The avon & severn directory march april 2014 by Lisa Lambon

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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.

Hello... …and welcome to the spring issue. This is my favourite season, the time when our villages look their best. We’re so lucky in this area to be surrounded by beautiful countryside. Whatever you’re struggling with in your life, it’s almost impossible to live without hope and wonder as the world once again turns green. This spring, despite the challenges of the floods, the local economy feels more buoyant than it has done for a while. A wide range of local companies are reporting an upturn in trade and it’s great to hear of significant new local events planned for the summer. This growth has been reflected in our experience too; a busy start to the new year means our four magazines continue to expand. This edition, we introduce you to several new local companies offering services which we believe have something of value to add to your life. One of the things I like most about my work is picking up the phone and discovering somebody I wasn’t aware of offering a great service locally. I’m inspired by the range of interesting people giving their energy to worthwhile projects and never more so than since we launched Life in the Village on twitter. Thanks to all of you who support in print and via social media. We appreciate all your feedback and try to take it forward to ensure that our magazines and tweets are useful to you. Until next time,

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Contents Competitions & Vouchers 5 Competition with Time Lock Photography 43 Competition with Upton FAB Festival 46 Your Money Saving Spring Vouchers

Local Events 23 NEW! Upton FAB Festival 37 Blossom Filled Spring Events with Wychavon 41 Asparamadness with Wychavon

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9 A Busy New Season at Spetchley Park Gardens 10 Domestic Abuse with West Mercia 13 Water In Your Garden with WaterStone 15 Pet Talk with Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens Vets 17 Condensation & Understanding It with L & L 19 Financial Advice with Paul Urmston of 2plan 21 Travel in Comfort with MG Executive Travel 25 Back on Track; Ten Years On 26 Keep Your Home Warm with Johnston Scotia 29 Get Ahead With Tewkesbury Garden Centre 31 NEW! Lava Shell Massage with Hush Beauty 33 How To Create Traditional Cotswold Style 35 Cyclists Welcome at Brown’s Garden Restaurant 38 WWT Wildlife Page: On Toad Patrol 42 Introducing Worcestershire Young Voices 44 How To Choose A Stair Carpet 49 Index

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Front cover image: © www.Shutterstock.com/. This page clockwise from the top; Spetchley Park Gardens; Paul Urmston Independent Financial Advisor with 2plan, Spring Lambs courtesy of Wychavon Council, Melissa Cole, Beer Writer & SommALEier, Upton FAB

Spetchley Park Gardens open on 2nd April with brand new facilities and offerings. Here, Henry Berkeley invites you to share these historic gardens. A Busy Year Ahead 2014 is set to be an exciting year at Spetchley Park Gardens. Although we are closed to the public until 2nd April there is a huge amount of activity going on behind the scenes as part of our ongoing revival. Our new car park is taking shape and when completed it will have 64 car spaces, two coach bays, disabled parking, family spaces and bicycle racks. Work has also started on the Welcome Centre

which will house a selection of gifts and treats and an increased selection of plant sales. Become a Friend of Spetchley Park Gardens This year, we are delighted to launch Friends of Spetchley Park Gardens; why not support us and become a Friend to enjoy free admission to the Gardens, an enamel pin badge and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Gardens at Spetchley Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guide book, seasonal tours of the

Gardens led by our Head Gardener, regular newsletters and a complimentary ticket to Berkeley Castle. Weddings & Events Spetchley Park is a beautiful setting for your wedding or event so why not visit our Wedding Open Weekend on 15-16th March to see just how magical our venue can be. We will be showcasing a fabulous marquee within the grounds, complete

FRIENDS OF SPETCHLEY Friends enjoy the following benefits: • Welcome pack & guide book • Enamel pin badge • FREE admission to the Gardens during normal opening hours (excludes events) • Regular newsletters • FREE seasonal tour led by the Head Gardener • Volunteering opportunities • Complimentary ticket to Berkeley Castle

