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Jasmine House, Bredons Norton, Glos, GL20 7EZ Published five times a year, The Avon & Severn Directory has a print run of 3,000 copies which are delivered free to homes in Twyning, Bushley, Bushley Green, Church End, Hill End, Shuthonger, Longdon, Uckinghall, Hanley Swan, Ripple, Baughton, Besford, Defford, Earls Croome, Kinnersley, Naunton, Pirton, Strensham, Wadborough, Severn Stoke, Ryall, Holly Green and relevant retail outlets around Upton & Tewkesbury. It is part of a group of four local publications including The Folly View, Cotswold Edge and Bredon Directories. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication 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. The Avon & Severn Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material within this publication. The content of each advert is the sole responsibility of the individual 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 prior permission of the publisher. We reserve the right to refuse Advertising.

Welcome... …to the winter issue. What does success mean to you? The American author and poet Maya Angelou defines it as ‘liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it.’ A difficult thing to achieve, it seems, from a quick survey of my friends and colleagues. The holiday season is a natural time to reflect on the journey we are taking and make changes ready for the New Year. So why not commit to one simple thing which will help you feel more satisfied when you measure yourself against this definition? Looking ahead, there is much for us all to be positive about in our villages locally, albeit a few challenges left on the agenda. The last twelve months have seen a period of growth for many local businesses. We’re grateful to everyone who has supported us this year, both in print and on our growing twitter account. This season, we’ll be working hard on changes to keep our offering relevant and fresh so look out for your next issue which will arrive late in February. From 2015, our four magazines will be known as Life in the Village. This change brings together our printed magazines, online presence and twitter account, giving you three ways to access information on local country living under one name. Until next time,

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Contents Competitions & Vouchers 11 Competition with Rune 49 Competition with The Roses 50 Your Money Saving Vouchers

Local Events

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Local Life 7 Welcome 13 Dancing Skies with WWTs 17 DIY Floristry with Design For Flowers 19 Emergency Contact Disc with West Mercia 23 Pet Talk with Folly Gardens Vets 25 A Word With: Dean Elliot 29 Double Glazed Greenhouses with L&L 33 Behind The Scenes with The Roses 39 Where Your Time Matters 43 from The Bookshelf 47 Life in the Village on Twitter 53 Index

What can you save this season? Vouchers P50-52 Front cover image: ÂŠ www.Shutterstock.com/ Jozef Sowa. This page clockwise from the top; Garden courtesy of Rune Landscape Design & Construction; Dean Elliot, Starling Murmuration courtesy of WWT; a Christmas event courtesy of Wychavon.

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WIN A PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN PLAN The lucky winner will receive a Conceptual Design plan, like the one pictured left, for a plot up to 200sqm. Please note the garden must be located within a 100 mile radius of Rune’s Pershore base. Award winning designer Jonathan Siarl will visit the winner to discuss the kind of garden they would like and their budget. The existing garden will be measured, plotted and assessed and then Jonathan will return to the drawing board and create the winner’s conceptual design, showing planting areas and the hard materials proposed such as stone, timber or gravel. This plan will enable you to see the potential in your garden; you can use it to build the garden yourself or treat it as the basis for further consultation resulting in a Master Plan, complete with build specifications. To see more of Rune’s work please view their gallery and see their testimonials at www.runelandscapedesign.co.uk

HOW TO ENTER Submit an entry by Friday 30th January 2015 giving your name, postal address and telephone numbers either by:  sending an email headed ‘Competition’ to design@runelandscapedesign.co.uk  sending a postcard to Rune Landscape Design, High Grove Farm, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2LF Terms & Conditions: One entry per household. Competition closes on Friday 30th January 2015. The winner will be notified by Friday 6th February 2015. The plot, up to 200sqm, must be located within a 100 mile radius of Rune’s Pershore basis. A visit will be made within one month and the conceptual design completed within six months. The name of the winner can be obtained from Jonathan Siarl, Rune Landscape Design, High Grove Farm, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 2LF. Prize not redeemable for cash. Judges decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. By entering this competition you agree to be contacted by Rune Landscape Design & Construction. Your information will not be shared with any third party.

