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NEWS • HOMES • GARDENS • HEALTH & BEAUTY • GOLDEN YEARS • PUZZLES • WHAT’S ON

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HOME & GARDEN 08

Time For a Spring Decluttering

Chapmans - Experts in Electrical

GOLDEN YEARS 16

Debt - When Should I Seek Help?

Quality Care You Can Trust

Stay Home in Safety with Spring Retirment’s Live-in Carers?

EDUCATION 20

Children Encouraged to Walk for Wellbeing During Walk to School Week

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

THE MYTON HOSPICE’S IT’S A KNOCKOUT IS BACK FOR 2022 The Myton Hospice’s annual

Obstacle Course, Pizza Run and All Hands on

It’s a Knockout event is back for

Deck. The event has been kindly sponsored

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Chris Willmott, Corporate Fundraiser at Myton, said: “We’re delighted to be back

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the region to sign up for what is promising to be ‘a fantastic afternoon of fun, foam and fundraising’.

“We’ve hand-picked the very best offerings from the IAK catalogue – based on feedback from previous year’s teams – and are proud to

It’s a Knockout takes place on the afternoon

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Entry costs just £40 per person (£320 per team of eight) if you take the Early Bird offer which runs until Monday, April 25. Entry after April 25 costs £360 per team. Myton also ask teams to collectively raise a further £380 in sponsorship - whether this is through bake sales, something out of the ordinary or simply by family and friends sponsoring people to take part. The last outing of It’s a Knockout in 2019 was so popular that all 36 team places were snapped up in record time – so participants are urged to make sure they sign up as early to avoid disappointment. n Full details and how to sign up can be found at www.mytonhospice.org/knockout

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Final locomotive line-up confirmed for Cotswold Festival of Steam The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has confirmed the full lineup of locomotives for its ‘Somerset & Dorset Remembered’-themed Cotswold Festival of Steam, taking place 3rd-5th June 2022.

exciting and spectacular event after a two-

holiday traffic from the Midlands and North but

year gap in our annual ‘Cotswold Festival

fell victim to the infamous Beeching cuts of the

of Steam’, thanks to the pandemic.

1960s. It is much missed – especially by those in

It expects nine locomotives to be in steam, working an intensive timetable over the 14mile line that will include double-heading, non-stop runs, demonstration freight trains and shunting at Winchcombe station.

“Four of our five visiting engines were associated

model railway; preservation society stands;

with the former Somerset & Dorset line, a

beer tent and refreshments; Toddington

challenging route over the Mendips between

Narrow Gauge Railway; ‘behind the scenes’

Bournemouth and Bath. This was a delightful

visits to the Toddington locomotive works and

and busy railway that provided direct (and the

Winchcombe Carriage & Wagon works; as

GWSR spokesman Ian Crowder commented: “This is shaping up to be an especially

shortest) access to the South Coast from the

well as opportunities for footplate rides (pre-

Midlands via Somerset. It was heavily used by

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‘Somerset & Dorset’ theme was planned for our 2020 Festival.

2022 LEAMINGTON PRIZE WINNERS The Leamington Music Prize winners for 2022 are the FÉLICITÉ PIANO TRIO. The Competition for the Prize, first awarded in 2009, was held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Monday 21 March, with seven groups taking part. The Félicité Piano Trio, which was formed in 2018, played works by Lili Boulanger and Clara Schumann. The Trio is led by Ricardo Brown Roger who was born in Valencia in Spain, where he started his studies on the violin, before moving to the Royal College of Music in London and then as a postgraduate to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The cellist in the Trio, Lucy Samuels, began her studies aged 7 with the Berkshire Maestro Trust. Now in her fourth year at the Conservatoire, she was earlier this year awarded the position of inaugural Student-in Residence with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. The Trio’s pianist, Lucy Eccleshall, is from Derbyshire and in her final year studying for her Bachelor of Music Degree at the Conservatoire. Like the other members, she is passionate about education and teaching piano and she will have a piano tutor book for beginners published this summer. The Leamington Music Prize consists of a cheque of £1250 for the Trio and a concert which is currently planned to be in the Autumn as part of the Leamington Music winter concerts series. Festival Director Richard Phillips, who was the Adjudicator for the Prize said, “Originally 23 groups from the Conservatoire entered for the Prize and we heard seven of them on Monday. Not only was the standard extremely high but the range of music-making enormous with two string quartets, saxophone and trombone quartets, a trio of flute, cello and piano, a septet with harp formed to play Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro and the winning Piano Trio. Not an easy task to pick a winner!” Leamington Music, launched in 2006, promotes the annual Leamington Music Festival which takes place over the first bank holiday weekend in May, a winter season of concerts with a monthly series of string quartets in Leamington and early music in Warwick and a flourishing Education Programme, in association with Warwickshire Music. n n 6 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 62 | April 2022

