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Contents Competitions & Vouchers 9 Competition with Spetchley Park Gardens 61 Competition with The Roses 62 Your Money Saving Vouchers
Local Life 7 Welcome 13 A Word With...Julian Lloyd Webber 17 Property Talk with Denise James 18 How to Transform a Problem Garden 21 CACI Facial Toning with Kirsti Attwood
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23 Achieving Space with Style 25 Pet Talk with Folly Gardens Vets 27 New Season at Spetchley Park Gardens 29 Safety Tips from Buzz Electrical 31 Building to a Crescendo with WWT 33 Asparamadness with Wychavon 35 Succeeding with Water with WaterStone 37 Behind The Scenes at The Roses 39 Give Your Carpet a Facelift 41 Summerhouses of Distinction with L&L 43 New Season at Coughton Court 45 Hanley Swan Open Gardens 49 On The Blossom Trail with Wychavon 53 Exam Subject Choices with Dr Evans 55 Cooking with Asparagus 57 New Breast Care Unit for 59 Life in the Village on Twitter 65 Index
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On music...
INTERVIEW: Lisa Lambon
Julian Lloyd Webber Julian Lloyd Webber, one of the world’s most influential classical musicians, was forced to step down from public performance in 2014 due to a neck injury. This spring, he begins a special tour. Joined by his cellist wife Jaixin Lloyd Webber and pianist Pam Chawden, Julian will take his audience on an historical and musical journey, giving an insight into his extraordinary life. 12
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Your show promises to be a kind of on stage autobiography. Tell us more about the format. I’ll be telling stories and anecdotes of touring, recording sessions, concerts and TV shows to link with a new presentation of rare video footage of me talking and performing with people like Nigel Kennedy, Elton John, Katherine Jenkins, Tim Rice, Yehudi Menuhin, Joaquin Rodrigo, Cleo Laine, Stephane Grappelli and many others. Jaixin will illustrate by playing excerpts of music that have been important in my life including Faure's Elegy, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Music of the Night and Rachmaninov's Cello Sonata through to composers like William Lloyd Webber, Frank Bridge, JS Bach and Philip Glass. The format is deliberately fluid with lots of time for audience questions so it will vary every night. It’s suitable for all the family and I’d love people to bring their children because I can offer insight into what it’s really like to be on the road as a musician.
we do need people to plan ahead by bringing along their own cello. You played your final concert in Malvern. What did you take away from that night? It was an extraordinary evening. I’d just made this recording of English Music for Strings with the English Chamber Orchestra and I knew that when it came to playing heavy, louder, physically taxing music on the cello I couldn't do it anymore because I’d lost the power in my bowing arm. I knew I could get through the Malvern concert because I was only playing for a short time, but I realised that I wouldn't be able to do what was planned subsequently so I had to call it a day. It was the most moving concert. The orchestra were wonderful to me and there was a great atmosphere in the hall. I was playing music I loved and the connection to Elgar and Malvern made it very special and strangely appropriate.
You’ve described stepping down from concerts as a bereavement. And each show includes the What has sustained you since chance of a cello masterclass? then? I was devastated because We’d love it if any young cellists there were a lot of things I still could come along together with wanted to do on the cello but it’s their instrument. At the end of not the only thing in the world. I each night there is the possibility had a fantastic 40 years but I have that I will play with Jaixin so to move on. I’m a positive person anyone wants to join us on stage and I recognise that I’ve got they can and I’ll give them a few something to contribute, tips. It will all be very informal but particularly in the area of music
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education. I played so much all over the world and saw other systems in action and through the many musicians I’ve worked with I can offer young musicians career advice. Plus I’m conducting so I’m still making music. For 40 years you practised the cello for four or five hours a day. After stepping down, you had banned yourself from playing completely but what is the situation now? I play a little bit every morning because I don’t want to lose the skill which took me so long to build up. I still give masterclasses including one recently at Birmingham Conservatoire where I demonstrated a lot but I can’t go out and give public performances of major works. As a cellist your work was all about moving people with music and hundreds of tributes speak of the solace and pleasure you’ve brought. What is it about music that is so special? It has no barriers of any kind so it’s an incredibly direct means of expression. It’s very moving because often, you will have an musician interpreting the work of a composer to an audience so as the musician, you’re like a medium. There’s definitely a spiritual level to making music, particularly from the perspective of a classical performer but it’s true in other 13
genres too. I’m a massive Buddy Holly fan and the way that he could communicate so directly with people was a fantastic gift.
