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Welcome to the November edition of All About ‘West of the Hills’.Novemberisamonthofreflection.OnRemembranceSunday,14thNovember,therewillbeservicesinourlocalchurchesandinfrontofwarmemorials,torememberthemanywhohavediedinwar.ThePoppyAppealisalreadywellunderway,andinourpartoftheworldallsortsofpeoplehavebeenhelpingout.TheRoyalBritishLegionhaswrittentome,praisingthechildrenatCradleyPrimarySchoolwhohaveraisedmoneythroughthesaleofPoppywristbands.It’sgoodtoknowtoday’syoungergenerationstillcareaboutthosewhohavegonebeforeandpaidtheultimatepriceforourfreedomtoday.Turntopage35toreadmore.HaveagoodNovember Sascha
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Regulars14BeattheWinterBlues18AllAbout...theHockeyClub22GreenFingers26NoticeBoard30What’sOninNovember34CommunityPages
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From Captain to Christmas Cards There can’t be many men around this part of the world like John Rowe. After spending four decades of his life crossing the world’s oceans, he’s spending his retirement in landlocked Cradley. A chat about his work with a local charity enterprise led to him telling us the story of his career as a Sea Captain, visiting the world’s great ports and even battling pirates!
JohngrewupinTorquay,withafatherwhoworkedfortheRoyalNavy.Hebecameamerchantnavycadethimselfin1954,trainingattheSchoolofNavigationatWarsashnearSouthamptonforayear.‘Itwastough’saysJohn,‘wehadtolearntosailandnavigateasailtrainingship,theMoyana’.Afterhistimeatpre-seatrainingJohnjoinedtheBlueStarLine.Joininghisfirstshipin1955,hebeganworkinghiswayuptheranks.‘Eachrankhadspecificduties.YoustartedasadeckcadetprogressingtoFourth
Officer,thenyoubecameThirdMatewithsecretarialandhealthandsafetyduties.AfterafewyearsIbecameSecondMate,responsiblefornavigation,checkingequipmentwasuptodateandsound,andrelayingwarningsandproblemstotheCaptain.TheFirstMatewasresponsibleforloadingtheshipanddecidingwhatwentwhere.Thiswasanimportantrole,notonlydidevendistributionofweightkeeptheshipsafeatsea,youalsohadtomakesurecargoescouldbeunloadedinthecorrectorder,otherwiseyoucouldwastedaysoftimeinportsortingoutthemess’.FinallyJohnfoundhimselfpromotedtotheroleofCaptainonavoyagefromCapeTowntothePersianGulf,carryingacargoofbananas.‘TheCaptainfellillandwasadmittedtohospital,leavingmeincharge’.Thejobcamewithseriousresponsibilities,lookingafteralargevesselatsea,itscargoandofcourseitspassengers.‘WhencrossingthePacific,there’sapointatwhichyoufindyourselfsevendaysfromthenearestland,anditdidconcernmethatifanythinghappenedtoapassengerwewouldhavetodealwithitourselves’.MemoriesofferociousstormshavealsoremainedengravedonJohn’smemory.‘Irememberone
particularhurricaneofftheNewZealandcoast.AnothertimewewereofftheAzoreswithamassiveswell,whenourenginebrokedown.Wegotitgoingagain,butintheinterimtherollingoftheshipdidsomedamage’.OneChristmasJohnwascaptainingashipofftheportofSantosinBrazilwhenhisshipwasboardedbypirates.AfteraconfrontationtheChiefOfficerwasshot.‘Fortunately’saysJohn‘oneofthepassengerswasaretiredforcesdoctorwhohelpedtreathimuntil
wecouldgethimtohospital’.Wasitaglamorouslifeatsea?‘Likeanythingelse,ithaditsgooddaysanditsbaddays’Johntellsme.‘Certainlyitwasaveryinterestingjob,somethingtogetyourteethintoandenjoy.Isupposethemaindrawbackwasbeingawayfromhome,especiallyonceIgotmarried,butwelearnedtolivewithit’.Letterscouldbepostedhomeandweresortedbyagenciesinport.JohnrememberscallinghomeafterhisseconddaughterwasbornandhearingoperatorafteroperatorrelayingthecallforwardsfromSouthAfricatoBritain.Lateronitbecamepossibletocallhomefromshipsorsendfaxes,butprohibitivecostsmeantthisonlyhappenedforspecialoccasions.JohnbrieflycourtedfamewhenhebecamethefirstCaptainofaBritishShiptoenterBuenosAiresafewyearsaftertheFalklandsConflict.‘Itwasaquiet,discreeteventasitturnedout’saysJohn.‘Weheldasmallcocktailpartyonboardforafewkeygovernmentofficialsanddiplomaticstaff.TheArgentiniansweremostwelcoming,butdon’tforgetourcompanyhadbeensailingtheresincethepreviouscenturyandsotheyknewuswell.Ourarrivalwasreportedinalltheirnewspapers’.ThegoodmomentsforJohnwereseeingoldfriendsinport,especiallyinAustraliaandNewZealand.
