Edge Magazine July 2015 Edition (Volume 34) by MLP Publishing Ltd

Edge Magazine July 2015

(Volume 34) FREE EDITION

Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands and North Cotswolds

Food & Drink | Culture | Business | Fashion | Lifestyle

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Editor’s Note

Michael Abu-Zalaf Editor-in-Chief

ell summer may not be quite as glorious as the last couple of years... yet. But regardless, it’s time to get out and about. Whether to keep the kids entertained, for a change of scenery or just for an ice cream, we’ve got it covered in this month’s edition. We put a spotlight on Kenilworth, a small and beautiful town located in Warwickshire, often overlooked as a place to visit due to its close proximity to Stratford, Warwick and Leamington, but with its historic castle, Elizabethan Gardens and diverse range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants it’s the perfect place for a trip out. We also take a closer look at Malvern in Worcestershire this month; a local hub packed with independent shops, galleries, bakeries and cafés set amongst the world famous Malvern Hills, great for those of you wishing to take in the views and work up an appetite. We look at the best places in the region for al fresco dining and for those days when the weather is perfect for cracking the barbecue out at home we have spoken to some fine local butchers and hear how Field and Flower can deliver prizewinning meat directly from their farm to your door.

We also caught up with hair stylist Matthew Curtis for some tips on summer up-dos and how to keep your hair healthy when the sun shines and some menu ideas for how to eat clean from nutritionist Mel Taffs. Undo all that good work by checking out this month’s wine article from Laura Clay and our feature on local ice cream producers who are going from strength to strengtheverything’s ok in moderation, right? Make sure you check out our website and Facebook page to keep up-to-date with all of the local stories, features and events going on. I would also like to take this time to wish our senior copy editor Lucinda Bunn all the best for her new challenge as she heads back to university to study for a Masters degree and to say a big thank you for all of the hard work over the years, we couldn’t have got here without you. On behalf of the team, have a great July and we look forward to seeing you all again in August. www.edgemagazine.org

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Contents PRODUCTION

Malvern 8 Outdoor inspiration 1

Editorial

Think, klink, drink pink

Worcester Foodie Festival

Michael Abu-Zalaf - Editor in Chief @ZalafAbu michael@edgemagazine.org Tel:07809 702 992

Al fresco 20 Barbecue essentials and more

The Oak Inn

Lucinda Bunn - Copy Editor @lucindabunn lucinda@edgemagazine.org

My food diary

Tart and creamy

Megan Ace - Content Editor @Megannelsey Megan@edgemagazine.org

The local kitchen

The Queen and Castle

Deliveroo 32

Kenilworth 42 Hands on with history

Fellows auctioneers

Charlie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill - Warwickshire Sales @EdgeMag_Charlie charlie@edgemagazine.org Tel: 07834 538 284

Antiques and more

Escape the chains

Le Petit Spa

Steve Picker - Worcestershire Sales @EdgeMag_Steve steve@edgemagazine.org Tel:07515 493 703

Luxury micro-fibre towels

Mark Petchey: Professional tennis

Audi: The review

Lucie Abu-Zalaf - West Midlands Sales @LucieLincolnLew lucie@edgemagazine.org Tel:07714 490 943

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Sales

CONTRIBUTORS Laura Clay Karl Strawbridge Tom Ware Mel Taffs Lucie Abu-Zalaf David Hatton

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LoveBrum 64 Churchill Investments

Keeping hens happy

Summer loving 72 Butterfly and bee friendly

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Art in the Park

The Rhythm Club

Pop of Culture

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July 2015

Malvern

Deep in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside lies a hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. The historic town of Malvern is home to a wealth of independent retailers, a deep history and miles of stunning views and glorious scenery; the perfect blend of culture, heritage and nature.

Andrew Grant Estate Agents Andrew Grant is the Midland’s leading independent estate agents with ten branches in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands and our London office. During that time we have sold everything from cottages to castles and churches to convents! If you are interested in selling or renting your home and would like a free valuation please pop in to our Malvern Branch and meet the team or contact Stuart Bass on 01684 563136 or email stuart.bass@andrew-grant.co.uk

Andrew Slater Hairdressing Long recognised as one of the largest and most luxurious hair and beauty salons in Malvern, Andrew Slater Hairdressing offers the very best in creativity and service for men and women with personally tailored advice to ensure you always look your best – ultra-polished, super-glossy. Be inspired. Head to Andrew Slater Hairdressing for a consultation with the talented and friendly team. 261 Worcester Road Malvern Link Worcestershire WR14 1AA 01684 564875 www.andrewslaterhairdressing.co.uk

Petals Florist Covering all aspects of flower design for every occasion, Petals has lots of gifts, handmade cards, ribbons and craft items too. Come in and take a look. Petals also offers a service of placing tributes on loved ones’ graves if you are no longer able to tend them. Fresh daily deliveries ensure the best quality of flowers, also local growers used whenever possible. Deliveries, local and worldwide taken. 122 Worcester Road Malvern WR14 1SS 01684 577108 www.petalsfloristmalvern.co.uk

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Colemans

Colemans is your destination specialist shop for stationery, art and craft materials. Colemans stocks all major brands of stationery products both fashionable and functional, including competitively priced printer ink. As a Winsor and Newton Premier Art Centre Colemans stocks many ranges of art materials for beginners and experts alike. The shop is an Aladdin’s cave of crafting products for adults and children with new products constantly being added. Colemans, 5 Church Street Malvern WR14 2AA 01684 572211 www.colemans-online.co.uk

King Kitchens

Based in Malvern, Worcestershire, King Kitchens offers an exceptional range of kitchen styles. We are confident we have something to suit every taste and pocket, so if you are planning a new kitchen or just want to see what we could do for you, please drop by or call us. King Kitchens is extremely proud of their reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction and service delivery. Every kitchen the team supply is installed to the highest standard with design, project management, craftmanship and attention to detail key priorities for us. The team welcome you to visit the showroom and discover why so many people choose King Kitchens. 22 Newton Road, Great Malvern Malvern 01684 439243

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Dynastic Art

Recently moving to 40 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern has been a tremendous success for Dynastic Art. The new shop has the extra space required for an even larger selection of their exquisite jackets. Running alongside these colourful garments they have ranges for summer made from vintage inspired lace, organic cotton, hemp and bamboo. Every week new ranges of ethically sourced and sophisticated handbags, scarves and jewellery are arriving. And by being the Malvern stockist for Zinnia shoes they can offer accessories for every occasion. 40 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern Worcestershire WR14 4PZ 077602 60064 www.dynastic-art.com 10

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Malvern Glow

Malvern Glow is your one stop shop for tanning and toning this summer. Owner Laura Coker, now 22 years old, opened the salon on 20th August last year in memory of her father who had passed away two years previously from cancer. She has endeavoured to make him proud with her entrepreneurial achievements. With the latest UV tanning cabins and the latest oscillation vibration machines, the team are happy to consult on tanning and fitness. As voluntarily members of the sunbed association, Malvern Glow take great care in explaining the many health benefits that in general most people are unaware of. They’ve also recently been nominated for a Midlands’ Family Business Award. Malvern Glow will be celebrating their first year on 20th August and are looking forward to sharing it with their customers.

1 Richmond Road, Malvern Link Worcestershire WR14 1NE 01684 577005 www.malvernglow.co.uk

Wishing Well Lodge

Set in beautiful Herefordshire countryside, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Wishing Well Lodge overlooks the Malvern Hills, and is perfectly located for a family holiday, group holiday or a romantic getaway. The lodge is in an ideal spot for walking, rambling and cycling and it even has its own hot tub. Being just a short distance away from restaurants, cafés, shops, boutiques, as well as a popular theatre in Malvern, you’re sure to find your break a relaxing and funfilled experience. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to visit many of the popular local tourist attractions, in this simple, stylish short term holiday let. Contact Joanne: Stoney Cross Barn Cradley near Malvern Herefordshire WR13 5JB 01886 880653 www.wishingwelllodge.co.uk July 2015

Outdoor inspiration At Hatton and Harding Interiors

David Hatton

ang out the bunting, summer’s here! .... And where better to spend it than your own garden? We love our garden, especially at this time of year and really do view it as another room in our house. From lazy summer days relaxing on a sun lounger, seeking shade under a parasol or late night BBQs with friends, it’s all about making the most of your outdoor space.

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Being in the garden is all about relaxation so maximise the use of your outdoor space as an additional room and invest in some fabulous garden furniture. There are many styles to choose from, always invest in quality and help justify the cost by choosing materials that look equally good indoors,woods, rattans, that way you have furniture that’s versatile in conservatories & kitchens too and can help

you relive those long Summer days when Autumn starts to arrive. Make sure the table you choose is large enough to take a place setting for each person and still leave room in the centre for such items as salad bowls & wine glasses. Whilst China and glassware looks super stylish there are some equally attractive acrylic ranges now if the party is likely to get a little exuberant and why shouldn’t it? String lights and some elegant lanterns can really bring your patio to life and soften everything with some oversized scatter cushions and lightweight summer throws for when the sun sets. We share many mutual clients with local garden design and landscaping business Isola Garden Design (www. isolagardendesign.co.uk) and Director James Brash is seeing an increasing demand in people wanting an outside space that they will love for years to come. ‘Sorting out the garden’ has sometimes been an afterthought when moving into a new house or renovating an existing one. Nowadays there is a lot of media attention on gardens. Sunday supplements showcasing celebrity gardens, programmes like Gardeners’ World which is no longer just about growing carrots and eradicating slugs but also focuses on the aesthetic potential of an outside space. The extensive television coverage of shows such as Chelsea and Malvern has captured the imagination of so many people and, of course, the ubiquitous ‘make over’ shows have all highlighted this important part of a home. Many of our clients are now turning their attention to the garden as a project in its own right as they would when re-designing a kitchen or bathroom. The building trade is booming again, as is the trend for contemporary glass extensions and bi-fold doors. Beautiful open plan and light rooms are being created which naturally draw the eye to the outdoors. We have also had some fantastic weather in recent summers and the combination of these factors has given the garden a new found importance. Our clients not only want to enjoy their garden in the summer but they want it to look good all year round; as if it were another room in the house or a theatre set. ‘ So, keep everything crossed for good weather....although now you’ve got the ambience just right, you’ll hardly notice if the temperature is not all it should be. Hatton & Harding Interiors 13a Old Square Warwick CV34 4RV 01926 408892

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Think, klink, drink pink Thoughts on rosé wine Laura Clay

s I write, the heating is on and I have a warming cuppa at my side. But such is the British weather a few days ago I was cracking open a bottle of rosé and enjoying it in the sun. Sales of rosé always peak in the summer months, which seems almost too ridiculously obvious to comment on, but why do we associate it with sunny times? Sure it needs to be chilled and is refreshing, but isn’t that the same with white wine and we drink that at any time of the year? Granted, many of the foods recommended to accompany a rosé are lighter dishes such as salmon, prawns and strawberries but I eat those throughout the year. Actually in fact, figures suggest that we are drinking rosé all year round, still sales climax when it is warm. There is of course another very good reason for enjoying pinks from May to September. Generally, rosés need to be drunk young to be at their most lively and vibrant best; new vintages from Europe are released onto the market in April/ May and, as a rosé producer said to me, they ‘hope to have run out by October’. But then, guess what, the wines from the Southern Hemisphere will be hitting our shelves so we can enjoy rosé all year and there is no reason why we shouldn’t. Whatever sceptics may say about rosé wines, and some people are incredibly sniffy and rude about it, it can most definitely be a serious wine, with finesse and complexity, and an ability to refresh and entice from the seductive colour all the way through to savouring the last zingy drop on the tongue. And if the wine is simple and refreshing, so long as there is enough flavour and acidity, well, you know, sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Colours and styles vary depending on the red grape variety used, how much time the must (pressed grape juice) spends on the skins and whether the wine is fermented or aged at all in oak barrels. The palest pink rosés are made from Grenache, Syrah and other grapes grown in the Côtes de Provence where rosé is the area’s raison d’être. You’ll generally find a more crushed-strawberry or cherry colour from the Rhône Valley and Languedoc-Roussillon rosés. Pinot Noirs from Sancerre and Burgundy, Bulgaria and England; Cabernet and Merlot from Bordeaux; Touriga Nacional from Portugal and Tempranillo from Spain; Cinsault and Mourvèdre blends from Bandol as well as rosés from South Africa, Chile, Australia and New Zealand – all have their own individual style, what unites them is that, almost always, the best are dry. Here’s some to look out for: Château La Sauvageonne, Coteaux du Languedoc, Gerard Bertrand £12.99 from Majestic

