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March 2012Published and edited by:SaschaMcDonaldAllAboutLocalMagazinesLtdsascha@allabout-local.com07906573352www.allabout-local.comwww.facebook.com/allaboutmagazineswww.twitter.com/allaboutlocalGraphic Design & Layout:AllAboutMagazinesPainting front page: ‘Valentine’byEugeneConwaywww.imagefromthevillage.co.ukEditorial:Sascha-07906573352Advertising:TinaPalmer-07952591031Distribution:AllAboutWestoftheHillsisdistributedto3,000homesandbusinessesBooking Deadline:ForApril-Fri9March
Features6Search&RescuebyBike
12MacMillanCancerSupport
16ANewTechnologyHub
36Recipe
Regulars22AllAbout...JohnBishop
26GreenFingers
30SpringisComing!
34NoticeBoard
38What’sOn
44CommunityPages
46Index
Contents
Welcome to the March Edition of All About ‘West of the Hills’.Thismonthmarksthreecompleteyearsofpublishingthismagazine.Designingthefirsteditionbackin2009,Ihadnoideaifitwouldwork,certainlyIhadnoideathatI’dstillbeherethreeyearslater!Today,wehavetwoeditions,hundredsofadvertisersandthousandsofpeoplereadingus.Themagazineisnotafranchise;itisdesignedandproducedentirelybyme,withbackupfromasmallteamlookingaftersales,administrationanddistribution.Weareonehundredpercentlocal!Afterthreeyearsofsuccess,we’renowworkingtowardsincreasingourpresenceonline.Thatdoesn’tmeanthemagazinedecreasesinimportance,farfromit,we’realsoinvestingtimeandefforttoimprovethelayoutandlookofthemagazine.Sowhenitpopsthroughyourdoorinfuturemonthsthenyou’llseeoneortwochanges.Thankyoueveryoneforthesupport,here’stothenextthreeyears!AndkeepaneyeoutforthosegreatMother’sDaytreatsandgiftideas,thereareplentytofindthroughoutthemagazine.
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Search & RescueYou’ll find them out on the Hills in all weathers, helping people who get into difficulty. The members of ATBRUSAR are a team of volunteers, trained in first aid, who give up their time to respond as soon as an emergency call comes in.
‘Ournamestandsfor‘AllTerrainBikeResponderUnitSearchandRescue’explainsRichardCorrall,theteam’sCommunicationsOfficer.‘Ourgroupbeganin2009anditwassoonapparentthatourserviceisattimescrucial,especiallytowardsthesouthernendofthehills,whereaccessbyvehiclesislimited.We’reproudofwhatwe’veachievedsofar’.AswellasworkingontheMalverns,theteamalsocarriesoutdutiesinWorcester,sometimesrespondingonmountainbike,sometimesonfoot.RichardjoinedlastMayafterreadingabouttheteaminthelocalpress.They’djustbegunmakingregularpatrolsonandaroundthehills,andsincethattime,theirworkhassteadilyincreased.‘Wecompletedsomethinglike105jobslastyear,andthisJanuaryaloneweattended23callouts,11ofwhichwereonthehills’.
Theincidentsrangefromtwistedanklesandminorinjuriestomoreseriousproblemsinvolvingneckandheadtrauma.‘Itmightbepeoplecomingoffbikes,oranawkwardfall,oracrashinvolvingavehicle’saysRichard.‘Themajorityofourcalloutscomethroughtheambulanceservice.Theywillcontactus,dependingonthenatureofthecall.Typically,inanurbanareaanambulanceisexpectedtoarrivewithin8minutes,butontheHillswe’vehadincidentswhereitsbeenhardforanambulancetogetthereasquickly.Sometimes,becauseofweatherconditionsorotherfactors,theAirAmbulancemightnotbeabletolandandsooneofthethingswecandoisprovideafirstresponsewhichwillfacilitateacasualty’sevacuationinatimelymanner’.Membersofthegroupundergocontinuoustraining.‘Therearetwomainelements’explainsRichard,‘aswellasmedicaltrainingweholdfurtherin-housesessionscoveringlocalenvironmentalconditionsandthekindsofillnessesandinjuriesspecifictotheHills.Wealsoundergotraininginsearchandrescueskillsandcommunicationstomakesureweofferthebestpossibleservice.Ourteamleader’sbackgroundwasintheArmysohebringsalotofvaluablepractical
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by Bikeskills.Weoperateinaprofessionalmanner,wetakeourjobseriouslyanditsimportanttocommunicatethat’.‘Wehaveallsortsofvolunteers.I’mawebdesignersothisisquitedifferenttomydayjob!Peoplegetinvolvedbecauseofapassionfortheoutdoors,ortheirdesiretohelpothers.Someofusarenowlookingtoprogressintoacareerintheemergencyormedicalservices,sothisexperiencecanprovideavaluablesteppingstone’.Richardiskeentostresstheimportanceofbeingpreparedforatriponthehills.‘Inthepastyear,therewerefourdeathsontheMalvernHills,whilethetotalforSnowdonandBenNeviscombinedwasthree.Ourlocalhillsareafantasticandbeautifulplacetobe,butwehavetoberespectfulofthem.Ourmessagewouldbetopleasecomeandenjoythembutbearinmindthatconditionscanchange’.Thegrouprecentlyopenedasmallbasefromwhichtheycanoperate,closetotheBritishCamp,andthey’regratefulforthehelptheyreceivefromtheConservators,aswellasthelocalfirmswhohelpedrefurbishthebuilding.‘WehavegoodrelationswiththeConservators,theyhelpusinmanyways.Likewisewehelpthemtoo,keepinganeyeoutforanythinguntoward’.Thegroupiskeentoimproveitsabilitytorespond,butisdependentonlimitedfunds;thecostsofmedicalequipmentandkeepingmountainbikesonthegoallmountup.‘We’reveryreliantondonations’explainsRichard,‘wealwayshaveacollectionbucketreadyandwerelyheavilyonthepublicforhelp.Occasionallywearefortunatetoreceivegrantsbutonadaytodaybasisitsacaseofworkinghardtokeeptheservicerunning.Intherelativelyshorttimewe’vebeenoperatingI’mconfidenttosaywe’vesavedseverallives,whichdoessuggestthere’sasignificantneedforourservice’.
