The Folly View Directory May - June 2013 by Lisa Lambon

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editor Lisa Lambon e lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk t 01684 773135 www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk Jasmine House, Bredons Norton, Glos, GL20 7EZ Published five times a year, the 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.

Welcome... …to our May/June issue. With Spring delayed by more than a month, this Winter has been the longest many of us can remember. Yet judging by the contents of this Directory and the number of new ventures being launched, many of you have been far from hibernating. We’ve been busy too. Taking local events as our theme, we bring details of several great days out for you and your family. In addition to our new regular competition, we’re launching our Readers’ Photo Gallery. With so many fabulous photo opportunities around Bredon Hill and beyond, we invite you to share your best local images with us. In association with Andrew Jackson of Timelock Photography we’ll select our favourites and print them in a future publication. Our thanks go again to the team at The Roses Theatre who are giving five lucky winners a set of four complimentary film tickets. Entering is easy so why not take two minutes to see if you can win? Look out also for this season’s money-off vouchers, helping you to make savings where you can. Whatever you have planned this summer, enjoy the milder weather and remember to keep us informed of your news & projects. You can talk to me on 01684 773135 or email lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk Until next time...

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Contents Competition, Offers & Index 13 WIN! Four Film Tickets To The Roses 62 Your Money Saving Offer Vouchers 65 Index

Local Life 16 Take The Johnston Scotia Test 19 Puppy Talk with Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens 20 Dying Matters with St Richard’s 23 Keep Calm and Carry On Gardening 25 Property Talk with Gusterson Palmer & James 26 Sell Your Car with Car Trade Direct 30 Support Worcester Breast Unit Campaign 33 Safety Tips with the team at Buzz Electrical 36 West Mercia Police: Summer Security 37 Readers’ Photo Gallery 39 Keyless Convenience with L & L 41 Join Bredon Hill Rotary Club 43 A Growing Business with Eddies’ Autos 46 Wildlife Page: On The Hunt with the Buzzard 49 Come Out & Play with Musical Farmhouse 53 Relax at Brown’s Garden Restaurant 55 The Arts Column with The Roses

Local Events 29 A Brand New Season at Coughton Court 45 Eckington Open Gardens & Flower Festival 51 The Great Bredon Hill Challenge 54 Launching the first Charity Dog Day 56 Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens 59 Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle Festival 61 Asparamadness with Wychavon

What Can You Save This Season? Vouchers p62 – 64 Front cover & Welcome Page image: © www.iStockphoto.com/barol16. This page clockwise from the top; Pete Walkden, WWT, Steven Thrush Worcester Breast Unit Campaign, Eckington Open Gardens; David Bainbridge, Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens ; Jo & Isabel Brown, Asparamadness; Wychavon Council

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in a GL or WR postcode, our policy is excellent value for money. We won’t punish you for your loyalty by putting our prices up, year on year. We know that your boiler contract is not your top priority so our initial low rate and free gift is our incentive to you to do the paperwork. If you haven’t joined yet, now is the time to dig out your current policy and discover what you can save. It only takes five minutes to complete our simple form. All we need are your contact details, basic information about your boiler and a direct debit mandate. Return it in the prepaid envelope then relax with a coffee on us, certain that it’s all taken care of.

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Expert Advice on training your puppy from Vet Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens with Rachel Butler of The Happy Dog Training Company.

s a vet, I often talk to owners who are struggling to manage their dog’s behaviour so when we took Muddy on, I wanted to do all I could to ensure she didn’t cause any problems within our family. Medically, it’s not safe to take puppies out before they have completed their vaccinations. However, research shows that failure to socialise them during these early weeks can have adverse effects later on. Working with Dog Trainer Rachel Butler, our Nurse Zoe runs fortnightly Puppy Parties at our Walton Cardiff clinic which we regularly took Muddy to. They’re a great way of introducing your puppy to others

in a carefully controlled manner. Play is managed closely with puppies being let off in small groups, to interact with, and learn from, suitable playmates. There’s the chance to ask questions and receive support in the early days of puppy ownership plus everyone gets a free goodie bag with samples and handouts. Once Muddy had received all her jabs, we moved on to complete a six week course of Puppy School Classes at The Wheatpieces Community Centre, opposite our main clinic. I took the boys along too and they have benefited as much as Muddy and I from learning all the do’s and don’ts

