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14 JULY 2021 HOME & GARDEN 08

Compact Kitchens

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Darren Spencer - A Bright Spark

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Pollution-Tolerant Plants

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Nature Notebook

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 22

Bathtime

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GOLDEN YEARS 24

Socially Excluded and too Old to Help?

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Thinking of Your Independence

EDUCATION 32

Recommendations from BRAKE Help Schools Deliver More Consistent Road Safety Education

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LIVING HISTORY 34

From Charging into Battle to Falling From the Sky!

WHAT’S ON 36

Our Guide to the Best Events This Month

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA WODYS ARE BACK - WITH A SUPER SUMMER CONCERT We are excited to announce WODYS at the WOOD to be held at Nunnery Wood High School, Worcester, on Saturday, August 7.

The money raised at the raffle will go to

WODYS, aged 8 to 18, will be dancing and singing a variety of numbers from shows including Shrek, Annie, Footloose and Whistle Down The Wind, and many more, as well as putting on a fantastic finale.

Top Barn Farm and helps youngsters who are

There will only be two performances, a matinee starting at 2.30pm and an evening performance starting at 7pm – so book early so as not to miss out!

members have been meeting in different

Entrance is ticket only (which includes entrance into the raffle), so hurry and get your tickets now: Email: wodystreasurer@outlook.com or call 07850 558770.

Price and Katie McNamee, musical director

Ticket prices: Adults: £7, children (under 16): £5, senior citizens: £5, under 2’s: free.

Despite

WODYS at the WOOD will be performed in the open air and the audience is invited to bring a picnic, taking chairs or blankets and perhaps a table. We have ordered warm weather, but a waterproof is always handy.

Like the rehearsals, the audience will be socially distanced, of course.

WODYS chosen charity for this year – Bonterre, a care farm for children in Holt Heath. The classroom is based within the grounds of struggling to stay at school for a variety of reasons including autism, ADHD or because of complex backgrounds.

For the first time since March, 2020, groups on a Saturday morning back at St Mary’s Hall. With producer and director, Dave Humphries, choreographers Rachel Hattie Amos, pianist Brian Giles and Laura Fullelove they have been preparing for WODYS at the WOOD. having

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25 Years, 25 Miles, 25 Weeks Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust is 25 years old this year!

sections of the Geopark Way, our landscape

To celebrate 25 years, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust are organising a choice of sponsored walks from July to September to boost mood, get everyone out in the fresh air and help to support the Trust’s dedicated work to protect, conserve and improve earth heritage across the two counties.

Walk 25 miles in 25 weeks. Choose when your

Everyone can choose how they take part: Join a guided walk with a walk leader, choosing your destination from a range of timetabled trails.

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and heritage trail.

25 weeks begin and where you walk from the Explore guide trails or sections of the Geopark Way. If 25 miles is a bit much, try 25 kilometres instead.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Join the first celebratory guided walk at 1.30 pm on Saturday 17th July 2021 in Ross on Wye. Come

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11 other guided walks will then take place across Herefordshire and Worcestershire until the end of September.

Anyone wanting to take part will receive a sponsorship pack: • A list of timetabled walks • All information required • Sponsorship forms HOW TO DONATE How to receive 25% off any Explore Trail Guides or the Geopark Way Guidebook Anyone who completes the 25 miles (or 25 kilometre) challenge in 25 weeks will receive a £25 donation to their sponsorship fund from one of the Trust’s Friends. n To register an interest in taking part or for further details contact Allison or David at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust: eht@worc.ac.uk or call 01905 355184.

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HERE & NOW

“My Journey as a Belly Dancer” available now “My Journey as a Belly Dancer” is Elizabeth’s true story that delves into the glitz and dangers of a world she found herself caught up in when she began dancing in a Turkish Cypriot Restaurant in London.

Elizabeth left Barristers’ Chambers after a broken relationship and joined an Agency where she temped for different Solicitors in the centre of London as a Legal Secretary. To change the monotony of her daily routine, she embarked on a holiday to Morocco and whilst watching an Arabic Belly Dancer perform at one of the Hotels, she experienced a sense of ‘deja vu’ which only lasted a split second or two but powerful enough to make her believe she could be in the dancer’s place one day.

