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Choosing your perfect furniture
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October gardening notes
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Property
Your guide to the latest properties
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Motoring
Your guide to tyre safety
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Health & Beauty
Tickled pink
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Festive dining
Eating out this winter
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Choosing the perfect furniture
I
n any living room, the key piece of furniture
is undoubtedly the sofa. It is therefore very
important to choose a good quality sofa that
reflects the style and design you want your whole
room to convey. The rest of your room could be
immaculately decorated and feature beautiful details,
but if your sofa is out of date, tattered or just a bit
past its best it will spoil the rest of your hard work.
What to look for:
Remember that when choosing a sofa you should
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look for the design qualities you want (colour,
texture, materials, quality of the hardwood base)
and also the level of comfort that you want.
If you intend to use your sofa in a room used
solely for entertaining guests then a more formal
and sleek design, with straight backs and raised
arms may be appropriate. On the other hand, if
you plan to use your sofa as somewhere to relax
with your family and close friends then obviously
a design with a little more ‘give’, with softer
cushions and a way of stretching out would be a
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better choice.
There is such a wide variety of styles on the
market that you will have plenty of choice when
it comes to the design, colour and materials used
to create your ideal sofa. A contemporary corner
sofa would also offer great versatility in terms of
how you can arrange it so you can change the
whole look of your room simply by changing
around the placing of your sofa.
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Modern sofas will suit most homes, though
perhaps would look somewhat out of place if
the rest of your home is decorated in a period
style. Think about the age of your home and the
style throughout the rest of your rooms before
choosing your sofa but remember that your
sofa, as the most expensive item of furniture in
your living room, will probably determine future
decorating choices in that room.
Where to buy:
You can pick up sofas very cheaply from
catalogues or discount stores, but to do so
is usually a false economy. Sofas should last
several years, but buying a cheap sofa will result
in having to replace it within a shorter space
of time, and you
may well spend the
intervening time
regretting your
purchase because
the sofa is not as
comfortable as you
would like, or the
finish and materials
look as cheap as they
cost.
On the other hand, spending a bit more
on a good quality sofa is well worth the extra
investment. In fact, did you know that if you
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shop wisely you can buy
designer sofas for as
little as you can spend in
one of the better high
street shops? Owning
a designer sofa will
give you a feeling of
satisfaction and pleasure every time you put your
feet up, knowing that you have bought a product
that will last well and that guests will admire.
If buying a sofa online, check the specifications
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of the sofa carefully including its measurements:
make sure you can actually fit it through your
door and check that it will fit comfortably in
the available space. Use masking tape to mark
out the dimensions on your living room floor
if that will help you to visualise how your new
sofa will look. Check the returns policy of the
company you plan to buy from so that you can
feel confident that if your chosen sofa is not
quite as you had imagined then you can return or
exchange it. n
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Gardening notes for October
All good things must come to an end I suppose, but I shall be sad to say goodbye to the summer of
2014. After a catalogue of wet summers, autumn droughts, bad winters and deep snows, this has
been (apart from the August blip) a benign year of weather for the garden, when the timetable has
remained comfortingly normal.
Display beds at The Picton Garden
Too many asters to choose from
Brobury House Gardens
I
t may be that this will become the exception rather
than the rule, but just for now, let’s feel heartfelt
thanks for the bounty of flower, fruit, vegetable,
wildlife and hedgerow that has been ours this year.
And of course, it’s not over yet. The autumn asters,
the Michaelmas daisies of our childhood, are still a riot
of colour – indeed, visit Pictons at Colwall (home of
the National Collection) and you could feel the need
to create a whole new border just for them. As there
are so many, you may find it handy to sort them into
types: the typical Michaelmas daisy which increases
freely at the root, is Aster nova-belgii. This is vigorous,
comes in varying heights and a wide range of colours.
Some can be mildew-prone in a dry year, taller
varieties will want staking and you’ll need to divide
them every few years. Aster nova-angliae is taller with
more ruffled flowers, but the hairy leaves make it
less attractive to slugs, which can be useful in some
gardens. Although these too increase at the root,
the clump is woodier and will need chopping with a
spade to divide. Aster amellus, which has some of the
largest and most beautiful flowers, can be targeted
by slugs. It doesn’t divide at all and will need to be
increased by cuttings from the base. Then there are a
whole group of delightful species and hybrids, which
extend the habit and flowering range. Whatever
your garden, you’ll need a heart of stone to resist this
cascade of sapphire, rose and lavender.
Listening recently to the radio, I heard the
complaint that, apart from keeping chickens, there is
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The parterre at Newport House
grown protein. As I write, I’m regularly interrupted by
the explosive impact of large hazels hitting my back
porch roof like shrapnel. Thoughtfully planted by the
previous owner, we have a mature Kentish Cob tree
on a bank, producing 15 - 20 lbs of succulent nuts
every year. True, it needs a pollinator (but wild hazels
within 50m will do the job); squirrels will be after the
goods too (a cat or two does it for us); and they take
a few years to crop reliably (but the same can be said
for fruit trees). All in all, if you like to produce your
own food and have a reasonable sized garden, you
could do worse than plant a Kentish Cob and join
me on a winter’s evening, sipping raspberry gin and
shelling nuts in front of the wood burner.
There’s a host of jobs to be getting on with:
• Time to plant your autumn onions, garlic and
Aquadulce broad beans.
• Harvest your last tender crops and lift and pot
up chillis to bring in for the winter.
• Move outdoor pots to sheltered spots and raise
them on feet or bricks – if they get water-logged,
they’ll freeze and crack the pot.
• Tidy up and reduce pelargoniums by up to half,
and bring in before the frost.
• Plant all your bulbs, except tulips that can wait
till November.
• Sow sweet peas singly, in tall pots or cardboard
tubes and over-winter in a cold frame.