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MacMillan Cancer Support
There’sabusySpring&SummeroffundraisingaheadfortheColwall&LedburyBranchofMacmillanCancerSupport.ThefunbeginsonFriday20thAprilwithaFamilyQuiz&Ploughman’sSupperatColwallVillageHall,inJunethere’saconcertwiththeProfessionalCounterTenorNickClapton,whilelaterintheyearthere’sanotherconcertplannedwithVolanteStrings.
‘We’reaverywelcominggroupofpeopleandofferentertainmentforpeopleofallages’saysthegroup’sChairmanJenniGriggs.‘We’rekeentoseemorefamilies
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‘Weraisedover£6,000lastyear,andwe’dliketothankeveryonefortheirgeneroussupport’continuesJenni.‘LastOctoberwastheofficialopeningoftheMacmillanRentonUnitatHerefordHospital,andseveralpeoplehavesaidhowthepleasantsurroundingsandcaringstaffhavemadetheexperienceofundergoingchemotherapymorebearable’.
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...John Bishop
SotellushowyoucametowritethisbookItallbeganwithPatNeve(theformereditorof‘TheClock’).Shesaid;‘John,you’vegottowriteacolumn’.IsaidIcouldn’tpossiblydoit.NigelRecordenhadbeenwritingforit,thenwhenheputhispentorestIdecidedtohaveacrackatit.IbeganbywritingaboutmyfamilyandhowwecametobeinColwall.Itevolvedfromthere,andsincethen,younameit,I’vewrittenaboutit,everythingfromthesheeptoweatherconditions,aswellasmywell-knownhatredofbureaucracy!Iliketohaveacommonsenseapproach,it’sasIseeit,andIdon’tlikeanybodyinterferingwithwhatIwrite.
Wasitdifficulttostartwriting?IfIhaveonebighangupinlifeit’smylackofeducation.Ileftschoolattheageoffifteen,sothishasbeenagreatthing,incredible,whatelsecanIsay.Iwasconcernedatfirst,I’dneverdoneanythinglikeit.EachmonthI’dwrite800wordsforTheClock,tobeginwithIwouldhaveonecapitalletteratthestartandafullstopattheotherend,nowwehaveparagraphsandeverything!Mygrammarhasimproved,mywifeDiisagreateditor!
Areyousurprisedathowmuchpeoplehavelovedyourstories?TheydoandI’mabsolutelyamazed.Ican’timaginenowthatthreeyearsagoIstruggledwiththefirstarticle.Ithoughtitwouldjustlastacoupleofmonths,thenbeforeIknewit,outitcameeverymonth.Theworstthingisthedeadlines,leavingthewritinguntilthedaybeforethemagazinegoestopress.Butoverall,Iamamazedattheinterestinthebook.Itlookslikeit’llbeasuccess,justwaittillwegettheseriesontheBBC!
Whichcharitiesareprofitsfromitssalebeingdonatedto?St.JamestheGreatinColwallwillgethalfoftheproceeds,IwantedtoincludethechurchasitwaspublishedinthechurchmagazineandMelanie(theReverendHorton)andothersencouragedmetoputitinabook.IsaidI’dliketosplitthemoneywithHelpforHeroesbecauseit’smypetcharity.AmanrangmefromThepublisherstheotherdayinvitingmetogotoalocalliteraryfestival,welaughedaboutitbutIamshockedandsurprisedattheinterest.Maybetheinterestisbecausealthoughpeopleliveinthecountrysidetheydon’tknowwhatgoesonroundandabout.Farmersbynaturecanbebeintrovertedandsothisisawaytoshareourknowledge.
All About...
Old Rustic, Volume 1isanewcollectionofruralreminiscencesbyJohnBishopfromOldColwall.Thebookgatherstogetheraselectionoflocalstorieswhicharepublishedeverymonthin‘TheClock’,Colwall’sParishMagazine.
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At Caves Folly in Colwall, Bridget reflects on the power of nature
coveredmuchofourcountrysidemadeadeepandlastingimpressionontheimaginationofthosewhodweltclosetotheirshadeddepths.Ipersonallyhaveadeepconnectionwithplantsandnaturethroughmywork,butanyonecancreategreeneryaroundthem.TrymakingawindowsillinthehouseorofficewhichisfullofhouseplantssuchasWeepingFigs,FernsorPalms.Peoplewhoareelderlyorillwillbenefitgreatlybyhavinggreeneryaroundthem,tolookat,tofeeltheleavesandtoabsorbthescentofalivingplant.Ifyouareagardeneryouwillknowaboutthetherapeuticnatureofgrowingplants.Ifyouarenotfamiliarwiththisthengiveitachance,getoutandgetmuddy,itsalsofun!BacktopracticaltherapyinMarch.Don’tforgettoventureintothegardenandsowallthoseseeds,thesoiliswarmingupnowanditsagoodtimetosowAnnualsandVegetableplants.CutbackanydeadwoodonherbaceousPerennials,LavendersandPenstemonstoencouragenewgrowth.Rosesalsoneedpruningandshapingnowthattheworstofthefrostshavegone.
