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Contents Competitions & Vouchers 11 Competition with Spetchley Park Gardens 19 Competition with Nana’s Food Japan 61 Competition with The Roses 62 Your Money Saving Vouchers

Local Life 13 Welcome 24 Designated Outstanding; Bredon First School 26 Pershore Plum Festival with Wychavon 37 Dumbleton Fete 40 Final Hurdle at Worcestershire Breast Unit 47 Bredon Boat Races 49 Pershore Town Choir 50 St Richard’s Hospice 54 Cotswold Keeper 57 Fladbury Walkabout 60 Overbury Street Market 65 Index

Regulars 14 Wildlife: Green Jewels with WWT 17 Pet Talk with Folly Gardens Vets 23 Property Talk with Gusterson Palmer James 29 NEW! Guinot Facials with Beauty Beyond 30 Evolving Education with Dr. Tony Evans 34 Quality without Compromise with L&L 39 Summer Events at Coughton Court 45 Policing South Worcestershire 53 Behind The Scenes at The Roses 58 Plum Tarte Tatin with Belle House

Front cover image: © www.Shutterstock.com/Daria Minaeva This page, clockwise from the top; Fladbury Walkabout; Looking for Chafer Beetle Larvae courtesy of WWT; Dumbleton Fete; Pershore Plum Festival courtesy of Angela Tidmarsh.

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WIN ONE OF FIVE FAMILY TICKETS FOR THE SPECTACULAR RE-ENACTMENT AT SPETCHLEY PARK GARDENS Will you be one of five lucky winners? It’s simple; just visit www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk or send a postcard headed ‘Competition’ by Friday 31st July 2015 Prizes: 5 x Family Tickets (2 adults & 2 children) for use on 15 th or 16th August

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Win one of five pairs of tickets to watch over 300 re-enactors from ten periods of history live, drill and slug it out in mock battle scenes this August. With a wonderful atmosphere, it’s fun for all the family, and educational too. Talk to the re-enactors in their tented villages and learn how they lived, cooked, fought and socialised. There will be Greek Hoplites, Viking Warriors, Tudor Doctors, English Civil War protagonists, Napoleonic Musketeers, WW2 Tommies, members of the German Wehrmacht and much more. Standard entrance is £7.50 for adults and £2.50 for children - tickets only available on the day. Sorry but no 2 for 1 offers, concessionary rates or HHA passes at this event. Enquiries 01905 345 106.

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 Visit www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk and enter your details as requested by Friday 31st July 2015.  or send a postcard to Zoe Cope c/o The Estate Office, Spetchley, Worcester WR5 1RS by Friday 31 st July 2015. Please include your name, address and telephone numbers. Winners will be notified by Friday 7th August 2015. Tickets will be held on the gate. Terms & Conditions: One entry per household. Competition closes Friday 31 st July 2015 and the winner will be informed by Friday 7 th August 2015. Tickets will be held for collection on the gate. The name of the winners can be obtained from Zoe Cope, Spetchley Park Gardens Charitable Trust, c/o The Estate Office, Spetchley, Worcester WR5 1RS after Friday 7 th August 2015. Prize not redeemable for cash. Judges decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. By entering this competition you agree to be contacted in future by Life in the Village and Spetchley Park Gardens Charitable Trust. Your information will not be shared with any third party. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing unsubscribe@lifeinthevillage.co.uk.

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Published five times a year, Life in the Village - Cotswold Edge has a print run of 3,500 copies which are delivered free to homes in the following villages: Dumbleton, Sedgeberrow, Ashton under Hill, Hinton on The Green, Badsey, Wickhamford, Aldington, Bretforton, Stanton, Wormington, Buckland, Little Buckland, Laverton, Snowshill and relevant retail outlets around Evesham and Broadway. It is one of a group of four publications including Life in the Village - Bredon, Avon & Severn, and Folly View. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this magazine is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. Whilst reasonable care is taken to ensure the veracity of information published, Life in the Village does not officially endorse any advertising material within this magazine. The content of each advert is the sole responsibility of each advertiser. Artwork is accepted on the strict understanding that there are no copyright issues. No part of this publication may be produced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without our prior written publisher. We reserve the right to refuse advertising.