On her return to work, she was handed a Ms London magazine at the Chancery Lane tube, and flicking through the pages she saw the tiniest of adverts offering an evening “Belly Dancing Course” down the road in Holborn and Elizabeth signed up for classes. She learnt the dance and a year later went for her first audition at a Turkish Cypriot Restaurant where the owner showed her the ropes that enabled her to become professional.

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Three Counties Good Life Show

Discover the best of country living this summer Artisan Food & Drink, Premium Countryside Shopping, and the NEW Grow & Cook Theatre with special celebrity guests!

Dreaming of self-sufficiency, pondering growing your own vegetables or perhaps you are interested in the countryside and rural living, then the Good Life Show is perfect for you!

Tickets are now on sale for the new Good Life Show at Three Counties, taking place on 21 & 22 July 2021 and sponsored by M&S Food. This fresh new two-day event comes hot on the heels of the nationwide lockdowns, which found many people planting their own vegetables, cooking from scratch and even trying their hand at keeping chickens and bee’s.

The whole show is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating rural life and at the heart of the event is the Grow and Cook Theatre, featuring specialists and celebrities including TV favourite Jules Hudson, organic gardening supremo Terry Walton and BBC Herefordshire n 6 | Worcestershire Now | Issue 208 | July 2021

& Worcestershire presenter Reg Moule, who will host the Smallholdings Theatre.

Visitors can wander around the Rural Living Quarter and enjoy demonstrations from artisan craftspeople and independent makers, with lots of retail therapy opportunities. There is also the featured Livestock Zone, which will host a series of competitions and presentations, including Pandemic Pig! There will also be an opportunity to find out more about traditional Three Counties breeds, alongside an Aberdeen Angus Showcase, sponsored by M&S Food.

Good Life Show, brings together everything that is great about country living and rural life, showcasing our wonderful region and all the food and drink bounty the Three Counties is famous for. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy a relaxing day out.

We will of course be following all the latest Government social distance guidelines and are offering limited access to the Showground each day and therefore advance booking is essential.”

Tickets for the show are available from

Foodies will not be disappointed with an eclectic mix of food and drink outlets to enjoy on the day, including international street food favourites, alongside emerging and exciting local food brands and vendors, all promising a tantalising mix of tastes and smells. Be sure not to miss the Cider & Perry Marquee and take the taste test!

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Commenting, Richard Heath, Shows Executive said, “Our brand-new summer event the

number of tickets will be available on the gates

Ticket prices for early bird advanced tickets until 21 June are £12.50 for adults and children aged 12-15 years are £6.00, Under 12’s free of charge. Advanced tickets booked after the early bird promo finishes on 21 June are £15.00 for adults and £8.50 for children. A limited at £17.00 for adults and £10.00 for children. n

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HOME & GARDEN

Small spaces can make a big impact and there are plenty of ways to create a jaw dropping kitchen, without feeling like you’re comprimising on style. Here are a few ways that you can still get your perfect kitchen, just in a smaller package.

Statement lighting Light makes the home feel more inviting, but there are tricks to follow if you’re low on sunlight flowing naturally through your home. Go big and dramatic with your kitchen lighting. Flooding the kitchen with light can help make the room look bigger. Pendant lighting in a metallic finish will help the natural light bounce off the furnishings to help create the illusion of space, and draw the eyeline n 10 | Worcestershire Now | Issue 208 | July 2021

upwards. Splashes of gold, chrome and silver can really make a difference in your kitchen/ dining area.

Plants Take advantage of the light coming into your kitchen by adding small plants and shrubs to your window sill. A small herb planter is perfect for sitting in your window and can act as the ideal pest deterrent. Grow basil, citronella, lavender, sage and thyme to really fend off those pesky critters.

Scale down Ask yourself how many cutlery and crockery items you really need for your family home. A family of four doesnt necessarily need thirty mugs on display all of the time. Find a spot for the amount you need and store the rest

away in case family and friends come over.

Drinking out your favourite mug all of the time will surely lift your spirits, rather than reaching to the back of the cupboard for that chipped mug you had for your 13th birthday.