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Dying Matters Awareness Week runs from 13 - 19 May with the aim of raising awareness of dying, death and bereavement. Louise Bowen, 50, from Worcester has been living with a lifelimiting muscle wasting disease for the last 18 years. Here, she describes how the team at St Richard’s Hospice are helping her and her family.

support, my family and I felt able to discuss it properly for the first ver the years the time. It felt so much better to talk progression of my illness and I discovered that, whilst we has been one of a steady had all felt alone, frightened and decline in function and this has confused, together we could share enabled myself and my family to strength, comfort and hope. The make the necessary adjustments medical expertise at St Richard’s to accommodate its effects. cannot be overstated and by the Unfortunately, this changed 18 time I was discharged my pain months ago when my condition was controlled. This has resulted deteriorated significantly, my in me being able to really enjoy pain became severe and my quality time with those I love and symptoms seemed unmanageable. to complete the degree in By the time I saw Dr Challand at Sociology that I have been St Richard’s I felt overwhelmed grappling with for ten years. and was relieved to be admitted. The wonderful care I received The care I received during my was maintained when I went two week stay was outstanding. home and was allocated my Compassion and sensitivity also Social Worker, Liz. After we had extended to my family and was established the bonds of kindness something I was very grateful for and trust, Liz asked me what I as I have always struggled with hoped to achieve and I replied the distress my illness causes that I wanted to ease the future them. Because of this, I rarely distress of my family. To this end allowed my illness or prognosis I have been able to write letters to be discussed and have even and prepare keepsakes for those I avoided potentially painful love and have surprisingly found conversations with my soul mate a great deal of personal solace in husband Dave. The hospice the process. Everything I have changed all of this as, with staff done has been self-led and I have

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had total freedom in my decisions and choices. Whilst I intend to grasp every possible moment, I have been able to make my final arrangements which is something that I hope will help during dark days. None of this would have been possible without Liz’s tender support and the journey that we have travelled together has given me real peace and contentment. My family and I face an uncertain future, yet we know that whatever tomorrow brings we will never feel alone again for we have the safety and comfort of St Richard’s. Thank you barely seems adequate as an expression of our gratitude, but as there are no other words, thank you very much.

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KEEP CALM & CARRY ON GARDENING The team at Tewkesbury Garden Centre offer their seasonal advice.

ho knows what the summer of 2013 will bring gardeners? One thing is sure; after one of the longest, coldest winters for decades and a late Spring, we will all benefit from the light nights and milder days. In this climate, the only sensible response is to kit out your garden in a practical way, ensuring your leisure time at home remains pleasurable and easy, whatever the weather. With expert knowledge accumulated over 30 years, and long standing relationships with independent suppliers, our team can advise you on products ranging from bedding plants to BBQ’s. View our new range of Worcester Sheds, outdoor

furniture, greenhouses, seeds, tools and Grow Your Own goods and get prepared for every eventuality. A sure sign that summer has arrived is the tell tale smell of barbecued food. Our 2013 range of superb, top quality Weber® barbecues are now in stock. Built to last, they are all about fantastic food with family and friends all year round. A barbecue provides the perfect excuse to turn a normal meal at home into a family or social event. This is especially true with the newer, easy to use

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gas or electric models which make food taste delicious come rain or sun. All Weber® barbecues come with a reassuring, long-term warranty, so you can relax and purchase with complete peace of mind. So pop along and browse this summer. With bedding plants and hanging baskets also on offer there’s too much to miss.

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

ebruary and March proved to be strong sales months for Gusterson Palmer & James. An independent survey carried out by For Sale Sign Analysis during February, showed that we had the most Sold signs of all Estate Agents in Evesham, a total of 26%. We are proud to confirm that despite the economic climate, we have now won 13 out of 15 of these quarterly awards. We also conduct our own internal research. Interestingly, six out of the eleven properties that we agreed sales on in March were February 2013 instructions showing there is still a strong demand locally for properties being marketed at realistic prices. The remaining five properties had been for sale for a little while but their vendors had been open to amend their prices to keep in line with current market conditions. If you want to move house, are you aware of the information about your property that may be required by a purchaser and their solicitor? This includes: 1.Boiler Service History. Most buyers would want reassurance

and evidence that a boiler has been serviced within the last 12 months. At a cost of approx £60+VAT this is a simple task to undertake prior to selling. 2. Has there been any alterations or extensions? If so, solicitors will request that the necessary planning and building regulation documents are in place. 3. Is there a FENSA certificate? A Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme certificate is needed for any windows installed since April 2002. You can apply to the Local Authority for retrospective building regulations consent, or if the window was installed more than 12 months ago, you can obtain indemnity insurance. For details visit www.fensa.org.uk For a free expert appraisal of your property by our experienced team please call 01386 761241.

