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Seven hot looks for windows in 2017
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HERE & NOW The new Lifetime ISA launching April 2017
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he new Lifetime ISA launching April 2017 will be a no-brainer
under £450,000 or once you're over 60 towards retirement. The
for first-time buyers as the government will add a 25%
Lifetime ISA is designed for two specific purposes. The first is
bonus on top of what you save – meaning up to £32,000
for first-time buyers to use towards a residential property, and
of free cash. For retirement savings it works the same way,
that can be done at any time, provided the Lifetime ISA's been
but whether it beats a pension or not is a much trickier decision. The information out there isn't complete yet. So please see this as a general guide; and keep visiting sites such moneysavingexpert.com as thy information will keep being updated. So what are main features of a LISA? You can save up to £4,000 a year, and get a 25% bonus at the end of each tax year . This can be either as a lump sum or by putting in cash when you can. Then the government will add a 25% bonus on top.
held for 12 months or more. The second is to take out and use in retirement once you are 60. With both, there is no tax to pay on it when you take the money out. Many under-40s are turned on by saving for their first home in a way they aren't for saving for retirement, so the idea of bringing them together is that hopefully people will build up a savings habit for their first home, then carry on afterwards. If you're a first-time buyer, the Lifetime ISA is a great scheme like its Help to Buy ISA cousin. So, if you plan to be a first-time buyer
We also know so far... the bonus is paid until you hit age 50. The
in future or even if you've only an inkling you may buy a home,
bonus is paid annually in the 2017/18 tax year, then monthly from
it's worth starting it off. If you don't use it for a home, you've a
April 2018 – once in your account it counts as your money. You'll
head-start on saving for retirement.
be paid interest on it too. The bonus is paid on contributions. The maximum bonus you could get is £32,000, to do that you'd
If you've already saved into a Help to Buy ISA before the Lifetime
need to open one on your 18th birthday and keep contributing
ISA starts, you'll be allowed to transfer it into the LISA, still getting
the maximum £4,000 each year until you are 50.
the bonus, without it having an impact on your allowance. Only
Other conditions are Lifetime ISAs launch on 6 April 2017, and you must be aged 18 or over but under 40 when you open one The earliest you could've been born to be eligible is 7 April 1977. If you're born after that, you need to open it before you're 40. Once you open it you can keep contributing and get the bonus until you're 50. If you're 40 or over, or will be on 6 April 2017 when LISAs launch, you've missed out. But you still have options. If you've not yet bought your first home you may qualify for a Help to Buy ISA – there's no upper age limit to get one of these although you only have until November 2019 to open one.
money put in a Help to Buy ISA before 6 April 2017 can be transferred without impacting the allowance. You'll have until 5 April 2018 to transfer it across. The Lifetime ISA gives you two savings options: A cash LISA: Here you put the money into the equivalent of a savings account. Your capital is safe and you get a defined amount of interest on top. An investment LISA: Here the money is invested in stocks and shares or shares funds and performance depends on the stock market. So the money you put in is at risk, but if it does well you can make substantially more. Don’t forget this is just a guide, before you invest your hard
How can I spend my LISA?
earned money you should seek the services of a registered
The money is to be used either towards a first home worth
Financial Advisor.
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So much to discover during
the spring half term at Stratford Butterfly Farm
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here is something for visitors of all
leaves to bring back to their colony. The
Zone and include disabled and baby
ages to discover during the spring
colony is now one of the largest on display
changing facilities. Around 2.4 billion people
half term at Stratford Butterfly
in the UK and a fascinating sight to behold.
in the world do not have access to a toilet. To
brand new toilet facilities. Twice daily from
After a £250,000 renovation in 2016, the
has twinned its toilet with a school block
18 – 26 February, children and adults can get
Stratford Butterfly Farm is now delighted to
in Boda, Bangui, Central African Republic.
Farm including the opening of
close to some amazing creatures with ‘Meet the Minibeast’ handling sessions under the supervision of the friendly and informative
offer onsite toilet facilities for visitors. The facilities are accessible from the Discovery
Education Team in the Discovery Zone. In the Rainforest Flight Area visitors can walk amongst hundreds of beautiful,
'help flush away poverty' the Butterfly Farm
The donation made by the Butterfly Farm will be used to provide clean water, basic sanitation
and
hygiene
education
to
prevent the spread of disease. To find out more information on toilet twinning please visit www.toilettwinning.org.
tropical butterflies and discover the
To
link that the Butterfly Farm has to the
butterflies, insects, reptiles and spiders
rainforests of Belize and the ancient Maya
visit the Butterfly Farm from 10am to 5pm
civilisation. In Minibeast Metropolis visitors
(last entry 4pm) every day of the week.
can find some of the world’s largest spiders
For more information including admission
living alongside beetles, stick insects and
prices and group rates, please visit the
reptiles. Running overhead on ropes are
website at www.butterflyfarm.co.uk or
leafcutter ants working hard collecting
telephone on 01789 299288.
see
hundreds
of
spectacular
new one pound coin
coming this month
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he UK Treasury has urged people not to be caught out when the current £1 coin becomes worthless later this year. A new 12-sided pound coin comes into circulation in
such a short lead time in a bid to beat the forgers. After that, we will have just eight and a half months to spend the old ones before they cease to be legal tender. These are the key dates: • March 28 - new coin comes into circulation • October 15 - shops are told not to accept old £1 coins or distribute them in change • After October 15 - for a limited period, banks and post offices will still allow customers to deposit old £1 coins into their bank account. @NOWWARWICKSHIRE FIND US ON FACEBOOK WWW.SOUTHWARWICKSHIRENOW.CO.UK
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homestyle
seven hot looks for
windows in 2017
247 Blinds is an online supplier of made to measure
Touch and Feel Interiors
window blinds that offers thousands of on-trend
Adding multiple layers of contrasting textures
styles, fabrics, colours, and designs that will help homeowners to keep ahead of the latest trends and innovations in window dressings. Here, Jason
interest and create atmosphere, texture can be interwoven into a room’s design on window blinds made with heavier yarns, such
Peterkin, director of 247 Blinds, outlines seven key
as a basket weave Roman blind,” says Jason.
looks for window blinds that he expects to see rise
“A thicker material makes for an expensive
in popularity in 2017.
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will be a popular look in 2017. “Used to add
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Dazzling geometric inspired designs in vibrant colour combinations will give rooms an energetic yet nostalgic feel. Pictured: Batik Indigo Roman blinds - priced from £17.30.
creating a warm, cosy atmosphere,
natural world is suggested with
have been reimagined with a base
and carrying the tactile theme
organic contours, tonal washes
neutrals of soft grey, creams and
throughout the room.
and mottled effects in calming
white for a cosy yet contemporary
neutrals. Our Ajanta or Element
look.
