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Amelia Hanson gives us some tips on buying a barbeque this summer

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Guided Walks through Nature

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GARDENING IN JUNE

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FATHER’S DAY 2015

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Peas and Spinach Risotto with Scallops

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The Hereford Magna Carta Connection

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WHERE MOBILITY MATTERS

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A Beginner's guide

to the barbeque

Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time to get outside and grill. What’s that? You’re new to grilling? You’re afraid to light a barbeque? Well, have no fear. It’s not as complicated as it looks.

If you’re thinking about buying a barbeque, we’ll

Despite what some fervent grillers say, one isn’t necessarily superior to the other. There are pros and cons to both grilling methods, so it’s really your call! Here’s a rundown of some of the pros and cons:

break down the pros and cons of charcoal and gas

Charcoal Barbeque - PROs

grills. For those just finding their way around a

B There’s

grill, we’ll follow up with some of the first steps to throwing some food on the barbie. And for those who are already all fired up, we’ve got a feast of barbeque tips and tricks.

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a full range of prices: inexpensive

grills are easy to find, and upscale models are available too

B Gets very hot (which can also be a con if you're not careful!)

B Smoky flavour every time you grill B You get to play with real fire!

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Seafood always goes down well at a barbeque. Just make sure it's cooked properly so it doesn't come back up!

Gas barbeques are easy to clean and more convenient

Get Your Grill On!

after grilling should do. After you

to be manually lit and

(or "How to Use your Barbeque")

grill your last meal for the summer

preheated for a minimum of 20

If you’re using a charcoal grill, empty

minutes (usually much longer)

the ashes from your last grilling

Cons

B Needs

B Cleaning is more complicated due to ashes

B Tough

session.

Both types of grills need to be

to

keep

a

constant

temperature

preheated before you start cooking.

Gas grills turn on easily (make sure the lid is open while you’re lighting

Gas Barbeque - PROs

the grill!). To light your charcoal grill,

B Easy to clean

you’ll need a chimney starter. Please

B Has the option of smoky flavour or not, with use of wood chips in a smoker box

B Convenient CONS

BA

more complicated grill means

more parts that can break

don’t light your charcoal with lighter fluid! It seems like a quick fix, but it can make your food taste “chemical.”

Let the gas grill heat up for at least ten minutes, and your charcoal grill for at least twenty.

After your grill is preheated, use a brass-wire brush to scrape the

to prevent rusting over the winter. (If you don’t have one of those brushes, you can use some aluminum foil to do the trick).

Once your grill is clean, oil the grate by grabbing an oiled paper towel with some long tongs, and wiping it over the bars. You’ll need to use an oil with a high smoking temperature, like canola oil.

Now that your grill is hot and the grate is clean, your food won’t stick to it as much, and you’re likely to get those classic grill lines!

What to grill Sure, everyone knows steaks and

charred goo and gunk off of the

burgers can go on the grill, but did

pricier than charcoal,

grate. You’ll need to give it a good

you know that it’s also great for

though inexpensive models are

scrape at the beginning of a grilling

sandwiches and pizza? Here’s a list of

available

season. Then, during the grilling

ideas to get you started:

B Typically

season, a quick brush before and

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or fall, leave the grease on the grate

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Get that smokey flavour every time you grill with a charcoal barbeque

The art of barbequing has extended beyond just burgers

B Truly GRILLED grilled cheese.

B Vegetables

are easy to grill, just

pick your favourite vegetable and

“packet”… the husk! It’s perfect for throwing on the grill!

during grilling protects the flesh

sweet onions wrapped

appetizer or party food. which

Barbeque Tips and Tricks To

avoid

losing

juices

during

turning, always flip your meat or

in bacon would make a great

vegetables using tongs or a spatula, rather than a fork.

isn't

as

B Beef tenderloin sandwiches with a garlic mayonnaise topper sound like a great lunch for a lazy summer day.

B Pork chops and caramelized onions are simple to make on your grill!

should flip each item once during the grilling process.

in water for a while, then throw them onto your charcoal and cover the grill, or if you’re using gas, put them into your smoker box following the manufacturer’s instructions.

To infuse grilled foods with herb essence, toss herbs directly onto the charcoal while you’re grilling or, if you’re using a gas grill, soak the herbs in water, putting your food on top of them.

If you want to baste your meat or vegetables, do this last. That way

press

the sugars in your marinade or sauce

down on burgers or chicken (or

won’t have time to caramelize or burn.

Whatever you do,

don’t

anything) with a spatula while they’re grilling! This squeezes out the juices

So there you have it, by now you

and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

should be salivating at the thought of a

If you’re bored and need something

delicious barbeque, so get grilling!

