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A taste of Herefordshire with

Motoring

Food Served 12-2pm and 7pm-9pm daily

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WelcomeWelcome to the brand new Traderpost - a well established local magazine serving Herefordshire Gloucestershire Monmouth and the Forest of Dean ndash now under new ownership and management and part of the County Signpost publishing group

Traderpost is available free from many local shops restaurants hotels and supermarkets

Our magazines are full colour with front covers that grab attention and inside pages that are professionally designed with editorial and snippets that will appeal to the whole family We have redesigned the magazine adding a host of new features whilst keeping some old favourites ndash features will now include

bull AntiquesampCollectablesbull AtasteofHerefordshirebull FarmingFactsbull Motoringbull Petsbull BeautyandFashionbull GamesReviewsbull Whatrsquosonbull HouseampHomebull Travel

We hope that you enjoy the new look and feel of Traderpost

From all the team at Traderpost

ADAM DAVISON Editor

Contributors this monthMarc Barnett Head Chef Penyard House

Marc Barnett head chef at Penyard House who will be bringing you every

month a seasonal recipe made only with local ingredients that are all easy to obtain in Herefordshire

Robert Davies Hope Ash Farm

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager Smiths Auction Rooms NewentAntiques amp Collectables

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Invitation to ViewWESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

design | create | inspire | art

wwwjothscom page 18

page 22

Adam

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400 g shortcrust pastry ready-made 10 g butter 4 eggs plus 1 yolk 1 shallot finely chopped 400 ml cregraveme fraicircche black pepper 2 tbsp parsley chopped 100 g gruyegravere cheese grated 400 g asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190degCgas 5

2 Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a square shape with 30cm square Use the pastry to line a buttered 25cm loose-based flan tin Leave the excess pastry to hang over the edge and chill for 30 minutes

3 Remove from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans Place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 20 minutes Remove the baking beans and the parchment and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook the base

As we break out of hibernation from the winter months our minds turn to spring cleaning and getting our homes in tip top condition

The thought of thoroughly cleaning a property from top to bottom can be a daunting task and perhaps the most off-putting of these chores is cleaning the ovenOvencleantheUKrsquosoriginalandmostsuccessfulovencleaningspecialistusesauniqueenvironmentallyfriendlycaustic free cleaning system which rids ovens of germs and leaves your kitchen springtime fresh and fragrant

LocalOvencleanspecialistIanBalmexplainsldquoAnoventhat has been cleaned professionally is astonishingly different to the standard you can achieve yourself even after hours of hard work and elbow grease Ovenclean will be in and out in a matter of a few hours making no mess and restoring the oven to as good as new That means one less job whilst you clean the houserdquo

Ovenclean can remove grease fat and burnt on carbon deposits in around two hours from ovens hobs microwaves and Agas

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SPRING CLEAN YOUR OVENHalf price hob clean with every oven cleaned in may

4 Trim the pastry around the edges and reduce the oven temperature to 160degCgas 3

5 For the filling beat the eggs and shallot together with the cregraveme fraicircche and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper Fold in the parsley and half the Gruyere and spoon the mixture onto the base of the tart Top with the asparagus and cover with the remaining Gruyere

6 Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes until set Serve warm or cold

Asparagus and gruyere tart

A taste of Herefordshire with06

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Working together for the people of Herefordshire

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

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Natural Artlines freelance creative graphic and web designers have over 30 years of experience in managing the marketing and promotion of businesses in the UK and worldwide From magazine logo design branding and marketing material to packaging

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Whats onDr Who - Matt Smith Costumes Exhibition

Fantastic Exhibition of Screen used Dr Who Costumes Family of Blood monsters Just arrived Jon Pertweersquos

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Herefordshire HR7 4BP Today to Saturday 1 Jun 2013

South West Unaffiliated Dressage ChampionshipsHorse event at Hartpury College SouthWestUnaffiliatedDressage

Championships

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

WALKSTuesday 14th May Dumbleton Hill 8 Miles Grade 2 Leave 915 ParkOnstreetnearchurchinWormington GR (OL45) 039363(The Cotswolds) RTVD pound520

Lunch Picnic Route Walk between villages of Wormington Toddington and Dumbleton along paths tracks and lanes including uphill sec-tion over Dumbleton Hill Mostly gentle farmland with ascent of 130m and 6 stiles

Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

Leader will meet group at the starting point at 0945MAY

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Taurus Crafts

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Cafe - Local Food - Gift ShopCraft Studios amp Artisan BusinessesFood amp Drink Market 11th MayFind us on the A48 West of Lydney10 off with this advert - cafe gift shop pottery

Not on commission sales Valid until 3rd June 2013

As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Erin is 1 year old and spayed She is timid because of harsh treatment until she cametolsquohelpforcatsrsquooncesheknowsyousheisveryaffectionate

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Local independent fuel distribution company Depots in South Wales amp Forest of Dean Agricultural fuel specialists Same day delivery possible Unbeatable customer service 0800 093 8445 01291 691402salesfast-fuelcouk wwwfast-fuelcouk

Dazrsquos Taxis are a highly reputable friendly business We can offer you a luxurious and comfortable travel option locally or Nationwide covering all UK airports

Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

Silver Art Nouveau comportSold pound520

Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

furniture ceramics pictures and collectables

Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

Illustrated catalogue available online from 11th May

Friday 21st June Paintings section

For all enquiries please telephone 01531 821776Live on-line bidding and catalogues online at

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Hamilton Stiller is an independent agent specialising in letting managing and selling quality properties in Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Forest of Dean and Newent areas

We offer an honest professional and transparent approach to lettings property management

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

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Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

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Invitation to ViewWESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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400 g shortcrust pastry ready-made 10 g butter 4 eggs plus 1 yolk 1 shallot finely chopped 400 ml cregraveme fraicircche black pepper 2 tbsp parsley chopped 100 g gruyegravere cheese grated 400 g asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190degCgas 5

2 Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a square shape with 30cm square Use the pastry to line a buttered 25cm loose-based flan tin Leave the excess pastry to hang over the edge and chill for 30 minutes

3 Remove from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans Place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 20 minutes Remove the baking beans and the parchment and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook the base

As we break out of hibernation from the winter months our minds turn to spring cleaning and getting our homes in tip top condition

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6 Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes until set Serve warm or cold

Asparagus and gruyere tart

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

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Time Machine Museum 12 The Square Bromyard

Herefordshire HR7 4BP Today to Saturday 1 Jun 2013

South West Unaffiliated Dressage ChampionshipsHorse event at Hartpury College SouthWestUnaffiliatedDressage

Championships

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

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Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

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Taurus Crafts

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Cafe - Local Food - Gift ShopCraft Studios amp Artisan BusinessesFood amp Drink Market 11th MayFind us on the A48 West of Lydney10 off with this advert - cafe gift shop pottery

Not on commission sales Valid until 3rd June 2013

As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Erin is 1 year old and spayed She is timid because of harsh treatment until she cametolsquohelpforcatsrsquooncesheknowsyousheisveryaffectionate

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

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Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

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WelcomeWelcome to the brand new Traderpost - a well established local magazine serving Herefordshire Gloucestershire Monmouth and the Forest of Dean ndash now under new ownership and management and part of the County Signpost publishing group

Traderpost is available free from many local shops restaurants hotels and supermarkets

Our magazines are full colour with front covers that grab attention and inside pages that are professionally designed with editorial and snippets that will appeal to the whole family We have redesigned the magazine adding a host of new features whilst keeping some old favourites ndash features will now include

bull AntiquesampCollectablesbull AtasteofHerefordshirebull FarmingFactsbull Motoringbull Petsbull BeautyandFashionbull GamesReviewsbull Whatrsquosonbull HouseampHomebull Travel

We hope that you enjoy the new look and feel of Traderpost

From all the team at Traderpost

ADAM DAVISON Editor

Contributors this monthMarc Barnett Head Chef Penyard House

Marc Barnett head chef at Penyard House who will be bringing you every

month a seasonal recipe made only with local ingredients that are all easy to obtain in Herefordshire

Robert Davies Hope Ash Farm

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager Smiths Auction Rooms NewentAntiques amp Collectables

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Regular Features

Invitation to ViewWESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

design | create | inspire | art

wwwjothscom page 18

page 22

Adam

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400 g shortcrust pastry ready-made 10 g butter 4 eggs plus 1 yolk 1 shallot finely chopped 400 ml cregraveme fraicircche black pepper 2 tbsp parsley chopped 100 g gruyegravere cheese grated 400 g asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190degCgas 5