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SKIES A murmuration of starlings is a spectacular natural phenomenon and the one near Pershore earlier this year attracted a huge amount of interest. But what’s it all about? Wendy Carter of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust offers her insight.

’ve lost track of how many times I’ve frozen to the spot watching starlings dance in our skies; it’s one of my favourite wintery things to do. It’s such a shame that I normally have to travel far and wide but, earlier this year, we had our very own dancing sky right on our doorstep in Eckington. Starling murmurations used to occur regularly over Worcestershire woodlands but as starling numbers continue to fall, the spectacle has disappeared. I know many people who dislike them - at bird tables they’re greedy, quarrelsome and noisy - but in the last 20-30 years the starling population has declined by 10million. At this time of year, however, their numbers are swelled by migrants from Eastern Europe and Russia, which can result in large flocks; in Somerset I’ve watched 5million birds coming in to roost, at Eckington around 10-15,000 or so. Throughout the many flocks I’ve seen, the murmurations have tended to be best when numbers have been around 10,000. Flocking takes place at dusk as birds that have been foraging for grassland invertebrates, and in

This photo courtesy of Victoria Mowbray Others: Wendy Carter

your gardens, come together from up to 20 miles away to roost. There’s safety in numbers – predators like peregrine falcons struggle to focus on just one individual - and there’s a strict social hierarchy; youngsters and subordinates will find themselves in the most vulnerable roosting positions. Each bird knows its position relative to the nearest seven birds but we don’t really know why they swirl so much before dropping dramatically to roost; it’s probable that they’re passing information about food resources and ‘shuffling the pack’ to ensure each bird takes its correct place in the roost. And why is it called a ‘murmuration?’ If you’ve ever had the pleasure to be close enough you’ll not only have heard the wing beats but you’ll also have heard the constant murmuring that’s going on as information is passed from bird to bird. The chattering doesn’t finish when they drop into the roost either; it continues as they jostle for a good position. In the morning, the noise gradually gets louder and louder until it finally ceases and the next sound you hear is engine-like as all the wings beat as one and the flock lifts into the air to head out for another day’s feeding.

Starlings are a real favourite of mine and I feel really privileged when they visit my garden – I hope you now do too.

To Support WWT or Find Out More ... Tuesday 9th December 7.30pm Farming & Biodiversity St Wulstans Hall, Pershore WR10 1EB Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th January Log Sales 10am-1pm Tiddesley Wood, Pershore WR10 2AD 1/2 mile west of Pershore on Besford Bridge Road Tuesday 17th February, 7.30pm Bredon Hill Through the Year; A Nature Lover’s View, St Wulstans Hall, Pershore WR10 1EB To find out more about our talks and other activities please visit our website or call us on 01905 754919 Like us on Flickr Follow us on Facebook Visit www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk 13

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DIY floristry Love flower arranging? Planning decorations for a wedding or special event? Design For Flowers, based at Tewkesbury Garden Centre, can help you with wholesale supplies. We talked to Russell Banks. How can you help local flower arrangers? Anyone who loves decorating with flowers, whether at home, at church, or as part of a club, will know that finding the blooms you want can be difficult. Whilst the supermarkets offer great value for money, their range is limited, particularly if you have a specific type of flower or colour in mind. Sourcing large quantities or a special order will usually mean a visit to the wholesale markets further afield in Bristol or

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Contact Disc The switch from paper car tax discs to the new electronic version has resulted in a life saving scheme to use now redundant windscreen holders for emergency contact and medical alert information. The idea, thought up by Malvern based PC Dave Wise, has generated national interest.

