The Bromsgrove Oracle July & August 2019

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Welcome to the July & August edition of The Bromsgrove Oracle.

There’s lots going on in and around Bromsgrove at the moment and Summer and the holiday season are well and truly upon us, lets hope we get some lovely weather so we can all enjoy the next couple of months?. In this Summer edition we have news and features including Shooting 4 Fun’s “Fun Day” raising money for Primrose Hospice, Clent Hills Vets, Bromsgrove Sporting FC Friendlies, Aston Fields Club Open Day, Our Latest Member Night and lots of upcoming local events and much more, helping you keep in touch with all things Bromsgrove. Our magazine is a fantastic place to promote and find out more about local businesses, events, news and information from around our community (all linked to and promoted on our website and social media).

– Why not enter our “Find Wol” competition for your chance to win £50.00 - Simply find the hidden image of our friendly Owl “Wol” inside the magazine, go to our website www.thebromsgroveoracle.co.uk and enter the competition for your chance to win, it’s very easy to enter and like the saying goes “you’ve got to be in it, to win it”……

Good Luck “Find Wol” - Last Issue’s Lucky Winner was Amelia Duncan…….. well done Amelia and we hope you enjoy your prize.

We really do enjoy providing our magazine for you, we value your contributions and your feedback and please don’t hesitate to provide me with your suggestions for future editions.

Hope you enjoy this latest edition and don’t forget YOU can provide YOUR events, news and information too ?.

Until next time.

Lyndon.

Cover Image – Fields at the rear of Park Gate Inn photo from Darren Waldron

A Selection of Local Stories and Information: Clent Hills Vets News Update Free Hot Drink with The Potting Shed Bromsgrove Sporting Rise Up Again Retail Success for Chi Chi Gifts Bromsgrove & Normandy Twinning Grafton Manor Garden Party Rain Didn’t Stop Play for The Oracle Shooting 4 Fun and Primrose Hospice Careforce Supporting our Community Retail Therapy at The Style Lounge Save the Date – Local Events Guide Aston Fields Club “Open Day” Our Local Business Directory

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Pet News

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Clent Hills Vets in Bromsgrove, Hagley and Rubery updated its TLC Pet Club in June, adding value to membership with three new benefits aimed at looking after pet oral health and general wellbeing.

The TLC Pet Club is an exclusively designed package that provides pets with a range of benefits to help protect them all year round.

Membership has always included a wide range of benefits including certain vaccinations, flea and worming treatments, a six month check up with the nurse, plus discounts on consultations, nail clips, neutering, food and additional vaccinations.

NEW: A routine dental checkup is now included with the 6-month health checks, helping to monitor

and protect the health of petĘźs teeth and gums.

Nurses will also demonstrate how to care for petĘźs teeth at home and make a vet referral if a more in-depth examination or dental treatment is needed.

NEW: Members can now enjoy 10% off standard dental packages - a scale and polish to remove tartar build-up and reduce the risk of gum disease and other related diseases.

NEW: As well as looking after oral health, the TLC Pet Club now includes a 10% discount on single sessions at Clent Hills Pet

Opened in Bromsgrove in May 2018, the Centre houses a large indoor heated hydrotherapy pool and water treadmill. The fully qualified team offer physiotherapy, laser therapy and acupuncture - to support recovery post surgery, injury or illness, as well as swimming for fun, fitness, water confidence, weight loss and puppy swims.

As a member of the TLC Pet Club you will receive reminders about when to collect treatments and attend health checks so pets should never have to miss out on vital care.

Clent Hills Vets is committed to offering outstanding healthcare, delivered by a caring, compassionate and dedicated team of veterinary surgeons, nurses, hydro and physiotherapists, and support staff.

For more information about oral health or Clent Hills Vets TLC Pet Club please call: 01527 889810 www.clenthillsvets.co.uk

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Events News

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Poetry and Cake at Bromsgrove Library books, including How to Be a Poet and 52: Write a Poem A Week are bestsellers.

She was one of the poets invited to Buckingham Palace as a representative of the countryʼs finest exponents of the art and the outgoing Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, calls her ʻone of the most exciting poets writing today.ʼ

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The Poetry and Cake event is free and is organised in conjunction with the Library by WORDS, the group which for forty years has been bringing the best of the spoken and written word to Bromsgrove.

The Currency of Kindness You might recognise her from the Nationwide adverts. Now, as part of “The Bromsgrove Festival“, the award winning poet, Jo Bell, comes to Bromsgrove Library on Thursday 18th July at 2pm.