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CHARITY NEWS Our team; from top to bottom, Denise James, Jon James, Kelly Harris, Andrew Leggett & Sarah Cook . This year we are supporting The Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign. Thanks to everyone who came to our Coffee Morning on Good Friday which raised £291 and gained us some sponsors for our Malvern Marathon Walk on 22nd June. This is a 26m challenge, including an ascent of 4,800ft, for which we are currently training. We’d be very grateful for your support; please call us or visit our justgiving page as detailed above.

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THE EASY WAY TO SELL Do you want to sell your car without the hassle of advertising? Shaun Taylor of Tewkesbury based Car Trade Direct has worked in the local motor trade for 30 years and been at his current site for the last seventeen. We asked his advice. Motoring is so expensive these days. How can I achieve the best price for my car? Anyone buying a used car will want to ensure it’s genuine, well maintained and offers good value for money. There are three indicators we look for: a good service history, the general condition of the car and how it has been looked after. A filthy car in poor condition will raise concerns about the possibility of underlying issues. It’s always worth paying for a valet before you try to sell your vehicle.

getting a company car. Others will have taken the car off road or may have suffered a bereavement. We appreciate how difficult it can be to let go of a car that belonged to a loved one and that’s where our visit at home service can help.

How does your process work? If you give us a ring we can often give you a rough idea of value over the phone but we’d never commit to a precise figure until we have assessed the car ourselves. You can then pop along to our forecourt, just What kind of cars do you buy? outside Tewkesbury, or we can People come to us with all makes come and visit you at home. of cars valued from £500 - £24k. All are private individuals who Any tips on how to avoid a don't want the worry, security dishonest valuation? risk and inconvenience that There are certainly some accompanies a private sale. unscrupulous national companies Some will be downsizing or trading today, especially online.

Beware of anyone who will promise you a price that seems high and always read the small print. Some garages give a price unseen but then reduce it by as much as 25% when they come to collect your vehicle. Some even charge you an administration fee of £50-75 to buy your car! What about your valuation? We don’t like to mislead so offer one fixed price. As car values change monthly, we’ll be clear how long it’s valid for so you have time to reflect. It’s simple; an honest, no pressure sale.

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The Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign is a registered charity raising £1.8million to fund a new, dedicated Breast Unit for use by women and men across the County for all breast related issues. To date the Campaign has raised over £900,000, passing the half way point. Consultant Breast Surgeon Steven Thrush explains more. How many people are affected by this issue locally? Our slogan, Everybody Knows Somebody, tells it all. Almost 500 people in Worcestershire are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. About 1 in 3 women will see a breast specialist at some point in their life and about 1 in 9 will develop breast cancer. Thankfully the majority of those seen do not have a serious breast problem but all need a rapid and thorough assessment. Almost all women, and an increasing number of men, referred to us believe they may have cancer the stress and anxiety associated with this is significant. Why was the Breast Unit Campaign set up? The Campaign was initiated in 2007 to provide a dedicated Breast Care Unit for the County. When Worcester’s new hospital was built, breast services were provided through the general surgical team or referred out of the County so no provision was made for dedicated space for a specialist breast service. Now an

excellent specialist breast team has been developed but care is currently provided in less than ideal circumstances. What do you aim to achieve? Our aim is to ensure that the process of assessing, investigating and treating any breast problem is as quick, stress -free and efficient as possible. At the moment patients experience: a lack of parking which sometimes leads to missed appointments; over-booked and over-crowded clinics and consequently harassed staff; an inability to undergo all investigations on the initial assessment. The breast service is spread out across several floors of the main hospital building. Clinics are held in different places on different days and share facilities alongside other clinics. Each clinic averages 60 patients, and it’s suggested that patients bring a companion. The waiting rooms have only 24 seats and so queues are inevitable. All this increases anxiety for patients at an already stressful time.

