Worcestershire NOW November 2016

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november 2016

issue 161

the wagon wheel

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homestyle

We`re in for a cold winter, apparently.

Personally I am looking forward to it.

home is where

the hearth is

For the baby boomers and into the early 70s the fireplace was where parents would kneel reverently every morning, piling screwed up newspapers into a pyramid before putting on the coal. The eventual installation of the gas fire seemed like a bereavement. You lit it by poking in a match and waiting tensely, with averted face, for the boom.

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oday things have come full circle, people prefer to live in a place with a fire. It is the number one 'must have' in

a holiday cottage and real fires draw diners to gastro pubs.

According to the Solid Fuel Association, sales of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves are up 40% on last year. The motivating factor is the high price of electricity, oil and gas.

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I light my multi burner stove almost

renewable. I also wonder whether

possible to have the look and feel

every evening between October and

the labour involved in making a fire

of the open fire but combined with

April, and sometimes I am tempted to

might be beneficial here. Whereas

almost instant heat of the stove. The

keep the glass door open. I know this is

I always used to turn on the central

hearth with my stove is the focus of

extremely dangerous, but it would allow

heating when I felt cold, I don't just

my house, and the television comes

me to have an unobstructed view of the

make a fire at the drop of a hat. I put

a poor second. A fire is more visually

dancing of the flames. Lucky people

on a jumper instead! My dad would

with new stoves usually have huge

have approved.

glass doors for this reason. An open fire is generally an inefficient way of heating a room. Most of the heat goes up the chimney, so more emissions are generated than strictly necessary.

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It was perhaps an attempt to reconnect with nature in the machine age that made the Victorians such lovers of the hearth. They always preferred open fires to the iron

interesting than a large proportion of TV programmes, and has better dialogue, in fact, than most.

We're in for a cold winter, apparently.

Personally I am looking forward to it.

SEASONAL TIPS Before firing up your home heating at

Wood as a fuel is considered carbon

stoves that took off in the rest of

the start of Autumn, there are a few

neutral in that the burner is only

northern Europe. They liked the

important jobs which need attention:

releasing the CO2 captured by the

look of them, and the mood they

Don’t forget, if you have not already

growth of the tree - and trees are

created. For today’s famililies it is

done so, it is advisable to get the

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chimney swept before lighting the

Monoxide alarm in the same room,

Registered Engineer to be found on

fire. Perhaps a task better scheduled

and these are widely available at

www.hetas.co.uk .

for the summer months but essential.

affordable prices. Many customers

The chimney is a very important part of your heating system, designed to efficiently remove toxic flue gasses to the outside of your property.

Blockages or restrictions in the flue, which may occur following periods of heavy rain, can result in exposure to carbon monoxide which is very dangerous. Any doubts about the condition of your chimney should be investigated by a chimney engineer to identify potential risks.

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only associate CO with gas boilers.

This is a misunderstanding, CO gas is produced when ANY fuel is burned.

Of course, don't forget to order your winter fuel before the cold weather sets in. It's so important to only burn properly seasoned firewood

All heating appliances need annual

and it's no good waiting until the

servicing, rather like your car. This

last minute before contacting your

will ensure it operates safely and

supplier.

efficiently. Routine checks of flues,

quickly to fulfil your needs when

door seals, air controls and fire parts

demand is high and you may be

will help to ensure you get maximum

disappointed with the condition (i.e

value from the fuel burned. Similarly,

- how dry) of what they can supply

your central heating system may

you with. A digital moisture meter is

benefit

an

annual

cannot

respond

check-

an affordable investment to check

It is now illegal to install a solid fuel

over. We recommend this work be

your wood always has less than

appliance without fixing a Carbon

carried out by a qualified HETAS

20% moisture.

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Fairways Fireplaces have been helping people keep warm for nearly 30 years. A family business run by Tricia and Alan, who are committed to providing the highest level of customer service from your initial browsing through to final installation.

You are assured a friendly welcome at their huge showroom situated on the Aston Fields Industrial Estate, next to Bromsgrove’ Royal Mail sorting office, where they have over 70 live working displays and over 200 stoves, gas fires, electric fires and fire surrounds along with fireside accessories.

style creating the look you want to achieve, whether that is contemporary or traditional.

Fairways Fireplaces’ exclusive solid oak fire surrounds are manufactured in-house by highly skilled craftsmen and can also be made in pine, walnut and mahogany. They are also stockists for most major marble and

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Alan says ‘We are proud to offer a

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Cow shed Conversion W

hen Simon & Sophie Blandford moved to their family farmhouse in summer of 2015 they knew they had

their work cut out for them. "We had looked at the beautiful 16th century farmhouse with its little timber framed cow shed with shock and awe, but knew immediately that there was enormous scope to make it into a beautiful family home, and hoped that the cow shed could provide an excellent way of further diversifying our family farming operation by creating a Holiday Let".

The cow shed was in a shockingly dilapidated condition and was under serious threat of being pushed down, before it fell of its own accord. Fortuitously, Sophie was introduced to Colin Thomas of Enchanted Wood via a client

who was having a wonderful old farmhouse

artistic

renovated. On seeing his work Sophie said

continues to delight us and our guests on

that "there was no doubt in our minds that

a daily basis. Our guests really appreciate

he was the man for the job". He was quick

the use of natural materials of stone and

to inspect the barn and his response was filled

oak, combined with lots of natural light

with enthusiasm, which was a great comfort

through the handmade windows. The

for Simon and Sophie as frankly they had

kitchen living space, with its beautiful

begun to doubt that their dreams to convert it

bespoke kitchen is wonderfully social, the

were nothing more than a fantasy.

large glass doors help to bring the outside

Work commenced in winter 2015 and they were continually impressed by the tremendous work ethic of the team at Enchanted Wood and Colin's well organised, methodical approach to the build.

flair

and

craftsmanship

in and make the very best of our wonderful rural views. We are so pleased with what Enchanted Wood have achieved and they were a pleasure to work with."

The Barn was taken down to the foundations but

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every effort was made to ensure as much of the

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winter interior trends During the winter most of us spend more time indoors, rather than braving the cold for a night out.

We’ll stay in and invite friends over for dinner or drinks, and have the family over for afternoon tea

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and gatherings. So it’s a good time to think about styling your home.

here are a few practicalities

a few candles along your dining table

to consider when styling your

or sideboard will make your space feel

home for winter: number one

even more wintery. Use a mix of tealight

is keeping your rooms warm

holders, candlesticks or large pillar

and welcoming. Dig out the blankets and throws you tucked away during the

candles placed in jars and vases.

summer and freshen them up with a

Adding new artworks and prints is

quick, cool spin in the washing machine

another way to make your space feel

or steam program if you have one.

ready for winter. Depending on how

Once dry, drape them over the arm of your sofa or armchair, lay them on your bed and stack the rest in a pile on a

you

have

already

decorated

your

home, there are a few different natural elements which can be brought in.

shelf or in basket.