Jo will be reading her work, including extracts from her Radio 4 docupoem, “ Slow Machine “ and, especially for the afternoon, some previously unheard new poems.

Jo is an entertaining speaker, ʻlively, sexy and deftʼ according to journalist and broadcaster Stuart Maconie.

She lives on a narrowboat and writes about her life on boats - she was the first Canal Laureate - and her career as an archaeologist.

Her global workshop, the 52 project, brought hundreds of poets together to write in a ʻvirtual villageʼ.

A former Director of National Poetry Day, Joʼs how-to

For more information on WORDS visit: www.bromsgrovewords.com Follow WORDS on Twitter @bromsgrovewords You can follow Jo Bell at @jo_bell

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International News Weekend in in Bromsgrove Bromsgrove French Visitors VisitorsEnjoyed Enjoy Weekend

Bromsgrove International Link formed a bond with Saint Sauveur Lendelin in Normandy in 1999 and in early June a party visited Bromsgrove to celebrate the 20th anniversary.

Saint Sauveur is a community located on the south of the Cotentin peninsular around 40 miles from Cherbourg. The area has a lot in common with rural Bromsgrove and Worcestershire with much of the land given over to apple orchards and dairy farming.

Like previous visits, guests stay with hosts and families mainly in the Bromsgrove area and get to sample life in the country more as residents than as tourists.

Language is seldom a problem as most French people, particularly youngsters speak more than

adequate English whilst hosts often manage quite well with an O-level or GCSE certificate.

The party was greeted on the Thursday lunchtime at The Council House by vice-chairman Drew Beaumont and CEO, Kevin Dicks. The remainder of the day was spent with hosts.

Friday saw a trip to Warwick Castle and on Saturday to Lichfield. Whilst there, a short journey was made to the National Memorial Arboretum which had the added significance of anniversary of the Operation Overlord and the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. St Sauveur though had to wait until 28th July to be liberated by the General Bradley's American 1st Army.

At a meal held on the Friday at King's Norton Golf Club the chair of the Saint Sauveur Association, Annick Boissard presented her opposite number Judith Stephenson with a sculpture to mark the twinning anniversary.

Guests departed for the cross-channel ferry on Sunday morning.

Plans are in progress to visit St Sauveur in late Spring 2020 with amongst other attractions, a visit to the beautiful and nearby city of Coutances for the annual festival - Jazz sous les Pommiers (Jazz under the apple trees) which often attracts many famous and international names.

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Rain Didn’t PlayMembers on the Night! ...

Nearly 50 local business representatives attended The Bromsgrove Oracle ‘Meet The Members Night’ event at Hogarths Stone Manor on 13th June.

Robert Elliot, Sales Director Hogarths Hotels

The long spell of rain in June did little to dampen the spirits of Members of the Bromsgrove Oracle as they gathered at Hogarths Stone Manor for the summer networking event.

Sadly the drinks reception couldnʼt be held on the patio but guests happily mingled in The Garden Room, a lovely event space overlooking the gorgeous grounds.

Lyndon Stokes, Bromsgrove Oracle

Following the reception Robert Elliot, Director of Sales, welcomed guests to Hogarths before Lyndon Stokesʼ pre-dinner address.

Guests enjoyed a delicious three course meal with a selection of choices.

This included the following, as pictured below: Parfait of chicken livers, sultana jam, charred brioche and peashoot (starter).

Chicken breast, dauphinoise, fine beans and shallots, broccoli, crushed carrots and oyster mushroom sauce (main course).

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...Rain Didn’t Play on the Night!

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The planned outdoor entertainment, hosted by Mark and Tina Treverton from Shooting 4 Fun, was replaced with an indoor shooting gallery on the night, due to the wet weather. This proved just as popular as the planned outdoor activities.

Among those local member businesses attending were Big Splash Communications, Broad Street DIY, Bromsgrove Cricket Club, Care Force, Catshill Garage, Martin G Clark & Co, Original Registrations, Regal Autolease, Smart Accountancy.

Members battled it out for top score on the range with Jon Rixon, from Lansalot Ltd, seizing the prize for the menʼs highest score. Kelly Turner, from The Basement Project, was victorious for the ladies. Each took home a bottle of wine.

Non member invited guests included Forever Living, Jane Weaver Ltd, Life Coaching Therapy, R K Bookkeeping, The Rootless Pub, The Style Lounge Company and Utility Warehouse.

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The next Members Night will be held at Grafton Manor in Bromsgrove in September.