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with inspiration for decoration, and a selection of local suppliers will be available to provide more information on their services. We will also be unveiling our civil ceremony package that will include options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, something we are very excited about! If you can’t attend, you can visit our website for further information or call us on 01905 345106 for an informal chat and to arrange a tour of the grounds. Spring Specialist Plant Fair On 27th April we will be hosting

our 17th annual Spring Specialist Plant Fair, one of the Midlands’ recognised gardening events. Join us from 11am- 5pm and start planning your planting for the spring and summer. With many rare and beautiful plants from over 40 specialist nurseries you will be spoilt for choice. Opening On 2nd April We are looking forward to spring and the reopening of our glorious gardens; the carpets of naturalised bulbs displaying their beauty will make winter a distant memory.

For enquiries please visit our website, call 01905 345106 or email enquiries@spetchleygardens.co.uk. Spetchley Park Gardens are located off the A44, just 2 miles east of Worcester, WR5 1RS.

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omestic abuse is a serious and complex issue which stems from the abuser's desire for power and control over their partner or wider family. It includes any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between individuals who are, or have been, intimate partners, regardless of gender or sexuality. Domestic abuse also includes incidents between family members, aged 16 and over. (Family members are defined as mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister and grandparents, whether directly related, in-laws or step family) . Abusers can use many tactics to establish and maintain control, such as criticism and verbal

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Pet Talk Looking After Your Dog, Responsibly

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nfortunately, the unsavoury subject of dog fouling remains a major issue, both nationally and locally. It’s the most offensive type of litter on our streets and is consistently raised as a public concern. It’s not only that dog mess is unpleasant to see, smell or tread in. It is also revolting to have to clean it from skin, clothing, toys or footwear, especially those of our children. Dog mess carries diseases that can affect other dogs, cause serious harm to livestock and are dangerous to humans. Take your pick; Campylobacter, Giardia, Neospora, Heart worms, Whip worms, Hook worms, Round worms, Corona virus, Salmonellaa, Coccidia, Cryptosporidia and Neospora are all waiting for us, quite literally around the next corner. The biggest threat to public health from dog excrement is Toxocariasis, an infection of the roundworm Toxocara Canis. The eggs of the parasite can be found in soil or sand contaminated with faeces and if swallowed, result in infection that lasts between six and 24 months. Symptoms include eye

Expert Advice on responsible pet ownership from Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens, Tewkesbury and Bishops Cleeve.

disorders, vague aches, dizziness, nausea, asthma and, in rare cases, seizures or fits. Often the eggs are ingested when passed to the mouth by the hands, but this can also occur through contact with dogs or objects including the wheels of toys and the soles of shoes. Infected soil samples are often found in play areas and as a result, those most affected are children from 18 months to five. In recent months, several areas in our community have become a real problem, for example around Bredon Hancock’s First School in Bredon. Please remember it is the moral and legal responsibility of every dog owner or walker to clear up any mess left by their pet. If you fail to clean up after your dog you can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice, or if the case goes to court, a fine of up to £1,000. The regulations state specifically, that being unaware that the dog has fouled, or not having a suitable means of removing the faeces is not a reasonable excuse. Our villages have dedicated dog waste bins so please, please, pick up your pet’s mess and dispose of it properly. Wishing you and your pet well,

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Condensation

& understanding it Expert advice on internal and external misting and ‘broken down’ units

Modern aids to comfort have created homes which are warmer but often have less ventilation and air changes than in the past. This can create the perfect conditions for condensation. John Lannen, Director at L & L, explains more.

Condensation is a by product of warmer homes

ost of us live in houses which are much more comfortable than in the past. Improved building methods and add-on insulation schemes means a lot of properties are now almost completely sealed by a combination of double glazing, cavity wall and loft insulation and draught proofing. Mostly, this is a positive change but it can lead to increased problems with condensation which can form in three areas. It’s a real issue so how can it be resolved? Our new ‘energyLock2’ window; PVCu that looks just like wood featuring Georgian bars, optional leaded glass and monkey tail handles

Internal Condensation The most common, and most annoying place for condensation is the room side face of the inner pane of glass. Condensation