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When was the last time your electrics were tested? Buzz Electrical, approved NICEIC contractors, offer a complete range of inspection and testing services for domestic landlords, private home owners and property management companies. Here, M.D Steve Owens explains.

re you confident that the electric wiring in your home is safe? Did you know that several mortgage providers now ask for proof? An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a report into the condition of your electrics which will reveal any safety issues (Electrical regulations BS7671). Although it is not a statutory requirement for privately owned households, it is advisable that the electrics of all properties are tested at regular intervals and no less than every ten years. For privately rented properties it’s important to ensure that all electrical appliances and fittings within the property are safe and in good working order as you can still be held liable if there

is an injury caused by an unsafe electrical installation. Home Safety Tips from BUZZ  Ensure sockets and switches are not cracked.  Ensure RCD protection on all socket outlets in your home.  Get a mains operated Smoke Detection system with a battery back up, including smoke detection on the landing and hallway and a heat detector in the kitchen, all linked together to give maximum protection to Fire Regulations B5839.  Ensure that your electrician has used fire rated fittings on all recessed down lighters where there is a habitable floor above. For more hints and tips please visit www.facebook.com/buzz electrical

We are keen to train up new people and take on young apprentices. Helen Morrison, pictured above, is our first female apprentice, now in her second year of training. She has been chosen as an ambassador for trade organisation JTL. Our team undergo continuous training and are fully updated on technical developments and safety regulations.

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£395,000 CROOME ROAD, DEFFORD Pretty Detached Cottage Needing Renovation, Situated In A Delightful Rural Location With Land & Ponds Extending To Approximately 2.75 Acres, With Scope To Extend Subject To Obtaining Any Necessary Consents : Sitting Room : Inner Hall : Dining Room : Kitchen : Ground Floor Bathroom & Cloakroom : Three Bedrooms On The First Floor : Drive : Overgrown Gardens/Paddock Area : Woodland & Interesting Ponds : EPC Rating G :

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MAIN STREET, PEOPLETON Extended Grade II Listed Semi-Detached Cottage, With A Wealth of Exposed Beams & Character Features, Situated On The Edge Of This Popular Village : Entrance Hall/Study Area : Sitting Room With Inglenook Fireplace : Kitchen/ Diner : Ground Floor Bedroom Two & Ground Floor Shower Room : Master Bedroom & Bathroom On The First Floor : Oil Fired Central Heating : Good Sized Rear Garden : EPC Rating D :

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36  Use timer switches to turn lights on in the evenings while you are out  Ensure newspapers, post, milk etc are not left on display  Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your home while you’re away  Don’t forget your garden! Effective garden security includes defensive planting and well-kept fences and will help keep your home secure

GOING AWAY this summer? While crime remains relatively low locally, the warmer weather provides burglars with welcome opportunities when we vacate our homes to go on holiday. Follow these tips from West Mercia and ensure you and your property stay secure this summer.

est Mercia is a safe place to live and burglary figures remain low. In fact, less than one per cent of homes are burgled each year and your local policing team is working hard to reduce this figure even further. Most burglaries are carried out by opportunistic thieves and up to half are committed by thieves who enter the house through an unlocked door or an open window. With the advent of warmer weather, West Mercia Police is reminding residents to be vigilant and follow a few simple steps to significantly reduce the chances of their home being broken into over the summer months and while away on holiday.  Ensure doors and windows are locked at all times.  Fit sturdy deadlocks (British Standard BS3621) to all external doors

To find out more, get in touch with your Local Policing Team by calling 101. You can also call us on 0300 333 3000. Alternatively, please visit our website www.westmercia.police.uk

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

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Love Photography? Would you like to share your local shots? Please email them to lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk (minimum 300dpi maximum 10MB per email) or invite us to view them via Dropbox. In association with Andrew Jackson of TimeLock Photography, www. timelockphotography.co.uk, we’ll select our favourites and publish them in a future issue. Photos are accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright issues & any necessary permissions have been sought. These photos were kindly supplied by Simon Vaux.

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Keyless Convenience control, but wouldn’t it be great if you could do the same thing with your front door? Now you can. Keyfree locking is the latest in door security, combining peace of mind with convenience. It couldn’t be easier; you either use the remote control as with e are all used to your car, or enter your own unlocking our cars personal code into the built-in with a remote keypad. No more lost keys, no more Looking for a New Door? rummaging in your bag, Call for a NEW brochure no more cutting keys for or visit our Tewkesbury showroom Monday to The Natural Choice For: Friday 8:30am to 5pm &  Windows & Doors Saturday 9am to 1pm.  Conservatories  Orangeries Free parking &  Porches refreshments. Come &  Bifold doors meet our friendly team.  Secondary glazing A new front door gives your home an instant facelift and with “keyfree” locking available it could also make your life easier. Jeremy Phillips, Sales Manager at L & L, explains more.

