Stratford Herald 21.4.2016

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PARKING MAD?
The Lego Shakespeare has arrived at the Bard's
birthplace here being studied by Ian Harvey-Stone who
plays, as a first person interpreter, the landlord of the
Maidenhead pub. Photo: Mark Williamson. (S34/4/16/24)
Park and ride pay and display
could drive people out of town
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce EXCLUSIVE
pay-and-display parking charges at
Stratford’s park and ride facility at Bish- BY PRESTON WITTS
[email protected]
opton will come into force in June.
we wholeheartedly support as an affordable and
convenient way for people who work and visit
Stratford to access the town and we would hope
that affordability for the end user would be protected above all else.”
Cllr Peter Moorse (Lib Dem, Hathaway), the
Lib Dem leader on the council, told the Herald
this week: “The cost of parking at the station
coupled with a shortage of parking for businesses in Timothy’s Bridge Road is causing
major problems for residents, with drivers preferring to park for free in Bishopton Lane and St
Peter’s Way.
“We’re trying to get double yellow lines in
Bishopton Lane to stop the parking by the canal
bridge and an overflow car park for businesses
in Timothy’s Bridge Road.
“The last thing we need is any action by the
county council to drive more people away from
the parking at the station and the park and ride.”
Cllr Moorse said that, so far as Bishopton
Lane was concerned, public consultation had
taken place about double yellow lines to prevent
dangerous parking along this lane at the canal
bridge end.
During the consultation there were objections, which meant that the scheme would now
have to go to the county council’s portfolio
holder for a decision. If approved the scheme
should be implemented in the summer.
He said the Lib Dems had put down a question for this Monday’s full meeting of Stratford
District Council asking what progress had been
made by the authority in looking into the practicality, costs and legal implications of using
council-owned land in Timothy’s Bridge Road
for car-parking purposes.
A spokesman for Warwickshire County
Council said yesterday (Wednesday): “The
changes are necessary in the light of reduced
funding available to local government.
“The county council has to make savings and
consequently has needed to review the services
it provides in order to deliver these.
The park and ride service was identified as a
service where savings could be delivered.
The spokesman added: “A detailed appraisal
of the Stratford facility has been undertaken
with the assistance of Atkins Transport Consultants with the objective of reducing the subsidy
which the park and ride operation currently
requires.
“A number of options have been reviewed
which looked at different models of operation
and closure of the site.
“The outcome of this review was presented to
the county council’s cabinet and members
agreed an option that will deliver substantial
savings whilst maintaining the core park and
ride service offer.
“The option agreed by cabinet included the
amalgamation of the park and ride car park and
Stratford Parkway rail station car park. There-
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fore, from June 2016, both car parks will be
amalgamated and will operate on a pay and display basis.
“This will reduce the administrative burden
with regards to the previous token system that
was used in the park and ride car park. In addition the move to a pay and display system will
enable those people who wish to just park in the
car park, and not use the bus, to do so if they
wish — without the need to obtain a token to
exit the car park.”
The spokesman said the revised tariff would
represent a reduction in charges for rail station
users. “Whilst the parking charge represents a
new charge for park and ride customers, bus
fares will remain the same and have not
increased since 2013,” said the spokesman.
“Concessionary pass holders will continue to
travel for free on the bus after 9am and valid
blue badge holders will be exempt from any
parking charges.”
Service user Christine Fell, who is a volunteer for Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and lives
in Warwick, said: “If I’m only going to go into
town for a couple of hours, then it will be
cheaper for me to park at the Rec or Marina, or
even Bridgefoot, as the first hour is free there.
“If everyone does that though there will be
gridlock in the town — more so than there is
already.”
Daily users of the park and ride Judy Ottley
and Sandra Wyatt, of Stratford, said they may
not continue to use the service. Sandra said:
“I’m not happy at all about the new charges.”
New kid on the block
A SPECIAL bust of Shakespeare created from 3,250
LEGO bricks has gone on display at the Shakespeare
Birthplace Trust on Henley Street.
The bust, which took nine days to build, measures 40cm
in height and weighs in at 3.5kg.
The Birthplace Trust were approached by LEGO earlier
this year informing them that they would be creating the
bust and the SBT were keen to give visitors to Stratford
the chance to see it.
The bust, which should be an interesting draw to visitors, will remain on display within the trust’s Famous
Beyond Words Exhibition until 2nd May.
Paul Taylor, Head of Collections at the Shakespeare
Birthplace Trust, said: "We were delighted to receive this
new LEGO bust of Shakespeare just in time for the 400th
anniversary commemorations. We are always looking to
add new and interesting items to the collection and donations such as this show how creatively Shakespeare is
celebrated today.”
Royal honour for Stratford pupils
m r w s k i p h i r e . c o m
Photo: Mark Williamson. (H34/4/16/19)
The plans are part of a scheme to amalgamate
the park and ride car park with the adjacent car
park at Stratford Parkway railway station. But
users of the park and ride bus service will still
face a £1:10 fee for each single trip and £2 for
each return trip into town.
The charges, being put forward by Warwickshire County Council, will be:
£3 before 8.59am to midnight and £1 after
9am to midnight
£6 for overnight parking before 8.59am to
midnight next day and £4 after 9am to midnight
the next day
£11.50 for a weekly season ticket that
includes the cost of a park and ride return bus
ticket for one person
£39.50 for a monthly season ticket with a
similar concession on a park and ride return bus
ticket for one person
£99 for a quarterly season ticket, with the
park and ride bus concession for one person
£349 for an annual season ticket, also with
the park and ride bus concession for one person
None of the charges will apply to blue badge
holders or to electric vehicles plugged into
charging points.
The charges came under immediate attack
this week.
Stratforward, the Stratford Business
Improvement District (BID), is concerned about
the imposition of charges.
A spokeswoman told the Herald: “Whilst
Stratforward remains sympathetic to the
funding cuts borne by Warwickshire County
Council, we would find it difficult to be positive
about any increase in parking costs to our BID
member businesses that might adversely affect
their staff or diminish their footfall.
“The park and ride scheme is something that
‘We would hope that affordability
would be protected above all else’
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MOT’S
Stratford Primary School pupils due to meet Prince Charles at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday are, from left, Joseph McCormack, Joshua Darlow, Charlotte O’Connor, William Gardener and Rosie McElvogue as well as Edie Clutterbuck, not pictured.
WHEN you’re about to meet Royalty it’s
probably a good idea to have a question in
mind to make that rare moment all the more
memorable.
Six pupils from Stratford Primary School
are very excited about meeting Prince
Charles in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday
as part of his Royal visit to the town and
they’ve come up with the following question
to ask him:
“What’s it like having everyone know you
but you don’t know anything about us?”
All 32 Year Five pupils from the school
have helped design a family guide for Holy
Trinity Church and six of them will present
this guide to Prince Charles on Saturday
when they meet him.
“We are excited but nervous and we will
show the Prince how we made the guide and
our favourite things in the church,” the pupils
said.
The guide is a colourful and fun way for
families with young children visiting the
church to find out about its history and its
significant structures like the pulpit, the
lectern, The Clopton Chapel and Shake-
speare’s Tomb. The pupils were inspired by
the project and received invaluable guidance
and help from Holy Trinity’s Susan Walker.
Families can now go on a 12-point trail of
historical exploration around the church
answering questions posed by the guide
along the way.
Prince Charles will also visit the recently
completed south side extension to the church
which provides a new vestry and see the
recent re-layout of St Peter’s Chapel.
(See more on the church extension in next
week’s Herald.)
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Familiar face brings RSC knowledge to the classroom
Actress enjoys playing
her most rewarding role
BY PRESTON WITTS
[email protected]
AS Stratford prepares to be
the focus of worldwide
attention on Saturday — the
400th
anniversary
of
William
Shakespeare’s
death — a former RSC
actress and TV star is introducing young people to “the
heartbeat” of the Bard.
Former actress Jane Gurnett now teaches drama at Warwick
School. Photo: Mark Williamson. (B11/4/16/7)
IN BRIEF
Jane Gurnett, who’s starred in
Casualty, Crossroads and Dangerfield on television, now
teaches drama at Warwick School
and is currently learning how to
bring the glories of Shakespeare
to autistic children.
“I get the groans when I say
we’ll do Shakespeare,” she told
me. “But then they get to enjoy
the fun and the feeling and the
rhythm of Shakespeare.”
So far as Jane is concerned the
wonder of Shakespeare’s work
lies in its rhythm. It is not about
dry words on a page, but about
bringing those words to life
through “physicality”, a lesson
she learned from the legendary
RSC voice coach Cicely Berry.
Jane has also been influenced
by fellow actress Kelly Hunter,
who began working with children
with autism during a spell at the
RSC in 2002 — even forming her
own company, Touchstone
Shakespeare Theatre, to develop
this work.
“It’s
about
story-telling
through using the rhythm of
heartbeat to get people to recipro-
‘Everything for me leads
back to Shakespeare’
cate who don’t necessarily want
to reciprocate,” said Jane.
It is even known as The Hunter
Heartbeat Method, a system
which
uses
Shakespeare’s
rhythmic language and physical
gesture to break down communication barriers within children
with all levels of autism.
“The children can be awakened through iambic pentameter,” said Jane. “That is my
research at the moment. My
intention is to research it and put
into action what I have learnt.”
In June 2014 Kelly Hunter
directed a production of The Tempest for autistic children at the
Royal Shakespeare Theatre in
Stratford.
Intoxicated
“It then went to the Ohio State
University in America where the
methodology is now being
studied as a long-term research
project.
Jane is so intoxicated by
Shakespeare and all his works
that she took a Master of Arts
degree purely because it was
Shakespeare-based.
“Everything for me leads back
to Shakespeare,” said Jane. And
of her work with young people,
she said: “It’s the sense of fun
and play that I use, where you
question the rules and an anarchy
of innovation comes through.”
Jane also invites the youngsters to reveal which Shakespearean characters they most
identify with so they can connect
with an individual with whom
they have an instinctive empathy.
She now calls herself a communicator, but her portfolio of
work in theatre and television is
as long as your arm.
She did two stints with the
RSC in Stratford, with roles such
as Portia in Julius Caesar, Lady
Mortimer in Henry IV Part 1 and
Olivia in Twelfth Night. She’s
also played Tanya in the West
End production of the musical
Mamma Mia!
Jane started working at Warwick School in 2010. She had got
to know Warwickshire from her
work with the RSC in Stratford
and from Dangerfield, which was
filmed around Warwick and
Leamington. She loved the area
so much she decided to make her
base here. “I always do things on
a whim,” she said. “I’m not one
for planning!”
But, back to Shakespeare,
which is her favourite play?
“Macbeth,” she said, as quick as
a flash. “It’s about the power
struggle and the woman behind
the man.”
Obituary
Award recognises
community work
A SELFLESS Shipston
woman has been presented
with a prestigious award by
Shipston Town Council for
her outstanding work in the
community.
Barbara Bean, 84, was
presented with the Shipston
Award last Thursday in
recognition of her 23 years
of voluntary work at Shipston Primary School.
As a former teacher Barbara enjoys helping younger
children progress with their Barbara Bean is
winner of the Shipston
reading.
Award.
She was also a founding
member of the Shipston
Widows’ Group, an organisation that has become a lifeline to many women in the town who are newly widowed.
The group has gone from strength to strength over
the years, with Barbara playing a big role organising
events and supporting new members of the group.
Barbara said: “I was absolutely stunned to get the
award and I feel very unworthy because I know a lot of
the other people in the town who have received it. I’m a
retired teacher and I suppose you never really leave it.
“I was a founder of the Widows’ Group in 1994 and I
have led it for the past 15 years. It’s a very active
group, we go on outings and holidays and meet up
twice a month. I was a widow myself and the group
gives members support, a shoulder to cry on and
empathy, not just sympathy.”
Town Councillor, Dan Scobie, said: “We decided to
present Barbara with this award because of her length
of service so consistently to the community, she has
been reading to children at the primary school for 23
years.”
Seminar teaches
ploughing skills
THE Forest of Arden Agricultural Society recently ran
a Match Plough Seminar, at Northbrook Farm, in Sherbourne.
Thanks to kind permission of Roger Mann, 20 young
people learnt about the intricacies of how to set up a
plough.
Sue Westmacott, ploughing match secretary, said:
“Those of us who just thought that you merely dropped
the plough in the soil and away you go, were in for a
complete surprise.
“If you didn’t know about ‘opening splits’, ins and
outs, crowns, finishing furrows, etc, at the beginning of
the day, you certainly did when Bob Butlin had finished
explaining everything.”
Several of those attending had a go at ‘ploughing a
straight furrow’ and the youngsters have been invited to
return on Thursday, 15th September, to enter a
ploughing match at Bearley.
‘His artistic contribution to
the company was immense’
GUY WOOLFENDEN, OBE, composer and conductor and former head
of music at the Royal Shakespeare
Company, died on Friday, 15th
April, at the age of 78.
Mr Woolfenden was with the RSC
from 1961 to 1998 and wrote more
than 150 scores for the company,
together with music for film, radio,
television and the concert hall. He
also composed three musicals and a
children’s opera.
His musical version of The
Comedy of Errors, written with
Trevor Nunn for the RSC, won the
Ivor Novello and Society of West
End Theatre Awards for the best
British musical.
He completed the Shakespeare
canon with his score for the 1991
production of Two Gentlemen of
Verona; he composed music for
every Shakespeare play in productions with the RSC.
Among the highlights of his career
with the RSC were scores for Peter
Hall’s legendary history cycle The
Wars of the Roses, Trevor Nunn’s
1972 Roman season, the award-winning version of The Comedy of
Errors and Nunn’s productions of
Henry IV, parts 1 and 2, which
opened the Barbican Theatre in
1982.
With Terry Hands he collaborated
on celebrated productions of Henry
V, The Merry Wives of Windsor and
the complete Histories Cycle. Other
notable productions for which he
wrote the music include Hamlet with
Kenneth Branagh, directed by
Adrian Noble, and Bill Alexander’s
productions of Richard III and The
Merchant of Venice with Antony
Sher.
Guy Woolfenden was born in
Ipswich on 12th July, 1937, and educated at Westminster Abbey Choir
School in London and Whitgift
School, Croydon. He studied music
at Christ’s College, Cambridge and
then at the Guildhall School of
Music and Drama.
From 1955-1959 he was a horn
player with the National Youth
Orchestra of Great Britain and
during this period also played first
horn in the International Youth
Orchestra, Vienna. In 1960-1961 he
played the horn for Sadler’s Wells
Opera.
Despite his immersion in the RSC
he found time to exercise his talents
elsewhere, both nationally and internationally. From 1968-78 he was
principal conductor of Morley Col-
The late Guy Woolfenden.
lege Symphony Orchestra in London
and director of the college’s wind
ensemble.
In the period 1970-92 he was principal conductor of the Liverpool
Mozart Orchestra and from 19722012 of the Warwickshire Symphony
Orchestra. He was also the first
artistic director of the Cambridge
Festival from 1986-91. In 1995 he
was a founder director of the English
Music Festival which became the
Stratford Music Festival.
He wrote music for Terry Hands’
productions at the Comedie-Francaise, Paris, for the Teatro Stabile,
Genoa, Den National Scene in
Bergen, Norway and for the Norwegian National Theatre, Oslo.
Broadcaster
In collaboration with choreographer Andre Prokovsky he arranged
and composed music for three twoact ballets commissioned by Australian Ballet – Anna Karenina and
The Three Musketeers, which he
subsequently conducted in productions with Australian Ballet, the
Royal Ballet of Flanders, Hong
Kong Ballet and Asami Maki Ballet,
Tokyo. He also conducted the
acclaimed Russian premiere of Anna
Karenina with the Kirov Ballet at the
Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg.
He was also a distinguished broadcaster. Between 1994 and 1996 he
chaired 24 programmes of BBC
Radio Three’s quiz, Full Score and
gave talks for the network.
This week former RSC artistic
director Adrian Noble told the
Herald: “Guy was an integral, essential and vital part of the RSC that I
joined and loved. The RSC values
were in his very soul.
“He dedicated the principal part of
his working life to the company. He
believed that live music should be at
the heart of a classical theatre company as it was for Shakespeare.
“His music formed the soundtrack
to many of the great productions that
laid the foundations of the RSC’s
worldwide success in the ’60s and
’70s.
“His artistic contribution to the
company and beyond was immense.
His judgement was invariably spot
on, usually delivered with his wry
humour and characteristic laugh. He
wore his intelligence lightly and his
musical knowledge was encyclopaedic, a book open to anyone
who cared to dip in.
“He organised the music for my
wedding in Holy Trinity. The last
time I heard his music was in a concert of madrigals sung by the Magdalen choir from punts on the river
in Oxford, his musical voice clear
and unmistakable on the evening air.
“He was very kind to me as a
young director and immensely supportive when I ran the company. He
loved to introduce new composers to
the company and this generosity was
his hallmark.
“The legend of musical talent that
he promoted, nurtured and protected
is astonishing; together they sound a
mighty anthem that is perhaps Guy’s
lasting legacy. That and the love that
he generated in people’s hearts.”
Gregory Doran, the RSC’s current
artistic director, said the company
heard of Mr Woolfenden’s death
“with great sadness”.
Mr Doran said Mr Woolfenden
was a “marvellously witty man” and
quoted the conclusion of the musician’s toast to the immortal memory
of the Bard in 2002: “I would like to
say what a huge debt of gratitude I
personally owe to William Shakespeare, and the theatre that so
proudly bears his name. Working
with those magical plays has definitely made me a better musician
than I would have been, and
enriched my life in more ways than I
can say.”
Mr Woolfenden is survived by his
wife Jane and their sons Richard,
Stephen and James.
One final Avon voyage for Bancroft Cruisers skipper
A FLOTILLA carrying the coffin of
John Macartney-Filgate made its
way along the River Avon to Holy
Trinity Church for his funeral on
Monday.
The owner of Bancroft Cruisers,
who died last month, aged 75,
made the short journey in his
beloved trip boat, The Rita Ellen. It
was escorted by two Avon Navigation Trust launches to the landing
outside the church.
The funeral service was followed
by cremation at Oakley Wood.
Throughout his time in Stratford,
John worked closely with the
Lower and Upper Avon Navigation
Trusts and was, with others such as
David Hutchins and Dudley
Matthews, instrumental in re-establishing the navigation from Evesham to Stratford — culminating in
the opening of the Stratford Lock
by the Queen Mother in 1974.
For many years he owned and
ran the successful passenger boat
sightseeing company, Bancroft
Cruisers.
He was regularly seen at the
helm of The Grace Darling, The
Princess Marina and, from 2008,
The Rita Ellen, a wide beam cruiser
named after his partner Rita.
Latterly, he was chairman of the
Stratford and Warwick Waterways
Trust — a charity whose main
objective is to reopen the navigation from Stratford to Warwick.
Two Avon Navigation Trust
launches escort The Rita Ellen
to Holy Trinity Church. Photo:
Mark Williamson (A35/4/16/11)
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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES,
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES, DEATHS,
IN MEMORIAM, BIRTHDAY MEMORIES,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, THANKS,
CONGRATULATIONS & BIRTHDAYS
DEATHS
Bull: On 10th April, David
Charles (Charlie) passed away
at home, aged 89 years. Much
loved husband to the late
Frances, father to David,
Derek, Gillian and the late
Graham, husband to the late
Margaret, step-father to
Richard, Simon, Anne and
Andrew and very dear friend
to Rosalie. He will be greatly
missed by all his family and
many friends. Funeral service
will take place in the South
Chapel of Oakley Wood
Crematorium, on Tuesday
26th April at 2.15pm. No
flowers please. Donations, for
the
Warwickshire
and
Northamptonshire
Air
Ambulance (WNAA), Royal
Agricultural
Benevolent
Institution (RABI) or Great
Ormond Street Hospital
Children’s Charity, may be left
at the service or sent c/o A.E.
Bennett & Sons, 34 Sheep
Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6EE. Tel: 01789
267035.
Bull: On 13th April, Valerie
much loved wife of Peter died,
aged 84 years and will be
dearly missed by family and
friends alike. Funeral service
to take place at Holy Trinity
Church, Stratford-upon-Avon,
on Wednesday 4th May at
11.15am. Enquiries regarding
flowers may be made to
Hemming & Peace Funeral
Services. Tel: 01789 205400.
Collins: On 15th April, in her
sleep at Bromson Hill Nursing
Home, Edna Ellen, aged 90
years. Dearly loved wife of the
late John, devoted mother of
Graham and Gary, loving
mother-in-law to Yvette and
much loved grandma of Adam,
Robbie and Cameron. A
service of thanksgiving will
take place at St. Andrew’s
Church,
Shottery,
on
Wednesday 11th May at 3pm.
Family flowers only please,
but donations, if wished to be
divided
between
The
Shakespeare Hospice and
Respite Care for Carers UK,
may be left at the service or
sent c/o A.E. Bennett & Sons,
34 Sheep Street, Stratfordupon-Avon
CV37
6EE.
(Cheques payable to A.E.
Bennett & Sons Donations
Account, please).
Hart: On 13th April, Yvonne,
passed away peacefully at
Myton Hospice, aged 64
years. She will be greatly
missed by her husband Paul,
daughters Zoe and Victoria
and grandchildren Thomas
and Mia. A service to celebrate
Yvonne’s life will take place in
the South Chapel of Oakley
Wood Crematorium CV33
9QP, on Wednesday 27th April
at
3pm.
Refreshments
following the service at The
Crown Inn, Henley Road,
Claverdon CV35 8LJ. We
kindly request family flowers
only. Donations, if so desired,
payable by cheque to
Barnardo’s, may be sent c/o
John Taylor Funeral Service, 9
St. Johns, Warwick CV34
4NE.
Colourful
attire
requested.
Hunt: On 12th April, suddenly at
home surrounded by her
family Jill (née Chapman)
passed away, aged 79 years.
Beloved wife of David,
wonderful mother to Judy,
Sharon, David and Spencer
and a very special Granny Jill
to her grandchildren. A caring
friend to many, she will be
forever missed. Funeral
service to take place at St.
Andrew’s Church, Shottery,
on Friday 29th April at 2.30pm
followed by burial at Evesham
Road Cemetery. Flowers may
be sent to A.E. Bennett &
Sons, 34 Sheep Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37
6EE.
James: 6th April, Andrew passed
away, aged 48 years. He will
be sadly missed by all his
family, friends and colleagues.
Funeral service to take place
in the South Chapel of Oakley
Wood
Crematorium,
on
Tuesday 3rd May at 12.45pm.
but donations, if wished, for
MIND, may be left at the
service or sent c/o A.E.
CV37 6EE.
Mason, Diana OBE: The funeral
will take place in the South
Crematorium, Wellesbourne
CV33 9QP, on Wednesday
27th April at 12noon.
Pitcher: On 14th April, Sheena
formerly of Wellesbourne
passed away peacefully, aged
77 years. Eldest daughter of
the late Canon Thomas Bland,
Vicar of Holy Trinity Church,
Stratford-upon-Avon and Mrs
Ethalfrida Bland, and sister of
Jan, Fiona and Peta. Funeral
service at St. Peter’s Church,
Wellesbourne, on Wednesday
4th May at 1.30pm, followed
by burial in the churchyard.
but donations, if wished to be
divided
between
The
Cinnamon Trust and The
Shakespeare Hospice, may be
left at the Church or sent c/o
A.E. Bennett & Sons, 34
Sheep Street, Stratford-uponAvon CV37 6EE. (Cheques
payable to A.E. Bennett &
Sons Donations Account,
please).
Reid: On 12th April, Michael,
died peacefully at home.
Beloved husband of Marian
and much loved father of
Stephen, Mark and Georgina.
Funeral to take place in the
South Chapel of Oakley Wood
Crematorium, on Thursday
28th April at 2.15pm. Family
Flowers
only
please.
Donations, if wished, for
Macmillan Cancer Support or
Shakespeare Hospice at
Home, may be left at the
service or sent to David Baker
Funeral Directors, 98 High
Street, Bidford-on-Avon B50
4AF.
Smart: On 11th April, peacefully
at Mockley Manor Care
Home, Dennis John (Den),
aged 87 years. Late of
Snitterfield. Eldest son of the
late Donald and Lilian Smart
and brother of the late Len.
Sadly missed by his family
and friends. Funeral service at
St. James the Great Church,
Snitterfield, on Thursday 28th
April at 2pm, followed by
burial at Snitterfield cemetery.
Enquiries to A.E. Bennett &
Sons. Tel: 01789 267035.
Smith: On 15th April, Eileen
Clara (née Russell), passed
away peacefully, aged 91
years. Wife of the late Ray
(Jack) Smith. Much loved and
respected aunt of John and
Penny, and great-aunt of Chris.
Committal will take place in
the South Chapel of Oakley
Wood
Crematorium,
on
Tuesday 3rd May at 3pm,
followed by a service of
thanksgiving at Stratfordupon-Avon Methodist Church
at 4pm. Family flowers only
please. Donations, if wished,
for Breast Cancer Now, may
be left at Church or sent c/o
Sheep Street, Stratford-uponAvon CV37 6EE.
Spiers: On 17th April, Ken
passed away peacefully, aged
82 years. Loving husband of
Marge, much loved dad, stepdad, grandad, great-grandad
and
great-great-grandad.
Funeral service in the North
Crematorium, on Friday 6th
May at 12.15pm. Family
flowers only please, but
donations, if wished, for the
Warwickshire
and
Northamptonshire
Air
Ambulance, may be left at the
service or sent c/o A.E.
CV37 6EE.
Swan: On 15th April, Sallie,
much loved wife of Chris and
mother of Craig, Thomas, Lara
and Daniel passed away
peacefully. Rest in peace and
sweet dreams. Funeral service
to take place at St. James’
Church,
Alveston,
on
Thursday 5th May at 2pm.
but donations, if desired, for
The Shakespeare Hospice,
may be sent to Hemming &
Peace Funeral Services, 1a
Brewery Street, Stratfordupon-Avon. CV37 0BQ. Tel:
01789 205400.
Taylor: Unexpectedly, on 8th
April, Paul John. Loving son
of Joyce and the late Michael,
brother to Alice and the late
Mark. Funeral service in the
South Chapel of Oakley Wood
Crematorium, on Thursday 5th
May at 10.30am. Family
flowers only please, but
donations, if wished, for the
Epilepsy Society, may be left
at the service or sent c/o A.E.
CV37 6EE.
Wainwright: On 2nd April,
Ewan Geoffrey Lonsdale
(Geoff) died at home, aged 81
years. Funeral service to take
place
at
Redditch
Crematorium, on Thursday
28th April at 9.30am.
Enquiries regarding flowers
may be made to Hemming &
Peace Funeral Services, 1a
Brewery Street, Stratfordupon-Avon. CV37 0BQ. Tel:
01789 205400.
Whitehead, Eric Harrison:
Following his death on 13th
March, a memorial service
will be held at St. Edmund’s
Church, Shipston-on-Stour, on
Tuesday 26th April at 2pm.
Any donations will be given to
the Royal British Legion and
may be left at the service or
sent to Eric’s daughter, Janet
Connor, 5 Springfield Close,
Shipston-on-Stour,
Warwickshire CV36 4EZ.
Whittenbury: On 8th April,
Molly, dedicated English
teacher, formerly Head of
English at Abbey High School,
Kenilworth, died peacefully in
Warwick Hospital, aged 82
years. She will be very sadly
missed. Funeral service takes
place at the Church of St.
James, Walton d’Eivile, on
Tuesday 3rd May at 2.30pm.
No flowers please. All
enquiries to R. Locke & Son,
The Precinct, Wellesbourne,
Warwick CV35 9NL.
Worley: On 18th April, Sue (née
Head) passed away peacefully
at Canning Court Care Home,
aged 90 years. Loving mother
to Pat and Brian, mother-inlaw to Dave and Mich, loved
nan to Sarah, Chris and
Michael, Great-Nanny Sue to
her six great-grandchildren,
sister to Doll, Pete, Janet and
Jean. Funeral service to take
place in the South Chapel of
Oakley Wood Crematorium,
on Wednesday 27th April at
3.45pm. Family flowers only
please, but donations, for
Cancer Research UK, may be
left at the service or sent c/o
Sheep Street, Stratford-uponAvon CV37 6EE. Black attire
not necessary.
IN MEMORIAM
BOSWORTH
JEAN
A dear aunt still sadly
missed after four long years.
Always in our thoughts.
Margaret and Bill,
and Nina and John.
Davis, John: Fell asleep 21st
April 1993. Forever in our
hearts and thoughts. With love
always. Mary and family. xx
Parrett, Carol (née Lett): In
memory of Carol Parrett who
passed away on the 24th April
2014. Greatly missed but
always in the hearts and
thoughts of Graham, Amanda
and all who knew her.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Cassidy, Ray: Colleen and family
would like to thank everyone
who attended Ray’s funeral
and for the lovely cards and
flowers received. A further
thank you to Lesley and all at
A.E. Bennett and Sons as well
as Ray’s pals at William Hills.
Ray will be sorely missed but
never forgotten. x
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Barking up the right tree for World Record bid
IN BRIEF
School hosts its own
Bard celebrations
IN honour of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s
death Stratford School organised a whole week of
activities to join in with the local community events
taking place across the town.
The ‘Shakespeare Drama Company’ that has been
founded, cast, written and directed by students have
been performing for a street theatre in the corridors of
the school as well as appearing at assemblies
throughout the week, also watched by Stratford’s
Mayor Cllr Tessa Bates.
On Monday there was a special Royal Shakespeare
Company (RSC) workshop on the themes and characters of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which has also
been sourced and organised by students from the
school’s Student Leadership programme.
Tomorrow, Friday, there will be an Art Workshop
staged by professional artist Gareth Courage, whose
work is currently displayed in the RSC’s Well Said
exhibition.
Also, on Saturday 23rd and Monday 25th the school
will host the Stratfords of the World event that will see
representatives from Stratford towns, cities and villages
across the globe all meet together in the school for a
celebration of unity.
Gearing up to mark
St George’s Day
Some of the 400 staff who dressed as dogs for the NFU World Record attempt. (Photo by James Robbins.)
MORE than 400 staff at the NFU Mutual took a ‘paws’ from
their usual working day for an unusual world record attempt
on Wednesday.
Determined to raise as much as £3,000 for the charity
Guide Dogs, staff attempted to break the world record for the
largest number of people dressed up in dog costumes.
Determined not to make a dog’s dinner out of it, staff
united to show their record-breaking pedigree with 439 donning canine costumes to take part.
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Local councillors Kate Rolfe and Ian Fradgley had an
important role in the attempt, acting as independent verifiers
on the day.
Cllr Rolfe said: “It was just fabulous, you get to see some
really interesting things in life but to see 439 people dressed
up as dogs and count them all in was absolutely fantastic, I’ve
never been asked to do anything like it before.
“Everybody really seemed to enjoy themselves and the sun
shone throughout.”
If the attempt is accepted the company will become world
leaders, smashing the previous record that stands at 264
people.
Rob Jones, CSR Manager at NFU Mutual, said: “We have
raised £175,000 for Guide Dogs since we started supporting
them at the beginning of 2015 and so we were keen to do
something dog related with this event. We’re confident we’ve
raised at least £3,000. We had loads of support on the day
and the weather certainly helped.”
Vital funding for Violent assaults triggered cardiac arrest but. . .
Wellesbourne GP
centre confirmed
FUNDING for a new state-of-the-art medical centre
in Wellesbourne has finally been secured.
The planned £4million centre on land known as
Dog Close will replace the existing Hastings House
surgery.
Last year it was plunged into uncertainty after the
South Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning Group
(SWCCG) put a stop on its funding commitments
while it carried out a strategic review of its assets.
Wellesbourne residents reacted angrily to the news,
feeling that as the village had accepted a large
number of new houses, the medical centre was essential to cope with increased demand.
More than 3,000 local residents signed a petition
calling for the new surgery with the Parish Council
also encouraging people to write to the SWCCG and
the local MP.
That stop was lifted in February and Hastings
House was asked to prepare a business case for a
new surgery explaining the reasons why a building of
that size was needed.
‘Fantastic news’
Last week the SWCCG approved that plan and
confirmed that they would provide funding, along
with a local housing developer, the Walton Estate and
the Hastings House surgery.
The SWCCG will fund the annual rent of the
building.
The news means that progress on the project can
now be made and building work is anticipated to
begin this winter.
Once completed it will house 11 consulting rooms,
a minor operations suite and will have the capacity to
expand for a growing population in the future.
Dr Martin Read-Jones, from the Hastings House
surgery, said: “This is fantastic news. We look forward to meeting the growing healthcare needs for our
patients in a wonderful new building designed for
21st century healthcare.
“We can now secure the capacity to deliver personcentred primary care to provide the right care in the
right place.
“This new building should enable us to improve
the service for all our patients and deliver new, innovative services for this community.
“I would particularly like to thank Anna Hargrave
at South Warwickshire Clinical Commissioning
Group and the Walton Estate for their hard work in
turning this project into reality.”
None of the injuries
were fatal, jury told
BY COURT CORRESPONDENT
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THE jury in the Tristram Wallace murder
trial have been told the attack on him in
Stratford triggered the fatal cardiac arrest
which ended his life.
A post mortem examination found over 40
injuries on the body of the 36-year-old following
his death in June last year.
The former carpet fitter suffered a broken
nose, an internal tear to his abdomen, and cuts
and bruises to his face, body, arms and legs following the attack.
But giving evidence at Birmingham Crown
Court yesterday, Wednesday, Dr Nicholas Hunt,
a Home Office Forensic Pathologist, told jurors
none of the injuries were themselves fatal.
Instead, he said it was a combination of the
36-year-old inhaling his own vomit, causing a
lack of oxygen in the blood, combined with the
stress of the attack, which likely caused his
death.
Neil Potter, 36, of Clopton Road, Stratford,
Toney Jelf, aged 39, of Childs Close, Stratford,
Peter Mallon, aged 41, of Rumer Close, Long
Marston and Donna Windsor, 37, of Betjemen
Road, Stratford, all deny murder.
Jelf, Mallon and Windsor have all pleaded
guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Wallace following the altercation which took place at the
junction of Arden Street and Birmingham Road.
Jurors have previously been told how Potter
allegedly confronted Mr Wallace in the mistaken
belief the former carpet fitter had conned him in
a drug deal.
Violence quickly flared and it is alleged
Potter, Jelf and Mallon punched, kicked and
stamped on Mr Wallace in two separate attacks
MURDER TRIAL
as he lay on the ground.
It is alleged Windsor then joined in the attack,
slapping Mr Wallace and hitting him as he was
on the floor.
Giving evidence, Dr Hunt said he would not
expect any of the injuries he found during the
post mortem to be fatal in themselves.
But he said evidence Mr Wallace had aspirated vomit, combined with a slightly enlarged
heart, and evidence of blows to the head could
explain the cause of the fatal cardiac arrest.
He told the jury: “There is no overwhelming
injury in this case to provide a full explanation
for this man’s death.
“In my opinion it is clear this man has been
assaulted and that it is consistent with the
descriptions of eyewitnesses. There is a temporal relationship between the assault, the cardiac arrest and subsequent death. One would
expect an assault to be a highly stressful event,
both physically and psychologically. This would
be expected to cause a surge in stress hormones,
adrenaline being a classic example.
“This may render someone vulnerable to
experience an arrhythmia, unconsciousness and
cardiac arrest. The risk of this occurring may
persist even after the assault has ceased.
“Just because the assault has finished, it does
not mean the person could not potentially run
into trouble. This is commonly referred to as
post-exercise peril. The explanation for death
appears to a temporal and causal link between
the assault and this man’s death.”
He added evidence Mr Wallace had inhaled
his own vomit could have resulted in a lack of
oxygen in the blood.
And he said early evidence of oxygen deprivation had been found in Mr Wallace’s brain.
Toxicology reports showed no alcohol or
drugs in Mr Wallace’s system.
Previous witnesses had described how Mr
Wallace was attacked at the junction of Arden
Street and Birmingham Road shortly after 4pm
on Monday, 22nd June.
After briefly escaping, he was again attacked
on a driveway near Brewery Street. At the end
of the attack it was alleged some of the attackers
rifled through his pockets, underpants and even
his socks.
Despite police and paramedics being called,
Mr Wallace was in an agitated state complaining
of difficulty seeing and breathing.
He suffered a cardiac arrest and, despite the
efforts of police, paramedics, and a doctor, was
declared dead at the scene at around 5.33pm.
During the first two weeks of the trial, eyewitnesses have described how the violence
began on Arden Street and spilled across Birmingham Road, prompting several motorists to
stop their cars and call 999.
It was alleged after being put to the floor on a
traffic island, Potter, Jelf and Mallon punched,
kicked and stamped Mr Wallace as he lay
defenceless.
The trial continues.
Man cleared of raping woman in Stratford
AN Australian living in Stratford broke
down in the dock when a jury unanimously cleared him of rape charges in
under an hour.
Former navy chef Douglas Baddams,
28, faced accusations he raped a woman in
the stairwell of her building after walking
her home from a town bar on 6th September last year.
Following a four-day trial at Birmingham Crown Court he was acquitted of
two counts of rape and two of assault by
penetration against the woman.
He was also cleared of two charges of
sexual assault it was alleged he committed
against another woman on a separate occasion.
Mr Baddams, formerly of Percy Street,
thanked the jury of five women and six
men for their verdicts while family members who flew from Australia to support
him also broke down when the verdicts
were returned.
At the opening of the case Robert
Underwood, prosecuting, told the jury:
“The crown say this defendant is a sexual
predator, an individual who is not prepared
to take no for an answer.”
He said the allegations painted a picture
of “an individual who does not read signals when someone is clear.”
The court heard the alleged rape took
place after Mr Baddams met the woman,
who cannot be named for legal reasons, in
Bamboodle Bar on Union Street.
Both had been drinking with friends and
told the court they were drunk.
It was said after walking the woman a
short distance home the pair kissed but,
when the woman tried to go into her
building, Mr Baddams followed her and
raped her twice in the stairwell.
But in his evidence to the court, Mr
Baddams denied the pair had sex and told
the court they had kissed and touched each
other before the woman said she wanted to
go no further. At that point he said he left
and had a cigarette outside before cycling
home.
Asked about being described as a sexual
predator, Mr Baddams told the court:
“That’s the biggest lie I’ve ever heard. It’s
a horrible thing to say and it’s not true.”
Breaking down as he described being
arrested and giving intimate swab samples
from his body, Mr Baddams told the jury:
“I’ve never been through such a shock in
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New signage helps point the
way around cultural Stratford
ARTS and culture organisations in Stratford are benefitting from a new town signage scheme designed to promote their
events.
Two prominent information points have
been installed in the town thanks to a
£15,000 grant to Stratford festivals from
Warwickshire County Council’s Operation Footfall initiative.
The stylish monoliths, which complement the design of the town map signs,
have been situated on the Recreation
Ground near the Boat House and outside
the Tourism Information Centre at
Bridgefoot.
Organisations that will display their
publicity posters on the boards include
Stratford Literary Festival, Stratford
Music Festival, Stratford River Festival,
Stratford Town Centre Food Festival,
Stratford Festival of Motoring, The Bear
Pit Theatre and The Attic Theatre, The
Picture House Cinema and Stratford
ArtsHouse.
The idea provides a much-needed boost
to these organisations with limited marketing budgets, in light of restrictions on
banner signage around the town.
BY BEN LUGG
[email protected]
David Mears,of The Bear Pit Theatre,
said: “These new signs will advertise the
important contribution that the local arts
make to this historic town.
“Stratford has a thriving amateur theatre community and I’m pleased to see
that our local politicians are finally taking
tourism and local events seriously by supporting this work through the signage
grant project. It’s such a simple idea.”
The Operation Footfall grant will eventually cover the cost of three signs, with a
third site currently being identified.
Ruth Wood, Events Manager at Stratforward, which organises the Stratford
Motoring Festival, Stratford River Festival and Stratford Town Centre Food
Festival each year, added: “All the organisations who have come together in this
project work tirelessly each year to run
programmes and events that make Stratford the wonderful place it is to live and
visit, with a huge and diverse arts and
cultural offering.”
my life. I was happy to give them because
I knew I hadn’t done anything wrong.”
Remanded into custody since his arrest,
he went on: “I’ve had seven months sitting
in a jail cell with nothing else to think
about but that night. I remember every
detail.”
Asked why he stopped after the pair had
been getting intimate, Mr Baddams said:
“She asked me to.”
During her evidence the complainant
said she had not invited any attention from
Mr Baddams when the pair were both
drinking in Bamboodle.
But CCTV showed them together inside
and outside the club, at one point with Mr
Baddams wrapping his arms around her.
The pair left, arm in arm as he walked
her home.
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MOTORBIKES, trikes, scooters, cars, vans and trucks
have been invited to a patriotic event to mark St
George’s Day.
A parade, hosted by 1066-MCC, is now in its 12th
year, and will run from Notcutts/Tesco car park on the
A34 Stratford Road, in Shirley, to Hall Green, and then
return along the A34, ending in Henley.
Only St George’s flags are to be flown in the parade
that will take place on Sunday, 24th April. It will meet
at 6pm, for a prompt 6.15pm start.
The parade will pass Henley’s Market Cross, in High
Street, at around 7pm, greeted by the High Bailiff
Norman Kench and Henley Court Leet, who will tip
their hats in salute.
This year, it will be supporting Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikes. For more information visit
www.midlandfreewheelers.co.uk or
www.1066mcc.co.uk
Charged after incident
A MAN has appeared in court over an incident on Elm
Road, Stratford, on Sunday, 17th April.
Adam Peter Sargent, aged 30, himself of Elm Road,
appeared at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court on
Tuesday charged with Section 18 wounding with intent
to cause grievous bodily harm, false imprisonment,
criminal damage, and possession of cannabis.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Warwick
Crown Court on 19th May.
Police have urged anyone with any further information about Sunday’s incident to contact them on 101,
quoting incident number 96 of 17th April.
Step up for charity run
PEOPLE are being urged to sign up for a special 5km
fun run in aid of the Stratford Cancer and Eye Hospital
appeal next month.
The event will take place at Stratford Racecourse on
Sunday, 8th May, between 10am and 2pm.
Entry costs just £15 and the first 250 runners will
receive a free T-shirt and canvas bag.
