The folly view directory march april 2014 by Lisa Lambon

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ISSUE 19 MARCH - APRIL 2014

FOLLY VIEW DIRECTORY

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Local EVENTS HO MES  G ARDENS  F OO D  DRINK  T RAVEL  L EISURE

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Jasmine House, Bredons Norton, Glos, GL20 7EZ Published five times a year, The Folly View Directory has a minimum print run of 3,000 copies which are delivered free to homes in Eckington, Birlingham, Great Comberton, Little Comberton, Elmley Castle, Bricklehampton, Netherton, Pensham, Wick, Cropthorne, Charlton, Fladbury, Lower Moor, Throckmorton, Wyre Piddle, and relevant retail outlets around Bredon Hill. It is part of a group of four local publications including The Bredon, Cotswold Edge and Avon & Severn Directories. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the content of 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 Folly View 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 13 Competition with Time Lock Photography 61 Competition with Upton FAB Festival 63 Your Money Saving Spring Vouchers

Local Events 17 New Season Launch at Coughton Court 23 NEW! Upton FAB Festival 39 Asparamadness with Wychavon

WIN!

42 Sport Relief 2014 at Gym and Tonic 53 Blossom Filled Spring Events with Wychavon

Local Life 4 Welcome 14 Keep Your Home Warm with Johnston Scotia 19 Introducing Beauty Beyond, Winchcombe 21 Water In Your Garden with WaterStone 25 Financial Advice From Paul Urmston IFA 27 Journey Through America with Carrick Travel 29 Condensation & Understanding It with L & L 31 Cyclists Welcome at Brown’s Garden Restaurant 33 Health; Your Choices with Nuffield Health 36 How To Create Traditional Cotswold Style 41 A Year of Milestone with The Roses 44 The New Season at Spetchley Park Gardens 47 Property Talk with Gusterson Palmer James 49 Get Ahead With Tewkesbury Garden Centre 50 Domestic Abuse with West Mercia 54 WWT Wildlife Page: On Toad Patrol 56 The Education Column with Dr Tony Evans 59 Legal Column; A Crushing Let Down 60 Life in the Village on Twitter 62 Introducing Worcester Young Voices 65 Index Front cover image: © www.Shutterstock.com/BandD.Dudzinscy 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, courtesy of Upton FAB

What can you save this season? Vouchers p63 - 64

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Is your boiler in an awkward spot? We have lots of clever solutions for your home such as this boiler concealed in a cupboard. Talk to us about your needs today!

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Visit our showroom just off Pershore High St. and talk to us about your heating and plumbing needs. We supply and install full heating systems including Gas and Oil Boilers from Worcester, Bosch Group & Vaillant. Boiler Servicing and Maintenance Contracts available. With 20 years experience in the industry and a fully qualified team of in-house engineers you will get an expert fitting, guaranteed. We also have a range of fires on display including woodburning stoves, gas and electric models,

Please call or pop in today

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WIN A ONE HOUR STUDIO SHOOT including a 20 x 16” canvas & a disc of 15 images

WORTH £250 AT TIME LOCK! Plus 4 Runner Up Prizes of A One Hour Studio Shoot & Five Mounted 10 x 8’’ Prints Each (prints worth £100) Will you be one of 5 lucky winners? To enter simply contact Time Lock Photography by 31st March in one of the ways below. Every entrant receives a 10% discount* voucher! YOUR ONE HOUR STUDIO SHOOT We promise that your studio shoot will be a fantastic experience to remember. Our studio is situated in a stunning converted barn, in a lovely rural setting halfway between Pershore and Evesham. A good time makes for great pictures so our shoots are fun and relaxed; the feedback we most often get is “thanks for the laughter” and the “fabulous photographs.” Afterwards, we’ll invite you for a private viewing of your fully edited images on our large screen so that you can choose your favourites.

YOUR CANVAS, DISC OR MOUNTED PRINTS Quality is our trademark so we take care to select the most innovative and attractive products on the market. Long standing relationships with our printer guarantees the clarity of your images and ensures all of our products will last a lifetime.

HOW TO ENTER Send your name, email address and telephone numbers in any one of these ways by Monday 31st March:  ‘Like’ and private message us on Facebook www.facebook/ timelockphotography  Send us a message by visiting the ‘Contact Us’ page on our website www.timelockphotography.co.uk  Send a postcard to Time Lock Photography, The Common Barns, Hill Furze, Pershore, Worcs WR10 2NU Terms & Conditions: One entry per household. 10% off Voucher applies to all entrants and winners and can be applied to Studio Shoots, Prints, Frames, and Disc Packages. *Competition and discount voucher offer excludes weddings. The name of the winners can be obtained from Time Lock Photography, The Common Barns, Hill Furze, Pershore, WR10 2NU. The competition closes on Monday 31st March 2014. The winners will be informed by Friday 4th April 2014. Your studio shoot must be taken within 6 months. Prize not redeemable for cash. Judges decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. By entering this competition you agree to be contacted by Time Lock Photography. Your information will not be shared with any third party.