Galvanised pots of mini pine trees work

Painted floorboards stripped bare are

hydrangeas and deep-pink heathers fit

beautiful in the summmer but for winter add rich warm colours on the floor by adding rugs. For the bedroom add fauxfur rugs on both sides of the bed.

well in rustic spaces, whereas dried into a faded grandeur theme, and pots or vases of white amaryllis on a white dining table will work well if you’re after a predominantly white theme. Try making

Invest in new home accessories such

arrangements with a mix of colours for

as chair cushions and folded knitted

crafty, homespun spaces – snuggle up it

blankets. Sometimes simply arranging

could be a long haul this year.

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'Lasagne' planting

BULB Planting with Wyevale Garden Centres There’s no need for your pots and beds to stand empty over Autumn. Lasagne and combo planting using evergreens, winter bedding and bulbs is an easy way to enjoy flowers through Winter and Spring. So grab your trowel, compost at the ready and prepare to get planting with these top-tips from Wyevale Garden Centres.

'Lasagne' or Layered Planting

height of your tallest flower, and make sure you leave

Known as lasagne or layered planting, planting pots and

sufficient space, around 2-3cm between your bulbs

beds with alternate layers of bulbs, bedding plants and

to allow the final layer, and latest flowering bulbs,

evergreens, is the perfect way to bring bursts of colour

room to grow.

to your garden and blooms you can enjoy for longer.

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B Fill the bottom of the container with 10cm of compost.

Place your first layer of bulbs, roots facing down, on

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top and cover with a couple of inches of compost.

Always place the largest and latest flowering bulb in first and the smallest and earliest at the top.

B Place the second layer of bulbs into your container and again, cover with a layer of compost. A third layer of bulbs and compost is optional.

B When choosing your bulbs, stick to one variety for a style statement or try experimenting with colour, height and plants that flower at different times for an impactful bloom.

B Once you have placed the final layer of compost, finish with some bedding planting such as violas and cyclamens for instant colour.

Combo planting

B Dig a hole. Place your chosen bulb in the with the nose pointing upwards (narrow end) and cover with soil.

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B Leave a bulbs width of space between each bulb you plant.

B Aim to plant in groups of at least 6 – the more bulbs, the more impressive the display will be.

B Don’t just stick to one type of bulb in one container, experiment with colour and different heights.

B Choose a variety of bulbs that flower at different times between January and May to enjoy a succession of colour.

For more on bulbs or a range of gardening tips,

head

to

your

nearest

Wyevale

Garden Centre and speak to an in-store expert. Find your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre by calling 0344 272 3000 or visiting www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

TOP SERVICE FOR GARDENS Owner George Richardson, who set up the

All machines come with “white glove service”,

business nine years ago, has built a great

meaning the equipment is fully assembled

reputation with top brands, and NWL recently

and comes complete with fuel, oil, and a

became a dealer for the Japanesemade

demonstration of how it works.

Maruyama machinery. This boasts a five-

NWL’s fully-qualified engineers can repair and

year warranty and features lightweight brush cutters and an easy start mechanism.

service most makes and models of garden machinery, using only genuine parts. Choose from either on or off-site servicing, with

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collection and delivery available.

ooking after your garden during autumn and winter couldn’t be easier with assistance from North Worcestershire Lawn & Garden

Chainsaw chains can also be sharpened and made to measure while you wait, and the

Equipment, which offers a full range of top-quality

friendly team can also sharpen blades and re-

machinery as well as servicing and repairs.

grind cylinders.

Call in to NWL to view the huge range of

The family-run business, based in Tardebigge,

machinery, and take advantage of the winter

provides an excellent before and after sales service, including expert advice on which

servicing offer.

mower is best for each customer and garden.

Also new in stock is the Italian brand Active,

North Worcestershire Lawns

The spacious showroom is able to display a

a range of brushcutters, chainsaws and

The Barns, Tardebigge B60 1LP

hedgecutters.

large selection of equipment from leading manufacturers, as well as being able to source

NWL is a service agent for a host of other

most items overnight. The range includes

well-known names: Atco, Gardenprice, Ochial,

ride-on mowers, lawnmowers, chainsaws,

Masport, Cobra, Allett, Alpina, Simplicity,

hedgecutters, log splitters, cultivators, safety

Gardencare, Tanaka, Snapper, Billygoat and

clothing, consumables and spare parts.

Briggs & Stratton.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Robin © Matthew Lissimore

Bobbing Robins

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Why have I chosen November, rather than December, to write about robins? Surely the robin is the iconic Christmas wildlife representative? Well you wouldn’t be wrong – the first British postmen wore red coats and gained the nickname of redbreast or robin; the robin’s association with Christmas was born.

erhaps,

however,

you’ve

recently

noticed

during a day. I’ve even read that it’s possible to identify

something different about the robins in your

individual robins by the patterns of their breast markings

garden? Have you heard more song? While it

but I’m not sure I’d attempt to do that myself!

is common for male birds to sing to hold their

territory throughout summer, it is less common in winter.

It’s even more unusual for females to join in – during winter both males and females hold territory. If it sounds as if there are twice as many robins wintering in your area, it’s just that the girls are lending their voices to the chorus.

And what voices they have – one of the most beautiful sounds of winter is the song of a robin. Go on, head out

If you’d like to give robins a helping hand you’ve got a couple of options. At this time of year it’s really important to help all our garden birds by putting out some food – suet balls, peanuts, sunflower hearts and mealworms as well as a range of oil-rich seeds will be most welcome. It won’t be that long before birds start looking for places to nest for the breeding season.

into the garden or countryside and listen out for it today.

Robins won’t use boxes with a small hole but will happily

Robins are one of our most common birds. They’re highly

nest in overhanging vegetation, the thicker the better.

territorial and will aggressively defend their territory – even to the death. Our British robins seldom move far from where they hatched but many continental robins migrate from the cold north to the warmer south; as

nest in an open-fronted box. They do, however, like to Have you got a wall or fence with plants growing up it (if not, perhaps you could think about planning and planting one for next year)?

well as females adding their voices to the robin chorus,

Robins feature on one of our Christmas cards this

there’s a chance you have a continental bird there too.

year. For information about our cards, calendars and

These characterful birds appear to be one of our friendliest – always following us around and seemingly interacting with us. In reality, of course, they’re treating us like ground-

gifts as well as the work we do to protect wildlife in Worcestershire, visit www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk Wendy Carter, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

disturbing animals – our gardening is equivalent to wild pigs rooting in the ground, allowing robins to descend and catch a worm or two. They’ll eat pretty much anything but when ‘my’ robin watches me putting out the bird food, I know it’s waiting for the mealworms more than

Keep up to date with us...

the sunflower seeds. I say ‘my’ robin as though it’s the

• on Twitter @WorcsWT

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Bromsgrove & Redditch team have been

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extremely busy over the last few months

branches in Worcester, Stafford,

Radfield has a unique offering with

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believe passionately that by treating their

Radfield Home Care are widening their

carer’s as a trusted family, they empower

specialist services.

