South Warwickshire Now March 2019

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Be what you want to be THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE KEEP SMILING THROUGH March 2019 | Issue 33

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Award winning King’s High School leads the way in well-being.

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HOMES • GARDENS • FOOD & DRINK • WALKS • HEALTH & BEAUTY • WHAT’S ON • COMPETITIONS

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HERE & NOW 04 The BBC Antique’s Roadshow comes to Warwickshire

Home & Garden 10 Industrial Revolution 16 Home grown heroes

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 20 Mother’s Day Gifts

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SENIOR LIVING 24 Keep Smiling Through

KEEPING ACTIVE 28 Gylnis Dray takes us around Earlswood Lakes

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30 King’s High School in Warwick talk about pupil’s well-being

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

Delight at improved rating

Park View residential care home in Priory Road, Warwick, is delighted to be awarded ‘Good’ in all areas following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England.

The new improved rating, verifying the Runwood Homes service is performing well and meeting expectations, is being celebrated following a CQC report in December 2017 which stated the Warwick care home required improvement in two out of five assessed areas; safety and leadership. Ratings helps people to compare services and make choices about care and so is of significant importance when instilling confidence in service users and attracting clients.

Geraldine Alfonso, the Home Manager at Park View for the past 12 months, commented on the improved care home rating, “This is fabulous news and we are very happy. Following our hard work and dedication to make improvements, it really is wonderful to achieve ‘Good’ outcomes in all areas.

Well done to our fantastic team at Park View.”

Safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led are the five areas evaluated during inspections, all of which Park View achieved ‘Good’.

The Care Quality Commission report, published on 30 November 2018, following an unannounced inspection to the Runwood Homes care home on 8 November 2018, stated, ‘People’s needs had been assessed and risks to their safety were identified and managed effectively‘ and ‘People, relatives and staff felt the management team were approachable and would listen to any concerns raised. Staff understood their responsibilities within the home and felt supported in their roles.’ n

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The BBC Antiques Roadshow comes to Compton Verney The BBC Antiques Roadshow series will be filmed at Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park in Warwickshire for the first time this summer. The show, which is in its 42nd year, is expected to attract thousands of visitors hopeful of revealing a lost treasure.

treasures with them . Fingers crossed,

Compton Verney, one of the ‘Treasure Houses of England’ is home to an award winning, nationally acclaimed gallery hosting world class historical and contemporary exhibitions.

of other historical artifacts. The show

Amy Banks, Director of Creative and Engagement at Compton Verney says: “We are delighted that the BBC has chosen to bring the Antiques Roadshow to Compton Verney. The stunning Grade I listed house and its surrounding ‘Capability’ Brown parkland is a charitable trust set up with the aim of sharing art and the natural beauty of the house and landscape with everyone. This is a fantastic opportunity to welcome thousands of new faces to the venue and we couldn’t be happier to know that people will bring their own art and

we might even find an undiscovered masterpiece.”

Filming will take place on Tuesday 2 July hosted by Fiona Bruce and a team of experts ready to examine paintings, jewellery, ceramics, glass and hundreds will be aired this autumn and regularly attracts six million viewers. Fiona, who has presented the show for the past 12 years says: “Even after all these years, people still have the most amazing things tucked away in their attics and garages and I can’t wait to see what they pull out of their bags and trolleys in 2019.”

Over the years, Antiques Roadshow has uncovered a lost painting by Van Dyke, diamonds sewn into the upholstery of chairs, unseen masterpieces by Mexican artist Diego Rivera and even jewels from The Titanic.

Entry to the show is free, everyone is welcome, and no tickets or preregistration is required. n

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

Golf Club to host Night Golf event

The Hallmark Welcombe Golf

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Club in Stratford-upon-Avon

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which is guaranteed to be fun and challenging, features the Fairways and flags lit up with LED lights and players using LED balls which are illuminated when hit.

Each player is given a different coloured ball. The event is being organised in association with The Night Golf Company who have many years of experience in running these events.

The cost is £25 per person which includes food, prizes and the LED balls. Anyone interested in booking a place should call the team on 01789 413800.

The Welcombe Golf course is a 6,288 yard, 18-hole, par 70 which provides a challenge for members and visitors like no other course in the local region.

