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Contents

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JUNE 2018

HOME & GARDEN 10

Do You Need a New Bed or Mattress?

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Gardening for June

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Nature Notebook

Health & Beauty 24

Our Ultimate Summer Skin Care Guide

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

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Essential Style Tips for Father’s Day

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Contributors Front Cover: The Dentist @ Tupsley www.thedentistattupsley.co.uk Glynis Dray Burford House Bridal

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust House of Colour Wyevale Garden Centres The Riverside Inn Hillside Brewery Deaf Direct Magikat’s Hereford Herefordshire Golf Club

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Recipe Haybaked Shropshire Guinea Fowl

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Is Gelato Just Ice Cream?

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Competition Hillside Brewery

Golden Years 38

How to Hear Better on the Telephone

Our Events Diary 42

Wye Valley Walks

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What’s on this month?

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Competition Herefordshire Golf Club

competition winner Simply Stunning Furniture M. Stacey, Credenhill Battle Proms M. Green, Ledbury

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Burford House Bridal Debbie Bowdley-Smith worked on the High Street for 37 years mainly in managerial roles. In 2016/2017 her world was turned upside down. Firstly the lost of her job that she loved with the demise of BHS, but then she lost three family members that she loved deeply. A chance meeting with Boyd and Paul from Burford House & The Garden Store, just outside on Tenbury turned her life around. She told them of her dream, which was to open a Bridal or Mother of the Bride boutique.

Burford House themselves had plans to do marquee weddings and offered a great opportunity to combine our business ventures. With a beautician on site and a hairdresser, plus a stunning location, they offered a one stop destination for weddings.

Debbie told us “I love Burford House. It is so tranquil, with beautiful gardens and the staff that work there are very special. Kind, happy and welcoming. After discussions with my husband, I thought.... let the dream begin! My brother Keith, who thought it was a great idea, painted my room, and a local carpenter Jon Coleman, designed and built my shop fit. The result was beautiful and the attention to detail was outstanding. The design was totally fitting with the character of Burford House. Chris Young from Brights installed my chandelier and the room came to life. My bridal dresses arrived from Pronovias, the brand I had chosen to start my business with and such a beautiful collection. “ Each day when she goes to work she loves it. “I love what I’ve achieved. The customers come in and their comments are amazing and I have many wishing me every success.! Every day you I open the door to the boutique “Burford House Bridal ”and I think, this is mine and I made it happen! My goal in life is for brides and there family and friends to come and have a wonderful experience. Do I want to be rich? No, I just want to be happy.” Drop in on the Wedding Fayre on the 3rd June to see the beautiful destination shop.

Haydn The Creation After a 30-year career in the International Travel Industry followed by recent years in the Tourism and Hospitality sector for Herefordshire and the West Midlands, Bobbie Heavens worked for a short time supporting her Husband, Tony – in raising funds for the then Cancer Research Campaign.

They covered Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire and after the very sudden loss of her husband with Bowel Cancer, she has always supported the essential work of prevention, diagnosis and treatment – with her thoughts on her children, grandchildren and now a great granddaughter.

Although trying to downscale on her activities in the county, she could not resist becoming involved in the wonderful opportunity to raise funds with the Gaudeamus Chorale who will be singing Haydn’s The Creation, at her favourite “special musical venue” – Hereford Cathedral.

“I have been delighted for the support of many colleagues in sponsorship to ensure that funds go direct to Cancer Research UK from the Concert performance, which takes place at Hereford Cathedral on Friday 17th August”.

Tickets can be purchased from Hereford Courtyard Box Office: www.courtyard.org.uk or 01432 340555 For further details, please contact Bobbie on bobbie@bobbieheavens.co.uk

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Worth-Mackenzie triple expansion steam engine receives Engineering Heritage Award The Worth-Mackenzie triple expansion,

Herefordshire and Worcestershire receive £350,000 to improve perinatal mental health services New and expectant mums are going to get improved mental health services, thanks to £350,000 in new funding into the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP).

Perinatal mental health problems are those which occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child and affect up to 20% of women. It covers a wide range of conditions and if left untreated can have significant and longlasting effects on the woman and her family.

They can also have long-standing effects on children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.

one of the oldest triple-expansion, doubleacting, condensing steam engines still capable of operating under steam in the UK, has been presented with an Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers at a ceremony at The Waterworks Museum in Hereford on Monday 7 May. The engine is being recognised for its role in supplying the City of Hereford with water from the River Wye for over fifty years.

Installed in 1895 to replace two ageing beam engines which had reached the end of their working lives, the new engine fulfilled

In Herefordshire and Worcestershire, there will be: • Greater access to psychological therapies and interventions • Specialist Perinatal Occupational therapists • Community Nursery Nurses to offer work related to maternal bonding

two functions: it pumped untreated water

This will enhance the existing service in Worcestershire and start-up a new service in Herefordshire, making the care across both counties available in the right place and the right time, providing advice to maternity, mental health and community services.

was distributed to Hereford City and the

Dr Barnaby Major, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director for 2gether NHS Foundation Trust in Herefordshire, said: “Improving support for pregnant women, new mothers and their partners is a key priority.

from the River Wye to the water-treatment works, and re-pumped treated water to a water tower tank. From there the water immediate surrounding areas.

The engine pumped water at a considerable rate of 4.5 mega litres (1 million gallons) every 12 hours – a similar volume to one and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools.

“We know that perinatal mental health issues have a huge impact on mothers, their babies and their wider families and networks. The impact is felt not only in the perinatal period, but for years to come.

The Worth-Mackenzie is the 116th recipient

“This investment is a significant step towards improving equal access to specialist mental health care and will improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Herefordshire.”

Waterworks Museum, Hereford, said:

Kathryn Hankins, Service Lead for Adult Mental Health Specialist Services at Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, said: “We are delighted to have been successful in obtaining these additional national funds to enhance our existing perinatal service to the women and families of Worcestershire.

“Our team will now be able to offer additional psychological therapy, occupational therapy and nursery nurse support. Importantly we will now also be able to offer the input of a peer support worker who has a real lived experience of these sorts of issues who can support mums at a time of vulnerability.

“We are really looking forward to working with more women across Worcestershire, particularly those in rural or harder to reach communities.”

For more information about our current Perinatal service visit: http://www.hacw. nhs.uk/our-services/perinatal-psychiatry/

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of the award.

Dr Noel Meeke, Emeritus Chairman of the

“The Worth MacKenzie Triple Expansion Steam Engine is the Waterworks Museum’s prize exhibit, but it is also the reason why the Museum was created in 1974, 14 years after first Chairman, Stephen Southall, had seen the mothballed engine on a tour of the works of the newly created Herefordshire Water Board. This award recognises the efforts not just of the Volunteer Engineers who have restored and maintained the Triple over the past 40 plus years, but of all the Volunteers (past and present) who have enabled the Museum to become what it is today.’