taking me to hear great cellists in concert. It was way beyond the call of her duty but she must have seen something in me that she thought she could awaken.
show, I could reach millions of people who might not otherwise have heard it. To me that was very important. It’s depressing that children don’t generally see classical music on TV today. I’ve With your brother Andrew, you belong to arguably the most So how did that alter your view? always wanted to bring the genre It was such an eye opener for me. to a wider audience because if you influential musical dynasty of With role models, I suddenly love something you want to share modern times. What was it realised what the cello could do as it. It’s the thing I’ve most missed about your upbringing that an instrument and the power it has. in the last year, going out on a allowed such talent to flourish? It was the most extraordinary I’d always thought that it was the platform and communicating with background to grow up in because most vocal of instruments, and felt an audience. we took it for granted that there able to communicate through it was music at every turn. My father which is why it appealed to me, What are the performances was an organist and composer, my but I owe it all to her. Again, it you’re most proud of? Recording mother was a piano teacher and all shows how important teachers are. the Dvorak Cello Concerto in the time there were these famous She was a very special person; Prague with the Czech musicians drifting in and out. The what she did changed my life. Philharmonic in the very hall in concert pianist John Lill came to which it was premiered was live with us and later on so did the You’re known as a man of drive special as was recording Elgar’s lyricist, Tim Rice. There was no and ambition. What would other Cello Concerto with Yehudi pressure to make music but we did people say about your approach Menuhin who had known Elgar so take it for granted in that it was well. I also loved working with my to music that enabled you to there and that’s why I’m so excel? I was never influenced too wife recently as ‘Two Cellos.’’ interested in music education. much by what other people After all, if it hadn't been available thought or said. I enjoyed playing Where are you heading now? to me, who knows if Andrew and I music and I loved the music that I This series of concerts promises to would have discovered it? It’s why believed in. I wasn't someone who be interesting but I’ll only do a there should be systematic music thought a classical musician tour like this once because it has education in this country. If we should shut himself away from elements that are retrospective and deny children opportunities we everyone. Going back through old I want to do new things. I’m likely may miss out on a lot of talent. video clips recently, I realised that to conduct more and my first I did a lot of light entertainment conducting CD is coming out in shows that the puritans thought March. I’m also working with two What enabled you to tap into were disgraceful. Even if I was charities, Sistema England and your creativity at such an early playing a classical piece to the best Live Music Now, both of which age? It all evolved gradually. I started playing when I was four of my ability, some thought it was share the aim of transforming and I always enjoyed it but I didn't the wrong outlet. I totally people’s lives through music. take it seriously at all. The event disagreed with that because I that most changed that was the believe that music is for everyone. Tell us more about Live Music arrival of a young South African If I had a chance to play, say a Now. It’s a terrific charity which teacher, Rhuna Martin, who started Benjamin Britten piece on a TV was set up by my good friend and
Join Julian on tour this spring and discover more about his life, his music and his extraordinary career Local Tour Dates include: March 19, The Roses, Tewkesbury May 12, Atrix, Bromsgrove May 13, Courtyard, Hereford
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Above: Julian and Jaixin Lloyd Webber. Right: CD Cover art photo of Julian Lloyd Webber, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Yehudi Menuhin & the Elgar bust for Cello Concerto Op.85, "Enigma" Variations Released by Philips Digital Classics in 1985. Bottom: Julian LloydWebber visiting a Live Music Now Musician in Residence session* for children with special educational needs and disabilities led by Live Music Now musician Sophie Crawford at Watergate School in Lewisham, London. *Part of a UK-wide residency programme in SEN schools funded by the Classic FM Foundation. Photo Jon Barlow