To take part you must register beforehand by visiting
www.mydonate.bt.com/events/stratfordhospital5krun
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SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATIONS PREVIEW. . .
Stars descend on town for the big 400 BARD IN BRIEF
Activities and Events
SATURDAY
09.00-16.00
Shakespeare plays by local students, Birthplace
Free
09.00-16.00
Stratford College students shows, Birthplace
Free
10.00-17.00
Opening of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall
£5/£8
10.15-11.50
Shakespeare’s Birthday Parade, Town Centre
Free
11.30-16.15
Crafts, Town Centre and RSC
Free
11.45
Stage Fighting Techniques, RSC
Free
12.00-16.00
Knights and Nymphs Toddlers’ Party, Hall’s Croft
Free
12.00-13.30
Meet the Artists, RSC
Free
12 noon
Blood, Guts and Gore — Make up Demo, RSC
Free
13.00
Active Storytelling — Hamlet, RSC
Free
13.00
Voice — take part and sing Shakespeare’s words
Free
13.00-16.00
Shakespeare Mask Making — Escape Arts, Bancroft
Free
13.30-16.30
Sonnets on the Ferry, Chain Ferry over the Avon
50p
14.00
Singing, RSC
50p
14.00
Dance Workshop, RSC
Free
14.00
Wondrous Strange by Mimbre, Bancroft
Free
14.30
Richard II, Picturehouse
£10.50
14.30-15.30
Meet the Artists, RSC
Free
14.45
Stage Fighting Techniques, RSC
Free
15.00
Storytelling — A Midsummer Night’s Dream, RSC
Free
16.00
Wondrous Strange Mimbre, Bancroft
Free
22.00
Public Fireworks Display, RSC
Free
10.55
Procession, Town Centre
Free
11.00
Sonnet Marathon, Birthplace
Free
12.15
Shakespeare Service, Holy Trinity Church
Free
14.30
The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Picturehouse
£10.50
17.30
The Incomplete Shakespeare, ArtsHouse
from £8
SUNDAY
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BBC’s festival
shares birthday
with the world
STRATFORD’S Shakespeare
celebrations will be enjoyed the
world over thanks to the BBC.
The broadcaster is televising a
month-long BBC Shakespeare Festival, which will launch on Saturday.
It is billed as “the most farreaching celebration of Shakespeare’s
work ever broadcast”.
BBC director general, Tony Hall,
said it aimed to make Shakespeare
irresistible to everybody.
Stratford takes centre stage with
the live broadcast on Saturday — the
day of the Birthday Celebrations.
The Royal Shakespeare Company
have been working with the BBC to
develop the programme, called
Shakespeare Live!
Luminaries of stage and screen
will headline the celebrations on Saturday to commemorate the 400th
anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
They include Dame Judi Dench,
Benedict Cumberbatch, David Tennant and Helen Mirren.
Prince Charles will be accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall on
a tour of the town, visiting Holy
Trinity Church, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre — of which he is
President — and the Bard’s final
home at New Place.
On Saturday evening Prince
Charles, along with an invited audience, will be entertained by a stellar
line up of actors and musicians as
part of Shakespeare Live! At the
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, which
will be broadcast live on BBC Two.
RSC actor and former Doctor Who
star David Tennant will be joined by
actress and comedienne Catherine
Tate as the show’s hosts and will be
joined by Judi Dench, Rufus Wainwright, Ian McKellen, Joseph
Fiennes, Meera Syal, Sanjeev
Bhaskar, Al Murray, Paapa Essiedu,
who is currently playing Hamlet to
huge acclaim, Alison Moyet, the
Birmingham Royal Ballet, the English National Opera, and the Royal
Ballet.
This once-in-a-lifetime spectacle,
directed by Gregory Doran, the
RSC’s Artistic Director, also includes
Helen Mirren, Gregory Porter, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rory Kinnear,
Rufus Hound, Henry Goodman, The
Shires, David Suchet, Simon Russell
Beale, Roger Allam, Antony Sher,
Harriet Walter, John Lithgow,
Alexandra Gilbreath, Tim Minchin,
A SPECIAL play intended to introduce Shakespeare
and the history of Warwickshire to youngsters is set
to take place in Stratford.
The performance of Not Just William will take
place at 3pm on Sunday at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust on Henley Street.
The autism-friendly play is a well-researched dayin-the-life imagining of Shakespeare’s formative
years bringing to life the source tales for some of his
most famous plays.
Not Just William is the creation of the award-winning Tell Tale Theatre Company, who have revived
the play following their sell out show of 2014.
The Quaker Meeting House in Warwick will also
hold regular performances of the play today
(Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm.
Tickets cost £6-£10 and are available by calling
0844 8442920 or visiting
www.skiddle.com/artists/tell-tale- 123545116/
Shakespeare’s being
celebrated on screen
David Tennant, Helen Mirren and Benedict Cumberbatch are
among the stellar line up at RSC Live on Saturday evening.
Anne Marie Duff, Pippa Nixon and
the cast of Horrible Histories. They
will be joined by Stratford’s
Orchestra of the Swan and the Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Alongside numerous theatrical
performances to be revealed on the
night, the show will feature Shakespeare-inspired work spanning the
musical genres, including hip-hop,
blues, musical theatre, jazz, opera
and classical numbers based on his
plays.
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
will be broadcast on BBC Two from
8.30pm as part of the BBC Shakespeare Festival 2016. It will also be
screened live to 368 cinemas.
Meanwhile, the BBC also
announced a number of original, starstudded programmes for the spring
festival. Russell T Davies, one of our
greatest storytellers, has adapted the
original verse of A Midsummer
Night’s Dream for prime-time BBC
One with a stellar cast, including
Maxine Peake, Matt Lucas, Bernard
Cribbins, Elaine Paige, Richard
Wilson and Paapa Essiedu, who is
currently appearing as Hamlet at the
RSC.
Also on BBC One, on Sunday,
Countryfile will be investigating the
Warwickshire
landscapes
that
inspired Shakespeare’s greatest
works.
Best Bottoms will follow the RSC’s
quest to put on A Midsummer Night’s
Dream using a mixture of professional and amateur actors from
around the UK. BBC One drama
Doctors, on 21st and 22nd April, will
feature storylines inspired by a
Shakespearean sonnet, and include an
episode filmed around Stratford and
the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
BBC Two is reviving one of the
highlights of 2012 with three more
episodes of The Hollow Crown, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Dame
Judi Dench, and many others, and
executive produced by Sam Mendes.
There are also new productions
across television and radio, including
a special Horrible Histories on Children’s BBC telling the story of
Shakespeare’s early life, while comedian David Mitchell will play Shakespeare in Upstart Crow, a six-part
comedy written by Ben Elton, which
will also star Harry Enfield and Liza
Tarbuck.
Finally, Radio Three will take up
residence in Stratford, with a glass
pop-up studio being installed at the
newly-reopened RSC theatre, The
Other Place, on Waterside.
From Friday to Sunday they will be
broadcasting a variety of live content,
including breakfast shows, classical
music concerts, and new commissions from Poet Laureate, Carol Ann
Duffy, and composer, Sally Beamish,
being performed at Holy Trinity
Church on Friday.
There will also be programmes
focused on the Bard’s life and the
mysteries surrounding it, classical
soundtracks to Shakespeare-inspired
films and readings of his poetry and
extracts from his plays.
A full list of programmes can be
found at: www.bbc.co.uk/radio3
DON’T MISS:
Read Gill Sutherland’s report
from RSC Live in next week’s
Herald Shakespeare Special pages.
THE Picturehouse in Stratford will be hosting RSC
Shakespeare on Screen, showing some of the company’s most admired productions adapted or captured
for television and the cinema.
This runs until Sunday and will be a chance to see
iconic performances from many of the greatest actors
associated with the company, including Vanessa Redgrave, Paul Scofield, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi
Dench and David Tennant.
These screen versions, some of which have been
seen only rarely since they were produced, showcase
the work of some of the RSC’s most significant directors, including Peter Brook, Sir Trevor Nunn and
Gregory Doran.
Treading the Boards
in honour of Bard
THERE is still a chance to catch Tread the Boards’
performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Attic Theatre at Cox’s Yard.
The production, which runs until Sunday, will be
the only Shakespearean play which will be performed in Stratford during the celebrations of the
400th anniversary of the Bard’s death.
The company is promising a French twist to the
love story, setting the story during the Revolution
(1789-1799).
More information is at www.treadtheboards.co.uk
or www.theattictheatre.co.uk
Art exhibition has
a lot of character
STRATFORD ArtsHouse is
hosting an exhibition based on
Shakespearean characters created by a local artist and
designer.
Robin Beauly Austin’s work
is already on display at the
venue and the exhibition will
run for up to six weeks. One of
his works, Falstaff, is pictured.
Miles of smiles for annual Birthday parade
on
Sunday
Sunday 1st
4thMay
and
Bank
Holiday
Monday
Bank Holiday Monday 2nd
5th May
10am - 4 pm
Admission; Adults £5.00 Kids free
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HOG ROAST (from noon)
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Walk is approx 1 1/2 miles long.
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Not Just William in
Stratford and area
A scene from last year’s Shakespeare Parade.
BEFORE the parade, from 9.30am,
students from local schools will be
handing out sprigs of fresh rosemary
and commemorative Shakespeare
face masks to visitors lining the route
of the procession.
From 10.15am to 11am primary
schoolchildren, staff and students of
King Edward’s School (KES), led by
the head boy, invited diplomats, civic
dignitaries and guests of the town and
district councils, will follow the route
of the floral tribute.
The main parade will take a route
from the Town Hall along Sheep
Street, Waterside, Bridge Street, High
Street, Chapel Street, Church Street
and Old Town to the church.
Spectators will be able to watch
guests and participants join the procession at various times and points
around the centre of town, such as
Wood Street, Meer Street and Henley
Street, and make their way after the
Flag Unfurling Ceremony to join the
main procession.
The Quill and Flag Unfurling Ceremonies take place as usual in Bridge
Street, with the dais positioned near
the roundabout outside Barclays
Bank.
Flagpoles will be draped in black
crepe and the main streets festooned
in black and gold bunting, to combine
the birthday and memorial themes.
The parade itself will comprise several ‘elements’ reflecting the various
moods of the proceedings: The Walk
of Remembrance, as participants
follow the town’s floral tribute from
the Town Hall as far as Bridge Street,
to the toll of a funeral bell, spectators
will be encouraged to throw rosemary
in their path; the traditional, annual
birthday ceremonies of the Handing
Over of the Quill and the Flag
Unfurling; a unique ‘Mask Moment’
for this year’s commemoration of 400
years since Shakespeare’s death when
spectators will be invited to don a
Shakespeare Face Mask, commissioned especially for the 2016 Celebrations.
Sarah Summers, town clerk and
lead organiser of the Birthday Parade,
said: “It all seems remarkably under
control as we enter the final stages of
Birthday Celebration preparations.
However, it is obviously with fingers
crossed that we showcase Stratford to
the world on Saturday, for staging
such an important event involving so
many people without a rehearsal, can
only be classed as a Richter scale
nightmare.
She added: “There is an interesting
twist to this year’s commemorative
event and dare I say so, to die-hard
traditionalists, it might be compared
to a Marmite moment – you’ll either
love it or hate it, but wow, you won’t
want to miss it.
“The town is buzzing and even the
disappointing weather forecast for
Saturday cannot put a damper on proceedings. I’m confident the New
Orleans Jazz Band will bring with
them that touch of joie de vivre and no
one will notice if the Jazz Funeral
accoutrements have to be colourful
umbrellas instead of parasols!
In a departure from convention,
spectators will see parade participants
gather at many places around the town
this year.
The ‘mini-parades’ will be escorted
through the streets to their flag stations in Henley Street, High Street and
Bridge Street.
Following the flag unfurling ceremony, the whole procession will continue as one in festival mood along
High Street, Chapel Street, Church
Street and Old Town to Shakespeare’s
resting place at Holy Trinity Church.
The end of the procession marks the
start of the many other festivities
planned over the Birthday Weekend.
DON’T MISS:
For your map of the parade route
see the Herald’s Souvenir
Shakespeare Celebrations
Supplement, on sale now.
‘Mask moment’ among new
highlights of annual parade
THOUSANDS of Shakespeare
masks are being distributed to revellers at this year’s Shakespeare celebrations as a special souvenir of the
day.
Some 10,000 lucky visitors will be
given masks on Saturday with
organisers asking people to don
them at exactly the same time
for a special ‘mask moment’
during the parade.
It should prove to be a fantastic photo opportunity with
crowds being invited to give
‘three cheers for Shakespeare’
by the Master of Ceremonies.
The masks will also be a useful
tool on the day with a quick and
easy guide to the birthday parade
and other events on Saturday
appearing on the reverse.
Children from local schools will
distribute the masks from 9.30am
in the town centre and people are
asked to assemble early to avoid disappointment.
In 2015 Stratford District Council
and Stratford Town Council commissioned the development of a portrait
of the Bard that could be used to
create a novel celebrity face mask.
The image had to be a recognisable likeness of Shakespeare in high
definition.
It has taken considerable effort to
research a suitable image, search for
an artist to create it, and deal with
complex licensing and copyright
agreements.
Cllr Mike Gittus, chairman of
Stratford District Council, said: “This
was always going to be a challenge
with Shakespeare’s death having
been early in the 17th century, long
before any form of camera.
“We concluded that just as important as the accuracy of the image of
the mask, it had to be publicly
recognisable as that of the famous
Bard of Avon.
“Most importantly the chosen
image had to be capable of
being converted into a full
frontal face mask.
“We knew that when ‘the
world’ ponders on Shakespeare, it
sees in its mind’s eye the famous
Droeshout engraving of him. This
is the picture inside the First Folio
of his collected works printed in
1623 and the accuracy of this
engraving was endorsed by his
contemporary Ben Jonson.
“The choice was suddenly made
simple. Armed with the world
famous picture, the search was on for
an artist to produce a suitable version
for conversion into a mask.”
Stourbridge-based artist Geoffrey
Tristram was commissioned to create
the mask. He has also created another
oil-on-canvas image of Shakespeare
that will be on display at the town
hall between 20th-24th April along
with his image used for the mask.
Highlighting an exciting programme of Birthday events
Curtain rises as town
set to take centre stage
ALL eyes will be on Stratford-uponAvon as an exciting programme of
activities and events to commemorate its most famous son reaches its
climax on Saturday.
Festivals, exhibitions and performances
are set to celebrate the legacy of William
Shakespeare, who died 400 years ago on
23rd April, 1616.
For Shakespeare’s Celebrations, a local
initiative organising the annual Birthday
Parade through the town, this year brings a
wonderful opportunity to focus on the
Bard’s birthday and celebrate with a unique
‘take’ on the traditional parade, combining
birthday and commemoration in a very special way.
It promises to be a spectacle like nothing
seen before in the history of these annual
celebrations, full of music, colour and
action for all to watch and enjoy.
All the usual participants will be there
too, among them civic dignitaries, VIPs
and invited guests from the worlds of literature and theatre, students of Shakespeare’s
school and characters in period dress, all
accompanied by marching bands and local
schoolchildren making their way through
the streets towards Holy Trinity Church on
Saturday morning.
The Birthday Celebrations culminate in a
weekend full of festivities and entertainment for all the family at venues
throughout the town, many of them outdoors and most of them free of charge.
The birthday weekend begins with a celebration concert by Ex Cathedra at Holy
Trinity Church which will also be broadcast
live on BBC Radio Three.
This tribute will feature the world premiere of A Shakespeare Masque, which has
been written especially by the Poet Laureate Dame Carol Ann Duffy, who is also a
special guest at this year’s annual Birthday
Luncheon.
Elsewhere in Shakespeare’s beautiful
home town throughout 2016, fascinating
new attractions opening for visitors in this
significant year include a re-imagination by
the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust of New
Place, Shakespeare’s grand family home
for 19 years until his death in 1616.
The transformation of this historic site
Above: Shakespeare Live! At the RSC will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display. Below: New York hip-hop
artist Devon Glover, who is known as The Sonnet Man, will be performing all 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets outside
the Birthplace on Sunday. Photos: Mark Williamson.
will retell the story of Shakespeare in the
prime of his life, showcasing specially
commissioned artworks in a modern setting, as well as a new exhibition which will
be displayed in neighbouring Grade I Tudor
Nash’s House. Shakespeare’s New Place is
scheduled to open on 1st July, 2016.
Following major renovation and conservation works Shakespeare’s Schoolroom
and Guildhall, the town’s newest heritage
visitor site, will open to the public on Saturday. (See story on page 7)
The opening of this major new attraction
provides the missing chapter of the story of
Shakespeare’s life in Stratford-upon-Avon
— his education and the inspiration that led
him to become the world’s greatest playwright. (See more on page 7)
The Royal Shakespeare Company will
mark Shakespeare’s birthday and the 400th
anniversary of his death with a huge range
of events, including a film festival, an exhibition celebrating favourite Shakespearean
quotes, a new self-guided tour of Stratford,
and, on Shakespeare’s birthday itself, a
wealth of free family activities and a fantastic fireworks display.
Jazz band
gardens in front of the Royal Shakespeare
Theatre during Saturday afternoon and
there will be opportunities for children to
become actors and dress up.
RSC actors will be performing Sonnets
on the chain ferry, entertaining those
making the short trip across the River
Avon.
Acting and music students from Stratford
College will be putting on street performances, while art, photography and creative writing students will be showcasing
their work in shop windows.
On Sunday, rap artist Devon Glover,
from New York, also known as The Sonnet
Man, is set to perform all 154 of the Bard’s
sonnets in his own contemporary hip-hop
style.
His event coincides with the annual
Shakespeare marathon and half marathon,
which starts in the town centre and finishes
on the recreation ground. (See full coverage
in next week’s sports pages.)
The Royal Shakespeare Company has a
huge range of events lined up, including a
free demonstration entitled Blood, Guts
and Gore which will show how to create
fake scars and bruises.
Experts will also be on hand at a series of
workshops in the Swan Gardens Marquee,
including one class teaching the art of stage
fighting. (See cut out and keep guides.)
This year the festivities are promising to
be an extra special spectacle of music,
colour and action. One of the star attractions will be a jazz band from New Orleans
— a city more associated with jazz than
anywhere else in the world. (See interview
and photos in next week’s Herald Special
Shakespeare coverage.)
An acrobatic theatre company, Mimbre,
will perform Lesley Livingston’s teen fantasy novel Wondrous Strange, which tells
the story of a teenage actress in New York
who becomes a lead actress in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Find out more at:
The performances will take place in the www.shakespearescelebrations.com
Programme of events at Shakespeare’s
church reflect on playwright’s legacy
Flowers will be laid
at Shakespeare’s grave
in Holy Trinity Church.
BY SIMON WOODINGS
[email protected]
HOLY Trinity Church will be hosting
some of the most poignant moments of
the 400th anniversary weekend.
The events planned will allow lovers of
Shakespeare to pay their respects and to express
gratitude for the legacy Shakespeare has left to
both Stratford and to the world.
Line of Light and Candle-lit Vigil at Holy
Trinity Church, Saturday, 10.35pm (after Royal
Shakespeare Company’s celebratory fireworks
display).
One of the most magical moments will be the
illuminated Line of Light leading from the Royal
Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre to a candlelit vigil at Shakespeare’s final resting place.
The illuminations will lead visitors through the
theatre gardens up to the church’s ceremonial
west doors, where a row of candles will guide
visitors up to the altar rail and to Shakespeare’s
grave.
The church will remain open until midnight
for anyone to pay their respects at the grave of
the world’s greatest playwright.
Benedict Wilson, Director of Music at Holy
Trinity Church, said: “The candlelit vigil at Holy
Trinity will provide a very special, moving and
spiritual moment. Our choir will be singing an
unaccompanied plain song; which represents
choral music at its most pure.”
The Shakespeare Service, is on Sunday, 24th
April, at Holy Trinity Church, 11.15am.
The Reverend Patrick Taylor said: “This
year’s Shakespeare Service will take place the
day after the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s
death, and the day before the anniversary of his
funeral and burial in the church, as recorded in
the Church Register.
“The service will take us on a journey from
feelings of bereavement through to celebration
and thanksgiving. We are grateful that we have
been able to work with our friends at the
Methodist Church in Stratford to bring this event
to an even wider audience in this special anniversary year.”
The service will include a passage from actor
David Suchet and a sermon from author Sally
Vickers, who speaks on the subject of death and
bereavement.
It will also include prayers led by the Revd Dr
Paul Edmondson, head of research and knowledge at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, music
from Holy Trinity’s Choir and organ, as well as a
final blessing offered by the Bishop of Coventry.
BBC Radio Four will be recording
Sunday’s Shakespeare Service in Holy Trinity
Church. The radio station will be broadcasting
live from the church from 8.10am.
Other 400th Anniversary highlights at Holy
Trinity Church include Coffee Cakes and Sonnets, on Friday, 22nd April, 10.30-11am.
This is a free event and includes a short programme of speeches, scenes and sonnets in the
church followed by birthday cake.
View floral tributes at Shakespeare’s Grave,
on Saturday, 23rd April, from 11.30am.
Holy Trinity Church will be open to all visi-
Shakespeare Souvenir Supplement.
Prime Minister’s message
Celebrations weekend itinerary
Events map and planner
Archive photographs
Pragnells prize winner
tors to view the floral tributes laid at the culmination of Saturday’s Shakespeare parade.
Organ Recital with World Famous Organist
David Briggs, on Saturday, 23rd April, 7.30pm,
free event.
Holy Trinity’s The Friends of The Music are
extremely honoured to host an organ recital by
David Briggs, one of the UK’s best known
organists.
Parish Eucharist with Stratford Sister Cities
Choir, on Sunday, 24th April, 6pm.
For seven days, including the Shakespeare
Birthday weekend, Stratford is host 140 residents from the Stratfords around the world. The
Sister Cities Chorus from Connecticut will be
leading the singing and performing an anthem,
Majesty and Glory.
Choral Evensong, on Monday, 25th April,
6pm. This will be a dignified and significant
occasion marking the 400 years since the funeral
of William Shakespeare.
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Top 10 Bard exhibits
Theatrical highlights
Shakespeare Competitions
Spotlights on: Shakespeare’s Houses;
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Activities and Events
Shakespeare Birthplace
Stratford College and Stratford Girls’ Grammar
School perform excerpts
Bancroft Gardens
Dance, art, photography and creative writing displays
Chapel Lane
www.shakespearesschoolroom.org
TOWN CENTRE
RSC public area
Free craft activities www.rsc.org.uk
Swan Gardens Marquee
(rear of Swan Theatre)
Workshop and demonstration of stage fighting
techniques
Hall’s Croft
Family fun day - Bring your own picnic or enjoy BBQ
Paccar Room
Meet artists who have created new works of art
RSC Upper Circle Bar
Demonstration on how to create bruises, cuts and
scars with make up
Become an actor. (4+)
Bring Shakespeare’s words to life through song
Bancroft Gardens
www.escapearts.or.uk
River Avon
Take a ferry accompanied by words by RSC actors
Fun lively session to learn simple songs. (7+)
Learn the Bergomask Dance from A Midsummer
Night’s Dream
Bancroft Gardens
Acrobatic theatre company Mimbre presents
Wondrous Strange, a specially commissioned
30-minute performance
Stratford Picture House
RSC with David Tennant
Paccar Room
Meet artists who have created new works of art
Workshop and demonstration of stage fighting
techniques
Become an actor. (4+)
Bancroft Gardens
Acrobatic theatre company Mimbre presents
Wondrous Strange, a specially commissioned
30-minute performance
Outside RST
Enjoy a free public fireworks display
Shakespeare’s
Birthplace
Rap artist Devon Glover will attempt all 154 sonnets
Holy Trinity Church
Celebration concert by Ex Cathedra
Full events guide on page 10
WHAT OUR READERS SAY. . .
Premature birthday
celebrations?
SORRY to be a spoilsport, but it appears that in commemorating Shakespeare’s death on 23rd April, 1616,
we might be somewhat premature.
By 1750, the Julian calendar as constructed, and
then in use, had fallen behind the actual date, as a
result of which the Calendar (New Style) Act
1750introduced the Gregorian calendar.
This required the shortfall of 11 days to be made up
by skipping the days from 2nd September, 1752 to
14th September.
In consequence, there are said to have been riots by
people demanding that they should be “given back
our eleven days” of their lives
It seems highly probable, therefore, that by 1616,
the calendar was already well behind, and that 23rd
April should have been called 3rd May or thereabouts; thus, if we are commemorating his death (on
his 52nd birthday!) on 23rd April, we are eleven days
early.
Of course, if I have got it all wrong, then we must
be eleven days late! Nevertheless, I look forward to a
riotous (or even a righteous) time this weekend.
Patrick Howell,
Broom.
Stratford has no
need for Big Wheel
VISITORS will flock to Stratford for one fairly
obvious reason — William Shakespeare.
We do not need a big wheel to attract visitors unlike
some of the locations cited in the Herald last week.
Comparing Stratford to Chorley and Dudley is an
insult to all concerned.
Having seen planning committees in action over the
years it is only to be hoped that those on the committee who do not live in Stratford will pay heed to the
views of the residents and not pass it simply because it
is not in their back yard!
Simon Littlejohns,
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Tax transparency?
WITH senior politicians, including the Prime Minister
and the Leader of the Opposition, publishing their tax
returns in recent days, it will be interesting to see if
this move towards transparency is extended to MPs,
including our own part-time MP.
If so, this should make interesting reading.
John Spencer,
Society is the poorer
for loss of Brigade
YOUR excellent 400 year Shakespeare review reminds us of the
effects of the passage of time.
For me I was fascinated by the two early
shots, one undated, in the first decade of
the last century which shows just how
strong the Boys’ Brigade movement was
locally. Notice the drum major and the
large number of boys in the uniform with
the predominate white haversack.
There is no recognisable presence of the
Scouting movement and that may help
dating since it was Baden Powell’s experience with the Brigade that led to the
famous Scouting for Boys book and later
the Scouting movement late in that decade.
As one who was a member of the “BB”
for over 16 years in the 40s and 50s, as boy
and officer, in Northampton and Stafford
(and a former drum major!) I realise the
benefits one can receive as a member of
such a volunteer organisation.
Alas, no longer does it have a local presence and nationally the volunteer uniformed organisations for youngsters seem
to be waning. Although today’s young
people have more opportunities for “spare
time” activities somehow I feel that the
“BB” taught me many things outside the
normal curriculum. Society in general and
the churches in particular are very much
the poorer for the loss of these bodies.
Is it really due to other activities or have
United by love of Bard
AS we commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s
death, almost 140 people from towns and cities named Stratford
from around the world have come to take part.
They come from Connecticut in the USA, Ontario in Canada,
Prince Edward Island also in Canada, Victoria in Australia and
Taranaki in New Zealand.
I am sure the residents of Stratford-upon-Avon will welcome
their fellow Stratfordians and make them feel at home. They will
be unfurling their country’s flags on Saturday and taking part in the
procession to Shakespeare’s grave, as part of a packed programme
of events arranged for their six day visit. This includes the opening
of the Friendship Garden outside the RST at 5pm today (Thursday)
and a performance by Groundwork Youth Theatre from Australia
on Sunday at 3pm in the Methodist Church Hall. I invite you to
attend each of these.
The friendships that exist between these communities only go to
show the enduring and worldwide influence of William Shakespeare which is at the heart of the Birthday Celebrations we are
about to enjoy.
Tim Raistrick, Chairman,
Stratfords of the World UK.
Disappointingly late
This photo featuring the Boys’ Brigade was taken early in the 20th century.
the leaders become scarce due to the
increase of legislation involving the
young?
One important part of BB life was the
annual camp and this gave a holiday experience in the 30s’ depression and later to so
many who could not afford a holiday. The
founders, Sir William Alexander Smith for
the BB and GLB and Lord and Lady
Baden Powell for Boy Scouts and Girl
Guides were in my judgement truly
national heroes as were those who gave so
much to the nation’s youth.
Reginald D Langman,
Eur Ing Prof R D Langman C Eng,
THE New Place and Garden plus the exhibition The Play’s The
Thing at the RSC Swan Theatre are not going to be ready for the
Anniversary Weekend.
That is a great shame! Even a soft opening would have been
welcome. A big screen on the Bancroft to see the BBC Broadcast
Tribute to Shakespeare, for those that missed out on the ballot,
would have made the event more inclusive, less elitist and celebratory. The biggest omission is that nothing visionary or imaginative
has ever been proposed by the powers that be as a gift to the town.
Planting a few more trees, having wider pavements, more
pedestrianisation and countless other improvements would have
made a lasting impression and not cost a great deal.
I suppose we have to be content with the Selfie Statue on the
Bancroft and the new statue of Shakespeare yet to be placed which
have been donated. Wake up Stratford!
Tony Godel,
Via e-mail.
Putting another spoke in the wheel. . . Thanks for easing pain
I AM not sorry for putting another
spoke in the argument but, other than
an obvious eyesore in an already
bespoiled and changed Stratford environment, I cannot see what possible use
such a fairground type object can contribute to the attraction of Stratford.
There is no exhilaration of speed,
quite the reverse. There are no other
scenic attractions and only those in a
cabin reaching its zenith on a good day
will be able to view any distance, a few
trees, a stretch of the Avon and then
slowly back to earth.
Perhaps the cabins should be numbered, the wheel speeded up for one or
two revolutions and stopped like a
roulette wheel and then passengers in
the selected cabin could be issued with
prize vouchers for some takeaway fish
and chips from any of the numerous
cafés in town.
I am sure that visitors from far and
wide would be very impressed and add
to the fading esteem of Stratford and its
enviable history.
We are very fortunate that we have
elected people into office who are willing
to think up and even consider such
worthwhile copy-cat ideas.
Aren’t we?
Douglas Wathen,
Salford Priors.
MY sister died a few days ago in Nicol Ward at Stratford Hospital,
after a long and brave battle with cancer.
When my other sisters and I arrived on her last day we could not
believe the reception we received in Nicol Ward. The medical staff
all had vocations in the true sense, showing our sister genuine love,
care and respect.
We were also shown the same. Combine this with the love and
concern given by the Pastor of Shottery Elim Church who with his
congregation and supported my sister through the years of her fight
against the disease. We felt that we were held together with such
goodness through this dreadful experience and will never be able
to thank these caring people enough.
Fiona Harrison (née Bland), Exmoor.
Former SBT director pens poem
in honour of the great man. . .
AT first he didn’t want to know,
and claimed their messages
never got through to him in his
cloud-capped retreat;
but under pressure from some of
the great and the good,
Prince C, Judi D, Ken B, etcetera,
he relented,
agreed to attend a Gala at the
Grand Old Hall of Fame
to receive an Exceptional (he had
been dead four centuries)
Lifetime Award from the
Academy of All the Nations.
What helped persuade him to
accept was a proposal
the seats would be reserved exclusively for characters
who owed their being to the plays
created for them.
He was prepared to leave the
choice of invitees
to the Academy on condition it
was willing to hold
50 premium seats for his own possible use,
‘in case I wish to make any additions’, he told
the puzzled board, which nevertheless readily consented,
and, over raised glasses, contracts
were signed and exchanged.
The fantastic day arrives; fans
gather on street corners
to chatter in a hundred languages,
bands begin to blare,
daffodils are out in force, flags
flutter, folk dancers caper,
swans embark on manoeuvres,
church bells go crazy,
works by and about him bombard
the bookshops,
broadcasters, giving global coverage to the event,
fall over themselves to find words
to blazon his genius,
and texters and tweeters are
locked in collective thrall,
anticipating the conferment of the
Lifetime Award.
As evening nears, the plushest of
red carpets is rolled
from the doors of the Hall of
Fame where, it is announced,
the Great Man slipped in quietly
at the back some hours before.
Crowds press against barriers,
paparazzi take up positions,
lights flash, young and old gape,
gasp, clap, as roll calls
of celebrities are spotted as they
start making exits
from lines of cabs and limousines
stretching to the world’s end.
A beaming Rosalind walks hand
in hand with Orlando,
both stopping for a brief chat and
to give autographs;
Falstaff salutes the sea of faces
with a flourish of his stick
and shares a joke with the Nurse
accompanying him;
a group of chanting women offer
flowers to Ophelia,
Hamlet passes them by without
any show of feeling;
Touchstone, sporting a loud check
suit, strides ahead
of Audrey, in a skimpy lycra
number and goatskin boots;
Launce’s dog causes amusement
by cocking a leg
at several of the tubs of resplendent hydrangeas;
Titania wins plaudits stepping out
in a full-length gown,
its sequins sparkling like her
ring’s huge Indian sapphire;
Macbeth looks daggers at the
throng, adjusts his sporran;
1967 Roger Pringle joined the
IwithnShakespeare
Birthplace Trust,
responsibility for developing
its educational work.
He set up the Trust’s first programmes and courses, covering
Shakespeare’s life, times and
works, and encompassing school
groups, teachers, students and the
general public. He also mounted
regular exhibitions, some of which
were seen subsequently in London
and other venues outside Stratford.
In 1989 he was appointed
Director of the Trust, a post he held
until his retirement in 2007.
During this time he oversaw significant improvements at the
Trust’s five Shakespeare Houses,
including a radical re-presentation
of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, an
enhanced visitor experience at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and the
turning of Mary Arden’s House into a working Tudor farm.
He has written on Shakespeare and Stratford’s history, edited several anthologies, and published three poetry collections.
He directed the Stratford Poetry Festival for 30 years, and has
scripted recital programmes for many British arts festivals, often
involving leading RSC actors and is an Honorary Governor of the
RSC.
Richard limps up the steps,
throwing a winning smile;
Malvolio, after tipping the driver,
takes a quick selfie;
Shylock arrives to cheers on a
slow-wheeling bicycle.
Iago, in razor-sharp regimentals,
fingering a cheroot,
waits while Othello acknowledges
his many admirers;
taking ages to leave his cab,
unshaven, wearing shades
and rakish hat, Jaques ignores the
guessing onlookers;
Caesar, in well-cut white suit,
strides across the carpet,
while Brutus, some way behind,
fiddles with his mobile;
Quince has a copy of The Stage
poking out of a pocket;
Perdita, met with warm applause,
gives a friendly wave,
beside her young partner-prince in
naval uniform;
wheelchair-bound, Lear is pushed
up a ramp by Cordelia;
Cleopatra, sexy as any Hollywood
star, emerges
from her Rolls in green silk decolletage, with high hemline;
Puck rushes forward to smooth the
wrinkled carpet;
screeching to a halt, Romeo drops
off Juliet
to rapturous acclaim before
parking his roadster
around the corner, alongside
Speed’s old Ford.
These and many other persons
of the plays were beamed
instantly into homes about the
earth as they entered
the Hall of Fame to honour the
master of their making.
Then, to everyone’s surprise, news
broke about a coach
expected soon, carrying a contingent of unknown guests
invited to attend at Shakespeare’s
personal request.
Outside, the crowd was hushed;
inside the academicians
could not hide their concern, kept
checking messages,
wondered why Shakespeare had
felt any need to add
to the multitude of characters so
carefully chosen,
by their presidium, from nearly all
his works.
When the bus drew up, spectators
were hard pressed
to recognise any of its assorted
passengers,
as were most members of the
reception committee,
though they shook hands warmly
with these latecomers
before escorting them to seats in
the front stalls.
Asked about these extra guests,
Shakespeare explained
that though they all had stories
he’d barely touched upon
they should not be thought of as
threads in tapestries
but as indispensable to the fabric
of their plays;
‘besides’, he added, ‘I was, and
remain, fond of them’.
Reuters, now briefed, released
their names. First off the bus
had been James Gurney, who
speaks four words (in King John),
accompanied by Deiphobus, the
Trojan, who says five;
others favoured with 15 seconds
of fame followed:
Dighton and Forest, Mariana (of
the moated grange),
Marcellus, Mardian, Menteith,
Mouldy, and Mutius;
hard on their heels came Panthino,
Phrynia, Philo,
Peter Thump, Travers, Timandra,
and Tribonius,
Ross, Reynaldo, Seyton, Siward,
Voltimand, Varrius,
Willoughby and Woodville; then
clambering down, a posse of
knights and earls from various
warring countries.
From the rear of the coach came
more unexpected arrivals.
Shakespeare, it transpired, had
invited a few characters
known only by report; though
never seen or heard,
they were conceived, he insisted,
in the same locker-room of
thought and vision as the others,
and must be present.
One by one their identities were
given out:
Rosaline of Verona (now happily
married), maid Marian, puller of
pints at Wincot’s local,
funny-man Yorick, comforter and
entertainer
for the child lost in a castle’s
cheerless corridors,
Barbara whose folk songs lulled
little Desdemona,
Double (wearing his archer’s gold
around his neck),
Clarabel, soon to be Miranda’s
sister-in-law,
Sycorax whose deeds rocked the
islanders’ memories;
and last to leave, country lads in
unaccustomed suits:
Stephen Sly, John Naps, Peter
Turf, Henry Pimpernel.
These final guests joined the
others in the best seats
to witness the hour-long panegyrics that preceded
the conferring of the Award by the
Academy’s President,
Shakespeare’s short, affecting
acceptance speech,
and the prolonged standing ovation that followed it.
On leaving the Hall after the curtain came down,
two unnamed Gentlemen, from
one of the last plays,
were cajoled by a reporter with
ready mike
into saying what they felt about
the ceremonies.
Hesitatingly, one of them began to
describe
how at Shakespeare’s reunion with
his characters,
‘we seemed almost, with staring
on one another, to tear
the cases of our eyes. There was
speech in our dumbness,
language in our very gesture…a
notable passion
of wonder appeared in us, but the
wisest beholder
could not say if the importance
were joy or sorrow’.
The other Gentleman declared,
‘such a deal of wonder
is it’, adding shrewdly, ‘this news
which is called true
is so like an old tale that the verity
of it is in strong suspicion’.
Only one sadness clouded the
anniversary proceedings,
constituting for many people, as
one of the Gentlemen said,
‘a woe universal’: Shakespeare
declined to meet press or public.
Instead, he asked the academicians, who were brimming
with congratulatory spirit at the
extraordinary success
of their evening, to speak on his
behalf: to thank the world
from his heart for its enthusiastic
interest over the centuries,
and to forgive his inability to stay
longer than he did,
on account of the infirmities of
old age, and so on.
He had in fact soon slipped away
from another side door,
disguised, so one tabloid later
claimed, as an usherette,
leaving the fireworks to go on
bursting brilliantly into the night.
Roger Pringle
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Stratfordians unite for
home-grown project
DELEGATES representing Stratfords of the Worlds will descend on
a newly-planted Friendship Garden on the Bancroft Gardens, in the
town, today (Thursday).
As part of the celebrations to mark William Shakespeare’s 400th
anniversary of his death, 150 delegates from the five Stratfords of
the World are attending a week-long reunion in the town, including
the garden’s launch.
Stratfords of the World, formerly known as Stratford Sister Cities,
unites our town with the Stratfords in Australia, New Zealand,
Prince Edward Island, Connecticut and Ontario. They meet every
two years in one of the six Stratfords for a cultural exchange.
The £5,000 garden has been planted in front of the RSC main
entrance, including £2,000 from the RSC and £1,000 from Stratford
Town Trust.
The mini-garden features white foxgloves and two 6ft willow figures depicting Bottom and Titania, the Queen of the fairies, from A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is currently in production at the
RSC.
The willow sculptures were created by Emma Stothard, who also
created a sculpture to HRH Prince Charles of his dog Tigga.
Additionally 16 mature Himalayan Birch Trees were planted and
sponsored, including by Mezzo Dancers, Maureen Lock in memory
of her husband who was involved with Stratfords of the World,
motoring journalist and Stratford resident Quentin Willson, Stratford Mayor Cllr Tessa Bates and the High Sheriff of Warwickshire
Janet Bell Smith, as well as Mary Morgan, Dr Geoffrey Lees and
Clive Snowdon.
RSC events and exhibitions manager, Andy Horn, who designed
the garden, said: “What a great way to celebrate the connection and
reunion of the six Stratfords and the influence that Stratford has on
the international stage than with our magical fairy World Friendship
Garden.
The garden will be officially dedicated by the Mayor’s Chaplain
at 5pm today (Thursday).
BARD IN BRIEF
Royal Mint cashes in
on 400 anniversary
A SPECIAL set of £2 coins to commemorate the 400th
anniversary of Shakespeare’s death will go on sale for
the first time anywhere in the world in Stratford
tomorrow, Friday, ahead of entering general circulation.
The coins are developed by the Royal Mint in conjunction with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. And
the Royal Mint team will be in residence in the Trust’s
gift shop in Henley Street on Friday and Saturday,
giving visitors the opportunity to purchase a series of
special edition Shakespeare silver and gold proof commemorative coins and packs.
In celebration of the coins going into circulation, the
Trust has also collaborated with the Royal Mint to
launch a series of guest blogs on Shakespeare’s work,
life and times.
A competition running alongside this will offer a
prize package, including a limited edition five ounce
silver proof Shakespeare coin worth £395, tickets to the
Shakespeare family homes, and attendance at the VIP
launch of Shakespeare’s New Place.
For more details on the competition visit
www.royalmint.com
Several roads to close
KES Year 13 student Harry Forty, who is captain of the school's First XV rugby team and pictured with headmaster
Bennet Carr, is gearing up for the Shakespeare Shuttle. Photo: Mark Williamson. (K2/3/16/6)
DON’T MISS:
Friendship Garden photographs in next week’s Herald.
Boys run, row and ride for charity
Libraries line up host
of Shakespeare fun
WITH such close links to Shakespeare,
April was always going to be a special
month for students and teachers at King
Edward VI School.
However, more than 30 students are
set to go the extra mile in honour of the
Bard by taking part in a tough cycling,
running and rowing relay challenge,
they call the Shakespeare Shuttle.
In the early hours of Saturday KES
students will set off on a 125-mile route
from the Guildhall to Shakespeare’s
Globe in London, carrying a quill.
The journey will begin with a 75-mile
cycle to Marlow, followed by a 15-mile
row down the Thames to Windsor, then
another cycle, before the quill is passed
to runners for the final leg to the Globe.