The undulating course, which offers an exciting, interesting

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Home & Garden

Maison Wall Tiles from www.cravendunnill.co.uk

Mullan Ypres Factory Pendant www.made-to-last.co.uk

Industrial interior desgn is still going strong in 2019, but how do you create a warm and cosy bedroom from the rustic unfinished look of an old factory setting.

We take a look at how to create your ideal industrial-sytle bedroom.

Metallic furnishings Create a clean contemporary look by adding metallic accents to your bedroom furnishings.

One of the Cornish Bed Company’s most popular bed frames is the Maud (shown above).

Based on the classic Victorian hospital bed, the Maud’s versatile, industrial style design means it can sit comfortably in both contemporary and traditional settings. The iron frame is available in black, white, and a clear powder coat, or can be made bespoke.

To add warmth to the crisp lines of metal based furniture, surround the object with warm colours and different textures.

Deep purples and greens can mix well with brass or iron tones, whilst adding a faux fur rug underneath

a metallic frame, helps balance the room.

Light it up Bring light into the bedroom by creating a feature of your windows.

Open up the space by framing the panels with neutral colours and simple fabrics. Painting the window frames a dark colour helps enhance the light coming into the room and act as a contrast to the outdoors.

For interior lighting try John Lewis’s Marlo Floor lamp in brass (shown right). This sleek and contemporary lamp has a large etched glass bulb with an LED light to give your bedroom a more sophistated feel.

Alternatively, try the Ypres Pendant Light from made-to-last.co.uk Inset top), most definitely an industrial pendant light.

The Ypres features a classic factorystyle curved aluminium shade.

The shade can be ordered in black, racing green or bronze and measures 30cm in diameter.

Pendant lighting is perfect for creating the illusion of height into any room.

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John Lewis Marlo Floor Lamp in Brass

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Home & Garden Practical functionality Look out for furnishings and decor that provide a multitude of functions.

Palma bedroom are modern industrial-look collections with minimalist styling designed to perfectly complement their practical functionality.

The high-grade teak panels and tops are sourced from sustainable and managed forests. They have been hand-brushed with a matt lacquered finish to create a tactile and natural looking clean finish, bringing out the best of the hard wood’s character.

The robust metal work has been stylised with epoxy resin to create an aged appearance while remaining hardwearing. Attention to detail and subtle features include contemporary handles with finger grip and drawer boxes made from mindi wood to add to sense of craftmanship.

Strong spaces Highlight the structure of your room by embracing the strength of natural materials such as brick and stone-work or by exposing the pipes running through your home.

Castrads, a UK company specialise

in cast iron radiators. Their Rococo collection is perfect for any room looking to make a bold statement.

The ornate floral patterns give a softer edge to a classic look, whilst still maintaining a strong image.

Wallpaper company, muralswallpaper.co.uk have released a range of brick and concrete themed designs for those who want that urban-decayed feel. ‘Fortify’, a modern Concrete Block Wallpaper Wall Mural is a beautifully clean, contemporary design that is absolutely perfect for adding that modern edge to your interior décor.

Go large Fill the open spaces on your wall with large pieces of simple black and white artwork; animals, architecture, technical drawings or large typography. The bigger the decor, the larger the space will feel. Leave mirrors propped up against the wall for a purposeful unfinished look. n

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Home & Garden

Home-grown heroes Almost half of the British population turn to their friends and family for gardening advice, so it’s no surprise the nation’s nostalgia for keeping up traditions is filtering through to their plants.

As old-time favourites return to our beds and borders, gardeners are also gaining a greater awareness around plant health and the benefits of UK-grown produce, putting native species back on the trending chart.

The resurgence of traditional plants Sentiment runs through the soil for British gardeners and in times of uncertainty, they turn to what they know and what comforts them.

Old-time favourites are seeing a resurgence as gardeners opt for ‘tried and tested’ varieties; from bedding classics that deliver a show for months, whatever the weather, to shrubs that offer attractive cut flowers.

spotlight, with 2019 celebrating the new primrose ‘Sweetie’, an exclusive to Wyevale Garden Centres, which can be grown both indoors and out.

Rockeries also witnessed a revival in 2018, with alpines accounting for over 15% of all perennial plant sales.