2 Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a square shape with 30cm square Use the pastry to line a buttered 25cm loose-based flan tin Leave the excess pastry to hang over the edge and chill for 30 minutes

3 Remove from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans Place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 20 minutes Remove the baking beans and the parchment and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook the base

As we break out of hibernation from the winter months our minds turn to spring cleaning and getting our homes in tip top condition

The thought of thoroughly cleaning a property from top to bottom can be a daunting task and perhaps the most off-putting of these chores is cleaning the ovenOvencleantheUKrsquosoriginalandmostsuccessfulovencleaningspecialistusesauniqueenvironmentallyfriendlycaustic free cleaning system which rids ovens of germs and leaves your kitchen springtime fresh and fragrant

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4 Trim the pastry around the edges and reduce the oven temperature to 160degCgas 3

5 For the filling beat the eggs and shallot together with the cregraveme fraicircche and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper Fold in the parsley and half the Gruyere and spoon the mixture onto the base of the tart Top with the asparagus and cover with the remaining Gruyere

6 Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes until set Serve warm or cold

Asparagus and gruyere tart

A taste of Herefordshire with06

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Working together for the people of Herefordshire

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

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Natural Artlines freelance creative graphic and web designers have over 30 years of experience in managing the marketing and promotion of businesses in the UK and worldwide From magazine logo design branding and marketing material to packaging

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Whats onDr Who - Matt Smith Costumes Exhibition

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Herefordshire HR7 4BP Today to Saturday 1 Jun 2013

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

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Lunch Picnic Route Walk between villages of Wormington Toddington and Dumbleton along paths tracks and lanes including uphill sec-tion over Dumbleton Hill Mostly gentle farmland with ascent of 130m and 6 stiles

Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

Leader will meet group at the starting point at 0945MAY

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Taurus Crafts

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Cafe - Local Food - Gift ShopCraft Studios amp Artisan BusinessesFood amp Drink Market 11th MayFind us on the A48 West of Lydney10 off with this advert - cafe gift shop pottery

Not on commission sales Valid until 3rd June 2013

As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Ifyoucanofferthemthesecureandresponsiblehometheyneedtogetherpleasecontactlsquohelpforcatsrsquoon01989750500or01989565271Ifno-oneisavailablewhenyoucallpleaseleaveyourcontactdetailsandwewill return your call with minimal delay

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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At Fast Fuel we take pride in our ability to deliver whatever you need wherever you are whenever you want With the same high level of customer service for our domestic and agricultural clients you can rely on Fast Fuel wherever you are

Local independent fuel distribution company Depots in South Wales amp Forest of Dean Agricultural fuel specialists Same day delivery possible Unbeatable customer service 0800 093 8445 01291 691402salesfast-fuelcouk wwwfast-fuelcouk

Dazrsquos Taxis are a highly reputable friendly business We can offer you a luxurious and comfortable travel option locally or Nationwide covering all UK airports

Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

Silver Art Nouveau comportSold pound520

Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

furniture ceramics pictures and collectables

Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

Illustrated catalogue available online from 11th May

Friday 21st June Paintings section

For all enquiries please telephone 01531 821776Live on-line bidding and catalogues online at

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Hamilton Stiller is an independent agent specialising in letting managing and selling quality properties in Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Forest of Dean and Newent areas

We offer an honest professional and transparent approach to lettings property management

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Penyard Kitchens

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Our ARTWORK section showcases a range of original art limited edition prints and open edition prints by artists from the South West of England

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We cater to the professional interior design businesses and welcome your volume orders as well as the individual art lover in search of beautiful artwork to enhance your living space Our fine art imagery has decorated the walls of homes offices buildings restaurants hotels and medical facilities

design | create | inspire | art

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The latest in contemporary artwork to suit your home or corporate interior

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

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Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

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Our magazines are full colour with front covers that grab attention and inside pages that are professionally designed with editorial and snippets that will appeal to the whole family We have redesigned the magazine adding a host of new features whilst keeping some old favourites ndash features will now include

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We hope that you enjoy the new look and feel of Traderpost

From all the team at Traderpost

ADAM DAVISON Editor

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Marc Barnett head chef at Penyard House who will be bringing you every

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400 g shortcrust pastry ready-made 10 g butter 4 eggs plus 1 yolk 1 shallot finely chopped 400 ml cregraveme fraicircche black pepper 2 tbsp parsley chopped 100 g gruyegravere cheese grated 400 g asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190degCgas 5

2 Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a square shape with 30cm square Use the pastry to line a buttered 25cm loose-based flan tin Leave the excess pastry to hang over the edge and chill for 30 minutes

3 Remove from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans Place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 20 minutes Remove the baking beans and the parchment and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook the base

As we break out of hibernation from the winter months our minds turn to spring cleaning and getting our homes in tip top condition

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4 Trim the pastry around the edges and reduce the oven temperature to 160degCgas 3

5 For the filling beat the eggs and shallot together with the cregraveme fraicircche and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper Fold in the parsley and half the Gruyere and spoon the mixture onto the base of the tart Top with the asparagus and cover with the remaining Gruyere

6 Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes until set Serve warm or cold

Asparagus and gruyere tart

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

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Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

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Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

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Taurus Crafts

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Cafe - Local Food - Gift ShopCraft Studios amp Artisan BusinessesFood amp Drink Market 11th MayFind us on the A48 West of Lydney10 off with this advert - cafe gift shop pottery

Not on commission sales Valid until 3rd June 2013

As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Erinampherlittledaughtersmudgieareinseparable

Erin is 1 year old and spayed She is timid because of harsh treatment until she cametolsquohelpforcatsrsquooncesheknowsyousheisveryaffectionate

Erinisamostdevotedmothersmudgie6monthsrsquooldadoresherandwecannotseparate Erin from her last kitten

Ifyoucanofferthemthesecureandresponsiblehometheyneedtogetherpleasecontactlsquohelpforcatsrsquoon01989750500or01989565271Ifno-oneisavailablewhenyoucallpleaseleaveyourcontactdetailsandwewill return your call with minimal delay

Erin amp Smudgie

Please contact Help for Cats on 01989 750500 or 01989 565271 If there is no-one in please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

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The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

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WelcomeWelcome to the brand new Traderpost - a well established local magazine serving Herefordshire Gloucestershire Monmouth and the Forest of Dean ndash now under new ownership and management and part of the County Signpost publishing group

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We hope that you enjoy the new look and feel of Traderpost

From all the team at Traderpost

ADAM DAVISON Editor

Contributors this monthMarc Barnett Head Chef Penyard House

Marc Barnett head chef at Penyard House who will be bringing you every

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Robert Davies Hope Ash Farm

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager Smiths Auction Rooms NewentAntiques amp Collectables

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Adam

05

400 g shortcrust pastry ready-made 10 g butter 4 eggs plus 1 yolk 1 shallot finely chopped 400 ml cregraveme fraicircche black pepper 2 tbsp parsley chopped 100 g gruyegravere cheese grated 400 g asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190degCgas 5

2 Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a square shape with 30cm square Use the pastry to line a buttered 25cm loose-based flan tin Leave the excess pastry to hang over the edge and chill for 30 minutes

3 Remove from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans Place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 20 minutes Remove the baking beans and the parchment and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook the base

As we break out of hibernation from the winter months our minds turn to spring cleaning and getting our homes in tip top condition

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4 Trim the pastry around the edges and reduce the oven temperature to 160degCgas 3

5 For the filling beat the eggs and shallot together with the cregraveme fraicircche and season well with salt and freshly ground pepper Fold in the parsley and half the Gruyere and spoon the mixture onto the base of the tart Top with the asparagus and cover with the remaining Gruyere

6 Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes until set Serve warm or cold

Asparagus and gruyere tart

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

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Lunch Picnic Route Walk between villages of Wormington Toddington and Dumbleton along paths tracks and lanes including uphill sec-tion over Dumbleton Hill Mostly gentle farmland with ascent of 130m and 6 stiles

Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

Leader will meet group at the starting point at 0945MAY

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As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

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Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

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Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

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Friday 21st June Paintings section

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

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Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

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All together better

400 g shortcrust pastry ready-made 10 g butter 4 eggs plus 1 yolk 1 shallot finely chopped 400 ml cregraveme fraicircche black pepper 2 tbsp parsley chopped 100 g gruyegravere cheese grated 400 g asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190degCgas 5