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Company Promotion

Stay Warm with

JOHNSTON SCOTIA Scott Johnston - MD

Local support for the Johnston Scotia HomeCare Plan continues to grow. Could you benefit from joining?

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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BRIGHTEN UP YOUR GARDEN this Spring..? …you'll find a wide range of high quality plants, gifts & more at our friendly, family-run nursery open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm Find us on the Tewkesbury Road, Eckington, Pershore, WR10 3DE BUY 5 PERENNIALS & GET 1 FREE plus HOMEGROWN VEG PLANTS TO ORDER Offer ends 30/4/14

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Specialist Plant Fair 27th April 2014 11am-5pm  Adults £5  Under 16’s free Admission includes access to the Gardens Over 40 specialist nurseries will be in attendance Thousands of plants for sale including new & rare varieties

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It’s the ideal way to raise your business profile locally & our rates are surprisingly affordable. With three sister magazines, The Bredon, Avon & Severn and Cotswold Edge Directories, you could reach up to 12,000 homes & businesses in the villages around Pers hore, Ev esham, Bro adway , Tewkesbury & Upton upon Severn. To find out more contact:

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WINCHCOMBE AWARD WINNING LOCAL SALON Kirsti Attwood has accrued 22 years of experience working in the beauty industry as both a therapist and trainer. We found out what she and her team offer at her freshly renovated Winchcombe salon. WHAT’S NEW? We’ve recently undergone a complete refurbishment and the salon looks amazing. Our aim is for all our clients to leave the salon feeling happy, pampered and relaxed; we’re sure that the new décor will add to your enjoyment. As previously, we offer a wide range of exclusive treatments, using specialised

Beauty Beyond Fact File  just a 15 minute easy drive from Evesham  newly refurbished salon  open 6 days a week  open 3 nights until 9pm  6 beauty therapists  8 beauty therapy rooms  wide range of beauty and holistic therapies  monthly special offers

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WHAT SETS YOUR SALON APART FROM OTHERS? Our speciality lies in our breadth of expertise and the impeccable service we offer. As a team of six, we offer a complete range of beauty and holistic treatments using three leading skin care ranges, Clarins, Decleor and Guinot as well as the leading non surgical face lift, Caci. WHAT’S YOUR EXPERIENCE? I’ve been a hands on therapist for two decades, working in salons, hotels and aboard cruise liners, and treating numerous celebrities. I was a Spa manager, set up my own business, then bought this

salon eight years ago. I also hold a teaching degree and have taught Beauty Therapy at Evesham College continually for the last decade. I love keeping up with the changes in the industry and as a team we regularly go to London for updates on the latest treatments and products. As a result, we’re a Decleor Gold Salon and have reached the final of the British Beauty and Spa awards for two years running.

WHY TRY YOU NOW? With £10 off for new clients, our salon offers all the benefits of a larger spa, locally. Please call or visit our website for more details.

The Coach House 2a Bull Lane Winchcombe Cheltenham GL54 5HY

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Would you like to get paid to keep fit?

We are looking for mature adult distributors to join our growing team. We enjoy working with people who are:  Reliable, honest and polite  Fit and healthy with a practical disposition  Like walking and being in the countryside

 Have a few hours spare, five times a year  Want flexible, part time hours to suit  Can drive and have their own car

Areas currently available: Longdon, Birlingham, Throckmorton, Stanton Laverton, Buckland, Snowshill We also hold a waiting list for other villages

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Have You Heard What People Are Saying About Us?

“I get so much business from the Directories because they reach precisely the audience I need to communicate with. You can see the energy and enthusiasm that goes into the magazines in the finished product."

If you would like more local business why not give us a call? We offer great value advertising, editorial and leaflet drops and have plenty of creative ideas to help you meet your goals. Our magazines are delivered door to door to the local villages five times a year. Call today to be included.

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“Thank you for the PDF of the usual high standard. We get lots of them downloaded from our website.”