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Guy SterryGarden Design & Landscaping
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For a free estimate call07983 714 003
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HUNABAN HEATING LTDHeating
Engineers
Oil and Gas Boilers installed, serviced and repaired
Aga and Rayburn Cookers serviced and repaired
Power Flushing and upgrading of Heating Systems
Central Heating installations
Solar Panels supplied & installed
Landlord Certs & Gas Safety Checks
Under Floor Heating Installed
01886 88026007771 998238
The Uplands, Westfields, Cradley, WR13 5HZ
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PESTREMOVER
www.pestremover.co.uk
Bob Anderson07772 744841
24 hour serviceFree quotations
01531 [email protected]
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1 hour response...24 hours a day...7 days a week...Phone 07795 [email protected]
24 hourEmergency Locksmith
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Helen Stace from Colwall Village Garden is looking forward to SpringTheWassailingseemstohavedonethetrickandatlasttherearesomepromisingsignsofspringapproaching!Wehavealottolookforwardtothisyear.DownattheVillageGardenthe‘Allotmenteers’havebeentakingdeliveryoflotsofseeds,potatoesandsoftfruitandareplanningtheirplotsforthecomingyear,includingsomeveryimpressiveraisedbeds.Soweshouldhaveanevenmoreimpressivearrayoflocalorganichomegrownfoodthiscomingyear.Ourbeeshavebeenflyingonthewarmdays,sohopefullywewillhavehoneytoothisyear.The financesWehadaverybusyautumn,raisingfundsfortheColwallVillageGarden.Westillhaveadebtofover£50,000fromthelandpurchaseandneedtoraiseabout£10,000everyyearforthenextfiveyearstopaythisoff.Ontopofthat,weneedextrafundingtoinstallwaterandelectricity,planttheorchard,repairtheApplePackingShedandmakevariousimprovementsattheGarden.Wenowhaveenoughmoneyinhandtopayforthewaterconnectionandwillbeorderingthatshortly.Wehavejustbeenoffered£5,000fromtheHerefordshireLeaderprogrammeforelectricity,bringingourelectricityfundupto£9,600.Unfortunately,westillneedtofindanadditional£5,000sowewouldbepleasedtohearfromanyonewithanyideasofhowraisetheshortfall.VolunteersAtourvolunteerdayon11thMarchwewillbeimprovingoursustainabilitybyinstallingnewgutteringontheApplePackingShedroofandlinkingthisuptoaseriesofwaterbutts,sothereshouldbeplentyofwaterforthenewseedsinthespring.Thismeanswewillonlyneedtocallonthemainswatersupplywhenrainwaterstocksareloworweneedcleanwaterforcertaintaskslikewashing.Theorchardfolkhavebeenheelingin
lotsoffruittreesreadyforplantingoutintothemainorchard.Wehavealreadyplantedupthechildren’sscrumpingzone,butneedmorefundstoplanttherest,sopleaseconsidersponsoringatree.Wehavesomesparefruittreesforsaleatveryreasonableprices,sodocontactusifyouareinterested.TheOrchardsGroupvolunteershavealsobeenoutandabouthelpingorchardownersacrossthevillageandalsoworkingwithownersfurtherafield,advisingthemonorchardmanagement,newplantingandothermatters.SothefuturefororchardsWestoftheHillsislookingbright.
Helen
STOP PRESSSpringisintheair,andfrogsandtoadsareonthemove.Pleasetakecarenottorunthemoverifyouaredrivingthroughtheareaondampnights.
Spring is Coming!
Beehives at the Village Garden
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Crown Lifting/Reduction/ThinningDangerous/Dead/Diseased Trees
Felling/Removal
Matt ScrivenTelephone (01684) 573684 Mobiles 07931 808 121
Fully Insured • Qualified CS30/31/38/39 • Work to BS3998
Over 35 years experience handpainting
unique & imaginativesolutions to design &decorative dilemmas
embellish enhance transform
Call Moth 01684 574980 or 07855 867485
From small details to whole rooms
K.A. RandallPainter & Decorator
Interior & Exterior work
07741 082892www.malverndecorating.co.uk
Freequotations
Open for the Trade and PublicMon-Fri 9-5Sat 9-12Servicing and repair for any make and model, free collection and delivery
Personal service with a friendly touch!Mower Blade, Hedge Trimmer & Chainsaw sharpening
Call Paul for details
Unit 2, Spring Court, Spring Lane South, Malvern WR14 1AT
01684 892856 | 07799642481
Now available Tractor and
Farm Machinery
spares
March Mower Deals
available quote ref
WOTH for discount
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Gas Appliance Showroom & Fireplace Centre Ltd01684 891522 • 01684 566962
25 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4QY
BOILER REPLACEMENTS, FULL CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS & PLUMBING
WHY CHOOSE US?• No call out fees • We offer fixed price quotations• FREE quotations & advice• No MONEY UPFRONT - Don’t pay until work is fully complete• No contractors - we only use our own qualified employees• Full guarantee on all work carried out• 35 years experience • References available
Boiler upgrades/ replacement
New central heating installations
Gas fires servicingGas boiler servicing
All plumbing work carried out
Before you choose your carpet, choose your
experts...
We now offer a dry carpet cleaning service
CLASSIC INTERIORS OF MALVERN
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47 Worcester Road, Malvern WR14 4ADwww.malvernflooring.co.uk
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tel:01684
573734
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CARPET CLEANING DIVISIONCARPETS & FLOOR COVERINGS
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 33
Joan
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McTimonyChiropracticA Gentle and Effective Whole Body Treatment
by Joanna Cocking
Number One Hair & Beauty1 Broads BankGreat Malvern WR14 2HP
01684 568 11007533 163 301
Back, neck and shoulder painPain, discomfort and
stiffness in jointsMigraine
Muscular achesSports injuriesArthritic pain
Free Parking
The Hair Studio @ Malvern
Ladies & Gents Hair Salon
*Offer must be mentioned at time of booking.Offer valid until the end of March 2012.
Unit 4, 157 Wells Rd, Malvern Wells WR14 4HA
Next to the new Spar ShopFree Off-Road parking
Concessions for OAPs Tues & Weds
01684 57 55 55www.thehairstudiomalvern.co.uk
Free haircut and finish with any colour booked during this month
Special March Offer*:
Tel: 01684 594 686
www.serenityrose.co.uk
View website for more information
Hanley Road Upton on Severn WR8 OPAEmail: [email protected]
©
For Mums, Sisters and Grandmas, Girlfriends, and Wives!!!
