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ISSUE 11 MARCH - APRIL 2013
COTSWOLD EDGE
DIRECTORY
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A pair of tickets To The Roses Get set to
GARDEN
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YOUR HOME THIS SPRING Learn about local
WILDLIFE Helping you to
MAKE SAVINGS THIS SPRING HO MES
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L EISURE
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Welcome... editor Lisa Lambon e lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk t 01684 773135 www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk Jasmine House, Bredons Norton, Glos, GL20 7EZ Published five times a year, The Cotswold Edge Directory has a print run of 3,000 copies which are delivered free to homes in Dumbleton, Sedgeberrow, Ashton under Hill, Hinton on The Green, Badsey, Wickhamford, Aldington, Bretforton, Stanton, Wormington, Buckland, Little Buckland, Laverton, Snowshill and relevant retail outlets locally. It is part of a group of four local publications including The Folly View, Bredon and Avon & Severn 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 Cotswold Edge 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.
…to Spring. What a lovely phrase that is, with its promise of a vivid, fresh green world. A chance to start over. The idea of renewal has popped up repeatedly in the last few weeks. In many ways, 2012 was a difficult year and this period of austerity is not over yet. However, many local professionals report a growing number of people who are keen to move their projects forward, despite the challenges of the economy. Whether that means; moving house, committing to a charity challenge or renovating your back garden, we can help you access a range of local experts and organisations who can help. This issue, we have taken Homes and Gardens as our theme. We also bring you a regular new Competition in conjunction with The Roses. Our thanks go to the team there who are offering five lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to a show. Entering is easy so why not take two minutes to see if you can win? Be sure, also, to take a look at this season’s money-off vouchers, helping you to make savings where you can. Whatever you have planned this Spring, we’d like to know about your projects, events and new ideas; maybe we can help them gain ground? Keep in touch by calling me on 01684 773135 or emailing lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk Until next time...
Lisa THE
COTSWOLD EDGE DIRECTORY
Editor Lisa Lambon
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Contents Competition, Offers & Index 11 WIN! A Pair of Tickets To The Roses 47 Your Money Saving Spring Offer Vouchers 49 Index
Your Home & Garden 14 How To Make Your Garden Work For You with Rune 18 West Mercia Police: Heating & Oil Theft 21 Property Talk with Gusterson Palmer & James 22 Ask The Experts: Bps Advise on Kitchens 26 Compare Your Cover with Scott Johnston 39 Water Gardens in History with WaterStone
Food, Health, Pets & Events 17 Coughton Court: A Brand New Season 25 Spetchley Park Gardens; New Season 29 NEW! Arts Column with The Roses 31 On The Blossom Trail with Wychavon 33 Puppy Talk; Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens 34 Expanding Hospice with St Richard’s 37 Spetchley Park Gardens For Your Wedding 41 Asparamadness with Wychavon 43 Prince Henry’s High School Music Tour 45 Wildlife Page: King of the Fishers
Go To Page 47 For Your Spring Vouchers
Front cover & Welcome Page image: © iStockphoto/Molka. This page clockwise from the top; Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Folly Garden Vets, Spetchley Park Gardens, Prince Henry’s High School
WIN! A Pair of Tickets See Competition p11
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Company Promotion
How To Make Your Garden Work For You What would you like from your garden this summer? A well planned, professional design can help you achieve much more with your space, says Jonathan Siarl, Garden Designer with Rune. Here, he explains how, using a local project as an example.
