Redditch Matters Summer 2019

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Redditch matters

Out l l u P ries e S r u case To : w e o d h i S s In field n E l a & Roy

A message from the Chief Executive

Our Summer edition of Redditch Matters returns and once again is packed with information about events for over the next few months. And, it is now available in a paper version too.

We welcome the Tour Series back to Redditch for the 8th time and launch a Royal Enfield Showcase in the town as we forge new links with the bike brand which has its birthplace in the Borough.

Dial A Ride, our community bus service which provides a life line to residents who, without it, would not be able to get out and about is celebrating its 30th birthday with a relaunch and we invite you to name our improved fleet.

The magazine is also packed with news from the Council about our services and initiatives and of course more information is available on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Kevin Dicks, Chief Executive of Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils

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GET IN TOUCH

Page 7: Name our bus!

Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, Worcs, B98 8AH

Visit us

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Call us

Page 11: Tour Series Pullout Page 14: Royal Enfield Showcase Page 19: Home Support Service

Customer Services: 01527 64252 Out of Hours emergency: 01527 67666

Write to us

Redditch Borough Council, Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, Worcs, B98 8AH Click on www.redditchbc.gov.uk

Redditch Borough Council

If you want this magazine in a different format, e.g. audio CD, or language, call 01527 881296.

The council does not endorse any of the products or services advertised in this magazine by external customers. To advertise in this magazine call 01527 881296.

Front cover image of tour series:Š SWpix.com (t/a Photography Hub Ltd)

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Don’t forget to use your vote on May 2

Tenants Try Tasty Treats Tenants at St David’s House tried new foods and experimented with smoothies as part of national Nutrition and Health Week.

A packed programme of activities took place during the week including taking part in the ‘Global Tea Party’.

Youngsters from Batchley First School also joined in the fun and put on a concert for the tenants.

Whatever the occasion...

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Central location Flexible catering & bar On-site parking (weekends) Full audio & visual conferencing system Equipment hire & free Wi-Fi Capacity for larger events For enquiries please call 01527 881478 or email civic.suite@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Civic Suite, Redditch Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, Worcs, B98 8AH

Nominated Neighbour Scheme Do you or does anyone you know feel vulnerable in their home?

It is an unfortunate fact that certain criminals target the elderly and vulnerable in their homes by posing as genuine callers. They seek to gain access to the house by deception to steal. Others will offer to do works to the house for problems that may not even exist for exorbitant sums and the work proves unnecessary or sub-standard.

The Nominated Neighbour Scheme seeks to protect potential victims by enrolling a willing person who is able to have callers referred to them by the potential victim so their identity can be verified.

If you think this may be helpful to you or someone you know, more details can be obtained by contacting Community Safety at Bromsgrove District or Redditch Borough councils on 01527 534187 or CommunitySafety@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk John Campion Police and Crime Commissioner West Mercia

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District Centres Regeneration Latest If you have been watching the news recently you’ll know that the council currently hopes to form a partnership with a major developer in order to regenerate the Matchborough and Winyates centres, as part of a development that would create new homes in that area.

The idea is still in its relatively early stages. The council is currently drawing up its list of requirements for the project, that a potential partner would need to satisfy, and that list is expected to be considered by councillors in June. The draft requirements are currently outlined as: • There would be extensive local public engagement in the development of proposals • The existing centres would be either refurbished or demolished and replaced with either two new centres or one new centre and one new parade or shop • There would be a new health centre and local food retail presence

• No council housing stock would be lost • Bus access would be maintained through the centres during and after redevelopment • There would be continuity for existing community facilities and businesses during the regeneration process • The council’s financial and other interests would be protected

Subject to the council agreeing its requirements, a formal procurement process to find a development partner would begin. That would see expressions of interest invited from members of the ‘Homes England Delivery Partner Panel’, a panel of house builders and construction companies with considerable experience of delivering major housing-led regeneration projects.

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The council would then give the developer who responds most in line with its requirements the opportunity to join a development partnership, which on current timescales would happen in the spring of 2020. At that point the partnership would then get to work to engage with the community to shape and put together actual redevelopment proposals for the centres.

For up to date information on this project as it progresses, keep an eye on your local press and go to www.redditchbc.gov.uk/centres anytime for more info and project updates.

Process timeline We are here

Establish Test principle market

Set requirements

Form Engage Apply for Design Agree the Start development and planning scheme scheme building partnership consult permission

Technical phase

Community Panel

Do you live in Redditch?

