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Content Worcester 10k Village of Culture Malvern Autumn Show Worcester Music Festival Three Counties Motor Home Show Home Gardens Betty and Duke’s New Shop St Richards’s Hospice Cinema Listings Smart Tech Moving Shop Macmillan Coffee Morning School’s Out Worcester Cricket Fixtures BusFest Premier League Fixtures Puzzle Page Worcester Racecourse Local Trades People Battle of the Proms Motors Children’s Competition Back To School Bereavement Worcestershire Pride What’s on RSPCA Horoscopes
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Worcester City 10k The Worcester City 10k and half matathon returns on the 16th of September! The Worcester City 10K is a fantastic opportunity to achieve something great and push yourself to your personal limit. This can all be achieved while taking in some of the best sights in the City, including the Worcester Cathedral, viaduct and the famous River Severn. This beautiful setting saw the event short-listed for the best 10K at the Running Awards last year! Central to this event is the Worcester Racecourse which provides the fantastic backdrop for the start and finish and every competitor will receive their event medal, technical t-shirt and goody bag. Car Parking is available at the racecourse and surrounding area and two Train Stations provide easy access to the Racecourse. All competitors will benefit from: A Traffic Free, Picturesque Course through the heart of Worcester, Premium Goody bag, Finisher’s Medal, Technical Running T-shirt, Electronic Chip
Timing, On course water station, Secure Bag Drop Access to post race sports massage/physio, On course and finish line photos. Start times: Worcester City 10K @ 09:00 Worcester City Half Marathon 09:45
Jenny Nesbitt is last years Women’s Worcester 10k winner. Jenny is a GB International Distance Runner and European Cup 10,000m Bronze Medalist.
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Could your village be crowned the culture capital of Wychavon? Applications are now open for villages across the district to be in with a chance of being crowned Wychavon Village of Culture 2019. The competition will see the winning area awarded £5,000, with two runners up receiving £1,000 each, to deliver a programme of cultural activity during 2019. As part of Wychavon District Council’s promise to support and engage with communities, the aim of Wychavon Village of Culture 2019 is to ‘encourage culture as a catalyst for change’. The programmes, which can include a mixture of visual arts, literature, music, theatre, heritage, sports and more, will need to reach a wide variety of audiences, lead to a lasting social impact and create a legacy for the area. They should be high quality cultural programmes that are distinctive, ambitious, build on existing strengths, include partnerships with local organisations and will contribute to the health and wellbeing of the area. To apply, areas need to spell out their own vision and how they will use the prize money by submitting an expression of interest by 21 September and the top three will be selected by the Localism and Rural Advisory Panel in early October. The chosen three then need to submit a final bid by 9 November for Executive Board to make a final decision before the winner is announced in December. Gerry O’Donnell, Portfolio Holder for Community Development, Culture and Sport a Wychavon District Council, said: “Wychavon Village of Culture 2019 is a great opportunity for communities to come together to create a legacy for their village through an exciting programme of cultural activity. “It is well recognised that engaging in cultural activities such as art, music, and theatre, can benefit mental health and wellbeing, and help combat feelings of isolation. “The district is full of thriving villages with different strengths and the competition is all about building on those to ensure a bright future for residents.” Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/village-of-culture to access an expression of interest form.
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MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW Malvern Autumn Show returns for a weekend of home-grown family fun on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September 2018. You can browse top exhibits in the RHS Flower Show and purchase quality plants from these award-winning nurseries. The UK National Giant Vegetable Championship promises to return bigger and better than ever before with a broad variety of oversized vegetables. Nostalgia and retro fans can discover hidden gems in the Vintage Village with an array of eclectic finds. Malvern Autumn Show is a show for all the family and throws open its gates to welcome toddlers to teenagers and big kids too. Examples of what to expect from the show: Nationwide building society family green -There’s something for the whole family at malvern autumn show. Have fun on the family green with activities including the junk ball run, rural craft, circus and garden games.The arena finds its new home on the family green. Expect all day entertainment dog agility, fly ball and many more displays. World of animals sponsored by bredon school - A popular area, with animals of all shapes and sizes waiting to greet visitors including dogs, horses, sheep and much more. We also have competitions for rabbits, guinea pigs and poulty where you can come and learn all about these furry, fluffy and feathered friends. The Young Pig of the Year competition returns with even more pigs, including the popular Pig Agility. Plus visit the adorable fluffy Ryeland Sheep Show.
