The Cotswold Edge Directory by Lisa Lambon

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Contents Offers & Competitions 13 Welcome 15 Competition Page One: Whole Foods Market 60 Your Money Saving Autumn Offer Vouchers 63 Competition Page Two: Cheltenham Festivals

Your Home & Garden 19 Property Talk with Gusterson Palmer James 21 Planning Your Home Improvements 30 Ten Years On at Vale Gardens 33 Transform Your Kitchen On A Budget 34 Take The Johnston Scotia HomeCare Test 48 Add Space To Your Home with Homestyle 59 Insulate Your Home This Autumn

Food, Health, Pets & More 16 St Richard’s: A Hospice Full of Angels 27 What Will You Look Back On? 37 Discover Spetchley Venison 39 Pet Talk: How To Avoid Kennel Cough 45 of Course! News from Hillworth Farm 47 Taking The Pain Out of Your MOT 51 Veggie Heaven with Riverford 56 West Mercia Police: Purse Thefts

Sport, Leisure & Events 14 Classical Concerts at Pershore Abbey 23 The Winter Festival at Coughton Court 24 Wildlife Page: Fantastic Fungi 29 Try Your Own Rugby at Pershore Rugby Club 41 Bredon Hill Bikeaway 55 Medicine Unboxed: 2012 Programme 57 Book Club: Finding Your Inner Olympian

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Welcome... ...to the autumn edition of The Cotswold Edge Directory. What’s the best corner you’ve ever turned? For me, the answer is easy; early morning in Mallorca, June 2000, and the sight of a shimmering bay of water which has become my favourite place to unwind. But there have been other, more important, inner turnings. Right now, it feels like the nation has turned a corner. Who among us will ever forget the summer of 2012? Something has changed and we cannot simply return to what used to be; how exciting to be part of a community in shift. Time will reveal what it will mean for us locally. Meanwhile we want to know about your projects and fresh ideas; maybe we can even help them gain ground? Keep us informed by emailing me at lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk. This edition, we take stock of a changing season and begin to look ahead to Christmas. There’s local events, business and charity news, two great Competitions to enter and, of course, your money-saving offers. Until next time...

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P.S Our apologies to readers who discovered a technical problem with the link to the Cheltenham Festivals Competition last edition. It was quickly remedied and a winner chosen but just in case any of you missed out we are running the Competition again this issue. Good Luck!

AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS

CLASSICAL CONCERTS Pershore Abbey is the major classic concert venue in the Vale of Evesham and attracts many great orchestras and choirs. See below for full details of the autumn programme. English Symphony Orchestra Mozart - Overture “The Magic Flute” Britten English Folk Song Suite Vaughan Williams Three movements from Concerto Grosso for Strings; Symphony No 5. Conductor – Peter Stark. Tickets £20 (nave), £16 (rear seating), £12 (aisles) from ESO 01386 791044 & at door. www.eso.co.uk

Philomusica Chorus & Soloists Fauré- Cantique de Jean Racine; Vièrne- Messe Solenelle; Duruflé- Requiem Organist – James Drinkwater Tickets from Blue, 27 Broad Street, Pershore; from website or 01905 820140 - £10 (children accompanied free). www.philomusica.org.uk

Pershore Town Choir “Autumn Leaves”, two performances in St Andrew’s, in aid of Arthritis Research UK. Tickets (incl. glass of wine or soft drink) from Amber Salon, Church Street (01386 561311) or choir members. Children welcome in the afternoon, half price. www.pershoretownchoir.org.uk

Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra ‘The American Dream’- Dvorák - Slavonic Rhapsody op 45, No 3 in A flat; Copeland- Appalachian Spring; DvorákSymphony no. 9, "New World" Conductor – David Curtis. Tickets £14 (students £7, children 15 and under free) from the FOAG Office, Ridgeway Farm, Powick, Worcester WR2 4SN, 01905 830745 and at the door. www.cheltenhamsymphonyorchestra.info

Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra RUSSIAN CONCERT Conductor Neil AstonKhachaturian Spartacus Suite –Tchaikovsky - Rococo Variations (Cello soloist Richard Jenkinson); Symphony No 2 “Little Russian” . Tickets £10, concessions £8, Children FREE – from Blue; à la Carte, 1 Royal Arcade, Broad Street or online. www.worcesterphilharmonic.co.uk

Pershore Choral Concert - Handel’s Messiah For tickets see website: www.pershorechoral.org.uk Buy tickets from 'Blue' Fashions, 27 Broad St, Pershore or as shown for each individual event

www.pershoreabbey.org.uk/events

English Symphony Orchestra & Worcestershire Male Voice Choir

A hospice full of angels Eugenio Grandi shares his own story of the care his wife, Marilyn, a yoga teacher, received at St Richard’s Hospice .

e were first introduced to the help which St Richard’s could provide through our wonderful GP at the point where Marilyn decided that a second round of chemo would do more harm than good. At that stage Marilyn had had a second recurrence of ovarian cancer, much more rapid and aggressive than the first. Our GP suggested a home visit from St Richard’s to assist in creating an environment here at home which would be supportive to Marilyn. We both found the visit extremely supportive and very helpful, both in a practical and emotional sense. Clearly, here was a great resource which focused totally on listening and support and providing wisdom and experience in a manner which was completely personcentred. Over the next few months,

and several home visits, Marilyn’s condition progressed and eventually we found ourselves facing the reality that there was now little that the medical profession could offer. We decided that St Richard’s would be a good place to start the next stage. I must say, that the very idea of a hospice was really challenging. I had images of dark rooms and a sombre end-of -life atmosphere. But our arrival at St Richard’s was on a warm day in early spring 2011 and from the moment we arrived it felt like coming home. We were settled in a surprisingly large and wellappointed room, completely setup, with everything that Marilyn might need, and very, very private. Marilyn was overjoyed. The view from the window looked out over the most beautiful and peaceful grounds.

From that very first encounter, we all felt a deep, deep sense of peace. From Marilyn’s first consultation on arrival it was clear that here, there was technical mastery, as well as deep interpersonal compassion and love – from every single member of the team. Over the next few weeks St Richard’s became our homefrom home. We are a large family (six of us) plus very close extended family and we were all welcomed with open arms. The difference was that if at any stage Marilyn needed anything, and I mean anything, help was at hand in seconds. This gave us and Marilyn a quality of time together that simply could not have been achieved at home. The palliative care at St Richard’s is simply wonderful. Their knowledge of the cancer process and how best to support

Photos: Right: Eugenio’s wife, Marilyn Freedman. Left: Team Freedman who raised around £5,000 for St Richard’s in the Worcestershire Way Walk. Above: St Richard;s Hospice

an individual in the most noninvasive way both medically and emotionally was just a revelation to us all. The help that St Richard’s provides extends to the whole family and they realise only too well that there are times when the whole family needs supporting in order to be there for their loved one. This may sound strange but the last few days of Marilyn’s life were peaceful and happy. We really felt the staff were there as much for us, as they were for Marilyn. One friend commented when she came to visit, that the whole place feels like it is full of angels. It is.