“Keep the palette neutral to limit visual distractions and allow the different textures to come to the fore.”
roller blinds take their cue from natural caves and rock formations
“Feature wallpaper provides the
and give a subtle nod to nature.”
perfect vehicle to introduce a
“Alternatively, add drama and Elements / Minerology
movement
Fabric designs inspired by mineral
symbolising
formations and geological structures
abstract jagged rock motifs and
are another way to introduce an on-
zig zag patterns.”
trend textured effect into homes.
windows
minerology
by with
Metallic Luxe “A
Metallics and mixed warm metals
representation of the peaceful,
continue to influence this season, but
Jason
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metallic point of interest, whilst gold
and
brass
and
lighting
pop
soft
background.
accessories against
the
Plush
soft
furnishings and a feature bed with upholstered headboard add extra detail and contribute to this sumptuous look.” Jason Peterkin.
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Reinvigorate rooms for 2017 with wild, oversized floral designs in vivid hues. Pictured: Art Deco Curtains in Cherry priced from £40.98.
Micro Patterns
hues with clean lines, graphics
a statement window blind with a
Geometrics have been a mainstay
patterns
funky, retro design.”
of interior design for some time now
furniture. Wooden Venetian blinds
and can be brought up to date for
in bold hues will provide the
Botanica and
2017 by experimenting with scale.
intense hit of colour needed to
Nocturnal Botanica
Jason Peterkin says, “Shrink the
retro
industrial
complete the look.” says Jason.
pattern ratio right down to tiny,
Nostalgia
dazzling micro repeats. This look
Mid-century revival will continue to
works best with a high contrast
influence in 2017, where dazzling
colour combination that allows the
geometric inspired designs in vibrant
intricate detailing to shine through.”
colour combinations will give rooms
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and
an energetic yet nostalgic feel.
Reinvigorate rooms for 2017 with wild, oversized floral designs in vivid hues. “For spring, a colour palette of cerise pink and teal is fresh and inviting.” “The mood becomes dark and dramatic as the year progresses with large scale botanical motifs
“Playful, pure and vibrant colour
“A real throwback to 70s style, this
and a compilation of clashing
defines this trend. Combine fruity
look has bags of character and
patterns in shades of ebony and
peach, clementine, lemon and teal
can be easily achieved by adding
deep cherry.”
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SPRING YOUR LAWN
BACK TO LIFE! Spring brings promise of longer days, milder weather and life in full bloom.
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But what does that mean for your lawn?
iving your house a spring clean is a popular
year’s milder winter means that your lawn has probably
activity this time of year and your garden
continued growing all year and could have done with
deserves the same attention if you want it
attention a little earlier than usual.
to look its best. When we do venture back
outside, we are often faced with overgrown shrubbery and under-loved lawns, and bringing your garden back to
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First things first, it pays to take care of any bare patches that may have appeared. The best way to deal with them
life can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be!
is to carefully rake the patch and then sow some grass
As the temperatures gets milder, now is the perfect
let the seeds dry out so remember to keep them well
time to give your lawn some much needed TLC to keep
watered and you should see some sprouts appearing
it healthy and weed free in the months ahead. Last
within a few days.
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Grass needs as much direct sunlight as possible to stay
lawn, it pays to plan ahead to prevent all your hard work
healthy and green so raking up any dead leaves and
in the spring going to waste and to guarantee a beautiful
twigs is another important job and can be a great way to get the kids involved and develop their ‘green thumbs’! As a rule of thumb, the first dry and sunny day in March is the ideal time to give your lawn its first cut of the
and dry spells over the summer can lead to your lawn turning yellow and drying up. There are some really
year. Cutting the grass too short, too soon can attract
effective treatments out there that can help keep grass
unwanted weeds and moss so to avoid that happening,
stay greener for longer, such as the Oasis treatment.
make sure you use the highest blade setting on your
The surfactant attaches itself to the molecules in the
lawnmower.
soil to conserve any moisture, helping to reduce the
Special fertilisers are available to use at this time of
amount of watering needed. Where soil type is mainly
year to give grass the essential nutrients it needs to
clay, the amount of water needed to keep grass green
grow strong and give it a vibrant colour; these seasonal
can be reduced by up to 80% so you can spend less
treatments have been specially developed to work in
time watering and more time enjoying your lawn.
cooler temperatures. Spring weather conditions tend to result in a flourish of young weeds, and selecting a treatment that includes an herbicide can help to control broad-leaved weeds such as daisies, clovers, dandelions and buttercups. Once you’ve carried out basic maintenance on your
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lawn you can enjoy all summer long. Hotter weather
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Give yourself another reason to be cheerful this spring and take care of your lawn now to enjoy the benefits of a luscious, green lawn all summer long. By Mark Bishop, GreenThumb
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THE 2017 growing forecast Wyevale Garden Centres, the UK’s biggest garden centre retailer, is unveiling its gardening and outdoor living trend predictions for 2017 as it launches new and exclusive products. Eco-conscious gardening
new supplier Keter, including storage solutions for the
Over the last few years awareness has risen amongst
garden, meaning spacewasting sheds to store tools and
British gardeners about the toxicity and environmental
outdoor living accessories can be a thing of the past.
impacts of using certain products in the garden. Wyevale Garden Centres expect to see sales of organic and natural growing media rise across the business, in particular the ‘6X Natural Organic Fertiliser’. This 100% natural organic
Houseplants Whether you think houseplants are a throwback that should remain firmly in the seventies, or a green home
fertilise has a balanced pH of 6.8 and is environmentally
trend that you can’t wait to get involved with, foliage in our
friendly as it contains no peat or chemicals and is oven
front rooms is here to stay. Beyond being a style trend,
heated at over 250°C to provide a sterilised, weed and
houseplants are also a cheap and easy air purification
pathogen free organic fertiliser.
solution.
Running alongside this is the desire for consumers
Another big trend set to continue for 2017 is the popularity
to increase the biodiversity in their gardens. Wyevale
of succulents, these easy to maintain plants look great and
Garden Centres stock, sell and advise their customers
are an easy way for beginners to hop on the houseplant
on the plants that can be used to attract wildlife into the
trend. However,
garden such as the Delphinium, Calendula and Alyssum. Accessories such as hedgehog houses and bee or bug
if succulents, low maintenance as they are, still seem like
hotels also help to transform gardens into wildlife havens.
too much hard work then Air Plants are a great alternative
The rise of small space gardening Ever more people are renting their homes and living in smaller spaces. As a result many urban and citydwellers who are interested in harnessing the benefits of cultivating their outdoor spaces require smallspace solutions. Having identified this need to provide spacesaving solutions for small space gardens, Wyevale Garden Centres are launching a range of products from
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and need nothing more than air to grow. Hardy plants The rise of hardy plants is not only due to their ability to withstand extreme weather and provide long-lasting colour to the garden, their ‘hardiness’ means they are also more likely to survive at the hands of "beginner" gardeners. www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk
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NATURE NOTEBOOK
Meadow of orchids © Stephen Trotter
i Spring cleaning time If you forgot to clear out bird nest boxes last Autumn make sure you do it now as the nesting season is about to begin! Birds can now be spotted gathering nesting materials and we herald the first singers of the dawn chorus as it begins in March. The longer daylight hours are a trigger for male birds, encouraging them to get ready for breeding. They sing to show off their territory to females and defend it from other males.