• Take 20-30cm hardwood cuttings of fruit bushes
and deciduous shrubs, either in a sharp-sand lined
trench in the vegetable garden or in a tall pot of
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gritty compost – don’t forget to label them!
• If you’re ordering bare root trees, shrubs or
roses, do it now before good varieties sell out. n
by Gill Mullin
There are still a few gardens worth visiting,
open under the National Gardens Scheme and
raising money for cancer and caring charities:
Brobury House Gardens, HR3 6BS. Wednesday
1st October, 2pm – 5pm. £4.00, children
£1.00. A 9 acre garden on the banks of the
Wye, Victorian terraces, mature trees and
woodland areas, water features, architectural
planting. If the weather’s nice, bring a picnic.
The Picton Garden, Colwall, WR13 6QE.
Tuesday 7th and Sunday 19th October, 11am
- 5pm. £3.50, children free. Home to the
National Collection of asters, 1 ½ acre garden
showcasing stunning ideas for autumn planting.
The Weir, Swainshill, HR4 7QF. Wednesday
8th October, 11am - 4pm. £5.00, children
free. National Trust garden with sweeping
views along the Wye and walled garden full
of fruit and vegetables.
Newport House, Almeley, HR3 6LL. Monday
13th – Friday 17th October inclusive, 11am
– 5pm. £5.00, children free. 20 acres of
garden, woods and lake, with walks. Formal
garden with large mixed borders, 2 ½ acre
walled organic vegetable garden.
For more information, visit www.ngs.org.uk
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Photo credit Rebecca Fox
Photo credit Harry Green
Photo credit Wendy Carter
Wildlife Superhighways
Photo credit Karen Summers
Wendy Carter, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
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pockets of habitat as well as providing feeding
corridors for many species of bat.
Try counting the number of species in your local
hedgerow – the more you find, the older it should
be. But, like everything, there are always exceptions
to this rule. South Worcestershire hedges are
dominated by hawthorn but you’ll also find elder,
blackthorn, hazel, dogwood,
holly, spindle and field
maple. In the west of the
county there are numerous
hedges that contain smallleaved lime and wild service;
these are probably very old
remnants of woodland but
contain only a few species.
Across the UK, Wildlife
Trusts are working to create a Living Landscape
but what exactly does that mean? Wildlife is
often squeezed out of our landscape as we
progress through it and changes in our climate
are presenting species with additional hurdles. As
species find themselves needing to move through
our countryside in order to survive changing
“
T
hey criss-cross our countryside and,
despite many of us not even giving them
a second look, hedgerows are wildlife
superhighways providing vital corridors for
wildlife – offering food, homes and connectivity
to the wider landscape.
Our countryside is generally either ancient or
planned – the former with
crooked lanes, sunken
roads, isolated farms,
small fields, crooked
hedges and small woods;
the latter with straight
roads through large fields,
straight hedges, few
footpaths and relatively
large modern farms.
We’ve got both in Worcestershire and while all
hedgerows are great for wildlife, it’s the more
varied hedges that are best; the more diverse the
structure and range of plants, the more species
benefit. But the value of hedges lies in much more
than just the structure and species – they allow
wildlife like dormice to move between suitable
You’d be surprised at
how much life relies
on hedgerows – from
bees and butterflies
to birds and mammals
weather, temperatures and development, we’re
trying to make sure that habitats are connected.
Hedgerows join gardens, watercourses and other
corridors as a series of superhighways that can offer
a lifeline for many different species of wildlife.
Hedges need managing, however, and whether
it’s a hedgerow in the countryside or a privet hedge
in your garden, the best way to manage them for
wildlife is only to cut them once every three years
and not all hedges in the same area should be cut
at the same time. There is legislation to prevent
hedge-cutting between March and July in order to
protect nesting birds and other wildlife but it’s also
important to leave the flowers, seeds and fruits that
become so important as winter arrives.
We have miles of hedgerows across our
nature reserves and we manage them to ensure
the best conditions for wildlife with plenty of
spring nesting sites and autumn fruits. You’d be
surprised at how much life relies on hedgerows –
from bees and butterflies to birds and mammals.
So, if you’re thinking of making some elderberry
wine or blackberry jam, make sure you leave
some berries for the wildlife! n
For information on supporting our work visit www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk.
Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/worcestershirewildlifetrust.
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motoring
Weather woe inflates the
need for tyre safety checks
After the worst winter storms to hit Britain for two decades, drivers are being reminded
about the need for more regular tyre checks.
W
ith its potential to cause aquaplaning,
standing water remains a major
hazard in many parts of the UK,
while damaged road surfaces also
presents a different tyre related challenge.
However, by taking just a few minutes to inspect
your tyres regularly, TyreSafe advises that the
impact of these issues can be reduced.
“Although floods in a few areas are starting
to subside, motorists are still faced with a couple
of serious tyre related challenges which can be
minimised if they spend a few moments regularly
checking their tyres,” advises Stuart Jackson,
chairman, TyreSafe.
“The checks are incredibly easy to make, but
they could make the world of difference to your
safety on the road.”
While driving through deep flood water has
a wide range of associated risks and should be
tackled with extreme caution, smaller areas of
standing water may be less easy to avoid but
equally dangerous.
On vehicles equipped with tyres that have
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insufficient or low levels of tread depth, water
between the tyres and the road surface may
not be removed quickly enough. This layer of
water builds up in front of the tyres until the tyre
loses contact with the road surface. This loss of
traction, or aquaplaning, causes the wheels to
slip and prevents the vehicle from responding to
steering, braking or acceleration. As a result, the
vehicle can lose control, starting to skid or spin
dangerously.
To reduce the risk of aquaplaning, drivers are
advised to check the tread depth of their tyres.
New tyres often have a tread depth of around
8mm, far greater than the legal minimum
requirement of 1.6mm, which makes them much
more efficient at removing water and able to
cope with standing water.