areas. Then you’ve got the sheer enjoyment factor so we often find that a project will raise school attendance rates. It’s also a great You founded Sistema England which takes music to children in way of bringing staff and pupils together as playing music breaks disadvantaged communities. How can music help education? down barriers. As I know from It works on many levels. First, it my story, music can change lives. gives kids something completely My charity work is about raising different in their lives. It also awareness of the power it holds. teaches them a specific set of skills including co-ordination and www.julianlloydwebber.com www.livemusicnow.org self discipline which, once acquired, can be applied to other www.sistemaengland.org.uk 15
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Space with Style Winchcombe based family firm Alderwood Construction have been designing and building extensions for over 30 years. We asked Director Craig Siller for advice on how to expand your living space within a fixed budget. What is the most practical way to plan an extension? Inevitably, extensions are all about making compromises. Many householders have ideas about how they would like to expand their space but, without building knowledge, don’t understand the ramifications of what they are proposing. If you want to apply for planning permission for a project it’s a good idea to consult a builder from the start to ensure your plans are 22
practical and affordable. It’s important to fix a budget and plan ahead because in the current economy a good builder is hard to find. Starting the planning process now would usually mean a build date sometime in the autumn. How does the design and build process work? We start with a client meeting at home then survey the property. We aim to gain an understanding of your aspirations,
assess the existing building and consider what type of extension is most practical. Our in-house designer then works through a range of ideas and comes up with an initial proposal which is firmly rooted in the ideal of achieving increased space without undue expense. What design principles do you work to? Every extension should be proportionate to the existing
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building, create good flow and have integrity. Taking care of details (such as the shape of the roof in the house pictured above) and the materials used, will ensure the new space is similar in nature to the original house and suits the plot. You can get ideas from looking online, including the gallery of projects on our website. What should I look for in a builder? Seek out a credible, solvent company with a proven track record locally and membership of reputable trade associations. Ask for a detailed schedule of works and a single point of contact. Our focus is on ensuring a balanced and honest
working relationship. The principles of good construction are the same whether we are managing a home extension, a new build or a commercial project. We tailor schemes which are of good design, well built and leave a lasting positive impression.
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ZOE’S TOP TIP... offer specialist advice. Problems I deal with include separation anxiety, biting and barking to more unusual fears like hats. Being realistic, there is no quick fix and re-educating your pet will involve a commitment over a period of weeks so I offer an initial consultation, give home -work, then provide continued follow-up advice and support until the issue is resolved. Medications are also available which can help switch your dog’s brain from, ‘anxious mode’ to ‘learning mode,’ reducing the stress response and helping them to accept training. Good socialisation is a lifelong process so I can also advise, pre and post-purchase, on how to limit the likelihood of unwanted habits developing. The process begins from birth so our Puppy Parties are a great place to start. Bad behaviour is a burden that we can help relieve you of. Why not take the first step today by calling on 01684 292244 or 01242 679880 to find out more? Wishing you and your pet well this spring...