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hen the dawn chorus is in full swing listen in
a green area close to home. Wear gloves and be careful
the mornings and you may notice a pattern
not to touch anything dangerous. Simply report it to your
developing. Before the sun is up you’ll hear
local council instead.
the robins and blackbirds. These early birds
are after worms which may still be on the surface. Next
To make a longer commitment to local wildlife, try
to sing are usually the warblers, including the chiffchaff.
volunteering. Your local nature reserve needs love and
Chiffchaffs are commonly one of the first migrant birds
attention and teams of volunteers regularly get hands-
to return from the Mediterranean and western Africa
on caring for Warwickshire’s wild spaces. You could learn
in March. Listen for its distinctive, repetitive call which
traditional skills such as coppicing and hedge-laying
sounds like its name! Finally, it’s the turn of the little
or survey for wildlife, counting species or looking for
finches and sparrows.
evidence that animals have been there!
Your wilder challenge
Equinox on the horizon
Marathon running and extreme charity challenges are
From the start of March, as the daffodils burst into flower,
commonplace these days, but why not test yourself with
it feels like spring has begun. However, in the Northern
a wildlife challenge? How about cleaning up your local wild
Hemisphere, astronomers and scientists believe spring
space? Rally friends, family and neighbours and litter pick
only starts with the vernal equinox; this year that is on
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20th March. Equinox means equal night in Latin and it’s the day when day and night are of almost equal length.
Chiffchaff © Amy_Lewis
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal so it’s a traditional period to sow seeds! Plan to make your garden more welcoming to wildlife this year! March and April are good months to sow your own mini wildflower meadow. Buy a wildflower seed mix to suit your soil and choose a mix with native species. Prepare the ground in advance, then before sowing, fork your soil and rake it. Then scatter the seed at around 4 grams per square metre and lightly firm over the soil. Water through dry spells and watch for the first signs of germination. As your meadow establishes delight in the species that feed on the nectar-producing flowers from honey bees, bumblebees and butterflies to the birds and small mammals which hunt for visiting insects. Look even closer to spot the moth and butterfly larvae feeding on the leaves and you’ll realise your garden is its own ecosystem. #staywild. Louise Barrack www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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BEAUTIFUL
ESPECIALLY FOR MOTHER’S DAY Spoil Mum this month or treat yourself to something really special
ELEMIS
CHANEL
DHC
This redefining face oil
CHANEL presents SUBLIMAGE LE TEINT,
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contains raspberry plant
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minimising the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother complexion.
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NEW SEASON
STYLES
The new season styles are coming into the shops, more colour is appearing and it’s time to start thinking about our spring/summer wardrobes. Here at House of Colour, we have saved you all the hassle of research and put together the main five trends to watch out for this season. Grab a cuppa and read on to see which of the trends is best for you:
Purist
to your outfit. Layer with A-line skirts, wide legged
A sleek, sophisticated look with a soft edge. This gentle
trousers with a striped pattern and fitted jackets for
trend relies on barely there prints with pared-back
an effortlessly contemporary smart casual look. Over-
shapes with an emphasis on structure. Minimalist dots,
knee boots and pointed mules with circular titanium
shadow checks and fine Oxford stripes along with mixed
sunglasses and teardrop statement earrings create a
and matched widths provide a modern aesthetic. Look
futurist mood.
for fabrics with drape to it but keep the waist defined. Loose fitted jumpsuits and button down dresses with a waist tie detail keep your look contemporary. Add layers to your look with open coats and jackets. Oversized shirts and blouses are a key item for this trend tucked into A line skirts and wide legged trousers. Keep your colours tonal to really show off this trend. Combine mimimalist shoes with oversized bags and futuristic earrings. havana sunset This vibrant, high-summer trend looks to Cuba for inspiration in a fusion of bright colours and flamboyant floral prints. Vivid colour prints and oversized blooms with colour blocking all nod to this summer trend. Key items to look for are flowing dresses, skirts with matching tops and off the shoulder tops cut in soft cotton, silk de chine, chiffon and georgette. Add ruffles and rich satins with sparkly jewels for that luxurious finish. Handbags in vibrant colours complete the look. modern woman Use oversized jackets and soft-volume tailored separates styled with crisp shirts and blouse to accentuate the shoulders, waist and hips. Wear checks and stripes separately or try clashing different scales and patterns together for an on trend approach. Look out for cut-out
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future past Look for ornate, vintage floral prints on sheer georgettes, appliquéd on fabrics or highlighted with metallic detailing. Dresses come in longer midi lengths with tie waist detail and ruffles also update blouses and tops, the key trend of the season. Shoes and handbags are adorned with satin bows, brocades, ornate buckles and ruffles as well as florals and gems. The focus on statement earrings continues with the addition of pearls and crystals for opulence. beachcomber The theme is relaxed but eclectic. Peasant style dresses, skirts and tops are key for this trend, worn with a belt to accentuate the waist. Bring in embroidered florals on tops and jackets, and fringing on skirts to add to the eclectic feel. Look for handcrafted bags and sandals lovingly decorated with gathered shells and natural pearls and handwoven details on bags and cords and rope details on sandals. I’m off to find some over the knee boots and a bright bag. What will you be looking for?
MORE INFORMATION Jane Brook Colour Analyst & Personal Style Consultant T: 07970 293341
shoulders in shirts, asymmetric hemlines, and pleat and
E: jane.brook@houseofcolour.co.uk
folding details on sleeves and hems that add interest
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Little Himalaya Salt Cave opens
in Kenilworth
Recently opened is a new Therapy Centre for helping those with Sinus and Respiratory problems. The treatment comprises a 45minute session where patients sit in a quiet restful room in which the walls are lined with Himalayan Salt blocks. Throughout the session, a very fine aerosol mist of pharmaceutical salt is introduced into the atmosphere.
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he salt particles are only a few microns in size and enter
A friend recommended the Salt Cave at Milton Keynes so
even the very deepest part of the lungs. The effect of the
in desperation I gave it a go. After a few sessions, I really
fine salt dust on the lung tissue is to reduce inflammation
started to see huge improvements. I had 9 sessions in total
throughout the bronchial airways. Salt also has great
and by then I was off all steroid medication and felt in great
anti-bacterial properties helping to kill off the lurking winter
shape. After a few months, I needed a couple of top up
bacteria that live on the mucus in the lungs. The third benefit of
sessions, which then kept the Asthma totally at bay.
salt therapy is that of thinning the mucus on the lung surfaces helping it to then be expired from the lungs.