Any drivers unfortunate enough to suffer
from aquaplaning should heed the advice of
organisations such as the AA who recommend
holding the steering wheel lightly and lifting off
the throttle until the tyres regain grip.
Meanwhile, damaged road surfaces and
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potholes caused by the recent wet weather also
present another significant tyre safety hazard.
When tyres hit large potholes, they have the
potential to be suffer internal damage which
could cause the tyre to fail catastrophically,
leaving the driver unable to control the vehicle.
Consequently, drivers are being advised to
inspect the condition of their tyres at least
once a month, and even more frequently if
they know they’ve hit a pothole. In particular,
drivers should look for cuts, lumps or bulges
in the tyre and also check the tyre pressures
regularly in case the wheel rim itself has been
damaged.
“Checking your tyres may see like an
unnecessary or daunting task, but in the
current conditions it’s even more important
than normal,” “Of course, if you’re not sure
what to do then simply pop into your local tyre
professional who will be able to inspect things
properly and advise you of any issues.” n
by Amelia Hanson
motoring
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Tickled Pink
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Embrace - Beauty, Dignity, Confidence
Even in 2014 many women perceive breast cancer to be an older woman’s disease.
S
o did Julie Brettell of Embrace Boutique. Then,
at 37, she discovered a lump in her breast.
Fast forward a week and she had been
diagnosed with breast cancer, booked in for
a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and
told that she would definitely lose her hair.
Julie says “When I was diagnosed and after
the initial shock, I realised that I’d need special
products to help me through my treatment”.
Unfortunately she found that they weren’t readily
available on the High Street. Along with friends
Lisa Farrington-Martin and Paula Farrington, she
scoured the internet and local shops for items
such as post surgery bras, hats designed for
hair loss and trendy wigs, with little success and
wasted time and money.
In 2013, Julie received her 5 years “all clear” results
and the 3 friends decided they wanted to prevent
other women from going through Julie’s shopping
nightmare. That October, Paula and Lisa opened the
doors of Embrace Boutique. It’s “luxury items, useful
products and gorgeous gifts for women affected by
cancer” include mastectomy lingerie and swimwear,
headwear, wigs, and paraben free skincare, all from
hand picked, high quality and stylish brands and
presented in an equally stylish boutique.
Embrace has been well received in its first year
of trading, but there’s also been a surprise: this
speciality boutique has had mainstream appeal.
Their skincare and gifts are suitable for everyone.
And a huge demand for mainstream lingerie that
is not readily available on the high street has
resulted in Embrace stocking bra sizes from 30 to
50 and AAA to LL, bridal lingerie, maternity bras,
shapewear and sports bras.
Julie, Lisa and Paula are thrilled at the response
from their customers and look forward to meeting
and helping even more women. They remain
passionate in their belief that women going through
cancer treatment should be better served by retailers
– and that all women, whatever their size or shape,
should be wearing a professionally fitted bra. n
For more information about checking your
breasts see Embrace’s blog - http://www.
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So what is counselling?
Welcome to our unique, luxury boutique
We are trained lingerie fitters & specialists in mastectomy lingerie &
products for women affected by cancer – high quality wigs and headwear,
mastectomy lingerie, swimwear & active wear, breast forms, natural
cosmetics, skincare, body care and nail care. We also stock gorgeous gifts
for those undergoing treatment.
High quality mainstream lingerie, including maternity, bridal, sports and
shapewear also available. Our cup sizes range from AAA to LL with back
sizes from 30 to 50.
I
magine someone gentle and with
kindness, holding a mirror so that
you could really see yourself and your
current life: not your physical self
but the inner you. The mirror would
reflect how you see yourself: how think
others see you: what emotions you are
carrying and how those have affected
your reactions. Sometimes we are too
caught up in how things have always
been, to actually really consider how
we would like to react to situations,
and sometimes we just need someone
to truly hear us without passing
judgement or giving advice. Counselling
is about helping you to cope with your
emotional pain, it is about growing
as a person and it is about building
confidence and self esteem in order to
move forward in the way you choose.
But bear in mind, change can only
happen if you want it to. n
Sharon Clayton works as an
independent counsellor for both
adults and young people.
Our skincare, body care, cosmetic and nail care ranges are all organic and
paraben free - ideal if you prefer natural products or have sensitive skin.
Anita Fitting Day on Thursday 30 October 2014
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20% off all Anita products on the day, plus refreshments & special offers.
Appointment only - please call us to book a time.
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festive food & drink
Risbury Court Lamb Wellington
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his recipe is for Risbury Court
Lamb Wellington – which is
being served as part of the
Christmas Day menu at the
Old Court Hotel. Lamb Wellington is a
great alternative to a Beef Wellington,
however they serve Beef, lamb and
Venison Wellington on Christmas Day
in their Tudor Dining Room.
Ingredients for the Wellington:
2
In the same pan add the shallots
and mushrooms and cook for
10 minutes pouring the white wine
into the mixture until it becomes a
paste. Then take off the heat and
allow to cool.
3
Roll your puff pastry into 2 thin
flat layers. Use a lattice cutter to
cut on layer.
4
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely
chopped
• 1 x lamb fillet approx. 200g
• Olive oil
• 50g chestnut mushrooms
• 1 x shallots, finely chopped
• 1 x garlic clove, crushed
• 100ml white wine
• Puff pastry
• 1 Egg, beaten
Place the lamb onto the flat
layer and place the mushroom
duxelle (paste) onto the lamb. Then
place the Lattice pastry over the top.
Use the beaten egg to seal the layers
of pastry and to cover the surface of
the lattice.
For sauce:
For sauce:
• Lamb Bones
• Fresh redcurrants 100g
We butcher all our own Lamb
on site so we use our Lamb
bones to make a traditional stock.
Method:
1
Heat the oil and rosemary in a pan,
season the lamb and brown in the
pan on each side for 30-45 seconds
per side. Set the lamb aside to cool.
