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s a new departure this month, I am interviewing Amy partner, poet and environmentalist, Bob Woodroofe. Bob was born and bred in Evesham. He grew up in a house on Greenhill that was built in 1840 as the Cockatoo Inn – first and last stop for a glass of ale. Bob has just published his latest collection of poetry ‘Another Lad of Evesham Vale.’ This echoes the title of the Fred Archer novel published in 1972. The collection features poetry written in the local dialect ‘Asum Grammar’. Bob has also produced a CD to accompany the collection. He has recently been recorded for the Worcestershire Archives.
I have some questions for Bob. Q When did your interest in nature start? A From an early age, as soon as we were let Q What were your best subjects at school? outside. I have carried that interest and developed it all through my life and will A I loved Nature study, the sciences & later continue to do so as long as I am able. You Botany & Zoology. I hated English, never stop learning. particularly Poetry. Q What was Evesham like when you were Q What was your childhood like? growing up? A When people hear my poems they say it A A small, quiet market town with fruit and must have been idyllic. We were poor but vegetable and livestock markets with a long happy, spent our youth outdoors, exploring history of agricultural activity. Many of the and working in the fields and orchards of the local population were Market Gardening Vale of Evesham and along the river Avon. families who worked the land.
10 Q What is Asum Grammar? Q When did you start writing poetry? A This is the local dialect that the Market A When I was at school I didn’t like English, Gardeners in the Vale used. I picked it up particularly poetry. I was only interested in from them working in the fields and science and sport. It wasn’t until my eldest daughter, Emma, asked for help with it orchards. The poems are very much my own whilst at school, that I became interested. It version of the dialect and they include a took me a while before I found my own voice sprinkling of minor swear words because through joining various Writing Circles and that was just the way they talked. Poetry groups. It was at one of them that I first met my partner Sue. We have just What was it like working in the fields Q celebrated 22 years together. and orchards? Q What prompted you to write this A Mostly repetitive hard work, from sowing or collection and record the CD? planting vegetables, hoeing the weeds, picking and packing the Peas and Beans, the A I realised a lot of my poems were about Evesham and the Vale and working on the Strawberries and Currants, the Onions and land. It seemed natural to use the local Beetroot, the Turnips and Potatoes, the dialect, Asum grammar, to express myself. Cabbages and Cauliflowers and the Sprouts. The Market Gardens and the people who I also helped with picking Plums, Apples and tended them, together with the dialect they Pears and pruning the fruit trees. used is fast disappearing now and this was a chance to record it for posterity. Q What is your claim to fame? A Picking a ton of plums in one day. Another Lad of I remember it well. It was late August 1969 Evesham Vale is a and we were stripping the Victorias. I worked 64 page hardback from 7am until 5pm, picked 41 half hundred book complete weight boxes @ half a crown a box and with dust jacket earned myself the grand sum of £5 & 2/6d. and includes 36 poems, many in the Q Are there any people you particularly local dialect, known remember? as Asum grammar. A At one of the first places I picked, the It is accompanied by an Audio CD featuring foreman, who lived all summer in only a pair the dialect poems from the book & previous of shorts and boots, was known as Tarzan. poems not recorded before. Later, a very clever and practical person, Due to the current restrictions it is only available Graham, who modified all the existing from: https://www.greenwoodpress.co.uk farming equipment, making it easier and for £12.00 (includes the CD) + 1.50 P&P, faster to do the work. or from Amazon
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All Hail Mr Millman by 'Rachel from Pershore'
appled sunlight speckled back of a van. Not any old van, hilarious but rather unpredictable Dshafts of iridescent light this was an old butcher’s van with classmate.) across the path ahead, like nothing but slippery benches jewels in a mystical forest, running down each side and no Learning to look carefully, drawing you further into an windows . . . no word of a lie . . . it immersing ourselves in the enchanted world. was the 70s after all. At each natural world and exploring the bend we slid sideways, screaming language we could use to express Or at least that is the type of line with delight as bags and bodies ourselves in spoken form, my English teacher would have ricocheted like pinballs inside this nurtured the beginnings of a love loved me to have opened any washing machine of an enclosure. of the outdoors as well as the essay with, if only I could have We headed to what for us was pleasure of language . . . oh, and found such words whilst sat at paradise-no parents, few proper a love of hide and seek in the my landlocked desk struggling rules and an entire woodland to dark, in the woods! for inspiration. Instead, I play in. regurgitated dull openings which (I believe partly inspired by Mr M, were only an omen of what the When not gathering natural I became a teacher in my late 20s rest of the essay was to become. wonders like weirdly shaped and in recent years have led stones and leaves embossed with camping trips to the Brecon That is until the iconic Mr Millman galls, we sketched plants, rubbed Beacons where we embrace the came along. leaves and even found an elusive old fashioned principles of One seemingly insignificant June puff ball and managed to education through real day in 1979, he packed his unruly preserve it from the foot of the experience and we play hide and band of 11 year olds into the reckless Ian Buckland (our seek in the dark.)