Mirrors Mirrors are the best multitasker in your home. Add a mirror opposite a window to have the light bounce off every surface. You could even have a mirror in the shape of a window to create the illusion of a brighter, more open room.

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doesn’t work well if its cluttered, especially a kitchen. You need it to be clean and tidy in order for the space to function properly.

Hanging pot racks, pull out draws... and my favourite; a pull out pantry that slides into any 4-inch-wide space under your counters, so you can turn an unused gap into a mini pantry. Containers that you know will fit together, rather than a selection of misshaped cardboard cereal boxes, are perfect for pouring dried cupboard goods into. The space should be cohesive and structured, and you’ll never have to utter the words “Where did I put the corkscrew? again.

Go bright Give your kitchen a pop of colour to give an instant wow factor. Bright, warm colours that make a statement, interspersed with metallic features, will make a dark small space shine.

If a strong colour isn’t your thing, have a clean white surface with a small selection of patterened tiles to add a fun element back into the room. Patterened tiles arranged in a geometric pattern draws the attention into a room, making the space look bigger.

The image below from Havey Jones, shows their shaker kitchen with a beautiful deep teal

colour for the cabinet fronts, but also utilises the mirrors and spot lights into the kitchen design to help make the kitchen look taller than it actual is.The Snow Decor Mix Gloss Tiles from CTD tiles are geometric perfection, set at an angle from the work surfaces, the pattern draws the eye upwards and elongates the room, not to mention they come in beautiful pale green shades that add just the right amount of colour to the room.

Utilise every last spot In a small space, height is your friend.

Shelving running across the width of your room, is perfect for additional storage that you just don’t have with cupboard space.

The Harvey Jones Arbor image at the top of the previous page shows how a structured layout with what you need displayed on each shelf, can maximise efficiency, giving more room underneath the work surfaces for your bigger appliances. Below, an image from Wren Kitchens show how cut in shelves to the cabinets gives extra space for those extra little tranklements you can’t bear to go without. n

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Darren Spencer

A Bright Spark

Finding a trusted domestic electrician is worth its weight in gold, which is why Darren Spencer Electrical has become the first choice for households across Worcestershire.

With over 20 years’ experience in providing reliable, stress free domestic electrical services from changing a light bulb to fuse board upgrades and homebuyers reports, the team at Darren Spencer Electrical can deliver on all levels. Their unique six year insurance backed warranty on all work carried out guarantees peace of mind to the highest standard which stands the test of time.

Plus, they are TrustMark certified, an

Keeping up-to-date with the latest electrical regularity requirements is very important to the team at Darren Spencer Electrical. As experts in their field they take the burden of electrical safety off the homeowner.

They always advise customers requiring an electricians services to do their research... is the electrician accredited and do they hold the latest qualification for the work that needs to be carried out? It’s all very well having the experience but do they have the recent qualifications to back it up?

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Darren Spencer Electrical are proud to be approved by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC). Having the backing by the UK’s leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry, gives their customers the confidence that all electrical work being carried out will be completed to the highest standard.

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accreditation that can only be achieved after thorough vetting and on-site inspections have been performed. The company’s core values echo that of TrustMark with the three cornerstones of quality being...

Good Trading, Good Customer Service and Technical Competence.

Darren Spencer, the Founder of the business gives an insight into why their customer base success of our business is definitely built on trust. Trust that we quote for electrical work accurately, trust that we use quality products for installation & testing and trust that we always do what we say we’re going to do. That even includes tidying up after ourselves as promised! One of our biggest pleasures comes from knowing we have customers who have been with us right from when the business began and who still use us now. Many of them over the years have electrical work and great customer service that they’ve referred friends and family to us too!”. Darren adds “Above everything else safety comes first every time. We pick up the pieces on so many jobs done by other electricians that either don’t meet current regularity requirements or which are just down right unsafe. We’re always at the end

of the phone for anyone who believes their home electrics aren’t up to scratch and requires a full electrical health check”.