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5
Place in a hot oven 220 degrees
C for 15-20 minutes.
1
2
Add fresh redcurrants and
reduce into a sauce. Sieve the
redcurrants our creating a wonderful
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festive food & drink
Loafers Artisan Bakers in Bromyard and Kington
Bakers of speciality breads: Walnut, Stilton, Guinness,
Rosemary, Date and Ale all baked on premises each day.
Ring to place an order.
Freshly made baps with homemade fillings
every day, pasties and sausage rolls.
Come along and see for yourself.
Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ
01544 231881
Broad Street, Bromyard, HR7 4BT
01885 488370
Richard Bufton
Family Butchers
Specialists in British home cured bacon and
mature steaks from local farms.
Fresh sausages from local pork always available.
39 High Street, Kington, Herefordshire HR5 3BJ
Tel:01544 230470
Email:[email protected]
Serving Breakfast,
Lunch & Afternoon Tea
Licensed Caffè.
Open 9am- 4pm
Monday - Saturday
Now taking Christmas party lunch bookings.
We will be offering a festive & seasonal menu
throughout December.
1st Floor Ceci Paolo, 21 High Street, Ledbury, HR8 1DS
T: 01531 632 400
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Wines fit for a feast
Award-winning wine merchant, Tanners Wines, recommends four celebratory bottles for Christmas drinking.
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here’s nothing like buying provisions for
Christmas Day – yes, it can be stressful, but
every item, fastidiously sourced, from the
tree and the turkey down to the crackers
and the baubles, holds so much festive promise!
When planning the wines for your Christmas
dinner, you’re probably looking for bottles with
the ‘wow’ factor in which case it’s well worth
visiting an independent wine merchant like
Tanners. The friendly sales advisors are a mine of
information and full of great food matching tips
and suggestions of wines to suit your palate.
Here is just a small selection of the bottles we’re
currently recommending as great Christmas wines.
Why not kick off the big day in style with luxury
smoked salmon blinis paired with a delicious
vintage-style Champagne? Tanners Brut Extra
Réserve Spécial Champagne (£24.90) is a longtime favourite amongst staff and customers (and
wine writers!) alike. Writing in Delicious magazine,
Susy Atkins said, “this is special indeed, with bright
pineapple and a soft creamy, richer layer beneath.
Distinctly worthy of Christmas Day.”
Now to the turkey. As a general rule, when it
comes to pairing poultry, you can’t go far wrong
with a White Burgundy. Wines under this name
come from the Bourgogne region in eastern-central
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France and are always (with one tiny exception)
made from the Chardonnay grape variety. Many of
these wines spend some time in oak barrels, which
can impart the complex toasty, woody, buttery
aromas and flavours that work so well with rich
stuffings and a well-roasted bird. Château-Fuissé
Tête de Cru, Pouilly-Fuissé, J J Vincent et Fils 2012
(£23.95) is a terrific example if you’re looking to push
the boat out with a real show-stopper!
For a fantastic red option, how about an ethereal
Pinot Noir for lighter meats or an exuberant New
World Zinfandel to match rich red meats? SaintAubin 1er cru Les Frionnes, Henri Prudhon et Fils
2009 (£23.30) from Burgundy is exactly the type
of Pinot Noir you’re looking for, with its wonderful
wild strawberry fruit and delicate gamey hints.
Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel, Clarksburg,
California 2012 (£13.95) is an equally fine example
of its grape variety, with mouth-filling blueberry
and blackberry fruit giving way to black pepper and
smooth chocolate. Superb! n
Tanners has branches in Hereford, Shrewsbury,
Bridgnorth, Welshpool and Llandudno. To
order, or for more information on these and
other wines, please call Tanners on 01743
234455 or visit www.tanners-wines.co.uk
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Celebrate Christmas
T
he popular Glen-Yr-Afon House
Hotel invites you to celebrate
the festive season with friends,
family or colleagues.
The Hotel has a great reputation
for excellent service, food and
entertainment. For the festive season
of 2014, the team at the Glen-YrAfon will again be offering their
wide selection of traditional menus
and more and invite you to come
and sample the festive hospitality!
Dinner dance evenings are
a particular favourite for office
parties or a great night out in the
company of family and friends whilst
enjoying the sumptuous menus that
are always offered at this highly
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recommended popular hotel.
If you prefer a special dining occasion,
you can experience a festive dinner
menu designed with a contemporary
twist served in the relaxing surroundings
of Clarkes restaurant. The lunchtime
Christmas menu offers the same
excellent service and great food.
Family lunches are a delightful
occasion with a delicious five course
meal with coffee and mince pies to
follow and a visit from Santa with a
gift for each child.
After the lavish New Year’s Eve Gala
dinner put your dancing shoes on
and enjoy live music. At midnight the
celebrations will begin with a cascade of
balloons and fireworks on the lawn. n
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wye valley walk
Around and about in West Malvern
Nestling on the western flanks of the Malvern Hills, on the Herefordshire side of the ridge but still in Worcestershire, is
the village of West Malvern. The county boundary between Herefordshire and Worcestershire goes along the ridge
(the old Shire Ditch) for much of the way but near the Wyche Cutting it suddenly drops down towards Colwall and
along the western edge of West Malvern to rejoin the North/South route beyond Cowleigh. In Domesday times, there
were the ancient settlements of Mathon and Cradley. In 1844, the Parish of West Malvern was formed from parts of
Cradley and Mathon, approximately two thirds and one third respectively. St. James Parish Church was also built then.
Start / Finish: The walk starts and
ends at St. James Church.
Public Transport: The nearest Railway Stations are at
Malvern Link and Colwall. Great Malvern is only 2 miles
away but it is up and over the Malvern Hills. There is
a two hourly bus service. Please check timetables.
Parking: There is street parking in the village but
please park away from the Church if a service is
on and park with consideration for residents.
O/S Maps: Landranger 150/Explorer 190
Distance: approx. 5 miles or 4 miles (shorter walk).
