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Easter activities St George’s Day Grand National Hororscopes Puzzle Page Community News Cinema Chilli Festival Great British Asparagus Run Pershore Carnival An Inside Look Genesis Mods Vs Rockers Gardens What’s On Wedding Entertainment Children’s Competition Review of the onth: Cafe Afloat Positive Psychology WARS Sports

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EASTER AND SPRING ARE ON THE WAY! Friday 14th - Monday 17th March

pring is the season of new growth, renewal and optimism. The signs of change are all around us, with flowers popping to life, longer days and warmer weather. Easter marks the beginning of a wonderful season and is the perfect holiday to spend with your family and filling in your weekends with some great activities and events.

are looking forward to spending quality time with their grandchildren. The teenagers looking forward to returning home for the holidays to indulge in their mum’s notorious cooking and even the tired parents who can enjoy some quiet time in the evening. Of course, everyone shares in the excitement of easter day and that’s partly to do with the copious amounts of chocolate and treats we allow ourselves to endulge in. Most people think that a chocolate egg at Easter is a modern day thing, probably introduced in the middle 20th Century. In fact chocolate Easter Eggs first started to appear in the early 1800’s although they were fairly basic with gritty dark chocolate and a world apart from the modern day ones we eat today. It wasn’t until 1873 that the first mass-produced egg appeared, courtesy of Cadbury’s of course, and we had to wait until 1905 for the first milk chocolate egg to appear.

One thing that makes Easter such a special day is that it is enjoyed by everyone: the excited child full of energy after a bounty of goodies delivered by the Easter bunny. The grandparents who

It can be hard to cater for the whole family, that’s why Easter is a great opportunity to explore the fantastic county that you live in by going to some popular events and activities in Worcestershire on the Easter holiday. In this article, we have compiled some of the best activities in and around Worcester for you and your family.

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Croome’s Easter Egg Hunt Trail

If you are looking for something more chocolate based then don’t forget the easter trail. Bunny has been up to his old tricks again. He’s ransacked the kitchens and hidden all of the chocolate eggs! Hanbury Hall has looked high and low, in the flowers pots, vegetable patches and even in the chicken coops but they can’t find where he’s hidden them. Can you solve the puzzles, track down the missing eggs and claim your chocolate prize? Available from 14th - 17th April, from 10:00 - 16:00

Can you help Bunny find the ingredients to make yummy Easter treats? They’ll be hidden around the park so make sure you add them to your shopping list. Follow the clues to help unravel the mystery of the lost eggs, includes a Cadbury prize, one per trail. No booking required. There is a cost for the Children’s Easter egg hunt of £3. 8th - 23rd April 10:00 - 18:00

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Make your way down to Three Counties Showdown for an action packed, hands-on event with food, farming and countryside at its core this Easter holiday. Keep the kids entertained all day long with free activities, entertainment, their favourite countryside creatures and much more. Advance ticket £6, to include priority parking! 3s and under FREE! Thursday, April 13th 10:00 -17:00.

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ST GEORGES DAY IN WORCESTERSHIRE

bravery and gallantry. St George’s embelem the red cross, was brought to England by Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. Very little is known about St George, who wasn’t actually English! He is thought to have been born in Eastern Turkey in the year AD 270. He was a Christian and soon joined the Roman army where he was quickly renowned and rewarded for his bravery. It wasn’t until the 14th Century when St George became the Patron saint of England. Our country isn’t the only one who has St George as our patron saint – Aargon, Catalonia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal and Russia all have St George as their patron saint.

Everybody at The Worcestershire Echo would like to send best wishes to everyone celebrating St George’s Day. On this day, up and down the country, the flag of St George will be flying high and celebrations, from the archaic to the eccentric, will be taking place. Here are some things you may not have known about him. St George, the patron saint of England, identifies with popular English ideals such as honour,

St George has been England’s patron saint since 1350. But for too long, his feast day -- England’s national day -- has been overlooked. But on this day more and more people are coming together on or around April the 23rd, eager to celebrate everything it is to be English. Turn over to see what’s happening in Worcestershire for St George’s day.

