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

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Nature Notebook

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The Perfect Christmas Hamper

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WEDDINGS 24

Plastic Free Wedding

FOOD & DRINK 26

Eat In or Eat Out This Christmas?

GOLDEN YEARS 32

Will You Be Lonely This Christmas?

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

COUNTDOWN TO CITY’S NEW FESTIVALS Four brand new festivals are set to take place in Worcester in 2020, showcasing national and international creative talent whilst supporting local emerging work.

The first of the four festivals is Worcester Light Night, taking place across the city centre on the evening of Thursday 16 January from 5.30 - 10pm, just 100 days from now! Light Night will be a free to access night where, using light, the city will be animated via installations and live performances.

Atmosphere, the second new festival will take place on Saturday 25 April. Atmosphere is a festival with a strong focus on the environment and the world we live in. It’s a festival to learn and question with a mix of

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discussions, talks and live performances either inspired by the environment or with a clear message about the environmental and natural world.

Atmosphere will be followed by the third festival, Disrupting the Norm which will take place from 6 – 11 July. This will be a free to access festival with a range of events taking place throughout the week across the city.

The festival will feature a mix of pop up events and accidental art - making the everyday less ordinary in a fun and playful way for the duration of the festival.

Festival will be a 10 day city wide festival

The fourth of the new festivals is Worcester’s International Story Festival which will take place in October. The International Story

Anyone wishing to keep up to date

dedicated to stories; old stories, new stories, our stories, other people’s stories. Narrative will be at the heart of everything within the Story Festival. A mix of free to access and ticketed events will make up this festival; using indoor and outdoor unusual spaces across Worcester.

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HERE & NOW

Vamos Theatre Announces World Premiere

and First UK Tour of Dead Good Worcester-based Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, tours its new production, Dead Good, across the UK in early 2020, previewing at The Swan Theatre, Worcester on 23/24th Jan, before its official UK premiere at Jackson’s Lane, London as part of London International Mime Festival (30th Jan-2nd Feb).

The tour will include 23 venues, travelling as far north as Inverness, south to Canterbury and across the UK from Norwich to Taunton, taking in venues large and small.

Funny and poignant in equal measure, Dead Good brings together some of the UK’s leading mask actors to tell the story of Bob and Bernard, who have only two things in common – they’re both dying, and they’re not going down without a fight. So, with a bottle of Bollinger and the keys to Bernard’s Bentley in hand, they decide to hit the road, and take on one final, death-defying adventure. But when time really does start to run out, can Bob and Bernard accept the inevitable?

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Can their growing friendship make the difference? And by seeing the end in sight, can they truly value living?

The production, which has no spoken word, features an original music score, film projection, a multifaceted set design, and characterful new masks especially made for the show by Russell Dean of Strangeface.

Audiences who want to ask questions, or who would like practical or emotional advice and support after the show, will be able to chat with charities at most venues, including Marie Curie and End of Life Doulas via Living Well, Dying Well.

Dead Good is a co-production with Corn Exchange Newbury and a cocommission with London International Mime Festival, made with support from The Leche Trust and Worcestershire County Council. It is suitable for audiences 12 years and upwards. n For full tour details and to book tickets visit: www.vamostheatre.co.uk/shows/show/ dead-good

Head chef at Five Spice Has High Hopes in National Restaurant Competition A leading tandoori restaurant near Bromsgrove is celebrating after its head chef reached the finals of a prestigious national competition.

Abul Kashim, who has run the kitchen of the Five Spice Bangladeshi and Tandoori restaurant in Stourbridge Road, Belbroughton, since it opened has been recognised by the BCA Curry Awards. Having been nominated by customers, Abul made it through to a live cook-off at Hammersmith College in London.

Competing chefs were challenged to cook their signature dish from fresh ingredients and within an hour. Abul, from Walsall, cooked his favourite dish – duck curry with orange alongside foil-baked sea bass with baby spinach. He developed these dishes as part of the restaurant’s current menu and is now working hard to launch another award-winning menu over the next few weeks.

Despite competing against chefs much older than himself, Abul was not lacking confidence and was delighted to learn he has been nominated as one of the finalists in the restaurant of the year category.