Teriyaki Beef Kebabs are

to do with your hands, learn to juggle

seriously tasty, especially if you

(but not too close to the grill, please!).

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hardwoods but not treated lumber!)

and place them on the grate before

Try to limit the flips. Ideally, you

complicated as you might think

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is a firm fish with a

from overcooking and falling apart.

B Corn on the cob comes with its own

B Grilled

wood chips (hickory, oak, or other

for grilling. Leaving the skin on

prefer yours on a stick.

pizza,

Yum!

naturally high fat content – perfect

B Vegetable kebabs are better if you

B Grilled

For great smoky flavour, soak some

B Salmon

give it a try!

B Grilled

make your own teriyaki sauce!

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Unique Carpets and Floorings Delight your Feet

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here are exciting times ahead for local company

for disposing of your old flooring and they certainly do not

Unique Carpets and Floorings, based at Three

charge extra for fantastic service.

Elms Trading Estate, Hereford. This popular business is expanding and merging with Abbey

All the company vehicles will soon have the same livery and

Carpets in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire which will be re-

customers can expect the same high quality of service,

branding, as Unique Carpets and Floorings.

fitting and attention to detail across the area. The Unique

Owner, Barry Clayton, said “It`s great to be able to do this as I can now offer our fantastic levels of service to an even greater area” Barry added, “Although things have been tough, the business is doing really well and now is the right time to expand. Merging the two businesses has meant that I have been able to secure better prices for my customers both in Hereford and Tewkesbury.”

Independent businesses are often more economical than larger national outlets as Unique Carpets and Floorings do not charge extra for delivery, for moving furniture, or

Customer Charter and the Unique Customer Guarantee will now apply to both stores. If you are looking for a quality product, expert fitting, exceptional service and great value for money then visit your nearest Unique Carpets and Floorings store and make your choice.

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GARDENING IN JUNE

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“I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, over-canopied with luscious woodbine, sweet musk roses and with eglantine.”

our hundred years since Shakespeare’s ‘A Mid-

June is the month for garden visits par excellence. Every

Summer Night’s Dream’ talked about the beauties of

village seems to have its fund-raisers, but look out for the

June and we’re still enjoying the same plants today.

National Garden Scheme gardens ‘Yellow Book gardens’ that

We might now know woodbine as honeysuckle and

raise money for Macmillan, Marie Curie, hospice and carer

eglantine as sweetbriar, but musk roses still glory in their

charities. Herefordshire NGS gardens this month include:

original name. If you have a spacious garden, what better than ‘Paul’s Himalayan Musk’ with its cascades of pearly pink

The Carpenters, Eaton Bishop, HR2 9QD. Sunday 21st

or, in a smaller space, the hybrid musks like shell pink ‘Felicia’

June, 2-6pm. £3.50, children free. Stunning 2 acre garden

or apricot ‘Buff Beauty’. Whatever you choose, June wouldn’t

full of colour, with trees, shrubs and mixed borders. Teas

be June without roses perfuming the dusky evenings.

and plants available.

This is also the time of year for Britain’s other favourite flower,

Weston Mews, Weston under Penyard, HR9 7NZ. Saturday

the lily. In pots or in the ground, lilies prefer and will last longer

13th - Sunday 14th June, 11-5pm. £3, children free.

in dappled shade. Try trumpet lilies and martagons in the soil,

Charming hidden gem, traditional walled garden with yew

and shorter-growing asiatics in pots. Above all, check regularly

and box hedges, immaculately kept herbaceous borders.

for scarlet lily beetle, which can ruin your display. Lily pollen

Teas available.

may also be toxic to cats so take care when siting your pots, though my own cats have always steered well clear.

Goodrich Gardens, HR9 6HX. Friday 19th June, 11-5pm. £5, children free. New to the NGS, two contrasting gardens,

Jobs to keep on top of this month include:

B Checking brassicas for caterpillars B Thinning dessert apples to 7-8 cms apart B Netting strawberries and currants B Sowing biennials – wallflowers, sweet williams and stocks

B Planting out runner and French beans, courgettes

one in the village centre, the other a 2 acre garden on the side of Coppett Hill. Long season of interest with shrubs, roses, herbaceous planting and grasses. Some steep slopes. Teas available.

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Photo credit HWT

i Guided Walks through Nature Sometimes letting your mind wander on a country ramble is undoubtedly good for the soul but taking a closer look can bring rich rewards.