St Richard’s Hospice provides free specialist palliative care for patients living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and supports their families.

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Patients are cared for in a Day Hospice, the 16-bed In-patient Unit or in their own homes by a specialist professional team as well as many trained volunteers. Find out more about how you can support the hospice’s fundraising initiatives by visiting www.strichards.org.uk or call 01905 763 963 St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

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Property Talk With Denise James, Director of Gusterson Palmer & James

o you own a property that is vacant, unsold and suitable to let? Whilst new instructions have remained high over the summer viewing figures have been low, the distraction of the home Olympics compounding a traditionally quiet time. However, the lettings market is buoyant with properties taking, on average, just one week to attract a tenant. Two and three bedroom homes in Evesham are in particularly high demand fetching between £525 & £700p.c.m. One option at this time of year is to let your vacant property on a 6 month shorthold tenancy. Some ‘reluctant landlords’are doing so longer term as a way of moving home. As a landlord there are certain legal requirements that need to be in place and you may need to seek permission from your mortgage lender. Team member Sarah Cook can guide you through the process and answer any queries. We offer a range of services from full management

of your property to simply drawing up a tenancy agreement. To book a free consultation contact Sarah directly on 01386 761273 or at sarah.cook@gpandjames.co.uk Sunday October 7th means the Chester Marathon where I will be attempting to complete 26.2 miles to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. My recent training has been going well and you may have seen me running through your village in an effort to build my stamina. So far this year our office has raised over £600 for the charity. We would love to increase this with your help and I would be most grateful for any support you can give. You can sponsor me by visiting www.justgiving.com/ DeniseJamesGPJames. If you prefer a traditional pen and paper please visit our office at 7 Merstow Green in Evesham.

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CHARITY NEWS Denise James Training for Chester Marathon on Sunday 7th October for Macmilllan Jon James Fund raising for Macmillan Cancer Support

Kelly Harris Raised over £200 for charity by running in the Blackminster Half Marathon in March Andrew Leggett Organising ‘The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ at the office 10–12am on 28th September Sarah Cook Raised £143 by having a Table Top Sale at Vale Wildlife Hospital Car Boot in June

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A.W. Walker Building Contractors Thinking of improving your living space? In the last decade Offenham based builder, Andrew Walker, has completed a range of projects from small ground works and garage conversions to a Grade 2 Listed Barn Conversion. He offers tips for planning a pain-free refurbishment. FIX YOUR BUDGET Ensure you are making a sound investment by being clear about the upper limit on your spend and securing your finances first. Ask your builder for a fixed quote for the work; we offer a bespoke service at a competitive price and promise no nasty add-ons. You should plan your entire project at the start but consider building it in phases to spread the expense. LIST YOUR PRIORITIES Like an office, a granny annexe, more space for guests? Make a wishlist but be prepared to par it down to meet your budget. We offer a full design and build service, but are equally happy to work with your existing plans.

FIND A REPUTABLE BUILDER Assess your builder by asking for references and going to look at previous jobs. What sets us apart is our attention to detail, creating quality finished projects which give a stunning visual effect. We are as comfortable with traditional building works as we are with contemporary. Still small enough to care, our services range from small extensions and the restoration of historic buildings through to modern new builds. You can view a range of our work at www.walker–developments.com If you would like to receive a quote on a forthcoming project, or discuss your ideas please call us to arrange a free initial consultation.

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FANTASTIC Fungi

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Main Picture: Fly Agaric Words : Wendy Carter. Photos: Top, Bob Tunstall Below, Top Peter Preece, Middle, Tony Wharton, Bottom Les Clarke

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There are over 3500 native species of fungi in the U.K. Wendy Carter becomes raised and pointed to of WWT explains more. allow the spores to be ‘puffed’ out. aah...autumn. The heavy The easily recognisable fly agaric morning dew...the sun toadstools start out white – this burning off the mist… membrane turns into ‘spots’ as the pulling on your boots and heading fruit bursts open. Eyes down for for a walk through falling leaves… coral fungus besides woodland don’t you just love it! While you’re paths; eyes up for polypores on out, keep a look out for fungus. beech trees. From the blackening to Mushrooms and toadstools are the the rare pink waxcap, check your fruiting bodies of an organism that lawn for these colourful fungi. can stretch for hundreds of feet Don’t be tempted to pick or below ground. They play an touch fungus unless you’re sure of important role in recycling dead its identity; many are poisonous. If organic matter and offering food you’re confident, only pick ones and shelter for wildlife – it’s growing in clusters – taking estimated that 1000 species of isolated ones could prevent them insect feed on them. from reproducing. And we’d love Every year we get great fungus to know if you’ve got lots of photos entered into our calendar waxcaps on your lawn! competition and there’s plenty of Our 2013 calendar is now fungi to choose from. When available to view on our website. puffball spores are ready to be Buy online, from Lower Smite released, a pore on the surface Farm or local ‘Just for Pets’ stores.

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This summer, Pershore based Time Lock Photography celebrated its second birthday. We caught up with Andrew Jackson and discovered how redundancy, hard work and an ever expanding portfolio has enabled him to transform his hobby into a thriving business. “Everyone understands that the best portraits reveal the essence of a person. Candid, quirky and full of laughter, they lock time in a way that nothing else can. The feedback that I often receive is that I have a talent for reaching and capturing personality, even with those who are camera shy. The experience I’ve gained over the last two years has helped me hone my skills. More than 200 studio sessions, 30 plus weddings, an international Motorsport contract, commercial projects and a

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range of events at Nurseries, Schools, Balls and Dinners have convinced me that creative photography takes time. Growing pressure on the diary means that I am now joined by other photographers plus my partner Becky, ensuring nobody ever feels hurried. It’s all about you and your experience; we’ve tried to think of everything to help you relax. Our Studio is situated in a stunning converted barn in a lovely, rural setting giving the flexibility of split indoor and outdoor shoots. This autumn why not come and join us to celebrate with our special Half Price Studio Session Offer.”

