The Folly View July 2013 by Lisa Lambon

THE

www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk

ISSUE 16 JUL / AUG / SEP 2013

FOLLY VIEW DIRECTORY

Your Free Magazine

WIN! A Pair of Theatre Tickets & a Bottle of Champagne

Great ideas for

SUMMER DAYS OUT Helping you

Local EVENTS HO MES



G ARDENS



F OO D  DRINK

MAKE SAVINGS THIS SEASON 

T RAVEL



L EISURE

Practical Advice & Solutions BUSINESS ADVICE, ACCOUNTANCY & TAXATION FOR COMMERCIAL & PRIVATE CLIENTS

 Straightforward, practical advice to help maximise your wealth

 Pro active business advice for

Companies, Partnerships & Sole Traders

 Offering a friendly and approachable

“

Our services will always be of an exceptional quality, designed to enhance your business and family wealth.

”

service since 1948, we have worked with private & business clients locally for four generations!

 For more information visit our website or call for a FREE initial appointment

Pershore

Evesham

O1386 553745

O1386 765888

www.allchurchbailey.co.uk

Please mention The Folly View Directory when responding to adverts

To advertise please call Lisa on 01684 773135 or visit www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk

6 NOW OPEN 24 HOURS WHEN YOU VISIT

www.valegardens.co.uk OUR ON-LINE STORE! GARDEN MACHINERY SPECIALISTS Tel: 01386 831000 FS70RC-E

FS40

FS56RC-E

Power Output: 0.8kW Weight: 4.8kg excluding Fuel, Cutting Tool & Guard

OPEN: Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm

NOW TAKING COAL ORDERS TO GUARANTEE SUMMER PRICES! ASK ABOUT OUR LOCAL FREE DELIVERY SERVICE ANIMAL FEED STOCKISTS FOR FARMERS, SMALLHOLDERS, HORSE & PET OWNERS STOCKING: ALLEN & PAGE, BAILEYS, BOCM, DENGIE, DODSON & HORRELL, GELSTON, HENRY’S, HEYGATES, PURE FEEDS, SPILLERS, TOPSPEC YOUNGS

Grass Trimmer With Simplified Starting system. Suitable for mowing smaller areas of grass

Comfortable & Light Brushcutter with ErgoStart & light compact loop handle for comfortable operation, even where space is limited.

RRP £189

RRP £319

VG Price

£169

£279

Power Output: 0.9kW Weight: 5.4kg excluding Fuel, Cutting Tool & Guard

Comfortable & Robust Brushcutter with ErgoStart & ergonomic bike handle for mowing large areas of tough grass

RRP £394.80

VG Price

£329

A COMPREHESIVE SELECTION OF NYLON LINE NOW IN STOCK!

CLOVER QUALITY COMPOST @ VALUE PRICES! MULTI PURPOSE

60L

JOHN INNES ENRICHED MULTI PURPOSE

75L

£4.25

£5.49

BUY 3

£10

£13.99

Please mention The Folly View Directory when responding to adverts

To advertise please call Lisa on 01684 773135 or visit www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk

L&L Installations

TIMBER



ALUMINIUM



PVCu

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

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

 An enviable reputation built on quality service to our community since 1960

 Our family funeral home is just that and has excellent, immaculate facilities

 Personal and professional attention by

Modern design with classic appeal Choose L&L for Conservatories, Orangeries, Garden Rooms, Doors & Windows, Porches, Bifold doors, Secondary Glazing, Repairs & Cleaning Products

holders of Diploma in Funeral Directing

 Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors abiding at all times by their recognised code of practice

 Assistance available with pre-need arrangements or pre-payment plans

 Local people serving local people Tried

and Trusted by families for over 50 years

01684 295038 Follow us on Twitter @LLdoubleglazing

www.ll-installations.co.uk Showroom: Red Lane, Tewkesbury GL20 5BQ

01386 552141 Fairfield House, Defford Road, Pershore WR10 1HZ

www.ehillandson.co.uk

Please mention The Folly View Directory when responding to adverts

NJ Richardson Electrical Services Ltd

©istockphoto.com/vpopovic

   

Commercial, Domestic & Industrial NICEIC Domestic Installer Testing & Inspections VAT All Work Guaranteed

Call Nick Richardson

Free

01386 710472 07775 608314

Elmley Castle Based

Chris Radbourne Professional Tree & Garden Services ♦ All Aspects of Tree Work ♦ Garden Clearance ♦ Stump Removal

♦ Hedge Trimming ♦ Fencing and Turfing ♦ Seasoned Hardwood Logs

Domestic & Commercial Work Undertaken Free Advice & Quotations Fully Qualified & Insured

Tel: 01684 299378 Mob: 07962 436211

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.

Hello... ...and welcome to the summer issue. In many ways, our community is in flux; our high streets are changing and so are our churches, our health and education systems are being overhauled, and the economy remains a challenge, albeit that business has got easier for some. In such times we tend to take comfort in the familiar, reverting to traditional brands and values. We also get creative, thinking up fresh solutions with which to carve out a future. Sitting here, I love picking up the phone, and hearing news of them. How lucky we are to live in a place of real community, bound by organisations and relationships upon which we can all draw at different stages of our lives. So many threads weave together to make up this fabric but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all of them, taken together, which make this area such a special place to live. Some aspects of village life may seem humble, and being involved in them will not bring us any accolades, but without them, our lives, and our communities, would be so much poorer. This issue we bring details of several traditional events, all organised by volunteers, which are not only symbolic of the social life of our villages but part of their lifeblood. Thanks to all of you in advance for supporting them this summer and in turn enabling numerous local clubs, organisations and amenities to survive. The contributions we make do not have to be huge or heroic to matter - after all, a single conversation can be life changing - all that matters is that we do contribute. Right now, I bet thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a vacant role in your village - what might you be inspired to do?

Lisa THE

FOLLY VIEW DIRECTORY

Editor Lisa Lambon

Professional Chimney Sweep  Brush and Vacuum Specialist - No Mess Guaranteed  All Types of Flues, Chimneys and Appliances Swept  Cowls and Chimney Pots Fitted  Chimney Pressure and Smoke Tests Performed  Bird Nest Removal  Wood Stove Refurbishment email: tadmarszalek@live.co.uk

www.chimneysweepsworcester.com Guild Certificate Issued After Every Sweep & Safety Advice Given On Request

 01905 796715

ASPEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES

07540 281377

Domestic & Commercial Specialists

We can help you reduce your electricity bill! Find our more about the latest high tech energy efficient lighting systems for indoors & out.     

Rewires & Fuse Board Upgrades Alterations, Testing & Inspections Custom Exterior Lighting Systems CCTV Security Installed & Maintained Portfolio of Works & References on Request

Contact Matthew Aspey on:

07970 638644 or 01386 853503 www.aspeyelectricalservices.co.uk Please mention The Folly View Directory when responding to adverts

NEED A SKIP? Get it Sorted!

FROM RESIDENTIAL TO BUILDERS We Sort Your Waste and Recycle It! 2, 3, 4 YARD MINI & MIDI SKIPS

6 & 8 YARD BUILDERS SKIPS

LARGER SKIPS Available on Request

From 2-40 cubic yards, Long or short term hire

BUDGET SKIP HIRE “The Green” Skip Company

Call 01386 841181 www.budgetskips.com Also RECYCLED SCREENED TOP SOIL & HARD CORE

LICENSED WASTE TRANSFER STATION To advertise please call Lisa on 01684 773135 or visit www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk

14 LAUNCHING OUR NEW SERVICE

crofts@follygardens OFFER!

10% OFF

Village Green B A T H R O O M S

Your First Dog Grooming Ends 30/9/13

NEW! crofts@follygardens

Transform Your Bathroom

Experienced groomer Donna continues to provide a top quality Dog Grooming, Clipping & Shampoo services at our Barton Rd branch. Wash & Dry, The Full Works, Hair & Nail Trims. To book call 01684 536840

“Wow! Bathroom looks fantastic” ...IS “The neatest, tidiest builders we've ever had”...MR & MRS H

©iStockphoto.com/KonstantinGushcha

12 Columbine Rd, Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP

01684 292244 01684 290088

No.1 Folly Gardens, Barton Road Tewkesbury, GL20 5QP

01684 292244

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

01242 679880

    

Competitive Quotes Skilled, Reliable Craftsmen Fully Guaranteed Assured Start Date Also Kitchens

For a FREE quote please call:

Andy: 07776 280997 Keith: 07977 923991 Office: 01386 852152

info@follygardens.com www.follygardens.com

vgkc@btconnect.com

www.vgkc.co.uk

All Clinics By Appointment Mon-Fri 8.30 - 6.30 Saturday Bishops Cleeve 9.00 - 12.00 Saturday Tewkesbury sites 8.30 - 1.00 Complimentary Nurse Clinics

Contents Local Life 11 Welcome 16 Stay Safe with Johnston Scotia 19 Competition with The Roses 25 Puppy Talk with Folly Gardens Vets 29 Your Money with Paul Urmston of 2plan 31 Competition; Readers’ Photo Gallery 33 Find a Purpose with Bredon Hill Rotary Club 41 Legal Column: Personal Injury 44 Solar Hot Water with Vale Heating 46 The Roses Arts Column 48 West Mercia Police: Festivals & Events 50 Your New Look Pershore Library 51 Plan Your Summer Projects with Bps 57 Secure Your Home with Aardvaak 60 Wildlife Page: The Buzz of Bees 61Your Money Saving Summer Vouchers 65 Index

Local Events 23 Summer Events at Coughton Court 26 Fladbury Festival & Walkabout 37 Pershore Plum Festival 2013 42 Dumbleton Fete 52 Bredon Fun Day 55 Great Comberton Flower Show 58 Strensham Summer Concert

What can you save this summer? Vouchers p61–63

Front Cover image: © iStockphoto.com/Moncherie This page clockwise from the top; Fladbury Walkabout, Folly Gardens Vets, Dumbleton Cricket Club Fete, Pershore Plum Festival,

WIN! Theatre Tickets & a Bottle of Champagne Two Competitions p19 & p31

Company Promotion

Stay Safe with

JOHNSTON SCOTIA Scott Johnston - MD

A simple Carbon Monoxide Detector could save your life. So are you doing all you can to protect your family?

