Ludlow Lifestyle May - Jun 2024

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A NOTE 

from the editor 

16 

RECIPES CELEBRATING SHALLOTS 

Ah, May and June in the UK 

– the seasons of blooming 

flowers, endless cups of 

tea, and magazines filled 

with delightful reads - well, 

we hope you agree! 

As the sun starts to peek 

out from behind the clouds, 

this edition is bursting with 

stories to put a spring in 

your step and a smile on 

your face. 

04 

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On the home front 

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transformation to really 

inspire you - with most of 

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It’s a calm and welcoming 

space - perfect if you like 

things more neutral. 

On the foodie front 

we have some recipes 

celebrating an unsung 

hero - the flavour-packed 

shallot. Who knew that 

this versatile little root veg 

could be used in so many 

different ways! 

LIVING ROOM RENO 

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These tandoori salmon skewers are 

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Serves: 4 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus 

up to 60 minutes marinating time) 

Cooking Time: 10 minutes 

For the quick pickled shallots 

4 round shallots, peeled and finely 

sliced 

125ml water 

125ml white wine vinegar 

½ tsp fennel seeds 

½ tsp cumin seeds 

1 tbsp table salt 

2 tbsp golden caster sugar 

For the skewers 

4 skinless salmon fillets (about 125g 

each) 

2 round shallots, finely chopped 

1 large garlic clove, grated 

2.5cm piece of fresh ginger, 

grated 

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100g Greek yoghurt 

1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 

1 tsp ground turmeric 

1 tsp ground cumin 

2 tsp ground coriander 

2 tsp smoked paprika 

Salt and pepper, to taste 

Vegetable oil 

To serve 

4 naan breads 

4 tbsp raita 

2 tbsp coriander leaves 

1 long green chilli, finely sliced 

Lime halves 

Prepare the quick pickled shallots. 

Place the sliced shallots in a clean 

bowl. Put the water, wine vinegar, 

fennel and cumin seeds, salt 

and sugar into a small pan over 

a medium heat and stir until the 

sugar and salt are fully dissolved. 

Pour the hot pickling liquor over 

the shallots and leave to cool 

slightly. Cover the bowl and place 

in the fridge to pickle. 

To prepare the salmon, cut 

each fillet into 4 equal-sized 

chunks. Place the chunks 

in a bowl with the chopped 

shallots, garlic, ginger and 

lime juice and mix well. 

In another bowl, mix the 

yoghurt with the spices and 

some salt and pepper. Add 

this spiced yoghurt to the 

salmon and mix well again. 

Leave to marinate in a cool 

place for at least 20 minutes, 

or up to an hour. 

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vegetable oil then lay the 

skewers on it. Cook for 2–3 

minutes on each side until 

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charred. Meanwhile, warm 

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naan on a low heat in the oven. 

Once cooked, transfer the skewers 

to a warm plate. 

Spread the naans with a tablespoon 

each of raita. Top with a salmon 

skewer. Scatter over the pickled 

shallots, some coriander and sliced 

green chilli. Serve with lime halves 

for squeezing over. 

CHAAT MASALA 

POTATOES AND 

SHALLOTS 

Sweet and crunchy, raw echalions 

shallots marry perfectly with crispy 

new potatoes, cold yoghurt and a 

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salad. 

Serves: 4 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes 

Cooking Time: 35 minutes 

For the potatoes 

750g baby new potatoes, cut 

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2 tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp chaat masala 

½ tsp ground turmeric 


250g thick Greek yoghurt 

1 echalion, thinly sliced on a 

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1 green chilli, thinly sliced 

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30g fresh coriander, reserving a few 

for garnish 

1 green chilli, deseeded and roughly 

chopped 

1 tbsp lime juice 

4 tbsp olive oil 

Salt 

To serve 

1½ tbsp shop-bought tamarind 

paste 

1½ tsp caster sugar 

¼ tsp chaat masala 

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan. Put 

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tray – drizzle with the 2 tbsp oil, 

and top with the chaat masala, 

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to mix thoroughly. Roast in the 

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minutes, or until deeply golden. 

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chutney. Put all the ingredients into 

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coriander chutney, swirling it through 

without completely incorporating. 

Drizzle with half of the tamarind 

dressing, and top with the potatoes, 

shallot and chilli. Drizzle over the 

remaining coriander chutney and 

tamarind dressing, then sprinkle 

over the toasted seeds and reserved 

coriander leaves and serve. 