At that point I decided the benefit to my life was so great
Richard Simmons is the proprietor of Little Himalaya – “After
customer! Fortunately, lots of other people now seem to be
chronic Asthma as a child my Asthma calmed down for many years but then came back with a vengeance a few years ago. In
that I was building one in Kenilworth - even if I was the only very keen to share the benefits.”
recent winters, I have had terrible chest infections with endless
They DO NOT claim this as a cure but www.littlehimalaya.co.uk has lots
antibiotic courses; this then makes the Asthma even worse.
of information, published medical research and testimonials.
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BEAUTiful
The Inaugural Stratford
Hearing Centre Show Stratford Hearing Centre is a prestigious independent family run business providing a high standard of private hearing care. Boasting over 25 years’ experience in hearing aid audiology they pride themselves on
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offering the very best level of bespoke hearing health care to all their clients. lways at the forefront of their profession, with
Experts from leading manufacturers will introduce to
their client’s wellbeing in mind, they are the
you the very latest hearing innovations with interactive
proud hosts of the Inaugural Stratford Hearing
demonstrations and presentations whilst their own
Centre Show on Wednesday 29th March at
audiologists will be on hand to answer any questions you
The Welcombe Golf Club, Hallmark Hotel, Warwick Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
There will be a Lunch & Learn session presented by
Following the success of their annual Hearing Shows held
Thomas Dixon, Director of Audiology, who will tell you
by their Worcester Hearing Centre branch, they want to
about Stratford Hearing Centre and how they can help
showcase the very latest in hearing technology to the Stratford community. They hope their Technology Day will educate attendees on hearing loss and hearing solutions. If you suspect you have some hearing loss, if you wear or have worn hearing aids, if you have any questions about your hearing health or if you have a family member who is dealing with hearing loss and you want to understand more to be able to help them. This show is a ‘must-attend’ event.
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may have in a relaxed atmosphere.
you in your journey to better hearing, followed by a presentation about Tinnitus. The brand new state of the art hearing centre is one of the highest standard practices in the country and they are giving the opportunity to all show attendees to reserve an appointment for a full hearing assessment at Stratford Hearing Centre, situated in 4 The Minories, Henley Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6NF.
Ever wondered what the inside of your ear looks like? You’ll
Free parking and entry. To pre- register for your space
be able to explore the inside of the ear, as an audiologist
and the chance to win a £250 voucher towards a hearing
will be using a video otoscope to explain the workings of
system please call 01789 264111 or visit our website
the ear to you.
www.stratfordhearingcentre.co.uk.
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FOOD & DRINK
Serves four INGREDIENTS Guinea Fowl Breast B 2 whole Guinea Fowl B 100ml double cream B 1/2 bunch of tarragon B 50g dried, chopped apricot B 30g shelled, diced pistachios B 2 tbsp sunflower oil B salt and pepper pressing of confit leg B 300g duck fat B 4 cloves of garlic, peeled B 1/2 bunch of tarragon B 1/2 bunch of flat leaf parsley B 2 bay leafs B 3 star anise B 2tsp sherry vinegar sauce B 1/2 onion, peeled and sliced B 1 carrot, peeled and sliced B 6 cloves of garlic B sunflower oil for cooking
Apricot and pistachio Guinea Fowl Breast with
pressing of confit leG,
crispy wingleT, rosti
potato and apricot puree
B 300ml of red wine apricot puree B 150g dried apricots, chopped B 300ml cold water B 1 star anise B 1 cinnamon stick, 2.5cm long ROSTI B 2 potatoes, peeled and grated B 100g unsalted butter, melted B 2 tbsp sunflower oil B salt and pepper crispy winglet B 50g flour B 1 egg yolk, beaten B 50g bread crumbs B sunflower oil for cooking Method
The centerpiece of the idyllic Cotswolds village of Broadway, Russell’s is one of the most relaxing places to eat and stay in the UK. Owned and run by the same family headed by Andrew Riley, this award-winning Cotswolds restaurant and hotel, the former showroom of Sir Gordon Russell’s furniture, is the perfect place to visit and enjoy the glorious English countryside. 20 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DT T: 01386 853555 E: info@russellsofbroadway.co.uk www.russellsofbroadway.co.uk
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1 Remove the breasts, legs and wings from the guinea fowl and reserve the carcass. Remove the fillets from the back of the breasts and blend with double cream. Blitz with the tarragon, apricot and pistachios and season to taste. Spoon the mousse into the cavities left from removing the fillets and wrap the breasts around the mousse, leaving the skin-side showing. Wrap them in cling film and tie at both ends to create an airtight cylinder. Cook in a pan of boiling water for 18 minutes and then cool in iced water. 2 To make the pressing, put the fat, guinea fowl legs, garlic, the stalks of the tarragon and parsley, bay leaves and star anise into a large saucepan. Cook on a low heat for one and a half hours, until the meat begins to fall away from the bone. Remove the meat from the fat and take the meat from the bones; reserve two
tablespoons of the duck fat. Chop the parsley and tarragon leaves and mix with the meat, sherry wine vinegar and the reserved duck fat and season to taste. Transfer the mixture into a cling film-lined mould and cover with cling film. Press with a weight and leave in the refrigerator to cool and set. 3 To make the sauce, put the carcass, any trimmings and leg bones in a tray and roast in the oven at 220°C for 20 minutes. In a large saucepan, brown off the diced onion, carrot and garlic in sun flower oil. De-glaze the pan and the tray with the red wine and transfer the contents of the tray to the saucepan. Strain the stock into a clean pan, skim off any fat and bring to the boil. Reduce the sauce until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. 4 Add all of the ingredients for the apricot purée to a pan and simmer until most of the water has evaporated. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise and blitz to make a smooth purée. Set aside until needed. 5 Put the grated potato for the rosti into a clean cloth and squeeze out any excess water. Transfer into a bowl with the melted butter and season to taste. Divide into four equal parts. Heat the oil in a clean frying pan and, using a metal ring to shape the rosti, cook the potato until golden brown, turning once. 6 Cut off both ends of each reserved wing, leaving the double- boned sections. Remove the smaller of the two bones by tightly squeezing your fingers down either end of the bone. Pull the meat down to the larger knuckle of the remaining bone to form a lollipop shape. Poach in salted water for eight minutes and then plunge in iced water. Once cool, pat dry with a cloth and then pané in flour, dip in the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumbs. 7 To serve, take the pressing out of the refrigerator and remove it from the mould and cling film. Cut it into four equal portions and leave to one side to bring it to room temperature. 8 In an oven-proof frying pan, heat the remaining sun flower oil for the guinea fowl breasts. Remove the breasts from the cling film and place skin-side down into the pan then transfer to the oven for nine minutes at 180°C, turning halfway. Reheat the rosti potatoes in the oven on a tray lined with greaseproof paper for five minutes, also at 180°C. 9 Heat a pan of sun flower oil that is deep enough to fry the winglets. Drop some breadcrumbs into the oil; it will sizzle if the oil is hot enough. Deep-fry the winglets for three minutes until golden. 10 Reheat the purée and sauce and arrange the elements on the plate as pictured. Garnish with nasturtium leaves to garnish.