“We’ve had lots of calls from the Directories in 2013.” VILLAGE GREEN KITCHEN COMPANY

“I am happy with my leaflet, the print quality is exactly as I required.” Chris BREDON HILL SECURITY

“I’m really pleased with the layout and format of our editorial. Thanks very much for working on it so quickly.” Richard Hill E HILL & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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NEW! Upton FAB Festival 27th-29th June 2014 at Fish Meadow Celebrating our local food and drink heroes from the Three Counties Lizzy Hughes

Tom Court

Tickets now on sale!

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Charles Campion

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Felice Tocchinni Melissa Cole, Beer writer & SommALEier

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

try, whilst listening to an exciting line up of live music across two stages. The entertainment programme also includes Bake Off’s, Children’s cookery workshops, a Tug of War Contest, a chilli eating competition and a variety of traditional family entertainment on the Village Green. Running alongside the famous Upton Jazz Festival, Upton is the place to be between 27th-29th June! Why not enter our fantastic competition in this magazine to try and win tickets?

Baker? Brewer? Producer or Foodie? Get Involved! Please Find Out How Online

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L C Millar & Sons Ltd Building Contractors Est. 1970

Custom Built With Local Expertise  Local Family Run Business 40+yrs  Highly Experienced in Construction  Specialists in Cotswold Stone  Design to Completion  Extensions, Renovation and Alterations; Domestic and Commercial  Groundworks, Drainage and Landscape Works  NHBC Registered For New Build Please contact:

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Is your Financial Adviser

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

Do You Know… the difference between independent’ and ‘restricted.’ advice? 2plan wealth management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is entered on the FCA register (www.fca.org.uk) under reference 461598.Registered office: 2plan wealth management Ltd, 3rd Floor, Bridgewater Place, Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5BZ. Registered in England Number: 05998270. VAT Registered: 107831677

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

To access FREE Guides on Financial Advice or Investments and Savings call 01905 423302 or visit my website

of our clients at all times. We are committed to building long lasting, professional relationships and as independent financial advisers we are the ‘trusted adviser to the client.’ Transparency builds trust. We are open in all our dealings, specifically regarding costs and charges. So if you’re looking for financial advice, it pays to choose independent over restricted. I am happy to discuss your needs, business or individual, and will work with you to meet your aims. To make the first step call 01905 423302 today to arrange an initial meeting at my expense.

Contact Paul on

07738 121636 01905 423302 www.paulurmston.2plan.com email : paul.urmston@2plan.com Company Promotion

JOIN FOLLY GARDENS PET HEALTH PLAN

E Hill & Son FUNERAL DIRECTORS An Independent Family Run Business Serving the Community Since 1960

Folly Gardens Pet Health Plan means affordable monthly payments for essential care. To find out more please ask me or call our team on

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Why Choose E Hill & Son As Your Funeral Director In A Time Of Need?  An experienced, independent business owned and run by the Hill family

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Chicago to Santa Monica

Carrick Travel are a team of like minded travellers who love to share their experiences. Pershore based agent, Paul Carter, recommends a journey through American history, along Route 66 this summer. he Mother Road, that travels vistas, but don’t miss Williams, from Chicago to Santa another railroad town. Linger if you Monica; a journey that has been can in the Old West Ghost Town of immortalized in song and folklore. Oatman and in beautiful Sedona. Whether you choose a coach tour, Next is Las Vegas, with its pick up a Cadillac or motorhome, nightime glitz, The Strip, perhaps a or breeze the open road on a Harley show, and then your final leg takes Davidson, it’ll be an unforgettable you to Los Angeles. Some find it adventure. Crossing three time disappointing to leave behind the zones and eight states, travelling amazing scenery and differing over 2,400 miles, you’ll get a landscapes to enter a more built up fantastic feel for the real America. zone, but there’s lots of sightseeing Start with a couple of nights in in this fabulous city. Finally, the Chicago, the “Windy City” to catch Santa Monica Pier marks the end of your breath, then take the Pontiac your epic journey. En route, there’s Trail to Springfield and St. Louis. so much to take in; American Tornado country follows with Diners and gas stations, museums, Joplin and Oklahoma City, then Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, Chain move onto Indian country through of Rocks Bridge, Jesse James’ Tulsa, Amarillo and Santa Fe. The hideout, the Round Barn, Cadillac wilderness of the Navajo leads you Ranch, vintage motels, El Rancho to Gallup and then Flagstaff, full of hotel, Wigwam Motel, Midpoint Wild West charm and strangely Café …the list goes on. reminiscent of a ski resort. From Call today to arrange to talk to here, a side trip can be taken to the our MD, Tina Nanson, who did the Grand Canyon with its amazing trip last year, or explore yourself.