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From Captain to Christmas Cards ‘MelbournewasacityI’dbeenvisitingsince1955,andIwentthereforthelasttimeonmyretirementvoyagefourdecadeslater’.Othergoodmemoriesarearrivinginsomeoftheworld’sgreatports;sailingundertheGoldenGateBridgeinSanFrancisco,seeingthesunriseinCapeTownandarrivinginRio,withthegiantstatueChristtheRedeemerstandingabovethecity.Fromthemid-1980sthingsbegantochange.‘Theshipsweregettingmuchbiggeratatimewhencrewnumbersweregettingsmaller.’SaysJohn.AfterretirementtolandlockedCradleyin1995Johnquicklydiscoveredanewpassion;Christmascards.TodayJohnisbusyaschairmanoftheMidlandCharitiesAssociationwhichrunsaChristmasCardshop,raisingmoneyforcharitieseveryyearinMalvern.‘Ifirstwenttohelpin1995whentheshopwasrunbyWendyTownsend.Likeme,herhusband
hadbeenatseaandwasrunningittoraisefundsfortheMissionstoSeaman.‘JohnmanagestheshopalongsideSueSellwoodfromSavetheChildren,andtogetherwithadedicatedgroupofvolunteerstheyraisethousandsofpoundsthatgoesstraighttocharity.‘Whenthegroupcomestogetherintheautumn’saysJohn,‘theymightnothaveseeneachotherformonthsbuttheypickupwherethey’veleftoffandit’sverysociable.Since1996we’veraisedatotalof£313,207andafewpence!Itmakesmefeelgood,itreallydoes.’ItsobviousthatJohnenjoyedhistimeatsea,butthesedayslifeinourlandlockedpartoftheworldsuitshimbetter.‘IhavemetsomewonderfulpeopleduringmytimewiththeAssociation.WhenwesendthechequeouttothecharityinMarchthey’reverygratefulandappreciative.Theyalwayswritelovelylettersback’.
Ifyou’dliketovisittheChristmasCardShop,you’llfinditatthepremisesofArcosonChurchStreet.ItsopenMondaytoFridaybetween10amand4pm,andonSaturdayfrom10amuntil1pm.ItslastdayofopeningthisyearisFriday17thDecember.
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Cosy up for Winterwith Clover Whether it’s the extra room
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On arrival you will be greeted with: A Chase Herefordshire Vodka Bloody Mary and Canapés
MENUSmoked Haddock Chowder served with Corn Bread
*****Half Cornish Lobster served with Mayonnaise (per person)
Welsh Spider Crab Lump Meat Coctail, Sauce L’OasisMediterranean Crevettes, Verzon House marie Rose Sauce
Cold Poached Scottish SalmonSweet and Sour Swedish Cucumber Salad
Light Tempura Fried Mixed Fish (Haddock, Plaice, Squid and Prawns)Tartare Sauce
Wye Valley Smoked Fish Platter of Salmon, Trout and EelSweet Horseradish Sauce and Toasted Brioche
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New Year’s Eve at Verzon HouseChristmas Festivities at Verzon HouseNEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION DINNER AND DANCE
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On ArrivalA Verzon House Champagne Cocktail and Canapés
MENUAmuse Bouche
*****Roasted Carrot Velouté and Haggis Croquettes
*****Mosaic of Madgetts Farm Free Range Duck and Griottine Cherries
Duck Ham and Spiced Ginger Bread
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*****Roast Cannon of Beef, Celeriac, “Le Ratte” Mashed Potato
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On arrival you will be greeted with: A Chase Herefordshire Vodka Bloody Mary and Canapés
MENUSmoked Haddock Chowder served with Corn Bread
*****Half Cornish Lobster served with Mayonnaise (per person)
Welsh Spider Crab Lump Meat Coctail, Sauce L’OasisMediterranean Crevettes, Verzon House marie Rose Sauce
Cold Poached Scottish SalmonSweet and Sour Swedish Cucumber Salad
Light Tempura Fried Mixed Fish (Haddock, Plaice, Squid and Prawns)Tartare Sauce
Wye Valley Smoked Fish Platter of Salmon, Trout and EelSweet Horseradish Sauce and Toasted Brioche
...and for those that must10oz Hefefordshire Prime Sirloin Steak, Sauce Béarnaise
French Fries, French Fried Onion Rings and Slow Roasted Tomatoes
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*****Chocolate Profiteroles
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Beat the Winter Blues
Whenthesunisshiningmostofusfeelhappierandmoreenergetic.Conversely,whenit’sdarkandgloomy,manypeoplefeelmorelethargicandlesssociable.IfyoufindyourselfinthelattercategoryyoumaybesufferingfromSeasonalAffectiveDisorder,alsoknownasSAD.Formostofus,theendofsummersignalsthestartofcosyeveningstuckedupindoorsandtheexcitementandsparkleofChristmas.ForthosesufferingwithSAD,itisthestartofhalfayearofdull,greydaysandendlessnights.Ithasonlygainedcredencewithinmedicalprofessionrelativelyrecently.Sincethenvariousproductsfrompillstolightboxeshavefloodedthemarket.SADisatypeofdepressionandisalsoknownasthe‘winterblues’.Itisacyclicaldisorder,whichmeansthatitwillappearandthengoawayatapproximatelythesametimeeachyear.ItstartsinSeptemberandendsinAprilwhenthemorningsgetlighter.Noonereallyknowswhatcausesitbutonetheorystatesthechemicalcompositionofthebodyischangedbecauseoftheshorterdays.Levelsofmelatonin,whichregulatessleepandmoodaredisrupted,therearealsofallsinthelevelsofachemicalcalledserotonin.Theexactmechanismofhowthesechangesoccurisstillunknown.