Time: The entire walk is possible in a morning or
afternoon, with lunch or evening meal at The Brewers
Arms. You can allow all day to enjoy the route at a
more leisurely pace and maybe have a picnic en route.
Refreshments: There is a village shop open every day from
10am to 5pm. A picnic is a useful standby. Alternatively
you can book a meal at The Brewer’s Arms, just off
the main road. Larger groups please book in advance.
Tel. 01684 568147. Tuesday is Senior Citizen’s day.
Terrain: Being on the side of the Malvern Hills, the
walk is generally undulating with some steeper climbs
and longer gradients involved. Mainly gates but a few
stiles. Sensible walking shoes or boots are recommended
and poles are useful. There are some spectacular views
across Herefordshire. A walk with varied scenery and
good for exercise with the occasional climb built in.
Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs unless
you just want to explore this long thin hillside village.
Route:
(1) The walk starts at St James Parish Church, where
the grave of Peter Roget (of Thesaurus fame) can
be found. Set off along the B4232 in a northerly
direction and you will see the magnificent building
that was once St James School (now amalgamated
with Malvern Girl’s College). The site was vacated a
few years ago and became Elim College. Take the
right turn up Westminster Bank. Please support the
village shop and Sugarloaf Café on your left (named
after the nearby peak on the Malvern Hills) as there is
nowhere else to stock up on emergency rations. Take
the left fork up a tiny path (if overgrown you can use
the main bridleway). Go through the kiss-gate and
turn left. You will see one of the Victorian gas lamps
and an old sewage ventilation post with a compass
on the top, you should be walking north! There will
be far reaching views across to The Black Mountains
in Wales on a clear day. Walk gently uphill passing
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Joyner’s Meadow on your left then fork left, an old
stone sign in the grass points to West Malvern. Take
another left path down the slope and fork left again
to follow the backs of the houses to an old metal
gate. There is a steep concrete path down onto
Lamb Bank which will re-unite you with the B4232
beside what was once The Lamb PH.
(2) Cross with care and walk down the Old Hollow.
Cross to the road opposite that leads to the outdoor
centre. Please keep to right of way. Walk down the
track to the metal gate and keep on round the curve
passing Birches Farm down on your right.
(3) Turn left along the bridleway through a large metal
gate and up the slope along the edge of the wood
towards a gap between the houses on the horizon.
Dogs on leads please. Go through the large gate and
out onto a track. Croft Farm is on your right. Turn left
along this bridleway that exits from Croft Farm Drive
onto Croft Bank. Turn right then take Montpelier Road
to the end (where you have the option of a shorter
walk up an ancient path on your left, fondly known
as The Quabbs into the village centre) or you can turn
right, down the hill beside a stream to Croft Bank near
the entrance to what was Runnings Park – once a
Hotel, now private homes.
(4) Turn left down Croft Bank and walk over
the County Boundary from Worcestershire into
Herefordshire. Watch for traffic here. At the foot
of the slope, cross to an old routeway on your
left near Park Farm.
(5) This old track will take you over a stream and on
up the hillside to a cross roads in the paths, where
the main path curves to the right. Cross the stile
ahead and walk via another stile near Mathon Lodge
Farm to exit onto Harcourt Road at Mathon Lodge.
(6) On your left, notice the Avenue of Horse Chestnut
trees through Mathon Park. It will cut a mile off the
walk to go back along this avenue, which goes along
the line of the county boundary for the first part and
continues to Park Road. Walk up to point 10 on the
B4232 just south of St James Church. The main walk
continues from point 6 and turns right along the lane
towards Mathon. Turn left at the Jubilee Orchard, past
the sewage works on your right. From Harcourt Road
for about 1/3 mile you are walking along the County
Boundary once again with Herefordshire on your right
and Worcestershire on your left. At the end of the
track, go over the stile and cross to a second stile on
your right. It is worth looking back at The Malvern
Hills. Walk across the field ahead. If it is clear, you will
see the Iron Age Hill Fort, Herefordshire Beacon in
front of you. Continue to another stile that will take
you out onto an unsurfaced lane called Brockhill Road.
This is an ancient track that provided an important link
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between Lower Colwall and West Malvern in days
gone by.
(7) Go over the stile into Brockhill Road and turn left.
From this point you will be back in Worcestershire.
One house along here is appropriately named Two
Shires. It is a steady climb up to the B4232. Notice
the old Victorian gas lamps at this end of the village.
(8) Notice the salmon pink house on your right at the
top of the lane - this is the work of local architect,
Arthur Troyte Griffiths in the early 20th century.
(9) Shortly you will cross a stream in a valley quaintly
called The Dingle. If you are feeling energetic, you
can climb up to the Worcestershire Beacon, 425
metres above sea-level. You will need to cross to the
pavement opposite at this point. As you enter the
village proper, there is The Brewers Arms down a track
on your left. Please try to support this popular village
pub that serves both lunches and evening meals.
(10) At this point the shorter walk through Mathon
Park joins the main road. The main walk continues
to the Church, passing an old village tap. This was
erected by Charles Morris in 1844 when the Parish of
West Malvern was formed ‘for the accommodation
of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood’ so that
they would have a good supply of drinking water.
This was once the village centre with a row of useful
shops, the Parish Church and the School just beyond.
This is where the walk ends. n
Written and Illustrated by
Glynis Dray
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wye valley past
May Hill dominates the skyline south of
Ledbury as it did in John Masefield’s day.
When the long-standing Poet Laureate wrote his swansong Grace Before Ploughing in 1966
he could still vividly recall the scenes and cameos of his early childhood.
“An anxious John Masefield at the
outbreak of World War I”.