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visitors; it’s the ideal way to make your front door complete. This Summer sees the launch of several new L&L products which maintain the high quality of innovation and service that we have given since 1981. Our unique energyLOCK range remains top for style and performance. By keeping manufacture in-house, and using the best modern technology, we are constantly moving forward, now offering a wider range of door colours, Crimebeater door locks which give added security, and the ability to supply tall or short doors with no compromise to locking. New additions to our ever popular Richardson entrance door range give you over 1,000 different design options. All our doors include top quality installation, our standard 10 year guarantee and annual inspection for less than you might expect. Why not pop in today, and find out more? NEW! Summer 2013 Range     

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ROTARY CLUB Would you like to make new friends, build business contacts, plus use your skills to help others? Rotary Clubs consist of men and women who volunteer their time and talents to improve the quality of life in their communities and beyond. It’s a chance to meet new friends, make a real difference and have some fun, says John Hill of Bredon Hill Rotary Club. Here, he invites you to give it a try.

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Bredon Hill Rotary Club consists of 15 men and women from varied backgrounds and is looking to grow. We’re a vibrant group and have fun and fellowship whilst raising funds to support local charities and projects. We also give our time to promote community events and coordinate educational programmes. For example, in 2012 we donated 90 dictionaries to four local first schools. Rotary is a worldwide organisation of 1.2 million and consists of over 33,000 clubs in 200 countries. Our local club has an active social side including speakers, visits to places like Morgan cars and Highgrove House, and various leisure activities such as skittles, archery and golf. CONCERT AT PERSHORE ABBEY Saturday 22nd June 7.30pm

The next highlight for our fund raising efforts is a Grand Summer Concert. Among the local musical talent taking part are Kids Aloud, the Avon Singers and Pershore Brass. Proceeds will be shared, the main beneficiaries being Acorns Children’s Hospice and Midlands Air Ambulance. To find out more or buy tickets please call Lynne Raymer on 01386 554026. INTERESTED? FIND OUT MORE

Please feel free to join us at one of our meetings, usually held at The Oak, Defford. You can view our calendar of events on our website or talk to one of our members to find out more. Call John Hill on 01386 750147 or Geoff Ransted on 01386 750855.

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How A Growing Business Can Now Offer More Beckford based garage, Eddie's Autos, is celebrating its second birthday with new facilities and services. After 20 years in the trade, Ed Robinson aims to offer a friendly service at great rates. Here, he explains more.

fter 20 years in the motoring industry and two successful years of trading myself, I know that customers hate it when they feel they’ve been ripped off. I’ve been careful to structure my business with fair, honest service as the cornerstone and I’m grateful to have been rewarded with an ever growing, loyal customer base, keeping me busy. Investing in my premises is what this year is all about. Having recently taken over the entire workshop, I have installed in a second vehicle ramp which means I can now juggle work more effectively and offer a more efficient service. I can also provide secure, insured workshop space for your self build projects or any vehicle storage needs. I continue to offer MOT’s on the premises and have the equipment to fix almost anything. I will never 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 or call and give me a try?

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& Flower Festival celebrates‘ All Things bright & Beautiful’ Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June

Eckington villagers are about to hold their twentieth annual ‘Open Gardens and Flower Festival,’ the only fundraising event held for the benefit of Holy Trinity Church. For the last nineteen years this event has taken place at the beginning of May but please note the change of date Sunday 16th June. Here, one of the organisers, Veronica Colling, explains more.

e invite you a to a weekend of family fun at our 2013 Flower Festival and Open Gardens. Local children will be making the delightful scarecrows which will be dotted around our village and our gardeners will be opening a range of gardens for you to enjoy, including a Fun Trail for children and a free bus. Special attractions on Saturday will be the Stationary Engine

Club display, Children’s Fashion Show and Maypole dancing display. Sunday brings Vintage and Classic cars, Gardeners Question Time, clog dancing and an evening Church service. We have lots of live music in the church and our popular folk duo, ‘Morning Dew,’ will be wandering around the village in their splendid costumes playing traditional songs. New this year is the ‘Eckington Expo’ - a

showcase for all types of local talent and businesses - definitely a place to visit. Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas will be available at several places, plus the chance to taste delicious puddings near ‘Pudding Alley’ on the Sunday. For those wanting a tipple there’s ‘Champagne and Canapés’ on Saturday and ‘Pimms’ on Sunday. So much to enjoy and just £5 for an all weekend ticket.