CHICKEN, 

SHALLOT AND 

CASHEW CURRY 

This warming, fragrant chicken curry 

is the perfect dish to cook over the 

weekend when you have a little bit 

more time. Serve with rice, chapatis 

and pickles for a delicious feast. 

Serves: 4 

Preparation Time: 15 minutes (plus 

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Cooking Time: 45 

minutes 

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2 tbsp Greek yoghurt 

2 tsp turmeric 


800g skinless bone-in chicken 

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2 tsp vegetable oil 

6 cloves 

1 cinnamon stick 

120g round shallots, peeled and 

finely chopped 

1 tsp sugar 

100ml warm water 

½ tsp ground cardamom 

For the cashew paste: 

75g cashew nuts 

5cm piece of ginger, peeled and 

roughly chopped 

2 green chillies 

For the temper: 

1 tbsp vegetable oil 

2 round shallots, peeled and thinly 

sliced 

30g cashew nuts 

1 tsp mustard seeds 

10 curry leaves 

Put the yoghurt, turmeric and salt 

and pepper in a bowl and stir to 

combine. Mix through the chicken, 

cover and leave in the fridge to 

marinate for at least 2 hours. 

Meanwhile, make the cashew paste. 

Soak the cashews in 100ml of 

warm water 

for half an hour. Put the cashews 

and their liquid in a blender with 

the ginger and chillies, blitzing to a 

smooth paste. 

Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable 

oil in a large, lidded saucepan on 

a medium heat. Add the cloves 

and cinnamon and let sizzle for a 

couple of minutes until fragrant. 

Add the shallots and cook, stirring 

often, until golden – around 6 

minutes. 

Add the chicken and fry for 8 

minutes until seared all over. 

Lower the heat, add the sugar, a 

pinch of salt and 100ml of water. 

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, 

stirring halfway through. Stir in the 

cashew paste, simmer for a further 

5 minutes, add the cardamom, and 

take the pot off the heat. 

Allow the curry to rest whilst 

making the temper – heat the 1 

tbsp oil in a small frying pan on a 

medium heat. Add the shallots and 

cook for five minutes until starting 

to turn golden. Add the cashews 

and fry for a further 2 minutes. 

Add the mustard seeds and curry 

leaves, cook for 30 seconds. Pour 

the temper over the curry and serve 

with rice or chapati. 


Meet the Chef 

CYRUS 

TODIWALA 

The Three Counties Food and 

Drink Festival will be welcoming 

award-winning chef and author 

Cyrus Todiwala in their guest 

chef line-up on Sunday 28th July. 

Sally Thomson caught up with 

Cyrus to talk about his most 

recent cookery book and his visit 

to Worcestershire this summer. 

As an additional treat for our 

readers, Cyrus has kindly shared 

his classic Butter Chicken recipe 

with us. 

I understand that you are going 

to be involved with the Three 

Counties Food and Drink Festival 

in July, Have you done it before? 

No, not as yet, but I am looking 

forward to it. They caught me just in 

time before I made other plans. 

I understand that you were very 

much involved with your family 

cooking. So, did that trigger you 

love of cooking? 

Well, living in India you never 

thought of cooking as a profession? 

Now chefs have been glorified, 

they’ve got recognition, they’ve 

got exposure and there are now 

cooking programmes in India. 

In my days, if you opted to become 

a cook, you were considered an 

insult to a middle class family. 

Rather a disgrace more than 

anything else. 

When you entered the cooking 

profession you were fixated 

and decided that was want you 

wanted to do? 

Over a period of time, things like 

dyslexia or similar were treated 

as lethargy or laziness. There are 

certain things I just couldn’t do. 

One of them is maths, it didn’t gel 

with me. 

I’m a practical person so could 

have done a lot of things, but my 

tastebuds were good and my 

understanding of food evolved from 

childhood and over a period of time. 

What was the first dish that you 

made on your own? 

My first one was chapatis. 

We lived in what you call a joint 

family. My mother’s sister lived in 

one side of the house and we lived 

on the other side. My grand aunt 

used to make the most excellent 

chapatis. I used to help myself 

to them from her box. And with 

nobody else around I would take 

them and caramalise them with 

butter and sugar and then sell them 

to my cousins and my sister! 

Now your heritage, you have 

plethora of wonderful dishes, do 

you have one that you absolutely 

love or does it depend on your 

mood or is seasonality? Which is 

the one which makes your mouth 

water? 