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3 Remove from the fridge and line the base of the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans Place on a baking sheet and bake blind for 20 minutes Remove the baking beans and the parchment and return to the oven for another 5 minutes to cook the base

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4 Trim the pastry around the edges and reduce the oven temperature to 160degCgas 3

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

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she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

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The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

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1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

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Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

Silver Art Nouveau comportSold pound520

Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

furniture ceramics pictures and collectables

Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

Illustrated catalogue available online from 11th May

Friday 21st June Paintings section

For all enquiries please telephone 01531 821776Live on-line bidding and catalogues online at

wwwsmithsnewentauctionscouk

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The Property Ombudsman High-Profile Advertisingwwwrightmovecouk

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

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Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

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Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

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Time Machine Museum 12 The Square Bromyard

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South West Unaffiliated Dressage ChampionshipsHorse event at Hartpury College SouthWestUnaffiliatedDressage

Championships

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Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

WALKSTuesday 14th May Dumbleton Hill 8 Miles Grade 2 Leave 915 ParkOnstreetnearchurchinWormington GR (OL45) 039363(The Cotswolds) RTVD pound520

Lunch Picnic Route Walk between villages of Wormington Toddington and Dumbleton along paths tracks and lanes including uphill sec-tion over Dumbleton Hill Mostly gentle farmland with ascent of 130m and 6 stiles

Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

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As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

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Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

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Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

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Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

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Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

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Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

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HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

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Now spring is making a tentative appearance we are managing to catch up with jobs that are long overdue andhopefullyitwonrsquotbelongbefore the cattle are out to grassandwersquorepsychingourselves up for silaging As the weather warms up and things start to grow spraying becomesapriorityPesticideuse can be a prickly issue and the farming industry has oftenpreferredtokeepquietabout the way we use sprays to control weeds disease and pests rather than getting on the front foot about their use We should remember the term pesticide embraces all manner of substances used to eradicate many unwanted phenomenon One look in the average household cleaning cupboard or bathroom cabinet will reveal plenty of insecticides fungicides and germicides

Howeverthatrsquosnottosayitdoesnrsquottroublemethatsomeof the chemicals we use may have ill-effects on ourselves and otherspeciesIfthisisthecasethen they need rooting out and banning but it is plain daft to extrapolatethatallpesticidesarea danger based on supercilious studies and attention grabbing headlines Farmers are often left in the ridiculous situation of being accused of poisoning their neighbours when out spraying fungicide whilst said same

neighbour could be merrily slapping a stronger fungicide onto their garden fence while semi-naked and with the all the accuracy that a nine-inch paintbrush can provide

The horsemeat scandal seems to have settled down for now Itrsquoscertainlyacrazyworldwhenpeople will pay nearly pound3 for a fancy cup of coffee but only pound1foravaluereadymealItcould be said if you pay burger allwhatdoyouexpectIttakes3 years of my life to produce aqualitybeefanimalreadyforslaughter Disregarding the conception and care of the mother whilst pregnant from the day a calf is born it needs to be fed and watered and provided with shelter and a comfy bed Treated or protected from the plethora of nasty diseases it can fall foul of by the use of expensivemedicationandorvaccines and visits from the vet Mucked out foot trimmed protected from parasites such aswormsandfliesPutoutto graze during the spring and summerinfieldswhicharestock-proof due the constant maintenance of fences and the grass lush because of fertilizing and weed control Oh and donrsquotforgetthepapertraildouble ear-tags (that cost more than a value ready meal) and a passport applied for at birth which tracks its movement from birth to death A medicine book that records all the drugs used on that animal during its life plus visits from farm assurance bodies as demanded by the supermarkets to make sure

wersquoreuptoscratchProductqualitywelfareandtraceableareexpensiveandalloftheabovecannot be done for pound1 a portion

Iammoreofacattlemanthanasheep man and it is generally best tosticktowhatyoursquorebestat However in a moment of weaknessIdidbuyRachelmywife some Herdwick sheep as

she liked their smiley little faces The Herdwicks all 7 of them are now lambing which just means they are more high maintenance than usual and their personal crusade to end it all and get to the sheep pen in the sky even more successful ndashIdonrsquotthinkIrsquollbetakingupsheep farming professionally

Robert Davies ndash Hopes Ash Farms

09

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Yours Sincerely

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then look no further

Whats onDr Who - Matt Smith Costumes Exhibition

Fantastic Exhibition of Screen used Dr Who Costumes Family of Blood monsters Just arrived Jon Pertweersquos

amazing Tardis the last one he ever used

Time Machine Museum 12 The Square Bromyard

Herefordshire HR7 4BP Today to Saturday 1 Jun 2013

South West Unaffiliated Dressage ChampionshipsHorse event at Hartpury College SouthWestUnaffiliatedDressage

Championships

Hartpury College Gloucestershire GL19 3BE

Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

The group is open to beginners and experienced knitters

The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

WALKSTuesday 14th May Dumbleton Hill 8 Miles Grade 2 Leave 915 ParkOnstreetnearchurchinWormington GR (OL45) 039363(The Cotswolds) RTVD pound520

Lunch Picnic Route Walk between villages of Wormington Toddington and Dumbleton along paths tracks and lanes including uphill sec-tion over Dumbleton Hill Mostly gentle farmland with ascent of 130m and 6 stiles

Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

Leader will meet group at the starting point at 0945MAY

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HolidayMonday

27th May2013

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Space for 100rsquos of sellersUnlimited parking for buyers

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If you have an event you would like to put in Whatrsquos On call

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Taurus Crafts

01594 844841 - tauruscraftscoukLydney Forest of Dean GL15 6BU

Cafe - Local Food - Gift ShopCraft Studios amp Artisan BusinessesFood amp Drink Market 11th MayFind us on the A48 West of Lydney10 off with this advert - cafe gift shop pottery

Not on commission sales Valid until 3rd June 2013

As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

wwwtauruscraftscouk Or find us on Facebook and Twitter

Reader Offer10 off with this advert - cafe

gift shop pottery Not on commission sales Valid

until 3rd June 2013

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We sell Quality pet beds amp Vet bed plus fun signs

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also dog training amp socialisation classes

6 week course pound30Call Trish for more details6 week course pound30Call Trish for more details

See all our stock at wwwneedempetbedscouk

Vet consultations for your pet in your own home

A convenient service at an affordable price

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Oldway CentreMonmouthTel 01600 715 367

bull Expertise amp Experience bull Local amp Independent bull FREE local deliverybull Open 7 days a week bull Small Animal Boarding

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50 Pack Wild BirdFat Balls

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Erinampherlittledaughtersmudgieareinseparable

Erin is 1 year old and spayed She is timid because of harsh treatment until she cametolsquohelpforcatsrsquooncesheknowsyousheisveryaffectionate

Erinisamostdevotedmothersmudgie6monthsrsquooldadoresherandwecannotseparate Erin from her last kitten

Ifyoucanofferthemthesecureandresponsiblehometheyneedtogetherpleasecontactlsquohelpforcatsrsquoon01989750500or01989565271Ifno-oneisavailablewhenyoucallpleaseleaveyourcontactdetailsandwewill return your call with minimal delay

Erin amp Smudgie

Please contact Help for Cats on 01989 750500 or 01989 565271 If there is no-one in please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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At Fast Fuel we take pride in our ability to deliver whatever you need wherever you are whenever you want With the same high level of customer service for our domestic and agricultural clients you can rely on Fast Fuel wherever you are

Local independent fuel distribution company Depots in South Wales amp Forest of Dean Agricultural fuel specialists Same day delivery possible Unbeatable customer service 0800 093 8445 01291 691402salesfast-fuelcouk wwwfast-fuelcouk

Dazrsquos Taxis are a highly reputable friendly business We can offer you a luxurious and comfortable travel option locally or Nationwide covering all UK airports

Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

Silver Art Nouveau comportSold pound520

Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

furniture ceramics pictures and collectables

Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

Illustrated catalogue available online from 11th May

Friday 21st June Paintings section

For all enquiries please telephone 01531 821776Live on-line bidding and catalogues online at

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Parrys Indigo Lettings52a Broad St Ross-on-Wye HR9 7DY

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Who are we

The Property Ombudsman High-Profile Advertisingwwwrightmovecouk

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Please contact the office when we shall be pleased to discuss your requirements with you

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Hamilton Stiller is an independent agent specialising in letting managing and selling quality properties in Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Forest of Dean and Newent areas