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aying closer attention to your surroundings can

compass but choose carefully and you will find thoughtful

mean that you engage far more with the landscape

descriptions of your route which take you into the history

you walk through. It is also generally thought that

of the landscape and the stories behind the names of

we value more deeply those things to which we can

the paths and lanes you follow. Similarly, field guides are

put a name and happenings which we can understand. And

indispensable on a walk. Once you start spotting and

the best way to go about this? Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

identifying species you will find your walk changes. Instead

suggests a guided walk.

of striding briskly onwards you find yourself peering into hedges, squinting up at high branches or chasing after a

Maybe you know a knowledgeable friend who can identify

butterfly; standing still, listening, touching and smelling.

each bird song or who has read up on the geology of the local landscape? Barter with a round in the pub or a

Too slow? Too many books to carry? Well, technology

supper invite and ask him or her to accompany you on a

does have its uses! Though there are lots of identification

weekend stroll. Many organisations also run guided walks

apps available for smart phones, just taking a quick shot

all year round, often led by an expert naturalist who can

of anything of interest on your phone is enough. Then

draw your eye to the detail you might otherwise miss –

you can spend the next rainy afternoon going through

the subtle charms of the herb paris in the shade of the

the photos with your field guides in front of you, and

woodland floor or the ancient pollard marking a path or

writing up, or sketching, your finds at your leisure.

boundary. While walking in a group means there is less a watchful fox, it is well compensated for by friendly, like-

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minded company.

We’d love to know if you’ve identified any flora or fauna at

chance of coming across a flighty herd of fallow deer or

Alternatively, reach for a good book. Books of guided walks may not seem enough of a challenge for the seasoned hiker equipped with Ordnance Survey map and

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one of our nature reserves around Herefordshire as we can add this to our records which form part of our long-term monitoring work. We can also help you to identify anything you get stuck on! Photos and or descriptions are welcome at records@herefordshirewt.co.uk

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The Royal Three Counties Show The 2015 Royal Three Counties Show promises to be one of the best yet with a large number of livestock exhibits and some great entertainment in the main arena. This year the Show runs from 12th June to 14th

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June and even the weather is forecast as warm!

he livestock show features over 3,000 animals and

demand the Action Sports Tour are showing off their BMX

several national classes are taking place. The BBC

and free running skills.

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson will be helping out on Friday and there will be many agricultural

For those who prefer life at a more leisurely pace, then

trade stands to give support and advice. Don't miss the Best in

visit the Country Pursuits Village featuring the Free Radio

Show at England's largest livestock and equine show or cheer

Countryside Arena with its exciting displays including Terrier

for your chosen country when the shearing competition takes

Racing, Falconry, Sheep Dog Duck Herding, Shetland Ponies

place between England and Wales. Children will love being up

& much more. Have a go at angling on the Showground’s

close to all the animals both in the display sheds and when

Lake, under the expert tuition of experienced instructors.

parading out in the competition rings.

Or watch the skilful displays of the ancient crafts of

For those with strong equine interest, Carl Hester MBE the Olympic Gold Medallist will be attending on Saturday and performing dressage to music. There are over 2,000 horses and ponies competing in the equine village over the three days including 50 Horse of the Year Show qualifiers.

There is some spectacular entertainment in the main arena too - grab a front row seat for the action packed headline events. Cheer on your favourite chariot racer as the Devils Horsemen battle it out to be crowned winner. The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team - The Red Devils showcase their world class aerobatic skills before landing in the main arena.

If it’s more action you are after then visit the Malvern Active Sports Village. This is the place to try new sports such as croquet, diving, lacrosse & more. Back by popular

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farriery and blacksmithing. Visitors can watch sparks fly as horseshoes are fitted and the Blacksmiths create a range of contemporary and traditional ironwork.

The huge climbing poles at the heart of the Forestry Area are not to be missed, and will be scaled once again this year by competitors from around the country, racing against the clock as they compete in the English Pole Climbing Championship. On a smaller scale, the International Orchid Show has a spectacular marquee of exquisite orchids from across the world. Bring along your own orchid to be re-potted by one of the experts.

After all the fun, visit the Food Hall and pick up something delicious from the hub of locally produced food & drink or simply relax in the Weston’s Cider bar. Whatever you enjoy there is something for everyone at this year’s show.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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National health campaign puts a smile on our facesmile on our face With National Smile Month well underway, campaign organiser, the British Dental Health Foundation, is urging us to put a smile on our face – assuring us that we really will feel the benefits.

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he charity says a smile is one of the most powerful and emotive gestures we have at our disposal, as it makes us feel better about ourselves and can make others respond more positively to us. National Smile Month

aims to raise awareness about the importance of good oral health and encourages us to consider how we can improve our general mouth care.