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TRY YOUR OWN RUGBY At Pershore Rugby Club contact, touch rugby, for which the club has been recognised by the RFU as one of the fastest growing centres in the Midlands. The “drop in and have a go” approach that Pershore RFC is providing for children and adults of all ages gives them the From 2 September Pershore chance to try out any type of Rugby Club, at Mill Lane, rugby for free and whole Wyre Piddle, is offering kids families can have a go together (and adults too for that matter) playing touch rugby at the three free taster sessions in any club’s riverside grounds on of three types of rugby. Sunday mornings. Traditional rugby union tasters Ben Andrews from Pershore are on offer for either 15-aside RFC’s Junior section says: or Sevens, which, for the first “Rugby is a fabulous team sport time, will be an Olympic sport for all-round fitness for all ages. at Rio in 2016. Sessions are Here at Pershore, in a familybeing held in tag rugby for friendly environment, we offer young children; and for older boys and girls a great start in players there is coaching in the whatever type of rugby they increasingly popular, nonwant to play.”

If your kids have been inspired by the Olympics to try a new sport, then Pershore’s new “pick your own rugby” programme, for all ages, could be just what they are looking for, and right on their doorstep.

COME & TRY US FOR FREE! Enjoy Three Free Taster Sessions at Pershore RFC: any Sunday from 10am – 12 noon. Refreshments available. All ages, boys and girls. Rugby Fun Day, free for children of all ages at Pershore RFC: Sunday October 14th 11am – 3pm for rugby skills taster sessions, inflatable line-out wall, bouncy castle, BBQ and lots of fun for all the family. For more information please contact Ben Andrews on

07779 927852 or e-mail prfc.juniors@hotmail.co.uk

Mill Lane, Wyre Piddle, Pershore WR10 2JE

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Ten Years On at Vale Gardens... Despite the current economic climate, independent local retailer, Vale Gardens Ltd, is celebrating ten years of growth, year on year. This multifaceted, Badsey based business focuses on supplying quality, branded goods and services to the rural community, all at competitive prices. Here, Owner Keith Wright outlines the secret of their success.

Did You Know?

A HUGE RANGE OF QUALITY, RURAL PRODUCTS

Some businesses look pretty but lack substance - we could never be accused of that. Our formula is simple and we’re clear about what we do; offer a vast and varied range of rural products at great value prices. Whatever you need for your home, garden, farm or smallholding this season - from coal to compost, fencing to footwear, worming kits to wheelbarrow handles - we stock it or will order it in for you. If you can’t get to our Badsey store then call us or register at our easy-to-use website www.valegardens.co.uk and you will become eligible for free local delivery.

A FRIENDLY, EXPERT TEAM

I founded Vale Gardens in 2002 and today we are a team of seven. We’re a friendly bunch of people and our attitude is that we’re here to help. You’ll find that, between us, we have a huge amount of practical (and in some cases obscure!) knowledge when it comes to anything to do with the countryside. Our showroom and shop are open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5.30pm.Come in and set us a challenge - if we can’t solve your problem we promise to find someone who can.

We are also main We offer a agents for Stihl, FREE HOME Snapper, WORDS: LISA LAMBON DELIVERY Masport and on all goods ordered in Viking. Does store, by phone or online your mower need within a 25 mile radius? an autumn Call for more details service? For your convenience, we offer a free collection, repair & return service on all types of garden machinery.

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If you’ve got a problem that is animal related we have the answer to it. We can help with all types of animal feeds, bedding and health products for pet owners, farmer & smallholders plus pesticides, footwear and practical clothing. I am SQP qualified meaning I have significant animal expertise and can dispense medicines for farm animals, horse, cats and dogs. If you like to buy in bulk, remember that we offer quantity discounts on five or more bags of Animal Feed.

Do you hate lugging home hefty bags of pet food, bedding or compost? Do you need regular supplies of coal, gas or smokeless fuels? Let us do the hard work for you. Our free, regular ‘milk round’ GARDEN MACHINERY SERVICES service makes life easy for customers who live within a 25 mile radius of Badsey. For Our services include a fully equipped efficiency, we deliver to different areas on Garden Machinery Workshop where we sell, service, repair & sharpen most different days of the week. Please see the map on brands of garden machinery including our website www.valegardens.co.uk or call Mowers, Ride On's, Garden Tractors, Chainsaws, 01386 831000 to find out more. We also offer a Brushcutters, Hedgetrimmers, and Stone Cutters. national Parcel & Pallet Delivery Service.

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TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN ...on a budget The Village Green Kitchen Company is owned and run by three craftsmen, each bringing a different skill set from their own profession. Between them they have more than 40 years experience in kitchen and bathroom fitting. We talked to them about their work. What’s unique about The Village Green Kitchens Co? We believe that we offer the best value fitted kitchens and bathrooms and take pride in giving attention to detail. We strive to achieve the best possible standards and service from concept through design and installation. We only use the best tried and tested materials and products which have been proven to give long lasting service and will look good for years to come. Our ethos of good old fashioned service, punctuality and dependability has rewarded us with a loyal customer base who are pleased to recommend us to friends and relatives; most of our work is sourced this way. What are the current trends in kitchens? The family dining kitchen is becoming more popular which often necessitates structural alterations. This is where Village Green excels. By keeping all the required trades in-house, from building and structural work to electrics, plumbing, carpentry and tiling,

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we ensure that the quality of our workmanship remains high and that the project comes in on time and to budget. How do I ensure a successful outcome to my project? Designing a kitchen or bathroom that looks good and functions well takes a great deal of skill. Attention to detail is paramount at the planning stage because it’s the little things, taken in combination, that will give you a successful result. One feature that many customers appreciate is that all our kitchens now come fitted with a remote water operated full stop switch (Water Isolator). It means you never again have to get down on your hands and knees to do battle with a tricky stopcock. The switch will be fitted in an easily accessible place, usually at waist height in a cupboard. Any kitchen planning tips? Kitchens in lighter, neutral colours like cream, beige and white give the illusion of space. Please contact us today to book your free survey and quote without obligation.

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Take the JOHNSTON SCOTIA TEST Compare your current cover with our policy...

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It’s our incentive to you to do the paperwork. Now is the time to ensure that your home is protected this winter. Put a ScotiaCare HomePlan in place then relax with a coffee on us, certain that it’s all taken care of.

lead to unwelcome expense. Tempted to skip your annual boiler service? Don’t - it’s false economy - plus a regular overhaul will increase efficiency, reduce bills and prolong it’s life.