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Our great county of Worcestershire will be joining in with the celebrations and we’ve compiled some of the best activities in and around Worcester for you and your family. St George’s Day Parade Worcester District Scout annual St George’s Day Parade and Service in Worcester Cathedral. The parade will comprise mostly of scouts and bands as it is a celebration of scouting. St George is the scouts saint as well as the patron saint of England. The parade will be from Angel Place at 2:15 pm,

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via Broad Street and High Street, to College Yard and the North Door of the Cathedral. St George and the Dragon weekend Celebrate our patron saint’s day with The Commandery’s St George and the Dragon weekend. Fight for St George! Learn more about the English archer and bow, try your hand at archery sessions, and make your very own arrow. In the evening enjoy a quiz and refreshments in The Commandery’s Great Hall with a special history of Worcester round. See website for prices. St George at Bromsgrove High Street Bromsgrove’s annual St George’s Day celebration is returning to the High Street at the end of April. It promises to be a great day out for the whole family with free entertainment including, music from Vintage Class Singers, dancing, children’s activities, Austin Classic Cars, Bouncy Castle and Selfie Snap Photo Booth.

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THE GRAND NATIONAL SATURDAY 8TH APRIL 5.15PM With the glory and prestige of Cheltenham festival fading away it’s the popularity and excitement of the Grand National takes its place. The Grand National, for the ones who are not familiar with it, is a one oﬀ race which grabs the attention of most of the population. If somebody were to watch one racing event each year, it would be The Grand National. This highlight of the Aintree Festival is a handicap steeplechase over 4 miles and 3 and a half furlongs with horses jumping an impressive 30 fences over 2 laps. The event also holds the title for the most valuable jump race in Europe with a prize fund of £1 million. Many fans will be hoping to get lucky, and if you want to give yourself some extra ‘luck’, follow these tips on how

to choose the winner. Form When it comes to form, you need to look closely at how a horse has been preforming for the last couple of seasons. Keep an eye out for 1, 2 or 3s in its form figures and be aware of U, F or P. The numbers represent the position in previous races and the letters indicate those who fall, unseat their riders or refuse. The 2014 winner, Pineau De Re, had only fallen once in the two years prior to his big win and had never pulled up, refused or unseated his jockey at any point in his entire career. Age The Aintree Grand National fences require a level of maturity and stamina from the horses that usually comes with age and experience. So first oﬀ, eliminate all of those horses that

are younger than nine or older than 11 years of age. In the last 20 years 17 of the winners were aged between 9 and 11. Aintree Factor It really does help if the horse you have backed has previously run and done well at Aintree, preferably over the Grand National Fences. So, whether they’ve run the race in the past or taken part in the Becher Chase or the Topham Chase, if they’ve successfully navigated the course and finished the race then it proves they have the jumping ability to make it around again. Combining all these should help your chances of picking the winner, but remember that Horse racing remains one of the most open contests in sport. Here are some of our tips for the big day:

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Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Ready to get oﬀ that rollercoaster ride, otherwise known as March 2016? Last month two game-changing eclipses and a non-stop spate of cosmic activity shook up life as we knew it. Whew! Take a break this April, relax! Cancer (June 21 0 July 22) Your ambitions are on fire for the first 3 weeks of the month, as the Sun soars through Aries, heating up your tenth house of career and success. You’ve got goals and plans, and nothing can stop you from reaching them. Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Spread your wings! The Sun is in Aries, your ninth house of expansion and adventure. Take a big leap of faith under this starmap and bet on yourself. Be inspired to return to school or travel during this growth-inducing cycle. Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) New month, new YOU! March brought a slew of changes to your life but April is some time to relaxMaybe there’s one special person you want to focus on, or a big project that needs your undivided attention. Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) The balance of “me” vs “we” has been reshuﬄed. When it comes to your priorities, there’s no more denial, procrastination or dream-deferring. Embrace your rising star! Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Ready, set, stabilize. Last month was a wild maze of twists and turns, thanks to two unpredictable eclipses. April’s stars bring a lot more consistency so get comfy.