As a child, one of the things I 

enjoyed most was my mother’s dish 

called eggs on potato. So we so 

coddled eggs on cumin flavoured 

potato. Do you know Ronnie 

O’Sullivan? He’s coming here for a 

class today so I’m going to teach 

him how to make that. 

We layer it up, we break a couple of 

eggs on top and we let them coddle 

nicely in the heat of the pan. 

In terms of your style of cooking 

is it Parsi cuisine? 

It was part of our upbringing as 

we are Zorastrians. Our religion is 

the oldest monotheistic religion in 

the world. We predate Christianity 

by about two and a half thousand 

years. We had to flee Persia from 

the occupation, and we had to seek 

refuge and the closest was India. But 

I do enjoy living here. Meanwhile I’m 

in love with the world. 

THE THREE COUNTIES 

FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 

As well as cookery demonstrations 

from Cyrus, the festival will 

showcase over 160 traders 

showcasing food, drink, gifts, 

crafts, garden products, and 

delicious street food and bars. 

There’s a full menu of family 

entertainment including a cookery 

school for kids, live music and 

more cookery masterclasses from 

Phil Vickery, Rachel Allen, and 

Marcus Bean, as well as Bake-Off 

favourites, Matty Edgell and Dan 

Hunter. www.threecounties.co.uk 


BUTTER 

CHICKEN 

MASALA 

The classic Butter Chicken from 

North India, Chicken Makhani, is 

a bit different from as well as a bit 

more subtle than this. The Butter 

Chicken Masala of Bombay is so 

well known it does not even have 

any other Indian term for it. Ideally 

use the cooked Chicken Tikka 

recipe from my book, but you 

could instead marinate 4 cubed 

chicken breasts in 4 heaped 

tablespoons of thick plain yoghurt 

with 1 tablespoon of tandoori 

paste and then grill it like the tikka. 

Butter Chicken in Bombay was 

made famous by the one and only 

Delhi Durbar restaurant. Please do 

not think of calories when cooking 

this dish as the word does not 

exist here! Serves 4 

INGREDIENTS 

40g/3 tbsp butter 

2tsp chilli powder 

1tsp caster sugar 

½ tsp salt 

200g tomato puree 

juice of ½ lime 

5–7.5 cm (2–3 in) piece of fresh 

ginger, grated or finely chopped 

1 heaped tsp cumin seeds, 

toasted and ground 

2–3 green chillies, finely chopped 

(plus 1–2 extra split and added for 

flavour, optional) 

200ml double cream 

Chicken Tikka (see recipe intro) 

1 heaped tbsp chopped coriander 

MEHTOD 

Heat the butter in a kadai, wok 

or large deep frying pan until it 

foams. Remove from the heat and 

add the chilli powder, sugar and 

salt, stir well and put back onto 

the heat, stirring and cooking for a 

minute or so, then add the tomato 

pure and lime juice and cook for 

2 minutes over a low heat, stirring 

well. 

Add the ginger, half the cumin and 

the chopped chillies and cook 

over a low heat until the butter 

separates slightly. Add the split 

chillies, if using, and the cream 

and simmer for 6–8 minutes. 

Discard the split chillies. 

Add the cooked chicken tikka 

meat, and heat through until 

piping hot. Taste and re-season, 

if necessary. Sprinkle with the 

chopped coriander and the 

remaining toasted ground cumin. 


A living and dining room 

transformation to inspire... 

Photography by Lucy Hartley-Saunders 


With many of us opting to 

improve instead of move, it’s never 

been more important to make our 

spaces work better for us. After 

extending a kitchen to the side 

of their house, homeowners Kate 

and Tom needed to reconfigure 

the existing kitchen and separate 

dining room into a space that 

reflected the flow of their lives. 

Opting to open the rooms 

completely, we caught up with 

them to discuss the process. 

In terms of the build, can you tell us 

what you’ve done? 

The living area occupies what was once 

the dining room, and the dining room was 

the teeny tiny kitchen. We prioritised a 

larger living space over a big dining area - 

I think many of us have moved away from 

the formal dining space, instead opting 

to have something move convivial. We 

have a large breakfast bar in the kitchen, 

which is in the new extension, so there are 

options for dining, and it made sense to 

just keep the space flowing. 

A structural steel was added between the 

old kitchen and dining room, then the old 

door from the hallway was blocked up, so 

the sofa could tuck neatly into that corner 

of the room. 

We pulled up all the floorboards to insulate 

fully underneath, and pulled down the 

ceiling to make the new electrical elements 

easier to install, and again improve the 

insulation. The two spaces were fully replastered. 