17 forms here as a result of excessive moisture trapped within the house. It’s created by a range of modern living habits; boiling a kettle, bathing, cooking, washing up, drying laundry, keeping houseplants and even breathing! We can’t stop breathing and we all enjoy a cuppa so in truth, it’s a fine balancing act to create the right environment with the appropriate moisture content for us to feel comfortable in our own home. To reduce condensation you must remove excess moisture by ventilating rooms and you can achieve this without causing draughts or making it cold by:  opening a window in each room just a fraction for some part of every day  draught proofing internal doors and keeping them closed to prevent moisture migrating from one part of the house to another eg kitchen to lounge  fitting inexpensive trickle ventilation to the windows, especially in problem areas like bathrooms and kitchens  fitting wall vents

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External Condensation By developing such efficient sealed units, incorporating low emissivity glass and Argon filled cavities, we have inadvertently background heating on in cold created a third area where weather condensation can form. On a  ensuring permanent ventilation cold, dewy morning, when water is dripping off the washing line of all rooms where gas or oil and the car is soaked, misting heaters are used  fixing a hood over your cooker may be seen on the outer pane of to remove steam when cooking the window. It’s because today’s units allow so little heat to escape  situating radiators under which means the external pane of windows wherever possible glass remains cold, allowing  positioning heavy curtains 1520cm away from the glass and moist air to condensate. Although visibility is impaired first thing, ensuring adequate circulation you can remove it using a wiper around fabric top and bottom  using an air conditioning unit or blade or just leave it to evaporate as the day warms up. As an dehumidifier. industry we’re investigating this phenomenon but on a positive Condensation Between The note, it indicates that your unit is Inner Pane of a Sealed Unit thermally efficient so performing A ‘blown’ or ‘broken down’ well to keep your home warm and sealed unit is easy to solve as it’s your heating bills down. purely a product failure. Sealed double glazing units comprise of For a more detailed analysis a spacer bar, glued and sealed to and advice and to download a two panes of glass. The spacer free booklet please visit: itself is filled with desiccant to www.ggf.org.uk/publications dry any moisture out that might be in the cavity at the time of Remove excess manufacture. If the unit is poorly made, the moisture by sealant is inadequate, or the desiccant is of poor quality, moist ventilating rooms air will penetrate the seal and under certain conditions form  installing an extractor fan ‘misting’ inside the unit. The best  slightly increasing the air solution is to replace the unit with temperature inside the house one that is of a higher quality, and  keeping some form of low level possibly made with more

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Independent or Restricted? The recent Retail Distribution Review (RDR) changed the financial advice landscape. One change was to the type of advice that a financial adviser or firm could offer. Local Independent Financial Adviser Paul Urmston explains.

ur industry regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) defines Independent Advisers as ones that are able to consider all types of retail investment products which could meet your needs from all firms across the market. By contrast a ‘Restricted Adviser’ can only recommend certain products, product providers or both. This means they might only offer products from one company, or just one type of product. They may also advise on products from a panel

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of providers. Some big names in the advice industry have chosen to become restricted, while others have embraced the whole of market ethos of independence. Some of the high street names offering only restricted advice are HSBC, Nationwide Building Society and St James’s Place. 2plan wealth management are proudly independent and will remain so. We believe the best outcomes for clients come from our ability to select and recommend products from the entire marketplace and that independence itself is a benefit to you. It’s simple really; we do not act on behalf of any product provider, bank or insurance company. We act solely on behalf

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WHY USE A DRIVER? Certain events like an important meeting or funeral involve a degree of emotional strain which is increased by the worry of having to drive and then find somewhere to park. Using a chauffeur removes all that stress, enabling you to arrive at your destination relaxed and in the appropriate frame of mind. Having driven around the country in a sales role for many years, I know the UK road network well. My car, a Mercedes Benz E Class, with luxury leather seats, is always well maintained and immaculate. If you want to be assured of my reliability you can check my references on the website and follow my journeys on twitter. My fees remain competitive. Weigh up, for

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WHO USES YOUR SERVICES? I specialise in providing a first class, long distance travel service. It’s used by all kinds of people who want to dispense with the stress of driving but appreciate comfort and reliability. That means lots of corporate professionals who want to maximise their time so that they can focus on their work but also private individuals, especially older people. All my clients want the same thing; a reliable driver who can be trusted to escort them to their destination on time, safely, and with the minimum of fuss.