Harry Forty, 17, captain of the Rugby
First 15s at KES, said: “It’s really
exciting, all the sports captains will be
running the final leg and I’m going to be
doing one of the rowing stretches as
well. We’ve been fitting in training as
part of our sports practice anyway, I
STRATFORD Library is just one of many in south Warwickshire
hosting free Shakespeare events to commemorate the 400th
anniversary of the Bard’s death.
The fun activities with a modern twist have been made possible
by a National Arts Council England grant.
In the run up to the big day, acclaimed musicians The Night
Watch are booked to appear at Stratford Library on Thursday at
7pm to perform their Shakespeare-themed From Bard to Verse, full
of musical references and songs, on a variety of Tudor instruments.
On Saturday a range of Shakespeare celebrations in libraries
throughout south Warwickshire will begin.
At Stratford Library there are a number of free drop-in events
planned, including Vote for a Shakespeare Quote, Shakespeare trail,
making character headbands and Shakespeare pencil toppers, plus a
craft table outside the library to promote the activities going on
inside.
Other events include Tempest children’s activities,
colouring/masks, for children, and book displays at Wellesbourne
and Shipston libraries.
think the hardest bit will be the run at
the end, it’s quite long.”
The quill will be received by Dominic
Dromgoole, artistic director at the
Globe, and organisers hope it will arrive
before the evening’s performance of
Hamlet.
Bennet Carr, Headmaster at KES,
said: “It’s going to be such a big day for
us with the opening of the Guildhall as
well as our other activities as part of the
birthday celebrations.
The Shakespeare Shuttle is something
that has been driven by the students
who are keen to mark this occasion too
and what better way can there be of
recognising Shakespeare than running
with a quill from his schoolroom to the
Globe.”
Director of Sport at King Edward VI
School, Richard Mahony, added: “What
a great way to raise money for sport at
the school and our two chosen charities,
we have over 30 students taking part,
five staff and ten helpful parents.
Guildhall refurbishment is ready for the tourists
Schoolroom visitor
attraction opens
BY BEN LUGG
[email protected]
THE grand re-opening of Stratford’s historic Guildhall as a visitor attraction is
set to take place this Saturday, marking
the completion of a £1.8million refurbishment project.
The building, which houses Shakespeare’s
schoolroom, will be opened to the public for the
very first time and is anticipated to attract up to
100,000 visitors each year.
The official opening will take place at 11am
and visitors will be able to experience a Tudor
lesson led by the School Master in Shakespeare’s schoolroom throughout the day.
The Guildhall is believed to have been the
place where the Bard got his first experience of
the stage, watching performances from travelling theatre troupes.
It has continued to inspire students at King
Edward VI School over the centuries and will
continue to be used as a working classroom.
Subtle modern improvements have been
incorporated into the build to enable it to function effectively in the 21st Century, including a
new heating system, additional power points
and state-of-the art insulation material.
To help bring the attraction to life for visitors,
a new ‘smart glass’ screen has been installed
over the top of the Guildhall’s rare medieval
paintings. The glass will allow images of the
paintings as they originally looked to be projected over the wall.
There has been great interest in the refurbishment project at the Guildhall, with a series of
behind-the-scenes tours attracting hundreds of
visitors earlier this year.
The restoration project has been the brainchild of the Trustees of King Edward VI School,
who have been working to make it possible for
the past decade and a large amount of the
money to pay for the project has come from the
Heritage Lottery Fund.
Visitors to the Guildhall will have the opportunity to view a special film by documentary
Actor Sam Lessor does a trial run as the school master in the Guild Hall with King
Edward VI students Yiannis Vogiaridis, Charlie Waters, Dominic Howden, Felix Crabtree,
Ben Clarke, Thomas Mayes and Dougie Potter. Photo: Mark Williamson. (G11/4/16/13)
maker Michael Wood exploring the building’s
influence on Shakespeare.
Bennet Carr, headmaster at King Edward VI
School, said: “I’m just really excited that what
we can experience at the school will be open to
everybody, I think people will be surprised to
hear all the stories that are connected with the
Guildhall.
“We have worked incredibly hard to get the
project completed in time for the 23rd April and
to make sure visitors can experience this fantastic building and its history through interpretations, films and interactive screens.”
Built in the 1420s, the Guildhall was the civic
centre of Stratford for many years and the refurbishment has thrown up one or two surprises.
While carrying out conservation work earlier
this year, workers uncovered a 600-year-old
picture of John the Baptist on one of the
building’s timber uprights.
The rare discovery was made by chance as
conservationists, who were cleaning dirt from a
later paint scheme, began to see the image
coming through.
On Saturday the school’s Edward’s Boys
drama group, will bring theatre back to the
Guildhall with their special performance called
Unperfect Actors.
The performances will take place at 1pm,
2pm and 3pm on the school site, adjacent to the
building.
DON’T MISS:
First visitors experience the new attraction.
Photos and reaction in next week’s Herald.
“Regardless of the physical challenge,
it is set to be a massive logistical undertaking but, knowing our students, I’m
sure they are all looking forward to it.
“I’m so pleased that our event contributes to the launch of Shakespeare’s
Schoolroom and Guildhall, this Shakespeare Shuttle is an opportunity for the
Sports Department to contribute to the
history of the school and to raise a Quill
to the Bard himself!”
Students have already raised over
£900 for two charities with the challenge, WaterAid and the Warwickshire
Air Ambulance.
Donations can still be made at:
www.justgiving.com/teams/ShakespeareShuttle
DON’T MISS:
The Stratford Herald will be following
students’ progress throughout the day on
twitter @HeraldNewspaper and on our
website www.stratford-herald.com
A NUMBER of road closures are to come into effect
in Stratford over the weekend as the town’s Shakespeare celebrations get underway.
On Saturday, between 7am and 3pm, the following
roads will either be closed, or inaccessible to traffic:
Bridge Street, Chapel Street, Chapel Lane, Church
Street, High Street, Meer Street, Sheep Street,
Southern Lane, Union Street, Wood Street and Old
Town.
It is anticipated that some of these roads may be
reopened before 3pm.
On Sunday, there will be rolling road closures on
the following streets between 10.30am and 12.30pm:
Sheep Street, High Street, Church Street, Chapel Street
and Old Town.
This is to allow for the civic procession and the
Shakespeare Marathon and Half Marathon.
Pupils set to entertain
PRIMARY schools in the area will be taking part in
their annual country dancing ahead of Shakespeare’s
Birthday Parade on Saturday.
The youngsters will be dancing in Henley Street, at
9am. Music will be by the Bidford Band as well as an
appearance of the Shakespeare Morris Men.
The time and location of the country dancing has
been changed this year, to accommodate other events to
mark the 400th year of the death of Shakespeare.
There will be afternoon busking around the town by
local clubs, including Renaissance, The Wayfarers,
Shakespeare Morris Men and others.
Contact Herald’s Arts correspondent, Gill Sutherland, on 01789 266261, e-mail [email protected], twitter @HeraldArts
ARTS IN BRIEF
Roll up, roll up
for panto fun
STRATFORD ArtsHouse is putting on the pantomime Aladdin this year and is inviting local
people to join the professional cast.
There will be open auditions to give young performers the opportunity to participate in this
year’s show. The production team will also be
staging a talent competition, Stratford’s Got
Talent, where judges, including the Herald’s art
correspondent, Gill Sutherland, will be looking to
find two local people over the age of 17 to play
the roles of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine.
Jenna Harvey, General Manager of the
ArtsHouse, said: “We are thrilled to be working
with a new producer, and together we will create
the most spectacular pantomime that Stratford has
ever seen!
“There will be mischief, mayhem and laughter
for all the family. Be sure to book early to make
sure you are a part of this year’s magical carpet
ride!”
Aladdin will run at the ArtsHouse from
Monday, 12th to Tuesday, 27th December. Tickets
are now on sale, with an early bird offer until
Sunday, 22nd May.
Tickets can be booked by calling 01789
207100, or at www.stratfordartshouse.co.uk
For further information and application forms
for either of the open auditions, e-mail
[email protected]
Stars in his eyes
In demand Beth’s home comforts
MUSICIAN Beth Porter is coming back to her
family home with two of her touring groups to play
a special concert on Friday, 29th April.
She has made a name for herself as an indemand cellist and has over 70 album credits covering a wide range of genres with artists, including
Newton Faulkner, The Proclaimers, Kula Shaker,
Peter Gabriel, and Petula Clark. She is currently
recording with folk singer Eliza Carthy.
Beth has recently released the album Open Doors
with The Availables. Drawing from her classical
background she creates a unique and refreshingly
modern texture, contrasting the cello and ukulele
with a voice that will hold your attention right
down to the last note.
The Bookshop Band was originally formed to
bring live music into Mr B’s Emporium Of
Reading Delights in Bath, but has since toured
nationally performing their own songs inspired by
books.
Recently they have worked with Louis de
Bernières, Joanne Harris, and Yann Martel. They
have also performed live on BBC Radio Three’s
The Verb, and have just completed work on a set of
ten CDs, and this concert forms part of their 10 Tour.
A House Concert — at Fairwarp, Winderton
Road, Lower Brailes, OX15 5JB — is an opportunity to get closely involved with the music in an
informal setting. The concert is sponsored by Hook
Norton Brewery and The Chandlers Arms, Epwell.
Tickets are £15 by calling 01608 685332.
Beth Porter’s coming home next weekend.
INTERVIEW The Bard and a blockbuster combine for reworking of Henry VI
Are you ready for a
right Royal battle?
Stewart McGill,
co-director of Games
and Thrones at
Playbox Theatre,
Warwick
Artist Steven Follen’s For All Time installation.
Summer sounds
THE Compton Verney Festival will return on the
first weekend of July, with three days of brilliant
beats, fantastic food and lots of family fun.
The live music stage will feature a multitude of
artists and different musical genres across the three
days, with Chain of Fools headlining Friday, folkrockers Leatherat closing Saturday night, and the
18-piece Simon Kemp and his Rhythm and Blues
Orchestra set to smash out some serious R ‘n’ B,
soul and funk on Sunday evening.
There’s a strong emphasis on supporting local
talent and giving up-and-coming artists a major
showcase, so expect to see Coventry singer/songwriter Kristy Gallacher, and Stratford’s Trees and
Queens winning new fans alongside Devon-based
Tobias Ben Jacob and Luke Drinkwater.
See a full preview of the festival in a future edition of Herald arts.
M
ARK Carey, the
actor/director and playwright who premiered
his new play Body Double to
much acclaim at the Bear Pit
Theatre recently, returns to the
Stratford theatre on Saturday
with his long-established show
Into the Breach.
The one-man play is a comic
and moving account of an amdram group putting on a production of Henry V during the
Second World War.
Mark says: “I’m sure it will be difficult to get
tickets for the RSC’s amazing evening, so I may
be a good alternative. I’m hoping lots of people
will want to mark the day, and my show is a
good and accessible way to enjoy some Shakespeare.”
Into the Breach is also on at Tiddington Village Hall on Friday, 29th April, in aid of the
Stratford Hospital Appeal, with tickets £7.50
from Rob Cobley on 01789 293863.
Tickets for the Bear Pit show are £10 and £8
from 01789 403416.
Priya Edwards and Flora Garner in fight mode in Games and Thrones, aka
Shakespeare’s Henry VI, which opens at the Playbox Theatre on Saturday.
Photo: Asia
Werbel
WHERE AND WHEN: Games and Thrones
(Henry VI) is on at The Dream Factory, 23rd,
29th and 30th April, 7pm; and then at St Mary’s,
Warwick on 19th, 20th and 21st May, at 7pm.
Tickets are available from the Playbox box
office 01926 419555, or
www.playboxtheatre.com
A
MONG the pomp and ceremony of the Shakespeare 400 commemorations, comes as a timely reminder that Shakespeare gives us the
raw material to put on exciting, cutting edge drama. Playbox Theatre and Shakespeare Young Company’s production of Games and
Thrones, which opens at the Dream Factory, Warwick, on Saturday, 23rd April, is certainly a welcome shot in the arm.
This adaptation of Shakespeare’s three Henry VI plays involves 36 actors, aged 12 to 19, playing more than 170 different roles. The
action in these rarely performed early works of the Bard spans 50 years of some of the bloodiest and most violent times ever seen in
Britain. The Wars of the Roses had fathers fighting against sons, and neighbour pitted against neighbour, struggles for power, territorial
tear up and politics in their rawest and most vicious manifestation.
Co-director Stewart McGill spoke to Herald arts correspondent Gill Sutherland ahead of the opening.
How did the idea of doing Henry VI for the
400th commemorations come about?
“Within Playbox Theatre we have always
had a strong core of exploring Shakespeare.
This led to the creation of Shakespeare Young
Company, which enables young artists, up to
the age of 21, to explore styles, techniques and
skills of performance. Games and Thrones
brings together a combined company from both
Playbox Theatre and SYC. There are three
directors, Mary King, Emily Quash and myself,
and that is important to point out because we
wanted to explore Henry VI through a crossstyle approach.
“Shakespeare’s anniversary is being explored
in so many different ways — for Playbox Theatre we wanted to take an early work, a ‘rough’
theatre work and bring to it all the energy, passion and total theatre techniques to enable audiences to reconsider the plays in the context of
contemporary, global issues, power games and
mass movement of people. For us it is a
thrilling three hour box set of Shakespeare,
with a vibrant young company. That’s why we
celebrate.”
We love the title. Tell us about how you have
reimagined the plays.
“I love the notion of theatre, or whatever we
call it, being an event, bringing everyone
together, regardless of age, origin, background
etc. That’s why this work is staged in a very
democratic arena, incorporating our audience.
We knew we needed to span 50 years. We
begin in a style that looks back to the Mystery
Plays, some of the characters, the icons, and
the dramatic structure recalls those early plays.
Joan of Arc appears as a kind of medieval
superhero — she has angels on her side who
we can see.
“The show moves through an invented history, arriving in a dystopian apocalypse for
Henry VI Part III reminiscent of the Mad Max
movies. Shakespeare takes us into chaos and
nightmare — that’s reflective of the original
and they are still finding remains at Barnet
from the battles in the Wars of the Roses.
“As an event both for the Dream Factory and
St Mary’s Church we go in as daylight fades —
the first words of the play command it: ‘Hung
be the heavens with black, yield day to night!’.
We leave in darkness, having come together as
Curious oddities,
and some great
performances
Sounds of Shakespeare III: Music from the
Period of Shakespeare, Holy Trinity Church,
Stratford, Saturday, 16th April.
‘It is a thrilling
three-hour box set
of Shakespeare,
with a vibrant
young
company’
THE Royal Shakespeare Company will unveil
the newly-restored Grade II-Listed Swan Wing
on Saturday.
Built in 1879 and the oldest part of the RSC’s
theatres in Stratford, the Swan Wing has been
the subject of a nine month restoration that has
been funded by a £2.8million grant of Lottery
money.
It will feature For All Time, a major new art
commission by Brighton-based artist and
designer, Steven Follen. His piece is made of
2,000 stainless steel stars suspended from the
ceiling by fine wires to make the shape of a
three-metre tall human face.
The three-dimensional artwork will have an
ethereal quality to it, reflecting light and
moving gently in the air. The face will be surrounded by further metal stars, which will
loosely reflect the position of the constellations
on Shakespeare’s birthday.
This significant new artwork complements
the Swan’s sensitively-restored public spaces.
A new café bar will be filled with objects and
stories from the RSC’s extensive archive, and
visitors can admire the original stained glass
windows lining the staircase that illustrate The
Seven Ages of Man speech from As You Like It.
The brickwork, lead windows, and roof
‘lights’ have been restored, alongside three
exterior bas reliefs by Paul Kummer, which
depict Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and
Tragedies.
See next week’s Herald arts for an interview
with artist Steven Follen.
SHAKESPEARE 400
actors and audience to reflect on the scale of
events in history and our own times. Technology changes — the human condition
doesn’t. Of course the title nods to George RR
Martin’s epic sagas but he has stated that he
was particularly inspired by the medieval
Kings and dynastic Wars of the Roses. It’s
also a riff on the Henry VI’s and the title does
sum it up.”
It sounds like an epic undertaking. Have
there been any glitches along the way, or
moments where you’ve thought” ‘What have
we done’?!
“We love epics at Playbox Theatre and
embrace with vigour the notion of total theatre.
“These shows have movement, dance, epic
soundtrack, live music, effects, stunning
lighting and a vibrant young company. Too
often notions of theatre are surrounded by worthiness, bordering on the dull. It was crucial for
our team making the work to throw out any
rules and apply to the creation appropriate techniques to communicate the story. I hope, in its
execution, it resembles the kind of theatre currently being made across Europe by some of
the left-field companies. There are certain
directors like Thomas Jolly and Ivo Van Hove
who simply reaffirm why theatre is the most
dynamic media. We never thought: ‘Oh what
have we done’, although it’s quite a task to
ßtell the story in a realistic timeframe for an
audience.”
What does Shakespeare offer your young
actors? Is he still relevant?
“I get fed up with the ‘relevant’ tag on
Shakespeare and also surrounding statements
often made that somehow he is a cure for all
our ills. He was a man of a teeming new form
of theatre, an arena where people mixed in
close proximity, smelt a mix of food, bear
baiting remnants, and poor personal hygiene —
in this arena he thrilled, provoked, argued and
caused hearts to break. Young people can discover his work by engaging with how to
transmit the stories to an audience today — no
rules, no traditions, no rights or wrongs, that’s
the thrill of watching Playbox actors at work
with Shakespeare, they ingest the language and
aim to spit out sense. Yes, Shakespeare is relevant, as is Botticelli, The Beatles, The Rolling
Stones, Walt Disney — great makers of art
remain voices for all time and our work with
young people is to ensure that art reinvents
every time it is approached. That’s what we do
in our R&D work; turn it upside down, inside
out and open it up again.”
What does Shakespeare mean to you?
“I love his work. He perceives the human
condition. Likw in Henry VI Part III he takes
us across a landscape of dead fathers and sons,
grieving mothers, and the guilt is immediate,
and must have been a great sit-up for audiences
in the 1500s. I love his licence to explore and
experiment and he somehow finds words for
what is often unspoken in thought, yet I am
aware of the danger in setting up an idol, especially in this 400 anniversary. He was a great
theatre artist who challenged notions of theatre,
that’s what young people do, they challenge
and re-invent.”
Finally, what do you hope audiences will
take away from seeing this production?
“The thrill of the story, the way power can
abuse trust and authority, the way history
repeats itself and the excitement of the event in
a world of digital media, games and smartphones. I am constantly thrilled watching the
way our young actors explore the text and the
world of the plays. I want our audiences to
shake with excitement and wipe away a tear or
two. Finally, I want it to enable all audiences to
watch young people and recognise that their
work is an art form that is in many respects, in
style, genre and execution, breaking new
ground and ensuring tomorrow’s theatre
makers have the courage to experiment with
work, with space, with audiences and with texts
or no texts. It’s a living theatre — that’s the
aim. I guess time will tell if we succeed.”
Games and Thrones: Henry VI opens for two
weeks of performances at Playbox in Warwick, The Dream Factory, on Saturday, 23rd
April. The following month there will be further performances at The Collegiate Church
of St Mary in Warwick, where Richard Earl
of Warwick ‘The Kingmaker’, who features
prominently in the Henry VI plays, is actually buried — so adding a further frisson to
this already atmospheric production.
CLIVE Letchford’s Cabinet of Curiosities ensemble,
comprising on this occasion instrumental and vocal
musicians, derives its name from the Renaissance
practice across Europe of assembling a collection of
unusual objects of scientific and artistic interest.
For this concert, the third in Benedict Wilson’s
Sounds of Shakespeare miniseries, the ‘objects’ comprised songs with, in each case, a connection to Shakespeare.
A Cabinet of Curiosities historically made its mark
by the surprises it contained. Here among a scattering
of familiar items such as Thomas Arne’s Where the
bee sucks and master-of-song Franz Schubert’s An
Sylvia, beautifully sung in the first case by Kathryn
Ellis, and in the second, in German, by James Barnard,
were embedded previously hidden gems by composers
from Shakespeare’s near-contemporaries, William
Cornysh and Thomas Ravenscroft, to living composers
Ian Higginson (Full fathom five, feelingly sung by
Patrick Ellis) and Matthew Harris, whose Tell me
where is fancy bred showed a strong, inventive use of
counterpoint and varying dynamics.
Curiosities also meant oddities. Here unquestionably
the greatest oddity proved an excerpt from Joshua
Steel’s Prosodaria Rationalis, a work based on the
premise that the contours of song ought to follow the
inflections of speech. The excerpt, setting to ‘music’
Shakespeare’s To be or not to be, was ‘sung’ with considerable chutzpah by Tim Raistrick, until he was
howled off stage (by arrangement one supposes) by his
fellow performers.
The delights of discovery were thoroughly amplified
by the excellence of the small string consort of four
violins, viola, cello and harpsichord, and the equal
excellence of the chamber choir of 16 voices, whose
musical balance, precise intonation and clear diction
were evident throughout, proving especially admirable
in the several a capella items.
These features combined with Letchford’s knowledge to make this a thoroughly satisfying evening in a rewarding
Ronnie Mulryne
series of concerts.
NEXT Saturday, 23rd April, Shakespeare-related
Orchestral Pieces, featuring Internationally-renowned
organist David Brigg, 7.30pm.
W IN !
THE Food of Love comes to
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, on Thursday, 28th
April at 7.30pm, and
promises to be an incredible evening of music,
songs mentioned or used in Shakespeare’s plays,
composed during or before his lifetime.
Ancient songs which entertained Shakespeare’s
audiences will be brought to life in the church
where he was baptised and is buried.
The impressive line up of artists features Alasdair Roberts, Alva, Nick Castell, Thomas Truax,
Flights of Helios, Brickwork Lizards, Luke
Navin, Kirsty Law and James Bell. The concert
will coincide with the release of The Food of Love
album on Autolycus Records, featuring many of
the performing artists.
Tickets are £13 and £11 are available at
www.wegottickets.com/event/352565, or £15 on
the door. Herald arts has a pair of tickets to give
away to The Food of Love, simply e-mail
[email protected], with the subject
header Holy Trinity, and tell us what food you
love the most, by midday Monday, 25th April.
Remembering
Brontë at 200
WITH Shakespeare very much on everyone’s minds
during this weekend’s 400th anniversary commemorations, another great writer’s anniversary is being somewhat overlooked.
Herald arts has had a note from Dr Paul Edmondson,
Head of Research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust,
reminding us that today, 21st April, marks 200 years
since Charlotte Brontë’s birth in 1816.
To mark the occasion Paul, who, like the Brontes, is
from Yorkshire, has written three sonnets — all of
which were inspired by a recent trip to Haworth, the
Brontë parsonage, where Charlotte, author of Jane
Eyre, grew up with her author sisters, Emily and Anne,
and brother, Branwell.
Paul said: “Obviously the sonnet form has Shakespearean connections, and relates to my being the
director of the Stratford Poetry Festival too. I’ve been a
member of the Brontë Society since 1988, and the
poems interweave fact with my own sense of what it
might have been like for Charlotte, seeing her brother
and two sisters die within just over six months of each
other, and then her having to go on without them.”
Below is the sonnet that Charlotte mourns Emily
Jane. See www.stratford-herald.com for two more, one
mourning Branwell and
the other Anne.
Grieving for Emily Jane
Sometimes within I
know I hear a sound,
and putting down my
work, I’m sure I see
my sister — then her
voice comes back to
me:
“I am the table that you
walk around”.
Charlotte Brontë.
I turn, expect to find her
lying there,
upon the sofa, staring as she died;
I say, “For love of you, I’ve cried, and cried”,
and pray aloud, “I want you everywhere.”
I take up the lost rhythms of the day,
try to recall my hopes, bear only woe —
because I think of all that she would say.
She paces round this table as I go,
ingrained with novels, poems, moorland, heath,
arising from eternal rocks beneath.
Stars keep the legacy alive
ON Thursday, 28th April, to mark the 400th
anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the BFI
will be screening the classic film Richard III,
starring Ian McKellen, Annette Bening and
Jim Broadbent in cinemas across the UK,
including Stratford’s Picturehouse.
The film has been restored in 2K resolution, and the event will include a special postfilm Q&A with Sir Ian, pictured left, and
director Richard Loncraine live via satellite in
nationwide cinemas from BFI Southbank.
The screening will also begin with an
exclusive documentary in which both reflect
on the filmmaking process of Richard III and
the continuing significance of Shakespeare.
Call the Picturehouse on 0871 902 5741.
R
OBERT Lindsay was at Mary
Arden’s Farm recently to record
new radio drama A Play for the
Heart: The Death of Shakespeare, which is
being broadcast as part of the Shakespeare
celebrations on BBC Radio Three at 9pm
this Sunday night. Writer Nick Warburton’s play imagines the last days of the
great playwright, played by Lindsay.
Actors Robert Lindsay and Oliver Chris at
Mary Arden’s Farm.
‘A memorable and critically successful start to their 2016 programme’ — see our website for Brian Emeney’s review of Second Thoughts’ Noël Coward’s Private Lives
Contact Herald’s Arts correspondent, Gill Sutherland, on 01789 266261, e-mail [email protected], twitter @HeraldArts
PREVIEW Herald arts asked local literary fans and experts what they were most looking forward to at this year’s Stratford Literary Festival
Much ado about books!
Josie Richardson: Festival Book Group — The Trouble
with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon, I loved this
book, it is one of the best first novels I have read in a
long time. The way Joanna evokes the long hot drought
summer of 1976 is beautiful, and the boredom and
inevitable inquisitiveness of the two children in their hunt
for answers, in their stiflingly small neighbourhood, is
touchingly innocent.
This is a book that Waterstones, as a company, has
championed from the start, so it is a real pleasure that the
author is coming to the Stratford Literary Festival.
Salon London: 20th Century Time Travel — The Salon
London events are always great fun, with the hosts Helen
Bagnall and Juliet Russell pushing our minds in new
directions by manipulating our senses.
This year they will be taking us through ten decades in
two hours as they bring to life the ideas, scenes and culture of the 20th century. They will be joined by the wonderfully named Odette Toilette, author of Perfume: A
Century of Scents.
Lydia Gennard: Pip Jones’ Squishy McFluff. Pip has made my job as a children’s bookseller that little bit easier. Being let off the reading scheme leash to enter the world of free
reading is the most exciting time as a young reader, but there was a gaping hole in the market
for the in-between picture book and chapter book stage.
Her books fill that gap perfectly and are now my
go-to recommend. Her Squishy McFluff series has
charming illustrations, and simple stories without a
daunting amount of text. look forward to Chris Packham,
right, discussing his new memoirs, Fingers in the Sparkle
Jar. A beautifully written and honest account of his socially
awkward childhood and adolescence, it’s Gerald Durrell
meets Salinger’s Holden Caulfield.
His dry wit, vast knowledge and obsession with the natural world is familiar to us all and is reassuringly there
amongst the pages. But like all great autobiographies you
will close it feeling you have learned something new and
caught a rare glimpse of the man behind the camera.
Peter Buckroyd, former
GCSE/A-Level chief
examiner and Herald
arts contributor: For
me, the performance of all
154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets by Devon Glover,
who was in Stratford earlier this year for the
Shakespeare Short Film
Festival, in hip-hop style is not to be missed.
Neither is the talk by Paul Gambaccini on his
ordeal with Operation Yewtree. I have long been an
admirer of Gambaccini, a generous, principled, and
extremely well-informed man. Jonathan Bate’s lecture
on the poet Ted Hughes is a literary highlight not to
be missed. Nor, in what I assume will be in a rather
lighter vein, is the discussion of three great British
novelists, Charlotte, George or Jane, with a fine panel
who will be trying to persuade the audience which of
the three has left the strongest legacy.
I love the gardens at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and
so a tour with gardening writer Jackie Bennett sounds
just delightful. My youngest son has become interested in his family history, so I think the masterclass
on writing a family history by Meg Sanders will be
both useful and interesting. If I had the slightest
manual dexterity (which I don’t) I would love to go to
Eileen Worthington’s masterclass on calligraphy.
My mother was an artist and calligrapher, and she
bequeathed me none of her talent, but it’s never too
late to learn. I love words but my head goes to jelly at
the sight of a cryptic crossword.
Maybe Tim Moorey’s How to Crack Cryptic Crosswords would at least make a start on solidifying it.
Helen Watts, local
author: There’s much to
choose from in the programme this year, but I’m
particularly looking forward to hearing John
McCarthy in conversation.
His release from captivity was a news story that
had a profound impact on
me, so I’m sure hearing
John speak will be both fascinating and moving.
As a massive Masterchef
fan, I’m excited, too, about the session with John
Torode, which will be my light dessert after a more
serious Sunday main course in the company of Paul
Gambaccini, talking about his fight for justice under
Operation Yewtree.
I’m also curious to see what Austentatious will do in
their improvisation show inspired by the work of Jane
Austen, and will be heading down to Henley Street to
hear Devon Glover’s Sonnet Marathon. Shakespeare
hip-hop style, what’s not to like?
Jennie Dobson, local
author: There’s so much
variety in this year’s
offering, it’s hard to know
which to choose first. I’m
attending Meg Sanders’
writers’ bootcamp every
morning. Really excited
about Simon Sebag Montefiore’s talk on the
Romanovs, Michael Rosen
on why Shakespeare’s special, and Gordon Corera on
technology and spies. Our
Books with Friends’ book
of the month is Janet Ellis
The Butcher’s Hook, so
very keen to hear her talk
about that!
Bren Littlewood, aka JJ
Franklin, local author:
As a crime writer myself,
I’m looking forward to the
Queens of Crime: Christie
v Highsmith discussion
with Jill Dawson and
Sophie Hannah. Although
there is much to love
about Christie’s work, I
favour Patricia Highsmith.
I’m also booked into the
Guardian masterclass on
self-publishing with Ben
Galley in the hope I can
pick up some marketing
tips.
Kim Klahn, Partner at
festival sponsor Lodders: I am delighted to
have the opportunity to
listen to Gordon Corera
talk about his personal
experience of world
changing events, such as
the Paris attacks and the
very relevant revolution of
technology in the world of
intelligence. I am sure to
be captivated by his revelations.
Sofia Tayton, Partner at
festival sponsor
Lodders: I’m very excited
to see Austentatious. Some
of the previous improvisations they have done sound
hilarious, and I’m currently
wracking my brain to come
up with a suitably hilarious
suggestion of my own!
Stratford Literary Festival runs from
Sunday, 24th April, to Sunday,
1st May. For a full programme
and to book tickets see
www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk
Charis Dishman: As well as being an impressive feat of
endurance, the sonnet rap marathon is set to give an
exciting, fresh take on Shakespeare’s Sonnets. It will
highlight the parallels between Shakespeare’s innovative
use of language and rhythm and that of contemporary rap
artists, introducing each to new audiences and demonstrating the ongoing power of poetry and performance.
I can’t wait for Devon Glover to bring Brooklyn to
Stratford!
Martin Ambler: Storytime: Evgenia Golubeva. In
amongst all the big name authors and TV personalities,
it would be easy to overlook this lovely event. Evgenia
is a local artist and potter who possesses a unique and
engaging style. It is always fascinating to watch an artist
working, especially with children.
I think that this will be a lovely, creative way to spend
a couple of hours for the little ones, and the not so little!
Not in Your Genes: Oliver James. Oliver has a talent
for writing about hot social topics. The debate over
‘nature or nurture’ has raged for some time.
Modern science is by attributing every aspect of our
lives to our genes, but are they correct?
On a personal note, my mum once asked me how a
cuckoo knows it is a cuckoo, since it is raised by another
species... surely this must be nature?
Perhaps the answer lies in this brilliant event!
Rosie Pankhurst: Stressed Unstressed: The Impact of
Poetry on Mental Health. Recently, the spotlight has
been shone on the issue of mental health, with the
struggles of depression and anxiety being brought into
the public eye.
It’s fascinating how literature and the written word
can make such a difference to one’s mental health.
Stressed Unstressed is a beautiful anthology of
poems, full of positive thoughts and calming words,
and aimed to reduce stress. It will be a really interesting discussion on the impact that poetry can have
on the mind.
Rob Tryner: Hunter Davies’ The Co-Op’s got
Bananas — I have always been a great fan of Hunter
Davies’ music journalism, and in particular his books
about The Beatles.
This will be a great opportunity to learn more about
the man, and the events from his early life that continue
to influence his work.
Waterstones staff members Lydia Gennard, Rosie Pankhurst, Josie
Richardson, who is the store manager, Martin Ambler and Charis Dishman.
Photo: Mark Williamson (W42/4/16/14)
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Immortal Shakespeare
concert by Orchestra of the
Swan at Holy Trinity,
7.30pm. Tickets £15.50
from 01789 207100.
Includes music by Vaughan
Williams and a special new
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Tabakova. Featuring violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen.
RSC Shakespeare on
Screen film festival at the
Picturehouse: 3pm. £9.50.
King Lear. Film adaptation,
1971, with Paul Scofield.
Dame Judi Dench In
Conversation at St Mary’s,
Warwick, 8pm. Tickets
from £15 from 01926
403940. During this special
evening Dame Judi will
talk about her passion for
Shakespeare, as well as her
Christian faith. She will
also officially open the
Shakespeare 400: History,
Heritage and Faith exhibition, which provides visitors the rare opportunity of
seeing two iconic texts,
Shakespeare’s First Folio
and a first edition of the
King James Bible on display together.
07878 195757
Distance no object around Warwickshire.
(20 mile radius of Stratford upon Avon)
RSC Shakespeare on
Picturehouse: 12noon.
£9.50. Macbeth (Thames,
1979), with Ian McKellen
and Judi Dench.
BBC Radio 3 Sounds Of
Shakespeare broadcasting
live (4.15-11pm) from The
Other Place, Waterside. For
full programme or to book
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Actor Sam West,
pictured here with a
bust of Shakespeare,
will be performing
Garrick’s Ode to
Shakespeare with Ex
Cathedra at Holy
Trinity Church, Stratford, tomorrow, Friday,
for the concert which
includes the premiere
of the Sally Beamish/
Carol Ann Duffy piece.
Full details in the
listings below.
Photo: Adam Scott.
ticketed events go to
www.rsc.org.uk. Highlights
include: 4.15-6.30pm In
Tune Sean Rafferty
launches Radio 3’s Shakespeare anniversary events;
8.15-10:30pm World on 3
live music; 9.45-11pm The
Verb.
Shakespeare Masque
Concert at Holy Trinity
Church, 7.30pm. Tickets
sold out. Ex Cathedra present a world premiere commemorative concert
directed by Jeffrey Skidmore. The performance
will also feature a new ode,
A Shakespeare Masque,
written by the Poet Laureate, Dame Carol Ann
Duffy, and composed by
Sally Beamish, supplemented by a children’s
choir and a ‘broken consort’ of instruments that
Shakespeare himself would
recognise.
SATURDAY,
23rd April
Games and Thrones at
Playbox at Dream Factory
Theatre, Warwick, 7pm.
Tickets from £8 from
www.playboxtheatre.com
Games and Thrones tells
the story of 50 years of
bloody English history, reimagined by Playbox Theatre and Shakespeare
Young Company in a
thrilling and epic new
drama. The three parts of
Shakespeare’s Henry VI are
presented in three, 40minute episodes with intervals between each part.
Performances also on 29th,
30th April and at St Mary’s
Church, Warwick, in May.
RSC Shakespeare on
Picturehouse: 2.30pm.
£10.50. Richard II, RSC
Live, 2013, with David
Tennant, Michael Pennington, Jane Lapotaire and
Oliver Ford Davies.
live (8am-10pm) from The
include: 9.45-11am Record
Review on stage; 12.302pm Saturday Classics;
2 -3pm Early Music Show.
Meet the artist:
12–1.30pm and
2.30–3.30pm, free.
PACCAR Room, Royal
Shakespeare Theatre
(RST). Meet some of the
artists who have created
new works of art for the
Well Said exhibition,
inspired by some of Shakespeare’s most famous
words.
Sonnets on the Ferry,
1.30-4.30pm. Tickets 50p
each way. Take a short trip
across the River Avon on
the classic old chain ferry
(by the Swan Gardens)
while listening to Shakespeare’s wonderful words.
Blood, Guts And Gore.
12–12.45pm, free, suitable
for ages 6+. Entry is by
ticket only, available from
the Upper Circle Bar 15
minutes before the start
time on a first come, first
served basis. Learn the
tricks of creating bruises,
cuts and scars in this
demonstration which will
require willing participants.
Singing. 2–2.45pm,
Upper Circle Bar, RST.
Tickets as above, suitable
for ages 7+. Come and sing
your heart out in a fun and
lively session and learn
some simple songs.
Active Storytelling:
Hamlet. 1-1.45pm, free,
suitable for ages 4+. Entry
is by ticket only, available
from the Upper Circle Bar
15 minutes before the start
time on a first come, first
served basis. Become an
actor and tell the story of
Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Everyone gets involved, so
be prepared to make music,
dress up and join in with
the fun.
Active Storytelling.
3–3:45pm, A Midsummer
Night’s Dream. See above.
Wondrous Strange by
Mimbre. Performances
takes place in the Bancroft
Gardens in front of the
Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
at 2pm and 4pm and will
last approximately 40 minutes, free. Acrobatic theatre
company Mimbre present a
specially-commissioned
performance. Watch Shakespeare’s most iconic characters in unexpected
encounters, celebrating the
physical and visual
imagery of some of the
best known moments in his
plays.
Theatre Skills Workshops. One-hour session
suitable for children 10+
take place at Swan Gardens
Marquee, free, entry on a
first come first served
basis: 2–2:30pm Dance
workshop;
11.45am–12.45pm Stage
fighting; 1–1.45pm Voice
workshop.
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Left behind (9)
Brotherly (9)
Heath (4)
Boredom (5)
Stevedore (6)
Require (4)
Cringe (5)
Prepared (5)
Ability to endure (9)
Relying (9)
Linger (5)
Revolve (6)
Lukewarm (5)
Mud (4)
Daybreak (4)
Solutions to previous puzzle:
Across: 1 Drip; 3 Handcuff; 8 Dupe; 9 Pressure; 11
Contemptible; 13 Tremor; 14 Matter; 17 Obstreperous; 20
Exigency; 21 Able; 22 Together; 23 Left. Down: 1 Dedicate; 2
Impinge; 4 Abrupt; 5 Dissipated; 6 Usual; 7 Fret; 10 Deportment;
12 Prospect; 15 Trouble; 16 Rescue; 18 Being; 19 Deft.
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The RSC. 8.30pm. Tickets
not on sale. Celebrating
Shakespeare’s plays and
their influence on music,
dance, opera, musical theatre and comedy. Hosted by
David Tennant and broadcast on BBC2 and to cinemas worldwide.
Firework display. Outside RSC. 10.30pm, free.
Firework display from
Emergency Exit Arts, one
of the country’s leading
creative pyrotechnic companies, a stunning display
will conclude an astonishing depiction of Shakespeare’s face, lit up in
flames.
Knights and Nymphs
Toddlers Party at Hall’s
Croft. 12-4pm, free to
CV37 residents. Families
with children under 5 are
invited to celebrate Shakespeare's birthday. BBQ,
music, dancing, storytelling, face painting and
lots of fairy fun.
SUNDAY,
24th April
RSC Shakespeare on
Picturehouse: 2.30pm.
£10.50. The Two Gentlemen of Verona (RSC
Live, 2014), with Mark
Arends, Michael Marcus,
Pearl Chanda, Sarah
MacRae.
Sonnet Rap Marathon.
Stratford Literary Festival
event at Shakespeare Birthplace, Henley Street, 11am,
free. New York-based rap
artist, Devon Glover will
attempt to perform all 154
of Shakespeare’s sonnets in
his own contemporary
style, as part of the 2016
Shakespeare celebrations.
live (8am-10pm) from The
include: 10.45-12noon
Inspired by Shakespeare:
Ashley Wass; 5.15-6.45pm
Words and Music.
Incomplete Shakespeare.
Stratford Literary Event at
the ArtsHouse, 5.306.30pm. Tickets £8, from
01789 207100. With a new
abbreviated text by
Guardian parliamentary
sketch-writer, John Crace,
and footnotes from Professor John Sutherland, join
the two Johnnies for a
funny and clever knockabout. See full programme
of events at www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk
Shakespeare Concert at
Compton Verney, 2-3pm.
Tickets £25 (includes
gallery and park entry).
K’antu Ensemble’s award
winning multi-instrumentalists and singers perform
songs and dance music
inspired by the current
exhibition Shakespeare in
Art exhibition at art gallery
Compton Verney, near
Wellesbourne. Their mix of
music will appeal to folk,
classical and world music
fans alike.
Not Just William at
Stratford Birthplace Trust,
Henley Street, Stratford.
An autism-friendly play
imaginging Shakespeare’s
formative years, bringing to
life the source for some of
his most famous plays, performance at 3pm, tickets
£10 from 0844 8442920.
Shakespeare Marathon
and Half Marathon, 9am.
The Rotary Club fundraiser
starts on Church Street and
loops around town, via The
Greenway.
Events in the coming week that are not connected
with the Shakespeare Celebrations....
THURSDAY, 21st April
Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday Celebrations in
Lower Quinton: The beacon will be lit on Meon Hill,
8.30pm.
FRIDAY, 22nd April
Fake Thackry; An Audience without Jake Thackry
at Oxhill Village Hall: Tribute to the singer and songwriter, with songs sung by John Watterson, 7pm, for
tickets e-mail [email protected]
SATURDAY, 23rd April
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Alcester Victoria Silver Band Spring Concert at St
Nicholas’ Church, Alcester: 7.30pm, tickets £7 from
the church, proceeds to the Church Restoration Fund.
SUNDAY, 24th April
Concert at St Nicholas’ Church, Loxley: Beautiful
music performed on the piano and violin, and by
saprano, 3pm, tea and hand-made cakes available at The
Fox Inn afterwards, entry free with retiring collection in
aid of the Church Fabric Fund.
TUESDAY, 26th April
Classic Music Talk hosted by Ilmington Music
Group at Ilmington Manor: Richard Roderick Jones
talks about Beethoven, 10am to 12noon with tea and biscuits, £12 per lecture or £10 if you book for all
remaining lectures in the series, call Richard or Sue on
01608 682209
WEDNESDAY, 27th April
Wellesbourne Local History Group AGM at
Wellesbourne Village Hall: AGM is followed by an
illustrated talk on The History of Wellesbourne School
and Village Hall by Michael and Linda Dane, 7.30pm,
entry £3 for non-members £3 to include refreshment.
