All About West of the Hills February 2013

February 2013 Issue 44Bosbury, Colwall, Cradley, Coddington, Mathon, Storridge, Wellington Heath, West Malvern

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In this editionDiscover ColwallA Taste of the Hills Local historic walk

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Welcome to the February edition of All About‘West of the Hills’Published & edited by:Sascha McDonald, All About Local Magazines LtdColwall, Worcestershire WR13 6QNsascha@allabout-local.comwww.allabout-local.comwww.facebook.com/allaboutmagazineswww.twitter.com/allaboutmalvernEditorial: Sascha - 07906 573352Advertising: Tina Palmer - 07952 591031Distribution:All About West of the Hills is distributed to 3,200 homes and businesses. Magazine design:Independent Design: Jane - 07989 393153

Front page: Malvern water from a well at the top of Evendine Lane, Colwall. Photographed by All About Magazines.

ContentsFeaturesDisover Colwall 6Happy Valentine’s 12 A Taste of the Hills 18Recipe 22Conservators 24Colwall Players 50

RegularsWebsite Update 28Green Fingers 32Notice Board 36 Market Theatre 40Classes & Courses 41What’s On 42Theatre/Competition 44Local Groups 48 & 50

Happy New Year!Its taken them almost a year of research, and many miles of walking, but fi nally a new book about the history of Colwall has been produced. Its been assembled by two enthusiastic members of the Colwall Village Society, one of our most popular local groups with more than 200 members. Meanwhile, the children and parents of St James Primary in West Malvern have produced a book of their own, detailing all their favourite recipes. I’m sure both books will be a joy to read!

I’ve set myself a new goal, to publish a photo of life in our area on every single day of 2013. Its made me look at our area through new eyes. I’m stopping to photograph places that last year I took for granted. I’m spotting the little details of daily life that used to go un-noticed. You can see the results on our website, allaboutmalvernhills.com. The Malvern Hills area really is a beautiful place to live, whatever the weather.

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Unusual facts and beautiful photographs make up a new book about interesting buildings and views in Colwall. ‘DISCOVER COLWALL’ has taken the Village Society a year to produce, and Michael Milne is one of the book’s editors.

Michael sits at his kitchen table in Upper Colwall with a final ‘proof’ copy of the book laid out in front of him. ‘It’s been a lot of work’ he says. ‘Even correcting small errors has taken a lot of time, I have a large pile of papers full of the corrections!’.The idea for the book came about after one of the regular gatherings of the Colwall Village Society. ‘One of our members, James Ferguson, is very interested in local history and walking, and gave a talk to the Society about the landscape around the village, explaining aspects of the area. After that talk I suggested creating a historical map’ says Michael. The map took a lot of work but the result was well received. 750 copies were produced but sold out, since when an updated edition has been produced. After another talk to the Society by James Ferguson, Michael suggested it was

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time to produce an illustrated book with brief commentaries. That was last April and, after a summer spent photographing the area and collecting local information, the book is now ready.‘There are photographs throughout’ explains Michael, ‘and they’re arranged in a chronological fashion, starting with the geology, then moving through medieval times, to examples of buildings

The Colwall Village Society is one of the largest groups in the area with more than 200 members, and holds meetings three or four times a year when a local speaker will talk about an aspect of the village’s history. See www.allaboutmalvernhills.com for future talks or more information.


‘DISCOVER COLWALL’ will be launched at a special event on Saturday 16th February 2013 at The Colwall Park Hotel, between 11am and 1pm. If you’d like to buy a copy, it costs £5 and will also be available from Colwall Post Office or by contacting the Village Society on (01684) 562245.

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built more recently. We wanted to create a record of the village today with information collected locally’.Even if you think you know Colwall well, there are places you might never have set eyes on. Flicking through the book, Michael is pleased with a picture of the dovecote at Barton Court, a circular whitewashed structure. The Yew Tree pub in Colwall Green features with a footnote telling how a yew tree used to stand outside, until it was blown down in a gale in 1915. The pub still boasts a heated footrail that runs around the bar. ‘We’ve done our best’ says Michael, ‘but there is not always a lot of written information’. Michael and James used a mix of written record with oral history and observation to compile the book.