A health check normally starts with the fuse board as the centre of the electrics in your home. Since the 1st January, 2016, new regulation means that approved contractors must only install non-combustible material fuse boards. The main reason for this is the concern that older fuse boards containing fuse wire pose a higher risk of fire as well as contributing to larger household electricity consumption. n If you are concerned about the electrics in your home and for peace of mind require a full electrical health check with Which Trusted Trader Darren Spencer Electrical, please call 01905 915001 or email darren@darrenspencerelectrical.co.uk.

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Buddleja: Known as the butterfly bush, buddleja produces clusters of deep scented flowers from midsummer into autumn (July to September). Rich in nectar, this fast-growing, hardy deciduous shrub attracts butterflies, bees and other insects and thrives in any well-drained soil (chalk, loam or sand).

Camellia: This plant offers rich, colourful flowers with ruffled petals and golden stamens (from late winter into spring.

February to April) and offset by glossy evergreen leaves, the Camellia proves that beautiful plants can also be tolerant to pollution. Plant in light shade, in shelter and in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil (loam) or in a container, in ericaceous (limefree) compost.

Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’: This is a superb variety of viburnum as it has bright pink, sweetly scented flowers which open on dark stems from November to May. It’s a vigorous, upright shrub, that looks good all year round and is easy to grow in moist but well-drained fertile soil (chalk, loam or sand), in sun or light shade and sheltered from cold winds.

Berberis: This easy to grow barberry has spiny shoots and simple leaves. Soft yellow or orange flowers appear in spring (April to May) and are followed by small berries in the autumn. This deciduous or evergreen shrub will succeed in a wide range of conditions.

Plant in full sun or partial shade, in welldrained humus-rich soil (chalk, loam or sand), although it will be tolerant of most soils as long as they are reasonably well-drained.

the Camellia proves that beautiful plants can also be tolerant to pollution

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Chaenomeles: Chaenomeles (Japanese quince) flower in spring and produce edible fruits in autumn, which can be used for jellymaking. The plant provides early nectar for bees and thrives in any well-drained, fertile soil (chalk, loam or sand), in sun or light shade. It’s great for training under house windows or on low walls and fences.

Escallonia ‘Iveyi’: This is a handsome, vigorous, large evergreen shrub, quite different from other escallonias. With larger, glossy, rich green leaves and clusters of scented white flowers in mid and late summer (July to August). Plant in well-drained, fertile soil (chalk, loam or sand) in full sun or partial shade, sheltered from cold winds. It can be grown in the open in mild areas, but it’s best grown against a southfacing wall in cold areas. n

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Box-tree moth © Oliver Wadsworth

Boxing Moths Our environment is changing – from introduced and naturally-arrived species to a climate that allows them to thrive, take a look at one of Worcestershire’s newest residents...

A species that’s native to Asia, box-tree moths arrived accidentally in the UK just over a decade ago and were first spotted in Kent. Our warming climate has allowed many species to expand their ranges northwards and box-tree moths are no exception. The first record of it arriving in Worcestershire was in a Malvern garden in 2017 - our wildlife sightings campaign is trying to track how it’s spread across our county.

The adults are rather striking with brown-edged ivory wings. The larvae are mainly green with black heads and black and white stripes along their bodies. These larvae are voracious munchers of box leaves, creating webbing over areas where they feed, which will start to show patches of dieback (not to be confused with the disease box blight).

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As well as being accidentally imported, it’s thought that the population is being augmented by individuals making their way here across the Channel from populations that have been imported to Europe.

Either way, the moth is here to stay. The good news is that there is some evidence of birds taking a liking to the caterpillars so if you’re worried about your box plants, try to encourage more birds into your garden.

Avoid using chemicals to deal with the species as you’ll also destroy lots of other insects and won’t manage to irradicate box-tree moths, which may arrive again next year.

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If you were considering planting box or replacing old box, why not consider something different in its place. Depending on how you were thinking of using box, Teucrium x lucydris is a possible replacement and offers a long-flowering display of beautiful flowers for our hungry pollinators to feast on. You could also consider forms of berberis or even yew.