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Home & Garden

Do You Need a

New Bed or Mattress?

So when’s the right time for a new bed? Getting a good night’s sleep is so good for your wellbeing, it leaves you feeling fit, thinking sharply and happy! The foundation of good sleep is a comfortable bed and the right mattress. Research by the National Bed Foundation (NBF) shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep – yet the deterioration may be so gradual and invisible that many people fail to make the connection between an uncomfortable bed and poor sleep.

Beds don’t last forever. Even if it looks okay, it may not be giving you the support or comfort you need for a good night’s sleep. A mattress’s life span is affected by several factors such as the quality, care and amount you use it (e.g. reading, watching TV & sleeping each night versus occasional use of a spare bed). Changes in lifestyle (marriage, new home) and in our bodies (losing or gaining weight, ageing, etc) can also necessitate a change of bed.

The NBF suggest you should consider a new mattress/bed is: • Have you had your mattress more than seven years?

• Do you wake up with stiffness and/or aches and pains?

• Are you sleeping as well as you did a year ago?

• Have you had a better night’s sleep in a bed other than yours?

• Does your mattress show signs of visible wear and tear (it sags, is lumpy etc)?

There are literally thousands of beds from which to choose and there’s no such thing as the perfect type of bed for a particular condition or situation (e.g. one ideal bed for a back pain sufferer). Although a good retailer will arm you with lots of information to make the process simpler but only you can make the final, important decision, so take your time and make it wisely.

Before you go shopping for a new bed, think about what you want from your bed.

• What sort of style do you prefer?

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• Do you prefer a firmer or softer feel?

Always shop for the best value not the lowest price. Of course, there are some perfectly acceptable, lower priced beds available but the better the construction, the better the support and comfort and the longer the bed will last.

With a larger bed you are less likely to disturb your partner. You should be able to lie side by side, with your arms behind your head and your elbows out, without touching. Your bed should also be 4-6in (10-15cm) longer than the tallest partner so anyone over 6ft (1.8m) tall should consider a bed longer than standard.

Bed sizes are not standardised and even if they have the same name (eg King size) they may not be the same size especially if the mattress and base are not from the same manufacturer. European common sizes are different and many imported bedsteads come in European sizes. So it is best to buy the base and mattress together. At the very least, make sure you try mattresses on a similar type of base. The two are designed to work together and a change of base will affect the feel and performance of the mattress.

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Jonathan Warren, director at bed and sleep specialist, Time 4 Sleep, said: “Once you’ve decided on the size, your next step is to choose the right frame. This is unique for each buyer, and depends on your priorities. For smaller rooms, ottoman beds are fantastic for providing extra storage space underneath the bed. If style and design are your major motivations, consider a sleigh bed to introduce sophistication and luxury to your bedroom. For a touch of glamour, why not treat yourself to a TV bed, where an LED screen is discreetly hidden in the footboard, ready for those cosy nights in.”

If you are worried about getting the bed upstairs, remember most divans have split bases; while many bedsteads are actually delivered in pieces for assembly in situ. To avoid problems with delivery, you should tell the retailer about potential access problems (narrow staircases, tight corners etc) before you buy.

Mark Cort, Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds said: “We spend around a third of our lives in bed, so it’s vital that people find the most comfortable one for them. Before buying a bed, one of the most important things to consider is its size. You need to make sure it meets your own height requirements, fits into your bedroom and ultimately, can be carried into your property without any problems.

Bensons for Beds offers an online measurement guide to ensure you pick the perfect size for you”.

Shop smarter by following these helpful tips from the NBF Try, try and try it again! There is no substitute for lying on mattresses when selecting the right one for you. You wouldn’t buy a new car without taking it for a test drive first and you’ll be spending even more time in your bed! So wear comfortable clothes, remove your coat and shoes and lie on the bed for quite a long time – at least 10 minutes (preferably more). Adopt your normal sleeping position and lie on your side as well as your back.

Always shop together if the bed’s for two, to ensure you are both happy with your choice.

Set aside enough time to do the job properly. Don’t shop when you’re tired or rushed you run the risk that the beds will all feel wonderful.

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on your side your spine should be horizontal. You should be able to turn fairly easily. As a general rule, the heavier you are, the firmer the tension you will need. You don’t necessarily need a hard bed if you have a bad back.

Comfort is very subjective. Some people like the sensation of being cocooned in a bed; others prefer to lie on top of them. Those that sleep on their back may like a firmer feel than people who sleep on their sides. There are lots of different “feels” around you can choose what works best for you.

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Most manufacturers will offer mattresses in firm, medium and soft options. Try different options to be sure which is best for you. Remember there is no industry wide standard to compare firmness ratings from one manufacturer to the other. For partners of widely differing size and weight (3 stones/18kgs or more), different mattresses may be required. Some manufacturers make double beds from two single mattresses zipped together, which can be of differing tension. Others can combine different degrees of firmness in one mattress. Look for the NBF Mark of Approval For added reassurance.

Silentnight’s sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan says: “I see so many people who have a strained relationship with their sleep and as a nation it’s something we need to address. I think we really need to assess how high up on our priorities list sleep is.

We spend a third of our lives sleeping yet so many of us aren’t getting enough, and when we do sleep we’re doing it on uncomfortable mattresses.

“A good environment is an essential part of getting deep, restorative sleep and this means everything from the right light and temperature in your bedroom to choosing the right comfort of mattress. Everyone is different and has different sleep needs.”

Bed Expert at Silentnight, Angela Moran

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said: “It’s clear that people find the mattress buying process confusing and often get stuck in a rut sleeping on the same old mattress for many years.”

“But it is so important to change your mattress regularly, not least because of the unpleasant build up of skin and hair cells.

“Mattress fillings will also settle over time providing less push back, which can lead to feeling stiff and achy in the morning.

Likewise mattresses with open coil springs will also start to sag causing even more aches and pains.

“We understand from our rigorous testing and research that everyone is different and has different sleep needs. It’s so important to really invest time into choosing the right bed for you. It’s definitely not a one size fits all approach.”

If you are going to buy a bed online, then here’s the top tips for shopping securely online: Choose reputable shopping sites If you haven’t heard of the company, search for them on www.shopsafe.co.uk which lists only shops that offer secure credit card transactions, clear delivery prices and returns policies. Check the website has full contact details, phone numbers etc.

Stick to reputable brands Ensure you are satisfied that the product

descriptions you are given are true and accurate – you can’t look inside a mattress!

Is there any indication of country of origin?

Ensure the website is secure before entering payment details.

Buying a mattress online may be cheaper and more convenient but there are drawbacks to not being able to see and touch items. That’s why the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 give you extra protection.

