybirds, these little chaps and chappesses had spent the winter huddled together in large groups; in my garden they’ll have probably hidden in the nooks and crevices 14
of the fence but elsewhere they’ll use logs, leaves and bark. Sixteen-spot ladybirds feed on mildew but when you find a good number of other species too it’s usually because there’s an aphid colony somewhere nearby; the aphids won’t last long once the ladybirds find them. For this reason, ladybirds are great friends to us gardeners and their presence is testament to a healthy space that is working for both gardeners and wildlife. Perhaps one of the reasons why we all view ladybirds with such affection is that they’ve been with us since childhood. Almost all of us can recite ‘ladybird, ladybird fly away home...’ and
I’ve no doubt that most of our younger selves could name a ladybird before we could identify pretty much anything else. Kids tend to seek out their bright colours and I, for one, would invite them onto my hand and giggle as their wee legs tickled my skin. Is it any surprise, then, that the collective noun for ladybirds is a loveliness? Ladybirds also helped many of us to learn to count. As a child I was taught to recognise what kind of ladybird I was looking at by counting the spots on its wing cases. That’s often true but, with 46 species of ladybird in the UK, there are always a few exceptions to the rule…
Seven spot ladybird PHOTO Wendy Carter
Cream-streaked ladybird PHOTO Wendy Carter
Know your ladybird The seven spot The most common native ladybird that you’ll encounter is the seven-spot. They’re pretty easy to recognise – seven black spots on their red wing cases are relatively easy for us to count, even on a fast moving beetle. As with many other species of ladybird, this red and black colouring is a warning to potential predators; yes, it doesn't seem quite right but our beloved ladybirds are toxic. Toxicity is an effective method for Nature to use so there are very few predators or parasites associated with ladybirds (although birds that feed in flight are a visible exception).
A couple of years ago I discovered an aphid colony on the golden feverfew in my flower bed. The flowers had already gone over by this point and I was fascinated by the comings and goings of ants that were farming the aphids for their honeydew. As I sat and watched, a couple of ladybirds arrived on the scene with hungry intent in their eyes. Over the course of the next fifteen minutes or so, I observed them make their way towards the aphids only to be ‘beaten’ back by the ants, determined to protect their honeydew. But more ladybirds arrived and a meal was finally eaten; all in a day’s work, it seems, for the inhabitants of my garden. 15
Sixteen spot ladybird PHOTO Wendy Carter
Sixteen spot ladybirds huddled PHOTO Wendy Carter
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One of the reasons why we all view ladybirds with such affection is that they’ve been with us since childhood. Almost all of us can recite ‘ladybird, ladybird fly away home...’ and I’ve no doubt that most of our younger selves could identify a ladybird before we could identify pretty much anything else… they also taught many of us to count...
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Sixteen spots and more The sixteen spot ladybirds I found earlier this year are creamy-buff with black spots. Just to confound you, although they’re called sixteen-spot, they can actually sport between thirteen and eighteen spots. They also have a black line down the centre of their back – where their wing cases meet. Sixteen-spots are much creamier in colour than the bright yellow fourteen-spot ladybird, which also has a black line down the centre of the back. However, the spots on the fourteen-spot are often fused to make long rectangular marks, which can also help you distinguish it from the similarly bright yellow 22-spot ladybird. The orange ladybird Confused by spots yet? Let’s talk colours. The rather obviouslynamed orange ladybird is, yes you guessed it, orange. This time the spots are white and they can have between twelve and sixteen of them. These ladybirds are found on trees rather than in your flower bed but they
hibernate in leaf litter and under branches so you may come across them if you’ve got mature trees or if you walk in woods or tree-lined lanes. Until recently, orange ladybirds were considered to be an ancient woodlands species but they’ve become much more widespread on specimens of sycamore and ash throughout the countryside, most likely because our increasingly warmer and wetter weather provides more mildew for them to nibble on. Cream-streaked ladybird If you’ve got a few conifers in your garden, there’s a chance you may come across creamstreaked ladybirds. These beautiful beetles can be yellow, orange or pinky in colour with anything from four to 20 black spots but the tell-tale identification is the cream streaks down their wing cases. They’re relatively easy to spot when they’re wandering about on the bark of a conifer but can be really tricky to spy when they’re resting on the buds!