The team at Johnston Scotia sometimes have to make safe dangerous boilers and gas appliances. Here, M.D. Scott explains how installing a Carbon Monoxide detector can keep your family safe. WHY DO I NEED A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR? CO2 is a highly poisonous gas produced by boilers, gas appliances, ovens, flues and stoves which have been badly installed, incorrectly repaired or neglected. As well as sudden death, it can cause serious, long term health problems such as paralysis and brain damage. Since you can’t see it, taste it or smell it, Carbon Monoxide often goes unnoticed until it’s too late. A CO2 detector, similar to a smoke alarm, should be installed in every home yet it’s one of those chores that many of us never get around to. We’re now offering to supply and install one, free of charge, when

  

WHAT TYPE OF DETECTOR DO YOU RECOMMEND? Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous when you are sleeping HOW WOULD I KNOW IF HAD so your detector should have an A LEAKY APPLIANCE? audible alarm which will sound The following are signs that CO2 if a leak is detected, not just a could be present: lazy yellow or ‘black spot’ or ‘colour change’ orange flames on your cooker, indicator. It should conform to dark staining around appliances, British Standard EN 50291 and a boiler pilot light that frequently have a British or European blows out and increased Kitemark, Loss Prevention condensation inside windows. Certification Board (LPCB) or equivalent testing approval mark. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF Our team are all fully qualified, CO2 POISONING? Gas Safe registered, heating There are six main symptoms to engineers who will install your look out for: headaches, nausea detector to industry standards. dizziness, breathlessness, SO HOW DO I TAKE OUT A collapse and loss of HOMECARE PLAN? consciousness. Since these are similar to flu and food poisoning, It’s easy; it takes five minutes to complete our form. We’re so tell tale signs that Carbon Monoxide might be to blame are grateful for the huge amount of that symptoms only occur when local support we’ve had already. To join us simply request an you are at home, easing when application pack today. Pop into you go out, and that others in your home (including your pets) our friendly Bredon office, call are suffering the same symptoms 01684 773747 or visit us online: within a similar time frame. www.johnstonscotia.com you join our local HomeCare Plan. It’s simply our incentive to you to do the paperwork.

Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed Fixed Low Cost £7.99 for 12 months Frozen at £16.99 for two more years

  

FREE Boiler Service Every Year Fast, Reliable, Expert Local Service No Excess or Hidden Extras

Want to

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR GARDEN this Summer..? …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 30/9/13

Call on 01386 751802

www.bluegeckoplants.com

Full Service and MOT for £147 including parts & VAT (a saving of £42!)  Engine Service from £69 + VAT  Full Service £120 +VAT incl. Free Winter Care Pack!  Free tyre pressure & under bonnet levels check

Open Mon-Fri 8.30 to 5.30 Sat by appointment

Beckford

www.eddies-autos.co.uk

Station Yard Station Road Beckford GL20 7AN opposite The Beckford Inn

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

We Offer a Courtesy Pick Up & Collect Service Within 5 Miles (excludes breakdown)

n tio Sta

Call 01386 882011

DID YOU KNOW?

Evesham

A46

Tewkesbury

SAVE MONEY on your yearly energy bills with our TRIPLE

GLAZED Windows

Stratford Garden Centre Clifford Chambers CV37 8LW

Mobile Podiatrist Chiropodist Friendly and professional service All your foot care needs in the comfort of your home

Are Your Dining or Kitchen Chairs in Need of Restoration?  Antique Chair Restoration  Full Range of Repairs  ReUpholstery  Webbing

Free Quote in Your Home plus Complimentary Collection & Delivery

Alexandra Rulon-Miller BSc (Hons) MChS HPC Registered

Peopleton 01905 841454 Mobile 07971 664984 www.treatmyfeet.co.uk

We also stock sets & singles of 19th century kitchen chairs in various styles

OLD FARMHOUSE ANTIQUES Call Chris 01386 750467 Chris.g.lawrence@btinternet.com FREE DESIGN & GIFT on initiation & completion of construction phase. T’s & C’s apply. Ends 30/9/13

Circus Theme For 2013!

BREDON FUNDAY Bredon Playing Fields Sunday 14th July 12 - 4 pm Parade leaves from Bredon Hancockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First School 11.30am Bouncy Slide, Climbing Wall & Circus Skills Jewellery Making & Face Painting Drumming, Rugby, Football & Tennis BBQ & Tea Tent Entry Free but Sorry No Dogs For enquiries contact Lucy Donovan on 01684 773292 or email bredon@live.co.uk

RELIEVE PAIN & ACHIEVE NEW

BALANCE ...with the Alexander Technique

Do you suffer from back pain? Are you troubled by headaches or breathing problems? Would you like to feel more free and relaxed? Become more aware of how you use your body and restore a healthy posture with profound benefits. Vouchers Available - Ideal Gift!

To book a lesson or for more information please call:

Mary Sadler 01386 751443 marysadler@dsl.pipex.com www.headbacktohealth.co.uk

Company Promotion

past, this meant several ‘blind’ attempts to locate it, but we’ve invested in a video endoscope so that we can remove them more easily. As always, prevention is better than cure so I’ll be checking Muddy at least once a day. Please do the same with your dog.

Brad

Prevent Grass Seed Problems

10% Off

Your First Dog Grooming at Crofts@Folly Gardens Call 01684 536840 Ends 30/9/13

Puppy Talk

 All dogs, especially long haired breeds, should have their paws, toes & ears trimmed short in summer & autumn.  Every inch of your dog should be routinely checked for grass seeds after every walk. Take special care in between toes, around the ears, eyelids & lip folds where seeds get stuck.  Look out for head-shaking, pawlicking, frantic pawing of the ear & lethargy. Always seek treatment immediately.  Spread the word: tell your friends.

Remember Dog Grooming has medical advantages. To book your appointment call 01684 536840.

Expert Advice on protecting your puppy from from the dreaded summer problem of grass seeds from Vet Brad Cooper of Folly Gardens.

t Vet School it’s drilled into us that, ‘common things are common.’ Grass seeds cause of one of the most painful, distressing and expensive conditions affecting dogs. All breeds are susceptible, especially if walked in meadows or woodland, but Spaniel breeds like Muddy, Jack Russells and Westies are particularly vulnerable because of their hairy ears and feet. Grass seeds are evolved to be distributed. Their minute size and barbed shape means they easily attach themselves to fur and travel only one way. Often, a seed will embed itself between the toes, penetrate the skin, then burrow deep into the sensitive tissues of

the foot, resulting in extreme pain, discomfort, infection and lameness. Time and vigilance are of the essence as the longer a grass seed is left untreated, the more likely it is to track up the paw, armpit, ear, or groin. We’ve removed grass seeds from dog’s chests months after the, "grass seed season." We have found them in muscles, buried deep within the abdomen, and even in the liver! They can be a huge problem. Sometimes, they remain shallow and can be easily pulled out but usually, heavy sedation or general anaesthetic is required. The seed is often invisible on X-rays so in the

All Clinics By Appointment Mon-Fri 8.30 - 6.30 Saturday Bishops Cleeve 9.00 - 12.00 Saturday Tewkesbury sites 8.30 - 1.00 Complimentary Nurse Clinics

12 Columbine Rd, 01684 or Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP 01684

292244 290088

No.1 Folly Gardens, Barton Road Tewkesbury, GL20 5QP

01684 292244

5 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve GL52 8LR (opp. Tesco)

01242 679880

info@follygardens.com www.follygardens.com

26 Photos: entries to the annual Photo Competition

Diary Date! Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 11am to 5pm

The Asparagus Run

With joint Chairs Martin Ounsted & Philip Hildesley.