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our garden is probably accessed from the house and a the largest space you third was to install a pond for own, but have you ever keeping Koi Carp. asked yourself whether it’s One way we fulfilled this brief working hard enough for you? was to incorporate a new series In these tricky economic of steps from the utility door to times, we all want to make the the top terrace, which improved most of our assets. What many access and created a sense of clients tell us is that investing in movement. We made the garden their outdoor space has hugely lighter by reducing the height of improved their lifestyle, the fencing, using large leaved, enabling them to better enjoy reflective plants, installing pale their leisure time, pursue their coloured paving materials and hobbies and have the pleasure of maximising the water, which a lovely view from the house all acts like a mirror to the sky. year round. With a combination of hard The pictures opposite show the landscaping and dense, mature finished results of one such planting we created a beautiful project. Our clients had recently garden, full of bold architectural moved house and wanted to and delicate plants that provide renovate their rear terraced garden. They had in mind a traditional, semi-formal style which would remain low maintenance. Their aim was to enhance the character of their property, inside and out, taking influence from both. Professionals in the design and build of beautiful gardens One wish was to make the 01905 841 405 garden look larger and be m: 07908 734 022 e: info@runelandscapedesign.co.uk brighter, another was to www.runelandscapedesign.co.uk create a seating area easily
interest all year round. This is now a garden that entices you to stay and wonder; a functional, liveable and emotional space. In order for any garden to flow, it must have a strong design; the soft landscaping must interact with the hard areas, the house, and its environment. It’s this that we consider our speciality at Rune. Our designs are characterised by full, lush plantings which will give an instant result and continue to develop over time. In order to understand your needs, Rune offers a free Garden Design Consultation at the start of the process during which we visit you at home and discuss your aims and needs. Over the years, we have created gardens for people with plots of five metres square upwards and managed all levels of budget. To see more examples of our work please visit our website where there are more case studies and a selection of testimonials. To book your FREE Design Consultation please call 01905 841405
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To book your FREE Design Consultation please call
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Mr & Mrs E, Bishampton
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Rune were recommended to us & proved to be highly professional, tidy and reliable. We were so pleased with the results we used them again to design our front garden.
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HEATING
& Oil Theft
Do you use oil or diesel to heat your home? Theft from tanks is currently an issue locally. Here, West Mercia Police offer their advice.
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heft of heating and diesel oil has been a problem for many years and this crime often increases whenever the price of crude oil increases. A rise in the price of fuel at the petrol pump inevitably leads to a rise in the cost of heating oil. This makes oil an attractive proposition for thieves and they are now actively targeting fuel tanks at farms, transport depots and domestic properties in the Wychavon area. These tanks contain thousands of pounds worth of oil and it therefore makes good sense to take a few precautions to protect them. Remember to check your tank's oil levels on a regular basis. Where possible, install security lighting that covers your tank and the
immediate surrounding area. Put in place a cage to stop thieves being able to get access to the tank. If your tank is openly accessible to all, consider re-siting it to an area or building where it is better protected Be extra vigilant of tankers or large vehicles close to your property. Note down any suspicious vehicles' registration numbers and report them to the police. attention to the If your tank is located presence of your oil in an out-building, tank. ensure it is kept locked and secured at Deter thieves from entering your all times. property by installing Remove any empty and using lockable containers or drums gates and by from the immediate maintaining area - they could draw
Secure your tank and remember to check your fuel levels regularly
boundaries and perimeter fencing. Remote electronic oil level gauges are available which set off an audible alarm if the oil level suddenly drops or falls below a quarter full.
For more information please call 101 to speak to your local police team. You can also call us on 0300 3333000 or contact us via our website. To report information anonymously please contact crimestoppers on:
0800 555111 www.westmercia.police.uk
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Property Talk With Denise James, Director of Gusterson Palmer & James
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013 has started positively and we have already seen an increase in new properties coming to the market which will encourage more viewings over the coming weeks. Property owners looking to sell their homes can increase their chances of achieving a sale by following a few guidelines: 1.Price Realistically. Take advice from an Estate Agent with years of local experience who will be aware of buyer’s expectations. Prospective purchasers can now easily access information about past and similar property prices. If market values haven’t risen any increase may need to be justified by evidence of work carried out or improvements made. Address any issues that may make buyers worry about hidden costs. Service the boiler and other appliances regularly and keep all receipts and guarantees safe. Consider the full costs of your move, including estate agents fees, solicitors fees, removal quotes, any mortgage redemption charges, onward purchase costs and the availability of any mortgage funds required.