Wednesday Walking Group: Join this sociable
walking group for a six mile walk from the Howard
Arms, Ilmington, and back for lunch, walks every fortnight, e-mail [email protected]
Stratford Folk Club at Stratford Alehouse, Greenhill Street: Doc Brown, who play the fiddle and guitar,
will be at the club, 8pm, entry free.
FRIDAY, 29th April
Children’s Second-hand Clothing Sale at Tyler
House Hub, Tyler Street, Stratford: Pop-up shop, run
by the Friends of Welcombe Hills School, 9.30am and
12.30pm, entry £3, items £2 each, except for individually-priced designer rail, £1 per item bargain bucket.
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Sales and marketing agency wins recognition
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Award is Royal seal
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Village pub re-opens
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The Shakespeare fountain pen.
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A STRATFORD company specialising in British-made pens has
created a special luxury pen in
honour of William Shakespeare.
The Shakespeare Pen, created
by the Stratford Pen Company,
was produced by requests from
the British Council, who wanted
to promote British manufacturing
as part of its Great Britain Campaign and Shakespeare Lives.
The silver fountain pen with an
18ct gold nib engraved with the
Union Jack, is assembled in Birmingham’s Jewellery
Quarter.
The company has also produced a rollerball version
of the pen.
For every pen sold, a percentage of the money will
go to VSO which will use it to support education in
Africa and Asia.
Alistair Adams, managing director of the Stratford
Pen company, said: “I’m very pleased with what we’ve
created, everybody we have shown it to has loved it.
We decided to support VSO because education is the
way out of poverty and educating the next generation
of people in Africa and Asia will give them the chance
to escape from suffering.
“This pen is a luxury item that is made with a
number of small contractors, companies in Warwick
and Cheltenham are involved. There’s so much going
on to promote Shakespeare, not just over the birthday
weekend but throughout the year and Shakespeare
Lives is hoping to bring William Shakespeare’s name
to the attention of two billion people in 2016.”
The Shakespeare Pen is being stocked by Howards
Jewellers of Wood Street in Stratford and retails at
£399.
SOUTH Warwickshire based sales and
marketing agency, The JMB Partnership,
has been awarded the prestigious
Queen’s Award for Enterprise — one of
the UK’s highest accolades for British
business success.
Upon the Prime Minister’s recommendation,
The JMB Partnership has been presented with
the award for outstanding contribution to international trade.
Awarded to only those who demonstrate the
highest levels of excellence within enterprise,
JMB has received the award in recognition of
their substantial growth and commercial success
in the international business arena.
Due to celebrate its tenth birthday later this
year, JMB has successfully supported over 600
UK and international companies explore and
enter new markets throughout the globe.
And in the last three years has seen exponential success for their clients in the UK and internationally, which has resulted in over 20 per
cent year on year increase in JMB’s export
activity.
Managing director of The JMB Partnership,
James Blakemore, commented: “I am
immensely proud of the whole JMB team for
winning one of the highest business accolades a
UK company can receive.
It is the pinnacle of achievement in terms of
recognition for our proactive, dedicated
approach to championing local, regional and
international business growth”.
Later in the year, the Lord-Lieutenant of the
THE owners of a popular village pub are celebrating
after completing a major refurbishment.
The four-month refurbishment of the Snitterfield
Arms was completed earlier this year with a new
extension adding much-needed space to the dining
area.
The pub now has room for an extra six dining tables,
while new facilities have been added to make the
premises disabled-friendly.
The Snitterfield Arms has also been redecorated
throughout as part of the project, which has cost several thousands of pounds to complete.
Katie Ginder, co-owner of the pub with Sara Casley,
said: “We were just not big enough before, we were
having to turn people away for food.
“It was not easy staying open while the work was
on-going but since we finished the feedback we have
received from customers has been 100 per cent positive. We have kept it all very cosy and kept that traditional pub feel, but we have also added one or two
modern features.
“It’s fantastic that we are now disabled-friendly and
have installed a wheelchair ramp, disabled toilet and a
new disabled parking space as part of this refurbishment.”
Katie said she was looking forward to the pub’s
music and beer festival on 25th June when even more
people will get to see the completed project.
Fancy your name on
a Red Arrows’ jet?
JMB Partnership managing director James Blakemore, left of centre, with his team.
(Submitted photo)
County, The Queen’s local representative, will
present the Grant of Appointment during a ceremony at The JMB offices based in The University of Warwick’s Enterprise Park in
Wellesbourne. This will be followed by a Royal
reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her
Majesty The Queen in July.
Bringing Italian influence to Henley
A NEW café in Henley,
which sources its meats
and salamis from Italy,
was officially opened by
the town’s Court Leet on
Saturday.
Dolce Caffe is run by
Shkelqim Domi, also
known as Gimi, and his
wife Alfrida, who are both
originally from Albania.
Gimi, who is trained as
an accountant, came to
Stratford 12 years ago,
when he was 22-years-old.
He has worked at
Wetherspoons, in Sheep
Street, the former Café
Pasta, also in Sheep
Street, as well as Subway,
at the Maybird Centre.
He lives in Stratford
with Alfrida, who was a
fully qualified nurse in
Albania, but now works at
the newly-opened café
full-time.
The couple are part of a
six-strong team at the café
in Henley’s High Street,
which is open every day
Monday to Sunday from
8am until 6pm.
The premises has an
alcohol licence and during
the summer Gimi plans to
extend the opening hours
to 8pm and hoped to
employ more staff during
the summer months.
He told the Herald: “I
wanted to work for myself
and open my own venture.
Henley needs this I think
and we’re offering something different.
“The salamis and meats
are from Italy and the
vegetables and bakeries
are from around Stratford. We serve fresh food
every day and everything
is prepared on site. We are
like a small deli.”
JMB’s growth is set to continue into 2016
with the expansion of their team at their Warwickshire office in Wellesbourne. Sarah
Kingston, account director, added: “We are a
dynamic team, always on the lookout for talented individuals with the drive and passion to
exceed our client’s expectation.”
Flooring firm
has growth plan
well covered
THE sky is the limit for a Bidford design consultancy
who have teamed up with the RAF Museum to give
members of the public the chance to get their name
painted on a Red Arrows’ jet.
Astwood Design has been working closely with the
RAF to develop its ‘Names on a Plane’ fundraising
campaign, launched earlier this month.
The company created posters and leaflets to promote
the campaign along with other promotional material.
The campaign will raise money for the RAF
Museum’s Centenary programme in 2018, which will
see the service celebrate its 100th birthday.
From just £30 members of the public will be able to
get their name put into a draw and the winning names
will be painted on the wings of a Red Arrows’ Hawk
Jet that will fly throughout the team’s 2017 display.
Richard Sabatowski, Managing Director of Astwood
Design, said: “We receive many thank you notes
acknowledging our creative work from our clients but
were particularly delighted that the Air Chief Marshall
took the time to write to us personally!”
For more information about the Names on a Plane
campaign visit www.rafmuseum.org.uk
There is Much Ado
About Insurance firm
Ben Truslove of agents John Truslove with
Tom Campton of Beaver Floorcare in Ullenhall.
A SOUTH Warwickshire flooring firm has laid
out its expansion plan for the next ten years.
With the help of Redditch property agents
John Truslove, Beaver Floorcare has taken 3,895
sq ft of space at The Barn, Oldberrow Manor,
Ullenhall, more than double the size of its previous premises at Lapworth.
The business, run by father and son directors
John and Tom Campton, is involved in the
cleaning, restoration and maintenance of all types
of floor coverings.
It is a provider to flooring manufacturers,
architects, facility managers, fit-out, national
retail, government buildings, leisure industry,
stadia, healthcare, airports, warehouses and many
more.
Clients include KPMG, Wembley, Boots, Harveys, Birmingham University, DFS and Bensons
for Beds.
“This is about planning for the next decade,”
said Tom.
“John Truslove found something right for us,
indeed just what we were looking for. So we
decided to take the plunge.
“We cover commercial, industrial and high end
residential works on a national basis. The knowledge we have on cleaning systems and chemicals
enables us to deliver a high quality floor cleaning
service.”
Established 27 years ago, the business employs
around 14 staff but hopes now to take on more
people.
As part of the growth, it is also launching a
new company, Eukula, involving wood floor finishings including oils and lacquers.
Ben Truslove, a director of John Truslove,
said: “Beaver Floorcare has an enviable reputation in its sector.
“With this bold expansion I am sure they are
set to wipe the floor with their competitors.”
Beaver Floorcare started out as a carpetcleaner and still offers the service today.
It is a service partner for several manufacturers
of well known hard floors, covering luxury vinyl
tiles, woven vinyl, sheet vinyl, rubber tiles,
linoleum and pvc. It has been restoring and
maintaining stone flooring for over 15 years,
with the ability to fully diamond grind the stone
back to its original state.
Shkelqim Domi and his
wife, Alfrida, have opened
the Dolce Caffe in Henley.
Photo: Mark Williamson
(H31/4/16/10)
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on display. Stocks include limited
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lots of loveable, soft, cuddly
companions for Bear lovers of
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A NEW insurance brokers with a focus on providing a
face-to-face local service has opened in Stratford.
Much Ado About Insurance, which operates from an
office at Stratford ArtsHouse, provides people with a
range of insurance services and advice which you
would not receive by using an online price comparison
site.
The company, which employs three staff, is the
brainchild of Martin Verity and his business partner
Neil Carpenter, who between them have around 50
years’ experience in the insurance industry.
Martin said: “There’s really no-one else in Stratford
offering what we do. We offer a face-to-face service
and people can just come in, have a chat and get a
quote. The initial reception we have had from people
has been excellent.
“When you go to a price comparison site and find a
cheap insurance deal, there is a reason why it is cheap,
you get what you pay for. We offer cheap deals too but
we want to give people products that will work.
“We also have a range of discounts available to
people with local postcodes.”
For more information visit
www.muchadoinsurance.co.uk or call 01789 508900.
Drive-thru coffee shop
for M40 services
A DRIVE-thru Starbucks looks set to open at Warwick
Services, between junctions 12 and 13 of the M40.
A planning application for the coffee shop in a new
building within the services on the northbound side of
the motorway has been submitted to Stratford District
Council.
In planning documents submitted to the council,
Welcome Break, which runs the site, said the new
detached Starbucks would help relieve pressure on the
main food court building.
The services is said to be experiencing a growing
number of customers.
The Starbucks would have 12 parking spaces of its
own. It is not yet known how many jobs it would
create, if approved.
Swan Theatre award
builds on success
THE Royal Shakespeare’s Swan Theatre is in the running for a top construction award.
The theatre has been subject to a multi-million
pound refurbishment and is set to officially re-open
this weekend. And it has been nominated in the Heritage category in the East and West Midlands Celebrating Construction Awards.
The awards ceremony will take place at the Nottingham Belfry on 3rd June.
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PROBUS CLUB: The
members
met
on
Wednesday, 23rd March,
and our speaker on this
occasion was Alan Whitbread, whose subject was
Sea Shanties.
Alan began by explaining
that shanties were working
songs, their rhythm represented the push and pull of
hard work.
Shanties came to prominence from the 17th to 19th
centuries, having choruses
which not only encouraged
oral
participation
but
inspired team effort.
Tasks where shanties
helped team spirit included
furling and unfurling sails,
and hauling up the anchor,
which was a difficult and
muscle-wrenching
task,
given that a ship would
often drift at anchor,
needing to be dragged back
to a point over the anchor
before it could be brought
aboard.
Alan explained the origin
of several well-used expressions. They included ‘first
rate’, which referred to the
number of guns deployed by
a warship; ‘second’ and
‘third rate’, being less well
armed; ‘cut and run, which
described a situation in
which the anchor cable had
to be cut for safety’s sake;
‘son of a gun’ was a child
born on board ship (it was
common
practice
for
women to be aboard ship
even during battle) whose
father, although a member
of the crew, could not be
identified; and to ‘turn a
blind eye’, which is a
reminder of Nelson’s disobeying an order to stop an
attack by claiming he could
not see the signal, having
‘looked’ through his blind
eye.
The talk was interspersed
with Alan’s renditions of
shanties, and he managed to
evoke
scattered
and
unmelodious participation
in the choruses from his
audience.
Giving the vote of thanks
for an entertaining talk,
Peter Ratledge, himself a
former sailor, concluded by
saying it was now time to
‘cut and run’.
The April meeting will be
the club’s annual Guests’
Luncheon.
Members will next meet
on Wednesday, 25th May.
Prospective new members
may obtain further details
from the secretary by emailing jackwinder2011@
btinternet.com
and comes highly recommended. Visitors are always
welcome, so if you want to
come along to see what we
are all about, you would be
very welcome.
The 2016 programme is
out, with a mixture of meetings and outings: Monday,
23rd May, is a coach trip to
the Black Country Museum,
details available at the April
meeting, when bookings
can be made. Direct
enquiries to Geraldine on
01789 450800.
Bidford
GARDENING SOCIETY:
On Thursday, 17th March,
Rachel Salisbury came to
talk about Plants with Scent.
She explained that the scent
was not really for our benefit but to help the plants.
Many attract insects to act
as pollinators.
Some have unpleasant
smells and act as a defence
mechanism to deter attack
from insect predators. Some
flowers smell better at night
so they can attract moths.
Many of the best smelling
have small insignificant
flowers.
Rachel explained that the
smells come from different
parts of the plant —
flowers/roses, leaves/ herbs,
bark/katsura tree (toffee
smell) and roots/orris for
pot pourri.
The aroma is made from a
mixture of different chemicals, each plant having a
different combination. The
main smells are exotic as in
the white blossom of the
magnolia,
spicy as in
pinks, vanilla, almond, pea,
rose, French perfume,
honey and fruit.
Many herbaceous perennials have big blousy
flowers so do not need scent
to attract insects.
Rachel illustrated her talk
with many slides showing
plants that are around
throughout the year. She
also passed round a lovely
selection of spring plants
that are flowering now so
we could sample the smell
first hand. They included
sarcococca, osmanthus and
viburnum
bodnantense
‘Dawn’.
The placing of scented
plants is important. They
each need to have their own
space, so there is no confusing intermingling of the
different aromas.
The monthly competition
of three narcissi was won by
John
Alexander-Head,
second
was
Francis
Freeman and third was
Annette Haines.
Most meetings are on the
third Thursday of the
month. Visitors are always
welcome, admission is £3
VILLAGE HALL: The including refreshments. For
Tea and Chat meeting today, further details, call 01789
Thursday, between 2.30pm 268974, or visit our
and 4pm, is the last one in www.bidfordgardens.com
the hall for spring/summer.
There will be two more ses- WI: The April meeting was
sions in the Vicarage Gar- held at the Bidford
dens, weather permitting, by Methodist Church. Presikind permission of John and dent, Shirley McAloon,
Liz, on Thursday, 19th May, welcomed
everyone,
and Thursday, 21st July.
including three visitors. All
The AGM for the Village the details of events, outings
Hall is due to be held on and classes were detailed in
Tuesday, 26th April, at 8pm the monthly newsletter.
in the Village Hall, come
Jean Churchley gave an
along and have your say excellent report of the
about how this village asset WFWI annual meeting
is being managed and learn which she had attended as
more about what’s on.
the delegate.
The speaker for the
MEGA: A good crowd evening was Dr Gillian
heard all about a notorious White. She gave a very
murder trial in Victorian interesting, well-presented
times from Bill Brown in talk about the Great Fire of
March, and we have another Warwick. She said that
good speaker booked for although over 400 buildings
our meeting on Monday, were destroyed and 250
25th April, starting at 8pm, families were made homein the Village Hall, when we less, there were no deaths.
welcome Diane ByardRefreshments followed,
Jones with her illustrated the competition winners
talk entitled The Truth were announced, and the
behind the Headlines. Diane evening ended with the
is a well-travelled journalist raffle being drawn.
Alderminster
would be speaking against
the plan.
The council noted with
concern that Pure Recycling
have been granted permission to operate 24 hours a
day, and was aggrieved that
no notification of the
hearing in respect of the
application
had
been
received, and therefore no
representation made. The
County Councillor agreed to
investigate, although there
would be no chance of a
reversal on these grounds.
The meeting expressed its
condemnation of the wanton
damage to the saplings
recently planted on the
Ettington Estates’ land,
adjacent to the field on
which the Charles Church’s
Rogers Lane development
had been planned, and noted
that a letter conveying these
sentiments had been sent to
the land agent.
The Reverend Canon Roy Brown, left, Associate Minister at St Andrew’s Church in Wilmcote, gave his support to Stan Lapidge
and Diana Howles, both church wardens, at a fund raising jumble sale on Saturday. The sale — held in the Village Hall — raised £549
for church funds. Photo: Mark Williamson (W43/4/16/10A)
The next meeting will be
held on Wednesday, 12th
May, at 7.30pm, at Bidford
Methodist Church, when the
resolutions on food waste
and dementia carers in hospital will be discussed. We
will also hear about a trip to
New Zealand.
For club details, call
Shirley on 01789 773366,
or Pauline on 01789
773390.
Fund will be held from
10.30am to 12pm
on
Tuesday, 26th April, at the
home of Mrs Helen James,
Kimbles, Northend, opposite the Red Lion.
Chipping
Campden
ST CATHARINE’S: The
staff and pupils of St
Catherine’s Roman Catholic
Primary School decided to
support ACES (Aid for
Children of El Salvador) for
their Lent project, and
raised a wonderful total of
£171.60 with their Pancake
Day Race on Shrove
Tuesday.
Supporters took along
130 pancakes but ran out,
with a few still waiting! It is
the organisers’ worst nightmare to disappoint the children, but the unlucky half
dozen put the £1 coins they
had brought for the pancakes into the collection
bowl. The generosity, passion and enthusiasm of the
children at St Catherine’s
shone through.
HISTORY SOCIETY: On
Saturday, there will be a
coffee morning and sale in
aid of History Society
funds, in The Court Room
at The Old Police Station,
from 10.15am to 12noon.
CHURCH
SERVICE: Postcards and photographs
Morning Prayer will be held of old Campden, secondin The Chapel of Ease, hand history books and picNorthend, on Sunday, at ture frames, and other items
10.30am. All are welcome. will be available.
RURAL CINEMA: The
Danish Girl (15) will be
shown tomorrow, Friday, at
7pm, at Crawford Memorial
Hall. This is an early release
film based on the true story
of artists Lili Elber (Eddie
Redmayne) and Gerda
Wegener (Alice Vikander),
whose marriage and work
evolve as they navigate
Lili’s
ground-breaking
journey as a transgender
pioneer. It is directed by
Tom Hooper (The King’s
Speech, Les Misérables and
The Damned United).
The ticket office opens at
6.30pm, and prices remain
at £2.50.
Burton
Dassett and
Northend
and personal development,
while having fun and
learning new skills.
Funding from the Trust
has provided places on the
trip and essential equipment
from Campden Vale.
new electric piano for use at
Badgers Hall. The old one
finally died and could not be
repaired. Both the residents
and various groups use it for
their activities and are
delighted to have a new one.
COURT BARN: From now
until Sunday, 5th June, there
will be an exhibition at the
Court Barn Museum, The
Winchcombe Years: 19261939, a private collection of
pottery. Formed over a
number of years, this exhibition includes special oneoff pieces, as well as those
made for every day.
Assembled from antique
dealers to e-bay, this exhibition will also explore how
the collection has been
brought together. The guest
curator is Helen Brown.
Make a note of Saturday,
14th May, when the Friends
of Court Barn Museum will
be organising a special
social and fundraising
activity to celebrate Charles
Ashee’s birthday, with a
walk and visit to Saintbury
Church following the footsteps of Ashbee’s regular
walk from Chipping Campden to Saintbury. They will
be meeting outside the
Court Barn Museum at
10am. The cost is £5 to
include refreshments.
RURAL CINEMA: Bridge
of Spies (12A), a historical
thriller directed by Steven
Spielberg, is the film being
shown at the Town Hall
tomorrow,
Friday,
at
7.30pm. Special pre-cinema
suppers are available at The
Lygon Arms from 6pm.
OPEN GARDENS: The
Campden Action Medical
Research committee has
been disbanded after 35
years of fundraising. The
committee
have
now
decided to run the Open
Gardens weekend for the
benefit of Campden Home
Nursing. This charity is in
need of regular fundraising
and is a local cause that
many might benefit from in
the future.
Sarah Taylor has been in
charge of organising the
Open Gardens, which this
year will be on Saturday,
18th and Sunday, 19th June,
and this week Sarah would
like to thank all past and
present committee members
and helpers for their “fantastic work over the years”.
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
SCHOOL: The Chipping
Campden Community Trust
has made a very welcome
contribution to the funding
of an excellent trip organised by Chipping Campden
School in July. Twenty four
students will be packing
their rucksacks, not with
school books, but a sleeping
bag, walking boots and a
warn jumper, ready to spent
two nights in the woods.
While there they will be
learning shelter building,
wilderness cookery, archery,
and
tree BADGERS HALL: The
COFFEE MORNING: A orienteering
coffee morning in aid of All climbing on a course Campden Community Trust
Saints’ Church Restoration designed to enhance social has generously funded a
QUEEN’S 90TH: To celebrate the Queen’s birthday
and as part of a UK chain of
events, today, Thursday, at
approximately 9.30am, a
band of bell ringers will celebrate the Queen’s birthday
by ringing a peal at All
Saints’ in Burton Dassett,
lasting about three hours. It
is the first peal rung there
for many years. This will be
followed by the local garrison building and lighting a
beacon on the Burton Dassett Hills at 8.30pm.
Great Alne
and Kinwarton
WI: Our April meeting
began with Judi welcoming
everyone, and listing Federation events and courses for
the following months. After
club business had been dealt
with Judi introduced Marion
Canning who spoke to us
about being a lady toastmaster.
Marion
started
her
working life at the GPO,
later BT, where being able
to communicate well was a
prerequisite.
Having
attended a function where a
toastmaster was present,
Marion decided this was a
job she would enjoy and do
well. She joined RADA and
took a Diploma in Public
Speaking and later obtained
more qualifications.
She described her training
with David Tilt Associates,
and told us of the many
duties and responsibilities
of a toastmaster, including
taking control of the order
of events, introducing
speakers, relieving host and
hostess of pressure, and a
myriad of other duties. A
month before an event, the
toastmaster will meet up
with the hosts to discuss
arrangements and finalise
them.
On the actual occasion,
the toastmaster will arrive at
the venue two hours before
the event in order to check
that all is well with seating
etc, and to liaise with the
banqueting staff.
Marion arrived at our
meeting in full regalia.
There had been no precedent for uniform for lady
toastmasters when Marion
first started. She had hers
designed and made in Saville Row. It consisted of a
black skirt, a very smart red
jacket and waistcoat and a
white dress shirt. Her jacket
has pockets for carrying a
small gavel, prompt cards
and tissues, but she carries
an extensive emergency kit
in her small case.
We were regaled with
some very amusing stories
about events she had
attended. She was a most
entertaining speaker and
was warmly thanked by
Sally Hannah on behalf of
all the members. Refreshments were served before
the meeting closed.
Next month’s meeting
will discuss the resolutions.
Ettington
PARISH COUNCIL: The
last meeting took place on
Wednesday, 13th April, in
the Community Centre, and
was a brief one in order that
the Annual Parish Meeting
could follow. It was
attended by the clerk, the
five councillors, our County
Councillor, Izzi Seccombe,
and six members of the
public.
Discussions were held
concerning the forthcoming
inquiry regarding the Spitfire planning application
appeal due to take place
from Tuesday, 10th May,
Pure Recycling’s successful
application for ‘24/7’ operating times, and the recent
vandalising of tree planting
on Ettington Estates land.
It was resolved that the
Parish Council would fund
the cost of a highways consultant to contest the Spitfire
view,
and
the
conclusions of the county’s
department, with regard to
the Banbury Road junction
proposed for the development. Along with the District
and
County
Councillors, the chairman
of the Neighbourhood Plan,
and a residents’ representative, the Parish Council
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SPORTS AND SOCIAL
CLUB: On Friday there
will be a Bowls Open
Evening when all will be
welcome. On the same
evening, the Rural Film
Club will show a free-tomembers film, and on Saturday there will be a Quiz
Night in the hall.
GARDENING
CLUB:
These are the forthcoming
events: Thursday, 12th
May — Plant Sale, donate
some plants, buy some
plants or WHY; Thursday,
9th June — Kineton Walkabout, visit open gardens in
Kineton, details to follow;
Thursday, 14th July — Container gardening talk and
demonstration with Andrew
Mikolajski; Saturday, 23rd
July — Coach trip to RHS
Wisley, coach £12, guest
welcome,
contact
[email protected]
Club meetings are held
ANNUAL
PARISH every second Thursday of
MEETING: Although it each month at Kineton
was a lovely spring evening, Sports and Social Club at
attendance was woeful and 7.30pm unless otherwise
the chairman expressed stated. Membership fees are
apologies to all those who £10 adults, £5 under 18s,
had given up their time to visitors are £3 per meeting.
present reports from the various village organisations KIDZ YOGA: This will
and the District and County begin at Kineton Methodist
Church Hall on Tuesdays
Councils.
Those present heard from through term time. It proCllr Izzi Seccombe, who motes calm, creates strength
spoke about the county’s and flexibility, builds confifinances and its potential dence and concentration,
membership of the West and helps to enhance imagiMidlands ‘super region’, nation and creativity. Sesand Cllr Phillip Seccombe sions are for four- to
from
who gave an update on the seven-year-olds,
3.45pm to 4.15pm, and for
district’s core strategy.
Reports were heard from eight- to 12-year-olds, from
representatives of the Gar- 4.30pm to 5.10pm. Costs
dening Club, the Neigh- are: £4 block payment,
bourhood Plan, the Monday £4.50 drop in payment.
Club, the First Responders, Concessions are available
the Church, and the Com- for low earners. If you have
munity
Centre.
The more than one child, or need
chairman read submissions further information, call
from the new headmaster of 07767 731791 or send an eto
the village school and the mail
editor of our Newsletter, and [email protected]
pleaded with the attendees
to encourage friends and
neighbours to consider
becoming Parish Councillors. The clubs would welcome new members, and
recruits would be welcomed
to assist with the Neigh- LADIES’ CIRCLE: On
bourhood Plan (much ‘leg- Monday, 11th April, Ted
work’ and writing to be Watson gave an inspiring
done to progress to the next talk, entitled Folded in
stage), the Community Dreams, on the poetry of E
Speedwatch (they could do Margaret Buckle who lived
with extra volunteers), and in the Yorkshire Dales. He
the First Responders (des- was in Newcastle with the
perately in need of a co- Royal Shakespeare Company when he came across
ordinator).
Our village is blessed two small books of her
with excellent facilities and poems. He set several of the
tireless bands of volunteers poems to music, but realised
who run the various organi- that he needed her permission for public perforsations.
Please support them by mances. He told a most
joining and, if you can spare uncanny story of how he
a little time, helping with discovered her wherethe administration. Details abouts. He played several of
of contacts can always be his compositions, one of
which was entitled Blackfound via the Newsletter.
berry Days. It was a most
enjoyable and informative
evening.
Next month’s meeting is
in the afternoon of Monday,
KNITATHON: This event, 9th May, when the Ladies’
for beginners and expert Circle and guests will be
knitters, will take place on visiting Bourton House
Sunday, 22nd May, from Garden at Bourton-on-the2pm until 5pm, at Kineton Hill. Lifts will be available
Primary School. Everyone from Corbett House at
is welcome to come and knit 1.30pm. Information availsquares for blankets in aid able from Jean Cullen on
of Woolly Things, which 720996. The cost is £10
will go to refugee camps in which includes tea and
Syria and Kurdistan. There cake.
is even the opportunity to
learn how to knit. Entry is S T S W I T H I N ’ S
free, but participants should CHURCH: The coffee
bring wool and needles, or evening at Poundbury
these are available to buy on Green raised over £130.
the day. A raffle and refresh- Thanks to the Harris family
ments will be available. For for hosting it.
There will be a plant sale
more details, call Sarah
Hogben on 01926 641800 in the church grounds on
or e-mail slhogben@hot- Saturday, 14th May, at 2pm.
mail.com
QUADS: A murder mystery
KNITTING GROUP: The called Who Killed the Soap
Kineton Knitting and Cro- Star, by Chris Martin, will
chet Group invites everyone be investigated at the Vilto come along to make some lage Hall on Friday, 6th
new knitting friends, when May, at 7.30pm. Tickets are
you can take your own pro- £10, including supper, from
ject or join in with a charity the Post Office, Heather on
or community projects, 721711, or Anthea on
with beginners to experts 720769. There will be a bar
all welcome. The group and raffle.
meets on the last Thursday
of the month at Kineton
Playgroup, from 7.30pm
until 9.30pm, and the only
cost is £1 towards refreshments. For more informa- TOWN BAND: Stour Contion, call Sarah on 641800. cert Brass the Community
Non Contesting Band,
CHURCH SERVICES: which is a part of the ShipOn Sunday, Communion ston Town Bands Organisawill begin 10.30am at St tion, gave a concert in St
Peter’s. The Reflective Ser- George’s Church, Brailes,
Saturday
evening,
vice is at 6pm at St Peter’s. on
The Coffee Shop is on raising over £200 for local
every Thursday morning Brailes charities.
The band presented a
during term-time.
On Sunday at the varied programme opening
Methodist Church, Michael the proceedings with the
Phipps will lead the lively American march The
10.30am service and the Waltonian. A number of the
evening Circuit Service will band’s soloists were featake place at Cubbington. tured, including cornet
Ros Murphy will speak players, Luke Barker, who
about Religious Artefacts at performed Zelda, Bethan
the Women’s Circle on Brown, Grace Coates and
Wednesday, 27th April. The Paul Herbert. The excellent
Coffee Mornings are on duet of Eugene Gratwohl
Wednesdays from 10.30am and Colin Elliot on baritone
until 12noon in the and euphonium gave a
lovely melodic performance
Methodist Church Hall.
At St Francis’ RC of To All The Girls I Loved
Before.
Church, Mass is at 10am.
The first half closed with
KADS: Kineton Amateur an excellent performance by
Dramatic Society will pre- the Training Band, consent Noel Coward’s Rela- ducted by Tim Wilson. Our
tive Values on 21st, 22nd youngsters acquitted themand 23rd April, and on 23rd selves really well with a
April at Kineton Village performance of a selection
Hall. It is a sparkling of film music themes. The
comedy of errors in which second half saw a full range
the austerity of post-war of music including no less
Kent is shattered by a Hol- than six cornets featured in
lywood star as she flies in a double trio, Three Jolly
to marry the Earl of Marsh- Airmen.
The concert concluded
wood.
Tickets are available from with ever popular Do Re Mi
Flower
Thyme.
See from The Sound Of Music,
www.kads.org.uk for fur- which saw the audience
ther information.
joining in heartily.
Quinton and
Admington
Kineton
Shipston
For more Parish Pump and Club
News reports, see page 13
CLUB NEWS
The whole world
on a plate
THE speaker at Stratford Astronomical Society’s March
meeting was Dr Paul Olver, who talked about Alien Volcanoes: A Journey Through Our Solar System. Dr Olver had
originally wanted to become an astronomer, but decided to
study geology as he considered his job prospects would be
better.
However, he still kept up his love of the stars as a hobby
and, as technology advanced and various spacecraft were
sent out into space to explore neighbouring worlds, he was
able to combine his passion with his profession.
For his degree he had studied plate tectonics and
seafloor spreading, which, at the time, had been relatively
new developments in earth science. He explained that
plate tectonics was the study of the movement of the
Earth’s outer layers, which are split up into areas known as
plates; somewhat like a spherical jigsaw.
The term seafloor spreading referred to long linear features, usually in the centre of oceanic plates, where crust
was actually being created and so these plates would be
growing in area. At the edges of these growing plates the
crust dives underneath other plates surrounding it.
Of the 450 active volcanoes on Earth most are found
along the edges of plates where one plate is going underneath another. The exceptions to this are places such as
Hawaii where underground lava (known as magma)
breaks through, forming hot spots, or in places such as Iceland where the lava is forming new crustal material.
On average the Atlantic Ocean grows by about 2cm a
year as new crust is formed underneath the sea, and Spain
and Florida are moving apart. In contrast, the Pacific
Ocean is shrinking at a rate of 16cm a year.
‘Gravitational pull’
Having given us an overview of Earth’s volcanic
activity, Dr Olver then turned our attention to the other
planets and their moons. He said that Io, the innermost
moon of Jupiter, was the most active volcanic body in the
Solar System.
The moon orbits so close to Jupiter that it is stretched
and squeezed by the gravitational pull of its parent body,
leading to volcanoes erupting constantly all over its surface.
Io’s eruptions were first imaged by the Voyager 1 spacecraft as it flew past the Moon and captured a plume of
material shooting up from its surface.
The only other bodies in our Solar System that are
known to be currently having active volcanism (apart from
Earth and Io) are Neptune’s moon Triton and Saturn’s
moon Enceladus. In 1989 the Voyager 2 spacecraft
returned images of dark plumes emanating from Triton’s
surface and then in 2005 the Cassini spacecraft imaged jets
of material coming from fractures in Enceladus’ south
polar region.
Unlike Earth and Io these are not eruptions of hot
molten rock but are outbursts of liquids and gases produced when pressurised subsurface liquid finds its way to
the surface via vents or crustal cracks.
The sudden release of pressure can turn some of the
liquid into gas which then cools in the low temperatures of
space before falling back to the moon’s surface. This type
of icy volcanism is known as cryovolcanism.
On Tuesday, 19th April, Mike Frost told us all about the
physics behind the beautiful atmospheric phenomena that
are rainbows, as well as the different sorts of rainbows
such as fogbows and moonbows.
Visitors are very welcome to any of our meetings, which
begin at 7.30pm at Alderminster Village Hall.
For more details see our website: www.astro.org.uk
CHIPPING Campden Rotary Club’s
Race Night will take place on Saturday,
14th May, at 6.30pm.
Put the date in your diary for a fun
evening at a simulated race night at Chipping Campden School hall in aid of Campden Home Nursing, which provides
nursing care for terminal patients at home
within a 12-mile radius of the town. Care
is free to patients and their families and the
cost is met by fundraising and legacies.
The Rotary Club, in association with
Sarah Hudson-Evans and Rebecca Zamir,
trustees of Campden Home Nursing, is
organising the event to raise funds for this
important service, which has been such a
help and comfort to many patients and
their families at a difficult time.
The horse races are shown on film and
bets are placed on potential winners — it’s
great fun and an effective way to raise
funds for a worthwhile local organisation.
This could at some stage be of benefit to
any of us living locally.
Tickets are still available at £10 per
head or £80 for a table of ten. This will
include a Ploughman’s cheese platter, and
a licensed bar will be available. There will
also be a raffle, so come and join the fun.
Buy tickets from the treasurer on 01386
859241.
Year 7 students at Chipping Campden
School are being invited to take part in a
Creative Writing event during May. It is
once again generously sponsored through
the Rotary Club by Londis Meon Vale
shop.
Through these various activities the
Rotary is able to contribute to local chari-
John Beech, left, sails the seas with the Austro-Hungarian Navy, while
Ken Flint, right, joins the Canadian Army. (Submitted photos)
Making their mark
AT its monthly afternoon meetings,
South Midlands Stamp Club have
recently covered The 70s, which ranged
through both early and late issues of
Malta, St Vincent, Chile and even Fujeira.
O, P and Q brought novelty postcards,
ABPS Philatelic Congress, and Terry
Pratchett Cinderellas. My Other Collection brought a surprising range of interests, not least a frame full of airline
sick-bags, all guaranteed unused —
apparently collecting these is a valid part
of the history of airlines, with the world
record collection holding 6,290 different
examples.
Two visiting speakers gave us outstanding presentations of specialist col-
ON the evening of Friday, 8th April, 42 members of the
Stratford O50 Club visited the Welford Bowls Club
for an evening of skittles. We have been welcomed at
this club for the third consecutive, very enjoyable year.
During the evening we had a supper break, with the
choice of fish and chips, or lasagne, and whatever dish
was chosen it was enjoyed by all.
The main course was followed by a very appreciated
selection of desserts.
The winner of the skittles match was Linda Plowman,
and this very pleasant and happy evening ended at
around 10pm.
AUGUST Bank Holiday weekend will see Stratford’s
first ever Shakespeare Duck Race.
Over the last five years, the Rotary Club of
Stratford-upon-Avon has raised £250,000
for local charities, including the Shakespeare Hospice, the Stratford Samaritans and LifeSpace Trust.
The Evening Group supports these
efforts and this year, is launching
its own charity duck race which
will take place on the Saturday of
August Bank Holiday.
The group is planning to
launch from the weir at Lucy’s
Mill, in a bid to raise money
for local causes.
Many more hands are
needed to help with this fun
event — a first for Rotary in
Stratford.
There will also be food and
drinks available while you wait,
ties for various age groups in particular,
youth educational projects, and can also
make valuable contributions further afield
through its international network.
The club was delighted on Thursday, 7th
April, to welcome visiting Rotarian, Margaret Greene, from Marbelhead Harbor
Rotary Club, Boston, Massachusetts,
USA. Margaret hails originally from
Birmingham in the UK. Although the club
concentrates on supporting local charities
and events, it is also proud to be part of an
International Fellowship which is dedicated to wider opportunities of fellowship
and service and welcomes visitors from
other clubs.
On Thursday, 14th April, David Hallett
gave a fascinating presentation about Captain Cook, the world-famous sailor from
Whitby, who developed most of the
modern techniques of navigation on his
various voyages of exploration round the
world and discovered Australia and New
Zealand and the Antarctic continent.
Tragically after all his achievements, Cook
was savagely killed in Hawaii in a fight
with Hawaiians during his third
exploratory voyage in the Pacific in 1779.
He left a legacy of scientific and geographical knowledge which was to influence his successors well into the 20th
century.
New members and enquirers are always
welcome at our weekly dinner at the
Cotswold House Hotel on Thursday
evenings, at 7pm for 7.30pm. Membership
is open to women and men. E-mail [email protected], or call
01386 841163, or 01386 840990.
lections: Ken Flint with Canadian Military Mail, and John Beech with AustroHungarian Navy, the latter including an
almost complete collection of picture
postcards of all the warships in the years
when
Austro-Hungarian
borders
stretched to the Mediterranean Sea.
The club meets all year round on the
third Monday of each month, at 1.30pm,
in the Memorial Hall at Barford. All collectors, at any level, are welcome to any
meeting, there is no annual subscription,
pay at the door. Newcomers can just drop
in. Further information from John Gledhill on 01789 842112, or see
www.sites.google.com/site/warwickshireps/smidsc
and all money raised is going to support the club’s
charities. There will also be a ShelterBox at the
Rotary stand.
Another of the club’s charities, ShelterBox, provides
vital supplies to support communities around the
world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian
crisis.
The Evening Group meets on the second and fourth
Monday every month in Stratford, at 7.45pm.
The group’s present members experience a sense of
self-achievement, friendship and goodwill, and are
looking forward to welcoming new faces to help
grow and strengthen the group further.
The Evening Satellite Group Club falls
under the umbrella of Stratford Rotary
Club and aims to attract the membership of
younger people with a wealth of experience
who are unavailable during the day, augmenting the traditional lunchtime meetings.
To join call Rachel Wilson O’Hare,
chair of the group, on 07907 071978, or
e-mail [email protected] or contact us at www.meetup.com/
Stratford-upon-Avon-Rotary-EveningGroup-Meetup
Continued from page 12
WI: The Exhibitionist is the
name Jacky Legge went by
while working for Rover
and at our monthly meeting
on Wednesday, 13th April,
she explained how this
nickname had materialised
when she spoke about Exhibitions and Me.
Jacky was employed by
Rover at Longbridge, initially in administration, but
was soon organising exhibitions for Rover and Land
Rover at motor shows both
in the UK and around the
world. She regaled us with
her tales while working at
shows in Belfast during the
troubled years, the awareness of not standing out as
being British, the armed
soldiers on the streets, and
of running an exhibition
after being informed of a
bomb scare.
She was involved with
classic car shows in Germany, the Institute of Directors’ Show in London, and
whenever a new car was
launched, an exhibition had
to be organised. She chose
the uniforms for the promotional ‘girls’, hats (being
Jacky’s trade mark) were
always part of the uniform.
She trained them so that
they knew all about the
technical details of the cars,
were informed and able to
discuss the cars in a professional manner.
In 1991, Jacky set out
with her team to Iran,
although Jacky was conser-
vatively dressed, she was
taken on a ‘shopping spree’,
and was soon sporting the
obligatory black Abaya and
Shayla. The windows of her
tenth floor room were riddled with bullet holes, and
she was struck by the
poverty, the vast difference
between the ‘haves and the
have nots’.
The locals were friendly,
but really only communicated with the men on the
team. She visited a mosque,
the market, the deposed
Shah’s Palace, with it’s
wall-to-wall silk carpets,
jade statues and among
them a statue of the Shah
that had been cropped off at
the knees.
The organisation of the
exhibition was not without
it’s difficulties, and six days
were spent building the
ramps and stands but the
cars were only released by
customs the night before the
exhibition.
She recalled how two
members of the Hezbollah
who had walked into the
initial meeting, disregarded
Jacky, speaking only to the
rest of the group through an
interpreter. They walked up
to her on the day of the
exhibition and congratulated her for her hard work
and the success of the event,
in perfect English!
Jacky said that it was a
sad day when Rover
stopped making the Metro
and despite organising the
£1.8million International
Motor Show, she still considers her work in Iran as
being the most exciting
‘A warm glow’
Rotarian, Margaret Greene, from Marbelhead
Harbor Rotary Club, Boston, Massachusetts, USA,
with Chipping Campden Rotary Club president,
Roger Grenville-Jones. (Submitted photo)
MEMBERS of Stratford Ramblers’ Group are back
on the road with the summer programme of walks,
using a coach to go beyond the normal boundaries.
With all the excitement about Shakespeare it seems
perverse to pay homage to another writer, but the Slad
Valley and the childhood haunts of Laurie Lee were
the destination for the day. In spite of a gloomy
weather forecast the day was mainly bright apart from
a brief hail storm mid-morning.