Attractions:           

Flower Festival 20+ Open Gardens Historic Mills Boat Trips & Wire Ferry Stalls & Classic Cars Archery History, Photo & Art Displays Music & Entertainment Concert (Sat) 2km & 5km Fun Run (Sun) Morning Coffee, Lunches, Teas & Ice Creams

ur village event has become a Vale of Evesham tradition. This year we are hoping for good weather, as last year we were very much affected by rain. The Walkabout Committee is also under new Chairmanship and we are taking the opportunity to review all activities, see what works well, invite new ideas and make improvements. Your comments are welcome; email walkabout@fladburyvillage.co.uk One change already made is that

this year, on Sunday 14th July, there will be a 5km race, in addition to the normal 2km Fun Run. Contact Ezbe Bruce on 01386 861109 or 07802 918377 to enter. Our programme varies over the weekend so please go online for more details. Whilst most of the money raised each year is used to maintain our historic churches, a proportion is allocated to promote good causes. These have included the Tennis Club, W.I., Paddle Club, Football Club, Friends of Pool Garden, Fladbury First School, Friends of Fladbury and a new village website so please do support us. Adults £5 daily, Under 15’s Free, Weekend Ticket £8. Free Parking & Mini-bus Shuttle. Enquiries call 01386 860363. Visit our website: www.fladburyvillage.co.uk

©istockphoto.com/Creative Archetype

Massage can ease muscle & joint pain caused by overuse or postural imbalances, speed the healing of specific injuries, improve mobility and flexibility, and promote relaxation. REMEDIAL MASSAGE & BODYWORK CLINIC IN GREAT COMBERTON

Sally Allen (FHT) For more details please call

07776 142427 www.bredonhillbodywork.co.uk

UPTON GLASS & GLAZING Ltd Est:2002

YOUR LOCAL COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC GLAZING SERVICE Misted Windows?

20% OFF A REPLACEMENT DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT SUPPLIED & FITTED - present voucher at survey ends 30/9/13

       

24 Hr Emergency Boarding/ Re-glazing Same Day Shop Front Replacements Local Authority/Police/ FENSA/ Insurance Approved All Types of Glass in Stock & Cut to Size Windows, Doors, Garage Doors & Fascias/Soffits Curtains Walling Systems/ Glass Balustrades Shower Screens/ Mirrors & Shelves We fit Planitherm Glass as Standard

01684 591138 07974 783472 (24 hrs) info@uptonglassandglazing.co.uk www.uptonglassandglazing.co.uk

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

Picture Scene PICTURE FRAMERS Tel. 01386 750547 www.picturescene.co.uk gill@picturescene.co.uk

• Prints • Paintings • Needlework • Photographs • Memorabilia • Re-framing

Church Street - Birlingham - Pershore - Worcs - WR10 3AQ - On the way to the Swan Inn

Bad Back? Stiff Neck? Aches & Pains? Stress?

Company Promotion

MONEY WHO TO TRUST? Paul Urmston Independent Financial Adviser with 2plan Has the recent closure of sales forces within several major banks and financial institutions left you without access to professional advice? We talked to Paul Urmston, Independent Financial Adviser with 2plan wealth management Ltd. What’s fresh about your approach to money? I provide a "no jargon" approach which my clients really seem to appreciate; as a result most of my work comes directly from recommendations. What many people tell me is that my simple, no-nonsense explanations help them properly understand their choices, the processes involved, and the reasons for my advice, often for the first time. I find dealing with my finances dull and difficult. Inspire me ... Many householders are stretched at the moment and could benefit from making their money work harder. Taking time to plan your future can free up the choices open to you on a daily basis. Short term, it might mean the difference between the summer holiday you want and the one you have to put up with. Longer term, I can help you achieve your ambitions by understanding your priorities, explaining your options, clarifying all the confusing terminology and selecting the

most suitable financial products to help meet your goals.

To find out more & access FREE Guides on Financial Advice or Investments & Savings call 01905 423302 or visit my website

Why should I trust in you? I’ve been involved in Financial planning for over 9 years and Just Ask Yourself have been providing financial 3 Simple Questions... advice locally for the last 7 of them. I am qualified to Diploma  What do you want for you level in Financial Advice and I and your family in the future? continue to add to this each year as well as having the backing of a  Is your Financial Adviser 100% independent? team of specialists at 2plan's head office in Leeds.  Could you be making more of your income or savings in these

So how do I make a start? difficult times? Please call if you would like to take a fresh look at your finances. To find out more and access FREE I offer a no obligation first visit at guides please visit my website: www.paulurmston.2plan.com my own cost at your home.

Contact Paul on

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

Oaken Frame Heritage Joinery & Carpentry

Painter & Decorator Quality work by a Qualified Tradesman

   

35 Years Experience City & Guilds Certified References Available Fully Insured

FOR THE REPAIR & RESTORATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS  Sash Window Renovation  Internal Joinery  Oak Plank Doors  Bespoke Cupboards & Furniture  Timber Frame Repairs

Based in Elmley Castle

For A Free Quote Call:

Call Mark on 07969 757099

Michael Richardson

mark@markrobottom.orangehome.co.uk

07866 440230

(Little Comberton based)

To ite s e eb or W tM r u u tO dO i s n Vi Fi

GREAT PARTY & GIFT IDEA! Free Family Shoot with every Party Booking (For 30mins prior to the party for the Birthday Girl/Boy) Ends 30/9/13

The Common Barns, Hill Furze, Pershore, WR10 2NU Just off the A44 - 1 mile Before The Vale Golf Club

www.timelockphotography.co.uk

01386 861383 07748 180563

©veer.com/human

A professional service at an affordable rate

READERS’

‘Black Swan’

Photo

Gallery

Andrew says... Black Swan “I like the rare subject of a black swan and also the composition; the swan is centred in the frame, and the main background behind the swan is a neutral blue giving the swan’s outline greater definition. The photo is enhanced with the green foliage in the foreground and the red beak adds an extra strong colour that brings additional life to the image.” Lavender Blue “With no defined lines, this image draws your eye from side to side. I like the density of the purple in the foreground that breaks up slightly as you move into the picture where more green is apparent, and then there is a full width streak of white flowers which breaks the image up again.”

WIN! A Bottle of Champagne ...to celebrate the 50th edition of our sister publication, The Bredon Directory. Please email your local shots by Friday 9th August. Attach them to an email entitled ‘Local Photos,’ to lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk (minimum 600dpi. maximum 10MB per email) or invite us to view them via Dropbox at lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk. Include your name, address and telephone number. A name will be drawn at random and the winner notified by Friday 16th August. 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 strict understanding that there are no copyright issues & any necessary permissions have been sought. These photos were kindly supplied by Frances Yarrow.

‘Lavender Blue’

These Rotary members benefited personally and professionally, on top of the sense of achievement they experienced in helping communities.

Find a purpose with Bredon Hill

ROTARY CLUB Rotarians are often recognised for the fundraising and projects they organise for the community. However, this is only a small part of the work members undertake as most are also involved in activities in a personal capacity. In this way they fulfil the third object of Rotary; to apply the ideal of service in their personal, business and community life. John Hill of Bredon Hill Rotary Club, explains and invites you to find out more.

www.bredonhillrotary.org.uk

redon Hill Rotary Club consists of 15 men and women from varied backgrounds and is looking to grow. We are typical of Rotarians the world over in that three of us are parish councillors; three of us are, or have been, board members of Housing Associations; three are school governors; two sit on appeals panels and others take responsibility within religious bodies. This is in addition to work undertaken for charities such as organising holidays for patients, running car boot sales, opening gardens under the National Gardens Scheme, acting as honorary auditors and using our vocational skills to help both groups and individuals within society. The first object of Rotary is the development of friendship as an opportunity for service. The second is the promotion of high ethical standards and the recognition that each occupation is an opportunity to serve society. Rotary is therefore both an avenue through which service can be directed and a chance to enjoy fellowship with a group of people for whom service to the community is a way of life. INTERESTED? FIND OUT MORE Rotary is a worldwide organisation of 1.2 million and consists of over 33,000 clubs in 200 countries. If you are interested in joining in this fellowship locally, please contact John Hill on 01386 750147 or Geoff Ransted on 01386 750855. We will arrange for you to be a guest at one of our meetings or activities so that you can learn more about the work that Rotary does, and the ideals that it stands for.

ALLAN MORRIS & OSBORNE Offices throughout Worcestershire & Mayfair, London

PERSHORE RD, LITTLE COMBERTON Sympathetically Extended Delightful Detached Character Cottage Situated Within This Popular Village, With Superbly Presented Accommodation & Quality Fixtures & Fittings : Reception Hall : Sitting Room With Feature Fireplace : Dining Room : Snug With Log Burner : Attractive Kitchen : Bedroom One With Dressing Area : Bedroom Two With En-Suite Bathroom : Bedroom Three : Shower Room : Gas Fired Central Heating : Mainly Double Glazed : Drive/Parking Area : Attractive Gardens : EPC Rating D :

£390,000 PAYNES LANE, FLADBURY Substantial Individual Detached House, With Six Bedrooms, Situated On The Edge Of The Village & Overlooking Fields To The Front : Well Presented Accommodation : Spacious Reception Hall : Cloakroom : Large Through Sitting Room : Separate Dining Room : Study : Well Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Utility : Gallery Style Landing : Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room : Five Further Bedrooms & Family Bathroom : Gas Central Heating : Double Glazing : Drive/ Off Road Parking : Good Sized Gardens : EPC Rating D :

£495,000 CHURCH LANE, PINVIN Interesting Semi-Detached Barn Conversion, Situated In An Attractive Courtyard Setting On The Outskirts Of The Village, With Delightful Rural Views Over The Surrounding Countryside : Well Presented Accommodation With Many Exposed Beams : Reception Hall : Cloakroom : Sitting Room With Feature Fireplace : Separate Dining Room : Attractive Kitchen : Utility Room : Shaped Conservatory : Gallery Style Landing : Three Bedrooms : Bathroom : Gas Fired Central Heating & Double Glazing : Car Port : Garage & Useful Workshop : Landscaped Gardens : EPC Rating D :