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The Pet Corner’s Advice For Your Pet’s Nutritional And Digestive Health Choosing between brands of pet food can be very confusing, there are so many options out there and they all promise to keep your pet happy & healthy. However many of their promises can be misleading. Veterinary Nurse Claire & her team at the Pet Corner has some great advice on choosing the best food for your dog or cat: From personal experience, it is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a very well-known popular brand is the best food you can give your dog or cat only to find out that the ingredients listed are totally unsuitable and the food you are giving your dog or cat is nothing more than cheap fillers, cereal, meat and animal derivatives and artificial additives & nasty preservatives. This can lead to loose stools, poor skin and coat conditions, behaviour problems, and other more serious health issues such as Obesity, Pancreatitis and even Diabetes. So much of this is preventable by getting the right pet care advice and feeding a good quality food. By feeding good quality natural premium foods that contain higher levels of real meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and packed full of healthy fully digestible ingredients actually means you feed less! Whether your best friend is a growing developing Puppy, an Adult or a more senior pet, we will ensure he/she is receiving the correct nutritional & feeding requirements to ensure your dog’s individual & lifestage health needs are catered for. We can provide your dog with a personalized Weight Card whereby we record your Pets Weight, carry our a Body Condition Score and make recommendations for a tailored nutrition plan.Whether you choose a complete wet food or a complete dry food, or even if you decide to go down the route of BARF feeding for your pet, we have some of the very best foods available along with full information packs and advice to help you decide which food will suit your dog or cat best.
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Worcester Music Festival – a metropolitan festival supporting emerging artists and raising money for charity – returns for the eleventh consecutive year from September 14-16, 2018. The festival takes place in more than 20 venues in Worcester City Centre, hosting around 250 bands over 3 days as well as a number of workshops. A non-profit making event, it is run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers who all give their time for free to support live music, encourage new audiences to visit new venues and help to make live music accessible to more people. With live music across the city, from pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes to historic buildings, record shops, on the streets and even in breweries, the festival is absolutely FREE to attend. Our team of promoters put on hundreds of gigs, showcasing some of the best, new and emerging artists in the UK. The festival also delivers free music-related workshops for the whole community. Adults and children can take part in everything from drum clinics and Q&As with industry experts to learning an instrument or singing in a pop choir. Amateur photographers of any age or experience can also enter the annual photography competition. Almost £50,000 has been raised for charity by the festival in its eleven year history and the 2018 charity is Worcestershire Association of Carers.
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One of the UK’s largest annual country & western festivals! • Our Malvern show now attracts over 3200 motorhomes, caravans, campervans and tents for the weekend. • Browse more than 500 new and used models for sale from over 45 national and local dealers • Choose from a huge selection of accessory/hobby related retailers – there’s over 250 exhibiting! • Daytime entertainment in the food court daily, linedancing classes each evening, prizes for the best dressed westerner • Take your pick of entertainment with up to three venues on offer each night • Grab a drink and watch the live performances in the Lonestar Re-enactment area • Visit for the day or make a weekend of it in the beautiful Malvern Hills The show boasts a huge array of fantastic live evening entertainment to support the Country and Western theme over four nights which is a great pull for our visitors. There will be a large and varied display of ‘Authentic American’ traders, situated beside the ‘Lonestar Re-enactment’ area, an authentic Wild West living display and core feature of the show. Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NW £8 for adults, kids under 16 go FREE
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How Writing Your Will Could Help The Hospice A month-long Will writing campaign led by St Richard’s Hospice is set to return this September. During the hospice’s Write a Will Month campaign, a number of Worcestershire solicitors’ firms will offer people the opportunity to write a simple Will for £95, or a double Will for £150 – with 100 per cent of the money donated to St Richard’s. The firms taking part are Kitcat & Co Solicitors, based in Malvern, and Harrison Clark Rickerbys, based in Worcester – with more to be confirmed. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of writing a Will – which is a document setting out how people want their money, property and possessions to be distributed after their death. It is important to write a Will because in situations when a person dies without one, rules dictate how the individual’s estate is allocated which may not be as they would wish. It is also important to update a Will if personal circumstances change – for example if someone marries, divorces or adopts a child. St Richard’s Hospice is also encouraging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, after they have provided for family and friends, although there is no obligation to do so. To take part, simply call your preferred solicitor and make an appointment quoting the “St Richard’s Hospice Write a Will Scheme”. For further details of participating solicitors call the Fundraising team on 01905 763963, or visit:
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Smart Tech are moving to a new home Worcester Smart Tech has moved to their new home of 51 St Johns on the main road following on from their success at their previous premises. They will continue to be the popular mobile phone repair shop from the heart of Worcester City known for their friendly, honest and reliable service. However, they will now be doing laptop and computer repairs on top of mobile phone, tablet, laptop, sat nav and games consoles. The new shop is brighter, bigger and even more smart. This allows the guys to take on more work and have faster turnaround times. Their customers will still be at the heart of everything they do. As always, they will be providing free quotes before any work is done to allow customers to make informed decisions without any pressure. All their services come with a three month warranty in order to guarantee customer satisfaction. The shop is soon to be looking at opening some days until 7pm. This makes it easier for those who are working full time to still be able to get their technology fixed at a time suitable to them. Customers can be rest assured as they can still park at the Free 2-hour parking at Sainsbury's and there will be a drop off point right outside of the shop for those dropping off bits of technology with prearranged appointments. There is also disabled access. The guys are looking forward to providing both old and new customers with any support or technical issues they may need. The new store is now at 51 St Johns on the main road. New telephone number of 01905 422222. Website www.worcestersmarttech.co.uk
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Have you ever noticed that the most gorgeous cupcake or the world’s fluffiest Victoria sponge seems to taste better when everyone gets together? On Friday the 28th of September it’s the world’s biggest coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support. They’re asking if you’ll get together for coffee and cake because every coffee poured and every cake shared will mean someone facing cancer will have the Macmillan support they need. Invite the ones you love, the ones that make you laugh and have your coffee morning for Macmillan at home or at work. Not sure what to bake, well on the next page we have a tasty recipe for Rasberry Shortcake Hearts which are sure to bring a smile to everyones face. If you are looking for more inspiration then visit the macmillan website or another website for more recipes, my favourite is www. bbc.co.uk/food/cake. Coffee Morning is a great reason to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something yummy – and it’s all for great cause.
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Share this on your social media accounts to maximise the amount of attendees. Once you have made your invites it’s time to start preparing. The first thing to do is sign up on the Macmillan website; here you will receive a free coffee morning kit which includes some of the essentials and instructions on what to do with donations and more. After this it’s time to think about decorating, make a quick inventory of what you have and what you need. To make the coffee morning extra special you can shop for a whole host of accessories and decorations at the Macmillan Online Shop. They’ve got everything you need to make your coffee morning look the part including decorations,
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Set in a rural location in mature gardens with views over Rushwick cricket ground and open farmland towards Worcester and to the Malverns. Stanfield Nursing Home a striking Georgian the house’s character Residents canWorcester enjoy theis wonderful gardens house, in Autumn, they have the Winter, and surroundings add to the warm, caring and friendly atmosphere of opportunity to contribute to the vegetable garden by planting their own Stanfield Nursing Home. seeds. Set in a rural location in mature gardens with views over Rushwick cricket Residents can choose to spend time in one of our sitting rooms, social areas ground and open farmland towards Worcester and to the Malverns. Stanfield or quiet locations, where they can make the most of the Home’s glorious Nursing Home Worcester is a striking Georgian house, the house’s character setting or take an active part in the Home’s life. Alternatively, they can simply and surroundings addquiet to theofwarm, and friendly atmosphere. enjoy the peace and their caring own room. Residents may also choose to spend time in our safe and enclosed sensory gardens.
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An inside look at: Malvern Theatres
Welcome to another instalment of our series called an inside look. Every month we will be choosing a local attraction to visit and offer an inside look as to what’s on and what to expect. With summer slowly drawing to a close, it is time to head indoors! It’s the season for cinemas, theatres and homely pubs! This month we will be looking at one of the best theatres in the Midlands: Malvern Theatre. Nestling at the foot of the Malvern Hills, Malvern Theatres is a major centre for the arts in the West Midlands. Home of the famous Malvern Festivals, founded by Bernard Shaw and Barry Jackson in 1929, the theatre underwent a lottery-funded refurbishment in 1997. Hailed both locally and nationally as a model of artistic and architectural excellence, Malvern Theatres boasts one
of the most diverse selection of plays, music, comedy, dance, film and education work to be found under a single roof anywhere in the country.
became known for its George Bernard Shaw productions in the 1930s and from 1977 onwards, along with the works of Edward Elgar.