For more information visit www.which.co.uk If you buy a bed in a box check their reviews from people who have returned the bed successfully for a full refund. Remember a really cheap offer is cheap for a reason and you might not get what you bargained for! A good way to check if the bed you are lying on is too soft, too hard, or just right is to lie on your back, and slide your hand in the hollow of your back. If it slides in too easily, the bed may be too hard for you (leading to pressure on your hips and shoulders); if it’s a struggle to slide your hand in, then the bed is probably too soft. If you can move your hand with just a little resistance, the bed may be just right for you. n National Bed Federation Dr Nerina Ramlakhan Johnathan Warren Mark Cort

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Gardening Jobs

For June

As temperatures rise across the UK, so does the nation’s appetite for gardening as Brits venture outdoors to reap the rewards of their springtime gardening efforts.

Bulbs come into bloom, fruits

2. Protect ripe fruits from ravenous wildlife!

begin to ripen and perennials

Your garden is looking particularly vibrant,

prove their worth, bringing Brits’

packed full of exotic colours and scents, which

gardens to life after the prolonged winter. With

means it won’t just be friends and family

the Outdoor Living trend continuing to sweep

flocking to enjoy it, but plenty of wildlife too

the nation and more people than ever choosing

– the wanted and unwanted! Birds and other

to make their garden the ‘fifth room’ of the

species will be seeking out fruits and seeds to

house, this time of year is pivotal to ensuring

snack on, so be ready to protect your produce.

your dream summer garden is set to flourish all

Mesh netting is a great, non-chemical solution

season. Lilidh Matthews, horticulture buyer at

to deter pests and allow your fruit to fully ripen.

Wyevale Garden Centres, is on hand with her

Remember, it’s important to wait until the bees

jobs to do in the garden in June:

and butterflies have worked their pollinating

1. Snip off and spray your roses

magic before you cover your plants.

June is a prime time to deadhead your roses

3. Plant out tender vegetables

after they have flowered. This is a quick and

Prep your veg patch ready to plant tender

easy job which stimulates the growth of new

vegetables such as cucumbers, courgettes,

blooms and extends the flowering season.

and peppers. June is the perfect time to plant

Make sure you snip off the old flower at the

up these vegetables as there is a significantly

base of the bloom; this will encourage the plant

reduced risk of wind and frost, conditions

to send new shoots to produce smaller flowers,

which are detrimental to the growth of tender

with the added benefit that deadheading can

vegetables. The hot weather provides optimum

prevent the roses scattering debris around

conditions for these vegetables to grow, ready

your garden. Don’t forget to spray your roses

to harvest in the next few months!

with feed to ensure they remain nourished and healthy throughout the drier months.

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4. Start feeding and pinch out tomatoes Pinching encourages branching on the tomato plants, and by cutting off part of the main stem the plants can grow two new stems from the leaf nodes below the pinch. This causes the plant to focus its energies into developing fresh fruits, results in a stronger plant and more tomatoes for your enjoyment. Simply use your fingernails to pinch off the new growth at the end of the stem - if you don’t want to use your fingers you can always use a sharp pair of pruning shears!

5. Feed baskets and containers Baskets and containers are a great way to introduce life and splashes of colour to your patio, balcony or window box – but it’s important to keep an eye on them during the warmer months. Check baskets and containers every day in June to avoid them drying out in the hot weather. Ensure that they remain moist but not soggy; over-watering can be as damaging to new plants as drying out! Give your plants a helping hand by applying a liquid fertiliser once a week.

6. Offer your support for tall-growing perennials June is the perfect time to support your tall-growing perennials.

During these warmer months perennials are in full bloom and therefore vulnerable to collapse as their long stems and heavy heads make them top-heavy and prone to flopping. Give them plenty of support to stay upright and prevent damage during windy or rainy days by using frames or canes and tying the stems securely using twine.

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nature

The Lost Words Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and artist Richard Bavin are bringing The Lost Words into schools to help to reconnect children with the natural world around them.

We know that our children spend less time outdoors in nature than previous generations and it is hard for parents and teachers to alter this trend as we all live increasingly busy and urban lives and the lure of the screen is ever present. A reflection of this was the removal of many words connected with nature from the Oxford Junior Dictionary including acorn, bluebell and conker.

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust has worked hard for over a decade to engage children with natural environments and with our county’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.

The Trust’s WildPlay Rangers programme has introduced thousands of children to the joys of playing outdoors in whatever green space their community offers with staff and volunteers giving young people the confidence and inspiration to build dens, hunt for insects and splash about in streams. Our Wildlife Watch clubs look to inspire young naturalists with each club meeting themed around a particular species or season while our Forest Schools bring the classroom outdoors. The Trust’s new Nature Tots initiative is now working with children under 5 and their families to explore the great outdoors and develop new skills. n 22 | Wye Valley and the Marches Now | Issue 79 | June 2018

Now the Trust has teamed up with local landscape artist Richard Bavin on a campaign to deliver a copy of The Lost Words written by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane and with hand-painted illustrations by Jackie Morris to every Primary School in Herefordshire. The Lost Words was inspired by the decline of our children’s engagement with nature and the loss of the language which describes it. For each of these ‘lost words’ McFarland has written a ‘spell’ which magics the wildlife to life and each is accompanied by an enchanting illustration.

The campaign is asking people to donate £10 so that we can purchase and a deliver a copy to every primary school in the county.

Teachers will then be able to share the book with their classes and Eva John’s An Explorers Guide to the Lost Words, created by the John Muir Trust is available to schools too with ideas for exploring more of the themes and wildlife featured in the book.

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Health & Beauty

Our Ultimate Summer

Skin Care Guide...

Summer is finally here! Check out our recommended products to help protect your skin and help you get that sunkissed glow!

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Sunshine in a compact! This maxi-size caramel case decorated with pink flamingos and palms contains a harmony of three matte bronze shades to complement all skin tones whilst the formula cares for the skin and gives luminosity to the complexion.

£31.00

2. ERBORIAN

This multi-tasking, ultra-fine powder compact provides the final touch for an instant glowing complexion. Enriched with Camellia oil, known in Korea for it’s antioxidant and nourishing properties, COPPER GLOW helps to enhance your complexion and gives an instant satin finish with a subtle bronze hue.

£34.00

3. CHANEL

With its creamy, melt-away texture, enriched with moringa butter, LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW LIP BALM nourishes, protects and envelops the lips in wonderful comfort. After the very first application, they are smoother, softer and more comfortable. Available in three shades: Light, Medium and Deep.

