The Bridge November 2016
November in the Forest
The wild creatures of the Wyre Forest’s streams are as varied and precious as their dry land counterparts. If you have ever watched a dipper bobbing and diving into the waters of Dowles Brook you will realise that it is finding plenty of food among the rocks and pebbles of the stream bed. This includes the larvae of caddis and stone flies as well as small fish. Take a closer look at a small section of the Brook or one of its tributaries and you may see these small inhabitants for yourself: disturb some stones and you are sure to see the freshwater shrimps (Gammerus pulex – familiar to all students of freshwater ecology), only up to 1cm long but memorable for their frenzied sideways-on swimming motion.
Aquatic wildlife is very sensitive to changes in water quality. In the forest the threats are mainly increase in silt carried from arable fields, and pollution from fertilisers, pesticides, fuel spills and such like. Park Brook, which originates in New Parks and flows into Dowles Brook via Park Pool, has never properly recovered from a pollution incident some 20 years ago.
The native white-clawed crayfish was numerous in these streams and local people recall collecting them for a tasty dinner in the past. They are up to 10cm long and spend the day hiding under rocks and logs, emerging at night to search for food. Norman Hickin (in The natural history of an English Forest) said, “In the Wyre Forest the crayfish is abundant, occurring under almost every likely stone in mid-stream where the flow of water is fastest and clearest”. That was written in 1971, but now they are endangered and populations like that in the Wyre’s streams are monitored carefully. The main factor in their decline is the spread of the American signal crayfish, which escaped from locations where they were bred commercially for food. Far worse than its competition for food is the parasitic fungus it carries (‘Crayfish plague’) which is fatal to its British relative. Sadly the Bell Brook, which flows through Hitterhill Coppice on the south-east side of the forest, appears to have completely lost what was a relatively thriving population this year. The cause of this disappearance is most likely crayfish plague, brought in by accident from waters containing the signal crayfish, so notices have been posted by Natural England asking bikers, walkers and their dogs not to go into the streams and to wash boots, bikes (and dogs!) if they do so that there is no risk of spreading infection further. With luck the native crayfish will be able to recolonise the brook in time.
Linda Iles
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This month’s thought: just sitting and thinking. That’s actually what the first of my Bridge jobs is, as the beginning of the month draws near. Lucky me; most of us don’t have an excuse just to sit doing nothing. A radio programme last month on Daydreaming pointed out that sitting doing nothing in particular has become tantamount to confessing that you are either quite shockingly lazy or morally corrupt; yet pre-the Industrial Revolution it was quite the thing for intellectuals, rich young ladies and poets. Even the rural poor had time off with a raw turnip and a glass of small ale when they could contemplate the unfairness of the Corn Laws or just sit and watch the pig fatten. Of course, we all know that our long hours and working lunches haven’t increased our output. Of course we all know that wacky American-style offices with hammocks and table tennis equipment encourage creative thought. Yet still we persist in boasting that we haven’t got a minute to ourselves and feel a glow of satisfaction at our industrious lifestyle. At which point I draw nervously back; there are among us people who have no choice in the matter, and I’m not denying that. Nevertheless I want to be helpful; the Bridge always seeks to inform. So here’s my Thought for the Month: Spend ten minutes a day doing some serious Daydreaming. To help you, I have compiled a useful list of things to say when challenged. * The classic. Ineffectual, but a useful entry-level retort. “I was resting my eyes.” * “I was channelling my Healing Chakras.” * “I’ve just realised; it’s the square of theta times e over x.” * “No, I’m not asleep; I was re-imagining the upstairs toilet.” * One that’s useful to silence a bore you can’t get rid of: “Hush! Do you hear those bells of Fairyland?” * and for our younger readers: “I bet Mozart’s mum and dad didn’t tell him to go and do something.” Anyway, I must go. I need to sit down and finish that sonnet I wasn't writing. Margaret