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Upton FAB is a festival with a difference! Combining two large scale events; a food festival with a host of local exhibitors, demonstrations, tastings and culinary master classes; alongside a beer festival with 100 real ales and 50 ciders and perries. Organiser, Jo Watts, explains more. Expect a large range of artisan ‘Local food and drink at its foods to sample and buy plus an very best, the Upton FAB array of delicious street foods Festival provides the perfect from around the world. Highly showcase. See you there!’ respected and awarded chefs will Charles Campion, Food writer & Critic be demonstrating their signature dishes. Expand your culinary knowledge in the master class talks marquee and indulge in tasting workshops where you can learn how best to match cheese to ale and champagne to chocolates! There will be a fantastic selection of locally produced real ales, ciders and perries for you to

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BACK ON TRACK TEN YEARS ON Back On Track is celebrating a decade in practice at The Acupuncture Clinic, Kemerton. We found out more from Sarah Jane Smith. Ten years on, what is your relationship to chiropractic?

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interesting this year is that I love my work and I feel so I’ve had a bad lucky and proud to have a back myself thriving clinic of my own. Raised and have in Beckford, I have strong ties to experienced, this area and always wanted to as a patient, establish myself in a lovely, rural the difference setting which is great for my Chiropractic can make. patients and myself. A decade on, my enthusiasm and commitment What type of treatment is greater than ever. What’s been brought about your recovery? My associate, Andy, is an excellent Chiropractor who came to me highly recommended. Working alongside my GP and a BSc. (Chiro.) BSc. (Hons) MMCA GCC specialist, he did a great job of easing my pain and increasing  Back Pain my mobility. After being  Pain, diagnosed with sciatica, he gave Discomfort Stiffness in me some initial treatments over Joints the summer. The pain improved  Migraine but I was still left with headaches discomfort in my lower leg.

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After referring me for a private MRI scan at The Cobalt Unit in Cheltenham last autumn, I was diagnosed with a prolapsed or ‘slipped’ disc. My Consultant offered me an operation but I decided to try intensive chiropractic first. With weekly treatments and guided stretching exercises in between, Andy helped me to stabilise my pelvis, straighten my spine and shift the load on my discs, enabling me to recover my health again. I’m so grateful.

INTRODUCING CHIROPRACTIC with Andy Mackinnon-Little Chiropractic often works for those with gardening and sports injuries but the demands of modern life means we also see lots of office based professionals, drivers, healthcare workers, builders, plumbers and carpenters for whom work is creating a health issue. We can help with acute and chronic joint pain like low back pain and neck conditions, and offer advice on posture, exercise and rehabilitation. If you want to find out more about McTimoney Chiropractic or book a session please call us on 01386 725461 or 07900 184131.

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Offering timely, personal service is the top priority for Bredon based plumbing and heating engineers, Johnston Scotia. M.D. Scott Johnston explains how joining the Johnston Scotia HomeCare Plan will give you the confidence of knowing you have access to a knowledgeable local engineer when you need it.

ready access to spare parts and so ultimately, fix repairs more quickly. Also, as a family company we are not at the behest of shareholder demands but are simply focused on making a reasonable living. We believe the best way to maintain our business long term is to give a good level of service to the community.

time for every job. We’re so grateful for all the local support we've had, plus the positive comments and recommendations from customers, like the one printed below. It’s such that if the current trend continues we’ll need to recruit more engineers,