Give the �rst lady in your life a relaxing pamper treat and book them in for a
“Spa Wednesday” - great value spa day
”Cinderella Hour” Treatments Luxury Mother and Daughter Mud Razul
“Relaxing Pimms & Pedicure”“Simply Sparkly” Hydro Spa
A gorgeous " Goddess" massage
See our website for more details or call us to arrange something special.
We can help you to choose a gift voucher or take a prepayment for your "Thank you and Pamper " present.
"Thank You & Pamper"
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Notice Board
Small Message? It’s Free!
April Deadline: Mon 12 March 2012
West Malvern WIThenextmeetingwillbeonThursday8thMarch,7.30pmatSt.James’
PrimarySchool.Wehaveaneveningofsinging
plannedwithRosThomas,whichshouldprovetobefunandinvigorating!So,ifyouarenotalreadyamembercomealongandseewhatyouaremissing.
See our website for more details: www.
westmalvernwi.org.uk
Goodbye Mrs PittAttheendofthisschooltermoneofthelongstandingteachersfromourareawillbesaying
goodbye.PamPitthastaughtatColwallChurchofEnglandPrimarySchoolforthepastseventeenyears.Overtheyearsshehastaught
hundredsoflocalchildren.Theschooliscollectingagiftinappreciationofherdedication,Ifyou’dliketomakea
contribution,pleasesendcheques(payabletoColwallCEPrimarySchool)ortakecashtotheschooloffice.Theaddressis:ColwallCEPrimarySchool,ColwallGreenWR136DU.
West Malvern Garden & Nature Club
Annual General MeetingTuesday 20 March
7.00pm in West Malvern Village HallEveryoneinvited,
allcommentswelcome.Paid-upmembersonlyallowedtovote.
Ceilidh with ‘The Whole Caboodle’ at Colwall Village Hall
7.30pm Saturday 3rd March Another fun evening for all ages organised by Colwall Orchard Group
Doors open at 7.30pm The Whole Caboodle Ceilidh Band
Ploughman's Supper
Licensed Bar Dance or sit back & enjoy the music!
Adults £10, Children £5, Family £25. Food extra. Tickets in advance from Dee on 01684 540920
Raising funds for Colwall Village Garden – see www.colwallorchardgroup.org
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 35
Brighten up your home with Clover
Let the sun shine into your home with windows
and doors from Clover.
www.cloveryourhome.co.uk Pichells Place, Wall Hills Farm, Hereford Road Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PR
Bring back the sparkle to your home by replacing period features with our heritage range of sash windows, or choose
a stunning front door from a wide range of styles and colours. All our windows and doors are made to measure and fitted with expert care to give you real peace of mind.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote call us on 01531 631965
or email us at [email protected]. We want you to love the work we do for you
and to love how we do it.
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RecipeOnce Upon A Tree’s Cider, Sausage and Celeriac Casserole
Serves 3 - 4•6-8goodqualitysausages•Oilforfrying•Largeonionsliced•1tbspplainflour•350mldrycider(MichelinOakorMarcleRidgeworkbest)•350gceleriac(abouthalfaceleriac)•1tbspWorcestershiresauce•1tbspchoppedfreshsage•1Bramleyapple
Pre-heatyourovento180°C.Heataspoonfulofoilinafryingpanandbrownthesausagesuntilevenlybrowned(about5mins).Transferthesausagestoacasseroledish.Sautétheonionuntilgolden.Stirin1tbspplainflourandgraduallyaddaroundhalfabottleofourMichelinOakorMarcleRidgedryciderwhilststirringandbringtotheboil.Add350gceleriaccutintolargechunks,andcookforacoupleofminutes.Stirin1tbspWorcestershiresauceand1tbspchoppedfreshsage.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandpouroverthesausagesinthecasserole,coverandcookfor30minutes.CoretheBramleyappleandcutitintorings(noneedtopeel).Addtheappletothecasseroleandcookforafurther10–15minsuntilsoft.Servewithcreamymashedpotatoandsteamedspringgreens,andaglassofyourfavouriteciderofcourse!
Hereford
Ledbury
Ross-on-Wye
TRUMPETCROSSROADS
DRAGONORCHARD
A417
A417
A438
Malvern
M50
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PutleyOur Orchard Shop is open 24 March - Christmas Weds - Sun, 10am - 3pmOnce Upon A Tree, Dragon Orchard, Putley, Ledbury, HR8 2RGTel: 01531 670263 web: www.onceuponatree.co.uk twitter: @onceuponatree
Visit our shop for free tastings, orchard walks, local produce & local artists.
See our website for events & shows
Find us: From A438 Hereford - Ledbury road, take turning sign posted to Pool End, then immediately left towards Putley Green. Dragon Orchard is about 3/4 mile on right hand side opposite turning.
ONCE UPON A TREEThe
Shopat Dragon OrchardONCE UPON A TREEShopONCE UPON A TREEShopONCE UPON A TREEONCE UPON A TREE
TheONCE UPON A TREE
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To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 37
Perrycroft Fine Meat & PiesOrganic Butcher 229 Worcester RoadMalvern Link WR14 1SU
01684 [email protected]
www.cridlanandwalker.co.uk
New PremisesAll our meat is sourced locally
with Fully Stocked Deli: Cheeses, Cold Meats
Hot Beef, Pork & Ham rollsSalad Boxes
Speciality Breads Take Aways
Full range of fruit, vegetables, rotisserie chickens Served all day
until 8.30
Sunday 18th March
book early to avoid disappointment!