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Williams Chase Rosé, Luberon £14.50 Loki, Tanners (worth buying Where are rosé wines made? for the bottle alone!) A Only in France Chêne Bleu Vaucluse £17.99 Waitrose Cellar

B Only in Europe C Anywhere in the world where wine is made Send your answer to wine@ edgemagazine.org by 31st July. You must be over 18 to enter. Terms and conditions apply. For wine advice, tastings and courses email laura@bywine.co.uk or visit the website www.bywine.to.uk Put 7th November in your diary for Birmingham’s very own wine festival. For full details go to www.lovewinefest.co.uk

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Worcester Foodie Festival A celebration of all things tasty in Worcester

oodies will be in for a treat in July and August when Worcester city centre will be hosting one festival of food and two weeks of taste. Following last year’s inaugural Worcester Foodie Festival the Worcester BID led event will return to the city centre on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August. Multi - Michelin award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be headlining the Worcester festival on Saturday. The ‘nation’s favourite French chef’ will be running free cookery demonstrations on the main stage in the High Street. Worcestershire based Fusion Brasserie chef Felice Tocchini will be taking the lead on the main stage on Sunday. He said, "I am looking forward to showcasing some of the best local products in our region at the Worcester Foodie Festival". Amongst other he will be showing visitors how to make his delicious summer pudding with basil and chocolate. With free face painting and dedicated kids cookery workshops, youngsters will also enjoy their visit to the Worcester Foodie Festival. There will be exciting food experiments including exploding rockets, edible slime and fizzy mocktails, as well as fun baking sessions making rainbow biscuits. The festival will include 50 stalls offering delicious food and drink from local businesses and selected specialist producers, cookery demonstrations and master class workshops by a variety of well-established chefs. Why not join one of the food and drink matching sessions and learn more about pairing different cheeses with beer, wine and cider?

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Live music by local bands, fun street entertainment, competitions and fun activities will ensure that there is something for all the family at this celebration of all things tasty. The event will be taking place throughout the pedestrianised city centre and admission is free. A brand new event this year is set to get taste buds going when the Worcester Foodie Fortnight will take place at various venues throughout Worcester city centre from 27th July – 9th August 2015. Local and regional ‘foodies’ can enjoy two weeks of taste next month by exploring Worcester’s fantastic food and drink offer at quality local restaurants, cosy cafés, stylish bars and traditional pubs. Special £5 and £10 taster menus, a food and drink trail, sampling activities, breakfast and lunch club offers, competitions and more will be on the plate for the avid foodie. Nadja von Dahlen, Worcester BID Marketing & Events Manager, said “We want people to discover and experience our fantastic city centre food and drink outlets, whether it’s at the Worcester Foodie Festival or venturing into businesses for a tasty treat during the Foodie Fortnight. Who doesn’t want to leave the cooking and washing up to someone else - and get the chance to see Jean-Christophe Novelli sharing his chef secrets with us?”. For further event information visit www. worcesterbid.com/foodie and follow @WorcFoodieFest on twitter or www. facebook.com/WorcesterFoodie.

July 2015

Al fresco Friends, family and good food There’s something quintessentially British about spending your summer in a beer garden. It appeals to all diners, drinkers, families and fun seekers. Whether it’s your local, a destination joint or in your own beautiful garden, it’s time to sup on beers, sunbathe and share great food. We’ve rounded up some fantastic businesses that bring together alfresco dining at home or out in the local countryside.

Chase Heating – Morso Living Chase Heating are proud to introduce the newest edition to the Morso range. With the Morso Forno and the Morso Grill Forno available to view at our Pershore based showroom. Morso has been famous for over a century and a half for bringing a unique atmosphere into the home, an atmosphere of comfort focused on the fire. Now, inspired by traditional cooking techniques, Morso’s designers have created the Outdoor Living concept, an innovative outdoor universe for you, your family and friends to enjoy. With the Morso Forno range you can easily cook Food with Love in a natural way with delicious results and bring friends and family together. More beautiful, more exclusive, more exciting, Morso Outdoor Living concept brings that special atmosphere outdoors. Available to view at our Pershore showroom. To view the full Morso outdoor living range please visit www.morsoliving.co.uk or to request a price list call us now

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Bindles secret garden

Bindles, Sidbury, is one of Worcester’s favourite modern eateries. The cool interior and great food bring together a friendly and warm bistro feel with a contemporary menu that covers all bases. This summer, enjoy light, healthy meals in the Bindles outdoor seating area. The beautiful secret walled garden has an intimate feel so you can catch the rays and tuck into summer savouries like chargrilled burgers, sumptuous salads and sharing boards to dip into with friends. With 6 tables outside on the city terrace, Bindles is looking forward to spreading the word on their al fresco area. As the brunch menu is just one of the highlights at Bindles, treat yourself to cosmos, mojitos and margaritas over bacon and eggs Florentine in the warm summer sun.

55 Sidbury Worcester WR1 2HU 01905 611120 www.bindles.co.uk

Fladbury Pies and Sausages Ltd

Fladbury Pies offers a wide range of products for al fresco dining this summer. With a variety of BBQ products, the team can also cater for any quantity taking into account your individual requests, including award-winning sausages, kebabs, marinated chops, chicken and steaks and whole joints of meat marinated with fresh herbs. Fladbury Pies and Sausages’ award-winning pork pies are a must for family picnics as well as many other deli products you will find in the counter on a daily basis. Church Street Fladbury WR10 2QB

01386 860228

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Clive’s Fruit Farm

Nestling between the Malvern Hills to the West and the River Severn to the East, Clive’s Fruit Farm is a successful family business which was first founded in 1917. There’s so much to see and do at Clive’s Fruit Farm but did you know that there’s a farm shop and butcher’s counter too? Selling home grown fruit and veg that’s always from the farm or local growers and ethically sourced meat and dairy products. With a great range of condiments, ice lollies, local beers and ciders and baked goods, your summer just got a whole lot tastier!

Upper Hook Road Upton–upon–Severn Worcestershire WR8 0SA 01684 592664 www.clivesfruitfarm.co.uk

The Gardeners Arms

With a dedicated outdoor space for al fresco dining, live music and fun and games, the Gardeners Arms in Droitwich offers the ultimate outdoor pub experience. This summer, enjoy wood fired pizzas, barbecued meats and a great selection of real ales. The Gardeners Arms have created a fun and friendly atmosphere by the canal. The kids will have fun in the play area and dogs are welcome too. This summer, the Gardeners is dedicating each Saturday and Sunday lunchtime (12:30-2pm) to Mediterranean cuisine in the Oregano Kitchen. Treat yourself to all your favourite holiday dishes and try something new with the chef’s tasty menu. Vines Lane, Droitwich WR9 8LU

01905 772936

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The Anchor Diglis

Set in the heart of the Diglis Marina, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the historic and charming city of Worcester. The pub first opened back in the 1840s and has been serving the local crowd ever since. With one of Worcester’s best beer gardens, the Anchor is perfectly placed for outside dining. The canalside beer garden can cater up to 50 diners, and quickly fills up in the summer, and of course four-legged friends are welcome too. Along with the main menus, the Anchor also offer specials which have in the past included scallops, whole lobsters and beef wellington, so make sure you check the Facebook and Twitter pages to keep up to date with this summer’s specials.

The Anchor Inn 54 Diglis Road Worcester WR5 3BW 01905 351094 www.theanchorworcester.co.uk

July 2015

Barbecue essentials & more

From field&flower

ield&flower is an online multi-award winning meat delivery service based in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Founded five years ago by good friends James Mansfield and farmer James Flower, the boys deliver free-range and grass-fed meat including beef, pork, lamb, chicken and wild game straight from their small traditional farms fresh to homes all over the UK. Their uniquely tailored service allows you to choose exactly what you want in your box and offers the flexibility for you to manage all of your delivery dates too – so you only receive an order as and when you’d like one. Offering complete traceability, James and James only work with one poultry farmer, one lamb farmer, one pork farmer and one other beef farmer (James Flower being their primary) all based in the West Country, guaranteeing to let you know exactly where your meat has come from with every box, as well as notifying you of the breed of the animal, along with its kill and butcher date. Exceptional animal welfare is the top priority for all five farms, ensuring all of their animals are raised slowly with plenty of space to roam freely for their entire lives as well as enjoying a completely natural diet. And this considerate attention certainly doesn’t go unnoticed in the taste of the meat. It’s thanks to their diet and upbringing that the meat is full of artistic-like marbling making it so rich and bursting with brilliant flavour when likened to grain-fed products, not to mention comes with an abundance of health benefits that simply cannot be compared. Grass-fed meat has a much higherquality fat content, with more Omega 3’s and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid), and is jam packed with antioxidants and up to four times more Vitamins A and E. But that’s not all, field&flower’s meat is dry aged too. Their flagship beef products for example are hung for a minimum of 28 days on the bone,

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a technique that the supermarkets and a lot of butchers simply cannot match because of the time and cost it takes. But it’s definitely worth it. Dry aging the meat before its butchered breaks down the fibres tenderising for that melt-in-the-mouth sensation and further allows for any water to drain, so you’re left with only meat and a final product that won’t shrink in your pan! The lower water content (typically 30% less than supermarket meat) means that field&flower products are perfect for freezing too – there isn’t the crystallization that causes the meat to spoil affecting the flavour and texture, we promise, you really won’t notice the difference when eating their meat fresh or from frozen. Of course there are accolades, press features and high calibre testimonials to match such a world class product too. Named The Independent’s ’Best Meat Box’, they have also won three Taste of the West awards, the Observer Food Monthly Runner-Up award, and crowned BBC Good Food Champions. Not to mention a stream of top chef’s and sports stars lending their support too; “Top quality” says Jamie Magazine, “Superb” says Delia Online and “Truly remarkable” quotes Masterchef’s John Torode to name but a few, as well as England rugby player Anthony Watson, “I never fail to be incredibly impressed with the quality,” and New Zealand rugby player Nick Evans, “There are no better quality meat products than field&flower”. And with renowned journalists knocking on their farm door too, from The Telegraph to The Daily Mail and plenty of leading magazines in between including Grazia, Crumbs and Good Housekeeping all featuring their fantastic products, it’s no wonder why the latest edition of Edge Magazine has called upon the boys to cater for their special Al Fresco dining this month! Follow them on Twitter @fieldandflower Like them on Facebook /fieldandflower

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July 2015

The Crown at Peopleton Fresh local produce, cooked to order

beautiful pub garden is probably everyone’s favourite place to be and with that in mind, the Crown at Peopleton should be on your list of pubs to check out this summer. The Crown Inn is a warm and welcoming pub in Peopleton, one of Worcestershire’s finest villages. A family run pub with an excellent team who are dedicated to making your visit really special, the Crown has everything covered, whether it’s lunch, dinner, or if you’ve just popped in for a drink. The Crown is proud to be local and it shows – the great menu showcases the best of British food, freshly prepared with produce from local suppliers and cask ales from the country’s finest brewers. Enjoy your summer afternoons and evenings in a lovely garden with wonderful food and good conversation, all at the Crown at Peopleton.

Peopleton Pershore WR10 2EE 01905 840222 www.crownatpeople.co.uk

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Italian Night

1st Thursday of every month

Steak night 3rd Thursday every month buy 1 steak get second half price

New al fresco menu now available Senior lunches every Monday & Wednesday 2 courses £10 Village night every Tuesday evening - 2 courses £8.95

Daily specials and set price menu throughout the week @CrownPeopleton

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B R I N G Y O U R PA R T Y T O O U R PA R T Y !

& at Nailcote Hall Hotel JULY

Sat 4th

‘AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY’ with BRIEFCASE BLUES SOUL BROTHERS

Sat 25th

THE HOT SUMMER PARTY with ‘TAKE@THAT’

Celebrate a great July 4th by dancing the night away with non-stop movie hits with our sensational American duo, party with all the hits such as ‘Can’t Turn you Loose’, ‘Gimme some lovin’ and ‘Soul Man’.

One of UK’s leading tributes to the greatest British man band of our generation. With all the hits and choreographed dance routines, replicating a perfect likeness to the real Take That.