2.Present your property well. First impressions definitely count. Do prepare your property for marketing before photographs are taken and before each viewing. Imagine yourself in the viewer’s shoes! Declutter and carry out minor maintenance jobs; clean and ventilate your home rather than masking any pet odours. 3.Ensure your agent works hard! Erect a For Sale board and check your agent uses major online marketing portals such as rightmove.co.uk & zoopla.co.uk. Get feedback after each viewing and utilise their negotiating skills. The directors here have over 40 years experience locally. Our team has an excellent sales record with customer service being a high priority. For more information please visit our website or call on 01386 761241.
enquiries@gpandjames.co.uk
01386 761241 7 Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BD www.gustersonpalmerandjames.com Company Promotion
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CHARITY NEWS Our team; from top to bottom, Denise James, Jon James, Kelly Harris, Andrew Leggett & Sarah Cook This year we are supporting The Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign. Their aim is to create a specialist one stop breast unit for local people, located on a single site, with excellent facilities providing the efficiency, quality and range of care that they deserve. Breast cancer affects all of us: everybody knows somebody who has or has had breast cancer or the worry of suspected symptoms. We would be very grateful if you would support our work this year.
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ASK THE EXPERTS…
KITCHENS Looking to upgrade your kitchen? Independent Builders Merchants, BPS Tewkesbury, have recently opened a new kitchen showroom displaying Ram Kitchens, an established trade name. Andy Preedy told us more. Why Ram Kitchens? Ram Kitchens stand for style with value. Their heritage, creative design and exceptional service enable them to produce affordable, efficient kitchens that fit all requirements, modern, contemporary or traditional.
Can I get help planning my kitchen? Yes, come and view our new showroom and talk to our friendly team who can help you think through your requirements. The Ram website also includes a clever kitchen designer tool which means you can take a virtual What about the quality preview of your perfect of the range? kitchen combination. RAM kitchens are built to last in Yorkshire and Why fit a Ram kitchen come with a five year this Spring? guarantee. They Bps have been trading conform to a range of since 1934 and industry recognised promise our products standards and include won’t disappoint. This options such as soft Spring we have various close hinges and extra offers on kitchen deep cabinets for large appliances when dinner plates. purchased with units making your new How much choice is kitchen easy to afford. available from Ram? There’s a wide range of doors, worktops, sinktops and taps plus accessories to suit all shapes of kitchen. All units come flat packed for ease of handling and transport. Visit ramkitchens.co.uk to see examples of galley, u-shaped, l-shaped and island kitchens.
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Visit our 16th Annual Specialist Plant Fair Sunday 21st April £5 11am –5pm
Spetchley Park Gardens … opening March 22nd Henry Berkeley launches the 2013 season.
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his Spring come and enjoy one of Britain’s best kept secrets, right on your doorstep! Surrounded by glorious countryside, the beautiful garden of Spetchley Park is virtually hidden from the road; you could be forgiven if you have missed it so far. Largely unaltered in the last century, this lovely 30 acre Victorian paradise, has been nurtured by successive generations of my family and remains a beautiful, unspoilt space. With good Disabled and Pushchair access, it’s a bolthole for family members of all ages to relax. Take a stroll through the winding paths of the grounds, play games in the wide open spaces or explore the deer park. Later, you can relish a delicious lunch or afternoon tea in the Old Laundry Tea Rooms If you are a gardener, Spetchley is fascinating, boasting an enviable collection of plant treasures from every corner of the globe, including one of the finest and biggest private collections of peonies. In March and April, clumps of wild primrose push up through sapphire carpets of crocus and give way to swathes of sunny daffodils. In summer, ancient borders of blowsy perennials and tender exotics create a palette of pink and red, later turning to fiery shades of orange and ochre.
