County Lifestyle and Leisure Magazine

13/09/2024

22/08/2024

17/08/2024

Avon Art Trail
Discover the beauty of the Avon Art Trail: Six artists’ studios bursting with captivating artworks, and a scenic journey through picturesque villages surrounding the River Avon as it meanders through the Vale of Evesham. Follow the trail and let art lead the way.

Win a Piece of Art! Complete the trail for a chance to win an original painting.

Artists taking part are:
Sian Thomas - Eckington
Jane Powell - Charlton
Di Shorleson - Craycombe, Fladbury
Laura Dunmow - Offenham
Hayley Reynolds - Blackminster
Jackie Cunliffe - Hinton

See comments for map and information about the artists taking part and their artworks.

15/08/2024

New install completed today, after a hard couple of days for the team.

We dug all new ducting under the existing driveway to run the relevant cable required for our new system.

We fitted a GSM intercom to add to the convenience of these automated gates.

All jobs this size require a booked survey, which can be booked in via our social platforms or website.

15/08/2024

West Midlands based company, who's main priority is keeping your property secure whether that be maintaining your gates or carrying out remedial works to keep them up to the current health and safety legislations, all perimiter security undertaken.

13/08/2024

📖 Editors Choice 🌸🌼 The Garden Cottage- The Award Winning Cottage in Hinckley 📍 The Garden Cottage is a stunning new 1-bedroom single-storey cottage situated in the market town of Hinckley, Leicestershire 🌳 The tastefully furnished property has bright, modern and spacious rooms presented with some stunning touches which give this cottage a warm, cosy and homely feel. Inside there is a living room with open plan fitted kitchen with large breakfast bar and bar stools. There is one double bedroom and one super-king size bed that can be divided into 2 singles. A separate shower room and large hallway complete the accommodation. Outside has a small new cottage-style garden situated at the bottom of our own garden. The Garden Cottage is ideal for a single or couple visiting the area 🚗 check them out on Facebook or their website where you can view an immersive virtual tour 👀 www.thegardencottage01.com

09/08/2024

is simply stunning 😍 Nestled within easy walking distance of Ludlow and perched on the picturesque border between Shropshire and Herefordshire, The Lodge is a stunning Grade II* listed residence. Constructed in 1740s by the Salweys, this historic home is surrounded by a breathtaking rural landscape 🌲🌳

08/08/2024

Jack Cotterill Tree Services often have to work at height and in hard to reach places, so using a Boom Lift or Cherry Picker is the perfect tool to help us get the job done.
Call 01905 671 600 or visit www.jctreeservices.co.uk if you need professional tree services.

06/08/2024

Jack Cotterill Tree Services recently completed the Crown Raise (Tree Pruning) of a large tree to help provide more light in the garden area and make the space more usable and enjoyable.

Our Expert Services Include:
🌿 Tree Removal
🌿 Tree Reduction
🌿 Stump Grinding
🌿 Pruning
🌿 Hedge Work
🌿 Site Clearance
🌿 Site Maintenance

Ready to transform your outdoor space? 🌟 Call us today at 01905 671 600 or visit our website at www.jctreeservices.co.uk to arrange your quote!

03/08/2024

Jack Cotterill Tree Services recently completed tree services for a customer in Edgbaston which included:

- Beech Tree Crown Raise 4-5m (Tree Pruning)
- Cedar Tree Crown Raise 4-5m (Tree Pruning)
- Large and Small Conifer (Tree Removal)
- Yew and Small beech - pruning to selective branches (Tree Pruning)
- 2 x Horse Chestnut Trees - Crown Raise over 4m over drive (Tree Pruning)

Waste from work, branches, logs and sawdust etc; chipped in lorries and removed from site.

- All areas used during work

31/07/2024

Taiko West works across the length & breadth of the Midlands and next month we will be at 2 separate venues in the NW & SE of the region.
If you are in Shropshire, why not bring your family along to our sessions at The Hive Shrewsbury on August 7th. This is part of a fundraising drive to secure the future of this wonderful venue.
Then on August 25th we will once again be joining forces with Teresa Brookes of PlayTaiko to offer workshops and short demos at the amazing Compton Verney stately home and art gallery in south Warwickshire.
Follow the links above or watch out here for accompanying posts with more details in the coming days.