SoyoumaybewonderingwhatexactlySADfeelslike.Thesymptomscanbemild,rangingfromachangeinappetite,sleepproblems,irritabilityorjointpaintoextremetiredness,depressionandevendespair.Onapersonalnote,inrecentyearsIhaveanoticedachangeinmygeneralwellbeingasSeptemberapproaches.Itendtolosemyvivaciousness,eatmoreandfindmyself
constantlymoaningaboutthedarkeveningsandlongawaitedspring!CouldIbesufferingfromSAD?OnapositivenoteIamgoingtohaveatrialwithalightboxandseeifthatchangeshowIfeel,ifitdoesthenIhavetheanswer.Thelightboxisdesignedtosimulatethebrightnessofaspringmorning.Thetheorybehinditistostimulatethepinealglandinthebrainwhichsuppressestheproductionofmelatonin,achemicalwhichmakesusfeelsleepyandreadyforbedasnightfalls.Brightlightatdaybreakisdesignedtostopthisprocess,inorderforustowakeup.However,whenthelightislowinautumnandwinter,thebraindoesnotreceiveenoughlighttostopthemelatonin,thisincreasesfeelingsoflethargyandthesymptomsabove.Lightboxeshavebeenshowntobeeffectiveinupto85percentofdiagnosedcases.Lighttreatmentisuseddailyinwinterandevenduringdullperiodsinsummer.Itconsistsofsittingtwotothreefeetawayfromaspeciallydesignedlightbox,usuallyonatable,allowingthelighttoshinedirectlyintotheeyes.Theusercancarryoutnormalactivitysuchasreadingoreatingwhilesittinginfrontofthebox.Treatmentisusuallyeffectivewithinthreeorfourdaysandtheeffectcontinuesprovideditisusedeveryday.LightboxesarenotavailableontheNHSbutareavailablefromspecialistretailers.Ifyou’dliketofindoutmoreaboutSeasonalAffectiveDisorder,acharitycalledTheSADAssociation(SADA)canhelpyou.Theirwebsiteiswww.sada.org.uk
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All About......the Hockey Club
ColwallandMalvernHockeyClubstartedtwoyearsagowhenColwallHockeyClubandMalvernHockeyClubmerged.CoralHandleyistheclubChair,andthroughtheyearshashadmany
rolesincluding1stTeamCaptain.
Whoplaysfortheclub?Allsortsofpeople,wehaveplayersfromeightyearsupwardsandouroldestplayerisinherseventies.Inallwehaveoverthirtymembersandtwoteams.WetrainonWednesdayeveningsatMalvernStJamesduringtheseason,whentheleagueplayersarejoinedbythejuniorsandplayerswhojustwanttotraintoimprovetheirfitness.Thebestthingabouthockeyisthatit’ssociable,catersforplayersofallstandards,getsyououtinthefreshair,andmeansyoucanplayaspartofateam.
Andwhatissogoodaboutyourclub?Thebestthingaboutourclubisthatthere’safriendlyatmosphere,andweneverturnanybodyawayfornotbeinggoodenough!Webelievethemostimportantthingisforpeopletobeabletoplayagameofhockey,andtoimproveiftheywantto,regardlessoftheirageandstandard.Ourclub’smainaimistoproviderecreationalhockeyinafriendlyatmosphere,ratherthantobeultra-competitive.SomeofourcurrentplayershaveplayedrepresentativehockeyandalsoplayedforColwallwhenitwasintheNationalLeague.TodayweplayintheWestClubsLeague,the1stteamplayinginSevern
If anybody would like more details they can also contact me (Coral) on 07773 491203. Alternatively you can just turn up on a
Wednesday evening!