From the first glimpse of the garden, across the magnolia-fringed Horse Pool, back round to the entrance through the Melon Yard with its delicious olives and pineapple-scented flowers, this is a garden of surprises. A place of contrasts, where formal clipped hedges, rose beds and sweeping lawns meet tumbling herbaceous borders and walls festooned with rampant climbers. Do take advantage of our offer to visit us soon. Remember too our Specialist Plant Fair on Sunday 21st April. DISCOUNT VOUCHER With over 30 nurseries to choose from and Children under 16 & Parking FREE bucket loads Gardens Open Friday March 22nd of advice for 2013 Offer excludes Special Event Days & Plant Fairs & ends 30/9/13 all your Opening Hours: 11am - 6pm Wednesday to horticultural Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays to 30/09/13, issues, it’s weekends only in October. Sorry no dogs allowed except Guide Dogs. Offer only the ideal redeemable on days we are open to visitors. way to start Just two miles east of this year’s Worcester, WR5 1RS gardening.
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which is still a fair rate; many equipment they might need. customers tell us that even at this higher level, it’s much less than WHY SHOULD I TRUST THE QUALITY OF YOUR SERVICE? they have been paying out. Our team are all fully qualified, SO HOW CAN YOU OFFER THIS Gas Safe registered, heating Scott Johnston POLICY AT THIS PRICE? Managing engineers. Most modern heating It’s all about being local. We are systems use electrical switches Director at based in Bredon and 60% of our so today’s heating engineers Johnston workforce is located in this Scotia Ltd need to be trained in more than region. Our HomeCare Plan is just plumbing if they are to be Scott Johnston, M.D of Bredon only available to customers in effective at fault finding. WR and GL postcodes which We have trained 50% of our based plumbing and heating means we can limit our team in house; some of them company Johnston Scotia, has overheads. Obviously, the high started as Call Centre staff on received numerous telephone costs of fuel and labour means our Technical Helpline. We only calls this winter enquiring how we can offer a local insurance work to the highest standards his company can offer their policy at a better rate than we and are comfortable working HomeCare Plan at the current could nationally. with Oil & LPG, pressurised rate. We asked him to explain. WHAT OTHER BENEFITS COME systems, and all types of boiler. With three decades of experience £7.99 SEEMS LIKE A VERY LOW WITH HAVING LOCAL COVER? in all aspects of the industry, we Being local means that the RATE; WHERE’S THE CATCH? are often called upon to fix tricky logistics are easier for you and There really is no catch and for heating problems nationally. that reason there has been a huge us. You can pop into our office take up. We’re very grateful for to talk to us directly and being so DOES THE HOMECARE PLAN close at hand, we can promise a INCLUDE A BOILER SERVICE? ? all the local support. The inital speedy service. In 2011 we low fee, plus the £10 Costa Yes, once a year. Ideally, it invested in a new computer Coffee Card*, is simply our should be done in the summer. system which has helped us incentive for you to do the We would encourage you to get manage our flow of work. We paperwork. We realise that this into this pattern for two reasons: sort of domestic chore is rarely at supply spare parts to several so that you can be sure your large manufacturers, turning the top of anyone’s To Do list; central heating will work when over about £1.5 million of our offer is simply a way to you switch on in autumn and so bring it nearer to the top. After a products a year, so our engineers that we can prioritise urgent have ready access to any year the price rises to £16.99 breakdowns in winter. However, we will do it at any time, even if it’s due when you sign up. Dig Out Your Current Policy and
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Budding Blossom in the Vale
Spring Events in the Vale of Evesham March & April 2013 This Spring be sure to get out and enjoy the enchanting local Blossom by coach, bike or on foot. For more information about spring events and blossom related pursuits please contact Angela Tidmarsh on
01386 565373 or visit our website. Catch a glimpse of the blossom at:
www.blossom-trail.org.uk www.worcestershires-heritage-garden.org
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his spring why not lose yourself in the illustrious beauty of the Vale of Evesham Blossom? Now in its 30th year, the Blossom trail, voted 4th in the ‘Top Ten Wonders of Spring’ presents itself in full bloom, offering a fantastic spectacle for all. Blossom watchers are hopeful that the “buds” will be at their best in the weeks immediately before and after Easter. Keep your eyes open for the familiar yellow AA signs leading the way around the picturesque route – through villages and rolling countryside, criss-crossing the River Avon and along some of the prettiest roads and lanes in the country. The Blossom Trail is among five major blossom events on earth. To see the others you would have to travel as far as Japan and USA! The local trail offers people the opportunity to enjoy the route in their own time and way. So why not walk or cycle part of the route?