Welcome... ...to Life in the Village. If you need ideas for summer days we’ve got lots of them - wildlife, cookery, history brought to life and a range of events which aim to raise money to preserve our lovely villages; please support them if you can. If you do nothing else this summer, pull on your walking boots, get outdoors and explore some of the local landscape that you haven't covered before. From Bredon Hill to Tiddesley Wood to the Malvern’s, you will be rewarded with birds, butterflies and wide open skies - yours to enjoy from dawn until dusk. We’re so pleased with the response we’ve had to the launch of Life in the Village on twitter and online - thanks so much for all your support. Many people have commented on how quick and easy it now is to enter our competitions and this issue, we bring you three - your chance to win a ticket bundle to The Roses, family tickets to the historical re-enactment at Spetchley Park and a sushi masterclass for two with Nana’s Food Japan. Remember that by joining our community on twitter or visiting www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk you can now keep in touch in-between issues; access a digital version of the four magazines, follow our useful links, download a voucher pack and view our daily updates. Our autumn issue will be with you from late September. If you have news and ideas about local country life to share, please get in touch by calling 01684 773135, emailing lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk or tweeting me @LisaLambon. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer,

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Looking for noble chafers

GREEN Jewels Noble chafer beetles have undergone decline but maintain a stronghold locally due to our many precious orchards. Wendy Carter of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust explains more.

h wow” I whispered, “they’re so beautiful ...and big.” The iridescent green jewel shimmered in the sunlight. This was it. Finally, I’d tracked down one of the UK’s most elusive beetles - a noble chafer. These scarce beetles rely on the decaying heartwood of old orchard trees; and as we’ve grubbed up our orchards, we’ve made their lives much harder. Across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire we’re in the middle of the main UK stronghold so they’re still relatively common. Reasonable numbers are still found in traditional orchards and they’re clinging on in gardens with old fruit trees; which brings me neatly to you. Having seen one on a nature reserve, a friend at the end of my road realised she has them in her garden! Could yours be a useful source of information for us too?

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Noble chafer poo courtesy of Jenni Schenke

Noble chafer here and left courtesy of Harry Green

Like many of our insects, noble chafers spend much of their lives hidden from view. Their larvae can live for up to three years in plum, cherry and apple trees, munching their way through the rotting heartwood. By contrast, the adults are on the wing for a matter of weeks. They emerge from May to late June, depending on the weather, and fly for about six to eight weeks. About 2cm long, you will find them on the heads of elder and hogweed umbellifers along woodland rides and in sunny, sheltered spots. If you have old fruit trees in your garden – and especially if you live in an area that was or still is rich in orchard trees – you may even have these rare beasties on your doorstep. One easy way to find out is to take a long-handled spoon and gently poke it into a cavity of your tree – if it comes out with coffee -looking granules likes the ones pictured above, you’ve found noble chafer larvae poo! So how can you help noble chafers? Leaving mature and even dying fruit trees standing provides much-needed habitat and planting new ones will ensure a perfect environment for the future. If you have to remove the limbs of fruit trees during pruning, try to leave them in a corner of the garden so the larvae can continue to munch and grow and

Worcestershire can continue as one of their heartlands! Most of us aren’t fortunate enough to own a traditional orchard or even have space for fruit trees in our gardens but that’s not a problem – we can head to one of our nature reserves such as Tiddesley Wood, just outside Pershore (satnav WR10 2AD) and hunt for these gems along rides and paths. If you think you’ve got noble chafers I’d love to hear from you. Please drop me a line at wendy@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org. You can also share what wildlife and wild places mean to you, including any local photos, on twitter; just remember to use the hashtag #MyWildLife.

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Sunday 26th July Plum Princess Garden Party Celebrate the start of the 2015 festival by attending this unique themed garden party at The Angel Hotel in Pershore where this year’s Plum Princess will be crowned. This event includes fancy dress, music, games and refreshments. Tuesday 28th July - The Angel Hotel Pershore Plum Festival Racenight The town revisits its Victorian and Edwardian history with the running of races at Worcester Racecourse, sponsored by The Angel Hotel. Resurrected races include the Tiddesley Wood Yellow Egg Plum Handicap Hurdle, the Pensham Hurdle, and of course the Land O’Plums Chase – a race that was first run over 70 years ago.