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2015 has already started with a bang at Spetchley as our spectacular grounds and daffodil display were showcased on the BBC’s Great British Garden Revival. A Year of Changes This winter we’ve been busy making some exciting changes ready to welcome visitors from 1 April 2015. There will be a different entrance leading into the Gardens from the new purposebuilt Welcome Centre which will house a variety of gifts and treats and an increased selection of plants for sale. Our new 64 space car park also has two coach bays, disabled parking, family spaces and bicycle racks to enhance your visit. Spetchley Revival Project The three year Spetchley Revival works, grant funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, start this
season. This incredibly exciting project will include the development of a Heritage Centre and Education Room, the restoration of the Garden Pond, tree planting, improved access to the deer park, and the restoration of the 18th century Sovereign Coach, one of only 20 left in the country. Weddings & Celebrations Spetchley’s reputation as a unique wedding venue is growing and we are now fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies in the newly refurbished Willmott Room. It’s a beautiful setting, seating up to 90 guests, and we are delighted to be able to offer couples a complete
wedding package. For further information, including details of wedding viewing weekends, please visit our website. Events Our annual Spring Plant Fair takes place on 26 April and the Military Re-enactment weekend on 15 & 16 August. There will also be a variety of smaller events throughout the year. To receive regular updates sign up to our newsletter on our website or why not follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Enjoy 2 for 1 adult entry at Spetchley Park Gardens, Spetchley, Worcester WR5 1RS
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Wiring? Buzz Electrical, approved NICEIC contractors, offer the full range of electrical services including rewiring and new installations. MD Steve Owens explains how to spot warning signs of potentially unsafe wiring.
blowing regularly or the fuse board tripping regularly, dimming and flickering lighting, buzzing or discoloured switches or a burning smell. These are clear signs that can help you tell the age of the electrical installation in your home so you can decide whether you need further advice. You should also look out for: • Cables coated in black rubber, lectricity is usually out of lead or fabric. sight and out of mind • A fuse box with a wooden back, because cables are cast iron switches or a haphazard conveniently hidden inside walls, mixture of fuse boxes. switches and sockets. So it’s not • Older round pin sockets and surprising that many of us forget round light switches, braided flex to check electrical installations for hanging from ceiling roses, brown wear and tear. and black switches and sockets Faulty and ageing wiring is a mounted in skirting boards. major cause of electrical fires in • Wall-mounted light switches in the home. You can protect yourself bathrooms. by having regular checks carried These suggest that your out on the condition of your installation is over 40 years old cables, switches, sockets and other and may need rewiring. accessories as well as doing some If you are concerned you can of your own routine inspections. call us on 01386 423600 or contact If your home is approaching or a registered electrician to get a has exceeded 40 years of age, you report on the condition of your need to be aware of some simple installation. signs that there may be a problem For more hints and tips visit with your electrical wiring; fuses www.facebook.com/buzzelectrical
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almost couldn’t believe my ears in December as I walked to the local postbox with my last few Christmas cards; it stopped me in my tracks. There it was - from the hedgerow came the rich, fruity song of a male blackcap. It’s only in the last few years that we’ve seen blackcaps overwintering in the UK. Birds that have bred in Britain leave in late summer for Africa and Iberia, returning each spring to help build the dawn chorus into one almighty crescendo. However, an increasing number of blackcaps that have spent the summer in central Europe have begun to migrate here for the winter instead of joining their cousins in warmer climes, risking the potentially harsh British weather over the perils of a longer migration. Birds (in this country it’s usually the males) sing
Blackcap courtesy of Amy Lewis
Chiffchaff courtesy of Karen Summers
Wren courtesy of Amy Lewis
for two main reasons - to proclaim their rights over territory (and food) and to announce to the female population that they exist. This behaviour peaks in spring and is unusual in winter. If a winter is mild the spring soundtrack will start to build in March when our native breeding birds will be hunting for the best territory in readiness for the mating season. The reason the spring chorus is loudest in the morning is because it’s the best time for birds to defend their territory. Just one morning this spring, why not set your alarm for an hour before you’d normally think of waking up, open your bedroom window and listen to the blackbirds and robins (normally the earliest birds) being joined by wrens, dunnocks and songthrushes? The loudest song, usually with a distinctive trill in the middle, will come from the smallest of these characters – the elusive wren. If, like me, you refer to any wren as ‘Jenny,’ remember that it’s actually only the males that feature in these natural symphonies. Our summer visitors will also be taking part. In this part of the country, throughout April and May, we’re joined by chiffchaffs, willow warblers, garden warblers and whitethroats. Head to a local woodland or small copse with overgrown hedges and you
should be able to hear any or all of these. To each other, their song may be aggressive (or sometimes romantic) and it can be hard for us to distinguish each individual bird’s contribution but it doesn't really matter. Sometimes it’s enough to just sit still and listen, enjoy the chorus and forget about the trials of everyday life.