Shrewsbury & Chester.

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Provisions include the administering of medication, assisting with shopping and household activities, night care and meal preparation, companionship, outings and

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Dawn has been busy introducing herself, the business and services to the local hospitals, local councils, and businesses creating lots of awareness in the region of the unique services Radfield Home

specialised dementia care.

Worcestershire,

Radfield is a privately owned company

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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FINDING THE PERFECT

WINTER COAT If you haven't started looking yet, now's the time. After all, winter coats are already in the shops and you want to nab the best one before it sells out - and before the weather gets really nasty.

A

winter coat is a serious investment. This isn't

How much should I spend?

a quick one-season fling, it's a long-term

Go for the maximum you can afford. If you need to

relationship. You'll be wearing this coat more

convince yourself about this, think about the cost per

often than anything else in your wardrobe, so

wear.

it has to work from top to toe. Let's start with the most important things your winter coat needs to do:

B Keep you warm and dry B Fit perfectly and be comfortable B Look fabulous B Make you feel like a million dollars wearing it

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BEAUTiful

Trendy or classic?

What about colour?

It's best to avoid high fashion. A bang-on-trend coat may be

Go for your best `wow' neutral colour. It will give you a radiant

tempting but the chances are, this time next year it will look a bit...

glow that makes you look younger and feel wonderful - and your

last year. A classic coat never goes out of style and can be trended

new coat will go with absolutely everything in your wardrobe.

up - a scarf, brooch, boots or an amazing hat. Accessorising is an easy way to change the look of your coat in an instant.

You don't have to stick to a single shade. Once you know the colours that light up your face, don't be afraid of patterned fabrics that include a few of them.

Don’t forget, you’ll be wearing bulky woollens underneath your coat so make sure it’s roomy enough to accommodate them ¯ especially in the sleeves.

Try it on In the end, it all boils down to the coat's personality. It needs to match your own. Online shopping is convenient, but there's only one way to make sure it's truly you. Try it on and don't forget, you'll be wearing bulky woollens underneath your coat so make sure it's roomy enough to accommodate them - especially in the sleeves. Stretch up, crouch down, walk about - do anything necessary to make sure it's a perfect fit.

MORE INFORMATION Colour Analysts & Personal Style Consultants

Before you start shopping...

Think carefully about how you'll be wearing your winter coat. For example, when you're on the school run, clambering on and off buses or the tube it's best to avoid too much length. A sweeping ankle-length number can look gorgeously elegant but actually, escalators will eat the hem - and you'll spend all winter tripping over it. Basically, you won't look gorgeous or elegant.

Do you do a lot of walking, going outdoors to indoors and back again? It's easy to get too hot. Look out for a lightweight coat with a cashmere/wool mix. It will be warm without the bulk and weight of a 100% wool coat. Don't forget about pockets. When it's cold, they'll be your friends - and practically speaking, you'll have somewhere to put your gloves.

Which coat shape will suit me?

Your new coat needs to be a perfect fit for your body architecture.

This has nothing to do with your weight - it's about your individual frame and silhouette.

For example, a longer tailored coat will look great if you have a tall, narrow frame.

Belted coats are curve-creating, but they'll also flatter the hourglass figure.

If you're on the smaller side, try a knee length overcoat or a shorter hem. Make sure the sleeves and hem are the right length so it doesn't overwhelm you.

Larger frames will suit smooth fabrics and a coat style with lots of movement.

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CD PUBS CO. CHRISTMAS

PUDDING

INGREDIENTS

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B 88g suet B 40g self raising flour B 180g soft dark brown sugar B 100g white breadcrumbs B 115g sultanas B 115g raisins B 275g currants B 30g mixed peel B 20g sliced almonds B 2x small cooking apples, (peeled & grated)

B Zest of 1 lemon B Zest of 1 orange B 2x eggs B 144ml porter ale B 2x tablespoons spiced rum B Half teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

B 1 teaspoons sweet mixed spice B Good pinch of cinnamon

2. Mix these ingredients thoroughly together, and then gradually mix in all the dried fruit, mixed peel and nuts followed by the apple and the grated orange and lemon zests. Add the eggs to the porter ale and rum and mix thoroughly and then add to the batter mix. Mix together and cover the bowl and leave to stand overnight.

3. Next day put the mixture into a lightly greased basin, cover it with a double sheet of baking parchment and a sheet of foil and tie it securely with string.

Tie a piece of string across the top to make a handle.

4. Place the pudding in a steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water and steam the pudding for 8 hours.

5. When the pudding is steamed let it get quite cold, then remove the parchment and foil and replace them with fresh

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choosing your

festive meat Food critic Charles Campion in an interview with ‘Which’ Magazine helps you decide on the meat you should serve this Christmas.

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ob Cratchit had it easy. In the run up to

Should this be the year we have a goose? The meat

Christmas he had to keep his nose to

is very rich and moist, the fat left in the pan after

the grindstone and sit at his desk doing

cooking is fantastic for roasting potatoes and baking.

whatever clerks did in 1843. He didn’t have

But delicious though it is, a goose is a bony bird and

to decide what to have for the Christmas meal – it

that means small portions for a family of half a dozen

would be gruel the same as last year. But for the rest

keen eaters. Allow 700g of bird weight per person eg

of us the arguments start early.

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The last decade has seen a comeback from the

These white feathered birds originally dominated

Norfolk Black – great flavour, but this is a bird with

the mass market partly because when plucked

big bones and a grudging amount of meat. Or there’s

their white feathers left white stubs. Unlike the

the Bronze turkey, this one has a bit more meat on

Norfolk Black which when plucked leaves a host

it and scores well in the flavour department. Finally

of black specks to spoil the look of the breast to

there’s the white turkey, a great, big, bosomy bird

some eyes. Allow 500g of bird weight per person.

that delivers slice after slice of pristine white meat but can be short on flavour if not sourced carefully.

