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Contents

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JUNE 2018

HOME & GARDEN 10

Do You Need a New Bed or Mattress?

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Gardening Jobs for June

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Nature Notebook

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How to Buy Curtains

Health & Beauty 26

Our Ultimate Summer Skin Care Guide

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Do You Have Foot Pain?

Food & Drink 30

Recipe Chicken Piccantino

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Competition The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie

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Is Gelato Just Ice Cream?

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Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Midshires Grass Track Club National Bed Federation

Lilidh Matthes Wyevale Garden Centres Just Fabrics Health First Podiatry Worcester Bid Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Deaf Direct Glynis Dray Carla Crawley Hansons Auctioneers Nozstock Festival Compton Verney

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34 Golden Years

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How to Hear Better on the Telephone

Our Events Diary 38

Walks Broadway to Snowhill Manor

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The History of Coventry Cathedral

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Hanson’s Auctioneers

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What’s On This Month?

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

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Competition Nozstock Festival

competition winners Battle Proms E. Mitchell, Shipston-On-Stour

Royal Three Counties Show J. Westlake, Evesham N. Turner, Stratford-Upon-Avon K. Fletcher, Bidford-On-Avon D.L. Dyson, Offenham M. Webb, Wellesbourne

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Master of Midshires On Sunday July 8th Midshires Grasstrack Club will again hold their ever popular annual Master of Midshires event at their venue at their stunning new venue, Lower Fosse Farm, off the B4455 Fosse-way, near Leamington Spa, CV31 1XJ. This is a great family day out with nearly 40 races taking place. The top stars from the U.K. and Europe, along with many Speedway riders will be on show in 5 different classes. 250cc, 350cc, 500cc solo’s, 500cc sidecars, plus the awesome powerful spectacular and must see 1,000cc Sidecars.

These include the current Master of Midshires title holders local speed aces Mark Cossar and Carl Blyth (Number 37 pictured ), and ex British Champion drivers Colin Blackbourn (number 25), Rob Bradley, Rod Winterburn & Rob Wilson will also be among the favourites for the title, but other local men Matt Fumarola, Tom Cossar and Peter Lloyd will no doubt be battling hard. 18 Sidecars in total are competing over 9 heats and a B & A Final. Trackside parking is available, and there is hot & cold food, a public Bar and toilets on site.

Entry is just £15 for adults, £12 for concessions and kids under 16 are in for Free Free camping is available on site from Friday 6th July. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. This sport must be seen to realise the speeds and acceleration that are produced from lightweight machines with no brakes!

Practice starts at 11am with the first race due off at 1pm, with a finish time of about 5pm.

Visit midshiresgrasstrack.com for further info and past galleries, or call 07526 077277.

Old Ford Rally The British Motor Museum will host the 10th Old Ford Rally, the biggest Rally of old Fords in the UK, on Sunday 15 July. Classic Ford fans will be able to see around 400 classic Fords including commercials, tractors and vehicles with a Ford engine built up to 1990 – showcasing the incredible range of vehicles produced by one of the world’s biggest manufacturers.

Visitors will be able to see a huge range from Model T’s to the cars of the pre-war austerity years plus agricultural vehicles, Thames and Ford commercial vehicles as well as the more luxurious post-war Zephyr’s, Zodiac’s and Granada’s. There will also be the Mk1 and Mk2 Cortina’s, Anglia’s, and Escorts as well as Capri’s from the 1960’s – mid 1980’s.

There will be an outdoor autojumble for those looking for vital parts to complete their restoration projects and an arena with live displays and commentary throughout the day. Live music on the Sunday will be performed from singing trio ‘My Favourite Things’. The Midlands Meccano Guild will also be featuring an exhibition of hand built models on display within the Museum alongside some indoor traders selling models. Visitors will have full access to the Museum, the Collections Centre, the Car S.O.S exhibition, as well as the show outside.

Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum stated “The Old Ford Rally is a great event and incredibly popular with fans of this legendary marque. Anyone who loves old Ford vehicles is guaranteed an enjoyable day out”.

Tickets for the show cost £14 on the day for adults, £9 for children and £39 for a family.

Discounted tickets are available in advance online. Camping is available on Saturday 14 July. Price per pitch, tent or caravan, is £25.

To find out more about the British Motor Museum please visit the website at www. britishmotormuseum.co.uk or call 01926 641188.

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The Marvelous Mechanical Museum

The Alfresco Style - Garden Boutique Hatton Shopping Village, the quintessentially English shopping village, has welcomed a new Plant Centre concept to its retail offer. ‘The Alfresco Style Garden Boutique’ is run by Lottie Newitt, a gardening TV Presenter & Blogger and Director of Alfresco Style Ltd who took over the lease of the previous Garden Centre on 30 April.

The Alfresco Style specialises in cottage garden plants, houseplants, unusual varieties & unique products. There will be specially created areas within the garden boutique that focus on gardening for children, wildlife gardens & the kitchen garden plus a range of beautiful gardener’s gift range. To enhance the customers shopping experience there will be dedicated areas for shaded gardens, plants for groundcover, low maintenance plants plus a strong range of garden essentials. The Alfresco Style will be heavily focusing on more ‘natural’ and organic ranges to use in the garden where possible too. Sourcing product locally or UK grown where possible.

The Alfresco Style already sells on-line through its website so it’s quite unusual for an on-line retailer to then open a bricks and mortar outlet. Lottie, who has had extensive retail experience with a number of the national garden centre chains felt that she couldn’t get her “Garden Boutique” approach across fully on line.

Lottie Newitt said “It has always been a dream of mine to own and run a unique garden centre so when the opportunity came up to take over the garden centre at Hatton, the timing felt right. I have always wanted to do things a little differently, aiming to provide customers with the ultimate atmospheric and sensory customer experience, filling people with inspiration and providing them with the knowledge they need”.

Lottie plans to create a workshop and garden talk schedule in the near future which will include subjects such as floral workshops, plant your own terrarium, create a fairy garden, and how to grow your own fruit & vegetables.

For more information on Lottie and the Garden Boutique please visit lottieruthgardeninspo.blogspot. co.uk and www.thealfrescostyle.com Hatton Shopping Village has FREE entry with masses of FREE parking.

For more information please visit www.hattonworld.com/shoppingvillage

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Promising to be both fascinating and visually stunning, The Marvellous Mechanical Museum will bring a host of historic and contemporary mechanical marvels to Compton Verney.