22 spot ladybird PHOTO Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography
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Orange ladybird PHOTO Pete Smith
Seven-spot ladybird lava PHOTO Wendy Carter
Helping ladybirds So we know that ladybirds are great for your garden but why exactly is that? It’s because these chubby little beetles are actually ferocious predators that like nothing better than munching their way through any aphids that may be trying to set up home on your plants. Ladybirds emerge in the spring, mate and lay their eggs – often in the middle of aphid colonies so that their young will have something to eat when they hatch. It’s estimated that the spiky alien-looking larvae can eat thousands of aphids before pupating (in just three to six weeks). It makes sense, then, to do what you can to encourage them into your garden: Put away your chemical bugkillers; ladybirds will do this job nicely for you once you’ve
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attracted them to your garden. Plant umbels As well as eating aphids, adult ladybirds also feed on pollen and are particularly partial to yellow and white flowers like fennel, angelica, wild carrot, cosmos, calendula and coreopsis. Try companion planting to encourage aphids away from your prize blooms whilst still allowing them in your garden as ladybird fodder. It’s not an exact science but it is worth trying planting borage near strawberries and tomatoes, which will attract bees; planting garlic and chives under roses, which is believed to keep aphids and black spot away; planting nasturtiums among vegetables, which will not only attract aphids away from them but is also believed to repel ants and whitefly. Try to leave an area of your garden wild to give ladybirds plenty of safe places to lay their eggs; if you have space for a few logs you’ll also be providing them with nooks and crannies to hide away in for the winter. Pop up a bug hotel Ladybirds like to hideaway in nooks and crannies during winter so why
Fourteen spot ladybird PHOTO Amy Lewis
not make your own bug hotel from old pine cones bundled together in a box or by putting a mixture of dead stems, leaves, pine canes and short bamboo cane in a box with slatted entrance for ladybirds and other beneficial insects. For full details please download our factsheet www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/ sites/default/files/ creature_features.pdf Find out more For more details about ladybirds and other beetles please visit our website and browse our Habitat Explorer and Species Explorer under the Wildlife tab. Click on Animals and our Invertebrates section will help you identify a wide range of species. www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/ wildlife/species-explorer/ animal/invertebrates/beetles Gardening for wildlife For practical tips on welcoming garden friendly bugs into your garden, download the range of free factsheets on our website. Please visit www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/ gardening-factsheets
Seven spot ladybird with ants & aphids PHOTO Wendy Carter
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Pershore Plum Festival Quadruple award winner of Worcestershire’s Best Tourism Event and Festival, the Pershore Plum Festival returns from 2nd July to 28th August. Think Pershore, think purple, think plums!
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in the area, culminating in the crowning of this year’s Plum Princess. At 7pm, and new for this year, an evening of filmed horse racing in the Angel riverside garden marquee is certain to complete your plum day. All profits go towards this year’s Plum Festival. Tuesday 1st August, The Angel Hotel Pershore Plum Festival Evening Races at Worcester Racecourse, WR1 3EJ The festival resurrects prestigious local racing history courtesy of Worcester Racecourse. A purple themed evening packed with Victorian and Edwardian antiquities and the revival of many horse races which celebrate the famous Pershore plums. Wednesday 9th, 16th & 23rd August, Plum Coach Tours
With the help of the Evesham Vale Tour Guides and Dudley’s Coaches the Pershore Plum Festival is delighted to offer a unique experience for plumlovers of all ages with a guided tour of beautiful Georgian Pershore and its famous fruit. Back again for this year is a visit to an orchard where you can pick your own plums. To book your seat call 01386 792206. Thurs 24th August 999 Bike Nite Join all facets of the emergency services and the South Midlands Bike Club for the spectacular 999 Bike Nite. Held throughout Pershore there is something for all the family. All bikes, mopeds, motorbikes, scooters, choppers, combinations and trikes are welcome for a night of fun, excitement and plenty of plum fun and drink…
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Walkabout Steve Curtis invites you to enjoy a weekend of traditional village entertainment spanning Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July.