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the communities it once served.“ A range of other attractions include displays;

Step back in time at the ‘Classic & Vintage Commercial’ Show! The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to step back in time when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 11 & 12 June. The show offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days gone by and relive the vintage era by seeing hundreds of pre2002 commercial vehicles.

Modellers.

The ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ is one of the largest shows of its kind in Europe and features a display of vehicles from vans such as Ford Transits, Morris Minors and J Types, to lighter lorries from Austin, Bedford, Dodge and Ford Thames, through to heavier lorries such as AECs, Atkinsons, ERFs, Fodens and Leylands.

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showcase kit and scratch-built models of commercial vehicles and landscapes. Tom Caren, Show Manager at the British Motor Museum stated “Whether you’re a fan of commercial vehicles, interested in vintage history or want to see the commercial vehicles that were on the you. We are expecting lots of vintage commercial

vehicles

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familiar

marques to rare finds to take everyone on a fascinating nostalgia trip.” Kelsey

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Heritage

2022 marks the Shelvoke and Drewry (SD) centenary and the show organisers want to celebrate this important milestone by gathering as many of these vehicles as possible. Shelvoke and Drewry was a Letchworth, Hertfordshire manufacturer of special purpose commercial vehicles.

Commercials and Vintage Roadscene.

This year also celebrates 100 years of Scammell – another centenary at the show. This milestone is being celebrated with a Scammell display being put together by the Museum in conjunction with The Scammell Register and The Mechanical Horse Club.

Camping is also available for those that

Throughout the weekend there will be a large commercial vehicle related autojumble selling vehicle spares, photos, brochures, models, and other items. Inside there will be two large Indoor Model Shows, organised by Ashley Coghill and the National Association of Road Transport

Those wanting to take part in the show can enter their truck for FREE which includes entry for the driver and one passenger. Vehicle entries close on Thursday 9 June.

want to make a weekend of it. Saturday advance show tickets cost £14.50 per adult, £9 per child, £12.50 per concession and £40 for a family. Sunday is the busiest day of the show and one of the 5 Annual Pass exempt event days. Advance tickets cost £18 per adult, £10 per child, £16 per concession and £46 for a family. Or visit on both days with an advance weekend ticket for £28 per adult, £17 per child, £24 per concession and £63 for a family. n To find out more information visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

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Forget about the price

in 15-30 mins a day! But try to have a deadline

How many of us hold onto items that we really

in mind so that it doesn’t keep dragging on

don’t want just because we know how much

indefinitely.

it cost when we originally bought it? If you

Think about donating your unwanted items The saying “another man’s junk is another man’s treasure’ really is true, so don’t throw everything in the bin. If it’s still in good condition, take it to your nearest charity shop or recycling tip.

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really don’t want to get rid of it because of the monetary value, then why not sell it on eBay or Facebook Marketplace? Don’t just go through your drawers Flat surfaces like worktops, coffee tables and bedside tables can become a breeding ground

for cluttering (and makes for harder housework too). This doesn’t necessarily mean throwing it all away but organising items better can help declutter massively. Whether it be a dedicated drawer or shelf for your piles of cooking books or spices, or a box on the kitchen side to throw your keys, purse and change into at the end of the day; even the littlest of actions can make things feel more minimalist. CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE

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HOME & GARDEN tidy up, why not commit to a mini-declutter every few months to make the whole process a whole lot easier. Plus, once you’ve got into a routine of doing it, it will feel like the norm and your home will naturally be a tidier and less cluttered space. Work on your mindset Decluttering is physical and emotional work so make sure your head is in the right place or you might end up hanging onto lots of things that in the right mindset, you would have gotten rid of. Have fun! Decluttering can be tricky and hard work, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have fun with it. Put on your favourite music, light a scented candle and make yourself your favourite drink. Think about all the reasons that you have decided to declutter and take Try using a ‘maybe’ pile

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If there are some items that you are really

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Chapmans - Experts in Electrical Being at the forefront in technology in the electrical world is nothing new to Chapmans.