Do you want to be asked your opinion on the decisions that help shape your community and help drive Redditch’s future?

Then join our Community Panel today.

Over the last 12 months the panel have been directly invited to have their say on: • Hackney Carriage & Private Hire consultation • Overview & Scrutiny Budget Consultation • Housing Allocations Policy consultation • A Housing Allocation Policy focus group and the annual survey (covering a wide range of council services) Specifically for residents of the borough, you could receive regular surveys on local issues and be invited to discussion meetings. It’s easy to take part, & you can do as little or as much as you like.

Register for the Community Panel at: www.redditchbc.gov.uk/communitypanel Your views can make a difference.

Engagement phase

Delivery phase

More Affordable Homes Earmarked For Redditch The latest outline planning permission to be granted covers two two-bedroom bungalows in Fladbury Close, three twobed houses in Heronfield Close and five two-bed bungalows in Sandygate Close.

During the last financial year the Council has added 20 homes to its stock, spending nearly £2m of funding which has to be invested in providing more housing stock. Government guidelines specify it cannot be spent on anything else and has to be invested in a three year period.

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Ticket To Name A Bus! We’ve been inundated with suggestions to name our five-strong fleet of community buses as the Dial A Ride Service enters its 30th year!

DAR has recently had an overhaul which will see an improved and more efficient service for the hundreds of residents who, each month, the bus service provides a lifeline to.

As well as three new buses, improvements include designated dates and times for shopping trips so more people can travel together.

Residents have until May 10 to put forward names for the buses and winning titles will be written on the driver’s door.

To take part fill in the form on our website, search Dial A Ride, email DARcompetition @bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk or post your ideas to DAR, Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, B98 8AH Please note Bussy McBusface will not be included in the shortlist!

Adopt An Area To Be Proud Of Fed up of litter being strewn in your favourite green space, shopping street or pathway?

Anyone committed to tackling litter, from residents to schools, charities, community groups or businesses, can be responsible for keeping an area in tip top condition.

Under ‘Adopt an Area’ you choose the area you want to ‘adopt’ and register it with the council.

You would then receive the guidance, equipment, and collection services for larger quantities of litter and special signs would be put up in your adopted area telling passersby that it has been adopted by local people.

To find out more search our website or call our Environmental Services Team on (01527) 881188.

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Redditch Bandstand Events 2019 Church Green, 12 - 4pm, on the following Saturdays:

15th June - Vintage Day Music Music from fromthe theViolettes, Violettes,Jazz JazzAlchemy Alchemy&&Music Music Makers.

Enfi eld bikes.

Makers. Plus Plusvintage Vintagecars Cars& &Royal Royal Enfi eld bikes.

13th July - Summer Party at the Bandstand Performances Performancesto tocelebrate celebratediversity diversity&&unity unityinin our our town town plus plusfree freechildren’s children’sactivities. activities.

10th August - #ActiveRedditch at the Bandstand Enjoy Enjoy sports, sports,dance, dance,fun fun&&games gamesfor forall allthe family including Zumba & Boxercise. the family including Zumba & Boxercise.

28th September - Parade Carnival & Community Festival Festival Parade & Community All performance, All the the fun funof ofthe thefair. fair.Music, Live music, walking stalls & activities. parade, performance, stalls & activities.

Bouncy castle & children’s activities at all events!

Outdoor Outdoor performances performances subject subject to to change/cancellation change/cancellation due due to to adverse adverse weather weather conditions. conditions. All All details details correct correct at at time time of of going going to to print; print; events events programme programme may may be be subject subject to to change. change.

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For For more more info info please please call call the the Events Events Team Team on on 01527 01527 534030 534030 or or email email events@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk events@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk www.redditchbc.gov.uk/events www.redditchbc.gov.uk/events

Worcestershire Worcestershire County County Councillors’ Councillors’ Divisional Divisional Fund Fund

Redditch Borough Council in partnership with Redditch Lions Club

Sunday July 7th Arrow Valley 11- 4.30pm

REDDITCH STREET THEATRE 2019 Friday 26th July Town centre 11-3pm

Wednesday 7th August Winyates Shopping Centre 11-3pm

Mortony stanle l festiva 2019

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August For more details on any of these events please visit www.redditchbc.gov.uk/events or call 01527 534030

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Scour ll Art Project Art workshops at Forge Mill in May & June Explore the Arrow Valley landscape and make artworks at Forge Mill Needle Museum • Art walk and mapping ideas workshop: Sat 25 May 2019, 11- 4pm • “Hook and Line”: botanical drawing, stencils and spray painting • Saturdays 11-1pm: 18th May, 1st, 8th, 15th June. (N.B. 8th June will be an all day session: 10-4pm) • “Follow the River”: Draw, stitch and collage. Thursdays 2-4pm, 23rd & 30th May, 6th, 20th & 27th June

John Bonham A Celebration II presents...