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November 1 Best Foot Forward Walking Group, Dog Lane, 1pm 2 Bewdley Evergreen meeting, Bewdley Baptist Church, 2pm - 3.30pm - see page 43 3 Rock Pathfinders walk, 10.30am - see page 39 5 All Saints’ Church Craft Fair, 10 - 3pm, Wribbenhall Parish rooms 5 Traidcraft Christmas fair, St Anne’s Church 10am - 4pm - see page 27 6 Bewdley Footpaths walk, 1.45pm - see page 21 7 All Saints’ Church, Knit and Natter, 10 - 12 noon 7 Installation of Rev Chris Allen, St Anne’s Church, 7pm 8 Best Foot Forward Walking Group, Dog Lane, 1pm 8 Bewdley Methodists - House Fellowship 7.30pm see - page 5 10 Bewdley Baptists, Craft Group, 10am - 12noon - see page 5 10 Knit & Natter at the Methodist Church, High Street, 2 - 4pm - see page 5 11 Jim Friar Memorial Quiz, St George’s Hall 7.30pm - see page 17 11 Rotary Club Quiz Night, Rock Village Hall, 8pm - see page 45 11 Quiz Night, Bewdley Primary School, 7.30pm 12 Bach’s Magnificat, St Anne’s Church 7.30pm - see page 23 14 All Saints’ Church Book sale. Also cds, dvds and cards, Knit and Natter 10 till 12 noon 14 Bewdley WI meeting, St George’s Hall - see page 41 15 Methodist Church Walking Group, 10.30am (Tel. 403941) 15 Best Foot Forward Walking Group, Dog Lane, 1pm 16 Bewdley Evergreen meeting, Bewdley Baptist Church, 2pm - 3.30pm - see page 43 17 Rock Pathfinders walk, 10.30am - see page 39 19 Repair Café, St George’s Hall 10am - 2pm - see page 25 19 Royal British Legion, Poppy Concert, St Anne’s Church, 7pm - see back page 20 Music workshop, Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre, 1pm - 4pm - see page 31 20 Bewdley Baptists, Messy Church, 4 - 6pm - see page 19 21 All Saints’ Church Knit and Natter 10 - 12 noon 21 Floral Art Club, Riverside Church 7.30pm - see page 11 22 Phoenix Fostering at Riverside Elim Church, 10am - 4pm - see page 43 23 All Saints’ Church Craft session: Painting Christmas cards. 24 Townswomen’s Guild, Wribbenhall Community Centre, 7pm - see page 41 26 Christmas lights switch-on - see page 23 28 All Saints’ Church Knit and Natter, 10 - 12 noon. 29 Phoenix Fostering at Riverside Elim Church, 10am - 4pm - see page 43 29 Best Foot Forward Walking Group, Dog Lane, 1pm 30 Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club, Mercure Hotel - see page 33 30 Bewdley Evergreen meeting, Bewdley Baptist Church, 2pm - 3.30pm - see page 43 December 1 Rock Pathfinders walk, 10.30am - see page 39 4 Bewdley Footpaths walk, 1.45pm - see page 21 4 Vintage Afternoon Tea with Music, Hartlebury Castle, 2.30pm - see page 41 8 Bewdley Baptists Craft Group, 10am - 12noon - see page 5 5
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You are assured a warm welcome at our services on Sundays at 10.30 and special services as advertised. Once a month, children and grandchildren enjoy their own lively Sunday Club.We’re next to the Jubilee gardens on High Street. www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
Weekday activities in November Tuesday 8th House Fellowship, 7.30pm
To find out more about any of our activities or to enquire about baptism, marriage or funerals please contact our minister
Thursday 10th Knit & Natter at church, 2.00-4.00pm
Revd Phil Hoar Tel 826641
Did you know? The season of Advent starts on Sunday 27 November. It’s not just the countdown to Christmas when we celebrate God coming into our world as Jesus, but also a time to reflect on whether we are ready for the risen Jesus
Whatever your crafting interest, this group for ladies is an opportunity to bring along your craft project, and friends, to enjoy the company of others, share ideas and inspire each other in a friendly group. The group meets on the second Thursday in the month.