£32.50 £37.50

AUGUST 11th - 14th

THE FARMFOODS BRITISH PAR 3 CHAMPIONSHIP for more details: www.britishpar3.com

SEPTEMBER

Fri 4th Fri 11th Fri 18th

‘MOTOWN’ LEGENDS PARTY with SOUL LEGEND

Enjoy all the moves, the smooth vocals and dance to the hits from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye & more with ‘Soul Legend’. You won’t be able to stay off the dance floor. Plus after show Disco.

‘MAMMA MIA’ PARTY with ‘SENSATION’ AN ABBA TRIBUTE

Enjoy a great party with our tribute to ABBA. Sensation perform ABBA’s greatest hits including ‘Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Thank You For The Music’ and many more.

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON with NYA KING

Without a doubt, the unprecedented replica of the voice of Whitney Houston. The incredible Nya King brings her amazing Soul and R & B style to pay tribute to this wonderful soul lady

£32.50 £37.50 £32.50

OCTOBER Sat 3rd Sat 10th Sat 17th Sat 31st

PINK BALL AT THE HALL with 80’s EXPERIENCE

Enjoy our ‘Black Tie’ Charity Ball raising funds for breast cancer. Celebrate a night of nostalgia with the greatest hits of the 80’s. The 5 piece band will take you back to the days of fun, frivolity and great music from the 80’s era. Wear something PINK!

‘TAKE THAT’ & ‘WESTLIFE’ SHOW with THAT’S LIFE

An amazing tribute to the ultimate boy bands, featuring all the huge hits from Take That and Westlife.

DISCO DIVA PARTY with TAMEKA JACKSON as DIANA ROSS

The Ultimate Tribute to Diana Ross from her early years with ‘The Supremes’ to her Solo career. Tameka will captivate and amaze you with her uncanny likeness and voice. Plus After Show Disco with DJ Franco

HALLOWEEN DISCO with DJ IAN ROGERS

Over the last 19 years Ian has been performing as a local DJ and has a unique ability to entertain any crowd across a vast spectrum of music genres.

£49.50 £35.00 £32.50 £27.50

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TICKET PRICES INCLUDE 4 COURSE MEAL - WE WILL CATER FOR ANY SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT

FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE EVENTS IN RICKS BAR & THE MARQUEE VISIT

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The Oak Inn Simple fresh food with a local feel

he Oak Inn is a beautifully maintained 17th century family run free house and restaurant in Defford. The atmosphere and service is friendly and informal with select local beers and a choice of continental lagers and great wines to take your fancy. The Oak Inn features an intimate and cosy bar, offering an informal ambiance with its retained timber beams, copper bar and wood burner, which adds to the character of this traditional pub. The bar is popular with locals and visitors alike who gather to sample the excellent range of well-kept cask ales, ciders and wines. Diners have the option of eating in the bar, lounge or the more contemporary refurbished restaurant. At the Oak Inn, the team believe that food is best kept simple. And so they’ve established themselves over the past 6 years as a venue that offers high quality food and excellent value for money due to Head Chef and owner Simon Taylor and his team serving a range of quality dishes using locally sourced produce and ingredients, to achieve flavoursome and classic British dishes. From fresh takes on pub classics such as the traditional Black Country faggots, and Butty Bach battered cod and triple cooked chips to a taste of the finer things with pan-fried fillet of sea bass with a crab and pea risotto, pea shoots and basil or steamed mussels with beer, shallots, bacon and cream. Head Chef and owner Simon says, ‘Our philosophy is simply to provide good fresh food from the best local produce and we are very proud to announce that we have recently won an award from “The Malvern Food Alliance” for championing local produce.” The lounge offers a quaint and more intimate setting with a warm and rustic atmosphere with low beams and an inglenook fireplace, candlelight and fresh flowers adding a touch of elegance; perfect for pre or post-dinner drinks. The Oak Inn is also available for private parties and events. The lounge is a popular choice for small private parties of 15-20 dinersplease contact us to discuss your requirements in further detail. A fully refurbished 70 cover restaurant “The Oak Room” is also available and offers a relaxed atmosphere which suits couples, families, groups and parties alike. The restaurant is an ideal venue for Wedding receptions, christenings and other group gatheringsplease contact us to discuss your requirements. Enjoy the scenic outdoor area this summer in the orchard and beer garden. The Oak Inn is a family friendly and dog friendly pub with fantastic food, attentive service, a relaxed setting. A very warm welcome awaits you. Defford, adj Woodmancote Turn Worcester WR8 9BW 01386 750327 www.theoakinndefford.com July 2015

My food Diary

A day in the life of a nutritionalist

Mel Taffs

or me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It determines how well your body burns fat and kick starts your metabolism, making it vital to get what you need in the morning spot on. Here are just some of the breakfast options that I choose from. Porridge with rice or almond milk, 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt and a handful of berries. Greek yoghurt (4 tablespoons) handful of raw unsalted nuts, handful of berries. 1 organic egg (poached), 1 slice of rye bread toasted with a light spread of butter. Omelette: 3 organic eggs, 100 grams of goat's or Edam cheese and a splash of rice or almond milk. 100 grams of smoked salmon with 2 organic eggs scrambled. My mid- morning snacks. 100 grams of chicken and half an avocado. 100 grams of turkey and a handful of walnuts. 100 grams of mackerel and a handful of pecan nuts. Carrot batons with hummus. 1 boiled egg with a handful of walnuts. 100 grams of salmon with a handful of pine nuts. Banana with a handful of unsalted nuts. Lunch times prove difficult for a lot of people because it can be extra bother to prepare something healthy at work but these healthy options will keep you feeling fresh and alert whilst satisfying those midday hunger pangs.

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Soup: either homemade or in a cardboard carton. Tuna salad: 100 grams of either grilled tuna or drained tinned tuna in water, 3 handfuls of spinach or curly kale, red or green peppers, green beans, steamed broccoli and olive oil to dress. Scrambled eggs: 3 organic eggs, splash of milk, 1 spring onion, half a tablespoon of unsalted butter and a handful of spinach. Lettuce wrap: 4 leaves of iceberg lettuce, 4 slices of roast turkey, half a sliced cucumber and dress with hummus. Pan fried prawns: 100 grams of prawns, 3 handfuls of spinach, green beans and olive oil to dress. I slice of rye bread and a light spread of butter. My mid-afternoon snacks. Peanut or nut butter on rye bread. 100 grams of feta cheese, cucumber slices in a wholemeal wrap. 100 grams of turkey with cherry tomatoes. 100 grams of mackerel and half an avocado. The evening meal: this shouldn’t be a chance to gorge at home, but instead a way to round off a healthy day. Whatever you eat for dinner will have a direct impact on how you feel the next day. Remember that. Vegetable soup: Either homemade or from a cardboard carton served with rye toast and a light spread of butter. Roasted butternut squash: Place butternut squash in a baking tray with a handful of spinach, broccoli florets, a drizzle of oil and when cooked, a sprinkle with feta cheese. Steak salad: 1 steak grilled, 2 handfuls of watercress, 2 handfuls of rocket, cherry tomatoes, whole avocado and sweet potato mash.

Cajun chicken: 1 chicken breast, Cajun spice mix, 4 mashed sweet potatoes, handful of peas, diced red onion and red pepper. Slit the chicken rub in Cajun spice mix and cook. Boil sweet potatoes and then mash. Add the peas, onion and red pepper to the sweet potato and serve with the chicken placed on top. Baked aubergine: 1 whole aubergine, 2 handfuls of rocket, black olives, feta, olive oil. Bake the aubergine then cut up placing the feta cheese, rocket, olives on top drizzle with olive oil. Salad nicoise: grilled tuna steak, 3 handfuls of spinach, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, 1 boiled egg, black olives and olive oil to dress.

Carrot and cod: grilled cod, carrots, broccoli, 3 handfuls of spinach, 1 organic egg, unsalted butter. Boil and mash the carrots with unsalted butter, boil the spinach and poach the egg.

If you feel hungry have a green salad with meals which consists of 2 handfuls of rocket, a handful of spinach, mange tout, chopped spring onion, green beans, olives and drizzle with olive oil.

Cod and mushy peas: grilled cod fillet, 3 handfuls of soy beans, unsalted butter, handful of fresh mint, sweet potato olive oil. Steam the soy beans then mash with butter and add the mint for flavour. Cut sweet potato into chunks drizzle with olive oil and bake.

I also have 3 cups of green tea daily, unlimited water and 2 cups of coffee with almond milk. Alcohol: I would choose red wine or vodka with mineral water and a slice of lemon.

Salmon salad: smoked salmon, watercress, spinach, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, half an avocado, olive oil. Place all ingredients together and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with sweet potatoes baked or rye bread.

Cravings for sweet foods? Then I will have a spoon of nut butter or 2 squares of 70% dark chocolate. Want to change bad eating habits for life? Lose weight and keep it off? Need tips on exercising? Email: melanietaffs7@gmail.com / call 07792421080. July 2015

Deliveroo

Food you love, delivered to your door Megan Ace

et amazing food from an incredible selection of local restaurants, delivered in an average of just 32 minutes. ‘We want to make it easy and feasible for people to use our service daily, not just for special occasions. That's why we only charge a small, flat £2.50 fee per delivery.’ I managed to grab 2 minutes of Deliveroo's Regional Manager Jacob Lourie’s time and here’s what he had to say about the rapidly expanding business. Can you tell me a little bit of your background and what inspired you to get started in food business? My background is from the online offers industry, so it›s been nice to move over into a more food-orientated role. I love great food, and I also love

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trying different cuisine types. One of my favourite parts of the job is to taste the meals from different restaurants, and Birmingham has a great selection. Have you seen a shift in people wanting the convenience of delivered food and less so for eating out? Definitely, amongst all generations people are beginning to find new ways to get food in more and more convenient ways, and it›s great because it›s allowing people to experience great restaurants when they may previously wouldn›t be able to. Eating out at restaurants is still great, and there's definitely something you can't beat about being in a great restaurant, but there are so many times when eating in is more fun!

Who do you currently deliver for? Asha's, Chung Ying, Hamburgers by Anderson, Bodega, Shogun Sushi, The Plough, and many many more. We have 80 restaurants in total in Birmingham. We work with some chains, including Handmade Burger Co, GBK and Carluccio's Do you also work with independent eateries? Yeah, 90% of our restaurants are independent. We love working with great independents, especially those who do fantastic food but are a little less well known, as we can really work with them to boost their exposure. You have a great social media following. How did you build that? We have had a presence in the city for the last 3 months, and we work closely with our restaurants to boost each other's social presence.

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If you had a three-course meal delivered, what would it be and where from? I’ll allow three separate eateries, if needs be. I couldn't possibly pick between all our restaurants, I'd get in trouble!! What’s next? More cities! Leicester is coming before the end of June, Derby and solihull in August, and then Worcester and maybe one more in September! restaurants@deliveroo.co.uk www.deliveroo.co.uk

Coventry Audi

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Stratford Audi

Western Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0AH 01789 414477 www.stratford.audi.co.uk

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WORCESTER FESTIVAL & FORTNIGHT 2015

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TART AND CREAMY Go ice cream crazy this summer but remember, keep it local Annie’s Antics Vintage Ice Cream Van Annie is a unique vintage ice cream van providing great style and tasty treats for your guests. She is filled with all things vintage and fresh cut flowers. Serving Marshfield Farm ice cream that is made in the Cotswold countryside using organic milk and local fruit in a range of flavours including Salted Caramel, Honey & Stem Ginger and Chocolate Heaven. Annie loves to attend a variety of events; parties, weddings, village fêtes and birthdays to mention but a few. There is nothing Annie loves more than celebrating and she is sure to make your event extra special. www.anniesantics.co.uk

Hooray’s British Gelato Kitchen Hooray’s British Gelato kitchen, centrally situated on the High Street in picturesque StratfordUpon-Avon, is an independent, family-owned artisan gelateria. With specialist gelato chefs creating more than 50 different flavours and produced daily on the premises, you’ll find 38 of them on display during your visit. Perfect for families and friends, Hooray’s has something for everyone. Freshly made waffles and crepes complement the gelatos or perhaps our delicious range of sundaes, shakes or granita cocktails will prove to be favourites.

Summer flavours fresh from the farm Fresh milk, double cream and locally sourced ingredients have proved the recipe for success for Churchfield’s ice cream, produced at the family farm in Salwarpe. Innovative, award-winning flavours which are simply perfect for summer include the luxurious Worcestershire Plum, the sweet Summer Strawberry, and Heavenly Honeycomb. However, there are almost fifty flavours to choose from, including a range of refreshing fruit sorbets. Churchfields ice cream is available at fayres and festivals across the region and the ice cream van can be found at Vines Park in Droitwich through to September.