Perfectly suited to the modern world, alpines have along flowering period and are extremely easy to look after, thriving in containers and shrugging off drought and neglect.

To meet with customer demand, ‘The Rockery’ zone will be introduced to centres in 2019, comprising alpines, heathers and mini conifers.

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“Plants have the ability to connect us with our past and transcend the generations; be it recreating plant displays from our childhoods or nurturing the plants we have inherited from the gardens of friends and family.

Traditional plants come with an easycare appeal and often have the ability to withstand the UK’s unpredictable weather.”

– Julian Palphramand, Plant Buyer, Wyevale Garden Centres.

Traditional plants have not only infiltrated residential gardens, but have returned as front-runners in flower shows across the nation – from local villages to the prestigious grounds of Chelsea and Chatsworth.

Today’s gardeners are more inclined to break the rules with their planting schemes, encouraging new varieties of British classics to be introduced.

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Bedding: geraniums, winter primroses, begonias, petunias and marigolds.

Houseplants: orchids, succulents and cacti, foliage plants.

Pot bedding: primroses, dahlias, zonal geranium.

Shrubs: hydrangeas, magnolias, lavender.

Alpines & ericaceous: heathers, rhododendrons.

New for 2019, the primrose ‘Sweetie’ (shown above) has been specially developed to thrive indoors as well as outside – coping well with low light and warm temperatures that other primroses typically cannot withstand.

With beautifully layered petals in a pink, yellow and white colouring, this plant is perfect for brightening up the garden in winter or bringing colour into the home for seasons to come. n Wyevale Garden Centres www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

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Mum's the word Treat your mum to something special this Mother’s Day

LES EXCLUSIFS DE CHANEL 1957

This season, CHANEL celebrates the year 1957 with a new eau de parfum in the Les Exclusifs De Chanel collection of the same name; 1957. www.chanel.com

EXTRA FIRMING PHYTO-SERUM & EXTRA-FIRMING EYE

Clarins introduces new targeted serums to put the spring back into your skin. Available from March 17 www.clarins.com

Sterling Silver Engravable Heart Bracelet

This sterling silver double chain bracelet features a flat heart with the Dower & Hall signature hammered finish. Also available with an 18ct rose or yellow gold vermeil heart. www.anjapotze.com

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FEATHER FRIENDSHIP BALL

These beautiful 10cm friendship balls are inspired by bird feathers As these glass balls are hand blown, each is unique. Traditionally friendship balls are given as a symbol of friendship and good luck and make very special presents on all occasions. www.peachperfect.co.uk

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ROSE EAU DE TOILETTE

This feminine fragrance is an elegant and modern interpretation of the iconic Rose, with its floral and sweet notes. www.loccitane.com

NOMINATION LINKS

High quality materials, contemporary design and a wide variety : these are some of the fundamental characteristics of Nomination jewellery. personalised with letters, symbols and charms.

Available from ÂŁ15 at Andersons of Warwick

COCOA CASHMERE

The Gracie sweater combines bold stripes with a slightly cropped length. www.cocoacashmere.com

MOISTURE 24HR CREAM

Ultra-rich moisturiser for normal to dry skin. Contains a combination of ingredients that keeps skin moisturised by retaining skin cells hydration and water balance.

Available at Maverick Hair Salon, Alcester.

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GOLDEN YEARS

Keep Smiling through Good oral health is important for your whole wellbeing. Looking after your teeth is important at any age. It helps you enjoy your food, smile with confidence and feel good about yourself. But it’s not just teeth, your gums are important too.

Gum disease arises when you don’t clean your teeth properly and allow plaque to build up.

The best way to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy is to brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean gaps between your teeth using floss or interdental brushes. And whether you have your own teeth or wear dentures, it’s important to see your dentist regularly for a check-up.

Tooth decay Left alone, the surfaces of all your teeth naturally become covered with a thin layer of bacteria, food and other substances.

This layer is called plaque. When you eat anything containing carbohydrates, the bacteria on your teeth digest these carbohydrates for their own nutrition.

As a waste product of this, they also produce acids. These acids soften and dissolve the hard enamel surface of your teeth. This is called demineralisation.