£31.00

4. CHANEL

To illuminate and intensify the eyes, CHANEL carefully selected two new harmonies, each composed of five light to dark, matte and satin eyeshadows. The lightest shade illuminates the eyes. It is applied to the entire eyelid, on its own or as a base under another color, for a luminous natural makeup result. It can be blended with darker shades at the base of the lashes for more intense and contrasted eyes.

On their own, the darker shades outline the eye contour to discreetly open up the eyes.

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Created by leading Australian sun care experts, these advanced five-star formulas are available in a wide selection of sun protection factors and defend against UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning) rays. Perfect for the whole family.

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LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW LUMINOUS MULTI-COLOR POWDER meets every demand and every desire. The powder case presents a harmony of several shades. Apply to areas on the face that catch the light for a subtle result or to the entire face for a glowing complexion.

Gently sweep the half-moon brush over the powders to perfectly blend the different shades.

Subtle and sheer, luminous and shimmering, makeup becomes buildable, intensifying with each stroke of the brush. The powder comes in three shade variations: Light, Medium and Deep

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6. CLARINS

Clarins range of complexion bases gets a summer twist with two new shades specially formulated to warm skin for a sunkissed glow. An

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Elements Eight Republica Rum British independent craft rum brand, Elements Eight, specialises in pure unadulterated, small batch, artisan rums made in the Windward Islands with a new expression recently introduced - Republica from Cuba and Panama.

Originally created as “the bartenders rum” Elements Eight rums are crafted to be complex, smooth and very drinkable, perfect as both a neat serve or cocktail base.

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Peatheart is the most recent release from the brand and is the seventh Peaty whisky to join the award-winning collection.

One of the smokiest offerings to date, Peatheart results in an intensely warm yet smooth finish.

This expression delivers an initial smoky burst on the nose which surrenders to a surge of fruitiness, with ripe pears, apples and lime cutting through. To taste, smokey flavours are laced with leather and sweet stewed apples closely followed by chocolate and sweet vanilla. Peatheart’s dark but delicate spirit is the ideal dram for connoisseurs looking to explore a different side of whisky. www.masterofmalt.com

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Health & Beauty

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Health & Beauty

Father’s Day may be the one day of the year when it is all about celebrating you as a Dad and those you love will appreciate you looking great!

1. Horizontal stripes are on trend.

Experiment with stripe widths to find the most flattering look. Choose interesting colour combinations that suit your colour palette.

2. Denim shirts are popular this summer, however make sure it is the right colour denim as different shades suit different skin tones. If you are working a smart casual look, a fitted button-down denim shirt works well. Denim shirts also go well with on trend chino shorts that are tapered slightly if this suits your style personality.

3. Pastels are good colours to wear in the summer, but not everyone can wear them. Make sure you know if you are a warm or cool toned and if more yellow or blue based colours suit you to get pastels right.

4. Belts, sunglasses, hats and bags are the details that will determine whether you are truly a style pro. Invest in these accessories carefully, as quality will always make you stand out from the crowd.

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from your colour palette and work your way around different colours, sizes, shapes and even textures.

6. Colour is in this summer! Don’t be afraid to wear the bold or bright colours that work with your skin tone. Equally use patterns to stand out from the crowd on Father’s Day. 7. Hawaiian Tropical print shirts are trending right now and a bold design in your best colours will always make an exciting style statement in your summer wardrobe.

8. Do not feel obligated to follow the trend of super skinny trousers and jackets unless it really suits your style personality! Well-fitting clothes is key.

9. In the shops many shorts this year are finishing just below the knee, but different lengths and materials suit different people. Shorts are a great way to add colour or pattern. Pair with a leather belt for style finesse.

10. Consider loafers and sandals this summer but it is all about the colour. Neutrals to work with most of your wardrobe or a colour to make a statement.

The choice is yours. n Jane Brook, House of Colour Jane.brook@houseofcolour.co.uk 07070 293341

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Food & Drink

Haybaked Shropshire Guinea Fowl

with Carrot, Barley and Herbs

Ingredients

Method

• Guinea fowl or chicken bones • 2 onions, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, chopped • 3 sticks celery, chopped • 3 mushrooms, chopped • 80g malt grains or toasted barley • Thyme, 2 sprigs • Rosemary, 2 sprigs • 3-4 bay leaves • 1 tbsp malt extract • 60g rolled toasted wheat flakes • 2 tbsp honey (we used honey from own hive) • 2 guinea fowl breasts • 4 tbsp Bennett & Dunn Rapeseed Oil • 4 tbsp Butter • Dried hay, small handful • 6-8 organic or home-grown carrots • 40g butter • 15ml hazelnut oil • Wild herbs, a selection (we use yarrow, hairy bitter cress, and dandelion leaves in this recipe)

To Make the Broth Preheat the oven to 180°C. Placing them in a roasting pan, roast the guinea fowl or chicken bones for 40 minutes Over a medium heat, fry the chopped onion and three-quarters of the garlic, mushroom, and celery until they are brown before adding the barley and frying off. Then, add the roasted bones, and half of the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves before covering with water. Simmer this for 6 hours until it is light brown in colour and has a good flavour. Then, sieve into a second pan and reduce by half, adding the malt extract. Taste and season accordingly.

To Make the Wheat Flakes Lightly fry off the remaining garlic in the rapeseed oil and the remaining butter, adding the remaining thyme and rosemary. Add the rolled wheat flakes and honey. Roast these until golden, blending and seasoning to taste.

To Make the Guinea Fowl Preheating the oven to 190°c, fry the guinea fowl breasts in an oven-proof pan in a splash of oil, making sure that they are sealed on all sides.

Then, add the butter and position the hay around it. Igniting the hay, cover with foil before placing the pan in the oven and roasting for 12-15 minutes.

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Smoking in this manner can be difficult at home (especially where smoke alarms are involved!).

Stove top smokers are available. Alternatively, use an outside BBQ for a few minutes before using the oven to finish.

To Make the Carrot Purée Peel the carrots, chop them, and placing in a pan cover them with water. Cook them until they are soft (approx 10-15 minutes), and then drain.

Mash with the butter and hazelnut oil until they are smoothly blended, then season to taste. Put to one side.

To Make the Carrot Purée Spoon the carrot puree onto a plate. Slice the guinea fowl and place in the centre. Tossing the foraged herbs in warm meat juices, add to the plate before sprinkling over the toasted wheat crumb. Serve with the sauce. n Sometimes the best dishes come from our childhood memories. Growing up, we often kept poultry on hay, feeding them everything from vegetable trimmings to different grains.

From this, we created a dish based around pairing grains and guinea fowl incorporating vegetables and herbs grown by myself and my team of chefs.

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FOOD & DRINK

Is Gelato Just

Ice Cream?

Creamy, cold, and churned up into myriad flavours: you might be forgiven for thinking that ice-cream and gelato are the same. Most of us think “gelato” is just Italian for ice-cream, and a marketing word to sell more ice cream!But it seems we would be wrong. It’s a different product to ice cream.