The main walk started from a point on the Cotswold
Way just beyond Prinknash Abbey, and followed a line
across the local golf course and past the ancient site of
Painswick Beacon. The group left the Cotswold Way
to follow the Wysis Way, downhill passing a woodland
enclosure with wild daffodils and bluebells. Pure
delight.
Bull’s Cross was the start point where the members
doing the shorter walk had been dropped off earlier in
the day. It is also the start point for the Laurie Lee
Wildlife Walk. This has been created by Gloucester
Wildlife Trust and is marked at ten points where a post
has been placed with an appropriate Laurie Lee poem.
The group followed a different (less hilly) route, but
still managed to pass two poems, the second of which
came late in the day and was written in celebration of
apples. Walking on the side of the valley gave open
views across to Painswick and then Slad.
Lunch had been taken on a wooded bank which
gave good views of the village of Slad and the Woolpack Inn, which was high on the other side of the
valley and about a mile away. The path dropped down
to the bottom of the valley below Slad and then
sharply uphill to join the track which had been used by
the party on the shorter route. It was then downhill all
the way into Stroud and a welcome cup of tea.
See www.stratfordramblers.com
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every effort is made to publish reports on the same week they are submitted.
PARISH PUMP
Snitterfield
A BUSY spring for Avon Floral Art began with the
holding of our AGM at the Stratford School. The
meeting went very smoothly and efficiently with our
president, Mrs Gill Collett, in the chair for the evening.
As a club we have enjoyed a very full and successful
year. The reports given by our chairman and treasurer
endorsed that, and with hard work from the committee
we are in a healthy position to look forward to a successful 2016.
With a full agenda, the business side of the meeting
was completed and we swiftly moved on to what became
a relaxed and social evening. We were fortunate to have
a very interesting talk by one of our members, Mrs
Vanessa Higgins, on all of her many and varied hobbies.
Vanessa had brought along many examples of her craft
work, including beautiful embroideries in fine threads of
gold and many exotic colours. Her dolls’ houses, because
of their size, were not transportable but we saw the
lovely furniture and decorations involved. This was followed by refreshments and chatter thus ending an enjoyable evening.
With the title Along the Garden Path, an evening with
Lee Berrill and his interpretation of a walk through an
imaginary garden, we had no idea as to how the evening
would evolve. The first arrangement consisting of
twisted hazels, spotted laurels enhancing wonderful yellows of roses, gerberas and antirrhinums displayed with
potted Gerbera on a full size black garden gate became
the entrance to this colourful world.
Following the
Laurie Lee story
Bowled over by
the hospitality
Quackers about Rotary
Club’s duck race
Leading us Along
the Garden Path
Place your bets in our care
thing she has ever done.
As a woman she had to
earn her spurs in a man’s
world and be accepted, and
she was able to do this by
always being fair.
Jacky is a member of the
Snitterfield WI, is vicepresident and lives in Snitterfield.
Strettonon-Fosse
MAY DAY: This
year’s
May Day celebrations will
be held on Monday, 2nd
May, starting at 3.30pm.
There will be the traditional
maypole dancing, crowning
of the May Queen, the
parade around the village,
tea, cakes and stalls in the
Village Hall, following by
the ever-popular games on
the playing fields.
All Stretton children are
invited to take part in the
traditional
maypole
dancing, and practise sessions will be held in the Village Hall this Sunday, at
4.30pm, on Thursday, 28th
April, at 4.40pm, and on
Monday, 2nd May, at 11am.
Items for the tombola and
cakes for the teas would be
much appreciated.
Wellesbourne
WI: With signs of spring
arriving members are
looking forward to a visit to
Charlecote Park for a
guided walk around the
grounds, particularly to see
the new lambs.
Plans are also in hand for a
visit to the defence munitions camp at Kineton,
which promises to be very
interesting and very different.
The
meeting
on
Wednesday, 13th April,
took the form of a floristry
demonstration and talk by
Sarah Horne, who has run a
successful family business
in Leamington for 36 years.
Sarah obviously loves her
life with flowers and whilst
creating two beautiful
arrangements she chatted
about the challenges of running a business, the wonderful
international
experiences which she has
gained, and the friends that
she has made along the way.
She has competed and
demonstrated at the Chelsea
Flower Show nine times,
winning silver and gold
medals, and also the highlycoveted title of Chelsea
Florist of the Year. Sarah
was instrumental in persuading Leamington to
submit an entry at Chelsea,
which was displayed in the
Great Pavilion.
Her knowledge and
enthusiasm for her craft and
her natural energy were
contagious and, all in all,
this was a very colourful
and uplifting presentation,
ideal for this time of year!
The competition for a
single bloom gave the WI
members a chance to show
their own creativity and
enjoyment of their gardens.
Our next stop along the path at a waterfall of silver
drift wood from which tumbled white carnations, lily,
eucalyptus and marbled arum leaf we could hear the
water cascading over. As we passed the boundary fence
constructed from fabrics, wools and ribbons all woven
onto a wire frame creating many textures and shapes
with hues of bright orange, the colours of tiger lilies and
roses stood out from the greenery with a warm glow.
Now passing into the wooded area, a large piece of
driftwood covered in moth orchids and greenery of various shades brought a peace to the garden with a design
worthy of a tranquil wood.
Passing the quiet area of many shades of green we
arrived at the finale of the folly. With presina, rosemary,
palm and senecio forming the foundation of the design,
the building of the structure to follow was beyond our
imaginations.
Our folly became an explosion of colour from deep
blues of the delphiniums, through the pinks of hydrangea
heads and dusky lilies, passing lilac roses, all to be added
to by large sails of the brightest pink fabrics covering
dried willow. To finish this wonderful arrangement pink
butterflies floated in and gently settling amongst the
flowers and greenery.
With the weather outside being so wet and miserable
the colours and spectacle of the stage gave a warm and
cosy glow to all who witnessed this journey, all from the
great talent and inspiration of a very popular demonstrator. The raffle gave many members the chance to take
some of the inspiring arrangements home with them.
Our programme for the next few months is very busy
and varied and begins with the next meeting.
A date for your diary: Monday, 9th May, at Stratford
School — A Moment in Time with Lorena Dyer. Doors
open at 6.30pm for sales tables and more. Further details
from our website www.avonfloralartflowerclub.co.uk
Celebrating a new year
THE Baha’is of south Warwickshire gathered together
on Sunday, 20th March, with their friends and neighbours for a celebration at St Peter’s Church Hall in
Wellesbourne to mark the beginning of a new year (NawRuz). There have been Baha’is in Wellesbourne for about
20 years. People from at least 12 different nationalities
were present at the party, which included Persian and
English dancing.
The 19-day Baha’i fasting period happens just before
Naw-Ruz. Baha’is abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset each day. The Fast ends at the time of the
spring equinox with the festival of Naw-Ruz.
This year is 173 years after the beginning of the Baha’i
Faith. Baha’is all over the world celebrate Naw-Ruz as a
time of spiritual renewal and, in this part of the world,
this is reflected in the start of spring.
LONDON MARATHON 2016
SHAKESPEARE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
We meet some local people who will be running
in the 36th London Marathon on Sunday
‘There have been lots of early mornings’
Kate gets Ian
running again
Henley’s Jessica Diamandis was out running yesterday, Wednesday,
doing some last minute training for the Sunday’s Shakespeare Half
Marathon. Photo: Mark Williamson (H33/4/16/17)
Jessica puts family
values to the test
THE Shakespeare Marathon and Half
Marathon takes place on the same day as
the London Marathon, and on the start
line here in Stratford will be a Henley
mum-of-five is preparing to pull on her
running shoes in aid of the Shakespeare
Hospice, which is helping her father
through cancer treatment.
Jessica Diamandis, 41, is set to run the
Shakespeare Half Marathon on Sunday
and has been juggling her training around
caring for her children.
It has not been an easy time for Jessica’s family, with her 66-year-old father
diagnosed with bowel cancer last year
Jessica says her father has received
fantastic support through the hospice and
attends support groups with other people
who have cancer.
“When you hear the word ‘hospice’
you think it is just somewhere where
people go to die, but this is not necessarily the case, my father has really benefitted from the support group,” she said.
“He is having chemotherapy at the
moment and has been in and out of hospital, so it’s been pretty hard going.
“I have five children below the age of
nine, so It’s been hard to get the training
in, it has involved getting up for runs at
6am, or going after they have gone to
bed in the evening. My family has been
really supportive though.
“I ran the half marathon in aid of Welcombe Hills School a couple of years ago
and a lot of people supported me when
they found out I was running it in the
Herald.”
Jessica has a target of raising £500 this
year.
A FIREFIGHTER from Stratford, whose wife has been
diagnosed with terminal
cancer, is competing in this
weekend’s London Marathon
in aid of Macmillan Cancer
Support.
Ian Tonner, 43, chose to fundraise
for the charity having experienced
what he described as the amazing
support they have given his wife
Kate, 35.
Kate received the devastating news
that she had cervical cancer in 2011
and despite initial hopes that a first
round of treatment would be successful, it was not.
The couple, who have an 11-yearold daughter called Grace, decided to
move their wedding forward by six
months as doctors were unsure what
Kate’s condition would be further
down the line.
Despite still having cancer, Kate is
now in a more positive place, with
further treatment planned, including
pioneering cyber knife surgery at
London’s Royal Marsden Hospital,
meaning her condition has remained
stable for two years.
Kate is currently free of tumours
and the couple have set their sights
on helping the charity that has guided
BY BEN LUGG
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them through such a difficult time.
Now Ian, a group commander at
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, is to run the London Marathon
with a target of raising £2,000.
He is no stranger to marathon running, having run the London
Marathon and the New York
Marathon twice, prior to Kate’s diagnosis.
Ian said: “I started my training in
October last year. It’s been a lot
harder than before, I’ve not done a
marathon for six years but I think I’m
at my peak at the moment, I’m doing
about 60-80 miles per month.
‘Early morning runs’
“There have been a lot of early
morning runs through the winter.”
He added: “When Kate got her
diagnosis it was just devastating, you
hear about it happening to other families. Me and Kate had plans for what
we wanted to do in our retirement,
we wanted to go around the world in
a Winnebago but things like that are
not going to be part of our life anymore.
“When it happens to your family
you have to deal with it, but it’s hard
to know where to turn, Macmillan
give you that direction. They put
things into layman’s terms for you
when doctors are using technical
words, Kate’s Macmillan nurse,
Vicky, comes into the consultations
with us.
“The nature of Kate’s cancer
means that tumours will keep cropping up but it might be two, four, five
years before they do.
“The hardest bit about doing the
marathon will be the emotion. The
last couple of miles can be very emotional, you’re just concentrating so
much on your muscles and getting to
the end. On the last one I did, I was in
tears for the last mile and a half.”
Ian is not the only one pushing
himself this year, Kate has been
working hard in the gym to prepare
to take part in GMTV’s Tough Mum’s
event.
The 5km event takes place in May
and she is also set to take on the
Macmillan Cotswolds Mighty Hike,
a marathon-length trail later in the
year.
Last year Kate was also featured
within ITV’s Text Santa initiative and
the couple were guests on Lorraine
to promote the event, helping to raise
£11million at Christmas for
Macmillan and two other UK-based
charities.
See www.justgiving.com/runningforkatetonner or www.justgiving.com/Kate-Tonner
See www.justgiving.com/Jessica-Diamandis6
Ian and Kate
Tonner with Lorraine,
whose show on ITV
the couple appeared
on recently.
Take two for head Paul
ALSO among the runners in Stratford
on Sunday will be the headteacher of
Alcester Academy.
Paul Hyde will be back in his running
shoes just two weeks after completing
the Greater Manchester Marathon on
Sunday, 10th April, in a personal best
time of three hours, 15 minutes and 30
seconds.
Paul is running again in aid of diabetic
research charity, JDRF. He hopes to
raise a combined £1,000.
www.justgiving.com/owneremail/pleasesponsor/Paul-Hyde5
Herald reporter Ben Lugg will also
be on the start line of the Half Marathon
as part of a team that includes Evangelina-Lilian Samara, a beautician at
Gorgeous Obsession Boutique in Stratford, and Anna Lewis, manager of the
Gallery at the Guild in Chipping Campden. Anna is running to raise money to
help pay for lifesaving treatment for
Ethan Suglo, a three-year-old boy from
Ghana, who was born with his gastic
organ outside his body.
www.virginmoneygiving.com/someonespecial/ethan
Tom Church, front, and Chris Coulson will
attempt to run the London Marathon dressed as a
pantomime horse.
‘Dobbin’ is among
runners and riders
IT looks like a harmless bit of horsing around, but two
runners in the London Marathon are seriously aiming to
break the world record for running the whole 26.2 miles
dressed as a pantomime horse that they’ve nicknamed
Dobbin.
The current record stands at five hours, but Tom
Church from Stratford and his running partner Chris
Coulson from Harborne in Birmingham will attempt to
shave an hour off that and have been training in full costume. Both have run the marathon twice before and they
are hoping for is a cool, dry day this year to help them
complete the feat.
Tom said: “Chris is an ear, nose and throat surgeon and
last year he ran the marathon as a huge ear, so this year
we’ve chosen something more difficult but still instantly
recognisable.
“We think that trying to break the Guinness World
Record will be a great way of raising as much money as
possible for Get Ahead.
“This is an amazing head and neck cancer charity that
does superb work in both the hospital I work in and
nationally. It funds investment in research and training
plus buying state of the art equipment to ensure patients
get the best service available anywhere in the world.”
See www.virginmoneygiving.com/christomandhorse
DON’T MISS: Photos and reaction to the race in next week’s Herald.
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Kate runs for her brother, Joe
KATE Bent will be running her first London
Marathon on Sunday in memory of her brother Private Joe Whittaker, the Paratrooper from Stratford,
who was killed in Afghanistan in 2008, aged just 20.
She follows in the footsteps of her mother, Naomi
Whittaker, who ran the London Marathon in 2009
and 2010, raising money for military charities.
Kate, 26, is also a serving member of the army and
will be running for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. She
has already raised over £2,000 through busking, cake
stalls and a coffee morning, among other enterprises.
"Running, for me, is a way to feel close to Joe,” she
said.
“It’s something we used to do together and I am
inspired every day by his enthusiasm and passion for
being outdoors and keeping himself fit.
“I have chosen ABF The Soldiers’ Charity because I
want to do something positive in
Joe’s memory to help soldiers who
find themselves in need.
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity has
been making a difference to the
lives of veterans in need, from
every conflict, since 1944.
A family affair for Sean
FULFORD HALL FARM, EARLSWOOD, SOLIHULL B94 5LU
GENUINE DISPERSAL SALE OF
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agri buggy 24m sprayer (1997), Reco 7.2 metre folding rolls,
Lely 25 rottera, Lely 3 metre drill c/w Weaving tines Lely 2300
fertilizer spreader (1986), 9T Bentall Simplex 375 gas dryer,
Quantity of potato equipment including Grimme “all rounder”
harvester (1987), Farm and estate requisites including Bateman
cattle crush/handling system (as new),Cattle, calf and sheep
troughs, wire, penning etc. etc.
UPON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF
HAY BROTHERS FARMING LLP
(due to the relinquishment of their tenancy)
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
Friday 22nd April 2016
commencing 10.30am prompt
www.johnearle.co.uk
OPEN VALUATION AFTERNOONS
Every Tuesday 2pm-5pm
Right: Kate Bent and,
inset, her brother, Private Joe
Whittaker.
Cath inspired to run
by friend’s battle
SHIPSTON Home Nursing
has a runner in the London
Marathon, who has so far
raised over £3,000 for the
charity.
Cath Daley, from Warrington, is running in
memory of her close friend,
Andrew Bygate, who was
cared for by Shipston Home
Nursing in 2014.
Andrew, who is originally
from Warrington but latterly
lived in Shipston, died of a terminal brain tumour last
year at the age of 46.
Cath said: “I will be raising funds for Shipston Home
Nursing, who provided palliative care for Andy, and
helped to ease the suffering for both him and his family
during his final weeks. I have run one marathon before
in 2007, when I said ‘never again’! However, the
strength and determination Andy showed to battle his illness will drive me forward to raise funds for this truly
amazing charity.”
www.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/cathdaley
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Sunday, 24th April, 10am: Shakespeare’s Avon
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SEAN Davies will be in good company
They will be supporting Sean on
when he runs the London Marathon —
Sunday when he hopes to cross the finbecause he will joined by his two
ishing line in a time of three hours, 33
brothers, Paul and Daniel.
minutes and 54 seconds, or better.
Sean, aged 30, has running 15 to 21
Sean is raising money for the charity
miles at weekends, and four to ten miles Get Kids Going, which gives disabled
during the week.
children and young people up to the age
Somewhere in the midst of that he
of 26 the opportunity to participate and
turns in a 50-hour shift as General Man- enjoy sport. So far he’s raised £800.
ager at The Old Thatch Tavern in
“I have run for cancer charities in the
Rother Street, Stratford.
past and wanted to choose a less wellAnd to complicate matters even furknown charity this year,” he said.
ther, this week Sean and his partner,
“I was struck by the 2012 Paralympic
Shell Bailey, celebrated the first
Games, but know how it important is it
birthday of their daughter, Maisy.
to keep the funding going.”
See www.virginmoneygiving.com/seandavies4
Monday, 25th April, 7pm: Ullenhall for the bluebells evening stroll, 4.8 km (three miles), one
gentle hill, dog friendly walk, all welcome. Call
01564 792251.
THE Herald has already featured several runners
who will line up in the capital on Sunday.
Among a 12-strong team that is running for local
charity Liam’s Smiles will be The Apprentice star Gary
Poulton, former Big Brother contestant PJ Ellis and
Birmingham City FC manager Gary Rowett.
They are aiming to raise £30,000 for the charity that
is named after Tanworth-in-Arden Primary School
pupil Liam Doyle, who was diagnosed with meningitis
in 2010. Liam’s mum, Becky, is also in the team,
which will be supported by his dad, Colin, a former
Birmingham City player who now plays for Blackpool.
www.liamssmiles.co.uk/london-marathon-2016
David Phillips. Photo: Mark Williamson.
Accountant’s support tots up
ACCOUNTANT David Phillips is running his 465th full marathon in London
on Sunday.
He will raise £10,000 in sponsorship
for the Brain and Spine Foundation,
taking his running total for the charity
to £95,000.
This is the 16th year the veteran
runner, from Claverdon, has been supporting the charity, which has just
made him an ambassador.
He said: “Over countless years now
people have given me fantastic coverage
that has helped me in my fund raising
activities for the Brain and Spine Foundation. My aim is to raise £100,000 for
the BSF and to run 500 marathon.
London 2016 will be my 465th, so the
maths is simple — I’ve got £5,000 and
35 marathons to go, and job done.
“The trouble is the BSF don’t have
upper limits on the fundraising, so I
guess I’ll be at it for them for many
years yet.”
David is one of 54 runners in the BSF
team, whose non-running captain this
year is England rugby legend, Brian
Moore.
See www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/phillips2016
Tuesday, 26th April, 10am: Cropthorne, 10.4 km
(6.5 miles), undulating (one steep hill). Call
01789 490690.
Wednesday, 27th April, 10am: Middle TysoeRatley-Edgehill, 16.3 km (10.2 miles), undulating.
Call 07909 644091.
See next week’s Herald to
find out how all of our runners
get on in London on Sunday.
MICKLETON’s Emily
Clarke, 18, has lived
with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) all
of her life, is running to
raise money for Young
Minds. Emily completed
the Stratford Half
Marathon last year, and
has since taken part in the
Alcester 10K, Evesham
10K, Colour runs, as well
as maintaining her long
distance running.
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EMILY Kirk, a former
Alcester Grammar
School student, is raising
money for Cystic
Fibrosis, a condition her
mum Jilly suffers from.
As part of her
training, Emily, 23, has
recently completed the
Warwick Half Marathon
and regularly takes part
in the 5k Stratford Park
Runs on the Recreation
Ground.
Emily is being sponsored by colleagues at
DCS Stratford where
she works.
www.virginmoneygiving.com/emilykirk
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(111) PUBLIC NOTICES
LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
A PREMISES LICENCE
Sabai Sabai (Stratford) Limited is
applying for the grant of a Premises
Licence for Sabai Sabai 19-20, Wood
Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37
6JE.
If granted the application will allow the
following lincensable activities to take
place:
Sale of alcohol on the Premises and
provision for late night refreshment.
Any person wishing to make
representations in relation to this
application may do so by writing to:
Stratford on Avon DC
Elizabeth House
Church House
Stratford on Avon
CV37 6HX.
Tel: 01789 260832; Fax: 01789 260809
Email: [email protected]
Representations may be made for 28
consecutive days from the date of this
notice. A copy of the application for the
grant of the licence is kept with the
Licensing Authority at the above
address. The application can be viewed
Monday to Thursday 09.00 to 17.00 and
Friday 09.00 to 16.30, except Bank
Holidays.
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly
to make a false statement in connection
with an application. The maximum fine
for which a person is liable on
conviction for the offence is Level 5
fine on the standard scale.
Dated: 19th April 2016
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EDUCATIONAL
HADLAND School of Dance and
Drama: Children’s classes in
ballet, modern, tap, drama; adult
tap classes; New Broad Street,
Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Tel: 01789 296133.
www.hadlandschool.co.uk
WARWICKSHIRE
TUTORS
All
subjects
and
levels.
Tel: 01789 205997.
www.warwickshiretutors.co.uk
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BUSINESS
SERVICES
ACCOUNTANCY, TAXATION &
BOOKKEEPING
Service.
Tel:
01789
720404.
Email: [email protected]
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Sales and Wants
(409)
LIVESTOCK AND
AGRICULTURAL
17 ACRES OF GRASS Keep sheep
only April - October 15th Sutton
under Brailes £50 per acre.
Tel: 01608 685100 or 07747
621380.
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ARTICLES FOR
SALE – MISC
BEDS New doubles £99, singles
£59, second hand doubles £49,
Kingsize doubles £59, singles
£29, 3-piece suites from £99, settees
£49,
fridges
£49,
freezers £59, can deliver.
Tel: 07703 925662.
LOGS Seasoned hardwood, cut and
split to your requirements.
Tel: 01789 778779.
LOGS Good loads; cut, split, delivered;
seasoned
hardwood.
Tel: 01789 550588.
LOGS HARDWOOD 2 year, seasoned,
kiln
dried,
ash,
deliver / collect. The Brickyard,
Alderminster, Stratford-uponAvon.Tel. Martin: 07976 512022.
SCREENED TOPSOIL Finest
quality, The Brickyard, Alderminster, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Tel: Martin 07976 512022.
LOGS For sale, seasoned Ash £50,
£100 and £180 loads. Delivered.
Tel: 01608 662880.
G-PLAN 3 PCE SUITE Gold /
crean colour, good condition
£125. Tel: 01926 520104 / 07980
533258.
LOTS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Including
Wardrobes
£40,
dressing tables £40 and bedside
cabinets £15, 2 double divans
£40, large framed mirrors £40,
shelving, folding TT table, leather
settee and armchair, trolley,
white
stacking
chairs,
lawnmower, various tools, china,
crystal, many small items. Stratford-upon-Avon. Tel: 07759
753447.
FOLD UP mobility scooter, 2 batteries, charger etc; £100. Tel:
01789 565029.
ERCOL WINDSOR rocker and armchair, cushions, covers; £155
each. Tel: 01564 792955.
DR WHO The Vault book, 50 year
history, new £10. Tel: 01789
720044 collectors item.
BLACK QUILTED SCHOOL
COAT new BHS with tags was
£24 now £6 age 13-14.
Tel: 01789 720044.
TENT HI-GEAR Pitch and Go SS
black / orange 2 person pop-up
£12. Tel: 01789 295909.
LADDER 3 Sectioned aluminium
step ladder, used once £75.
Tel: 01789 297374.
FISH POND Vacuum cleaner,
used once, as new £45.
Tel: 01386 870284.
TEN 1000 PIECE JIGSAWS All
complete £10. Tel: 01789
295344.
2 WHITE IKEA 2 seater sofas
removeable washable covers
179cm x 88cm as new, bargain
£50 each. Tel: 07798 651997.
KITCHEN TABLE
Round,
drop leaf, two chairs light wood,
as new £75. Tel: 01789 295380.
WHITE DRESSING TABLE Six
small draws, good condition £75.
Tel: 01789 295380.
CAMPING STOVE Double burner
and toaster Campingaz Xcelerate
400st as new £60ono. Tel: 01789
269182.
COOPERS OF STRATFORD
Electric food mincer, unwanted
gift, used once £15. Tel: 01608
662417.
LADIES BOOTS Clarks 19” ,Heel
3” light brown, unworn cost
£150, sell for £50 size 6.5 . Tel:
01789 294738.
MOTORBIKE SWAGMAN Panniers,
heavy
duty
uvpc
good condition £35 ono.
Tel: 01789 261012.
CYCLE CARRIER Two bikes,
model CL04 Multiple position
£18. Tel: 07816 492493.
CHAIR EXECUTIVE OFFICE
High back, black swivel £32. Tel:
07816 492493.
CONSERVATORY
THREE
LIGHT
Ceiling fan, white
shades, reversible white/gold patterned blades £15 ono. Tel: 0121
7049096
SMALL CENTRAL HEATING
RADIATOR White complete
with fittings, suitable cloakroom
27”H x 11.5”W £10ono. Tel:
0121 7049096
DOOR
AND
FRAME
EXTERNAL White UPVC half
double glazed obscure 6’6” x
2’8” gilt handles + Keys £65ono.
Tel: 0121 7049096
ROUND PEDESTAL DINING
TABLE 42” dia extending to 63”
long (oval) solid wood £50 ono.
Tel: 01789 840863.
WHEELCHAIR Folding, self-propelled suit slim person, good condition, could deliver £50. Tel:
01789 778174.
GOLF TROLLEY
Hilly-Billy
electric folding charger, good
condition, new Lucas battery £85.
Tel: 01789 778174.
SAT-NAV GARMIN Used once
£50. Tel: 01789 294285.
CALOR GAS 10lb bottle in grey
£30ono. Tel: 01789 292411.
COPPER / BRASS SCUTTLE
Hand crafted knights helmet
design moveable visor £95. Tel:
01789 292411.
MEIKE BATTERY PACK Unused
for Canon 5Dmk3 £30. Tel:
01789 450970.
SET OF FOUR YONGNUO YN622C flash triggers for Canon,
excellent condition £70. Tel:
01789 450970.
NISSIN PS-8 POWERPACK For
Canon or Nissin flashguns, excellent condition £80. Tel: 01789
450970.
CANON 430EX-11 Flash gun with
all original packaging £100 ono.
Tel: 01789 450970.
(412)
ARTICLES WANTED
RECORDS WANTED Rock, Blues,
Jazz,
Classical,
Folk,
Indie. Also CDs, DVDs
and quality Hi-Fi equipment.
Cash
paid,
will
collect.
Tel: Paul 07765 142354 or 01527
893992.
OLD Hi-fi And valve equipment
including speakers, turntables,
amps-etc. working or not,
cash waiting. Tel: Mark
01295 262859 / 07896 545329
[email protected]
CANOE Or rubber dingy for 10 year
old. Tel: 01789 772429.
COLLECTOR
WISHES
To
purchase
German
Military
WW11 German binoculars,
watches, medals, badges, daggers,
swords
etc.
[email protected] Tel:
01273 735942 / 07909 285080
Property
(501)
PROPERTY TO LET
(see pages 20-23)
(502)
ACCOMMODATION
WANTED
WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO
HOUSE SIT Your property for the
first two weeks in July? I am a 37
year old Mum with two daughters
from New Zealand visiting my
Dad in the UK. Ideally would
like
to
be
close
to
Stratford
town
centre.
[email protected]
Tel: 07767 675755.
Motors
(602)
VEHICLES WANTED
CASH for scrap cars, collected free.
Wastecarriers licence, also
cars
with
MoT.
Tel: 07584 780238.
(603)
CAR & VEHICLE HIRE
MAYSWOOD Vehicle hire; good
quality cars, autos, vans, Mercedes and Transits with tail lifts,
24
hour
availability.
Tel: 01564 792546.
Services
(709)
GENERAL SERVICES
ODD JOB SERVICES: Reliable
engineer (retired) offers services
for general home and garden
maintenance, small plumbing,
electrical and plastering work,
flatpack assembly, fencing, locks
and
blinds
etc.
Tel Richard: 07966 004486.
PAUL’S GUTTER VACUUMING
SERVICE Have your gutters
cleared from moss, weeds
and debris. Average semi
starting
from
£25.
Te:01789 841571.
PART TIME SALES Order
processor 12-15 hours per week
Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 11
- 15.30. We are a small internet
sales company based in Stratfordupon-Avon. For the right applicant duties will include computer
processing orders, answering customer emails, picking and packing
orders. Email [email protected] for application form or
telephone 01789 209992.
A CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITY
EXISTS For a PA working for the
MD of a specialist fashion house
in Stratford. We are a small
recently restructured enterprise
requiring someone with business
and administrative judgement to
operate in a proactive but supportive role. Salary based on
experienced
but
sensible
knowhow in tackling everyday
problems is essential. Please send
your CV and a covering letter to
The Alpaca Collection, Delta
House, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0QR.
Tel:
01789
209229.
[email protected]
TEMPORARY OFFICE ASSISTANT: Our busy fashion retail
head office in Stratford requires a
temp office assistant for an initial
4 week period to help with
answering telephone calls, data
entry and general clerical duties.
Computer skills required as well
as a good telephone manner.
Please send your CV to
[email protected]
Or Tel: 01789 209229.
CLEANER/BREAKFAST HELP
Required for friendly town centre
guest house, must be flexible and
customer friendly and able to
work as part of a team. Tel: 01789
292879.
CLEANING SUPERVISOR am shift
(Stratford College). Job description: Experienced Cleaning
Supervisor required at Stratford
College in Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 9QR. Work Monday-Friday
from 6am-8.30am at £8.75 per
hour, 50 weeks contract. Job does
include cleaning as well as a
supervisory role. Applicants will
have to pass and enhanced DBS
check. General cleaning and
supervisory experience is essential. Training and uniform will be
given. Please email your CV to
Manager Kamala Singh or Tel:
07921 471893.
WANTED
self
employed
welder/fitter, top rates for quality
work, regular work, near Alcester.
Tel: 01789 763453 or 07774
612923.
Headteacher: Ms Kate Barnett
Examination Invigilators
£8.11 per hour.
Required during May and June for external exams
For an application form & further details please see ‘vacancies’
on our website www.sggs.org.uk
or ring Alison Hallam on 01789 293759
Applications by 28th April
This school is committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and promoting the
welfare of children and young people.
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
GOLF CLUB
RECEPTIONIST
We currently have a great opportunity for a Receptionist to join our
team at Stratford Oaks Golf Club. The candidate will ideally have
knowledge of golf and experience within a golf club environment
You must have computer, customer service and communication
skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Please apply by email to Nigel Powell - Director of Golf
[email protected] or phone 01789 731982
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE
WITH PASSION AND COMMITMENT
To join the staff in our small, friendly, family-run
home specialising in dementia care
Full time Day and Night Care Assistants
Experience is desirable but not essential
as there are ongoing training opportunities
Weekend Cook
Excellent rates of pay for the right people.
Please ring Elaine or Angela to arrange an informal meeting
to look around the home and discuss hours and prospects
We look forward to hearing from you on 01789 414184
HYLANDS HOUSE CARE LTD, Warwick Road,
Stratford-upon-Avon
Office Junior
Stratford-upon-Avon
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic person to
join the secretarial team in our Real Estate
Department. Duties will include photocopying, filing
and helping out the secretarial team with their duties.
The successful candidate will be numerate, IT literate,
have good written English language and will be willing
to work as a junior member of the team.
Good keyboard skills would be an advantage.
Full training will be provided.
The role offers excellent opportunities for progression.
To apply, please send your cv and covering letter to:
[email protected]
Employment
(803)
GENERAL VACANCIES
Dating Agency seeks
a perfect match!
CUSTOMER
SERVICES ROLE
This busy job requires excellent
communication, rapport
building, computer literacy and
admin skills
F/T £18-22k
Based near Shipston
www.friends1st.co.uk/jobs
Call: 0121 427 1286
Purchase Ledger Administrator
4 or 5 days per week, salary negotiable.
We are a dynamic, fast growing, hardworking and
friendly business currently recruiting a capable
Purchase Ledger Administrator.
The successful candidate will be experienced in
purchase ledger, purchase order systems,
data entry and administrative support. Must
demonstrate good attention to detail and
knowledge of SAGE would be an advantage.
Flexible working available.
Near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Please apply with CV and covering letter
to Suzanne Baxter, HR at
[email protected]
Tel: 07906899683, by Friday 29th April 2016
MEDICAL SECRETARY
Required in friendly rural
G.P. practice
12-15 hours per week
Previous experience preferred
but not essential
Closing date for applications
29th April 2016
Please apply in writing to
Kim Yarnold
For further information please
telephone 01295 770855
or email
[email protected]
PART TIME CLEANER / HELPER
Required for a busy guest house
Stratford-upon-Avon for further
details contact 01789 299181.
ROOM ATTENDANT Required for
smart B&B on casual basis. Must
be reliable, conscientious and
available to suit. Tel: 07833
727914.
GENERAL BUILDER REQUIRED
Must have broad knowledge and
experience of the construction
industry and ability to work unsupervised. Own transport required
initially, but possible use of company vehicle after trial period,
good rate of pay for the right
person. References required.
Please call 01789 601844.
Equine Centre Team Members
Oxhill Visitor Centre, near Banbury, Warwickshire
Full-time permanent positions
40 hours per week (includes weekends on a rota basis)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and
flexible individuals to join our Equine Centre Team at our
Oxhill Visitor Centre in Warwickshire
The successful candidates will work as part of team ensuring all horses
have access to suitable water, feed and shelter, that hygiene is maintained
and that paddocks are checked and clean. They will carry out visual
health checks and give medication as prescribed along with assisting in
the catching and holding of nervous horses for the farrier and vet team.
A sound knowledge of equine health and welfare is necessary, as is
familiarity with Health and Safety Regulations
Do you have spare time on your hands?
Are you looking for non-frequent
work on an as and when basis?
We are also seeking as and when (Bank Staff) as Equine Centre Team Members.
Closing date and time: 4pm Wednesday 27th April 2016
If you are interested in the above vacancies please contact Liz Halford,
Administrator to the CEO Department,
email [email protected] or telephone 01508 481063 for an
application pack. Alternatively you can download an application
form and job description from our website www.redwings.org.uk
NICK
WILLIAMS
BESPOKE
INTERIOR
Requires
WOODWORKING/
BENCH
MACHINIST
Contact
01789 415900
Midweek
Deliverers
Henley-inArden
Chipping
Campden
Barford
Bridge St/
Church St area
Contact Scott
on
01789 266261
scott.keyes@
stratford-herald.co.uk
Minimum age 13 years
Events Associate
We are seeking an enthusiastic, articulate individual to join our
busy events team. The role will include some UK and
international travel to promote the directive of the three
charities, managing event logistics and recording delegate
registrations for all of the charities regional meetings and annual
event Heart Rhythm Congress.
Event and marketing experience preferred. Applicants should
be self-motivated, confident and flexible. Own transport is
required.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to:
Becky Bell, Event Manager
PO Box 3697, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8YL
or email [email protected]
Deadline: 30 April 2016
RESULTS
Football
Saturday, 16th April
Evo-Stik Southern League, Premier Division
Stratford Town P Cambridge City P
Midland League, Division One
Littleton P Heather St Johns P
Pelsall Villa P Studley P
Racing Club Warwick P Bromsgrove Sporting P
Southam United P Leicester Road P
Division Two
Earlswood Town 1 Hampton 2
Division Three
Burntwood Town P Alcester Town P
Northfield Town P Badsey Rangers P
Shipston Excelsior P FC Stratford P
Stratford Alliance, Division One
Inkberrow Reserves P Northfield Athletic P
Badsey Rangers Res 2 Studley United 3
Division Two
Alcester Town P Quinton P
Henley Forest Res 4 AFC Solihull Hayes Res 2
Division Three
White Eagles 4 Shipston Excelsior Colts 1
FISSC Reserves P Astwood Bank P
Redditch Athletic P Ilmington United P
RM Smith Cup
Studley Rangers P Alveston P
Tuesday, 19th April
Heath Hayes 0 Littleton 1
Racing Club Warwick 2 Leicester Road 1
Studley 0 Hinckley AFC 8
Division Three
Redditch Borough 4 Alcester Town 3
Coventry Telegraph Cup, semi-final
FC Stratford 0 Woodlands WMC 2
Inkberrow Reserves 3 Northfield Athletic 2
Division Three
Claverdon AFC 2 Central Ajax 1
FISSC Reserves 0 Astwood Bank 7
Redditch Athletic 1 Ilmington United 3
Alun Rees Trophy
Alcester Town Res 1 AFC Solihull Res 0
RM Smith Cup
Badsey United 3 South Redditch Athletic 2
Studley Rangers 5 Alveston 1
Rugby
Saturday, 16th April
Midlands 1 West
Stratford 41 Crewe & Nantwich 31
Midlands 3 West (South)
Shipston 34 Harbury 10
Southam 13 Evesham 0
Redditch 31 Claverdon 8
Wellesbourne 0 Birmingham Exiles 48
Bridge
Stratford-upon-Avon Bridge Club
Monday morning: Supervised Play N/S 1 Peter Cox
& Trevor Lloyd-Adams 70.00%, 2 Claire Flaxman &
Linda Parsons 63.33%. E/W 1 Ann Allen & Sean
O’Hara 64.17%, 2 Andrea & Wallace Macmillan
60.00%
Monday afternoon: N/S 1 Mariam Gilbert & Kaye
Lovelock 57.37%, 2 Anne Bryant & Susan Ryles
56.41%. E/W 1 Richard Day & Ron Thomas 59.78%,
2 John & Jennifer Cullen 57.37%
Monday evening: Master Duplicate (6) N/S 1 Martha
Sisley & Dominic Connolly 58.19%, 2 Rita Leefe &
Trevor Timms 56.81. E/W 1 Susan Howe & Jennifer
Colman 60.61%, 2 Nick Hodges & Tom Pilling
56.04%
Tuesday afternoon: N/S 1 Juanita Case & Mary
Morgan 59.09%, 2 Richard Shimmin & Madeleine
Haines 58.33%. E/W 1 Claire Flaxman & Linda Parsons 61.11%, 2 Margaret Fox & Barry Bristoll
57.07%
Tuesday evening: 1 Cherie Lusher & Susan Ryles
57.87%, 2 Royd Laidlow & Jane Rowley 55.56%
Wednesday evening: N/S 1 John & Jennifer Cullen
60.88%, 2 Robbie Kingston & Janet Wheeler 59.49%
E/W 1 Martha Sisley & Mike Pick 62.96%, 2 Roger &
Jane Harris 56.48%
Thursday afternoon: N/S 1 Gordon & Gay Fox
65.51%, 2 Paul Downes & Mary Morgan 64.96%
Thursday evening: 1 David Nicholls & Mary Homer
61.81%, 2 Raoul Van den Broucke & Jeanette Simon
59.72%
Friday evening: 1 Paul Downes & George
Holdsworth 65.97%, 2 Andrew Wiltshire & Josephine
Morgan 59.03%
Saturday afternoon: N/S 1 Gordon & Gay Fox
61.00%, 2 Lis Raynor & Philip Ward 53.50%. E/W 1
Pat Gill & Edwina Gardner 57.00%, 2 Richard Seymour & Alison Seymour Mead 52.00%
Darts
Stratford Winter Darts League
The season was concluded with finals night at Stratford Town FC. The night was dedicated to the
league’s friend and member Dave Rowland, who
unexpectedly passed away during the season.
Division Four Singles final
Mark East (100,100,140) 2 Chloe McKivett 1
Division Three Singles final
JJ Davies (138) 0 Darryl Jelley (100,100,180) 2
Division Two Singles final
Neither player turned up
Division One Singles final
Kevin Johnson (100,100) 0 Marc Charles (3 x 100,
138) 2
9 x 101 Singles Finals
Divisions 3-4: Darryl Jelley 4 Chloe McKivett 5
Divisions 1-2: Steve Davis 5 Tony Box 1
League Pairs finals
Divisions 3-4: George Ross (125), Darren Ross (100)
0, Hans Hagley Darryl Jelley (2 x 100,140) 2
Divisions 1-2: Anthony West, Dave Smith (2 x 100,
140) 2 Rob Heming (125,140) Andy Beale (2 x 100)
League Singles finals
Divisions 3-4: Darryl Jelley (126,100out) 2 Hans
Hagley (140,100) 0
Divisions 1-2: Ben Smith (123,125,140,105) 1 Dave
Smith (2 x 100,140,125,105) 2
Henley’s Mat returns to winning ways
Motorsport
HENLEY-in-Arden’s Mat Jackson won his
first Dunlop MSA British Touring Car
Championship race of the season in a
shortened opening race at Donington Park
on Sunday.
Jackson moved to the front with a rapid
start from third on the grid, leading from
the first corner to the finish in a race
brought to a halt by a crash between Matt
Simpson and Dan Welch late in the 17lapper, plus a fire for the Subaru Levorg of
James Cole.
Jackson also led for much of race two
before coming up just short in his quest to
make it a double success.
The Motorbase Performance driver led
from the start but behind him Rob Collard
moved up from sixth on the grid then
squeezed through to snatch the lead.
In the final race of the meeting,
Matt Neal led home a Honda Yuasa
Racing one-two to become the sixth different race winner in as many rounds this
season.
Jackson said: “We managed to control
race one all the way through.
“It’s always a good feeling to get that
first win of the season under your belt and
it’s encouraging that the car performed
really well in race two, even with full ballast on board.
“Race three was tough. It started well
but the combination of the ballast and soft
tyre wasn’t ideal, so it was a bit of a frustrating end to a great weekend.”
Mat Jackson celebrates after winning his first Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship race of the season.
Football
Redditch Borough 4-3 Alcester Town
Midland League Division Three
ALCESTER Town conceded a late
penalty as they lost a seven-goal
thriller to local rivals Redditch Borough at Bromsgrove Road on
Tuesday night.
Top scorer Matt Layton claimed a
hat-trick in Alcester’s 4-3 Midland
League Division Three defeat at Redditch on Tuesday.
defender, only for the referee to wave away
protests.