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Johnston Scotia has been installing and maintaining boilers locally for 32 years. A FIXED LOW COST OF £7.99 Experienced in all aspects of the industry, we are agents for several large Boiler FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS Joining is easy and there are no hidden manufacturers and suppliers of spare parts. Our engineers are highly trained Gas Safe registered extras. It only takes five minutes to complete our simple form. All we need tradesmen, equipped to deal with all makes and are your contact details, basic information about models, and supported by a team of technical your boiler and a direct debit mandate. You then support staff. We always allow the time needed to complete a job properly & charge No Excess. return it to us in the prepaid envelope.

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A ScotiaCare HomePlan protects your boiler, heating system and controls, hot water system, radiators, internal plumbing and household electrics. It even includes a FREE BOILER SERVICE in each year of the policy. Without a maintenance contract in place, there’s always the risk that a breakdown will quickly External Controls Covered

Only available to local customers to keep our overheads low, our policy is excellent value for money. It enables us to make full and efficient use of our team and suppliers. Like to know more? Simply pop in, call on 01684 773747 or visit www.johnstonscotia.com to request your application pack today.

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Handy Finchy A Reliable & Top Quality Service For All Your Home & Garden Needs

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Unit A & B Grove House Yard, Tewkesbury Rd, Upton on Severn WR8 OPW

Constantly Repairing Your Leaky Flat Roof? We Can Help... Specialising in Rubber & Fibre Glass Roofing

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Don't waste money on re-felting and patching up leaks which need constant repair. We install warm and cold deck roofing which will waterproof your roof and insulate your property so help reduce energy costs. Commercial & Residential. All Work Guaranteed 20/25 years. Fully Qualified & Insured

“All round excellent job” Mr W. – ECKINGTON

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 Household Repairs  Painting & Decorating  Plaster Repair  Gutter Clearance  Light Drain Clearance  Furniture Assembly  Garden Maintenance

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Discover

Spetchley Venison Are you looking to source local game this season? We talked to supplier Henry Berkeley of Spetchley Park Estate.

Spetchley venison is the leanest and healthiest of all meats, a natural locally produced food

Free Cooler Bag With Every Order  Viscount Mixed Pack Venison £65  Baron’s Venison Sausage Selection £27.50 Order by Wednesday 5th December & collect on Wednesday 19th December Call 01453 810 303 or order online at www.spetchleygardens.co.uk

Viscount Pack £65  4 Medallions  6 x Steaks  3 x 500g Diced  2 x packs 6 Sausages  2 x packs 4 Burgers Baron’s Sausages £27.50  2 packs of Hunter’s Feast  1 pack of Venison, Port & Cranberry  1 pack Venison, Stilton & Leek  1 Pack Venison & Chestnut

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Why choose Spetchley venison? We believe that the best food is not only home grown but can also be sourced locally. Our venison is a healthy, natural meat and you can be sure of its provenance. The Deer Park at Spetchley is over 400 years old and home to herds of wonderful wild Red and Fallow Deer. How are the deer farmed? Our deer are fed only the most natural of foods - grass, hay and fodder beet. Allowed to roam free over 150 acres, undisturbed by visitors from November to March, they produce meat which is succulent, tender and tasty. Please be assured that our herd is culled only when necessary to keep it at a healthy, sustainable level. For this reason supply is limited to the date below. How do I cook with venison? If you’re looking for inspiration please visit our website to download two delicious recipes.

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Pet Talk

with Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens Clinic, Tewkesbury & Bishops Cleeve

Keep Your Dog Safe From ‘Kennel Cough’ This Autumn Kennel Cough, or to use its scientific name, Infectious Tracheo–bronchitis, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that affects dogs, rapidly causing severe coughing, breathlessness, sore throat, high temperature and loss of appetite. In the worst cases (often very young or elderly pets) it can cause severe and prolonged disease and may even be linked to death.

This autumn, to encourage you to keep your dog safe, we are suggesting you make one more social engagement and get him vaccinated. We have three clinics in total, two in Tewkesbury and another in Bishops Cleeve. Visit us at our spacious, purpose built clinic in Walton Cardiff, near Tewkesbury on any afternoon between 2pm and 3pm and you will receive 10% off any pet vaccination, including Kennel Cough.

Kennel Cough is caused by a mixture of viruses and bacterium, Bordertella bronchiseptica. Unlike the common name suggests, dogs can pick it up anywhere that they congregate. However, the stress that can be associated with kennelling can predispose a dog to infections, hence the name.

Despite all the advances in veterinary science, preventative vaccinations remains one of the most effective ways to protect the life and health of your pets. Early immunisation saves lives and much suffering. Many pet owners set out on a regime of vaccinations with good intentions but then fall behind. Most assume that all immunity Luckily, there’s a vaccine to help protect your pet is lost once the programme has lapsed but this which we give via intranasal drops (it’s cleverly isn't so. Restoring your pet’s protection is safe sprayed up the nose!) If your dog has a social life and easy so pop along to see us soon; dogs, cats and rabbits welcome too. Wishing you and your to be jealous of, ie attends puppy or agility pet well this autumn... classes, races round the park with friends, or regularly goes to a grooming parlour, he is at increased risk of picking up the infection.

Brad

Your Pet Our Priority Provider of Quality Veterinary Care 24 hr Emergency Service

12 Columbine Rd, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP

01684 292244 01684 290088

All Clinics Open Mon-Fri 8.30 - 6.30 Saturday: Bishops Cleeve 9.00 - 12.00 Tewkesbury sites 8.30 -1.00 by appointment, please call 01684 292244 / 290088

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Complimentary Nurses Clinic Mon to Fri by Appt.

5 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8LR (opposite Tesco’s)

01242 679880

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Bredon Hill

Bikeaway 2012 Sunday 21st October 2012 Inspired by the Olympics? Looking for a healthy challenge? Like to discover more of your local countryside?