Artists and writers have long been fascinated by imagining and creating artificial beings, automata and kinetic sculpture. Blending the art of illusion with machinery to mimic or extend our own human qualities and actions, artists’ machines are often borne out of political or social circumstances, and can be seen either as comments on the state of mankind down the centuries, or their creators themselves.

Beginning with the creations and mechanical exhibitions of the 17th and 18th centuries – a period often regarded as a ‘golden era’ of automata - the exhibition explores how such machines have long fascinated not only their own makers and wealthy patrons, but the general public too.

The publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein - often referred to as the first work of Science Fiction – in 1818 ushered in a new era of interest in automata. For the bicentenary of Shelley’s novel, The Mechanical Museum, the exhibition will also look at the literary creations of other beings: mechanical, virtual or, in the case of Frankenstein’s monster, those created through electrochemistry.

The exhibition will also explore links between automata and kinetic sculpture, through the work of pioneers such as Jean Tinguely and other contemporary artists.

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Do You Need a

New Bed or Mattress?

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So when’s the right time for a new bed?

Getting a good night’s sleep is so good for your wellbeing, it leaves you feeling fit, thinking sharply and happy! The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the right mattress. Research by the National Bed Foundation (NBF) shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep – yet the deterioration may be so gradual and invisible that many people fail to make the connection between an uncomfortable bed and poor sleep.

back pain sufferer). Although a good retailer will arm you with lots of information to make the process simpler but only you can make the final, important decision, so take your time and make it wisely.

Beds don’t last forever. Even if it looks okay, it may not be giving you the support or comfort you need for a good night’s sleep. A mattress’s life span is affected by several factors such as the quality, care and amount you use it (e.g. reading, watching TV & sleeping each night versus occasional use of a spare bed). Changes in lifestyle (marriage, new home) and in our bodies (losing or gaining weight, ageing, etc) can also necessitate a change of bed.

Always shop for the best value not the lowest price. Of course, there are some perfectly acceptable, lower priced beds available but the better the construction, the better the support and comfort and the longer the bed will last.

The NBF suggest you should consider a new mattress/bed is: • Have you had your mattress more than seven years?

• Do you wake up with stiffness and/or aches andpains?

• Are you sleeping as well as you did a year ago?

• Have you had a better night’s sleep in a bed other than yours?

• Does your mattress show signs of visible wear and tear (it sags, is lumpy etc)?

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Before you go shopping for a new bed, think about what you want from your bed.

• What sort of style do you prefer?

• What do you like or dislike about your current bed?

• Do you prefer a firmer or softer feel?

With a larger bed you are less likely to disturb your partner.

You should be able to lie side by side, with your arms behind your head and your elbows out, without touching. Your bed should also be 4-6in (10-15cm) longer than the tallest partner so anyone over 6ft (1.8m) tall should consider a bed longer than standard.

Bed sizes are not standardised and even if they have the same name (eg King size) they may not be the same size especially if the mattress and base are not from the same manufacturer. European common sizes are different and many imported bedsteads come in European sizes. So it is best to buy the base and mattress together. At the very least, make sure you try mattresses on a similar type of base.

The two are designed to work together and a change of base will affect the feel and performance of the mattress.

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Jonathan Warren, director at bed and sleep specialist, Time 4 Sleep, said: “Once you’ve decided on the size, your next step is to choose the right frame. This is unique for each buyer, and depends on your priorities. For smaller rooms, ottoman beds are fantastic for providing extra storage space underneath the bed. If style and design are your major motivations, consider a sleigh bed to introduce sophistication and luxury to your bedroom. For a touch of glamour, why not treat yourself to a TV bed, where an LED screen is discreetly hidden in the footboard, ready for those cosy nights in.

If you are worried about getting the bed upstairs, remember most divans have split bases; while many bedsteads are actually delivered in pieces for assembly in situ. To avoid problems with delivery, you should tell the retailer about potential access problems (narrow staircases, tight corners etc) before you buy.

Mark Cort, Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds said: “We spend around a third of our lives in bed, so it’s vital that people find the most comfortable one for them. Before buying a bed, one of the most important things to consider is its size. You need to make sure it meets your own height requirements, fits into your bedroom and ultimately, can be carried into your property without any problems. Bensons for Beds offers an online measurement guide to ensure you pick the perfect size for you”.

Shop smarter by following these helpful tips from the NBF

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Try, try and try it again! There is no substitute for lying on mattresses when selecting the right one for you. You wouldn’t buy a new car without taking it for a test drive first and you’ll be spending even more time in your bed! So wear comfortable clothes, remove your coat and shoes and lie on the bed for quite a long time – at least 10 minutes (preferably more).

Adopt your normal sleeping position and lie on your side as well as your back.

Always shop together if the bed’s for two, to ensure you are both happy with your choice.

Set aside enough time to do the job properly. Don’t shop when you’re tired or rushed you run the risk that the beds will all feel wonderful.

Correct support depends on your weight, height, build and even preferred sleeping position. Ideally the mattress should mould to the shape of your body while remaining supportive.

When you lie on your side your spine should be horizontal.

You should be able to turn fairly easily. As a general rule, the heavier you are, the firmer the tension you will need. You don’t necessarily need a hard bed if you have a bad back.

Comfort is very subjective. Some people like the sensation of being cocooned in a bed; others prefer to lie on top of them.

Those that sleep on their back may like a firmer feel than people who sleep on their sides. There are lots of different “feels” around you can choose what works best for you.

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Most manufacturers will offer mattresses in firm, medium and soft options. Try different options to be sure which is best for you. Remember there is no industry wide standard to compare firmness ratings from one manufacturer to the other. For partners of widely differing size and weight (3 stones/18kgs or more), different mattresses may be required. Some manufacturers make double beds from two single mattresses zipped together, which can be of differing tension. Others can combine different degrees of firmness in one mattress. Look for the NBF Mark of Approval For added reassurance.

Silentnight’s sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan says: “I see so many people who have a strained relationship with their sleep and as a nation it’s something we need to address. I think we really need to assess how high up on our priorities list sleep is.

We spend a third of our lives sleeping yet so many of us aren’t getting enough, and when we do sleep we’re doing it on uncomfortable mattresses.

“A good environment is an essential part of getting deep, restorative sleep and this means everything from the right light and temperature in your bedroom to choosing the right comfort of mattress. Everyone is different and has different sleep needs.”

Bed Expert at Silentnight, Angela Moran

said: “It’s clear that people find the mattress buying process confusing and often get stuck in a rut sleeping on the same old mattress for many years.

