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we’ve compiled a handy guide to the best kitchen gadgets and accessories, all of which will make the cooking experience a little more palatable
Kitchen Gadgets and Accessories In recent years the Kitchen has become the social hub when entertaining and depending on your culinary abilities, it’s the place to unwind after work by whipping up something your mother used to make, or challenge yourself by dedicating an entire Sunday to creating three courses. And most importantly of all it is the room where the cake is!
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Salter White Fruit and Vegetable Spiralizer www.saltercookshop.com
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ometimes,
the
noodles, chips and shreds of all sorts
Whether lifting ingredients; flipping
kitchen can be a source of
though,
of vegetables, not just courgette.
pancakes or spreading the icing on
stress, even for the most
This handy gadget makes it even
the cake, the spatula’s there in times
accomplished of chefs. But
easier to get your five-a-day, by
of need. These days, they come in a
fear not – we’ve compiled a handy
handily replacing carbohydrates with
range of funky colours and designs,
guide to the best kitchen gadgets
veg. They’re also electricity-free and
to brighten up the baking experience
and accessories, all of which will
made of practical, wipe-clean plastic.
even more than the actual sprinkles
make the cooking experience a little more palatable.
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Spatula
and berries do.
Back to basics now – but you can’t
Coffee Machine
The Spiralizer
go wrong with the spatula. The
Around here we’re spoilt for choice
One of the latest food trends it may
unassuming gadget has been a kitchen
when it comes to locations for a good
be, but it’s not a meaningless fad.
essential almost since kitchens began
coffee. From all the best chains, to
You can easily create slices, ribbons,
– but it’s stuck around for a reason.
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Spatulas come in all shapes and colours www.lecreuset.co.uk
Sometimes however the best place
and chop and change with no
as fruit juice, juicing has become a
for your favourite caffeine fix is in
fiddly cleaning in between. Most
firm favourite with those who enjoy
the comfort of your own home. The
manufacturers
more
their daily juice fix. Rich in vitamins,
plethora of different coffee machines
exotic choices should you be a coffee
minerals and helping towards your
connoisseur.
five-a-day.
The Juicer
From boosting energy and immunity
Extracting the freshest juice from
to improving nutrition and general
fruit and vegetables yourself not only
wellbeing and helping in weight
tastes delicious, it brings a host of
maintenance,
health benefits too.
endless. Of course juicing isn’t a
on the market range from Beanto-Cup to Expresso & Filter Coffee Machines. The highest selling and by far the most sensible choice if you are on budget is the ‘Pod’ style machine.
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The SAGE Nutri-Juicer Plus. www.sageappliances.co.uk
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Here you can select from a range
With
of your everyday favourites such as
the sugar content in many of our
an expresso, latte, and cappuccino
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Little Malvern Court © Ian Thwaites www.ianthwaites.com
little malvern court Found nestling at the foot of the Malvern Hills in the shadow of British Camp, Little Malvern Court and Priory provide the perfect blend of history and horticulture. The combination of church, manor house and garden
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provide a fascinating and delightful afternoon of tranquil exploration. ike so many English gardens Little Malvern
beautiful pots of tulips, grouped according to colour,
bursts into life in springtime. In April the late
adorn the terraces. More Clematis montana festoon the
season daffodils are at their best and primroses
house and rose garden, and further afield the beautiful
and cowslips dot the meadow and grassy banks
Amelanchier put on their frothy show by the ponds.
with cheerful yellow. All around fresh green leaves are
The buds on the apple and pear trees finally open and
appearing on the hedges and shrubs. In the bog garden
the blossom appears on the crab-apples (Malus ‘John
the Gunneras are starting to unfurl and the willows are
Downie’, M. floribunda and M. baccata). Along the pond
covered in catkins. The magnificent white Magnolias
the Bird Cherries are covered in white flowers. The
grace the lawn down to the pond and the early Clematis
flowering cherries Prunus shirotae hover above the
festoon the house and church ruins with colour. As April
late Narcissi ‘Silver Chimes’ and N. ‘Tresamble’. Then it
advances fresh green leaves appear on all the tress and
is the turn of cherries P. ‘Ukon’ and then best of all P.
the standard Wisterias get ready to put on their show.
‘Shirofugen’ greeting you as you approach the house. Nearby the bright white Magnolia ‘Brozzonnii’ are the
As May approaches the house is surrounded by colour:
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Little Malvern Court © Ian Thwaites www.ianthwaites.com
Wildflowers begin to appear in the grass banks and lovely
Jobs for May
blue Camassia esculenta pop up in the tall grass of the
With everything growing so vigorously May is one of the
meadow creating a soft blue haze. In the rose garden
busiest months of the year. By now the gardener is into
Allium schubertii literally burst into flower and the early roses start to open. Alongside them herbaceous peonies shine bright red and underplantings of geranium, catmint and Lady’s Mantle soften the mood. In the white garden the forget-me-nots complement the stately Tulip ‘Sapporo’ and the delicate blooms of Philadelphus ‘Manteau d’Hermine accompany the four standard Lilac ‘Madame Lemoine’. In the stream garden, where the spring that supplies the ponds enters the garden, the first Primulas are in flower supported by lime-green Euphorbias, hostas and golden Carex elata. Out in the pond the fish are fully awake and the surface of the water is slowly disappearing beneath the carpet of water-lily leaves. All in all a magical time.
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a regular routine:
B Grass must be cut regularly B Annual weeds love this time of year and must be kept in check
B Pots
and containers need feeding and regular
watering
B Spent daffodils must be deadheaded followed by the same treatment for tulips
B Watch out for late frosts which could damage tender annual and young vegetables
B Keep a sharp eye out for pests B Get ready to stake and support taller growing flowers and vegetables
Get ready for Spring Ellen Cronin has been busy travelling across Malvern and the surrounding areas dressing windows in beautiful
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commenting
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Ellen provides experience and uncompromising quality and Malvern Curtains’ clients have returned to see Ellen again
existing décor.
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There is a wide range of
help you choose your fabric,
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curtains, blinds and rails.
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Changing
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how to create the perfect hanging basket With summer just around the corner we are looking forward to spending time in our gardens. Whilst appreciating the sunshine, there’s no better way to enhance your garden than by planting hanging baskets.