Upstairs Hooray’s offers a friendly, intimate space to enjoy special occasions. Whether it’s a birthday, engagement, hen party or family get-together, Hooray’s Event Coordinator will create the perfect ambience for you and your guests. 27-28 High Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6AU 01789 296613 www.hooraysgelato.com

For local stockists or details of the new Barn Café opening later this summer, call 01905 451 289. Churchfields Farm, Salwarpe, Droitwich WR9 0AH www.churchfields-farm.co.uk

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The Local Kitchen Everything that’s cooking in the four counties

Name a sweet to commemorate the Battle of Evesham

The 750th anniversary of the Battle of Evesham has proved inspirational for a popular Evesham sweet shop. Mr Chill’s Emporium is well known for developing unique sweets in recognition of Worcestershire’s historic heritage. His latest recipe is a wild strawberry and mint combination - which will officially launch for the anniversary of the battle next month. Mr Chill is asking local people to visit the shop before July 17 with suggestions for naming the new creation. The winner will be given a three kilo jar of the sweets. David Chill explains: “Wild strawberries were widely enjoyed at the time of the Battle of Evesham. My new sweet will have a soft mint centre, to reflect the popularity of the herb in the thirteenth century”.

The Big Feastival

The Big Feastival 2015 is on track to create its best music line-up to date, securing chart-topping artists and some of the hottest new acts in music. Original indie-rockers, The Feeling have been confirmed for the main stage, and the crowd can also expect a special guest appearance from songstress Sophie Ellis-Bextor, as she will be joining the band on stage for an unforgettable music moment. Fellow indie singer-songwriter, Badly Drawn Boy has also been confirmed today and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Festivalgoers will be in for a treat on the Friday night of the event as synthpop legends, Heaven 17, known for their good-time anthem ‘Temptation’ are also announced.

The shop also sells a Pershore plum and custard sweet and a Worcestershire Black Pear drop. 57 Bridge Street, Evesham WR11 4SG 01386 429000

Top chefs and the best in children’s entertainment will also make up this year’s Big Feastival. This chef programme includes Raymond Blanc, Monica Galetti, Nathan Outlaw, Ashley Palmer-Watts, Mark Hix, Gizzi Erskine, The Fabulous Baker Brothers Tom & Henry Herbert and Gennaro Contaldo. www.thebigfeastival.com

Ostlers at Number One, is 1!

The restaurant celebrates its first year in business this month, so a huge congratulations to the team for a successful first year. To celebrate, the restaurant has launched ‘A Taste of Ostlers’, a Tasting Menu Evening on the first Tuesday of every month, starting on 7th July. £55 per head, reservations are essential. 1 Severn Terrace, Worcester WR1 3EH 01905 21302 www.ostlersnumber1.uk 36

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The Oak Inn

A warm atmosphere with friendly and informal service. Eat in the bar, the lounge, the restaurant or dine outside this summer in the beautiful beer garden and orchard. Try local beers and a choice of continental lagers and great wines with quality dishes, modern British classics and innovative seasonal options. “Our philosophy is simple, to bring good fresh food from the best local produce to our customers” Keep up-to-date with the latest themed nights and specials by checking the website regularly. Monday night - 1/2 grilled Lobster, Fries & Salad £15.00 Breakfast Club - Saturday and Sunday 9am-11:30am All Day Tuesday – Pie and a pint £10

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FAMILY FUN DAY - Sunday 5th July 2015

Take part in Traditional Victorian Fete Games, and historic tours around The Wood Norton will be available. A BBQ & Ice Cream from our Victorian Ice Cream Bike will be available to purchase n the day. Relax and enjoy the ambience that is The Wood Norton.

SUMMER NIGHT OF SWINGING SIXTIES - Friday 24th July 2015

Join us in our Orangery for a night of all your favourite Sixties hits performed by the favourite group ‘The Krystalettes’ Enjoy a Three Course Dinner followed by Entertainment and DJ until 12.00pm £34.95 per person

JAZZ & FINE DINING - Friday 2nd October 2015

Join us for a sumptuous 5 Course Dinner in our traditional wood panelled Restaurant Whilst enjoying delightful music from Jazz Band Joe Montague £49.50 per person Why not make a night of it for only £199 including Dinner, Jazz and Breakfast the following morning

CHEESE & WINE TASTING EVENING - Friday 23rd October 2015

Not your traditional night – This a night of fun& laughter hosted by Master of Wine specialist Matthew Stubbs Book your team table from teams of 2 – 10 for a wine & cheese tasting team quiz night with light tappas served throughout the evening. £49.50 per person

For For more information on either of our events please contact Naomi at the hotel who will be delighted to assist you. Also available on our website is our full Calendar of Events April - October 2015

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One Festival of Food & Two Weeks of Taste in Worcester Visitors will be in for a treat with a multi - Michelin award-winning chef headlining the Worcester Foodie Festival in August. Following last year’s inaugural Festival the Worcester BID led event will return to the city centre on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August with Jean-Christophe Novelli taking centre stage. The ‘nation’s favourite French chef’ will be running free cookery demonstrations on the main stage in the High Street on the Saturday. The festival will include 50 stalls offering delicious food and drink from local businesses and selected specialist producers, food and drink matching sessions, cookery demonstrations and master class workshops by a variety of well-established chefs. Live music, street entertainment, competitions, free face painting and fun activities will make sure that there is something for all the family at this celebration of all things tasty. The event will be taking place throughout the pedestrianised city centre and admission is free. A brand new event this year is set to get taste buds going when the Worcester Foodie Fortnight will take place in Worcester city centre from 27th July – 9th August 2015.

Building on last year’s successful Festival, local and regional ‘foodies’ can enjoy two weeks of taste next month by exploring Worcester’s fantastic food and drink offer at quality local restaurants, cosy cafés, stylish bars and traditional pubs. Special £5 and £10 taster menus, a food and drink trail, sampling activities, breakfast club offers, competitions and more will be on the plate for the avid foodie. Nadja von Dahlen, Worcester BID Marketing & Events Manager, said “we have been delighted with the interest already generated by the public and the various types of quality stallholders who have signed up to the event. We want people to discover and experience our fantastic city centre food and drink outlets, whether it’s at the Worcester Foodie Festival or venturing into businesses for a tasty treat during the Foodie Fortnight. Who doesn’t want to leave the cooking and washing up to someone else - and get the chance to see Jean-Christophe Novelli sharing his chef secrets with us?”. For further event information visit www.worcesterbid.com/foodie and follow @WorcFoodieFest on twitter or www.facebook.com/ WorcesterFoodie.

Loyd Grossman visits Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to thank local volunteers for their hard work Loyd Grossman, Chairman of The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT), will spend two days touring churches in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire culminating in a celebration lunch with over 100 volunteers. He will be joined by all the CCT Trustees.

The Belfry Ryder Grill

Outstanding ingredients – locally sourced, freshly selected, and lovingly prepared. At the Ryder Grill, the Belfry chefs know that simple recipes are often the best. Just add attentive service, golf course views and a splash of culinary flair. You could share the finer things in life with an intimate meal for two. Or take your seat at the showcase grill and watch as our talented chefs cook your chosen cut to perfection. Choose from tuna tartare, grilled scallops and vegetable wellington or chargrilled steaks, surf and turf and marinated duck breast. You must see the mouthwatering menu. With its dramatic theatre kitchen and flexible layouts, the Ryder Grill is ideal for everything from a romantic dinner to a small celebration. Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 9PR 0844 980 0600 www.thebelfry.co.uk

The tour will take in six CCT churches across the region, allowing Loyd and the Trustees time to meet and thank the volunteers who work hard throughout the year opening the historic churches and welcoming visitors. An evening reception will be held in St Swithun’s in Worcester, where the CCT was successful in its bid for a £196,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to embark on an ambitious project to create a centre for heritage, learning and the arts. www.visitingchurches.org.uk July 2015

The Queen and Castle

estled on the outskirts of Kenilworth with breath-taking views of Kenilworth Castle itself the Queen and Castle is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The traditional pub building has been stylishly refurbished making it the ideal place to find a cosy corner and take time out whilst enjoying some of the chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seasonal dishes and the great selection of wines, ales and lagers. With a brand new beer garden, you can enjoy your weekends outdoors at the Queen and Castle. With Sunday roasts, summer salads, light bites and plates to nibble and share, this is the place to socialise and have fun with your family and friends. The huge garden can seat up to 130 people which makes it the perfect venue for private parties and gatherings.

Inside you will find comfy armchairs to while away the afternoon, and an open bar with a unique dining room. So, whether it be a special celebration, a mid-week treat, or an impromptu dinner the team are happy to help you arrange the perfect occasion, just call 01926 852 661 or pop in.

Castle Green Kenilworth CV8 1ND 01926 852661 www.thequeenandcastlekenilworth.co.uk

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KENILWORTH

For an afternoon out or a weekend away, consider Kenilworth. With its beautiful ruined castle, Elizabethan gardens, leafy streets and close links to Birmingham and Leamington, Kenilworth has never been more popular. History lovers, foodies and shoppers will love this town and everything it has to offer.

Carrick Travel

Carrick Travel are familiar and in demand, throughout South Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds. They have a great deal to offer their clients when it comes to travel, they like to travel themselves and love sharing their travel experiences. Carrick Travel always strive to offer a superb service and will do their utmost to ensure that your holiday offers the very best value for money. So whether you are looking for a special city break, your family summer holiday, your wedding or honeymoon, visiting friends or relatives in Australia and encompassing a tour of New Zealand, or a more adventurous holiday exploring we have the solution. Let CARRICK take care of it Contact us now on 01926 858434, email on Kenilworth@carricktravel.com or pop in and see our team at 5 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HD Take a look at our new website at www.carricktravel.com 42

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Thomas Hearn Furniture

Thomas Hearn Ltd is a family business located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The team pride themselves on offering unrivalled friendly service, bringing you the ultimate choice in modern and traditional furniture from top brands at unbeatable prices. With top names like G.Plan, Parker Knoll, Ercol and ViSpring to Axminster and Brintons, Thomas Hearn Furniture has the largest selection of furniture in Warwickshire. Delivery is all part of the service too and if you live within 50 miles of the showroom, the expert delivery team will deliver, unpack and set up your furniture for free. 102 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1HL 01926 854884 www.thomashearn.com

A World of Ceramic Tiles

Visit us and explore the huge range of wall and floor tiles on display for bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, conservatories etc. All are available either supply only or fitted by our expert craftsman to a very high standard. From our showroom we also offer a full bathroom service, from design right through to completion at prices to suit all budgets. Although we are based in Kenilworth, our services are available in Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, Coventry, Knowle and all surrounding areas. So come along, have a chat and discover what we can do for you. 5-7 Abbey End, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1QH 01926 854500 www.aworldofceramicstyles.co.uk

The Gallery

Ideally located in the town centre, The Gallery is Kenilworth's the newest and most unique wine bar. Serving a wide selection of fine wines along with specially selected cask ales, beers, spirits and cocktails.The Gallery also offer a range of teas and coffee with a menu of cakes and light bites sourced from local artisan bakery, Crustum and award winning butcher Steve Crowe & Son. Whilst relaxing with a drink, guests can enjoy the many beautiful pieces of artwork on display across The Gallery’s two welcoming floors. All of the artwork is sourced from local artists in Kenilworth and the surrounding areas, and is available to buy should a piece catch your eye. 7 Smalley Place, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1QG 01926 854585 www.thegallerykenilworth.co.uk

QualitySolicitors Mander Hadley

QualitySolicitors Mander Hadley is a forward thinking and friendly law firm. Their client base is built on their reputation for the highest standards of legal expertise combined with exceptional customer service. The teams of lawyers in the firm’s specialist departments offer a wide range of legal services – residential conveyancing, wills, probate and powers of attorney, business sales and purchases, civil and commercial disputes, injury and negligence claims, family law, criminal and traffic offences. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can trust QualitySolicitors Mander Hadley, your local solicitors in Kenilworth and Coventry, for all your legal needs. 39 - 41 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1HN 01926 857631 enquiries@manderhadley.co.uk www.qualitysolicitors.com/manderhadley 44

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Magenta Wallpapers Ltd.