May Hill, the Poet Laureate’s Ploughman
“
May Hill, I suppose would be about
seven miles from us, and at that
distance it gave to us, on any clear
day, a most vivid image of a man
ploughing with a yoked team. No one could be
in any doubt that at the top of the hill, facing
the distant Severn, a giant ploughman drove a
team that never got any further. What if those
figures were to come down and command
men to do their bidding and bear a hand at
ploughing the hill? The impression that those
giant figures were real, yet beneficent, was
most real to me, and I could not doubt it for
several early years”.
Masefield was born at The Knapp in
Ledbury on 1st June, 1878. At that time
the large house belonged as much to the
countryside as his “little town of ancient
grace”. From the nursery seat in the bow
window looking west, young Jack could see
the canal, orchards, and a highly cultivated
land framed by Marcle Ridge. “For some years,
like so many children, I lived in Paradise. Of
Marcle, I will only say that, when it was going
to rain, it looked very clear”.
Masefield announced himself in Edwardian
times with a startling work called The
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Everlasting Mercy, which described the spiritual
enlightenment of a drunken poacher. It drew
on his knowledge of the English countryside
and its traditions; his early passion for fox
hunting, borne out of visits to the nearby
kennels, was, though, later dimmed by
listening to his son Lewis.
The disquieting events of July 1914 prompted
a shift in his attentions. In the company of literary
friends including Rupert Brooke he voiced his
concerns: “This Austro-Serbian business might
involve us in war in Europe”, he warned, “but the
others didn’t think it likely, and they just laughed”.
His first poem of the Great War was called
August 1914.
The breaking-off of ties, the loss of friends,
Death like a miser getting in his rent
And no new stones laid where the trackway ends.
These, this valley spread below me here,
The rooks, the tilted stacks, the beasts in pen,
Have been the heartfelt things, past-speaking dear
To unknown generations of dead men,
Since the Ledbury poet talked of “Death
like a miser getting in his rent” exactly a
century of grace before ploughing has slipped
by. From Dog Hill above the town, familiar
to the lovers of his poetry, down to the
War Memorial, the unchanging view south
suggests we’re still waiting for the ploughman
to come down from May Hill to bid us lend
him a hand. n
Who, century after century, held these farms,
And, looking out to watch the changing sky,
Heard, as we hear, the rumours and alarms
Of war at hand and danger pressing nigh,
And knew, as we know, that the message meant
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Masefield worked as an orderly carrying
the mortally wounded, so he was only too
well aware of the grisly horrors of the conflict
which he had foreseen. In the April of 1915
Rupert Brooke became a casualty on his
way to the ill-starred Gallipoli expedition.
In a recital of his poem at Yale a year later,
Masefield broke down when he reached the
later line:
And died (uncouthly, most) in foreign lands.
by Garth Lawson
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competition
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Experience for Six at Stanbrook Abbey
AmaZing Venues are giving you the opportunity to win an incredible Gourmet Dining Experience
for you and 5 friends at the breath-taking Stanbrook Abbey! The prize even includes a lovely bottle
of champagne so you and your friends can toast yourselves in style!
E
xperience spectacular starters, marvelous
mains and decadent desserts lovingly
prepared by our talented team led by our
award winning Head Chef Sean Byrne.
With over 22 years industry experience, Sean
has worked alongside renowned chefs including
Jason Atherton and Glynn Purnell and has even
catered for the Royal Family. Our chefs believe
in the importance of using locally sourced, fresh
ingredients in order to deliver incredible dishes
that are just as inspiring as the surroundings they
are served in.
“Locally grown produce and locally reared meats
are used wherever possible as I feel we have a
duty to showcase and support local businesses.
We in the midlands are extremely lucky with the
quality of local produce and we try to source
everything within 40 miles of Stanbrook Abbey.”
Head Chef Sean Byrne
Our team can also ensure that any special
dietary requirements are carefully catered for
so all you have to do is relax and enjoy this
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Comfortably nestled beneath the gorgeous
green ridge of the Malvern Hills, Stanbrook
Abbey is a rare architectural gem boasting
stunning grounds and incredible architecture.
Stanbrook Abbey was converted from the
original Stanbrook Manor, a contemplative house
for Benedictine nuns. The nuns cautiously extended
the original buildings and in 1860 commissioned
Edward Welby Pugin and his two brothers to
undertake a major scheme of work in Gothic
Revival style much loved by Victorians. Over the
next 20 years they created the church, cloisters,
tower and the other buildings you can see at
Stanbrook to this day. The nuns left the Abbey in
2009 with AmaZing Venues acquiring the property
in 2010. Since this time, careful restoration has
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ensured that the building’s historic features and
unique character are maintained. Today Stanbrook
Abbey provides an incredible setting for any
special occasion ranging from family get togethers,
weddings, special birthdays, business functions
or just as an escape from the stresses of modern
life. The warm atmosphere, incredible setting and
dedicated staff combine to create an experience
you’ll want to repeat time and time again.
After your meal, experience Stanbrook Abbey’s
stunning grounds including the beautiful private lake
and tranquil orchard. Visit the Callow Great Hall with
its stunning vaulted ceiling and carefully designed
stained glass windows or head over to The Piano
Lounge with its own spectacular grand piano.