Mother’s DayCarvery £9.95Mother’s Day
Carvery £9.95
The Royal Oak, Broadwas on Teme, Leominster Road,
Worcester. WR6 5NE Tel: 01886 821353
Food served seven days a
weekLunchtimes &
Evenings
Matt and the Team extend a warm welcome to The Royal Oak, Broadwas on Teme, the home of The Ultimate Carvery, 3 Meats, and 12 Fresh
Vegetables.
Forthcoming Events
Cheltenham week13-16th March
serving breakfast from 9-11.30
Friday 16th MarchBritains Best
Comedy Vocalist Mark Bolton
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What’s On in March
Friday2 March
Saturday3 March
Sunday4 March
Small Business Breakfast 7.30am,BlueGingerGallery,Cradley.Socialgatheringforlocalbusinessowners.Newmemberswelcome.£3whichincludesaverytastybreakfast.Ceilidh - ‘The Whole Caboodle’ TheColwallOrchardGroupinviteyoutoaCeilidhwith‘TheWholeCaboodle’CeilidhBandatColwallVillagehallonSaturday,3rdMarch7.30.TherewillbeaPloughman’sSupper,HotSoupandLicensedBar.Ticketsare£10foradults,£5forchildrenand£25forafamilyticket.Foodextra.TicketsinadvancepleasefromDeeon01684540920.RaisingfundsfortheColwallVillageGardenseewww.colwallorchardgroup.orgColwall Village Garden Seed Swap2-4pm.Allotmentholdersfrom1.30pm.Swapandshareseedsonapacketforpacketbasisorgiveasmalldonationifyoudon’thaveseedsbutwouldlikesome.Heritageseedsavailable.Tea&cake,juiceandpreservativesforsale.Limitedparking,pleasewalkifyoucan.Moreinfo:www.colwallvillagegarden.org
CCoollwwaallll VViillllaaggee GGaarrddeenn
bSEEDb
swap
Colwall Village
Garden
OldChurchRdWR136HB
Sunday
4th
March 2012
2-4pm *allotment holders from 1.30
Free entry. Limited
parking please walk if
you can
Seeds Tea&Cake Apple Juice Preserves
RHeritage
Seeds q
Swap and sharep Small donation requested if you want seeds but have nothing to swap p
art & craft gallerycoffee shop with delicious
homemade foodmi-frame picture framing
Silverfish Designs - handmade contemporary jewellery
Re-openingWednesday28 March
COLOURLIGHT &TEXTURE
exhibition of new work
Doug Eaton & Gilly Mound
Dave Prestonartist blacksmith
e: [email protected]: www.daveprestonartistblacksmith.co.uk
2 Bankside Industrial Estate, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2DR
Handmade, bespokecreative ironwork
for your homeand garden...
For more information:
t: 01531 632873
Gates, Railings, Garden Structures, Furniture and much more...
Sculptural water features a speciality
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 39
What’s On in March
ARCHERY BEGINNERS COURSETriedarchery,liketotryitagain?Wanttotakeitfurther,learntoshootforpleasureorcompetition?Weholdbeginnerscoursesonacontinuousbasis,everyWed.Allagesfrom8to80.ContactJaniceon07714765620orDave01684579109fordetails.
EveryWednesday
6 week course
Friday2 March
Thursday15 March
Sat 14 Apriluntil
Sat 12 May
Every Second Tuesday
of the month
Reservations01684 541563
Walwyn Road, Colwall, WR13 6QXwww.thai-rama-iv.co.uk
Sunday (Buffet Lunch)12.00 Noon ~ 2.30pm
5.30pm ~ 10.30pmMonday Closed
Book now for
Mother’s Day
CREATIVE WRITING COURSE WITH PAT TROMANS Comeandfindyourwritingvoice.Saturdays10amtill12nooninMalvernLibrary.Beginnerswelcome.ContactPatformoreinformation:[email protected]:www.justwritewithpat.co.uk
Malvern Small Business Forum 7pm-9pm.Smallbusinessownersforumforestablishedandstart-upstonetworkandlearnfromeachother.Newmembersalwayswelcome.www.msbf.bizformoreinformation.
Malvern Hills Lions Club Quiz Night 7.30pm-8.00pm,PowickVillageHall.£7perhead,includinglightsupper.Teamsoffour,allwelcome.Barfacilitiesavailable.Forticketsandfurtherdetailsphone08458339548oremailmalvernhillslions@gmail.com
Malvern Concert Club QuatuorMosaïquesperformHaydnandMozart.MalvernTheatres,7.30pm.BoxOffice01684892277ormalvern-theatres.co.uk
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Harcourt Design Associates LtdArchitecture and Surveying
The Old Bell , Harcourt Road, Mathon, WR13 5PGContact Tim or Simon on 01684 568929
Listed Building and barn conversion specialists
New-build, replacement dwellings and extensions
Laser surveying, 3D modelling, project management and co-ordination
Providing traditional style and quality with the speed and precision of
modern technology
www.harcourtdesignassoc.co.uk [email protected]
What’s onIn March
Annual General Meeting West Malvern Garden & Nature Club7pminWestMalvernVillageHall.Everyoneinvited,allcommentswelcome.Paid-upmembersonlyallowedtovote.Mumbo-Jumbo and Friends - Blues at the Fold 2012 Launch NightFoodfrom6.30pm(£7/£10)-performancestartsat8pm.BluesFestivalTicketsnormally£12adv£15onthegatewillbediscountedto£10foronenightonly.WR65JBBeacon Clinic Pain Day20minutetastersessionstohelpyourachesandpains.FundraisingeventforArthritisCare.PortlandRoad,Malvern,WR142TA.Moreinfowww.beaconclinic.comorphoneAlisonMoonon07989940528.Acupuncture,Pilates,NutritionalAdvice,ZeroBalancing,SportsMassage.
Tuesday20 March
Friday23 March
Saturday24 March
To promote your April events, email [email protected] or 07906 573352. Deadline: Monday 12 March. It’s FREE for groups.We now also promote events on our website calender www.allabout-local.com Please check with organisers, before setting out, in case details change.