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Asparamadness Join in a range of events running in the Vale of Evesham the from 23rd April to 21st June.
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t. George’s Day sees the launch of the Asparagus Festival with the Great English Asparagus Run. From then until 21st June, the Vale of Evesham will be going Asparamad again with numerous opportunities to taste, buy, cook and learn about one of the nation’s most sought after delicacies. The world famous Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction takes place on Sunday 24 th May at The Fleece Inn. This annual ritual will see hundreds gather in the courtyard to bid for the season’s largest, freshest local Asparagus. The pub will also be welcoming families on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25th) for their Asparagus Family Fun Day with fairground attractions, food and music. Asparafest returns once more on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May. This boutique festival provides an A-Z of weekend entertainment with magical music, the freshest
food, farm and country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer and awesome asparagus! There will be two main stages of music, a cookery kitchen with local and celebrity chefs, Asparagus Eating Competitions as well as appearances from The WorldFamous Asparamancer, Gus and the Asparafairy. For details please visit www.asparafest.co.uk or email info@asparafest.co.uk Back also for 2015 is the Asparawriting festival; a chance to learn about writing, the local area, asparagus and all things related. For full details of events visit www.asparawritingfestival.co.uk Also returning are Dudley’s Asparabus Coach Tours, complete with an asparaguide to give you an entertaining insight into this majestic green vegetable. For more information on all of these events contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373. For full details visit:
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Succeeding with Water Water can be used to bring life and interest to all styles of garden. RHS Chelsea Gold Medal winning garden designer Richard Mercer offers his advice.
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chieving good results with water is a specialist art requiring skill in construction as well as creative design. The same principles apply whether you are creating a tiny wildlife pond or a vast lake: Think of the mood you are trying to evoke. Do you want a calm area to sit in or an energising focal point? If you can’t see a water feature from the house you should be able to hear it; the hidden sound will draw you further into the garden, inviting you to explore. Be sure to contrast the fluid nature of water with a backdrop of stone and soft planting. Stone is revered for its natural beauty but you can also use metal or timber. Any type of open water should be brimming. Bringing the water level as high as possible creates the most pleasing effect and will reflect light around your whole garden. The flow of water must be carefully regulated to create the desired sound effect. While still 34
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water will be tranquil, a babbling brook can be soothing and the rush of a fountain or waterfall will create vibrancy. With skill, it’s possible to vary the sound effects of any water feature to suit your personal preference. It might surprise you that the sheet of water flowing from the metal spout pictured above remained quiet because of the depth of water it fell into. By contrast, the waterfall pictured opposite was engineered so that the water from the final cascade fell onto a large rock at its base. This created a fine, mellow splash which has an energising effect. In another garden in which I installed a stream, the husband and wife preferred differing levels of sound. To please them both, we installed two pumps which could be switched separately, giving the option of different flow rates thus completely changing the sound characteristics of the water from a trickle to a gush.
Never scrimp on filtration; always oversize the unit for the volume of water intended. Rock must be hard enough to withstand heavy frosts and immersion in water. A few large pieces, well submerged, will be more convincing than lots of smaller ones. Rocks should be placed so that the grain within them follows through, creating an appealing natural effect. Consider your budget. We can advise on suitable materials to fit most price brackets. Having trained at Pershore College 20 years ago, been awarded an RHS Chelsea Gold Medal and undertaken many projects, domestic and commercial, I offer a complete design service from a new patio, pergola or fence to a complete garden makeover. I only construct one project at a time and will always be on site myself. Whatever the size or scope of your project, call me on 07860 603598 for your FREE consultation.