Palace Drum Clinic

Young Drummer Competition 2019

Are you aged between 11 - 21? * Do you have a passion for drumming?

Could you be the next rising star?

Cost: Adults: £8/ session. Families welcome, children free!

For more information contact: keith.sculpturelogic@gmail.com To book places contact Forge Mill Museum: www.forgemill.org.uk

Sign up today!

The final will take place LIVE at The John Bonham Celebration on 21st September with prizes to be won!

For more details & to apply visit: www.palacedrumclinic.com Closing date for applications 1st July 2019 *There will be two age categories 11-16 and 17-21 years with an award for both plus an ‘overall winner’.

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OPENING ROUND

REDDITCH THURSDAY 9 MAY FAST / FUN / FREE AN ACTION PACKED AFTERNOON OF CYCLING & FAMILY EVENTS FROM 14:00.

FEATURING ELITE WOMEN’S (17:30) & MEN’S (19:00) RACES. FIND OUT MORE: TOURSERIES.CO.UK

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OPENING ROUND

OPENING ROUND OPENING ROUND REDDITCH

THURSDAY 9 MAY

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Royal Enfield Showcase

the Past, Present, and Future

For 6 weeks at Redditch, spiritual home of the brand Opening weekend Saturday June 1st, 10.30am Royal Enfield will be making an exclusive European unveiling of a new model to their existing lineup

Kingfisher Shopping Centre, opposite Clintons Every weekend something new to see & hear!

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Royal Enfield’s timeline is scattered with historic happenings from the birth of the legendary Bullet in 1932 to the Thunderbird, a stylish lean burn cruiser being launched in India in 1997.

But Redditch was the birthplace of Royal Enfield, even before there were bikes!

In 1891 R.W. Smith and Albert Eadie took over the Townsend Cycle Company in Redditch. They started supplying precision machine parts to the Royal Enfield Small Arms Factory in Enfield, Middlesex and were renamed the Enfield Manufacturing Company Limited.

In 1893 Enfield Manufacturing Ltd. became Royal Enfield – ‘Royal’ being taken from the Royal Small Arms Company. The famous trademark ‘Made like a gun’ was introduced.

Then, in 1898 Smith designed a prototype motorised vehicle, a four wheel bicycle known as a quadricycle using a proprietary 1.5 hp De Dion engine.

It was in 1900 that Royal Enfield delved into motorsport when one of its quadricycles entered a 1000 Mile Trial. The event helped to persuade the British public about the viability of motorised transport.

These events built up to the infamous date of 1901 when the first Royal Enfield motorcycle was produced. Designed by R. W. Smith and Frenchman Jules Gotiet, it had a 1.5 hp Minerva engine mounted in front of the steering head. The final drive was at the rear wheel by means of a long rawhide belt.

After surviving and assisting in two world wars, in 1949 ties with India begin to emerge and in 1955 the Redditch company partnered Madras Motors in India to form ‘Enfield India’ and a purpose-built factory was created.

1967 With only two models left in production at the start of the year – the

250cc Continental GT and the 736cc Interceptor – Royal Enfield’s Redditch facility closes down. Production of the Interceptor continued at Enfield’s underground facility in Bradford on Avon.

And now, in 2019, we are proud to be the home of Royal Enfield: celebrating this amazing timeline with a showcase of past, present and future.

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Get Active for Summer!

All of our ‘Community Exercise’ sessions continue during school holidays and have fully qualified, insured instructors. Plus you can ‘pay as you go’ so it’s completely flexible.