We love the pasta that Italians make, they make potatoes into delicious dumplings called Gnocchi now Gelato is appearing on our high streets and supermarkets. The Romans invented gelato but it has taken until now for gelatarias pop up across the country and Waitrose to lead the charge on becoming the first UK supermarket to stock Italian gelato in its stores. As Alex Beckett, from the Mintel forecasting agency, told the press that gelato is browning at such a pace that it could soon challenge ice-cream in the UK High St sales.

The key differences between ice cream and gelato are: Gelato contains more milk than cream, making it freeze at a lower temperature and taste cooler, lighter and some think more refreshing.

The product is churned slower than ice-cream making it more dense and creating a more intense flavour.

The press were also told by Maggie Rush, the president of the Ice Cream Alliance, the ingredients and the fact that it contains less air than ice-cream means it also has a short shelf life. She went on to explain that to be at it’s best in Italy it is generally sold the same day that it is made.

Having holidayed in Malta for 20 years I am excited that the experimental flavouring of short batch produced lusciousness is

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now available in places as close as Monmouth at Green & Jenks at 11 Agincourt Square. Orginally Green and Jenks was a family dairy business that re-launched in 2015 following a gap away from the High St of 58 years. Founded by Frederick Green, born in 1838, the son of a flour miller from Hampshire, established the family dairy business in 1888. Frederick moved to London as a young boy and worked in a variety of jobs ending up working for a dairy company in Hammersmith. He saw the opportunity to have his own business in the rapidly expanding coal and shipping city of Cardiff. In 1888 the Roath Park Dairy Company at 1 Albany Road was founded in the centre of the busy Victorian suburb. The dairy collected milk from farms from the rural areas around the city such as Rumney and St Mellons and the milk was pasteurised and processed into milk, cream and butter on the premises. The milk was delivered to households, first by horse and cart and then by vans.

The Green’s had five daughters and the eldest, Lilian, took over the running of the business with her husband Hubert Jenks. They had four children, the eldest Norman Jenks continued to run the business after studying Engineering at Cardiff University. He met his wife Mabel who worked at the shop and they had one daughter Shirley Jenks, who is now part of the family firm. Shirley’s youngest daughter Gilly is now running the business, the fifth generation of the company. Their gelato has been awarded two Great Taste Awards. Made ever day in their basement laboratory using milk from Monmouthshire farms using locally grown fruit from Herefordshire to create the finest Italian flavour with low food miles. If making your own gelato is on the agenda then look out for the Slow Food Workshop - Voyage of Gelato at this years Ludlow Food Festival in September. Last year it was sell out and they promised to return in 2018. n

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FOOD & DRINK

Competition HILLSIDE BREWERY

Hillside Brewery is set on a stunning 40-acre farm in Longhope, Gloucestershire. This is a family owned business, run by father & son team Peter & Paul and was established in May 2014. They set out the business to create great well balanced beers with good drinkability. They now have a small team producing 7 styles of beer and a lager which are mainly distributed within an hour’s drive time of Hillside Brewery.

Since opening in May 2014 they have received over 38 awards for their beer and business. Being a completely green business, being run on solar power, air source and ground source heat pumps is quite an achievement for a brewery which can be quite energy intensive.

On site at Hillside Brewery they are passionate about beer and want to share that with other people. They host regular brewery tours throughout the month including a beer tasting. Brewing experience days also occur during the month, where you can spend a day in the life of a brewer with lots of beer tasting and food included – a true brewing experience to remember!

They have recently converted one of their barns which now hosts an impressive 10m bar and running regular events from tours, brewery tap nights, comedy nights through to business conferences (which will be remembered).

If you want to combine an activity with a couple of beers they even have Battle Archery (like mixing dodgeball, archery and paintball) which is an adrenaline filled game but won’t leave you bruised like a peach or try bubble football – to test your strength and skill. n Prize Value: Brewing Experience Day x2: £160 Brewery Tour x6: £90

www.HILLSIDEBREWERY.com

To be in with a chance of winning a Brewing Experience day or Brewery tour vouchers, simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

How many awards have Hillside Brewery received since opening in May 2014?

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Answer: Name: Address: Tel: Email:

If you do wish to receive information on forthcoming events, news and offers from Hillside Brewery please tick this box

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golden years

How to Hear Better

On the Telephone

Hearing your telephone ring If you sometimes miss your telephone ringing, you can get an adaptor that flashes along with the ring.

You can also get an adaptor that rings extra loud with different tones so you can choose the one you hear the best. The extra loud equipment is called a ‘tone caller’ and is available free of charge to BT customers with a hearing loss – just call BT Inclusion on 0800 800 150, or for non-BT customers this can be bought from the BT shop for £17.00 Listening on the phone without a hearing aid Look at your telephone earpiece and you will probably find that the holes or slots that the sound comes out of are in the centre.

It is important to make sure you place the holes in the earpiece directly in front of the entrance to your ear-hole. It is also important that the earpiece is touching your ear – even a ½ inch gap can halve the volume heard.

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will show the maximum volume and when purchased from some suppliers will state whether they are suitable for Mild, Moderate, Severe or Profound hearing loss.

Using a hearing aid on the phone There are 2 ways of using the phone: • Using the microphone on the hearing aid • Using the loop (T switch). There are different types of hearing aids – the most common ones are called ‘behind the ear’ which have a mould in your ear and the actual aid sits behind your ear. The diagram to the right is for analogue behind the ear hearing aids only, which look like this: Using the microphone Do not put the earpiece part of the phone to your ear! Your ear has a plastic mould in it – the microphone on your hearing aid is at the top of the part sitting behind your ear.

So you need to move the earpiece of the phone up to the top of your ear, over the microphone.

When you do this you may find your hearing aid whistles! If it does then slide the earpiece forwards, against the side of your head, towards your eyebrow up to your temple.

Then twist the handset so that the earpiece is turned from your temple towards your ear.

This will project the sound back towards the

microphone. You can then adjust the position of the earpiece to move it progressively nearer to the microphone until just before the whistling starts.

Using the T switch / loop Some phones are fitted with an ‘inductive coupler’. Some phones list it as a feature, calling it ‘hearing aid compatible’. If appropriate you may find you hear even better by turning your hearing aid to the T position and using the loop. You must turn your aid back to the M or main setting when you have finished using the phone.

The system is fitted around the rim of the earpiece so it is important to get the rim as close as possible to the pick up point on your hearing aid. This is usually about 1cm back from the microphone. You may need to practise to get this in the right position!

In the Ear (ITE) hearing aids Rest one edge of the earpiece against your ear so the sound from the earpiece flows across your ear canal – experiment by pivoting the earpiece at various angles until you find one you are comfortable with.