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hey are a great way to introduce bursts of vibrant
before placing them. Once done fill the basket with
colour to lesser-loved corners of your garden, and
compost and once full, give it plenty of water and hang
we’ve asked Wyevale Garden Centres, Britain’s largest garden centre retailer, for their expert
sure you water your hanging basket often,
top-tips on how to put together the perfect hanging
especially in the hot summer months, ideally first thing
basket to enjoy throughout the summer months.
in the morning and last thing at night.
How to create a hanging basket
B Place your chosen hanging basket ton to a flat surface or place it in a bucket to hold it still. Every hanging basket needs a liner, and there are lots of varieties to choose from, moss , fibre or co-co.
B Once your liner is in place, add an extra layer of black polythene to help retain water. Make a number of slits through the liner paper and the polythene to allow for slow drainage and to use as planting holes.
B Push
bedding plants from the outside through the
holes so the root is on the inside and cover this with compost, containing a slow release fertiliser - a tub and basket compost works well for this.
B Then
place some more bedding plants inside the
basket, using the tallest in the centre, and soak them
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it on the basket bracket.
B Make
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B When you’re thinking about colour, choosing bedding plants in all one colour can make just as big an impact as choosing a variety of colours and different plants. One great look is mixing standard Petunias with trailing Petunias to create a cascade of colour.
B Finally don’t forget to deadhead the flowers in your basket throughout the summer so that it stays in flower for longer. Wyevale Garden Centres sells lots of varieties in a widerange of styles. If you need any extra hints and tips then head down to your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre and speak to one of our in-store experts. Find your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre by
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creating the serene
bedroom of your dreams As life gets busier, a bedroom becomes more than a sleeping space - it's an escape to a calmer, more serene world that rests the mind as well as the body. To create your own in-house getaway, use these easy tips to
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"calm-ify" your bedroom and transform it into a more beautiful and restful retreat.
ink into some silence. Create white noise to
Paint the room green
block out sounds that disturb the solitude.
Studies show green has a calming effect when used
Install a stylish ceiling fan with gently whirring
as a main colour for decorating. A recent homeowner
blades to give the room a languid, tropical
study conducted by Sherwin-Williams found that
ambiance that will help you relax.
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adding shades of green into their
alter the atmosphere in a bedroom.
home, with more than half saying
Install a light dimmer or add a
they would use it to paint an entire
programmable timer that turns lights
room.
off and on automatically, to help lull you to sleep, yet brighten the room
Add fresh houseplants Living things, like leafy or flowering
when it's time to get up.
plants, make a bedroom feel more
new window treatments
down to earth. Visit your local garden
Add to the easy-breezy feel of the
centre and purchase a variety of
room by purchasing fresh, flowing
houseplants,
curtains or sleek new blinds that can
large
or
small,
to
freshen the air.
be easily adjusted to block out the daylight.
Fluff up your bedding Give your bed a fresh new look and feel. Buy yourself some soft, cool white sheets. Add a featherlike, comfortable bedspread or quilt, and top it with multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes for a well-rested
Eliminate clutter to keep it out of sight - and out of mind. Add cabinets with built-in organisation features like
drawer
inserts.
Add
more
shelving in the closet. Use baskets
night's sleep.
and pottery to keep small items
Lower the lighting
place will help you feel free to relax in
Adjusting the lighting can completely
your beautiful new bedroom.
Multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes help for a well-rested night's sleep
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Simplify for serenity's sake
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Purchase a variety of houseplants, large or small, to freshen the air
Add a featherlike, comfortable bedspread or quilt, and top it with multiple pillows of all shapes and sizes for a well¯rested night’s sleep
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Here's what you need to know when adding
windows or skylights
Is your home chilly and dark in winter, or stuffy and dark in the summer? If your home has too small or too few windows, it can be difficult to get the natural light and ventilation you crave, and need for good health. You may look around your home and think, "this place could stand some more windows," but have no clue if it's feasible to add them or how to get started.
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utting a hole in a wall or roof can be a scary
Vertical windows fall into several types, including:
prospect for homeowners, but adding
B Double-hung/single hung - Double-hung windows
windows, roof windows or skylights isn't
can open from the top or bottom, while single
as hard as you might think. What's more,
hung open only from the bottom. These are the
professionally installed windows, roof windows or
most common types of wall windows used in
skylights can be a highly rewarding way to improve
modern homes.
a home's air quality, energy efficiency, healthfulness
B Casement
vertical, casement windows open outward using
place to be every day. If you're unsure what type of
a crank handle.
window or skylight might be right for you, here's a rundown of the basics:
B Fixed
- These windows don't open. Typically,
picture or bay windows are fixed.
B Awning Vertical windows Unless you live in a bunker, your home already has vertical windows (in the walls) and the support structure for them was incorporated into the wall when the home was built. Replacing an existing under-sized vertical window with a larger one should
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- Often, but not always, narrow and
and visual appeal while making it a more pleasant
- Often used above or below fixed
windows, awning windows flip outward from the top or bottom.
B Sliders - These windows open by sliding either to the left or right, and they're common in contemporary or modern designs.
be an easy task for a professional. Installing a new
Roof windows
window where none existed before is slightly more
Most traditional windows admit light at the wall level,
complex. The installers may need to add support to
while skylights bring light into the home from above.
ensure the new opening doesn't compromise the
Roof windows are somewhat of a hybrid in that they
wall's ability to support the weight of the roof and/
combine some of the best qualities of both vertical
or story above it.
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Velux Blinds offer a practical, light controlling, and privacy maintaining solution for any Velux roof window. www.velux.co.uk
and are operated by hand, and they can provide a
powered blinds in designer colours and patterns to
great view of both the landscape and sky.
either fixed or fresh-air skylights, further enhancing
Roof windows are large enough and quickly open wide enough to allow a person to easily exit a room for roof maintenance or in an emergency. This makes them a
control over the amount of light and air that enters the room through the units.
logical choice for locations where building codes require
Skylights are also available for rooms with no direct
a method of egress. Roof windows can be fitted with a
roof access; Sun Tunnel tubular skylights are an
variety of blinds and insect screens and are very often
inexpensive way to brighten up smaller half baths,
the choice for attic conversions and other applications
closets, hallways and other interior areas of the home.
where sloped walls or rooflines are within reach.