Over time, demineralisation can cause small holes (cavities) to form in your teeth. The enamel surface of your teeth doesn’t contain any nerves, so you won’t feel any pain when you first start to get a cavity. Eventually, however, a cavity may reach the dentine. This is the n 24 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 33 | March 2019

substance underneath the enamel that makes up most of your tooth and covers the blood vessels and nerves. Exposed dentine can be sensitive to pain, so more advanced cavities may cause pain, especially when you eat or drink anything hot, cold, sugary or acidic. The decay will also spread more quickly once it has reached the dentine. If tooth decay keeps progressing, it can cause severe pain. You probably won’t be able to bite with the affected tooth. You may have to have a filling, or in serious cases the dentist may need to remove your tooth.

Saliva helps to neutralise the acid on your teeth, allowing the enamel to recover and harden again. This replacement process is called remineralisation.

Demineralisation occurs every time you eat or drink something sugary and the saliva needs time to remineralise after each ‘acid attack’. If you consume sugary food or drinks at regular intervals throughout the day, the saliva doesn’t get long enough to fully remineralise your teeth. This will increase your risk of tooth decay spreading more quickly.

Gum disease Gum disease is the inflammation of your gums. It may also involve damage to the bone that anchors your teeth into your jaw. Gum disease is very common; it affects more than half of adults worldwide. The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, and it is most commonly associated with plaque Continued on page 26

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There are a number of show homes available to view and move into immediately, with no chain, at this beautiful riverside development in the idyllic village of Welford-onAvon.

The site boasts a number of local amenities including a well-kept golf course, bowls club, three excellent inns, local shops, butchers, allotments and plenty of social groups and societies all within walking distance. The bustling market town of Stratford-uponAvon is a just five-minute drive or bus journey away. Welford Chase

offers a unique opportunity to experience an independent lifestyle in a peaceful and secure gated community among likeminded neighbours.

With less than 1% of new build properties being bungalows demand for single-storey homes is high. However, these luxury homes deliver more than the average new build or retirement home, offering detached living with your own garden area, parking and riverside view.

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GOLDEN YEARS on your teeth. If you don’t clean plaque off your teeth regularly, the bacteria in the plaque infect the gums and cause inflammation.

Gingivitis may not cause pain, but your gums will become red and swollen and they may bleed easily, especially when you brush your teeth. You can treat gingivitis by having a thorough teeth-cleaning routine. This means brushing your teeth and flossing regularly to remove plaque.

It’s important to treat gingivitis, otherwise the inflammation may spread to the structures that support your teeth. Your gums may begin to pull away from your teeth, leaving small pockets between the teeth and the gum. This stage of gum disease is known as periodontitis. If you have this, plaque can become trapped in the pockets around your teeth, meaning it’s harder to reach with a toothbrush.

Over time the plaque will harden to become calculus (also known as tartar) – a hardened deposit that you can’t remove by brushing your teeth. This in turn can cause more plaque to build up, leading to further irritation. If periodontitis isn’t treated, the plaque will eventually attack your gums and the bone that holds your teeth in place, making them wobbly and sensitive.

If periodontitis remains untreated over a number of years, your teeth may become very loose and need to be taken out by a dentist. A professional clean

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called a scale and polish may help treat gum disease. A dentist or hygienist will perform your scale and polish. Scaling removes calculus that has formed on your teeth, as well as trapped food and plaque.

Polishing removes stains from teeth and leaves a smooth surface that slows down the build-up of plaque.

Dental erosion Dental erosion is a common condition where acid attacks the surface of your teeth, leading to the loss of enamel and dentine. However, unlike tooth decay, the acids don’t come from plaque bacteria.

They usually come from acidic drinks such as fruit juices, fizzy drinks and squashes – this includes the ‘diet’ varieties.

Certain foods, for example pickled foods, crisps or ketchup, can also cause dental erosion. Stomach acid in vomit can also cause dental erosion. If you have a health condition that causes you to be sick frequently (for example those who have a challenged immune system or a digestive problem), you may be at risk of dental erosion. You can’t reverse the damage done by dental erosion. It can cause your teeth to become sensitive if the dentine becomes exposed.