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HILLERS FARM SHOP Hillers Farm Shop of Dunnington near Alcester is currently celebrating being crowned Local Food Winner for the Midlands in the Countryside Alliance Awards that take place each year.
T
he Countryside Alliance
that gets better and better.
Rural Awards are the
We have honoured Hillers
rural business awards
before
to win, giving a voice
but since then they have
and a platform to the best of our
extended their shop, cheese
produce, enterprise, heritage
counter and butchery (selling
and communities. Nominated by
Ragley Estate game too),
the public, the Awards recognise
installed a fish counter and
and honour those who routinely
also converted some farm
go the extra mile for their
buildings into a café that is
community. The regional finalists
so popular that booking is
were announced in December
essential. "
2016 of which Hillers Farm Shop
in
these
awards,
was amongst them. Today they
"The Hillers family is part
have been informed that we
of the warp and weft of this
are Joint Regional Champions
Warwickshire community on
2016 for Local Food Category.
the edge of the Ragley Estate
The grand final is to take place in
and their commitment to
London on 22 March.
food and farming, as well
“We are absolutely delighted to be a regional winner. Our award arrived this morning and
there
has
been
a
celebratory atmosphere ever since. This years category of Local Food means a lot to us as we continue to support local farmers and producers alongside our thriving Hillers Own range from our farm shop kitchen which is a major part of our business today”. They are proud to have Ragley Estate
Meats
and
Hillers
Fish Shop within their Farm Shop;
these
businesses
are
both independently run but compliment the retail space and add an important dimension allowing their customers to do all of their shopping under one roof.
as their reputation as top local
employers,
the
multi-strand
makes farm
shop a worthy winner. The fact that when the judges visited in January mince pies were still on sale because customers
just
couldn’t
stop buying them says a lot about the popularity of the shop, as does the fact that it is standing strong even with the encroachment of Waitrose into Alcester and Stratford. A lot of familyrecipes and delicious local meat,
game,
as
well
as
seasonal fruit and veg, give Hillers
an
edge.
Sisters
Emma and Sally are everpresent and fully focussed on providing a welcoming family environment where taste and the best in British
Jill Grieve, Countryside Alliance
farming
Director and leader of the local
Hillers customers are very
judging panel says: “This is
lucky to have this gem on
the
their doorstep.”
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family-run
enterprise
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paramount.
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keeping active Start / Finish: The walk starts and finishes at Broadway’s Memorial. It visits the villages of Childswickham, Laverton and Buckland. Public Transport: The nearest railway station is at Evesham. There are various bus services through Broadway. Please use Traveline. Parking: There are several fee-paying car parks with W.C.s O/S Map: Outdoor Leisure 45 (‘The Cotswolds’ sheet). Distance: The walk is 6 miles. The shorter option is 4 miles. Time: Allow all day so that you can spend some time in Broadway on your return. The shorter ‘there and back’ walk (1-4) is a half-day walk. Refreshments: There are numerous eating places in Broadway but no where en-route, so you may need to take a picnic. Terrain: The route is mainly flat with a few shallow climbs. Waterproof boots or comfortable wellies are essential in the winter. 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 Broadway.
HISTORY: The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway has spent the last few years extending its steam heritage line from Laverton Halt to Broadway and work is well advanced. Those on the shorter walk have the option of returning to Broadway past this ‘new’ steam railway station. The walk passes through the pretty village of Childswickham, bordering the famous market-gardening district of ‘The Vale of Evesham’. Broadway, Laverton and Buckland are ‘spring-line’ Cotswold Villages, the golden limestone being quarried all around here for use in the houses, barns and Churches. 1 From the Broadway War Memorial, turn left - crossing Church Street and left down Cheltenham Road.
leading straight on. At the far side, go through the kiss-gate into the residential caravan park. Cross the drive to the footpath opposite between the two wooden fences. Cross another driveway and keep straight ahead with the wooden fence on the left and ditch on the right. Take the kiss-gate into the open field and footpath straight ahead. Notice the golden spire of Childswickham’s Church. Cross the wooden footbridge over the stream and continue straight on. 4 At the end of the track, turn left through the gate into the churchyard. Walk to the right of the church, through the metal kissgate, across the permissive route and over the stile. Cross the next field to another stile. Please walk left around the next field as the farmer has deliberately retained the wide margin for wildlife and walkers. At the corner turn right and proceed to the top left corner of the field crossing the wooden footbridge over the ditch. Follow the same procedure in the next field walking left along the wide margin to the corner of the hedge diagonally opposite. Keep walking with
2 Take the footpath just past Childwickham Road on the right. Go
the hedge on the left to a single tree, turning diagonally left to cut
through the gate, along side of the field and through the second gate.
the corner off. Notice the railway embankment on the left. Cross
Follow the stream, passing the nursery. Straight ahead is the new
into Gloucestershire at this point. Nearby is the stone slab over the
extension to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway.
stream then the footpath continues between the stream and the
3 At the corner, turn right across the wooden footbridge to
fence. The path veers towards the railway bridge across the next two
Childswickham Road. Turn left beneath the railway and take the
fields. Cross the stile and drop down carefully onto the lane.
footpath on the left beyond the bridge. Re-cross the stream and
4 Turn right briefly then take the footpath on the left. This path
turn right, signed ‘Wychavon Way’. Go through the kiss-gate and
crosses the next two fields gradually diverging with the railway.
take the path diagonally across the field through the crop. Cross
Cross with care at the level-crossing, please shut the gates.
the footbridge and stile taking the path across the next paddock
6 Once across, turn right and walk beside the railway for ¼ mile. At
to the stile. Cross the next paddock with the fence on the right to a
the end of the field turn left and walk away from the railway diagonally
pair of kiss-gates. Once through the second gate, take the right fork
across the field to the junction of the two lanes. Cross to another footpath leading to the village of Laverton. Turn right then take the bridleway on the left opposite the road junction in the village centre. 7 Follow this bridleway to Buckland and turn right along the lane and left near the square thatched barn, passing a row of pretty cottages. Go through the gate, over the bridge and take the path diagonally up the hillside via a series of stiles to join another path. 8 Cross the stile at the entrance to the woodland, crossing back into Worcestershire. Keep climbing gently, veering to the right where the path forks at the end of the woodland. This will bring you out onto West End Lane. 9 Cross to the footpath that drops down the hillside, drifting gently right to exit on Church Street. 10 Turn left, passing the Broadway Church, to end walk at the Broadway War Memorial. Written and illustrated by glynis dray
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Villages near Broadway
The MAD
Museum The MAD Museum does what it says on the tin! The quirky attraction, located in the centre of Stratford upon Avon, houses around 60 interactive pieces of kinetic art and automata. ‘MAD’ stands for Mechanical Art and Design and as the UK’s only museum of its kind; it’s one to be seen to be believed.