SO HOW DO I TAKE OUT A HOMECARE PLAN? HOW MANY ENGINEERS DO It’s easy; it takes just five WHY IS YOUR HOMECARE PLAN YOU EMPLOY? minutes to complete our form LESS COSTLY THAN A SIMILAR We’ve recently taken on two Plus, if you join before the end of NATIONAL SCHEME? more men, giving a team of nine. June you will receive a FREE For several reasons, all linked to It means we have the capacity to £10 Costa Coffee Gift Card. the basics of our business model provide a speedy, reliable service There’s no catch; it’s simply our which is about wanting to focus locally, even if we get a rush of incentive to do the paperwork. our efforts locally. Keeping more calls all at once. Since our focus If you’d like to join us please engineers within easy reach of is on providing a high quality request an application pack the office means we can manage response, our engineers are all today. You can pop into our our time and costs more highly trained, we deliberately friendly Bredon office, call us on efficiently. They can get out to run with a little slack in the 01684 773747 or visit us: more homes each day, have system and always allow proper www.johnstonscotia.com Hi, We took out the above plan earlier this year having previously been with British Gas. Over the past week or so we had occasion to put your service to the test when our boiler developed an intermittent fault that resulted in it cutting out periodically. I must say that we have been delighted with the way in which the problem was handled. On three occasions an engineer visited within two or three hours of me telephoning. Then, once the fault had been diagnosed, a spare part was ordered and fitted within 24 hours. All this at a time of year when I am sure you must be busy. My telephone calls to your office were dealt with courteously and efficiently. The engineer who visited was pleasant, knowledgeable and remedied the problem with the minimum of fuss. All in all, the level of customer service provided was exemplary and we will not hesitate to recommend the HomePlan to friends and neighbours. Kind Regards, Mr P, Winchcombe, December 2013

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haping your garden into a space that feels like yours, a place where you can potter and relax, is so much easier if you establish an annual calendar of jobs. March means spring cleaning and the shed is a great place to start. A couple of hours decluttering, taking stock and planning for the season ahead will save you time, money and effort throughout the summer. Reviewing and planning is something we’re continually doing here as a team. Our aim is to ensure that we offer the best plants and gardening products locally, at good value prices. This spring, we’re stocking a superb new range of Spear and Jackson tools which offer excellent performance and durability to suit all budgets. Spear & Jackson is a world famous brand with real heritage

and a tradition of craftsmanship dating back 250 years. This history, combined with innovative stainless steel technology makes for a broad variety of spades, trowels, forks and more to satisfy every gardener. If you’re a keen gardener a well crafted set of durable tools will be essential to the enjoyment of your hobby. Finding ones that are just right can take a bit of care, so feel free to come in and handle different types before making your selection. Size, weight and the way the design sits with the contours of your hands and body all make a difference to your comfort, short

NEW! Spear & Jackson and long term. Tools in Stock Get it right, and keep them well maintained, and you’ll end up with a purchase that will last for seasons to come. With expert knowledge accumulated over 30 years, our friendly team can advise you on everything for your garden from trees and shrubs, seeds, and grow your own goods to greenhouses, outdoor furniture and aquatics. We’ve also got a great range of gifts for Easter so please drop in and see us this Spring.

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Mobile beauty and massage therapist Joanna Watson has been in business locally for seven years. We talked to her about her newest treatment.

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WHAT IS A LAVA SHELL MASSAGE? Lava Shells are the world’s first self heating massage tool which gives you ‘the warmth of the tropics in the palm of your hand.’TM This treatment offers intense relaxation whilst also easing aches and pains. It uses 100% genuine recycled Tiger Clam shells which are heated by a gel sachet combining water and natural minerals. The shells are a food by product from the Philippines, and preparing them also provides jobs for islanders. The therapy has received fantastic reviews nationally because it offers even more benefits than hot stone massage with the bonus of being eco friendly.

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WHAT ELSE DO YOU OFFER? I established Hush Beauty seven years ago and offer a full range of therapies including facials, nails, waxing, Swedish massage, Indian head massage and reflexology. Skincare is a particular WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING HEAT? speciality and I use Monu products. Having a It improves the circulation, lymphatic system, and therapist come to your home means no worries general function of the organs. It’s intensely about parking, childcare or a stressful journey. In a relaxing and enables a deeper treatment in a shorter busy world it also saves time - my clients love that! amount of time than could be achieved without. WHY LAVA SHELLS NOT STONES? Lava shells are hotter than hot stones giving a seamless massage with continual heat and touch, available at three different levels to suit you. Being quick to heat, more hygienic than stones, and easy to dispose of, they are ideal for mobile therapists.