Malvern Theatres, housed in the Winter Gardens complex in the town centre of Great Malvern, has been a provincial centre for the arts since 1885. The theatre
Over its history the theatre and festival has closed several times, including during World War II, in the early 1960s, in the early 1970s, and in the late 1990s when a new complex was built with an 850-seat Festival Theatre, a Forum Theatre, a 400-seat cinema, and a bar and restaurant. This very popular theatre has events running throughout the week. Keep an eye out on our What’s on Pages some of the events. For the most up to date events visit their website at
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Churchfields Farm Visit the 100-year-old farm, and be taken on a tour to meet all the farm yard animals. Indulge your sweet tooth with their award-winning ice cream. With over 36 flavours at any one time to choose for, you will definitely find something you will love. Keep an eye out on the website for summer activities for the kids www.churchfields-farm.co.uk
Anglo Welsh Narrowboats A day out with a difference! Have the ultimate family day trip or weekend away whilst cruising though the Worcestershire countryside on a narrow boat. No experience needed, Anglo Welsh Narrowboats will pass on all the knowledge you’ll need to set sail. It’ll be a refreshing experience for the kids, and a day they won’t forget! www.anglowelsh.co.uk
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Battle Proms at Ragley Hall Saturday 11 August 2018
Pack up the hampers and champers and join thousands of loyal fans for an exceptional afternoon and evening of entertainment at the 8th annual Ragley Hall Battle Proms Concert. Enjoy a full 2 hour programme of captivating classical music from the 60 piece New English Concert Orchestra, led by Douglas Coombes MBE and compered by much-loved BBC presenter Pam Rhodes. The extensive programme of entertainments also includes toe-tapping vintage vocals, breathtaking Spitfire display to Elgar’s Nimrod, sensational freefall demonstration by The Red Devils parachute team, dramatic WWI cavalry display, and ground-shaking live fire from over 200 cannons! The Battle Proms is still believed to be the only opportunity in the world to see their signature piece – Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’ – performed as he composed it: with 193 live firing Napoleonic cannons providing a thunderous percussion! The Battle Proms team are delighted to announce that in 2018 they will be supporting SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, who provide lifelong support for our Forces and their families, whenever and wherever they are needed. Since 2004, through audience donations and contributions from concert profits, the Battle Proms events have raised over £330,000 for military charities.
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HOW TO MASTER THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON The summer holidays are coming to an end which means the preparation for a new year at school begins. New school supplies, haircuts, and special end-of-summer outings all play into the back-to-school routine. There are some other things that parents can do for themselves and their kids to ensure a smooth transition into the school year. One way to get the new year off to a good start is to try and set up a bedtime and wake-up routine in advance. If possible, it’s best to establish bedtimes and wake-up times two weeks in advance of the start of school. By the time the first school bell rings, kids will already be on the right sleeping schedule and it will be one less worry for your family. Another thing you can do that will help the transition happen smoothly is to organize clothing. Figure out and donate the clothes that your children have outgrown and from there, decide what items you may need more of before school begins. Finally, try and plan healthy lunches and snacks, the better you plan out the meals in your home, the healthier choices you will make for your kids. When you pack protein-rich snacks and lunches, balanced with fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome items, you ensure that your children will have the energy and brainpower to make it through their school days.