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s we move into the summer some types of crime become more prevalent. Avoiding jokes about whether two or three days sunshine are classed as summer, we do notice that some crimes become easier to commit. Windows left open on hot nights, garden tools and bikes being left in the open, and farm equipment being less secure all become issues. Criminals often do not fall into a specific category. If a burglar sees the opportunity to avoid going into a house by stealing expensive tools that are left in a garden, he or she will. Other non-crime incidents also come to the fore in the summer including deaths from swimming in open water. Sadly, several young people each year die in our rivers and quarries from swimming in unsafe waters. More still become involved in anti-social behaviour and low level crime. We know that parents are often shocked and upset to find that their child had been involved in low level disorder. Growing up is not a crime, however we know that often vulnerable people in our community become the targets of

young groups of people who make their lives a misery. I would ask all parents to ensure that they know where their children are at all times and be sure they are not causing problems for others. Summer also sees more people going away on holiday. Good advice is to ensure that neighbours are looking out for each other, knowing who is allowed access to each properties, what trades people are or aren't expected, and what can be done to not show criminals that you are not at home. Simple acts of kindness like cutting a neighboursâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grass can also work as effective crime prevention measures. Over the next few months we look forward to strengthening our presence in the community, bringing greater focus on neighbourhood watch, volunteers and how we use existing networks to help prevent crime and catch offenders. One recent interesting development in South Warwickshire that we will be seeking to replicate in South Worcestershire is neighbourhood watch on horse back. We know that often those out on a hack see interesting things in the world

around them from their lofty vantage point; they know what strange vehicles or people are in the villages. An exciting idea that we look forward to progressing. I hope you have a good summer.

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his September come along for a riverside afternoon of excitement, adrenalin and fun; watch the racing, take refreshments and have a go at the raffle and bottle stall. There will be a BBQ plus the hugely popular ReVIVals to entertain us. Last year the weather was glorious, attendance was up and the atmosphere was sociable – was that the cider kicking in? The Bredon Boat Races has really become a community event; a place to meet up with local friends and soak up the atmosphere. For 2015 entry will be held at £2.50, and under 12’s go free. It’s just £20 to enter a crew in the races, but don’t leave it to the last minute – last year we had entries on the day which made timetabling tricky. We only have the afternoon to fit in all the heats, so leave it too late and you might not get a chance

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Air Ambulance, the Worcester Breast Care Unit, Motor Neurone Disease Association, Arthritis Singing benefits your Association, Acorns Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical, emotional Hospice and Pershore Volunteer Centre. and spiritual health David Barclay, who studied at suggests Barbara the Guildhall School of Music and Bristow who invites sang as a lay clerk at the Liverpool you to join Pershore Metropolitan Cathedral, was appointed Musical Director of the Town Choir. choir at its foundation. David also ershore Town Choir is a conducts the Kidderminster Male mixed choir of over 50 Choir and is principal cantoris lay singers based in Pershore, tenor at Worcester Cathedral, as with members drawn from the well as holding various teaching town and the surrounding villages. roles. It was formed in 2007 and is The choir meets for rehearsal developing a wide musical every Wednesday evening in repertoire, its aims being to have Pershore Baptist Church, Broad fun singing and to contribute to the Street, from 7.30pm until 9pm. musical and cultural life of the We perform in the Baptist Church area. several times a year, and our next In addition, the choir annually event will be the Plum Fayre on nominates a charity to donate to; Monday, 31st August, from 12money has been raised so far for 1pm - entry to that event is free.

New members with any musical ability are always welcome. If you haven't sung in a choir and want to come along to find out more, you will be most welcome to just sit in for a few rehearsals, or join us to sing. We do not have auditions but the ability to hold a note is a good start and enthusiasm is key! It is not a requirement to read music and whilst some choir members have music-reading ability many are learning. However, we all enjoy singing together and can testify to its therapeutic value. It makes you feel good! If you are interested in joining the choir, please call Barbara Bristow on 01386 553497. We are also available for hire for weddings, funerals and social events. For further details, or if you would like to book us, phone Caroline Hirons on 01386 561808. For full details, please visit our : www.pershoretownchoir.org.uk

Left: Bernie Fisher with her Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursing Institute award.

