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COVER IMAGE 10 BLOSSOMING: Rob Hemming recalls the sunny times when the Vale was plum central for 14 This clever deliciousness. Woodpecker isn’t just a 14 KNIGHTS IN BRIGHT SATIN: Reg Slade was our pretty face. high street style guru for 54 years. We put him On See p22. the Spot. Photo by Mark Hamblin 22 RAT-A-TAT-RAT: Harry Green MBE welcomes the remarkable Great-spotted Woodpecker, whose knocking has a spectacular chain reaction. REGULARS 26 A SAD FAREWELL: We are always eager to publish another beautiful picture from long-time creative Vale Weather .......................... 9 contributor Michael J Barnard. Sadly, this month’s Hemming’s Way...................... 11 turned into a loving tribute. RIP dear friend. Sudoku.................................... 13 Vale Magazine Quiz ................ 19 32 APRIL AMBLE: It is well worth hanging on to this Soccermouth .......................... 20 lovely walk for when you can get out and about again, Bird of Month.......................... 22 because it is perfect for a fine day. 10 Food & Eating Out .................. 28 Vale Walk ................................ 32 45 SMILE TIME: It seemed a good time to ask you to describe the happiest Win a Music Voucher .............. 38 day of your life, so far... Runic Ron................................ 38 Vale Leisuretime ...................... 38 48 KEEPING WATCH: A rolling brief for virus-hit businesses and an offer of a Thinkers’ Corner .................... 40 friendly ear from the Chair of VECTA. It’s all in Biz Buzz. Vale Vox Pop .......................... 45 52 LOT OF BOTTLE: Andy Pedrick’s green fingers spread even wider with Business & Professional ............ 47 some handy recycling tips. Vale Gardening ........................ 51 Vale Motoring.......................... 56 56 SMASHING: Barrie Baldelli is bowled over by the powerful Tesla Model S. Directory ................................ 60 CONTRIBUTORS HOW TO CONTACT US Cotswold & Vale Magazine, Enterprise Centre, Lynne Powell (Editor) Rob Hemming Vale Business Park, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 1GS Maureen Butler Juliette Kemp Tel: 01386 41144 email: [email protected] Barrie Baldelli Tony Lane www.valemagazine.org Michael Barnard Andy Pedrick Published by Perfect Image UK Ltd. 32 Alan Coxon Ian Pickering Alice Gillman Zoe Print HOW TO SUBSCRIBE To advertise in our Harry Green MBE Ian Tustin Please send a cheque/P.O. for £25 to the above address next issue please tel. Gary Hale Val Wood (rate includes postage, UK mainland only, packing and Mark Hamblin administration and is for one year - 11 issues). Please make 01386 41144 cheques/P.O. payable to: Cotswold & Vale Magazine. 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