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their energy efficiency while allowing you complete
Better light from above
Skylights
A study by the Danish Building Research Institute
Skylights are often the daylighting solution of choice
shows that roof windows and skylights provide both
for rooms with limited wall space or where privacy is
more light and better quality light - twice as much
paramount (such as bathrooms and bedrooms), but
as vertical windows and three times as much as
they can be a practical, attractive and cost-effective
dormers. Skylights deliver balanced light to the core
way to increase natural light and passive ventilation
of a room and brighten the space with less glare
in any room or space in the home.
while requiring a smaller square footage of glass.
New or replacement skylights are available in fixed
Whether you're planning replacement work or a new
or venting, fresh air models. Energy Star-qualified,
installation, professionally installed vertical windows,
no-leak, solar-powered fresh-air skylights from
roof windows and skylights can help brighten your
Velux operate by remote control to provide passive
home, provide better air quality and make any space
ventilation as well as natural light. You can add solar-
more enjoyable.
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NATURE NOTEBOOK
Club-tailed Dragonfly © Mike Averill
club¯ tailed dragonflies I’ve got a new challenge. This year, I want to see a common clubtail dragonfly. You may think ‘so what’; head to any body of water, even some garden ponds, and I’ll spot dragonflies. But this is a very special dragonfly!
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orcestershire is a UK stronghold for these elusive creatures with good populations on both the rivers Severn and Avon. Not all dragonflies are found in all locations – some
Once on the wing, they’ll disappear to nearby wooded
like fast-flowing water, others prefer ponds – so if you’re up
Return to their emergence spots about a week later,
for a spot of dragon-hunting, you need to pick your location.
however, and there’s a chance you may spy ones that
Dragonfly larvae spend their formative years in water – hunting and growing. The larvae are rather ferocious looking creatures (albeit only a few centimetres long) with mouthparts that spring from their heads to grab food in a fashion similar to a horror film. Young clubtail dragonflies spend up to five years in the water - in strong contrast to the matter of weeks they spend zipping through the air as an adult. The youngsters need relatively slow-flowing water and favour meanders in rivers where silt levels are deepest; this allows them to bury themselves into the mud, where they can hide before taking their prey by surprise. This underwater life also keeps them hidden from us – it’s not until they emerge that our fun starts. When dragonfly youngsters clamber from the water onto a reed stem, a twig or similar, they ‘crack’ out of
areas to hunt for food and to find a mate. When they’re in the woodlands, they tend to fly quite high in the canopy of trees so it becomes even harder to see them.
are returning to establish breeding territories. Common clubtails are relatively easy to identify. The young adults are yellow and black; the yellow turns to green as they age but the males retain bright yellow spots along the sides of their abdomens. But the really distinctive feature is that they’re the only UK dragonfly whose eyes don’t meet! It sounds a little odd but, at a distance, this could mean the difference between ‘what dragonfly was that’ and ‘that was a clubtail’! Common clubtails are only found in a few places in the UK so we’re lucky to have them here in Worcestershire. Despite threats of excessive dredging, badly-timed management of riverbanks and pollution, their numbers remain relatively stable; let’s hope it stays that way! Wendy Carter, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
their larval shell and take a couple of hours to pump their wings and become the aerial acrobats we know time. But with common clubtails, they emerge in huge
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numbers – often the whole population of an area will
Keep up-to-date:
and love. Sometimes, a few may emerge at the same
have emerged in under a week. In Worcestershire this takes place in mid or late May, depending on the weather. And once they’ve emerged, you’ve missed it!
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motoring
the brand new
ford edge
The stylish and sophisticated Ford Edge large SUV will be offered in Europe with a choice of 180 PS 2.0-litre
TDCi diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission, or 210 PS bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel with six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission. Both powertrains will deliver 5.8 l/100 km fuel efficiency and 149 g/km
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CO2 supported by Auto-Start-Stop technology.
he Edge will also feature Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel
Outstanding refinement is achieved with acoustic
Drive (AWD) technology as standard, delivering
windscreen glass and laminated glass for the driver and
a seamless transition between front-wheel drive
front passenger door windows, which help minimise
and all-wheel drive performance to provide a more
noise in the cabin. Underbody panels and wheel well
secure footing on the road especially in slippery conditions.
liners further minimise road and wind noise. All Edge
Measuring how the car’s wheels are gripping the road surface every 16 milliseconds – twenty times quicker than it takes to blink – the system can send up to 100 per cent of engine torque to the front or rear wheels.
Control technology that detects unwanted engine noise in the cabin and cancels it out with opposing sound waves that are fed through the car’s sound system.
By only delivering torque where and when it is needed,
The Edge interior has been designed to deliver a
Intelligent AWD has minimal impact on fuel-efficiency
luxurious
and CO2 emissions compared with permanent four-
materials throughout, including soft-touch trims on the
wheel drive (4WD) systems.
dashboard and centre console, high-gloss piano black
All-new Edge will offer new Ford technologies, including Adaptive Steering, which automatically optimises the steering response according to vehicle speed, making it easy to manoeuvre at low speeds, while remaining precise and intuitive at higher speeds; and Front Split
occupant
experience
with
high-quality
surrounds on the switch bezels and a satin silver metal finish for the door handles, air vent bezels, glovebox trim and steering wheel detailing. The spacious Edge also is offered with heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats.
View Camera, which makes restricted visibility junctions
Roelant de Waard, vice president of sales and marketing
or parking spaces easier to negotiate.
for Ford Europe said “The all-new Edge will deliver
Edge will introduce segment-first Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection; a camera- and radar-based system that operates at speeds from 8 km/h (5 mph) to 180 km/h (113 mph) to detect vehicles and people in the road ahead. The system can automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is detected and the driver does not respond to
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models also are equipped with Ford’s Active Noise
more room for passengers than large competitor SUVs that cost considerably more. The styling and suite of comfort, convenience and safety technologies in Edge rival the premium offerings in Europe”. To be one of the first to see the new Ford Edge,
warnings. Ford anticipates a five-star safety rating from
call into your local Hills Ford showroom
independent crash test authority Euro NCAP.