If your aid has a T switch then turn over the switch and you should be able to use the same technique.

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golden years education

Digital telephones If you switch your hearing aid to the T position when using a digital phone with an analogue hearing aid it will cause interference and you will hear a loud buzzing noise.

Digital hearing aids If you switch your hearing aid to the T position when using a digital phone it will cause interference and you will hear a loud buzzing noise Digital hearing aids are programmed in different ways to suit your particular hearing loss. The telephone earpiece should be held in the same way as for the above analogue hearing aids. However, Digital hearing aid wearers should also be able to use digital cordless and mobile phones as long as the hearing aid is not on the loop programme.

Handsfree or loudspeaking phones Some phones also feature loud speaking or hands free speech that allows you to have a conversation without holding the handset. This can be particularly helpful if you wear 2 hearing aids, body-worn aids or have a very severe hearing loss. The phones use batteries to increase the quality of the speech.

Cordless phones There are two types of domestic cordless phone, digital and analogue. Both connect to your ordinary phone line and calls are charged at normal rates and they have a limited range of up to a couple of hundred yards. However, if you wear an analogue hearing aid, do not use a digital phone because their electronic circuitry is designed in such a way that even holding the handset near your head will produce horrible interference in your hearing aid. Most digital hearing aids have not been found to pick up this interference.

Mobile phones All current mobile phones are digital and will cause interference if you wear an analogue hearing aid. However, it is possible to buy Inductive loops, neckloops or headsets, which also feature microphones and plug into the phone. These can overcome the problem by allowing

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you to hold a normal conversation while keeping the phone far enough away from your head, on your belt or in a pocket, to prevent nterference occurring. Digital hearing aids are not affected by this interference and you can hold your mobile normally to the microphone of your aid.

Many mobile phones can be put into ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ which will enable the use of the Loop with their mobile phones. It also alters the acoustic settings and promotes clarity of the audio.

Some hearing aids and cochlear implants can use Bluetooth connectivity to stream audio the mobile phone speaker directly to the hearing device. This may involve purchasing audio shoes or streamers, you may wish to speak to you audiologist about the options available with your hearing device.

Telephone strategies Remember that when people ring you up, they want to speak to you and so it is in their interest to make it easier for you to hear them. Now that you can hear better, remind your friends that they have no need to shout, but that they should try speaking a little more slowly.

If the caller is a stranger, do explain to them that you have some hearing difficulties or that you use a hearing aid and if you’re not sure what they said: • Ask them to repeat the sentence • Ask them to say the sentence in a different way • Ask them to spell important words • Ask them to say the alphabet and stop at the correct letter • If it’s a number or a date, ask them to count from number one and stop at the correct date • Always repeat back the information to check what has been said!

Deaf Direct 36 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, HR4 9EP Call: 01905 746301 Email: info@deafdirect.org.uk www.deafdirect.org.uk.

Magikats Hereford MagiKats weekly maths and English workshops are a great alternative to private tuition, with small groups of children working in a relaxed environment to enhance skills and build confidence.

We have workshops on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings.

Did you know that schools often stop introducing new concepts as early as June and don’t really get back into ‘proper’ teaching until mid-September? That’s a massive three months when your child is just ‘ticking along’. Is it any wonder that most children go back to school for the new academic year having forgotten many of the skills learned in the previous year?

That can stop this year with the MagiKats Summer Programme.

Designed to develop independent writing in English and the understanding and

processing of word problems in maths, your children are going to be heading back to school with less “don’t know” and more “can do”!

MagiKats Hereford is offering FREE taster sessions from July 15 to August 31.

Children of all ages and all abilities are welcome and you can nominate your own child, a relative or a family friend, anyone you think might benefit from this valuable opportunity. n To take advantage of this offer, simply telephone us on 01981 251833 or email debra.t@ magikats.co.uk with contact details for the parent of the child you think would love to receive a free MagiKats session and we will send them their very own FREE SUMMER TICKET. Places are limited so do book early to guarantee a place. t @WyeValleyNow | G Wye Valley Now | w www.nowmagazines.co.uk 41 n

KEEPING KEEPING ACTIVE ACTIVE Start / Finish: This circular walk starts and ends on the Medieval Fortified Bridge at Monmouth.

Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station is at Hereford. There are buses (Stagecoach 36) from Hereford Railway Station to Monmouth. Please check ‘Traveline’ and timetables before you embark on your journey and be mindful of the last bus back. Also be aware that some currently arrive at Monmouth bus station as a 34 and leave as a 36!

Parking: There is a riverside car park near the start point.

O/S Map: Outdoor Leisure Map 14 Distance: 7.5 miles. Also shorter 6 mile walk. There is also the option of a 3 mile ‘There and back’ Riverside walk to Church at Dixton (4) suitable for wheelchairs (electric / assisted) and pushchairs.

Monmouth to Buckholt Wood Written and illustrated by Glynis Dray

Time: The short Riverside walk can be done in a morning or afternoon but you can take all day for the main walk!

Refreshments: An ideal walk to incorporate a picnic as there are no shops en route. Please take all food/drink/snacks with you.

Terrain: This undulating walk takes you ‘uphill’ outwards and ‘downhill’ on the return. Supportive boots essential on uneven terrain and poles are useful.

There are a few moderate climbs, steps, stiles and gates which render the entire route unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. However shorter ‘wheel-friendly’ riverside walk possible to point 4.

History: The forested slopes of the Wye Valley were once a source of fuel and charcoal to help power the nearby ironworks in the Forest of Dean.

Buckholt Wood is worth exploring as an extension to the walk or to return to later. Water-power was also used to produce early electricity in these parts and to run water-mills on the fast flowing tributary streams of the River Wye. Monmouth was and is still a very important ‘Market Town’ and was once a thriving Riverside Port with railway routes to the north and south along the Wye Valley serving Ross-on-Wye, Tintern and Chepstow. There are some castle remains.

1. From Monnow Bridge (built 1272 on site of an earlier timber bridge) walk towards town then down to riverside path on right that follows Monnow towards its junction with River Wye. Walk beneath road bridge and just before A40 bridge, turn left through barrier and walk up fenced path and down steps on left. (There is ramp up to A40 and back down for those with pushchairs/wheelchairs).

7. Walk on uphill via drive (crossing Mally Brook) to A466 Hereford Road. Walk left briefly then right into Buckholt Wood and walk round forest track to crossroads in paths. (Note: if you wish to explore woodland go straight on but return to this point). Turn left, it can be muddy but persevere. After 1/3 mile take footpath down moderate slope on left to Manson Lane (shorter route joins in here).