If the Cratchit family were doing the Christmas shopping nowadays Tiny Tim would probably be staggering home under the weight of a three bird

Whatever you decide, order from your local butcher or grower, do it in plenty of time so it arrives in your kitchen in perfect condition.

roast. Just about every permutation of birds that can be boned out has ended up reassembled as an all meat, easy to carve, special. These constructs are seriously solid and thus demand a good deal of care when cooking. Chicken, goose and turkey do not share a common oven temperature so everything usually ends up over-cooked ‘just to be on the safe side’. It’s also questionable whether you would ever choose to eat a slice of chicken, with a slice of goose, with a slice of turkey, and top the whole lot off with plenty of stuffing. Take care when shopping in some

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supermarkets as some supermarkets have even resorted

mustard? That is why more people are cooking beef cuts

to calling their three bird roasts ‘Ballotines’ - which is fine

such as short rib on Christmas Day. Ordering a 5.5kg joint

- as long you are not expecting to find three completely

will feed 15 people plus mean a lie in on Christmas morning.

unadulterated birds. Allow 500g per person.

How? Short ribs barbeque brilliantly if the oven is occupied.

Try doing your Christmas planning in reverse, after an

Whatever you decide, order from your local butcher or

afternoon over-eating and sofa snoring what will you fancy

grower, do it in plenty of time so it arrives in your kitchen in

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The Delicatessen has a superb range of cheese with over 80 varieties on display to create a feast for a Christmas buffet with Olives, Pates, Cooked Meats, Pickles, Pastries and freshly baked breads.

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In 1925 Thomas Henry Checketts moved the business to the current premises in Ombersley, where it continues to grow and diversify.

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In September 2016 Checketts joined forces with St Peters Garden Centre and have united in opening a brand new Food Hall within the Norton based Garden Centre also showcasing some of the best food and drink Worcestershire and the surrounding area has to offer.

fresh salmon, fine turkeys, award-winning sausages and pies as well as an array of vegetarian delights and those all-important gastronomic finishing touches to your menu.

Checketts hampers are always a popular gift over Christmas, with a selection available to purchase, or customise your own by choosing from the array of fine foods available which will then be made up

Checketts Annual Christmas Market will be held over the weekend of the 12th & 13th November this year and is in aid of The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

The ethos of the market is to support local traders, artisan food producers and crafters with an array of upcycled and handmade gifts, scrumptious local foods and Christmas home wares to entice visitors.

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keeping active Start/Finish: Start / Finish: Walk starts/ends at ‘The Crown’ Public House, Martley. Public Transport: Railway Station at Worcester. Buses 308 and 310 from Worcester to Martley. Please check Traveline.

Parking: There is a car park at Martley Village Hall if there is no activity there. Individuals can park at ‘The Crown’ PH but please ask the staff and either enjoy a coffee there or book a meal for after the walk. Large walking groups can park at the PH by prior arrangement (Tel. 01886 888828) if coffee or a meal are ordered. O/S Map: Explorer Map 204.

Distances: 6.5 miles (shorter option approx. 3 miles) Time: Allow all day to do this country walk at a leisurely pace. Start off early if going by public transport to fit walk in between bus times. Refreshments: You could take a picnic or call in at ‘The Crown’ PH in Martley. Walkers are welcome and organised groups can eat or have coffee by prior arrangement Tel. (01886) 888828. Snacks can be purchased at the village shop. Terrain: This walk is undulating with a few gentle slopes. There are gates, stiles, footbridges and a few steps. Boots are essential due to uneven paths and muddy areas. Poles are useful in muddy conditions. A local group helps to maintain the paths and grateful thanks go to them. History: The Churches at Martley and Wichenford are worth exploring. The latter has a medieval scratch dial on the eastern wall and a Church has been on this site since before Norman times. One of the bells dates back to 1486. The barn at Wichenford is of traditional ‘wattle’ construction. Nearby is a Dovecote, owned by the National Trust, which is worth the detour.

1: From ‘The Crown’ public house. Cross B4204 turning right to footpath through gate on left. Cross stile and paddock to second stile. Walk up field and along top fence towards Parish Church. Cross next paddock, though kiss-gate onto lane, turning right then left up track to St. Peter’s Church. Follow track right, towards Martley C.E. Primary School.

2: At corner, turn right for 10 yards then follow track diagonally right across field. At woodland edge, keep left. Walk to corner.

Cross gated footbridge over Laughern Brook. Notice sunken track on right. On left is Laughern House. Walk towards cottage

Lane. (Note: For shorter walk, turn left along verge beside B4204 for 150 yards to stile on right. This route goes in a straight line along field edges to point 9 on main walk). Walk up lane for ½ mile to junction.

Turn left to footpath on right. Approximately 15 yards into field, go left and follow wide margin round field. At corner, cross stile and planked footbridge then walk diagonally right to old metal gate and planked footbridge in opposite hedgerow. Walk straight across next two fields via stiles to double-stiled footbridge over ‘Fitcher Brook’.

4: Walk up field towards ridge then along field edge (woodland on left) towards Wichenford Church. At end of woodland strip walk diagonally right towards opening in hedge across field.

Cross Fitcher’s Brook and walk towards beautiful old barn then through small gate into lane. Cross to lane opposite - Wichenford Dovecote (NT) is beyond barn on right.

5: Return to junction, turn right along lane to St. Laurence Church on left.

6: Walk through Lych-gate. Notice Medieval ‘Scratch-dial’ clock on east wall of Church. Follow path around left side of church to

in distance, passing clump of fir trees to arrive at metal gate in

old wooden kiss-gate and take path diagonally right crossing to

hedge. Right of way goes straight across next field, through gap

gated footbridge over ditch then turn right.

in hedge then diagonally left up Castle Hill.

7: Walk through opening in hedge to adjacent field and keep

3: Cross stile to exit onto B4204 at Mason’s Arms PH. Cross to Venn

straight on. At corner, turn right towards gap in opposite hedge then walk through woodland strip to far end.You are following line of an ancient routeway between Worcester and Martley. Go through a kiss-gate into open field. Walk round clump of woodland to stile at corner of lane. Look back to see where old lane (by-way) came through. Walk along lane for a mile, crossing Fitcher’s Brook.

8: Pass through King’s Green, turning right towards Highfields.

9: Turn left over stile, down path along property boundary, over another stile. (Note: short walk joins in here). Walks merge and go diagonally south-west towards Suckley Hills, dropping down to cross Laughern Brook (footbridge 100 yards from corner of field) and back towards Martley to exit on B4204.

10: Turn right and walk past school and Church to junction with B4197. Turn left to Crown PH where walk ends.

