Sedgeberrow Post Feb-Mar-2013

Produced by : Mick & Kim Workman, Mike Parker, Chris & Mel Wilson, Marilyn Butt, with watercolour above by Julian Crawford

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February & March 2013 A SeSaME Production. No 8

Not to be Missed

Editorial Editors

3. Many thanks to our Post Team.

Mike Parker

4. Evesham Relish. Sedge Warbler.

01386 881863

5. Remember Oil Buying Dates.

Mel Wilson

6. Oz Leaving us Behind.

energy@sesame.me.uk

Advertising – see page 16 Copy Deadlines 2013 April/May June July August/Sept Oct/Nov Dec/Jan

6. Wordsearch.

6. Know your village?

8. Have your own group‟s web page on www.sedgeberrow.com.

17th March 10. Who‟s out to get me?

12th May 14th July 12. SW Development Plan.

15th Sept 15. LPG Gas. 17th Nov 16. Traffic Lights on Main St.

Do Support our Advertisers

16. Advertise in the Post.

You will see that a good mix of people have responded to our offer of advertising space in the Sedgeberrow Post, showing us the services that they offer. Without them we could not afford to produce this newsletter, with its splash of colour and information for the village.

18. Festive Updates from Brian P. 19. Demo at Parish Meeting.

20. A Poem for Loss.

23. Waste not, want not.

27. Current footpath news.

27. Avoiding Termination.

Thanks to them all.

So please do your bit.

28. Sedgeberrow School News.

Consider what they are offering very 29. A childhood scene. seriously and when you respond make 30. My Brother Doofuss. sure that you let them know that you heard about them here, between the pages 33. Whalebone gigs. of our village newsletter.

34. Parish Council Report.

All paper used in the Sedgeberrow Post 37. Mobile Library Times. has been sponsored by Kim & Mike Workman, courtesy of Dunn & Dusted. 38. Sedgeberrow Post Accounts.

See the Post online: www.sesame.me.uk

This publication is printed on recycled paper

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It’s time for thanks & congratulations for: A great team effort.

Do join me in praising all those villagers who have made it possible for the Sedgeberrow Post to land on your doormat over the last year.

Without them your editor‟s efforts would all be in vain.

Many thanks to: Mike and Kim Workman who sponsor the Posts‟ paper, print and staple the booklet. Ann Banks, Lucia Brooks, Cat Parker and Marilyn Butt who proof read the first draft before it goes to print. Chris Wilson who puts it online at www.sesame.me.uk Thanks to our all-weather star deliverers: Brian Stanley and Marilyn Butt who sort the booklets into streets and then deliver them to your door, with Chris & Bob, Richard Hunt, Judith Horton, Jeremy Williamson, Tony and Carol, Pat Petrie, Jane McLaren, Gill Hughes, Robin Rennie, and Amanda Corbett, We have that Mike Parker, wearing his fundraising hat, who looks after our advertisers, then Mel Wilson, who as Deputy Editor supports him as Editor with ideas and checking the Post content.

We owe thanks to the Parish Council, County Councillor Liz Eyre, The Flood Group, the Oil Buying Group and SeSaME, who provided much needed seed funding to get us established.

(You can see the full story of our funding on page 38).

We are still here and most advertisers have shown that they are happy to carry on supporting us in 2013. Meanwhile we need you to keep reading your village magazine, support our advertisers, give us and them some feedback and, who knows, send us some articles.

(Editor: Mike Parker)

Sedgeberrow Post is available online. Go to www.sesame.me.uk & click on the Kingfisher. If you want a reminder on every publication date see below: Just contact the editor via energy@sesame.me.uk .We won‟t deliver but send you a link to its place on our SeSaME website. A reader wrote: “What an excellent, beautifully produced, easy to navigate, online magazine.”

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From: The Sedge Warbler.

Evesham Relish.

Sedge Warbler pic. copyright of P&H Harris. www.kenyabirds.org.uk.

An infrequent visit to the Ark antique shop, near The Celebrated The Fleece pub, one Evesham Relish Saturday afternoon, led For game. Fish. Cutlets. Steaks. to my finding this little Chops. Cold meat &c. Soups, gem of a bottle. I‟d never Hashes, Gravies, Stews, Salad heard of Evesham Relish &c. Prepared from the highly before. Both the bottle esteemed recipe of the chief cook to and the label brought to H.R.H the late Duchess of Kent. mind the ubiquitous Lea By the Worcestershire & Perrins sauce that has Preserving Co. Ltd. graced my soups and cheese on toast from Evesham. time immemorial. The A central picture of a Windmill, internet was no help, Trade Mark. Registered. The label except to remind me that on a light green bottle, (20 cms high) with an applied lip, marked they preserve a lot of Mellor & Co Worcs. The bottle timber in Worcestershire. made in the period 1892-1910s.