Mondays 10.30am - Ladies 50+ at Oakenshaw Community Centre 12pm - Mixed Fitness at Oakenshaw Community Centre 12pm - Zumba For All at Webheath Village Hall 2.15pm - Strength and Balance at Oakenshaw Community Centre

Tuesdays 10am - 50+ Fitness Class at St Luke’s Church Hall, Evesham Road 2pm - Zumba For All at Windmill Community Centre 2pm - Strength and Balance at Oakenshaw Community Centre

Wednesdays 2.15pm - Seated Strength and Balance at St David’s House, Willow Way, Batchley 5.30pm - Tai Chi at The Space, Winyates Centre 6.45pm - Tai Chi at The Space, Winyates Centre

Thursdays 9.15am - Stretch and Tone at The Space, Winyates 11.30am - 60+ Exercise (Chairs provided) at Oakenshaw Community Centre 12.30pm - YOGA at Oakenshaw Community Centre 2pm - Tai Chi at The Space, Winyates Centre 6pm - Tai Chi at Oakenshaw Community Centre

For more information please contact Hayley Gwilliam on 01527 881404 or email hayley.gwilliam @bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk 16

Park Lives @ Arrow Valley Park, Redditch

Launch Event

FREE sports & games for all the family!

Saturday 11th May, 10 - 11.30am @Stitch Meadow Fun activities every Saturday 10 - 11.30am No need to pre-register For more info please visit www.redditchbc.gov.uk or parklives.com

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Disability & Inclusive Sports You can get involved with lots of disability and inclusive sports opportunities in Redditch, whatever your age or ability.

From fun-based sessions to competitive opportunities we try and ensure there is something for everyone. All of our sessions are delivered by fully qualified coaches.

Why not try: Abbey Inclusive Multi Sports (over 16s) Pedal Power (all ages) There’s No Limits Disability Club (5-15) Can You Kick It (5+) Disability Cycling (all ages) For more information please see www.redditchbc.gov.uk/inclusivesports call 01527 881289 or email sd@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk 17

Celebrating Business The first ever North Worcestershire Business Awards are being launched this year by NWedR and North Worcestershire Business Leaders (NWBL).

The awards have been set up on a not for profit basis in response to calls from the business community and North Worcestershire Ambassadors for the opportunity to showcase local work and celebrate business leaders.

The award categories for 2019 are: Best Start-Up Business of the Year, Best Contribution to the Community – CSR, Best Customer Service in Retail, Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year, Best Employer of the Year, and an extra award, the NW Innovation of the Year award – sponsored by WINN. Entries will be open to North Worcestershire based businesses on Thursday June 6.

Ostap Paparega, Head of Service for NWedR said: “Launching the North Worcestershire Business Awards has been on our agenda for a couple of years now and I am looking forward to delivering this great celebration of what’s on offer across North Worcestershire.”

Melanie Hawkett, founder of NWBL said: “All local businesses are invited to be involved in these prestigious new awards as sponsors, nominators and as potential award winners!”

For more information on the North Worcestershire Business Awards email awards@NWBusAwards.org Follow us on twitter @NWBusAwards join us on Facebook @NWBusAwards

Bright Sparks Here’s our Environmental Policy & Awareness Officer Anna Wardell-Hill and Climate Change and Energy Support Officer Kath Manning with their electric vehicles.

The Council is working with our neighbouring local authorities and partners to look into some exciting projects which mean more electric car charging points in the near future.

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Celebrating Living Better For Longer At Redditch Borough Council we believe that living longer should be celebrated, and we can offer support to help you or a relative live an independent and enjoyable life.

Our Home Support Service is available to older and vulnerable people and we offer a range of services tailored to meet your needs.

Would you or a relative like help with: • • • • • • •

Living independently Finding new things to do Re-gaining confidence Accessing services Reducing loneliness Coping with loss Keeping your home safe & in good condition • Finances & paperwork We recognise that everyone has different needs, and that’s exactly what we’re here for. We can help you decide the level of service that’s most appropriate for you, and tailor what we provide to suit you. We have three levels of service to suit your budget:

1. A wellbeing telephone call 2. A wellbeing home visit 3. Personalised home support

For more information please call the Home Support Service on:

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Parenting and Community Team Local support for you and your family Are you worried about a child?

Healthy Start Vitamins

• If you have reason to believe that a child, young person or adult is at immediate risk from harm contact the Police on 999.

Pregnant women, women with a child under 12 months & children aged from six months to four years who are receiving Healthy Start vouchers are entitled to free Healthy Start vitamins. If you don't receive Healthy Start Vouchers you can purchase the Healthy Start Vitamins. Healthy Start vitamins contain vitamins A, C & D for children aged from six months to four years, & folic acid & vitamins C & D for pregnant & breastfeeding women.

Where can you buy vitamins from?