Manager at Five Spice, Mr Miah, said the whole team was proud of his achievements. Mr Miah said: “Abul is only 22 but since day one he has been very creative and our customers have been delighted with the food he has produced.” n

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Whether you’re looking for a traditional fireplace or modern alternatives, there are plenty to choose from. Get cosy this winter as we look into choosing the perfect fireplace for you.

Ancient dwellings had the basic open fire pit dug into the centre of the room. It wasn’t until around the 11th Century that the chimney was invented, allowing smoke and fumes to escape safely. Early fires in the home were used for practical purposes; heating the home, cooking and a place for people to gather around. It wasn’t until the 19th Century, that the fireplace began to gain a more visual interest. Gone were the basic brick and stone built hearth and in came the more intricate wood, marble and granite surrounds. The firebox containing the fuel was of cast iron construction and bordered with decorative tiles. The Victorians wanted to create a centre piece that was more visually appealing.

During the 20th Century, more simplistic design became fashionable, electric fires were popular and the grand designs of the Victorian and Edwardian eras were slowly going out of fashion.

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that it can be inefficient and are looking to Danish stove and outdoor living brand, Morsø

save costs, eliminate pollution, and improve the health and safety of our homes. People are now seeking to heat their homes in a more cost effective way, looking for eco friendly ways to get warm in the colder months.

Modern fireplace styles are sleek, simple and intricate. Choosing an electric fireplace is seen to be the most energy efficent way to heat the home. The E-NEO3C Electric from ACR Stoves (shown left) is a contemporary styled stove with the distinctive feature of two side window panels allowing the flame effect to be viewed from the sides as well as the front of the stove. Standing on an open cupboard base to give additional height and presence, this makes an ideal choice for open

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If you are looking for a more traditional look to your home then a wood burning stove or fire pit could be the solution for you. Wood burning appliances have come a long way with regulations being tightened to help reduce emissions.

Proper ventilation is the key. Due to poor quality solid fuels releasing the most smoke, be sure to choose sealed glass fronted appliances such as stoves as the best way to burn solid fuel. And if the electricity goes out in your home, your wood fireplace can be beneficial helping keep warm, cooking and seeing in the dark!

Ethanol choice. The most eco-friendly way, bio ethanol fuel is a type of alcohol (toxicated so it becomes unsuitable for consumption), which is turned into a fuel for bio fireplaces. Completely renewable and green fuel with a natural flame, it can come in traditional or modern style, with no ash or mess. The fuel is produced from food waste and burns cleanly.

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it’s time to transform

our homes into a warm and gorgeous haven of cosiness. One of the best ways to raise your home’s temperature this winter, is with the eco-friendly and portable bioethanol fireplace by Danish manufacturer, Le Feu (right). Keeping your home snug and stylish all year round, this hygge inspired fireplace is made from recycled cast iron, powered by bioethanol fuel and emits no smoke, making it a fantastic choice for the environmentally conscious.

Le Feu is a really clever bio-ethanol fireplace, as does not require the need for a chimney which makes it perfect for those that are unable to install a traditional fireplace or log burner. Powered by burning natural bio ethanol fuel, Le Feu doesn’t emit nasty emissions into the atmosphere so you can cosy up in front of your contemporary fireplace feeling guiltfree! Easy to install and designed with 360º rotation, position your bioethanol fire anywhere you choose and save on floor space! n

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In a bid to stand out on the street and become the envy of their neighbours, the nation’s focus is shifting towards front doors and front gardens, with every visible space being transformed into the ultimate crowdpleaser for the public. In doing so, Brits are spotlighting novel ways to create instant impact and maximise space out front, while adding value to their property in the process.

Customer enquiries for planting in pots and containers, and how often to water, saw massive growth in 2018, with Wyevale Garden Centres’ social media engagements up 178% for posts relating to hanging baskets, pots and planters. With space at a premium, these products are the perfect fit. The growing population of savvy ‘urbanised’ gardeners are ensuring every plant has earned its place, with specially selected smaller ranges of climbers, shrubs, roses and vegetables allowing them to reap the rewards in the little space they have.

So it’s no surprise that city-dwellers in the capital are on average three times more likely to feature window boxes at the front of their home compared to residents in other areas of the country.