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he villagers of Fladbury welcome visitors to more than twenty open gardens and a stunning flower festival (themed on village life) as the centrepiece of the renowned Fladbury Walkabout this year. The festival runs from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July. With a long established formula, this friendly village event will include a fun dog show, circus skills and a fun run to complement the popular attractions including live music, classic cars, two historic mills, boat trips and a wire ferry. There will be local art, photography and
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Nurses spend a minimum of two years training and must pass written and practical exams to achieve either a diploma or degree in Veterinary Nursing. As part of their education, they learn about anatomy and physiology, husbandry, anaesthesia, radiography, nutrition and surgical nursing. Not all veterinary practices employ qualified, registered nurses but we’re proud to have a large team working across our three clinics. Folly Gardens is also registered training practice which means we’re recognised as investing in training nurses to a high standard. Once qualified, nurses must complete at least fifteen hours continued professional development annually to retain their place on the list of registered vet nurses. You can meet our team of nurses at daily consulting clinics for routine flea and worm control, nail-clipping and anal gland expressing, dental health examinations, concerns about behaviour, nutritional advice and weight assessments. For help with any pet issue
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Festival of Cricket 30th July - 3rd August 2017 Find full details online
Beautiful Dumbleton Enjoy a family afternoon out on Monday 28th August 2-5pm suggests Vicky Hardwick.
Love Golf? Annual Golf Day 29th September 2017 at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club. Teams of four and a ‘shotgun start.' Contact Craig Allen Craig@AllenFabs.co.uk or 07860 406236
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umbleton Cricket Club plays host to one of the finest and friendliest village fetes in the Cotswolds. Last year the sun shone and the fete was a great place to meet up with friends; this year’s event promises to be better than ever. Set in picturesque parkland, surrounded by water and magnificent trees, Dumbleton is one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the country. Our traditional fete always attracts a huge crowd, offering a fantastic afternoon for all the family. Be sure to arrive promptly for the infamous bric-a-brac stall, tombola, bottle, and cake stalls. For the children we have games and races, face painting, Punch and Judy, bouncy castles, skittles, a chance to get up close to birds of prey and much more. Adults and young
people can enjoy a good variety of craft stalls or try their hand at archery, zorbing or a 25ft climbing wall. Plus there’s a falconry display, ferret racing, live music, a BBQ and a merry-go-round. Refreshments include cream teas, a hog roast bap and a bars. Entry and parking are free and there is good access for all. All proceeds go to the Cricket Club for the benefit of the community and the purchase of equipment for the Juniors. For enquiries or to book a stall please email Vicky Hardwick on tim.vickyhardwick@gmail.com We hope to see you all here on Bank Holiday Monday. Find the Cricket Club at Dairy Lane, Dumbleton, Evesham, WR11 7TP. Signposted from A46. Visit www.dumbletoncc.co.uk 37
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Bredon Boat Races There are lots of ways to get involved with the sporting action on the river this summer suggests Elaine Cantle. Enter a team If you would like join in the racing, form a team of eight paddlers, give yourselves a name then visit our website www.bredonvillage.com to complete an entry form. There is an entrance fee of £25 per team of eight. Last year the races were oversubscribed so do it today! Run a stall If you could help run a stall or game for the church, or want to rent a space yourself (no commercial stalls thank you) please email Amanda Bath on amanda.parishoffice@talktalk.net. Only £10 per table.
Lend a hand For the day to run smoothly, we need lots of helping hands. If you are willing to help out in any way please email your contact details to Amanda Bath (as before). Donations of books and bottles are also welcome. Turn up on the day There will be refreshments including a cider tent, tea tent, pig roast and the ever-popular ReVIVals to entertain us, plus a bottle tombola, a book stall, a kids’ tombola, bowling games and plenty of other fun things to do once you’ve watched the races. For a good cause St Giles Church is a beautiful building which has hosted weddings, funerals, baptisms and services of worship for hundreds of years. We want this to continue but it costs such a lot to maintain. Please come along, have a lovely afternoon and support our church.