Country Market Days Home-made, Home-grown and Hand-craftedLedbury Country Market 8.30am-12noon,StKatherine’sHall,HighStreet,LedburyMalvern Country Market 9am-12.15pm,LyttletonRooms,ChurchStreet,MalvernMalvern Farmers Market 9am-2pm,AbbeyRoad,MalvernWest Malvern Community Market 3.15-4.15pm,WestMalvernCofEPrimary
Every FridayEvery Friday
Sat 17 MarchFri 23 March
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 41
We offer high quality cleaning services to domestic, commercial & industrialclients throughout Gloucestershire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Over the years, we've learned that although the basics of cleaning remain the same, whether you're dealing with shops, offices or people's homes, every client has subtly different requirements. We'll take the time to create a bespoke, custom madepackage, tailored to your own unique requirements and timetable.
FFrom listening to our customers in this way we’ve also found that simply providing an excellent cleaning service is not always enough. With this in mind we’ve come up with some exciting new ideas to help out busy people with busy lives:
To find out more about these or any of our other services visit our brand new website www.hands-on-cleaning.co.uk or call 01531 670 169
Holiday Let and B&BCleaning - Laundry - Restocking
Ironing & LaundryServices
FentonsDomestic Cleaning
Spring Cleans - Monthly - Weekly
We are a Growing Company with Job Opportunities
for the Right Individuals - Drop us a Line to Find Out More!
£5 per walk(min 11/2 hours)
Dog walking service
for more information or to reserve a placecall Wendy Walker on 01684 540500 or 07989 574265Call Wendy on 01684 540500 or 07989 574265
Christopher F. KnockB.Sc. (Civil Engineering)
Architectural & Planning Consultant
30 years experienceAll aspects of Planning, Building Regulations
and Listed Building Consent Applications
01531 [email protected]
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Fusion Plumbing & Heating Ltd
RD PremierPlumbing & Heating• Nat Gas/LPG
• Boiler breakdown/service/maintenance• Boiler replacement/upgrade• Heating installation/upgrade• Central heating power flushing• Cooker installation• Landlord Safety Checks
Contact Duanne07773 395 803
ALSO• Renewable installation• Un-vented hot water cylinder servicing/ installation• All general domestic plumbing• Bathroom design/installationWorcester Bosch Registered Installer
Contact Rob07974 413330
• Oil• Boiler breakdown/service/ maintenance• Boiler replacement/upgrade• Heating installation/upgrade• Central heating power flushing
LEDBURY BASED BUT THREE LOCAL COUNTIES
COVERED!NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Call me for a free quotationMobile 07967 372085Home 01684 [email protected]
Lee HankinsCarpenter and General BuilderProperty Maintenance
All Aspects of building work undertaken
Over 20 years experienceGreg Davies Wood Design specialise in the design
and manufacture of bespoke wooden products with over twenty years experience in design and wood crafts. Whether you are replacing like for like or looking for a complete redesign, we can provide a solution that will fit your needs and your budget.
Tel: 01886 880028Mob: 07966 755669Email: [email protected]: www.gregdavieswooddesign.co.uk
Bespoke Furniture
Internal Joinery
External Joinery
Greg Davies Wood Design
Lyndhurst, Bosbury Road, Cradley, Nr Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 5JA
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 43
01684 561791 |07920 001611
All roof & chimney repairs undertaken, including tiling,
slating and lead work
Eco Friendly Installation Specialists for Flat Roofs
D R LLOYDGeneral Building01886 880653 / 07971 [email protected]
General building & brickworkProperty maintenanceInternal & external decoratingRoof repairs and replacementKitchen replacementsTiling & Plastering
Local, reliable and trustworthyFree no obligation quotationsReferences available on request
W.M.J BUILDERS &PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
Est 1976
All Aspects of Building UndertakenInt + Ext DecoratingFREE Quotes
Mob: 078300 49800Tel: 01684 [email protected]
Plumbing & LeadworkI.A.Brown Reliable, Friendly & Efficient
• All aspects of general plumbing• Bathroom design & installation• Wall & floor tiling• 24/7 emergency call-out• Free quotations • No call-out charge
Telephone: 01684 567839 Mobile: 07847 718709www.iabrown-plumbing.co.uk
Call Paul the Plumber01684 438075
Need a Plumber?