30/07/2024

Jack Cotterill Tree Services recently removed a large conifer tree to help provide more light in the garden area and help the other trees in the surrounding area.

Our Expert Services Include:
🌿 Tree Removal
🌿 Tree Reduction
🌿 Stump Grinding
🌿 Pruning
🌿 Hedge Work
🌿 Site Clearance
🌿 Site Maintenance

Ready to transform your outdoor space? 🌟 Call us today at 01905 671 600 or visit our website at www.jctreeservices.co.uk to arrange your quote!

30/07/2024

🌲🌳The Hut in The Wood is a beautiful remote shepherds hut positioned within a pretty 1 acre woodland garden in Askrigg, Wensleydale. It is an ideal tranquil retreat for one or two people wishing to stay in a peaceful setting surrounded by wildlife and wonderful views 🪟🦋🐝
Perfect for walking/cycling/sight seeing in the Yorkshire Dales. Air BnB link in bio 🚴🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️

29/07/2024

Helena Jane Classes & Coaching offers Silver Swans ballet classes, specially designed for ages 55+, as well as low-impact tap and theatre dance classes. Dancing offers many physical benefits such as improving posture, balance and flexibility. It’s also a great workout for the brain as you learn to co-ordinate the body in different ways. Most importantly, it’s lots of fun and a great way to meet like-minded people. Helena believes it’s never too late to discover your love of dance and everyone is encouraged to come and give it a try – whether an experienced dancer or complete novice!

29/07/2024

5 health benefits of dance classes for adults
Dancing isn’t just a hobby for children. You can do it – and start it – at any age. In fact, there are a great many benefits to be found in learning to dance as an adult…

1. Healthy body

So many of our jobs nowadays are sedentary – sitting for long hours at a desk, hunched over a keyboard and ploughing through mountains of work! Dance is a great way to get some much needed activity into your life.

If you’re looking to lose a couple of pounds then the energetic movements and routines will get your heart rate up and shift excess weight – in fact some sources suggest you can burn up to 450 calories per hour class!

Plus dance is a whole body workout. Throughout the class different moves strengthen and tone all the major muscle groups including legs, bums, tums and arms – helping you develop a sleek and shapely silhouette.

And the best part? It’s so much fun it doesn’t even feel like exercise!

2. Healthy mind

It’s not just your body that gets a workout in a dance class – it’s a great way to exercise the mind too! Learning new steps, putting them together into combinations and remembering what you’ve learnt is excellent training for your concentration and motor co-ordination skills.

Keeping your mind and memory active can make a huge difference in later life and some studies even suggest that dance can delay the onset of conditions like dementia.

3. Getting to the core…

Core strength is vital for dancers – think of the core as anchoring the body while the torso and limbs execute a wide range of movements.

Having a strong core is also fundamental to good posture in our daily lives. Learning how to activate the core in a dance class can help reverse the effects of the poor posture we develop sitting behind a desk, in the car or slumped on the sofa. Having a strong core helps to support the back and can reduce the risk of back injuries, or help existing ones.

What’s more, strong abdominal muscles are at the heart of being able to balance. Not only does this help with the skill of dance, but it becomes increasingly important as we age and co-ordination becomes more challenging.

4. Dance yourself happy

It’s a well known fact that exercise makes you feel great. That’s because physical activity triggers hormones in the brain called endorphins which give you that happy feeling! Add in some upbeat music, a few friends and a sense of achievement after learning a new step or routine and the week’s worries will soon be washed away!

When you’re feeling down, you probably just want to curl up at home in front of the TV – but trust me, make yourself go to a dance class and you will feel much better for it!

5. Social and cultural benefits

Want to meet people in your community who share your enjoyment of activity, music or arts? Come and join a dance class! Far from the image of strict, old-fashioned ballet mistresses, adult dance classes are relaxed, friendly and centred around having a good time with a lovely bunch of people!