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BEAUTiful
Midlands Fashion Awards 2016 Announces Deadline for Designer Applications The ninth annual Midlands Fashion Show and Awards has announced its deadline for designer applications: 31st May 2016.
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talent in the fields of fashion design, fashion
Online. Since MFA, I have launched my own company
styling and make-up artistry in the Midlands. The annual
called Fourth Generation selling handmade, made
competition provides an outlet for new, emerging
to measure dress range. The website goes live very
and independent designers and creative talents to
soon at www.fourthgeneration.uk.com”.
he MFA, which was launched in 2008 by
Year, I have had a great response from the media
Birmingham-based Jenny Eason, recognises
resulting in interviews and features in magazines,
and celebrates the exceptional and emerging
BBC Hereford and Worcester and the Daily Mail
present their work, providing a platform to launch their collections to the industry.
The high profile catwalk event and competition plays
Previous winners and finalists have gone on to showcase
editors, bloggers and journalists and is attended by an
at London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week while
audience of 300 visitors from across the UK and beyond.
others have gone on to showcase at the pre-Oscars Fashion Show for The Stars in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
MFA is actively seeking category and headline sponsors
Jenny Eason, Founder of Midlands Fashion Awards
B Independent Designer of the Year B Emerging Designer of the Year B Young Designer of the Year
comments; “We are looking forward to the 2016 show being our biggest and best yet. Each year, the standard of entrants gets stronger and the fact that some of our previous winners have gone on to such incredible success is testament to the need for a showcase such as Midlands Fashion Awards. This year, we look forward to applications from across the region, including Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. But applicants
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host to high end retailers, fashion influencers, fashion
for the following category awards:
(final year fashion students graduating in 2016)
B Accessory Designer of the Year B Aspiring Stylist of the Year B Aspiring Make-up Artist of the Year The Midlands Fashion Awards 2016 will be held Friday 7th October at the City of Birmingham Symphony
should be prepared to wow us…”
Orchestra, CBSO Centre, Berkley St, Birmingham
2015’s Young Designer of the Year, Georgia Richardson
application or to sponsor one of the categories, visit
comments; “Since winning Young Designer of the
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beEf barranca For over 15 years Salvatore Barranca has been a personality in the restaurant at Stone Manor hotel. Many could have assumed that with the Hogarths taking over in February 2015, and Executive Head Chef, Paul Harris joining the team that some changes may be about to happen. Far from it, Helena and Andy Hogarth have gone about restoring Hogarths Stone Manor to its welcoming best and possibly the best quote so far has been “you have kept the Manor, but given it a modern twist” None more so than in The Dining Room “The Heart of the Manor” where a modern British style of cooking has been complimented with dishes such as Beef Barranca – a flambé dish named after Salvatore Barranca himself in recognition of his hard work and reputation with the hotels regular customers.
Ingredients
B 2 oz. x 3 beef medallions B 2 oz. finely diced white onion B 2 oz. ¼ button mushrooms B 3fl oz. thin red wine jus B 2fl oz. Grovewood farm double cream
B Splash of Worcestershire sauce
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B Salt and Pepper B Sherry B Vodka B Seasonal Vegetables B Sauté New Potatoes
Method 1 Seal the beef medallions 2 Season with salt and pepper 3 Remove from pan and place to one side 4 Add onions, and mushrooms, and sauté off 5 Add vodka and reduce 6 Flame with sherry, adding thin jus afterwards 7 Reduce by half and add cream 8 Season and return beef to the pan to cook to preference 9 Serve in the middle of the plate with pot of seasonal veg, pot of sauté potatoes
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our cup of tea... Tea, part of our culture and history. Not just British culture and history but our own. Our brew is personal, unlike coffee where a machine or highly trained barista in a chain store hands you a cup that is to their
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design, not yours. lthough there are now over 5 tea estates in
at home. The start of tea and biscuits and a chat after the
the UK it did not originate here (Yorkshire tea
school run?
anyone?). Originally from China/Cambodia/ Myanmar/Vietnam/North India - each country
claims tea as their own - the beverage, originally in its green (unfermented/aerated) form spread initially as a health tonic, medicine and aid to meditation (to keep the monks awake) from China to Japan, Indonesia then Holland, mainland EU and then to old Blighty. At the time tea arrived, we were initially a nation of beer drinkers (as the water wasn't safe to drink), and then gin arrived. Catherine of Braganza (the French wife of King Charles II) is credited with bringing tea to the British court and from then it spread through the aristocracy. At the time coffee was seen as too protestant and Teutonic, coffee too Roman Catholic and Spanish! Originally more expensive than gold tea was stored in caddies - tin lined wooden boxes - that were locked by the lady of the house and spoonful’s doled out at tea time. Afternoon tea was the height of fashion and like all fashions soon spread through the classes and the length & breadth of Britain. The men gathered in male only coffee houses for trade (the beginning of many corporations and insurance
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So tea became the beverage of the UK, available everywhere both on the street but more importantly at home. Had a tough day - cup of tea? Catch up with friends - cup of Tea? An army marches on its stomach but its spirits are maintained by the humble cuppa. In both WW1 and WW2 the establishment ensured urns of tea were not far from the trenches of the front.... And so to today. Despite the fact that we have a coffee house seemingly on every corner (they do serve tea!) we are still a nation of tea drinkers by numbers and volume. Tea is the second most consumed beverage on the planet - after water. The highest consumers? Our Irish neighbours! We are now lucky enough to have all sorts of tea available in shops and online - black, green, herbal. Tea is a healthy beverage and many studies are showing its positive impacts on heart disease, stroke and diabetes - 3 of the major killers in the UK. But it's still our cup of tea. We brew to colour, to taste, to time (perfect few minutes to relax and take a time out), with friends at home and colleagues at work every day. Brewtiful!
companies the most famous being Lloyds of London) and
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afternoon tea was an occasion for the ladies to socialise
Tea Advisory Panel
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£500,000 FACELIFT FOR THE CHEQUERS AT CROWLE The Chequers at Crowle has re-opened in great style with a new identity and under new management after
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transforming this village character inn with a £500,000 facelift. new sister pub to The Forest at Feckenham,
As he explained: “We’ve had the most amazing
Worcestershire’s national award winning Pub
feedback from customers since the launch, which is
of the Year, The Chequers at Crowle is already
particularly welcome and a real boost after such an
winning favour and flavour with villagers and
intensive 16 weeks’ full scale works programme. This
customers from further afield; all tempted by its hallmark
included a new roof and an increased electrics supply
Anglo French cuisine.