est Mercia Police attach a passport photo to help are pleased to link the information to the right announce the person. If there is more than one launch of our tax regular driver or even regular disc replacement, the Emergency passengers, consider printing Contact Disc. multiple discs and add a photo or The Emergency Contact Disc description of each person. The contains next of kin contact Emergency Contact Disc can be details and medical alert used alongside existing medical information for the driver. In the alert products like bracelets and event of a medical emergency or necklaces.” road traffic collision that renders PC Wise added "If people have the occupants concerns about Share with your unable to security of communicate, a information, family, friends first responder they can omit and colleagues. will be able to certain details. obtain vital We would You could help information that advise that if save a life! is not otherwise the next of kin accessible at the scene. address is the same as the driver's The disc can be cut out and address, it may be sensible to placed into the now otherwise leave this portion blank. The redundant tax disc holder, the information within the disc would information sections fold inwards give little or no information away so it would not be viewed by that could aid potential criminals passers by. and any slight risk is far PC Dave Wise, the West outweighed by the benefits." Mercia officer behind the idea Download your disc from said;” The information within the www.westmercia.police.uk by disc could be vital to save lives or searching on ‘Emergency Contact quickly locate a casualty's next of Disc’ or from the Malvern team kin, something that can be time twitter account @MalvernCops consuming at the scene of a #EmergencyContactDisc. To serious incident." obtain a customisable disc call “All information is optional 01905 331084 or email and the blank discs can be used to david.s.wise@westmercia.pnn. add customised information, or police.uk version, If you have any concerns about your community you can raise them by contacting your Safer Neighbourhood Team on 101 or dial 999 in an emergency. You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 to report information anonymously.

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Your Queries Answered… Are my details visible to the public? No, folding the disc with the information within keeps it private inside your vehicle. Can criminals use this for ID theft? The information contained within is easily accessible elsewhere and is entirely optional to include in the disc. Do not include anything you feel uncomfortable sharing. What if there are multiple drivers? Consider printing several discs to store in the vehicle and include passport photos or descriptions for each driver. Why not just use my phone or wallet to hold these details? At the scene of an accident it is difficult to access personal property or overcome Smartphone security to find critical information. The disc displays the same information clearly and prominently. Can I customise this disc for my own service? Yes, contact Dave Wise on 01905 331084 or email david.s.wise@westmercia.pnn. police.uk to obtain a customisable version, however the nationally recognisable format is important to ensure a first responder recognises the disc as a Next Of Kin or medical alert information card.

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our Pet, Our Priority is our clinic’s strapline, designed to express what is distinct about Folly Gardens. These four words, simple as they are, act as a constant reminder of the relationship between vet, pet and owner that lies at the centre of our work. Over time, as our practice has grown, we’ve been careful to keep this ideal as our guide. It helps us make our professional decisions and sets the tone for everything we do. Alongside this ideal, our key aim is to promote responsible pet ownership. We believe that a proactive, preventative approach to pet healthcare is far better than treatment when your pet is vulnerable, ill or suffering. We always want to make it easy for you to make the best long term choices for your animal. Recognising that pet care is expensive, we also try to translate our ideals into services that are practical and affordable, such as our Pet Health Plan. Gradually, we have expanded our team, improved our facilities Company Promotion

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and broadened our network of links with specialist colleagues. As a result, we now offer a significant amount of educational and supportive services that can contribute to the wellbeing of your pet. Free nurse clinics, diet and nutrition clinics, cat-only clinics, puppy parties and dog behaviour training are all examples of this. We also offer regular talks on issues such as ‘Keeping Chickens’ and ‘Firework Phobia in Dogs.’ This winter, we are pleased to launch our new Pet Advice Service which enables you to access free advice from one of our professionally qualified team on any small animal matter. Maybe you are thinking of buying a puppy or kitten but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you have a query about your pet but are not sure if they need a full veterinary appointment? Just call us on 01684 292244 or 01242 679880 and we’ll be happy to talk it through. Wishing you and your pet well this winter...