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Let The Dads Out - Second Saturday of the month for dads and toddlers ✦ Messy Church - Third Sunday of the month 4-6pm. Family Fun ✦ Eat-Chat-Enjoy Second Tuesday of the month. For those 60 and over ✦ Youth Activities ✦ Men’s Group ✦ House Groups ✦ Discipleship Groups ✦ Bible Study and Prayer Groups
Our main focus of worship is on Sundays at 10am, where there is a relaxed style with lively music, all ages come together and we hear God's word for today through the Bible. Sunday evening at 6.30pm we have a shorter, more reflective service. Weekly Events Our church runs a number of regular events during the week: ✦ Noah’s Ark - for parents and toddlers. ✦ Circle of Friends - an afternoon meeting for ladies. ✦ Art Group - a quiet place to paint and draw.
Like to know more? Contact the minister Simon Harry, at the church office (403267) or visit www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk Bewdley Baptist Church 61 High Street Bewdley
St Leonard’s
St Anne’s Church
Sunday morning worship: 11.15am
Sunday worship at 9.30am Worship lasts for about an hour. Music is usually a mix of contemporary and traditional. Children and young people will often meet in their own groups and join with adults later on.
On the first Sunday each month we have a service of Holy Communion.
On the other Sundays we have Matins – from the Book of Common Prayer. Church is usually open in daylight hours for prayer, peace & quiet.
Wednesdays at 10.15am Morning Worship
Thinking about baptism? Come to 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’s Bewdley and we’ll talk together over coffee.
Booking a wedding at St Leonard’s Ribbesford, St Anne’s or All Saints’, Wribbenhall – please call Roz Mace on 01299 401605 or rozmace@talktalk.net to arrange an appointment.
Thinking about a Wedding?
Please call Roz Mace 01299 401605 or rozmace@talktalk.net to arrange an appointment The Churchwarden, on 01299 403983.
Thinking about baptism – come to our 9.30am Sunday service and we’ll talk together over coffee
You are very welcome. However you come. Whyever you come. We hope you will come again. Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
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High Street Services at 10.30 every Sunday
The Chapel in the woods
Sunday worship: 11.15am on the second Sunday each month St Andrew's is found in Button Oak, Shropshire, 3 miles north of Bewdley on the B4194 to Kinlet. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
For details about any activities or special services please see our advert or contact Rev. Philip Hoar on 826641.
All Saints Wribbenhall
RIVERSIDE CHURCH
Sunday Worship at 9.30am Worship lasts for about an hour
We are a thriving Elim Pentecostal Church in the heart of Bewdley and you are welcome to join us anytime. We meet in the newly refurbished St George’s Hall, at 10:15am. Full programme for children and young people during our service time. Why not check our website: www.riversideelim.com for details of mid-week activities and events happening. Tel: 01299 405535 Email: admin@riversideelim.com Riverside Elim Church, Dog Lane, Bewdley, DY12 2EF
1st Sunday each month 8.00am Holy Communion (said)
Booking a Wedding at All Saints’ Wribbenhall: - please call Roz Mace 01299 401605 or rozmace@talktalk.net to arrange an appointment.
Thinking about baptism? Come to our 9.30 am Sunday service and we’ll talk together over coffee Monday mornings 10.00am – 12.00noon Church is open for Knit and Natter every Monday except Bank Holidays Book Sale, including jig-saws, CDs, DVDs and cards on 2nd Monday of the month
Holy Family Catholic Church High Street
Sunday Mass 8 am Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer 9.45am, Mass 10am Holy Days of Obligation 12 noon Parish Office 01299 822633 www.stwulstanstourport.org.uk Local Contact – Deacon John O’Brien
Refreshments and a warm welcome assured.
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, Lower Park. Meeting for worship every Sunday 10.30-11.30am. Everyone is welcome.
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Bewdley’s New Rector
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Following the Rev Keith James’ move to Norwich last year, Bewdley’s parishes of Ribbesford with Bewdley and Wribbenhall have been without a rector. Last month we heard that the Reverend Chris Allen will be installed as Rector on Monday 7th November at St Anne’s Church.
Chris is already well known to people locally, having been an Associate Minister (volunteer) for the past five years in the four churches of the benefice (St Leonard’s Ribbesford; St Anne’s Bewdley; St Andrew’s Button Oak; All Saints Wribbenhall).
Chris was ordained in 1980 and for the past 20 years has worked in community regeneration initiatives – running his own company since 2000 as an adviser to central and local government. Returning to parish ministry has come as a surprise to him.