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that will also be part of the Evesham Festival of Words in the summer.” Once the stories have been recorded, the artist Caz Tredwell will interpret these into an amazing exhibition that will be on display at Evesham Library from 19 June. Other stories are coming from young people and older people who live in Evesham. If you are interested in getting involved in this project, please contact Jenny Davis on 07946 585978 or e-mail jenny@artsplift.co.uk.

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he Vale of Evesham is known for many things including its production of the ever popular and luxurious vegetable called asparagus, or ‘Gras’ if you are a local. To celebrate all things asparagus The Great British Asparagus Festival is returning for its 10th year and will include many diﬀerent asparagus events and activities. The celebrations will take place all over Worcestershire for two months and starts on the 23rd of April with the Great English Asparagus Run. On the launch day, family celebrations will be held at the Fleece alongside classic and vintage cars which at lunch

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time will set of on an asparagus treasure hunt culminating at Worcester Cathedral for a 4pm service of thanksgiving for the Vale gras. Not only celebrating St George’s Day, but also the start of the award winning British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham. Vale of Evesham Asparagus is now a protected delicacy – this jolly

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SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY As Spring is popping up it’s time to cast our gase towards the outdoor’s in our inside looks. This month it’s the fantastic Severn Valley Railway. The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Kidderminster. The 16-mile heritage line runs along the

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one of the most popular heritage railways in the country” Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Train services are hauled predominantly by beautiful steam locomotives. The railway is one of the most popular heritage railways in the country as well as being the sixth-longest standard gauge heritage line in the United Kingdom. It hosts numerous

special events throughout the year, including both steam and diesel galas. Your visit can start at either Kidderminster or Bridgnorth. Starting at Kidderminster you can take the 10.30am departure for Bridgnorth which arrives at 11.37am. After a short visit, catch the 12.25pm departure for Highley, arriving at 12.54pm. This option not only gives time for a good visit to The Engine House but also allows time for you to walk down to the riverside and across the ‘Miners Bridge’ for an afternoon stroll in the Severn Valley Country Park. Return to Highley

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WHEN A LOVED ONE PASSES AWAY

Knowing what to do when someone passes away is always one of those experiences for which in life we never become an expert in, as most of us will only arrange on average between 1-2 funerals in our lifetime. As well as having to cope emotionally there can seem to be lots of decisions that you have to make in a short period of time. In the initial days depending on where the person has passed away will depend on what you need to do next and speaking with friends and family or the funeral director is a good way to get advice. It always seems like there is lot’s to do on top of making the initial arrangements and it can be important to give yourself time to make the right decision for you. The best advice when looking for a funeral is always to shop around to make sure you get the service which you are looking for and

that is right for you. There will be many people who are there to support you from Clergy to Civil Celebrants, Grief counselling as well as your initial contact with the funeral director you choose. On this page are funeral services available to you in the local community.

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WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Wedding entertainment can be often overlooked as an afterthought that consists merely of “Let’s just book a DJ”, despite this entertainment can make or break a wedding. It is important because it breaks the ice between tables of strangers, it is for all ages and, if done properly, can reflect your personality and can be the talking point for a long time afterwards. Every wedding is unique, so the entertainment should be too. Your wedding day has

a timeline and is made up of several diﬀerent parts; each part can be accompanied with entertainment whether it’s live music or quirky entertainment like a magician or a chocolate fondue fountain. It can be a choir for the ceremony itself, a string quartet for your reception and a party band for the evening entertainment. This can get expensive and one way to overcome this is to book bands that include a DJ for the evening entertainment; minimising the amount of suppliers will automatically minimize cost, so think smart! Another thing to keep in mind when choosing entertainment is the age of your audience, as the suitability can alter. When it comes to music, written descriptions of a band’s personality or style aren’t enough: you’ll want to see them in action before booking to ensure that they are right for your big day. Finally…make sure your acts are looked after!