T
he hands-on hideaway combines inspirational
very young visitor there are plenty of lights, colours and
creativity, witty design and engineering ingenuity.
sounds to watch (plus under 5 year olds are completely
The pieces on display have all been sourced from
free). The kids will no doubt enjoy interacting with the
creators around the world, and nearly everything
different machines and making marble runs. Visitors are
is interactive, meaning kids (and big kids!) can get stuck in.
encouraged to press buttons and figure machines out, so
Visitors to the museum are encouraged to press buttons
for those a bit older, The MAD Museum demonstrates art
and release their inner inventor.
in action (and some engineering and physics principals along the way!).
And for the big kids out there, this
Come rain or shine this Summer, The MAD Museum
eccentric little museum is a bizarre treasure-trove of
has something to entertain the whole family. For the
hands-on contraptions.
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LIVING HISTORY
Treasures of a Tudor Manor Hansons Auctioneers are proud to have been appointed to handle the auction of the contents of a stunning Grade II* listed seven bedroom Warwickshire manor house.
T
he Old Castle at Studley is nestled in 4.59 acres
interest from buyers across the globe who have a
of pasture land in Warwickshire, about four miles
fondness for the English Country House. A look many
outside the affluent and vibrant town of Henley
of us aspire to, myself included".
In Arden. The house dates back to Tudor times
with stunning timber work and later Georgian elements.
The contents have been removed in their entirety to
The ÂŁ1.7million property exterior boasts formal gardens
Hansons Derbyshire based auction centre, the principle
with topiary, a ha ha, views towards the church next door
of which will be offered in their 31st March/1st April Fine
and sheep grazing in fields. The character rich interior
Art Auction.
boasts a formal sitting room, dining room with huge inglenook fireplace, billiard room and two stair cases - one for servants. The interior is crammed with all manner of antiques and works of art. Adrian
Rathbone,
Associate
over many years by the current owner who has sold the property and is downsizing. There are numerous examples of early English oak and country furniture with
Director
of
Hansons
notable highlights to include a William & Mary walnut
Auctioneers who is overseeing the sale of the contents
chest on stand, two antique tester beds, a vast oak oval
comments. "It is every Auctioneer's dream to be called
drop leaf dining table, chests, chairsets and settles. There
to an ancient manor house crammed with wonderful antiques
and
other
furnishings.
Just
such
an
are also paintings, ceramics metalwork and rugs.
occurrences are very few and far between these days.
Experts at Hansons are currently cataloguing the contents
Gone are the days of the 'Country House Sale'. Until
in preparation for the auction in late March and the fully
now. When I was invited to The Old Castle at Studley
illustrated catalogue will be available about a week prior.
near Henley In Arden I was amazed to be greeted by a sweeping driveway leading to a Tudor manor house
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The interior furniture and furnishings were put together
In celebration of this magnificent English Country House,
which would not look out of place in a Miss Marple
Hansons are currently inviting further entries for inclusion
mystery. One might say it is every Englishman or
in the auction - from old master and sporting paintings to
woman's dream home. Large but not overbearing.
antique furniture, silver, ceramics and glass. Entries close
Warm and overflowing with character which has been
4th March. Home visits can be arranged for large/bulky
impeccably conserved - just like the contents. This is
items and clients who are downsizing or dealing with an
a real treasure trove of antiques which is set to ignite
estate clearance.
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VISITING broadway
Photograph credit: Š Broadway Tower
Follow the Yellow Road Prior to 1862 two streams ran either side of what is now the High St. Firstly they were piped with dip holes left for buckets and finally put underground in about 1900. A road of the beautiful yellow crushed Cotswold stone ran between the streams that was kept clean by scraping the mud from the surface in the Winter months.
T
The pictures from this time show no trees apart from on The Green.
he Green has been the hub of the village since 1251,
after to meet the expenses when his son Anthony became
when the Abbots of Pershore were granted a weekly
involved in the unsuccessful plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth
market on Tuesdays and a 3 day fair at Whitson. At the
1st and free her catholic cousin Mary, Queen of Scots from
market young men and women used to come to find
Fotheringay Castle. Anthony lost his life and his father lost his
new employers or short term work. They used to congregate by a
wealth. For the next 100 years it was the turn of the Dalstons,
cross which stood on the corner of The Green. In 1900 the cross
Savages and the Sheldons. Their families intermarried ensuring
was re-purposed to prop up a barn in the village.
safe passage for the families and Broadway for some 200 years.
There have been settlements from the earliest times in the region
The importance of Broadway was further increased in the 1600s by
of Broadway Green. The discovery of pottery dating back to 1900BC
the stagecoach becoming an accepted mode of travel. Before the
and Roman times gives the early time line with Broadway as we
hill was climbed, fresh horses had to be found and extra ones too.
would recognise it now. It was recorded by a Charter granted by
Severn coaches passed daily through Broadway between London,
King Edgar in 972 that Broadway become the possession of the
Worcester and beyond. To serve all this new traffic a huge community
Benedictine Abbey of Pershore for the next 560 years, until King
of grooms, ostlers and blacksmiths grew up in the village. Inns, such
Henry V111’s Reformation of 1538 when it passed to the Crown. In
as the Lygon Arms, flourished and there were at one time 33 public
the wake of Dissolution and its position at the foot of the Cotswold
houses in Broadway. Then with the coming of the railways in 1856 the
escarpment where the great track-way between South Wales and
coaching days almost ended. The traffic stopped and cut off from the
London left the Severn plain and made it a place of considerable
outside world, the village became a haven of beauty, peace and quiet
importance. The Crown sold the Manor of Broadway in 1558 and for
so attracted Victorian writers and artists a few decades later.
the next 200 years it was owned by a series of interesting people. William Babington was the first owner and forced to sell shortly
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Exploring the Cotswolds became a popular pastime, it seems that Sir Alfred Parsons and Leonard Hutton called on William Morris
>>
who was staying at Broadway Tower. The walk back into Broadway
Pink Harrison Artist's Studio, Priory Gallery, Richard Hagen Gallery,
inspired them so much that it led to the leasing of Farnham
Trinity House Paintings and Simon Taylor all offer an inspirational
House on Broadway Green and the artistic world that Broadway
experience to fill your walls and your feed your soul.
is famed for was born. Sir Alfred Parsons, Henry James, Sir John Hare, Sir John Sargent, Mary Anderson de Navarro all came to Broadway and made it the most famous village in England. These hazy days of light and tranquility continued until the motor car came and spoilt it! Happily the motor age has allowed the most painted village in England to be now in reach of us mortals. Shopping in modern day Broadway is an experience you'll always
For the fashionistas Armstrongs, The Bridal Room Broadway, The Broadway Gunroom, La Bulle – Handbags, Pairs – Shoes, Landmark Country Wear, Landmark Lifestyle, Slate Clothing and Sue Parkinson offer the great choice and originality that only the independent retailers can do.
remember. The village offers the perfect retail therapy for shopaholics
Two specialist jewellers Lottie Jewellery and The Goldsmithy offer
with its impressive selection of fashion boutiques, homeware stores
high end designer silver and gold pieces to treasure for a lifetime.
offering local handmade crafts and souvenir gift shops. For the serious spenders, strewn across Broadway High Street you'll find an eclectic mix of high fashion outlet stores, Michelin star restaurants and antique art galleries; all are within short walking distance of one another making it suitable for those with mobility problems.