Division1,the2ndteamplayinginSevernDivision3.We’rehopingthatbothteamswillendupinthetophalfoftheirrespectivetablesthisseason.
Isitjustaboutsportoristhereasocialsidetotheclubaswell?It’snotjustaboutsport-there’sdefinitelyasocialsidetotheclubaswell!Aftereveryhomematch,weentertaintheoppositionattheBrewersArmsinWestMalvern,whokindlyprovidechipbuttiesforeverybody.WealsohaveChristmasandendofseasongettogetherseveryyear.WerunanannualcharityfundraisingtournamentjustafterChristmas-theTrevorMarstonMemorialTournament,inmemoryoftheformerlandlordoftheBrewersArms.Thisseason,it’llbeplayedonthe8thJanuary2011,andmoneyraisedwillgotoMacmillanCancerSupport.
Wheredoyouplay?TheclubplaysontheartificialpitchesattheMalvernStJamesSports&FitnessCentre.There’sregularinformationupdatesontheColwallandMalvernHockeygrouponFacebookandyoucanfindmoreinformationabouttheclubonourwebsitewww.colwallandmalvernhc.webs.com
Introducing our new children’s nursery at Cradley C of E Primary SchoolOpen September 2010
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Green FingersAtthistimeofyearIamthinkingoftidyingupthegardenandputtingplantstobedforthewinter.ButbyfarthemostimportantjobIhaveistendingmycompost!Thecompostheapisthemanifestationoftheprincipleoforganics,recyclingwasteandreturningittothesoiltoenrichfurtherplantgrowthwhichinturnwillcompletethecycleandmakefurthercompost.Mostgardenshavespaceforacompostheapofsomefashioninahiddenawaycornerofthegarden.Imakemineinthreesidedbaysmadeofchickenwiresupportedbyapostineachcorner.Thematerialsusedtomakeyourbinarenotthatimportant,butwhateveryouuseitisbettertohaveclearsoilforthebase.Thisenablesthewormsandbacteriainthegroundtoeasilystartworkontheheap.Thewormsthatareessentialforconvertingyourassortedwasteintorichcompostarenotordinaryearthwormsbutdistinctive,crimsonwormscalledBrandlings.Itisamazinghowtheyseemtomaterialisefromnowhere.Ifyouwanttohelpnumbersalongyoucanbuybagsofwormsfromwww.wigglywigglers.co.uk-youcanneverhavetoomany!
Thereisnomysterytomakingcompostbutitisessentialtohaveamixofmaterials.Itisimportanttoestablishahighratioofcarbontonitrogen.Insimplistictermsthismeansthattostopallthefineplantmaterialsuchasgrassclippingsendingupasasmellysludgeyouhavetomixitwithcoarsermaterialslikedriedflowerstems,straw,cardboardormanure.Withthebusylivesweleaditisunlikelythatwewillhavetime,butturningthecompostheapeverymonthorsohelpsincreaseaerobicactivitywhichheatsitupmorequicklyandincreasestherateofdecomposition.Mostcompostheapswilltakebetweensixmonthsandayeartorotdown.Ialwayshavetwoheapsonthegoandempty&spreadoneontothebordersduringthewintermonths.Thesameprinciplesapplytoplasticcompostbins,youshouldemptythemsoonerotherwiseyouwillneedsomanybinsthatthegardenwillbecomeaseaofgreenplasticbins!Finally,don’tbetootidyinthegarden,itisgoodtoleaveplantswithseedheadsforthebirdstofinishoffandleafygroundcoverforhibernatingcreaturessuchastoadsandhedgehogs.
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Just So...‘Gorgeous Christmas
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www.justsomalvern.co.uk92 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, 01684 566866
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[email protected] | www.silverfishdesigns.co.uk
01886 880006
handmadecomtemporarysilver jewellery
10% off snowflake range in November with this advertThe Little Studio,Blue Ginger
WE BUY GOLD FOR CASH
Belle Vue Jewellery & Cards4 Belle Vue Terrace (next to Ask)
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 1pm
We also buy:Silver
PlatinumWhite Gold
Callow Hill, Hereford Rd, LedburyJust 2 miles out of Ledbury, before Verzons House
Tel:- 01531 670701 SEE YOU THERE...