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, believes that having the confidence to smile plays such an important role in our lives that we should make our oral health top priority.

Dr Carter says: “A simple smile has been proven to have a positive effect on our relationships, careers and overall image.

It’s such an easy thing to do, yet so many of us just don’t do it, often because of poor oral hygiene over the years."

“National Smile Month is a great chance for us to take a moment and think about our oral health and what we can do to improve the health of our mouth."

“By brushing for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cutting down on how often we eat sugary foods and drinks and visiting the dentist regularly, as often as they recommend, we can develop and maintain great oral health.”

Throughout the month there will be around 1,500 dedicated oral health events and activities throughout the country, many of which will happen in local communities and some of the UK’s poorest regions.

National Smile Month has the backing of some of the nation’s biggest household names including platinum sponsors Oral-B, Invisalign and Wrigley.

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CAELICOLAE HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPA

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Nicola Palmes nee Brooks has dedicated her career to the Health and Beauty industry. fter a two year course at Worcester college

adaption with a layby in front giving clients free parking. In

of Technology she Qualified in 1986 with The

October 1998 the Grand opening of Caelicolae Health &

International Health & Beauty Council Beauty

Beauty Spa happened. Nicola has been in business at this

Therapy qualifications. At the end of the course

location for 17 years and is eternally grateful to her family

she was awarded The Strictly Professional Outstanding

for the love and support they have shown her, and for the

Student Award, an accolade for her hard work.

encouragement throughout the years.

After several months of experience gained at various spas and salons, Nicola began work at Jolie Femme in Green St under the direction of Olivia. She still has some of those original clients using the services of Caelicolae today.

Always hungry for success and to achieve her ultimate goal of opening up her own Salon. This opportunity came to fruition and in the Autumn of 1990 the dream became reality. Premises in commercial Road were available and Creations of Beauty evolved. With a client base growing rapidly and not enough treatment rooms, the need to seek another location was the next quest. At this time Hereford was under the start of major change, the carpark

Nicola’s team comprises of 5 Beauty Therapists and two receptionists. Nicola would like to say a special thank you to the following members of her team, to her sister Dee, who has worked alongside her for over 20 years, and to Cindy who has been with Caelicolae for over 8 years and who manages the day to day running of Caelicolae with ease, and to the reception Manager Karen who has worked for Caelicolae for seven years in one of the most complex roles.

She carries out this with role with ease and finesse. Nicola understands the need to stay current with treatments, services and training within this rapidly developing Beauty

in Bath St that clients used was under construction for

Industry. This is Nicola’s 29th Year in the Beauty Industry and

the new magistrates court. With that in mind Nicola took

The IIAA have recognised Caelicolae as a Salon of excellence.

her salon out of the city centre to Church Road, Tupsley,

Nicola has been invited to the Salon of the Year Awards

where a perfectly located property was available for

ceremony at the Savoy Hotel on Monday 15th June.

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t’s nearly time to celebrate all the things you love about your dad, but what do you buy for him if he already has enough socks?

need updating? Is it time he started looking after his apearance? Or would you like him to smell like a secret agent? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions then Worcestershire Now can point you in the right direction for the perfect present.

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2 Sofa Organiser. £19.95. House of Bath.

3 King for a Day Dad Mug. £2.50. Sainsbury’s.

Is he always losing the remote? Does his wardrobe

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1 Elemis Daily Moisture Boost. £29.

4 Optic stripe effects t-shirt £12 Smart shorts in beige £20. M&Co. 5 Sausage Dog Towels (set of two) by Linea. £15. House of Fraser.

6 Who’s the Daddy - 5 puzzle set. £7. Sainsbury’s.

7 007 Aftershave. The Perfume Shop

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FOOD & DRINK

Peas and Spinach Risotto with Scallops

SERVES: 1 Person

until the rice has cooked and

Ingredients

softened. You don't want the

B 1 small onion/ shallots

risotto too soft and mushy.

(small diced)

B 100 grams Arborio rice B 60 ml olive oil B 100 ml of cream (optional) B 100 ml of mascarpone cheese

B Glass of white wine B Good quality vegetable/ chicken stock

B 1/2 cup of peas B 40 grams of fresh spinach B 3/4 large scallops B 10 grams of butter B 1 fresh lemon Since the opening of The Olive Tree in 1987,

mascarpone (add cream, if you like a more creamy risotto) and stir. The spinach cooks very quickly, add it to your risotto last just before serving.