Weekend Admission Adults £5 Children Free 10am - 6pm Sat 15th & Sun 16th June

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ON THE HUNT with the Buzzard

Words: Wendy Carter Photos: Pete Walkden & Julie Hunt

Our most common bird of prey in England is a conservation success story. Wendy Carter of WWT explains more.

rowing up, I was transfixed if I was lucky enough to see a buzzard yet they’re now widespread across the Severn and Avon Vales, Bredon Hill and even the M5 corridor. In the 1960’s, their population crashed due to long-term persecution and a rapid decline in rabbit numbers (their main prey) following the introduction of Myxomatosis. Thankfully, they’ve since made a great recovery. In Spring, these normally solitary birds pair up to raise young. In the last couple of months you may have seen them soaring and tumbling through the air in an effort to impress prospective partners. They construct their nests in the fork or on a branch of a large tree, usually near the edge of a wood, and will currently be incubating 2-4 eggs. The female will brood the chicks

while the male finds food, usually (up to rabbit-sized) mammals, but they will take birds, reptiles and carrion. Surprisingly, buzzards also eat a lot of earthworms so watch out for them sitting in fields that have recently been ploughed. Over the coming weeks you may hear young calling for their parents - a mewing ‘pee-yow’ - but beware, you’ll be dive-bombed by protective parents if you get too close to their nest. The colour of buzzards varies but they’re easily recognisable once they’re up in the air as they hold their wings in a shallow ‘v’ and fan their tail. So, when you’re next out for a walk or driving down the road and spot a buzzard atop a telegraph post or soaring through the sky, take time to stop and thank your lucky stars that we’ve still got these magnificent birds to watch.

If you’d like to find out more about wildlife or how you can support us...  Tuesday 21st May – Bat Walk, Knapp & Papermill Nature Reserve, nr Leigh Sinton, £6. Booking 01905 754919.

 Wednesday 29th May – Amazing Animals Half-Term fun at Worcester Woods Country Park, free activities

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The Musical Farmhouse run children’s music classes in Elmley Castle, Ashton under Hill and Eckington with plans to expand to new venues. Here, Hannah Wall explains what’s on offer.

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“Visit our website & start learning today.” Follow Us On… The Musical Farmhouse are everywhere! We have competitions on our Facebook page, updates on our twitter page and music videos to share with you on our youtube channel, so make sure you take a look.

usic, singing, dancing, colouring and much more….The Musical Farmhouse makes learning lots of fun with music. We have a growing collection of fantastic songs that are written by us, especially for young children to enjoy and learn from. Our farm-theme makes way for friendly farm characters to bring our songs to life with pictures, stories, puppets, special tactile toys and activities. We want to inspire little minds, spark imaginations, encourage creativity and nurture a love for learning from enjoying and exploring. With weekly classes, on site nursery sessions and birthday parties, we offer children and carers the chance to be playful and imaginative with music, rhythm and rhyme. Our sessions promise a unique, enjoyable experience with a warm, cosy feel. To make your child comfortable, each 45 minute session begins and ends with the same familiar songs. We follow a different theme every week and at the end each child goes home with a sticker and an activity sheet to complete at home. To discover more of a sense of what we do please call me for more information or visit our website where you can use our music player to listen to some of the songs we teach in class. If you’d like to accompany us on our musical adventure, your first three sessions are just £10. We promise you a very warm welcome. To find out more or book a place call Hannah 0844 318 3401.

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The inaugural Great Bredon Hill Challenge, took place in July 2012, raising just under £18k. Here, founder Rowan Hull explains how you can take part in this inspiring venture.

any combination can be chosen, making it suitable for people with any level of fitness and all members of the family. All the proceeds will be shared between Sue Ryder Hospice Cheltenham, and he Great Bredon Hill Leukaemia & Lymphoma Challenge is held in Research. Hospices offer care memory of my son, and support, not only for the Henry Scot-Simmonds who patient but also their families. died in December 2010, aged Sue Ryder Hospice is a truly twenty seven. He had a very inspirational establishment and aggressive type of Leukaemia we are pleased to be raising and everything possible was money for it. done but unfortunately, Leukaemia & Lymphoma following a bone marrow Research is an amazing charity transplant in autumn 2008, his which undertakes research and body succumbed to Graft works to improve the lives of Versus Host Disease. patients with all types of blood Henry loved and competed in cancer. It doesn’t receive ANY many types of sports and we money from the Government feel this challenge is a fitting so every penny we can donate tribute to a fun loving, caring makes a difference. Last year young man. This year, there is just under £18k was raised a choice of two distances for which was inspirational. Let's each of the three events and try and do it again this year.