Then saddle up for the Bredon Hill Bonanza! For further information & an application form please contact Angela Tidmarsh

Call Angela Tidmarsh 01386 565373 Email angela.tidmarsh@wychavon.gov.uk

41 Join Us For

Bredon Hill Bikeaway

ollowing the success of the Team GB cyclists at this year’s London Olympics, why not dust off your helmet, pump up your tyres, and get ready for the Bredon Hill Bikeaway on Sunday October 21st October? We are excited to announce our new venue this year - Pershore College, the regional centre for the Royal Horticultural Society. Cyclists and their families will have the opportunity to explore the college grounds, visit their plant centre, talk to some representatives about educational facilities within the college and also experience local produce in the cafeteria. The official start is at 9.30am when the Divisional Vice President Mr Henry Sandon MBE (of Antiques Roadshow fame) will cut the ribbon and send cyclists on their way. The Bikeaway offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the local countryside and enjoy all that cycling has to offer. The carefully planned routes provide delightful autumnal views, with outstanding sights of Bredon Hill and its surrounding villages. Furthermore, by taking part you can help raise vital funds to support the life-saving work of St John Ambulance. This year, celebrating the success of the Olympics, there are three suggested routes to accommodate all ages and capabilities. Themed Bronze, Silver and Gold, they enable cyclists to look upon the Worcestershire countryside at some of the best viewpoints available locally. You can enjoy some remarkable sights, open countryside and views of the distant Cotswolds.

Refreshments are provided along the routes and a support vehicle will be on hand if required. Each cyclist will be provided with a sponsor form, a great way to raise extra money through family and friends. The Bikeaway, which is now in its 6th year, is one of the leading annual fundraising events for the Pershore Division of St John Ambulance. All monies raised goes towards administering first aid and the provision of training programmes. St John Ambulance is funded only by duty fees and fund raising - each member is a volunteer taking time out of their own life in order to help save the lives of others. Please come along and take part, to support St John Ambulance, and enable them to support you!! Tony Haines, Divisional Superintendant of St. John Ambulance said “We look forward to meeting old and new friends from far and wide at this year’s Bikeaway – all members of the Pershore Division are so grateful for the tremendous efforts that everyone puts in to this event, and also for the generous donations that people make – See you on the 21st October ?!” The cost to enter the Bikeaway is £8 for adults and £5 for children or you can buy a Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) for just £20. If you wish to join in with this years’ event, please register today. For an application form please contact Angela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373 or email angela.tidmarsh@wychavon.gov.uk

NEW DATES FOR YOUR AUTUMN DIARY Other exciting local events coming up will have a more festive feel… Christmas in Evesham Light Switch On Sat 17th November Christmas light switch on, including craft fayre, music, dancing, seasonal foods, children’s rides and Father Christmas with his reindeer. For more details call Shawn Riley (01386) 565518 shawn.riley@ wychavon.gov.uk Pershore Late Night Shopping Fri 14th December Come and witness an evening of fun and festivities - a magical lantern procession, traditional carol singing and a live nativity! An array of independent shops will be open until 8.30pm. For more details call Steve Knight (01386) 565519 steve.knight@ wychavon.gov.uk For more details about the festive programme call:

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...then why not use The Cotswold Edge Directory. As well as advertising we offer Editorial & Leaflet design, print & delivery. Our rates are surprisingly affordable and with three sister magazines, The Avon & Severn, Bredon and Cotswold Edge Directories, you can reach up to 12,000 potential customers in the villages between Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, Tewkesbury & Upton upon Severn.

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Free Veg Box Delivery Scheme - 100% Home Grown Most shop produce grown on site by Mark & Jo Meadows Local Sausage & Teme Vale Bacon, Meat & Pork Pies Milk, Bread, Honey & Spot Loggins Ice Cream Homemade Jams, Chutneys, Lemon Curd & Cakes

Cleeve Rd Middle Littleton WR11 8JR Tues to Fri 9.30 - 5.30 Sat 9.00 - 4.00 Sun 9.30 -1.00

01386 834241

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43 ON NO DA W O P ABOUTVIFAMILY ES EN RO AD

The Largest Display Of Quality Bikes In Worcestershire  Honest Expert Advice  Easy Access & Free Parking, Right Outside The Door  Plenty Of Space To Test Ride Before You Buy  Large Selection Of Clothing & Changing Room Facility  Special Offers & Sale Deals

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Vale Heating & Plumbing

What Will You Come Home To This Winter? Our Other Services Include:  Boiler installations  Full central heating services  Boiler servicing incl. boiler contracts  Solar thermal hot water systems  All heating and plumbing services  Bathroom installation  Kitchen installations  In house building services Please visit our showroom or call us to find out more

Vale Heating & Plumbing Ltd

01386 556585 www.valebathroomandfires.co.uk

10% off Any Quote booked by 30/11/12

Visit our new showroom just off Pershore High St and you will find a huge range of woodburning stoves, gas & electrics fires on display. Boiler Servicing and Maintenance Contracts available. We supply and install full heating systems including Gas and Oil Boilers from Worcester Bosch and Vaillant. With twenty years experience in plumbing and heating and a fully qualified team of in-house engineers you will get an expert fitting, guaranteed. Unit 5A, Rear of 79 High Street Pershore WR10 1EU

Map here Pershore High St.

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Get a fresh Christmas Tree for £1.50/foot when you order your turkey or bird by 30/11/11

Left: Hillworth Farm received Silver & Bronze awards from Bpex for Sweet Cured Bacon & Lamb & Mint Sausage Below: Participants on a recent Sausage Making Course.

while stocks last

YOUR AUTUMN OFFER RECEIVE A £15.00 VOUCHER TO SPEND IN JANUARY

Of Course! It’s all at Hillworth Farm

when you order your Hillworth Farm FreeRange White or Bronze Turkey before 30th November 2012. Order Now While Stocks Last!

To order please call Rob on 01684 593411 Website www.hillworthfarmmeats.co.uk

Eighth generation farmers, Rob and Hellen Thatcher opened their on-farm Traditional Family Butchers in 2006, to supply home-produced meats, delivered directly from the farm to your door. We caught up with all the autumn news from the Farm - Courses, Game, Christmas and more. rofessional chefs agree – it’s all about the quality of ingredients. And keep it simple. If you are interested in food provenance, animal welfare, and locally produced ingredients, then come along to join us for a local Food Course at the Farm. No experience necessary. All you need is an interest in good, natural, food and where it comes from. Vegetarians are welcome, too! We keep it simple. All courses are led by farmer and butcher, Rob Thatcher, at the farm butchery, followed by an informal, hearty supper, in the farmhouse. At the end of the course, you leave with the meats you prepared earlier, plus lots of inspiration to take home to impress your friends and family. Places are limited, so please be quick. From September: ‘Sausages’ Have you ever tasted sausages and thought you could do better? Here is your chance to make the ultimately seasoned, seasonal sausage! We provide an array of spices, fresh herbs and other ingredients: you

provide the creativity! From October: ‘Game’ A very rare art indeed. You’ll learn how to prepare and dress Venison, wild Rabbit and Pheasant from the Farm; it couldn’t be more local. From November: ‘Three Bird Roast’ Ever wondered how to stuff a Turkey with a Chicken with a Pheasant? Impress your guests this Christmas as we demystify this ever popular chef’s dish, and in plenty of time for Christmas Day. Have a Hillworth Free Range Christmas This Year: Not ordered your Turkey, Goose or Duck yet? Like all our meat, our birds are special. No growth promoters, no artificial feed additives, no empty marketing; just local, honest, unspoilt, free range, natural foods from the fields of Hillworth Farm. Scan this QR code with your smartphone to go directly to our website