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The skills and dedication of a specialist nurse providing end of life care to patients with life-threatening illnesses has been recognised with a prestigious Queen's Nurse award, explains Helen Griffee of St Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospice.

ernie Fisher, who lives in Upton-upon-Severn, received the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) at a special award ceremony in London last month. Mrs Fisher, who qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1981, has 30 years of nursing experience in oncology and community nursing roles. She has provided compassionate care to St Richard's Hospice patients in their own homes and communities for the last six years, supporting patients registered with two GP practices in Worcester. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, she works with community healthcare teams to

manage patients' symptoms, offering patients emotional support and assists them to make informed choices about their care. A Queen's Nurse is someone who is highly skilled in their field of community nursing and provides their patients or clients with a feeling of well-being, of service and respect. A Queen's Nurse is committed to improving care and acts as a role model to other community nurses. The title is not an award for past service, but indicates a commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Nurses who hold the title benefit from developmental workshops, bursaries, networking opportunities, and a shared

professional identity. Mrs Fisher said; "I am honoured to be awarded this title. I am passionate about providing excellent nursing care to very vulnerable patients in the community, and am looking forward to linking with other Queen's Nurses to develop new ideas that continue to develop our service." Crystal Oldman, Chief Executive of the QNI said; "Congratulations are due to Mrs Fisher for her success. Community nurses operate in an ever more challenging world and our role is to support them as effectively as we can. The QN title is a key part of this and we would encourage other community nurses to apply."

Photo:Carole Lerry at the Day Hospice

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Dementia Conference for her efforts to make Tewkesbury a dementia friendly community. We are the flagship venue on the Your Future project, which works with women and children who have been subject to domestic violence. Through the arts, this project creates safe spaces, boosts selfconfidence and rebuilds lives. We also run a nationally recognised Youth Theatre, who have performed at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at the National Theatre’s Connections Festival, and a Youth Dance programme. Many of our students go on to achieve places at top London performing arts schools. These are just three examples of the ways in which we reach our local community - I could go on. It is our commitment to our work both inside and outside our building that has led to our success, and I hope you will enjoy the fruits of our labour when we reopen our new look theatre. With £740,000 raised already, we’re not far away now! To donate to The Roses’ Redevelopment Appeal and help get us over the finishing line, please contact Beckie Smith at beckie.smith@rosestheatre.org or 01684 853070. Thank you.

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uilding on the success of last year, the 2015 Fladbury Walkabout will see the return of reptiles, scarecrows and circus skills when this picturesque riverside village holds its annual 'Open Gardens' weekend. Running from 11am to 5pm each day, this year's event takes place on Saturday and Sunday 11 th & 12th July and includes the renowned Flower Festival, with the imaginative theme of 'Films.' Once again there will be a Fun Run on the Sunday, this time starting at 2pm from the Anchor green. In July each year, Fladbury welcomes many returning visitors to its popular open village event,

often referred to as the 'friendly' Walkabout. This year, visitors can enjoy a selection of live music, classic cars, boat trips, the wire ferry, historic mills, local art, photographic & history exhibitions and a huge variety of stalls including crafts, gifts, fair trade hats, plants and herbs, cakes and preserves, Bric-a-Brac, white elephant, tombola and more. Teas, coffees, ices and lunches will be available in various locations throughout the day. Entry remains affordable at £6 daily or £10 for the weekend with under 15’s free. Combined programmes/tickets will be available from the car parks at each end of the village and the church in the village centre. A free shuttle bus will be available from both car parks.

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Pershore Plums French Tarte Tatin is traditionally made with apples that are cooked in caramel, then covered in puff pastry and baked in the oven until golden and crispy. Belle House Restaurant, Pershore serves this seasonal alternative – it’s easy to make and tastes delicious!