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When A Loved One Passes When a love one passes away we are left feeling lost and alone. Such a devastating event turns our world upside down. Understanding what grief is, experts say is crucial to overcoming the grief. It is important to recognise how you are feeling and to be able to come to terms with those feelings. There is no single way to grieve, everyone will experience grief differently. Dr Phil identifies how to deal with grief in simple steps in his book, Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life. 1. Be Patient With Yourself 2. Adjust Your Expectations 3. Accept What You Cannot Change 4. Find Strength In Others 5. Don’t Get Stuck 6. Recognize That Time Is Infinite 7. Create Value From This Experience 8. Think About How You Will Prepare for Your Own Death 10. Celebrate Life! Just remember to take things slowly, accept the pain you are feeling but also look forward to the future and live in the now. Adapted from Dr. Phil’s book Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days
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We're a group of LGBT+ Worcestershire residents who believe in supporting, empowering and connecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Pan, Ace/Aro, Trans and Non-binary community. What We're Doing On September 22nd 2018, we'll be running the second Worcestershire Pride event down by the river front in Worcester. We're also running an LGBT+ Arts Festival in the run up to the main day event and various fundraisers to unite to community whilst raising community funds for Worcestershire Pride . This year’s theme is “Out in the Country”, celebrating our beautiful county’s rural identity and the amazing LGBT+ people that live and work here. The day kicks off with our walking parade through the city centre ( groups interested in marching please sign up via event bright https://worcestershireprideparade2018.eventbrite.co.uk ). We will be gathering for the parade at 12 noon, at Cathedral Square, Worcester, ready to begin marching at 2pm. After the parade, come on down to the South Quay and Copenhagen Street carpark for live music, cabaret, family fun zone provided by our friends at Fortis, spoken word, community markets and much much more!
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What’s On in September
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21st September Huntingdon Hall Dire Streets perfectly capture the distinctive, authentic sound of one of the biggest guitar bands of all time: Dire Straits. Tickets £18
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How you can Volunteer Branch Committee Member As a trustee of the Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire Branch, you will be responsible (with your fellow committee members) for managing the affairs of the branch to promote and provide animal welfare within the Worcester & Mid-Worcestershire area. Home Visitor As a home visitor for the branch, you will be responsible for visiting the homes of potential adopters to ensure their suitability for an RSPCA animal and to revisit homes post adoption to ensure that the all is going well. For this role, you will need time, the use of a vehicle and access to a telephone. Home visitors are required in all our branch areas, including Worcester, Malvern, Upton Upon Severn, Pershore, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Rubery, Henley-inArden and surrounding districts. Events Organiser We organise many different events on a regular on going basis throughout the year to raise funds for maintaining our work at the Animal Centre. If you could help us raise money by organising an event in your area please get in touch. To find out how else you can volunteer, visit: rspca-worcester.org
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Your Horoscopes for September 2018 Aries (March 20th- April 19th)
Libra (September 22nd- October 23rd)
As the month begins the Moon is passing through fiery Aries. This gives you lots of energy to start new things and express yourself creatively.
Your perceptions of yourself and what you value are changing. Enjoy the ride. Finances can show improvement at the end of the month just in time to buy yourself the birthday present you really deserve.
Taurus (April 19th- May 20th)
Use this period for home improvement and getting closer with the family. Give special attention to the children. The energies of romance and creativity are in the air.
Scorpio (October 23rd- November 22nd)
Gemini (May 29th- June 21st)
Sagittarius (November 22ndDecember 21st)
Get a good grasp on your idealism and expectations so you don’t torpedo the potentially powerful results. You simply can not change other people.
This is a time to nurture yourself, sort out relationship needs sensitively and be with the family. There may be deeper, nagging questions about career and life direction that are at the heart of your frustration.
he portal is open if you would like to do some healing or service-related work. This is the time for you to dream things as they could be and say ‘Why not?’
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Capricorn (December 21st- January 19th)
September offers great opportunities to make new friends, promote yourself, advertise your business or create an internet presence.
Let your creative talents fly. There is also a great deal of inspiration to be gained from ninth house affairs, travel or higher teachings.
Leo (July 22nd- August 22nd)
Aquarius (January 19th- February 18th)
Pay close attention to family and home needs so that they receive appropriate and conscious attention. Finances should be doing well but avoid increasing your debt load without due consideration. Better to save up for bigger and better things ahead.
Give the healing waters of the gods away to whomever will receive from you and you will be always happy. The 24th and 25th are green light days for you to take action.
Virgo (August 22nd- September 22nd)
Happy Birthday! It’s time to re-balance that rational, analytical part of you with your feeling, heart and passion for life. It simply won’t suffice to plan things out in your usual methodical manner.
Pisces (February 18th- March 20th)
If you feel in a rut socially, some new, stimulating, supportive friendships may be in order. You are flexing your spiritual muscles now. Have faith in yourself..
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