Magenta Wallpapers has a large range of pattern books with a diverse selection of patterns and textures, including the latest style of quirky and unusual feature walls. Magenta Wallpapers also have an extensive selection of fabrics, for which the team offer a full make up service, either for curtains or Roman blinds. To complement the wallpapers and fabrics Magenta can also offer a selected range of blinds of all types from Roller to Wood Venetian. Home visits for survey and discussion of your requirements are part of the service offered, and you are very welcome to call for an appointment. Opening Times â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mon, Tues and Fri 9am-5pm, Wed and Sat 9am-1pm, Thurs and Sun closed 3 Abbey End, Kenilworth Warwickshire CV8 1QH 01926 858618 www.wallpapersinkenilworth.co.uk

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Get hands on with history At Kenilworth Castle this summer

or the perfect way to entertain your little history hunters this summer holiday, look no further than Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden in Warwickshire. Take the whole family to the English Heritage run Castle for a summer packed with time-travelling adventures to inspire young minds. They can let their imaginations run wild as they marvel at jousting knights, learn to curtsey like a medieval princess, and experience the thrill of a castle under siege – all at one of England’s greatest ruined castles. The holidays kick off with Kenilworth’s biggest event of the year – a brand new Medieval Festival on 18th & 19th July. An authentic medieval joust and knights’ tournament are at the heart of the festival. Teams of knights and squires will compete in challenges of skill and strength in spectacular arena shows in this fast-paced sporting event. This is a real competition with pride and victory at stake. With hundreds of medieval characters setting up camp in the castle grounds, there’s much more to the weekend than armour-clad competition. Expect jesters, falconry, live

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music, encampments of medieval townsfolk in every area of the castle, hobby horse jousting for young (and young at heart) knights, authentic food and drink, a bustling medieval marketplace and more historic fun and games than ever before. Every day throughout August, the castle will come alive with historical high jinks for young explorers to enjoy. At weekends there will be quests, storytelling and characters to meet – whilst each week will see the start of a different themed adventure. Children will love discovering a treasure trove of Medieval Toys and Games from 3-7 August, being transported back in time to Kenilworth’s past as a party palace in Terrific Tudors from 10 – 14 August, and joining the castle’s Victorian Archaeologists to unearth some buried secrets in Awesome Archaeology from 17 – 21 August. Budding young knights and princesses can even practise their curtsies and combat skills when they sign up to the Knights & Princesses Academy from 24 – 28 August.

The summer holidays will finish with a bang as over the bank holiday weekend the castle will be under Siege! With battle camps on opposing sides of the rebellion, intrepid time-travellers can experience a siege from both within the castle walls, and attacking from the mere. Expect flaming siege machines, massed ranks of attacking troops, and a truly historic day out the whole family will enjoy. Kenilworth Castle is open from 10am – 6pm every day throughout the summer. Delicious treats to fuel historic days out are available in the Stables Café, and a lively audio tour brings the past to life.

WIN! A time-travelling day out at Kenilworth Castle with Edge Magazine We’ve teamed up with English Heritage to give five lucky readers a day out at Kenilworth Castle. We have five family passes to giveaway, which can be used on any day throughout August – including on event days. To enter the competition, please email your name and address to heritagecomp@edgemagazine.org Terms and conditions: The closing date for entries is July 31st 2015. Over 18s only. The winner

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will be drawn at random. The winners will be contacted by the promoter to arrange receipt of the prize. There are five prizes, each of one family ticket to Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden. Ticket valid for one day’s entry, any day throughout August. Family ticket is for admission only and includes two adults and up to three children up to the age of 16. No cash alternative. Ticket

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July 2015

The Fellows guide to auctions

isiting an auction house can provoke anxiety in a first time bidder.

Will an unintended twitch in the halls of a London auction house leave you working out how to pay for an Old Master? Or will you be standing in a draughty warehouse trying to decipher a string of bids relayed in a high speed monotone? Thankfully the reality is much less intimidating, and modern auction houses like Fellows, who are based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, are fun and friendly places. Auction dos and don’ts Do your maths. Decide the maximum you want to pay for each piece, and stick to it. Getting caught up in auction frenzy is all too easy and you could find yourself bidding far more than you'd planned. Don't forget to factor in the buyer's premium - an additional fee paid by the winning bidder to the auction house. Normally this is a percentage (15-30 per cent) added on to the final hammer price. Do jump in when your item comes on the block. Auctions move fast. If you wait, the hammer may come down before you've worked up the courage to make a bid. Don't miss the preview. You need to check any antiques and try on jewellery or watches you plan to bid for! Fellows holds viewing days where you can call in to the saleroom without an appointment to view lots for a specific auction. Check www.fellows.co.uk to make sure you have the right date, or if you can’t travel to the saleroom, contact the department to ask questions and view detailed condition reports and 360° images in the online catalogue. Do register to bid and get a paddle number for the auction. You can't participate without one. Don't get into in a bidding war just because you're feeling competitive. If you beat another bidder, you may end up wishing you'd lost once you're stuck with paying far more than you planned. Do make sure you want to buy. If you make the winning bid, you're committed to complete the purchase.

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Don't put in your maximum too soon. The auctioneer will increase the price incrementally until the bids run out. Alternatively, you can place a commission bid before the auction Do look at the types of bid you can place. Commission (or absentee) bids are maximum bids which the auctioneer places on your behalf; handy if you can’t make the auction in person, but does mean you can’t retaliate. Telephone bids are an alternative to travelling to the saleroom, an experienced member of staff will call you before your lot is due to be sold, and relay the bids to you over the phone. Live bidding on online platforms is also a very popular way to buy auction trinkets, you can hear what’s going on in the saleroom through live video and audio, and will know immediately if you have won your lot from anywhere in the world which has an internet connection. “What’s it worth?” Free valuations Fellows have built up long-term relationships with clients by providing unrivalled customer service to meet the needs of each individual; whether you are searching for a piece of wedding jewellery or a vintage wristwatch. Antiques Roadshow style valuation days are held at locations around Worcestershire and the West Midlands, most recently at the beautiful Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield, and The Arden in Stratford upon Avon, as well as Aston Villa Football Club. Call in with your unwanted antiques, jewellery and watches to find out the history and value of your item. Visit the website to view the diary of these external valuation days, or pop into the office on Wednesdays from 10am-4pm to speak to a specialist. Buying and selling items at Fellows could not be simpler; along with the helpful team, the firm has top quality salerooms and developed technology for online bidding. If you are a collector, vendor, or someone who is curious about the world of auctions, you can participate with complete confidence at Fellows. Visit www.fellows.co.uk to view auction catalogues for sales coming up over the next few weeks, or call 0121 212 2131 for more information.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Thursday 9th July at 10am – An auction of Jewellery Thursday 16th July at 11am – Antique & Modern Jewellery Monday 20th July at 10am – Vintage Jewellery & Accessories Thursday 23rd July at 10am – An auction of Jewellery Tuesday 28th July at 11am – The Watch Sale Thursday 30th July at 10am – An auction of Coins & Medals

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Auctioneers & Valuers Antiques | Jewellery | Watches

Monthly auction of Antique & Modern Jewellery Thursday 16th July at 11am With no appointment neccesary,visit our saleroom in Birminghamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellery Quarter to view all of the lots featuring in this auction. Saturday 11th July 11am - 4pm Tuesday 14th July 10am - 4pm Wednesday 15th July 10am - 4pm Thursday 16th July 8.30am - 11am Visit www.fellows.co.uk to view the auction catalogue and the full calendar of weekly auctions.

0121 212 2131 Mayfair Office | 2nd Floor, 3 Queen Street, London, W1J 5PA Jewellery Quarter Saleroom | 19 Augusta Street, Birmingham, B18 6JA

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Hunt for treasures at Antiques for Everyone

ntiques fairs aren't just for collectors – quite the contrary! They’re a great opportunity to get inspiration for interior decorating and design ideas as well as unearthing some fabulous, unique items that no-one else will have. Antiques for Everyone summer fair takes place at the NEC Birmingham between 23rd and 26th July and plays host to over 200 specialist dealers selling an extensive range of wares that aren’t just about antiques. “Vintiquing” and searching for that one-off treasure has become all the rage and there’s no better place to get started than Antiques for Everyone, now in its 30th Year and one of the biggest fairs outside London. Judith Miller, renowned antiques expert says: ‘This fair is a great place to start collecting as all the all items for sale are vetted by a team of independent experts for quality, date and condition which means you can buy with confidence.” Items range from: British and decorative furniture, 20th century art, jewellery, silver, ceramics, glass, and pictures, to vintage clothes and more contemporary treasures.

FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY Edge magazine has10 pairs of tickets to give away. To enter simply write to: Edge Magazine, 3 Warwick Court, Saxon Business Park, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4AD or email: info@edgemagazine.org

Dutch ivory and fruitwood marquetry inlaid walnut side chair from Dunecht House, c1720, from Freshfords Fine Antiques

Advance tickets cost from just £12 each and car parking is FREE. Tickets on the door cost £15. For more information on Antiques for Everyone, opening times and exhibitors, visit www.antiquesforeveryone.co.uk or call 0844 581 0827.

The addition of 20th century specialists has added further diversity and encouraged a younger range of collectors and home designers. Mid-Century Modern pieces are increasingly popular and you can also find some contemporary works like the Hungarian glass sculptures by Prisma-Gallery and ceramics by Peter Beard exhibited by A D Antiques from Chipping Campden. Highlights include talks from BBC Antiques Roadshow experts Judith Miller and Will Farmer who will be sharing their insights and hot tips, plus independent expert Jeremy Thornton speaking on art as an investment. Derbyshire Blue John, Britain’s rarest semi-precious stone (a form of fluorite with bands of a purple-blue or yellowish colour) is the fair’s special exhibition. Some of the finest, original Blue John pieces ever-produced, will be on view from Fellows Auctioneers. With prices starting from as little as £10 to £100,000’s there really is something for everyone. All kinds of rare and valuable pieces have been discovered and purchased over the years, so come and be inspired!

A diamond cluster and pearl brooch

Blue varnish glass vase with silvered interior, marked ‘E Varnish & Co London Patent’, c1849–51, from Marris Antiques

July 2015

Escape the chains Euphorium Design Consultancy

Lucinda Bunn

or For Lorna and Paul O’Toole, interior design is more than creating a beautiful home. It’s about bringing your aspirations to life and making your home, well, ‘euphoric’.

With 20 years of experience in interior design, Lorna has built a reputation for her creativity, unique ideas, attention to detail and interpreting her clients’ personal style. Now, with the help of her husband Paul, who is a master joiner by trade, the team at Euphorium Design Consultancy offer bespoke interior design solutions and a comprehensive service from concept to installation. As a luxury design agency, Lorna and Paul have had nationwide and international success having worked on a range of top-end new build developments, prestigious private clients, celebrities’ houses and holiday homes. ‘We’re known predominately for working with developers to create unique show homes that are ‘different from the norm’, explains Lorna, ‘but we also love to design residential developments for private clients too. So much of what we do depends on building a personal relationship with our clients – you really have to get to know someone to interpret their lifestyle and what inspires them, to create a beautiful yet practical and functional design space’. Each process begins with a consultation where Lorna and Paul can visit your home and discuss ideas. A design concept and scheme is then created, bespoke to every project and individual based on their brief. Design boards, technical specification and floor plans, which show every element of the scheme in detail are then presented to each client, who has complete sign off and then you are well on the way to the creation your perfect home. Paul continues, ‘The thing that sets us apart is the fact that together we provide a complete service, from initial brief, to concept, trend forecasting, design specification, supply and fit. We also project manage everything which relieves our clients of any stress. We offer both full house schemes and individual rooms design such as kitchens and bathrooms, which are my speciality. We also offer extensions, conservatories and bi-fold door installation. Most of the products in Lorna’s designs are bespoke and I also make many of the furniture pieces too, making the majority of what we create, totally individual’. For a consultation with Lorna and Paul and to see the Euphorium portfolio, visit the website.

The Barn, Upper Berrow Farm, Berrow Hill Lane Feckenham B96 6QS 01527 821119 www.euphoriumdesign.co.uk

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July 2015

SUN-KISSED TRESSES

At Matthew Curtis Hair Design

ummer is a great time to work your hair into practical up-dos, embrace beachy waves and get those gorgeous golden natural highlights. But it’s as important to protect your hair from all the swimming and sunbathing and Matthew Curtis and his team have some great tips for low-maintenance summer hair that’s on trend too. Braids are perfect for the summer. You can braid your hair, leave the house and you don’t have to give it a second thought. Braids keep your hair out of your face and set it too. Here’s how you can recreate these catwalk styles.