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How do you feel about Valentine’s Day? Are you looking forward to a cosy romantic evening with your beloved? Or do you have mixed feelings, maybe because your current relationship is feeling a bit diffi cult, or because you’re single? Let’s reclaim Valentine’s Day… here’s how! What do we know about the early history of Valentine’s Day? There were many early Christian martyrs called Valentinus (or Valentine), with Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni both being honoured on February the 14th. Until the poet Chaucer linked Valentine’s Day with romantic love in the 14th century (in ‘Parlement of Foules’), there were no strong associations between St Valentine’s and romance or fertility. There is also the legend of one of these Saint Valentines who, in jail and about to be executed for helping Christians escape from persecution, performed a miracle by healing the blind daughter of his jailer Asterius. He was also said to have performed clandestine Christian weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. The Roman Emperor Claudius II believed that married men didn’t make good soldiers, but Saint Valentine helped them to sanctify their love and risked his own life to do so. Different groups of people celebrate Valentine’s Day in different ways in modern times, and so we can borrow these traditions. In Norfolk ‘Jack Valentine’ will leave presents of sweets and presents for children – you might know some children who’d appreciate a Valentine’s gift! We might also want to do the same as they do in Finland. Here, Valentine’s Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into “Friend’s day”. With this in mind, here are my suggestions for planning for a happy Valentine’s Day with generous dashes of love…1. Wipe the slate clean. You might have had a bad experience of Valentine’s Day previously, but this year is a new year. It’s okay to leave some space to feel sad about things, but this Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to have a difference experience, and to look forwards. 2. Make Valentine’s your own. Don’t worry about listening to what the media, your friends or the shops think you ought to do for Valentine’s Day.

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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

[email protected]

Back, neck and shoulder painPain, discomfort and

stiffness in jointsMigraine

Muscular achesSports injuriesArthritic pain

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F.W. SpilsburyDavid T. Spilsbury

INDEPENDENT FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL DIRECTORS

ESTABLISHED 1875

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12 Upper Howsell RoadMalvern WR14 1TL

Complementary therapiesin Cradley

discover the benefits

Valerie Farmer01886 880102

Whether you have health concerns or just need to unwind

Small friendly independent family opticians in Ledbury

Sight Tests & Contact Lens Fittings

We have something to suit everyone with complete pairs of glasses starting from £39, rimless starting from £120 complete and designer frames too.

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Effective Treatment for:* PTSD, anxiety and low mood* Weight and Nutritional Management

Free Initial Consultation

Contact: [email protected] Mobile: 07795 190 905


Reflexologyto Relax, Restore & Revive

Carol Clark MFHT Qualified Reflexologist

At Newent Osteopaths Clinic & Mind, Body & Soul Centre in West Malvern.

[email protected] text your contact details to

07925 268466

www.carolsfeet.co.uk

TIRED? LETHARGIC? IRRITABLE? FED UP? WEIGHT PROBLEMS?

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25 Spindle Road, Townsend Way, Malvern WR14 2WB

LET ME HELP YOU TO HELP YOURSELF TO BETTER HEALTH

IN A DRUG FREE WAY

Jonathan LyneBSc (Hons) MSSCh MBChA

Chiropodist/PodiatristHOME VISITING SERVICEAll areas covered at times to suit you

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Cridlan & WalkerAward Winning Butcher 229 Worcester RoadMalvern Link WR14 1SU


www.cridlanandwalker.co.uk

Stockist of South African ProductsAll our meat is sourced locally

Capture the Heart of your Loved One

with Something Yummy!

Rotisserie Chickens £3.99Home Made Burgers

hot from the griddle £3.00

Ingredients• 6 sheets of filo pastry• approx 30g margarine, melted• approx 30g icing sugar or syrup for topping• approx 100g of fruit and nuts, choose from the following selection: thinly sliced apple, sultanas, chopped apricots, chopped dates, ground almonds, flaked almonds, or small cubes of marzipan

Makes 12

Ready in 45 minutes

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas Mark 6. Grease a baking tray or cover with baking parchment. 2. Cut a sheet of filo pastry in half length ways and brush half with melted margarine. Place the other half on top and brush again.3. Sprinkle the fruit and nuts carefully over the length of the pastry. Add small pieces of marzipan, if using, and fold in a triangle shape. 4. Place on baking tray and brush with melted margarine.5. Drizzle with syrup or icing sugar and flaked almonds. Repeat until the pastry or filling is used up.6. Bake for about 20 minutes until crisp and golden.

QuickFruit and Nut Pastries

Make this a sweet breakfast treat for your loved ones!

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Stephen Bound, who joined Malvern Hills Conservators as Director in July 2012, gives his early impressions of working for the organisation that protects and manages the hills and commons of Malvern. ‘It’s been an incredibly busy 6 months but I can honestly say that I’ve loved every minute of it’ says Stephen. ‘The job is very challenging but very interesting and each day brings something different’. One of the things that has really impressed Stephen is the passion that people have for the local area. ‘So many people take an interest in the well-being of the Hills and Commons. They really care for the landscape and value the access that they have to it. Every day we get letters, e-mails and phone calls commenting on the work we do. Of course we can’t please everybody, but I’m always genuinely happy to hear people’s views. After all, the Hills are such an important community resource and it’s only right that people feel that they are able to have a say in their management’.