For all your gift
and crafting projects
Christmas Opening ALL NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Tue - Sat 10am to 4pm
GiftsParties
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Stockingarangeofgiftsforanyonefromanewbornbabytoaonehundredthbirthdaypartycan’tbeeasy,butJaneKnowlesandherteamatJustSoinBarnardsGreenthinksthey’vemanagedit.‘Iliketoseetheshopasaminidepartmentstorewithgiftsthatwillsuitallsortsofpeople.Wehavegiftsforbabies,toysforchildren,somethingforthemaninyourlifeaswellasbeautifulitemsforwomen,there’shomeware,inshortyoureallyshouldbeabletofindsomethingifyoupopin.Itsabouttheunusualanddifferent,offeringsomethinguniquethatyouwon’tfindelsewhereontheHighStreet.Weliketoofferafriendlyandhelpfulservice,ifyoureallydon’tknowwheretobeginwe’rehappytohelpyouchoosesomething,there’salsoagiftwrappingservicetogiveyourpresenttheperfectfinish.
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elsewhereontheHighStreet.
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Notice Board
Small Message? It’s Free! [email protected]
December Deadline:Monday 15 November
Christmas Fair CradleyTraditionalChristmasFairandawarmwelcomeat
Cradley’s16thCenturyVillageHallWehavegifts,specialityfood,
mulledwine.Everythingtomakeanoldfashioned
ChristmasDecember 4th
Doors open 10.30am - 3.00pm
Up and coming in December:
Mistletoe Fair 11 Dec2.00 - 4.00pm
Caves Folley NurseriesEvendine Lane,Colwall
mistletoe harvested sustainably from local orchards • local
seasonal goodies • mulled cider and apple juice to warm customers
TREE OF LIGHTForsomeyearsnowinconjunctionwithStMichaelsHospice,ColwallRotaryClubhasorganisedatreeoflightinColwall,wheremembersofthecommunitycandedicateat
Christmasalightinmemoryofalovedone,for£5(ormoreifonewishes)theproceedsof
whichgotothehospice.TheChristmastreeinColwallthisyearwillagainbeattheentrance
ThisyearwehaveextendedtheTreeofLightthemetoWestMalvernandsoalsoon
Dec2ndat7.30pm,weshalllightupaXmastreeforthesamededications,withthebookofremembrancetofillin.ThelightedXmastreewillbeontheapproachtoTheBrewersandSuehaskindlyagreetosupporttheextended
projectthisyear.
Bright Sparks
Christmas Fayre
and Childrens Concert
ColwallVillageHall
Saturday4December2-4
pm
ChildrensCrafts•ToyStall
PlateDecorating
HomemadeChutneysandJam
s
Lotsoffestivefun!
FIREWORKSSPECTACULAR!
Saturday 6 November 5pmAtColwallC.E.PrimarySchool
2fireworkdisplaysglowzone★sparklerzonehotdogs★burgers★soup
realale★mulledwine★drinksAdult£5/Children£2/Under5’sFree
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Come and help restore wildlife rich coppice in Park Wood,
West Malvern!Volunteers are meeting at 10am on:
3rd November1st December / 5th January
9th February / 2nd and 27th MarchPlease contact Dave or Kelda on
01684 575516 or seewww.wildwoodcrafts.com
Cradley C.E. Primary SchoolOpen Morning
Tuesday 9th November 10am - 12noonCome and see the school in action
No need to book, all welcome, just report to reception. Info: 01886 880315www.cradleyschool.org.uk
EMAIL: [email protected]
Malvern Ironing Services
Tel: 07855 674731
SPECIAL OFFER : £5.00 Off FIRST ORDER
An established local friendly service offering collection and delivery, a
quick turnaround and excellent quality ironing services. No job too small.
Please ring or email Jo for no obligation quote.
Other domestic services available on request.