5 If your risotto is too sticky, you can add more stock to loosen it.

6 Meanwhile in a non stick

we have consistently aimed to provide good

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pan add your butter and a

traditional Italian food made with the finest

1 Put the olive oil in your pan on a moderate heat, then add your diced onion/ shallots. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

splash of olive oil to stop the

ingredients within a friendly atmosphere.

The menu is as large as it is delicious, with all the classic Italian dishes you’d expect, plus a good selection of vegetarian dishes.

We have a good selection of Italian wines at reasonable prices. If you like your Italian

2 Add the rice and stir using a wooden spoon then add salt and pepper. Add the wine and stir until all the wine is absorbed.

food cooked with a fresh home-made taste, then The Olive Tree is the place for you.

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butter from burning. To cook your scallops, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side on a moderate heat until they have a nice colour.

7 Serve your risotto in a dish and place your scallops on top, finish with ground black pepper, a squeeze of lemon and enjoy.

8 A chilled glass of Gavi di Gavi would be perfect with your risotto.

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The Swan on the Square

‘Relaxed, informal but with no compromise to quality, the sort of place I would like to go to on my days off’ That is Cath and Ian’s aim for the Swan on the Square.

As well as our freshly prepared meat, fish and vegetarian meals, try our fantastic range of cask ales, lagers and local ciders as well as our range of wines, individually tasted and selected by John Hope.

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WYE VALLEY WALK

Start / Finish: the walk starts and ends at Bodenham Reserve.

Public Transport: Trains call at Leominster and Hereford. Bus 426 links town and city, via Bodenham. Please check current timetables.

Parking: Parking available at the reserve. Gates have locking time.

O/S Map: Explorer Map 202 Distance: Approximately 4.5 miles (shorter walk 2 miles) Time: 3-4 hours for main walk. 2 hours (short walk) Terrain: This predominantly level walk is rural, even though partly man-made. Bodenham Lake is a worked out gravel-pit that has filled naturally with water and been taken over as a nature reserve and sailing club. Paths at points 1-3 are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs in dry weather. Shorter walk goes to point 5 and returns to the village via footbridge.

1: The walk starts at Bodenham Lakes car park. Land

small gate on the right that takes you around the edge

was acquired by Leominster District Council in 1994

of the lake.

and converted to a nature reserve. Go through a small

3: At the sailing centre, turn left and walk back towards

gate and turn right to another small gate. Take the path

the car park. Take the path to your right to explore the

diagonally up and across Lady Close Orchard dating

other side of the lake. Go through a small gate and keep

from 1800. This is grazed periodically to keep grass short

to the main track. You will soon glimpse the lake again

beneath the trees. Walk through a younger orchard,

on your right. In front of you is Bodenham Church. Walk

planted to maintain some older and rarer Herefordshire

through the gate and take the path out to point 4 to view

apple and perry pear trees. Walk through the orchard

the lake from this point. Larger country-type pushchairs

to a small gate opposite and out into a traditionally

may be suitable but the meadow is hard-going for

managed herb-rich hedged hay meadow. Walk along the

wheelchair users. Both pushchairs and wheelchairs

left side of the meadow with glimpses of the extensive

will need to return to the car park via point 3 due to

Bodenham Lakes formed from a disused gravel workings

unsuitability of rest of route. Others doing the shorter

that closed in 1985. Keep to the right side of the wood

walk can follow the path to the Church passing through

and walk as far as the large gate – this is the wild part of

an old turnstile type of gate and turning left to points 9

the reserve with no public access.

and 10. The main walk goes right near a turnstile gate

2: Turn left and shortly you will reach a large wooden

and over the footbridge crossing River Lugg.

bird-hide. This is not a play area but gives visitors the

5: Turn right and wander alongside the pretty River Lugg

opportunity to sit quietly and observe the birds. Please

to a footbridge over a tributary stream. Walk straight

respect other visitors to the hide. There is a notebook

across the next field to another footbridge. Walk up the

for you to record wildlife that you observe on your visit.

bank to a double stile and cross a large field towards The

From the hide turn right and loop round to rejoin the

Vern with its walled garden.

outward path. Walk back across the hay meadow to a

6: At the corner, the walk goes left along the lane to a junction and then left again passing a turning to Litmarsh.

7: Shortly on your left is a footpath that goes left over a stile and right around a small lake. Please keep to the right of way with dogs on leads. At the far side, turn right up the path towards a woodland strip on the horizon and follow the path along the ridge to a steep flight of woodland steps down to the footbridge.

8: Cross the field to the river bridge and walk to the left of the Church.

9: Go through the Lych-gate and along the Church Walk to the old Cross on Bodenham village green.