We offer an honest professional and transparent approach to lettings property management

and sales Whether you have an apartment cottage period house barn conversion smallholding equestrian property or land for sale or rent you can be assured that we will give your property maximum marketing exposure and attract serious buyers or tenants

50b Broad Street Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7DY

A recently converted three bedroom listed barn conversion set in the sought after village of Blaisdon West Gloucestershire Prop-erty includes stable grazing and potential use of meacutenage

Blaisdon Gloucestershire - pound1200pcm

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MAKING SPACE MORE VALUABLE

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Penyard Kitchens

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Our ARTWORK section showcases a range of original art limited edition prints and open edition prints by artists from the South West of England

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

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Professional Landscapers

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Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

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First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

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Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

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Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

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COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

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One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

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All together better

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Herefordshire HR7 4BP Today to Saturday 1 Jun 2013

South West Unaffiliated Dressage ChampionshipsHorse event at Hartpury College SouthWestUnaffiliatedDressage

Championships

Hartpury College Gloucestershire GL19 3BE

Saturday 11 May 2013

Monmouth Library is starting a Knit and Natter

Group together with a shared reading session

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The group will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10am until 12 noon in the Community Room at

Monmouth Library

Come along and enjoy a chat a cuppa and listen to a story while you knit

All age groups welcome

Future DatesTuesday 21st May 2013

1000am till 1200pmTuesday 18th June 2013

1000am till 1200pm

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Thursday 16th May 3 Choirs Way (14)Through Malvern Hills 95 miles Grade 4 Leave 900 ParkOldHillsCountryParkon B4424 GR (150) 804477 RTVD pound340

Lunch PicnicRoute Linear Walk through Malvern and Malvern Hills finishingatHollybushontheA438 east of Eastnor Very hilly Leaders will meet the group at the parking place

Tuesday 21st May Vowchurch 6 miles Grade 3 Leave 900 ParkLaybyoppositeVowchurch ChurchGR (149) 362365 RTVD pound280

LunchPicnicRoute Varied walk over farm and woodland tracks The walk rises from 360 at thestart to 785 ft but the ascent is broken by some short levelsections 14 stiles

Leader will meet group at the starting point at 0945MAY

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Taurus Crafts

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As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

14

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

Silver Art Nouveau comportSold pound520

Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

furniture ceramics pictures and collectables

Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

Illustrated catalogue available online from 11th May

Friday 21st June Paintings section

For all enquiries please telephone 01531 821776Live on-line bidding and catalogues online at

wwwsmithsnewentauctionscouk

DazTaxisHighwaysBramptonRoadRoss-on-WyeHR97HY

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Parrys Indigo Lettings52a Broad St Ross-on-Wye HR9 7DY

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Hamilton Stiller is an independent agent specialising in letting managing and selling quality properties in Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Forest of Dean and Newent areas

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50b Broad Street Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7DY

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

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Invitation to View

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

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Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

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Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

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Taurus Crafts

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As the sun warms the soil the Forest and our gardens come to green life thoughts turn to getting out and about Remember the Forestrsquos very own jewel and come see Taurus Crafts

Every day 15 artisan businesses gift shop art on the wall sculpture in the garden space to wander a place to dwell Stone mason chocolatier leather worker Jewellery textiles fashionEvery second Saturday of the month a dozen or so of the best local food and drink producers offer a chance to meet the maker and taste before you buy

Every holiday lots of creative activities for children on offer These family friendly activities offer a chance to enjoy some quality time with your kids and go home with your own crafty creation We encourage families to join in together as this provides a good environment for creativity and enjoyment Now for the serious bit Why choose us We choose to invest in the Forest We buy direct from local people You will find the work of local artists and local craft workers in our gift

Taurus Crafts visitor centreshop You can buy local produce in the food shop The cafe menu is based around local suppliers The meat we buy is direct from the farm Lots of the vegetables come direct from our market garden The coffee from a local business The cakes from local bakers So we buy local but we also support opportunity We like to support people making their first start in business We like to provide work experience and apprenticeships to kids who have struggled in school We like to support people with learning disabilities to develop to serve you to make and sell to volunteer in the community and into work We are a different sort of buy one get one free Buy a cup of coffee and you make your very own investment in the Forest community Hope to see you soon

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until 3rd June 2013

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

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2

4

3

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5

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

Silver Art Nouveau comportSold pound520

Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

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Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

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Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

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Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

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Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

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Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

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A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

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One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

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Auction TrendsOne of the most frequentquestionsthatIamaskedasan auctioneer is lsquoWhat is selling well atpresentrsquoandthis has become

more and more relevant in the last ten years as certain traditional sectors of the market have become less popular

One of the most obvious answers from anauctioneerrsquospointofviewisthehuge growth in the Chinese market particularlynoticeableinceramicsItisinteresting that the traditional top end market which has always centred on therefinedandsimplewaresmadeforthe rich Chinese elite has not increased in relative values as much as the more decorative wares which were made forexporttotheWestThisisbecausethe new Chinese middle class has developed a taste for these brighter and more instantly appealing wares (traditionally thought to be vulgar by the Chinese) Britain is now selling these 19th century and early 20th century exportitemsbacktoChinaandthedemandisextremelystrongcausingsome very high prices

At Smiths we have recently sold a consignment of Chinese items from a

clientinMonmouthwhichincludedafinelate 19th century Qianlong vase which made pound2400 against a pound1000pound1500 estimateandacarvedbamboofigureofLotei which made pound2300 and had to be posted to a client in Thailand

Other areas selling particularly well are niche collectors markets such as coins and medals as well as postcards pens andtextilesThemarketformedalsisparticularly vigorous at present and this is in part due to the recent growth in interest in the two World Wars and the soldiers who have fought in them WhenIwasyoungpeoplemockedwhen lsquoGrandad went on about the warrsquobutthesedayssoldierrsquosaregivenmuchmorerespectandconsequentlyinterest in this collecting area has grown considerably There is now a scarcity of medals coming onto the market and prices can often go sky high when a good set goes up for auction Smiths Auctions now holds Medals and Militaria sales twice a year in March and September

We have also seen a recent growth in Middle Eastern buyers with new purchasers bidding online from Dubai SaudiArabiaTurkeyIraqandsoforthThese clients are also looking to buy back items from their own countries suchasaTurkishpaintedspelterfigurewhichmadepound500aPersiansetofgold

scales in painted papier mache case which made pound220 and a set of Middle Eastern bank notes which sold in our recent coin sale for pound2500 Unfortunately we do not tend to receive a large number of auction entries originating from the Middle East here in Newent

1

2

4

3

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1CarvedbamboofigureofLotei Sold pound2300

2 Large Chinese Qianlong style vase Sold pound2500

3 Group of Middle Eastern Bank Notes Sold pound2500

4ThreeWWIMedalsanddeath plaqueSoldpound1400

5 A Burmese large silver embossed bowl Sold pound1000

6 A 19th century spelter Turkish Candle stick Sold pound340

7 Valentine Card from large collection of greeting cards which made pound240

Rita Kearsey MRICSManager

Smiths Auction Rooms Newent

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Art Deco diamond brooch Sold pound750

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Friday 17th May at 10amincluding Silver and Jewellery Section also includes

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Viewing 16th May 10am-7pm and morning of sale

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The Property Ombudsman High-Profile Advertisingwwwrightmovecouk

The Royal Institute ofChartered Surveyors

The DepositProtection Service

middot A PROFESSIONAL RENTAL AGENT SPECIALISING IN RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS

middot WE OFFER BOTH FULLY MANAGED AND TENANT FINDING SERVICES

middot STAFF WHO HAVE A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD

ASSOCIATED MEMBERS OF

Please contact the office when we shall be pleased to discuss your requirements with you

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Hamilton Stiller is an independent agent specialising in letting managing and selling quality properties in Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Forest of Dean and Newent areas

We offer an honest professional and transparent approach to lettings property management

and sales Whether you have an apartment cottage period house barn conversion smallholding equestrian property or land for sale or rent you can be assured that we will give your property maximum marketing exposure and attract serious buyers or tenants

50b Broad Street Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7DY

A recently converted three bedroom listed barn conversion set in the sought after village of Blaisdon West Gloucestershire Prop-erty includes stable grazing and potential use of meacutenage

Blaisdon Gloucestershire - pound1200pcm

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MAKING SPACE MORE VALUABLE

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Penyard Kitchens

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Visit our

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Everything you need just when you need it and lots more too 7 days a week