For gifts and crafts a wide choice can be found in All of My Heart, Blandford Books, Cotswold Trading, Love Art, Hilton China, Rikki Tikki, Sew U Knit Crafts, Treasure Trove and Whatever The Weather. If you need to fortify your retail experience an array of tea rooms,
Art is still an important part of the retail experience. Haynes Fine
coffee houses, restaurants, bistros and pubs offer a range of
Art, John Noott Galleries, Mary Maggs Contemporary Arts & Crafts,
food for every taste and budget.
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golden years
What causes loneliness? We often feel lonely when we feel we don't have strong social relationships or are unhappy with the ones we have. There have been several studies that have identified a range of factors associated with being lonely in older age. These factors can include:
does or before they are able to talk about it. It's also important
B Social networks (living alone, being widowed or divorced, a lack
to remember that someone can still feel lonely despite being
of contact with friends and family and limited opportunities to
surrounded by friends and family.
participate in social occasions).
B Health (poor health, limited mobility, social care needs or cognitive and sensory impairment).
B Individual characteristics (age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, low income, retirement).
B Neighbourhood characteristics (structures of buildings and streets, provision of local amenities, territorial boundaries,
No one should feel they have no one to turn to, but we also know loneliness can have a big impact on our mental and physical health. Over recent years there has been growing public attention to loneliness in our communities and this has been accompanied by a shift in our understanding of its impact.
area reputation, neighbourliness, material deprivation of area
What you can do to help?
of residence).
If you suspect someone you know may be lonely, you can help by:
Loneliness in figures
Being there. Simply being there for the person can let them know
B 200,000 older people have not had a conversation with friends
that someone cares. Don't be afraid to ask them how they are
or family for a month.
B 3.9 million older people agree the television is their main form of company.
B 15 cigarettes: Loneliness can be as harmful for our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. How to spot loneliness There are 1.2m chronically lonely older people in the UK, so it's likely
feeling or if there's anything you can do to help. Having someone who is willing to listen could be a great comfort. Encourage and support them to get help. Reassure them that it's possible to feel better with the right help. They may need some support to make new social connections or access services designed to tackle loneliness.
we all know or care about someone who feels lonely. But it's not
Be patient. When people are lonely, particularly if it's associated with
always easy to spot the signs. Some clues could include the person:
poor mental health or physical health, they may get irritable or feel
B Having a significant change in their routine (e.g. getting up a lot later).
B Neglecting their appearance or personal hygiene. B Complaining of feeling worthless. B Not eating properly. You should also consider if the person you care about has had a change in their circumstances that could have caused their loneliness, such as:
misunderstood by others. You may need to offer gentle assurance. How to overcome Loneliness
B Age
UK Warwickshire’s Befriending Service. The service
aims to support individuals to make meaningful and lasting connections within their local communities.
B Get in touch and speak to like-minded people on Gransnet. B Join RNIB’s telephone book club and talk to up to eight people on a monthly call for a small cost.
B Joining a friendship group. This can be a good way to build new
and meaningful friendships, and help to regain confidence. B B Moving away from friends and family. B Contact the Elderly hold monthly afternoon tea parties for Losing the social contact and enjoyment they used to get from B people aged over 75 who live on their own with little or no Losing a loved one.
work.
B
Experiencing health problems that make it difficult for them to go out and do the things they enjoy.
B As loneliness is such a deeply personal experience, you may spot signs they are lonely before the person you care about
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chance to socialise.
B How
about considering volunteering or perhaps going to
classes through The University of the Third Age. www.ageuk.org.uk/warwickshire
SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE
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WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO see Booker t. jones
at CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017
C
heltenham Jazz Festival is a showcase for the best names in the jazz scene today alongside fresh new talent and celebrates a variety of genres with Jazz in their DNA. With 50 concerts centred around a tented festival village in Cheltenham’s Montpelier Gardens, free gigs and pop-up performances in the town’s streets and bars, and a fantastic food offer, it’s the hottest May Bank Holiday ticket around.
rock pianist and singer Ben Folds that will include a special, one-off collaboration with the festival’s Artistic Curator Jamie Cullum.
and an anticipated return to the festival from singer-songwriter Eric Bibb for the first since time his sell-out appearance in 2010.
Other high profile acts lined up are: multimillion-selling keyboard icon Rick Wakeman, and Mica Paris, who will perform the Ella Fitzgerald songbook with an eight-piece ensemble to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday.
This year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival presents a clever balance of classic and contemporary jazz, blues, soul and pop from a variety of pioneering acts.
There’s also a range of world premieres, festival commissions, unique collaborations and rare shows from an international mix of established stars and emerging talent, such as: Latin music matriarch Toto la Momposina, Benin-born guitarist Lionel Loueke, iconic Afro-Cuban outfit Orchestra Baobab, and Norwegian whirlwind Marius Neset with a specially curated UK line-up for the festival. Blues fans will be treated to shows from the Robert Cray Band, The Marcus King Band,
Grammy Lifetime-Achievement Booker T. Jones helped define modern soul music with classic hits on Stax Records with his brilliant band the MGs. He appears on Saturday 29th April alongside 20 other international acts covering jazz in all its moods. Check out the line-up at www.cheltenhamfestivals.com
22-time Grammy-winning jazz legend, pianist and composer Chick Corea will perform the only UK date of his trio’s European Spring tour. Star vocalists include Gregory Porter, Laura Mvula, Jack Savoretti, Will Young and Paul Carrack, and a solo set from cult alt-
Competition
For your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Booker T. Jones on Saturday 29th April at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2017 simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:
What is the name of one of Booker T. Jones most famous hits? A) Green Bananas B) Green Onions C) Little Green Courgette ISSUE TEN Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Cheltenham SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE Now Jazz SWN,FEBRUARY PW Media &2017 Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 29th March 2017.