What do you know?

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What the label says.

Lea & Perrins™ Worcestershire Sauce joined the “Heinz family” in 2005.

They state in their online history that: “L&P is the original Worcestershire Sauce, first made in Worcester.”

“Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce was first created by the Worcester chemists John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins. They devised the recipe in the 1830's when Lord Sandys - a nobleman of the area - was eager to recreate an exciting taste he had acquired on his travels to Bengal.

When Lea & Perrins was first created, it wasn't to their liking and was set aside and forgotten about. It wasn't until the barrels were rediscovered many months later that the taste had mellowed into what we know and love as Worcestershire Sauces. To this day, the ingredients are allowed to 'mature' for 18 months before being blended and bottled in Worcester. Only a lucky few know the exact recipe”.

Sedge Warbler

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Your Village needs You Have you any experiences you wish to share, a skill that could please our villagers? Do please us all by submitting articles, recording your events and most importantly, hitting our bi-monthly deadlines.

Submitting material for publication If you are a local villager you will have a choice of a double A5 page spread, a single A5 page, a half page and a quarter page. We have some estimates of how many words you will need for each size. These are just approximations and will vary according to logos that you may also want to feature and the number of large headlines that you want. By working to these parameters when you are emailing your piece, you will help the editorial process immensely. Some of you will have a basic template that you can modify accordingly for each new issue. Email is best for us.

A double A5 page spread.

- Approx 560 words (No 12 font) A single A5 page.

- Approx 280 words (No 12 font) A half A5 page.

- Approx 140 words (No 12 font) A quarter A5 page.

- Approx 60 words (No 12 font) Talk to Mike, who will help you estimate how much space you will need. (01386 881863)

Sedgeberrow Oil Buying Group.

SeSaME Oil Buying Group, in association with Evesons of Worcestershire, For a monthly email reminder - contact Mike Parker

Don’t miss out! Next Delivery Dates are Fri 8th Feb, Fri 8th March Make sure that you buy regularly as a member of Sedgeberrow Oil Buying Group, as come the crunch at any time, because of supply and weather conditions, loyal members will be prioritised.

2. Phone on 01905 775920 or by email to droitwich@evesons.co.uk.

3. Remember: If you order after midday of the day before delivery, you will NOT be eligible for the reduced price. Check your tank levels regularly.

4. You must say you are part of the Sedgeberrow Oil Buying Group.

5. Give full delivery name and address.

6. Payment can be made either at time of ordering but certainly within TEN days of delivery, either by cheque or by phoning in with debit card details.

7. Sign up with SeSaME for an “email - order date reminder” if you lead a busy life.

8.The price is not fixed until two days before delivery, as market prices change every day.

2013 Delivery Dates - Fri 8th Feb. Fri 8th Mar, Fri 12th April. Fri 10th May.

Sedgeberrow Sustainable and Manageable Energy SeSaME. Website: www.sesame.co.uk – Email: energy@sesame.me.uk Contact: Mike Parker (Chair) Tel: 01386 881863

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Oz leaving us behind.

You may already be aware that Australians live in a different time zone to us. But local Sedgeberrow residents, Lyn & Sid Talbot, were given a rather unexpected take on exactly how different it might be, when they received a letter postmarked 2021. Pretty as Koala bears may be, having to age 8 years when you visit Oz to see them, might just be asking too much! Editor

Sedgeberrow Wordsearch Find all the words on the right in this locally themed Wordsearch Seen in your garden:

cat. dog woodpecker robin. pigeon daffodil. crocus snowdrop. water butt postman. dustbin Plus another that you might not notice The idea for this Wordsearch comes to you courtesy of Lindsey, a Villager and Post Advertiser (see page 15). If you have any ideas to share about what would be good to see in the Post, please let us know. (Editor)

How well do you know your Village?

Where was this picture taken then?

(Pictures & idea courtesy of Peter Loomes) See page 30 for the answer

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Sedgeberrow Parish Church News Benefice of Hampton, Sedgeberrow & Hinton on the Green.

Priest in Charge: Revd. Mark Binney as at Hampton Vicarage on 01386 424235.

Churchwardens: Ann Banks 881623 and Doreen Hayes 881965 Drawing by John Livingstone

February/March February

Feb 3rd Feb 10th Feb 17th Feb 24th

March March 3rd 9am Holy Communion 9am Holy Communion March 10th 11am Mothering Sunday 11am Family Service Family Service 9am Holy Communion March 17th 9am Holy Communion 11am Family Service March 24th 11am Palm Sunday March 29th Good Friday 2pm Service March 31st United Benefice Service T B A

Sedgeberrow PCC would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful new year.