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Our ARTWORK section showcases a range of original art limited edition prints and open edition prints by artists from the South West of England

joths is an online store offering a selection of print-on-demand framed print and canvases as well as original art Our customers can select from the ever growing selection of artwork Our subject matter offers an in-depth selection of imagery

We cater to the professional interior design businesses and welcome your volume orders as well as the individual art lover in search of beautiful artwork to enhance your living space Our fine art imagery has decorated the walls of homes offices buildings restaurants hotels and medical facilities

design | create | inspire | art

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

The latest in contemporary artwork to suit your home or corporate interior

Work covers a broad spectrum of styles andtechniquesthatreflecttodayschanging interiors

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

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Plus many morehellip

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Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

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John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

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Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

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A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

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One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

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Local independent fuel distribution company Depots in South Wales amp Forest of Dean Agricultural fuel specialists Same day delivery possible Unbeatable customer service 0800 093 8445 01291 691402salesfast-fuelcouk wwwfast-fuelcouk

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Parrys Indigo Lettings52a Broad St Ross-on-Wye HR9 7DY

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Who are we

The Property Ombudsman High-Profile Advertisingwwwrightmovecouk

The Royal Institute ofChartered Surveyors

The DepositProtection Service

middot A PROFESSIONAL RENTAL AGENT SPECIALISING IN RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS

middot WE OFFER BOTH FULLY MANAGED AND TENANT FINDING SERVICES

middot STAFF WHO HAVE A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD

ASSOCIATED MEMBERS OF

Please contact the office when we shall be pleased to discuss your requirements with you

16

Hamilton Stiller is an independent agent specialising in letting managing and selling quality properties in Ross-on-Wye Monmouth Forest of Dean and Newent areas

We offer an honest professional and transparent approach to lettings property management

and sales Whether you have an apartment cottage period house barn conversion smallholding equestrian property or land for sale or rent you can be assured that we will give your property maximum marketing exposure and attract serious buyers or tenants

50b Broad Street Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7DY

A recently converted three bedroom listed barn conversion set in the sought after village of Blaisdon West Gloucestershire Prop-erty includes stable grazing and potential use of meacutenage

Blaisdon Gloucestershire - pound1200pcm

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Classique Victorian 6 Panel

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for ONLY 30inch 27inch etc

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6 METRIC DOORS - pound495006 PRE-FINISHED DOORS FROM - pound79500 EXTENSIVE RANGE OF OAK amp PINE DOORS ALSO AVAILABLE

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MAKING SPACE MORE VALUABLE

Howdens Joinery Ross-on-Wye - No 1 for kitchens

Free planning amp design service available

all enquiries welcome

A-rated windows amp framesbull Windowsbull Doorsbull Conservatoriesbull Bi-Fold Doors

10 year guarantee (subject to conditions)

infor10windowscoukUnit 8 Premier Business Park

Faraday Road Hereford HR4 9NZTel (01432) 273860 bull Fax (01432) 842701

wwwr10windowsherefordcouk

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visit wwwwendy-thompsoncouk

Penyard Kitchens

wwwpenyardkitchenscouk 01989 564284Hand Crafted Luxury Kitchens at affordable pricesHand Crafted Luxury Kitchens Hand Crafted Luxury Kitchens at affordable pricesHand Crafted Luxury Kitchens at affordable pricesat affordable prices

PARKERS ROSS-ON-WYE

bull Timberbull Gardeningbull Cookshopbull Little Green Paint Co

Toysection upstairs

Visit our

01989 566866

Everything you need just when you need it and lots more too 7 days a week

NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS 10am - 2pm9 Gloucester Road Ross-on-Wye HR9 5BY

Our ARTWORK section showcases a range of original art limited edition prints and open edition prints by artists from the South West of England

joths is an online store offering a selection of print-on-demand framed print and canvases as well as original art Our customers can select from the ever growing selection of artwork Our subject matter offers an in-depth selection of imagery

We cater to the professional interior design businesses and welcome your volume orders as well as the individual art lover in search of beautiful artwork to enhance your living space Our fine art imagery has decorated the walls of homes offices buildings restaurants hotels and medical facilities

design | create | inspire | art

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

The latest in contemporary artwork to suit your home or corporate interior

Work covers a broad spectrum of styles andtechniquesthatreflecttodayschanging interiors

jothscom is located in South West of England copy2013 JOTHS01452 741413

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Blackboard organiser50x61x12cmpound8999from retreat Home ampGifts

Handcarved wooden LOVEhooks30x10cmpound1599 from retreat Home amp Gift

1 Heart blackboard pound19992 Hen blackboard pound1999 3 Sheep blackboard pound1999 from retreat Home amp Gift

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1Boldturquoiseap-pliqueacutesheep oven glove pound19992 Distressed wooden trug with chicken motif pound2499 from retreat Home amp Gift

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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in your garden

Professional Landscapers

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Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

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Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

22

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

20

patiosamp drives

bull Driveways bull Paving amp Patiosbull Porous amp Permeable Pavingbull Water Features bull Decking bull Fencing amp Garden Landscaping amp Design

01989 720 503

Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

in your garden

Professional Landscapers

BrooklandsSwagwater Lane

Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

infopatiosanddrivescouk wwwpatiosanddrivescouk

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All types of timber fencing Metal railings amp gates Mesh panels Field gates

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Established over 50 years

Call today free quotations

01989 720800 wwwdudleyfencingcouk

Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

21

Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

22

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

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WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

23

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

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FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

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FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

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2YD 4YD

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Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

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SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

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FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

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Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

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Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

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StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

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Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

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Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

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National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

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in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

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Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

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DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

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HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

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Penyard Kitchens

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Toysection upstairs

Visit our

01989 566866

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

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Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

in your garden

Professional Landscapers

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Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

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Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

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First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

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20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

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Some of the

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Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

24

25

Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

9 76 4 2

2 51 9 4

7 43 6 1

5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9 10

11 12

13

14 15 16 17

18

19 20 21 22

23

24 25

26 27

Crossword

Sol

uti

ons

go

to w

ww

tra

der

pos

tco

uk

FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

Professional Trade amp Services Directory

Plumbing amp Heating Se

rvice

s

ECO-TECH

A local and friendly service providing all your plumbing heating and renewable requirements

Mobile 07979 012621 07867 972788 O ce 01989 750840

All aspects of work large and small undertakenFree Quotations and competitive rates

Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

TILES SLATES REPAIRSAND CEMENT WORK

Fascias Soffits and GutteringReplacement Fascias in a range of colours Carports Windows

Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

FREE WRITTEN QUOTATIONS -NO OBLIGATIONS

LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

Buyers of Ferrous amp Non-Ferrous Metals Suppliers of skips for factory Metal Waste

20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

ACCESSORIES DEALER

To advertise in the professionals call Amanda on 01594 541854

26

27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

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Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

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Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

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In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

20

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Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

in your garden

Professional Landscapers

BrooklandsSwagwater Lane

Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

infopatiosanddrivescouk wwwpatiosanddrivescouk

Broken or damaged fencing Patio seen better days Planning to transform your garden Dudley Fencing amp Landscaping can help call us on 01989 720800

All types of timber fencing Metal railings amp gates Mesh panels Field gates

Sheds amp Summerhouses Artificial amp turf lawns Decking amp Patios Tree amp hedge cutting

Established over 50 years

Call today free quotations

01989 720800 wwwdudleyfencingcouk

Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

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The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

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For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

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FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

19

Blackboard organiser50x61x12cmpound8999from retreat Home ampGifts

Handcarved wooden LOVEhooks30x10cmpound1599 from retreat Home amp Gift

1 Heart blackboard pound19992 Hen blackboard pound1999 3 Sheep blackboard pound1999 from retreat Home amp Gift

1

1Boldturquoiseap-pliqueacutesheep oven glove pound19992 Distressed wooden trug with chicken motif pound2499 from retreat Home amp Gift

1

2

3

2

1 Bohemia ceramic teapot pound21502 Bohemia ceramic milk jug pound7503 Bohemia espresso cups set of 4 pound1450 from Berry Red

1

2

3

1 Greengate Cushions from pound29992 Greengate Amy Pale Blue tins in two sizes Large pound1095 Small pound795 from Lizzie Bunting

1

2

wwwretreat-homecom | wwwberryredcouk | wwwlizziebuntingcouk

In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

20

patiosamp drives

bull Driveways bull Paving amp Patiosbull Porous amp Permeable Pavingbull Water Features bull Decking bull Fencing amp Garden Landscaping amp Design