Climbing versions of the famous David Austin roses have seen a surge in sales thanks to their ability to flourish in a pot or container, while smaller clematis varieties by Raymond Everson are being introduced as an attractive frame for the front door.

Cheer up your front door Ensuring first impressions count, the prized space by the front door is seen as more than just a ‘welcome mat’ to your home. It is an open portal to your personality, to be nurtured, styled and celebrated.

As a result, sales are soaring for plants that can be bought in pairs. Twin bay trees remain a favourite for adding structural impact, and new container-friendly bamboo varieties such as the red-stemmed Fargesia ‘Red Dragon’ are coming this year. Increased volumes of evergreen box and topiary – in all shapes and sizes - are also being introduced to meet with growing demand. Ornamental trees, including viburnums, are also on the rise, credited to their attractive foliage, flowers and berries. Japanese maples are proving popular for year-round appeal, with Acer ‘Bi-Hoo’ and ‘Sango-Kaku’ favoured for their vibrant stem colour in winter.

Trend-led features that can be updated at different points in the year are turning front doors into social media sensations. Wreaths are making their mark not just for Christmas but as a colourful addition year-round, while hanging baskets are fast-becoming the nation’s go-to for front door dressing. Often perceived as a more traditional feature, the beloved baskets are making a comeback with the younger generation and now feature in nearly 40% of front gardens across the UK. Not just for blooms, hanging baskets are also being transformed into miniature fruit and veg patches that both look good and taste good. Gardeners who are lacking in space and/or sunshine out back are finding innovative, convenient ways to ‘grow their own’ outside the front door. New ranges of space-saving containers and baskets have been introduced, such as flower pouches, flat-sided hanging baskets and wrought-iron wall planters. n For more information and to find your nearest Wyevale Garden Centre visit www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

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You may be surprised to hear that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world and a new report has shown that one in seven UK species are at threat of extinction.

October saw the publication of the State of Nature 2019 report, which announced that there has been no let-up in the loss of our wildlife in the UK and was yet another reminder of the precarious position of wildlife in the UK and globally. Worcestershire is no different; basically there are fewer numbers of fewer species in fewer places.

When myself and colleagues are chatting to people about wildlife we often hear people saying that they never see a hedgehog any more or that they can’t remember the last time they heard a cuckoo in Worcestershire. They’re not alone. There is very high public concern for our wildlife and it’s perhaps no coincidence that young people are helping to lead the way for nature’s recovery; after all, it impacts directly on their future. We’re part of the natural world so what happens to it will ultimately affect us.

Whilst the loss of one species may seem irrelevant, the whole system works together for the benefit of us all; lose one and not only will others not be far behind but our crops, our watercourses and our health and wellbeing will suffer.

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can do little about but if we all thought about our time and our voice, together we can make a difference.

At the Trust we’re already working for wildlife – from our nature reserves to working closely with farmers, landowners and communities. We’re also talking to MPs about the need for strong legislation to protect our wildlife and to build a Nature Recovery Network – corridors that connect our landscape, whether urban or rural, for wildlife.

You can play your part. I often write about how you can help wildlife at home – leaving a hole in your fence for hedgehogs or installing a bee hotel, for example. You may choose to volunteer for the Trust or other local conservation group or look at how you can live more sustainably, choosing to shop more locally and ethically. Right now, however, we also need your voice to help ensure that Government plays its part too. We need to join up our last remaining wild places by creating vital new habitats, making nature a normal part of our lives and restoring our wildlife. We need you to join us and conservation organisations across the country to ask MPs for a strong Environment Act that establishes a Nature Recovery Network.

We must act now. Add your voice to protect wildlife www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/wilder-future. n Wendy Carter, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

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WEDDINGS

Your Guide to a

Plastic Free Wedding Even the most happiest of marriages won’t outlast the smallest plastic decoration at your wedding.

Plastic is used in every aspect of your wedding. Single use plastic is causing a big problem for our planet. It can take up to a thousand years to breakdown, creating devastating effects for the environment. From your table decorations, confetti, bunting, and balloons, we look at the alternatives to using promlematic plastic on your big day.