31 Lamb Curry
32 METHOD
1. Heat a large saucepan and add one tablespoon of the vegetable oil and then the lamb.
2. Cook over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the lamb is golden-brown all over, then remove and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
4. Add the onions, garlic, chillies and ginger and fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden-brown and softened.
5. Add all the turmeric, garam masala, cumin and chilli powder and fry, stirring well, for one minute. SPICY & DELICIOUS ... 6. Add the tomatoes and coconut milk and heat This easy lamb curry is an aromatic mix of mixed to bring to a simmer. Stir well, scraping the bottom herbs, spices and coconut milk. Use cheaper neck of the pan to deglaze and release any residue at the fillets and slow cook to perfection. bottom of the pan.
Serves 4 7. Add the lamb and enough chicken stock to just Preparation time: 30 minutes cover the lamb. Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours 8. Heat the mixture until simmering then partially cover and cook on a low heat for about one hour, or Ingredients until the lamb is tender. 2 tbsp vegetable oil t 9. Skim off any excess fat from the surface of the t 900g lamb neck fillet, cut into 3cm cubes sauce, then add the spinach. t 2 onions, roughly chopped 10. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the spinach has t 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed wilted. t 2 green chillies, finely chopped t 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 11. Add the yoghurt, season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir well. t 1 tsp ground turmeric t 1½ tbsp garam masala 12. Serve on warmed plates with steamed basmati t 1½ tbsp ground cumin rice. t 1 tbsp mild Kashmiri chilli powder t 6 large tomatoes, roughly chopped t 400ml coconut milk t 600ml chicken stock or lamb stock t 250g baby spinach leaves t 200g plain yoghurt t salt and freshly ground black pepper t steamed basmati rice, to serve 33 34 35 (+LOO 6RQ Garden Machinery )XQHUDO'LUHFWRUV Mobile Service & Repair for an estimate call 6HUYLQJWKH&RPPXQLW\6LQFH Will White 6HUYLFH*XDUDQWHHGE\5HSXWDWLRQ t: 01386 860918 )DLUILHOG+RXVH m: 07716 404489 'HIIRUG5RDG3HUVKRUH:5+= ZZZHKLOODQGVRQFRXN 3ULYDWHO\2ZQHGE\ %HYHUOH\)XQHUDOV/LPLWHG
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or many years, in the run the hatchery, which spawns prepared for some slight Fsummer months my up to 6 million trout every year. disruption depending on what is husband Michael, and I have As we walked around we saw going on. Advice is given on how taken a long ride out and information boards giving us an to catch and kill the trout visited Bibury Trout Farm. We insight into what goes on in the humanely; not for the squeamish always bought a supply of fresh hatchery areas, and the staff but it does make you think about rainbow and brown trout as a were very helpful, explaining how how food arrives on our plates. treat and found them delicious. things were done. A large variety The farm has something for On one of these occasions we of wildlife also live on the Farm: everyone. There is a cafe serving actually took a trip around the ducks, swans, Kingfishers, and delicious food and drinks, a small farm and were delighted with geese; the rare water vole can gift shop selling a range of wines, what we saw. also be seen and fed in the deli products, and preserves as beautiful surroundings. A well as local breads and eggs. The We didn't realise that Bibury Farm member of staff also told us of fish shop sells delicious smoked is one of Britain’s oldest, and that the not so welcome heron rainbow and brown trout, ideal certainly most attractive, Trout and otter are also regular visitors. for the BBQ! Farms. It was founded in 1902, by For the more adventurous, or the the famous naturalist Arthur budding fisherman, you can The village of Bibury itself has Severn, to stock the local rivers catch your own supper or get been described as one of the and streams with the native hooked on a new hobby. ‘most beautiful villages in Brown and Rainbow Trout. It now England’ and is well worth a visit, We followed a visiting group of covers 15 acres in one of the with the historic Arlington Mill, children on a school trip, who most beautiful valleys in the Arlington Row of Cotswold were delighted to feed the trout Cotswolds, the Coln Valley. cottages and the beautiful St and were very excited when the Mary’s Church. The crystal clear waters of the fish leapt out of the water to Bibury Spring provide the reach the food thrown. Bibury is Bibury Trout Farm is open to all, essential pure water required to a working farm so you should be but please telephone to check