• Pear Tree Centre, • Holly Trees Centre, Broad Street, Sidemoor, Mabey Ave, Riverside, Bromsgrove, B61 8LW Redditch, B98 8HW (Tel: 01527 835775) (Tel: 01527 61360) • Princess of Wales • Smallwood House, Hospital (Main Church Green West, Reception) Stourbridge Redditch, B97 4BD Road, Bromsgrove, B61 (Tel: 01527 488600) 0BB (Tel: 01527 488030)

• If you have any concerns about a child or young person living in Worcestershire & feel that they may be in need of protection or safeguarding contact the Family Front Door by calling 01905 822666.

• For assistance out of office hours (weekdays & all day at weekends/bank holidays) call 01905 768020 www.worcestershire.gov.uk/ areyouworriedaboutachild

Child Health Clinics Contact the Health Visitor Advice Service on 0300 123 9551.

Vitamins cost: Vitamin drops for children are £1.80

Vitamins for pregnant & breastfeeding mums are £0.91

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Looking for help with childcare costs?

For queries please contact Vicky Bromsgrove: 07943 832294 Redditch: 07506 554297

Information on: Fun groups, foodbanks & how to access other services.

Call 01527 534150 & speak to a member of the Community Team.

Groups for Parents & Carers We host a variety of groups for you as parents/carers, to help bring out the best in your children, including: Understanding Your Child | Teen Triple P Triple P 2 to 10yrs | Birth & Beyond See our website below or Contact a Parenting Practitioner in Redditch on 01527 61360 or for Bromsgrove 01527 835775

Need Family Support?

Contact the Family Front Door on 01905 822666.

Breastfeeding Support Breast Buddies Redditch - Mondays & Fridays, 10am - 11.30am at Holly Trees, Mabey Ave, Redditch, B98 8HW Breast Buddies Bromsgrove - Wednesdays, 10am - 11.30am at Pear Tree, Broad Street, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove, B61 8LW Breastfeeding Support Workers Bromsgrove & Droitwich call 07553 368790 Redditch call 07918 131944

Volunteering Opportunities For volunteering opportunities in Parenting/ Breastfeeding Peer Support please contact Ali Wakeman on 07717 800406

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Right waste,

Too big for your bin? Visit the tip or book a bulky collection on 01527 881188

Aerosol cans Drinks cans Food cans

t Packaging no accepted in recycling bin

Food waste

Glass bottles & jars (all colours)

Paper

Animal litter Sanitar y waste & nappies

No thanks Chemicals | Paint Building waste | Business waste LPG/gas cylinders | Soil & rubble 22

No Electricals | Glitter Plastic bags | Food

For more details & how to recycle

, Right place Plastic: (all colours except black)

Bins out by 7am

Or get discounted home compost bins at letswasteless below

pots, tubs & trays (from food packaging) bottles (tops on)

Branches up to 10cm in diameter

Cartons

Clippings & leaves

(e.g. Tetra Packs)

Card

thanks Batteries | Foil Polystyrene | Clothes

Grass cuttings

Weeds, plants & flowers

No thanks Kitchen waste | Turf, soil & rubble Animal waste & bedding | Wood Plastic bags & liners

more items, visit letswasteless.com

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Say hello to Rubicon Leisure, Redditch Borough Council’s new leisure company.

Rubicon Leisure are excited to take on the operation of some of Redditch’s premier leisure facilities including the Palace Theatre, Abbey Stadium, Arrow Valley Visitor Centre, Pitcheroak Golf Course, Forge Mill Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre, and Batchley, Oakenshaw, Windmill and Winyates Green Community Centres. As a welcome, we would like you to sample some of the activities we have to offer and come and say hello to the staff on site.

20% OFF birthday party bookings Call 01527 65203 to book. Max one per household. Book & pay

by May 31, 2019.

FREE Farm Day family ticket for 4

50% OFF 9-hole green fees

Sunday June 2, 2019.

Max one offer per person with this voucher. Tee off after 1200. Valid until May 31, 2019.

WIN 2 TICKETS

FREE 5 day membership

COMMUNITY CENTRES

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE hot drinks To the value of £2.40 with this voucher.

Valid until May 31 ,2019.

Cilla & The Shades of the 60s Palace Theatre. Enter at redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk

or call 01527 65203. Sign up to our mailing list.

www.rubiconleisure.co.uk

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Max one per household. Valid until end of June 30, 2019.