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The advance of glass technology means that they can now be built from thermally efficient double glazed units creating a more practical, sophisticated building with multiple benefits. Nordic Garden Buildings are supplied to us by a Welsh company that has been manufacturing products from PVCu for 40 years. Their range was launched in Europe where they have been tested in extreme weather conditions and proven to be robust. A glazed structure provides a number of practical advantages over wood. The cost of timber is constantly rising so, surprisingly, glass is now often comparable in price. A glass/PVCu structure is also stronger, more permanent and far more secure. Unlike timber buildings, they need no annual maintenance. Each ones comes complete with multipoint door and window locks and our guarantee. Nordic Garden Buildings come in six colour options and a range of sizes, suitable for every type of home. With a choice of styles of glass, brickwork, roofing and
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Bring style to your garden with six colour options air vents, roof vents, windows and air conditioning will ensure a comfortable temperature all year round. Heating can also be added using a electric fan heater, under floor heating or a wood burning stove. Installation is easy and will take our skilled team only one or two days. You don’t need planning permission, just a suitable patio or deck. Your garden building is also portable so you won’t even have to part with it when you move house. Your garden building could be hidden in a secret corner of your garden or situated to offer panoramic views. Furnish it to your taste with a table and chairs, blinds, cushions and candles and you will have a lovely, stylish space in which to relax and unwind. Our new Nordic Garden Buildings outdoor display will help plan your summerhouse. To find out more please visit our Tewkesbury showroom at Red Lane, alongside the river. Our friendly team are available Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. We offer complimentary parking and refreshments and promise no high pressure sales.
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Hanley Swan Open Gardens The residents of Hanley Swan near Malvern invite you to enjoy a day out at their annual event in support of Hanley churches.
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njoy a visit to Hanley Swan this May Bank Holiday for our annual ‘Garden Party.’ Hanley Castle is a quintessentially English village with all the desirable hallmarks – a Green, a pond with our very own heron, a majestic oak tree, a pub, a prize winning butcher and a friendly village shop – all held under the
gaze of the glorious Malvern Hills. This year there will be seventeen gardens open, spread all around the village, so you may want to use the various free car parks which will be signposted to enable you to cover more ground. We are lucky to have an eclectic mix of truly lovely horticultural masterpieces of all sizes and genres, tended by owners who will lay out the green carpet for your enjoyment. Your £5 ticket will give you entry to all 3 days, so you can make a real weekend of it. Light lunches and cream teas
will be served throughout the weekend at The Grange – which happens to be garden number one! There will be a scarecrow shindig so please go down to the church and vote for your favourite. There, you will also find crafts plus cream teas being served every afternoon from 2-5pm. All monies raised go to the upkeep of the local churches so please do come and support us. For the most up to date details on our event please visit our website hanleyswanpond.co.uk
Bank Holiday Weekend 2nd, 3rd & 4th May 12noon – 5pm daily 17 Open Gardens Scarecrow Shindig Crafts & Plants
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On the Blossom Trail No matter what your mode of transport, this spring why not explore the enchanting local Blossom Trail. Blossoming Fun in The Vale Spring time – why not lose yourself in the beauty of our local blossom? Explore the area afresh as it bursts into an array of soft tones; the pink blossom of the cherry and apple will contrast beautifully with the white blossom of the pears and plums. By following the 50 mile AA yellow signposted route you will voyage through some of the most idyllic villages that the Vale has to offer and criss-cross the River Avon. The Blossom Trail is among five major blossom events in the world, with others taking place in Japan and the USA so find a way to enjoy the route; walking, cycling, or on a coach tour. Blossom Bikeaway Come and explore the blossom by bike on Sunday 19 April. With a choice of four routes; 11, 16, 27 and 50 miles there is something to suit everyone. Setting off from Hampton Ferry, Evesham the 48
bikeaway provides the perfect family fun day to enjoy while raising funds for St John Ambulance and The Vale of Evesham First Responders’. For an entry form please contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373.
well as providing an historical and entertaining great value day out. For more information regarding pick up points and to book your seat please contact Dudley’s Coaches on 01386 792206.