Balloons Pom poms are a cute alternative to using balloons . You can use thin scraps to make traditional, tied pom poms, and larger scraps to make puffy, glued pom poms. Smaller pom poms can be tied together with string to create a garland instead of plastic bunting.

Instead of fabric, try using tissue paper or even newspaper for a more traditional feel.

Another alternative to the balloon is to use a paper lantern. Hanging lanterns outdoors create a romantic feel and can come in a range of different colours.

Wedding favours Give your guests something they can eat.

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container of course! If baking is not your thing, then why not give them seed planters to grow your own fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Little envelopes containing the seeds of your favourite flower with instructons of how to grow them will last longer and be better for the environment.

Confetti Confetti can get everywhere. Even when you think you’ve swept up every last bit, you’ll still find some in the most curious of places. Instead of using plastic shapes with glitter cascading, use real dried petals. Not only to throw over the bride but also as table decorations and inside your invitations.

Food Source food locally, from a market or farm to reduce the packaging it comes in. Also, your carbon footprint will be drastically reduced if you buy local. For your wedding cake, use edible toppers instead of plastic ones and replace the fake tiers of your cake with real ones. The polystyrene used to create the fake tiers can contain toxic ingredients that can be harmful to humans, and although you’d get a surprise if you accidentally ate a slice, the breakdown of the substance in the enviornment is infinitely more damaging. If

the cost of your cake is significantly higher by adding more tiers, try cupcakes, donuts or even cheese!

For Your Table If you are having an outdoor reception with a barbecue or hog roast, you’re more inclined to use plastic knives and forks, Instead, use stainless steel or wooden cutlery. Take advantage of cutlery and crockery hire companies or borrow from friends and family.

For your centre pieces, use old bottles to place your flowers in. Empty glass bottles that you’ve accumulated over the year can make for an interesting decoration arrangement.

Use old jars and place tealights or LEDs in them to create a romantic feel on the night time. Use compostible bin bags to help clear up after your big day.

Added extras Creating a gift list when opting out of plastic can seem daunting. Instead ask for experiences or a donation to your honeymoon fund. Not only will this make for any unneccesary plastic finding its way through, but will also cut down on excess wrapping paper. n

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Eat In or Eat Out

This Christmas?

What do you picture when someone says Christmas dinner? Are you in the comfort of your own home surrounded by your family or are you in a cosy pub enjoying a stress-free meal?

Eating Out?

What is it about eating out that’s got us

Research shows that the amount

hooked? Perhaps the idea of cooking for

of people choosing to dine out

your extended family and friends is just too

for Christmas is on the rise. The amount of

daunting for some. Being treated and waited

people eating out for Christmas dinner has

on is a much more relaxing way to spend

been steadily rising year on year. The amount

the festive season. For others the idea of

of people that dine out for their Christmas

spending a couple of hundred per head on

meal rose by 43% last year with the British

Christmas dinner at an already expensive time

public choosing a cosy pub or luxurious restaurant over their own dining rooms.

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Marcus Wareing and fancy his 6-course menu for £375 a head; or fancy a cosy Christmas down at your local pub for an average price of £40 per person. There really is something for everyone, no matter what their budget.

Eating In? With the vast array of delicious goodies available from local suppliers for Christmas dinner deciding what to have can be a huge undertaking all by itself.

Should this be the year you have a goose?

The meat is very rich and moist, the fat left in the pan after cooking is fantastic for roasting potatoes and baking. But delicious of the year is simply too much and not in the spirit of Christmas.

With the stress of wrapping those lastminute presents and catering to the needs of your fussy relatives it’s no wonder people are turning to restaurants for their festive fix.

Having someone else prepare an extravagant roast for the whole family helps to take the strain away from the designated chef.

Eating out means each person can choose what they want to eat. Even the fussiest of

ADULTS £50 KIDS £25

eaters can pick and choose their favourite bits, letting you relax and enjoy the festive feast.

We all like to think that our decorations are the best, but let’s be honest sometimes there’s nothing better than a cosy pub topped off with a roaring fire and traditional Christmas decorations, what could be more British than that?

though it is, a goose is a bony bird and that means small portions for a family of half a dozen keen eaters. Allow 700g of bird weight per person.