Malvern Curtains
Malvern’s LeadingCurtain Fabric Specialist
Tel/fax: 01684 56142520 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern
www.malverncurtains.co.uk
• New and exciting designs just arrived in our fabric dept
• Wide selection of ready made curtains
• Blinds & Wallpapers in up-to-date designs
• Wide selection of PVC table coverings
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 27
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Offices also at:Barnt Green - Bromsgrove - Droitwich - Kidderminster - Pershore - Redditch
Stourport - Worcester - Mayfair - London
Listed Building and barn conversion specialistsNew-build, replacement dwellings and extensions
Laser surveying, 3D modeling, project management and co-ordination
Providing traditional style and quality with the speed and precision of modern technology
Harcourt Design Associates LtdArchitecture and Surveying
The Old Bell , Harcourt Road, Mathon, WR13 5PGTel / fax - 01684 568929 [email protected]
www.harcourtdesignassoc.co.uk
01905 451823 07716 197863www.autotechworcester.co.uk
AutotechMobile Mechanic
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Get your car repaired at a local garage you can trust with an excellent reputation
Bays 1 & 2Spring Lane NorthMalvern Link, WR14 1BU
01684 - [email protected]
➦ We can deal with your insurance claim for you and make getting your car repaired hassle free
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WINTER SERVICING NOW AVAILABLE
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What’s onIn November
Mountain Flora of the World - Wyche & Colwall Horticultural SocietyRogerSmith-aformerbiologyteacheratMalvernCollegewhonowleadsholidaysaroundtheworldSmall Business Breakfast 7.30am,BlueGingerGallery,Cradley.Newmemberswelcome.£2whichincludesaverytastybreakfast.Fireworks Spectacular at Colwall C.E. Primary School From5pm.Twofireworkdisplays.Entrance:Adults£5,Children£2,Under5’sfreeEveryonewelcome!Cradley Primary School Open Morning10am-12noon.Comeandseetheschoolinaction.Visitournewextendedclassroom.Crechefacilitiesinthenewnursery.Coffeeavailable.Noneedtobook.Allwelcomejustreporttoreception.Formoreinfocall01886880315.www.cradleyschool.org.ukStory Teller Workshops - Neil Griffiths, creator of Storysacks1.00-1.45pm:LedburyPrimarySchool,sessionforparents(crècheprovided)6.30-8.30pm:LedburyPrimarySchool,sessionforpractitionersandparents(buffet)Gravelly Hill and Legion team up to support Admiral NursesLocalbandGravellyHillandfriendswillappearattheRoyalBritishLegionCradleyforanightofmusicandgoodfoodinsupportofDementiaUKAdmiralNursesorganisation.Admiralnursesprovideexcellentsuportforthosewhoarecaringfordementiaoraltzheimersufferers.Sadlythereisnorepresentationinmanyregionsincludingoursforthisvaluableservice.Sopleasecomeandsupportthisworthycauseandenjoysomegreatmusic.Cradley Royal British Legion,8pm.Tickets£6.Contact:[email protected],01886880030
Monday1 November
Friday 5 November
Saturday6 November
Tuesday 9 November
Wednesday10 November
Friday 19 November
coffee - lunch - pre-theatre - eveningopen tues - sat and bank holiday mondays
01684 56990999b church street malvern, worcestershire wr14 2ae
www.thefigtreemalvern.co.uk
fine mediterranean cuisine in the heart of malvern
two minutes from the theatrecome and try our
lamb or chicken souvlaki -swordfish - sea bass - calamari ....
see web site for menus
www.thefigtreemalvern.co.uk
free glass of house wine with dinnerwith this ad during november
To advertise call Tina 07952 591031 or [email protected] 31
What’s onIn November
“A Walk on the Wildside” - Colwall Wildlife Group talk by Wendy ConwallInterestingandillustratedtalk,7.30pm,ColwallVillageHallMalvern Inner Wheel Event - “A Dicey Race Night”Afunnightwithadifference.ColwallVillageHall,7.30pm.Tickets£10toincludesupperfrom01684563429Bosbury Players present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’Themusicalissetinpre-revolutionaryRussiaandisaboutapoorJewishpeasantwhoistryingtomarryoffthreeofhisstrongwilleddaughters,whenthevillagereceivesandedictfromtheTsarthatevictsallthejews.Withsomewellknownsongs,including‘IfIwereaRichMan’and‘Matchmaker,matchmaker,makemeamatch’.BosburyParishHall,7.30pm.TicketsfromBosburyBarbers,TheBellInnBosburyorphone01684561140Christmas Opening at Ribbons GaloreCallowHill,HerefordRoad,Ledbury.Tue-Sat10am-4pm.Forallyourgiftandcraftingprojects.Country Market DaysHome-made, Home-grown and Hand-craftedMalvern Country Market8.30-11.15am,LyttletonRooms,ChurchStreetMalvern.Ledbury Country Market 8.30-12noon,StKatherine’sHall,HighStreet,Ledbury.
Thursday18 November
Friday26 November
Wed 24 to Sat 27
NovemberThurs 28 to
Sat 30 October
During November
Every FridayEvery Friday
To promote your December event, email [email protected] or phone 07906 573352. Deadline: Monday 15 NovemberIt’s FREE for not for profit organisations & groups.
Phone us now for more information or to book a table: 01531 660626 The Bounds, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NQ
www.westons-cider.co.uk
SCRUMPY HOUSE RESTAURANT
Celebrate Christmas in style at Westons!
Enjoy the delights of Christmas at the Scrumpy House this year. Get together with friends, family or colleagues for a delicious three course
festive lunch or dinner.