Mohican braids at Shore Road by Pooja SS15 Collection Show Step1 - Start off by applying TRESemme oil to damp hair and blow dry the hair smooth creating a sleek finished look Step 2 -using a soft bristle brush, brush smooth the hair on each side of the braid low into a tight pony on either side and secure with elastic. Step 3 - Section off the top of your head braiding down the middle from the front of the hair line to the nape of the neck and then attach the 2 sections from the ponytails and continue to Dutch plait the hair (an inside out plait- taking the sections under instead of over) and braid all the way to the hairline securing in place with a snag band. Step 5 - Twist the plaits into themselves and pin in place creating a low chignon into the nape of the neck. Step 6- Finish with a TRESemme Freeze hold spray. TRESemme smooth and silky shine spray is perfect to get a glossy feel to this look.

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Low pony braids at Lie Sangbong SS15 Collection Show Step 1- Start off by blow drying the hair smooth ensuring the nozzle is on the dryer to keep a sleeker smoother finish and you use cashmere touch hydrating serum, give your look a parting at the front on a diagonal for a different unique look Step 2- Run TRESemme serum through the midlengths and ends, to reduce any frizz or flyaways. Step3- bring the hair in tightly to the nape of the neck and plait the hair only 2 inches down and tie with a bobble or elastic Step 4- Finish with TRESemme 24hour hold hairspray- for extra gloss add TRESemme shine spray. Both looks were featured at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. www.mbfashionweek.com

TOP TIP: Protect your hair this summer from the sun’s harmful rays. The sun will dry out the natural oils so it’s important to protect your hair like you would your skin. There are plenty of UV protective products on the market at varying price point. Work these products into your hair before you braid and you’re good to go.

To book an appointment with Matthew and his team at the Matthew Curtis salon in Stratfordupon-Avon, contact 01789 266551 or visit www.matthewcurtis.biz Twitter: @mcurtishair www.youtube.com/matthewcurtishair

July 2015

Le Petit Spa Urban sanctury

Lucie Abu-Zalaf & Megan Ace

estled right at the heart of Birmingham’s bustling city centre, at the front of the Mailbox, you will find super trendy hotel, Mal Maison. Our destination was Le Petit Spa, to see if you really can find calm and tranquillity in the middle of such a busy city. Walking in through the hotel reception we were shown downstairs to the back of the hotel and into the spa where we were warmly greeted and asked when in our afternoon we would like to have our lunch and refreshments. With Megan being quite pregnant and me being, well, me, we of course opted for straight away. So after filling in the mandatory health questionnaires and selecting our menu choices we were shown back upstairs to the brasserie where we were seated at a pleasant table by the window, allowing a good view of all of the city’s lunchtime goings on. As we were on a

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‘let’s be healthy’ kick, we both ordered salads-mine a chicken ceasar and Meg’s a blue cheese and pear, although it was a bit of a battle between that and the Mal Maison Club which sounded absolutely amazing. When our food arrived we were both extremely pleased with our choices and the afternoon got even better when I was presented with a glass of champagne and Megan with a deliciously refreshing virgin mojito. A good start to the afternoon! Sauntering back downstairs we changed into our robes (casually dismissing the slightly small but well appointed gym) and went to check out the spa’s facilities. Making the most of what is actually not a huge area, the design team have done a fantastic job to ensure that the spa does feel extremely well appointed and relaxing, which can be tough with hotel spas as I often think that sometimes you can almost feel like you’re locked in a

basement dungeon. Not here though! After a soak in the bubbling jacuzzi and a quick trip to the sauna and steam rooms, we changed back into our robes and headed to the relaxation room. And what a perfectly relaxing room this was. Decorated with calming colours, soft lighting and lengths of bamboo, furnished with luxurious day beds and plenty of magazines and newspapers to hand, you would have absolutely no idea that you were right in the heart of a busy hotel in the countrie's second city. We had two hours before our treatments were due to begin. Two whole hours. It was amazing. As anyone with today’s hectic lifestyle can understand, this was bliss. We chatted, snoozed, read a little and only occasionally checked our phones. The time went in the blink of an eye and we were then collected by our individual therapists and whisked off to our treatment rooms.

I experienced the Half Day Holistic package, which included an aromatherapy facial, aromatherapy back massage and a Jessica Zen Pedicure. Le Petit Spa uses ESPA products, which is always such a treat to the body and all of your senses. My back massage was perfect, worked out all of the knots that tend to accumulate with a toddler and a career without crippling me or making me wince too much and after having my face analysed with a special light, my facial began. From warm to cool and concluding in pink mud mask and a head massage, when it was time to get up and go for my pedicure I had totally wound down and was feeling more calm and zen-like than ever. The one good thing about being pregnant, amongst others, of course, is the amount of Yummy Mummy/ Pre Natal massages you can indulge yourself in. ‘It’s for the baby’s benefit’ has swiftly become my mantra. The Yummy Mummy package offered here is extraordinary. A 2 ½ hour treatment which includes a Full Body Exfoliation, a Back Massage an Oriental

Scalp Massage, a Jessica Prescriptive Manicure or Jessica Zen Spa Pedicure, Lunch and Mal chocolates. My therapist seems to have descended from the heavens and quickly reminds me of my inner peace. Right there, in that moment, you not only feel like the luckiest person alive to be being treated in such a way, but that you are weathering the most herculean task in the world, which you should proud of. Growing a baby, that is, not being massaged. I find I don’t often have the time to appreciate this; my toddler simply doesn’t have the patience for me to do so. I asked my therapist to go pretty firm during the massage, which she was more than happy to do – a rarity I find, whilst pregnant. But these girls are ESPA trained, so they know how to massage. And massage superbly well. I opted for the pedicure to give my pregnant, elephant feet the attention they deserve. At least my miracle worker can attempt to make them look like they belong to a human.

My full body exfoliation and massages are delivered in silence with candle-lit warmth, understanding and a sensitivity towards my body and my baby, which fills me with joy just thinking about it. I drift in and out of sleep and wake up thinking I must be dreaming. The whole afternoon felt like pure luxury. I almost felt guilty I was enjoying it so much - surely this can’t be work?! With places to nap, read, eat and ponder, this inner city house of tranquillity will most definitely be on my to-do list when I next visit Birmingham.

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July 2015

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Meet Mark Petchey: professional tennis coach and commentator Mark Petchey was speaking at a pre-Wimbledon National Tennis Roadshow by David Lloyd Leisure

erhaps best known for his work with Britain’s tennis superstar, Andy Murray, Mark Petchey has had many lives in tennis. As a young boy he joined a local club before turning professional after he left school. Little did he know he would end up developing upcoming talent and commentating for the BBC and Sky Sports. Most recently, Mark has been on a leisure tour with the David Lloyd team in a campaign aimed at getting Britain’s kids to pick up a racquet. We caught up with Mark to find out more. So what’s the David Lloyd leisure tour all about? Well, we’re going to be meeting lots of kids today and I’m hoping to give them an opportunity to play and have fun. We’re demonstrating the innovative REBO™ wall which offers the perfect ‘hitting partner’ solution. It’s great because it doesn’t take up much space. Often schools are reluctant to set up tennis courts because it’s more economical to have a football or hockey pitch which is understandable. But with the REBO™ wall, space isn’t an issue. It’s also great because you are setting the speed of the ball and therefore the difficulty for yourself. With tennis, as with most sports, it’s just having the opportunity to try it and like it and that’s what we’re hoping to do with the clinic. Tell us about how you got into tennis. I joined my local tennis club in Essex; my parents played too so I was exposed to tennis at a young age. It was all very competitive at the club I joined, it’s produced fine players. But I didn’t go to an academy or anything. I stayed in school and had a very normal childhood. It wasn’t until after school that I realised my passion for it and I worked really hard to get into the top 50. Of course, the more I played the better I got and the more I understood the game.

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What about coaching? The coaching side of things came more unexpectedly. I stopped playing professionally in 1998 when my wife and I were expecting our first child. I was asked by a friend to advise on these two young players and decide whether they had the potential to go far. I went out to Australia to see them play and then things just went from there really. How did you meet Andy Murray? Well, I first saw Andy play in Scotland – he’s always had the X factor. He was between coaches and I said I would look after him for a while. We bonded and we ended up working together for a year. We had a good connection. It just so happened that during that time he went from outside top 300 to inside the top 50. What would you say are the most important requirements to make a champion? Talent and hard work. But talent isn’t necessarily more important – it might give certain advantages on the court but it’s the passion and drive which keeps you out there training each day. It’s an unbelievable amount of hard work that goes into being a professional tennis player let alone a champion. Which tennis player have you loved to watch? John McEnroe was always a source of inspiration to me. He had so much talent and he was an unorthodox player. His was also the first Wimbledon final I ever went to. His is a style of tennis I always tried to emulate.

How can our readers keep up to date with this summer’s tennis events? There’s a lot going on this summer, of course there’s Wimbledon to look forward to, the Queen’s Club Championship, grass court events etc. You can find out more about all of these on the LTA website. If you’re hoping to get back into tennis this summer or if you’re hoping to give it a go for the first time, you can also find leisure centres and local courts on the LTA website too. David Lloyd offer a great coaching programmes and junior tennis programmes for the summer holidays. To learn more about the tennis programmes on-offer, go to www.davidlloyd.co.uk For more on the Lawn Tennis Association and upcoming tennis events, go to www.lta.org.uk

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Audi Service Review Delivering Premium Lucie Abu-Zalaf

e’ve all been there, happily getting into your car about to head out, starting the engine and up pops that little, most inconvenient light telling you that your service is due. Or generally overdue in my case. Now, the big question is whether to take it to a main dealer or whether to call the garage at the end of the road. There are many benefits to having your car serviced by a franchised main dealership. At the top has to be the knowledge and security that your warranty will be preserved, while some independents can be warranty approved, a franchise can guarantee this and it will go a long way to protecting your car’s residual value. At Audi, it also ensures that your car is worked on by highly trained technicians, experienced in dealing with your specific car and only genuine Audi parts are fitted, all helping to prolong the life of what is often a purchase which is only second in value to your home. However, as I tend to swap my cars fairly frequently, residual value doesn’t often enter my head. I know it should, but I’m easily distracted by what I want next. For me, the main reason to have my car serviced by Audi is the convenience and cost. In the past main dealership servicing was synonymous with high costs, but that is rarely the case these days, with fixed rate servicing and MOTs, your Audi can be serviced for as little as £159 and an MOT for £49.99 which includes MOT protection covering you for up to £750 on a wide range of repairs should your Audi fail. I called in to Worcester to arrange my service and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. I was offered a coffee and a biscuit while we discussed when would be the best day to go for. Once the date was decided I was then asked whether I would be dropping the car into the garage myself or if I would like it collected from home or work and if I would need a courtesy car. As a working mum, this was music to my ears. A day without a car when having to get the little one to nursery and then me to the office fills me with dread. While you may save a small amount these days on a service by going to an independent garage, if you factor in being without a car for the day and having to go to the garage to drop your car in, I don’t think there is any comparison.

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I was also emailed a video of my car while it was being looked at to show me any extra work that was suggested, a brilliant touch for putting your mind at rest and showing you that they aren’t adding things onto the bill for no reason and of course checking before any work was completed.

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All in all, what is often a real pain in the backside, was made incredibly easy by Audi so next time your Audi is due a service or MOT, give them a call and enquire about their fixed rate servicing and MOTs, you’ve got nothing to lose and a lot to gain.

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£10,000 awarded to local causes through Lovebrum

A proud moment for Birmingham

oveBrum, the charity launched earlier this year to unearth hidden gem projects in the city, has completed its first round of member voting and has awarded three causes a total of nearly £10,000. Homelands Festival, Ups and Downs, and Serve Our Brummies have been chosen by LoveBrum members, after the first online voting process for the charity. The Homelands Festival aims to put on an event at Sanctuary’s Homelands retirement living scheme in Birmingham, bringing together residents with children from the Perry Beeches Academy, and other groups across Birmingham. The project has been awarded £1,000 to hire the event marquee and provide food and drink for the 150 guests attending. There will also be a selection of games, including traditional lawn games, that will be supported by the LoveBrum funding. Over the last few years students from Perry Beeches have attended Homelands to interact, eat with, build for and camp with the residents. Homelands Festival is the next step in promoting the value of inter-generational activities and the importance of combatting social isolation.