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Dean Elliott Award winning Worcestershire actor Dean Elliott, currently touring in The Simon and Garfunkel Story, on what lies behind his success in musical theatre. So many actors struggle to establish a successful career. What route did you take? I grew up in Worcester then moved to Liverpool where I spent four years training at Sir Paul McCartney’s school, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. After that, like most of my class, I moved to London, to find work. It started with several of us living in the same house, trying to cobble together enough money for heating. I stayed there for many years before returning to Malvern. 24

When was your big break? It was whilst I was doing Over The Rainbow - The Eva Cassidy Story. I had a week off and it happened to be the week of the Buddy The Musical auditions. Getting the part of Buddy helped me reach the position I am in now, enabling me to establish myself in production as well as performance. There is always an element of being in the right place at the right time.

and now Paul Simon. How do you portray a musical legend? You must be honest to the person. It’s easy to do a pastiche of your hero - pull out their most obvious characteristics, mimic their voice and create something from that but the key is to make it real and true. That’s something that came home to me from meeting Buddy Holly’s family back in 2008. After playing Buddy in the West End about a thousand times I was asked to perform and open the You’ve enjoyed success playing two musical heroes, Buddy Holly show in his hometown Lubbock,

Texas, where I was honoured to meet his wife, his brothers and Peggy Sue and to visit his grave.

how to tell the story? It was when I was playing Buddy and I became interested in Rock n’ Roll questions. One of the great How do you prepare for a part? unanswered ones is about Simon The Simon & Garfunkel Show was and Garfunkel: Were they friends in pre-production for a year and a or did they fall out? With that half. It’s a combination of research angle, the popularity of their and rehearsal - a labour of love. music, so many hits and the fact For example, myself and Jonny they had the biggest selling album Smart, who plays Art Garfunkel, of 1970-72, it seemed like a good read in a biography that one way idea for a show. the pair achieved harmony was to sit closely together and mimic How do you tell the story? each others voices so we thought if Through the music but also via that’s how they did it, it makes costume, huge projection photos sense for us to do it. As a guitarist and original film footage. We’re I’ve always been a fan of Paul backed by an incredible live band. Simon’s music so had spent years and many shows have sold out. As trying to recreate his style. I part of the national tour, we’re already knew some songs like returning to Worcester and taking ‘Homeward Bound’ and ‘The it to the West End in February then Boxer’ but it was a joy to sit down to South Africa and Dubai. and work out the complex parts. What personal qualities do you You also wrote and produced need to thrive in the theatre? the show. What made you decide A piece of advice I was given is to

try and learn as many skills as possible. There are so many people looking to break into the theatre and often, it’s the little things that set you apart. The reason I got in to Buddy was that I was originally recruited as the double bass player for The Crickets, then got promoted. I was really an electric bass player but I spent weeks, practising double bass all day, every day until 3am, until I got to a level where I was pretty good. The ability to adapt is so important - in Buddy there were several actors who could play multiple instruments but anything can count - dancing, singing, a card trick, juggling - these skills become your toolbelt. Dean Elliot returns to his home town of Worcester to perform at The Swan Theatre on Thursday 26th February. To find out more and watch a trailer please visit thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com 25

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Christmas Evesham Town Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 22rd November from 11am The festivities begin in Evesham with plenty of entertainment for all the family; a Christmas Craft and Fayre in Evesham Town Hall, Victorian Penny Arcade, Festive Bar, Kiddies Rides and Morris Dancing. Join in with Christmas carols, live music and entertainment throughout the day. Farther Christmas and his Reindeer are expected at 3pm and will parade up Bridge Street, into Market Place where they will spend the afternoon. 5.30pm will see Postman Pat® assist Santa and the Mayor of Evesham in the Countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on followed by a Fireworks extravaganza. The evening ends with a Rock ‘n’ Rollin Christmas sing-a-long perhaps with a glass of mulled wine? www.eveshamtown.co.uk Pershore Christmas Lights Switch On & Shopping Event Saturday 29 November 2014 12noon – 6pm. The festive activities will this year be in the atmospheric St. Andrews Garden, between 2pm and 5pm. Father Christmas and his reindeer will arrive at 3pm, with carols and entertainment, stalls, face painting, pig roast, mulled wine, mince pies, and more. Chapman Court will have stalls and entertainment from 12 noon, with shops staying open until 6pm. Those with completed PRIDE loyalty cards will have the chance to win an instant prize through the lucky dip at the