to the pub, as well as the stylish refurbishment of the
The launch of The Chequers at Crowle marks the fourth gastro-pub for Warwickshire headquartered CD Pub Co, and offers a relaxing environment with the emphasis on great food using the finest ingredients for ‘home’ prepared menus at value for money. Innovative new menu introductions include a showcase cheese board trolley with a wide selection of speciality artisan cheeses, sourced locally, and a Swiss style cheese fondue as a sharing starter for two. As a pub group that’s well renowned for its succulent Aubrey Allen range of dry-aged steaks, The Chequers also offers variety from both the sea and farm to the plate, whetting the appetite of diners looking for a celebratory feast or light bite. From a drinks perspective there is also a wide range of local beers and cask ales available to
areas offering both comfort and style in spacious surroundings. Extensive parking also provides a welcoming first impression and is an added bonus with over 100 spaces. “The chance to introduce our successful formula to the village of Crowle for great food, at great value in a great atmosphere is very exciting, and we’ve already started to become an integral part of village life”, he added. More than 20 new jobs have already been created by the full scale refurbishment of The Chequers, but that number is set to increase during the warmer summer months, as the focus extends into al fresco dining on the impressive patio and gardens that surround the pub.
complement a full range of spirits and wines from around
CD Pub Co also runs The Stag at Offchurch and The
the world, offered by the bottle or glass.
Moorings at Myton near Leamington Spa – both of which
Commenting on its launch, Charles Harris operations director of CD Pub Co said the whole team were thrilled
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pub, both inside and out with new flooring, new dining
have won numerous industry awards for their outstanding menu quality.
with the response of villagers and new customers to the
Check out the website: www.thechequersatcrowle.com,
pub’s new look, ambience, cuisine and bar service.
as well as via social media on Facebook and Twitter.
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keeping active Start/Finish: Walk starts/ends at Great Malvern Railway Station. Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station at Great Malvern. Please check current timetables. Parking: There are parking spaces in roads nearby but please do not use Station Car Park or immediate vicinity required for rail travellers. Please respect local residents by parking sensitively. O/S Map: Explorer Map 190. Distance: The main walk is 9 miles. Shorter options approx 5.5 miles. Time: Allow all day to do main walk. Shorter walk approx. 3 hours. Refreshments: After leaving Malvern there are no shops or eating places until you get to Hanley Swan or you could take a picnic. Terrain: This walk is almost level with a few gentle slopes, some steps, stiles, gates and two planked bridges. Apart from a walk around Malvern or Hanley Swan, it is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Dogs on leads near livestock and traffic please. History: Once you leave the outskirts of Malvern, it is a very rural walk with historic barns and farmhouses and never far from the Malvern Hills until you reach the pretty village of Hanley Swan with its pond and village shops. On the return walk you pass through Blackmore Park, the country seat of the ‘Hornyold’ Family that in the 19th century owned most of the land visible from this walk. The large Country residence was lost in a fire but the ‘home farm’ still remains. Hanley Swan developed around the cross-roads and is a small village with a big heart. The circular walk is bordered by a disused railway line that ran from Great Malvern Station to Upton upon Severn and on to Ashchurch, Tewkesbury on the Worcester to Cheltenham Line.
1: From main entrance of Great Malvern Station, walk up Station Approach towards Malvern Hills, turn left and beneath Railway Bridge on Clarence Road, (past ‘Morgan’ PH) onto Court Road. Turn right to Junction with Thirlstane Road, walk beneath railway-bridge onto common-land and follow railway on left as far as Peachfield Road. 2: Turn left and walk over railway-bridge and down to St. Andrew’s Road (notice Victorian Pillar Box). Almost opposite here, on right, is disused railway line from Great Malvern Station via Upton-upon-Severn to Ashchurch, Tewkesbury. Turn right near bus shelter and walk at right-angles to road, you will walk along track-bed of this old railway for 1/3 mile to steps leading down embankment. Path continues through old iron-gate and alongside railway to stile near Warren Farm. Turn right beneath old railway arch and immediately left to follow disused line for
short while before it deviates south-eastwards towards Upton upon Severn. Walk proceeds to Hanley Road. 3: At junction turn left passing old cottages on left and Brickbarns Farm entrance on right. Cross to Shuttlefast Lane (bridleway). House on left at this junction was Station Master’s House at Malvern Wells ‘Hanley Road’ Station (walk follows lane for a mile). 4: Turn left at sharp bend away from hills to cross line of old railway, one last time, just before Blackmore Park Road. Take bridleway opposite. Shorter Walk: Just past riding stables and industrial units take the footpath on left that leads to Hanley Road (B4209) then crosses to farm opposite and via ‘Blackmoor Wood’ veering left, across concrete drive, to exit on common-land near Poolbrook Road. Either walk up Peachfield Road to point ‘2’ then retrace outward route to Great Malvern Railway Station or walk in front of cottages in Hayes Bank Road, past St. Andrew’s Church and along common through Poolbrook to Barnard’s Green (point 10). Main Walk (continued): 5: Follow ‘Bridleway’ (dogs on leads please) through series of ‘levered’ gates to the Welland Road. The final section of track passes a quaint thatched cottage on right. 6: Turn left passing Hanley Swan Village Hall, Primary School and ‘Ewe and Lamb’ Green to reach cross-roads in Hanley Swan. It is worth spending time relaxing at Village Pond, supporting village shop, butcher and ‘The Swan’ PH and restaurant. 7: Just beyond pond, turn left past ‘British Legion’ clubhouse and follow track for over a mile through ‘Blackmore Park’, passing ‘Stable Farm’ then up moderate slope to ridge path, reputed to be an old Roman Road. 8: Cross green track-way to footpath opposite and walk down slope of ridge forking left along southern boundary of Sewage Works. At next fork, turn right across rough ground to exit over stile into Mill Lane. Notice Old Mill on right. Walk along lane to Guarlford Road. 9: Turn left and walk along common, past ‘Bluebell’ PH and Restaurant (open all day). Cross with care and walk past ‘Hastings Pond’ then up through the shops of Barnard’s Green. 10: Walk towards bus shelter clock then take Avenue Road uphill to Great Malvern Railway Station. Written and illustrated by glynis dray
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living history
THE people behind
the porcelain The factories of Royal Worcester have been producing beautiful ceramics for over 250 years. The skill in craftsmanship has been celebrated the world over and the techniques behind the production studied at length.