New Director takes to life in the Hills at Malvern Hills Conservator

Conservators

One of the topics which gives rise to questions from the public is the clearance of trees and scrub; there are those who would like to see more trees removed and those who oppose their removal. ‘There’s no doubt that some people hate to see trees chopped down’, Stephen acknowledges. ‘However, if we didn’t carry out the clearance then we would lose large areas of wildlife rich grassland, along with the flowers, insects, birds and other species they support. We’d also lose the iconic outline of the Hills and many of the views for which the Hills are rightly famous’.Stephen is optimistic about the future. ‘We have a really dedicated team of staff and volunteers and a Board of Conservators who have the best interests of the Hills and Commons at heart. I’m confident that together we can continue the excellent work that the Conservators have being doing to protect and manage the land for the last 129 years’.


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BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE AREA WHERE YOU

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curtain making & alteration service

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For all enquires or a quote please contact Jacky01684 54082207912 660745

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affordable & professional service

Call 07531 158 635 or [email protected]

Mobile Valeting - Professionally caring for your carGlimmer and Shine Mobile Valeting will solve all of your car cleaning worries. No job is too big.

Valets from £15Malvern Hills & surrounding area

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Manufacturers of Internal & External Blinds

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Carpets Karndean Hardwood Naturals Shutters

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Carpets | Karndean | Naturals | Hardwood Floors & Doors | Rugs | Blinds | Curtains | Shutters

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25August 2012 Ledbury Focus

Eugénie Cameron AIFP APFS Certs CII (MP&ER)Chartered Financial Planner

Call: 01684 891768Email: [email protected]

www.cameronandcompanyfp.co.uk

Independent Financial Advisers

• Pensions and Retirement Planning

• Savings and Investments

• Later Life Advice

• General Financial Advice

12 Worcester Rd | Malvern | 01684 892939WhatleyRecordonSolicitors

Jonathan Knowles is one of the top advertising photographers in the world. He is also a client of Whatley Recordon

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Your online guide to all Malvern Hills has to offer

Have you visited us online yet?

keeping you up to date every day!

go online to find out what’s on in the

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calendar

of events

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& local events for local people

& visitors + lots more!The online what’s on listings have over 130 local events for you to choose from!

local groups, local businesses & local events for local people

&www.allaboutmalvernhills.com


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• 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

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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)

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Plumbing & LeadworkI.A.Brown Reliable, Friendly & Efficient

• All aspects of general plumbing• Bathroom design & installation• Wall & floor tiling• 24 Hour Emergency Service• Free quotations • No call-out charge

Telephone: 01684 567839 Mobile: 07847 718709www.iabrown-plumbing.co.uk

SRDPlumbing & Heating Services

For all your plumbing needs...

Stewart Reed-Darby

01684 30080907729 [email protected]

Gas Appliance Showroom & Fireplace Centre Ltd01684 891522 • 01684 566962

25 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4QY

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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

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Items available:• Plant Hire; Diggers & Dumpers• Access & Support• Building & Decorating• Concreting & Compacting• Breaking & Drilling• Lifting & Material Handling• Plumbing & Pumping• Lighting & Power• Gardening & Landscaping

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WE ARE NOW ASSOCIATED DEALERS FOR

Chainsaws • strimmers • push mowersride on lawn mowers • tractorsAll aspects of farm equipment

Repairs • service • parts • sharpeningHIRE SERVICE AVAILABLE

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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

Patios • brick & stone walls • blockpavingrepointing • timberwork • hedge cutting

ponds • turfing & planting • garden clearances20 years experience No job too small

Indoor work consideredQuotations and day/hourly rates available

Call 07981 608627 or 01531 636347

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Feature

Green Fingers

With snow on the ground and a north wind blowing it is the perfect time to sit in the warm and plan the garden for the coming season.

Over the past decade we have had numerous predictions about our climate, whether it’s a new ice age, drought or even Mediterranean temperatures. Now the current thinking is for wet cool summers and cold winters!

With all these contradictions in mind I have been looking at some plants which will not only tolerate extremes but thrive. Many herbaceous plants native to Europe and the Alps and North America are tolerant of extreme cold and intense heat. Here are a few I would recommend as reliable in almost any weather as well as providing nectar for Bees.

Aruncus (Goat’s Beard) produces white plumes in JuneLavatera has beautiful mallow pink flowers all summer longAconitum, all varieties are tough and come with yellow, blue or white flowersAcanthus Spinosus (Bear’s Breeches) has large shiny leaves with spikes of mauve and white flowers

Inula - these yellow daisies flowered all through the last wet summerRudebeckia is great for a splash of late summer colour Geraniums come in all shapes and colours, most of which thrive in a cooler summer.Winter is also an opportunity to look at those glossy seed catalogues and order some Annuals and Biennials to liven up the borders or pots. There is a beautiful compact Cosmos called ‘Pink Pop Socks’, there’s a Petunia called ‘Tickled Pink’ which is a good weather-resistant trailing variety for tubs and baskets. Several of the Foxgloves catch my eye, Digitalis illumination Apricot is a stunner and will thrive in wet cool summers. The new series of dwarf Buddleias ‘Buzz’ are very useful for butterfly lovers with only small gardens. They only grow to one metre high and can be grown in the garden or in containers.