Monitoring the Blossom Blossom in the Vale only lasts a short time, making it a sight that you do not want to miss. If you’re organising your day out around the progress of the blooms you can get a glimpse of the blossom by visiting www.blossom-trail.org.uk or why not request the Blossom Trail & Vale Trail colour brochure, Spring Time Coach Tours which covers the best of the Dudley’s Coaches and Evesham blossom. Call Angela Tidmarsh on Vale Tour Guides once again 01386 565373 for your free welcome back the popular Spring Time in the Vale Coach tours on 14 publication. Once the blossom has finished, & 21 April. Picking up in various don’t forget to come back later in locations throughout the year to experience the ‘Vale Worcestershire, this is certainly a Trail’- a unique horticultural day trip not to be missed! The coach tours offer the opportunity to journey and a chance to discover ‘the fruits of the Blossom’. experience the best blossom, as Blossom Trail Walks Prefer walking? Discover the blossom trail by foot, a pack of three walks are available; all are between three and six miles and devised with blossoms in mind, but they can be enjoyed at any time during the year.
Your Spring Highlights at a Glance… Spring Time Coach Tours Tuesday 14 & 21 April Operated by Dudley’s Coaches and Evesham Vale Tour Guides. To make a booking please contact Dudley’s Coaches on 01386 792206. Blossom Bikeaway Sunday 19 April Choose from an 11, 16, 27 or 50 mile cycle route and discover the Blossom Trail while raising funds for St John Ambulance. For an application form contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373. Blossom Trail Walks A pack of 3 walks available to purchase from Wychavon District Council and local Tourist Information Centres £2.95. For more information about spring events and the Blossom Trail please contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373. You can also visit our websites:
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Choices Choosing GCSE options at thirteen is often the first significant decision that a young person will make. So how can parents help? Dr Tony Evans of Prince Henry’s High School offers his thoughts.
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s we progress through the Spring Term, thousands of teenagers are faced with choices about the subjects they want to take to GCSE and beyond. How, as a parent, should you support your child in making the right decisions? My wife and I recently went through this process for the first time with our own son so I fully appreciate how difficult it can feel. With so many courses available in 2015, it can be hard to understand
by their teachers for several months in terms of the decisions that they need to make. The basic advice, based on a tried and tested model, is to choose subjects that they enjoy and are good at, plus subjects that will be potentially useful for the sort of career they may have in mind. They should not take subjects just because they are new, or because their friends are taking them. If your child is unclear about their future career, it’s also wise to consider how their options might be narrowed if they drop a subject the true value of various options, this becomes even more important and ultimately, what implications when it comes to choosing A Levels different choices will have for your and even thinking ahead towards child’s future. entry requirements for Higher All schools apply a Core Education courses. Curriculum consisting of Maths, For most pupils choosing options English, Science and PE. In some goes smoothly but think ahead, do schools, qualifications in RE, IT your research and don't be afraid to and a Modern Foreign Language are ask for guidance from school to be also incorporated. Most children sure you have the full picture. have to choose between three to five subjects to complement the Core Curriculum, meaning almost LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE? all will study between eight to ten Dr. Evans is Headteacher at: individual qualifications. The vast Prince Henry's High School majority of these will be GCSEs Victoria Avenue, and from 2017 there will be a new Evesham, Worcs points grading system ranging from WR11 4QH nine to one. This new system will be different to the existing grading system that has been used to for many years and no doubt further guidance will be issued by the government in due course. Most schools provide detailed guidance relating to the various qualifications on offer and the nature of the work involved. Schools like mine often have access to an Independent Careers Adviser who can also advise your child. Pupils will normally be supported
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Cooking with ASPARAGUS Source fresh, seasonal ingredients from local growers to make this delicious soup which can be served hot or cold. ASPARAGUS SOUP SIMPLE AND SEASONAL Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS 250ml milk 250ml cream (double) 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 sticks of celery, chopped 1 leek, chopped 1 medium potato, grated 1 garlic clove 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, shredded Salt and pepper Boil milk, cream, and potato until it’s soft then add the asparagus for the last 2 minutes, stir occasionally so it doesn’t catch, then add salt and pepper. In a separate pan, sauté off the shallots, celery, leek and garlic.