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How To Create Traditional Cotswold Style Old English garden design remains popular locally but even in an historically significant home itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to create a garden that is personal and unique to you. Here, Jonathan Siarl (pictured) designer exclusively for Rune, explains how.

he photographs opposite depict the results of a typical local project for Rune. Our clients had moved to an historic house in a Cotswold Conservation Area. Having renovated the interior, they were keen to upgrade the garden, making it functional and beautiful. What existed was the bones of a traditional Cotswold garden but the terrace and dry stone walls were collapsing, the borders had been neglected, and the entire plot was overrun with ground elder. Traditional old English garden design, appropriate to such historic architecture, relies on straight lines and traditional cottage planting. Respecting this and taking inspiration from the house and surroundings, we recreated a traditional Cotswold design to the front of the property which was laid with flagstones and gravel then planted with yew hedges, topiary and an abundance of lavender. This style was continued through to the back but there

we felt more inclined to personalise the garden, giving it a contemporary edge by using materials which linked to the newly renovated interior. In order to increase the sense of space, the rear was split into three main areas. First was a rectangular terraced lawn, accessed by generous Cotswold stone steps and surrounded by pleached lime, box balls and cottage style borders. Second was a dining area with travertine tiles and a herb topiary. Third was the area immediately outside the house where a patio was softened with relaxed planting and a wooden Lutyens style bench. Black limestone was chosen to reflect a black granite

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work surface in the kitchen. This had the effect of tricking the eye and expanding the kitchen outwards, so giving the illusion of space and ensuring a seamless connection between the house and the garden. In order for any garden to flow, it must have a strong design. The soft landscaping should relate to the hard areas, the house, and its environment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this that we consider our speciality at Rune. Another characteristic of our style is full, lush plantings which will give an instant result but continue to mature and evolve over time. Our process starts with a free consultation during which we visit you at home. We create all styles of garden for clients with plots of five metres square upwards and can manage all levels of budget. To see more examples of our work please visit our website where there are case studies and a selection of testimonials. To book your FREE Design Consultation with Rune please call 01905 841 405.

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BROWN’S GARDEN RESTAURANT at TEWKESBURY GARDEN CENTRE With a range of home cooked food and drinks and plenty of free parking for bikes, Brown’s has become a popular pit stop for cyclists.‘Cheffy’ told us more. Why have you become popular with cyclists? Anyone who lives locally knows that the countryside around the garden centre, including the rivers and the road to Ledbury, offers fantastic cycling (and walking) routes with stunning scenery. As a cyclist myself I appreciate that a bike ride is all the more enjoyable if you know a reliable place to stop en route to refuel. Brown’s is convenient because it lies just off the A38 and there’s ample space for a

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family or even a large group to park their bikes up, securely and free of charge. Our freshly refurbished restaurant is comfortable and relaxed with a mix of tables, air conditioning and also some lower level sofa style seating. What sort of food do you offer cyclists and walkers? We have an increasing range of cooked breakfasts, morning coffees, lunches, snacks and afternoon tea plus a good selection of drinks which reflect the produce grown and created in the local area. We run a regular weekly menu and also offer a changing selection of seasonal

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Do large parties need to book ahead? Certain times of the week, such as Sunday lunch, are now so popular that it’s essential to book in advance. We appreciate notice from large parties of ramblers or cyclists as it helps us to ensure we can meet your needs; don’t be afraid to make special requests.

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Blossom in the Vale Spring Time Events in the Vale This spring why not explore the enchanting local Blossom by bike, coach or foot? For more information about spring events and the Blossom Trail please contact Angela Tidmarsh on

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his spring will once again see the beautiful colours of blossom explode in the Vale of Evesham as the local area 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. Why not explore the natural beauty that the Vale has to offer by following the 45 mile AA yellow signposted route? You will be sure to journey through some of the most idyllic villages that the area has to offer and be captivated by blossom and countryside, as well as crisscrossing the River Avon. The Blossom Trail is among five major blossom events on earth, with others taking place in Japan and the USA. With our very own local Blossom Trail visitors have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the route in their own time and way, whether it be walking, cycling, or enjoying the blossom on a coach tour.