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Please help us raise £18k again

CAN YOU TAKE PART? 8am Saturday July 6th 2013 What? Swim (100m or 400m) Cycle (12 or 22miles) Run (2.5 or 5km) Events can be chosen in any combination. Can’t swim? No worries; just cycle & run. Where? Croft Farm Water Park, Bredons Hardwick, Nr Tewkesbury GL20 7EE. The swim is in open water, wet suits are allowed but not compulsory. It’s a fun event so go at your own pace. Suitable for all the family but kids must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Prizes for Fastest & Top Fundraiser. Free Refreshments & Hot Showers! Bar opens 11am. Hog/Lamb Roast & Prize Giving approx. 12.30pm. How to Enter? Send your details, an SAE & a cheque for £30 made payable to ‘The Great Bredon Hill Challenge’ to Rowan Hull, Coneygree, Kemerton, Glos GL20 7HY by 15th June & an Information Pack will be returned. Starting fee on the day £3.

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NEW! Charity Dog Show behaviourist and author Gwen Bailey, who is really looking forward to the challenge. Pedigree classes will be run in accordance with Kennel Club rules and will be judged by Sue Thorn of Grafmax Dobermanns, whose current Dobermann, Satchmo, recently ur first Charity Fun won Best of Breed at Crufts Day will be held on 2013. Saturday 22nd June Nicki Martin of Dickson in Showborough, just outside Dog Training will be running Twyning, incorporating a agility demonstrations and novelty dog show, pedigree those inspired will be able to dog classes and an activity ring have a go, around a fun course, where there will be displays of to win a rosette. There will be other dog-themed activities. a Scurry Run for dogs who like Local veterinary practice, jumping, a Rally course for Folly Gardens, are the dogs who like behaving (!!) principal sponsor of the event, and Temptation Alley for dogs and will be providing rosettes to show off their recall amidst for all class winners. Gates distractions ranging from open at 10am with the first sausages to squeaking rubber classes commencing at 11am. chickens! The novelty dog show will For our two-legged visitors, include something for we are offering a selection of everyone, with classes for trade stands, places to eat and wagging tails, sausage drink, experts to talk to and catchers, golden oldies, child demonstrations to watch. Be owners and more. Classes will sure to mark the date and join be judged by world-renowned us for some four legged fun. This summer sees the launch of a new charitable event which will appeal to dog lovers and raise much needed funds for Dogs For The Disabled. Here, its founder Rachel Butler of The Happy Dog Training Company explains more.

THE HAPPY DOG CHARITY FUN DAY & DOG SHOW When? Saturday 22nd June Where? The Oaks, Showborough, Nr Twyning, Worcs, WR8 9LA (just 10 minutes drive from Tewkesbury) Times? Gates open at 10am. First classes start at 11am Why? Raise funds for Dogs For The Disabled which trains assistance dogs to help improve the lives of adults and children with disabilities.

Like To Get Involved? Register for classes via our website or sign up on the day. If you are interested in sponsoring a class, having a stall, or donating a prize please visit our website, follow us on Facebook (Happy Dog Charity Fun Day) or call Rachel Butler on 07789 887929.

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Ashton Under Hill Open Gardens 8TH & 9TH JUNE 2013 The villagers of Ashton under Hill have been opening their gardens for 35 years and regularly attract over 1000 visitors. Chairman John Dodge reveals what’s on offer at this year’s event.

Group Discount If you'd like to bring a group of 10 or more, you can gain a 20% discount on the entry fee and priority parking for your coach or minibus provided you book by Friday 31st May. We also offer an extra incentive on Sunday of one free ticket for parties of 20+. Please download a Group Booking Request form online or call us on 01386 881778