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Free entry but donations requested.

For more details: 07720 211002 facebook.com/BromsgroveRockSchool

A day celebrating animals with demonstrations, stalls, activities, games and prizes. Profits will be split between Birmingham Dogs Home and Warwickshire & West Mercia Retired Police Dogs Welfare Fund. £4 per adult, £2 under 12's, £10 for a family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children.

For more details: 01527 821 272 Thursday 18th July 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Firewalk for Primrose Hogarths Stone Manor

Single walkers and corporate teams welcome. Live DJ and food and drink available.

Pre-registration essential. £30 minimum per person.

To book your place: 01562 777555 E: sam.adkins@hogarths.co.uk Thursday 25th July

Caribbean Night The Wildmoor Oak

2 course Caribbean buffet and live entertainment. Disco till late. £19 adults / £12 under 14ʼs For more details: 0121 453 2696

Lots more local events are available on The Bromsgrove Oracle website. www.thebromsgroveoracle.co.uk

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Webbs Family Circus Wychbold

Sunday 4th August 10.00am - 4.00pm

Silver Spinning Ring Making Workshop. Jinney Ring, Hanbury

Make your own sterling silver, or sterling silver and copper spinning ring. You will make 4 rings in total and learn how to combine them into one stunning spinning ring. Skill level: Beginners / some experience.

All equipment provided. A delicious high tea style lunch is included as well as tea, coffee, soft drink and biscuits, with a glass of Prosecco to finish the day.

Cost: £120. Adults only. Book online: www.jewelleryworkshops.co.uk Saturday 10th August 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Alice in Wonderland Hanbury Hall, Droitwich

A fantastical, larger-than-life musical for all the family, by Immersion Theatre. Performed on the lawn next to Hanbury Hall. Adults: £16 / Child £10 / Family ticket £44.

Call: 01527 821214

Roll up, roll up, take your seats and join the ringmaster for this family circus. Aerial acrobatics, high speed juggling feats, comedy trampolining, brilliant bubble blowing, crazy clown capers and more. There are no animals performing in this circus.

Performances at 10.30am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm daily. Duration 1 hour.

Tickets: £6.50 each www.webbsdirect.co.uk/circus/ Saturday 17th August 2.30pm & 7.30pm

The Little Mermaid Palace Theatre, Redditch

Journey ʻunder the seaʼ with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disneyʼs The Little Mermaid JR, performed

by Palace Youth Theatre.

Tickets: £12 (standard) / £10 (concession) / £36 (Family).

Box office: 01527 65203 www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk Sat 17th & Sun 18th August 12.00pm - 7.00pm

Morton Stanley Festival 2019 Morton Stanley Park, Redditch

Free community festival of music and entertainment and much more.

Lots more local events are available on The Bromsgrove Oracle website. www.thebromsgroveoracle.co.uk

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All Welcome at Social Club Open Day We have regular events such as a monthly quiz night and bingo every other Monday. The Club is well known locally for hosting live music events in the function room and regularly hosts the Ron Jeremy Band, among others.”

Some of the committee and club members who look forward to welcoming the local community

A Bromsgrove Social Club which dates back to the 1890’s welcomes the local community to attend a special open day event on Saturday 20th July.

Aston Fields Social Club has recently completed an extensive makeover of its outdoor space, creating a lovely garden where members can relax and socialise.

The Open Day takes place in the garden, from 3pm to 8pm on Saturday 20th July.

Visitors can enjoy live music as well as a pig roast. The improved garden also has direct access to Aston Fields recreational ground for children.

the Club to view its facilities.

As well as the garden makeover, the next phase of refurbishment includes the bar, function room and snooker area.

The Club is well known for its snooker success with its 4 teams competing in leagues across the area.

It is hoped the Open Day will encourage local people and their families to visit the Club to see all it has to offer. This includes a function room with bar, and four large TV screens in the main bar showing Sky Sports and BT Sports.

Dave Winney, steward at the Club, said: “This is a Members and non-members comfortable and informal place where members are invited to join the fun can meet and enjoy a drink. and will have full access to

Founded as a working menʼs club in 1894, it was originally based in one room of a cottage on the corner of South Road and Stoke Road. It then moved to Pear Tree Villa (opposite the Ladybird Inn), before moving to its present location in 1950. Steeped in history the Club was once very popular with workers at the old Garrington site.

96 Stoke Road Bromsgrove B60 3EG For more information about the event or membership call: 01527 878040 www.astonfieldssc.co.uk

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