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The 2017 Cheltenham Jazz Festival takes place from April 26th – May 1st and features a Big Top stage, Pizza Express Live Arena, food stalls, an on-site record shop, and the Family Tent with Town Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College Parabola Arts Centre, Hotel du Vin and Daffodil venues all within short walking distance of the stylish spa town’s centre.
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WIN A famIly TICKET TO wychwood festival Wychwood Festival have revealed that Buzzcocks will be the Friday night headliner. Joining them will be Jesus Jones, Smoove & Turrell and Professor Elemental with the Smashing Blouse team adding Zak Abel, Let's Eat Grandma, IDER, Girli and Flamingods to the eclectic line-up. Also announced for the Hobgoblin stage are Indigo Rose, Cherokii, Curse Of Lono and Skata Tones.
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ychwood Festival takes place 2nd - 4th June on the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse, with the likes of
Joining them will be pop sensation
be joining the already announced OMD,
Zak Abel, who shot to fame after his
Levellers, Billy Bragg, Beans On Toast,
collaboration with Gorgon City. Debut
Trudy and the Romance and Laurel, with
album 'Only When We're Naked' is set to
more still to come.
OMD, The Levellers and Billy Bragg already
drop in March, and will surely see Zak as
announced and more still to come. Day
one of the most sought after recording
tickets are on sale now for an unbeatable
artists of 2017. Also confirmed are 80's
price, starting at just £47 for an adult with
alternative rock legends Jesus Jones,
weekend tickets costing just £140 for an
who'll be bringing timeless classics such
adult.
as 'International Bright Young Thing' to the
Buzzcocks, one of the most important
eager Wychwood revellers.
Over the past 12 years Wychwood Festival has cemented itself as one of the country's favourite family friendly weekends. Welcoming all generations, the festival curates a packed programme year on year with timeless greats, upcoming music,
literature,
comedy,
children's
and influential bands in the world will be
Northern Soul maestros Smoove & Turrell
headlining Wychwood Festival's main stage
will also be making an appearance on the
on Friday night. Fresh off the back of their
main stage alongside Professor Elemental.
incredibly successful 40th anniversary tour
The Smashing Blouse team will be bringing
last year, the Bolton four piece will wow the
Let's Eat Grandma, Flamingods, IDER and
crowds with their timeless back catalogue
Girli, whilst the Hobgoblin stage have
of hits, including classics such as 'Ever
confirmed Indigo Rose, Cherokii, Curse
For tickets and further information
Fallen In Love' and 'Orgasm Addict'.
Of Lono and Skata Tones, all of which will
please visit wychwoodfestival.com.
Competition
Answer:
Wychwood Festival simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer
Name:
For your chance to win a family ticket (two adults and two children) to to the following question:
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entertainment, food and drink and more. Wychwood Festival continues to offer great value with day tickets starting at only £47 and under 5 year olds go free with a ticket-holding adult.
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Cost: £1 - £3 per child www.hillclosegardens.com
Cost: Ticket prices vary www.belgrade.co.uk
through until Saturday 25th march Cotswolds Needlecraft Workshop The Valley Evesham Evesham WR11 4TP Cost: prices vary www.thevalleyshopping.co.uk
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th Stratford Town Walk Swan Fountain on Waterside Near Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BA Cost: Free www.shakespeares-england. co.uk/stratford-town-walk
Tuesday 14th – Friday 17th The Festival Cheltenham Racecourse Evesham Road Prestbury Cheltenham GL50 4SH Cost: Ticket prices vary www.cheltenham. thejockeyclub.co.uk
Saturday 11th Irish in the Archives The Shakespeare Centre Henley Street Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6QW Cost: see website www.shakespeare.org.uk
Thursday 16th A Question of Talk with Tuffers St Johns Hotel 651 Warwick Road Solihull B91 1AT Cost: £35 www.solihullbid.co.uk/whats-on
SATURDAY 11TH MARCH THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BB Cost: see website www.rsc.org.uk
Saturday 18th Cars through the lens – Photography workshop British Motor Museum 11 Banbury Road Warwick Warwickshire CV35 0BJ Cost: £40 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
Monday 13th – Thursday 16th An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan Belgrade Theatre Belgrade Square Corporation Street Coventry CV1 1GS
Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th Open Day at Fews Marquees Ditchford Bank Road Hanbury Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 4HS Cost: Free http://www.fewsmarquees.co.uk
Saturday 4th MARCH – Saturday 8th April Computing Saturday Club British Motor Museum Banbury Road Gaydon Warwickshire CV35 0BJ Cost: £45 per child – 6 week course www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/ events/computing-saturday-club Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11th Warwickshire Gang Show (WAGS) Royal Spa Centre Newbold Terrace Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 4HN Cost: £6 - £13 www.wagsgangshow.org.uk Thursday 9th Family Drop In Sessions Hill Close Gardens Bread and Meat Close Warwick Warwickshire CV34 6HF
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MONDAY 20th - SUNDAY 26TH Shakespeare Week The Shakespeare Centre Henley Street Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6QW Cost: see website www.shakespeare.org.uk Wednesday 22nd RAPTORS REVEALED - AN INTRODUCTION TO FALCONRY Castle Green Off Castle Road Kenilworth Warwickshire CV8 1NG Cost: £60.00 www.english-heritage.org.uk thursday 23rd saturday 25th FIRST ENCOUNTERS WITH SHAKESPEARE: THE TEMPEST Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BB Cost: see website www.rsc.org.uk FRIDAY 24TH GARY DELANEY Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue Evesham WR11 4QH Cost: £14 Contact: 01386 446944 friday 24th Schools Science Fair
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Warwick Castle Warwick CV34 6AH Cost: see website www.warwick-castle.com
THURSDAY 30TH
sunday 26th Mother's Day Lunch Warwick Castle Warwick CV34 6AH Cost: see website www.warwick-castle.com
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O'HOOLEY & TIDOW Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue Evesham Cost: £10 Contact: 01386 446944 Thursday 30th MARCH – Sunday 2nd APRIL CADA Antiques Fair
Mother’s Day at Batsford Arboretum Batsford Arboretum Batsford Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9AD Cost: Ticket prices vary www.batsarb.co.uk WEDNESDAY 29TH TRIO AQUILON Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue Evesham WR11 4QH Cost: £16/£15/£3 Contact: 01386 446944 The Inaugural Stratford Hearing Centre Show The Welcombe Golf Club Hallmark Hotel Warwick Road Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 0NR Cost: free, advance booking only Contact: 01789 264111
Bleinham Palace Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP Cost: Ticket prices vary www.blenheimpalace.com
APRIL Saturday 1st APRIL Cheltenham Wine Festival East Approach Drive Cheltenham GL52 3JE Cost: £30 per ticket www.cheltenhamwinefestival.com DIRE STREETS Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue Evesham WR11 4QH Cost: £16/£15 Contact: 01386 446944
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