“But it is so important to change your mattress regularly, not least because of the unpleasant build up of skin and hair cells.

“Mattress fillings will also settle over time providing less push back, which can lead to feeling stiff and achy in the morning.

Likewise mattresses with open coil springs will also start to sag causing even more aches and pains.

“We understand from our rigorous testing and research that everyone is different and has different sleep needs. It’s so important to really invest time into choosing the right bed for you. It’s definitely not a one size fits all approach.”

If you are going to buy a bed online, then here’s the top tips for shopping securely online: Choose reputable shopping sites If you haven’t heard of the company, search for them on www.shopsafe.co.uk which lists only shops that offer secure credit card transactions, clear delivery prices and returns policies. Check the website has full contact details, phone numbers etc.

Stick to reputable brands Ensure you are satisfied that the product

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descriptions you are given are true and accurate – you can’t look inside a mattress!

Is there any indication of country of origin?

Ensure the website is secure before entering payment details.

Buying a mattress online may be cheaper and more convenient but there are drawbacks to not being able to see and touch items. That’s why the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 give you extra protection.

For more information visit www.which.co.uk If you buy a bed in a box check their reviews from people who have returned the bed successfully for a full refund. Remember a really cheap offer is cheap for a reason and you might not get what you bargained for! A good way to check if the bed you are lying on is too soft, too hard, or just right is to lie on your back, and slide your hand in the hollow of your back. If it slides in too easily, the bed may be too hard for you (leading to pressure on your hips and shoulders); if it’s a struggle to slide your hand in, then the bed is probably too soft. If you can move your hand with just a little resistance, the bed may be just right for you. n National Bed Federation Dr Nerina Ramlakhan Johnathan Warren Mark Cort

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Home & Garden

Bulbs come into bloom, fruits

season. Make sure you snip off the old

begin to ripen and perennials

flower at the base of the bloom; this will

prove their worth, bringing

encourage the plant to send new shoots

Brits’ gardens to life after the prolonged

to produce smaller flowers, with the added

winter. With the Outdoor Living trend

benefit that deadheading can prevent the

continuing to sweep the nation and more

roses scattering debris around your garden.

people than ever choosing to make their

Don’t forget to spray your roses with feed to

garden the ‘fifth room’ of the house, this

ensure they remain nourished and healthy

time of year is pivotal to ensuring your

throughout the drier months.

dream summer garden is set to flourish all season. Lilidh Matthews, horticulture buyer at Wyevale Garden Centres, is on hand with her jobs to do in the garden in June:

2. Protect ripe fruits from ravenous wildlife!

Your garden is looking particularly vibrant, packed full of exotic colours and scents,

1. Snip off and spray your roses

which means it won’t just be friends and

June is a prime time to deadhead your roses

family flocking to enjoy it, but plenty of

after they have flowered. This is a quick

wildlife too – the wanted and unwanted!

and easy job which stimulates the growth

Birds and other species will be seeking out

of new blooms and extends the flowering

fruits and seeds to snack on, so be ready

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to protect your produce. Mesh netting is a great, non-chemical solution to deter pests and allow your fruit to fully ripen. Remember, it’s important to wait until the bees and butterflies have worked their pollinating magic before you cover your plants.

3. Plant out tender vegetables Prep your veg patch ready to plant tender vegetables such as cucumbers, courgettes, and peppers. June is the perfect time to plant up these vegetables as there is a significantly reduced risk of wind and frost, conditions which are detrimental to the growth of tender vegetables. The hot weather provides optimum conditions for these vegetables to grow, ready to harvest in the next few months!

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4. Start feeding and pinch out tomatoes Pinching encourages branching on the tomato plants, and by cutting off part of the main stem the plants can grow two new stems from the leaf nodes below the pinch.

This causes the plant to focus its energies into developing fresh fruits, results in a stronger plant and more tomatoes for your enjoyment. Simply use your fingernails to pinch off the new growth at the end of the stem - if you don’t want to use your fingers you can always use a sharp pair of pruning shears!

5. Feed baskets and containers Baskets and containers are a great way to

introduce life and splashes of colour to your patio, balcony or window box – but it’s important to keep an eye on them during the warmer months. Check baskets and containers every day in June to avoid them drying out in the hot weather. Ensure that they remain moist but not soggy; overwatering can be as damaging to new plants as drying out! Give your plants a helping hand by applying a liquid fertiliser once a week.

6. Offer your support for tall-growing perennials June is the perfect time to support your tallgrowing perennials. During these warmer

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months perennials are in full bloom and therefore vulnerable to collapse as their long stems and heavy heads make them top-heavy and prone to flopping. Give them plenty of support to stay upright and prevent damage during windy or rainy days by using frames or canes and tying the stems securely using twine.

For more information and advice on June’s jobs of the month, along with all the tools you need to gain ground in the garden, visit www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk n Lilidh Matthews, Horticulture Buyer Wyevale Garden Centres

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nature

Summer Glow Be inspired by birdsong, bumbling bugs and brilliants bats!

Did you know glow worms are real? They sound like fairy-tale creatures but in reality they look like an elongated woodlouse! It’s actually only the females that glow and they do so to attract the flying males. As the females can’t fly they wait on the edge of vegetation and the end of their abdomens glow with a bright greenyellow light. This is bioluminescence caused by a chemical reaction. Once the female glow worm has mated, out goes the light; she lays eggs and then dies.

on the green tube. The bug will be sucked safely into the jar without being handled and with no chance of inhaling it!

Then grab a microscope and get to know your bug.

Why not take a torch and go on a glow worm safari? The best time to find them is from June to July but you’ll have to wait until 10pm onwards. Try open grassland, hedges and disused railway cuttings.

It is fast-growing and has explosive seed pods with each plant producing up to 800 seeds which are fired downstream. Growing up to 3 metres tall with pink flowers it shades out other plants and is now a big problem which the Environment Agency is trying to tackle. Back in 2003, the Environment Agency estimated it would cost £300 million to eradicate and it’s invaded more areas since then.

Teams of dedicated volunteers spend thousands of hours a year pulling it out by hand but its tough work and new approaches are needed.

Bugs galore For minibeast hunters this is the best time of year to spot other insects like caterpillars. moths, dragonflies, crickets, grasshoppers and beetles. The high numbers also mean the wildlife whose diet is filled with insects is also thriving.

From birds with hungry chicks to hedgehogs which are now out and about again, high bug numbers is a good thing.

Fledglings will be leaving nests this month and by the time they depart a youngster’s weight can have inreased up ten times from when it hatched. That can mean a lot of caterpillars! A single blue tit chick needs one hundred a day.