£327,500

Successfully Selling Village Homes 19 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AA. 01386 554747, pershore@allan-morris.co.uk

www.allan-morris.co.uk

ALLAN MORRIS & OSBORNE Offices throughout Worcestershire & Mayfair, London

BROADWAY LANE, FLADBURY Spacious Detached Property, Beautifully Restored & Decorated, Having Superb Views To The Front To Cropthorne : Light, Airy & Superbly Presented, With Tall Ceilings & Large Windows : Reception Hall/Study Area : Through Sitting Room : Separate Dining Room : Attractive Kitchen : Breakfast Room : Rear Hall : Cloakroom & Utility : Cellar : Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Area & En-Suite Bathroom : Four Further Double Bedrooms : Box Room : Family Bathroom & Shower Room : Gas Fired Central Heating : Double Glazing : Drive & Ample Parking Space : Attractive Gardens : EPC Rating D :

£575,000 BAUGHTON LN, LOWER STRENSHAM Interesting Link-Detached Barn Conversion, Situated In A Rural Location, With An Additional Adjoining Paddock Area : Character Accommodation With Exposed Beams & Timbers : Ground Floor - Entrance Hall : Spacious Sitting Room Open To Dining Area : Kitchen : Conservatory : Rear Hall : Two Bedrooms & Shower Room : First Floor Master Bedroom With En-Suite Cloakroom : Parking Area : Attached Garage : Attractive Gardens With Small Paddock Of About Quarter Of An Acre : EPC Rating D :

£345,000

ELMLEY CASTLE Interesting Older Style Detached House, With A Substantial Extension On The Rear, Situated In The Heart Of This Popular Bredon Hill Village : Some Scope For Updating & Improvement : Entrance Porch : Reception Hall : Two Living Rooms : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Utility : Rear Lobby & Cloakroom : First Floor - Landing : Large Additional Sitting/Family Room : Master Bedroom With Large En-Suite Bathroom : Two Further Bedrooms : Family Bathroom : Two Useful Attic Areas : Oil Fired Central Heating : Large Integral Garage : Gardens : EPC Rating F :

£450,000

Successfully Selling Village Homes 19 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AA. 01386 554747, pershore@allan-morris.co.uk

www.allan-morris.co.uk

Pershore

Plum Festival Sunday 28th July to Monday 26th August 2013 Did you know that Pershore Plum Festival was Winner of Worcestershire’s Best Tourism Event and Festival Award 2011 and 2012? Pershore is going “plum crazy” again this summer as it turns the town purple throughout August to celebrate this special fruit. To book tickets, for more information and a full programme call

01386 565373 visit www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk or follow us on twitter @PlumFestival

Don’t miss the greatest plum show on earth!

37 Join Us For

Pershore Plum Festival 2013 The annual Pershore Plum Festival sees the town go “Plum Crazy.” Wychavon Tourism Information Officer and Chair of Pershore Plum Festival, Angela Tidmarsh, told us more. PRINCESS VICTORIA PLUM GARDEN PARTY Celebrate the start of the 2013 Plum Festival by attending this unique themed garden party at The Angel Hotel in Pershore on Sunday 28th July, where this year’s Plum Princess will be crowned.

PLUM TOURS The popular Plum Tours operated by Dudley’s Coaches and the Evesham Vale Tour Guides will be running on Thursday 8th, 15th and 22nd August and are a must for all plum enthusiasts.

PLUM FESTIVAL FINALE This year the Pershore Plum Festival extends its Bank Holiday entertainment to three “Plum crazy” days of events and activities on Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August. Pershore turns purple as it celebrates the fruit for which it is internationally FAMILY RACE NIGHT known. The Pershore Plum Festival The many attractions throughout Family Race night will take place the town are easily accessed by on Tuesday 30th July at over 20,000 people over the Bank Worcester Racecourse. Victorian Holiday. The retail market, shops, dress and the colour purple are the pubs and restaurants will be open focus of the day as well as the for you to indulge in plum Pershore Plum. products. A variety of craft and PLUM FESTIVAL LAUNCH DAY charity stalls selling plum goods Saturday 3rd August, the Grand will be found all over Plum Festival Opening in Plum Alley Bazaar and Plum Alley. The (Chapman Court). A unique Plum award winning farmers market experience will be available every situated in Broad Street will be a Saturday throughout August as real treat. Plum Alley will be providing a Pershore Abbey hosts a teddy number of plum sales, products, bear parachute and zip-wire tastings and advice. jumps, and visit Abbey Park for If culinary delights are your one of the largest collections of forte you won’t be disappointed. classic and vintage cars the region We have Pershore plum sausages, has ever seen. This year there will plum cheese, beer, pies, jams and be lots more children’s activities, plum soap on offer, to name just a such as the ‘Youth Bus’, fair rides few. Local horticultural experts and river boat cruises. Arts, crafts will be available to answer any and music will be well catered for plum questions and solve your in the Plum Parade. With so many plummy problems. Unique Plum plummy activities going on, an Festival merchandise will be on improved Park & Ride service is sale, and entertainment will be available on Bank Holiday provided throughout the month. Monday.

www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk

PLUM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Sunday 28 July Princess Victoria Plum Garden Party, The Angel Hotel, Pershore Every Saturday in August Plum Alley (Chapman Court), Pershore Town Centre Thursday 8, 15 & 22 August Plum Coach Tours Sat 24 Aug – Mon 26 August Plum Fayre Finale, Pershore Town Centre WHAT’S ON OFFER...  Huge variety of Plums  Plummy Foods  Plum Products  Gardeners Question Time  Pick Your Own Plums  Plum Alley  Plum Abbey  Plum Bazaar  Plum Fun Zone  Plum Parade  Plum Cruises  Plum Tours  Plum Food Village  Music, Dance & Comedy  Art Exhibition  Beer Festival  Shopping  Indoor Market  Family Races  Farmers Market  Tower Tours  Craft Stalls  Vintage Cars  and much more… To book tickets, for more information and a full programme of events call:

01386 565373 Follow us @PlumFestival

Village Green B A T H R O O M S

Transform Your Bathroom

SPECIAL OFFERS INDIAN SANDSTONE Autumn Blend £13.90 m2 + VAT Fossil Mint £16.99 m2 + VAT Collected/Full packs only

NEW SOFTWOOD GARDEN RAILWAY SLEEPERS 8’ x 8” x 4” £14 each + VAT

“Wow! Bathroom looks fantastic” ...IS

Stunning Sandstone & so much more...

“The neatest, tidiest builders we've ever had”...MR & MRS H

Use our professional in house service to lay your patio or erect new fences & gates

    

Competitive Quotes Skilled, Reliable Craftsmen Fully Guaranteed Assured Start Date Also Kitchens

YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER OF ALL TYPES OF  garden fencing  timber  concrete fence posts  aggregates  ironmongery  full display of sheds

 gates  plywood  turf  garden furniture  quality oak flooring  summerhouses

For a FREE quote please call:

Andy: 07776 280997 Keith: 07977 923991 Office: 01386 852152 vgkc@btconnect.com

www.vgkc.co.uk

email: cotswoldvalesupplies@hotmail.co.uk www.cotswoldvalesupplies.co.uk also find us at yell.com

The Old Sawmill, Evesham Road, Toddington GL54 5DF

01242 620 000

Paving Photo showing Sandstone ‘Harvest’ supplied by Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd

FENCE PANELS from £12.60 + VAT Offers Available While Stocks Last

L C Millar & Sons Ltd Building Contractors Est. 1970

Custom Built With Local Expertise       

Local Family Run Business for Over 40 Years Highly Experienced in All Aspects of Construction Specialists in Cotswold Stone Masonry Works Comprehensive Service from Design to Completion Extensions, Renovation & Alterations; Domestic & Commercial Groundworks, Drainage and Landscape Works NHBC Registered For New Build

Please contact us to discuss your project:

Eamonn Millar 07973 427040 or Lawrence Millar 07976 738705 Office 01386 725392 e-mail: millarandsons@btconnect.com ST. JUDE’S, KEMERTON, TEWKESBURY GL20 7JE

40 try ns En rde s* r 1 a ay fo y G t D 2 le n us h e Pl etc n Ev Sp o to n N o

HISTORY IS COMING TO

SPETCHLEY PARK 2 miles east of Worcester

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2013 A spectacular weekend of family entertainment. Re-enactors spanning 2000+ years bring history to life; living in tented camps, carrying out drills & simulating battles. Talk to Greek Hoplites, Viking warriors, Tudor doctors, English Civil war protagonists, Napoleonic musketeers, WW2 Tommies & members of the German Wehrmacht. Adults £7.50 Under 16’s £2.50 incl. access to the gardens. Sorry but no 2 for 1 offers, concessionary rates or HHA passes at this event.

01453 810303 www.spetchleygardens.co.uk * 2 adults for the price of 1 until 30/9/13 (but not valid for 17th & 18th August or other events)

Company Promotion

Have you suffered an accident, personal injury, or negligence? Specialist solicitor Julie Roberts offers her advice.