Plum Tarte Tatin INGREDIENTS 25g butter 25g caster sugar 2 cinnamon sticks Tarte tatin moulds or tarte tatin tin or frying pan (oven proof) 1 puff pastry sheet 500g Plums (ripe but firm, stones removed) INGREDIENTS (PLUM SYRUP) 150g Plums (washed & chopped) 25g brown sugar Dash of port ½ tsp ground cinnamon 25ml water (you may need an extra dash) Serves 4

METHOD  Butter the tarte tatin pan or individual moulds liberally, cover with caster sugar and place the cinnamon sticks on top; halve the sticks if making individual ones.  Wash, dry and halve the plums and remove stones.  Place the plums into the pan/moulds, presentation side down.  Put onto the stove and caramelise the plums to colour a nice rich brown but not black!  Once caramelised, place the puff pastry over them and press around the edges so the plums are fully covered by the pastry.  Place in the oven at 180°/Gas 6 and cook for approximately 12 minutes, until the pastry is crisp and golden.  Make the plum syrup for garnish by placing all the ingredients into a pan over a medium heat; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn.  Strain the syrup and use to serve around the individual portion of tart tatin.  Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes then turn out (use a large plate to invert the tarte onto) and serve with ice cream of your choice.

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ow in it's 37th year, Overbury Street Market is run to raise funds for various community organisations in the villages of Overbury and Conderton, mainly St Faithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, the Village Hall, Friends of Overbury School, and the Cricket Club. Plan to have a late breakfast on Saturday 11th July because the irresistible smell of bacon butties attracts a large crowd every year. Stroll along Church Row where there will be a wide variety of stalls and activities including the popular 'Going for a Song' with good quality bric a brac, the bottle stall, gifts and cards, handmade jewellery, accessories and bags, toys, books and DVDs. On the food front there will be home produced cakes, jams and goodies from Anne's Pantry & Overbury Farm Lamb, reared on

Bredon Hill. Get there early to buy the best Lemon Drizzle cake or marmalade! Enjoy live musical entertainment with a chance of winning a top quality Raffle prize. Local Potter Toff Milway will help you try to throw a pot on his wheel, while local artists exhibit their work. Relax with refreshments in the lovely Whitcombe House gardens (a member of the National Gardens Scheme) where there will also be local plants for sale. The village First School and Grasshoppers day nursery will provide plenty of fun games for children. There is something to please everyone and, with only two hours available, trading is busy, brisk and fun. This is an unique event which has grown over the years and thought to be unmissable by many who return every year. Both entry and car parking are free.

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Offers are one way to grow your business but we have lots of others ways to help... Our four magazines, website and twitter updates offer a slice of country life, locally. Our readers are based in the villages around Bredon Hill, the Vale of Evesham and beyond. Through our online and social media activity we also reach a wider group, further afield. We have a proven history of generating growth for a wide range of local organisations since 2005. To find out more or discuss your options please contact Lisa on 01684 773135.

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Winchcombe Flowers

Gifts and Flowers for the Home & Garden Stockists of: LSA Glassware Parlane Giftware PTMD Ceramics East of India Quality Silk Flowers Zulu Baskets Greetings Cards Bunting For Hire & Sale

Creating Beautiful Flowers For 20 Years Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-3

01242 602920 High St Winchcombe GL54 5LJ

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New Look website... lifeinthevillage.co.uk

Our new website enables you to access all the content you enjoy in print from your pc, tablet or smartphone. You can now: • Get daily updates via twitter • Enter competitions online • Print money saving vouchers • Explore useful local links • Bookmark your favourites • Share on Facebook or twitter

Find out more:

01684 773135 @LisaLambon

lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk

www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk

LET A VALE BATHROOM WELCOME YOU HOME  Large display of traditional and contemporary bathroom suites  Long term relationships with reliable suppliers including Lakes, Claygate, Ideal Standard, Heritage and Novellini  Expert design and installation service including building and electrical services  Styles to suit all tastes and budgets  Designer radiators & towel rails  Great range of accessories from Miller, Samuel Heath and Roper Rhodes

Visit our showroom at the rear of Pershore High Street or call us on 01386 556585 and discover our fabulous range of traditional and contemporary bathrooms. Trading for over 20 years, we have acquired significant expertise in design & installation. Our team is fully qualified for an expert fitting, guaranteed. Vale Heating & Plumbing

Unit 5A, Rear of 79 High Street, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EU