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Weeding on a wider scale!

The wildflower Himalayan Balsam will be in flower now but it’s not one most people celebrate seeing. It’s an invasive species which arrived in 1839 destined for gardens, but it soon escaped and spread. It has naturalised along rivers and ditches and these thugs of the wildflower world bully other plants into submission.

Visits to the Himalayan foothills found a natural enemy that could help control it - a rust fungus which lives its whole life cycle on Himalayan balsam and infects the stem and leaves.

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How to Buy Curtains

Just Fabrics give you five tips to buying your curtains...

Triple check your measurements You will need to measure the track or pole as well as where you want your curtains to fall. For most windows it is very simple to do. Make sure you measure in centimetres.

What is the function of your curtains?

Curtains often have more than one function. Are your curtains just for decoration or privacy? How much light do you want them to let in? You could have a combination of a blind and curtains. Curtains for bedrooms may need blackout lining to enable better sleep. Do you need your curtains insulated to keep in the warmth or to block noise pollution? Do you have pets or children and need them to be washable?

How will your curtains hang?

Are you going to use tracks or poles? This will affect the heading type for your curtains. If using a pole you may want eyelet or a tab top heading or pinch pleats, if on tracks there are other heading options, such as pencil

pleats. Heading types affect the amount of fabric you’ll need.

Know your budget Buy what you can afford rather than the cheapest possible, your curtains are going to last and are an investment in your home. You are going to be looking at them every day. Your budget will influence whether you are buying made to measure or ready-made curtains, your fabric choice and hanging solution.

Know your room style and scheme Colours and patterns affect the whole room and give different impressions and looks. Create a mood board to get inspiration. Get samples of fabrics, so you can see them alongside your other room elements such as paint and furniture, before ordering. n Just Fabrics, Honeybourne Way, Cheltenham, 01242 530423, justfabrics.co.uk

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Health & Beauty

Our Ultimate Summer

Skin Care Guide...

Summer is finally here! Check out our recommended products to help protect your skin and help you get that sunkissed glow!

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Sunshine in a compact! This maxi-size caramel case decorated with pink flamingos and palms contains a harmony of three matte bronze shades to complement all skin tones whilst the formula cares for the skin and gives luminosity to the complexion.

£31.00

2. ERBORIAN

This multi-tasking, ultra-fine powder compact provides the final touch for an instant glowing complexion. Enriched with Camellia oil, known in Korea for it’s antioxidant and nourishing properties, COPPER GLOW helps to enhance your complexion and gives an instant satin finish with a subtle bronze hue.

£34.00

3. CHANEL

With its creamy, melt-away texture, enriched with moringa butter, LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW LIP BALM nourishes, protects and envelops the lips in wonderful comfort. After the very first application, they are smoother, softer and more comfortable. Available in three shades: Light, Medium and Deep.

£31.00

4. CHANEL

To illuminate and intensify the eyes, CHANEL carefully selected two new harmonies, each composed of fi ve light to dark, matte and satin eyeshadows. The lightest shade illuminates the eyes. It is applied to the entire eyelid, on its own or as a base under another color, for a luminous natural makeup result. It can be blended with darker shades at the base of the lashes for more intense and contrasted eyes.

On their own, the darker shades outline the eye contour to discreetly open up the eyes.

£45.00

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Do You Have Foot Pain?

Its no wonder they say “When

the feet they can’t fix to Health First Foot &

feet, they will do their absolute best to help

your feet hurt, it affects you

Gait Clinic. Yes that’s right – doctors, nurses,

you out, as demonstrated by this one of the

all over”! Having painful foot-

surgeons, physiotherapists, chiropodists,

many lengthy reviews they regularly receive:

related problems can seriously affect our

foot health practitioners, and even other

mobility and quality of life, whatever the

podiatrists send their patients to be fixed

cause of the pain and suffering. That’s

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because our feet are complex structures with 26 bones, 33 joints, hundreds of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels including 3 pulses!

You don’t have to take our word for it though – there are plenty of 5* reviews all over the internet which demonstrates that Jonathan Small, Lead Podiatrist (Foot Specialist), and

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his team are the people to see with any foot-

related pain don’t have to suffer. Our feet

related problem if you want to get it sorted.

can be fixed, and there is nowhere better in Warwickshire than at one of the longest established Foot & Gait Clinics – www. healthfirstsoutham.co.uk. Their website even has a really helpful FREE feature to help you understand your foot pain better, whatever the problem is – so check it out.

They aim to cure problems wherever possible, but can also provide regular palliative care for those who want help to maintain their feet in great condition. Their clinic is passionate about helping people to get better, and they have fantastic staff, knowledge,

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when other health care professionals refer

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“As I could not find a podiatrist locally who was skilled enough to treat my painful foot problem I travelled some distance to attend this practice. Jonathan and his team went out of their way to accommodate my need for late appointments and to offer both effective treatment and good advice to prevent the problem recurring. Would highly recommend” n

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Food & Drink

Chicken Piccantino Ingredients

Method

• 4 boneless skinless

1. Using a sharp knife, gently slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Try and slice as deep into the chicken as you can without coming through the other side.

chicken breasts • 2/3 cup Nduja sausage • 2/3 cup grated smoked cheese • 1/3 cup diced pancetta • Splash of Oil for the pan • 1 small white onion (finely sliced) • 1 cup dry white wine • 1/3 cup beef stock • Dash of cream

2. Stuff the chicken with the Nduja sausage and smoked cheese making sure the same amount goes into each chicken.

3. Place oil in the pan and add the chicken breasts.

4. Gently cook the chicken breasts on all sides until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Remove chicken breasts and leave to rest and leave any remaining oil in the pan.

6. In the same pan gently cook sliced onions and diced pancetta until golden brown.

7. Add beef stock and dry white wine to the pan and simmer for a few minutes to deglaze the pan.

8. Finally, add a dash of cream and serve with delicious new potatoes. n

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A scrumptious chicken breast stuffed with a soft and spicy Calabrian Nduja sausage and smoked cheese, wrapped in ham and fresh sage, this dish is pan roasted with onion, white wine, pancetta, beef stock and a touch of cream while served a long side the finest new potatoes.

This authentic Italian dish is best complimented by a glass of Greco Di Tufo, a white wine originating straight from southern Italy.

If you would like to try this beautifully crafted dish, the team at Benedictos are always welcoming new friends to enjoy the authentic taste of Italy. www.benedictos.com You can find Benedictos expert chefs giving a demonstration of their work on the main stage of the Worcester Foodie Festival!

