WR magazine Worcestershire - Summer 2018
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Our interview this month is with Worcester MP, Robin Walker, who talks candidly about getting out and about and meeting local people to learn what’s important to them; which can sometimes differ markedly to what’s being debated in Westminster; becoming a new father, what drew him into politics and, inevitably, Brexit. We explore the life and times of one of the most successful and popular entertainers of all time, male impersonator and Worcester-born Vesta Tilley; and we delve into the life and career of Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind, who ended her days on the Malvern Hills. Hartlebury Castle reopens as a major attraction and inside we’ve got all the details along with forthcoming events you may wish to enjoy. On a more sombre, yet fascinating, note, we learn about some of the perils of life in Tudor Worcestershire and how many of the county’s residents met their deaths through accident. This issue, to celebrate its centenary, we revisit our article about the history of the RAF in Worcestershire that was originally published in 2016, which includes updated text and images. To complement the article, we learn about a Polish WWII hero who crashed his Spitfire in a Worcestershire field in May 1941; and our gardening section reveals the inspiration behind the gold-medal-winning RAF100 garden at this year’s Malvern Spring Show. Did you know that dogs have been associated with the blind as protectors and guides for at least 1,000 years? No? Well this issue, we uncover the history of guide dogs in Britain and expand upon how you can get involved; and one Malvern resident tells us her own story of living with, and caring for, the next generations of guide dogs. We’ve a raft of new book launches with Worcestershire connections this issue; we give our regards to Broadway with the new GWSR extension now operational and learn more about the intriguing sculpture of Eof in Evesham town centre. Enjoy the read.
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Bright Ideas
Proper lighting makes it easier to enjoy our homes by creating the right ambience. Knowing which style and type of light and its location will make a significant difference to your home’s overall appeal. Worcestershire interior designer, Elaine Lewis, offers up top tips and 2017 trends for lighting your perfect home
Broadway, Here We Come
Gerald Heys takes a trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway as they prepare to expand operations into Worcestershire
Le Mot Juste
St James’ churchyard in West Malvern is the last resting place of the great polymath Peter Mark Roget, the author of the famous Thesaurus. Gerald Heys finds out more about him and why he was so celebrated . . . acclaimed . . . revered . . . renowned . . .
Red Windsor A Discovered Gem
A relatively new variety of apple, with its roots in Worcestershire, is becoming increasingly popular due to its rich tangy taste. Ali Capper, Chairman NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board from Stocks Farm in Suckley, tells us more
The Museum Of Royal Worcester's Wonderland
The Museum of Royal Worcester houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of Worcester porcelain and its associated archives. Philippa Tinsley, Consultant Curator, Museum of Royal Worcester, tells us more about several special, recently acquired items that illustrate the design process at Royal Worcester.
On The Charge Electric Vehicles; No Longer If, But When
The newspaper headline that Volvo is to cease production of internal combustion engine (ICE) only cars by 2019 raised awareness of their impending demise even more than the announcement by the French Government banning production of ICE cars by 2040 and India’s plans to ban sales of ICE cars from 2032. However, there’s no need to panic says ElectrAA founding member Dan Wild
Terrific Turmeric
Turmeric, a vibrant spice renowned across Asia for its multipurpose, nutritional qualities, is making an impact in the health and beauty industry in Worcestershire today
Drifting Around The Room In Leeds
Evesham-born Renaissance man Alistair McGowan talks to Gerald Heys about his latest project: an album of solo classical piano music
Wine Tasting: A Beginner's Guide
Michele Longari, sommelier for the Greater Malvern Wine Society (GMWS) and Hay Wines, gives us the low down on the basic principles of wine tasting so that we can all look like pros
An Inland Coast
It may be hard to believe, but we do have a slice of the seaside right here in Worcestershire. The Flashes, the southern pools of the Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve at Upton Warren in Wychbold hold a rare habitat. The underlying salt deposit, the Droitwich halite, was formed around 200 million years ago and subsequent underground brine extraction caused subsidence and consequent flooding. As a result, the saline pools of The Flashes and the salt marsh were born. Wendy Carter, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s Communications Manager, tells us more