FREE! 30 Minute Interview with Julie Roberts 01684 851609 or 07557 392626

ne of today`s popular modern myths favoured particularly by insurance companies, is that all amputations, hearing loss circumstances. At this time it is injury claimants are compo caused by noise at work and important to seek advice from a grabbing fraudsters, intent upon many road traffic accidents solicitor who understands the pushing up car insurance which caused injuries ranging impact of the injury on the premiums for everyone else. from minor whiplash to life whole of the family and can One of the main factors in the threatening injuries and death. arrange for specialist treatments increase in car premiums is that All of those injuries were and the recovery of lost earnings insurance companies receive genuine and all of them caused and other expenses. payments from connected major heartache and disruption I offer a free 30 minute vehicle hire companies and are to family life. A so called interview. Email me at: julieroberts@qualitysolicitors.com keen to promote the need to hire “minor whiplash” can result in or call direct on 01684 851609. a replacement vehicle for as several days off work and this An out of hours service is long as possible. Some of you itself can have a major impact available on 07557 392626. may have found that insurance on a family’s financial companies are far more helpful when you want Accredited specialist advice for all types of injury claims to take out insurance  Animal Claims than when you wish to  Clinical Negligence  Noise Induced Hearing Loss  Accidents at Work make a claim.  Brain Injury  Trips and Slips As an accredited  Injuries Caused by Faulty Products  Road Traffic Accidents injury solicitor, I have recently helped Call Julie Roberts today on 01684 851609 claimants who have 24 Hr Hotline 07557 392626 julieroberts@qualitysolicitors.com suffered facial damage www.qualitysolicitors.com/tblaw caused by a dog attack, the loss of a baby due Local offices in to negligence on the Pershore, Tewkesbury & part of the hospital, Cheltenham death as a result of an accident at work,

Modern Myths: Personal Injury

Prefer Golf? 13th Sept is Dumbleton Cricket Club’s annual Golf Day at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club. Teams of 4 & a ‘Shotgun start.' Contact Craig Sharp at Craig@AllenFabs.co.uk or 07860 406236.

Dumbleton Fete BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26TH AUGUST 2-5PM Dumbleton Fete is a popular Bank Holiday destination set in a picturesque village beside the Cricket Pavilion. Matthew Venner reveals what’s on offer at this years’ event. Cricket Week Festival 29th July to 1st Aug We have four ‘day’ games starting with the MCC on 29th. Each include a player’s lunch & light tea; guest meals are available at £15pp. An excellent opportunity to have a relaxed lunch at the club, in a convivial atmosphere, while hopefully enjoying the sunshine and cricket. Book individual tickets or tables for 8 or 10 via Richard Simpson on 07980 600241 or email Info@CotswoldBites.co.uk

or many years now Dumbleton Cricket Club has played host to one of the finest village fetes in the area. It’s a great place to meet up with friends and this year promises to be better than ever. Set in picturesque parkland, surrounded by magnificent trees in our tranquil, welcoming village, the fete offers a fantastic afternoon for all the family. Be sure to arrive promptly for the infamous Bottle, Book and Bric-a-brac stalls! For the children we have games, face painting, Punch and Judy, bouncy castles, swingboats, skittles and, if we’re lucky, a fire engine. Adults can take a turn at laser clay pigeon shooting or archery and enjoy various countryside demonstrations such as gun dogs and flyfishing. Alternatively, you can simply wander around the

varied stalls which will be on offer. All this enjoyment can be washed down with a traditional cream tea or hog roast bap plus a pint or glass of wine from the bar. The best part of all is that the admission is free. All proceeds go towards the running of the Cricket Club for the benefit of the village and local communities and the purchase of much needed equipment for the juniors. We hope to see you all here on August Bank Holiday Monday. If you have some wares to peddle or want to run a charitable stall then please contact Matt Venner on 07779 665816 regarding a pitch. Find the fete at Dairy Lane, Dumbleton, Nr Evesham WR11 7TP, signposted from the A46. For all enquiries please call Matthew Venner: 07779 665816.

Company Promotion

Solar Power and so

MUCH MORE Solar water systems can generate between 50-60% of domestic hot water,* using radiation from the sun. We found out more from Brian Marshall, Director of Vale Heating & Plumbing Ltd, which has been trading in Pershore for over 20 years.

boiler or immersion heater in the colder months when there is not as much sunlight. Solar systems work on light, so are effective if it is bright; it does not need to be hot. For example, you will still get hot water on a crisp snowy day.

WHAT SYSTEM DO YOU RECOMMEND? We usually install Vaillant, a reputable manufacturer which offers domestic and commercial solutions using a highly efficient HOW DOES SOLAR HOT WATER WORK? ‘plug and play’ kit. There are two options for the Solar water heating systems can generate between roof panels; vacuum tube collectors and flat plate 50-60% of your hot water* using radiation from collectors. We tend to use the former as they are the sun through a panel which is often installed on darker in colour and produce less glare so are the roof of your home. Ideally placed on a fully arguably more aesthetically pleasing. The south facing slope, they also work on other installation process is quick, easy and reliable, orientations such as south east or south west. taking just two or three days. Most conventional Alternatively, they can be mounted on frames hot water heating systems are compatible with placed on a flat roof or on the ground. The panels Vaillant’s solar systems but if you have a have to be angled between 20 and 50 degrees to combination (combi) boiler without a storage tank maximise their exposure to the sun’s rays which then your current system may need upgrading. are used to heat water stored in a tank. DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? There should also be no planning issues involved It means you get a significant amount of hot water with installing solar panels, but it is always generated for free, making savings on your advisable to contact the relevant authorities if energy bills. The saving generated will vary your property is listed or in a Conservation Area. depending upon the size of your home, the size of WHY USE VALE HEATING & PLUMBING? your solar water heating system and the amount of sunlight received but some householders have Over twenty years of trading we have acquired a huge amount of experience in all aspects of been known to reduce their annual energy bills heating, plumbing, bathrooms and solar energy. by up to 60%.* You would also reduce your With a team of ten engineers and several friendly carbon footprint. Of course, this has to be support staff we will help you select products best balanced against the cost of installation but an suited to your lifestyle and budget then manage increased number of householders are investing all aspects of the installation. All our fitters, and we’re receiving great feedback from customers. I made the decision to install a system plumbers and electricians are fully qualified and employed by the company with no subin my own home and it is working well for us, especially as interest rates on savings are so low. contractors used. Whatever you purchase, you will get an expert fitting, guaranteed. BUT IT’S HARDLY EVER SUNNY… Readers are offered a FREE Solar Survey plus A solar system will provide you with hot water 10% off boiler servicing booked by 31/8/13. throughout the year and can be backed up by a * Estimate only; each installation will vary according to it’s particular characteristics

Vale Heating & Plumbing

FREE SOLAR SURVEY plus

10% off Boiler Servicing if booked by 31/8/13

Free Hot Water! Our Other Services Include:  Boiler installations  Full central heating services  Boiler servicing inc boiler contracts  All heating and plumbing services  Bathroom installations  Kitchen installations  In house building services

Visit our showroom just off Pershore High St and you will find a huge range of traditional and contemporary bathrooms on display. Boiler Servicing and Maintenance Contracts available. We supply and install full heating systems including Gas and Oil Boilers from Worcester Bosch and Vaillant. With over twenty years experience in plumbing and

Please visit our showroom or call us to find out more

Vale Heating & Plumbing Ltd

01386 556585 www.valebathroomandfires.co.uk

heating and a fully qualified team of in-house engineers you will get an expert fitting, guaranteed.

Unit 5A, Rear of 79 High Street Pershore WR10 1EU

Map here Pershore High St.

Vale H&P

New Inn

Asda

Leisure Centre

Have YOU Captured The Power Of The Sun?

Give Your Carpet

A FACELIFT

25% off First Clean until 30/9/13

We Get Right Down To The Grime So You Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Have To Quality Service - 20 years experience

FREE t-shirt for all new registrations Until 30/9/13

offering domestic and commercial carpet cleaning to the highest standard. Pre-spot stain treatment, Hot Water Extraction, Residue Free Rinse, Carpet Grooming & Rapid Dry system means a superior clean

Eco Friendly - We use only the newest hot water extraction units with eco-friendly and bio- degradable chemicals

Safety First - Fully Insured Call Bredon based Julian Woods today for a free no obligation quote

Imperial Carpet Care

01684 773900 07530 090898 www.carpetcleanertewkesbury.co.uk

FESTIVALS

& events safety

Follow these tips from West Mercia and ensure your property remains secure at festivals and public events this summer.

f you are going to a festival, take time to think about how you will keep your belongings safe. Tents are, by their nature, insecure. If you’re spending a lot of time wandering around the festival then your tent will be unattended for long periods so it’s a good idea to get to know your campsite neighbours. Why not form a mini 'Neighbourhood Watch' and look out for one another? Many of the larger festivals will have on-site secure lock-up facilities, so make sure you use them. Don't leave your valuables in your tent when it’s uninhabited. In fact, it’s best to limit the number of valuables you take with you. Is there really any point in bringing your iPod to a live music festival? If it's left safe and secure at home, it can't get lost or stolen! By far the most commonly reported crimes at UK festivals are stolen mobile phones and other electrical gadgets, though police believe in many cases these have been lost rather than stolen. Reporting your property as stolen when you know it is lost in order to get a crime reference number and claim on your insurance is an offence of fraud

so don't do it! Although hundreds of phones and other electrical items are either handed to or recovered by the police, the majority are never reunited with their owners because police have no way of knowing to whom they belong.. By registering your belongings via www.immobilise.com can vastly increase your chances of seeing your gadget again if it’s stolen. It takes just a couple of minutes and it’s completely free. You can register anything with a serial number and every item recovered by police, or handed in, is checked against the database. It's also a good idea to security mark all your belongings with your postcode, including your tent. If you use a UV marker or a forensic property marking kit police can potentially return it to you, plus it gives the criminals some difficult questions to answer!