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t Fleas only spend roughly 10 minutes daily on your pet to allow for feeding; the rest treated: intestinal worms, allergic reaction they spend in the environment, this means and even disease in some cases. you may not know your pet has fleas. During the fleas' life cycle only adult fleas are t Female fleas lay 20-40 eggs per 24-36 present on our pets. Fleas lay their egg in dark hours. spaces such as carpet, upholstery and t Fleas can cause problems to your pet if not bedding. Eggs hatch into larvae, these live off
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A unique Beauty Salon in the heart of Bishampton where you will find all your beauty services in one place ”Discover your inner Greek goddess” Visit www.grecianhealthandbeauty.co.uk or call on 01386 462244 for more info on what I offer! Old School, Main Street, Bishampton, Pershore, WR10 2LX The tick life cycle starts with female ticks that Connect with us lay thousands of eggs. These hatch 4-6 weeks also on: later and become larvae. Larvae live in the environment for 4-6 weeks, then turn into nymphs. Nymphs then become adult tick and are ready to attach onto our pets.
We provide a range of treatments to prevent and treat our pets and the environment. There are many options including tablets and spot- on treatments that can start working within a couple of hours. We have all these products in stock so don’t hesitate to contact us at the surgery on 01531 632276, if you need advice or want to order any treatment.
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Accountants Electricians Motoring & Leisure Haines Watts 45 Craig Merchant Electrical 36 Leisure Mart 24 Marchwood Maintenance 47 Aerials & TV Services Oven Cleaning Digital TV Systems 36 Fencing Profesional Oven Cleaners 24 Luke's Fencing Services 12 Boiler Services Painters & Decorators Funeral Directors Johnston Scotia 40 A Job 4 John 22 E Hill & Son 36 Aztec Painting & Decorating 9 Building & Construction Garage Doors Simon Haines Construction 19 Pershore Retail Market Garolla Roller Doors 48 Index of Businesses 51 Carpenter Gardening & Landscaping Drapers Bakery 52 Marc the Carpenter 2 Dimension Landscape 17 Ken & Jen Mason & Daughters 52 Cleaning Services Edgehogardens 15 LDA Meats 52 Little Pink Cleaning Services 15 Garden Machinery Mobile Pershore Pet & Tack Shop 52 Profesional Oven Cleaners 24 Service & Repair 36 Luke's Garden Maintenance 12 Pet Care Coal Merchants Luke's Fencing Services 12 Barking Mad 14 & 39 A W Parker 13 Leadon Vale Vets 46 Handyman Community Services A Job 4 John 22 Plumbing & Heating Briarlea Care House 13 Johnston Scotia 40 Health & Beauty Cedar Lodge Care Home 35 ALM Fitness 38 Recipes of the Month Stonebow House Residential Grecian Health & Beauty 47 Lamb Curry 32 Home 2 Sandie Davis Physiotherapy 18 Residential Care Home Computing & IT Services Heating & Plumbing Briarlea Care House 13 Pendas CS Ltd 24 Johnston Scotia 40 Cedar Lodge Care Home 35 Conservatories, Windows & Holiday Accommodation Stonebow House Residential Doors Abberton Shepherd's Hut 14 Home 2 Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 Glassier 22 House Clearance Security Malvern Glass 4 Barbara's House Clearance 39 Specialised Security Systems 34
Decorators & Painters Interior Design & Shoes Soft Furnishings A Job 4 John 22 Humphries 4 Sunflower Soft Furnishings 24 Aztec Painting & Decorating 9 Solicitors Kitchens Driveways & Paving Thomson & Bancks 23 Dream Doors 5 Dimension Landscape 17 Pro Driveways 48 Locksmiths Windows, Doors & Pro-Smart Driveway Cleaning 2 Alcester Locks 9 Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows 3 Education & Courses Loft Ladders Glassier 22 Writer's Toolkit 10 & 31 Access4Lofts 19 Malvern Glass 4
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Solutions Whilst this has been verified by a recent sociological study, it appears that what most men do not realise 1. The Cowslip (Primula veris) is that in this fantasy, one man is cooking and the 2. They are each the towns’ respective theatres other is cleaning . . . 3. Shropshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands * * * * * * * 4. Kidderminster 5. Evesham As a new bride, Edna moved into the small home on 6. Illey, Inkberrow, Inkford, Interfield or Ipsley her husband’s farm. She put a shoe box on a shelf in her cupboard and asked her husband NEVER to 7. Edward Elgar touch it. 8. Inferior or ‘skim’ cheese 9. Worcester Cathedral For fifty years Jack left the box alone, until Edna was 10. Redditch old and dying. She asked him to bring the box to her and open it. Inside were two crochet doilies and £82,500 in cash. 179438652 Amazed, Jack asked her about the contents. 354962817 ‘My mother gave me that box on the day we were 286751394 married’ Edna explained. ‘She told me to make a 532697148 doily to ease my frustrations every time I got mad at you.’ 418325769 Jack was very touched that in fifty years she’d only 697184523 been mad at him twice.