With easy access from the M6, M5, M42,
Worcester Railway and Birmingham Airport,
treat yourself and 5 friends to the indulgence of
Stanbrook Abbey and make memories to last a
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OCTOBER
Worcestershire
WR15 8AA
Contact: www.
tenburyapplefest.co.uk
Cost: £2.50
Through until
Saturday 11th
Various artistic
exhibitions
Folk in the Foyer: Vikki
Clayton and Steve Parker
Silk Top Hat Gallery
Quality Square
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1AR
Contact: 01584 875363
Though until
Sunday 12th
‘Memories Are Made Of
This’ - Mary Edwards’
Art Exhibition
Taurus Crafts
Lydney
Forest of Dean
GL15 6BU
Contact: www.
tauruscrafts.co.uk
Saturday 4th
Tenbury Applefest 2014
The Burgage
Off the Main Car Park
Tenbury Wells
The Conquest Theatre
Tenbury Road
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4LL
Contact: 01885 488575
Cost: £7
Farmers’ Market
Brockhampton Estate
Greenfields
Bringsty
near Bromyard
WR6 5TB
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: Adult £3.50, Child
£1.75, Family £8.75
Saturday 4th Sunday 5th
Cider weekend
Berrington Hall
near Leominster
HR6 0DW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: free event, normal
admission charges apply
The Courtyard
Edgar Street
HR4 9JR
Hereford
Contact: 01432 340555
Cost: £18 / £15
Sunday 5th
Croome’s Local
Food Market
Saturday 11th Sunday 12th
The BIG Apple
Harvestime
Croome
near High Green
Worcester
WR8 9DW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: free event, normal
admission charges apply
Ballet Cymru present
Beauty and the Beast
The Conquest Theatre
Tenbury Road
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4LL
Contact: 01885 488575
Cost: £12
Saturday 11th
Macbeth
• Full Digital Photos
• 1 Hour film development
• Passport Photos
• Photo Frames & Personalised Photo Gifts
• Local Postcards & Souvenirs
• Cards for all occasions
• Full Bureau de Change
• Photo kiosks for printing & gifts
• Canvas printing on site
• We are now agents for Cartridge World
• Online ordering now available at
www.bromyardpostoffice.co.uk
Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - 5.30pm
6 Church Street, Bromyard HR7 4DP
Tel: 01885 482201
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Various locations in and
around Much Marcle
Contact: www.bigapple.org.uk
Cost: prices vary
Sunday 12th
Flea Fair
Three Counties Showground
Malvern
Worcester
WR13 6NW
Contact: www.
threecounties.co.uk
Cost: £4.00
Monday 13th
Haphazard Theatre
Company Presents
Changing Rooms
The Courtyard
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Edgar Street
Hereford
HR4 9JR
Contact: 01432 340555
Cost: £12
Wednesday 15th
Leominster Historical
Society Talk - Plant
finders of the past
Earl Mortimer College
South Street
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8JJ
Contact: 01568 611398
Cost: members free / visitors £3
Thursday 16th
Great Railway
Journeys of the World
by Julian Holland
Rossiter Books
7 The High Street
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5HL
Contact: ww.rossiterbooks.co.uk
Cost: £3
Live Ballet from The
Royal Ballet Manon
Saturday 18th Sunday 19th
Apple Pressing
Weekend
The Market Theatre
Market Street
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2AQ
Contact: www.
themarkettheatre.com
Cost: £15 / £12.50
Friday 17th
Ancient tree walk
Croft Castle and Parkland
Yarpole
near Leominster
HR6 9PW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: adult £5
Hereford Cathedral
5 College Cloisters
Cathedral Close
Hereford
HR1 2NG
Contact: 01432 374202
Cost: ticket prices vary
Saturday 25th
Folk @ The Fold
Brockhampton Estate
Greenfields
Bringsty
near Bromyard
WR6 5TB
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: free event, normal
admission charges apply
The Fold
Bransford
Worcestershire
WR6 5JB
Contact: www.thefold.org.uk
Cost: £2
Sunday 19th
Make your own juice
The Conquest Theatre
Tenbury Road
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4LL
Contact: 01885 488575
Cost: £11/ £9
Croome
near High Green
Worcester
WR8 9DW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: free event, normal
admission charges apply
Saturday 18th
Military Charities
‘Proms’ Concert
Cost: £24 / £22
Sleeping Beauty
The Courtyard
Edgar Street
HR4 9JR
Hereford
Contact: 01432 340555
Ash Productions
Live present The
Snow Queen
Saturday 25th Sunday 26th
Hallowe’en
spooktacular
Croft Castle and Parkland
Yarpole
near Leominster
HR6 9PW
Contact: www.
‘Drawings and Prints’
D
uring October, 1st to 25th,
we shall be focusing on
‘Drawings and Prints’ with
a group exhibition featuring
Valerie Jordan, Ronald Moore, Angela
Palmer and Frans Wesselman RE,
together with ceramics by Robert
Fountain and wood sculptures by
Kim Davis. Frans Wesselman will also
be offering an etching workshop,
10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday,
18th October and an illustrated talk
entitled ‘Godiva Glass’ telling the story
of a commission made for the City of
Coventry on Thursday 23rd October,
7.00 to 8.30pm. Angela Palmer will
be offering a drawing workshop on
Wednesday 15th October, 1.00 to
4.00pm and Allison Neal a similar
workshop on Saturday 25th October,
10.00am to 4.00pm.
Wednesday 29th October is ‘The
Big Draw’ a national celebration
of drawing in all its guises and
we hope that our exhibition will
inspire everyone to try their hand.
Three young artists, members of
Framework Herefordshire, a Support
Network for Emerging Artists, will be
in Hereford City Art Gallery between
11am and 3pm inviting people to
draw in response to the World War
1 exhibition currently on display
there. (Please see below for details
of Framework Herefordshire and the
artists participating in ‘Drawing and
Painting’ at ASG.)
We shall also be taking part in
Herefordshire Photography Month
alongside Hereford College of Arts
and The Courtyard Arts Centre
during November showing work
by local photographers and digital
artists. This is followed by ‘Christmas
Delights’ until 20th December.
Full details can be obtained
through our website, www.
applestoregallery.co.uk.
As usual, we shall be open for
your Framing requirements, which
includes bespoke mouldings and
customised shapes as well as more
conventional frames and mounts for
2D and 3D items.