Redditch took the lead once again,
Alcester full-back Jack Banks failed to
clear a bouncing ball on the right and the
Borough striker nipped in to slot home.
Town hit back again as Trinder ran
through on goal and was upended by the
Redditch goalkeeper who saw red and a
penalty was awarded.
Layton dispatched the penalty against
Redditch’s stand-in goalkeeper to grab his
hat-trick and bring the scores level once
again.
But right at the death, Redditch were
awarded a penalty of their own when the
First to finish was Alan Wright (4.19.44).
It was Wright’s third appearance in the
race and he was delighted with his time,
TWO Stratford runners competed in the which was nine minutes quicker than last
spectacular Brighton Marathon last year.
Wright ran a consistent race, with his last
weekend.
The race is one of the country’s favourite three 5k splits being within 48 seconds of
26.2-milers, with its finish on the Brighton each other.
seafront.
He now moves on to Madrid this
Athletics
Evesham & District Flying Club
Results from Frome on Saturday, 16th April 2016,
when six members sent 74 birds, liberated at 12.30
in North West Wind. 1-2 Mr I Bull 1287.375,
1287.154, 3-Mr I Carenza 1274.877, 4-Mr T Gould
1244.244, 5-6 Mr I Bull 1235.736, 1226.461, 7Boulton & Harvey 1222.855, 8-10 Mr I Bull 1210.464,
1191.469, 1188.643, 11-12 Boulton & Harvey
1187.551, 1169.651, 13-14 Mr I Carenza 1146.918,
1143.273, 15-Mr I Bull 1136.010, 16-Mr I Carenza
1122.243, 17-19 Boulton & Harvey 1121.435,
1114.116, 1111.216, 20-Mr T Gould 1107.569
(3pm unless stated)
Thursday, 21st April
Southam United v Studley
Wednesday, 27th April
Midland League, Division Three
AFC Solihull v FC Stratford (6.45pm)
EARLSWOOD Town remain four points
adrift at the bottom of Midland
League Division Two following a 2-1
defeat to Hampton at the The Pavilions on
Saturday.
It was a closely contested game and on
their second half performance Earls were
probably worth a point.
The visitors started the brighter of the
two teams and led 2-0 at the break thanks to
a brace from Jordan McKenzie.
Earlswood reduced the arears in the 59th
minute when a Mikey Corrigan shot was
parried by the Hampton goalkeeper and
weekend to compete in a half marathon
event.
Stratford AC team-mate Kate Sergent
also had an excellent race, finishing 25th
out of 219 in the 55-64 age group in a time
of 4.34.24.
The congested start ensured it took her a
bit of time to get into her stride, but she
managed to produce a consistent race,
Triathlon
FIXTURES
Tuesday, 26th April
Stratford Town v Cambridge City (7.45pm)
Southam United v Bromsgrove Sporting (7.45pm)
Division Two
Earlswood Town v Knowle (6.45pm)
Studley United v Alveston
Division One KO Cup
Henley Forest v Badsey United
Earlswood Town 1-2 Hampton
Midland League Division Two
Lewis James was on hand to hit the rebound
home.
Earls tried and failed to find an equaliser
and Hampton held on to claim all three
points.
Earlswood will aim to bounce back when
they head to Feckenham this weekend.
Studley 0-8 Hinckley AFC
Midland League Division One
STUDLEY slumped to a heavy defeat at the
hands of free-scoring Hinckley AFC on
Tuesday night.
Sam Agar and Ryan Seal were chief tormentors once again as they both netted hattricks — Agar for the third consecutive
game — to put Studley to the sword.
Hinckley have now scored 30 goals in
their last three games.
Studley are back in action tonight with a
trip to struggling Southam United.
Racing Club Warwick 2-1 Leicester Rd
Midland League Division One
WADE Malley scored the winner as Racing
Club Warwick toppled high-flying
Leicester Road at Townsend Meadow on
Tuesday.
Jake Brown put the Racers ahead on
seven minutes and it was a lead they held
until the 69th when the visitors equalised
through Tom McGlinche.
But with 11 minutes to go, Malley struck
to hand Racing Club all three points.
The Racers are back at Townsend
Meadow tonight when they face Midland
League Division One high flyers Bromsgrove Sporting.
On Saturday, they go to the the Pingles
Stadium to take on Nuneaton Griff.
amazingly speeding up in the final 7k.
Sergent has been running well in 2016
and trained hard for Brighton. That training
paid off with a superb run that was only 52
seconds off her personal best at the Dublin
Marathon six years ago.
The race was won by Duncan Mayio in
2.09.56, while the first lady finisher was
Grace Momanyi in 2.34.16.
Pearce tops leaderboard
following Bicester win
Shipston-on-Stour Flying Club
Results from Frome on Saturday, 16th April, when
three members sent 18 birds, liberated at 11.30 in
West North West Wind: 1-Mr & Mrs L Pinfield
1087.132, 2-Mr N Hunt 1055.045, 3-5 Mr & Mrs L
Pinfield 1053.236, 1041.354, 1000.282, 6-Mr N Hunt
907.303, 7-Hewins & Miller 672.472
Saturday, 23rd April
King’s Lynn Town v Stratford Town
Atherstone v Littleton
Nuneaton Griff v Racing Club Warwick
Pilkington XXX v Studley
Division Two
Feckenham v Earlswood Town
Division Three
Badsey Rangers v Alcester Town
Smithswood Firs v FC Stratford
Alveston v Inkberrow Reserves (2.30pm)
Badsey United v Northfield Athletic (2.30pm)
Studley United v Henley Forest (2.30pm)
Division Two
Alcester Town v Shipston Reserves (2.30pm)
Studley Rangers v Blockley Sports (2.30pm)
Division Three
AFC Solihull Hayes A v Claverdon AFC (2.30pm)
Astwood Bank v Central Ajax (2.30pm)
Shipston Excelsior Colts v Redditch Athletic (2.30pm)
Division Three KO Cup
Claverdon AFC v Ilmington United (3pm)
Borough substitute appeared to go down
under minimal contact.
They duly converted the spot-kick and
Alcester were left with nothing to show for
their efforts.
“I am absolutely gutted for my players,”
said player-manager Robbins.
“They have given everything and we
didn’t deserve to lose that game.
“We had a patched up side out, players
playing with knocks and they have shown
fantastic character, I’m proud of every
single one of them.
“I’m not normally one to point blame at
officials but I thought the standard of officiating was absolutely appalling.
“We didn’t help ourselves with the way
we defended for the first three goals but the
officials have cost us that game and it’s
extremely hard to take because the lads
didn’t deserve that.”
Alcester are back on the road this Saturday with a short trip to 12th-placed
Badsey Rangers.
Consistent Wright smashes his previous best
Pigeon racing
Football
Stratford Triathlon Club’s Richard Eden, Paul Nash, Rachel Pearce, Dave
Clarkson and Brian Weetman line up for the camera at Bicester.
STRATFORD Triathlon Club’s Rachel
Pearce stole the show in the third round of
the club’s Grand Prix Series at Bicester on
Sunday.
Starting with a 400m pool swim followed by a 20k bike and 5k run, Pearce
dominated the ladies’ field.
She set a super-fest swim time, followed
by a blistering bike leg and topped it off
with a strong run to finish as first lady, winning her 45-49 category.
Pearce now tops the grand prix leaderboard with 26 points.
Four other Stratford Triathlon Club
members took part at Bicester and battling
it out in the veteran 50+ section were Brian
Weetman, Paul Nash and Dave Clarkson.
Weetman and Clarkson started together
with only a few seconds between them
exiting the water.
There was nothing to separate them until
Weetman moved ahead on the bike as
Clarkson struggled with his shoes.
On the 5k run, Clarkson then went into
the lead and held it until T2, where they
both exited on to the run together.
This remained the case for the first 1.5k
when Weetman opened a gap and led to the
finish. Throughout the race, both competitors knew that Nash was chasing them
down after a fantastic bike leg.
Nash was gaining on Clarkson, but
losing time to Weetman and he managed to
close the gap enough to give him third
place by 16 seconds.
Stratford team-mate Richard Eden was
first off in an earlier wave, putting together
three great times to finish third in his 65-69
age group.
Results: Rachel Pearce — swim 7:46, T1 1:37, bike
37:43, T2 1:10, run 21:46 – Total 1:10:02 1st. Brian
Weetman — swim 8:29, T1 1:28, bike 40:56, T2
0:54, run 25:40 – Total 1:17:27 56th. Paul Nash —
swim 8:52, T1 3:02, bike 38:33, T2 1:02, run 27:38
– Total 1:19.07 62nd. Dave Clarkson — swim 8:32,
T1 1:25, bike 40:48, T2 1:16, run 27:42 – Total
1:19:23 65th. Richard Eden — swim 10:53, T1 2:46,
bike 48:13, T2 3:00, run 31:26 – Total 1:36:18 132nd.
Alcester claim title with a game to spare
Snooker
ALCESTER B duly clinched this season’s
league title with a match to spare when they
visited Home Guard last Wednesday.
They went into the match knowing that
they needed to win two frames to make
sure, and started well when Simon Howl
thwarted Mark Garrison’s attempt to make
up a 36 start by potting the pink, but Stuart
Weaver was unable to clinch the title as he
missed out against Mark Hoey on the other
table.
Alcester were still looking for the title
clincher after the next double header, as
Andy Grummett was below par against
Adrian Ross, and captain Tim Greenaway’s
good start was fended off by Nick Taylor.
Home captain Dave Taylor threatened to
keep Alcester waiting for this week’s final
match, but Phil Brown rose to the occasion
and a nice break of 20 clinched the frame
and the league title.
Stratford Sports hosted the struggling
Defeat all but
ends Stags’
hopes of title
Stratford Domino League
Layton’s treble fails
to win it for Alcester
The result was cruel on Alcester, who
looked set to claim a well-earned point
thanks to Matt Layton’s hat-trick.
Town travelled to Redditch with a
depleted side, missing the injured Mark
Briggs, John Beacham with work commitments, Rich Layton with a virus and playermanager James Robbins, himself having
been laid up with flu.
Redditch took the lead after only two
minutes when a long diagonal ball caught
Filippo Mannina out and the Redditch
striker fired in at the near post from the
right-hand side.
Town equalised when Matt Layton
headed home after Steve Nurse had chased
a ball over the top and found his fellow
front man with an acrobatic effort.
Redditch went in to the break 2-1 up, the
goal coming via a corner and sloppy
defending allowing Borough to take the
lead at the interval.
In truth, they could have had four or five.
After the break, Alcester equalised through
Layton again, heading in after a great move.
Nick Dance cut the ball back for Matt
Trinder, who crossed for Layton to head
home.
Layton found himself through on goal
and was brought down by a Redditch
Dominoes
Kineton B side on the Tuesday night,
knowing that a 5-0 win was required to
keep their remote chances alive. Colin
Cooper and Adrian Adamson won two
close opening frames, Eric Noble made it
3-0, and another close game saw Paul
Robson make it four.
But Dave Whiston’s attempt to pull back
a 32 start and complete the whitewash was
ended by a nice break of 33 by visiting captain Edd Millard, who was playing his
second frame for the short-handed visitors.
Bidford were the only other team still in
with a remote chance of the title, but they
suffered a home defeat against Tysoe New
Boys.
Youngsters Shamus Downey and Alex
Bellamy got Bidford off to a great start, but
Pete Gubbins and Chris Allen made it 2-2,
and Jake Harper held off Rob Hands’
attempt to make up a 64 start to win the
decider comfortably.
The highest break of the week was made
at Kineton, where Legion Guns were the
visitors, but Mike Harding’s early break of
38 in the opening frame was still not
enough to close up the 50 handicap on
Guns’ skipper Martin Wyatt.
A good win for Phil Morris made it 2-0
before a comfortable win for Chris Bassett
got Kineton on the board.
Guns clinched the match win when Sam
Flynn won frame four with a bit to spare,
before home skipper Alex Buchanan won a
close one to make the final score
respectable.
With their own club unavailable, last
year’s champions Alcester A played their
home game against Wilmcote at their opponents’ club.
After Rob Beecher had put Wilmcote in
front, Ash Bray made up a 40 start to beat
Alex Shanley on the black, and a good win
for Mick Preedy put Alcester in front.
Another black ball win saw Alan Bray seal
the match win and a seventh consecutive
victory for Alcester, before Wilmcote captain Tony Curtis dominated the final frame.
Avon Underscrews visited Tysoe Social
and found themselves 2-0 down after Gary
Billing won the opener and Alan Carter
won a marathon. Darren Hutchings made
his claim for ‘fluke of the season’ as he won
the next for the visitors, Gordon Connolly
set up a decider, but Brian ‘The Pieman’
Gardner prevented Jason Morris from
making up a 40-point deficit to give Tysoe
the match win.
This season’s Over 50s final will be contested by Alcester B’s Phil Brown and
Avon Underscrews’ Gordon Connolly.
Brown made good use of his 66 start to
open up a 2-0 lead over previous winner
and team mate Tony Baylis.
Breaks of 29 and 46 enabled Baylis to
pull a frame back, but Brown clinched his
place in his first ever final when he potted
the brown and blue to clinch frame four.
Connolly visited Wilmcote to play Rob
Beecher in the other semi-final, with both
players feeling under the weather.
Beecher took the lead twice, but Connolly responded to set up a deciding frame
which he won 57-15 for a place in his first
final.
FOLLOWING an untimely reverse away
at Stratford Town FC last week, it was
imperative for Stags to take something
from their trip to league leaders Clifford.
Things appeared to be going their way
when they gained the advantage in the
first session of singles, but Clifford
quickly responded to level the match 33.
Having won only one of their last
three games, Stags’ title ambitions were
virtually blown if they couldn’t sneak
the win.
A point each took the match to the
final table where the home team finally
ground down the strong resistance to roll
out 5-4 winners.
The result sees the gap between Clifford at the top and Stags in third
extended to four points with just three
games remaining.
Sandwiched between the two are
Windmill, two points off the summit.
They finally returned to winning ways
away at bottom club British Legion.
Confidence is not exactly gushing
through Windmill’s veins currently so
they would have taken great pleasure
from their 2-1 first round lead.
A resurgence from the home team to
level had the nerves racing again and
with the first double going the way of
the Legion it seemed the gold dust was
slipping through Windmill’s fingers yet
again.
As all seemed lost the visitors rallied
to clinch a vital 5-4 victory and keep the
title dream alive.
Next up for Windmill are a returningto-form Stratford Town FC.
They hosted Binton in week 18 hoping
they could secure the win that would
ensure the wooden spoon wouldn’t be
spending the next 12 months at the football club.
The motivation was immediately
obvious as they raced into a 5-1 matchwinning scoreline by the close of the singles.
With mission accomplished, the home
team eased off the gas to leave a final 63 margin.
Nomads have had much the better of
the exchanges with Foreign Legion this
season.
Despite enduring two league defeats
and a KO Cup mauling, the visitors were
still approaching the game in good
recent form.
The early singles advantage went the
way of Nomads, before the gap widened
to 4-2 entering the doubles.
A late Foreign Legion rally offered a
glimmer of hope but the damage had
already been done and the hosts ran out
6-3 winners to move up into a
respectable fourth place.
With league leaders Clifford booked in
for next week the time sat on the lofty
perch may not be that long.
Cycling
Duo show some
good early form
STRATFORD Cycling Club’s Ian Hemming and Martin Millington recorded 57
minutes and 18 secs in a two-up time
trial at Hinckley to finish eighth in a
field of 50 teams last weekend.
A good time so early in the season
will be encouraging for both riders and it
will be interesting to see how well they
fare individually in the weeks ahead.
Meanwhile, the clubs youngsters continued their impressive form in the West
Midlands Youth Circuit League at
Stourport-on-Severn.
In the under-10 races, Spencer Corder
and Lewis Tinsley outshone their rivals
again.
Victory went to Corder with Lewis
Tinsley in third and they were well supported by a growing number of Stratford
riders whose results are improving weekby-week.
Alex Burden was fifth, Joe Chandler
tenth, Joseph Gregg 12th and Sam
Abbott 17th.
In the girls’ section of the race, Harriet
Tinsley finished a creditable seventh.
The only Stratford competitor in the
under-12 girls’ race was Annabel Jones,
who finished tenth.
Charlie Johnson was seventh again in
the under-14 race, but the star female
performance came from Jessica O’Reilly
in the under-16 event.
She claimed fourth and she was followed by the boys with Tom Charles in
25th, Baden Green 27th and Freddie
Jones 33rd.
John Chesney continues to impress
after he claimed eighth place in a highlycontested under-16 boys race.
Golf
President’s team
have the edge
UNDER typical April showers, Ingon
Manor Golf Club welcomed their new
men’s captain for the 2016 season, Andy
Baughan, to the first tee to officially
drive into office on 2nd April.
This was then followed by the club’s
popular competition of captain’s team v
president’s team. This year, the president’s team won 6-5.
Meanwhile, several Ingon Manor
juniors played at Leamington and
County Golf Club in the popular Warwickshire Schoolboys’ Championships.
Max Dargan, from Henley High, was
placed third, while Finley Haynes, from
Arnold Lodge, scooped a win in the
under-13 category.
Juniors interested in learning to play
golf are invited to roll up to Ingon
Manor’s Junior Golf Academy every
Saturday between 12pm-1pm for PGA
tuition.
All equipment is provided and the cost
is £5. Ingon Manor has an active junior
section with regular competitions and
training for all levels of juniors.
Football
Charity match
STRATFORD Town are holding an endof-season charity football match to mark
the opening of the club’s new stand at
the DCS Stadium.
Stratford MP Nadhim Zahawi will be
on hand to officially open the new stand
on Sunday, and the match itself will see
two teams led by Touch FM presenters
Si and Ollie go head-to-head at 2pm.
The day will raise money for the new
stand as well as local charity Molly
Olly’s Wishes.
The event takes place from 1pm.
Tickets are £3 for adults, £1 for under16s.
Bowls
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Alcester bow
out of cup
Nicholls eyes
more glory
at Warwick
ALCESTER Bowling Club started its
Northfield League campaign with a first
round cup match against Kings Norton.
The four players playing at home could
only produce a single winner in Dave
Hovell (21-15) and slumped to a 33-shot
defeat.
The away four produced two winners,
Jean Bannister (a sublime 21-6 card) and
husband Renny (21-18), giving them a
five-shot win. They went out of the competition with an overall 28-shot defeat.
In division one of the Heart of England
Over-60 League, the A team entertained
White Hart A in the return match from
last week.
Nothing much changed, and the team
went down to a 26-shot defeat. Once
again, the only winning card came from
Ken Craddock (21-13), although Jean
Bannister fought back valiantly before
going down 21-20.
So, for the second week in succession,
Alcester crashed to a 15-1 defeat at the
hands of their old rivals.
The B team, in division five of the
same competition, visited Solihull Ladies
in their return match. Although both sides
had three winners, Alcester triumphed by
12 shots to gain 13 points against the
home team’s three.
Winning cards for Alcester came from
Eric Allport and Geoff Spiers (21-9 and
21-10 respectively), and David Hodgson
(21-19).
Avenue B claim
Friday honours
THE Avon Valley Indoor Bowls League
finished with Avenue B winning the
Friday Evening League on a 100 per cent
winning record.
Bill Griffin was unbeaten and won the
Tuesday Morning League, while Jenny
Mountain claimed glory in the Thursday
Evening League.
Dave Munslow won the Monday
Morning League by four points and with
a shots difference of +268.
Jaqui Cook and Dave Gibbons won the
Monday Morning and Monday Evening
League respectively.
Tony Thurlbeck claimed success in
both the Tuesday Evening League and
Wednesday Afternoon League.
The Wednesday Morning League
crown went to Alan Bister, while Alan
Barker came out on top in the Friday
Afternoon League.
Andy Smith beat Bill Claridge to retain
the men’s championship for the third year,
while Jean Perry saw off Enid Reece to
retain the ladies’ crown.
Other winners: Men’s Pairs — Bill Claridge &
Matt Wordingham; Ladies’ Pairs — Jaqui
Cook & Di Thurlbeck; Mixed Pairs — Heather
Tredgold, Ken Tredgold; Men’s Triples — Rob
Maries, Andy Sparks & Matt Wordingham;
Ladies’ Triples — Jeanne Shillington, Jenny
Corn and Di Thurlbeck; Sid Hitchman Cup —
Ken Tredgold; Kay Kennard Cup — Anna
Molony; Under 25s — Matt Wordingham; Mark
Creedon Cup — Sandy Mitchell, Tracy TurnerSmith and Andy Teeny.
Shooting
Lowe triumphs
in Triple 6 event
Stratford Air Gun Triple 6
THE Triple 6 competition was held at
Studley this year on 14th April and as it
happens this was the sixth year the competition has been held.
Six shooters representing the Evesham,
Redditch and Stratford leagues, each had
six shots at eight diagram targets with the
best six shots being scoring shots.
The marking was carried out by Ian
Davies (Evesham), Iain Marshall (Redditch) and Andy Smith (Stratford) with
each marking the cards of two opposing
teams so there was no say over the
scores of their own teams. A clean bull
counting for six points.
The cards were kept back until the end
when the results were called to avoid any
disputes in scoring.
Stratford representatives were chosen,
taking into account the results of its own
paper target competition held only a
month ago and included Paul Lowe and
Steve Parrack the winner and runner up
in the Class A section and Ashleigh
Clarke, the winner of Class B section.
Lester Langford, who has taken to
shooting like a duck to water, and has
given an impressive performance all
season, Chris Reed and Andy Smith
completed the six.
The most accurate shooter was Evesham’s Adie Lewis, who scored 35 out of
a possible 36 points with Stratford’s
Andy Smith shooting 34 points.
Redditch finished on 178 points, two
ahead of Evesham but by a good margin
Stratford came out tops with 185 points
and were declared worthy winners.
In the Thompson Knockout Cup, the
rescheduled match between Home Guard
and Avon saw a 227-223 victory for the
latter. Avon will meet Wilmcote in the
semi-final, while in the other tie Avenue
face Binton A.
Table tennis
Shottery see off
rivals in thriller
Stratford and District Table Tennis
Association
HENLEY B entertained Shottery C in
what proved to be one of the closest
matches of the season.
Six of the ten sets went the distance,
with the visitors successful in four
enabling them to return home with the
narrowest of victories.
The evening opened with the battle of
the captains in which Shottery’s Rob
Poole earned a two-game lead, before
Robert McCluskey fought back to force a
decider only to then lose out.
Both players subsequently overturned
initial disadvantages to win five-game
contests, with Poole overcoming Stuart
Latham-Marr and McCluskey just getting
the better of Ken Southwell.
The latter also took a two game lead
over Latham-Marr but lost at the final
hurdle while, not to be outdone, the other
two players also took their clash to the
wire with Shottery C’s David LincolnLewis narrowly taking the honours
against David Hatcher.
The final outcome of the fixture was
determined by the doubles, where Poole
and Lincoln-Lewis gained a last-gasp victory to ensure a 6-4 final scoreline.
It was much more one-sided when
Shottery C inflicted the whitewash upon
Ashorne with Poole, Lincoln-Lewis and
Steve Price all gaining maximums.
In the only set to go the distance Price
achieved a close victory over the hosts’
captain Steve Bolton.
FISSC ended their season with defeat at
West Warwicks, losing out 7-3.
Horse racing
Jack Young makes a break during Stratford’s Midlands 1 West victory over Crewe & Nantwich at Pearcecroft. Photo: Mark Williamson (R29/4/16/48)
Stratford end superb
season with a victory
Rugby union
Stratford 41-31 Crewe & Nantwich
Midlands 1 West
THERE was something of a carnival
atmosphere at Pearcecroft for Stratford’s last game of the season against
Crewe and Nantwich.
Both sides were playing for pride and
with the seconds’ match cancelled there
was plenty of noisy support from the touchline for the home side.
Less than ten minutes into the match and
Stratford conceded a penalty just inside
their own half but in a central position.
Crewe elected to go for the three points
and the ball just made it over, bouncing on
the cross-bar on the way.
So the visitors had the lead for the first,
and last, time. Ten minutes after and Stratford struck back with a try from winger
Nathan Geekie who just failed to convert
his own score.
A few minutes later and Stratford scored
again. Breaks down the left by scrum-half
Drew Pritchard, and the right by full-back
Nick Taylor, had Crewe back-pedalling and
scrambling defensively.
After a couple of quick phases, winger
Callum Cook dived over the line for a try in
the right-hand corner and the score was 103.
Although Crewe pushed hard with strong
runs up the centre and clever kicks into the
corners, Stratford seemed to retain confidence in themselves throughout.
And when Crewe had a scrum in their
own 22 the Stratford pack cleverly turned
the scrum and then pushed it into touch.
From the ensuing line-out, the Stratford
backs worked the ball quickly infield and
just as quickly back out again.
The Crewe defence seemed bamboozled
and a hole opened up for Nick Taylor,
coming into the line from full-back, to
break through for a score ten metres wide
of the posts. Geekie by then had found his
kicking boots and converted to put Stratford ahead 17-3.
Stratford seemed to ease off slightly and
allowed Crewe to edge back into the match.
When Crewe won a penalty deep in the
Stratford 22 the home side did not react
quickly enough when the advantage did not
materialise.
The quickly-taken penalty could not be
defended as Stratford players were out of
position and Crewe crashed over the line
Nath Geekie, right, makes a tackle
during Stratford’s league game
against Crewe & Nantwich on Saturday. Photo: Mark Williamson (R29/4/16/38)
for their first try. Duly converted, the score
was now 17-10.
Not long into the second half and once
again Crewe were threatening the Stratford
line. Geekie read a pass though and made a
magnificent interception. The winger then
sprinted virtually the full length of the pitch
to score his second try, a bonus point and a
22-10 scoreline.
Just minutes later and Crewe closed the
gap again. Once more, a quickly-taken
penalty close to the Stratford line saw the
Stratford players spectating as Crewe scored
under the posts for another seven-pointer.
The only saving grace was Stratford’s
discipline in not tackling illegally and
risking a yellow card.
At 22-17, the score was close but the
crowd were still enjoying themselves.
Three minutes later and the visitors went
down to 14 players following a yellow card
and Stratford took immediate advantage.
From the line-out, the pack got close to
scoring but won a five metre scrum instead.
The forwards provided quick ball to the
backs and, with the extra man advantage,
the inevitable gap opened up and fly-half
James Southall went through the middle for
a score under the posts.
Geekie’s conversion was a given and
Stratford had a healthier lead at 29-17.
And ten minutes later the result was in no
doubt when, from turnover ball, Stratford
drove their way down the pitch with
Callum Cook getting his second try of the
match.
Crewe never gave up though and when
flanker Liam Jones was given a ten-minute
rest by the referee, they took advantage.
Like a scene from Groundhog Day, they
used a quickly-taken penalty to score from
close to the line.
With the extra two points from the conversion the score was then 34-24.
Despite being a man down, Stratford
attacked from the restart and worked the
ball left and right before an extremely flat
pass by flank Jimmy Richardson found its
way to substitute centre Jack Young.
He used his trademark step to confuse the
defence and cut through for a score under
the posts and another seven points courtesy
of Geekie’s conversion.
Right on full-time Crewe managed to
shove the Stratford pack back over their
own line for a consolation try.
The successful conversion was the final
act of the game which finished 41-31.
Stratford’s closest rivals, Hereford, lost
to Silhillians and even with two matches in
hand they cannot now catch up.
Stratford finished the season third place
in the table just two points shy of the playoff place.
Stratford and Bournville, who finished in
second, had the same record of played 26,
won 18, but Bournville had picked up two
more bonus points.
mistic pass-back inside rather than racing
for the corner and the Eagles’ defence took
their chance to snuff out the danger.
Newcastle stretched their lead with the
first points of the second period with
another penalty to go 13-6 ahead.
Shottery thought they had found a way
back into the game just after the hour mark,
but the referee decided against awarding
the try following Jonny Sulley’s chip into
the corner.
Further pressure, possession and territory
from Shottery failed to materialise into crucial points as Newcastle’s defence held firm
to the final whistle.
After the game, Shottery skipper Hickey,
said: “We played at times like a bunch of
old women, but we stuck at it and nearly
pulled a rabbit out of the hat.”
Shottery’s next outing will be their annual
dinner on 14th May when British Lion John
Bentley will be the guest speaker.
Shipston 34-10 Harbury
SHIPSTON ended a long and largely frustrating season with victory over neighbours
Harbury at Mayo Road.
Skipper George Waywell (2), Sam
Cooper (2), Andrew Powell and Ollie
Newcastle Eagles 13-6 Shottery
Morris got the tries as Shipston sailed to
Tour match
victory in difficult conditions following an
NEWCASTLE’s biggest attendance of the overnight downpour and a smattering of
season to date saw them secure victory over snow.
Harbury scored two late tries to reduce
a touring Shottery side.
Shottery’s Andy Greenhalgh put his side the deficit, but Shipston finished as
ahead after eight minutes with a successful deserving winners.
40m penalty from the left side.
Newcastle were level just three Southam 13-0 Evesham
minutes later though with a penalty of their Midlands 3 West (South)
own.
Greenhalgh restored Shottery’s narrow SOUTHAM are celebrating after winning
lead with a second penalty but the fly-half their promotion decider against Evesham.
was at fault for the first try of the game as
It has been a rollercoaster of a season for
his looping pass failed to find skipper Southam, with four defeats in a row back in
Eugene Hickey, and the Eagles collected to September before the club went on a 17race away and score under the posts.
game unbeaten run from the end of
The extras were added and Newcastle led October.
10-6.
Southam had to win the game by at least
The Shottery defence was tested further eight points to secure their spot in Midlands
all the way through to half-time when 2 West (South) next season and they did
Leandro Ghezzi produced an amazing try- just that.
saving tackle when the Eagles looked cerLiam Monro’s try put Southam ahead
tain to score.
and Will Grindal’s conversion made it 7-0.
Shottery came out firing in the second
Grindal added a penalty and fly-half
half and could have taken the lead when Harry Hewson a drop goal as the home side
John Matthews fended off a Newcastle led 13-0 at the break.
challenge to set up wing Phill Caley down
Evesham came out fired up in the second
the left.
half, but Southam held them at bay and finBut the substitute chose to try an opti- ished the game with a clean sheet.
Callum’s pace proves too much for Harbury
Stratford Under-15s
CALLUM Finneran scored a hat-trick of
tries as Stratford eased to a 30-5 victory
over Harbury.
Gwilym Davis opened the scoring after
eight minutes for Stratford, drifting
between two defenders to score.
Robbo Robbins scored five minutes later
following flowing attacking play from Kyle
Campbell, beating several tackles, and
having seemingly missed the opportunity to
put Henry Sherrington-Lodge in who was
running an excellent support line, only for
Robbins to arrive and pick and go from the
ruck to score his first of the season.
Finneran then showed his pace to score
just before half-time following Connor
Waddell running the ball back from the
restart, Conor Dunleavy taking it on from
the breakdown and beating several tackles
before putting Finneran in. Harbury got a
try back just before half-time.
Into the second half, and the elusive
Campbell scored, following an interception
near half-way. Finneran then added his
second and third after showing too much
pace on the wing.
Stratford: Liam Vose, George Duffy, Thomas
Robbins, Joe Farmer, Connor Waddell, Calvin
Pugh, Callum Finneran, Ben Bloomfield, George
Craddock, Gwilym Davis, Conor Dunleavy, Kyle
Campbell, Max Jordan, Henry Sherrington-
Lodge, Archie Harper, Matty Milward.
Adam Sutton, Adam Farrow and Jack
Clayson also played key roles.
Stratford Under-12s
THE under-12s welcomed touring side
Reeds Weybridge to play in a curtain-raiser
ahead of Stratford first team’s last home
league game of the season.
The Pearcecroft boys, who thrived on the
first-team pitch at Pearcecroft, put in a
superb team performance to claim an 80-0
victory.
Among the try scorers were Josh Hands,
Rory White, Teddy Challis, Harry Clifton,
Jack Boazman, Kal Kinser and George
Foxton Rowe. Sam Smith, Harry New,
Shipston Under-13s
SHIPSTON are celebrating after winning a
triple-header against Old Coventrians and
Stratford at Mayo Road.
The hosts got off to a great start, as tries
from Joe Painter (2), Ilyas Arfi, Sam Lewis
and George McGinn saw them beat Coventrians 25-10.
Shipston then eased to a 30-0 victory
over Stratford thanks to tries from Alistair
McCullum, Arfi (3), Arlie Williams and
Painter.
KES celebrate cup triumph at Allianz Park
Schools’ rugby
KING Edward VI School commemorated
the 25th anniversary of their Daily Mail
Cup triumph with a match against Bishop
Wordsworth’s Grammar School yesterday.
KES won the very first national schools
cup for rugby, now known as the NatWest
Schools’ Cup, at Twickenham in 1991.
To celebrate, the current first XV from
KES played Salisbury-based Bishop
Wordsworth’s, their opponents in the final,
in a one-off match at Allianz Park, home of
Aviva Premiership side Saracens.
The two schools also hosted a postmatch reception for the players and
coaches that were involved in the original
match.
Amongst King Edward VI School’s
opponents that day was Richard Hill, who
went on to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup
with England.
Headmaster, Bennet Carr, said: “This
event was an excellent opportunity for
former team-mates to meet up again after
25 years and to reminisce about their great
cup run which ended in glory at Twickenham.”
King Edward VI School remains one of
only two state schools to have won the
annual competition which this year saw
515 school teams enter.
NINE times champion trainer Paul
Nicholls is facing a stiff challenge in
this year’s title race from Irishman
Willie Mullins and he will be out to
land more winners at Warwick this
afternoon, writes David Hucker.
The success of Vicente in Saturday’s
Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr
took Nicholls back to the top of the
table and he has entries across the
seven-race card, starting with Boa
Island and El Bandit in the opening
Close Brothers Maiden Hurdle over two
miles and five furlongs.
Boa Island, who hasn’t been seen out
since pulling up on his hurdles debut at
Exeter in November, is also engaged at
the Devon course this afternoon. El
Bandit was third to the progressive
Walking On Air over the course last
month, form which would entitle him to
go close here.
There is £11,000 in the prize fund for
the Close Brothers Finance Handicap
Hurdle over three miles and a furlong
and Lambourn trainer Nicky Henderson
has four entries, including the top two
in the weights in Cup Final and Hunters
Hoof.
Nicholls has two entries in Easter
Day and The Eaglehaslanded, who won
by six lengths at Cheltenham a week
ago. Course winner Mustmeetalady has
been raised 6lbs for her success at the
last meeting, but she won well in what
was a competitive-looking race and
can’t be ruled out.
Highlight of the card is the Class 2
Close Brothers Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase and the £25,000 prize
money has attracted two entries from
the Mullins stable in the shape of
McKinley, well beaten behind English
raider Kylemore Lough in a Grade 1
race at Fairyhouse last time out, and the
lightly-raced Rolly Baby, a winner at
Navan on his most recent outing.
Nicholls could saddle Stilleto, a faller
at the Cheltenham Festival, but previously successful in heavy ground at
Leicester, having not declared him to
run at Newton Abbot on Monday.
The consistent Thomas Crapper,
trained at Great Alne by Robin Dickin,
finally got his head in front over fences
at Newbury when beating Fox Appeal
and would run from just a 3lb higher
handicap mark here.
There are 20 entries for the afternoon’s longest race, the Close Brothers
Handicap Chase over three miles and
five furlongs, and course winner Conas
Taoi sits nicely at the bottom of the
handicap. He was making his first
appearance for four months when
runner-up to Any Currency at Cheltenham last week and could record his
seventh win of the season.
There is a massive entry of 44 for the
Close Brothers Standard Open National
Hunt Flat Race, including the unraced
Brio Conti from the Nicholls stable.
Known as “bumpers” these races are
designed as an introduction for young
horses starting out on their careers and
it usually pays to keep an eye on runners trained by Dan Skelton, who
scored with Aintree My Dream at the
last meeting and Robin Roe at the one
before. He has two entries today in the
unraced pair Asum and Al Shahir.
Last Saturday proved a red-letter day
for the Alcester trainer, an ambassador
for the course, as he took the Scottish
Champion Hurdle with Ch’Tibello and
then made it 100 wins for the season in
Great Britain with Two Taffs. Both
horses were ridden by his brother Harry,
who moved to within two wins of his
own maiden century.
Final race of the afternoon is a
Hunters’ Chase over a trip of three
miles and a furlong, run for The Crudwell Challenge Cup. The race commemorates the achievements of Crudwell,
the most prolific winning horse of the
20th century, who won 50 of his 108
races between 1948 and 1960, including
the Welsh Grand National when ridden
by Dick Francis.
At Warwick, he was successful seven
times over jumps and four times on the
flat. On The Bridge, who made a winning debut in this sphere at Ludlow, is
the clear form choice.
Hockey
Sophie ready to
lead by example
A TALENTED primary school teacher
from Haselor is dreaming of sporting
success after making it to the finals of a
national over-35s hockey tournament.
Sophie Hamilton, a sports teacher at
Haselor Primary School, will play with
her team Bretforton against Folkestone
in the England Hockey Masters Over35s shield final at Lee Valley, Olympic
pitch on 30th April.
Hamilton said: “It’s an absolute privilege to be part of a fantastic team and to
take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity. Regardless of the result, we are
already winners in coming this far and
I’m delighted to be able to share this
experience with my pupils.”
Hamilton’s “Wake up, Shake up” routine, a weekly session in which the
whole school comes together to do
exercise, has helped her prepare for the
big match.
Mrs Neale, headteacher at Haselor
Primary School, said: “The children are
very excited to have a sports star
amongst them in Mrs Hamilton, and we
are delighted to be able to use this
opportunity to teach the children about
the importance of good sportsmanship
and to understand what they can
achieve through hard work.”
Canoe polo
First bronze of
season for Brain
The opposing captains line up for the camera ahead of yesterday’s one-off match at Allianz Park.
STRATFORD’S Danielle Brain helped
her Liverpool University team claim
third place in last weekend’s BUCS
Canoe Polo Championships.
The former King Edward VI School
pupil played a key role for her Liverpool team, as they clocked up 24 points
to claim the bronze medal in Doncaster.
The winner of the BUCS Championship Canoe Polo was the women’s
canoe polo team from London University. In second place was the Loughborough University women’s team.
Brain plays against both teams regularly when she plays with her Dragons
team in the Women’s National Division
One Canoe Polo tournaments. Dragons
are currently national champions.
Bringing home her first bronze of the
season, Brain will be hoping it is a
good opening ahead of the GB Ladies’
European Cup and World Championship competitions later this year.
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Rugby
Football
Stratford end
record-breaking
season with
another victory
Layton’s
treble in vain
as Alcester
lose a thriller
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Sloppy Town finally end nine-hour goal drought
Football
Stratford Town 1-2 Dorchester Town
Evo-Stik Southern League Premier
STRATFORD Town ended a six-match
goal drought but could not avoid a sixth
defeat in seven games against Dorchester
Town on Tuesday night.
First-half goals from Charlie Davis and
Toby Holmes saw the visitors claim a 2-1
victory at the DCS Stadium.
Richard Gregory smashed home a late
deflected effort for Town, ending the club’s
barren run of more than nine hours without
a goal.
Dorchester started the better of the sides
and showed their intentions early on.
Bradley Tarbuck saw his strike saved by
Andy Kemp, while the Town goalkeeper
was nearly called upon again but Toby
Holmes’ looping effort from outside of the
box went over.
But Dorchester didn’t have to wait long
for their opener, which deservedly arrived
in the 21st minute.
Davis turned neatly inside the area before
his soft shot wrong-footed Kemp and nestled into the corner.
Town had decent chances to equalise
through Mark Magee and Liam Francis
within the space of a minute.
First, substitute Simeon Tulloch, on for
the injured Kieren Westwood, teed up
Magee, who saw his fierce shot punched
away by Alan Walker-Harris.
Less than a minute later, Tulloch’s cross
from the right was met by Francis, but his
header sailed just wide.
The killer blow arrived nine minutes
before half-time in almost the softest
manner possible.
Marcel Simpson misplaced his back-pass
to Kemp, who also produced a poor touch
himself. Toby Holmes then took full advantage, taking the ball around the Town goalkeeper before calmly slotting home.
Town came out with more vigour in the
second half and they were unlucky not to
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CARL Adams believes its vital that
Stratford Town add a leader to their
squad over the summer.
The Town boss was left frustrated again
on Tuesday night as he watched his side
give away two soft goals in a 2-1 defeat to
Dorchester Town at the DCS Stadium.
With Southern League Premier Division
safety already in the bag, the Town squad
are playing to prove themselves ahead of
next season, although on the basis of the
past three months, Adams may be tempted
to ring the changes this summer.
A dominant figure in defence or midfield
is likely to top the bill, and Adams said:
“For me, the critical thing and what I’ve
been saying to my lads is — who is going to
take the team by the scruff of the neck?
“Who is the governer of this team? Who
are the leaders out there?
“That is what we’ve lacked this season.
We’ve lacked pure leaders — we are a very
quiet team.
“Since I’ve been at the football club I’ve had nothing but
success and now this is probably going to be my biggest
learning curve as to what I’m
going to do and who I’m
going to bring in.
“I just want this
season to end
Town
goalkeeper
Andy Kemp
receives
his award
from
David
Titchmarsh,
of sponsor Arden
Garages.
STRATFORD completed a recordbreaking season with victory over
Crewe & Nantwich at Pearcecroft on
Saturday.
The Black & Whites won an entertaining encounter to seal a third-place
finish in Midlands 1 West, which is the
club’s highest finish in their history.
Nath Geekie and Callum Cook scored
two tries apiece, with others coming
courtesy of Nick Taylor, James Southall
and Jack Young.
Geekie converted three of the scores
to take his personal tally to 16 points.
The Crewe game was a satisfying end
Midlands 1 West
Jack Roberts looks for an option during Stratford’s league game against Dorchester Town at the DCS Stadium on Tuesday. Photo by Mark Williamson (F26/4/16/59).
equalise on 54 minutes when Gregory’s
rasping 25-yard drive had Alan WalkerHarris beaten, only to see it cannon off the
underside of the bar.
Four minutes later, Dorchester almost
went 3-0 up when Mark Jermyn’s shot from
inside of the area was cleared off the line by
Tulloch.