2. Pass bowling green, tennis courts and rugby ground to an avenue of Lime Trees. Cross flood defence bank into Chippenham Gate and follow road round behind Monmouth School towards town.

At Glendower Street, turn right then bear right along Almshouse Street, passing along front of school, founded by William Jones as a free Grammar school in 1614 and rebuilt in 1865 by The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. Turn right and walk up to subway beneath A40. (Don’t cross Bridge!)

8. Turn right then left and follow well marked route along field edges to Osbaston. Cross lane and take path across to River Monnow.

Follow path left past weir to exit into lane. Walk for ½ mile to join another lane. Turn right for short distance to junction with A466 Hereford Road.

3. Turn left along riverbank and shortly you will reach rowing club premises from which you can look back towards Wye Valley Bridge.

From here continue walking north-eastwards along bank of River Wye for ¾ mile over a series of footbridges crossing tributaries until you reach tiny Church at Dixton.

4. Turn left for shorter walk along Manson’s Lane to point 8 (see sketch-map). Main walk continues along bank of Wye. 5. Cross Mally Brook then where path deviates left and Wye Valley Walk crosses footbridge back onto riverside, cross meadow diagonally to large gate onto busy A40. Cross with care and turn right along old Newton Court Lane that runs parallel to A40 for ½ mile to hairpin bend. Follow this back on yourself to views across Monmouth. Pass Newton Court on your right and proceed to end of lane where track leads down towards Newton Court Farm.

6. On bend, route has been diverted up bank and over stile, straight on along top of orchard then left down north side of orchard to rejoin old route beyond farm buildings. Take this well marked old routeway (with Mally Brook down on left) up through valley passing left of Buckholt Farm.

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9. Turn right again to crossroads.

10. Take right turn and follow road round past Church into High Street above River Monnow. Pass Museum and walk down through main shopping area to fortified Monnow Bridge. n

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What's On

OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

Cancer Research Race for Life Wednesday 3rd June www.raceforlife.org

JUNE Friday 1st Pole Lathe Wood Turning Introductory Workshop Discover the ancient skill of bodging or pole lathe turning. Working with green wood you will learn how to make a rolling pin, rounders bat or spinning top. Under the expert supervision of Maurice he will help you to work the old shave horse and learn to turn a pole lathe. It’s great fun and was once an essential part of woodland management in places like Brockhampton.

Welcome Children 12 plus.

Contact: 01885 482077 or email Maurice at mauriceonline@hotmail.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ brockhampton-estate

Saturday 2nd Kington Summer Food & Drink Festival Tempt your taste buds with some great street food, music, ciders, ales and spirits n 44 | Wye Valley and the Marches Now | Issue 79 | June 2018

from the very best of the borders with free parking and admission, runs from 9:30 till 3.30 right in the centre of the town of Kington. Located in the heart of Kington at the Market Hall, Place de Marines, Coach House, Cloud Nine car park and the Mill Street car parks, HR53BQ Free Entry

Masters from Chessum Roses. You will learn all things rose related including cultivation, pests & diseases and varieties recommended according to aspect and soil type.

www.kingtonfoodfestival.co.uk

Cancer Research Race 4 Life Cancer Research UK Race for Life Events are the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event series which raises millions of pounds every year to help defeat cancer by funding life saving research.

Megan Baker House Charity Golf Day The big day involves teams of four, a bacon roll and tea/coffee on arrival and 18 holes of golf for just £25 per person. Post game food and drinks will also be available and will be able to be ordered, and paid for, at the bar. selecting the Pro Shop, option 3. Join us at Ford Bridge, Leominster, HR6 0LE and raise money for a fantastic cause”.

01568 610055

Sunday 3rd Radway Rose Day with Jane Masters Join the staff at Radway Bridge Garden Centre for an informative day with Jane

www.radwaybridgegardencentre.com Free Entry

There is a 5k and 10k event to take part in Hereford in 2018 and is available for all abilities - walk, jog or run. Each participant will receive a finisher’s medal.

Contact: raceforlife.org Costs: Children: £10.00 Women: £14.99 Young Women: £14.99 Under 6 Entry (Girls and Boys): free and no registration required

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What's On Sunday 3rd Town Trail around Hereford Are you curious about Hereford? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme looping around the better-known sights, as well as some of the more unusual and quirky ones, which combined make Hereford a charming place to explore!

Buy in booklet or instant download format (to use on your mobile device or to print at home) from https://www.curiousabout. co.uk/hereford.html and explore in your own time. One booklet is enough for four people of all ages to enjoy. www.curiousabout.co.uk/hereford Spring Foraging at The Wier Gardens The Weir Garden is a beautiful venue boasting a lovely riverside garden, mature trees and even some ancient Roman ruins.

We’ll be meeting at the car park at 12pm for a short introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes, where they relate to foragers.After the talk we’ll set off for a 2-3 hour walk identifying the different edible and poisonous Spring shoots, plants, flowers and mushrooms that we find. There will be breaks along the way for some homemade refreshments such as our lovely hogweed and wild garlic soup Cost: Standard Ticket £45, Under 16s £22.50, Under 12s Free

Sunday 6th - Monday 7th Closet Yoga Club Join The Closet Yoga Club for a truly inspiring few hours at the glorious ‘Henry’ yurt at The Nest. Starting with a beautiful vinyasa flow practice to clear the mind and reconnect our subtle body, taught by CYC founder Emily Charlton. This will lead into readiness for a gorgeous ‘freedom from anxiety’ workshop with the wonderful Ruth Adams. Finally, dream your way past the orchard to the Nest Box, where you will be eating a hearty lunch courtesy of The Nest’s talented chef, in the form of delicious buffet boards, filled with local, seasonal produce.

There will be an option to let us know whether you are a meat eater, vegetarian

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Closet Yoga Club Sunday 6th - Monday 7th June www.closetyogaclub.com or vegan on ticket purchase.

Early Bird £30.50, £35.50 general admission.

Price includes a 50p booking fee www.closetyogaclub.com

Thursday 7th Billy and Jack’s Cookery Demonstration at Lemore Lemore Manor are excited to announce that Billy and Jack are going to be at Lemore Manor to show off their wares! These supper club chefs and food creatives are Master Chef finalists from 2016. Billy and Jack are an incredibly talented pair who put on an extraordinary demonstration. All profits will go to support the Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust, if you aren’t already aware, is an amazing Herefordshire charity who provide real hair wigs for children suffering with hair loss.