The last decade has seen a comeback from the Norfolk Black – great flavour, but this is a bird with big bones and a grudging amount of meat. Or there’s the Bronze turkey, this one has a bit more meat on it and scores well in the flavour department. Finally there’s

The cost of eating out can turn people off the idea, but not to worry. Whether you’re a fan of

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Prawn Cocktail

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Garlic King Prawns

3rd Course

White Chicken Tikka

Tender chicken fillets marinated in yoghurt, cream, cardamom seeds and cheese. Then delicately grilled in a clay oven

Karahi Kebab

Exquisite seekh kebab cocktail served with fried onions, peppers, a hint of ginger and roasted garam masala

Roasted Paneer, Broccoli & Cauliflower (V)

Cubes of paneer, fresh broccoli and cauliflower marinated with exotic spices and roasted in the oven. Sprinkled with lime juice and garnished with fresh coriander and chat masala

Maharaja Lamb

Decorated with mixed fruit, drizzled with strawberry sauce, served with crispy wafers

Maharani Chicken

A mix of pistachio, mango and coconut

Whole breast of chicken marinated overnight with light spices, coriander, garlic and parsley, stuffed with spinach and cheese then slow roasted and cooked in a light flavoured sauce and accompanied with lightly spiced seasonal vegetables. Served with rice and naan bread

Tandoori Roasted Salmon

Fresh salmon fillet marinated overnight with Five Spice tandoori spices and served with seasonal vegetables, slightly tossed in spices

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Served with brandy sauce

Vanilla Ice Cream Kulfi Medley

Cheese & Biscuits

A selection of cheese and biscuits

Indian Honey Glazed Carrot Cake Served with vanilla ice cream

Trio of Desserts

Mango Cheesecake, Cherry Bakewell Tart and Hazelnut Praline Chocolate Bar

Luxurious Warm Gulab Jamun Served with vanilla ice cream

5th Course Coffee & Mince Pies

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the white turkey, a great, big, bosomy bird

the look of the breast to some eyes. Allow

butternut squash & beetroot wellington,

that delivers slice after slice of pristine white

500g of bird weight per person.

you’re sure to find something to make the

meat but can be short on flavour if not sourced carefully.

Or maybe you’re looking to have a

meat eaters jealous.

vegetarian or vegan main course. 2019 has

Whatever you decide, order from your local

originally

truly been a great year to be vegetarian with

butcher or grower, do it in plenty of time so

dominated the mass market partly because

several stores increasing their selection of

it arrives in your kitchen in perfect condition.

when plucked their white feathers left white

meat free options. Which means you won’t

This will ensure your food meets all the

stubs. Unlike the Norfolk Black which when

just be handed extra vegetables to fill your

families’ expections. n

plucked leaves a host of black specks to spoil

plate. From roast stuffed cauliflower to

These

white

feathered

birds

the

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Family owned and run for 32 years

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Christmas & New Years Bookings NOW BEING TAKEN

Enjoy a 5 Course Meal during the festive season Choose from the Indian or Traditional menu PER ADULT

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Will You Be

Lonely This Christmas?

The adverts tell us it is the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people the festive season serves to heighten their feelings of loneliness.

The traditional christmas images

Century living. “For example, parents have

occurring at certain times like Sundays, bank

of family and friends together;

encouraged their children to move hundreds

holidays or Christmas. Or loneliness can be

of eating, drinking and being

of miles away to get an education or to

chronic; this means someone feels lonely all or

merry are at odds with the actual experiences

get a job to better themselves. That’s what

most of the time. Loneliness is linked to social

of thousands of people across the country.

parents want, for their children to do better

isolation but it is not the same thing. Isolation

For some, the reality is bereavement, the

than them. “But a consequence of that is that

is an objective state whereby the number of

breakdown of relationships or health issues

there might be older people or grandparents

contacts a person has can be counted. One way

can amplify feelings of isolation at this time of

who are sitting alone because their family is

of describing this distinction is that you can be

year. On the BACP website, BACP-accredited

hundreds of miles away at the other end of the

lonely in a crowded room, but you will not be

psychotherapist Madeleine Bocker said “for

country with their own work/life pressures.”

socially isolated.