PROTECT YOUR BELONGINGS Register Today... Registering your belongings via www.immobilise.com can vastly increase your chances of seeing them again if you lose them. It takes just a couple of minutes and it's completely free. You can register anything with a serial number and every item recovered by police, or handed in, is checked against the database.

Visit www.immobilise.com Contact your local Policing Team by calling 101 or 0300 333 3000. Alternatively, please visit our website www.westmercia.police.uk

Please Sponsor Us! to walk the Malvern Midsummer Marathon in aid of the Worcester Breast Unit Campaign by visiting www.justgiving.com/Gpandjames or TEXT GPAJ63 to 70070 with the amount you want to donate ie £5/£10/£20 etc

GREENHILL SCHOOL; FOUR INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED PROPERTIES CONVERTED FROM A GRADE II LISTED VICTORIAN SCHOOL This site, of architectural merit, has a fascinating history. Originally a field called Upper Lanes Ground, it was purchased in 1834 by John Clarke, a silk merchant, who built Lanesfield House and lived there with his family until 1879. The design of the property, comprising the main house and adjoining servant’s wing, reflected his wealth and status. It included a stable block, large planned gardens, an orchard, an open field and a huge oval drive.

Field House 3 Bed

In 1879 the house was bought as the new location for Prince Henry’s Grammar School. In 1881, the estate was partitioned, some land was sold and a large hall was added to cope with increasing numbers of pupils. In 1909 Prince Henry’s Grammar School moved to Victoria Avenue and the site became known as Greenhill School, a private institution. New facilities comprising a classroom and science laboratory were added, probably during the mid 1940s, with further additions in 1986. In 2009 the school closed and the buildings were bought in 2010 for conversion to residential use. Now, a new phase is about to begin. Properties vary in price starting with offers in excess of £350,000. Please visit our website for more details.

Coach House 3 Bed

Croft Cottage 4 Bed

Tulip Tree House 3 Bed

For A Free Market Appraisal of Your Property Contact; Like us on

01386 761241

www.gustersonpalmerandjames.com

7 Merstow Green, Evesham, WR11 4BD

enquiries@gpandjames.co.uk

Facebook

A New Look, Free Wi-Fi & Meeting Rooms For Hire at Pershore Library

Above & Below: Artist’s impressions of the new look Pershore Library

will be available for hire to local residents and businesses at very reasonable rates. The existing first floor balcony will provide a gallery space and also be extended to provide computers in a workroom area and a quiet reading room overlooking Church Street. There will be free Wi-Fi throughout the building. A new door leading out onto a terrace (the Banbury Garden) will be enclosed to provide a secure he Library and Visitor area for childrens’ story time and Information Service has other activities. It is anticipated that temporarily relocated to the new refurbished library will the Town Hall whilst reopen in the Autumn. This is an works on the new look Pershore Library are completed. Despite space exciting project; if you have any restrictions, staff are doing their best questions please pop into the Town Hall, call 01386 561561 or email to offer as comprehensive a service townclerk@pershore-tc.gov.uk. as possible this summer. Above is an artist’s impression of We will be pleased to help you. what the new library will look like as Room hire will be charged at an you enter. It will include two new hourly rate, depending upon which small meeting rooms near to the rooms are booked and when. More entrance and a large new meeting room to the rear of the building. All details will follow in future issues. Are you a student or small business owner in search of inexpensive local facilities to help you in your work? Building works are now under way to refurbish Pershore Library with numerous useful resources including free Wi-Fi, a reading room and various meeting rooms for hire. Here, Town Clerk, Ann Dobbins explains more.

New! GardenForce Range Now in Stock Summer is here and the weather is finally improving so now is the ideal time to plan some changes to your garden. Here, Andy Preedy talks about bps’ 2013 landscaping range.

ot a garden project in mind? Then be sure to factor bps into your thinking before you set to work. We’ve been trading since 1934. With long term relationships with many suppliers, we offer a huge range of products that won’t disappoint. We’ve got a large display of landscaping products at our Tewkesbury branch paving slabs, edgings, walling, sands and gravels, driveway block paving, decorative aggregates, weed suppressant fabrics, fence panels, posts, trellis, gates and more. This season we are stocking products from the Bradstone hard landscaping range as well as linking up with Digbystone for natural stone. With landscaping details matter so visit their websites (addresses below) to guide your choice and design. From the comfort of your armchair, you’ll find photographs and detailed descriptions of products

and colourways and have the chance to request a brochure. There are also valuable hints and tips including Laying Patterns for slabs and stone, Laying Guides for Patios and How To videos. Call us to place your order and we’ll have it all delivered direct to your door, without delay. We serve the entire local area with regular deliveries. As well as our usual crane-off trucks we have smaller vehicles for sites with difficult access. We’re open from 7.30am to 5pm every week day and 8am to 12 noon on Saturdays. Don’t waste time and money doing the rounds; you’ll find our team friendly and well informed so stop by and let us help you make it easy. www.gardenforce.net www.aggregate.com/bradstone www.johngrimessawmills.co.uk www.digbystone.com

Trade and DIY Welcome

BUILD IT FOR LESS AT BPS OFFER! John Grimes Sturdy Gold 6x6’ Lap Panels now at your No.1 Independent Builders Merchants £19.70 each incl. VAT delv’d locally*

Look! 450x450mm Bradstone Utility Peak Riven Slab £3.02 each incl VAT & local delivery

Come in & see our fantastic Offers!

*Offers are available whilst stocks last

All your building trade & DIY needs! Sigma Close, Shannon Way, Tewkesbury, GL20 8ND www.bpslifestyles.co.uk

01684 275545

Proud Sponsors of Tewkesbury Rugby Club & Twyning Cricket Club

BREDON FUNDAY Bredon Playing Fields Sunday 14th July 12 - 4 pm

Roll Up! Roll Up! Sunday 14th July 12-4pm

“

We had such a great day with the family we are looking forward to coming back next year.

”

2012 Visitor

veryone is welcome to the 2013 Bredon Fun Day, which will take place on Bredon Playing Fields, Main Rd, Bredon GL20 7QN on Sunday 14th July. This year we are taking the circus as our theme. The fun will begin with a parade from Bredon Hancock’s First School at 11.30am, arriving at the playing fields for the opening ceremony at 12noon. Following the success of last year's 'Try 5' we will again have a wide range of activities on offer, including sports and crafts. Wychavon District Council are bringing along a climbing wall and some circus skills equipment. All members of the family will have something to do: as well as a bouncy slide, drumming and face painting there will be several stalls including jewellery making, books, a bbq and a tombola.

When you are ready to relax come and enjoy a sit down and a delicious selection of cakes in the tea tent. We’d be grateful for any tombola prizes; please drop them to 49 Blenheim Drive, Bredon or contact Meryl Falvey to collect on 01684 773183 or 07770 981454. Like to get involved? If you can volunteer some spare time to help please contact Lucy Donovan on the details below.

WHY NOT ‘TRY 5?’ Bouncy Slide BBQ Drumming Rugby Football Tennis Jewellery Making Face Painting

FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!

Enquiries: Call Lucy Donovan 01684 773292 or email bredon@live.co.uk

k c Carpets Quality Modern & Traditional Carpets

 Surprisingly Competitive Prices  Choose At Home or In Store  In House Employed Fitters  Expert Personal Advice

Call Richard or Gary Clark for a free no obligation quote. 23 Broad Street, Pershore

2 High Street, Moreton in Marsh

Tel. 01608 650331

©iStockphoto.com/Baris Simsek

Tel. 01386 552152

Handy Finchy A Reliable & Top Quality Service For Your Home

 Household Repairs  Painting & Decorating  Gutter Clearance  Plastering, Rendering & Coving  Shelving & Furniture Assembly NO JOB TOO SMALL! Contact Kim Finch for a free no obligation quote:

01386 881838 07716 355706

25% Off

Gutter Clearance for 2+ Houses Involve Your Neighbours! Ends 30/9/13

handyfinchy@rocketmail.com www.handyfinchy.co.uk 39 Main Street, Dumbleton, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 7TH Fully Insured, CRB Checked, Competitive Prices. All Work Guaranteed.