10: Turn left three times to take you back to the Nature Reserve, where the walk ends.

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The Hereford Magna Carta Connection 2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta by King John at Runnymede. Hereford Cathedral explores the part played by Hereford and the people of the

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Marches in the creation of this historic document.

ossibly the most crucial role was played by Hereford

found close to the high altar in the cathedral, and many

Bishop, Giles de Briouze, whose father William,

other influential terms from Magna Carta are displayed in

had been one of King John’s foremost counsellors.

an exhibition in the cathedral nave.

The king rewarded William with the title of Sheriff

of Herefordshire, along with castles and land in the Welsh

Two rare Magna Carta treasures are housed in the Mappa

Marches and Ireland, although the steady rise of the Briouze

Mundi building at Hereford Cathedral, along with a wealth

family was subject to the king’s arbitrary and most capricious

of other medieval treasures now on display. The first is the

behaviour. John soon turned on William, depriving him of

finest surviving 1217 Magna Carta. The Hereford Magna

his lands and imprisoning and starving his wife Maud and

Carta was the most significant revision of the original

eldest son (also William). The king then demanded a vast

1215 charter issued by King John’s son Henry III, a year

sum of money from younger son Giles, to allow him to claim

after his father’s death. This particular version finalised

his inheritance. In 1214 Giles joined the rebel barons as the

the ‘official’ text of the document. The second item is

only bishop amongst their number, and when they formally

the sole surviving ‘King John’s Writ’ which was issued

indicated their intent on May 10th, it was Giles who led

from Runnymede by the king to royal officials across

negotiations with the king at Windsor. The bishop extracted a

England, following his meeting with the barons in 1215.

promise from the king which is recognised today as a powerful

The document instructs recipients to ensure the terms of

foreshadowing of the iconic clause 39 of Magna Carta:

the charter are made known publicly, sworn to and kept.

“No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land” The tomb of Bishop Giles de Briouze of Hereford can be

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It is the only known document of its kind and is hugely important in the Magna Carta story. So much so that it is currently on loan to the British Library and at the centre of their ‘Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy' exhibition, before it returns to Hereford Cathedral later in the summer.

For details of the Magna Carta exhibitions see page 48.

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SENIOR LIVING

Hereford Mobility Centre – where mobility matters Hereford Mobility Centre is situated on the Rotherwas Industrial Estate with easy access

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for visitors to view their extensive range of mobility aids. re you thinking of converting your bathroom

comfortable, they are easy to drive and have simple

so it is easier for you or a relative to use? If

controls. HMC are also specialists in scooter service work

so there are many options to choose when

to keep your new scooter in perfect condition.

bathing becomes difficult, from a level access

shower, a wet room or by incorporating bathing aids such as a bath lift. HMC can design and fit your new adapted bathroom with either a low profile shower tray or by creating a wet room with many options for shower screens in all sizes. They can make the whole process easy for you as an experienced surveyor will visit your home and take all necessary measurements and discuss your requirements, free of charge. The Centre will then make all the arrangements to carry out the work at your convenience.

Centre can help you continue to enjoy your independence in your own home with a custom designed stair lift. There are numerous options available to suit your own particular needs and they can be installed leaving your home looking just as good as before. These include Swivel Seats, Powered Seats, Perch Seats and manual and powered Hinged Rails. Again our representative will visit your home to discuss the options with you and all lifts have a reassuring 12 months warranty.

In addition to these products and services, Hereford

Summer is coming and it is an ideal time to purchase

Mobility Centre also stock a range of motorised and

a mobility scooter so you can enjoy the flexibility and

manual wheelchairs, rise and recliner chairs, electrically

independence these machines bring. Hereford Mobility

adjustable beds and many other items that enable an

Centre has a large range, from the small compact

easier life.

scooters which offer super levels of manoeuvrability and stability - this range are incredibly simple to take apart and reassemble at the road side – to the larger robust vehicles that are suitable for longer journeys. These have heavy duty batteries, full suspension and higher ground clearance. In between are the 4 to 6 miles per hour pavement scooters that think BIG! Stylish and

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Ravenswood Court, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JX Tel: 01432 264333 www.herefordmobility.co.uk

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Through a national network of managers and Regional Offices in Leeds, St Albans and Epsom we provide Award Winning, one to one Live-In Care to customers throughout England & Wales.