“I was not looking for a job back in the church – being very content with being a ‘volunteer vicar’ whilst working on community projects. However, as time passed by in the vacancy at church, I began to feel the ‘nudge’ of God (which is the best way I can describe it). For me it was the most fantastic post and I couldn’t understand why clergy were not tripping over each other to live and work in Bewdley and Wribbenhall. I had joked with people that if there weren’t an appointment, I would have to think about applying!
As we continued without a Rector, and I did a few more things as cover, I remembered what an immense privilege it is to walk with people through the happiest and most sad times of their lives. After two failures to appoint, I was convinced of that nudge.
I have been overwhelmed by the way the churches have welcomed the news, and I’ve been getting used to the idea of this immense change of direction for me and our family. My wife Jo is the great support of my life and without her blessing, this could not be.”
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At the beginning of last month, 200 people took part in the sixth Bewdley Harvest Fair Soup Trail.
The Shambles Café in the Bewdley Museum won the public vote with their Autumnal Paprika Punch Bowl soup. Chef Clare Golbourne was “delighted” to win the coveted trophy. The winning recipe will be available at www.bewdleytown council.org.
The Shambles Café were joined for the Soup Trail by Pomodoro, The Mug House, Little Pack Horse, The Cock & Magpie and Healy’s.
The winner picked at random by the Mayor of Bewdley, John Beeson, to win a family ticket for the Severn Valley Railway, was Donna Smith who lives in Stourport. The competition was organised by Chris Griffin for the Bewdley Development Trust.
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The (First) Annual Jim Friar Memorial Quiz Friday 11th November 2016 7.30pm St George’s Hall, Bewdley
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Cards for Good Causes opens its shop in the Undercroft of
St. George’s Hall Bewdley Monday October 24th until Saturday December 17th Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm. Please note our change of venue.
The Bewdley shop sells cards for over thirty charities, some local, such as Kemp Hospice and Worcestershire Wild Life, as well as many national charities. Also on sale are stocking fillers, gift tags and wrapping paper. More than thirty people from Bewdley and the surrounding areas give their time to run the shop. Please do come and see us, if only to browse.
If you are interested in volunteering for a two hour slot from time to time then please give me a call on 01299 400704. Sheila Limbrick
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Meet in the garden on the east side of the river just below Bewdley Bridge at 1.45pm for a prompt start at 2.00pm.
Sunday November 6th Meet in the garden on the east side of the river just below Bewdley Bridge at 1.45pm for a prompt start at 2.00pm to a walk of approximately 4 miles in the Wharton Park area. Sunday, December 4th. Meet in the same place & at the same time for a walk of about 2-3 miles in the Ribbesford area.
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During November and December, the Museum will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 4.30pm. Bewdley’s ‘Christmas Lights switch-on’ will be taking place on Saturday 26th November. This year, it will be a Victorian themed event and there will be plenty of live entertainment in the town from midday onwards. The Museum and gift shop will be open all day from 10am - 5pm with the Shambles café offering seasonal favourites. Visitors can browse for unique Christmas Gifts in the Museum shop and resident Craft Studios. The Festive season will continue in the Museum on Sunday 4th December (1pm – 2.15pm) with The Little English Theatre Co’s production of Zorro’s Christmas Adventure. This tells the story of the time when Santa crash lands in Mexico, and it looks like Christmas is going to be cancelled. Fortunately, Santa meets the one and only Zorro and all is well! Tickets for the production are £4 per person and are available from TIC. Father Christmas’s Grotto will be open for business on 17th and 18th December – more details will follow. Further information about ‘What’s on’ at the Museum can be found on our website: www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk or phone 0845 603 5699.
The Museum Shop and TIC will be offering extended opening hours for this Winter Season, when it will be open daily from 10am - 4.30pm. The retail staff have been beavering away, sourcing new stock as we move into the run up to Christmas. There will be lots of Gift ideas for everyone and of course, service with a smile. For enquiries and information, please refer to the website www.visitwyreforest.co.uk or phone 0845 607 7819. The Shop and TIC will be closed throughout January and re-open on Monday 6th February 2017, 10am - 4.30pm.