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Ups and Downs is a support group for children with Downs Syndrome and their families; meeting regularly to help and support each other, as well as make new friends. The charity has been awarded just under £5,000 from LoveBrum, to help fulfill the needs of its rapidly growing membership. Speech and language is an area of development that often has significant delay in children with Downs Syndrome, and most children use Makaton as a way of communicating alongside speech. Some of the money from LoveBrum will go towards training a trustee to complete the Makaton tutor course so they can deliver training to parents at the earliest opportunity. Makaton resources can be expensive, so the money will also help the charity purchase books and DVDs to build up a resource library from which parents can borrow items. This will come in addition to paying a Speech and Language Therapist to provide Up and Downs with small group sessions to ensure the children are receiving some regular Speech Therapy.

The final project selected by LoveBrum members is Serve Our Brummies, which was set up to feed homeless people and those who have fallen on hard times in the city centre. It is run by volunteers who are on hand to give support and advice, as well as provide a sandwich, some soup, and a hot drink. It is part of a registered charity, which was created to provide the homeless with food and clothing, and the money awarded by LoveBrum will help to fund the ongoing services for 12 months. “We had a phenomenal number of projects put forward for our first round of funding; all of which were very deserving. It was a difficult task but eight were put forward to our members to vote, and over the course of one month we saw the votes come in thick and fast,” said PJ Ellis, CEO of LoveBrum. “After all of the planning and promotion that has gone into launching LoveBrum, I’m delighted that we’re finally at the stage of giving money to people who are doing amazing things for our city. In the charity’s first 12 months, we’ll promote 40 causes and raise a minimum of £120,000 to fund 12 projects. Even the projects that were unsuccessful this time round will be supported; the LoveBrum Academy providing advice and support to help them flourish and grow, which is what it’s all about,” he added. LoveBrum is funded solely by its members and events; all individual memberships go into the funding pot to help projects like Homelands Festival, Ups and Downs, and Serve Our Brummies. Membership costs just £20 and gives you the chance to vote in each funding round. The charity boasts lean running costs but also relies on corporate support to help with every day overheads, so that every penny from fundraising goes directly to the causes. LoveBrum recently announced that Prologis, H-J Wealth Planning and FleetMilne had all signed up as corporate members, with an additional eight companies signing up as service patrons.

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“We still need more people to support LoveBrum; whether that be signing up as Patrons, Corporate Members or Individual Members. Whatever help you can give will help us raise more money for our causes. LoveBrum only supports local projects that deliver real change and together, we can really make a difference, and the best thing is that it’s our members who make the decisions so I would encourage everyone to get involved. Reading about our three winning projects gives you an idea of just how vital LoveBrum’s funding is,” Tim Andrews, LoveBrum chair added. To find out more about the charity and the three winning projects, visit www.lovebrum.org.uk

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Primrose Hospice Find out how you can help

eople are usually surprised when they come to Primrose Hospice. Many people think of hospices in a negative way, expecting doom and gloom. However, Primrose is a warm, wonderful and positive place, offering many services for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families, across North East Worcestershire. Our Day Hospice is open four days a week, providing sessions where people can meet others in a similar situation, enabling them to support each other, as well as receiving support from us. Our care team works closely with local GPs, District Nurses and Consultants. We also give patients access to specialist nurses, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and a lymphoedema service. This is alongside counselling, support and access to a specialist palliative consultant. Patients receive pain and symptom management, emotional support and our Day Hospice sessions gives carers some much needed respite. Our Coppice Centre provides a range of free counselling services, complementary therapies, Citizen’s Advice Bureau advice, and a range of support and bereavement groups. We also have a specialist children and families worker who supports young people through bereavement. Making memory boxes is one very popular activity, allowing families a way of remembering their loved ones whilst being supported by our staff. Our Primrose at Home service is vital, free support for people at the end stages of life, who wish to be cared for in their own home. The care is provided by experienced specially trained Health Care Assistants and we offer both day and night shifts to allow people to remain in familiar surroundings. This gives family members a much need break during the day and peace of mind while they sleep. Primrose Hospice needs to raise over £1.6 million per year in order to provide our services for free, but we only receive about 20% of our funding from the NHS. This means we rely heavily on local people to fundraise for us, across a range of events each year.

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How can you help Primrose? We are always looking for people to fundraise for us, either by holding an event, or by taking part in one of our sponsored challenges. You can walk, run, cycle and even parachute for Primrose! We are also offering places in this year’s Rainbow Run, a 5k run where you are showered with coloured powder! Alternatively you can set up regular giving or simply make a one off donation. Our Christmas Lights of Love Appeal is a great way to remember someone you have lost, whether they have had help from Primrose or not. We are always looking for volunteers. Our 400 plus army of volunteers do everything from driving our patients, gardening and admin; to providing family support services, counselling and complimentary therapies. You can also support us in our six charity shops, including our furniture shop in Headless Cross, Redditch. You can find out more about the hospice, and how you can help us, on our website www.primrosehospice.org. We are also on Twitter: www.twitter.com/primrosehospice or on Facebook by searching ‘Primrose Hospice’.

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July 2015

New ISA's

What the changes mean for you? Tom Ware

n the last election, all three main political parties sought to impose further limits on the tax reliefs associated with pensions. In this context, ISAs have become more important for financial planning. The Chancellor showed ongoing commitment to ISAs in the recent budget with increased flexibility and the launch of a new ‘Help to Buy’ ISA.

Help to buy ISA The Government also announced the first ‘help to buy ISA’. First time home buyers looking to save for their deposit can now get tax relief on their savings under the new scheme from autumn 2015. The ISA provides 25% tax relief on savings up to £12,000.

From autumn 2015, savers with Cash ISAs will be able to dip into their savings and replace them without it counting towards their annual subscription limits. Previously if savers withdrew money from an ISA during one tax year, that part of their annual allowance was automatically lost. Any new contributions would then erode a saver’s annual allowance.

If someone saves the full £12,000, under the new scheme, the government would add a further £3,000 to their savings, giving them £15,000 towards the purchase of their first home. This tax relief isn’t given at the point of saving, but is instead added when the saver buys the house. The government has set a limit of £250,000 (or £450,000 in London) on the property value.

Under the new system, any additional contributions will have to be paid within the same tax year as the withdrawal for them not to be counted. These new flexible funding rules do not apply to stocks and shares ISA. This is presumably intended to discourage investors from dipping in and out of stock markets rather than looking longer-term. These changes come on top of other recent amendments to the ISA system, including an increase in the allowance to £15,240 and changes to allowable investments.

The new scheme is technically a Cash ISA and as a result it won’t be possible to subscribe to two separate Cash ISAs (Cash & Help to Buy) in the same tax year.

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ISA inheritability

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The key change that came in at the start of this tax year is ISA inheritability. Spouses and civil partners whose partners died after 3 December 2014 are now eligible for an increased ISA allowance equal to their late partners ISA value at the date of their death. The surviving spouse will be able to use the additional allowance by topping up an existing ISA or opening a new ISA with an ISA manager of their choice.

The Government introduced a personal savings allowance in the recent budget, which will have an impact on cash ISAs.

This means that the surviving spouse can continue to benefit from tax free investment returns. The spousal IHT exemption will mean there’s no IHT due if the surviving partner inherits the ISA funds, but the funds will still be considered an asset of the estate and would be subject to tax if passed to anyone else.

The subscriptions can be made to a cash or stocks and shares ISA, and can be in cash or inherited non-cash ISA assets. There is a time limit in which the claim must be made. If the date of death is after 6 April 2015, the claim must be made within three years for subscriptions in cash and 180 days for subscriptions “in specie”.

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The new allowance will be introduced on up to £1,000 of a basic rate taxpayer’s savings income, and up to £500 of a higher rate taxpayer’s savings income each year from 6 April 2016. It will be in addition to the tax advantages available through ISAs. The Personal Savings Allowance will not be available for additional (45%) rate taxpayers. Banks and building societies will no longer have to deduct 20% income tax on interest from non-ISA savings from April 2016. Many have suggested that it sounds the death knell for cash ISAs. After all, savers investing the maximum £15,240 in a cash ISA at a rate of 1.5% could only expect an annual return of £228.60. That said, rates could rise in future and regular savers could expect to exceed the allowance after investing for a number of years.

Keeping hens happy All you need to know about caring for hens and enjoying home-laid eggs

here is little to no economic benefit in keeping chickens at home for eggs these days but the difference in freshness and quality beats shop bought eggs by a long way and the pleasure in seeing a group of hens scratching around the garden providing you with a daily dose of amusement as well as organic bug control makes them so worthwhile. Before you take the plunge, it’s important to consider whether you have the time, resources, commitment, knowledge and facilities to care for hens. It’s also worth noting that keeping hens is not always synonymous with keeping your garden as you like it. Pecking beaks wreak havoc with delicate, emerging flower buds and dust-bathing birds have a habit of spraying your foliage with soil. It’s important to bear this in mind. Where to put them There are lots of different options for enclosures; plastic, eco-recycled plastic, wood etc. Your choice depends on how long you want it to last and how much you want to pay. But a good tip is to get something a little bigger than what you think you’ll need. This means each hen has her own space. The sizing options for most coops are provided on the basis that all hens want to roost together. They don’t always and a pecking order may develop leaving some hens isolated. If it’s a bigger coop, everyone has a chance to roost. Remember, your coop should have floor space, perches and nest boxes. What to feed them

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important to think about weather conditions. If it’s icy out, make sure your hens have fresh water – and not just melted ice. It’s not hard to get your hands on the right feed which will depend on the age of your hens and the breed. Chickens also need insoluble grit in their food to help digestion. If you replace feeders and drinkers, try and be consistent with the style so the hens know how to use it. The routine Keeping chickens is a big commitment and it does take daily, weekly and monthly routines to keep your hens happy. Daily: refresh water, a ‘stop and observe’ health check, collect eggs, scatter corn as a treat and close the pop hole at night and open it in the morning to protect your hens from foxes and other predators. Weekly: chicken houses should be cleaned out at least on a weekly basis to stop the build-up of organic matter. Clean feed hoppers, provide fresh greens, 5 minute health check. Monthly: On certain months in the year, you can give your birds vitamin supplements, or preventative treatments for bugs and diseases. If you get a chance to speak to someone who already keeps hens it’s a good idea. They can show you the ropes, share their tips and guide you as you go. If not, there is plenty of help online, you just have to look for it.

Anyone keeping 50 or more chickens is required to register with the Great Britain Poultry Register. However, we recommend that anyone with chickens registers so you get disease alerts, updates and guidance.

WHICH BREED TO CHOOSE? It’s a tricky decision to make. But here’s tip. If you do want to keep your garden in its best shape, bantams could be the answer. Although they lay less frequently, they don’t dig and scratch so much. The appetite for plants is also smaller.

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Summer loving At House of Dogs

ouse of Dogs in Worcester’s New Street is the place to go when it comes to your dog’s health and happiness.

Owner Stuart Wilson-De Jour knows everything you need to know about performing health checks and getting your dog ready for summer. Treatments include facial cleansers, nail trimming, dip-dye and seaweed paw massage. Stuart only uses natural products and favours those with an aloe vera base. After all, nature knows best. This summer, your dog will love the new bandanas and harnesses at the shop. In all different prints, stripes and flowers, these handmade pieces are the perfect accessory for your furry friend. They’re machine washable and totally durable for a summer of playing in the garden. House of Dogs is also excited to invite dog owners to a photo shoot, in partnership with Max Spielmann: Photo Printing, at the boutique on November 8th 2015. It’s an opportunity for you and your dog to capture a moment you can cherish forever. Just call in with a £5 deposit and then when the snaps are done, you can choose from the images to create mugs, calendars, cushion covers, whatever you like – it’s time to get creative! www.houseofdogs.org.uk

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Butterfly and bee friendly At Wagon House Gardens Karl Strawbridge

utterflies, the insect that we associate most with those long summer days fluttering on the buddleja which they find so irresistible. However the butterfly is in decline worldwide and our butterflies are in trouble mainly because their natural habitat is being eroded away and they react quickly to changes in the environment. We can do little to stop these changes but we can do more in our gardens to support and encourage butterflies to visit and help reverse the decline by planting nectar rich plants. Butterflies feed primarily on nectar but also on rotting fruit, they consume only fluids and they prefer the more simple flowers as this makes accessing the fluids easy, so resist planting the doubles or multi-petal cultivars of plants as they are not so butterfly friendly. Lots of common garden plants are butterfly friendly, lavender, hebe and hydrangeas, the everlasting wallflower erysimum bowles mauve, which is planted abundantly in the gardens at The Jinney Ring Craft Centre to attract the butterflies and of course, by far, the best nectar rich favourite the buddleja.