To their credit, Stratford kept plugging
away in the hope of finding a way back
into the game and with two minutes
to go they got their lifeline through Gregory.
The striker’s left-footed hook came off a
Magpies defender and deflected into the net
past Walker-Harris.
Town pressed for an equaliser, but
Dorchester held out for a deserved win.
Gregory’s late effort certainly added
some cheer to an otherwise disappointing
night for Town, for whom the end of the
season can’t come soon enough.
TOWN: Andy Kemp, Aaron Stringfellow, Kieren
Westwood (Simeon Tulloch 17), Marcel
Simpson, Liam Francis (c), Jack Roberts, Aaron
Moses-Garvey, Michael McGrath, Mark Magee,
Richard Gregory, Jamie Sheldon. Subs not
used: Tyrone Fagan, Dior Angus, Charlie
Faulkner.
DORCHESTER: Alan Walker-Harris, Ben
Walker, Neil Martin, Mark Jermyn, Henry
Lander, Chris Dillon, Charlie Davis, Luke
Holmes (Oakley Hanger 69), Nathan Walker (c),
Toby Holmes (Simon Proffitt 76), Bradley Tarbuck (Jason Brookes 85). Subs not used: Shane
Murphy, Nick Crittenden.
now. We can look to rebuild in the summer
and try to kick on. I’m not kidding myself —
we’ve got an awful lot of work to do.
“This season is a hard luck story that
we’ve brought on ourselves.”
Adams was relieved to see his team end
their nine-hour scoring drought on Tuesday,
but he was furious with his team’s ‘criminal’ defending in the first half.
Dorchester’s second came after Marcel
Simpson misplaced a back-pass to Andy
Kemp, and Adams said: “The two goals we
gave them were just criminal. Absolutely
criminal. Sometimes a manager is powerless as to what to do.
“I think I shouted on the pitch five minutes before not to pass it back to Kempy.
“It was a poor back-pass and let’s be
honest — keepers can’t play can they? It
was a bad touch by Kempy and it was an
awful goal to concede.”
Meanwhile, Kemp has been named as
Stratford Town supporters’ player of the
year for the third year in succession.
The goalkeeper saw off strong competition from the likes of midfielder Michael
McGrath and defender Kieren Westwood to
claim another trophy.
Kemp received his award ahead of the
Dorchester game. He said: “A big thank you
to everyone for voting for
me. It’s an honour to be
playing here at such a
great place with great
fans.”
Adams added: “I would
really put Kempy in the
top three goalkeepers
in the league.
“He is somebody that you
build a team
around and he’s
been the catalyst of the last
three seasons at
the club. Congratulations to
him.”
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to the club’s best-ever season, which
saw Stratford lose just once at home.
“Everybody at the club has done their
bit to make sure we achieve what we
should be achieving,” said Stratford
director of rugby Tom Rance.
“It’s very much about the whole
senior squad — 60 players here have
bought into everything we’ve been
trying to sell in the last two years.
“To welcome the likes of Bridgnorth,
Bournville and Hereford to Pearcecroft
and to beat them at home — you can’t
ask for much more than that.”
Stratford 2nds are also celebrating
winning Warwickshire League 1, after
opponents Newbold failed to raise a side
last weekend. The Black and Whites
won the title by three points, winning 14
of their 18 games this season.
Rance added: “The seconds’ success
demonstrates the strength we have at the
club and they will only get stronger.”
Match report and pictures on page 17
Woodlands end
dreams of Ricoh
FC Stratford 0-2 Woodlands
Coventry Telegraph Cup
FC STRATFORD’s dreams of a Ricoh
Arena final were shattered after losing
their Coventry Telegraph Cup semifinal against Woodlands.
Woodlands scored twice in a fiveminute second-half flurry to seal a
place in next month’s final, which will
be held at the home of Coventry City.
“We battled and battled — it felt like
we were robbed,” said Stratford striker
Will Matthews.
“I said to the lads before the game
that even if we lose then it doesn’t
matter as long as we give absolutely
everything. We did just that and you
can’t ask for more.”
Stratford now return to league action,
still holding out hope of a third-placed
finish.
They aim to bounce back at rivals
Smithswood Firs this weekend.
More football on page 16
Hockey
Jamie Sheldon in action for Town against Dorchester Town on Tuesday night. Photo by Mark Williamson (F26/4/16/7)
WHO’S NEXT? THE OPPOSITION
SATURDAY
King’s Lynn (A)
Founded: 2010
Manager: Gary
Setchell
Nickname: The Linnets
Home colours:
Yellow/blue
Away colours: Blue/black
Ground: The Walks
Capacity: 5,733 (1,200 seated)
Football
Former Herald sports editor Mick
Clewes looks back on a wonderful era
in Stratford Town FC history.
Town celebrate last season’s play-off final triumph. Photo by Mark Williamson
eral go-to man, Rod Abrahams, retreated to
the club office to announce the teams for
the evening. Including yours truly, who was
there as the local press correspondent, there
were just 12 (yes 12) of us inside the
ground.
Nevertheless, Rod dutifully went through
his normal ritual of announcing the teams
over the PA system and welcoming ‘spectators’ to the game.
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Current position: 9th
Form: LDWDLL
Last season: 18th in Northern League
Premier Division
Distance: 240-mile
round trip
TUESDAY
Cambridge City (H)
Founded: 1908 (as Cambridge Town)
Stratford can be proud of its achievement
WAY back at the turn of the century, I had
the pleasure of covering my first-ever Stratford Town game for the Herald.
The location was the wonderfully dilapidated Masons Road ground on a bitterlycold December night. Even battle-hardened
Herald photographer Mark Williamson
ducked that one — and he says he doesn’t
feel the cold. The opposition was Coalville
Town, in the old Midland Football Alliance
which Stratford were founder members of
back in 1994.
With no disrespect intended, we then
travelled to the likes of Cradley Town, Oldbury United and Bloxwich Town, clubs all
of whom I had the highest regard for and
very welcoming memories of my times
there. With just ten minutes to kick-off, the
then secretary, stadium announcer and gen-
Squad effort
proves key
for Stratford
Stratford 41-31 Crewe & Nantwich
Midlands 1 West
Town need
a leader,
says boss
Adams
BY MARTIN KING
Rugby union
When he returned to join the rest of us
pitch-side, long-standing club volunteer
Steve Tunnicliffe said to him: “What did
you do that for Rod — you could have just
told us!”
Fast-forward some 13 years or so and
little Stratford Town reached the promised
land of the Southern League. Several managers, including the legendary Lennie
Derby, had come agonisingly close to
reaching that target before present boss Carl
Adams led them to the MFA championship
in 2013.
A new ground, a new fanbase and the
opportunity to put Stratford on the football
map had been achieved. “It’s not a football
town”, people told me. Really? They are
now plying their trade alongside such nonleague luminaries such as Weymouth, Kettering Town and Cambridge City. Can’t
recall visiting any of them in the Black
Country.
It’s easy to forget your realistic targets of
yesteryear. We all get carried away with
where our favourite team could end up.
But the reality is that Stratford Town are
still realising that dream.
They have retained their status in the
Southern League Premier Division after a
first season at that level and that is a magnificent achievement.
It may be that the goal has been reached.
If so, Stratford can be proud of having a
football team that holds its own at a level
that hundreds of non-league teams aspire
to.
Manager: Gary Roberts
Nickname: The Lilywhites
Home colours: White/black
Away colours: Blue
Ground: Westwood Road
Capacity: 2,000
Current position: 18th
Form: WDWLLW
Last season: 13th in Southern League
Premier Division
Notable ex-players: Neil Harris, Roy
Essandoh, Mark Halsey
Southern League Premier
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Redditch United
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Chippenham Town
King’s Lynn Town
Merthyr Town
Dorchester Town
Dunstable Town
Biggleswade Town
Cirencester Town
Chesham United
Slough Town
Frome Town
Cambridge City
St Neots Town
Stratford Town
Bedworth United
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Nigel Wood is off to Australia for
the Masters World Hockey Cup.
Wood’s set to
star for Wales
STRATFORD Hockey Club stalwart
Nigel Wood is preparing to depart for
Australia to take part in the Masters
World Hockey Cup.
Wood will play for the Wales over60s side, last representing his country as
a schoolboy before embarking on his
medical career.
Wales are drawn in the ‘group of
death’ where they will face Germany,
Spain and hosts Australia.
Wood said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for me to highlight the fact that
you are never too old to exercise.
“Masters hockey teams now range up
to over-80s, so I’m just a boy really!”
Meanwhile, Jean Scott-Miller, who is
a hockey coach at King Edward VI
School, has just returned from Australia
having captained the England Ladies’
Over-60s team to a silver medal.
After winning five out of six
matches, Scott-Miller and her team
went down 1-0 to New Zealand in the
final, losing out to a late goal.
“It was heartbreaking to lose in the
dying minutes, but we gave everything
and beating Australia, who took bronze,
was very pleasing,” she said.
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£450pcm.
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TWO BEDROOM
END TERRACED HOUSE
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£600pcm all inclusive Tel: 07454
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2 Scholars Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Rural
Location
LOXLEY ROAD, STRATFORD
£2500 PER MONTH, UNFURNISHED
A SUBSTANTIAL period two
bedroom end terraced house
situated in the heart of Stratford
upon Avon, close to all local
amenities.
The property briefly comprises; Living room,
Separate dining room, Newly renovated kitchen,
two double bedrooms, Newly renovated family
bathroom, enclosed rear garden and permit
parking.
WOOD BEVINGTON, NEAR ALCESTER
This fabulous six bedroom executive home with
garage and south facing garden is only a few minutes
walk from the centre of town.
EPC Rating: C
To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers,
strictly no pets. Available immediately.
A six bedroom listed period farmhouse in truly
peaceful location with large garden.
•Peter Clarke & Co LLP
53 Henley St,
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT
Tel: 01789 415444
www.peterclarke.co.uk
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Available May
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Town Centre
Location
Modern
Property
BISHOPTON LANE,
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
TURBEVILLE PLACE, WARWICK
A stunning two bedroom apartment situated in the
heart of Warwick town centre.
Close to excellent road and rail links.
EPC Rating: B
Available Now
A well presented two double bedroom house with
garden on the outskirts of Stratford upon Avon.
EPC Rating: B
Available Mid May
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Lucys Mill
Stratford upon Avon
Rent
£1,595 pcm
A Beautifully Presented Apartment enjoying a Prestigious Riverside Location
In the highly desirable location of Old Town. A Spacious Furnished 2nd Floor Apartment with
lift briefly offering Highly Presented Accommodation of Dining Hall, Sitting Room with lovely
far reaching Views over the River & Meadows beyond, Well fitted Kitchen Breakfast
Room/Study/Bedroom Three, Master Bedroom with Extensive Fitted Wardrobes & Ensuite
Shower Room, 2nd Double Bedroom & Shower Room, Secure Garage, Parking & Communal
Riverside Gardens. Approx 1270 Sq.Ft. EPC = D.
Contact Matt Burrows Tel: 01789 294444
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Partridge Road
Stratford upon Avon
Rent
£1,200 pcm
A Superb Three Bedroom Detached Property
North side of Stratford upon Avon, Comprising of Sitting Room, Breakfast/Kitchen Room,
Family Bathroom, Three Bedrooms, Double Garage and Rear Patio and laid to lawn Garden,
Approx 840 Sq.Ft. EPC = C
Contact Helen Beeson Tel: 01789 294444
High Street
Henley in Arden
Rent
£1,100 pcm
An Attractive Mid Terraced Cottage
Sitting Room with Bay Window and Seat, Breakfast Kitchen with integral goods and Storage
Cupboard, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom with Shower, Gas Central Heating, Rear Garden with
Summerhouse. Approx 592 Sq.Ft, EPC = D.
Contact Debbie Goodworth Tel: 01564 794155
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Clopton House
Stratford upon Avon
Rent
£995 pcm
A Beautifully Presented Furnished Ground Floor Apartment
Set within the Grounds of Clopton House, with Beautiful Communal Gardens, Tennis Courts
and a Lake. Within easy walking of the Town Centre with GCH and Double Glazing. The
Accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, Spacious Living Room and with Kitchen Area,
Double Bedroom, Bathroom. Externally there is Parking, Approx 657 Sq.Ft. EPC = D.
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High Street
Henley in Arden
Rent
£975 pcm
A Grade II Listed Attractive Mid Terraced Cottage
Sitting Room with Original Flooring, Kitchen with all white goods, Dining Area, Stable Doors
leading to Conservatory which has Patio Doors leading into: Garden with Patio Area, Lawn
and Rockery. Upstairs Two Bedrooms and Bathroom with Jacuzzi Shower, Gas Central
Heating. Approx 725 Sq.Ft.
Contact Debbie Goodworth Tel: 01564 794155
Stratford Office
01789 294444
Or
Henley Office
01564 794155
Longfellow Road
Stratford upon Avon
Rent
£750 pcm exc
A Modern Second Floor Apartment
Entrance Hall with entry phone system, a good size open plan Lounge & fitted Kitchen with
integrated appliances including; fridge/freezer, washer dryer, electric hob and oven. Two
Double Bedrooms with Bedroom One benefitting from fitted wardrobes & Bathroom with
shower over bath & heated towel rail. Allocated parking. Approx 700 Sq.Ft. EPC = C
St Gregorys Road
Stratford upon Avon
Rent
£375 pcm exc
A Second Floor Self Contained Furnished Bedsit Room
Within a period building, Central Location, Parking for one car, Room with Kitchenette and
separate Shower, WC and wash hand basin. Approx 151 Sq.Ft, EPC = TBC
58 Ely Street, Stratford upon Avon
Market Place, Shipston-on-Stour
(01789) 206760
(01608) 665473
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Wilmcote
£725 pcm
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Stratford On Avon
£945 pcm
Flat 2 Chapel House Aston Cantlow Road An unfurnished, unique 2 Bedroom first
floor flat forming part of a Victorian Chapel situated in the pretty village of
Wilmcote, Nr Stratford on Avon. EPC Rating Band C.
46 Bull Street An unfurnished 2 Bedroom terraced house, newly refurbished to a
high standard, located in the popular Old Town Area. EPC Rating Band D.
Stratford On Avon
Shipston on Stour
Apply Stratford Office
Stratford On Avon
£1,250 pcm
45 Orchard Way.
A well presented, unfurnished, 4 Bedroom family house located close
to the Town Centre with off-road
parking and large garden. EPC
Pending.
£1,100 pcm
West Wing, 4 The Old Council House A beautiful and characterful 2 Bedroom
wing of the building which formerly formed part of the original Council Office in
Shipston. Unfurnished. EPC Rating Band D.
Willicote, Nr Stratford On Avon
Temple Herdewyke
Ilmington
£800 pcm
9 Bennett Place A well presented mid-terraced property offering well-proportioned
accommodation. Redecorated. 2 Bedrooms. Home Office located in good-sized
garden. Unfurnished. EPC Rating Band F.
£770 pcm
16 Willicote Pastures A well presented, fully furnished, 2 Bedroom bungalow with new
carpets throughout, off-road parking and beautiful countryside views. £130 pcm for the
Council Tax and TV Licence is payable in addition to the rent. EPC Rating Band E.
Apply Shipston Office
£695 pcm
3 Church Street A semi-detached character cottage located in the heart of the
village. 2 Bedrooms. Available unfurnished. EPC Rating Band D.
A P P L I C AT I O N R E C E I V E D
Nr Walton Village, Wellesbourne
2 Laughs Cottages A recently renovated semi-detached character property in a
quiet yet convenient situation. 3 Bedrooms. Available unfurnished. EPC Rating E.
£750 pcm
13 Meldrum Court A well presented and deceptively spacious mid-terraced house
with 3 Bedrooms, garden and parking. EPC Rating Band E.
Sherbourne, Nr Warwick
COMING SOON
£2,950 pcm
Orchard House Church Road AVAILABLE EARLY MAY. A beautifully presented, unfurnished
detached bungalow with 2 Reception Rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, large landscaped
south facing gardens, Double Garage and further off-road parking. An immaculate residence
finished to a classical specification. EPC Rating Band D.
L E T
£850 pcm
COMING SOON
Wellesbourne
£900 pcm
13 West Street A well presented, 2 Bedroom Victorian mid-terrace town house,
improved to a high standard, located in the popular area of Old Town.
EPC Rating Band F.
Stratford On Avon
£1,250 pcm
4 Hatton Rock Cottages AVAILABLE END OF MAY. An unfurnished, 3 Bedroom
semi-detached Cottage presented to a high specification located in a rural location
with far reaching views both to the front and rear. EPC Rating Band C.
L E T
Barford
£2,950 pcm
Hareway Farmhouse Hareway Lane AVAILABLE MAY. An unfurnished, well presented,
detached Farmhouse with 5 Bedrooms (one with en-suite), 3 Reception Rooms, large
External Office and 8 acres of paddock with stables, all set in a rural location surrounded
by open countryside but close to motorway links. EPC Rating Band E.
Ilmington
£850 pcm
1 Compton Scorpion Cottages A well presented semi-detached cottage in a rural
but desirable location. 2 Bedrooms. Unfurnished. EPC Rating Band D.
Administration fees for Tenants:Application fee: £65 inc VAT for a single applicant
with a further £35 inc VAT for subsequent applicants.
Preparation of Tenancy Agreement fee: £95 inc VAT.
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Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
£3,250 pcm Unfurnished
Weston-on-Avon, Warwickshire
Binton, Warwickshire
An 18th century Cotswold stone farmhouse offering
spacious family living accommodation, on the outskirts of
Chipping Campden. EPC: F
A characterful six bedroom farmhouse offering flexible
accommodation in a beautiful rural setting with fantastic
countryside views. EPC: D
A good sized family home with five bedrooms and a lovely
garden in a village location. This property has great links
to A46, M40 and M42. EPC: D
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
£1,450 pcm Furnished
Newbold-on-Stour, Warwickshire
Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire
An exclusive two bedroom town centre apartment with
canal side views, secure off street parking and communal
gardens. EPC: C
In the heart of the village, this four bedroom family home
has an open plan kitchen and family room with views over
the back garden and beyond. EPC: D
At the end of a long, impressive private driveway running
though parkland, sits this five bedroom family home with
spectacular views. EPC: D
WANTED
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Are you looking for a contemporary and stylish, open plan
living space with two bedrooms, minutes walk from the
town centre? Call now to arrange a viewing. EPC: B
Mrs C is looking for a large five
bedroom family home with good
transport links with a sizeable
budget.
Quote R383479
Claverdon, Warwickshire
A unique and contemporary three bedroom property
benefiting from a modern design and open plan layout.
Electric gates and driveway parking. EPC: Pending
01789 415444
[email protected]
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Weston On Avon
£2,450 pcm
A charming six bedroom, three reception room farmhouse in a rural setting with far reaching countryside views. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall with
flagstone floor, downstairs wc, sitting room, dining room, drawing room, breakfast/kitchen with some appliances, utility/boot room, large pantry/store. Master
bedroom with en suite shower room, guest bedroom with en suite shower, four further bedrooms, family bathroom. Walled gardens. To let on an unfurnished
basis. Sorry no smokers, no sharers and strictly no pets. AVAILABLE MID JUNE. Current EPC rating D.
Snitterfield
£1,950 pcm
A well appointed, extended, spacious family home set in the heart of the village. The property briefly comprises; kitchen/diner with integrated appliances, Rayburn and log
burner, separate utility room, downstairs W.C, living room with log burner and French doors opening out on to the garden, snug with log burner, upstairs there are four
bedrooms, master benefitting from an en-suite, a separate dressing room and a family bathroom. Outside the property is a well stocked garden benefitting from a potting
shed, patio, outside W.C, garage and gated driveway. To let on an unfurnished/ part furnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no sharers and no pets. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
Current EPC rating ordered.
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Wheelwright Court, Stratford-upon-Avon
£1,250 pcm
A modern end terraced townhouse set within a small courtyard development a short walk from the town centre. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and comprises:
entrance hall with access to the garage, downstairs cloakroom, bedroom three / reception room. Off the first floor there is the living room and a modern fitted kitchen with appliances.
To the top floor is the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom, further double bedroom and a shower room. Rear courtyard garden and garage. To let on an
unfurnished or part furnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no sharers, no pets. AVAILABLE END OF MAY. Current EPC rating D.
Shelley Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
£1,250 pcm
A five bedroom detached house in a sought after residential area close to the town centre and within catchment area for Bridgetown Primary School. Accommodation
comprises: Entrance porch, entrance hall, newly fitted kitchen with some appliances, sitting room, dining area, utility room, downstairs WC, rear porch. Master bedroom
with en suite shower & built in wardrobe, two further double bedrooms and two single bedrooms. (bed 5 accessed off bed 4), family bathroom having bath with shower
over, separate WC. Front and rear gardens, driveway parking. GARAGE FOR STORAGE ONLY. To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no sharers, strictly no
pets. AVAILABLE EARLY MAY. Current EPC rating E.
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High Street, Chipping Campden
£1,200 pcm
A spacious newly refurbished throughout two double bedroom duplex apartment finished to a high standard. Open plan living room/kitchen, shower and bathroom.
To let on an unfurnished basis. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Sorry no smokers, no pets, no children. Current EPC rating D.
The Courtyard, Kineton
£1,000 pcm
A spacious two bedroom mews property situated in a well regarded residential area in the hamlet of Little Kineton. The property briefly comprises: Entrance
hall, cloakroom, L-shaped living/dining room, kitchen, utility area, two double bedrooms both with en suite, attic room, integral garage and additional parking.
To let on an unfurnished basis, AVAILABLE 30th APRIL 2016, sorry no smokers. Current EPC rating E.
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Westington
£1,000 pcm
A two bedroom thatched cottage located in Westington, Chipping Campden just a few minutes
walk from the town centre. Kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, one double and
one single bedroom bathroom with shower over bath and garden. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY.
Unfurnished or Furnished to suit. No pets, sharers or smokers. Current EPC rating D.
Hunscote, Charlecote
£995 pcm
A fantastic three bedroom, re decorated unfurnished house situated in beautiful, rural
surroundings offering views over the countryside. The property briefly comprises; Utility,
downstairs shower room, open plan kitchen/breakfast room with AGA, lounge with wood burner.
Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, family bathroom with shower
over bath. Externally there are generous gardens front and back, lawn mowing is included in the
rental and there is ample off road parking. To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no
sharers and strictly no pets. AVAILABLE MID APRIL. Current EPC rating G.
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Saffron Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon
£895 pcm
A two bedroom unfurnished house located in sought after location in Old Town. Accommodation
comprises: Entrance Hall with built in cupboard, downstairs WC, good size lounge with electric
fire, modern kitchen with appliances & dining area, conservatory. Bedroom one with fitted
wardrobes & en suite shower, further double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Main bathroom
having bath with shower over. Hard landscape garden with shed. Garage en bloc. To let on an
unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, pets strictly by arrangement. AVAILABLE EARLY JUNE.
Current EPC rating C.
Worths Way, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Scholars Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon
£875 pcm
A substantial period two bedroom end terraced house situated in the heart of Stratford upon
Avon, close to all local amenities. The property briefly comprises; Living room, Separate dining
room, Newly renovated kitchen, two double bedrooms, Newly renovated family bathroom,
enclosed rear garden and permit parking. To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers,
strictly no pets. AVAILABLE TO VIEW FROM 5TH APRIL. Current EPC rating E.
NEW
£925 pcm
A newly decorated and re-carpeted three bed semi detached house located within easy reach of
the Town Centre and Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway station. Accommodation comprises sitting
room, kitchen with some appliances, three bedrooms including master with en suite, family
bathroom, rear garden and carport. To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no sharers,
no pets. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Current EPC rating C.
Ferry Lane, Alveston
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Bridge Street, Wellesbourne
£810 pcm
Newly completed two bedroom first floor apartment centrally located for the village and its
amenities. The property briefly comprises: hall, spacious open plan living room/kitchen with
integrated appliances, bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, allocated parking space.
To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no pets, no smokers. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Current
EPC rating B.
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£900 pcm
A rare opportunity to rent a re-decorated and re-carpeted three bed semi detached property in
the highly regarded village of Alveston.
Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, cloak room, kitchen with appliances, sitting/dining
room, three bedrooms, bathroom having bath with shower over, courtyard garden and garage.
To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no pets. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Current
EPC rating D.
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Coopers Close, Stratford-upon-Avon
£750 pcm
A well presented two bedroom first floor modern apartment offering easy access to the A46 and
the town centre. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall with storage cupboard, sitting room,
kitchen with some integrated appliances, two double bedrooms, built in wardrobes and en-suite
shower room to master, bathroom, an allocated parking space and a communal garden. To let
on a an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, strictly no pets. AVAILABLE EARLY MAY. . Current
EPC rating C.
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Prince Harry Road, Henley In Arden
£750 pcm
A newly built ground floor one bedroom apartment, conveniently located a short walk to the
centre of Henley and the excellent local amenities. Accommodation comprises: Private entrance,
open plan kitchen/living/dining room with patio doors leading out onto small patio, the kitchen
having some integrated appliances, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom having
bath with shower over. Allocated parking. To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no
children, strictly no pets. Ideal for single professional. AVAILABLE EARLY MAY. Current EPC
rating ordered.
Hamlet Way, Stratford-upon-Avon
£695 pcm
A modern two bedroom apartment with allocated parking situated opposite the Maybird Centre
and within walking distance to the Town Centre. Accommodation comprises: Communal
entrance hall with lift, private entrance hall with secure phone entry system, kitchen with oven
and hob, sitting/dining room, one double bedroom, one single bedroom. Bathroom having bath
with shower over. Allocated parking space. To let on an unfurnished basis. Sorry no smokers, no
pets, no children and no sharers. AVAILABLE EARLY JUNE. Current EPC rating C.
Vinery Court, Stratford-upon-Avon
£625 pcm
A recently re-decorated and re-carpeted one bed top floor flat in Stratford Town Centre.
Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and allocated parking. To let on an unfurnished
basis. AVAILABLE END APRIL. Sorry no children, no smokers, no pets. Current EPC rating C.
Village Location, Near Ettington
£550 pcm
A fully furnished studio apartment in a quiet rural location close to Ettington. Comprising: all
open plan - newly fitted kitchen with oven, hob, larder fridge, washer/dryer, sitting area with
plasma TV, double bed, separate bathroom and secure gated parking space. To include all bills
and internet included. Would suit single professional person. To let on a furnished basis. Sorry
no smokers, no pets, no children. AVAILABLE LATE MARCH. Current EPC rating D.
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Charlecote
Offers based on £1,750,000
A stunning individual Grade II listed Georgian riverside family residence. Imaginatively extended via a three storey glazed atrium, the property
stands in beautiful walled gardens descending to the River Dene. A pedestrian footbridge leads over to the meadow which extends to about 4.41
acres. Outstanding period living in a sought after mainly National Trust village and lying beside Charlecote Park.
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Barford Hill, Barford
Offers based on £1,150,000
A unique, detached residence located in a superb riverside plot extending to 2.33 acres. Situated in a premium location, the property offers a great
opportunity to redevelop, extend or refurbish (S.T.P.P.). Split level, and extending to in excess of 4,000 sq.ft. including four reception rooms and
four bedrooms, a two bedroom/two reception annexe and double garage. Approached off the road, a sweeping driveway leads through to the
house, garages and gardens which descend to the River Avon. Current EPC ratings D and F.
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Snitterfield Lane, Norton Lindsey
Offers based on £685,000
Set in a glorious semi-rural position on the edge of this desirable village, an extended improved and attached
four bedroom residence with a detached SELF CONTAINED TWO STOREY ANNEXE and detached triple
garaging. Spacious and well maintained, this flexible accommodation is thought ideal for a family requiring
accommodation with dependent relative, teenagers, home office or nanny. Current EPC rating E.
Quineys Leys, Welford-on-Avon
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Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
A recently completed detached four bedroom individually designed residence in an excellent village. Offering
bright accommodation, it is thoughtfully planned, the rooms flow well and provide superb space. Situated
close to local amenities, the property provides an outstanding family house of 2,056 sq.ft. but also thought
very suitable for downsizers. Current EPC rating B.
Guide Price £645,000
A handsome double fronted detached mature property on a plot of 0.37 acre, providing well maintained and
presented accommodation. Two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, four good
bedrooms, bathroom and en suite, large driveway, tandem garage, very attractive gardens with southerly
aspect. Sought after quiet location with fields to front. Current EPC rating C.
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Orchard Rise, Binton
A well maintained and spacious three bedroom detached bungalow with good sized gardens and situated off
a private drive of just four properties. Sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, three good bedrooms,
bathroom, ample parking, double garage and very attractive rural views to rear. NO CHAIN. Current EPC
rating ordered.
Bordon Hill, Stratford-upon-Avon
£400,000
Darlow Drive, Stratford-upon-Avon
A substantial detached bungalow providing very spacious and flexible accommodation to include large
sitting/dining room, conservatory, kitchen with Aga, three large double bedrooms, bathroom and two en
suites. SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE with kitchen/dining/living room, bedroom and shower room. Off road
parking, detached double garage, rear garden. Potential for loft conversion subject to planning permission.
Current EPC rating D.
£349,950
An extremely well presented four bedroom, three storey property providing flexible and spacious
accommodation and situated in a very pleasant position within walking distance of the town centre.
Accommodation comprises hall, cloakroom, kitchen/family room, dining room, sitting room with Juliet
balcony, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, parking, garage and garden. Current EPC rating C.
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Holtom Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
£359,950
A three double bedroom, three storey modern property in a sought after, quiet location of Old
Town. Providing spacious hall, ground floor bedroom/reception room, cloakroom, refitted
kitchen/dining room, large sitting room, two second floor bedrooms and bathroom. Off road
parking for two cars. Garage (currently plastered). Courtyard gardens. Walking distance of town
centre. Current EPC rating D.
Shipston Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
£350,000
A very deceptive and tastefully altered and extended two/three bedroom period terraced property
situated in close walking distance of the town centre and with off road parking. Hall, open plan
sitting/kitchen/dining room, sitting room/occasional bedroom three, cloakroom, two double
bedrooms and luxury bathroom. Very useful loft and long, attractive rear gardens. Current EPC
rating D.
Loxley Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Weston On Avon
£265,000
A rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom terrace property with planning permission for a
single storey extension and boasting a large garden enjoying views towards the river and open
fields. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room with log burner, dining kitchen,
downstairs cloakroom, utility area, three bedrooms, bathroom, garage and off road parking.
Current EPC rating E.
Goose Lane, Lower Quinton
A deceptively spacious two double bedroom detached bungalow situated in a pleasant non estate
position. Providing hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and garden room, two double
bedrooms, wet room, ample parking, garage, nice size attractive rear garden. NO CHAIN. Current
EPC rating E.
Wetherby Way, Stratford-upon-Avon
A character two bedroom mid-terraced property providing well presented and spacious
accommodation to include two reception rooms, kitchen, utility, two double bedrooms, first floor
bathroom and box room, attractive rear gardens, off road parking for two vehicles. Close walking
distance of town centre, sought after location. Current EPC rating D.
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Stratford Road, Mickleton
Offers over £210,000
A realistically priced semi-detached mature property situated on the edge of the village and
providing sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor bathroom, three bedrooms, first floor
wc, front and rear gardens and extra garden to rear. Off road parking, views to front. NO CHAIN.
Current EPC rating ordered.
£299,950
Located on the highly regarded 'Kings Acre' development is this three bedroom end of terrace
town house boasting low maintenance garden and set in a peaceful location. Property comprises
entrance hall, sitting room, dining kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor, master
bedroom with dressing area and en suite to the top floor, low maintenance garden to rear and
garage en bloc. NO ONWARD CHAIN. Current EPC rating C.
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Mill Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon
£209,950
A light and spacious double bedroom first floor apartment in a converted coach house with Juliet
balcony and stunning views to Holy Trinity Church and the River Avon. Allocated parking space,
beautiful quiet location within close walking distance of the town centre. Stunning communal
gardens with river frontage and mooring rights. NO CHAIN. Current EPC rating D.
01789 415444
[email protected]
Binton Road, Welford-on-Avon
£945,000
Samantha Close, Welford-on-Avon
£799,000
Less than twelve months old and never occupied a beautiful five bedroom detached house in a quiet cul de sac location. Upgraded throughout the accommodation
is generous and well planned and comprises good size entrance hall, sitting room, open plan dining/kitchen/family area, study, family room, cloakroom, five bedrooms,
three bathrooms, double garage with driveway and garden with open fields at the rear. NO ONWARD CHAIN. Current EPC rating D.
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A substantial detached residence situated in a mature and private plot of 0.3 of an acre, and providing very well presented accommodation to
include sitting room, large kitchen/dining/family room and five double bedrooms, gated parking and double garage. Sought after village location.
No chain. Current EPC rating E.
Dorsington
£795,000
A substantial, extended, detached five/six bedroom residence with four bathrooms and five/six reception rooms. Spacious, flexible and light accommodation.
Approaching 3,200 sq.ft., well presented and of good specification, the property sits on a mature plot just exceeding half an acre (0.51). An outstanding
family home set back off the village lane, thought to offer excellent value and expected to create early interest. Current EPC rating D.
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Hunts Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
An outstanding five bedroom detached residence situated within close walking distance of the town centre. The property has undergone a significant
programme of refurbishment to provide impeccably presented, flexible living space to include large kitchen, family/dining room, garden room,
second sitting room, utility, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, ample parking, rear gardens. Current EPC rating C.
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Keats Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
£595,000
An extremely well presented five bedroom three storey detached property situated in this very sought after
position within walking distance of the town centre. Providing spacious hall, cloakroom, two reception rooms,
extended kitchen/dining room, four first floor bedrooms, bathroom, master bedroom with en suite, off road
parking, garage and rear garden. Current EPC rating D.
Mill Lane, Great Alne
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£495,000
A rare opportunity to purchase a stylishly improved character cottage on a private lane and boasting far
reaching views over open fields. Having been lovingly upgraded by the current owner and offering a wealth
of features throughout including open beams and vaulted ceilings. The accommodation comprises; entrance
hall, dining kitchen, utility, two double bedrooms and bathroom to the ground floor and to the first floor is
a large master bedroom with en suite and sitting room with Juliette balcony enjoying views over open fields.
Garden to the side and off road parking. Current EPC rating D.
Aston Hill, Wilmcote
£450,000
A rare opportunity to acquire an individual three/four bedroom detached property providing well presented,
spacious and flexible accommodation to include BALCONY WITH STUNNING VIEWS of Warwickshire
countryside. Large kitchen/family room, sitting room, two bathrooms, low maintenance gardens, double
garage and off road parking. NO CHAIN. Current EPC rating D.
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Swift Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
£375,000
A spacious, extended and altered four bedroom detached property situated in a sought after quiet position
close to the Welcombe Hills. Accommodation comprises hall, two good reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast
room, utility and cloakroom, four bedrooms, refitted shower room, off road parking, garage, front and rear
gardens. NO CHAIN. Current EPC rating D.
Binton, Stratford-upon-Avon
£375,000
A very attractive three bedroom detached character cottage located in the centre of this pretty village. Sitting
room with inglenook, kitchen with utility area, cloakroom and good sized dining room, three good bedrooms,
first floor bathroom, ample parking, car port with studio/home office over, low maintenance front and rear
gardens. NO CHAIN. Current EPC rating G.
The Green, Snitterfield
£369,950
A character three bedroom detached cottage situated in this very sought after village located between Stratford
and Warwick. The property benefits from sitting room, dining room opening to conservatory, kitchen,
cloakroom, three bedrooms, bathroom, garage, attractive good sized gardens. Current EPC rating D.
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Vincent Avenue, Stratford-upon-Avon Offers over £290,000
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a three double bedroom, period cottage located within walking
distance of the town centre and benefitting from modernisation and improvement. Accommodation
comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen, downstairs bathroom and
three double bedrooms. Gardens to front and rear, permit parking. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon
£295,000
A delightful two bedroom cottage located in the heart of Shottery Village being well presented
throughout and boasting many original features. Accommodation comprises entrance lobby, sitting
room with open fire, extended dining kitchen, wc, two bedrooms, bathroom and garden. Current
EPC rating D.
Masons Road, Stratford-upon-Avon
£279,950
A nicely presented and well maintained three/four bedroom semi-detached mature property
situated within walking distance of the town centre and providing spacious accommodation. Hall,
sitting room, kitchen/dining room, garden room, ground floor bedroom four with en suite, three
bedrooms, bathroom, ample parking, good sized front and rear garden, workshop to rear. Current
EPC rating ordered.
Sandfield Road, Stratford-upon-Avon Offers over £275,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a realistically priced three bedroom detached property situated within
a pleasant close walk to the town centre and benefitting from two reception rooms, kitchen, utility,
three bedrooms, bathroom, garden to two sides and patio to rear, garage. Current EPC rating E.
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West Park Close, Stratford-upon-Avon
£199,950
An attractive two double bedroom ground floor luxury apartment finished to a high standard.
Providing hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, bathroom
and en suite. Small courtyard garden, allocated and visitors parking. Current EPC rating C.
Hathaway Court, Stratford-upon-Avon
£155,000
A beautifully light and well presented one bedroom top floor retirement apartment benefitting
from a communal lift to help with access. Accommodation comprises private entrance hall, sitting
through dining room, kitchen, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, shower room, use of
communal facilities and with parking available by separate negotiation. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Current EPC rating B.
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Saffron Meadow, Stratford-upon-Avon Offers over £140,000
A recently redecorated two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment for the over 60s, situated
in a quiet cul de sac close to Stratford town centre. Accommodation comprises entrance porch,
sitting room, kitchen, master bedroom with door to communal gardens, shower room. Residents
parking and GARAGE. Current EPC rating C.
Binton Road, Welford-on-Avon
In a glorious position a level grass riverside site of just under a fifth of an acre (0.185) a waney edge
clad raised 1920s bathing chalet and separate detached boathouse. The site is thought to offer huge
scope as a camping, fishing, boating opportunity or a replacement of the existing buildings to provide
an exciting proposition. Providing 65' of river frontage.
01789 852180
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Plot 2 £575,000
Last one remaining on this attractive development of just three large 4 bedroom detached homes nearing build completion. Finished
to a superb level of specification these family homes offer superb accommodation to include sitting room, study, guest cloakroom,
magnificent kitchen, dining family room, & utility. On the first floor two bedrooms with en suite, two further bedrooms and a family
bathroom. Outside there is a garage and generous garden with outstanding views over rolling Warwickshire countryside.
Photo shows kitchen of Plot 1.TO VIEW 01789 852180.
Old Town Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon
£359,950
Walking distance to the town centre, set within a gated courtyard a superb brand new end mews house with 2 parking spaces.
Sitting room, excellent dining kitchen, hall way, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms & pleasant garden. For further details or to
view 01789 852180. Predicted EPC rating B.
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Manor Farm Road, Tredington
£335,000
An extended semi-detached four bedroom property. Current EPC rating C.
Suggested rental £1,000 pcm. Approximate gross rental yield 3.58%.
The Long Close, Stourton
£300,000
A spacious three bedroom end terraced house. Current EPC rating E.
Suggested rental £1,000 pcm. Approximate gross rental yield 4%.
5.7%
4.19%
Marston Mews, Long Marston
£315,000
A newly converted mews residence. Current EPC rating D. Suggested rental £1,100 pcm.
Estimated gross rental yield 4.19%
Lower High Street, Chipping Campden
£315,000
Charming Grade II listed two bedroom cottage. Current income £18,000 holiday let.
Estimated gross rental yield 5.7%
5%
6%
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Hamlet Way, Stratford-upon-Avon
A very well presented two bedroom GROUND FLOOR
apartment. Current EPC rating D. Suggested rental £725 pcm.
Approximate gross rental yield 5%.
4.7%
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Chapel Street, Wellesbourne
£234,950
A two bedroom character cottage. Current EPC rating E.
Suggested rental £750 pcm. Approximate gross rental yield 3.8%
£140,000
A two bedroom maisonette. Current EPC rating
ordered. Suggested rental £650 pcm.
Approximate gross rental yield 5.57%
A top floor flat in the town centre. Current EPC rating C.
Suggested rental £600 pcm. Approximate gross rental yield 6%.
4.1%
Carters Lane, Tiddington
We are very keen to hear from landlords
with let or empty properties who
are considering a sale as we have buyers
ready to invest. From one unit to
multiple unit portfolios or whole block
sales, we can match from our growing
list of waiting, funded, investors.
If we can provide sales and/or
rental appraisal advice, we would
be only too pleased to help.
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Stratford Road, Shipston-on-Stour
Vinery Court, Stratford-upon-Avon
Following the introduction of the
higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax on
1st April, we are pleased to confirm
we are still arranging deals on
Buy To Let investments, with or without
existing tenants. Market confidence
remains and demand is strong.
£185,000
A two bedroom duplex apartment. Current EPC rating C.
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Addison Drive, Stratford-upon-Avon
£169,950
A two bedroom first floor apartment. Current
EPC rating C. Suggested rental £725 pcm.
Approximate gross rental yield 5%.
£245,000
A delightful three bedroom period cottage. Current EPC rating E.
4%
Rugby Road, Cubbington
£220,000
A two bedroom terraced property. Current EPC rating C.
Suggested rental £795 pcm. Approximate gross rental yield 4%.
4%
St Peter's Way, Stratford-upon-Avon Offers over £245,000
A three bedroom semi-detached property.
Current EPC rating C. Suggested rental £825
pcm. Approximate gross rental yield 4%
4.3%
Battle Court, Kineton
£159,995
One bedroom end terraced house. Current
EPC rating D. Suggested rental £575 pcm.
Approximate gross rental yield 4.3%
01789 415444
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West End, Cleeve Prior
£550,000
A four bedroom character barn conversion of approximately 1,800 sqft. The spacious ground floor accommodation comprises of
three/four reception rooms, kitchen and utility space. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, one en suite and recently
refurbished family bathroom. Outside there is a part walled rear garden and garage.
Buckle Street, Ullington
£695,000
Exceptional detached home with over 5,000 sqft of family accommodation. Built
by the current owners and beautifully maintained, the house has 4 reception
rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom. There is a master
bedroom suite on the ground floor and three further bedrooms on the first floor.
Parking for a number of cars and triple garage. Current EPC rating D.