24 hour local plumberFully qualified & insured
All work guaranteedNo job too small
leaks & bursts • hot water cylinders blocked drains • radiators • bathrooms
For all your electrical requirementsDomestic, Commercial, IndustrialPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Periodic inspection reportsWiring, Re-wiring
Showers, CookersNew builds and extensions
Fuse board upgradesFault finding and repairs
Free quotationsFor a fast and friendly service
call Mark [email protected]
07774 773951 (Cradley)
Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes
UpperColwall.Cricketfixturesandvariousevents.Allabilitieswelcome.Jamie01684541022or07977115478Wyche and Colwall Horticultural SocietyForanybodywithaninterestingardening.MeetsonthefirstMondayofeverymonthatColwallVillageHall.Freecoffeeandbiscuitsfrom7pm.Talksanddemonstrationsfrom7.30pm.Membership£10peryear,orcomeasavisitor£3.50ameeting.FurtherdetailsMargaretWhite01684540931Colwall WIWemeetonthe2ndMondayofthemonthattheColwallVillageHallat7.00pm.Followingashortbusinessandinformationsessionandrefreshments,weenjoyavariedprogrammeoftalksanddemonstrations.Visitorsandnewmemberswelcome.CathBlackwell01684540020Colwall PlayersColwallPlayersisalocalgroupofperformersthathasbeenbringingliveentertainmentforovertwentyyears.Apartfromcomingtopresentationsyoucouldbepartofone.Formoreinfovisitwww.colwallplayers.orgColwall Mothers’ UnionIn83countriesoftheWorld4millionmembersseektosupportfamiliesandimprovelivesofchildrenandcommunities.Weusuallymeetonthe1stThursdayofthemonthat2.15pmintheAleHousebyStJames’Church.Visitorsarealwayswelcome.ContactDorothyLockyearon01684540608
Cradley Cradley Sports ClubCradleySportsClubcurrentlyprovidessportingopportunitiesforyoungpeoplewithinatenmileradiusofCradley.Thisincludesfootballandcricket(inseason)Seewww.cradleysportsclub.co.ukor01886880081.Cradley, Storridge & Mathon Royal British LegionSupportsexservicepersonnel.ThisLegionClubisalivelyplace,withtwofullsizedsnookertables,apooltable,askittleallyandregularentertainment.Small Business Breakfast, CradleyIsafriendlyinformalgroupofsmallbusinessownerswhomeetonthefirstFridayofeverymonthfrom7.30amintheBlueGingerGallery,Cradley.A£3continentalbreakfastisavailableNewcomerswelcome.ContactMilesMeager01886880964ormilesmeager@mi-frame.co.ukCradley, Mathon & Storridge Art GroupMeetevery2ndand4rdWednesdayofthemonthatStorridgeVillageHallat2pm.Weareafriendlyinformalbunchofalllevelsofability.Newcomerswillbemostwelcome.Storridge WIMeetevery2ndThursdayofthemonthat7.30pminthevillagehall.Interestingtalks,demonstrationsandoutings.RingJoanProsserformoreinfo:01886880813Cradley WICradleyWImeetsonthefirstThursdayofeachmonth.Weareanactiveandfriendlygroupandenjoyavariedprogrammeoftalksandoutings.ContactPatBrewerformoredetailson01886880017Storridge Parish ChurchholdsweeklytraditionalBCPbasedservices.Matinson1stand4thSundaysat9.30am.HolyCommunionon2ndSundaysat8.30amandon3rdSundaysat9.30am.Pleasecomeandjoinusinfriendlyworship.01886880348
Mathon Mathon, Cradley and Storridge Tennis ClubSituatedbetweenColwallandMathon,welcomesnewmembersforfriendlysocialorcompetitivetennis.Playallyearroundonthreeall-weathercourts.ForinformationMrsPatPughon01531640682orBobHamiltonon01684540836.
Colwall Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-SchoolColwallVillageHall,MillLane.MondaytoFriday9.30am-12pm/lunch-1pm,duringtermtime.Forchildrenof2yrsand6monthstoschoolage.Jean01684540061orSue01684575548.Colwall Cricket ClubWith4SaturdayLeagueteams,aLadiesteamandjuniorstheyareblessedwithagreatnumberofvolunteers,butalwaysneedmore.Visithttp://colwall.play-cricket.comColwall GreenerAgroupofColwallresidentscommittedtohelpingColwallprepareandadapttothedemandsofGlobalWarmingandPeakOil.Opentoall.Robin01684540284orvisitwww.greener.colwall.infoColwall Orchard GroupNewvolunteersarealwayswelcome,wehavelotsofdifferentthingswestillwanttodo.www.colwallvillagegarden.orgorcontactHelenStaceon01684540569Colwall Rotary ClubMeetsonThursdaysat8.00pmatMalvernHillsHotel.IfyouareinterestedincomingalongandfindingoutmoreaboutRotaryandourcharitablework,pleasecontactAlanTorbeton01684899227orwww.colwallrotary.org.ukMalvern Gym ClubAninformalclamberclubwhichmeets10-11ameveryWednesdayduringterm-timesatthenewgym,theDownsMalvernCollegePrepSchool,BrockhillRd,Colwall.Runbylocalmums,only£5perterm,perfamily.Greatfunforactivetoddlers-goodrangeofequipementandloadsofspace.CallClaireWaghorn01684540517Colwall Probus ClubFoundedin1984tobeameetingpointforretiredprofessionalandbusinessmen,residentintheParishofColwall.MeetingstwicemonthlyonaMondaymorningatColwallParkHotel.Newcomerswelcome.ContactGuyHoughton01684540158formembershiprulesandinformation.Colwallprobus@msn.comColwall Village PlaygroupAweeklystay&playsessionatColwallVillageHall.Toys&activitiesforbabies,toddlers&pre-schoolers.ComealongMondayafternoons1.30-3.00.RachelHuckle01684541142Colwall Wildlife GroupOrganisesthreeindoormeetingsayearbetweenlateautumnandearlyspring,onealldaywetlandvisitbycoach.Somerecordbirdsvisitingtheirgarden.ContactDerekTurner540318Colwall Golfers - Date for diaryNextyear’sspringmeetingwillbeheldatBurghillValleyGolfClub,11May2012,starting9.30am,concludingwith‘alldaybreakfast’atlunchtime!Contactperson:DerekTurner(540318)Colwall Ladies ClubMembersmeetonthesecondThursdayinthemonthattheColwallVillageHall.Coffeeat10amisfollowedbyatalkordemonstration.Newmemberswelcome.ContactLizDaniel01684540904formoredetailsColwall Village Societyagroupoflocalpeople(over200)withaninterestinthewellbeingandhistoryofColwall.3/4publicmeetingsperyear,onsubjectsoflocalinterest.Membership£5pp.Comeandjoinus.MembershipSecretaryMargaretMatthews01684562245The Chasers International Men of Stell Cricket TeamAfriendlyandsocialpubcricketteam,basedatTheChasein