Once they are cooked add them to other pan. Once all ingredients are cooked and soft, blend until smooth and adjust seasoning, add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. To serve; re-heat gently for 3-4 minutes and serve hot in warmed soup bowls or serve chilled. Garnish with diced cooked pancetta or crème fraiche and
some cooked asparagus and serve with warm crusty bread.
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New Breast Care Unit Six years ago, Breast Surgeon Steven Thrush had the idea of a dedicated Breast Care Unit at Worcester Hospital. This autumn, his project will come to fruition with the opening of Worcestershire Breast Unit and Haven. We asked him what it will mean. What’s the latest news? At the recent Board meeting of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, the Directors gave the official go-ahead for work to start on the long-awaited Breast Care Unit. The target date for opening is this autumn. When he announced the decision, Harry Turner, the Chairman of the Acute Trust, said, ‘‘We are all very conscious of the thousands of people who have actively worked to raise funds for 56
this very important project. We are delighted to now underwrite the balance of funds still needed so that the project can start sooner rather than wait for all the funds to be raised.” Fiona Charny, Charity Trustee and Chair of the Fundraising Campaign added, “This is a fantastic day for all our wonderful supporters and for women and men throughout the County who encounter breast health problems.
We now need to raise a further £480,000 for all the furniture, internal fittings and furnishings, and the work to the gardens. I am sure that our loyal supporters will rise to the task.’’ In an another development in January, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and national breast cancer charity The Haven announced plans for a Haven centre which will be incorporated within the Breast Care Unit. It’s hard to
Front row – Pamela Healy, Chief Executive of The Haven, and Penny Venables, Chief Executive of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, sign the partnership agreement flanked by Worcester Mayor Cllr Alan Amos and Worcester MP Robin Walker. They are joined by representatives from Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign; the University of Worcester; and Deputy Lieutenant for Worcestershire Angela Brinton
Campaign Patron Jacquie Clements (left) and Trustee Alison Hollis ( right)
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believe but in less than 12 months we will be able to stand inside the building. I owe a huge debt of thanks to everyone who has made this possible: all our supporters in the community and all my colleagues at the hospital. I know our supporters will redouble their efforts to raise the final balance. How will The Haven operate within the Breast Unit? The new Breast Unit will improve facilities, reduce the number of locations patients have to attend and help relieve the stress of process. The Haven provides a unique model of care that is fully integrated with hospital medical treatment. It is a global leader in its field and cancer specialists worldwide visit Havens to learn from them. The Haven will form an integral part of the Breast Unit enabling people with breast cancer to benefit from free one-to-
one emotional support and complementary therapies to help relieve the side-effects of treatment and deal with the emotional impact of a diagnosis. This can include up to six free therapies, including counselling, acupuncture, nutritional advice and a session with a specialist Haven breast care nurse. Help is also available through the Haven website, thehaven.org.uk and via an outreach programme. Why is this such an asset locally? 600 people in Worcestershire are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The scale of this illness is such that it affects us all; everybody knows somebody. This long awaited Unit will make a huge difference to them and their loved ones during very challenging times. Find out more on our website everybodyknowssomebody.co.uk
LIKE TO HELP OR DONATE? If you’d like to set up a fundraising event or consider a donation we’d be happy to discuss it. Please contact Nicky on 01905 733786 Regular Gifts - by covenant are the most effective way to donate. You can donate monthly, quarterly or annually. Covenant forms can be downloaded from our website or call 01905 733786 By Post: Please send your gift to: FREEPOST RSAX-JTUA-LACU, Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign Office, Charles Hastings Education Centre, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester WR5 1DD Online or by Text. It’s easy! Please visit our website for full details. @bu_events @bu_events @WBUCam@WBUCampaign paign Worcestershire Worcestershire Breast Breast Care Care Unit Unit
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