December has been a very busy month for us. We have had Bingo and the next Bingos are on February 9th and March 16th at 8pm in the Village Hall.

Coffee mornings will start again in March, Thursday 28th.

The Wassail was very entertaining and a good start to Christmas, thanks to Brian Palmer and his team.

Christmas Trees were again well supported this year, with 20 trees altogether which made a lovely sight. Our thanks to all those who decorated them and also decorated the Church for Christmas.

The Carol service and Crib service were very well attended. It is lovely to see children in Church.

We had to cancel two services, January 6th and January 13th, while the heating was being replaced. We hope it will make for a warmer Church.

We look forward to another busy year and hope again we can count on your support.

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Is Everyone Out To Get Me?

Cyber Crime is a popular topic at the moment.

I don‟t think there has been a week go by in the last year we haven‟t heard about it. This is because it is the fastest growing crime. In 2008 the cost was measured in millions, and in just a few years this has risen to tens of billions. Targets of cyber crime are not just large industries but, increasingly, individuals.

But what is Cyber Crime and how can you take practical steps to avoid being a victim? I have been looking into this issue and started to look at how I work online, I thought some of my insights may be of interest to you.

There are a number of ways in which you could become a victim: Malware – In simple terms this is software that sits on your computer and either causes it damage, can be used to steal information (including passwords) or it can use your computer to help commit wider crimes. Malware is becoming increasingly complex whilst at the same time easier to produce and distribute. One major Malware detection company reported an average of 220,000 new pieces of malware every day in 2012.

Phishing – Sometimes referred to as Spear Phishing. This is aimed at getting information from you. Account details, passwords, credit card details etc. There are the emails you get that look like they are from a bank and require you to reset your password.

Social Engineering – Less common than the two above, but there are some clever people out there who would like to part you from your cash. Commonly these take the form of emails which look like they come from a friend in trouble abroad in need of money. Social networking sites are also a haven for Social Engineers.

So how do you reduce your chances of becoming a victim?

There are a few practical and easy steps you can take: 1. Only keep software on your computer you use. If you don‟t need it get rid.

Many Malware attacks exploit weaknesses in commercial software. If you only keep the software you need, you reduce your risks.

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2. Keep the software you use up to date. Most software vendors regularly release updates, these either add functionality or tighten the security as weaknesses are exposed. When you load new programmes always select the option to update automatically. There are products on the market that will ensure that your applications are kept up to date. These are known as Autopatchers.

3. Use good quality Antivirus and Firewall applications. Ensure that you keep them up to date.

4. Guard your passwords and don’t use the same password for all the sites you use. Use strong passwords. It is still common for people to use their names, pets and children‟s names, „password‟, qwerty and 123456 as passwords. It is a problem remembering them all, but try this: think of a phrase which you associate with the site, take the first letter of each word and that will be a relatively strong password e.g Sedgeberrow Post Is Great For Keeping Up With Village Events translates to spigfkuwve which is a bit hard to guess, but easy to remember if you recite the phrase. Then for extra strength add other characters such as numbers or specials such as £$%&*+?@ if allowed. Always make passwords a minimum of 6 characters in length. If you suspect a password has been compromised change it immediately.

5. Change your password on your wifi. There are also other options to limit access to your wifi, but this is a subject in itself.

6. If you receive emails from your bank, don’t click links in the email, instead access the website directly.

7. There is also some brilliant practical advice from an organisation called KREBS: a. If you didn’t go looking for it don’t install it. So if someone sends you a link or a great piece of software, a funny picture or anything that you‟re not expecting or you don‟t want it, then leave it alone. b. If you install it, update it. Keep all your software up to date. c. If you no longer need it, un-install it. If you find you have a need later you can always re-install.

8. Backup your computer and keep more than one copy. If you have to recover from a Malware infection you may need to get data from a backup. If you don‟t have a backup you may lose your data. Why keep more than one copy? If your computer is destroyed or stolen along with your only backup, you have lost everything, this is where the second copy would come in useful, but only if it has been stored in a separate location. Why not ask a trusted friend to keep it for you?

You should backup as often as you feel you need to. I do mine weekly.

If you need any more information about being safe online, try looking at: http://www.getsafeonline.org/ Peter Loomes

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Sedgeberrow Playgroup For 2-5 year olds, in the Betteridge Room next to Sedgeberrow School.

Opening times Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm Term Time Only.