So why not be adventurous this summer, dazzle the neighbours with a blaze of colour. All you need is a packet of seeds, and a little bit of sunshine.

Have a good February, Spring is nearly around the corner!

Bridget

Winter is in full swing and Bridget’s stuck indoors, but it is not stopping her gardening ambitions.

Aruncus Lavatera Aconitum

Geranium www.cavesfolly.com


Three CountiesGarden ServicesLandscaping & Garden Maintenance

Just some of the services we can provide:• Lawn Care• Fencing• Decking• Slabbing• Turfing• Brick & Stone Walls• Pressure Washing Service

And much more, please just ask!

TEL: 01684 300231MOB: 07787 775961www.threecountiesgardenservices.co.uk

We take pride in our work...

...as you take pride in your garden!

01886 880959 / 07721384538

For a professional service and a free, no obligation quotation

contact Martin Richards

Hedgecutting Fencing Paving and Patios Decking Sleeper Walls etc

118 Wood Farm RoadMalvern Wells WR14 4PR

01684 576256 | 07967 [email protected]

Established 1997

Complete Design & Construction Service

Older & Country Properties a Speciality

DrivewaysPavingDeckingCobble LayingWallingDrystone WallingMosaics

Water FeaturesPondsTimber StructuresPlantingFencingRockeriesand other services

email [email protected] 891831 07973 77259627 Meadow Rd • Malvern • WR14 2RZ

Guy SterryGarden Design & Landscaping

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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]


SOSfor

Homes & GardensFeeling fed up with those problem

jobs, whether big or small, that never seem to get done or wanting to keep your property in tip top condition?

SOS is here to help!For example:

Minor building worksHousehold repairs & maintenance

Gardening, lawns & hedgesInterior & exterior decorating

Patios & deckingThe list is endless and so if in doubt and for a

friendly professional approach please call Steve:

01886 88025607545 004457

SOS is here to help!And when we say we’ll be there

- we’ll be there.WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

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Christopher F. KnockB.Sc. (Civil Engineering)

Architectural & Planning Consultant

30 years experienceAll aspects of Planning, Building Regulations

and Listed Building Consent Applications


KitchensBathroomsExtensions

www.property-refurbishments.co.ukCall Matthew on

07846 650095 or 01684 300803

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Notice board

Calligraphy ClassesA 5-week introduction to Capital letter

forms - Roman, Italic, MedievalLeading to a one-day Workshop

exploring more fully your choice of scriptMondays 7 - 9pm, from 4 Feb

at Weavers GalleryChurch Lane, LedburyCost £40 for 5 weeks

Ring Caroline Owen-Thomas 01531 634571

March Deadline:

Tue 12Feb 2013

Small Message?

It’s free for groups!

[email protected] 573352

Small Message?

It’s free for groups!

St. David’s Day

Concert

Cradley Church

Saturday 2nd March 2013

at 7pm

Worcester Male Voice Choir

Harp & Flute

Tickets £10.00 or

£15.00 to include supper after the concert

in the village hall.

Tickets available from Cradley PO, Butchers

or ring 01886 880529 / 880534

.

All proceeds will be shared equally between Church and

Village Hall to raise vital funds for the continued

maintenance and upkeep of Cradley’s historic buildings.

Pancake Race Teams of 4 required for the race on Tuesday 19 Feb in Priory Park, Malvern

Sponsorship raised for Charity (conditions apply)For form or info ring 01684 563429

Pancake Race Teams of 4 required

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Clothes, furniture, electrical and other small appliances, toys and bicycles all

repaired FREE OF CHARGE

Saturday 2 Feb, 10am - 2pmMalvern Cube, Albert Rd North

Three Counties Art History Group2013 Two short courses Mondays 2 - 4pm

Art & Architecture of Venice A 5 week course from Feb 18 - March 18

How to read Renaissance AltarpiecesA 4 week course April 8 - 29

at Malvern Theatre, Hospitality Roomwww.threecountiesarthistory.org.uk

01531 890249

2013 Two short courses Mondays 2 - 4pm

Bluebell Sponsored Walk - 28 April in partnership with Diabetes Uk / 2.5 & 5 milesStarting and fi nishing at the British Camp car parkSponsor forms 0845 833 9548 oremail [email protected]

Bluebell Sponsored Walk - 28 April in partnership with Diabetes Uk / 2.5 & 5 miles