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FOOD & DRINK

Competition THE IVY MONTPELLIER BRASSERIE

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie occupies the town’s iconic Grade I listed Rotunda building, offering an elegant all-day dining destination in the heart of Montpellier’s bustling shopping district. Open seven days a week, with an extensive all-day dining menu and beautiful bar area positioned underneath the building’s historic domed ceiling, the restaurant offers sophisticated yet relaxed dining for locals and visitors alike.

With space for up to 200 guests across the main restaurant and bar, the restaurant also offers an elegant private dining room for up to 20 guests; perfect for group gatherings, special occasions and corporate events. Walk-ins are encouraged at The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie, with a number of tables held back each day to allow locals to drop-in at a time that suits them.

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie features eye-catching yet refined interiors designed by the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the restaurant’s signature green colour palette sitting against striking leather banquettes, polished marble floors and bronzed antiques. Subtle nods to Cheltenham’s racing heritage and spa-town status are evident in the artwork displayed throughout the restaurant.

Menus are all-encompassing and feature breakfast, light bites, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, weekend brunch and cocktails n Prize Value: Meal for 4 • Three course meal • 2x bottles of wine for the table – manager’s choice • Arrival cocktail or glass of Champagne • Water/teas/coffees Bookings are subject to availability

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To be in with a chance of winning a fantastic three course meal for 4, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

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Is Gelato Just Ice Cream?

Creamy, cold, and churned up into myriad flavours: you might be forgiven for thinking that ice-cream and gelato are the same. Most of us think “gelato” is just Italian for ice-cream, and a marketing word to sell more ice cream!

But it seems we would be wrong. It’s a different product to ice cream.

We love the pasta that Italians make, they make potatoes into delicious dumplings called Gnocchi now Gelato is appearing on our high streets and supermarkets. The Romans invented gelato but it has taken until now for gelatarias pop up across the country and Waitrose to lead the charge on becoming the first UK supermarket to stock Italian gelato in its stores. As Alex Beckett, from the Mintel forecasting agency, told the press that gelato is browning at such a pace that it could soon challenge ice-cream in the UK High St sales.

The key differences between ice cream and gelato are: Gelato contains more milk than cream, making it freeze at a lower temperature and taste cooler, lighter and some think more refreshing.

The product is churned slower than ice-cream making it more dense and creating a more intense flavour.

The press were also told by Maggie Rush, the president of the Ice Cream Alliance, the ingredients and the fact that it contains less air than ice-cream means it also has a short shelf life. She went on to explain that to be at it’s best in Italy it is generally sold the same day that it is made.

Having holidayed in Malta for 20 years I am excited that the experimental flavouring of short batch produced lusciousness is now available in places as close as Monmouth at Green & Jenks at 11 Agincourt Square. Orginally Green and Jenks was a family dairy business that re-launched in 2015 following a gap away from the High St of 58 years. Founded by Frederick Green, born in 1838, the son of a flour miller from Hampshire, established the family dairy business in 1888. Frederick moved to London as a young boy and worked in a variety of jobs ending up working for a dairy company in Hammersmith. He saw the opportunity to have his own business in the rapidly expanding coal and shipping city of Cardiff. In 1888 the Roath Park Dairy Company at 1 Albany Road was founded in the centre of the busy Victorian suburb. The dairy collected milk from farms from the rural areas around the city such as Rumney and St Mellons and the milk was pasteurised and processed into milk, cream and butter on the premises. The milk was delivered to households, first by horse and cart and then by vans.

Their gelato has been awarded two Great Taste Awards. Made every day in their basement laboratory using milk from Monmouthshire farms using locally grown fruit from Herefordshire to create the finest Italian flavour with low food miles. If making your own gelato is on the agenda then look out for the Slow Food Workshop - Voyage of Gelato at this years Ludlow Food Festival in September. Last year it was sell out and they promised to return in 2018. n

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golden years

How to Hear Better

On the Telephone

Hearing your telephone ring If you sometimes miss your telephone ringing, you can get an adaptor that flashes along with the ring. You can also get an adaptor that rings extra loud with different tones so you can choose the one you hear the best. The extra loud equipment is called a ‘tone caller’ and is available free of charge to BT customers with a hearing loss – just call BT Inclusion on 0800 800 150, or for nonBT customers this can be bought from the BT shop for £17.00 Listening on the phone without a hearing aid Look at your telephone earpiece and you will probably find that the holes or slots that the sound comes out of are in the centre. It is important to make sure you place the holes in the earpiece directly in front of the entrance to your ear-hole. It is also important that the earpiece is touching your ear – even a ½ inch gap can halve the volume heard.

If you still can not hear well then you can change your phone to one with a speech amplifier and volume control. Models called BigTel 480, Powertel 780, BT4600, DoroMagna 2005 and PhoneEasy 100W are all capable of overcoming quite a pronounced hearing loss.

Each model will show the maximum volume and when purchased from some suppliers will state whether they are suitable for Mild, Moderate, Severe or Profound hearing loss.

Using a hearing aid on the phone There are 2 ways of using the phone: • Using the microphone on the hearing aid • Using the loop (T switch). There are different types of hearing aids – the most common ones are called ‘behind the ear’ which have a mould in your ear and the actual aid sits behind your ear. The diagram to the right is for analogue behind the ear hearing aids only, which look like this: Using the microphone Do not put the earpiece part of the phone to your ear! Your ear has a plastic mould in it – the microphone on your hearing aid is at the top of the part sitting behind your ear. So you need to move the earpiece n 34 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 25 | June 2018

of the phone up to the top of your ear, over the microphone.

When you do this you may find your hearing aid whistles! If it does then slide the earpiece forwards, against the side of your head, towards your eyebrow up to your temple. Then twist the handset so that the earpiece is turned from your temple towards your ear. This will project the sound back towards the microphone. You can then adjust the position of the earpiece to move it progressively nearer to the microphone until just before the whistling starts.

Using the T switch / loop Some phones are fitted with an ‘inductive coupler’. Some phones list it as a feature, calling it ‘hearing aid compatible’. If appropriate you may find you hear even better by turning your hearing aid to the T position and using the loop. You must turn your aid back to the M or main setting when you have finished using the phone. The system is fitted around the rim of the earpiece so it is important to get the rim as close as possible to the pick up point on your hearing aid. This is usually about 1cm back from the microphone. You may need to practise to get this in the right position!