£19.95 per person
47 Worcester Road - Malvern - WR14 4AD 01684 573734 - [email protected]
Unit 18 Ridgeway FarmMalvern RoadPowick WR2 [email protected]
0845 901168007540 928447
ConservatoriesOrangeriesGarden RoomsWindows/DoorsRoofline in PVCu, Hardwood& AluminiumElectric Garage Doors
PAY LESS FOR THE BESTFull range of home improvements
including Garage and Loft conversions
‘All works come with a 10 year Insurance Backed Warranty’
‘All windows and doors come with
Tripleshield glazing as standard’
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Unit 5 Jennett Tree Farm, Callow End, WR2 4UA
01886 889059 07754 004595
www.robertadamfurniture.co.uk
• A small company offering a personal service• High standard hand made furniture and kitchens using traditional methods• Modern or traditional styles• Made to suit your individual specifications• A selection of available woods all from sustainable sources• All pieces finished to a high standard• We can supply kitchen appliances and granite work tops• Antique restoration and French polishing
Bespoke Hand Made FurnitureKitchens, Bedrooms & Home Offices
Robert Adam Furniture
Clubs, Societies, Groups, Classes
ColwallVillageHall.Coffeeat10amisfollowedbyatalkordemonstration.Newmemberswelcome.ContactLizDaniel
01684540904formoredetailsColwall Village Society
agroupoflocalpeople(over200)withaninterestinthewellbeingandhistoryofColwall.3/4publicmeetingsperyear,onsubjectsoflocalinterest.Membership£5pyComeandjoinus.MembershipSecretaryMargaretMatthews,POBox64,
Malvern,WR144WE
The Chasers International Men of Stell Cricket TeamAfriendlyandsocialpubcricketteam,basedatTheChaseinUpperColwall.Cricketfixturesandvariousevents.Allabilities
welcome.Jamie01684541022or07977115478Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society
Foranybodywithaninterestingardening.MeetsonthefirstMondayofeverymonthatColwallVillageHall.Freecoffee
andbiscuitsfrom7pm.Talksanddemonstrationsfrom7.30pm.Membership£10peryear,orcomeasavisitor£3.50ameeting.FurtherdetailsMargaretWhite01684540931
Colwall WIWemeetonthe2ndMondayofthemonthattheColwallVillageHallat7.00pm.Followingashortbusinessandinformationsessionandrefreshments,weenjoyavariedprogrammeoftalksanddemonstrations.Visitorsandnew
memberswelcome.CathBlackwell01684540020Colwall Players
ColwallPlayersisalocalgroupofperformersthathasbeenbringingliveentertainmentforovertwentyyears.Apartfromcomingtopresentationsyoucouldbepartofone.Formore
infovisitwww.colwallplayers.orgColwall Mothers’ Union
MUhas4millionmembersin70countries.Itpromotesmarriageandfamilylife.InColwallwenormallymeetwithaspeakeronthe1stThursdayofthemonthat2.15intheAle
HousebyStJames’Church.Visitorswelcome.ContactJillWittington540590
Cradley Cradley Sports Club
ProvidessportingopportunitiesforpeopleofallageswithinatenmileradiusofCradley.Currentsportsincludefootball,
cricket,ladiesfitnessandnetball.Seewww.cradleysportsclub.co.ukor01886880081.
Cradley, Storridge & Mathon Royal British LegionSupportsexservicepersonnel.ThisLegionClubisalively
place,withtwofullsizedsnookertables,apooltable,askittleallyandregularentertainment.
Small Business Breakfast, CradleyIsafriendlyinformalgroupofsmallbusinessownerswhomeetonthefirstFridayofeverymonthfrom7.30amintheBlue
GingerGallery,Cradley.A£2continentalbreakfastisavailableNewcomerswelcome.ContactMilesMeager01886880964or
Cradley, Mathon & Storridge Art GroupMeetevery2ndand4rdWednesdayofthemonthatStorridgeVillageHallat2pm.Weareafriendlyinformalbunchofall
levelsofability.Newcomerswillbemostwelcome.
Mathon Mathon, Cradley and Storridge Tennis Club
SituatedbetweenColwallandMathon,welcomesnew
Colwall Bright Sparks Colwall Pre-School
ColwallVillageHall,MillLane.MondaytoFriday9.30am-12pm/lunch-1pm,duringtermtime.Forchildrenof2yrsand6monthstoschoolage.Jean01684540061orSue01684
575548.Colwall Cricket Club
With4SaturdayLeagueteams,aLadiesteamandjuniorstheyareblessedwithagreatnumberofvolunteers,butalways
needmore.Visithttp://colwall.play-cricket.comColwall Greener
AgroupofColwallresidentscommittedtohelpingColwallprepareandadapttothedemandsofGlobalWarmingandPeakOil.Opentoall.Robin01684540284orvisitwww.