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living history

the Magnificent Guesten Hall roof Simon Carter, Director of Avoncroft Museum in Bromsgrove, explains how one man’s ambition resulted in a medieval

A

masterpiece which can still be viewed in the county today. lmost 700 years ago in the heart of Worcester, Wulstan de Bransford, the city’s then Prior, embarked on a major building project in a bid to

weight of both the roof cladding and the roof

secure himself the title of Bishop of Worcester

out how to spread that weight and thrust to the

– the construction of the county’s grandest

side walls without causing them to bulge outwards

entertaining hall for visiting dignitaries.

(which is why buttresses were invented).

During the Middle Ages it was the Christian

The culmination of this development of skill was

church’s obligation to provide hospitality for

the creation of some of England’s finest medieval

travellers so in his position as head of the

carpentry masterpieces – the great hammerbeam

most important religious institution in the city,

roofs of Westminster Hall, Hampton Court Palace

Wulstan was expected to entertain the richest

and Middle Temple Hall in London.

and most powerful people when they visited Worcester. Princes, Kings or anyone with some social standing would expect to stay at the Priory and be entertained in the Prior’s Hall.

structure would have been immense, causing a huge downward thrust. Faced with these challenges, the craftsman engineer had to work

FALLING INTO DISREPAIR Wulstan was killed by the Black Death in the middle of the 14th century and just under a century later, following the dissolution of the

The Prior’s guesten (the Middle English plural for

monasteries and other religious houses, the

guest – think child/children or brother/brethren)

Priory at Worcester Cathedral was closed

may have been visiting the hall for grand feasts

down. At this point, the ownership of the

and entertainment, but they could equally have

Guesten Hall was transferred to the Dean of

been there to discuss a dispute or to protect

the Cathedral.

themselves, as the Hall also served as a court for settling legal questions concerned with the Priory’s properties.

During the English Civil War, the roof may have suffered damage when Oliver Cromwell’s men, raided the Cathedral in 1642. Certainly at

new church at Shrub Hill, Worcester, which was completed in 1865.

Holy Trinity itself became redundant in the 1960s and the church was demolished in 1969.

At this point, the roof was again dismantled and

removed

to

the

newly-established

Avoncroft Museum of Buildings at Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove for restoration and storage. Here, the roof was re-assembled on the ground by an expert carpenter, who returned the roof to its original span.

Recognising it was a treasure too important to keep from public view, in 1987 work started on the construction of a new, 20th-century

IMPRESSIVE OPEN SPACE

some point most of the lead was stripped from

Wulstan - Prior of Worcester from 1317 to

the Cathedral and the roofs of the adjacent

1338 and Bishop from 1338 to 1349 - was an

buildings (but as the city was occupied by the

ambitious man. Despite being elected Bishop

Royalist troops for much longer, it is debatable

in 1327, his promotion was quashed so the

as to who was responsible).

The foundation stone was laid by Philip

By the end of the 17th century, the now old

1988, the raising of the eight original oak trusses,

decision to build the great Hall, a fittingly impressive open space rising 17 metres from ground level to the roof ridge with a span of over ten metres, could be seen as a calculated move to help him obtain the title he desired.

and unfashionable Hall had been somewhat crudely divided into small service rooms by the insertion of floors and partitions, leaving only a large first-floor dining room open. The

Guesten Hall, built to a design by Associated Architects of Birmingham, at a cost of approximately £350,000.

Goodrich, Bishop of Worcester and in November which had been restored to their original span, together with one new one, was completed. All 192 carved wind braces and 48 purlins had been repaired and new wooden pegs made.

Wulstan wanted to create a building that would

remodelled Hall also housed a brewhouse and

both impress and intimidate. As medieval

storeroom for faggots.

Since then, the Guesten Hall has been used for

However, by the middle of the 19th century,

lectures, parties, weddings, funerals and

the Worcester Diocesan Architectural Society,

grand dinners. It is also opened regularly as

whilst urging the rescue of the hall, stated that

one of the 30 different historic buildings and

it appeared to be beyond repair as the division

structures Avoncroft Museum has rescued

of the Hall had inserted walls and floors which

since it was established in 1963 and its

However, as in the case of the Guesten Hall, the

cut across windows with delicate tracery. As

amazing, but often moved roof (it’s currently in

problem was how to create a large open space

a result, the building itself was demolished

its fourth location) is undoubtedly a sight well

without the need for pillars to support the span

(except for one wall which was retained as a

worth seeing.

of the roof, given that the only material available

picturesque ruin) but the roof was saved.

carpenters

pushed

their

knowledge

and

skills throughout the 14th -16th centuries, their combined engineering expertise and craftsmanship produced more and more agile and beautiful solutions.

was wood, and trees only reach a finite height.

many different purposes including concerts,

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more

details

on

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RESTORATION

Museum, including opening times,

Wide timber roofs required wood to be jointed,

By reducing its width, the roof was given a new

visit

resulting in a loss of strength. Additionally, the

lease of life as the roof of Holy Trinity Church, a

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FALL PREVENTION We shouldn’t see falls as a normal part of ageing, or something that ‘just happens’ as you get older.

There are lots of simple things you can do to help you stay steady on your feet.

Exercise Regularly

Check your eyes and hearing

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to maintain

Vision and hearing play a vital role in balance and

independence and ensure we stay steady on our feet

movement. Get your eyes checked and your glasses

and reduce balance problems.

prescription reviewed as often as your optician advises,

Activities that improve muscle strength in our legs, arms, back, shoulders and chest are particularly important as we get older. They can make it easier to get up out of a chair, and improve our posture, coordination and balance which reduces our risk of falling. Using the stairs frequently, rising to a standing

any difficulties you may be having with your glasses prescription or other vision problems that may be affecting your balance and co-ordination. Even if you think your sight is fine, a regular eye test is important as it can detect eye conditions at an early stage.

position from a chair, walking, gardening, Tai Chi and

Problems with your ears can also severely affect your

dancing are great examples.

balance, so don’t delay in going to your GP. The problem

Balance exercises can be especially helpful if you have joint pain as they can help overcome stiffness.

may be as simple as a build-up of ear wax or an ear infection. You might be referred for a hearing test and, if necessary, prescribed a free NHS digital hearing aid in

Talk to your GP if you haven’t been exercising

one or both ears. Hearing aids are slimmer and lighter

regularly, or if you have a condition that restricts your

than ever and can enhance your hearing.

movements.

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and at least every two years. This will help to identify

Manage your medicines

Once you know what kind of activities are right for

Certain medicines can make you feel faint or dizzy

you, start gently and build up gradually, aiming to do a

and affect your balance. Let your GP know if you ever

little bit more every day. You may be surprised by how

feel like this after taking medicine – they may need to

much you can achieve and how much you enjoy it.