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Spring cleaning for the elderly Spring is upon us, it’s oﬃcial! Springtime is usually a time for getting rid of unwanted bits and pieces and sorting out things you want to keep. With the lighter days coming we tend to notice the clutter that was well forgotten over the winter months. Well where to start first. Clutter is always a good one to start with as once this is out of the way everything starts to look a bit more organised. Objects around the floor areas may be worth looking through and throwing out. Maybe an old pile of magazines or some old books have mysteriously found their way onto the floor or your magazine rack has become very full.

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sitting down should you get a bit tired. Also tidying through old documents with a shredder beside you is another nice job to do infront of the TV and something you can spend your time on without being too stressful. Thejobs mentioned are all quite small but it’s surprising how little things like this can make a bigdiﬀerence to making you feel empowered and ready to move onto the next step, enjoying summer! Oh happy days.

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WORCESTER REVIEW OF THE MONTH: Café Afloat April is often associated with rain showers, but Food is sourced locally by Jacqui and Chris, who being outside near water can be a refreshing experience at Café Afloat.

are currently steering Café Afloat’s family run history of eight years.

Moored in Diglis main basin, Café Afloat oﬀers food and drinks either on board a wide beam canal boat or sat in a canal side terrace.

A simple and wholesome menu works well as breakfast or lunch. I had a couple of rounds of toasted home – made granary bread, followed by a ‘Boaty’ BLT and a slice of delicious home - made Lime and Coconut Cake, washed down with a Marimba hot chocolate de- luxe melt. Al fresco dining at just over eleven pounds in the company of families, ducks, seagulls and even a cat strolled by, tempted by sun and smell. Café Afloat is located at the end of Basin Road and can be reached on foot or road parking. Seasonal hours apply and it is currently open Tuesday to Sunday 10 to 3pm. Stuart Bryan

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CRICKET HOLIDAY CLUBS

As Spring arrives the football season plods on, but April always heralds the start of a fresh cricket season. Beginning in Easter, Worcestershire County Cricket Club are oﬀering cricket holiday clubs for youngsters throughout the season, at the beautiful New Road County ground and other countywide venues. The holiday clubs, run by professional coaches are for boys and girls between 7 and 13 and all equipment is provided. Worcestershire Community Coach John Major explains more. ‘The camps are packed full of enthusiasm and excitement, with prizes to be won and players to meet’.

The first camp is at New Road, Monday 10th to Thursday April 13th and costs £80 for the four days or £25 for a day. Other camps are based at Cookhill cricket club and Halesowen cricket club. For more information and other upcoming activities visit: www.thewcb.org.uk or contact john.major@wccc.co.uk 07741272579. Stuart Bryan

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Worcester recently topped an independent ‘happiest city’ in the UK survey and indeed there is much to celebrate locally. However, nationally, stress related ill -health is reported as rising and world aﬀairs seem to be increasingly precarious. The result can be a growing negative view of one self and the world around us. An antidote to real or imagined fear is the growing emergence of positive psychology.

the old world of a fixed mind-set into the new world of a growth mind-set. As Richards says, ‘We are better able to understand and utilise our capacities to sky-rocket the development of an abundant life.’ To find out more about positive psychology practice contact Huw Richards at www.huwrichardscoaching.com Stuart Bryan

Positive psychology is based around the notion of discovering what is good in our lives and allowing our unique strengths to flourish. Local positive psychology expert Huw Richards explains more. ‘Positive psychology is a seventeen - year old movement and comes from many of us knowing very little about what truly enables us to fly and flourish’. Taking a strength based development approach, positive psychology can allow us to step out of