01989 720 503

Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

in your garden

Professional Landscapers

BrooklandsSwagwater Lane

Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

infopatiosanddrivescouk wwwpatiosanddrivescouk

Broken or damaged fencing Patio seen better days Planning to transform your garden Dudley Fencing amp Landscaping can help call us on 01989 720800

All types of timber fencing Metal railings amp gates Mesh panels Field gates

Sheds amp Summerhouses Artificial amp turf lawns Decking amp Patios Tree amp hedge cutting

Established over 50 years

Call today free quotations

01989 720800 wwwdudleyfencingcouk

Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

21

Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

22

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

23

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

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5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

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Professional Trade amp Services Directory

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from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

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0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

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We offer the following services-

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Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

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Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

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Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

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StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

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Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

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Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

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in the Classified

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or telephone 01594 541854

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Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

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DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

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HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

In support of Weston Village Church and Weston Junior School on itrsquos 150th Anniversary Weston Hall is opening its gardens on May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm

The gardens at Weston Hall Weston-under-Penyard will also be open from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday June 2nd in aid of the National Gardens Scheme The NGS which supports a range of charities was founded in 1927 It was in this year that the present ownersrsquo grandparents opened the garden for the first time

The gardens cover about six acres around the Elizabethan manor house To the west of the house are lawns with mature and unusual trees and shrubs The walled garden to the south has traditional herbaceous borders a formal pool with a fountain and fruit and vegetables with several old and unusual varieties of espaliered apple trees It is overlooked by a folly built to mark the millennium To the north are old barn and stable buildings an orchard and a small lake home to a variety of waterfowl Many new plantings since last year

Weston-under-Penyard HR9 7NS 01989 562597

Invitation to View

There will be an entry fee of pound4 per adult for both occasions (children free)

WESTON HALL OPEN GARDENS

20

patiosamp drives

bull Driveways bull Paving amp Patiosbull Porous amp Permeable Pavingbull Water Features bull Decking bull Fencing amp Garden Landscaping amp Design

01989 720 503

Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

in your garden

Professional Landscapers

BrooklandsSwagwater Lane

Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

infopatiosanddrivescouk wwwpatiosanddrivescouk

Broken or damaged fencing Patio seen better days Planning to transform your garden Dudley Fencing amp Landscaping can help call us on 01989 720800

All types of timber fencing Metal railings amp gates Mesh panels Field gates

Sheds amp Summerhouses Artificial amp turf lawns Decking amp Patios Tree amp hedge cutting

Established over 50 years

Call today free quotations

01989 720800 wwwdudleyfencingcouk

Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

21

Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

22

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

23

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

24

25

Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

9 76 4 2

2 51 9 4

7 43 6 1

5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9 10

11 12

13

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tco

uk

FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

Professional Trade amp Services Directory

Plumbing amp Heating Se

rvice

s

ECO-TECH

A local and friendly service providing all your plumbing heating and renewable requirements

Mobile 07979 012621 07867 972788 O ce 01989 750840

All aspects of work large and small undertakenFree Quotations and competitive rates

Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

TILES SLATES REPAIRSAND CEMENT WORK

Fascias Soffits and GutteringReplacement Fascias in a range of colours Carports Windows

Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

FREE WRITTEN QUOTATIONS -NO OBLIGATIONS

LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

Buyers of Ferrous amp Non-Ferrous Metals Suppliers of skips for factory Metal Waste

20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

ACCESSORIES DEALER

To advertise in the professionals call Amanda on 01594 541854

26

27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

patiosamp drives

bull Driveways bull Paving amp Patiosbull Porous amp Permeable Pavingbull Water Features bull Decking bull Fencing amp Garden Landscaping amp Design

01989 720 503

Why not call our experienced team to plan out your borders patios or any other work you require

in your garden

Professional Landscapers

BrooklandsSwagwater Lane

Gorsley Ross On WyeHerefordshire

HR9 7EB

With over 25 years experience in Landscape Design

infopatiosanddrivescouk wwwpatiosanddrivescouk

Broken or damaged fencing Patio seen better days Planning to transform your garden Dudley Fencing amp Landscaping can help call us on 01989 720800

All types of timber fencing Metal railings amp gates Mesh panels Field gates

Sheds amp Summerhouses Artificial amp turf lawns Decking amp Patios Tree amp hedge cutting

Established over 50 years

Call today free quotations

01989 720800 wwwdudleyfencingcouk

Lawn CareMay is a good month to repair your lawn Fill in the bare spots by slightly loosening surface of the soil and sow agoodqualitylawnseedovertheareaevenlyTampthe seed in gently and water Keep the patch moist by covering with light mulch of lawn clippings This is the time to eliminate lawn weeds by hand pulling or the applicationofalsquoweedandfeedrsquofertilizerbeforetheygo to seed

Setting your mower for a higher cut during the spring months will help the grass to grow in fuller and help choke out the weeds

21

Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

22

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

23

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

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Bookings online

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organic range FRUGI among others

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uk

FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

Professional Trade amp Services Directory

Plumbing amp Heating Se

rvice

s

ECO-TECH

A local and friendly service providing all your plumbing heating and renewable requirements

Mobile 07979 012621 07867 972788 O ce 01989 750840

All aspects of work large and small undertakenFree Quotations and competitive rates

Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

TILES SLATES REPAIRSAND CEMENT WORK

Fascias Soffits and GutteringReplacement Fascias in a range of colours Carports Windows

Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

FREE WRITTEN QUOTATIONS -NO OBLIGATIONS

LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

Buyers of Ferrous amp Non-Ferrous Metals Suppliers of skips for factory Metal Waste

20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

ACCESSORIES DEALER

To advertise in the professionals call Amanda on 01594 541854

26

27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

Rather than tight pieces bohemian dressers opt for baggy comfortable clothing made from natural fibres This may be by way of loose peasant blouses wide boat-neck shirts maxi dresses caftans or boho skirts which are also known as hippie or Gypsy skirts Pieces are usually flared and available in a variety of colours and patterns although ethic patterns are most common Romantic touches like flower patterns and lace are often included too

Freedom of motion - Bohemian Style

Kelly Brook Brow Beautiful

available from wwwnewlookcom

22

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

23

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

24

25

Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

9 76 4 2

2 51 9 4

7 43 6 1

5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9 10

11 12

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14 15 16 17

18

19 20 21 22

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24 25

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to w

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uk

FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

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s

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Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

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Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

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LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

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20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

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VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

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FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

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wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

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Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

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in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

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30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

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A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

The Last of UsPlaystation 3 age 18 The population has been decimated The United States government has collapsed long ago Twenty years after the outbreak abandoned cities are slowly reclaimed by nature Roaming bands of survivors are killing each other for food weapons or whatever they can get their hands on

Joel a ruthless survivor with few moral lines left to cross lives in one of the last remaining Quarantine Zones These walled-off oppressive cities are run by whatrsquos left of the military Despite the strict martial law Joel operates in the black market of the city smuggling contraband for the right price

Joel is asked by a dying friend to look after Ellie a fourteen-year-old girl with courage beyond her years What starts out as a simple job to deliver Ellie to another Quarantine Zone soon transforms into a profound journey that will forever change Joel and Ellie

As they trek across a post-pandemic United States Joel and Ellie will encounter different factions of survivors that have each found a unique way of dealing with the infected humans the lack of supplies and the threat of other survivors As Joel and Ellie struggle to persevere they must learn to trust each other and work together in order to survive the realities of this new world

At its core The Last of Us is about the bond that forms between Joel and Ellie--it is the story of love loyalty and redemption

MetroPlaystation 3 age 18+

It is the year 2034 Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow in the tunnels of the Metro the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside ndash and within

Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above But rather than stand united the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6 A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever As Artyom burdened by guilt but driven by hope you hold the key to our survival ndash the last light in our darkest hour

Skylanders Giants x-b0x PS3 Nintendo Wii and Nintendi 3DS age 7+

Thousands of years ago the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth With a new threat looming itrsquos time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders to defeat KAOS Only you can put them on the Portal of Powerreg to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands

23

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

24

25

Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

9 76 4 2

2 51 9 4

7 43 6 1

5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9 10

11 12

13

14 15 16 17

18

19 20 21 22

23

24 25

26 27

Crossword

Sol

uti

ons

go

to w

ww

tra

der

pos

tco

uk

FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

Professional Trade amp Services Directory

Plumbing amp Heating Se

rvice

s

ECO-TECH

A local and friendly service providing all your plumbing heating and renewable requirements