2013 Two short courses Mondays 2 - 4pm


Locks & GlassFor a complete double-glazing

repair service

Hinges, handles, locks and security.Key cutting

We can supply and fit or for DIY

Visit our shop at 73, Spring Lane, Malvern Link WR14 1AJ

Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8.30-12.30Signposted opposite Worcester College

Construction Department

01684 56707024 Hour LocKsmitH

07767 883639

Happy Camper HolidaysCall Jill Hudson 01684 893588

[email protected]

* Hire a brand new but retro VW campervan* Beautifully kitted out with everything you need, including bedding* Fully comprehensive insurance, unlimited mileage

4 nights for the price of 3 on all short breaks between now and the end of March*

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Book now for EasterHolidays

window cleaning services01886 880741Robert Lambert07527 300158Pure water fed pole systemA prompt, reliable and friendly serviceEnvironmentally friendly

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W.M. Downes Building andLandscapingCall Wayne for a FREE quotation01684 56339007813 452044

• Extensions• Alterations• Modernisation• Garden Walls• Stone Walling• Paving• Interior & Exterior Makeovers & more!

[email protected] TradesmanReferences & Photos available

Bedroom Designing and FittingKitchen Fitting

Bespoke FurnitureGeneral Property Maintenance

Free No-obligation Quote No Job too Small

Friendly Reliable ServiceAdvanced City & Guilds Qualified

01684 560917 07968 968371

MARVIN GOODGER CARPENTRY

www.goodcarpentry.co.uk

W.M.J BUILDERS &PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Est 1976

All Aspects of Building UndertakenInt + Ext DecoratingFREE Quotes

Mob: 078300 49800Tel: 01684 [email protected]

Greg 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

13 Sparrowhawk CloseEnigma Business ParkMalvern WR14 1GL

For a free brochure orfor further information

please call us on01684 891644

www.malvernhillsfurniture.co.uk


BROADWAY PROPERTYRESTORATIONS

& PROJECT MANAGEMENTSpecialising in Old Properties

GENERAL RESTORATION, EXTENSIONS,NEW BUILD / CONVERSIONS,

WOOD FLOORING, FIREPLACES, LANDSCAPING, SCAFFOLDING etc.

REFERENCES & FULL INSURANCE SUPPLIED0797 6647548

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 experience

D R LLOYDGeneral Building

01886 880653 / 07971 [email protected]

General building Property renovation & maintenanceInternal & external decoratingTilingPlasteringKitchen replacementInstallation of stoves

Local, reliable and trustworthyFree no obligation quotationsReferences available on request

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This Month at the Theatre

LIVE SHOWSThe Fabulous Boogie Boys

featuring Sarah Warren

Saturday 2nd February 8pm – Tickets £12/students £8

An Evening with Sunny Ormonde Aka Lilian(Archer) Bellamy

Saturday 9th February 8pm - Tickets £12/students £8

Mumbo Jumbo in ConcertFriday 1st March 8pm – Tickets £8

LIVE SCREENINGDirect from The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky

Wednesday 20th Feb 7.15pm – Tickets £15/over 60s, students £12

FILMSTickets £4.50/students £2.50

The Angels’ ShareFri. 8th Feb. 8pm - 101mins - UK15 /2012

We Bought a ZooWed.13th Feb. 10.30am - 124mins - US PG /2012

Mao’s Last DancerFri. 22nd Feb. 8pm - 117mins - Aust 12A/2011

Also coming soon:Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Sat. 2nd March 8pm.

The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976)Sun. 3rd March 6.30pm.

We start the month with ‘The Fabulous Boogie Boys’ who introduce us to the latest sensation in Jump Jive Rock and Roll. Featuring great Rock and Roll favourites to New York basement blues. In contrast we then have a treat in store for all you Archers Fans. The chance to listen to Sunny Ormonde who for the last 12 years has played the part of Lilian (Archer) Bellamy. Sunny will provide you with some behind the scenes stories. It will be an evening of anecdotes, banter and favourite pieces from Sunny’s long and distinguished acting career – both humorous and touching in turn.Next we have a new and exciting experience for Ledbury when we show our very first ever Live Screening direct from the Royal Opera House. ‘Eugene Onegin’ by Pyotr ll’yich Tchaikovsky - an Opera full of poignancy and sensitivity with Simon Keenlyside in the title role. (This Project was part funded by the European Union (EAFRD) and Defra through the VITAL Herefordshire LEADER programme.)We are pleased to present three popular films this month starting with ‘The Angels’ Share’ a bitter sweet comedy from director Ken Loach. The next film will be ‘We Bought a Zoo’ based on the inspiring and true story of a family’s struggle to overcome adversity as they try to restore a Zoo to its former glory. Finally this month ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ the moving story of Li Cunxin. Discovered in a poor Chinese village at 11 he is sent to study ballet. During a cultural exchange in America he falls in love and ultimately manages to defect and become a principal dancer with the Houston and Australian Ballets.