And whether you’re a classical music connoisseur, a jazz aficionado or you just can’t resist a West End number – you’ll find yourself dancing along to some of your favourite tunes and discovering some new ones too.

Where to learn

Helena Jane Classes & Coaching runs weekly dance classes for adults in a range of styles, suitable for all levels. So whether you’d like to reconnect with a childhood passion, or find a fun new way to keep fit and healthy – why not come along and give it a go!

25/07/2024

Discover Professional Tree Services with Jack Cotterill Tree Services! 🌳

We are proud to serve the West Midlands with professional tree services, earning the trust and satisfaction of hundreds of happy customers. 🌟

You can now find us in the latest edition of County Lifestyle & Leisure Magazine. Check it out here: County Lifestyle & Leisure.

Our Expert Services Include:
🌿 Tree Removal
🌿 Tree Reduction
🌿 Stump Grinding
🌿 Pruning
🌿 Hedge Work
🌿 Site Clearance
🌿 Site Maintenance

Ready to transform your outdoor space? 🌟 Call us today at 01905 671 600 or visit our website at www.jctreeservices.co.uk to arrange your quote!

Transform your landscape with professional tree care services from Jack Cotterill Tree Services. Our certified tree surgeons specialise in tree pruning, tree removal, tree reduction, hedge cutting, stump grinding, and more. Whether you need routine maintenance or emergency assistance, we're here to

23/07/2024

With 100's of happy customers, we operate across the West Midlands providing professional tree services and you can now find us in this month's edition of the County Lifestyle & Leisure Magazine.

You can view it here: https://countylifestyleandleisure.com

Our services include:
- Tree Removal
- Tree Reduction
- Stump Grinding
- Pruning
- Hedge Work
- Site Clearance
- Site Maintenance

Give us a call on 01905 671 600 or visit our website at www.jctreeservices.co.uk to arrange a quote today!

23/07/2024

28/06/2024

😍 Fairygreen Cottage is a stunning detached cottage at Fairygreen Farm, situated at the foot of the Sidlaw Hills in rural Perthshire. Nestled among fields and hills, this peaceful cottage boasts beautiful panoramic views of the Sidlaw Hills and beyond.

Numerous walks are only minutes from the cottage, while Perth and Dundee are around a 20 minute drive away. It’s centrally located position provides the ideal spot for day trips and adventures to St Andrews, Edinburgh and the Highlands 📍🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🌲🌳

27/06/2024

🇫🇷 Sans Souci Gites is a small haven of two and three bedroom gites located in the north of Charente-Maritime in sunny south-west France. Located in a small village nestled in the sunflower clad countryside with easy access to the A10 motorway, they are less than 8 hours’ drive from Calais, 5.5 hours from Le Havre and 4 hours from Saint-Malo. Check out their website at https://www.holidaygites-france.com ☀️

23/04/2024

this Friday 🌟 Empowered for New Mums 🌟

Step into motherhood with confidence and care. A morning devoted to you and your little one. Where you can relax together, bond, make memories and gain valuable knowledge about you postnatal recovery:


This unique experience offers:

🤱 Gentle Body Movement: Embrace a nurturing session to help new moms reconnect with their bodies, fostering strength and flexibility in a supportive environment.

🧠 Postnatal recovery - gain valuable knowledge from an experienced pelvic health physio. Learn how to improve your pelvic health with pelvic floor and abdominal muscle awareness. Discover ideas to return to any form of movement, activity or exercise.

👶 Memory-Making moments: Cherish this special time with your little one as you will have the opportunity to make a crafty keepsake.

🌙 Tea and Cake Delight: Connect with fellow moms over a cozy spread of tea and cake, providing a chance to share experiences and build a supportive community.

Invest in your well-being and the joy of motherhood. Suitable from 6wk Postpartum - up to 12months (non-moving babies)

Date: Friday 26th April
Time: 10-12:30pm
Location: