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OKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO WORCESTER FOR 2018! FRIDAY 19TH & SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2018 This October Experience the real traditional Oktoberfest experience as Worcester Racecourse is transformed for one weekend into a traditional Bavarian bash! Bring on the bier - 30,000 litres to be precise! Top up your stein and step inside Europe's biggest Bier tent and prepare to be entertained Bavarian style! From traditional folk to ‘Oompop’ expect foot stomping, table bashing and hearty singing galore. Grab some traditional German grub from the outdoor food court as you raise your steins at Oktoberfest Worcester! Oktoberfest Worcester is an 18+ event. Challenge 25. WHAT IS OKTOBERFEST? Oktoberfest is the Worlds largest beer and folk festival. It traditionally takes place in Munich, Germany from mid September and lasts 18 days. The event has attracted an international following - this year 5.9 million people descended on Munich to attend while other cities across the world hold Oktoberfest style celebrations based on the Munich event. During the festival, giant tents capable of holding thousands of revellers are erected and over 6 million litres of beer is drunk. Bavarian music plays in the afternoon and often gives way to more modern pop music in the evening. Oktoberfest began in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of SaceHildburghausen. The royal newlyweds deemed the party so great that they wanted to repeat it every year and so Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Munich every fall since then.
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WHAT TO EXPECT? Sausages, Pretzels & Beer, oh my! There will be a selection of vendors offering a variety of hot and cold traditional German food. Behind the bar you will find bier galore but don’t worry for those who feel like slamming down their stein at the thought of another bier the bar is fully stocked with a selection of other drinks. Throughout Oktoberfest the air will be filled with Bavarian sounds aplenty! The our widely regarded Oompah bands will be performing their very own blend of ‘oompop’ across all three sessions. We’re thrilled to have them all perform at Oktoberfest Doncaster. TICKET TYPES All tickets include entry to the Oktoberfest event which features huge 50m Bier Tent with stage, entertainment and bar plus outdoor Bavarian food area. STANDING- Standard Entry to Oktoberfest. Head the bar for your bier & enjoy the sights and sounds of Oktoberfest. UNRESERVED SEATING AREA- Entry to Unreserved Seating Area –Head to the bar for your bier, take a pew and soak up the Oktoberfest atmosphere. RESERVED VIP TABLE FOR 10- Entry for 10 guests with your own reserved table. From your private table experience the best views of the Oktoberfest Stage & order drinks to your table from the Oktoberfest waiting staff. Everyone can enjoy a free gift from Oktoberfest Worcester team!
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Internationally renowned artists are on their way to perform in Worcestershire Bromsgrove Concerts, the well-respected regional concert platform, is once again rolling out the red carpet to welcome internationally renowned guest artists who will be bringing an enterprising selection of styles and periods to suit all musical tastes. Concerts take place at the town’s purpose-built Arts Centre, Artrix, from September 2018 until April 2019. Prize-winners from prestigious performing competitions A highly-anticipated season of mixed programmes this year, once again attracting attention for the calibre of artists, features prize-winners from some of the most prestigious performing competitions, including one of the foremost British wind quintets of their generation and double prize-winners at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition in Denmark – the Atéa Wind Quintet, as well as powerhouse ensembles including the Piatti String Quartet, joint winners of the 2nd prize Wigmore Hall International Competition in 2015, the Zelkova String Quartet, who won the St Martin’s Chamber Music competition, and the Lawson Piano Trio, who have been selected as a featured artist by, amongst others, the Park Lane Group, Concordia Foundation and CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust. In keeping with Bromsgrove Concerts’ ethos of providing varied and imaginative programmes and to regularly introduce audiences to unfamiliar contemporary pieces, the new season features works by some of Britain’s most enterprising contemporary composers, including David Matthews, Judith Weir, Joseph Phibbs and Huw Watkins, giving an unprecedented opportunity to hear these composers outside of the major conurbations.
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“Bromsgrove Concerts continues to be a showcase for the best chamber music on offer in the UK”, said Chairman, Alastair Moseley. “This year’s programme has a fantastic blend of wind, string and piano ensembles featuring some of the best emerging and established talent from the UK’s concert platforms. We are also including the newly opened Routh Hall as a venue which, like Artrix, our home base, is blessed with a comfortable auditorium and a generous acoustic. I would urge our audiences to take advantage of our discounted ticket offer and attend several performances to experience the range and quality of the music that we have programmed this year.” Concert Dates: 28th September 2018 – Emily Sun (winner of the Bromsgrove International Musicians Competition 2017) and Gamal Khamis (Note change of venue: Routh Hall at Bromsgrove School) 9th November 2018 – Atéa Wind Quintet 30th November 2018 – Gould Piano Trio with Robert Plane (clarinet) 11th January 2019 – Zelkova String Quartet 8th February 2019 - Endymion 22nd February 2019 – Lawson Piano Trio 22nd March 2019 – Eblana String Trio 5th April 2019 – Piatti String Quartet Find Bromsgrove Concerts at www.bromsgrove-concerts.org.uk and on Twitter and Facebook. All concerts start at 8.00pm and tickets are available in advance and on the door. Artrix Arts Centre Slideshow Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 1PQ Box Office Tel: 01527 577 330 boxoffice@artrix.co.uk
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Discover the benefits of learning the piano… Your children’s schedule may be overloaded with enjoyable activities. Are you unsure about adding piano lessons to the list? Discover the many great benefits to playing the piano. Maybe they won't be the next Beethoven, but they may have an easier time learning maths, improve their attention span and increase their self-confidence. Most importantly there is huge enjoyment and sense of achievement in learning, improving and performing music! Studies have shown that amongst all the other benefits, a child’s IQ can increase with the learning of a musical instrument and the same is true for the more mature person too. Research with a group of 60 to 83 year olds showed significant differences in cognitive test results compared to non-musicians and they were able to absorb new information much better. Learning the piano really is a wonderful way of keeping the mind and body active. Choosing the right piano for you can be overwhelming, but the friendly, knowledgeable team at Vale Pianos have a comprehensive selection of pianos and the experience to help you make the right choice. A piano that plays nicely and stays in tune is much more encouraging to play! They are based between Evesham and Pershore, 1 mile from the A44 on the Throckmorton Road. Vale Pianos are open from Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 5.30pm and you can find their informative website at
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The restored forward fuselage, nose and cockpit of the 'last plane to fly out of RAF Defford' over 60 years ago has made a 90 mile journey by road to return to the National Trust Croome. The forward fuselage of Meteor NF11 WD686 night fighter arrived on Tuesday, 28 August and makes an exciting addition to the RAF Defford Museum continuing the story of the secret work at the airbase, near Pershore. During the Second World War and the Cold War years which followed, RAF Defford airfield, was one of the most secret places in the country. For it was at RAF Defford that airborne radar was tested, developed and proven. The airfield was built in the grounds of Croome the ancestral seat of the Earls of Coventry. Radar was a war-winning weapon. Amongst many other outstanding achievements, the arrival in service of ASV radar developed by scientists at Malvern and proven at Defford, helped defeat the U-boats and win the Battle of the Atlantic. Up until then, Nazi submarines were sinking allied ships faster than shipyards of Britain and America could build them. Radar helped defeat the menace of the night bomber and the blitz, and enabled Bomber Command to strike back at Germany. And later, in the Cold War, Britain with NATO allies needed radar to stay ahead of Soviet submarines and the threat of nuclear attack from the air. In 1957, however, RAF Defford had to close to flying as the main runway was not long enough nor strong enough to take the new V-bombers then coming into service, and the radar research moved to RAF Pershore.
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The very last aircraft to leave RAF Defford before closure was a Meteor NF11 night fighter, serial number WD686, which flew out in April 1958. Incredibly, WD686 has survived, but the Meteor was at risk, deteriorating in the open and exposed to the elements next to the sea in Norfolk. The volunteers of the Defford Airfield Heritage Group (DAHG), who have a mission to research and preserve the history of RAF Defford, work in close partnership with the National Trust at Croome. DAHG resolved to rescue WD686, but lacked the necessary workshop and hangar display space at Croome. The outcome was that DAHG secured generous sponsorship from Vernon Hill, chairman of Metro Bank, but then asked Mr Hill to transfer the funding to the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC), who had the skills and facilities to restore the Meteor. BDAC now own WD686 but as part of the funding deal, will bring the restored aircraft back to Croome for display next to the RAF Defford Museum buildings. Work at BDAC has now reached the stage where the forward fuselage, cockpit and nose have been restored to a high standard, ready for display at Croome for two months. Visitors can see the forward fuselage, which includes the fully furnished cockpit, canopy and nose of Meteor WD686 until the end of October. Croome is open throughout the year. The park and lakeside are open from 9am until 5.30pm and Croome Court is open from 11am to 4.30pm every day. The RAF Defford Museum is open 11am to 4.30pm and free to visit to National Trust members and paying visitors. Normal admission applies to the house and parkland.
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Go Sober for October Go Sober for October is an annual campaign, which asks people to pledge to go booze-free in order to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and become a ‘Soberhero’. Macmillan is hoping that people will give up alcohol for the 31 days of October and raise a glass of water instead of their favourite booze in an effort to support the charity with their work supporting those with cancer. Fundraising will help Macmillan nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and other professionals to offer support to those with cancer and improve their lives. If you’ve been thinking about trying to Go Sober for October, the good news is the benefits of giving up alcohol for a month (or longer) extend far beyond a break from hangovers. To start with, not drinking for one month can lead to a long-term drop in alcohol consumption, according to research by Sussex University. They found that 72% of participants had maintained reduced levels of harmful drinking six months after completing the study. If this seems like challenge you want to do, fill in the online form at www.gosober.org.uk and become a Soberhero. However, if you have a special occasion in October which you would like to celebrate with a beverage, you can get a golden ticket. Tjis ticket entitles you to a night off from your Go Sober challenge. You can buy one for yourself or sweet talk a mate into getting you one for a minimum £15 donation.
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Tips for the Winter How to Protect Your Plants Through Winter It is extremely important to protect you tender and borderline plants in the upcoming months when temperatures start to drop. However, it’s not always practical to move your plants inside away from the cold. The best alternative is to wrap your plants in a protective cover which will shield them from the frost. Here is our step by step guide on how to look after your plants this winter: • • • • •
Before wrapping your plant, it is important to check for damp. Any damp left within the cover may cause rot. Remove any damp debris away from the base of the plant and add dry material such as straw to the crown. Wrap your plant with fleece, hessian, bracken, straw, polystyrene or even bubble wrap. If you have a larger plant, you may need to build a structure for the insulating material. You can use chicken wire for this. Put some wooden posts into the ground and wrap the chicken wire around the posts, you can then cover this in the insulating material. For small plants, you can put a larger flower pot over the plant in order to protect it. Through the winter, make sure you shake any frost or snow off.
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Eating Out In Worcestershire Worcester- The Thai Gallery
Here at Thai Gallery we take pride in providing you with fresh and delicious Thai cuisine that we hope will bring you back again and again. Our cooks are highly experienced in preparing Thai meals with speed and efficiency. We use the finest and freshest ingredients imported from Thailand to give that authentic taste to our variety of traditional Thai dishes. www.thaigallery.co.uk
Bromsgrove- The Dodford Inn
Set in 6 acres of stunning Worcestershire parkland and woodland, The Dodford Inn has been reborn. Beautifully fresh, home cooked food. Family owned and run. Offering a range of events and entertainment. The gastro food menu and the range of ales, ciders and lagers is receiving rave reviews from visitors. www.thedodfordinn.co.uk
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Anyone who has gas appliances or fittings in their property needs to be aware of the risks of unsafe gas work. This section provides valuable information on gas safety in the home and how to ensure you and your family stay safe. It is an important time of the year where, after a break, we will be beginning our use of gas appliances and it is important to consider getting them checked. Gas appliances should be safety checked every year and serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Find out why it’s so important and what checks your engineer will carry out. If you notice any of the following warning signs, you’ll want to get your appliance serviced right away:
• The gas appliance is not working properly • The appliance is burning with a lazy yellow flame rather than a crisp blue one • Black marks/stains are evident around the gas appliance • The pilot light keeps going out • There is increased condensation in the room Prior to any work being carried out it is important to agree with your registered engineer their scope of the work so that everyone is clear. For example, there are differences between an appliance service and a safety check and equally between a safety check of appliances and a safety check of the whole installation, which includes all pipework and appliances.
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What is an Appliance Safety Check? • An appliance safety check at a minimum includes all of the checks and tests to ensure the appliance is safe to operate, for example: • It is correctly set and adjusted to ensure the gas is burning correctly • It is of a type suitable for the room in which it is located • It is physically stable, securely fitted and properly connected to the gas pipework • There is an adequate and permanent air supply suitable for the appliance type installed • Any flues or chimneys are operating correctly • All safety devices function correctly • What is an Appliance Service? An appliance service will include all of the above checks and tests and any other specific checks, for inspection and/or cleaning of the appliance as specified and detailed in the appliance manufacturer’s instructions. What is a Gas Installation Safety check? If a gas installation safety check (all appliances and internal pipework) is required or specified each appliance will need to be checked as outlined above and additionally: • All accessible gas pipework is visually inspected to ensure the installation is in good condition, and; • The gas pipework is tested to ensure there are no gas leaks
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The Spy Who Dumped Me is hilarious, I haven’t laughed this embarrassingly loud in a cinema in a very long time. But in all honesty, I wasn’t that embarrassed because everyone else watching it were laughing just as hard as me. In the film we are introduced to two American girls who unexpectedly find themselves being chased by assassins through Europe. One of the girls find out she dated an Ex-CIA agent and is in possession of something quite valuable that all the bad people are after. Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon perform brilliantly as unexpecting characters who turn out to be fairly good agents. There are so many twists and turns in the plot, you will not be able to guess the ending. My favourite quote? When meeting the head of the international consortium of spies, Morgan describes her as “the Beyoncé of the gov-ernment.” Proving that women can climb the ladder in the man’s world. This is just one of the messages that the film presents.
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The Firs Elgar’s birthplace Elgar’s Birthplace is a historical museum in Lower Broadheath, Worcester dedicated to the British composer, Edward Elgar. Many of Elgar’s work have entered into the British and international classical concert repertoire. Elgar was born in the cottage in Broadheath on the 2nd June 1857 and lived there two years after until his family moved to Worcester. Set not far from the Malvern Hills, the family home was a great place to inspire creativity. His mother was passionate about them living in the countryside and being close to God. Elgar’s Father was a piano tuner, amateur violinist and church organist, it was through his father that Elgar was introduced to music. His father often stayed in Worcester during the week with his business, this eventually resulted in the whole family moving away from Broadheath to Worcester permanently.
Elgar and his brother and sisters’ had a musical upbringing. By the age of 8, Elgar was learning to play both the violin and the piano. On the odd occasion, his father would take him into the homes of prominent figures to display his talent. Upon leaving school, to his great disappointment, his father was unable to afford to take him to Leipzig Conservatory. Instead he worked in a solicitor’s office as a clerk. However, he only stayed for a few months until he left to pursue a career in music. The museum unravels the story of Elgar and his pursuit to musical success. There are original manuscripts and around 11,000 letters from and to Elgar, his friends and family; proofs, programmes and other items connected with Elgar’s music; family photographs and scrapbooks; items connected with his travels and with his hobbies including golf and cycling; personal possessions, awards and honours, and film of his later years. The cottage was established as a museum in 1934, on Elgar’s death, by his daughter Carice Elgar Blake The museum comprises the Birthplace Cottage and its garden, and the modern Elgar Centre, opened in 2000, which houses further exhibitions and a function room. Eat,shop,stay: Brand new Tea-room with outdoor area within the Visitor Centre (near car park). Elgar memorabilia and music for sale within the Tea-room. Picnic spaces around the Visitor Centre.
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Worms get a wiggle on to convert waste to compost The Firs, the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar is going green making their own compost. A donation of a wormery to the gardening team, who look after the cottage garden, means kitchen scraps can be recycled. The wormery was kindly donated by Bubblehouse Worm Farm in Bransford, Worcester who aim to promote sustainability through global ‘worming’. “Our aim is to encourage sustainable living and inspire people to turn their food waste into something wonderful,” said Ken Nelson of Bubblehouse Worm Farm. “and believe no food should be wasted.” Worms are not only essential to plant growth, but are also the most effective way of converting your food waste into nutrient rich worm casts, natures finest fertiliser. Kitchen scraps, fallen fruit and waste paper are added to the wormery where the worms work their magic. “By recycling the waste from the kitchen,” said Dawne Middleton, The Firs Gardener. “we will be able to produce first class, nutrient rich compost in an environmentally sustainable way and use it to enrich the soil within all areas the garden, we will also show our wiggly friends to any inquisitive little learners who want to take a peek.” For more information please call: 01905 333330 or visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/the-firs
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Worcester Stands Tall Farewell Event Thursday 4 Oct 2018 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Stick your neck out and say ‘goodbye’ to our 30 giant giraffes and 27 cute calves all together before they trot off out of Worcester. Each giant giraffe will go under the hammer at auction, raising money for the St Richard’s Hospice Build 2020 Appeal, while the giraffe calves will be returned to the schools and community groups which decorated them. Before they head off, the Farewell Event is your only chance to view all the sculptures together in one location. Tickets for the Farewell Event are limited and expected to sell out fast, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £6 for adults and £3 for 2-16 year olds, under 2’s go free! Family ticket (Valid for either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £15 Proceeds from the Farewell Event will support the hospice’s Build 2020 Appeal; a £5.3m expansion and redevelopment to support more patients and families in Worcestershire. With your help, we are building a bigger hospice to better support our current patients and reach the unmet need of thousands of local people in the future, offering the right care and support when they need it most.
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Rogers- More Than Just A Barbershop Rogers barbershop is based just off the Bromyard Road in St John's. We may be tucked around the corner....but a lot of people seem to know us! As we have been here for over 35 years now the shop has seen many changes over the years....I don't just mean the hairstyles that we do. We have had up to 4 generations of the same family come in, from young children to the more mature. We are a family friendly shop and with the University just down the road, new students come in each year. We keep up to date with all the latest styles on our Instagram page but keep to our traditional roots too. In recent years men have started looking after their image instead of just 'shower and go' but now they have plenty of hair, body and facial products to choose from so our trade has changed from guys needing a haircut to keeping their style fresh. If you would like to visit our shop which has a great atmosphere and banter not forgetting the 'Haircut while you wait' come in and give us a try. See you soon Chris and the team at Rogers.
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Worcester Community Trust Worcester Community Trust is a charity managing 6 community centres in Worcester and running a range of community projects which are changing the lives of people every day. Our Vision is – Releasing Communities’ Potential Our History Worcester Community Trust was set up in 2010 to join together 3 charities and take on the management of Community Centres owned by Worcester City Council and to take on youth and community work on behalf of the City Council and Worcestershire County Council. We have a successful track record of delivering a wide range of services to people in the areas of greatest deprivation in Worcester including: Youth services Domestic abuse support Family support Play Lunch clubs and services for older people Support for the socially isolated Community work and events Construction skills For more information, please visit our website:
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The perfect venue for Stag & Hen Do’s You can mix Karting, Lasertag & Segways Unit 5, Madleaze Industrial Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5SG 01452 311211 • www.jdrkarting.co.uk
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A place of Development, Support and Learning
• Day Nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years old • Pre school & after school club for children aged up to 11 years old • Government funded places for 2, 3 & 4 year olds • Holiday Clubs - Limited Spaces Available
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Droitwich Spa’s original and longest running Judo club. Established for 40 years with a fun, safe and relaxed environment.