923576481 ‘Where did the £82,500 come from?’ he asked. 745819236 ‘Oh,’ replied Edna, ‘that’s the money I made selling 861243975 the rest of the doilies.’
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50 Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EY 01386 553232 www.pershoremarket.com
Bella Fashion Mobility Centre Smart Cards Scarves, tights, fashion Used mobility scooters Greetings cards, gift wrap, jewellery, socks, etc. 07393 488044 balloons and banners 07912 537441 Bob's Curry Hut Orchard Frames Gluten-free & vegan Indian Bespoke framing, picture Sweet Traditions food, snacks & curries frames, photo frames, (formerly Candy Box) 07811 757220 clean/repair/recycle Wessex flour, cake boards, 07393 979847 sugar paste and all your baking and decorating needs Bubblicious Pershore Engraving Vaping, e-cigs, artisan soaps, Trophies, keys cut, gifts, 07584 025157 bathbombs and gifts new and used mobility aids The Book Shop 07743 400620 07784 750710 Paper backs. kids' books, Carole Ann Pershore Footwear adult colouring, Ladies' Fashion skirts, Wide fittings, shoes, bags atlases, CDs and DVDs trousers and jackets for ladies and gents 01386 553412 01386 552782 The Hideaway Sheepskin and cow hide
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SMITHS and 762450 9 Pershore Pet & Tack Shop rugs; fitted carpets Custom printing, mugs, signs, Food, toys and bedding 07748 236410 banners and copying 01386 561635 07800 861800 The Market Cafe Pershore Rugs Hot & Cold food all day E.D. Furniture Ltd Hug rugs, doormats and take out service Quality new furniture, and kitchen mats 01386 561695 beds and mattresses 01386 565588 07341 443323 The Sewing Lady Poppy's Alterations and repairs to Ken & Jen Mason Stationery, packing & postal, curtains and clothing knitting service and Daughters 07412 873359 Fresh fruit, veg and flowers 01905 820914 The Tool Den 01386 555805 Sally's Bargains Toasters, kettles, fryers, Garden and general tools, LDA Meats steamers, cookware tool repair and sharpening Fine quality Butcher & Deli 07966 287828 07711 868367 01386 554010 Shabby Vintage TJM Outfitters Little Gems Shabby Chic furniture, gifts Complete range of Pre-loved clothes, jewellery and vintage items menswear since 1978 and bric-a-brac 07961 805395 01386 550344 Stalls now available - New ventures welcomed Call Mark on 01386 553232 for more details
Open 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Situated behind ASDA with 51ample parking front and rear Cherry Orchard, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1EY 01386 553232 www.pershoremarket.com
The following shops are open in Pershore Market:
Pershore Pet & Tack Shop open as normal but observing social distancing regulations Tel: 01386 561635
LDA Meats open as normal Tel: 01386 554010
Drapers Bakery open as normal Tel: 01684 295030
Ken & Jen Mason & Daughters phone call orders only for delivery or collection Tel: 01386 555805
Openings Hours during lockdown Wednesday to Saturday
8am to52 3pm