The Campaign to End Loneliness state there

So how can we help people to not feel

are 1.2 million chronically lonely older people

isolated this Christmas? Danuta added: “It’s a

in the UK and 9 million lonely people. They

difficult one – you can’t assume that if people

state there are different types of loneliness:

are by themselves they want someone to

emotional loneliness is felt when we miss

pop round. Where some people might want

the companionship of one particular person;

company, there are people who don’t want it.

often a spouse, sibling or best friend or social

“Be aware of who your neighbours are and

loneliness is experienced when we lack a

if they are on their own. Have a meaningful

wider social network or group of friends.

conversation. Ask them how they spent their

people who are not part of that, it can be very painful. “In the first instance, people will not want to be asked to go out and to start making contact as they are most likely ashamed of being lonely. It can be very hard.”

Indeed, the holiday season can exacerbate feelings of loneliness for many people, says BACP member Danuta Lipinska. “The commercialism

and

materialism

around

the holiday has helped to these feelings

holidays in the past.

of loneliness and isolation for people,”

Loneliness can be a transient feeling that comes

she said. “It’s become an issue around 21st

and goes. It can be situational; for example only

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Loneliness can lead to health issues, as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigerettes a day, more visits to your doctor surgery so why not try speaking to a local BACP counsellor or psychotherapist about loneliness this Christmas as a present to yourself www.bacp.co.uk is a good place to start.

On their website Madeleine Bocker gives her tips to end loneliness for you to try: • Have compassion with yourself. We know people don’t always want to be asked to go out and to make contact.

• Don’t judge yourself. Everyone feels lonely sometimes, but it doesn’t mean you are not a really loveable person.

• Pets are loving to their owners and can improve mental well-being. Having a dog, for example, takes you out of the house for walks and the benefits of fresh air, meeting people and getting exercise.

• At the start of the week plan out your highlights in your diary to look forward to. Maybe going to the cinema, your

favourite TV programme, a visit from or to a friend.

• If you think you haven’t got someone, the world is full of people who think they haven’t got anyone either. Try to be pro-active and invite people to visit or make contact with neighbours.

• Physical touch can be very good. Things like applying moisturiser, brushing your hair or massaging your feet. Book a massage or a head massage with your hair cut.

• Think how you can add value and meaning to your daily life. Think about what you like to do or how you could use your time. What about volunteering for a charity, starting a business or taking up a hobby?

• If your family has moved away or you can’t be with them, keep in touch with them via Skype, FaceTime or similar apps.

• If you are feeling really low, talk to your GP and find a good therapist. n

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Keeping Your

Social Media Use Safe Norton Security have come up with the top ways that our accounts can be compromised whilst using social media.

Those that write viruses and other cybercriminals go where the numbers are and that includes popular social media sites. To help you avoid a con or viral infection, Norton has put together this list of the top five social media scams.

1. Chain Letters You’ve likely seen this one before -- the dreaded chain letter has returned. It may appear in the form of, “Retweet this and Bill Gates will donate $5 million to charity!”

But hold on, let’s think about this. Bill Gates already does a lot for charity. Why would he wait for something like this to take action?

Answer: He wouldn’t. Both the cause and claim are fake. So why would someone post this? Good question. It could be some prankster looking for a laugh, or a spammer needing “friends” to hit up later. Many wellmeaning people pass these fake claims onto others.

Action - Break the chain and inform them of the likely ruse.

2. Cash Grabs By their very nature, social media sites make it easy for us to stay in touch with friends, while reaching out to meet new ones. But how well do you really know these new acquaintances?

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The usual post is: You just received an urgent request from one of your real friends who “lost his wallet on vacation and needs some cash to get home.” So, being the helpful person you are, you send some money right away, per his instructions. But there’s a problem: Your friend never sent this request. In fact, he isn’t even aware of it. His malware-infected computer grabbed all of his contacts and forwarded the bogus email to everyone, waiting to see who would bite.

Action - Call your friend. Inform him of the request, get him to update his anti virus software. Next, make sure your computer isn’t infected as well.

3. Hidden Charges “What type of STAR WARS character are you?

Find out with our quiz! All of your friends have taken it!” Hmm, this sounds interesting, so you enter your info and mobile phone number. After a few minutes, a text turns up. It turns out you’re more Yoda than Darth Vader. Well, that’s interesting … but not as much as your next month’s cell bill will be.