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Mathon Parish ChurchHoldsweeklyservices:1stSunday-ParishCommunionat9.30am,2ndSunday-Mattinsat9.30am,3rdSunday-Lay-ledMattinsat9.30am,4thSunday-HolyCommunionat8.30am,5thSunday(whenrelevant)-InoneofthethreeParishchurches(Cradley,MathonorStorridge)atvarioustimes.Mathon WIWemeetonthesecondWednesdayofeachmonthat7.30pminMathonParishHall.Nonmembersarealsowelcometoourspeakerevenings.CallMargaretfordetails01886880824
West Malvern West Malvern Irish DancersClasseswiththeawardwinningSeanEireannMcMahonAcademyofIrishDancing,duringschooltermtime:Fridays4.30-6.30pm,atMalvernVillageHall.Forboysandgirlsallages.Beginnerswelcome.Ruth(parent)01684568613orRose(tutor)on079766914686West Malvern Garden & Nature ClubGardener,Naturalistorboth,wehavesomethingforyou.Weofferatalk/slideshowoneithergardeningorthenaturalenvironmentatourmonthlymeetings,the3rdTuesdayofthemonth,7.30pminWMVillageHall.AllWelcome.£3visitor/£2member.Formoredetailscall01684568474West Malvern Royal British Legion ClubSkittleAlley,DartsCrib,Liveentertainment.SundaynightHoneyBingo.Allwelcome,alwayslookingfornewmembers.Tel07985133691formoredetails.LowerRoadWest Malvern Baby & Toddler GroupWeareasmallandfriendlygroupthatmeeteachFridayduringtermtimeatWestMalvernVillageHallfrom10amuntil12noon.FordetailspleasecontactNaomion899048.Meditation in West MalvernSmallfriendlygroupmeetingweeklyforonehourinearlyeveningandmonthlyonSunday.FormatissilentmediationasinZen(sittingthenwalking)Anyonewithcompatiblepracticeiswelcome.Emailmalvernmeditation@talktalk.netorcall07816578815West Malvern Social ClubMusicSession-Sundays,OpenMic-Thursdays,CashPrizeBingo-alternateFridays.Licensedbaravailableforparties.145WestMalvernRd,WR144AY,01684576732www.westmalvernsocialclub.org.ukandfacebook
Malvern Hills & Ledbury Malvern Hills Freecycle AFreeRecyclingResource.TofindoutmoreyoucanfindalinktoMalvernHillsFreecyclegroupatwww.freecycle.orgLedbury Children’s Centre ProvidesactivitiesandservicesforU5’sandtheirfamiliesinLedburyandsurroundingareas.Formoredetailspleasecontact01432383840Malvern Social GroupFortnightlysocialeveningsandavariedprogrammeofactivitiesorganisedbymembers.Thisisnotadatingclub,thereisnomembershipfeeandnewmembersarealwayswelcome.Furtherinfoon08450957984orinfo@malvernsocial.org.ukTransport Ring & Ride BasedinLedburyurgentlyneedvolunteerdriversfromtheColwall-Cradleyareatosupportpeopleinthesecommunitieswithtransport.Pleasering01531636333Citizens Advice Bureau@MalvernorLedburyForadvicethatmakesadifference-it’sfreeandconfidentialandcancovermoneymatters,employmentproblems,housing,consumerrights,personalproblems,taxes,land.Ring01684563611forMalvernor01432377599
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO VOLUNTEERCommunity Voluntary Action Ledbury 01531635339 Malvern Community Action 01684892381Malvern Hills Volunteering 07872419646Orvisitwww.do-it.org.uktosearchforvolunteeringnearyouMalvern Small Business ForumProvidesameetingplaceforsmallbusinesses-includingestablishedbusiness,thosewhohavejuststartedandthoseconsideringstartingup.Monthlymeetings.Formoreinformation01684862151(SimonSmithorJoelKiller)orwww.malvernhills.gov.uk/businessThe Hills Bridge ClubAduplicatebridgeclubforimprovers.MeetatMathonVillageHall,Thursdays7for7.15pm.Contact01684541227www.bridgewebs.com/hillsMalvern Hills Lions Club wemeeton2ndand4thMondayeachmonthattheGreatMalvernHotel,Malvern,8pm.IfyouareinterestedorwanttoknowmoreaboutusandhelpingoutatCharityEvents-allwelcome.HeatherJeavonsphone08458337439malvernhillslions@gmail.comwww.malvernlions.org.ukMalvern Hills Badminton Club EveryMon&Thu8pm-10pm:MonClubnightattheChaseSchoolSportsHall,ThuMatchnightatDysonPerrinsSportsHall(Teammembers&spectators).Enjoycompetitivebadmintonatafriendlyclub.ContactLynne01531632751orDavid01531635780www.malvernbadminton.net
BosburyBosbury WIMeetsevery2ndThursdayofeachmonthat7.30pmintheParishHall,Bosbury.Wehaveaninterestingandlivelyprogramme.Newmembersandvisitorsarealwayswelcome.FordetailscontactDianeHodgsonon01531640622Bosbury Church Adults’ Choir RehearsesWednesdays6.30-7.30pminthechurch,sings2ndSundays(9.30ParishCommunion)and4thSundays(6.30Evesong)aswellasfestivalservices.Allvoicepartswelcome;sight-readingandadvantagebutnotessential.ContactPaulRoberts07735430335paul.m.roberts@talk21.comBosbury Church Children’s Choir RehearsesTuesdays5.00-6.00pminthechurch,sings1stSundays(10amMorningPraise)alsosomespecialservices.Allenthusiasticsingreswelcomeage7-14.ContactRosieRoberts07734866108,[email protected] Parish Church PartofHopChurchesgroup.Weeklyservices:1stSundayMorningPraise10am;2ndSundayParishCommunion9:30am;3rdSundayChildren’sChurch10am;4thSundayEvensong6:30pm.Dojoinusforworshipandfellowship,boththetraditionalandtheinformal.Moreinformation:www.bosbury-church.orgBosbury Bellringers Practicenights:Monday7:30-9:00pmlearners,Wednesday7:30-9:00pmgeneral.RingingforSundayservices,45minutesbefore.Friendlyandrelaxedatmosphere,allabilitieswelcome.ContactFrankSeabright-frank@seabrightsolutions.co.ukor01531640252.
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