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If you take several medicines, your GP

your GP if you think you could be at risk of

Tackle the fear of falling

should review them regularly, in case you

osteoporosis, particularly if either of your

We all stumble or trip sometimes. But

no longer need them or the dose needs

parents ever broke their hip.

fear of falling can start to become a

to be changed.

Checking for hazards

If you have any questions about your

Keeping an eye out for things that could

serious worry – and can be quite difficult to deal with, if not addressed quickly.

cause you to slip, trip or fall can make

If you’ve had a fall or are worried about

your home a safer place to live. The Age

falling make sure you talk to your GP, even

pharmacist who can help you.

UK handyperson schemes offer home

if you feel fine otherwise. There could be

safety checks in some areas to help

many reasons and, equally, many different

Keep your bones healthy

reduce risks in your home.

ways to help you feel confident again.

medicines, or have any difficulty taking them as described, speak to your

The strength of your bones makes a big

Your GP can check your balance and

difference to the effect of a fall. Activities

Personal alarms

such as brisk walking, bowls and tennis are

If you do fall or if you’re unwell and can’t

weight-bearing and help keep your bones

reach a phone, personal alarms allow you

strong. You can also help to keep your bones

to call for help. You contact a 24-hour

strong by eating a diet that is rich in calcium

response centre by pressing a button on

and making sure you get enough vitamin D.

a pendant or wristband you wear all the

If you find that minor bumps or falls are

the best person to help you – a neighbour,

resulting in broken bones, you could have

relative or friend, or the emergency

a condition called osteoporosis which

services. Your local council might run a

With help, you can work out how to get your

causes bones to become fragile and

personal alarm scheme, or you can find

confidence back, regain your balance and

break more easily. Make sure you talk to

out about Age UK personal alarms.

strength, and reduce your risk of falling.

time. Staff at the centre will then call out

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golden years

Rotherwood Healthcare creates new career pathway for carers Rotherwood Healthcare are implementing a new career pathway for carers as part of their ongoing efforts

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to create a better standard of healthcare.

he position is titled ‘Assistant Clinician’

nurses and pay increases for permanent staff means

and will allow carers to earn up to £9 per/

overall staffing costs have increased. The analysis

hr. Rotherwood Healthcare are in a unique

includes a survey of 12 of the largest nursing home

position, having their own training company

providers who together offer 74,000 nursing home

that operates internally within the business allows staff to constantly develop and specific pathway training to be monitored. The new position will be trialled at the exemplary Hereford Homes: Lynhales Hall, Gwen Walford House and Hampton Grange which were recently awarded ‘6th best and number one nursing home in the West Midlands respectively’

Heavy reliance on agency nursing staff can be detrimental to a healthcare provider and the quality of service for the end user. Nursing Home budgets are heavily impacted by the higher rates of agency nursing staff, curbing agency spend allows money to

by carehome.co.uk. If the position is successful it will

be invested back in the business and into the service

be rolled out to Dorset House in the coming months.

provided to create better experiences for residents

A new analysis of the healthcare sector is warning

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beds and represent around 30% of the UK sector.

and relatives.

that the UK could face a shortage of 60,000 nurses

Richard Claridge, CEO of Rotherwood Group, had

in 2020 if measures are not put in place to resolve

this to say: “We’re excited to trial the Assistant

staffing issues. The survey, produced by Christie

Clinician position within the Hereford homes. It

& Co, found using agency staff typically cost 100%

gives existing Rotherwood carers the potential

more per hour than the cost of regular staff. The total

to take on more responsibility and continue their

agency share of overall staff costs has increased by

professional development whilst simultaneously

51% on average. Both increased reliance on agency

supporting our nursing staff.”

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PERSHORE

CHRISTMAS IN PERSHORE Christmas is a joyous occasion for many, although demanding for several too. With decorations, cards, food and presents to purchase, time can easily slip by with the hassle sapping the enthusiasm from what should be an otherwise merry occasion. The Georgian Market Town of Pershore provides the opportunity to leave the stresses of modern city shopping behind and allows for an enjoyable festive experience, in a much calmer environment.

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here is no horrid hustle and bustle here,

and mince pies to warm the cockles of the heart –

instead a blissful offering from a lovely

will line the gardens, whilst all your favourite and

eclectic mix of shops providing a twist to the

famous carols will be pleasantly sang throughout

common city High Street. Pershore offers

the afternoon. A pig roast will be available too, which

plenty for residents and visitors alike, with its annual

is sure to help fight the cold if the weather happens

Christmas Lights Switch on (26 November), a special

to be fitting for the occasion.

Christmas Farmers Market (11 December), and seasonal film showings at the Number 8 Community Arts Centre.

fairground rides, the opportunity to get their face

For the locals, it is the Lights Switch On that truly signals

the very popular Punch & Judy show, and some farm

the start of the Christmas period. This year, the town

animals expected too.

painted as their favourite characters, the return of

will become illuminated on Saturday 26 November with activities to entertain from 2pm. A bright and colourful carousel will be found in Chapman Court, oozing with sounds of the fair, leaving passers-by with

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Children will be entertained by the traditional

Of course, nothing will surpass the visit of our VIP for the afternoon. Father Christmas, accompanied by his reindeer, will be making an appearance offering

no doubt that Pershore is ready to turn festive.

the rare chance to get up close and personal with

The main bulk of the attractions will be situated in St

arrive at 3pm, you will see him and his little helpers

Andrews Garden, creating a mini winter wonderland

walking through town before resting in St Andrews

with

the

Abbey

over

Garden. With a busy few weeks ahead, they won’t be

proceedings in the background. A variety of stalls

around for long, so be sure to arrive in plenty of time

selling food, drink and gifts – including mulled wine

so that you don’t miss out.

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PERSHORE

After our VIPs have left, anticipation and

the big day. Blessed with a delightful

excitement builds towards the lights

array of independent shops, a unique

switch on – taking place in St Andrews

gift is only a few steps away. The mix of

Garden this year – with the countdown at

retail is pleasantly satisfying and is aided

4.45pm. Get your cameras at the ready

by the well-loved indoor Pershore Retail

for when Pershore officially welcomes in

Market, with extended opening hours

Christmas with the bright lights adorning

over Christmas and entertainment on

the High Street and beyond. To cap off a

the Saturdays throughout December.

wonderful occasion, the famous firework display

will

take

place

Make a day of it when visiting Pershore

immediately

by escaping from the cold to warm chilly

afterwards.

fingers and toes at one of the many eateries and drinking establishments

As an early Christmas present, visitors

throughout the town. Whether you’re

can relax safe in the knowledge that time

after a special Christmas meal, a toasty

is no constraint, as there will be free

pot of tea, or even a mince pie (or two

parking in council car parks after 2pm.