reparations are already well in hand for our 36th Open Gardens event. As usual we'll be offering at least 20 varied and interesting gardens for you to enjoy, together with a lively mix of exhibitions, displays, cream teas, craft sales and our renowned Plantsman's Market, all nestling in our delightful village at the foot of Bredon Hill. A huge thank you to everyone who came to support our Jubilee themed Open Gardens weekend last summer. The sun shone on and as well as many local enthusiasts, visitors came from places as far afield as Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Bristol and even Japan! We made many new friends, and received some kind and generous feedback.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another successful Open Gardens event. Our theme this year is 'Glorious Gardens' and St Barbara's Church will be hosting an exhibition of paintings, photography, crafts, children's miniature gardens and sumptuous floral displays. Don't forget that all coach and car parking for this event is free, and there is a complimentary minibus shuttle around the village. Please visit our website to view more photographs and find the most up to date news. Ashton Under Hill Gardens Open Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June 2013 1pm to 6pm. Adult Entry £5, Children Free. Postcode for SatNav: WR11 7SW. Enquiries call 01386 881487.

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NEW! Craft Fayre Too The Tewkesbury Classic Vehicle festival was created for the lovers of all classic and vintage vehicles to enjoy a by-gone age of engineering. Yet today, this 100% charitable event caters for all the family, reports Ted Elwes of Tewkesbury Rotary Club.

f you want a great family day out this summer, mark Sunday 18th August in your diary. Our festival is unique to Tewkesbury and bigger than many other vehicle rallies that take place locally. Tewkesbury School (GL20 8LF) is a great location, within easy walking distance of town. Not all vehicles are of vintage maturity. Recent entries ranged from a 1904

Peugeot Open Tourer and an original 1914 Pioneer Triumph motorcycle right up to some of the latest bike and ‘Super Car’ offerings from Ferrari, Lamborghini and others. A special visitor last year was a 1936 Type B Alfa Romeo straight 8 supercharged Grand Prix car, once driven by Tazio Nuvolari and currently valued at £2.25 million! When you have had your fill of cars and bikes, there are fairground attractions for the kids, fine teas, cakes, burgers and hot dogs plus a licensed bar, trade stands and market stalls, selling everything from auto-jumble parts to jewellery, crafts and furniture. Please visit our website to find out more.

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Do you run a craft business, producing anything from jewellery to jam? Last year we started a successful “market” area including 80 pitches taken by craftsmen and women producing a huge variety of goods. With good weather, 1000 people passed through the gate to see 350 classic cars & 150 bikes. This year, we are offering 100 3m x 3m pitches plus a car space for £15 each. Stall holders will be grouped with fairground attractions, near to food and drink. Stalls are offered on a first come, first served basis so book early to secure the best location. To book your pitch please call us on 01684 850490.

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Celebrating Asparagus in the Vale The British Asparagus Festival Vale of Evesham 23rd April – 21st June 2013 The Vale of Evesham is renowned for its production of this most luxurious vegetable – asparagus or “Gras”. Come and celebrate the best of our local produce at a range of events which honour the growing, harvesting and eating of this sumptuous delicacy. For further information on the Asparagus Festivals events please contact:

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Wednesday 15th, 22nd & 29th May: Dudley’s Coach Tours A unique opportunity to enjoy an “Asparagus Experience”. These Tuesday 23rd April, St George’s popular coach tours provide a value Day: The Great English for money day out around the Vale Asparagus Run St George’s Day welcomes back the of Evesham and come complete launch of the festival with the Great with an asparaguide to deliver an English Asparagus Run celebrating entertaining insight into this all things great about Worcestermajestic vegetable. Call 01386 shire. A giant round of asparagus 792206 to book your seat. standing at over 8ft tall will be transported in true “Asum” style Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June from the National Trust property of NEW! Asparafest The Fleece Inn, Bretforton. Join us AsparaFest is a new boutique in our attempt to make Asparagus festival providing an A-Z of the food of St George! weekend entertainment with a mix of magical music, the freshest of food, fascinating farm and country Sunday 26th May: Bretforton crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of Silver Band Asparagus Auction The Fleece Inn will once again play beer and awesome asparagus. host to the World famous Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction. A long standing seasonal tradition, the auction has proved to be extremely popular in previous years with BBC Countryfiles’ Adam Henson attending the event in 2011 to auction off one of the finest rounds. Monday 27th May: The Asparagus Family Fun Day The Asparagus Family Fun Day follows the auction providing a mass of kids’ entertainment as well as a real ale and cider tent, live

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June: Evesham National Morris Weekend To top off our asparagus celebrations, the Evesham National Morris Weekend will take place on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June. Around 400 dancers will compete for the highly prized Evesham Stick promising a weekend filled with laughter and free entertainment. For further information please contact: 01386 565373 www.britishasparagusfestival.org

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