Colette 07974557098 November 80’s night. We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 80‟s night. It was a great night and brilliant to see people dressed up in the 80‟s theme. We raised just over £400 for the playgroup‟s funds.

December in playgroup. The children, staff and some parents walked to the Church to decorate our Christmas tree for the Church tree display. This was very enjoyable. The children enjoyed the walk and singing some Christmas songs in church.

Walking in the Air, this year‟s Christmas show, was followed by some snowmen songs and traditional Christmas songs.

Christmas party. We ended the last day of term with our Christmas party and were extremely happy to receive a special visit from Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and an Elf. This was great fun. Colette.

South Worcestershire Development Plan (SWDP) Draft Submission Document Statement of Representations Procedure.

Now available for view between Friday 11/01/13 and Friday 22/02/13 at www.swdevelopmentplan.org.

There is a statutory requirement for consultation at this stage.

For further information email the SWDP team via contact@swdevelopment.org, phone them on 01905 722233 or write to the South Worcestershire Development Team, Orchard House, Farrier Street, Worcester, WR1 3BB The Plan sets out strategic and detailed policies, allocates housing and employment sites and the necessary structure to accommodate it.

Full information, including response forms, is also available to view at Libraries and Customer Contact Centres.

There are proposals specifically relating to Sedgeberrow.

If you have anything to contribute, now is your chance. (Editor)

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Contact details of your key elected members.

Maureen Pratt – Chairman of Sedgeberrow Parish Council Tel: 01386 881637. Email maureenpratt@btinternet.com Clerk: Jacqueline Shields. Sedgeberrowpc@hotmail.co.uk Parish Councillors: John de Paris, Darren Farmer, Richard Hunt, Alan Stow.

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Roma Kirke – District Councillor Woodpeckers, 9 Hands Orchard, Great Comberton.

Pershore. WR10 3DZ. Tel 01386 710514 Liz Eyre – County Councillor 150 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7AJ Tel: 01386 854807. Mobile: 07801816755 County Hall: 01905 766880

Harriett Baldwin – Member of Parliament. The House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. (For Caseworkers).Tel: 01684 585165. Email:harriett.baldwin.mp@parliament.uk.Website: www.harriettbaldwin.com. Advice Surgery: Call Malvern Office to make an appointment on 01684 585165

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Then call on Mike. 01386 881863 or 07949 200207 I collect and restore all kinds of old oil lamps, like Tilley, Hinks and Wells Unbreakable lamps. I am also quite happy to help you with queries about ways to restore or find parts for your lamps and give talks about early lighting.

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Rough seas for a Silver Surfer As we Silver Surfers know, sometimes we have trouble with our computers.

I had a problem yesterday, so I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over.

Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem.

As he was walking away, I called after him, 'So, what was wrong?

He replied, 'It was an ID ten, T- error.'

I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, 'An, ID ten, T- error? What's that? In case I need to fix it again.'

Eric grinned.... 'Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten, T- error before?

'No,' I replied.

'Write it down,' he said, 'and I think you'll figure it out.'

So I wrote it down: ID10T I used to like Eric, the little devil!

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Bulk Buying of LPG Gas Please share information.

Wychavon DC are exploring the possibility of a countywide initiative for bulk LPG buying (not red cylinders at this time), so watch this space!

Meanwhile please help by sharing information about the prices that you are paying. It would be very helpful if anyone in the village buying bulk gas or a red cylinder would contact SeSaME with the following details: supplierâ€&#x;s name, date ordered, cylinder size, price ex VAT and your street name. That information can then be shared later amongst village buyers. Contributors of this information will not be identified. Ring 01386 881863, or email energy@sesame.me.uk. If you wish to have an idea about what is being tried elsewhere you could have a look at Malvern DCâ€&#x;s new initiative, via their website. www.malvernhills.gov.uk Look on their website for: Fuel & information offers-LPG Dealand finally the Householder Information Sheet

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What‟s happening here then?

Our information is that we are hosting a team of workers who could be, by all accounts, in the village for 7 to 8 weeks.

It‟s about an electricity pole that has to be removed and its cables put underground. This has meant a knock on effect of similar action for other poles. The action will take place from the war memorial and to somewhere near the old school house. (Editor)

Sedgeberrow Post Advertisements To discuss your needs, format your advert, ring 01386 881863 (Speak to Mike)

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For 2013 - 5 Issues

1/4 page ……£7.50 1/2 page…...£15.00 Full page…..£25.00

1/4 page ……£25.00 1/2 page……£50.00 Full page…..£100.00

All adverts that are booked for issues starting with February/March 2013, will also appear at no extra charge in the village website, under “Local Traders” on the menu list. View www.sedgeberrow.com Please email advert material to: energy@sesame.me.uk We can afford to include some colour in your advert for a logo or small section.