When you’re considering what to buy, also have a think about where you buy it from. Box-tree moths most likely arrived in the UK through our horticultural trade so try to avoid buying plants that are grown abroad. Also try to buy plants grown in peat-free compost to ensure the security of important peat bog habitats in the UK and Europe – we have a number of good peat-free and organic nurseries in Worcestershire and on our borders.

Fewer than 20 sightings of these moths have been recorded across Worcestershire so far but we suspect that’s because not everyone has reported seeing them. Can you help us to fill in the missing gaps? If you see the adult or the larvae, please take a photograph (a mobile phone snapshot will do) and report it via the short form on our website www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/wildlife-sightings

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Bathtime

BEAUTY SLEEP FOAMING BATH £15.50 Perfectly prepare your body for bedtime with this gently cleansing, luxurious foaming bath. www.nealsyardremedies.com

Give yourself the perfect pamper session and divulve in these luxurious treats at bathtime.

OLVERUM BATH OIL £65 A unique and luxurious aromatic blend of essential oils which combine to help ease stress and relax tension in both mind and body, bringing you back to your complete and natural self. www.olverum.com VERBENA FOAMING BATH £26 An irresistible foaming bath that will change your bath into a Provencal perfumed escape. uk.loccitane.com

BATH SALTS £17 Cleansing Himalayan, Epsom and sea salts infused with calming lavender and linden, and uplifting orange essential oils, to sweeten time out for adventure-tired limbs. www.land-and-water.co.uk

DEEP SLEEP BATH SOAK £22 A pre-bedtime wind down treat of soothing lavender and vetivert to soak away anxiety, relieve stress and tension, preparing mind and body for a peaceful night’s sleep. www.marksandspencer.com

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LIME BASIL & MANDARIN BATH OIL £48 Peppery basil and aromatic white thyme bring an unexpected twist to the scent of limes on a Caribbean breeze. A modern classic. www.jomalone.co.uk

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FOAMING SHOWER GEL £42 The foaming shower gel envelops the body with the fresh and modern notes of Coco Mademoiselle. The light, fluid, peach-hued texture transforms into a fine lather in contact with water. www.chanel.com

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GOLDEN YEARS

Socially Excluded

and too Old to Help?

A critical report launched in June by Age UK and The Salvation Army shines a light on the specific challenges experienced by people who are socially excluded in later life. The report explores the issues facing people living with poverty, homelessness, drug or alcohol addiction, severe mental illness and/or who are ex-offenders.

The report ‘Too old to help’

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difficult at any age, ageing magnifies the

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conditions, or disabilities, and similarly for those who require personal care, such as help with washing or toileting.

Sadly, the research found that ageist attitudes and assumptions also play a role.

It found some professionals were deterred from providing support for older people as they felt they were ‘too old to change’, or because they believed that resources were better invested in helping younger adults.

“The thing is, you get to an age where you know that you’re destined to be alone.”

Stuart, age 56.

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that at the moment so there’s no way around it for me now.” Nehala, age 60.

Andrew Wileman, The Salvation Army’s Assistant Director of Older People’s Services, said: “Many older people who The Salvation Army works with have struggled to get the support they need whether that be accessing mental health support, help with debt, help to tackle addictions to drugs or alcohol, or assistance to find a permanent home.

For many, this is exacerbated by financial difficulties which can mean they don’t have access to the internet or a phone. For some, the social isolation imposed by lockdowns due to the pandemic has made this even worse.

The recommendations in the report call for: • More tailored services to help older people who are experiencing social exclusion.

• For local authorities and health service systems providing services to improve their understanding of older populations.

• Stereotypes to be broken down to make sure services are accessible and inclusive of all age groups.

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• To provide high quality information and advice so that older people with complex needs

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We need to do more to persuade professionals that while it is certainly never too early to help someone who is socially excluded, equally it is never too late.” n www.ageuk.org.uk

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EDUCATION

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BRAKE HELP SCHOOLS DELIVER MORE CONSISTENT ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION A report from Brake reveals that budget shortfalls, a lack of resources and qualified staff, and having no statutory place in the curriculum are impeding teachers from sharing crucial information about road safety.