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Saturday 12th November 7.30pm St. Anne’s Church Load St Bewdley Bewdley Choral Society is bringing the genius of J.S. Bach to St. Anne’s. The highlight of the concert is his Magnificat in D, widely thought of as one of Bach’s finest choral works. The concert also includes a performance of the well known Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring. Bewdley Baroque Soloists accompany the choir and add two wonderful concertos to the evening’s programme. £10, to include a glass of wine, payable at the door. 25
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Bewdley WI is two years old!
We have to admit some trepidation when we set about starting a new WI (Women’s Institute) in our lively, active community with so many long established cultural, educational and charitable organisations. How could a new WI possibly compete and provide interest and entertainment for our busy population of cultivated, intelligent, creative and busy women?
It is, of course, work in progress, but we have tried to achieve variety: our meetings have included talks on local history, ecology and wildlife, a sombre reflection on the Battle of the Somme and the hilarious memoirs of a cartoonist. We have enjoyed demonstrations by a chocolatier, a baker, florists and gardeners and have been on our feet with yoga and rather loud in a percussion workshop. We have a BWI Book Club, which, in collaboration with our wonderful library, has promoted eclectic reading and our Art and Craft group produces memorable pieces – readers may remember the wonderful oak tree design on the medical centre hoardings. The wider WI context is important to us: we have lively debates over Annual Resolutions, and, prompted by the Food Waste Campaign, now have a relationship with a local Food Bank. Perhaps most importantly, we have learned so much from each other. In ‘social’ meetings, members have shared their passions and their skills – cement mixing in Italy, poetry composition, geology… Members participate enthusiastically, suggest new departures creatively, welcome visitors warmly, bake most deliciously. They are everything we are, and we thank them!
Our next meeting is 14 November in St George’s Hall at 7.30, when Janet Ince will start us planning ahead with ideas for Christmas table décor and wreaths. Further ahead, 3 December, same place, same time, a ‘bring and share’ meal with a European Christmas theme. Do join us – visitors are always sure of a warm and friendly welcome.
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Jubilee Gardens were again enlivened during Bewdley Festival by the presence of over forty splendid duck houses.
They varied from the witty to the beautiful and attracted lots of attention from visitors.
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Wyre Forest Repair Café November 19th 10a.m. - 2p.m. in St. George’s Hall. Pre-Christmas Special – Christmas lights
Transition Bewdley continue to run the Repair Café where people can bring their broken, damaged or torn household and personal items for repair advice or repair free of charge.
In November we are encouraging people to get their Christmas lights out of the loft and bring them along to the Repair Café where our volunteers can safety-check them. How frustrating it is for most families when they get out the lights which worked perfectly the previous year, only to find they don't work now - many people give up and rush to the shops to buy a new set. It actually doesn't take long to identify the duff bulbs, and we can advise people where to buy replacements and the correct voltage/wattage etc as many types are available on line. At the same time we will check the plug, fuse, power pack, wiring etc and apply a PAT test.