In the Ear (ITE) hearing aids Rest one edge of the earpiece against your ear so the sound from the earpiece flows across your ear canal – experiment by pivoting the earpiece at various angles until you find one you are comfortable with. If your aid has a T switch then turn over the switch and you should be able to use the same technique.

Digital telephones If you switch your hearing aid to the T position when using a digital phone with an analogue hearing aid it will cause interference and you will hear a loud buzzing noise.

Digital hearing aids If you switch your hearing aid to the T position when using a digital phone it will cause interference and you will hear a loud buzzing noise.

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golden years Digital hearing aids are programmed in different ways to suit your particular hearing loss. The telephone earpiece should be held in the same way as for the above analogue hearing aids. However, Digital hearing aid wearers should also be able to use digital cordless and mobile phones as long as the hearing aid is not on the loop programme.

Handsfree or loudspeaking phones Some phones also feature loud speaking or hands free speech that allows you to have a conversation without holding the handset.

This can be particularly helpful if you wear 2 hearing aids, body-worn aids or have a very severe hearing loss. The phones use batteries to increase the quality of the speech.

Cordless phones There are two types of domestic cordless phone, digital and analogue. Both connect to your ordinary phone line and calls are charged at normal rates and they have a limited range of up to a couple of hundred yards. However, if you wear an analogue hearing aid, do not use a digital phone because their electronic circuitry is designed in such a way that even holding the handset near your head will produce horrible interference in your hearing aid. Most digital

hearing aids have not been found to pick up this interference.

Mobile phones All current mobile phones are digital and will cause interference if you wear an analogue hearing aid. However, it is possible to buy Inductive loops, neckloops or headsets, which also feature microphones and plug into the phone. These can overcome the problem by allowing you to hold a normal conversation while keeping the phone far enough away from your head, on your belt or in a pocket, to prevent nterference occurring.

Digital hearing aids are not affected by this interference and you can hold your mobile normally to the microphone of your aid.

Many mobile phones can be put into ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ which will enable the use of the Loop with their mobile phones. It also alters the acoustic settings and promotes clarity of the audio.

Some hearing aids and cochlear implants can use Bluetooth connectivity to stream audio the mobile phone speaker directly to the hearing device. This may involve purchasing audio shoes or streamers, you may wish to speak to you audiologist about the options available with your hearing device.

Telephone strategies Remember that when people ring you up, they want to speak to you and so it is in their interest to make it easier for you to hear them. Now that you can hear better, remind your friends that they have no need to shout, but that they should try speaking a little more slowly.

If the caller is a stranger, do explain to them that you have some hearing difficulties or that you use a hearing aid and if you’re not sure what they said: • Ask them to repeat the sentence • Ask them to say the sentence in a different way • Ask them to spell important words • Ask them to say the alphabet and stop at the correct letter • If it’s a number or a date, ask them to count from number one and stop at the correct date • Always repeat back the information to check what has been said! n Deaf Direct 36 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EP Call: 01905 746301 Email: info@deafdirect.org.uk www.deafdirect.org.uk

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KEEPING ACTIVE Start/Finish: The Walk starts and finishes at Broadway’s Memorial.

Public Transport: Nearest railway station is at Evesham. There are various bus services through Broadway. Please use ‘Traveline’.

Parking: There is a ‘long term’ fee-paying car park. (see sketch map).

O/S Map: Outdoor Leisure 45 (‘The Cotswolds’ sheet).

Distance: The main walk is 8 miles. The shorter option is 5 miles.

Broadway to

Snowshill Manor

Time: Allow all day so that you can explore Broadway on your return. The shorter walk will give you time to visit Snowshill Manor (NT).

Refreshments: There are numerous eating places in Broadway but no-where en route so you may need to take a picnic.

Terrain: The route trends ‘upwards’ with a few steady climbs on the outward walk and ‘downhill for much of the return walk. There are several kiss-gates and narrow paths so the walk is unsuitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs but an interesting time can still be had exploring picturesque Broadway.

History: The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway has spent the last few years extending its steam heritage line from Laverton Halt to Broadway and Broadway Station opened Easter 2018. The walk takes you through some stunning Cotswold countryside along a section of the Long Distance Path ‘Cotswold Way’ to the pretty village of Snowshill. Here is the former home of Edwardian Gentleman, Charles Paget Wade. He restored Snowshill Manor to gradually house his private collection of 22000 objects collected from his travels. He had an eye for colour, design and craftmanship which is also apparent in his ‘Art and Crafts’ style garden designed to make the most of the sloping hillside upon which the Manor House (now NT) was built.

1. From War Memorial by Village Green in Broadway, walk along left

back through Snowshill Village to point 5. Turn right down a concrete

side of ‘Lower Green’ to Church Street. Turn left, passing St. Michael

paved trackway and bear left at private gateway to cross a tributary

and All Angel’s Church. Take ‘Cotswold Way’ on right.

stream then up to stile and along pretty woodland path.

2. Walk down track to gate and take worn path along side of

7. Climb to Great Brockhampton Farm, via 14 steps to small gate.

meadow to stiled footbridge. Go through small gate following path

Turn right then left along track that leads to Manor Farm.

gently upwards towards right-hand end of wooded hillside ahead.

Go through wooden kiss-gate, across West End Lane to small gate opposite and on up ‘Cotswold Way’. Keep along edge of field and follow path round and up to top corner where you enter woodland.

Broadway Tower is on opposite hillside. Climb on up through woodland and up flight of 14 shallow steps to metal kiss-gate then go left along top edge of woodland. Go through two small gates and

8. Walk through Farmyard to large gate beyond and cross two stiles then a 3rd stile from which you can see path aiming for clump of trees. This path continues straight down hillside over a series of stepstiles (passing old church ¼ mile to your right) and continues towards St.Michael’s Church at Broadway.

9. Exit into driveway turning right to Snowshill Road. Turn left (no

between fences to bottom right corner, through small wooden gate,

pavement in places).

up to track where you turn left. Keep walking up track to cross-road in

10. On reaching St Michael’s Church, retrace route to War memorial. n

paths at Manor Farm. (note: you will return to this point later).

3. From farmyard the ‘short walk’ goes straight on as far as ‘Winchcombe Way’ on left that cuts across valley to Snowshill Manor (NT property). Meanwhile, main walk goes through large gate then ‘right’ up track gradually scaling hillside. Go through series of gates and keep to track as you wend your way upwards. Shortly after reaching Littleworth Wood, you will come to a crossroads formed by two restricted by-ways. You bear round to left via an old ‘holloway’ carved through layers of golden limestone.