Mobile 07979 012621 07867 972788 O ce 01989 750840

All aspects of work large and small undertakenFree Quotations and competitive rates

Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

TILES SLATES REPAIRSAND CEMENT WORK

Fascias Soffits and GutteringReplacement Fascias in a range of colours Carports Windows

Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

FREE WRITTEN QUOTATIONS -NO OBLIGATIONS

LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

Buyers of Ferrous amp Non-Ferrous Metals Suppliers of skips for factory Metal Waste

20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

ACCESSORIES DEALER

To advertise in the professionals call Amanda on 01594 541854

26

27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

John Kyrle High School Adult and Community Learning Centre

For further information or to book on a course contact Paul Mason on (01989) 760399 or e-mail paulmasonjkhsorguk

Alternatively all course details can be found in our brochure or on our website wwwadultlearningcentreorguk

Summer Term Courses on Offer

Computer Courses for all abilities

4 Foreign Languages

Guitar Drum amp Percussion

Digital Photography Food Hygiene

Health Fitness amp Well-being

First Aid Art amp Crafts

Plus many morehellip

NEW MULTI-GYM amp FITNESS CENTRE

20 Discount with this advert

Saturdays pound250 per session until end of May

FREE

Some of the

courses are

John Kyrle High School amp Sixth Form Centre (Exempt Charitable Trust)

Registered Office Ledbury Road Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7ET Registered in Engalnd and Wales Company Number 7465249

FictionRoomEmma Donoghue

Jack is five He lives with his Ma They live in a single locked room They donrsquot have the key Jack and Ma are prisoners

lsquoThis book will break your heart It is the most vivid radiant and beautiful expression of maternal love I have ever readrsquo - ldquoIrish Timesrdquo lsquoStartlingly original and moving Endearing and as utterly compelling as ldquoThe Lovely Bonesrdquorsquo - ldquoScotsmanrdquo lsquoIrsquove never read a more heart-burstingly gut wrenchingly compassionate novel As for sweet bright funny Jack I wanted to scoop him up out of the novel and never let him gorsquo - ldquoDaily Mailrdquo lsquoThis is a truly remarkable novel It presents an utterly unique way to talk about love all the while giving us a fresh expansive eye on the world in which we liversquo - ldquoNew York Times Book Reviewrdquo

lsquoSummertimersquo

A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer John Coetzee He plans

to focus on the years from 1972-1977 when Coetzee in his thirties is sharing a run-down cottage in the suburbs of Cape Town with his widowed father This the biographer senses is the period when he was lsquofinding his feet as a writerrsquo Never having met Coetzee he embarks on a series of interviews with people who were important to him - a married woman with whom he had an affair his favourite cousin Margot a Brazilian dancer whose daughter had English lessons with him former friends and colleagues From their testimony emerges a portrait of the young Coetzee as an awkward bookish individual with little talent for opening himself to others Within the family he is regarded as an outsider someone who tried to flee the tribe and has now returned chastened His insistence on doing manual work his long hair and beard rumours that he writes poetry evoke nothing but suspicion in the South Africa of the time Sometimes heartbreaking often very funny ldquoSummertimerdquo shows us a great writer as he limbers up for his task It completes the majestic trilogy of fictionalised memoir begun with ldquoBoyhoodrdquo and ldquoYouthrdquo

lsquoThe Kingmakerrsquos DaughterAnne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in 15th century England Ever ruthless always

plotting in the absence of a son and heir Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his political games Anne grows from a delightful child brought up at the court of Edward IV and his queen Elizabeth Woodville intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard Duke of Gloucester Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies escapes England and invades with an enemy army Widowed at 14 fatherless with her mother locked in sanctuary and her sister a vengeful enemy Anne faces the world alone But fortunersquos wheel turns once again Anne plots her escape from her sisterrsquos house finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester and marries without permission in secret But danger still follows her She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen in England Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court the deadly royal rival and even from the driving ambition of her husband - Richard III

lsquoEloisersquo She was a daughter a wife a mother She was my friend But what secrets did Eloise take to her grave

After her best friend Eloise dies from breast cancer Cathy is devastated But then Cathy begins to have disturbing dreams that imply Eloisersquos death was not all it seems With a history of depression Cathy is only just recovering from a nervous breakdown and her husband Chris a psychiatrist is acutely aware of his wifersquos mental frailty When Cathy tells Chris of her suspicions about Eloisersquos death as well as her ability to sense Eloisersquos spirit Chris thinks she is losing her grip on reality once again Stung by her husbandrsquos scepticism Cathy decides to explore Eloisersquos mysterious past putting herself in danger as she finds herself drawn ever deeper into her friendrsquos great - and tragic - secret Compulsively-readable and incredibly haunting this is the debut novel from broadcaster journalist and Book Club champion Judy Finnigan

SAMARITANSSAMARITANSOVER 40 YEARS OF LISTENING

IN HEREFORDSHIRE

Last November Herefordshire Samaritans celebrate 40 years of listening in the country Samaritans are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year for all those with emotional problems which may lead to suicide

In 2012 Herefordshire Samaritans dealt with over 15646 call from people in distress To maintain the service the branch needs to recruit more volunteers and volunteering for Samaritans could change your life but more importantly may save others If you feel you might not be suitable but would be interested in having a go we offer both training and support as you are probably just the person we are looking for

As it costs over pound40000 a year to maintain and operate the branch numerous fund-raising activities are organised by the groups of Friends of Samaritans If you feel able to help in any way either by becoming a Samaritan volunteer or by joining a Friends of Samaritans group or by sending a donation please write to

The Secretary Herefordshire Samaritans 44a Berrington Street Hereford HR4 0BJ

Registered Charity 507570

Samaritans can be contacted any time by tel 01432 269000 or 08457 909090 email josamaritansorg

You can write to us or even come and see us at the address above

24

25

Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

9 76 4 2

2 51 9 4

7 43 6 1

5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

Professional Trade amp Services Directory

Plumbing amp Heating Se

rvice

s

ECO-TECH

A local and friendly service providing all your plumbing heating and renewable requirements

Mobile 07979 012621 07867 972788 O ce 01989 750840

All aspects of work large and small undertakenFree Quotations and competitive rates

Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

TILES SLATES REPAIRSAND CEMENT WORK

Fascias Soffits and GutteringReplacement Fascias in a range of colours Carports Windows

Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

FREE WRITTEN QUOTATIONS -NO OBLIGATIONS

LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

Buyers of Ferrous amp Non-Ferrous Metals Suppliers of skips for factory Metal Waste

20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

ACCESSORIES DEALER

To advertise in the professionals call Amanda on 01594 541854

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27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

25

Bookings online

We do all the work - you have all the funAVAILABLE FOR

Hatley Emile et Rose Joules Lilly + Sid Piccalilly Hippy Chick and the new exciting

organic range FRUGI among others

LEGO only independent supplier locallyLe Toy VanWoW ToysOrchard Toys and others plus gi s cards and wrapping papers

TheobjectofSudokuistofilltheemptycellswithnumbersbetween 1 and 9 (only one of each number per line)

5 3 66 7 3

9 76 4 2

2 51 9 4

7 43 6 1

5 9 8

SUDOKU

Across1 Russian parliament (4)3 Hazy vague (8)9 Large pipe to divert water (7)10 Sir Francis explorer (5)11 Abridge (5)12 Luther protestant reformer (6)14 Unrevealed fact (6)16 Shed for aeroplanes (6)19 Soft babys shoe (6)21 Sound of striking metal (5)24 John singer (5)25 Capital of Kenya (7)26 Sacredness (8)27 Guaranteed to be successful dead (4)

Down1Reduction (8)2 Prefix meaning many (5)4 Bury (6)5 Directly below (5)6 Pompous speaking (7)7 Discard (4)8 Subside (6)13 Pharmacist (Amercian) (8)15 Toasted piece of bread put in soup (7)17 Circle polar region (6)18 Kernel (6)20 Dogma (5)22 Dwelling (5)23 Belonging to the woman (4)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

9 10

11 12

13

14 15 16 17

18

19 20 21 22

23

24 25

26 27

Crossword

Sol

uti

ons

go

to w

ww

tra

der

pos

tco

uk

FOR A COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICEMEMORIAL WORK

UNDERTAKEN

Professional Trade amp Services Directory

Plumbing amp Heating Se

rvice

s

ECO-TECH

A local and friendly service providing all your plumbing heating and renewable requirements