The new venue at St. George’s Hall has convenient car-parking nearby and has enabled people to bring larger heavier items for repair. Its proximity to the library and shops has resulted in more people dropping in. Visitors have been enjoying delicious coffee, home made cakes and a chat with other Repair Café customers in The Hall Café while they wait. Whatever it is, if it's broken, you are welcome to bring it along and our volunteer repairers will have a go or at least provide advice about what your best course of action might be. Repairs are free, but we encourage donations to ensure we can keep running the Repair Café in future. Free. For more details contact John Rhymer at john.rhymer50@gmail.com 01299 403424
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Community Transport Wyre Forest provides door to door transport for local people who don’t have access to their own car or who find it difficult to use public transport. We’ll take you from your home to local destinations as well as further afield throughout the country. So don’t stay at home......have a journey with us! We even have vehicles suitable for wheelchairs. Our booking line is
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Saving Children’s Lives By Growing Chilli Peppers
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One of the Bewdley Baptist Church Members, Sue Hutson, is planning to visit Rukungiri, Uganda next year, as a volunteer to work with the Chilli Children Trust. This trust is a Christian charity working to improve the lives of thousand of orphans and disabled children. The name Chilli Children is given because families registered with the project are taught to grow Chilli Peppers for sale, which gives them a means of self-reliance. In order to visit Rukungiri Sue Hutson must raise £5000. She hopes to do this by “Swimming The Channel” - in the new Kidderminster Leisure Centre ! Sue will carry out the swim over a period of 12 weeks, while still carrying out her duties as a Special Needs Carer in a local home. The Chilli Children Trust supports a project for children with disabilities in Rukungiri, Uganda. This Project was set up in 1995 by the North Kigezi Diocese of the Church of Uganda as a Christian response to the problems faced by orphaned and disabled children and their families. It provides support for parents and carers, and teaches them to help their child
More details can be found on the WWW by going to: CHILLI CHILDREN TRUST. Donations towards Sue’s visit to Uganda can be forwarded to: Mission Direct 27 Bury Road, Hitchin. SG5 1RT. Registered charity: 1107824
Traidcraft Fair
Christmas Cards and Goodies, Toys, Gifts, Household goods, Groceries Saturday 5th November 10am-4pm St Anne’s Church, Bewdley Lunches & Refreshments available Contact: Elaine Barbour 01299 400617 barboursbewdley@btopenworld.com 33
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Bewdley Development Trust (BDT) is a Community Interest Company that exists to support the communities in Bewdley. BDT aims to help to make Bewdley an even better place to live, work and visit.
BDT’s proudest achievement has been its leading role in the refurbishment of St George’s Hall, with which it remains involved. In recent years BDT has also set up a number of events and activities such as the Local Produce Market, Spring and Harvest Fairs and the town’s website. BDT has taken the decision to continue these activities through our partners, particularly Bewdley Town Council and Wyre Forest District Council, and to take a different approach to supporting the town.
BDT is looking to appoint new Directors to help us to shape and develop our new role. As with our current Directors, we prefer our new Directors to live and/or work in Bewdley. We are keen to extend the range of skills and experience around the Board table, especially in the areas of regeneration, communications, media and community development. We would also like to increase the diversity of the Board and would welcome interest from women and young people.
If you would like to find out more about BDT with a view to applying to become a Director, please contact BDT’s Chairman, Jacky Griffin, at admin@bewdley.org.uk. We are planning to review applications on 28 November 2016.
Collections for Refugees
Clothing collections to support refugees in camps in France and beyond are currently being taken at All Saints’ Church. Collections will be taken at St. Anne's Church between 17th-20th November and 8th-11th December in marked boxes.
The most needed items are NEW underwear, hoodies, joggers/jeans- male and female in small and medium, all ages for children. Also, used unlocked smartphones for PAYG SIM cards.
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Letter to the Editor
Loved your article in The Bridge. Never been to Bewdley but it sounds like it smells incredible.
I had a consultation with my housemates about our top eight evocative pleasant smells, here's what we wafted up between us. 8) Freshly cooked bread. Those Saturday mornings by the bakery that we lived above.
7) The dying embers of the sugar beet factory in Kidderminster.
6) A new book.
5) Reheated pies at a football game.
4) Petrol's nice, isn't it?
3) Cough medicine, just the smell of it is enough to transport me back to the deliciously numb bubble within which I spent three years of my youth. 2) Freshly printed paper. Handing in the final draft of your first novel.
1) The first spread of manure on the fields. Childhoods playing on the leisure centre park.
Really enjoyed your list, hope you enjoyed ours, too! Yours smellingly, Hugh
Pearl of Africa Children's Choir
The Pearl of Africa Children's Choir will be in Bewdley on Sunday 20th November as part of their UK Tour.