Forming a partnership with Neff to bring their latest high quality innovative ranges to their customers was a natural step for Chapmans. Robert Chapman says “Opening an official Neff Centre in our Cradley Heath showroom was a great opportunity to Back in 1925 when Chapmans was founded very few homes even had electricity and by the 1930’s when small electrical appliances like kettles and radios started to appear Chapmans were there supplying the latest designs.

showcase the latest Neff designs” Neff products include Variosteam which gives dishes just the right amount of moisture by adding steam at three intensity levels, meaning all your dishes retain their gorgeous colour and flavour. A low level

is perfect if you’re reheating a dish you’ve cooked earlier and a higher level is great for baking bread. People are inspired by cooking, and that’s a key motivator for NEFF and Chapmans. Offering an extensive range of beautiful and intelligent home appliances, you can always count on NEFF and Chapmans. Look out for features like Pyrolytic cleaning ovens or unique Slide and Hide ovens with a disappearing door so you can complete the kitchen you’ve always dreamt of. n

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GOLDEN YEARS

Debt - When Sho It could be time to get help with your debt if you are regularly worrying about money. Struggling to pay your household bills or paying them with credit and relying on your overdraft or credit card to get by. Are you missing credit card repayments? Or hiding your spending habits from your family. Maybe you avoiding letters and calls from your creditors. What should I do if someone I know is having problems with debt? You may have noticed a family member or friend acting differently. These signs may indicate they are having problems with debt: mainly as above hiding post, being unusually secretive about money and finances, getting phone calls from unknown callers, struggling to make ends meet plus avoiding activities they used to enjoy and asking to borrow money. If you’ve noticed any of these signs or think someone you know may be having problems

with debt, encourage them to seek help. But remember that they need to make the decision to get advice themselves. Giving them support and listening to them can make a big difference.

National Debtline provides advice over the

Who can I contact for free debt help and advice? Some debt management companies charge fees for their advice. There’s no need to take on more debt when there is free help available. These registered charities have debt advisers who can give you free, confidential debt advice: Your local Age UK can direct you to organisations that can help.

service run by National Debtline. You can

Citizens Advice offers help face-to-face, by telephone or by email.

Advice UK has a network of independent

Debt Advice Foundation provides free debt advice and support through its helpline (0800 043 40 50) and website.

Shelter provides advice about housing and

telephone (0808 808 4000), online and by email. They can send you a free self-help information pack. My Money Steps is a free online debt advice develop your personal action plan to help manage your money and deal with debts. StepChange Debt Charity provides advice over the telephone (0800 138 111) or online via its Debt Remedy advice tool, providing a personal action plan and a recommendation of available solutions for dealing with debts.

advice organisations.

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in the past, or even discovering new hobbies with our daily activities. Whether your loved one enjoys a quiet cup of tea in bed before starting the day, loves going for strolls in the landscaped grounds, or enjoys a chat over a beer, the teams at Ambleside and Priors House will spend time to enable them to continue living life the way they want to. Ambleside and Priors House are part of award-winning provider, Care UK – one of the UK’s most successful care home operators* with over 35 years’ experience of delivering high quality care to older people. n

Ambleside care home, Evesham Rd, Dodwell, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9TG julia.joy@careuk.com Careuk.com/ambleside Priors House care home Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa CV32 6RN maria.cridge@careuk.com Careuk.com/priors-house *As rated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. ^ Care UK relative survey Aug/Sept 2021 – based on a sample of 7 relatives. Study operated by QRS Market Research, an independent survey agency

GOLDEN YEARS

ould I Seek Help? with possible eviction or repossession. How can a debt adviser help me? A debt adviser will help you come up with a budget and a plan to pay back your debts. They will advise you on how to contact your creditors to arrange repayments. Some advisers will negotiate with your creditors for you. Below are some things your debt adviser may discuss with you: • your income and expenses so the adviser can help you complete a budget. • your circumstances, such as whether you own your home, so they can understand your personal situation and discuss what options might suit you best. • your debts and creditors so they can advise you on the options for dealing with them. • all your options and identify what steps to take next. It’s important to tell the debt adviser if any of the following applies to you:

• if any of the debts belonged to a spouse, partner or civil partner who has died • if your debts come from signing an agreement or a loan that you didn’t properly understand

Don’t panic if you’re behind on these bills.