Brake sought the views of teachers and educational advisers to determine how road safety is currently taught in UK schools, and recommend how resources to support the teaching of road safety in schools should be developed. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for children and young people worldwide. In the UK, more than six children under the age of 15 are killed or seriously injured on roads every day, mainly while walking or cycling .

Despite this, there is currently no statutory guidance for teaching road safety in UK schools. Many schools cover the subject through PSHE or Citizenship lessons – but this inevitably means that the frequency, methodology, quality and effectiveness of how it is taught vary widely.

An overwhelming majority of participants in Brake’s project said they would like road safety teaching to be part of the national curriculum and that they would like more resources to support this.

But they also expressed concerns over the potential for curriculum squeeze, and the lack of time to teach additional subjects.

Brake’s report includes 12 key recommendations that can be used by anyone who is developing resources to teach road safety in schools.

The report includes recommendations that resources should: • meet curriculum requirements; • state clear learning objectives; • meet teachers’ needs; • easily fit into a tightly packed curriculum; • be engaging and appealing; • provide high levels of interactivity; • follow teaching theory and best practice; • reflect the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND); • provide differentiation activities to support less able pupils and challenge more able pupils; • be produced in collaboration with teachers, n 32 | Worcestershire Now | Issue 208 | July 2021

pupils, parents and road safety experts; and • be compatible with digital learning platforms that schools use.

Sophie Dilley, managing editor at Brake, said: “Road safety is a vitally important subject for schools to teach, because road crashes are a major cause of death and injury among the young, with the risk rising as children reach secondary school age and gain more independence. Danger from traffic is also a big factor in whether children and young people can walk and cycle to school, to the park or to see friends, and therefore affects their ability to be healthy and socially active.

“This report shows that there is overwhelming support among teachers and the wider education sector for road safety to be given a place in the curriculum, and underlines the need for teachers to be involved with the creation of new resources that meet their needs and enable them to achieve their learning objectives.

“We hope that everyone involved in developing new road safety resources for schools will take on board these recommendations so that we can all play our part in engaging children and young people with key road safety issues, and speaking out together about the need for safe and healthy mobility for all. Together we can make our communities safer, help children and young people to live active lifestyles, and stop needless tragedies before they happen.”

WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS IN WORCESTERSHIRE? For primary school children • Classroom talks • The Road Safety Team is happy to plan work to address the needs for your age group and environment.

• Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 - We discuss with pupils why it is important not to cross the road on their own, who they should cross with, the importance of holding hands with a grown up and the meaning of STOP, LOOK LISTEN. • Year 2 Step Outside Pedestrian Training -

Practical training in correct behaviour when walking and crossing roads with adults.

• The ‘Stepping Out’ Pedestrian Project Has been developed for children in Year 4 to help them develop their basic pedestrian skills. The programme contains teacher led classroom-based work via our website as well as two practical activities on the roads near the school.

• Scooter skills training package is available free of charge - This has been developed in response to an increase in pupils using scooters. The lesson plans are available from the Road Safety Team and include an introductory lesson and Smarter Scooting levels one to three.

For older pupils • We can discuss risk taking, the Green Cross Code and include preparation for making independent journeys.

Pre-driver Training This course is delivered to Year 12 pupils via our partners Safer Roads Partnership. It aims to equip new drivers with the vital skills and knowledge they need to stay safe on the roads before they start formal driving lessons.

• We also have a limited number of loaned resources are also available to schools upon request. In order for the scheme to be sustained at a high quality the following charges apply: year 2 Step Outside Programme: £1 per pupil • year 4 Stepping Out Programme: £2 per pupil Togo and Nogo The Togo and Nogo Project aims to give Early Years and Primary aged children a greater understanding of the importance of Road Safety and help them to face the challenges that they will encounter on or near roads.

The website has a great mix of downloadable worksheets, interactive games and short video clips. It has a ‘Kids Zone’ as well as a dedicated ‘Teachers Area’, complete with lesson plans.

If you are a teacher and would like to receive login details for the Teachers Zone, please contact the Road Safety Team. n

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LIVING HISTORY

From Charging into Battle to Falling From the Sky! On the 29th April 1794 an important meeting was held at the Guildhall in Worcester to discuss the defence of the County. At the time the French had executed their King and a Quarter of a million Frenchmen were now armed!