Contact: Katie@lemoremanor.com Call: 01544 300281 - £65.00 a ticket

Saturday 9th Hellens Garden Festival 2018, Much Marcle The magnificent Hellens Garden Festival is now in its 12th year and a firm favourite for families, gardeners and general moochers looking for something a little different,

this year with a theme of ‘Water – The Life Force.’There will be speakers, walks & talks, Music, Workshops, Demonstrations and children’s events. Also lots of exhibitors and organisations for you to chat to and perhaps make that special purchase. www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk Cost: Adults £7, Child £2.50, Family £16 (2 adults and 4 children) For both days Adults £12, Children £4, Family £24 (2 adults and 4 children)

Sunday 10th Brockhampton Open Farm Sunday at Warren Farm Meet the Hawkins family at Warren farm, situated on the top of the National Trust’s Brockhampton Estate with stunning views in all directions. Come and explore different parts of the farm and share their passion of farming and the countryside.

Discover how they care for animals and create award winning produce. You can even go on a tractor trailer ride around the farm, and have cream teas direct from the farm kitchen.

Tickets: The event is free, but normal admission applies www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ brockhampton-estate

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the creation Graham Wili

Conductor

Iestyn Evans organ Gail Pearson Soprano Colin Judson

Tenor

Dyfed Wyn Evans

Baritone

Gloucester Cathedral Thursday 16 August 2018 • 7.30pm

Hereford Cathedral Friday 17 August 2018 • 7.30pm

Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 18 August 2018 • 7.00pm

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What's On Sunday 10th Waterworks Museum Family Fun Day The Waterworks Museum Family Fun Day is when the museum will be open between 12 – 4 pm with activities for the whole family. There are trails for the children and interactive devices across the Museum which visitors, and especially children, are encouraged to touch and use. This includes the Heritage Water Park (a children’s play ’n’ learn zone) in which there are nine life size devices for pumping, moving and filtering water. Inside the Visitor Centre there is a play area for younger children.

Cost: Adults £6, Seniors £5 and Children £2 www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

Saturday 16th Hereford Art Market Hereford Arts Markets act as showcases for local talent and designer/makers from the

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region and are held regularly throughout the year. Held at High Town, Hereford.

Offering a range of original artworks, traditional and contemporary crafts and handmade jewellery, the Art Markets offer visitors the chance to meet the professional and semi-professional Designer/Makers.

Our artists in turn really enjoy meeting their customers and chatting about their work or discussing bespoke commissions office@boffyartsandevents.com

Wednesday 20th Herefordshire Walking Festival Cider Experience Herefordshire Walking Festival Cider Experience starts with a short bus trip to Letton, the walking route will take in three nature reserves and a traditional orchard.

After crossing Letton Lake the route will continue through a modern cider orchard.

The bus will then leave from Woonton travelling to the Cider Museum and Shop

for a delicious cream tea. There will be the opportunity to discover the historical delights of the museum and browse the shop. Bus fares are payable on the day. enquiries@cidermuseum.co.uk Cost: Adult £15, Child £10, including tea and museum visit

Saturday 30th Bartestree Cider and Beer Festival The 5th Bartestree Cider and Beer Festival promises to be a brilliant family day out.

The village hall in Bartestree is taken over by brewers and cider makings offering tastings, pints and halves of their lovely liquids.Food is available, music and entertainment for children.There’s fizz and Pimms too. Proceeds raised go to support Bartestree Village Hall and other local good causes. www.bartestreevillagehall.co.uk

Save The Date!

Burford House & Gardens Wedding Fair Sunday 3rd June - 10am to 4pm wedding suppliers who can help create the perfect Wedding.

Paul Benson, Manager at Burford House & Gardens, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming future brides and grooms to our Burford House & Gardens in Tenbury Wells is a pictureperfect setting for Weddings and special events. Set in over seven acres of stunning grounds and gardens Burford House can deliver a bespoke wedding that

Wedding Fair and helping them create the perfect start to a wonderful life together. We’ll be creating a fantastic atmosphere and we’ll be showcasing the best wedding suppliers and services offering inspiration and advice.”

is beyond your imagination…

Whilst you are there you can relax

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over a lovely lunch, afternoon

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tea or treat from the licensed

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Café Bar, wander around the

Our Wedding Fair is free to enter and will be held in a stunning marquee, nestled within the Cherry Tree avenue. We would

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their special day to come along

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Clearwell Caves - Ancient Iron Mines

There’s been quite a few changes at Clearwell Caves recently, with exciting displays showing how the amazing complex of natural caverns and mines were formed and worked. For thousands of years, iron mining was the backbone of Forest of Dean industry, fun displays and large atmospheric caverns, reveal the miners’ work. A memorable experience. As well as impressive show caves, if you are looking for something a little more physical, you can book exciting caving activities, scrambling and crawling through some challenging adventures. More details about visiting the Caves and the adventure caving trips, are shown on the Clearwell Caves website. The Caves have a great gift shop selling unusual gifts and minerals; there is also the charming Lamp Room café that is worth being a destination in itself. Children’s play area. Free car parking. n t @WyeValleyNow | G Wye Valley Now | w www.nowmagazines.co.uk 49 n

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Competition WIN A FANTASTIC DAY OF GOLF FOR FOUR The club began in 1896 on the Broomy Hill course, moving 15 years later to a site in Holmer, before arriving in its permanent home at the beautiful Ravens Causeway in Wormsley, part of the Davenport familys’ Foxley Estate until the club purchased the course from them.

The ‘Gleneagles of the Midlands’ Wormsley course was founded

by James Braid in 1931, the legendary Scottish golf course architect and offers a great test for golfers of all abilities - a challenge right from the 1st tee to the 18th green. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of playing the course there are many great holes to contend with. The 11th tee-shot being one of the most dramatic and scenic in the land provides any golfer the opportunity to open their shoulders and try for a few extra yards. However, an errant shot to the left or right can mean a long uphill walk back to the tee! The par 3 15th can also lead to a glorious birdie or a disastrous watery end, as your tee-shot flirts with a pond and out of bounds either side of the green.

The Herefordshire Golf Club’s aim is to enhance the whole member and visitor experience from the moment people walk through the door of the shop, to the moment they leave, to make The Herefordshire Golf Club, THE members’ club in the region and the must-visit venue for societies.

The Herefordshire Golf Club bringing modern methods to the next generation of golfers whilst being proud of its 120 year history.

The Herefordshire Golf Club is the perfect venue to host your bespoke function, birthday party, Christening or Wake and is open to the public all year round. Local and seasonal produce is at the heart of the menu at Fairways Restaurant, with a traditional carvery every Sunday. n

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For your chance to win a fantastic day of golf for four people including two buggies, followed by a delicious meal that celebrates the best of local Herefordshire produce, simply fill in the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

In what year did the course begin?

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Herefordshire Golf Club WVMN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP. Closing date for entries is 21st June 2018. Prize includes: A round of golf for four people, two buggies, a three course meal for four people and a bottle of wine at The Fairways Restaurant. n 50 | Wye Valley and the Marches Now | Issue 79 | June 2018

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