mind (although they can be enjoyed all year round). They are available to purchase from Wychavon District Council and local Tourist Information Centres at a cost of £2.95.
How To Moniter The Blossom Blossom time in the Vale simply must not be missed, but it only lasts a short time. 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.blossom-trail.org.uk. For a free colour brochure incorporating the magnificent blossom, blossom related events and the finest of the Vale of Evesham contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373 (24Hrs).
Vale Coach Tours Don’t miss the Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tours, picking up at various locations throughout Worcestershire on Tuesday 9th, 16th & 23rd April. These popular guided tours are operated by Blossom Bikeaway Dudleys Coaches and the Evesham If you’re looking for some active Vale Tour Guides. Marvel at the family fun, why not join the sights of the apple and plum Blossom Bikeaway? Setting off orchards with a memorable trip that from Hampton Ferry, Evesham on highlights the best blossom Sunday 21st April, the Blossom viewpoints and provides an Bikeaway offers a choice of 4 historical, entertaining and great routes; 11, 16, 27 and 50 miles. It value day out. offers the perfect opportunity to For more details regarding pick up enjoy the beauty of the Vale and points and to book your seat, please help raise funds for the local St John contact Dudleys Coaches on 01386 Ambulance. 792206. For an entry form contact Angela Remember The Vale Trail Tidmarsh on 01386 565373. Once the blossom has finished, Blossom Trail Walks don’t forget to come back later in the year to experience the “Vale A treat for those of you who enjoy Trail,” a unique horticultural walking are the Blossom Trail journey throughout and a chance to Walks – a pack of three walks, discover ‘the fruits of the Blossom.’ especially devised with blossom in
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DIARY DATES Tuesday 23rd April Great English Asparagus Run Wednesday 15th, 22nd, 29th May Asparabus Coach Tours Sunday 26th May Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction Monday 27th May Asparagus Festival Family Fun Day Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June AsparaFest Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd June Evesham National Morris Weekend
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palate, whatever your taste! For details visit www.asparafest.co.uk This year we welcome back the popular Asparabus Coach Tours on Wednesday 15th, 22nd & 29th May. Another returning event is the Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction on Sunday 26 May, a long standing seasonal tradition held at the Fleece Inn courtyard. The Asparagus Festival Family Fun Day follows on Monday 27th May to provide kids’ entertainment, a real ale and cider tent, live music, Morris dancing and local produce stalls. The Evesham National Morris Weekend from 22nd to 23rd June concludes the celebrations with Real Ale, music and free entertainment on the river bank. For more information contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373.
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Words: Lisa Lambon Photos this page: students performing at the 2013 Jazz Evening Opp. top left: Phill Bullas, Head of Music Top right & bottom: Italian Music Tour 2011
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permission. This summer sees the third tour that Prince Henry’s High School has undertaken in conjunction with Music Europa. In 2009 a group travelled to France and two years ago, they toured northern Italy, the highlight then being the opportunity to sing Mass at St Mark’s Basilica, Venice. “It requires me to be a tough taskmaster,” said Phill Bullas, “Week on week, a huge amount of energy and drive goes into multiple rehearsals which produce such a high standard of music at Prince Henry’s.” As Head of Music, he is supported by his deputy, Naomi Heywood and thirteen peripatetic assistants. 75 pupils are currently studying GCSE Music and 12 have gone
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