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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

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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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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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HEALTH YOUR CHOICES Are you suffering pain in your hips or knees?

Introducing the Orthopaedic team at The Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital. Left to right above, Consultants Harminder Gosal, Jonathan Mutimer and Gavin Holt.

e know that when you are in pain a week can seem like a month. Did you know that at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital you can see a Consultant of your choice within a week or so and will usually be diagnosed with a clear treatment pathway shortly afterwards? You will need a referral letter from your GP but once you have this, you can call our clinic bookings line (8am-6pm) to make an appointment at a time to suit you. There’s information about our Consultants on our website and once you have chosen one, you will always see the same doctor throughout. You don’t even need private health insurance as we often see patients who pay for themselves, stage by stage. Any surgery required will be arranged to fit in around your work and lifestyle. You can have all your treatment at this hospital from consultation to diagnostics (x -ray, CT, MRI) to surgery and post -operative physiotherapy. Neither

We are running a clinic on Monday 31st March 6-8pm enabling you to have a FREE 10 minute 1:1 appointment with one of our Orthopaedic Consultants. Appointments will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please call to pre-book on

do you need to worry about the little things like parking for you or your visitors - it’s all complimentary, including a range of beverages and WiFi access in all suitable areas of the hospital so that you can keep in touch throughout. Be assured that we take infection prevention seriously, employing the highest standards of prevention and control in order to ensure that we remain an infection free hospital. Rates for our most common treatments (knee surgery, hip replacement and many more), can be found on our website, as well as information about what’s involved and what to expect when having surgery. Nuffield Health offer a “no time limits” aftercare on surgery to give you peace of mind. We also offer fixed price packages so that you’ll never get any hidden charges. Why not arrange a free initial appointment and find out more at our Orthopaedic Clinic on 31st March 6-8pm, as detailed above?

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BISHAMPTON An Extended & Much Improved Detached House, With Four Bedrooms, Situated Within This Popular Village : Superbly Presented Accommodation : Reception Hall : Study Area : Cloakroom : Sitting Room With Log Burner : Dining Room : Large Conservatory : Attractive Kitchen/ Breakfast Room : Utility Room : Master Bedroom With EnSuite Shower Room : Three Further Bedrooms & Family Bathroom : Oil Fired Central Heating : Double Glazing : Photovoltaic Panels : Block Paved Drive With Ample Parking Space : Large Garage : Gardens : EPC Rating C

£399,500 PINVIN A Substantially Extended & Recently Refurbished & Updated Detached House, With Five Bedrooms, Offered With No Onward Chain : Reception Hall : Sitting Room With Multi-Fuel Stove : Family Room : Attractive Kitchen/ Breakfast Room With New Units : Large Conservatory : Utility Room : Rear Lobby & Cloakroom : Five Bedrooms : Two New En-Suite Shower Rooms & Family Bathroom : Gas Fired Central Heating : Double Glazing : Integral Double Garage : Gated Driveway & Parking To The Side : Gardens To Side & Rear : EPC Rating C

£398,000 BRICKLEHAMPTON An Extended & Much Improved Semi-Detached Cottage, With Gardens & Grounds Of Just Under Half Acre In Total, Situated In A Delightful Rural Location With Lovely Views To The Front & Rear : Exposed Beams & Character Features : Reception Hall : Shower Room : Sitting Room With Log Burner : Large Conservatory : Farmhouse Style Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Rear Lobby : Three Bedrooms : Modern Bathroom : Detached Garage & Workshop : Good Sized Gardens : EPC Rating F

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ECKINGTON An Attractive, Well Presented Three Storey Character Cottage, With A Wealth Of Exposed Beams & Character Features, Situated Within This Popular Riverside Village : Ground Floor - Reception Hall : Kitchen & Breakfast Area : Utility With Storage Area Off : Snug : Sitting Room With Fireplace & Log Burner : Dining Room : First Floor Bedroom Two With En-Suite : Bedroom Three & Family Bathroom : Second Floor - Bedroom One With En-Suite Bathroom : Bedroom Four : Gas Fired Central Heating : Double Glazed Windows : Drive/Parking Space : Lawned Front Garden : Courtyard Garden To Rear : EPC Rating E

£345,000 WYRE PIDDLE An Interesting Three Storey Conversion Of The Original Chapel With A Useful Separate Bungalow Annex. Accommodation In The Main House Comprises : Sitting Room With Fireplace : Attractive Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Living Room : First Floor- Two Bedrooms : En-Suite Shower : Bathroom. Second Flloor : Study Area : Bedroom & Cloakroom : Bungalow Annex With Living Room : Bedroom : Shower Room : Parking : Gardens : EPC Rating D