Chamber of Trade stall. A lantern procession at 4.15pm from St Andrews Garden takes visitors along to Broad Street, where the switch on takes place a 4.45pm, celebrated by fireworks. Stay in Pershore for the evening too, because the Jaguar Land Rover band will be performing in Pershore Abbey from 7.30pm (tickets cost £12). With a special offer of three hours car parking for just 20p in short stay car parks in the town, you really have no reason to stay at home. Pershore Farmers’ Market Sunday 14 December 10am-2pm In need of some late purchases? Visit Broad Street to get some fantastic items in the build up to the big day. Organised by Sketts Ltd. Evesham Traditional Christmas Market Monday 1st – Sunday 14th December Guaranteed to create a magical Christmas atmosphere for all. For two weeks there will be wooden cabins with Christmassy themed stalls bringing a vibrant festive feel, with a variety of handmade gifts, decorations and seasonal food. Evesham Tree of Lights Thursday 4th December 6pm Join the Rotary Club of Evesham in Workman Gardens for the switching on of a 90’ high fir tree nestling on the north bank of the River Avon. When lit with over 1000 lights, its prominent position allows it to be seen from many miles around. Visit www.eveshamtreeoflight.com

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groups knowing that their loved one is being well cared for. St. Richard's aims to match the right volunteer to the right patient so that everyone gains maximum benefit from the arrangement. Iris, a long standing volunteer likes to help families complete jobs that will make a real difference to their everyday lives. One patient was worried about leaving her huge collection of books for her family to sort out after her death, but didn't feel able to tackle the challenge herself. Iris helped her to sort the books into different piles - to give to family members or friends, or to take to the charity shop. She explained what volunteering means to her; "I am extending my horizons by

meeting new people, clients, other St Richard's volunteers and staff. It means having the opportunity to use skills I developed in my working life and being able to learn new skills. It means hoping to make a difference, for the better, in the community where I live." All volunteers attend an induction course to learn about St Richard's Hospice and receive ongoing training and support. If you have a few hours to spare each week and want to offer something positive then please discuss what St Richard's could offer you by contacting the Volunteer Services Coordinator on 01905 763963, or visit www.strichards.org.uk/ volunteer.

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BOOKSHELF For the ultimate escape from everyday pressures there’s nothing to beat an hour in the company of a good book. But what to read? This issue, six books that look at different aspects of health and wellbeing.

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A simple yet potentially life changing book about change and self discovery by a practising psychoanalyst. Stephen Grosz does something magical with his writing, managing to distil 50,000 hours of conversations which have taken place over 25 years into soothing stories about everyday lives which offer profound psychological insight, accessible to all. Which chapter will speak to you most loudly?

An international bestseller, translated into over thirty languages, which chronicles the author’s experience of rekindling a relationship with the college professor who had taught him nearly twenty years previously. Over a period of months, the old man who is now dying, offers his younger pupil one last ‘class’ in how to live. A story to remind you of a teacher or mentor who has inspired you.

The ultimate anthology to comfort anyone suffering loss, distress or pain. Inspired by the power of poetry and a recognition that many people find themselves turning to it in times of illness, the editors brought together a set of poems which look at different aspects of the experience. They provide fresh language, images and metaphors to express the inexpressible, helping us make sense out of chaos and move towards understanding.

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Gripping, honest, well written accounts of real life surgery which read like a thriller. A surgeon, also trained in philosophy, examines what it is to be a human being responsible for the life of another. What does it actually feel like to put a knife through flesh? What should happen when we find ourselves up against the limits of science? Thoughtful, dramatic and at times alarming, this book lays bare some uncomfortable truths about the complexity of medicine as an imperfect science.

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