Cinema and Live Shows – Book online www.themarkettheatre.comLive Show Tickets from The Master’s House, St Katherine’s car park – Mon-Fri 9-4.30

01432 383663 (out of hours 07967 517 125)Cinema tickets 01531 631338 or 07967 517 125


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Zumba FitnessDANCE – FUN – FITNESS“Drop in” - Every Tuesday at Colwall Village Hall from 8.15pm to 9pmFor more details please call Becks White on

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English TutoringFully qualified and experienced Teacher of English

•Group tutoring at very competitive rates (places limited to 5)• One to One tuition • KS3/GCSE• AS and A2 Literature and Language• English as an additional language• Scholarships/ Entrance Exam

For further details contactNaz Ahsun on 01886 880257/07738 76341

New ‘Yoyful Yoga’ Classes for 2013 suitable for all levelsAt The Inner Place, Homend Mews, Ledbury HR8 1BNMonday, Wednesday and Thursday eveningsFor more details please call Carolyn on 07720 251577 or [email protected]

Yoga ClassesThroughout the week in Malvern @ The Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road. Learn to move with the breath, a strengthening yet safe, effective yoga to reduce stress, improve the spine and deeply relax. Classes run Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri, morning and evening classes. NEW FLEXIBLE ATTENDANCE SYSTEMCall 01886 833826 or visit www.meridianyoga.net – A yoga available to all-men/women/health problems/ whatever size or shape!

YOGA with JO HARPER (BWY Dip): Holy Trinity, Link Top Malvern (Mondays 4.15pm); Inner Place, Ledbury (Mon and Weds 9.30am); The Fold, Bransford (Mondays 7.45pm). Also specialist course for sufferers of lower back pain - Mondays 2.45pm at Link [email protected] 07976 882252

Thursdays Dance Fitness

8.45pm @ The Wyche InstituteFor more details contact Tabitha

07968 323331or [email protected]

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Small Business Breakfast - different venue! 7.30-9am Hidelow House, Acton Green, Acton Beauchamp, WR6 5AH - 01886 884547 Social gathering for local business owners.

New members welcome. £4 includes a very tasty breakfast.

FRIGG - Finish Fiddle Band 8pm, Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane WR13 6EQTickets £16/£14 U-21’sFrom Adrian Mealing, 01684 540366

[email protected]

Chinese New Year CelebrationsLive Lion Dance Show on Cowleigh Road, Malvern. All welcome, free entry. From 2.30pm, organised by The Star Inn

For further details go to www.start-malvern.co.uk

Illustrated Talk: ‘The Knapp and Paper Mill Reserve presented by Gareth Lowe7.30pm, West Malvern Village Hall West Malvern Garden & Nature Club

The Sixth Annual Pancake Race Priory Park, Malvern, 12.30pm - 2pmTeams of 4, £50 entry - 50% of sponsorship raised to team’s nominated charity, 50% to local causes.

Organised by Malvern Rotary Club: 01684 563429

Science and Faith Weekend - SustainabilityTalks, discussions & activities for people of all faiths and non, on topics of scientifi c interest.2 March - Art & Science Activity Day for children

More information & details: www.scienceandfaith.org.uk

‘Cruel Britannia’ - A Secret History of Tortureby Guardian Journalist Ian Cobain 7.30pm, Main Hall, The Chase School, Geraldine Rd, Malvern WR14 3NZ

Tickets from Books for Amnesty, 3 Edith Walk, 563507More details: Sue Wolfendale 01684 562804

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Promote your March events: email [email protected] or call 07906 573352 by Tuesday 12 February 2013 at the latest.Many more What’s ons at: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

February

Small Business Breakfast - different venue! 7.30-9am Hidelow House, Acton Green, Acton Beauchamp, WR6 5AH - 01886 884547 Social gathering for local business owners.

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Chinese New Year CelebrationsLive Lion Dance Show on Cowleigh Road, Malvern. All welcome, free entry. From 2.30pm, organised by The Star Inn

Chinese New Year CelebrationsLive Lion Dance Show on Cowleigh Road, Malvern. All welcome, free entry.

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The Sixth Annual Pancake Race Priory Park, Malvern, 12.30pm - 2pmTeams of 4, £50 entry - 50% of sponsorship raised to team’s nominated charity, 50% to local causes.

The Sixth Annual Pancake Race Priory Park, Malvern, 12.30pm - 2pmTeams of 4, £50 entry - 50% of sponsorship raised

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For the very latest and updated listings, please visit our website www.allaboutmalvernhills.com

Please Note:

8pm, Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane WR13 6EQTickets £16/£14 U-21’s

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Illustrated Talk: ‘The Knapp and Paper Mill Reserve presented by Gareth Lowe7.30pm, West Malvern Village Hall West Malvern Garden & Nature Club

Illustrated Talk: ‘The Knapp and Paper Mill Reserve presented by Gareth Lowe7.30pm, West Malvern Village Hall

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What’s on With an exciting forthcoming spring season, a state of the art cinema and a diverse programme of classes and workshops offering a creative and welcome learning environment, there has never been a better time to visit Malvern Theatres.