Like To Improve Your Home ? GREAT IDEAS GREAT DESIGNS GREAT RATES

Please visit our website to view more of our work

Ground Works Garage Conversions Historic Renovations New Builds

Contact Andrew Walker: 07901 343337 or 01386 839579 www.walker-developments.com Email: projects@walker-developments.com

The Old Barn Avoncroft Farm Offenham Evesham WR11 8RR

67th Great Comberton Flower Show Brailes Orchard, Great Comberton, Pershore WR10 3DT 2pm Saturday 24th August 2013

Free Skittles for Family of 5! Quote this Directory plus

Cups & Prizes for Home Grown Produce Entry form on website

The Great Comberton Show was first held in 1946 with the objective of helping to purchase the school, now the Village Hall, from the Ministry of Education. Held annually since (with just one cancellation in 1967) this traditional show thrives. In the morning entries for the produce are judged and cups awarded then the fete opens at 2pm. Chair Suzanne Hamilton explains.

e are proud to be one of the longest running village and produce shows, well supported by local families. The Show provides the village with its main social event of the year. If you love home grown produce, our centrepiece is the Traditional Marquee full of Fruit, Veg, Wine, Cookery and Preserves, Crafts, Photographs, Floral art, Children’s and Teen’s fun classes. There is always friendly banter to be heard about

who has the longest carrot, the tastiest home brew or the most unusual vegetable creature. Visit our website to download an entry form; there are many prizes and cups to be won. You may just prefer to meet up with friends and watch the activities whilst enjoying some refreshments. There is plenty to entertain all the family; Classic Car competition, Novelty Dog show, Plank Plodding, Egg Throwing championship, Face

Painting, Casino, Skittles, Coconut Shy and fun games. Tasty Teas are served by the village ladies plus there’s a BBQ and Ice Creams. Visit our village run Bar serving wine, beer and local beverages such as the renowned Plum Jerkin, as mentioned on BBC Hereford and Worcester. We also have a variety of displays from Birds of Prey, Bees and Wood Turning to traditional music provided by the bell ringers and a Street Organ.

Adults £2, Children & Car Parking Free Proceeds to Village Hall, Church Funds & Others

01386 710466

Entry Forms & Schedule www.theflowershow.org.uk

Need Advice On Flooring? Established Supplier & Expert Fitter of All Types of Flooring Including:        

Carpets Karndean & Amtico New Wooden Floors Sanding of Wooden Floors Restoration of Stone Floors Excellent Commercial Range Floor Levelling Screeds Floor Preparation

   

Light Structural Work Damp Proofing Skirting 25 years experience

Every Aspect of Flooring Covered!

CARPET FITTER Stuart Bowld & Son Call Stuart for a free quote:

01386 832138 & 07546 992682 Email s.bowld@gmail.com www.floorsofevesham.co.uk

BREDON HILL LANDSCAPING

& GENERAL BUILDING

01684 292584 07894 432901

Company Promotion

How SECURE is your

home?

Like to

REVIEW YOUR SECURITY?

Professional security advice from Alderton based Locksmith, Julian Bevan of Aardvark.

valuable portable property such as laptops, mobile phones or ipads safely out of sight. Anything I can do longer term? Keeping your property safe need not cost a fortune. Just a few preventative steps can make a huge difference to whether your home might be targeted or not. My advice is to think like a burglar; how might they enter your property and what would they be likely to take? A trained locksmith can conduct a review of your home or business security and advise you how to reinforce any weak points. Can my security affect my insurance policy?

Absolutely, always check the small print of your policy as most What’s your top security tip? insurance providers will stipulate Think carefully about where you a certain standard of lock. It keep your keys. Always store doesn't necessarily mean that you them out of view, preferably in a will have to change your locks locked cupboard or drawer, but failure to inform them could away from any doors or affect your premium and nullify windows. Similarly, store any claim you need to make.

Ends 30/9/13

LOCKSMITH An Independent Local Service

ALWAYS AVAILABLE 24/7

Call a Locksmith Not a Call Centre     

Emergencies 24/7 Security Reviews Prompt & Reliable Domestic & Commercial Locks Opened, Supplied & Fitted to Kite BS3621  Insurance Work Welcome  Fully Qualified & Insured  Credit/Debit Cards Accepted

Call Julian on:

01684 869180 07920 198418 Freephone 0800 0582 889 www.aardvark-locksmiths.com

What security issues are you coming across currently? A difficult economic climate usually means an increase in the crime rate. Most modern cars are now difficult to steal but the theft of car keys from homes is a growing problem. Burglars know that many people keep their keys in a bowl or on a hook in the hall. Unfortunately, some homeowners have become the victims of, ‘fishing.’ This is where a fishing rod with a magnet or hook on the end, is pushed through your letterbox and manoeuvered around your entrance to, literally, ‘fish,’ for your keys. The burglar may then take your car and/or let themselves in.

Discount on labour rates: 10% for all or 15% for Senior Citizens

58 Photo courtesy of The Fabulous Boogie Boys

OFFER! £1 off an Adult ticket or £2 off a Family Ticket Quote this Directory

VISIT STRENSHAM SUMMER CONCERT

The fabulous boogie BOYS

An invitation to this traditional village summer event with Pam Gough.

he villages of Lower and Upper Strensham invite you to an evening of food, fun and ‘fabulous’ live music on Saturday September 14th. For the second year running, we are combining our traditional village show with an outdoor concert featuring live music from the Fabulous Boogie Boys. If you've not been lucky enough to see them before, you won’t want to miss them live. Their great mixture of Swing Jazz, Rock and Roll and Jive will

have you dancing all evening! As well as one of the most entertaining jazz bands in the area, there will be a BBQ, bar, bouncy castle, traditional games, trade stalls and a grand raffle. At 4:00pm the Village Hall will open it’s doors for everyone to see the local exhibitions including children’s crafts and creations and a great selection of local chutneys, jams, cakes, produce and photography. The Strensham playing field gates open at 4:30pm with live music starting at 6pm. Please join us!

14th September 4pm - 8pm

At a Glance… Date:14 September 2013 Time: 4:30pm – 8:00pm (4:00pm – for Hall Exhibition) Place: Hill View Road, Upper Strensham WR8 9LJ Entry - £6 Adult, £3 Child (includes unlimited use of Bouncy Castle) Under 3 free. £15 Family (2 adults & 2 children) Tickets On the door or email pamgough@talktalk.net

do you have an event to promote

...then why not use The Folly View Directory. As well as advertising we offer Editorial & Leaflet Design, Print & Drop. Our rates are surprisingly affordable and with three sister magazines, The Bredon, Cotswold Edge and Avon & Severn Directories, you can reach up to 12,300 potential customers in the villages between Pershore, Evesham, Broadway, Tewkesbury & Upton upon Severn.

Lisa 01684 773135 lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk

THE BUZZ

Words: Wendy Carter Right: Wool Carder Bee Photos: Rosemary Winnall & Harry Green

of the Bees

The sound of the humble bumble bee, buzzing around your garden from flower to flower, signals the sound of summer. But what are these endangered insects up to? Wendy Carter of WWT explains.

N Bee Hotel

Homemade Insect Tubes

ot all bees are bumble bees. There are around 250 species of bee in the UK, only 24 of which are of the bumble variety - but they’re all as busy as, well, bees. Take the Wool Carder Bee. Somewhere in a garden near you there will be one stripping the fluff off leaves, especially from Lamb’s Ear plants. Distinct by their yellow markings, the Wool Carder Bee belongs to the leaf-cutter species, all of whom use their jaws to cut leaves, petals and fluff from plants to construct and line their nests. Using their mandibles, they tease out individual hairs of plant before tamping them down; it’s how they got their name! In the course of their work the males aggressively guard both the females and suitable nectaring

plants, even dive-bombing other bees. The females make nests in existing cavities like hollow stems, crevices in masonry and soil etc. Of course, there are many ways you can help bees. Make sure you’ve got plenty of nectar-rich plants in your garden – from early blossoming orchard trees to alliums, lavender, heather and penstemon; the more you plant, the more you will attract. As well as Lamb’s Ear plants, leaf-cutters will appreciate roses and azaleas. Why not buy a bee hotel - shown left - or make your own from short hollow bamboo sticks tied together and hung on your garden fence or shed? With our ever-changeable weather and continued changing land-use, bees are in trouble and need all the help you can give them!

To Find Out More About Wildlife or How You Can Support Us...  27th July – iSpy Wildlife, Lower Smite Farm, 11am-4pm (last admission 3pm) £3 adults, £1.50 children.

 15th Aug – Treemendous Tiddesley, Holiday Fun at Tiddesley Wood £3.50 per child. Bookings call 01905 754919. Removing fluff from Lamb’s Ear plant

 10th Sep – Volunteer Taster Day, Windmill Hill, North Littleton Free. Bookings call 01905 754919.