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WHAT’S ON

BATTLE PROMS PICNIC CONCERT The ever popular Battle Proms Picnic Concert will return to Ragley Hall on Saturday 15 August 2015, the 70th anniversary of V-J Day, for an exceptional evening of sublime classical music, carefully choreographed Spitfire and cavalry displays, dramatic cannon

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he Battle Proms takes much of its historical inspiration from the Napoleonic wars, which came to a conclusion 200 years ago at the Battle of Waterloo when Napoleon’s rule as Emperor

of the French was ended. As well as marking this 200th anniversary the Battle Proms team are also planning to celebrate 75 years since the Battle of Britain and 70 years since V-J Day, when the Second World War finally

fire and a stunning firework finale. The

ended with the surrender of Japan on 15 August 1945.

concert takes place in a picturesque

These key historical events will be marked with a number

setting overlooking the lake, providing a dramatic backdrop for our many pyrotechnic displays!

of additions to the programme including The Battle of Britain Evening Gun Salute, honouring this pivotal air campaign and end of the war itself, as our gunners herald the arrival of the Grace Spitfire with a volley of shots from a vintage 13 Pounder field gun.

For more information or to book tickets visit www.battleproms.com.

Competition For your chance to win one of six pairs of tickets to The Battle Proms simply fill out the entry form with the

Answer: Name:

correct answer to the following question:

Battle Proms will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of what major event?

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WHAT’S ON

MONMOUTH FESTIVAL 2015 Friday, 24th July to Saturday, 1st August. Situated in the beautiful Welsh historic border town Monmouth Festival is one of Europe’s longest running free festivals. Organised by a committee of unpaid hardworking passionate volunteers it’s the largest community event in Monmouth and prides itself on being extremely friendly, relaxed, and an opportunity for families and all generations of people to come together and enjoy themselves.

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regulations the Main Stage site will be a glass free area.

Festival attendees can still bring their own personal supply of alcohol as long as it’s in plastic containers or cans. Alternatively there will, as always, be bars on site.

If nine days of music are not enough the Busking Festival returns during the day on Saturday, 25th July.

We’re aiming to create a magical musical Monmouth and

usic is the very essence of the Festival and

fill every available nook and cranny with buskers and

with 40 plus acts over nine nights; from

street entertainers who will be hoping to win a spot on

classical to country, folk to jazz, pop to rock,

the Main Stage on Sunday.

dance to ska and showcasing iconic legends,

local artists, and up and coming young talent there’s

Carnival Sunday, 26th July just gets bigger and better.

something for everyone.

There will be a Drumming Workshop running all day; The Shire Hall and Monnow Bridge will be open so make sure

Get down for the biggest launch night in years as Uncle

to have a look round, the Rotary Bed Race promises to

Funk and the Boogie Wonderband make Friday

be a tight run race and then of course we have the much

funkalicious. We’re talking big hair, flares and outrageous

loved colourful Carnival Procession. If you would like

dance moves!! The energy levels continue at boiling with

to take part please go to www.monmouthcarnival.co.uk

The UK Foo Fighters on Saturday, not many tribute bands can say they’ve sung alongside their heroes, and

The Festival Fringe has also grown and we’re thrilled

one of Monmouth’s own, A Fool and His Money will

to announce even more fringe venues this year. Every

be opening. Still to be announced are some well-known

event is free but we do rely on your donations, our

names. We finish with a bang – a blast from the past and

sponsors, advertisers and friends without whom we

some fireworks.

could not put on the show.

This, our 33rd year, sees some significant changes. In

To find out more please visit our website

line with other festivals and to comply with licensing

www.monmouthfestival.co.uk

Competition

For your chance to win two Access All Areas passes on the last night (1st August) including watching the Fireworks from the Main Stage and (if over 18) admittance to the After Show Party simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

How many acts, in total, will appear in the Festival? (On the Main Stage, at The Three Horse Shoes and St Mary’s Church).

Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Monmouth Festival WVMN, PW Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, ISSUE SIX date for entries is 24th June2015.

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If you are looking for that certain something that you simply can’t find on the High Street, shop online today - you will find an eclectic selection of hand-picked fashion and accessories that will make you look good and feel fantastic. In The Pink Clothing Ltd is one of Hereford’s best kept secrets and was created to offer ladies a first class service when purchasing clothing and, even if you are more voluptuous in size, Belinda stocks a wonderful range of vintage clothing in sizes 16 to 32. Ordering is simple and you’re sure to find something to suit your personal style. Belinda accepts orders from UK, Europe & Worldwide countries (various currencies accepted).