They are joining forces with Got 2 Sing community choir to offer a hands-on and engaging 3-hour ‘workshop’ with audience participation culminating in a entertaining Showcase. The workshop will take place at: Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre, Bewdley, Worcs DY12 1BL
Tickets: £15 Adults, Under 16s FREE but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Further Details / Bookings - Tel: 03330 146 164, E-Mail: sing@got2sing.co.uk. Proceeds from the workshop will go to Pearl of Africa Child Care charity - http://www.pearlofafrica.org.uk/
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Bewdley Cricket Club is located on High Street, sandwiched between the idyllic River Severn and Red Hill at its Lower Park Headquarters. Set amid some of Worcestershire's finest rural scenery, the ground is considered one of the prettiest in the county. The ground is the perfect backdrop to any celebration, be it a birthday, christening, or wedding, and the wonderful out door space is complimented by a large furnished patio area. The clubhouse, having been entirely refurbished in 2012, boasts a fully licensed bar with a range of draught beer and has the capacity for parties up to 100 people. With a fully equipped kitchen, the club is able to host self catered events and has seating capacity for up to 50 people. With Wi-Fi capability and big screen projection, the club
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Community News Bewdley and Wribbenhall Ladies' Luncheon Club In September Nick Channing talked on the subject “From Downton Abbey to Watership Down”, which represented a walk that he had done between the two areas.
On 30th November Avril Pulley will speak on the subject of Christmas Plaques.
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Logs to burn
Logs to burn, logs to burn, Logs to save the coal a turn Here’s a word to make you wise, When you hear the woodman’s cries. Never heed his usual tale, That he has good logs for sale, But read these lines and really learn the proper kind of logs to burn. OAK logs will warm you well, If they’re old and dry. LARCH logs of pine wood smell, But the sparks will fly. BEECH logs for Christmas time, YEW logs heat well. SCOTCH logs it is a crime For anyone to sell.
BIRCH logs will burn too fast, CHESTNUT scarce at all. HAWTHORN logs are good to last, If you cut them in the fall. HOLLY logs will burn like wax You should burn them green ELM logs like smouldering flax No flame to be seen PEAR logs and APPLE logs, They will scent your room. CHERRY logs across the dogs, Smell like flowers in bloom. But ASH logs, all smooth and grey, Burn them green or old; Buy up all that come your way, They’re worth their weight in gold. 43
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Free guided walks, off the roads and into the countryside. All welcome. 3rd November Lickey Hills Vistor Centre, Warren Lane, Lickey, B45 8ER Map Ref : SO999754 10.30am start. Free parking. Leader Jan Meacham 17th November Whittington Inn, Kinver, DY7 6NY Map ref : SO856827 10.30am start. Free parking. Leader: Julia & Jim Dale 1st December From : Layby on A443 opposite Walton Lane, Grimley, WR2 6PD Map ref : SO829604 10.30am start. Free parking. Leader: Jan Meacham Full programme at www.rockpathfinders.16mb.com or ring Alan 01299 400304 or Jan 01299 832571
Live Wyres is a social club for single people. We meet in pubs around the area and hold dances and other events in a range of venues from hotels to village halls. The following are a few of our events for November : Tue 1st – Pub Night at The Queen’s Head, Wolverley. DY11 5XB – Committee Meeting Fri 4th – Chinese Meal at The Rainbow Palace. Tue 8th – Pub Night at The Old House at Home, B’ham Rd, Blakedown. DY10 3JE Sat 12th – Greek Night at Zendi’s, Kingswinford, Tue 15th – Pub Night at Bewdley Pines Golf Club, Habberley Rd, Bewdley, DY12 1LA. Sat 19th –Live Wyres Dance at Wribbenhall Parish Rooms, Bewdley with DJ Phase One. Tue 22nd – Pub Night at The Queen’s Head, Wolverley. DY11 5XB Thr 24th – Whist Drive in the Top Room at the Queen’s Head, Wolverley. DY115XB Tue 29th – Pub Night at the Island Pool, W’ton Road, Cookley. DY10 3RX We always welcome new members. Anyone interested can find out further information at our website www.livewyres.moonfruit.com or contact Sandra on 01299 400979. 39
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Readers may remember Heather and Alan Fairs’ tea-time entertainment, The Folks Who Live on the Hill, back in January, which raised the huge sum of nearly £3,500 for the Save the Children Fund. They’re doing it again (or something very much like it but with a pre-Christmas flavour) to raise funds for the Friends of Hartlebury Castle.
There will be a ‘Vintage Afternoon Tea with Music’ at Hartlebury Castle on Sunday 4th December at 2.30pm. (NB earlier time). Tickets are £12.50, available from the Hartlebury Castle Box Office, or by telephone on 01299 250416 (11 am until 4.30 pm).