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Homechoice Blinds YOUR CONSERVATORY

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Garden Services Established 20 Years

Fencing • Turfing • Decking • Patio Laying • Groundworks inc. Levelling & Terracing Tree Surgery • Ground Maintenance • Block Paving • Top Soil For Sale For further information on any of the above, or a free quotation, please contact Simon Rose

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Taking The Pain Out Of Your MOT Eddie's Autos is a small, Beckford based garage run by Ed Robinson. After over twenty years in the trade, Ed set up his own garage to offer a friendly, knowledgeable service at a competitive price.

o many people dread their MOT, fearing a big bill that they can’t afford. Customers hate it when they feel they’ve been ripped off so I’ve been careful to structure my business with fair, honest service as the cornerstone. Please be reassured that MOT’s are not a money-making scheme but a simple annual check on the condition of your car to ensure that it meets minimum safety standards. The best way to avoid a big bill is to have an annual service but did you realise that for £25+VAT you can get a Pre-MOT Check? It’s an MOT without the legal papers and will give you notice of any work required so that you can plan ahead. I offer MOT tests on the premises and have the equipment to fix almost anything. I won’t work on your car until you have a quote and will only ever suggest fixing something if it really needs to be done. Why not drop in, call or email and give us a try?

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Pre-MOT Check £25 +VAT MOT £45 Engine Service From £69 +VAT Full Service £120 +VAT Repairs & Diagnostics GREAT VALUE Oil Changes AUTUMN OFFER! All Makes & Models Full Service & MOT for Courtesy Pick Up & £147 incl. parts and VAT Collect within 5m radius (a saving of £42) ends 30/11/12 excl. breakdown recovery

Call Eddie on

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Station Yard Station Rd Beckford GL20 7AN Just off the A46 opposite The Beckford Inn

e-mail: help@eddies-autos.co.uk

www.eddies-autos.co.uk

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How to

ADD SPACE TO YOUR HOME with a Homestyle Extension Is your home set to burst at the seams? Expanding on a range of projects undertaken over the last 12 years Homestyle has recently launched a new Building Division. We asked partner John Bidwell to tell us more. WHY LAUNCH A NEW BUILDING SERVICE NOW? It’s a natural progression of the continuing success of our Conservatory & Orangerie Showcentre at Blackminster Business Park. Homestyle has a long-term association with the building industry, with the main Partners having experience stretching back over 40 years.

projects, we can advise you on what will and won’t work. We have the ability to build from a range of materials in an infinite variety of styles and colours; you can be sure that we will create an extension that will fulfil your needs and work with the architecture of your existing building.

DO YOU HAVE A PORTFOLIO OF WORKS? We have many completed projects, with customer recommendations available for interested clients. Previous contracts have included working with all materials; stone, brick, timber-frame, rendered and pebbledash properties. Our services also include:  Heating  Electrical  Plumbing  Tiling including walls and floors  Roof Repairs  Complete re-tiling of roofs  Flat roof replacement, using WHAT ABOUT DRAWING UP Firestone EPDM THE PLANS? WHAT GUIDANCE CAN We also offer a full Design service including Architectural YOU OFFER ON DIFFERENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE? Drawings, Structural The best way to understand the Calculations, Building options is to come and visit our Regulations and Planning Approval applications. With so brand new showroom and discuss your project. Having much experience of building WHAT NEW SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? As well as Conservatories, Orangeries and all types of glazed extensions we now offer a complete home improvement service including  Garage Conversions  Single & Double Storey Extensions  Loft Conversions  Hard Landscaping We aim to offer our Clients the most cost effective method of turning their plans into reality. From repairs to house building, we promise a top quality result.

moved to Blackminster Business Park 12 months ago, we have first class glazing displays for you to look at, including two full size Conservatories and an Orangery. You can see different styles of doors and windows, try out the hinges and our locking systems, and choose from our range of 20 colours.

TELL US MORE ABOUT HOMESTYLE The company was started in 2000 and is owned by myself and two partners. Our focus is on providing a quality job. We run a strong, able team of highly qualified fitters and tradesman, all of whom have been employed long term and can be relied upon for their standards of the work. For peace of mind all installations are covered by FENSA and an independent 10 year Insurance Backed Guarantee. This also covers all deposits paid. HOW DO I MOVE MY PROJECT FORWARD? Why not visit our Blackminster showroom, open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 4pm. You can visit our website www.homestylegroup.co.uk for ideas or call on 01386 833189 for a free survey.

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discover new possibilities for your home with a NEW Extension, Loft or Garage Conversion from Homestyle Windows drop in to see our extensive range & our exciting new exterior colours, including Cream & Cotswold Green visit our showroom open Mon - Fri 9 - 4, Sat 10 - 4 at Unit 10 Blackminster Business Park, Blackminster, Evesham, Worcs WR11 7RE

www.homestyle-group.co.uk Call us today on:

0800 0381 500

Covering the Bredon Hill and Vale of Evesham villages Mobile: 07894 241168 e-mail: hristinatoteva.ht@googlemail.com

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Save 50% off a Small Veg Box. Fresh organic veg delivered free to your door for only £5.99* Quote GOODBOX1 * new customers placing a regular order Ends 30/11/12

Veggie Heaven... Would you like your own allotment without the digging? Here, Marc & Corinne Fowler explain how our local Riverford box delivery scheme works.