Malvern Theatres will screen the best of cinema in the coming weeks with a long list of the latest Academy Award nominated fi lms including Les Miserables (12A), Silver Linings Playbook (15), The Master (15), Lincoln (12A) and Amour (12A). Tickets are just £6 and Orange Wednesday 2 for 1 tickets are available each week. You can fi nd full cinema listings at malvern-theatres.co.uk or call the box offi ce on 01684 892 277.

Continuing on from its success in 2012, Make Your Mark will offer weekly creative art workshops led by a professional therapist every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Each session is tailored to suit a variety of needs. Monday’s sessions will suit adults with learning diffi culties, Tuesdays sessions offer a unique and inspirational environment for those living with debilitating conditions and Thursday’s sessions are ideal for the over 55’s looking to try something new. Please call Sophie McLellan or Bridget Lloyd on 01684 580 943 for more details or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk

To get your copy of Malvern Theatres Spring brochure and fi nd out more about the forthcoming productions call the box offi ce on 01684 892 277 or view our online brochure at malvern-theatres.co.uk

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Market DaysHome-made, home-grown & hand-crafted

Malvern Farmers Market - Saturday 16 February9am–2pm, Abbey Road, MalvernLedbury Country Market Fridays, 8.30am –12noon, St Katherine’s Hall, High Street, LedburyMalvern Country Market Fridays, 9am–12.15pm, Lyttleton Rooms, Church Street, MalvernWest Malvern Community Market No market this month, St James Primary SchoolCradley Farmers Market 1st Saturday every month, The Old Rectory, Cradley, 10am - 12pmLedbury Farmers Market 4th Friday every month, Next to the Market Hall, Ledbury, 9am - 2pm

Win

a pair of tickets to BirdsongAll About Magazines has two pairs of tickets on offer for Birdsong (4 - 9 March 2013).Please answer the following question:Q: Who produced the stage version of Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong?Email the answer plus your name, postcode and phone number to [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 22 February 2013

The winners will be drawn from the entries and notifi ed by the end of February.

Good luck!

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Carl Flint, writer of three ‘Pictorial Guide’ books of the Malvern Hills, introduces his first local walk on the hills. From the Clock Tower in North Malvern to West Malvern via Table Hill and End Hill, you will be able to enjoy beautiful views and learn about our local history along the way.

Carl admits it took him four years to complete his fi rst pictorial guide, which was published nearly three years ago. ‘It was a huge amount of work’ he says. ‘It started when I looked in libraries and bookshops, and although there were some books with local walking routes, and others on local history, I couldn’t fi nd anything that put the two together. I’m a keen runner and I know all the local paths, so I combined that knowledge with research on local history.’ The fi rst book had just two walks but at 220 pages long there was a huge amount of information contained within its covers. ‘When I give talks, people sometimes like to challenge me, and think they know everything about the town they live in. I always manage to tell them something they didn’t know before! My favourite example is the dragons on rooftops. A builder in Victorian times must have had stylised ridge tiles made, and used them on several local buildings including one on St Ann’s Road.’Carl has now published three books which contain plenty of illustrations. He’s working towards a fourth, and is currently researching a route leading from West Malvern to Brockhill Drive. ‘These are not boring guide books that simply say ‘walk a hundred metres and turn left’ says Carl, ‘I create something people can enjoy reading at home as much as taking outdoors.’

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This delightful if somewhat strenuous 2.3 mile walk starts from either the North Hill or Tank Quarry car parks on the North Malvern Road, map reference SO 7705 4700. The path up to Table Hill is very steep and therefore not suitable for buggies or for very young children. There are far-reaching views across Herefordshire to the west, Shropshire to the far north-west with the Severn Valley and Worcestershire to the East. The return journey is via West Malvern. Allow 1 hour 45 minutes without refreshment breaks. North Hill 397 metres, (1303 feet), Table Hill 372 metres and End Hill 329 metres.To download the full details of the walk, please to go our website www.allaboutmalvernhills/Local Life and click the ‘Historic Walks on the Malvern Hills’ window.