greener.colwall.infoColwall Orchard Group
Newvolunteersarealwayswelcome,wehavelotsofdifferentthingswestillwanttodo.www.colwallvillagegarden.orgor
contactHelenStaceon01684540569Colwall Rotary Club
MeetsonThursdaysat8.00pmatMalvernHillsHotel.Ifyouareinterestedincomingalongandfindingoutmoreabout
Rotaryandourcharitablework,pleasecontactAlanTorbeton01684899227orwww.colwallrotary.org.uk
Malvern Gym ClubAninformalclamberclubwhichmeets10-11amevery
Wednesdayduringterm-timesatthenewgym,theDownsMalvernCollegePrepSchool,BrockhillRd,Colwall.Runbylocalmums,only£5perterm,perfamily.Greatfunforactivetoddlers-goodrangeofequipementandloadsofspace.
CallAlison01684567777Colwall Probus Club
Foundedin1984tobeameetingpointforretiredprofessionalandbusinessmen,residentintheParishofColwall.MeetingstwicemonthlyonaMondaymorningatColwallParkHotel.Newcomerswelcome.ContactGuyHoughton01684540158formembershiprulesandinformation.Colwallprobus@msn.com
Colwall SingersisaladieschoirmeetinginColwallVillageHallonTuesdayeveningsat7.45duringtermtime.Wegiveconcertsinaidofvariouscharities.Newcomersverywelcome,especiallysecond
sopranooralto!Liz01684561278.Colwall Playgroup
AtColwallVillageHall,MillLane.Monday1.45-3.15,£1.50/family.Arangeoftoysandactivitiesforchildrentodofrom
babiestopre-school.ContactLouise01684541495.Colwall Wildlife Group
Organisesthreeindoormeetingsayearbetweenlateautumnandearlyspring,onealldaywetlandvisitbycoach.Some
recordbirdsvisitingtheirgarden.ContactDerekTurner540318Colwall Golfers - Date for diary
Forwardnotice:nextyear’sspringmeetingwillbeheldatUpperSapeyGolfClubonFriday29April2011,starting9.30am,concludingwith‘alldaybreakfast’atlunchtime!
Contactperson:DerekTurner(540318)Colwall Ladies Club
MembersmeetonthesecondThursdayinthemonthatthe
Amended!
New!
Community Pages
membersforfriendlysocialorcompetitivetennis.Playallyearroundonthreeall-weathercourts.ForinformationMrsPatPugh
on01531640682orBobHamiltonon01684540836.Mathon Parish Church
Holdsweeklyservices:1stSunday-ParishCommunionat9.30am,2ndSunday-Mattinsat9.30am,3rdSunday-Lay-ledMattinsat9.30am,4thSunday-HolyCommunionat8.30am,5thSunday(whenrelevant)-InoneofthethreeParishchurches(Cradley,MathonorStorridge)atvarioustimes.
West Malvern West Malvern Irish Dancers
ClasseswiththeawardwinningSeanEireannMcMahonAcademyofIrishDancing,duringschooltermtime:Fridays4.30-6.30pm,atMalvernVillageHall.Forboysandgirlsallages.Beginnerswelcome.Ruth(parent)01684568613or
Rose(tutor)on079766914686
West Malvern Royal British Legion ClubSkittleAlley,DartsCrib,Liveentertainment.Sundaynight
HoneyBingo.Allwelcome,alwayslookingfornewmembers.Tel07985133691formoredetails.LowerRoad,WestMalvern.
West Malvern Baby & Toddler GroupMeets10-12everyFriday,duringterm-timeatWestMalvernVillageHall.Friendlygroup,lotsoftoysandactivities.£1.50
perfamilypersession.ContactAlison01684567777Meditation in West Malvern
SmallfriendlygroupmeetingweeklyforonehourinearlyeveningandmonthlyonSunday.FormatissilentmediationasinZen(sittingthenwalking)Anyonewithcompatible
practiceiswelcome.Emailmalvernmeditation@talktalk.netorcall07816578815
West Malvern Social ClubMusicSessioneverySunday9pm(folk,country,jazz,roots).FortnightlyBingo.Licensedbarwithstageavailableforhireforpartiesandevents.145WestMalvernRd,WR144AY
01684576732
Malvern Hills & Ledbury Malvern Hills Freecycle
AFreeRecyclingResource.TofindoutmoreyoucanfindalinktoMalvernHillsFreecyclegroupatwww.freecycle.org
Plastic Bags – No Thanks! Isalocalprojectledbylocalpeopletoreducetheuseandirresponsibledisposalofplastic
carrierbags.www.plasticbagsnothanks.orgLedbury Children’s Centre
ProvidesactivitiesandservicesforU5’sandtheirfamiliesinLedburyandsurroundingareas.Formoredetailsplease
contact01432383840Malvern Social Group
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