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ould your busy schedule benefit from the convenience of a box of fresh veg, hand picked, and delivered to your door, together with recipes to help you enjoy them? Riverford was started almost 25 years ago by Guy Watson, who still owns and runs it. All our produce is completely natural, free from artificial fertilisers and other chemicals. With our network of organic farmers, it’s all grown as close as possible to where it is eaten. It’s no longer just about veg; we have an award-winning Dairy, a Farm Shop, Kitchen and Bakery, the Meat Box business and the Field Kitchen restaurant. To place an order you can ring us or visit our website. Many customers set up a default

delivery; there is no tie-in and it can be reviewed at any time to suit. Most households take a box weekly or fortnightly but we’re happy to deliver less often. There are great value boxes to suit every family size and budget. If you prefer to select a’ la Carte you can; all we ask is for a minimum £12.50 spend. Each Friday we’ll drop you an email predicting the contents of next week’s boxes and you have until 10pm on Monday to respond by phone or online. Pay by cheque or securely online and in this area, our reliable deliveries arrive on a Wednesday. You don’t even need to be at home, just tell us where to leave it. This autumn, why not try us with a Small Vegbox - now 50% off - just £5.99.*

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Manor Players of Tewkesbury Presents...

Piretees of the Caribbean: In search of Davy Jones’ Locker A swash-buckling pirate yarn in the style of the well known film

Family show – dress up as pirates. George Watson Memorial Hall. Oct 25th -27th incl. matinee. Adults £8 children £6 Tickets available from The Orange Pig, Tewkesbury High Street www.manorplayers.com

Bredon Bridge Club Do you play Bridge? Have you ever played Bridge? Would you like to play Duplicate Bridge with a small friendly group in comfortable surroundings? We can usually find a partner for single players. Some assistance/training can be given in Duplicate systems and scoring if you have only played Rubber Bridge. We have a very up-to-date website which includes an unusually comprehensive results section, enabling players to track their performance hand-by-hand: www.bridgewebs.com/bredon. We also have a library of Bridge books you can borrow if you wish to update or improve your bidding and/or play.

We play every Friday Evening at Bredon’s Norton Village Hall from 6.45pm to around 10pm. If you would like more information, or to give us a trial, please contact

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Medicine Unboxed explores a view of medicine that exceeds the technical: one elaborated by the arts, philosophy and the imagination. This years’ event spans the weekend of November 24th & 25th and is open to all. Under the theme Belief, the programme will explore the following: Knowledge, Imagination, Possibility, Consultation, Doubt, Lies, Deception, Democracy & Healthcare, Health &

Sebastian Faulks author of novels including The Girl at the Lion d’Or, Birdsong, Charlotte Gray, Human Traces and Engelby. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 1993 and appointed CBE for his services to literature in 2002. His most recent book is Faulks on Fiction.

John Burnside poet and Professor in Creative Writing at St Andrews University, winner of the T.S Eliot Prize and the Forward Poetry Prize for Black Cat Bone.

Marius Brill novelist, journalist and film-maker who is interested in neuroscience, conjuring, hustles, deception, illusion and the nature of love.

Justice and Communication. Tickets are on sale now from Parabola Arts Centre at £45, including refreshments and both days of events. 9am-9.30pm Saturday, with comedy and magic in the evening: ticket price includes lunch and dinner. 10am– 1.30pm Sunday: ticket price includes coffee and croissants. There are a limited number of tickets available for school students at a concession rate of £20.

Bryan Appleyard special feature writer, commentator, reviewer and columnist for The Sunday Times. His most recent book, The Brain is Wider than the Sky is an impassioned reminder of human complexity and the need for an artistic as well as scientific understanding of human experience.

Rupert Sheldrake biologist and author of more than 80 scientific papers and ten books. His most recent book, The Science Delusion, challenges what he sees as entrenched paradigms and dogmas of the scientific worldview.

Tim Parks has written fourteen novels. His most recent book, Teach Us to Sit Still is a personal exploration of the relationship between mind and body and our attitudes to sickness and health.

Richard Holloway former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopalian Church. He is a reviewer and writer for the Guardian, Scotsman and Herald newspapers, Times, Independent, a frequent broadcaster on radio and television, and a presenter of several BBC series.

Intrigued? To Book Your Ticket Call us on:

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Jo Shapcott is a poet, editor and lecturer who has won the National Poetry Competition, the Commonwealth Poetry Prize, the Costa Book of the Year Award, a Forward Poetry Prize and the Cholmondeley Award. In 2011 she was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for poetry.

Adam Kay is a doctor, musician and comedian who started performing in 1998 at medical school. Later abandoning medical injokes for songs with wider appeal, Adam has achieved sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Evan Harris is a former Liberal Democrat MP don, and was Liberal Democrat science spokesman. He is a Vice President of the British Humanist Association and Gay & Lesbian Humanist Association, an Honorary Associate of the National Secular Society, and Patron of the Oxford Secular Society.

Iona Heath has held several roles in the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). including Chair of the Ethics Committee. She was vice chair of the college and in 2009 was elected college president. She chaired the BMJ Ethics Committee 2004 to 2009 and writes a regular column for the BMJ.

Anthony Grayling Master of the New College of the Humanities, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. Until 2011 he was Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. He has written and edited over twenty books on philosophy and other subjects.

Darian Leader psychoanalyst, author and founding member of CFAR, the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research. His recent book The New Black argues that mourning and melancholia lie at the heart of what we call depression, but that we neither fully understand nor appreciate the influence of either.

Ray Tallis philosopher, poet, novelist and cultural critic and was until recently a physician and clinical scientist. Over the last 20 years he has published fiction, three volumes of poetry, and 23 books on the philosophy of mind, philosophical anthropology, literary theory, the nature of art and culture.

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Simple tips to follow when out enjoying your shopping are:  While out and about, be vigilant and stay aware of who is around you.  Securely fasten handbags, purses and wallets.  Keep your purse or wallet in an inside coat or jacket pocket.  Never leave your bags unattended.  Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.  Never keep pin numbers with your bank cards.  Always be particularly mindful to keep your wallet secure if you have been using an ATM cash machine - someone may have been watching you, so be mindful of this if you are approached by a stranger immediately afterwards.

Thefts While crime remains relatively low across West Mercia, it’s sensible to remain vigilant when it comes to personal security. Here, West Mercia Police suggest ways to help keep your personal belongings safe this autumn.

Keep It Safe - Don't Make Your Purse A Gift For Dippers! Police have issued tips to help avoid people's purses and valuables becoming a gift to criminals. The simple measures to deter and prevent thieves taking advantage of shoppers have been issued as part of West Mercia Police's Safe & Secure campaign. Jim Baker, West Mercia's Chief Inspector responsible for Community Safety and Partnerships, said: "Although crime is low in West Mercia, busy shoppers can become a target for opportunistic thieves and unsecured bags, wallets and purses can be easy pickings. “By following the simple advice people can ensure their valuables do not become a gift to criminals."