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Upton Map Shop and TIC

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Cradley Cradley Sports ClubContact: 01886 880081 or visit www.cradleysportsclub.co.ukCradley, Storridge & Mathon Royal British LegionSupports ex-service personnelCradley Small Business BreakfastContact: Miles Meager 01886 880964 or email [email protected] Cradley, Mathon & Storridge Art Group Meet at Storridge Village Hall at 2pm.Storridge WIContact: Joan Prosser on 01886 880813Cradley WIContact: Pat Brewer on 01886 880017Storridge Parish ChurchContact: 01886 880348

Mathon Mathon, Cradley & Storridge Tennis ClubContact: Mrs Pat Pugh on 01531 640682 or Bob Hamilton on 01684 540836Mathon Parish ChurchWeekly services in the three Parish churches.Mathon WIContact: Margaret on 01886 880824

Malvern Hills & Ledbury Malvern Hills Freecycle Contact: www.freecycle.orgLedbury Children’s Centre Contact: 01432 383840Malvern Social Group Contact: 07827 788862 or email [email protected] Ring & Ride Contact: 01531 636333 Citizens Advice BureauContact: 01684 563611 for Malvern or Ledbury 01432 377599

Malvern Small Business ForumContact: Simon Smith or Joel Keiller on 01684 862151 or visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/businessThe Hills Bridge ClubContact: 01684 541227 or visit www.bridgewebs.com/hillsMalvern Hills Lions Club Contact: Heather Jeavons on 0845 8337439 or email [email protected] or visit www.malvernlions.org.ukMalvern Hills Badminton Club Contact: Lynne on 01531 632751 or David 01531 635780 or goto www.malvernbadminton.net

West Malvern West Malvern Irish DancersContact: Ruth (parent) 01684 568613 or Rose (tutor) on 07976 6914686West Malvern Royal British Legion ClubContact: 07985 133691West Malvern Baby & Toddler GroupContact: Naomi on 899048Meditation in West MalvernContact: 07816578815 or email [email protected] Malvern Social ClubContact: 01684 576732 or visit www.westmalvernsocialclub.org.uk

BosburyBosbury WI Contact: Diane Hodgson on 01531 640622Bosbury Church Adults’ Choir Contact: Paul Roberts 07735 430335 or email [email protected] Church Children’s Choir Contact: Rosie Roberts 07734 866108 or email [email protected] Parish Church Contact: www.bosbury-church.orgBosbury Bellringers Contact: Frank Seabright on 01531 640252 or email [email protected] Beaver Scouts Contact Helen 01531 640371 [email protected]

Voluntary opportunitiesCommunity Voluntary Action Ledbury: 01531 635339 Malvern Community Action: 01684 892381 Malvern Hills Volunteering: 07872 419646 or visit www.do-it.org.uk to search for volunteering near you

Local groups

To promote your group:email [email protected] or call 07906 573352. More info on each group available on the website: www.allaboutmalvernhills.com


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Colwall

Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-SchoolContact: Jean 01684 540061 or Sue 01684 575548Colwall Cricket Clubwww.colwallcc.org.ukColwall GreenerContact: Robin on 01684 540 284 or visit www.greener.colwall.infoColwall Orchard GroupContact: Helen Stace on 01684 540569 or visit www.colwallvillagegarden.orgColwall Rotary ClubContact: Alan Torbet on 01684 899227 or visit www.colwallrotary.org.ukMalvern Baby Gym ClubContact: Claire Waghorn on 01684 540517Colwall Probus ClubContact: Mike Paulson 01684 540108 or email [email protected] Colwall Bell RingersContact: Robin Riches 01684 541240

Colwall Village PlaygroupContact: Rachel Huckle 01684 541142

Colwall GolfersContact: Derek Turner on 540318

Colwall Ladies ClubContact: Liz Daniel on 01684 540904

Colwall Village SocietyContact: Margaret Matthews on 01684 562245The Chasers International Men of Stell Cricket TeamContact: Jamie 01684 541022 or 07977 115478Wyche & Colwall Horticultural SocietyContact: Margaret White 01684 540931 Colwall WIContact: Cath Blackwell 01684 540020 Colwall PlayersContact: www.colwallplayers.orgColwall Mothers’ Union Contact: Dorothy Lockyear on 01684 540608

This year’s February production is a new departure for the Players. Experienced director Lee Farley of Perfect Circle Theatre Company, who has frequently acted and directed for the Players in the past, is directing a group of local actors in what is described as a ‘devised piece’. In a manner similar to the approaches of film director Mike Leigh, the group will arrive at the final script through games, exercises and improvisations, each member bringing their own ideas to every rehearsal, culminating in an approved script and a polished performance.

The final production will be performed in tandem with a one-act play, LIFELINES, by the well-known playwright Amy Rosenthal. This is being directed by Duncan Lewis, and is being presented by two very experienced Colwall actors. The third, and vital, member of the cast is an all-important telephone.

Performances are at 7:30 pm in the Village Hall, on the 28th February and the 1st and 2nd March. Tickets cost £10 [£8] and can be booked in advance through the Colwall office of John Goodwin 01684 540300

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What promises to be an exciting and intriguing evening will be complemented by a light meal in the interval.

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