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Steve's Fitness tip of the month Walking Lunges

With a set distance in front of you, stand up straight and upright, both feet together. Take a controlled step forward with one leg and make sure that you take a decent lunge or stride forward. Lower your hips towards the floor bending both knees to almost 90 degrees. POINTERS The back knee should come close but never actually touch the ground, whilst the front knee should be directly over the ankle but not in front of your toe. Ensure both of your feet are always pointing forward. Then push off with your other foot, bringing it forward to a starting position. By continuing this you begin your walking lunge. WEIGHT: Add Weight to increase the intensity of the workout, add weight to the walking lunge. You can use dumbbells or you can add weight with a barbell on your back. The barbell is better suited for those who are advanced athletes. For those just starting out, hold a dumbbell in each hand while keeping both arms down at your sides. Simply perform the walking lunge exercise while

holding the weights in your hands. VARIATION :One More Point Here!This can be done with or without a medicine ball. Perform your first lunge while holding the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest. Hold your lunge position and focus your body weight on the forward leg. While in this lunge position, lean forward slightly at your hips, stabilize your spine and twist your torso to the side opposite of your forward leg. Twist back to center; bring your back leg forward so that you are standing tall with the medicine ball out in front of your chest. Perform the lunge on the other leg and twist to the opposite side to work both legs evenly. For More Info Get In Touch

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Sparkling new jewellery shop opens The couple scoped out the shop a few years ago and saw it as a perfect opportunity to expand into another local town.

A new jewellery shop called Malvern Goldsmiths was opened last month by the Mayor of Malvern. The sparkling shop is based on the beautiful Bellevue Terrace and is owned by Rodney Randle and Meihua Randle who also runs Quarter Jewellery in The Shambles, and has done for 15 years.

The quaint shop used to be a Victorian Pharmacy and retains its architectural beauty and even features vintage display cabinets and drawers. Rodney Randle has a lot of experience in the business, starting when he was just 17 so customers are sure to benefit from his knowledge and experience. The new shop will sell buy and sell antique and second-hand gold and diamond jewellery. Rodney told Retail Jeweller; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason I decided to open the shop is because I thought it would make an ideal jewellers.â&#x20AC;?

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We all know that we should take care of our car every week around the year, but if we are honest, how many of us actually check the water levels, and tyre pressure every week! However when it comes to the winter, a quick mini service, which anyone can do, may well save a lot of time, trouble and money. The top list is

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It’s that time of the year - the start of the fascinating F1 season, and this time it’s bigger, faster and better than ever. The Formula 1 2017 Season has faced one of the biggest regulation changes since the introduction of the hybrid turbo power units back in 2014. Even though there have been many changes, the focus has remained on the bodywork with cars now looking better than ever and of course – the tyres which are centre of attention! On the track it was Ferrari taking centre stage and 1st place. What a start! We will keep you updated throughout the season, so watch this space.

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Worcester Wolves looking good as unbeaten streak continues

The unbeaten streak continued for the Worcester Wolves, with four wins from their last four fixtures. First up was the BBL Trophy semi-final second leg against Plymouth Raiders. However, another trip to the Final wasn’t meant to be as despite a 90-83 victory, the first leg defeat was too much

and the Wolves lost 179-168 on aggregate. The final itself was won by Leicester Riders, who retained the trophy they won in 2016. In the BBL Championship, the Wolves recorded three wins, including a successful double header against Leeds Force. Surrey Scorchers were the first side to be defeated, as a close game ended with Wolves pulling away for an 89-77 victory. Next was Leeds Force at the University of Worcester Arena, where Wolves turned on the style for a resounding 112-62 victory. Finally, a trip to Leeds for the rematch saw the in-form Wolves produce another all-round team display to win 99-80. A tough run of fixtures lie ahead and the Wolves will need to continue their fine form to finish as high as they can, in preparation for the playoﬀs. Go Wolves! Daniel Bent

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