Got an Issue? Communities can play an active role in the fight against crime by providing us with valuable information about what is happening in your area. If you have any information or concerns you can raise them by:  calling 101 to speak to your local

police team  calling Crimestoppers on 0800

555111 to report information anonymously. You can also visit our website:

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One You Missed... FINDING YOUR INNER OLYMPIAN For the ultimate escape from everyday pressures there’s nothing to beat a quiet hour in the company of a really great book. But what to read? This summer gave us a raft of new role models; personalities who have reached inward to find a goal, committed to it and found meaning. Here, we offer three different books, all about personal development.

QUIET BY SUSAN CAIN

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE BY MITCH ALBOM

Are you often left exhausted by the constant stimulation of the twenty first century? If so, this book is for you. Subtitled The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, it champions the cause of those who secretly prefer closed doors, intimate conversations and regular doses of solitude to open plan living, small talk and a round of parties. Including suggestions about how to thrive in a world dominated by the extrovert ideal, it is refreshing, insightful, and practical.

Have you been lucky enough to find a mentor who has been important in your life? Finding an older person we can look up to can be so enriching. As a young man, Mitch Albom was inspired by his college professor He lost track of him but years later he got a second chance at learning when they renewed their relationship in the last few months of the old man’s life. This memoir is a record of their final ‘class,’ a chronicle of their life together and a set of lessons for us all in how to live.

THE DIVING BELL & THE BUTTERFLY BY JEAN DOMINIQUE BAUBY After suffering a massive stroke, the author of this extraordinary memoir, a former journalist and father of two young children, found himself paralysed and unable to speak. In order to give us his insights into his new, ‘locked-in’ world, he ‘dictated’ the content by blinking it out, letter by letter, using only his left eyelid. Highly readable and universally acclaimed this book is profound, poetic and inspiring. Life will never look the same after reading it.

Did you know that you can insulate your home for free* through the Council funded loft and cavity wall insulation scheme? The scheme ends in December this year so you need to act now. We found out more from Gareth Williams, Project Officer at local helpline, Warmer Worcestershire.

ith the colder months of the year approaching and household fuel prices at an all time high, Warmer Worcestershire recommends that homeowners and those in private rented accommodation act now to benefit from the Councilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Free Loft & Cavity Insulation schemes. With all grants for loft & cavity wall insulation ending in December 2012 this will be the last opportunity to apply for these and other government backed schemes. Across the whole of the Wychavon and Malvern districts the Council are offering home owners and those in private rented accommodation the

opportunity to have insulation installed for free, so if you have up to 6 inches or less of existing loft insulation you could be entitled to a free top up. If your property is suitable for cavity wall insulation this could be installed for free as well.*All are subject to a free survey by the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointed contractor. Why insulate my loft? Did you know that up to 25% of the heat you generate within the home could be lost through an un-insulated loft? Under the Council scheme you could have 270mm (approx 10.5 inches) of loft insulation. In an average home around 25% of the heat you pay for is

lost through the roof. Increasing your loft insulation can reduce your heating bills by up to 20%. In order to make homes retain more heat, Building Regulations require all new homes to have the equivalent of 270mm of insulation fitted between and over the ceiling joists. Adding more insulation in your loft space will keep the heat you generate from your heating system inside your house. If you want to provide a floor to your loft for storage it is important that you don't compress the insulation or it will lose its effectiveness. A good way of spotting a well insulated home is when there is frost or snow on the roof. If it

*All householders are subject to a free survey. You will then be advised of the details of the scheme operating in your area.

59 has melted quickly it is likely that heat is being lost through the roof. If the frost or snow remains, then little or no heat is being transferred.

Insulation is one of the main ways in which you can stay warm and still reduce the amount of energy you use, helping to reduce high fuel bills. Having the work done on Why insulate my cavity walls? your property is hassle free. In Did you realise that up to 35% an average property, loft and of the heat you generate within cavity wall insulation each take less than a day to install and the home could be escaping cause minimal disruption to through your un-insulated walls? The external walls in our your life at home. homes allow heat to transfer How do I apply for a grant? from the inside to the outside. In houses built over the last 50 To find out more or to apply for years the method of the insulation scheme in your construction was to create a district call the Act on Energy cavity between the outside and free helpline on 0800 988 2881 inside layer of bricks. Today it or visit is recognised that this cavity www.actonenergy.org.uk helps to let heat out of the Beware rogue traders. We house. maintain a list of local heating, Cavity wall insulation is a insulation and renewable process by which insulation heating contractors who have material is injected into the been checked by us. Call or walls and the cavity is filled. visit the website for details. The work usually costs from £300 to £500 depending on the What other help is available? size of the property and number Other items you can get for free of external walls but the current include: grants available mean it is free.  a Condensation Factsheet  a Thermo-Card to check the How much can I save? temperature of bedrooms and Take action now and be living rooms. prepared for winter. You could Our website includes lots of make savings of up to £250 per helpful information such as annum on your fuel bills if both advice on switching suppliers of the above measures are to reduce fuel bills. installed in your home. Call free on 0800 988 2881 Many local properties are older and not energy efficient. www.actonenergy.org.uk

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GET READY FOR WINTER The Warmer Worcestershire helpline and website has been set up through the Worcestershire Partnership to offer local residents free and impartial advice on how to heat their homes affordably and reduce their bills. The energy advice helpline run by Act on Energy is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm.

THE CURRENT GRANT SCHEME ENDS IN DECEMBER SO TAKE ACTION NOW Please call us for advice about loft and/or cavity wall insulation grants or visit our website

BEWARE ROGUE TRADERS Call or visit the website to find a list of approved contractors.

ENERGY ADVICE SURGERIES ON THE MOBILE LIBRARY This autumn we are joining forces with Worcestershire mobile library service to deliver energy advice to residents in the rural areas; please call for details of the routes and whether we are coming to a village near you.

Call us free on:

0800 988 2881 www.actonenergy.org.uk

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FREE GLASS OF WINE OR SOFT DRINK during Sunday Lunch Carvery £12.95 adults / £6.50 children under 12. Ends 30/11/12 Redeemable At

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NEW TREATED SOFTWOOD RUSTIC SLEEPERS 8'x8"x4" £12.50+VAT Until 30/11/12 or while stocks last Redeemable At

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WIN A FANTASTIC PRIZE FOR TWO! CHELTENHAM FESTIVALS MEMBERSHIP Advance Booking, Discounts, Exclusive Events & More Will you be the lucky winner? It’s simple; to enter just visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/four-directories by Friday 30th November 2012

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