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n the archives of the Museum of Royal Worcester, our
06/08/1858
For going to Kempsey to see Cavalry 1/6d
wonderful team of volunteers have been diligently
30/10/1858
For being away from his own place 6d
working through the records spanning the full life of the company, and whilst this has led to a greater
knowledge of the production and new technologies involved, other stories have begun to emerge. Stories about what life was really like for the men, women and children who worked at the Royal Worcester factories.
Some of the offences listed in the book appear quite trivial by today’s standards, but all is well when it is revealed at the end that the money collected in fines was then used to pay for the annual staff outing. Sick clubs for men and women were introduced in the
It is well documented that life was hard for the average
1870s, and over the years various recreation clubs were
factory worker in the 18th and 19th centuries. Writers
established. Research into the minute books have also
like Dickens have created a certain image of hard labour,
demonstrated a concern for the welfare of staff.
low pay and poor working conditions. Whilst there is plenty of evidence across the country to back this up, at Worcester things appear to have been a little different.
From Minute book No. 7 1880-1890s Re Factories and Workshops Act 1891: Women and young persons – employed in processes in which lead is used
In 1841 Her Majesties Commissioners undertook
and in the china Scouring Department will have to be
a nationwide survey on the ‘state, condition and
examined once a month by the certifying Surgeon of
treatment
in
the district and a health register in the form subscribed
employment. In reference to Royal Worcester, Samuel
will have to be kept of all the women and young person
Scriven concluded that: “A considerable number of
engaged in that department.
of
children
and
young
persons’
young people were employed and I was forcibly struck with the difference in their appearance and characters as compared with the workpeople in the Staffordshire Potteries. This I could only infer resulted from the greater regularity in their hours of work, and the opportunities thus afforded them of acquiring educational knowledge... Their florid
May 13th 1899: Referring to minute 5185 received circular from House of Lords which will stop the use of raw lead. Worcester Porcelain have started to experiment with techniques to beat the whole of the lead used in such a manner as to render it quite innocuous to the employees’. This new interest in staff safety will have
countenances indicated robust health, cheerfulness
come too late for many, however. Minute Book No. 5.
and contentment.”
has an entry concerning the death of Alfred Yarnold on
A particularly interesting document relating to the young workers was discovered in the archive store. The Misconduct book of the 1850s lists fines for a
Sept 12th 1887. He died from lead poisoning aged 49 as a result of working in the factory, leaving a widow and four children.
huge variety of offences. A lovely example being those
The more research we do, the more stories we uncover,
attributed to a young man named Newman:
and the more fascinating the history of Royal Worcester
NEWMAN
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golden years
Safe and Well at Home There’s no place like home but as we get older keeping safe and well at home can become challenging. There are practical steps and precautions which can help. Remaining safe and secure brings peace of mind and helps us to maintain our independence. Lock doors
book and cheque card together and don't keep your
Keep doors and windows locked. Many burglaries are
PIN number with your credit or debit card.
unforced - thieves gain entry through unlocked doors and open windows.
Keys
Unexpected callers
trusted friends or neighbours so they can access your
Have a key chain and viewer fitted and don’t let
home in an emergency, or have a key safe fitted and
strangers into your home. Ask for an identity card
give them the combination number.
Don’t leave keys by the front door. Give a key to
confirming who they are. If you’re still unsure, ask them to make an appointment and return later and make
Unplug electricals
sure you have someone with you. Remember, never
Electrical items such as heaters, irons and clothes
give personal details, such as credit card information,
dryers are a fire risk if left switched on and unattended.
to strangers who come to your door or call you.
Unplug electricals and check things are switched off
Hide valuables
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before you head out or go to bed.
Valuables such as jewellery, handbags and wallets
Outdoors
should be kept out of sight. Keep your money in a bank,
Make sure ladders, tools and garden furniture are
building society or post office and avoid keeping large
kept out of sight and locked in a shed if possible. Make
sums of cash in the house. Don’t keep your cheque
sure paths and patios are kept clean.
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golden years
Look out for each other
medical conditions. Emergency services and other
Tell neighbours when you go away so they can keep
people coming to help you may need this information.
an eye on things.
Make sure that shoes and slippers have non slip soles
Make sure you have alarms fitted and that they are
and fit correctly. Ill-fitting or damaged footwear are not
maintained and regularly tested.
only uncomfortable, but also increase the risk of falls.
Personal Alarms
Grab rails
Consider getting a personal alarm for use in emergency situations. These can be linked to emergency services, specialist security companies or trusted contacts for immediate support when you need it. Lighting Invest in brighter bulbs to ensure rooms, hallways and stairways are well lit. Keep a torch by your bed in case of power cuts. Trips and Falls Go around the house and tidy wires, straighten rugs and eliminate anything that could be a risk. Don’t have rugs at the bottom of the stairs. Make sure you have non slip mats in the shower/bath and on the bathroom floor. Don’t rush to answer the telephone or the front door.
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our events diary
ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW The finest in farming will come to the fore at this year’s Royal Three Counties Show, taking place at the
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Three Counties Showground on Friday 17th June - Sunday 19th June. hief Executive of the Three Counties Agricultural
The World Congress of Devon Cattle Society will
Society Ken Nottage said: “We’re incredibly
congregate at the 2016 Royal Three Counties Show. The
proud of our Royal Three Counties Show which
congress brings together Devon cattle breeders from
is one of the country’s premier Livestock and
across the globe as the fraternity share knowledge and
lifestyle events. 2016 is going to be a wonderful year for
discuss breeding programmes, genetic diversity and
us with some fantastic new elements.”
future proofing this native British breed.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will perform in the
Royal Three Counties stalwart and BBC Countryfile
Main Arena each day, offering the only opportunity to see
presenter Adam Henson will return for 2016 taking to
the Troop outside of London.
the ring twice each day to share his expert knowledge
For the first time ever, both The Beef Burke Trophy and The Dairy Burke Trophy will be hosted at the Royal
New
Three Counties Show. These prestigious trophies will be
Livestock Enterprise Village will provide a platform for
the highlight of the cattle sections.
smallholders to share their ideas and skills in a friendly
Supermodels of the sheep world will take to the ‘wool walk’ in a Fashion Show as part of the Discover Sheep area. Celebrating the story of wool, an educational trail
area,
the
Smallholders
and
Alternative
and informative environment. This area will host all things great and small, from bees and honey to alpacas and goats, and the ever popular poultry and rabbits.
will be included in this area alongside hands on spinning,
Tickets are now on sale. Advanced tickets are priced from
felting and knitting displays for visitors.