The following information is helpful for your debt adviser so try to have these on hand before you speak or see one: bank statements for the past 3 months; how much you owe and to whom; any letters or demands from your creditors; how old your debts are.

gas or electricity bills?

What debts should I pay off first? Be open with your debt adviser about all your debts so that he or she can help you to prioritise them, as not all debts are the same. Some debts, called ‘priority debts’, can lead to serious trouble if they aren’t paid. For example, if you don’t pay your mortgage, your home could be repossessed. Priority debts include: mortgage; rent; Council Tax; gas or electricity; water; and unpaid fines.

Seek advice as soon as possible so that you and your debt adviser can work out a plan of action to repay the money. Can my energy be cut off if I can’t pay my If you don’t pay your gas or electricity bill within 28 days, your energy supply could be cut off. However, it can’t be cut off without notice and your gas or energy company must send you a warning letter. If everyone in your home is of pension age, they can’t cut off your energy supply between 1 October and 31 March. If you’re having difficulty paying your gas or electricity bills, tell your supplier as soon as possible. You may be able to work out a payment plan or install a pre-payment meter. n Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire: 01926 458100

Stay home in safety with Spring Retirement’s live-in carers Many older people dread having to move into full-time residential care, but realise they can no longer manage alone with deteriorating health or mobility. Live-in carers can provide a very welcome alternative, helping them to stay in their own home, retaining their independence, control, and lifestyle, for a cost comparable to that of going into a paid-for residential setting. Spring Retirement is a small, wellestablished family business which provides that full-time, live-in support from a pool of well-qualified, highly experienced people who combine kindliness with the highest standards of professional care. Rated all-round as ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission, the company carries out careful assessments of each client’s needs and matches them with carers of compatible personality. The carers take a spare bedroom and live in as a family member might do, helping with tasks including housework, shopping, personal care, social activities and special interests. At this time of year many people take pleasure in tending their own gardens and a live-

in Spring Retirement carer can help them do as much as they wish and are able. Importantly, they keep their whole home and stay in their own neighbourhood, among friends and familiar faces. When people find that a few hours a week of domiciliary care from an agency is insufficient the Spring Retirement live-in service means somebody is always present, providing not only practical help but also companionship. And, with the company’s IT kit, trusted relatives can log in at any time to check that all is well, giving them peace of mind. Support may be short-term, perhaps for just two or three weeks following illness or surgery, or long-term, when you can get great support from the carers looking after you. Managing Director Richard Sharples says: “With a live-in carer you get one-to-one attention, which is very different to other options.” n Spring Retirement, 103 High Street, Evesham WR11 4DN T 01386 365001 E info@springretirement.co.uk www.springretirement.co.uk t @NowWarwickshire | G Warwickshire Now | w www.nowmagazines.co.uk 17 n

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EDUCATION

Children Encouraged to Walk for Wellbeing During Walk to School Week Thousands of children across the UK will celebrate the benefits of walking during Walk to School Week (16 - 20 May 2022). Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking Month campaign each May. Families will be encouraged to walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ for the whole week to see the big differences that come from small steps, from healthier and happier children to fewer cars outside the school gates. This year’s challenge, #PowerUp, will engage pupils through video gameinspired design, encouraging them to travel sustainably to school every day of the week. Each day, the #PowerUp challenge will take pupils through five levels: ‘Team Up’, ‘Defeat Danger’ ‘Boost Health’, ‘Save the Planet’ and ‘Lead the Way’. These daily missions will respectively teach them about the social, road n 20 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 62 | April 2022

safety, physical, mental, and environmental benefits of walking. Daily reward stickers and special reward badges are up for grabs at the end of the week for those who travelled actively every day. Walk to School Week classroom packs, containing resources for up to 30 pupils, are available to order now. Last year, a record number of over 350,000 pupils across the UK took part in Walk to School Week, with this year looking to be bigger than ever. Stephen Edwards, Interim Chief Executive, Living Streets said: “Walk to School Week is an excellent opportunity for pupils across the