Christmas events don’t just end with the switch on though, as a special Christmas Farmers Market will take place on Sunday 11 December. Operated by Sketts, the

this Christmas with some fresh, local produce. For 2016, why not bring a taste of Pershore to your Christmas Dinner Table?

Outside of the events, Pershore still

between 10am and 2pm whilst offering

offers

the perfect opportunity to stock up

everything you need in preparation for

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promises to provide a pleasant winter visit. With plenty of places to unwind and relax, Pershore could well be the star on the top of your tree this year.

market will take place in Broad Street

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– it is Christmas after all!), Pershore

a

wonderful

facility

to

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COMPETITION

Win a luxury getaway break and dinner for two at the Cotswold hotel Corse Lawn House We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a one-night stay for two people at Corse Lawn House, which will include

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dinner from the special menu in the award winning bistro and bed & breakfast.

orse Lawn House is an elegant Country Hotel nestled in

suppliers with whom he works closely and is passionate about

the heart of the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.

foraging - the restaurant and bistro are virtually self-sufficient

Originally a Tudor Inn, the building was burnt down early

with their own herb garden.

in the 18th century and rebuilt in 1745 in the Queen Anne

style, as an attractive Coaching Inn. One of Corse Lawn House’s key attractions remains the old “Coach Wash” situated at the very front of the hotel which has been retained as an unusual ornamental pond, around which afternoon tea and the Bistro menu can be enjoyed.

The prize includes a dining experience for two from the mouthwatering, special bistro menu. Not only will the lucky winner be able to dine in the award-winning bistro, they will also be given an overnight stay at Corse Lawn House which is renowned to be one of the most luxurious country house hotels in the Cotswolds.

On top of this, you’ll get to dig into breakfast in the prestigious restaurant run by Mrs Hine and Head Chef Martin Kinahan.

Talented head chef Martin Kinahan has now been at Corse Lawn

The restaurant and bistro boast an impressive number of awards and accolades which they have earned as a result of their exquisite food, drink and world-class service delivered at a surprisingly affordable price point. You can enjoy fine dining in this charming location for as little as £17.50 for two delicious courses chosen from the special menu available every day of the week for lunch and dinner in the bistro.

The winners will have full use of the hotel’s excellent leisure facilities which includes an indoor swimming pool, tennis court and croquet lawns, and if that is not enough, guests can enjoy a leisurely walk around the beautiful hotel grounds. Whether you are looking for a relaxing country retreat or an active break, Corse Lawn House caters for everyone.

House nearly twenty years, he is dedicated to local produce and

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Christmas Lights Switch on No matter where you live, there are plenty of Christmas events nearby and Worcestershire Now has all the information you need!

Bewdley, Saturday 26th November

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Hood and the Babes in the Wood will be in the High

presents, A Victorian Christmas and Bewdley

Street to provide some entertainment and promote

Lights Switch On. Main Stage entertainment from

their pantomime which will be performed at The Artrix

12.00pm until 6.30pm. Victorian Market in Load

from the 16th - 23rd of December. After the success of

Street Car Park and along Severnside North and South.

previous years there will also be a Friends of St John’s

Lights switch on at 5.30pm. Queen Victoria will be

Christmas Market running from 17th – 20th November.

in attendance! Free park and ride from Bewdley High School. Victorian characters will be everywhere and

Residents can prepare for the light switch on in Rubery the

entertainment will be provided by local school choirs.

following week with St Chad’s Church Big Sing. Everyone

Also Bewdley Museum and TIC gift shop open 10-5pm

can have a go at making a simple glowing Christmas

with gift stalls in the foyer.

decoration whilst joining in with a sing song. Doors will

www.bewdleytowncouncil.org

be open from 2.30pm with singing starting at 3pm. The

BROMSGROVE & rubery

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romsgrove District will be shining brighter than a Christmas tree throughout the festive period with

light switch on events in both Bromsgrove and Rubery.

The ever popular Bromsgrove switch on event will be held outside the Golden Cross Pub on Saturday 19th November, and Rubery will be switched on the following week from New Road on Saturday 26th November.

In Bromsgrove, the event will be hosted by Malcolm

Boyden from BBC Hereford and Worcester and will include performances by Rock Choir, Chadsgrove School Choir and Artrix Songstars Showchoir as well as live music from Skye Hadley and Ava & Sophie Thompson - Hourglass. The lights will be switched on by local champion Lauren Rowles who was crowned Paralympic rowing champion at the Rio 2016 Games.

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Cast members from All & Sundry's production of Robin

ewdley Town Council and Bewdley museum

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singing will finish in time for a procession to the Christmas Lights event which begins at 3.30pm. Helen Jones will also be throwing the switch in Rubery and entertainment for both occasions will be provided by local people, including Rock Choir at the Town Centre event.

Both events will run from 3.30pm, with the lights switch on at 5.30pm, and includes a visit from Father Christmas and this year the Paw Patrol will also be in attendance.

The Primrose Hospice Tree of Lights will be switched on in a ceremony set to take place before the Christmas lights. In Bromsgrove the Tree of Lights will be switched on at 5pm outside ASDA. In Rubery, the Primrose Hospice tree will also be switched on at 5.00pm in a short ceremony at the main event.

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Droitwich

silver medallist from Rio 2016. The afternoon

Saturday 26th November,

concludes with a Festive Family Concert

from 10.00am

in St Andrews Church starting from 5.15pm

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idderminster - BBC Hereford and Worcester and Wyre Forest District

Council presents Kidderminster Lights

family orientated day featuring the large

and featuring the Norbury Theatre, Light

Switch On. Live entertainment from

fun fair and the Worcestershire Farmers.

House Puppets and the Community Choir.

The Institutions and local performers,

The Droitwich Lions Club will be running the popular Santa's Grotto all day in St Richards House where there will also be stalls selling Festive fayre and gifts. The Salvation Army Brass Band will be playing in the town at various locations during the afternoon.

St Andrews Church will host a decorated Christmas Tree Festival and the public are very welcome to visit. At 3.50pm there will be a performance by the West Acre Middle School Choir outside St Richards House.

This will be followed by the Worcestershire Rock Choir leading up to the count down for the Annual Town Christmas Lights Switch On at 4.30pm. The Lights will be

Sadie Owen and Ben Jones. A lantern

Evesham Saturday 26th November, starts 12noon

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harter Market in High Street and Bridge Street with loads of Christmas

gifts and entertainment in Market Place.