It was a lot of work, but actually, 

the walls weren’t in great condition before 

and now they are beautifully smooth. 

“We prioritised a larger 

living space over a big 

dining area - we wanted 

to have something move 

convivial.” 

What flooring was here before 

and why have you chosen the 

finish you have? 

This space has been transformed 

by the flooring, which was an 

easy-to-lay, fully DIY process. 

The flooring runs from the 

kitchen all the way through 

to the living area. It had to be 

something that would work with 

the underfloor heating, be able 

to stand up to the demands of 

kitchen life, be easy to clean 

with two dogs in the house and 

still give the space a feeling 

of warmth. I wanted to find a 

clean-looking tone which didn’t 

read too grey or too yellow, so 

settled on Canadian Nude Oak 

from Karndean - it’s a rigid-core 

product, so doesn’t need gluing 

down and just clicks together 

using the tongue and groove 

system. It can be laid over an 

existing floor too. 

That stove is amazing - why 

did you choose it? 

The existing fireplace had a small 

opening in it, and it looked like it 

would lend itself well to an inset 

stove. I’m not over-stating it 

when I say this stove is one of my 

favourite things I’ve ever had in 


The ‘during’ photos are interesting to look back 

on - it really is a big transformation 

▶ 

“I really love this 

space. It feels 

welcoming and cosy, 

and that was always 

the goal. It’s not a 

formal seating area, 

but a place to retreat 

from daily life” 

▶ 

There’s no getting away from the need for a TV 

in a living space, but I really didn’t want it to be 

the focal point of the room. I wanted a smaller 

television with a slimline frame, so it didn’t make 

such a visual statement - I really loved the slimline 

look of this Mitchell & Brown QLED 4K Ultra HD 

TV- and even better, they’re a British brand with 

a seven year warranty, which is so much longer 

than many other brands. It’s a smart TV, so ready 

to go with all the apps. We’ve got it mounted on 

a pull-out bracket, ready to move as and when 

it’s needed. 

my home. It offers instant cosiness, 

and such a beautiful focal point 

whether it’s roaring or gently glowing. 

That sofa looks incredibly 

comfortable… 

Oh, my, goodness! It is the most 

comfortable sofa I’ve ever sat on - 

it’s the Chaise Otto from 

sofa.com. My partner and I saw it 

in our local showroom and sat on 

it for nearly half an hour! We didn’t 

want to move, and it immediately 

transported us to lazy Sundays in 

front of the fire, stretched out on 

the chaise. It has feather-wrapped 

cushions which make it dreamily 

squishy, and the covers are 

removable for washing, which is 

essential with my penchant for beige 

alongside having two dogs…it also 

means we can update the look of it 

in a few years without replacing the 

whole sofa. 

Are there any other design 

elements you love? 

We’ve zoned this space with this 

huge rug from Ruggable - it’s actually 

machine washable so can stand 

up to daily life, spills, muddy dog 

paws and more! Then we have the 

amazing Lithe Audio ceiling speakers 

- one above the dining table and the 

other in the adjoining kitchen space, 

connected to one another. It’s lovely 

to be able to have music on whilst 

cooking, and then keep the ambient 

sounds on during dinner. I think they 

look really sleek too. 

How did you use black as an 

accent? 

The house already has blackframed 

windows, so it made sense 

to include this in the other design 

choices. By echoing the black in the 

stove surround, the internal doors 

and the dining chairs, it means your 


eye can move from vignette to vignette, without 

feeling like one element is really pulling focus. 

Is the cabinetry bespoke? 

Sort of! We had some quotes which really varied, so 

we found the most cost-effective solution was using 

IKEA Metod upper cabinets on a frame on the floor, 

and then using some sturdier timber to make tops 

and shelves. By running the skirting boards around 

the front of the frame, they look built in - it’s a really 

good tip for making things look bespoke. 

Is there anything you’d change? 

I really love this space. It feels welcoming and cosy, 

and that was always the goal. It’s not a formal 

seating area, but a place to retreat from daily life, 

where you can really just spill out and chill. It’s 

versatile enough to cater for our needs as they shift. 

The space is full of design touches which help make it feel lived in, 

but also high end. All the sockets and switches are from Corston 

Architectural, and they just exude quality. Family photos are 

styled alongside more conventional decor items, plants and pieces 

collected from holidays - this isn’t a show home, but reflective 

of who lives here. Lighting is key too - wall lights help make the 

room feel cosy, with lamps and picture lights offering additional 

multi-level lighting. 