You’ve also just unwittingly subscribed to some dubious service that charges £9.95 every month and is not based in the UK. As it turns out, that “free, fun service” is neither.

Action - Be wary of these bait-and-switch games. They tend to thrive on social sites.

4. Phishing Requests “Somebody just put up these pictures of you at this wild party! Check ‘em out here!”

Huh? Let me see that! Immediately, you click on the enclosed link, which takes you to your Twitter or Facebook login page. There, you enter your account info and a cybercriminal now has your password, along with total control of your account.

How did this happen? Both the email and landing page were fake. That link you clicked took you to a page that only looked like your intended social site. It’s called phishing, and you’ve just been had.

Action - To prevent this, make sure your Internet security includes antiphishing defenses.

5. Hidden URLs Beware of blindly clicking on shortened URLs. You’ll see them everywhere on Twitter, but you never know where you’re going to go since the URL (“Uniform Resource Locator,” the Web address) hides the full location. Clicking on such a link could direct you to your intended site, or one that installs all sorts of malware on your computer. URL shorteners can be quite useful. Just be aware of their potential pitfalls and make sure you have real-time protection against spyware and viruses.

Action - Sites that attract a significant number of visitors are going to lure in a criminal element, too. If you take security precautions ahead of time, such as using antivirus and anti-spyware protection, you can defend yourself against these dangers and surf with confidence. n For more information visit uk.norton.com

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What's On

What's On NOVEMBER Tuesday 5th - Saturday 9th The Yeoman of the Guard WorcesterGilbert & Sullivan Society presents The Yeoman of the Guard with Director Christine Daves and musical director David Arthur. Tickets are £14 (students £7) available from the box office on 01905 770154 or www.norburytheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 6th The Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester Follow our guide into deep, dark pockets of Worcester and discover a side to the Faithful City that you never knew existed.

The Historic Ghost Walk of Worcester will lead you through gates normally locked and doors usually bolted to learn of ghostly experiences and historical facts in a fascinating tour of one of the most haunted and historic cities in Britain. With entry to some of Worcester’s most iconic buildings, and an entertaining guide, it is a great night

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out. Regular walks Wednesdays, September to March at 7.30pm. Walks start at Elgar Statue, Cathedral Square and last just under two hours, finishing at Worcester’s Guildhall.

Although you can turn up and pay on the night, booking in advance is advisable. ‘On A Role’ reserves the right to cancel a Ghost Walk – please call the Box Office to confirm if a Ghost Walk is running. Please note that some parts of the walk are not accessible to wheelchair users. Recommended age 11+.

Tickets are £6.50.

Thursday 7th Bohemian Voices The Vault, Worcester Arts Workshop. 8:30pm10:30pm. and then the first Thursday of each month. Bohemian Voices was devised by Steve Soden and ran in London for a number of years, bringing a unique mix of music, comedy and poetry which he promoted and compered (his compering was described by Time-Out as Richard E. Grant on acid). Acts such as Jimmy Carr, Michael Mcintyre, Hal

Cruttenden, Shappi Khorsandi, Rob Dearing, Pete Doherty and The Libertines performed at Bohemian Voices as they started on their way to successful careers. The line up for the opening night is: Steve Soden- Compere & Host; Suz Winspear- Poet (Former Worcester Poet Laureate); Kieran Baldy Man Davis- Poet/ Comedian; Kringo Blue- Singer/Guitarist; Neil Laurenson- ‘Stand-Up’ Poet; Mel&HimMusical Duo; Sarah Nicholson- Comedian.

Tickets £5 (£2.50 for students) payable on the door. If any aspiring performers would like to be considered for future shows please email info@stevesoden.biz

Friday 8th Ultimate Coldplay Ultimate Coldplay are as close to seeing the real thing as you can possibly get. The only Coldplay tribute band in the world to be led by a true look-a-like Chris Martin, they were awarded UK’s number 1 Coldplay tribute at the agent’s association National Tribute CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE

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What's On Saturday 16th Avoncroft’s First Fest-of-Ale Avoncroft Museum

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th

buildings, come and sample a selection of

Firework Festival Premier Celebrate Bonfire Night in style at Cellarz for our Premier Firework Festival event! Cellarz is an exclusive and chic venue located in the brick-vaulted cellars, underneath the beautiful Spring Grove House. Tickets are £70 per Adult, £63.00 per Child (3-15yrs).