Celebrations

begin

with

Christmas

carols, followed throughout the day with live music. At 3pm Father Christmas and his reindeer will parade up Bridge Street into Market Place where they will spend the afternoon. At 5.30pm the countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on followed by a fireworks extravaganza and a Rock

parade from local schools lead by Father Christmas will start at 4.43pm and parade Kidderminster Town centre, arriving back at Kidderminster Town hall for the switch on at 5.15pm by Father Christmas and the Mayor of Kidderminster. www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/festive Stourport Friday 25th November, 6pm- 8pm.

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his year’s Three Kings Parade will march its way through the high

street to the Civic Centre. The Christmas lights will be switched on as Stourport’s

'n' Rollin' Christmas sing-a-long.

Carnival Queen, Princess and Rosebud,

Mayor of Droitwich Spa accompanied by

Kidderminster

through the town.

Rebecca Redfern, the local paralympian

Saturday 12th November

www.stourporttown.co.uk

turned on by Councillor Roy Murphy -

WORCESTER

Thursday 17th November, 4.00pm-6.00pm

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housands of people are

will raise money for the 2016

set to celebrate the launch

BBC Children in Need appeal.

of the Christmas season in

The festive illuminations will

Worcester High Street! With

be switched on at 6.00pm by

entertainment from Blobbie

the Mayor of Worcester and

Williams (Worcester’s very

very special guest, Pudsey

own Robbie Williams tribute

Bear on the eve of his big day!

act), Worcestershire Rock Choir, The Fidgets (up and coming Rock and Pop duo from Worcester) and much more, it promises to be a funpacked evening for all the family to enjoy.

Organised as a partnership between

Worcester

City

Council and BBC Hereford & Worcester, the Lights Switch On event signals the start of late night shopping in Worcester City centre. On late

Families are invited to join

night Thursdays in the run

the party on Thursday 17th

up to Christmas, many shops

November from 4pm, hosted

will be open until 8.00pm and

by BBC Hereford & Worcester

visitors can park for free in City

presenters Malcolm Boyden

Council car parks after 6.00pm.

and Elliott Webb. The event

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NOVEMBER

Cost: £19.50, £18.50 - over

Saturday 12th

60s & under 16s

KAST OFF KINKS

7.30pm

Kidderminster Town Hall

A CHILD OF 6 COULD DO IT!

Tel: 01527 577 330

Kidderminster

www.artrix.co.uk

DY10 1DB

WedNesday 2nd

Evesham Arts Centre Victoria Avenue Greenhill Evesham WR11 4QH Art historian, author & lecturer Barry Venning takes a look

Time: 6:30pm Bonfire and Firework

Cost: Stalls £19

extravaganza

Balcony £24

The Lenchford Inn

Tel: 01562 732158

Shrawley

www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk

Worcester WR6 6TB

Raymond Froggett

The fire will be lit between 6.45pm

Artrix

& 7pm and the firework display

School Drive

Cost: £7

will start between 8.30pm & 9pm.

Bromsgrove

Cost: Tickets are available in

B60 1AX

Saturday 5th

advance Adults £3 Children

Cost: £20

Malvern Vintage

£2 or pay on the gate

Tel: 01527 577 330

and Retro Fair

Adults £5 children £3.

www.artrix.co.uk

Abbey Road

Tel: 01905 620229

Malvern

Email: info@lenchfordinn.plus.com

at modern art through the eyes of cartoonists.

Time: 8pm

and Craft Market

WR14 3HD Thursday 10th

Abbey Road

ORANGUTANS AT

Malvern

Worcester Round Table

ALL THINGS WILD

WR14 3HD

Bonfire and Fireworks

Station Road

Time: 10am – 5pm

Pitchcroft

Honeybourne

Worcester

Evesham

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th

WR1 3EJ

Worcestershire

A Winter Food Fayre

Time: 5pm

WR11 7QZ

Hanbury Hall

Time: 6.30pm - 8pm

Droitwich

Nick Ross Orchestra

Cost: In advance £5 members,

WR9 7EA

presents Sounds of the

£6.50 non-members. On the night

Cost: Entry to Hanbury Hall,

Glenn Miller era

£6 member, £7.50 non-members

Gardens & Fayre reduced

Artrix

www.allthingswild.co.uk

to £2 for this weekend only.

Time: 9am – 4pm

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Artisan Food, Arts

School Drive

National Trust members free.

Bromsgrove

Time: 11am - 4pm

B60 1AX

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Sunday 13th

Tel 01562 777555

Time: 7.30pm

TEME VALLEY MARKET

www.hogarths.co.uk/stone-manor

Tickets: £20 (plus 85p per ticket fee if booked online)

The Talbot Bromyard Road

Saturday 19th

Knightwick

Farmers Market

Worcestershire

Abbey Road

Thursday 24th - Sunday 27th

WR6 5PH

Malvern

Good Food Show

Time: 11am – 1.30pm

WR14 3HD

Birmingham NEC

Cost: FREE

Time: 9am – 2pm

Tel: 0844 5811360

Tuesday 15th

Thursday 24th

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING

Why Not Sing

Saturday 26th

Avoncroft Museum

Norton Parish Hall

1940'S MURDER MYSTERY

Stoke Heath

Wadborough Road

Harvington Hall

Bromsgrove

Littleworth

Harvington

B60 4JR

Norton

Nr. Kidderminster

Time: 10am to 1pm

WR5 2QB

DY10 4LR

Cost: £10 (£5 members)

Time: 10am - 12 noon

Cost: £39.00 booking in advance

Email courses@avoncroft.org.uk

Cost: £6 per session (first taster

Tel: 01562 777846

www.avoncroft.org.uk

session FREE) Includes refreshments

Email harvingtonhall@btconnect.com

Tel: 01905 620827

www.harvingtonhall.com

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AN EVENING WITH PHIL TUFNELL

Artisan Food, Arts

Powick Parish Hall

Bank House Hotel,

and Craft Market

Malvern Road

Spa and Golf Club

Abbey Road

Powick

Hereford Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

Bransford

WR14 3HD

WR2 4RT

WR6 5JD

Time: 10am – 5pm

Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Tel: Neil Bettridge - 07792 620355

Tel: 01905 454338

Email: sales@amrospromotions.co.uk

Sunday 27th

Cost: Individuals - £65 +VAT

Abbey Hotel Craft Fayre

or Table of 10 - £600 +VAT

Abbey Hotel

www.number8.org

www.bbcgoodfoodshowwinter.com

BALLROOM, LATIN &

Thursday 17th Garden Tour and Lunch

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Hither Green Lane

Stone

FRANKLY SINATRA

Dagnell End Road

Kidderminster

Number 8

Redditch

DY10 4PJ

8 High Street

B98 9BE

Time: 11am - 1pm

Pershore

Time: 11am – 3pm

Cost: £23 person

WR10 1BG

Tel: 01527 406600

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