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71st Great Comberton Fruit & Flower Show Saturday 26th August 2-5pm
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Suzanne Hamilton invites you to ‘A Day at the Races’.
ur traditional show is held in the idyllic setting of Great Comberton’s Brailles Orchard, overlooked by Bredon Hill and our ancient church. The centrepiece is the historic marquee with its fiercely competitive classes for wine, fruit, vegetables, art and crafts, cookery and children. This year we are celebrating our 71st event with the theme, ’A Day at the Races’ so look out for
the ladies in their race attire and race themed classes in the marquee. Classes are open to all so please get involved. You can also enjoy a fabulous selection of quality village and craft stalls and plenty of games and activities from our infamous egg throwing championship to plank plodding, Ed’s Punch and Judy and the Google treasure hunt. The novelty dog show starts at 2.30pm and classic cars are judged during the afternoon.
This year’s children's fancy dress is "my favourite book character" - it's free to enter and there will be prizes for all. A wide range of refreshments will be on offer including WI teas, a BBQ and Village Bar. The day ends with an auction of exhibits so you can take home some prize winning produce. If you have a classic car from any era then please bring it along and enter it for “the car our judge would most like to take home.”
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AUTUMN inspiration A day out at Malvern Autumn Show, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September, is a great way to welcome in the season suggests Head of Shows Diana Walton.
Can you offer us a flavour of Malvern Autumn? It’s a feast of family entertainment, artisan produce, and food and gardening royalty. We offer a glorious showcase of harvest produce and the gathering in of the fruits of the summer, truly celebrating the wealth of this area. Hosted in association with Westons Cider Visitor Centre and set against the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills, the Show is a haven for families, foodies and garden lovers alike - the ultimate harvest festival. What are the most popular attractions? Visitors are always quick to seek out the RHS
Flower Show where you can buy top quality plants from awardwinning nurseries. Each year, the show proves to be a one-stop destination for gardeners in search of advice as they prepare and restock their gardens for the winter months. The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship is a must-see too, with a broad variety of oversized vegetables which never fail to astonish. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with lots of eclectic finds including fashion, homewares and classic cars. With so much variety, it’s a great day out for toddlers, teenagers and big kids too! Advanced tickets are now on sale, with a 10% discount for readers with code LITV17 before 9/9/17. For full details please visit malvernautumn.co.uk or call 01684 584 924.
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Sun 27 August Worcester Police Station Open Day at Castle Street Worcester WR1 3QX*
it interests me that often, the help or support requested isn't related to major crime but focuses on what could be perceived as mundane quality of life issues like traffic control or anti-social behaviour. I am often told, for example, how speeding vehicles blight the quality of life in a village. In the scale of police priorities in preventing and responding to crime, speed control has not always been treated as pressing but I have now outlined fresh expectations to your local policing teams on this issue. We cannot be present all of the time to enforce speed limits and advise on poor driving. However we should be active some of the time. It is perfectly reasonable for us to be expected to mount infrequent but effective speed enforcement operations in rural areas because they have a significant, long lasting impact. Such operations are well received and show that we are out there doing our best. They also remind criminals that we are here, protecting our communities. If you are curious about the art and science of policing and would like to find out what really goes on in our police stations, please come to the South
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Get In Touch... Contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team on 101 or dial 999 in an emergency. Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 to report information anonymously. Visit our website and use our easy postcode finder to keep up with news relevant to you www.westmercia.police.uk Follow us on twitter @SuptKevPurcell @SWorcs Cops @PershoreCops @EveshamCops @MalvernCops
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ollowing the amazing success of our two previous events, Port Street Fayre is set to expand this year and be better than ever. The date is set for Sunday 2nd July from 10am to 5pm. The fayre is a genuine local event open to residents and visitors, with the theme of ‘international fayre,’ and all are welcome. New for 2017, the fayre is expanding into Workman Gardens, at the bottom of Port
Street, next to the river. This will be the ‘Kids Zone’ with bouncy castles, a climbing wall, stand up paddle-boarding on the river and lots more. We will host one stage at the bottom of Port street, by the Angel Vaults, with a variety of live acts throughout the day, and a second stage at the Swan Inn with entertainment focussed there throughout the afternoon and evening. There will be a wide variety of
food available along Port Street, plus attractions and stalls including street entertainers, exotic animals, fire eaters and dancing troupes. Now a tradition, the Big Wheel at the top of the street is well worth a go as it provides a great view of the event and the town. Totally free to come and visit, the 2017 Port Street International Fayre will be a great community event and we hope you can pay it a visit. Remember to dress up...