▶ 

STOCKIST INFORMATION: 

Sofa, Otto Chaise in Taupe Brushed Linen Cotton 

sofa.com; Sarrah Blue Quartz Rug, ruggable.co.uk; 

Alvah Extendable Round Dining Table and Chantilly 

Polyester Blend Upholstered Slat Back Parsons Chair both 

wayfair.co.uk; Karndean Canadian Nude Oak Flooring, 

palioexpress.com; Neutral Abstract Sands Canvas Print, 

abstracthouse.com; Stovax Riva2, find your nearest supplier 

at stovax.com; QLED 4K Ultra HD TV (available in 43”, 

50” & 55” screen sizes), find your local stockist online at 

mitchellandbrown.co.uk; Reeded Glass Film, 

surfacedesigns.com; Heritage Clear Glazed Doors, 

climadoor.co.uk; Cushions, Coffee Table, Throw and 

Log Basket from hauslife.co.uk; Ceiling Speakers from 

litheaudio.com 


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As items we use every single day, the appliances 

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A BRITISH GARDEN CENTRES GUIDE 

Companion planting 

Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different types of plants 

together for their mutual benefit. This method not only helps protect plants from pests and 

diseases, but also promotes pollination, saves space, enhances productivity, and attracts 

beneficial insects. Companion planting is an effective and eco-friendly way of gardening as it 

eliminates the need for chemical sprays to repel insects and other pests. 

BEANS WITH SWEETCORN AND SQUASH 

A good example of the companion planting method is the “three 

sisters” method. This technique involves planting three main crops - 

beans, sweetcorn, and squash - together in the same plot of land. 

The beans are nitrogen-fixing plants, which means they can convert 

nitrogen from the air so it can be used by the soil. This process helps 

to increase soil fertility and provides the sweetcorn and squash with 

the necessary nutrients to grow. The sweetcorn acts as a natural trellis 

for the beans to climb. As the beans grow up the corn stalks, they 

provide stability, whilst the beans also provide shade to the soil, which 

helps to keep it moist and cool. The squash acts as a natural mulch, 

which helps to retain moisture in the soil and suppress weeds. 

GARLIC WITH ROSES 

Planting garlic bulbs at the foot of roses makes them taste nasty to 

aphids, ants, snails and flea beetles. The beautiful globe flowers of the 

garlic also have the added benefit of attracting bees and butterflies. 

Garlic is also said to help with powdery mildew when sprayed on the 

plant as well as enhancing the rose’s fragrance. 

TOMATOES AND BASIL 

Planting basil near tomato plants can be beneficial as the aromatic 

oils released by basil can enhance the flavour of tomatoes. Basil 

also has natural pest-repelling properties, which can help protect the 

tomato plants from insects like aphids and whiteflies. 

MARIGOLDS WITH VEGETABLES 

If you are looking for a natural and effective way to ward off harmful 

insects like aphids and whitefly, French marigolds could be the perfect 

solution and act as a natural repellent for pests that can damage your 

vegetable patch. We recommend planting French marigolds alongside 

peas, beans, potatoes, and sweetcorn. 

ONIONS WITH CARROTS 

Planting onions alongside carrots can be extremely beneficial for 

both vegetables? Onions have a strong scent that acts as a natural 

repellent for root flies, which are known to damage carrot growth. Not 

only does this method offer a practical solution for pest control, but it 

also maximises the use of your vegetable. 

HERBS AND BRASSICAS 

Did you know that certain herbs can not only enhance the flavour of 

cabbage, broccoli, and kale but also keep away unwanted pests like 

cabbage moths? Thyme, Sage, and Rosemary are some of the most 

effective herbs when it comes to repelling cabbage moths, thanks to 

their strong scent. 

LAVENDER AND CHILLI 

Planting lavender and chilli together offers multiple benefits for your 

garden. Lavender’s aromatic scent acts as a natural pest repellent, 

deterring insects like aphids and moths that can harm chilli plants, 

while also attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, 

enhancing pollination and resulting in a better chilli harvest. 

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NOTES FROM THE 

Garden 

By now we have enjoyed snowdrops, 

daffodils, cherry blossom and so much 

more from tulips to the brilliant green of 

new leaves on the trees… and there is so 

much more to come. 

Currently and over the 

past months there has 

been a huge amount 

of media coverage of 

mental health - both 

the fleeting and the 

fundamental, and also 

a number of reports 

about the benefits of 

gardening. 