BLOSSOM BIKEAWAY Come and explore the blossom by bike on Sunday 27th 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 bikeaway provides the perfect family fun day to enjoy the beauty of the Vale while raising funds for St John Ambulance. For an entry form contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373.

BLOSSOM TRAIL WALKS For those who prefer to discover the blossom trail by foot there are the Blossom Trail walks available – a

pack of three walks of different distances between three and six miles especially devised with blossom in mind. The Blossom Trail Walks packs are available to purchase from Wychavon District Council and local Tourist Information Centres at a cost of £2.95.

SPRING TIME IN THE VALE COACH TOURS Dudley’s Coaches and Evesham Vale Tour Guides once again welcome back the popular Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tours on Tuesday 8th, 15th and 22nd April. Picking up in various locations throughout Worcestershire, this day trip out is not to be missed! The coach tours provide the opportunity to experience and enjoy the best blossom viewpoints while visiting the apple and plum orchards, as 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.

HOW TO MONITOR THE BLOSSOM The blossom in the Vale only lasts a short time making it a sight that should not be missed. If you want to plan your day out around the progress of the blooms you can get a glimpse of the blossom by visiting the website www.blossomtrail.org.uk. To request a free Blossom Trail & Vale Trail colour brochure, which covers all the best of the blossom and horticultural goodness of the Vale, please contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373.

YOUR SPRING 2014 HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE... BLOSSOM BIKEAWAY

Sunday 27th April Starting from Hampton Ferry, choose from an 11, 16, 27 or 50 mile cycle route and discover the Blossom Trail while having fun, keeping fit and 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

SPRING TIME IN THE VALE COACH TOURS Tuesday 8th, 15th and 22nd April. Operated by Dudley’s Coaches and Evesham Vale Tour Guides, these tours pick up at various points throughout Worcestershire. To find our more or make a booking please contact Dudley’s Coaches on 01386 792206.

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JOIN US ON 18th March 7.30pm Pershore Wetland Talk, Wulstan Hall, Pershore & 4th May 10am-5pm Tiddesley Wood Open Day, Pershore

Common Toad: Jason Curtis

Mild wet weather from mid-February onwards can trigger hundreds of toads crossing our roads in one night. Wendy Carter explains.

W Toad spawn: Caroline Livingston

Setting up a toad crossing in Pershore: Jurjen Annen

hen it comes to crossing roads, toads give chickens a run for their money. Or a crawl, to be precise. How toads move is one of the ways you distinguish them from frogs; why hop when you don’t need to? Frogs lay their spawn anywhere watery but toads are a little pickier, preferring wellestablished, deeper and colder bodies of water. That’s why, at this time of year, you may find toads crossing a road near you. Since we’ve been losing ponds at an extraordinary rate, toads now face a longer and more hazardous journey from hibernation grounds to suitable breeding ponds. None of South Worcestershire’s major toad crossings are on our busiest roads but there are numerous villages and lanes that play a crucial role in this mass migration.

You can help. If your garden is big enough you can create a pond suitable for frogs, toads, newts and other wildlife. Or you could don a waterproof and fluorescent jacket, grab a few friends and help the toads cross the roads. You’ll need to find a crossing (see below for advice) and work out which way the toads are heading. The most basic ‘rescue’ is to pick them up, one by one, and pop them safely on the other side. Alternatively, set up a fence and collect the toads in sunken buckets (you’ll need permission). You can then transport them across the road en masse early the following morning. Apart from making sure you’re safe, the only real problem is moving the fences to the other side of the road once the toads have laid their spawn and turned around, shortly afterwards!

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Asparamadness The Vale of Evesham invites you to join in the Asparamadness from St George’s Day on 23rd April until 21st June.