4. Walk alongside woodland until you reach a path on left that drops steeply down wooded slope and across a field to exit through kissgate into lane just above village of Snowshill.

5.Go straight on then turn left down into Snowshill Village with its pretty Church of St. Barnabus and ‘Snowshill Arms’. ‘Snowshill Manor’ is on left beyond Church.

6. If you choose to visit Manor House you need to walk 500 yards northwards to access grounds, afterwards it is best to follow shorter route along ‘Winchcombe Way’ towards Manor Farm (point 8) to reduce distance for return walk to Broadway. If you are not visiting ‘Snowshill Manor’ or want to complete entire walk, retrace your steps n 38 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 25 | June 2018

Written and illustrated by Glynis Dray

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Living History

The History of

Coventry Cathedral

The City of Coventry has been the proud possessor of three Cathedrals, dating back to 1043. Coventry’s fortunes and story are closely associated to the story of its Cathedrals – a story of destruction and rebirth.

Coventry’s earliest cathedral was the Benedictine priory of St. Mary. The priory was founded by Leofric, Earl of Mercia, and his wife Godiva in 1043, and stood until 1539 when the Cathedral became the only English Cathedral to be destroyed during the dissolution of the monasteries.

cross. This cross was placed in the Ruins, with the moving words ‘Father Forgive’ inscribed behind it. Another cross was fashioned from three medieval nails found in the rubble, known as The Cross of Nails, and recognised around the globe as a sign of reconciliation (You may have seen the Archbishop of Canterbury wearing his at the recent Royal Wedding!)

A competition was held to find a design for the rebuilding and was won by Basil Spence (later Sir in recognition of his contribution to Coventry). Spence designed a ‘Casket of

The expansion of manufacturing within Coventry in the early 20th Century led to the creation of the modern Diocese of Coventry in 1918, at which point the Parish Church of St. Michael was elevated to Cathedral status.

Jewels’ designed to take the visitor on a journey through

Sadly Coventry’s second Cathedral only stood for a further 22 years, until the fateful night of November 14th 1940 when the German Air Force enacted operation Moonlight Sonata and rained bombs on the city. Coventry was devastated by this bombing, known as the Blitz, and the Cathedral burned with the city.

The ‘new’ Cathedral boasts works by many of the finest artists

As the ruins of the Cathedral smouldered the next morning, the decision was taken to rebuild the Cathedral as a sign of hope and reconciliation for the world.

a hugely powerful symbol of man’s destruction, but also of

Shortly after the destruction it was noticed that two of the charred medieval roof timbers had fallen in the shape of a n 40 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 25 | June 2018

destruction and hope, and culminating in a view from the High Altar Cross of Ruins flanked by the magnificent Nave windows.

of the post-war era, including works by Graham Sutherland, John Piper, Ralph Beyer, John Hutton, Jacob Epstein, Elisabeth Frink and others – most still to reach the peak of their artistic careers.

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Carla Crawley Tourism and Visits Manager Coventry Cathedral

Antiques Expert Stunned by Quirky and Rare Gavel Find

...which has a hidden secret!

A gavel’s set to go under the gavel thanks to a quirky find in Warwickshire that has stunned an antiques expert.

Adrian Rathbone, associate director at Derbyshire’s

Hansons

Auctioneers,

was

amazed to discover a rare and valuable object with an ironic auctioneer association during a valuation day in Knowle.

He said: “The object in question, although resembling an auctioneer’s gavel, is in fact a propelling pencil.

“Made in the late 19th or early 20th Century, the gavel itself is made of ivory and the pencil shaft of gold.

Never meant to be

used as a gavel, it bears the magical name of S. Mordan & Co.” Sampson

Mordan

(1790-1843)

was

a

silversmith who is famed as co-inventor of the first patented mechanical or propelling pencil in 1822.

From then on, he manufactured a wide

range of propelling pencils in silver and gold, including novelties such as the auctioneer’s gavel made by his sons who inherited the family business after his death in 1843.

paid by collectors to acquire objects by key

S. Mordan & Co also produced a wide variety of other luxury objects in silver and gold for the discerning gentleman, including vesta and card cases. Anything bearing the Mordan name is highly collectable today and widely revered for exceptional quality and innovative designs.

gavel pencil is being offered in Hansons’

Mr Rathbone said: “I could not believe my eyes when I opened a tatty old cardboard box to find this gleaming rarity. In my many years in this business, I have handled numerous Mordan objects but never before have I seen an auctioneer gavel propelling pencil. I can’t help wondering who would have owned such a luxury object.

makers such as Mordan and Asprey.

Estimated to fetch £600-800, the Mordan

Fine Art Auction on June 29. n

Hansons hold free monthly valuation events in Knowle, Stratford on Avon, Kenilworth and Bishops Cleeve. To find out more, call Carol Jones on 07802 839915.

“It must have been a man or woman of great taste and, I suspect, an auctioneer. The market for anything vintage and novelty is hot at the moment with high prices being

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What's On JUNE Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th Bledington Music Festival St Leonard’s Church, Bledington, Oxfordshire, OX7 6XD Three days of classical concerts in a beautiful Cotswold village church during early June.

Alissa Firsova, piano, Daniel Rowland, violin, The Cann Twins, piano duo and pianist Clare Hammond. David Jones, Baritone singing in aid of live music now. Tuesday it will start from 7.30pm – 9.40pm and Thursday will start from 11.00am – midday. www.cotswolds.com/whats-on/ bledington-music-festival-p2413653

Tuesday 5th - Sunday 10th Cheltenham Science Festival 2018 Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1QA With over 200 events and 80+ free interactive activities, this year’s Festival will explore how our world is connected and divided – from personal relationships, health and language to the law, global politics and the universe. Hear from leading experts and entertainers and explore our brand new Cyber Zone and the return of the Maker Shack by popular demand.

Cheltenham is really the gold standard for science festivals – Professor Lord Winston.

For more information and to book, please visit the Science Festival website www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science 01242 850270

Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th Ashton under Hill Open Gardens

OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

Grassmere, Elmley Road, Ashton under Hill, Evesham, Worcester, WR11 7SW The 41st Ashton under Hill Open Gardens, opening times 1.00pm to 16.00pm. Entry price for adults £6.00, children are free and discounts are available for larger parties.