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KEEPING ACTIVE

Golden Years

Start / Finish: The walk starts and ends at Earlswood Station.

GoldenEarlswood Years - nearest Railway Station (hourly train).

Public Transport: Parking: Go by train! If you take the car, there are designated car parks near Earlswood Lakes. Try doing a circular walk from Point 2!

O/S Map: Explorer Map 220 Distance: The main walk is 5.5 miles. Shorter option 3 miles and extended walk around Windmill Pool 6.5 miles (See Sketch-Map).

Time: Allow all day for the main walk as it will give you time to enjoy the waterfowl, lakes and canal walk and maybe have a picnic.

Refreshments: There are pubs and a few shops along the route but it is advisable to take a picnic. There is a craft centre at Manor Farm.

Terrain: This is a rural, mainly flat, walk through beautiful woodlands, along lakeside paths and country lanes. One section is along the Stratford-uponAvon Canal. In winter and early spring or after heavy rain some sections are muddy so strong shoes, boots or ‘Wellies’ are recommended. Poles are useful too. There is an alternative route ‘B’ which can be used if route ‘A’ is waterlogged. The woodland paths and lakeside paths are largely accessible by wheelchair (aided or electric) or pushchair – start at car park at Point 2.

History: On reaching Earlswood Lakes (constructed in 1820’s as reservoirs for the canal) at Earlswood you can see a tall narrow building across Engine Pool (located point 8) – this was the old engine house that housed a steam pumping engine that pushed water along the adjacent ‘Feeder Stream’ to keep the Stratford Canal ‘filled up’ and locks operational during dry weather.

The lakes are also used for fishing and sailing. River Blythe tributaries feed the Reservoirs.

1. This circular ‘Winter Wellies Walk’ starts at Earlswood Station or at Point 2 Car Park. From station, walk up Station Drive to Rumbush Lane, turn right towards Rumbush (no pavement) for short distance to way-marked footpath on right. Cross stile. At end of wooded path cross field towards Clowse Wood. Take stile into this beautiful woodland, turning right towards railway, and walk up to T-junction.

If path along Route A is waterlogged, return to ‘T’ junction, turn left and walk up through woodland (Route B) to car park at Point 2. The main walk follows Route A beside railway and keeps to main path with its mud by-passes, turning left to follow stream as far as small bridge then returning along other side of this stream that crosses water-meadow to reach Terry’s Pool.

2.This is start point for those who have arrived by car! Take woodland path downhill for 1/3 mile to join main walk, bearing left to reach a footbridge over a canal feeder stream. At lakeside, both routes turn right to reach another footbridge that crosses stream feeding into end of ‘Terry’s Pool’. You are now at first of three Earlswood Lakes.

3.Walk round end of pool, keeping pool on left, over another footbridge crossing a second feeder tributary and continue with lake on left to junction in paths. Note: short walk goes left between Terry’s Pool and Engine Pool to cut across to point 9.

4.Those doing ‘extended walk’ need to cross road and take path right round ‘Windmill Pool’ to point 5. Main walk with pedestrian ‘recesses’ goes left along causeway between ‘Engine Pool’ and ‘Windmill Pool’. Turn right along northern side of ‘Windmill Pool’ to point 5 (where ‘extended’ walk joins in from right).

5.At junction near ‘Reservoir’ Public House, turn left towards Solihull. Before you reach corner (300 yards), cross road to opposite pavement and walk to ‘Salter Street’ with its Catholic Church and school.

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Earlswood Lakes

House’ pumps water up to this canal to keep it ‘topped up’.

7. Leave canal and cross bridge following Lady Lane with its ‘wharf’ and ‘Red Lion’ PH to Earlswood. Turn left to Engine House on right.