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ne of the Vale’s bestloved village summer shows promises a dazzling mix of live entertainment this year. The highlight in the main arena at the 2017 Badsey Flower Show will be a breathtaking display by ‘Pedal Power versus Parkour’ which is a combination of stunt cycle skills and parkour fitness with elite athletes pushing their abilities to the limits. This demonstration promises to deliver some amazing entertainment for all ages. The show will also include a fly -past by an RAF memorial
Dakota, live music from ukulele band The Spa Strummers and traditional Scottish bagpipe music from Cheltenham’s St. Andrews Pipe Band. It all takes place on Saturday 22nd July on The Recreation Ground, Sands Lane, Badsey, Evesham, WR11 7EZ. The show will also feature circus skills from Magic Steve, local dance troupe United Dance Academy, a fun dog show and a large marquee of exhibits from local amateur growers and producers. In addition, the traditional mix of stalls, sideshows, children’s games and food and drink will all be in place. If you’d like to get involved email info@badseyflowershow.co.uk. The Badsey Flower Show attracts around 2,000 people each year because it’s a wonderful, value for money family afternoon out. Gates open at 1pm so put the date in your diary now.
Saturday 22nd July 1.00 - 5.00pm Entrance costs £3 (or £1 for children and £2 for OAP’S). To enter your produce or exhibit for the show, visit www.badseyflowershow.co.uk and see the wide range of categories, many of which are fun and ideal for children. All entries are welcome and you do not have to live in the village to enter. You can also catch up with all the latest news on the show’s facebook page. The Dakota flypast is courtesy of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and is to be confirmed, subject to RAF service commitments. Find the show at The Recreation Ground, Sands Lane, Badsey, Evesham, WR11 7EZ 53
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ow in it’s 39th year, Overbury Street Market is a popular annual event taking place on the second Saturday in July. Set in our beautiful Cotswolds village, it never fails to draw a big crowd. With only two hours available, trading is always brisk and fun. This year, on Saturday 8th July, the colourful banners will be flying as usual to welcome visitors from 10am until 12 noon. Plan to have a late breakfast because the first thing you will be faced with is the irresistible Bacon Buttie stall. There will be a wide variety of
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themselves. We offer something for everyone and an enjoyable start to your weekend. Car parking and entrance are free and situated within only a few yards of the market making access easy for all. In the event of bad the event is relocated to the Village Hall. Overbury Street Market is run to raise funds for various community organisations in Overbury and Conderton, mainly St Faith’s Church, the Village Hall, Friends of Overbury School and the Cricket Club. We always welcome local stall holders and offers of help so if you are interested please ring Andrew John on 01386 725229 or email aj@apsjohn.net. Find Overbury village by satnav using GL20 7NR. www.overburyestate.co.uk 57
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METHOD Preheat the oven to 140 degrees and have a bain marie ready (large tray filled with warm water) Blend the livers, brandy, salt, garlic and pass through a sieve Blend again and add eggs and then gradually add the butter and cream. This needs to be done slowly to prevent it from splitting Once it is mixed well, check seasoning and pour into moulds Place in a bain marie and put in the oven for 20 minutes After 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 100 degrees and bake for another 40 minutes Once cooked, remove from the oven and bain marie and once cooled, store in the fridge overnight for a nice firm parfait.
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