 Visit our website, ‘Like’ us on Facebook & Join us on Flickr.

www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/whats-on

Redeemable At

ELITE ELECTRICS Little Comberton based Call Chris 07737 353586 / 01386 710568 info@elite-electrics.co.uk

FREE £10 COSTA COFFEE GIFT CARD if you take out a Johnston Scotia HomeCare Plan by 30/09/13. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Redeemable At

JOHNSTON SCOTIA LTD Bredon, Tewkesbury

0800 111 4475 & 01684 773747 www.johnstonscotia.com

BUY 5 PERENNIAL PLANTS & GET 1 FREE at Blue Gecko, Eckington Until Until 30/9/13 30/11/11 Redeemable At

BLUE GECKO Tewkesbury Rd, Eckington, WR10 3DE 01386 751802 www.bluegeckoplants.com JULY: FREE Under arm wax or Eyebrow shape when you book a 3/4 Leg & bikini wax. AUG: Book 2 OPI Gel nail polishes and get the 3rd for £10 (ie 50% off) Valid as per the months detailed above Redeemable At

SIMPLY BEAUTY Mobile Beauty Therapist Call Hayley on 07773 321389 Email info@simplybeauty.me.uk

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

COTSWOLD & VALE SUPPLIES LIMITED The Old Sawmill, Evesham Rd, Toddington GL54 5DF 01242 620 000 www.cotswoldvalesupplies.co.uk

Special Offers



check to see how much you can save today with these great offers from local suppliers

FREE T-SHIRT for all new Registration plus 3 sessions for £10

3 FOR 2 ON ALL PLANTS, TREES & SHRUBS (cheapest free)

FREE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSTALLED if you

Until 30/9/13 Redeemable At:

THE MUSICAL FARMHOUSE Call Hannah on 0844 318 3401 hannah.wall@themusicalfarmhouse.co.uk

www.themusicalfarmhouse.co.uk

from 1/7/13 to 30/9/13 with this voucher. One per customer. Valid for one use only. T’s & C’s apply. Redeemable At

TEWKESBURY GARDEN CENTRE The Mythe, Tewkesbury GL20 6EB 01684 293103 www.tewkesburygardencentre.com

take out a Johnston Scotia HomeCare Plan by 30/10/13. Cannot be combined with other offers. Redeemable At

JOHNSTON SCOTIA LTD Station Drive, Bredon, GL20 7HH 0800 111 4475 & 01684 773747 www.johnstonscotia.com

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Ends 30/9/13 T’s & C’s apply, one discount per person. The management reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time. Until 30/11/11

Redeemable At

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

10% DISCOUNT off quotes from Elite Electrics

Until 30/09/13 or while stocks last

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

COTSWOLD & VALE SUPPLIES LIMITED The Old Sawmill, Evesham Rd, Toddington GL54 5DF 01242 620 000 www.cotswoldvalesupplies.co.uk

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Redeemable At

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Until 30/11/11 30/09/13 or while stocks Until

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Autumn Blend £13.90 m2 + VAT Fossil Mint £16.99 m2 + VAT Collected/Full packs only

FENCE PANELS FROM £12.60+VAT



The FOLLY VIEW Directory

SANDSTONE

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Special offers PAGES

 SPECIAL OFFER ON INDIAN

30/9/13

Redeemable at:

IMPERIAL CARPET CARE Bredon based 01684 773900 or 07530 090 898 www.imperialcarpetcareuk.co.uk

25% OFF GUTTER CLEARANCE for 2+houses Involve your neighbours! Until 30/9/13 Redeemable At

HANDY FINCHY 01386 881838 / 07716 355706 www.handyfinchy.co.uk handyfinchy@rocketmail.com

10% off Electrical Testing & Inspections Guide prices: 2 bedroom from £158+VAT 3 - 4 bedroom from £298+VAT subject to survey Ends 30/9/13 Redeemable At

BUZZ ELECTRICAL Cornmill Road, Evesham, WR11 2LL 01386 423600 www.buzzelectrical.co.uk

£1 off an Adult ticket or £2 off a Family ticket to Strensham Summer Concert on 14/09/13 Ends 14/9/13 Redeemable At

STRENSHAM SUMMER CONCERT Tickets available on the door: Hill View Road, Upper Strensham WR8 9LJ Or email pamgough@talktalk.net

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Crofts@FollyGardens, FOLLY GARDENS Tewkesbury Town Site No1 Folly Gardens, Tewkesbury GL20 5QP Please call ahead for an appointment 01684 536840 www.follygardens.com

Special Offers



check to see how much you can save today with these great offers from local suppliers

10% FEE DISCOUNT for all new clients of Jane Fray Designs instructed by 30/9/13 Until 30/9/13 Redeemable At

JANE FRAY DESIGNS 01386 710260 07849 407003 jfray@btinternet.com

NEW SOFTWOOD GARDEN RAILWAY SLEEPERS 8'x8"x4" £14+VAT Until 30/9/13 or while stocks last Redeemable At

COTSWOLD & VALE SUPPLIES LIMITED The Old Sawmill, Evesham Rd, Toddington GL54 5DF 01242 620 000 www.cotswoldvalesupplies.co.uk

FREE Solar Survey plus 10% OFF Boiler Services booked by 31/08/13 Redeemable At:

VALE HEATING & PLUMBING Rear of 79 High St, Pershore WR10 1EU 01386 556215 info@valeplumbing.co.uk

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

25% OFF YOUR FIRST CARPET CLEAN if booked by

Ends 30/9/13 Present voucher at reception Redeemable At

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

RUNE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, PERSHORE 01905 841 405 & 07908 734 022 www.runelandscapedesign.co.uk



10% OFF Your First Dog Grooming at Crofts@FollyGardens

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Redeemable At

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

construction phase. Terms & Conditions apply. Ends 30/9/13

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

FREE GARDEN DESIGN & GIFT* on initiation & completion of

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Special offers PAGES

The FOLLY VIEW Directory



The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Free Family Shoot with every Party Booking (Family shoot is for 30mins prior to the party for the Birthday Girl/Boy). Buy by 30/09/13 Valid for 6months. Redeemable At

TIME LOCK PHOTOGRAPHY, PERSHORE 07748 180563 01386 861 383 www.facebook.com/timelockphotography www.timelockphotography.co.uk

BUY 3 x COMPOST Clover Multi purpose 60L £10 (£4.25 each) or John Innes Enriched 75L £13.99 (£5.49 each) Ends 30/9/13 or while stocks last Redeemable At

VALE GARDENS Birmingham Rd, Badsey, Nr Evesham WR11 7TW 01386 831 000 www.valegardens.co.uk

REVIEW YOUR SECURITY Discounts on labour rates:10% for all or 15% for Senior Citizens Until 30/9/13 Redeemable At

AARDVARK LOCKSMITH 01684 869180 07920 198418 FREEPHONE 0800 0582 889

for a family (max. 5). Quote this Directory Valid on Saturday 24th August 2013 Redeemable At

GREAT COMBERTON FLOWER SHOW Brailes Orchard, Gt. Comberton Pershore WR10 3DT 01386 710466 www.theflowershow.org.uk

20% OFF A REPLACEMENT DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT SUPPLIED & FITTED Until 30/9/13 Please present voucher on survey Redeemable At

UPTON GLASS & GLAZING LTD Unit A Grove House Yard, Tewkesbury Rd, Upton on Severn WR8 0PW 01684 591138 www.uptonglassandglazing.co.uk

John Grimes Sturdy Gold Lap Fence Panels 6x6’ now £19.70

20% DISCOUNT AT DREAM DOORS for orders placed by end of

each incl. VAT delivered locally Ends: 30/9/13 or while stocks last Redeemable At

BPS Builders Merchants Sigma Close, Shannon Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8ND 01684 275545 www.bpslifestyles.com

September 2013. T’s & C’s apply Ends: 30/9/13 Redeemable At

DREAM DOORS Home Visits or 42 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JT Call Mark on 01386 898402 www.dreamdoors.co.uk

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

BPS Builders Merchants Sigma Close, Shannon Way, Tewkesbury GL20 8ND 01684 275545 www.bpslifestyles.com

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

SPETCHLEY PARK GARDENS Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS 01453 810 303 www.spetchleygardens.co.uk

Redeemable At

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Redeemable At

FREE GAME OF SKITTLES

Ends: 30/9/13 or while stocks last

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

2 adults can visit the magnificent gardens at Spetchley Park for the price of 1. Please check opening hours. Offer only redeemable on days we are open to visitors & not at special events. Ends 30/9/13 Excls. Plant Fayres & all Special Events

VAT & local delivery

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

2 FOR 1 ENTRY OFFER

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

THE ROSES Sun Street Tewkesbury GL20 5NX 01684 295 074 www.rosestheatre.org

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Ends 24 Sept 2013 or whilst tickets last Redeemable At

450x450mm Bradstone Utility Peak Riven Slab £3.02 each inc

The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Buy One Ticket & Get One Free for Cymbeline on 24 Sept. Quote this Directory.



The FOLLY VIEW Directory

Special offers PAGES

The FOLLY VIEW Directory



Offer A Local Service? ...Join Us & Be Seen

With rates from £25* per ad you can’t afford to be missing.

For more detail about advertising, editorial features or leaflet design print & drop please contact Lisa on:

01684 773135 lisa@lifeinthevillage.co.uk www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk * Quarter Page Annual Package, 5 ads £125+VAT for the Autumn 2013 issue

Printed by Warwick Printing Co. Ltd, Caswell Rd, Leamington Spa, Warks, CV31 1QD

65 INDEX PAGE 1

Index of Advertisers Please also see next page

66 INDEX PAGE 2

Index of Advertisers Please also see previous page

WE MAKE AN OFFER, NOT A VALUATION SELL YOUR VEHICLE TODAY!  No appointment necessary  Just pop into our office, telephone us or fill in our selling form online

 If you like we can come to you

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 10am - 2pm (Sunday by appointment)

“We will buy your car or van for cash, quick and simple. No online valuations which are not honoured or deflated. Just a fair price .”

Coombe Hill Service Station Tewkesbury Road, Coombe Hill GL19 4BD

01242 680063 www.cartradedirect.co.uk To advertise please call Lisa on 01684 773135 or visit www.lifeinthevillage.co.uk