8. Go through gate beside Engine House and follow lakeside path alongside Engine Pool.

9. This is where short walk joins from left. There is option of taking path to ‘Manor Farm Craft Centre’ returning to this point. Walk alongside ‘Terry’s Pool’ to footbridge back into Clowes Woo. 10. Turn right then fork right, climbing gently along pretty woodland path to car park at point 2. Those who arrived by train need to turn left at car park and follow path to exit from woodland, cross field and retrace steps back to Earlswood Railway Station. n Written and illustrated by Glynis Dray

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EDUCATION

King’s High Well-Being Ambassadors, Grace, Leah, Rosie and Gigi do a radio interview with Free Radio on Safer Internet Day

King's High pupils lead the way on well-being

As King’s High prepares for its first ever ‘Festival of Well-Being’, pupils continue to take a lead in well-being at school. The girls’ well-being is at the heart of King’s. The extensive pastoral programme is supported by the school’s own Well-Being Mentor, Emma Williams. Emma is an experienced counsellor, who has worked extensively within the NHS and childcare. Girls know her door is always open, and parents enjoy her weekly ‘wellbeing’ blog. Lunchtime wellbeing clubs, where girls meet to crochet, knit, and just enjoy the simple pleasures of making something, are hugely popular.

Last year, the Head Master invited girls to join a ‘Well-being Working Party’. King’s girls being King’s girls, embraced this opportunity, exploring practical ways they could support each other even more. This pupil-led initiative led to the girls forming their own team of Well-Being Ambassadors.

Twenty girls from across the school received training on peer support, including anti-bullying and cyber safety. As part of this initiative, girls give talks to fellow pupils and parents about how to use social media sensibly.

Fourteen-year-old pupil, Gigi has been selected to become a member of the national Diana Award Youth Board, a charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales to support her belief that young people have the power to change the world.

Within school, the girls promote well-being through a wellorchestrated campaign of posters and digital messages, which they create, design, and photograph themselves, and distribute around school. They lead assemblies and support national initiatives such as National Anti-Bullying Week. For this year’s Odd Socks campaign, girls organised an antibullying creative competition; dance; debating; power-point presentations, and built an enormous anti-bullying ‘wall’, covered with inspirational messages from pupils. For Safer Internet Day, pupils were invited to share their advice on on-line safety in an interview with Free Radio, the independent local station that covers Warwickshire and the West Midlands.

King’s High’s Festival of WellBeing will include dance, music and yoga, and a week-long programme of events, talks and workshops. Recognised leading

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well-being practitioners, including Natasha Devon, are holding practical sessions on a range of subjects, including self-esteem, retraining your brain, and dealing with social media. There will also be popup lunchtime clubs for mindful colouring, journaling, art for well-being, and more, with singing workshops led by Ex Cathedra.

Head Master, Richard Nicholson comments: ‘The voyage of discovery, and selfdiscovery, which is at the heart of every school experience, will only be truly successful if our pupils as individuals thrive. To thrive, we need to be happy. ‘Happiness’ is different for each of us. The key to

unlocking it lies in knowing, valuing, and understanding every pupil, respecting their individuality and sharing their hopes and aspirations.

‘However, to be happy, we need to be fulfilled. That means that schools need to take a truly holistic view to ensure that all our pupils reach their great potential. At King’s, we are proud to work with every girl to help her discern her own, personal path to this fulfilment. This requires a deep understanding of our girls; through our pastoral programme, we know and care for the girls as individuals, equipping them with life-skills for school and beyond.’ n

Girls enjoy a range of activities at lunchtime Well-Being clubs

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Sunday 31st Spring Foraging Course

MARCH Friday, 3rd Jazz Apples The Jazz Apples return to the intimate magic lantern room. Featuring the fabulous vocals of Fi and Alex on our old piano. They play a mixture of neo-jazz, funk and disco and rework aural favourites old and new in stylish close-harmony compositions. We had a full house last time, so do book early. Tickets are just £6.50, available in advance from the cafe or on-line (with booking fee). The event takes place at magic lantern at temperance, 33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa, 8-11pm.

Saturday 2nd Warwick Half Marathon Join us and thousands of other supporters at the Warwick Half Marathon in 2019, all united in the fight against heart disease. Starting out from Warwick Racecourse this is your opportunity to be part of a great day. This Half Marathon course is suitable for all abilities and covers a 13.1 mile traffic free route. The

years of age, requires you to dig deep as you make the final push for the finish line but you’ll have an immense sense of pride on completing the half marathon. Starting out from Warwick Racecourse, the route follows one circular loop on traffic free, tarmac roads and is suitable for wheelchair users.

short films from the world’s most prestigious

Thursday 7th

globe. This year there are two evenings that

Simon Munnery: The Wreath Simon is a British Comedy Award nominee, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Chortle Award winner. His stand up career spanning 32 years has seen him regularly perform all over the world and star in several of his own major television and radio projects.