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ECKINGTON A Modern Linked House, With Four Bedrooms, Situated In A Non-Estate Position Within This Popular Village : Entrance Hall : Cloakroom : Living Room : Family Room/ Study : Attractive Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Shaped Conservatory : Utility & Store Room : Four Bedrooms : Large Bathroom : Double Glazing : Drive/Parking Space : Gardens : EPC Rating D

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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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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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Sunday 23rd March 11am – 3pm Routes of 1, 3 or 6 miles around the lake suitable for all

Sport Relief 2014 set the pace at the front. But don’t worry about it being too competitive; there are three routes available, one, three and six miles, which are suitable for all. It’s particularly fun to enter as a family or team and the he Sport Relief Mile is a facilities here mean that children, fantastic way for local babies in pushchairs, older people people to come together and those who use a wheelchair and have fun keeping fit whilst can all take part without any raising money for a great cause. issues. We welcome well However you choose to complete behaved dogs on leads so there’s your mile(s) - walk, jog, run, hop, no need to worry about leaving skip, jump or crawl! - you will be your pet at home. sure to enjoy a stunning view as Some people choose to make it you lap our lake. a bit more challenging by In previous years we’ve had dressing up or going around three over 200 people taking part and I legged. However you take part Gym and Tonic Health Club at Croft Farm Water Park is hosting the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile and want you to be part of it! Here, Chris Warren explains what’s involved .

remember that on the day you’ll need your Miler number and safety pins to attach it to your tshirt, trainers and suitable clothing including a waterproof and sunscreen, water and snacks, a bit of cash and a stopwatch (if you want to time yourself). Do travel light and arrive in plenty of time prior to 11am to warm up and take in the atmosphere. Entry is £6 for adults, £3 for children or £15 for a family and you have the option to gather sponsors too if you wish. To enter please visit the Sport Relief website where you’ll find full details of all local and UK events: www.sportrelief.com

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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

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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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We are always looking for volunteers to join our team to assist with activities that are not only limited to gardening but include leading guided tours, plant sales, propagation, and fundraising. As a thank you to our volunteers, those contributing over 28 hours of voluntary work per annum qualify for a free Friends membership. Please email us on enquiries@spetchleygardens.co.uk

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Property Talk With Denise James, Director of independent local estate agents Gusterson Palmer & James.

ast year we at Gusterson Palmer & James saw a remarkable increase in the number of sales agreed from June onwards, compared with 2012. We continually track the local market and overall, our viewing figures for the year increased by 50%. The rise in the number of Sold boards seen by the public increased confidence and this, along with the new building developments in and around Evesham, boosted the number of properties available for sale. So far this year, we have experienced high levels of enquiries for market appraisals and new instructions, both for sales and lettings. This will continue to provide greater choice to home movers over the coming months, encouraging more of us to consider a change

of address. The Directors here, myself and Jon James, have been collectively selling homes for over 40 years. Being independent, experienced and genuinely local means we can respond quickly to a changing market. Presently, we are preparing for continued growth by refurbishing our first floor offices which will allow us room for expansion in both our sales and lettings departments. Our plan will help us ensure that we continue to give our clients the professional and comprehensive service that we are so well known for. If you’re considering a move, we offer a free expert appraisal of your property for sale or to let, without obligation. To make an appointment please call our friendly team on 01386 761241.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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o doubt, many people reading this will have differing opinions about how our children should conduct themselves in schools. There are many negative influences portrayed in the media towards youngsters, sometimes for all the wrong reasons, and some of the questions that parents and friends frequently ask me include:  How do you get the best from teenagers?  How do schools get their pupils to perform in a positive way?  How does OFSTED measure the behaviour of our children in our schools? I will answer these three questions in reverse order.

Children’s attitude in school is important to Ofsted and they actually measure the quality of it! Ofsted use a standard framework to determine the quality of behaviour they see during an inspection. Pupils don’t automatically behave to fit pre-set criteria. However, using their knowledge and experience, the inspectors can determine for themselves whether the attitudes they are seeing overall are outstanding, good, require improvement or are inadequate. So, how do we encourage and promote what Ofsted have deemed to be ‘outstanding’ behaviour from our children in school? As adults, parents and teachers, we endeavour to model our own personal behaviour. If we set out ourselves as adults to be excellent role models, then this rubs off and has an impact upon the children. The behaviour we display as adults is deeply rooted in the values that we have. We all have principles, morals, opinions and attitudes - it’s how we live by them that determine us as individuals.

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