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On November 24th Dennis Plant will enlighten us with a talk on Courtroom Capers. We are invited to enter a light hearted competition, this time concerning displays of Autumn Leaves
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Do join us: at 7pm in Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road Our meetings are informal and include relaxed conversation over a cuppa and biscuit.
14th November 2016 Christmas Table Decor and Wreaths Speaker/Demonstrator - Janet Ince
Please contact: Chair: Maureen Golborne 01299 488526 or Lois Hopkins 01299 409465 For more details
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The Bewdley Traders’ Association is being reformed in order to contribute towards the development of our town. We believe there is an urgent need to come together to consider how the town can plan to attract in new businesses, provide a positive welcome to visitors, and develop the local economy. The annual subscription will be £20, which then gives traders access to a range of support services from the Hereford and Worcester Chamber of Commerce. The Association is also being supported by the Town Council and the Towns Centre Manager. For more details contact either
Dave Carr (dave@bewdleybrewery.co.uk) 01299-405148, or Revd Chris Allen (chris.allen@compass.uk.net) 07956 303037.
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The Rotary Club of Bewdley held a presentation evening on the evening of Thursday 6th October to donate the proceeds from the Button Oak Fete to several local charities and good causes. Beneficiaries were : Bewdley Mayor’s Charity, St Anne’s Church, Wyre Forest Community Transport, All Saints’ Church, Bewdley Street Pastors, Pound Green Community Hall, Bewdley Youth Café, Bewdley Scouts & Cubs, Bewdley Guides & Brownies, The Emily Jordan Foundation, West Midland Taekwondo and Wyre Forest LAFS.
Thanks were given to all who helped with the smooth running of the Fete and in particular R A Davies Insurance, main sponsors of the Grand Draw. To Janet Ince, Bernard Leighton and to Mark Gatehouse for their invaluable help. Photo by Colin Hill – Richie Styles with the cheque presented to Wyre Forest LAFS by Rotary Club of Bewdley President, Derek Killingworth, and in the background the representatives of the other organisations attending.
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Bewdley Town Council News November 2016
Victorian Christmas in Bewdley – 26th November 2016 Plans for the Victorian Christmas in Bewdley are well under way. This year, there will be a “Main Stage” in Load Street where a variety of great acts will perform, including Rattlesnake Jake, Tenuto and Bewdley Concert Band. Load Street will have a selection of catering stalls selling tasty seasonal treats, and the shops will be encouraged to stay open longer so you can stock up on Christmas presents while you listen to the music. The main market will be in the Load Street car park, and along Severnside North and South. Do come along in your best Victorian outfit! Don’t forget that the only place to keep up to date with this event is on the Town Council website at www.bewdleytowncouncil.org
Welch Gate Air Quality Management Area The Town Council considered a report from Councillor Anna Coleman calling for the District Council to provide public car parking on the Wribbenhall side of the river. This would alleviate pressure on the bridge, and reduce traffic congestion in the town centre, and particularly in Welch Gate where nitrogen dioxide levels are too high. This would involve identifying a suitable site and making sure that people can either walk into the town centre from the car park, or even consider a park and ride type circular town bus service.
Town Council Website The Town Council website is growing! We hope to be able to include details of local businesses, where to stay and eat along with as many local events, shows and talks as possible. If you have an event, business, club or association you would like listed on the website, please e-mail office@bewdleytowncouncil.org. You can take a look at the website at www.bewdleytowncouncil.org.
Millennium Green The Millennium Green in Shaw Hedge Road used to be looked after by a small team of volunteers from the local community. This group is no longer able to care for the Green and it is simply mowed and tidied every month or so. The Town Council would like to know what people might like to see on the Green, whether this is to leave it as it is, turn it into a more formal park/garden or even allotments. Let us know what you think by e-mailing office@bewdleytowncouncil.org Future Town Council Meetings Town Council meetings are held at The Guildhall at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month unless stated otherwise. The next meetings are: 7th November 2016 and 5th December 2016. Agendas of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are posted on the Notice Boards outside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Foyer and by the Library Entrance. All Agendas and Minutes are available on the Town Council’s website www.bewdleytowncouncil.org. 53
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