For three weeks this summer from July 17th to August 9th The Butterfly Conservation Charity are inviting you to monitor the butterflies for 15 minutes on a bright preferably sunny day in your garden and submit the results to them. The Big Butterfly Count is a national survey aimed at assessing the health of our environment. If you would like to be involved go to www.bigbutterflycount. org. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all doom and gloom the high brown fritillary is fighting back. The striking orange and black butterfly last year experienced its best season for ten years and we can all help with creating a better environment to support the butterfly and also the bees which are equally as an important visitor to our gardens. Butterflies and bees are important as pollinators. Bees are also being affected by habitat changes. Planting nectar rich simple plants will help to support the bees also. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not difficult to encourage a better ecology in the garden and by selecting plants that display a butterfly or bee friendly symbol on the label can contribute to a better more sustainable environment for these insects to thrive. To control weeds and pests if you have to use

sprays try to use those based on fatty acids and plant oils as they pose little danger to bees and by spraying in the evenings when the flowers are closed, it can be a simple but effective way of helping the insect population. Enjoy your garden this summer with all those pretty nectar rich flowers around which are often much more fragrant, mindful that you too are contributing to a better garden environment.

Wagon House Gardens The Jinney ring Craft Centre Hanbury, Worcestershire B60 4BU 01527 821421 www.wagonhousegardens.co.uk July 2015

Stratford butterfly farm celebrates its 30th anniversary with special activities for the whole family

n Friday 24th July the Stratford Butterfly Farm will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The Butterfly Farm opened its doors for the first time on 24 July 1985 by David Bellamy and now 30 years on, remains the UK’s largest and most successful butterfly farm. Special activities to celebrate the occasion will include an exhibition of photographs, a ‘Meet the Mini-Beast’ handling session and use of the Jungle Explorer map to follow the trail to discover interesting facts and amazing creatures from around the world. In addition, visitors can enter the Birthday Tree competition and leave a message on the tree to be entered into a prize draw to win family season/day tickets. There are lots of events and activities to get involved in. See something spectacular and learn something new at Stratford Butterfly Farm.

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Art in the Park

Jephson Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa

eamington Spa is set to come alive with creativity with the return of Art in the Park. Set in the stunning surrounds of Jephson Gardens, this colourful two day festival will take place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August.

Organiser Carole Sleight said, “The aim of the festival was to celebrate the wide diversity of local artists and create a space to demonstrate their skills and show their work, whilst also inspiring others to take up an artistic pursuit”.

This free-to-attend event supported by Leamington Studio Artists and BID Leamington will celebrate the diversity of local artists, craftsmen, performers and musicians and there will be something for everyone.

“As well as celebrating talented artists from all disciplines, the Festival makes the arts accessible to the community and gives people of all ages the chance to enjoy and try art in the beautiful setting of Jephson Gardens,”.

Visitors will be able to enjoy the work of over 85 exhibiting artists, workshops, demonstrations as well as live music, theatre and dance performances from Motionhouse Dance Theatre Company and Pauline Quirke Academy.

Carole continued, “We need help from volunteers and by people spreading the word to make sure that Leamington gains a reputation as a town with a vibrant art scene and an established yearly arts festival.”

A highlight this year will be the opportunity for the community to take part in a collective painting project. Lead by local artist Andy Farr, this will involve over 300 people creating a large painting representing the community’s associations with Leamington Spa, that will be hung over the entrance of Leamington’s Library. Visitors can expect to enjoy a weekend filled with art, creativity, inspiration and fun with opportunities to try their hand at making a range of items such as clay pots, flora and fauna inspired screen prints, or even their own t-shirts, with the help acclaimed sculptors, painters and craftsmen. Families can also enjoy the children’s tree animal creation and watercolour challenge, the poetry jukebox or dancing with paint! Even artists have time for a tea break so in the midst of all the fun there will be time and space to sit back and enjoy a range of delicious food and drink on offer. There is also the chance to visit the then newly opened award winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden that is returning home to Jephson Gardens in August. 76

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Stephanie Kerr, executive director of BID Leamington, commented, “In its first year, the Art in the Park Festival demonstrated a huge desire among local artists exhibiting and people attending for such an event to celebrate the wealth of artistic talent within Leamington. “It’s fantastic to be supporting the festival as it makes a comeback this year and rightly becomes part of the town’s annual calendar of events.” For more information volunteering email carole@artinpark.co.uk Full event details can be found at www.artinpark.co.uk.

The Rhythm Club

atie’s mission is to bridge the gap between grass roots performing arts and the professional industry, which she believes is currently dominated by London’s West End. Now a member of the Worcestershire Ambassadors Group, Katie sees an opportunity for her to promote the industry effectively in the region. Having grown up in Worcester with a passion for dance, Katie went on to train at the renowned Bird College for Dance and Theatre Performance in London. The highlight of her performing career came in 2011 when she made it to the finals of BBC One’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance!’ winning her a local and national fan base as an Artist. This introduced some unique opportunities including joining the Akram Khan Dance Company for the London Olympic Opening Ceremony and assistant choreographer for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing amongst other things.

The creative arts are vital to the local economy and Katie hopes to give regional theatre the boost it so desperately needs. This dynamic independent company will nurture and showcase hidden talent in Worcestershire, working across the performing arts to produce the very best in contemporary entertainment. This cabaret show will have you dancing in the aisles with its rhythm pounding, show stopping display of song and dance! Some of the country’s leading performers, along side the best of Worcestershire’s talent delight in this quirky jazz club styled theatrical spectacle… tap dance at its very best! Featuring some well loved tunes, a live band and some spectacular dance performances - this is not a show to be missed! “Think Fred and Ginger for a new generation!” The Rhythm Club is a family friendly show with something for everyone.

Katie Love Artistic Director Sabrina Productions ‘The Rhythm Club...2” is playing at Number 8 community theatre, Pershore on 23rd, 24th, 25th July at 7.30pm. Visit www.sabrinaproductions.co.uk, facebook/sabrinaproductions or follow on twitter @Sabrina_Katie.

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Pop of Culture Lucinda Bunn

The Secret Life of Chinese Gardens 9th June 2015- 20th September 2015

This exhibition explores the symbolic nature of Chinese gardens and their harmonising effect. Architecturally, Chinese traditions emphasise hierarchies and celebrate social life. But gardens take on a very different role in Chinese society. These secret spaces connect man with nature, often as settings of romance and creativity. The Secret Life of Chinese Gardens brings together various artistic depictions of favoured Chinese garden plants and romantic scenes from Chinese literature; calming the mind and inspiring the senses. The Ashmolean Museum Broadway

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Livestock Longdon Festival 2015

Festival Faces

A stunning location, delicious local food and drink, a comedy bus and a truck load of fantastic music, including headline acts Scouting for Girls, The Feeling and The Hoosiers and, as if that wasn’t enough you will even be able to Dance in the Moonlight with Toploader. There will also be classic films shown on the main stage after the Bands have finished at about 11pm to keep you entertained through the night. For those that want to keep the party going our

woodland DJ Stage will mean you can party through the night! A range of family camping and some fantastic Glamping options mean that we this weekend will be one not to miss and you can also bring your own tent or camper van. Manor Farm, Longdon, Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 6AT www.livestocklongdon.co.uk

Monday 31st August 2015, sessions run 11am - 12pm, 1-2pm and 3-4pm

Join in the fun at the Museum of Royal Worcester to make your own Festival Face. Be inspired by the funny, friendly and festive faces decorating the museum’s collection then get hands-on with clay to learn techniques and create your own original work of art. £5.00 per participant (includes museum entry). Open to all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult). Booking essential, book your tickets online on our website or contact Carrie-Anne on 01905 21247. Severn Street, Worcester WR1 2ND 01905 21247 www.museumofroyalworcester.org July 2015

What’s on this July

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

Staged event of the BAFTA award-winning CBeebies children’s TV show IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE visits Birmingham’s Cannon Hill Park this summer, as part of a five venue UK tour. This delightful summer classic for children, touring since 2010, will run there 11 - 25 July, 4 performances a day and six days a week. Over half a million people have seen the world’s only live production of the CBeebies top-rated show. Nine out of 10 parents give it 5/5 stars, according to audience surveys and parents’ reviews on NightGardenLive.com. IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE is an amazing musical theatre experience for all the family. Children’s favourite CBeebies’ stars - Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends - are all brought beautifully to life on stage using full-size costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and breathtaking projections. IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE takes place in its own allweather, purpose-built inflatable showdome with many familyfriendly facilities. This site-specific structure is a huge hit with children and parents and its immersive theatrical experience makes audiences feel they are actually entering the magical world of the TV show In the Night Garden.

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Andrew Collier, Creative Director of Minor Entertainment said: “Parents tell us that children as young as a few months old engage with the live show, and the looks on the faces of the children and parents in the audiences are absolutely amazing. It’s a huge responsibility and enormous privilege to give so many children their first experience of live theatre.” IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE is written by celebrated creator and composer of In the Night Garden, Andrew Davenport, and directed by acclaimed Royal Ballet choreographer and director, Will Tuckett. It is produced by Minor Entertainment under licence from DHX Media. Tickets: £12.50 - £33 Cannon Hill Park 11 - 25 July BOX OFFICE: 0333 300 0023 www.NightGardenLive.com Two separate shows throughout the run: The Pinky Ponk Show and The Ninky Nonk Show Running time: just under 1 hour for both shows with no interval To book tickets visit www.NightGardenLive.com or call 0333 300 0023

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Stiles and Drewe’s The Three Little Pigs, Tuesday 28 July – Sunday 2 August, Town Hall

He can huff and he can puff until the cows comes home, but will the Big Bad Wolf get the better of the three little superstar piglets in this brand new retelling of the classic story? Stars from the worlds of pop, musical theatre and Saturday night TV are joining forces for a brand new family musical that’s trotting into Town Hall this summer before ‘blowing down’ the West End. SIMON WEBBE , DANIEL BUCKLEY (Book of Mormon), LEANNE JONES (Hairspray) and TAOFIQUE FOLARIN (The Lion King, Avenue Q) star in 3 Little Pigs the latest musical from the dynamic and multi-award winning musical theatre song-writing duo that is GEORGE STILES and ANTHONY DREWE. Discover how the three little porkers become world renowned celebrity superstars when forced to leave the warmth of their mother’s overcrowded sty. Will the Three Little Pigs cope without their adoring mother’s “hogs and kisses”? Will their DIY building skills cut the mustard? And will they be able to stand on their own four trotters and outwit the Big Bad Wolf?

The Johnny Cash Roadshow Saturday 11 July

Takehisa Kosugi SPACINGS 22 July – 27 September 2015 Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition in the UK by Japanese composer and artist Takehisa Kosugi (b 1938). A pioneer of experimental music in Japan in the early 1960s, he is one of the most influential artists of his generation. Closely associated with the Fluxus movement, Kosugi joined the Merce Cunningham Dance Company in the 1970s, becoming Musical Director in 1995, and working with the Company up until its final performance in 2011. This exhibition will feature three sound installations, including one made especially for Ikon. Often comprising everyday materials and radio electronics, they involve interactions with wind, electricity and light, making sonic relationships between objects. Kosugi was first drawn to music by his father’s enthusiasm for playing the harmonica, and recordings of violinists Mischa Elman and Joseph Szigeti, which he heard while growing up in 82

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post-war Tokyo. He went on to study musicology at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music during the late 1950s. He was inspired by the spirit of experimentation coming from Europe and the US, while simultaneously intrigued by traditional Japanese music, in particular Noh Theatre, and its concept of ‘ma’ - the conscious appreciation of the inbetween-ness of one sound and another. “That sense of ma in traditional Japanese music, the sense of timing is different from Western music. In my imagination time seems to stretch and contract. It’s not just linear.” Jazz was of similar inspiration, Charlie Parker in particular: “…I was totally stunned by him. That spontaneity and freedom, that beauty in the moment.” Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS 0121 248 0708 / www.ikongallery.org Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm / free entry

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is the result of years of constant work and development in creating the most fitting celebration to the life and work of the legendary Johnny Cash. With Clive John as ‘The Man in Black,’ the show features a full live band, Brass Section and Carter Sisters with narration and visuals, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible life of John R. Cash. malvern-theatres.co.uk/ 01684 892277

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