£16 for Three Counties members, and from £18 for non-
A touch of wizardry will come to the Sports Village with Quidditch matches and lessons. The national governing body
members. Family and childrens tickets are also available and tickets can be purchased on the gate.
for the sport of Quidditch, Quidditch UK will invite muggles
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and wizards alike to give Harry Potter a run for his money.
www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties.
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2016 at worcester racecourse As May approaches, the team at Worcester Racecourse make their final preparations for the season ahead. Well known as being the home of summer jump racing, Worcester Racecourse has an action packed calendar
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commencing on Wednesday 11 May and concluding on Wednesday 19 October.
hroughout the 2016 season, no fewer than seven
popular CrownGate Ladies Day is held. Every year
feature racedays will be staged at the Pitchcroft
record crowds flock to the racecourse for Ladies Day,
track, located in the heart of Worcester, with the
and dressing to the occasion is both encouraged and
racecourse hosting 19 fixtures in total, five of
rewarded, with a fabulous array of prizes on offer to the
which are held on glorious summer evenings. Feature racedays include the Family Fun Days in June and August, The Angel Hotel Pershore Plum Festival
Racenight and Senior Citizens Day in July, Ladies Evening in August and The Big Macmillan Raceday & Coffee Morning in September. This season’s first Family Fun Day on Sunday 19 June includes free pony rides throughout the afternoon, with free inflatable activities for the children throughout the day too.
best dressed ladies on the day. The high octane racing offers enjoyment for the whole family, and tickets start from just £9pp, with accompanied under 18’s admitted free to the enclosures on all racedays. Hospitality packages are available, and include the Severn Restaurant Package and Private Hospitality Suite Package. for
more
information
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The most highly anticipated raceday of the season
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the racecourse office on 01905 25364.
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correct answer to the following question:
Worcester will be hosting how many racedays in 2016? Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Worcester Racecourse WN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 18th May 2016. The VIP ISSUE 155 restaurant package includes; County WORCESTERSHIRE Now Enclosure admission, three course lunch, may 2016 bottle of wine, tipster talk, parade ring visit with memento raceday programme, photograph and champagne in the Winning Connections room for a race.
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FLOG IT COMES TO CROOME The popular BBC One antiques programme Flog It presented by Paul Martin, is set to visit Worcestershire on Thursday 26th May 2016. Flog It is now on its fifteenth series and regularly achieves an audience of over two
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million viewers in its weekday afternoon slot.
roome, located near Pershore will be hosting the
and the entire Flog It team are really pleased to be
Flog It valuation day. Rather like a treasure hunt,
bringing the show back to Worcestershire. Croome will
members of the public are invited to bring along
provide the perfect setting for our valuation day; our
up to three antiques or collectables they might
experts are all looking forward to welcoming people
be interested in selling. Once valued, the owner and a team
along for their free valuations. If you’ve ever wondered
of experts decide whether an object should go forward for
how much your boot sale bargains or clutter in the loft
auction. If the item is chosen for inclusion in the show it is
might be worth, now is your chance to find out”
included in an auction a few weeks later – hopefully when the auctioneers hammer falls its owners make a tidy sum. Everyone who goes along to the valuation day will receive a free appraisal of their items – even if their antiques are not chosen to go forward for auction. Flog It has made many significant finds over its fifteen series, including in North Lincolnshire a rare Aboriginal Broad Shield that had been kept hidden away in a viewer’s wardrobe which was brought along to a valuation day, it went on to sell at auction for £30,000!
Paul Martin, the shows presenter said “I’m delighted to be bringing Flog It to Croome. Last time we visited we received a really warm welcome and I hope when we return in May as many people as possible will come along to see us with their items for valuation.” The BBC plan to transmit the four editions of Flog It featuring Croome, near Pershore, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW within a year of recording. Paul Martin will be joined at the valuation day by on screen experts Adam Partridge, Natasha Raskin and David Fletcher.
Flog It also discovered an unusual Royal Doulton Spook figurine in Blackpool which had been bought at a car
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Flog It will be at Croome between 9.30am and 4.00pm on
boot sale for £2; it went on to sell at auction for £5000.
Thursday 26th May. The items selected at the valuation
Alex Habgood, Series Location Manager says “Paul Martin
Middle Littleton on Thursday 16th June.
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day will go under the hammer at Littleton Auctions in
Bodenham Arboretum Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY11 5TB Tel. 01562 852444 www.bodenham-arboretum.co.uk
An award winning Arboretum of plantations, pools and avenues, beautifully landscaped and set within the working farm that produces all the beef, pork and lamb for our daily carvery. Open: Wednesday – Sunday. 11am - 5pm. Open every day in October, December and Bank Holidays. Free entrance to Restaurant, Shop, Plant and Tree sales.
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© Alex Avery
nozstock the hidden valley The fantastic family-friendly Nozstock back this summer as the enchanting magical odyssey returns for its 18th year, set on a beautiful working farm in Herefordshire's rolling hills.