Mobile 07979 012621 07867 972788 O ce 01989 750840

All aspects of work large and small undertakenFree Quotations and competitive rates

Heating Systems Bathrooms Inc tiling Ground and Air source heat pumps Solar thermal

Eco-TechPlumbing amp Heating Services

RRS

bull FIBRE GLASS ROOFINGbull FELT ROOFINGbull FELT AND BATTENING

TILES SLATES REPAIRSAND CEMENT WORK

Fascias Soffits and GutteringReplacement Fascias in a range of colours Carports Windows

Doors amp Conservatories15 YEARS GUARANTEE

FREE WRITTEN QUOTATIONS -NO OBLIGATIONS

LOCAL REFERENCES SUPPLIED

SCRAP SCRAP MERCHANTS

Buyers of Ferrous amp Non-Ferrous Metals Suppliers of skips for factory Metal Waste

20 Burcott Road Hereford Tel (01432) 355442 Fax (01432) 340063

01989 720453 - 07766 605197wwwcountry-constructioncouk

ldquoTHE FARMERSrsquo CHANDLERrsquo

UNIT 12 CROPPER ROW ALTON ROAD ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5LARoss-on-Wye Tel (01989) 565100 Fax (01989) 764326

TRY US FIRST

email wildeandcobtconnectcom

FARM EQUIPMENTPARTS amp

ACCESSORIES DEALER

To advertise in the professionals call Amanda on 01594 541854

26

27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

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Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

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Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

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27

B L I N D S2 FOR pound99

VERTICAL ROLLER VENETIANMIX amp MATCH

(size restrictions apply)FREE QUOTES amp FITTING

FAST FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICEIAN LEWIS BLINDS

01597 825363 07800 938668Ianlewisukblindsgooglemailcom

wwwianlewisblindscouk

1YD

2YD 4YD

NEWENT SKIPS LTD

bull Fast friendly servicebull No VAT

Central Heating OilKerosene Red DieselPremium Paraffin Calor GasHouse Coal Anthracite Phur-naciteTaybrite BeansGrains Logs Kindling Wood Locks garageAllensmore Hereford01981 570206 Locks Garage

Allensmore Hereford01981 570206

Trees felled Topped Lopped and Pruned

Hedges trimmedFencing - Turfing

Drives laid in Slabs or Concrete Block Paving

or TarmacPaths and Patios Laid

Power Washing of drives patios walls etc

SilverBirch

Tree amp Garden Services

curtains awnings verticals rollers

romans venetians pleated

All types of roofing work undertaken

from leaks to reroofsAlso new Firestone

Rubber RoofingBuilding work

undertaken

We are a family run business who specialise in long distance travel

0800 046 3101wwwalansairportservicescouk

ARTHUR J VIRGO(AJ WHITING)

Monumental Sculptors Independent

12 KYRLE STREET HEREFORD(100 yards rear of City Bus Station and County Hospital)

Hereford 272713Evenings 269565

Establish 1840

bull Estimates submitted for all classes of work bull Drive-in show yard for customersbull Experts in granite marble amp stone

whiting4411btinternetcom wwwmemorial-netcouk

SpecialistAerial and

SateliteSolutions

Quality work and service at a reasonable price

DARREN BURNS01989 564742 07747 096236

FREEDOM MOBILITY

EST 2005

We offer the following services-

Quality new and used mobility scooters

Scooter amp power chairservice and repair

Scooter amp power chairbatteries

Scooter amp wheelchair tyresand tubes

Phone Diane01989 750482

Tel 01531 822592 Mob 07973 919652

email Chriskinglandscapescomwebsite wwwkinglandscapescom

Paving PondsWalling

Fencing PlantingMaintenance amp Design

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

CountySignpostwebsite and apps

wwwcountysignpostcoukwwwcountysignpostcouk

Advertise cost-effectively

Over 2000000 hits 2008-12

Download our brand new phone apps

county signpost adv86x115_Layout 1 24042013 1522 Page 1

Bars for ALL occasionsPrivate middot Corporate middot Functions

Trailer Bars middot Marquee Bars Village Hall BarsPortable Bars NEW Bus Bar

We take care of Licensing Fully InsuredFully trained uniformed sta

Redmarley Road Newent

CCTV On SiteMobile Ten Tonne Container Loading Ramp - Now Available

For more information please phone John Stallard01531 820568

StorageDistributionOffice WorkshopsRefurbished and Insulated

Premises Do Not FloodSingleThree Phase ElectricsFork Truck Facilities Available

Various Size Units To Let

28

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

Specialise in high quality used cars without a high price tag

All cars HPI Clear have Long MOT amp 3 Months Warranty

Mostly Low Mileage One Owner vehicles with a Large Diesel Selection

subject to space availability

Mens advice line 0808 801 0327Victim Support 01432 364546Childline 0800 1111National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247National Drugs Helpline 0845 8058326National Neighbourhood Watch Association 0116 2710052Herefordshire Road Safety Hotline 01432 364582West Mercia Police (non emergency) 0300 333 3000rossonwyerurallptwestmerciapnnpoliceukSamaritans 01432 269000 08457 909090

Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Central Networks Electricity 0800 328 1111NSPCC Child protection helpline 0800 800 5000RSPCA Animal protection 24hr cruelty line 0300 1234 999Emergency Ambulance Fire Police Cave-Mountain Rescue 999EU wide emergency number 112Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Police Non emergency 101Ross Community and otherHerefordshire Hospitals Minor injuries 01989 562 100Hereford County Hospital 01432 355444Ledbury community hospital 01531 632488NHS Direct 0845 4647

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000

National Rail Enquiries 08457 484 950Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 826 9685Herefordshire Neighbourhood Watch wwwcommunigatecoukherehfdsneiwatch

josamaritansorg

Classifieds29

Place an item free of charge

in the Classified

If you have an item you would like to sell please send it over by email to amandatraderpostcouk

or telephone 01594 541854

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

Ross on Wye MOT Centre is a trading name of Monmouth Car Centre Ltd

TYRES amp EXHAUSTSBATTERIES amp BRAKES

The WorkshopCantilupe RoadRoss on WyeHR9 7AN

SERVICING amp REPAIRS

30

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

31

Old Station Way Coleford Gloucestershire

Sevenbodycoloursthreeroofdesignsampninewheelstyles to choose fromTheonlyfive-seaterinthesegment

Biggest boot in the class (245-litres) with innovative tailgate opening mechanism

Electricsoft-topoperatesatupto75mphampclosesin just 16 seconds All the style of DS3 hatchback combined with the open-top fun of a convertible

Citroeumln DS3 Cabrio is the latest advance in the distinctively styled DS line A cabrio version of the multi-awardwinningDS3thisexcitingnewmodelfeatures intelligent design and dazzling looks to make top-down driving considerably easier and even more enjoyable

Launched almost three years ago DS3 has proved an outstanding success for Citroeumln with over 200000 sold worldwide including more than 36000 registered in the UK alone Boasting enhanced personalisation possibilities with a range of roof designs a series of specialeditionsaRacingversionandUltraPrestigemodels DS3 has played a major role in boosting awarenessoftheexpandingDSlineOverallsalesof

DS3 DS4 and DS5 have already topped the 300000 mark globally in just 30 months

DS3 Cabrio boasts all the hallmarks that have made the hatchback so successful - bold styling sophisticated refinementextensivepersonalisationandathoroughlyenjoyabledrivingexperience-combinedwiththepleasure of al-fresco motoring

DS3 Cabrio leads the way for occupant space as the onlyfive-seaterinitsclassandfeaturesthebiggestboot in the segment at 245-litres VDA The electrically operated folding roof can be fully opened or closed at speedsofupto75mph-whichisalsouniqueinthissegment - and takes just 16 seconds to fully close Top down driving has never been so easy

ThePremierCitroendealerforGloucestershireandSouthWales

Old Station Way Coleford GloucestershireGL16 8RD01594 810 756

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better

32

HIGH BANKS LEALea pound515000

A detached residential small farm equestrian property set in approximately 9 acres of mostly productive pasture land

COPPER BEACHESMuch Dewchurch pound380000

A unique opportunity to acquire a four bedroom detached family home in need of some modernisation accompanied by approximately 4 acres of adjoining pasture land

One of the key benefits of selling your house with a team agent is our multi-listing network Uniquely team agents work together pooling their collective resources and market presence with just one aim - to deliver the verybest service to you

For further information on how being with a Team agent will benefit you Please call Richard Butler Estate Agents on 01989 567979

All together better