Britain was worried about the events across the Channel and so £6,000 was raised by subscriptions to boost the local Militia. With permission from King George III, money was also spent to form a Yeomanry Cavalry Regiment.

Blitzkrieg. The Regiment fought heroically

Over the summer, the Worcestershire Yeomanry was created. By the 25th October Captain John Somers-Cocks and Lieutenant Thomas Spooner were parading this new force in front of the Unicorn Inn in Angel Place, Worcester.

The Worcestershire Yeomanry trained regularly on Kempsey Ham and Pitchcroft Meadow in Worcester.

the 6th Airborne Division, landing on D Day.

to protect the retreat to Dunkirk and were praised for having destroyed the most enemy tanks in the entire Expeditionary Force.

In 1943 the Regiment was then made into the 53rd Air Landing, Light Regiment, Royal Artillery. This saw the Regiment deployed with One Battery landed by Gliders and were firing at enemy targets in Normandy almost straight away. 77 years ago this month, the Brave The County prepared for future wars by continuing to train regularly and building a new riding school in Worcester, in Barbourne in 1912.

They were ready to charge into action if there was a French Invasion or if civil unrest broke out in the County. They were called out numerous times to deal with riotous mobs in Worcestershire, including dispersing Nail Makers in Bromsgrove and angry groups in Dudley.

A global, Industrial War arrived in the summer

In 1837 Queen Victoria gave the Regiment its ‘Royal’ status - The Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars. This was recognition of the time they had escorted the Duchess of Kent and Princess Victoria through Worcestershire in 1832.

during the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign.

However, every time French Invasion threats subsided the Regiments future looked bleak!

Many units were being disbanded all the time. However local gentry paid out of their own pockets to equip and recruit one of the strongest Yeomanry units in Britain.

Qatia on Easter Sunday 1916. A small force

In 1899 the Yeomanry were called on to join the Imperial Yeomanry Cavalry, as it was being sent abroad to fight in what would be called the Second Boer War. The Countess Dudley handed each volunteer a sprig of Pear Blossom, to remind them of their beautiful and fruitful County whilst they were away.

When they returned from Active Service abroad, she handed the Regiment the famous and precious Faberge Pear Blossom Jewel (Valued on the Antiques Road Show at £1 Million Pounds.) n 34 | Worcestershire Now | Issue 208 | July 2021

of 1914 and despite the Yeomanry not requiring Swords, the Earl of Dudley purchased swords for every man! After a short period in Norfolk, the Regiment ended up in Egypt and there then followed a short period acting as Infantry

In 1916 the Regiment was tasked with guarding the important Suez Canal and then pushing East across the Sinai Desert towards Palestine. This saw the Yeomen take part in some vicious fighting at Oghratina and of Yeomen held out against over 3,000 Turks

Yeomen were helping to Liberate Europe.

As the war drew to a close, the Regiment became the first British Artillery unit to drop shells on German Soil, after landing by Gliders to take part in the Rhine Crossing.

In the years that followed, the Worcestershire Yeomanry took to Policing Palestine, as they had done in Britain in the 18th Century and then with a number of reforms, amalgamations and cut backs the Regiment began to lose most of its County links.

However the Regiment lives on within a number of modern day units including the 54th (Queens Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry) Support Squadron based in Redditch, part of 37 Signals Regiment and B Squadron of the Royal Yeomanry.

and suffered greatly. A year later at Huj, the

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As a Second World War began the Regiment joined the British Expeditionary Force in France and Belgium, to stem the German

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What's On Friday 9th Outdoor Theatre: Alice in Wonderland Bring a blanket, chair and picnic as you enjoy Chapterhouse’s wonderful performance of this beloved children’s tale at Hartlebury Castle. Take a trip down the rabbit hole this summer as Chapterhouse Theatre Company present this brand new production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

From the unforgettable White Rabbit and the madcap Mad Hatter to the terrifying Queen of Hearts, Alice’s journey couldn’t be filled with more mystery and adventure in a show alive with song, dance and original music. Children old and young alike are invited to come in their favourite Wonderland costumes and join in a Wonderland Parade during the show.