UK to come together and celebrate the many benefits of walking to school. “Schools that take part in Walk to School Week can enjoy reduced congestion and pollution, while children are well on their way to meeting the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day to stay fit, healthy and happy. “We can’t wait to have more families enjoying the fresh air, freedom, friendship and fun that walking to school brings this Walk to School Week.” n For more information on Walk to School Week and to get your classroom packs, visit livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw

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What's On

Leamington’s Summer of Fun Enjoy a Summer of Fun in Royal Leamington Spa with a variety of fantastic FREE events suitable for all as part of the ‘Summer of Fun’. Kicking off with the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and a Right Royal Picnic in the Royal Pump Room Gardens on Saturday 4 June. Live entertainment for all the family to enjoy. The Commonwealth Games, from 28 July – 8 August, will be televised on a giant screen in the Pump Room Gardens, including the opening and closing ceremonies. Make sure you’re ready on August 13 and 14 in Jephson Gardens when Art in the Park returns, a jam-packed weekend of art, creativity and fun. Warwickshire Pride Festival is a colourful celebration of LGBT+ life and culture in the Pump Room Gardens on August 20. A rainbow marketplace of stalls and entertainment. Leamington’s hugely popular Food and Drink Festival is returning on September 10 and

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11 and will take place in the beautiful Royal Pump Room Gardens. Visitors will find an exciting offer, with over 100 exhibitors displaying culinary skills and selling exotic cuisines. There is also live entertainment, a live cookery theatre and competitions showcasing the very best of local talent. And to wrap it all up, Cars at the Spa will be held in the Pump Room Gardens on

September 25. There will be 200 classic vehicles on display, another truly fabulous day out for all the family. So put on your shades, grab an ice cream and have a relaxing time exploring the town. n To find out more visit: www.royal-leamington-spa.co.uk

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EDUCATION What's On

MAY Saturday 7th

Joules Seconds Sale King’s High School. Proceeds to Evergreen School, Warwick. 12noon - 3:30pm. There will be pre-booked shopping slots for this event with a set number of tickets available for each one. This is to manage the flow of people at the event. The pre-booked shopping slots are as follows: 12pm - 1pm, 1:15pm-2:15pm, 2:30pm3:30pm. You will only be permitted to attend the pre-booked shopping slot stated on your ticket. When your pre-booked shopping slot has ended you will be asked to the leave the shopping area and proceed to the checkouts. A maximum of 4 tickets can be purchased at one time. Entry is £5 with all the proceeds from the ticket sales going to Evergreen School. Make and Create Warwickshire Museum. Join in craft activities at our monthly make and create session. No need to book just drop in, suggested donation £1. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museum

Sunday 8th - Monday 16th The Stratford Literary Festival Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon,

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Warwickshire, CV37 6LU. The Stratford Literary Festival has announced its sparkling Spring Festival line-up with a mix of digital and live events as Government restrictions begin to ease. The Festival, which runs from 8th to 16th May, will feature pre-recorded events, live and interactive online streaming, and inperson workshops, adhering to Covid-19 safety guidelines, the following week. Tickets start at £6 and are available from www.stratlitfest.co.uk.

Performers will be announced in advance There will be a mix of established and up and coming musicians Each will play up to 15 minutes Originals only. We will provide PA, mics/stands, digital mixer and lighting Food (pizzas), soft drinks and full bar available Limited capacity so £3 advance booking (+bf) preferred Contact nickdraycottartist@gmail.com if you’d like to perform Doors 7pm. Prompt start 7:15pm. Finish 10pm.

Wednesday 11th

Friday 13th

Leamington Spa: Fascinating Aida Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa, Leamington CV32 4HN. We’re in the middle of the most HUMUNGOUSLY big tour – the biggest we’ve done since Autumn 1987, I think! Definitely coming to a theatre near you – if we haven’t been already! So this is just a wee note to say we are well, we hope you are too. Catch it if you can, we love this show. Come twice, it’s never quite the same from night to night!