He is best known for his character creations Alan Parker: Urban Warrior, Buckethead and The League Against Tedium. His most recent television appearances include The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central, The Culture Show, It’s Kevin and Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle (BBC2). The event takes place at 8pm at Studio, Royal Spa Centre.

mountain film festival at 7.30pm at the Royal Spa Centre. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the will ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel. For double the adventure come along both nights for two entirely different film programmes. Two night discounts are available. Exciting events not to be missed with free prize giveaways! Visit www.banff-uk. com for more details

Thursday 14th Leo Houlding – The Spectre Expedition: To the End of the Earth Presented by Speakers from the Edge at the Studio in the Royal Spa Centre. 1000 miles, 200+ kgs, 60 days, 1 incredible mountain.

The story of Leo Houlding’s daring dream to reach the summit of the most remote mountain on Earth; The Spectre, Antarctica.

route takes in the beautiful countryside of

Friday 8th

A tale of ambition, adventure, friendship

Warwickshire, starting and finishing at the

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Blue Programme Experience an extraordinary collection of

and endeavour, uncovering some of the less

Racecourse. The route is entirely on tarmac roads. This event, open to anyone over 17

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known facts and history of the great white continent as well as other stories of cutting

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What's On edge, vertical exploration. Illustrated with inspirational photography, high impact video, impressive graphics and interactive maps.

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th Midlands Garden Rail Show 2019 marks the 18th year of The Midlands Garden Rail Show, which is regarded as one of the leading garden rail exhibitions in the UK. The exhibition, which will take place at the Warwickshire Event Centre near Leamington Spa, attracts over 2,000 enthusiasts from all over the UK and Europe.

Organisers are looking forward to presenting another inspiring exhibition showcasing exciting railway layouts covering the larger gauges and scales. This exhibition is well supported by leading suppliers. Visitors will see live steam model locomotives hauling coaches and wagons. For further details on the exhibition and suppliers attending see www.midlandsgardenrailshow.co.uk. Open 10-4pm at Warwickshire Events Centre, Leamington Spa. For more details please contact email: office@meridienneexhibitions.

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co.uk. Tickets are priced from £3.

Saturday 23rd Charity Fundraising Ball for 2nd Warwick Sea Scouts Join us to celebrate 2nd Warwick Sea Scouts’ 60th anniversary at Warwick Hall, a fabulous fundraising ball, raising money for our new HQ to see us through the next 60 years. Price £60 to include a welcome drink, 3 course meal followed by coffee and mints, half a bottle of wine with your meal, and entertainment including Rock Choir, a casino, photo booth, and a live band to get you dancing the night away. Tickets can be bought individually, or why not join together with friends to reserve a table (10 per party)? To order your tickets please email from the web site.

Trivia Trails Join in a very enjoyable quiz trail walk past timber-framed mediaeval buildings, the imposing castle, quaint lanes and hidden gardens, plus lots more,looking for clues to answer a mix of historical, observational and a couple of fun questions around Warwick town

centre with a little competitiveness thrown into the mix. After a short introduction from your Trivia Trail host teams of up to six set off from The Globe gastro pub for 90 minutes of screen-free time, returning for scoring and prizes for the winning team members. Perfect for entertaining visitors, families, friends, schools, team-building, hen parties and birthdays. Book onto one of the scheduled trail dates listed. For those preferring a shorter walk/less questions there is the option of a 60’ trail. Private groups from two up to 60+ welcome to book a quiz trail on a day and time to suit. (Minimum of £60). If selecting a late afternoon start time extra activities such as archery at Warwick castle and other games can be included, ask for a quote when booking. Other meeting up venues available and happy to help with dining options too.

Adults £12.50; Child aged 9-16 £5, Child 8 and under free. Buggy and dog friendly.

Call/text 0771 8574544 or email to book. For full details and scheduled trail dates visit the web site. The events runs from 12.30-2.30pm at The Globe, 10 Theatre Street, Warwick.

Sunday 16th & Sunday 17th Midlands Garden Rail Show

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