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Wishing Well @ Blue Roof
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Warriors FIXTURES
OCTOBER FIXTURES
Vote for your Man of the Match The WRSC are introducing a Man of the Match Award, sponsored by The Crown Inn, St Johns, for all home Gallagher Premiership games this season.
Sun 07 Oct 2018, 3:00pm Worcester Warriors VS Bristol Bears Sat 13 Oct 2018, 9:00pm Stade Francais Paris VS Worcester Warriors
Links to the survey will be posted on all of the WRSC sites/pages prior to the game, it will be ‘live’ from kick-off and close five minutes before the end of the game. You can follow the WRSC online at:
Sat 20 Oct 2018, 3:00pm Worcester Warriors VS Ospreys Fri 26 Oct 2018, 7:45pm Worcester Warriors VS Sale Sharks
Website: https://warriorsrugbysupportersclub.co.uk/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/WRSC2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ WarriorsRugbySupportersClub/
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Hollywood Bedrooms • Fitted Wardrobes • Home And Office • Bespoke Furniture
Hollywood Bedrooms offer a complete made to measure service for fitted and freestanding furniture. Including fitted wardrobes, home office, bookcases, under stairs storage, in fact virtually anything can made to your requirements.
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What’s On STEWART FRANCIS: INTO THE PUNSET Thursay11th October
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER
The star of Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Crackerjack embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!!
FINDING JOY: VAMOS THEATRE - RELAXED PERFORMANCE
Tuesday 30th October
The funny, fearless international sell-out mask production from the UK’s leading full mask company. Suitable for 12 years and upwards, Finding Joy is accessible to hearing and D/deaf audiences alike.
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Sunday 14th October
An enchanting Christmas story telling the tale of how Clara is given a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas present by Dr. Drosselmeyer. During the Christmas party, Clara and her brother Fritz fight over the nurcracker doll. That night Clara unable to sleep with excitement, searches for her doll and then falls asleep under the Christmas tree. As midnight strikes she is awoken by giant mice and the magic begins. The nutcracker doll is suddenly transformed into a princely soldier and a battle ensues with the Mouse King. The Prince and Clara are then swept away on a magical journy to the Land of Snow, and enchanted forest with dancing snowflakes. It is here where they encounter the Sugar Plum Fairy, who accompanies them to the Kingdom of Sweets.
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Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon 14th October 2018
Run the Simplyheath Great Birmingham Run and support your local hospice. Entries for the 2018 Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run half marathon are now open! The Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run is now established as the second biggest half marathon in the UK, as the city comes alive with thousands of runners pounding the streets as they tick off 13.1 miles, encouraged by on course bands, entertainment and cheering crowds. It’s the perfect opportunity to get the whole family involved in the city’s biggest weekend of running with the Simplyhealth Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run due to take place on Saturday 13 October at Alexander Stadium. Sign up to the reminder service now to be the first to find out when entries will become available. Visit the website to find out more and register! Don’t forget to set up your Just Giving Page and follow us on Facebook & Twitter to keep us updated with training and pictures! This run is suitable for people aged 17 and over. Once you have registered to take part, please get in touch with Anna on 01527 889796 or drop her an email on annaw@primrosehospice.org
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What’s On in October
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Robbie Williams Tribute Night
Holiday Inn Birmingham Bromsgrove Wedding Fair
5th October Catshill Social Club
21st October Holiday Inn Bromsgrove
The ultimate Robbie Williams tribute night is storming the UK. The full charisma and charm of the man himself, it’s certainly not one to miss. He will have you bouncing and dancing all night. This is a show not to be missed.