Bat Walks at Charlecote Park National Trust - Charlecote Park Wellesbourne Warwick CV35 9ER. Stroll around the grounds with a member of the Warwickshire Bat Group to find out a little more about the different species of bat, that live at Charlecote. You might even be lucky enough to spot a few! Choose from several dates between MaySeptember. Detecting equipment will be provided for the evening. Please Note: Please meet in the accessible car park. Access is through the gate at the top of the private drive. A member of the team will meet you at this gate to let you through. Warm clothes and good footwear are recommended. A torch will fully charged batteries will be necessary to find

Thursday 12th Leamington Folk Club Performers night Temperance 33 Bath Street Leamington Spa CV31 3AF. The Leamington Folk Club is a new group that will meet at Temperance monthly. The club will meet on the second Thursday of every month It will be MC’d by Nick Draycott

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What's On your way in the dark. There are uneven, grassy

friendly - with an environment that caters for

refreshments served by our volunteers, it’s

and muddy paths around the parkland. Please

all ages. Our giant marquee ensures a warm,

a unique day out in the Heart of England

be aware that this event takes place as the

lively, inside atmosphere, so you can really

Forest! Admission by pre-purchased tickets

daylight fades and there is no lighting in the

enjoy the music. So round up your group or

only. Please consider choosing the charity

parkland. Suitable for children 8 years old and

family members and make it a fun packed

ticket which includes either a £1 or £5

over. Detecting equipment will be provided for

music day out - come and support live music

donation per ticket to help grow the Forest.

you, but please bring a fully charged torch to

and party with us late into the evening!

Further information on the Garden of Heroes

help you find your way in the dark. Please arrive

www.fakefestivals.co.uk

& Villains can be found on the Forest website.

15 minutes before the event starts.

Garden of Heroes and Villains Fundraiser for

Dogs on short leads are welcome.

Saturday 28th

the Heart of England Forest

Wonderland - inspired by Alice in

Leamington Spa Fake Festival

The Garden of Heroes and Villains The Heart

Wonderland with a Steampunk Twist!

Victoria Park, Leamington Spa, CV31 3PH.

of England Forest Dorsington, Nr Stratford

(May half term)

ROCK IS BACK?! After your incredible debut

Upon Avon. Join us our first fundraising

Magic Alley, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EX.

Fake-Fest and the long wait to return, we just

day in the stunning Garden of Heroes &

Immerse yourself in Wonderland. This event

gotta say... this will be ONE SERIOUS PARTY!

Villains for 2022, a private sculpture garden

is inspired by the characters from Alice in

We’ve seen what you guys do, and the buzzy

commissioned by our late Founder Felix

Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass

crowd you are… can you imagine what’ll

Dennis, and meet some of history’s greats,

but with a steampunk twist! Take a magical

happen with this rock stomping line-up?!

immortalised in bronze.

Come face-to-

journey through Wonderland solving puzzles

We’re all goosebumpy thinking about it. Buy

face with Muhammed Ali, cross the finish

and riddles and meet your performers. The

tickets early. Leamington Spa Fake Festival

line with Roger Bannister, take front row for

number of performers will vary depending

is a tribute-based music event and one of

The Beatles, join Lawrence of Arabia at full

on the event you book but there will be at

our 2022 tour dates. We’re bringing 6 of our

charge on camel-back or take a trip with the

least one to help you through Wonderland

‘fake bands’ to Leamington Spa – professional

Owl & the Pussycat and see the pig with the

and may even assist with a game of croquet

‘touring-grade’ tribute bands that put on a

ring in the end of his nose! With activities on

in the forest! Recommended 6+ due to the

superb performance. They look, sound and

this open day for the whole family, including

reading element but over 4s welcome with

move like the real rock-stars – you have to see

a yew hedge maze, poetry garden, woodland

adult support. The experience on average

them to believe it! We work hard to ensure

walks and a collection of over 50 stunning

lasts 45 minutes to an hour Timed entry and

our festivals are safe, secure, accessible and

sculptures, not forgetting the tea and cake

small groups.

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