KEY DATES Wednesday 23 April Great English Asparagus Run Wednesday 23 April – Saturday 21 June AsparaWriting Festival Wednesday 14 May Asparagus Night Cookery Demonstration Wednesday 14, 21 & 28 May Asparabus Coach Tours Sunday 25 May Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction Monday 26 May Asparagus Festival Family Fun Day Saturday 31 May Sunday 1 June Asparafest and much more...

t George’s Day marks the beginning of the British Asparagus Festival with the Great English Asparagus Run. This year the Vale of Evesham will be going Asparamad again with numerous events providing the chance to taste, buy, cook and learn about one of the nations most sought after delicacies. The World Famous Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction takes place on Sunday 25th May at the Fleece Inn. The auction is an extremely popular annual ritual that sees hundreds gather in the courtyard to bid for the season’s largest freshest local Asparagus. The Fleece Inn will again be welcoming families on Monday 26 th May for their Asparagus Family Fun Day where there will be fairground attractions, food and music.

New for 2014 is the AsparaWriting festival; a chance to learn about writing, Worcestershire, asparagus and all things related. For details visit www.AsparaWritingFestival.co.uk. The boutique festival, Asparafest, returns for its second year on 31st May and 1st June with an A-Z of weekend entertainment; a mix of magical music, the freshest of food, fascinating farm and country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer and awesome asparagus! For information visit www.asparafest.co.uk or email info@asparafest.co.uk. 2014 also welcomes back Dudley’s Asparabus Coach Tours on 14th, 21st and 28th May, complete with an asparaguide to provide you with an entertaining insight into this majestic green vegetable. For more details call Angela Tidmarsh 01386 565373.

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Square, Barbourne. We're open to all young people, regardless of ability or experience, from Does your child enjoy Worcester and the singing? Worcester Young surrounding areas, with Voices invites you to bring our current members them along to a free taster coming from as far session at a new Worcester afield as Leominster, based choir. Evesham and Stourport on Severn. The choir is run by Carol Green, an experienced orcester Young choral director and music Voices is a new educator. Carol, who was choir for seven to awarded a Churchill Fellowship fifteen year olds. to study choral education in We meet on Saturday mornings Hungary and Canada, has a during term time at The wealth of experience in Magdelene Rooms, St George's developing choirs, including

Worcester Cathedral's outreach choir. Worcester Young Voices has a broad and varied programme of events including regular performance opportunities both within and beyond Worcestershire. There are also plans to start a training choir for children aged five to eight.

INTERESTED? Worcester Young Voices meet on Saturday mornings from 10 o'clock (girls 10-11am and boys 11.15am-12.15pm) during term time. Our venue is The Magdelene Rooms, next to St George's C of E Church, St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Square, Barbourne, Worcester WR1 1HX. For more details or to get involved please call Lorna on 07411 608346 or email: lornapena@gmail.com

WIN A £100 VOUCHER FOR A COOKERY CLASS AT RAYEESA’S INDIAN KITCHEN PLUS TWO TICKETS TO UPTON FAB! Upton Food and Beer Festival takes place on 27th – 29th June on Upton Meadow

Plus 4 Runner Up Prizes of A FREE Pair of Tickets to Upton FAB Festival Will you be one of five lucky winners? It’s simple; send an email or postcard answering the question below by Monday 31st March 2014 NEW! UPTON FOOD & BEER FESTIVAL 27-29th JUNE

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The Three Counties boast some of the best culinary talent and food in the UK. The Upton Food and Beer Festival taking place on 27th – 29th June celebrates our local food and drink heroes. We are delighted to be able to offer five winners the chance of winning a free pair of tickets for this brand new event. The first prize also includes a £100 voucher for place at Herefordshire Chef Rayeesa’s Indian Cookery School. Here, food lovers of all backgrounds and experience are taught hands on, step by step, how to make traditional home cooked Indian food, in peaceful, relaxed and friendly surroundings. For more information on Rayeesa’s Indian Cookery School courses, authentic Indian recipes and her mouth-watering Indian sauces please visit www.rayeesasindiankitchen.com

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