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JUNE Throughout June Magna Carta – The Hereford Story Hereford Cathedral Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG www.herefordcathedral.org Cost: free Until Sunday 28th June Magna Carta 800 Exhibition Apple Store Gallery Unit 1, Rockfield Road Hereford HR1 2UA www.applestoregallery.co.uk Cost: free THROUGHOUT JUNE Until 4th July The Magna Carta Song Story Hereford Museum & Gallery Broad Street Hereford HR4 9AU herefordmuseums@ herefordshire.gov.uk Cost: free THROUGHOUT JUNE Until 30th September Magna Carta: Icon of Justice – Pledge of Freedom Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Hereford Cathedral Cathedral Close Hereford HR1 2NG www.herefordcathedral.org Cost: Admission charges apply Saturday 6th Yarkhill Field to

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Fork Festival Yarkhill Court Watery Lane Hereford HR1 3TD www.yarkhillfieldtofork.co.uk Cost: £5

The Farmers Arms Horse Road Wellington Heath Herefordshire HR8 1LS www.wildfooduk.com Cost: £30

Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th Open Garden Day Ralph Court Gardens Edwyn Ralph Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4LU www.ralphcourtgarden.co.uk Cost: Adult £7.50, Child £4

Monday 8th – Saturday 13th Birdsong The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR www.courtyard.org.uk Cost: £26, conc. £22

Hellens Garden Festival Hellens Manor Much Marcle Herefordshire HR8 2LY www.hellensmanor.com Cost: Adult £6.50, Child £2.50

Thursday 11th Introduction to Tai Chi The Weir Garden Swainshill Hereford HR4 7QF bernice.maxwell@nationaltrust.org.uk Cost: £3

Second World War at Croft Castle Croft Castle Yarpole Herefordshire HR6 9PW www.nationaltrust.org.uk Cost: normal admission charges

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th Royal Three Counties Show Three Counties Showground Malvern Worcestershire WR13 6NW www.threecounties.co.uk Cost: Adult £17.50, Child £5.95

Sunday 7th Herefordshire Royal British Legion County Rally Royal Hotel Royal Parade Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HZ www.branches.britishlegion.org.uk Cost: free

Saturday 13th Badger Watching for Families Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Wessington Pastures Woolhope Herefordshire www.herefordshirewt.org Cost: £4 / £5

Ledbury Summer Foraging Course

Leominster Medieval Pageant Leominster Priory Church Church Street

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Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8NH www.leominsterpriory.org.uk Cost: free Saturday 13th – Sunday 21st Herefordshire Walking Festival 7 St Ethelbert Street Hereford HR1 2NR www.walkingfestival.com Cost: £5 Saturday 13th June Sunday 5th July Ludlow Fringe Festival Various Venues Ludlow Shropshire www.ludlowfringe.co.uk Cost: Various Thursday 18th Unwrapping Chocolate with Laurence Trackman Castle House Castle Street Hereford HR1 2NW www.castlehse.co.uk Cost: £40 The Bone Clocks – Author Event The Shire Hall Agincourt Square Monmouth NP25 3DY 01600 775572 Cost: £10 inc.book Monmouth U3A Open Day Shire Hall Agincourt Square Monmouth NP25 3DY

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www.monmouthu3a.com Cost: free Walking for Health Aylestone Park Aylestone Hill Hereford HR1 1JJ www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Cost: free Introduction to Tai Chi The Weir Garden Swainshill Hereford HR4 7QF bernice.maxwell@nationaltrust.org.uk Cost: £3 Friday 19th In the Pink Clothing Ltd - Pop Up Shop Chameleon PA 4 The Business Plaza Leominster Enterprise Park HR6 0LA 01568 614868 Cost: free Saturday 20th Mid-Summer Vintage Ball The Lion Ballroom Off Broad Street Leominster HR6 8BT 01588 674823 Cost: £15 The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan – Summer Concert The Courtyard Edgar Street Hereford HR4 9JR www.herefordgandssociety.org.uk Cost: £14, concs. £12

Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st Gardens in the Wild Festival Centre Stagg Meadow Titley HR5 3RL www.gardensinthewild.org Cost: £5,£6, Children free Design for Living Hereford College of the Arts College Road Campus Hereford HR1 1EB info@brightstripe.co.uk Cost: £4 Sunday 21st Acorns Triple Run Three Counties Showground Malvern Worcestershire WR13 6NW events@acorns.org.uk Cost: £20 / £22 Thursday 25th Introduction to Tai Chi The Weir Garden Swainshill Hereford HR4 7QF bernice.maxwell@nationaltrust.org.uk Cost: £3 Saturday 27th – Tuesday 30th 'Iceland Seen & Unseen' Exhibition Aardvark Books & Cafe Manor Farm Brampton Bryan Bucknell SY70DH diana4designs@yahoo.co.uk Cost: free

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