Gates open at 6.30pm. Light refreshments will be available to purchase in the Carriage Circle. The event will go ahead whatever the weather! Tickets are £12.10 – £53.50.

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Sunday 11th Host the Roast at Stanbrook Abbey The time honoured tradition of gathering friends and family around the table to enjoy a classic Sunday Roast with all the trimmings is one which should be celebrated at any time of the year and even better in the comfort of your own private dining room, on us. Host your roast with us – we’ll provide you with your own private dining room as well as a three course menu designed for sharing so you can really indulge in some quality time together. Choose from a selection of meats served with all of the delicious trimmings that make a roast so tasty!

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Saturday 10th An evening with Lewis Moody Come and see the legend that is Lewis Moody live at Worcester Rugby Club. What a better way to kick start the summer!Lewis Moody has had 257 Premiership rugby appearances, 71 England caps and also a handful of British & Irish Lions appearances. This is sure to be a fantastic evening! The ticket price includes a 2 course dinner- Main with sides and also a dessert. It will be an Indian type meal. Doors n 36 | Worcestershire Now | Issue 208 | July 2021

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Thursday 28th Duruflé Requiem

Classic Nostalgia Great cars from across motorsport history will gather at Shelsley Walsh for the Classic Nostalgia meeting on 17-18 July. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the popular annual event, which features a spectacular blend of competitive action on the famous hillclimb, demonstration runs, classic-car displays, trade stands and vintage-themed entertainment. Full weekend of action at Shelsley Walsh, both on and off the hill. Colin McRae & Richard Burns tributes will form part of rally spectacular. Classic & Sports Car Concours d’Elegance set to return. Live music and entertainment in the Courtyard.

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of the French repertoire frame this evening’s

Tuesday 20th

this stunning exhibition Titanic: Honour &

Time Travelling Summer Fun Become a time-traveller this summer and experience different eras at The Commandery through hands-on craft, sensory and science activities. There’s a different theme every week – from designing baffling Victorian inventions to stepping into a print workshop and getting inky with rollers and stamps, you can visit every week and complete your time travelling passport to win a prize. 20th25th July: Discover the blood, bandages, old remedies and skeletons in the closet of life in a Medieval hospital. 27th July-1st August: Get to know your wattle and daub from your thatch with crafty activities inspired

by Tudor buildings. For a full programme of events leading up to August 20th, visit www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk

Glory; see unique artefacts from one of the

Friday 23rd

and rare artefacts from the Titanic and her

Grease (PG) Outdoor Cinema Experience at Worcester Race Course Open Air Film & Chill is the best way to enjoy a blockbuster movie outdoors, The Open Air Cinema experience is such a unique experience, you will never look at an indoor cinema the same way again. Can you imagine - Watching a film outdoors on a hot summers evening with your snacks and blankets. Don’t

concert. We begin with Fauré’s miniature but sublime Cantique de Jean Racine, followed

by Grace Williams’s vivacious suite for string orchestra, depicting the characteristics of the sea and the composer’s longing for it.

Duruflé’s most substantial work, his setting of the Requiem Mass, evokes meditative images of rest and peace. Supported by The Elmley Foundation and Fr Michael Thomas; Geraint Bowen supported by Pamela White.

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Until September 11th Titanic: Honour & Glory exhibition Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum hold

largest collections of rare Titanic and White Star Line artefacts in the world, in addition to magnificent props and costumes from the 1997 James Cameron film, Titanic.

Discover the story of Titanic through real artefacts and personal stories, experience the grandeur of transatlantic travel and step back into the gilded age as you view aweinspiring examples of the ship’s luxurious interior fittings. Voted one of the top five exhibitions in the United Kingdom by The Times, Titanic: Honour & Glory will explore her story, and those of her sister ships and their owners, the White Star Line, as well as revealing the local links of some of its passengers. Titanic: Honour & Glory gathers together an unrivalled collection of genuine sister ships. During the Summer holidays: Drop-in Wednesday Workshops 11am – 1pm. £4 per child, no booking required.

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