Tickets are valid for both days and there is free parking in the village. contact@ashtonopengardens.co.uk 01386 881715

Saturday 16th A Summer Festival Concert Coventry Cathedral, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB James MacMillan’s Gloria was commissioned for the Cathedral’s Golden Jubilee, and conducted by the composer at its world premiere in June 2012. The programme also included Britten’s St. Nicolas. Five years later, and joined by the Plano Civic Chorus from Dallas, Texas, this concert will give an opportunity to hear this wonderful commission again, alongside Britten’s piece which features children’s choirs as well as soloists and student string players alongside Orchestra Pro Anima.

Finzi’s wonderful anthem, God is gone up, will open this exciting evening of music www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

Friday 22nd A Charity Royal Ascot Day In The Marquee Enjoy a Champagne reception, buffet lunch & live big screen TV coverage of The Races, followed by afternoon tea! Sing-a-Long with West End star David Lawrence and party with Nya King as Whitney Houston - A great day out, helping a great cause. www.nailcotehall.co.uk

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Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th Blenheim Palace Flower Show Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon, OX20 1PX A wonderful three-day event, join us in the Grand Floral Marquee to celebrate the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle.

Explore the show gardens and shopping village, attend talks and discussions led by the professionals and venture into the Floral Art Marquee to find beautiful pieces by renowned local and international artists. The horticultural show houses over 300 exhibitors located around a Grand Floral Pavilion, which is situated on the South Lawn of the picturesque Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Visitors can expect to enjoy Garden Talks with experts and enthusiasts, fabulous food and drink as well as an outdoor Plant Village and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Dogs are welcome on a lead.

Admission: Ticket information available soon, extra cost for Palace admission. www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on

Saturday 23rd Midsummer Jazz in the Garden Hill Close Gardens Trust, Bread and Meat Close, Warwick, CV34 6HF Picnic in the gardens from 6pm, Roy Forbes Quintet return to Hill Close to play from 7.00. Cake & drinks on sale. Tickets: Adults £13.50 Concessions (under 16s and over 65s) £11. The event will be held from 6.00 – 9.00pm 01926 493339 centremanager@hcgt.org.uk www.hillclose.com

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Elements Eight Republica Rum British independent craft rum brand, Elements Eight, specialises in pure unadulterated, small batch, artisan rums made in the Windward Islands with a new expression recently introduced - Republica from Cuba and Panama.

Originally created as “the bartenders rum” Elements Eight rums are crafted to be complex, smooth and very drinkable, perfect as both a neat serve or cocktail base.

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Elements Eight “Republica” is a premium, 5-year-old aged blend of two single rums, sourced from distilleries in Cuba and Panama. The rum is produced from traditional column stills, non-chill filtered and aged for a minimum of five years in Bourbon casks. It has a naturally sweet character which attests to the harmonious balance of two single rums, from two historically important rum-making Caribbean republics. www.e8rum.com

Hallmark Itty Bitty The Hallmark Itty Bitty range comes in many character variations such as Star Wars and Marvel, starting at £6 each and available from www.hallmark.co.uk

Father's Day

Gift Guide Peatheart

GoPro HERO Whether they are into their sport, fitness, travel or they simply don’t want to miss capturing their most special moments with their children, the HERO is perfect for all dads. What’s more, at just £199.99, is the HERO is GoPro’s most affordable device to date! www.shop.gopro.com/cameras

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Peatheart is the most recent release from the brand and is the seventh Peaty whisky to join the award-winning collection.

One of the smokiest offerings to date, Peatheart results in an intensely warm yet smooth finish.

This expression delivers an initial smoky burst on the nose which surrenders to a surge of fruitiness, with ripe pears, apples and lime cutting through. To taste, smokey flavours are laced with leather and sweet stewed apples closely followed by chocolate and sweet vanilla. Peatheart’s dark but delicate spirit is the ideal dram for connoisseurs looking to explore a different side of whisky. www.masterofmalt.com

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Our Events diary

Competition

NOZSTOCK THE HIDDEN VALLEY

This summer Nozstock: The Hidden Valley celebrates its 20th anniversary, entering a small group of festivals who have reached two decades of creating magic each summer. It’s a huge achievement for the family-fun festival which is set across their working farm in the rolling hills of Herefordshire. It is an event which has grown from a group of like-minded friends gathered together many years ago into a truly mesmeric experience of wonder and enchantment for all the ages.

Ella Nosworthy, who runs Nozstock with her father, says: “No-one is more surprised than us that we’ve made it to our 20th birthday! We’re planning our biggest show ever to make it a real celebration, and we’re sure that anyone who has been to the festival will not want to miss this summer! We’ve bought back some of our favourite and most memorable artists from the past 20 years. Our Nozstalgia theme is whatever you feel fond about from the past. There’s lots of inspiration to get really creative!”

The Nozstock team are incredibly proud to be revealing the first round of artists joining them for their momentous birthday celebrations.

As ever, it’s a kaleidoscopic mix of headline names, up and coming talent and seasoned stars forming an incredible range of styles across the event’s ten intimate stages. n

Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July 2018 @ Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LST Live: Goldfrapp, The Selecter, Dub Pistols, Macka B, Electric Swing Circus, Kiko Bun, The Lovely Eggs, Oh My God! It’s The Church, Mr Tea and The Minions, Mad Apple Circus, Buffos Wake, Childcare, Catholic Action, Seas of Mirth, The Stiff Joints, Pengshui (Illaman, Fatty Bassman & Prav), Smiley & The Underclass, Collette The Dots, Rachel Dadd, Alabaster De Plume, Lazy Day, Samsara Collective,, Yama Warashi, Frauds, Harvey Causon, The Pink Diamond Revue, Average Sex, and many more DJ: Chase & Status (DJ set + Rage), Grandmaster Flash, Chali 2na & Krafty Kuts, DJ Marky & G.Q, Black Sun Empire, S.P.Y, Audio, Dillinja, Randall, Sonny Wharton, Taskforce, Verb T & Pitch 92, Fliptrix, Serial Killaz, Dom Kane, Dirty Secretz, and many more Comedy, Theatrics, Film & Craft: Phil Kay, Jayde Adams, Joe Davies, The Sunken Yard, Hummadruz, Puppetual Motion, Andrew Szydlo, Impermanence Theatre, Roisin Crowley Linton, MASH Cinema ft.

Eclectic Method – Retrospective, A Creak In Time - Steven McInerney, Under 7s Drive In Cinema, and many more

www.NOZSTOCK.com

To be in with a chance of winning two Nozstock weekend camping tickets, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

Answer:

Which anniversary is Nozstock celebrating this year?

Address:

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Nozstock SWN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 26th June 2018.

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