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Bromsgrove Creative Writer’s Group 5th October Bromsgrove Library
The Bromsgrove Creative Writers’ Group will be meet every 3rd Monday at 5.30pm in Bromsgrove Library. Meetings are free to all who enjoy writing, whether it’s poetry, fiction, blog posts, or just simply for fun!
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 24th- 27th October Palace Theatre
Wythall Theatre Company in partnership with Dynamik Theatre bring the well-known and much loved ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ to the Palace stage.
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SOMEONE LIKE YOU - ADELE SONG BOOK 20th October Palace Theatre Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.
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31st October Palace Theatre
Revel in an evening of mystery, intrigue, suspense and murder! Enjoy a two course buffet whilst professional actors entertain you, in a great murder mystery night played out on the stage of the Palace Theatre on Halloween night. Will you be able to work out whodunit?
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Guinea pig winter guide: •Keeping guinea pigs hutches warm in winter is very important, hutches should be positioned so that wind, rain, snow or sleet can’t blow in. If the weather’s particularly bad, move the hutch into an unused garage or shed if it’s possible. For guinea pigs, it’s better to keep them inside in winter, in a conservatory or unused garage. •If your guinea pig needs to stay outside, help keep them snug as a bug in their hutch by covering the front with an old blanket or sacking and adding extra bedding. Don’t forget you need to change their bedding regularly. •Check their water bottle regularly because the little ball freezes easily. Press the ball every few hours to keep it moving – you can get specially made bottle covers but you’ll still need to do regular checks. •Your guinea pig still needs to have access to their run during the day so they can get their regular exercise. •Cold guinea pigs need more calories to keep warm so give them lots of good quality hay to nibble on. •During the winter foxes and badgers get even hungrier, which makes them bolder than usual. Make sure your hutch is sturdy enough to survive the attention of a determined predator. www.bluecross.org.uk
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Your Horoscopes for October 2018 Aries (March 20th- April 19th)
Libra (September 22nd- October 23rd)
You’ll certainly be fulfilling your need to be independent and develop self-awareness especially within partnership/ relationships. Conversations, debates and finding a mentor all figure in. The work scene is pleasant.
Happy Birthday! Extra opportunities and luck come your way through October 2018. Hopefully you’ve begun some new creative projects.
Scorpio (October 23rd- November 22nd)
Taurus (April 19th- May 20th)
Do you feel like a volcano bubbling and boiling ready to erupt? All this Libra planetary energy is immersed in a house for you where things are often vague and unclear. Irritability is heightened. Engage in some form of mental and physical exercise to ease the tension.
Gemini (May 29th- June 21st)
Sagittarius (November 22ndDecember 21st)
Keep on the look out for increased opportunities for advancement through October 2018. Health should be excellent through this period.
This month you’ll find yourself in the mood to play. Your inner cruise director is working overtime to choose between romance, creativity or pleasurable pursuits.
Cancer (June 21st- July 22nd)
An excellent month to pursue your goals and dreams in life, to participate in group activities and causes perhaps to the point of taking a leading role, and to spend time with friends and make new ones.
The home front becomes your strategic command center! You might as well have a revolving door with all the comings and goings. Numerous visitors, nostalgic conversations, lively debates, renovations and expansion are all part of the scenario..
Capricorn (December 21st- January 19th)
Leo (July 22nd- August 22nd)
Aquarius (January 19th- February 18th)
Virgo (August 22nd- September 22nd)
Pisces (February 18th- March 20th)
The pace of your daily routine has surely gone into warp speed! Your plans for the future are becoming larger and more expansive.
You’ll be using your inborn talent to meticulously analyze your finances, your ability to make money, and your self-worth. Be sure and set aside some money for sudden unexpected expenses.
Ok you industrious, highly organized sea goats, your career and/or public image is receiving a lot of universal energy
A lot of planetary energy is activating the area in your chart that involves higher education and philosophical ideas.
Your ruling planet Neptune turns direct this month. You now continue to pursue outwardly your inborn intuitive spiritual desire to move humanity forward to a higher plane of existence.
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