W
ith its first round of artists already 5,
about crafty cats and messy divorces. The Lounge Kittens
Gentleman's Dub Club and Foreign
are a cheeky, glamorous and geeky trio, spanning rock, punk,
Beggars, now the festival introduces
ska, pop, soul, metal, dance and grunge to sublime party-
released,
including
Jurassic
lyrics that are guaranteed to make you laugh, with songs
more acts taking over Bromyard in July. The feisty Imelda May has a truly unique vocal talent,
inspired by the sounds of jazz infused with rockabilly. She is a stellar performer who makes her Nozstock
time effect. Also at the party is the Mercury-nominated King Kong Company, The Irish dance band have performed alongside the likes of Orbital and Paul Oakenfold. Benjamin Yellowitz is a young singer songwriter who takes acoustic roots to new levels, influenced by RnB and the
debut headlining on Sunday, bringing the festival to a
darker side of pop. Subculture Sage bring pure hip-hop
rousing climax. Touching down in the Hidden Valley, the
vibes to Nozstock, as party-starters of the finest pedigree
festival welcomes the almighty ska-reggae powerhouse,
and the old skool DJ with vibes for miles, and Uncle Dugs
The Skints. The guys have been fusing reggae, ska,
makes a welcome return to The Cubicles. Further new
grime and hip hop since 2007 to create an incomparable
live acts announced include Idles, Anchorsong, Funke
sound and bring a wild dynamic to Nozstock.
and The Two Tone Baby, J-Man, Seas of Mirth, Foreign
Honing his craft for the last 20 years, Jaguar Skills has
The Minions, Junior Bill, Black Thistles, Black Salvadore
has been responsible for some of the most exciting musical projects of the past few years, centered around
Affairs, Cousin Kula, Lobster, Adam Scriven, Mr Tea and and Cherryshoes.
producing stunning mixes which have festivals and clubs partying to his genre-crossing sounds. Known as "the King of Jungle", Goldie is an artist whose creativity knows no bounds. From their adopted home of Bristol, where early reggae, drum 'n' bass and dubstep pioneers from Massive Attack to Portishead were informing their cultural history, My Nu Leng understand the heritage and importance of bass music in the city. Buster Shuffle effortlessly fuse Cockney ska/pop and
Competition
MORE INFORMATION Nozstock The Hidden Valley Friday 22 - Sunday 24 July 2016 @ Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LS From £109 for adults • £85 13-17 year olds 12 and under free • Booking fees apply Website: www.nozstock.com • Twitter: @Nozstock www.facebook.com/nozstockthehiddenvalley
Answer:
For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to Nozstock The Hidden Valley, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:
Address:
Which month does Nozstock take place in? Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Nozstock WN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 18th May 2016. ISSUE 155
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throughout May Family Pottery Fun Home Farm Eastnor Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RD Email: admin@eastnorpottery.co.uk Tel: 01531 633886 Cost: From £5
Open Garden for NGS 1 Church Cottage Defford Worcestershire WR8 9BJ Tel: 01386 750863 www.ngs.org.uk Cost: £3
Sunday 1st Teddy Bears Picnic The Elms Stockton Road Abberley Worcester Worcestershire WR6 6AT www.theelmshotel.co.uk
Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd Open Garden for NGS White Cottage & Nursery Earls Common Road Stock Green Inkberrow Worcestershire B96 6SZ www.ngs.org.uk May Day Bank Holiday Wythall Transport Museum Chapel Lane Wythall Worcestershire B47 6JX www.wythall.org.uk Cropthorne Walkabout 2016 Main Street Cropthorne
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Monday 2nd MARVELLOUS MAY DAY Hartlebury Castle Hartlebury Nr Kidderminster DY11 7XZ www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Wednesday 4th AGM and Hanging Basket Demonstration Bishampton Villages Hall Worcestershire WR10 2LY Cost: £2 for visitors. FREE for member
Sunday 8th Leukaemia and Lymphoma Fun Run Bromsgrove Rugby Club Finstall Worcestershire B60 3DH www.bloodwise.org.uk/eventchallenges/run/midlands/ bromsgrove-fun-run
Thursday 12th Charles I: Loser or Winner? The Commandery Sidbury Worcester WR1 2HU Tel: 01905 361821 Cost: Please Contact Venue Buddy Holly and The Cricketers Swan Theatre The Moors Worcester WR1 3ED Tel: 01905 611427 Cost: £18.50
Friday 13th The Thankful Village Number 8 Arts Centre 8 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1BG Tel: 01386 555488 Cost: From £8
Saturday 14th Live Music from Blind Lemon Wharton Park Golf and Country Club Long Bank Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2QW Tel: 01299 405222 Cost: £10 10th Worcester Motor FestivAl Worcester City Centre www.worcesterbid.com/motorfestival Cost: FREE
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SUMMER BARBEQUE SIZZLE Webbs of Wychbold Wychbold Droitwich Spa Worcestershire www.webbs.co.uk Cost: FREE
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th Antiques Fair The Chateau Impney Hotel Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 0BN Tel: 01544 267481 Cost: £3.50
Sunday 15th Tea with Oscar Wilde Jinney Ring Centre Hanbury Road Hanbury Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 4BU Tel: 01527 821272 Cost: £22.00
Wednesday 18th Parkland Bird Walk Visitor Centre Croome Nr High Green Worcestershire WR8 9DW Tel: 01905 371006 Cost: From £4
Thursday 19th Visit Wildlife Trust Day Lower Smite Farm Hindlip Worcestershire
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WR3 8SZ Tel: 01562 741891 Cost: £2.50
Saturday 21st Wildgoose Rural Training Open Day Top Barn Farm Holt Heath Worcester WR6 6NH www.wildgooseruraltraining.org Cost: FREE Gardeners Market Powick Parish Hall Worcestershire WR2 4RT www.blackpeargc.org.uk Cost: FREE
Wednesday 25th Prestigious Double Concerto Series Forum Theatre Malvern Theatres Grange Road Malvern WR14 3HB Tel: 01684 892 277 Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Friday 27th May Monday 6th June 50 Things To Do Before You’re 113/4 Hanbury Hall School Road Hanbury Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 7EA www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whats-on Cost: Ticket Prices Vary
Saturday 28th Dreaming of Kate Slideslow Drive Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1PQ Tel: 01527 577330 Cost: £18.50
Sunday 29th Open Garden for NGS Marlbrook Gardens Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1DY Tel: 0121 445 5520 Cost: £5, children go FREE Discover Bees Croome Nr High Green Worcester Worcestershire WR8 9DW Tel: 01905 370005
Sunday 29th & Monday 30th Open Garden for NGS 1 Church Cottage Defford Worcestershire WR8 9BJ Tel: 01386 750863 www.ngs.org.uk Cost: £3
JUNE Saturday 4th Brintons Bash Brintons Park Kidderminster Tel: 07799 063 021
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