Our normal opening times are
Tuesdays to Fridays, 9.30 to 4.30
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nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: small charges
for some activities
Saturday 25th October Sunday 2nd November
What Spooks You? Trail
Brockhampton Estate
Greenfields
Bringsty
near Bromyard
WR6 5TB
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: £2 per trail
The Beast of Berrington
half term trail
Berrington Hall
near Leominster
HR6 0DW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: £2 per trail
Sunday 26th
Potter’s Wheel
Workshop - One Day
Eastnor Pottery
Home Farm
Eastnor
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Ledbury
HR8 1RD
Contact: www.
eastnorpottery.co.uk
Cost: £120
58 Friar Street
Hereford
HR4 0AS
Contact: 01432 383383
Cost: free admission
The 32nd Malvern Classic
& Off Road Motorcycle
Show & Autojumble
Wednesday 29th
- Thursday 30th
Children’s School
Three Counties Showground
Malvern
Worcester
WR13 6NW
Contact: www.
threecounties.co.uk
Cost: ticket prices vary
Holiday Pottery Sessions
Eastnor Pottery
Home Farm
Eastnor
Ledbury
HR8 1RD
Contact: www.
eastnorpottery.co.uk
Cost: £15 per child
Berrington
Firework Display
Berrington Hall
near Leominster
HR6 0DW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: free event, normal
admission charges apply
Wednesday 29th
Big Draw - Half
Term Family Event
Hereford Museum
Thursday 30th
A Sound of Autumn
Elgar Birthplace Museum
Crown East Lane
Lower Broadheath
Worcester
WR26RH
Contact: www.elgarmuseum.org
Cost: free with Museum
admission, booking advisable
National Theatre Encore
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Screening Frankenstein
The Market Theatre
Market Street
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2AQ
Contact: www.
themarkettheatre.com
Cost: £14 / £12
Thursday 30th
- Friday 31st
Evening Ghost Tours
Croft Castle and Parkland
Yarpole
near Leominster
HR6 9PW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: adult £25
Friday 31st
Hallowe’en storytelling
Croome
near High Green
Worcester
WR8 9DW
Contact: www.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Cost: free event, normal
admission charges apply
upload your event for free on www.wyevalleynow.co.uk
A Beautiful Christmas Experience
The Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir near Llandrindod
Wells has all 52 rooms decorated for Christmas
from 1st November 2014 to 6th January 2015.
“
Each room has its own tree
and theme, and every year is
different” says owner Victoria
Humpherston. “This year
the theme in the Entrance Hall will be
“time”, and the Drawing Room will
greet visitors with a tree containing over
70 Royal Doulton Ladies. The Dining
Room tree will contain over 100 pieces
of crystal, the Library will be showing
military figures and, as examples, other
room trees and themes will include
cats and dogs, song and dance, knitted
figures, a casino and children’s toys. All
of this in the midst of the outstanding
architecture, stunning interiors and
fascinating collections which have made
The Hall a renowned tours venue.”
“Since we are unique in the UK
in what we offer demand is high,
and we do recommend that those
couples, small parties and groups
who may wish to see our Christmas,
book in as soon as they can”. n
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competition
Win Tickets to The Ultimate Fashion and
Beauty Experience For The Perfect Day Out!
Clothes Show Live, in association with ALCATEL ONETOUCH, will return to NEC Birmingham once again
this December to offer a unique fashion experience. With non-stop catwalk shows, make-overs,
manicures, beauty demonstrations and style advice, the shopping haven makes for the perfect day out.
W
hether you’re looking to update your
wardrobe, fuel inspiration for a career
in fashion, or meet your favourite
celebrities and industry icons, prepare
to immerse yourself in the ultimate fashion festival.
Open from 5 – 9 December, Clothes Show Live
is sure to provide something for everyone as it
plays home designer and boutique collections,
emerging designers, next generation talent,
vintage finds and affordable fashion. With an
endless Beauty Hall filled with gift bags and
goodies, you can enjoy the ultimate shopping
spree to tick off that Christmas list.
Each year the show welcomes a host of leading
names in fashion, and this year’s fashion experts are
made up of Hilary Alexander OBE, Dame Zandra
Rhodes, Henry Holland, and the Clothes Show’s
original presenter Caryn Franklin MBE. They will
feature across the show including the Fashion
Theatre, designer catwalk and educational seminars.
Your favourite celebs including stars from the
world of music and reality TV will be returning to
the show. Don’t miss the likes of Ryk Edwards and
Neon Jungle as well as your favourites from the
cast of TOWIE, Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs,
along with the Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing
and Millie Mackintosh... and many more!
Take time to relax between shopping and
pamper yourself at one of the many hair and
beauty stations around the show. With tutorials
and make-over transformations, it could be time
to discover a whole new you! Join the front row
of the catwalk stages to get the latest tips, tricks
and inside knowledge from industry experts.
The event’s highlight is the award-winning
ALCATEL ONETOUCH Fashion Theatre, which this
year plays homage to the Fashion Capital of 2013,
New York! Every ticket includes a dedicated seat
Competition
For your chance to win one of eight pairs of tickets to The Clothes
Show Live 2014 on Friday 5th December simply fill out the entry
form with the correct answer to the following question:
Which two stars of Made in Chelsea
will be at the show?
Send your answers in a sealed, stamped, addressed envelope to: Clothes Show WVMN, PW
Media & Publishing Ltd, 2nd Floor, Richardson House, New Street, Worcester, WR1 2DP.
Closing date for entries is 29th October 2014. Terms & conditions apply. Winning tickets
have no monetary value and cannot be transferred for use on another date.
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to be mesmerised by the high octane explosion of
models and dancer, bringing the vibes of the Big
Apple to Birmingham for the world’s largest catwalk
performance. Expect some familiar faces to join the
action as a sprinkling of celebrity guests and top
music acts join the inspiring cast of international
models and dancers for the 45 minute extravaganza.
Get your ticket
To guarantee your place at this must-visit event
you can buy tickets to the show by visiting the
website clothesshowlive.com. For the best seats
in the house, book early and upgrade to platinum
to be closer to the catwalk action. n
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Live website: www.clothesshowlive.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClothesShow
Twitter: @Clothesshow
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