Sovereign Fields, Mickleton
£475,000
Four bedroom family home located at the far end of a quiet close, in this sought
after village. Walking distance from the primary school and amenities in the
village including shop, post office, butchers and public houses. Current EPC
rating C.
Dorsington Road, Pebworth
£335,000
A charming three bedroom cottage located within the popular village of
Pebworth. The property has two reception rooms, one with a wood burning
stove, kitchen and utility room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms
and a family bathroom. The cottage has the benefit of a garage and off street
parking to the rear of the property. Current EPC rating D.
Grevel Lane, Chipping Campden
£485,000
A stunning three double bedroom cottage recently renovated to a high specification and located just a short walk from the centre
of Chipping Campden. The renovations include new wiring, heating, kitchen, bathrooms and engineered oak flooring through the
ground floor. Pretty cottage garden and off road parking for a number of cars. Current EPC rating E
Sutton Cottage, Darlingscott
£325,000
A semi-detached stone cottage set in a quiet rural location. The property has
been extended by the current owners and the accommodation briefly
comprises of sitting room, kitchen, dining room, and cloakroom to the ground
floor. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with en suite, two further
bedrooms and a family bathroom. Current EPC rating F.
High Street, Chipping Campden
£315,000
Charming Grade II listed two bedroom cottage in excellent High Street
location. Living room with open fire, kitchen/dining room, shower room. Two
bedrooms and garden with patio. Well established holiday cottage.
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Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour
£550,000
A valuable town centre freehold, available with either vacant possession or tenanted. Mixed in use, the property has retail, residential
and office use. Approached off the High Street or at the rear via Telegraph Street, the property has valuable parking and is thought
to offer potential to develop, subject to planning permission.
Blackwell, Shipston-on-Stour
£445,000
An attractive character property offering accommodation over three floors and situated in the village of Blackwell. The
accommodation briefly comprises of kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and cloakroom to the ground floor. To the first floor
there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and to the second floor there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. A good
sized rear garden, double car port and additional parking space. Current EPC rating F
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Bosley Close, Shipston-on-Stour
£375,000
A modern detached house which has been extended to provide an additional
ground floor bedroom and shower room with an extended open plan
living/dining/kitchen as well as a good sized sitting room. The first floor has a
master bedroom with shower, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally there is a garage and driveway providing off road parking. Current
EPC rating C
Saddledon Street, Tysoe
£325,000
A detached two bedroom property in the popular village of Tysoe. The
accommodation briefly comprises of entrance porch, hall, sitting room, kitchen
and cloakroom to the ground floor. To the first floor there are two double
bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally the property has an established
garden and garage. Current EPC rating C
Little Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour £325,000
A charming Grade II listed, late Georgian stone built country cottage which
was formerly part of a pair of back to back double lodges situated just off the
A3400 about half a mile from Little Wolford. The accommodation briefly
comprises of two reception rooms and kitchen to the ground floor. To the
first floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Front and rear
gardens with off road parking. Current EPC rating F
The Long Close, Stourton
£300,000
A well presented and spacious modern three bedroom property situated in
the village of Stourton, near Shipston on Stour. The property comprises of
sitting room, kitchen/dining room cloakroom, three double bedrooms and a
family bathroom. Garage, two parking spaces and a rear garden. Located in
this beautiful setting the property also benefits outstanding countryside views.
Current EPC rating E
Stratford Road, Shipston-on-Stour £140,000
A first floor two bedroom maisonette situated on the edge of Shipston On
Stour. The accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, sitting room
and kitchen to the ground floor. To the first floor there are two double
bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is a communal garden, garage and
parking space. Current EPC Rating D
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Whitehead Drive, Wellesbourne
£354,950
Much improved and well presented detached property with four bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room). Superb open
plan kitchen/dining room, ofice/playroom, lounge with feature fireplace. Attractively landscaped rear garden with large shed/hobbies
room.
Hammond Green, Wellesbourne
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Battle Court, Kineton
£350,000
A four bedroom detached property situated in a popular cul de sac close to the village, two reception rooms, study/playroom,
refitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, en suite, family bathroom, enclosed garden and garage. Current EPC rating D.
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£159,995
Occupying secluded position, one double bedroom corner house with
enclosed gardens front and side. Double glazing. L-shaped living room,
kitchen. Fitted wardrobes. Allocated parking space plus visitors. Central to
the village. Current Energy rating D
Sunderland Place, Wellesbounre
£295,000
Well presented three bedroom detached bungalow on a corner plot with garage and driveway providing ample parking, gas central
heating, doouble glazing. L-shaped lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, attractive enclosed rear garden. Current EPC rating D.
Salmon Court, Wellesbourne
£225,000
Rear ground floor retirement apartment in a modern complex of just 22 apartments built by McCarthy & Stone for " Later Living."
Lounge overlooking communal garden, kitchen, two bedrooms, enuite plus wet room, double glazing, under floor heating. Current
EPC rating C.
A beautifully presented, four double bedroom detached family home located
is this highly prized village with a gated driveway, three reception rooms and
a swimming pool. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain and
viewings are highly recommended.
popular village situated just to the south of Stratford upon Avon
with a carportand parking. Offered for sale with no onward chain.
Dairy Court Barn, Ettington
A well presented and maintained three bedroom detached house located on a quiet
Located just a short walk from the town centre is this three bedroom house
cul de sac in this popular residential area with an en suite to the master bedroom,
with 2 allocated parking spaces and an enclosed garden. The property has
Mill Close
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Crane Close, Stratford
residential area with a large living room, fully fitted kitchen / dining
room, en suite to the master bedroom and wardrobes to all bedrooms.
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Re-Modelled Gas Central Heating
Parking Walking Distance to Town
A well presented four bedroom family home located in this popular
The Burrows, Newbold On Stour
Sandfield Road
Stratford Upon Avon
Offers around £249,950
Tiddington Road
Stratford Upon Avon
Top Floor Stunning Apartment
Totally Re-Modelled Open Plan
Lounge/Fitted Kitchen Includes Full
Range of Appliances Two Excellent
Bedrooms Luxury Shower Room UPVC
Double Glazing Gas Fired Central
Heating Garage En Bloc
Holiday Lodge
Superb Location on River Avon Master
Bedroom with En-Suite Further Double
Bedroom Open Plan Lounge / Diner /
Kitchen Family Bathroom Double
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A beautifully presented, detached home located on this popular cul de sac
offering three double bedrooms, an en suite to the master bedroom, a
conservatory and a westerly facing rear garden. Viewings are a must to
appreciate the quality of this delightful house.
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Detached House Four
Bedrooms Village Location Garage
Gardens Lounge Kitchen Dining
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Cloakroom
A pretty and characterful Grade II listed cottage in the heart of this delightful
village offering two double bedrooms, a living room with exposed beams and a
log burner and a large first floor bathroom. Viewings are highly recommended.
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central heating, double glazing and is offered for sale with no onward chain.
two reception rooms, a driveway, garage and southwest facing rear garden.
Redwing Close, Stratford
Located in the highly prized Old Town area of Stratford is this lovely spacious
terrace home. Offering a sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen and cloakroom
on the ground floor. The property has a converted cellar. To the first floor are 2
double bedrooms and family bathroom. Attractive rear garden.
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Barton Road, Welford On Avon Guide Price £725,000
A three bedroom character barn conversion located within this
Sunset Drive
Stratford Upon Avon
New Road
Studley
Brand New Semi Detached
Detached Park Home
Two Bedrooms Garage
Driveway Gardens to Front & Rear
Aspects Backs onto Open
Countryside Located on the outskirts of
town Lounge Kitchen Bathroom
Easy Reach of Village Amenities Gas
Central Heating UPVC Double
Glazing Quality Fitted Kitchen
Ground Floor W.C. Two
Bedrooms Contemporary Bathroom 10
Year LABC Warranty Enclosed Garden
Evesham Road
Cleeve Priors
Broadmeadow Lane
Stratford Upon Avon
Generous Detached House
Fully Refurbished Detached House
Extensively Re-Modelled Open Plan
Lounge/Dining Conservatory Large
Breakfast Kitchen Three 1st Floor
Bedrooms Bathroom/Separate
Shower 2nd Floor Guest
Suite Approaching 0.5 acre
Superbly Located
Cloaks/W.C. Lounge Fully Fitted
Breakfast Kitchen Full Range of
Appliances Master with En Suite
Two further Bedrooms Luxury
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Beauchamp Avenue,Leamington Spa Offers Over £1,875,000
A beautifully renovated Regency villa in a most
desirable town centre location. The substantial
accommodation includes a stunning
kitchen/family room, three receptions, study,
cinema room and gym/games room. There are
seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. To the
rear is the coach house and a lovely walled
garden. EPC Exempt Grade II Listed
Langley Road, Claverdon Guide Price £1,500,000
An imposing country residence on the outskirts of
a popular village with panoramic views over
Warwickshire countryside. In total it offers nearly
20 acres of grounds. The house has been
significantly extended and now offers five
bedrooms, five reception rooms and three
bathrooms. The master bedroom has a dressing
room and en-suite shower. There is a triple garage
with a one bed flat. Energy Efficiency Rating F & D
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Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth Offers Over £800,000
Magnificent Grade I Listed South Wing,
forms part of Stoneleigh Abbey and sits in
690 acres of wonderful parkland with river
views. The spacious and well proportioned
accommodation is south facing overlooking
the river Avon. EPC exempt
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Beauchamp Avenue,Leamington Spa Guide Price £1,250,000
A lovely Regency property on a most
prestigious wide tree lined avenue. With a
south facing walled garden and separate coach
house with garaging. Full of character and
charm this home offers super family
accommodation with well proportioned
rooms. There is great scope for development
in the coach house. Energy Efficiency Rating D
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Cubbington, Leamington Spa Offers Over £790,000
Fabulous Grade II listed barn conversion in a
rural location but close to Leamington Spa.
Versatile accommodation with five bedrooms,
three reception rooms three bathrooms and a
triple garage plus parking for several cars. The
barn was originally converted retaining many
original features, including exposed timbers,
some twenty years ago. EPC exempt
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Rugby Road, Leamington Spa Offers Over £650,000
Victorian terrace house, which has been
beautifully modernised and is well presented
throughout. With four bedrooms, two
bathrooms, three reception rooms, and a
kitchen/breakfast room opening to the
lovely walled south facing garden. Energy
Efficiency Rating E
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Kineton Road, Gaydon Guide Price £650,000
A lovely village Manor House with character
features such as panelled walls, exposed
timbers and floors and stunning fireplaces.
With four bedrooms, huge kitchen/breakfast
room, two reception rooms, garden room,
study, garage and workshop, gardens and
lovely views. Grade II listed EPC Exempt.
Knightcote, Southam Guide Price £600,000
Detached bungalow on a secluded, secure
plot, with south facing gardens in a pretty
village location. The spacious
accommodation includes three reception
rooms, three/four bedrooms, three
bathrooms and an annex. There is a housed
swimming pool, double garage and ample off
road parking. Energy Efficiency Rating D
Long Marston, Stratford-upon-Avon Offers Over £450,000
A well-presented four bedroom detached property
in a sought after location. With good space this
property has a charming sitting room, dining room,
modern kitchen, conservatory/breakfast room. Four
bedrooms, one family bathroom and one en suite
with scope to create two further bedrooms and one
more en suite. A double garage, ample parking and
pretty garden. Energy Efficiency Rating D
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Croft Lane
Haselor, Nr Alcester
Price Guide
£845,000
A Magnificent Detached Barn Conversion in a Rural Location
Having Spacious Accommodation of great character and style, including Hall with Galleried Landing,
Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Farmhouse Kitchen with Aga, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Four
Double Bedroom Suites, Detached Garage with Studio/Home Office, Large Garden.
EPC = TBC
Contact Andrew Reed Tel: 01789 294444
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Oversley Green
Alcester
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£550,000
A Beautifully Presented Period House
Refurbished to a High Specification, and enjoying far reaching Rural Views, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining
Room, Study, Inner Hall, Conservatory, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Four Bedrooms, Two
Bathrooms, Integral Garage, Attractive Gardens, Approx 2217 Sq.Ft. EPC = D
Price Guide
£345,000
A Spacious and Well Presented Semi Detached Cottage
Standing in a private cul de sac on the edge of the village and having versatile accommodation, Hall,
Cloakroom, Family Room, Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Master Bedroom Suite, Two
Potentially, Three Further Bedrooms, Garden, Parking.
Approx 1356 Sq.Ft. EPC = D
Barton Fields
Welford on Avon
Price Guide
£295,000
A Six Bedroom Family House
Recently extended and updated to provide spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, Hall,
Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Master Bedroom with
En Suite Dressing Room & Luxury Bathroom, Five Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Garden, Parking.
Approx 2110 Sq.Ft, EPC = C
Price Guide
£210,000
A Charming Mews Cottage
Set in an Exclusive Development of Mews Cottages in the Heart of Henley-in-Arden, This Two
Bedroom Home benefits from Gas Central Heating & Off Road Parking & represents an Ideal First
Home, Communal Gardens are Maintained by the Management Company. Must be viewed. Approx
560 Sq Ft. EPC = D
Contact Stuart Jenkins Tel: 01564 794155
Price Guide
£630,000
A Charming Character Period Property
Located in the Heart of Warwickshire yet close to local amenities this 16th Century Grade II Listed
Property boasts Four Bedrooms, Drawing Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Two Bathrooms and Snug. There
are Two Stables, A Tack Room and Utility Room. Approx 2,605 Sq. Ft.
£550,000
The Old School
Lower Quinton
Price Guide
£489,500
A Superbly Converted Former Victorian Village School
Located in the heart of the village and providing bright and well appointed accommodation of great
style. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, 2 Shower Rooms, Garden, Approx 1,798 Sq.Ft. EPC = D
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High Street
Henley in Arden
Price Guide
£342,000
Charming Character 18th Century Cottage in the Heart of Henley-in-Arden
Built in the late 18th Century, This Charming Cottage has an abundance of Character and many
original features, Accommodation comprises Two Receptions, Three Bedrooms with En Suite to
Master, Kitchen, Attractive Gardens, Part Double Glazed, Grade II Listed, Central Heating, Approx 781
Sq. Ft.
Umberslade Hall
Hockley Heath
Price Guide
£325,000
Umberslade Hall is a 17th Century Mansion converted in recent years into Apartments
A One Bedroom Second Floor Apartment, comprises Stunning Communal Reception Hall, Lounge,
Dining Hallway, Kitchen, Large Bedroom, Bathroom, Covered Parking, Stunning Views, Grade II Listed,
Most conveniently located for local amenities and transport links,
Approx 1204 Sq.Ft.
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Aston Cantlow Road
Wilmcote
Price Guide
£285,000
A Superbly Presented Mews Style House
Recently Refurbished to a High Specification and Located in the heart of a Popular Village. Hall, Sitting
Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Three Double Bedrooms, Luxury Bathroom, Garden, Garage. Approx
1,033 Sq.Ft. EPC = C
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School House Mews
Henley in Arden
Price Guide
A Modern Detached Freehold House
Recently Refurbished to a High Specification, Located within a Popular Village and enjoying Attractive
Rural Views. Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Superb Living Kitchen, Utility Room, Master
Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Three Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Garden, Garage,
Approx 1270 Sq.Ft. EPC = E
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School Avenue
Warwickshire
Stratford Road
Wootton Wawen
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Banbury Road
Ettington
£699,950
A Superb Detached Residence
In a Highly Desirable Location within a Pretty Hamlet close to Alcester and having Well Appointed
Spacious Accommodation and a Large Attractive Garden of about 0.272 Acres, Ideal for Family Living.
4 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, 3 Bathrooms, Garage, Approx 2131 Sq. Ft. EPC = D
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Dunnington
Warwickshire
Offers over
Littleworth
Henley in Arden
Price Guide
£139,500
A Bright First Floor Retirement Apartment
Having ease of Access to the Town Centre and attractively presented accommodation, Living Room,
Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Communal Residents' Lounge, Laundry, Gardens and Parking. Approx
474 Sq.Ft. EPC = B
£250,000
A Well-Presented Semi-Detached Home
This lovely Semi-Detached Property is well located for Henley Town Centre with its Local Shops and
other Amenities and is close to Transport Links. Accommodation comprises Hallway, Kitchen, Lounge,
Conservatory, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Parking to Side, Central Heating. Approx 689 Sq. Ft. EPC = D,
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Banbury Road
Stratford upon Avon
Price Guide
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Salford Priors
Warwickshire
Price Guide
£95,000
A Freehold Building Plot
With planning permission for A Detached Three Bedroom House located within an attractive Village.
The Cedars, Tiddington
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Highfield House, Loxley
Quietly located on the outskirts of this delightful village, a substantial, versatile property, which includes a self-contained annexe and
enjoys superb views over the surrounding countryside.
Three Reception Rooms, Conservatory, Five Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms
Self Contained Two Bed Annexe
Guide Price
Triple Car Port, Double Garage
A wonderful, contemporary property enjoying a quiet, central position in this popular village.
Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun Room, Four Bedrooms, Three En Suites,
Double Garage, Attractive Gardens Swimming Pool, EPC Rating E
Guide Price
£965,000
£850,000
Farnell Drive, Stratford Upon Avon
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The Cedars, Alcester
A superbly appointed individual, modern detached house with delightful views over the surrounding countryside.
Reception Hall, Guest Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room
Galleried Landing, Five Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, Integral Double Garage, Gardens & Grounds, Ample Parking, EPC Rating C
Guide Price
£750,000
An attractive detached property within easy reach of the town centre.
Three Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Four Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms
Double Garage, Enclosed Garden
EPC Rating C
Cherry Lane, Bearley
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£500,000
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Olivers Lock, Stratford Upon Avon
Guide Price
A beautifully presented three bedroom apartment in a secure, gated development within the town centre.
Living Room, Kitchen,
Three Bedrooms, one En-Suite, Shower Room
Allocated Parking Space
Pleasantly situated in this quiet residential development, a well-presented modern detached house.
Reception Hall, Guest Cloakroom, Two Reception Rooms, Fitted Kitchen
Master Bedroom En Suite, Two Further Bedrooms, Bathroom
Garage, Carport, Gardens front and rear
EPC Rating - Band E
Guide Price
£395,000
£339,950
Wetherby Way, Stratford Upon Avon
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Shakespeare Street, Stratford Upon Avon
Guide Price
A wonderful Grade II listed cottage a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Two Reception Rooms, Utility Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Cellar
Three Bedrooms, Bathroom
Landscaped Garden
A well-presented three storey town house with
Views over Stratford-upon-Avon racecourse
Living Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms
Garage, Low Maintenance Gardens
EPC Rating E
Guide Price
£325,000
Flat 6, Hill House, Welcombe Road, Stratford Upon Avon
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Pleasant Cul-de-Sac Location, Easy Walking distance of Town Centre
Living Room, Kitchen, Conservatory
Three Bedrooms, Shower Room, Garage, Store Room, Workshop
Larger than average sized garden EPC Rating - band C
£315,000
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Harris Close, Henley In Arden
Guide Price
Guide Price
£299,950
A pleasant, first floor apartment within walking distance to the town centre
Situated in one of the most desirable streets
Views over the surrounding fields
Reception Hall, Living Room, Fully Fitted Kitchen
Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, EPC Rating C
Guide Price
£250,000
Pine Close, Stratford
Loxley Road, Stratford
Jacksons Meadow, Bidford
Executive Detached
Quiet Cul-De-Sac Position
Four Double Bedrooms
En-Suite and Family
Bathroom
Generous West Facing
Gardens
Energy Rating - TBC
Superbly Appointed Family
Home
Stunning Kitchen / Family /
Dining Room
Integral Double Garage
5 Double Bedrooms
Master With Dressing Room
& En-suite
Energy Rating - D
Offers over - £620,000
Cleeve Road, Marlcliff
Detached Family Home
Four Double Bedrooms
Kitchen Dining Family Room
Utility Room
Garage & Parking
Energy Rating - TBC
Waterloo Rise, Stratford
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Saffron Walk, Stratford
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Stunning Countryside Views
43ft Workshop
Mature Gardens
Wealth of Character
Energy Rating - TBC
Guide Price - £319,950
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Modern detached family
home
Four double bedrooms
Refitted en-suite
Secluded position
Electric garage door
NO CHAIN
Clopton Road, Stratford
Three storey town house
Sought after 'Old Town'
location
Views over the river Avon
Conservatory
Garage & parking
NO CHAIN
Roman Close, Bidford
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Evesham Place, Stratford
new
Garage & Parking
Living Dining Room
Double Glazed & Combi Boiler
Three Bedrooms
Energy Rating - TBC
Bespoke family home
Four double bedrooms
Two en-suites
Quiet cul-de-sac
Large kitchen/dining room
West facing garden
Birch View, Mickleton
Stunning Period Town House
39ft Kitchen/Dining/Family
Room
Ensuite Shower Room
Private Parking
Three Bedrooms
Energy Rating - D
Shelbourne Road, Stratford
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Birmingham Road, Stratford
new
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Period Conversion
Two Good Sized Bedrooms
Granite Work Tops
Superb Drawing Room
Allocated Parking
Energy Rating - C
Three Bedrooms
Semi Detached Family Home
Living Dining Room
Good Sized Garden
Garage & Parking
Energy Rating - TBC
Two Bedrooms
Wealth of Character
Town Centre Location
Parking
Refitted Kitchen
Energy Rating - TBC
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Guide price: £290,000
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
A conveniently located, luxury penthouse apartment situated in an exclusive gated development. Open plan
living/dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lift, communal gardens, 2 parking spaces, visitor
parking. EPC rating: C
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Situated in a highly regarded location within walking distance of Stratford upon Avon town centre. Offering
scope to extend subject to the necessary planning permissions. 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 3
bedrooms, family bathroom, garage, attractive landscaped garden, gated off road parking.
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Guide Price: £575,000
Guide price: £1,275,000
Haselor, Warwickshire
A beautifully presented, detached town house within walking distance of the town centre. 2 reception rooms,
kitchen/breakfast room, utility, study, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, garden, double garage. EPC rating: C
A 16th century 5 bedroom village house in this popular village. Situated in an elevated position with glorious
views. 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, triple garage, log store,
workshop, stable, gardens and grounds. In all about 1.09 acres. Joint agents: Robert Powell 0121 4546930
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Claverdon, Warwickshire
A substantial family house situated on the edge of the village with land and outbuildings. 3 reception rooms,
kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with dressing room and en suite, 4 further bedrooms, family
bathroom, double garage, workshop, further detached garage/games room, 4 stables and tack room,
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Guide price: £1,650,000
Henley In Arden, Warwickshire
Guide Price: £1,400,000
Wickhamford, Worcestershire/Gloucestershire Borders
Period house with cottage, extensive outbuildings, stables, garden and paddock on the edge of the
Cotswolds. 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast, cellar, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 2 bedroom cottage.
Courtyard with 8,500 sq ft of outbuildings, stables with planning permission for holiday accommodation,
heated pool. Garden & paddock. In all about 5.5 acres. EPC Rating: House F, Cottage E
A superb family house with ancillary accommodation, cottage, 11 acres and superb views over rolling
countryside. 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, master bedroom with en suite
bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 3 further bath/shower rooms, 1 bedroom cottage, double garage with
ancillary accommodation above, gymnasium, games room, barn, attractive gardens with wonderful
views. In all about 11 acres. EPC rating: D
Shipston-on-Stour
A QUALITY DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR COTSWOLD STONE PROPERTIES WITH A SELECTION OF TWO AND
THREE BEDROOMS, EACH WITH GARDENS, SINGLE GARAGE AND CAR PARKING.
A SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED DETACHED FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE WITH ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPED GARDEN
DOUBLE GARAGE AND OFF ROAD PARKING
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Entrance hall living room dining room office Kitchen/breakfast room utility room
cloakroom landing 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 ensuite) UPVC double glazing
gas fired heating Attractive enclosed garden
detached double garage
off road parking OPEN WEEKEND:
Saturday 23- Sunday 24 April - 10am to 2pm
Prices From £250,000
Apply Shipston Office
Kineton
Shipston-on-Stour
BUILDING LAND 5.1 ACRES
(2.06 HA)
A SUBSTANTIAL 4/5 BEDROOMED COUNTRY HOUSE WITH GARDEN AND
PADDOCK IN 3.15 ACRES
AN ARCHITECT DESIGNED FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE OFFERING SPACIOUS AND
VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION PRESENTED TO A HIGH STANDARD WITH POTENTIAL
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5.1 acres (2.06 ha) of land in a quiet location
between Stratford and Banbury.
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granted for 15 dwellings,
subject to conditions
Entrance Hall Kitchen/Breakfast Room Drawing Room Conservatory Dining Room Cloakroom 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Study Area Extensive rural views Double Garage Fenced Paddock and Gardens EPC rating E Five Bedrooms Four Bathrooms Three Reception Rooms Two Kitchens Enclosed Landscape Garden Off Road Parking for 5/6 Cars Close to Town Centre with Level Walk EPC Rating C Price on application
Apply Kineton Office
Upper Brailes
Shipston-on-Stour
Kineton
AN ATTRACTIVE AND WELL-PRESENTED DETACHED FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE
SITUATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE SET IN LANDSCAPED GARDENS ADJOINING FARMLAND
A CHARMING GRADE II LISTED TOWN CENTRE HOUSE SITUATED IN SHEEP STREET
WITH AN ATTRACTIVE WALLED GARDEN
AN EDWARDIAN DETACHED VILLAGE HOUSE PROVIDING FIVE BEDROOMED LIVING
ACCOMMODATION WITH POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVEMENT
Entrance Hall Sitting Room Dining Room Kitchen/Family Room Conservatory Office/Downstairs Bedroom Utility Area Boiler Cupboard Cloakroom Landing Four Bedrooms Two Ensuite Shower Rooms Family Bathroom Oil Fired Heating Double Glazing Off-Road Parking Attractive Landscaped Gardens adjoining Farmland EPC rating D Entrance Hall Dining Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Scullery Utility Room Cloakroom First Floor Sitting Room Bedroom 5/Dressing Room Family Bathroom Shower Room Gas-Fired Heating Attractive Walled Garden Entrance Hall Inner Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Sitting Room/Study Breakfast Room Kitchen Rear Lobby Cloakroom Landing Five Bedrooms Bathroom Timber Garage Gardens Oil Fired Heating EPC Rating: F Guide Price £660,000
Shipston-on-Stour
Shipston-on-Stour
AN OUTSTANDING DETACHED CONTEMPORARY HORNTON STONE
VILLAGE COTTAGE WITH ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPED GARDENS
A SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM HOUSE
WITH OFF-ROAD PARKING IN SHIPSTON TOWN CENTRE IN A
COURTYARD SETTING
A WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOM END-TERRACE
PROPERTY WITH GARDEN AND OFF ROAD PARKING.
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Entrance Hall Living Room Dining Room Kitchen/Breakfast
Room Cloakroom Landing Three Double Bedrooms Ensuite Shower Room Family Bathroom Double Glazing
Oil Fired Heating Attractive Part Walled Landscaped
Gardens Off-Road Parking for Two Cars EPC Rating D A SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM SHARED EQUITY PROPERTY WITH
GARDEN AND OFF ROAD PARKING
Entrance Hall Utility/Cloakroom Living Room Kitchen Dining Room Landing Two Bedrooms Bathroom Gas-Fired Central Heating Upvc Double Glazing Courtyard Garden. Off-Road Parking Hall Kitchen/Breakfast Room Living Room Conservatory Cloakroom Three Bedrooms Bathroom Ensuite Front and Back Gardens Off-Road Parking Guide Price £445,000
Shared Equity £97,500
Hall Living Room Kitchen/Dining Room Back Hall, Cloakroom 3 Bedrooms Bathroom Gas-Fired Central Heating Upvc Double Glazing Enclosed Garden Off-Road Parking Space Epc Rating C 36 – Stratford-upon-Avon Herald, 21st April 2016
Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon Guide Price: £495,000
A well appointed three bedroom, modern town house located in a select
mews. This very well presented development has a private gated access off
the Warwick Road with secure residents and visitors parking within easy
access of the town centre.
EPC: D
West Street, Warwick Guide Price: £625,000
A very attractive five bedroom Grade II Listed property dating back to
circa 1545, the year of the charter. The property is a fine example of its
period, offering a wealth of character features throughout and is steeped
in history with connections to the castle.
Oldborough Drive, Stratford-upon-Avon Guide Price: £845,000
A fine example of a quality detached five bedroom home on a select and
highly sought after development. The property is beautifully presented
and offers an abundance of versatile accommodation. EPC: E
Wasperton, Warwick Guide Price: £850,000
A detached four bedroom family property offering excellent light and
spacious accommodation with a detached double garage and views across
the surrounding Warwickshire countryside situated in the desirable
village of Wasperton. EPC: D
EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
Oxhill, Warwick
A versatile equestrian property with a five bedroom principle country house and
two additional guest cottages plus staff accommodation, leisure facilities
including gym/games cabin and indoor swimming pool. Standing in just over
ten acres with excellent equestrian facilities situated in open country between
Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury. EPC: E (main house)
Offers in excess of: £2,500,000
5 Bedroom Main Residence
3 Cottages
10 Acres
Stable Block With 60 x 20m Menage
Swimming Pool
Gym/Games Room
74 High Street • Henley-in-Arden • Warwickshire • B95 5BX
Tel: 01564 794343
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Oakhouse Farm, Old Warwick Road, Little Shrewley - Offers in the Region of £1,295,000
Birmingham Road, Henley-in-Arden - Offers over £850,000
A refurbished and extended 5-bedroom detached family home, offering modern and spacious accommodation,
accessed over a private driveway, set in approximately 3 acres of gardens and paddocks, with stables. Additional
land, workshop, storage and office available by separate negotiation.
A detached family home, with rural outlook, set well back from the A3400 and within walking distance of
Henley-in-Arden. The flexible accommodation extends over two floors and currently provides two living units.
Master bedroom suite
Two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
Two further bedrooms
Family bathroom
Sitting room with log burner
Open plan dining kitchen
Utility room
Detached double garage
Paddock with stable
EPC Rating: E
Flexible Accommodation
Four Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bathroom Suite & Large Family Bathroom
Two Modern Dining Kitchens
Scope For Further Expansion
Wide Gravelled Driveway with Ample Parking/Turning Space
Double Garage
Lawned Gardens to Three Aspects
EPC Rating: E
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Ipsley Lane, Redditch
Offers in the Region of £550,000
Fieldhouse Close, Henley In Arden
Offers in the Region of £525,000
Netherstead Court, Morton Bagot
Offers In Excess Of £500,000
Warwick Road, Henley-in-Arden
Offers In Excess Of £325,000
A character 4-bedroom farmhouse, re-sited from its
original location approximately 40 years ago, now
situated on a quiet, no-through lane.
A detached family home, recently extended and with
newly refurbished kitchen, offering spacious and
comfortable accommodation.
A deceptively spacious and immaculately presented
3/4 bedroomed semi-detached barn conversion in an
exclusive private development
A well-presented end-terrace spacious cottage, with
character features throughout and scope for further
updating
Character Property
Master Bedroom Suite
Three Further Bedrooms
Two Reception Rooms
Detached Double Garage
Enclosed Garden
EPC Rating: F
REF: 12039715
Two Reception Rooms
Spacious and Modern Dining Kitchen
Large Conservatory Master Bedroom Suite
Four Further Bedrooms
South Facing Rear Garden with Terrace
Two Single Garages Ample Driveway Parking
Double Glazing Throughout
Gas Central Heating
EPC Rating: C
REF:
12164806
Idyllic Rural Setting
3/4 Bedrooms
Spacious Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room
Delightful South Facing Courtyard Garden
Allocated Parking & Garage with Storage Over
Communal Meadow
Gas Central Heating & Double Glazing
EPC Rating: D
Three Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bathroom
Through Lounge/Dining Room
Fitted Breakfast Kitchen
Delightful Cottage Garden
Covered Passageway Access
Storage/Utility Area
EPC Rating: E
REF: 11945156
REF: 11787986
LAND(subject
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AUCTION
to prior sale, reserves & conditions)
Tuesday 10th May 2016 at 6.30pm
Henley Golf & Country Club, Stratford Road, Beaudesert, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5QA
3 Lots - Detached House, Large Garden, Agricultural Buildings, 13.9 Acres Pasture and 2 Acres of Woodland
Temple Farm, The Bank, Marcliff, Bidford-on-Avon B50 4NT
To be sold in 3 lots
A converted brick and tile barn, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 reception rooms, adjoining stable buildings
and 4-bay steel portal frame agricultural barn, in all 1.2 acres (0.49ha) - Auction Guide £600,000 +
Some 13.92 acres (5.63 ha) of level pastureland in two enclosures, with small copse to the north east corner.
Good vehicular access from Cleeve Road - Auction Guide £80,000 +
A woodland plantation, some 2.32 acres (0.93 ha) of oak and Scots Pine mix, planted circa 1995 - Auction Guide £20,000 +
3.17 Acres & Field Shelter
2 Lots - 1.44 Acres & 2.54 Acres Pastureland
Langley Road, Claverdon, CV35 8PF
Packwood Lane, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AU
3.17 acres (1.28 ha) of pastureland with field shelter and good road frontage,
To be sold in 2 Lots
suitable for use as grazing or amenity land
1.44 acres (0.58 ha) of pastureland suitable for amenity use or for use as a pony paddock - Auction Guide: £20,000 +
Auction Guide: £45,000 +
2.54 acres (1.03 ha) of pastureland suitable for amenity use or for use as a pony paddock - Auction Guide: £35,000 +
Peter R.C. Cornford FRICS, FNAEA ([email protected])
Richard W. Abbey FRICS, FAAV ([email protected])
Roger M. Simpson MNAEA ([email protected])
58 Ely Street, Stratford upon Avon
Market Place, Shipston-on-Stour
(01789) 292310
(01608) 661666
www.sheldonbosley.co.uk
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PROPERTY
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Snitterfield
Snitterfield A substantial 6 bedroom Victorian family home set in extensive grounds,
conveniently located off the A46 between Stratford upon Avon and Snitterfield.
EPC Rating: Band D.
Snitterfield
Park Farm Cottage This delightful cottage has been renovated and extended, creating a
substantial family home set in a very secluded location and having wonderful views over
rolling farmland and the countryside beyond. EPC Rating: Band F.
N E W
Hampton Lucy
Rose Barn, Grovefields Farm . An outstanding period barn conversion in an exclusive
courtyard setting set amidst delightful rolling farmland between Stratford upon Avon
and Warwick. EPC Rating: Band C
N E W
Shipston on Stour
Whichford
Sunnycroft 7 Green Lane A most attractive late Victorian four bedroom detached
family house set in about a third of an acre of well landscaped gardens only a short
walk from the town centre. EPC Rating: Band D
N E W
Whitefriars Church End A deceptively spacious modern chalet style three bedroom
detached family house set in most attractive gardens in a delightful village setting.
EPC Rating: Band E
Tredington
The Old House The Green. A handsome listed
village home situated on The Green in the centre
of this delightful village.
Stratford upon Avon
. Entrance Hall & Guest Cloakroom
. Four Charming Reception Rooms
. Kitchen/Breakfast Room
. Master Bedroom with En-Suite
. Four Further Double Bedrooms
. Two Further Bathrooms
. Double Garage
. Superb Landscaped Gardens
West Street A pretty two bedroom extended Victorian cottage with cellar and
garden, conveniently located in the heart of the popular 'Old Town' area.
EPC Rating: Band D
N E W
Clopton A delightful Grade II Listed 2 bedroom cottage conversion with garage and
parking, enjoying lovely communal gardens on the edge of the Welcombe Hills. EPC
Rating: Band D
N E W
Front Street A bright and spacious three bedroom period cottage, thoughtfully
extended to almost 1500 sq ft, situated at the heart of one of the loveliest south
Warwickshire villages. EPC Rating: Band D
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Stratford upon Avon
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Newbold on Stour
Church Lane A two bedroom detached period cottage tucked away in a very quiet and
secluded corner of this pretty village; a rare opportunity to acquire a non-Listed property with
potential to improve subject to planning consent. EPC Rating: Band E
Salford Priors
School Road A wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming Victorian double fronted
detached cottage with large garden and outbuildings, ripe for renovation and
extension subject to the necessary planning approvals. EPC Rating: Band G
N E W
Lower Brailes
17 Orchard Close An attractively situated and newly refurbished two bedroom semi
detached village bungalow set in good sized gardens in this quiet cul de sac near to
the village centre. Awaiting EPC
RESIDENTIAL
SALES
Ilmington
Stratford upon Avon
Spencer Court A ground floor, two bedroom flat requiring some updating and
redecoration, conveniently located for access to the town centre, with private entrance
and garage. EPC Rating: Band E.
Gabrielle Mallard
Gilly Stapleton
Philip Jones
Liz Smith
MNAEA
[email protected]
BA ALA
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PROPERTY
Stratford upon Avon
Guide Price £165,300 (60%)
Alcester Road 60% OWNERSHIP of a very well presented two bedroom ground floor
apartment in a sheltered housing scheme, conveniently located close to the town
centre, railway station, and medical services. EPC Rating: Band B.
Suzanne James
BSc MRICS
[email protected]
SURVEYS &
VALUATIONS
Simon Wilkinson
MRICS MNAEA MARLA
[email protected]
Ardens Grafton
Ullington
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OIEO £1,050,000
Why is a house better with a name?
Did you know that properties with a name (as opposed to just a number in a street) tend
to sell around 7% higher than a comparable house with no name? But why would that
be? Well, there are a variety of reasons that I shall try and explain to you.
Firstly, a name gives a house an identity. Those that think of a house as just a number will
never see that house in the same way as they would a house with a name, a name tends
to denote something more substantial - I don't just mean larger here but something more
tangible, something they can feel more about, and get passionate about.
A house with a name also has an aspirational value to it. Many buyers seem to think a
house with a name is larger, more expensive and will be worth more in the future. Is it
an exact science? No of course it's not however when you are dealing with peoples dream
homes then it will go a long way to help create that dream if it has an identity and a
name.
However getting a name right is crucial, there are good names and there are bad names.
I've heard some truly terrible ones in my time and some truly great ones - I won't
mention some of the worst ones I have seen before as it really wouldn't be fair or
appropriate, but if anyone wants advice on giving their house a name please just ask,
we're always happy to help.
£825,000
Period detached property, extended and refurbished. Outbuildings,
stables, land and views!
Entrance hall | Kitchen/breakfast/family room | Sitting room | Dining
room | Study | Garden room | Utility room with shower and WC |
Playroom/home office | Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom,
dressing room and balcony overlooking garden | 3 further double
bedrooms | Family bathroom | Large sweeping driveway and lawns |
Double garage | Large south facing rear garden plus orchards on both
sides | 6 acre paddock | Workshop
Entrance porch | Reception hall | Kitchen/dining room | Sitting room
| Snug | Utility room and shower room | 4 double bedrooms, one
en-suite | Family bathroom | Fore garden and driveway | Stables
and tack room | Summerhouse/office and workshop | Large
gardens including paddock
Energy Performance Rating: D
Long Marston
£650,000
Long Marston
£575,000
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Bidford On Avon
What a fabulous opportunity to acquire a large 3000 sq ft house in private
grounds of 3 acres, plus level paddock of 6 acres! Sweeping views.
A delightful light filled home remodelled with style, attention to
detail and lovely open plan spaces, plus a one-bedroom annexe.
One-acre plot with wonderful southerly gardens.
A delightful home, in a wonderfully quiet setting off the beaten
track, in this popular village
Entrance porch | Reception hall | Sitting room | Dining room |
Kitchen | Garden room | Utility room | Cloakroom | 4 double
bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms | Family bathroom | Large
front garden and gravel driveway | Timber workshop/studio |
Double garage | Large south east facing rear and side gardens |
Annexe with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room
Entrance hall | sitting room | dining room | kitchen/breakfast room |
snug | study | cloakroom | utility room | master bedroom, dressing
area & en-suite | 4 further bedrooms | 2 family bathroom | large
parking area | double carport | workshop | greenhouse | large brick
built store with potential
Entrance hall | kitchen/breakfast room | family room | sitting room |
dining room | study | cloakroom | utility room | Master bedroom &
en-suite | 3 bedrooms | family bathroom | large bedroom | shower
room | storage | large gravel parking area | enclosed landscaped and
low maintenance garden with lawn, terrace and established shrubs
Energy Performance Rating: C
Energy Performance Rating: E
£385,000
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Henley In Arden
Extended 5 bedroom home in this popular location, close to everything! Beautiful gardens
Shottery
OIEO £350,000
Ne
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OIEO £510,000
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Kings Coughton
Detached, desirable and delightfully spacious modern home
A beautiful and well-presented, stylish character cottage with spacious accommodation over three floors with a
wonderful south-facing garden
1920 s semi-detached home in the heart of Shottery. Stylishly renovated and decorated this is a charming home!
Entrance porch | Kitchen/breakfast room | Sitting room | Dining room | Study | Utility room | Cloakroom | 5 double
bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room | Large family bathroom | Lawned fore garden and driveway | Double
garage, large south facing rear garden
Sitting Room | Open-plan Dining Room/Kitchen | Utility Room |Two bedrooms | Bedroom/Study | Bathroom | A pretty
cottage garden with a patio, two outbuildings and a brick built barbecue
Porch | Hallway | Sitting/dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Shower room | 3 double bedrooms | Family bathroom |
Courtyard garden and brick outbuilding
Energy Performance Rating: D. For further information, please contact our Henley Office on 01564 330966.
£325,000
Temple Grafton
£300,000
Elgin Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon
£275,000
Ne
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Stratford-upon-Avon
OPEN HOUSE SAT 30TH APRIL 11-12 NOON
Lovely three storey town house
Pretty Victorian cottage with amazing views over rolling countryside
Entrance hall | Family room | Kitchen/dining room with pantry | Cloakroom | Storage cupboard | Sitting room | Master
bedroom with en-suite shower room | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Garden | Garage | Parking
Entrance hall | Sitting room | Kitchen/ breakfast room | Conservatory | Master bedroom | Bathroom | 2nd bedroom/study Communal entrance hall and intercom entry system | Kitchen/dining/sitting room | Two double bedrooms | Bathroom |
| Off street parking | Private garden with terrace | Timber home office | Shed
Parking space | Communal storage shed
It's Springtime - do you want to put down new roots?
Contemporary apartment just off the Tiddington Road

Stratford Herald 21.4.2016

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