After a stressful day, if 

you are lucky enough 

to have an outdoor 

space, just a few 

minutes breathing 

the air, watching the 

birds and seeing the 

seasonal changes can be 

incredibly beneficial. 

Tending your houseplants can be, too. Your garden is your 

own personal space, it is a valuable resource for you and 

for your family and making it a space you want to spend 

time in is so important. It need not cost a fortune, or indeed 

anything, there are often items on websites that are free to 

pick up, gardeners love to share seeds and cuttings and it is 

amazing how quickly you can enjoy the fruits of your labour, 

from a bunch of flowers to bring the outdoors inside, to a 

salad of your own home grown leaves. It has so much to offer 

so I hope your gardens bring you joy - and help to keep you 

healthy in mind and body. 

For more advice, visit Matt Bigg’s website: 

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NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME 

Beautiful gardens to visit in your area - plus raising vital funds for nursing and 

health charities. For more details, visit ngs.org.uk 

M I L L I C H O P E P A R K 

Munslow, Shropshire, SY7 9HA 

HHistoric landscape gardens covering 

14 acres with lakes and cascades dating 

from C18, formal terraces, woodland 

walks and wildflowers. Snowdrops 

feature in February, bluebells in May, 

and autumn colours in October. Please 

note, we regret the Walled Garden and 

Wildegoose Nursery will not be opening 

jointly on these days. 

L O W E R H O U S E F A R M 

Vine Lane, Sutton, Tenbury Wells, 

Worcestershire, WR15 8RL 

Award-winning country garden surrounding 

C16 farm-house (not open) on working farm. 

Herbaceous borders, roses, box-parterre, 

productive kitchen and cutting garden, spring 

garden, ha-ha allowing wonderful views. 

Wildlife pond. Walkers and dogs can enjoy 

numerous footpaths across the farm land. 

There is spectacular autumn colour and 

dahlias. 

Sunday 5th May and Sunday 16th June 

Admission: Adult: £5.00 | Child: Free 

N E E N V I E W 

Neen Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, 

Worcestershire, DY14 9AB 

A woodland garden with stunning 

panoramic views of the Clee Hills and 

Teme Valley. Mature trees inc: 

azaleas, camellias and 

rhododendrons. Wildlife ponds and 

wildflower meadow. There are plenty 

of seats to enjoy the views. Walking 

around you will find a ruined bothy 

and Japanese stream garden. 

Wednesday 8th and 15th May 


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Sunday 5th May 

Admission: Adult: £6 | Child: Free 

H E N L E Y H A L L 

Henley, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3HD 

Henley Hall offers a mixture of formal 

and informal gardens. The historic 

elements inc a formal lawn, stone 

staircase with balustrades, a ha-ha and 

an ornate stone arched bridge with 

decorative weirs over the river 

Ledwyche, created in 1874. The listed 

Orangery will serve as a 'pop-up' 

tearoom at the garden opening. 

Sunday 12th May 


T O W E R H O U S E 

Bache, Craven Arms, Shropshire, 

SY7 9LN 

A folly built in 1838 with a two acre 

garden created by the present owner 

over 50 years. On a perfect site with 

views over the Corve Dale, with veg, 

herbaceous borders, a small parterre 

and pond. 

Saturday 18th May 


M O O R S M E A D O W G A R D E N S 

Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LZ 

Multi award winning, inspirational seven 

acre organic hillside garden with a vast 

amount of species, many rarely seen; 

emphasis on working with nature, a 

wildlife haven. Wander through fernery, 

grass garden, extensive shrubberies, 

herbaceous beds, meadow, dingle, pools 

and kitchen garden. 

Monday 20th May and Monday 17th June 

Admission: Adult: £8.00 | Child: £2.00

Fast-Track to Clear Vision: 

Discover the Exclusive Benefits of 

Private Cataract Surgery 

Step into a world where waiting for clearer vision is a thing of the past. Our private cataract 

surgery offers not just swift appointments and surgery times but also a bespoke selection of 

advanced lens options tailored to your lifestyle. With us, you’re not just getting cataract surgery; 

you’re choosing a customised pathway to enhanced vision. 

Benefit from the luxury of quick, convenient appointments that fit your life, minimising disruption 

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Embrace the opportunity for a life-changing transformation, where the clarity of your vision 

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Have questions? 

Call us today on 01432 807380 to find out more about private 

cataract surgery. 

The clear, vibrant world you deserve is closer than you think. 

www.thewyeclinic.com 

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Ludlow Lifestyle May - Jun 2024

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