Book online early for massive savings. To book, go to www.web.wmsp.co.uk

hand-picked ales, ciders and perries, enjoy

Tuesday 12th - Saturday 16th

Awards 2018. They bring a huge amount of energy and presence into every show as they power through the hits, with more than a passing nod to Coldplay’s ‘A Head Full of Dreams’ tour. In demand all over the UK, Europe and The Middle East for their brilliant sound and look a like show featuring a full live band. Watch live at The Marrs Bar 8-11.30pm.

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Celebrate the Season Worcester Musical Theatre Company presents an amazing evening of entertainment full of inspiring songs, spectacular dance and laugh out loud comedy. Supporting the Acorns Children’s Hospice and The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. For more information, go to www.worcestermusicaltheatre.co.uk. Tickets available online from Worcester Live on 01905 611427 or www.worcesterlive.co.uk

Saturday 16th Avoncroft’s First Fest-of-Ale The museum will be hosting their first ever Avoncroft ‘Fest-of-Ale’ beer festival this November! Surrounded by historic

a selection of breads and cheeses and music in the New Guesten Hall. Admission cost: £5 entrance charge (pre-purchased tickets) includes programme and two halves (three halves for card-carrying CAMRA & Avoncroft members). So come along to Avoncroft Museum and eat, drink and be merry!

Concert: Mozart’s Requiem Perhaps the most breath-taking of Mozart’s choral works is paired with a powerful 20th Century requiem by Jonathan Willcocks, in the opening concert of Worcester Festival Choral Society’s 2019-20 season – all in the majestic surroundings of Worcester Cathedral. Performing with the 150 members of Worcester Festival Choral Society - many of whom sing in the renowned Three Choirs Festival Chorus - will be the Meridian Sinfonia Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed soloists. WFCS and Worcester Cathedral Director of Music Samuel Hudson conducts.

Tickets £10-£25 from www.wfcs.online or the Worcester Live Box Office T: 01905 611427.

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What's On Sunday 24th Abbey Hotel Wedding Fayre Abbey Hotel Wedding Fayre provides the attendees with an opportunity to meet wedding professionals who help in planning the perfect bachelor/bachelorette parties, DJs, hair, and makeup, wedding gowns and tuxes, Ceremony location, reception location, wedding planner, decor, design, florist, photography, makeup, jewellery and much more etc.The fayre is open 9-6pm.

Malvern Drive-In Classic Car & Bike Autojumble Taking place at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern Drive-In Classic Car & Bike Autojumble event will provide a very limited number of vehicles on display.

Visitors are welcome to bring and display their classic cars and motorcycles. For more information go to www.threecounties.co.uk

Monday 25th Psychic Switch Buy your tickets now and receive your E-Tickets instantly. Advance bookings only, we do not sell tickets on the door. See four different Psychics/Mediums on your table.

The event will be at the Bank House Hotel,

Friday 29th

Christmas Comedy Night Sixways Stadium

Worcester. Book in with your E-Ticket from 6.30pm (can be shown to our host as printed or on your phone) and you must be seated by 7pm. Over 18’s only. Tickets start from £20.

centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious

Thursday 28th November Sunday 1st December

out for Victorian characters in Gin Lane, lofty

Worcester Victorian Fayre The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by traders from picturesque New Street and Friar Street. Now in its 27th year, the Fayre may have grown a lot but it has stayed true to its traditional roots with plenty of Victorian themed characters, festive treats and a wonderful atmosphere. This year there will be almost 200 stalls across the city

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street food and gifts. As well as a wonderful array of stalls, we are looking forward to a fantastic programme of entertainment. Look entertainers on stilts, brilliant musicians on our stages and buskers on every street corner.

Friday 29th Christmas Comedy Night Join us for our Christmas Comedy Club Night at Sixways Stadium. Enjoy fun and laughter from two top comedians. Ticket includes a one-course meal, two live comedians, DJ & disco, £35 per person.

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