If however you wish to have full colour throughout we will need to negotiate with you on the price

A man walked into a Doctors. He had a cucumber up his nose, a carrot in his left ear and a banana in his right ear.

"What‟s the matter with me?" he asked.

"You're not eating properly" replied the Doctor.

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Festive Updates from Brian Palmer Christmas Wassail I am delighted to say that the Christmas Wassail was a huge success, with the hall full and a large contingent of children in attendance who enjoyed the singing AND the visit from Father Christmas. My thanks to the Drama group especially Richard and including Flo Tebbitt who as ever gave great support. Thanks also to the Church ladies, Ann, Ann & Doreen who provided refreshments, my son Neal and his partner Claire who did fantastic work with the technical stuff and generally helping. Simon Tebbutt for audio visual recording. And as ever my wife Wendy worked behind the scenes for weeks before hand. Marilyn & Brian setting up and of course my ever present assistant granddaughter Sophie. Many thanks to the anonymous donor who paid for the rent of the Hall. I think I can say without prejudice everyone enjoyed themselves and gave Christmas celebrations a good nudge. If I have missed any of my helpers out I apologise but thank you to everyone for a lovely, happy evening.

New Years Eve Party Despite very poor attendance, some of which we know was down to the colds & sickness everywhere, those of us there had a wonderful evening, seeing in the New Year with great gusto. Once again thank you to everyone who helped and supported us. We made £35.00 for the village hall & £35.00 for St Richards Hospice. Special thanks to Colette, Wendy & of course my shadow Sophie.

PS. Thanks to everyone who put all the tables & chairs away at the end of each evening. I really do appreciate the wonderful community spirit of our audiences.

Soap Drama Group Christmas performances Unfortunately, due to the unavailability of key thespians, we have postponed our annual performances originally intended for Feb 2013 and intend to put on “SOAP DOES TV” as a cabaret evening with supper in January 2014.

PS. If you are interested in joining our little band speak to Richard Hunt (Chair) 01386 882079 or myself on 01386 830745 for dates when are meeting. We start rehearsals proper around September but meet sporadically throughout the summer to discuss other projects etc.

Church Matters (Church working group) As this goes to press the upgraded heating is being installed in the Church (Hurrah for warm feet). We have ambitious plans to reconfigure the Church to enable other activities to take place. The PCC welcome any suggestions you have for events and activities which could be held in the Church and help it become, once again, the hub of village life. We welcome new members to the Church services. Twice a month, after the 11.00 am service, we serve coffee/tea & biccys. Stay and have a chat, we really are nice people.

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Parish Council Meeting Demonstration.

The Parish Council welcomed up to 30 Villagers to the 15 minute public consultation slot at the beginning of their Thursday 10th January, Parish Council Meeting. With Sally Tebbutt as their spokesperson they were there to seek the Village Council‟s support, asking them to object to a planning application for about 20 houses situated off Main St. They strongly believe that the site in question is not the most appropriate one for building houses in the village. Their concerns are that the proposed development will add significantly to the already extremely difficult traffic congestion along Main St. That it will not only increase the risk of flooding, but lead to more occasions when the Main St drainage system is blocked, spreading sewage onto the road and into houses, which has already happened twice this year. Their view was that there were more appropriate places in the village for housing development.

Viewing the planning application was already on the Council‟s agenda and after due consideration they voted against supporting the application. They also agreed to pay the Village Hall fees and seek speakers for a public meeting to be held the following Thursday. Editor

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A Poem for a sad Occasion If you have been obliged to take your pet to the Vet because of a final illness, then this poem, by Julia Napier, and provided by Marilyn and Brian, may be of help. Editor If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain does keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done For this - the last battle - can't be won.

You will be sad I understand But don't let grief then stay your hand.

For on this day, more than the rest Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end.

And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must now be you Who has to decide this thing to do.

We've been so close - we two -these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears.

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Home help required in Sedgeberrow Rate negotiable We are a busy, active family with three children (3, 7 and 10) and we are looking for some home help. The work will consist of a range of duties which will vary from week to week and is likely to include a mix of ironing, cooking, cleaning, child care, shopping, washing and general errands. We are a friendly family and are looking for a positive person with some experience of looking after a household/children. Ideally you will be CRB/DBS checked. We anticipate about 12 hours per week but can be flexible.

Please call 01386 882911 or 07827 698606 if you are interested in talking to us.

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Sedgeberrow Women’s Institute I hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Year break, but now is the time to stop the feasting and get back to normal.

A last look at December.

Our icing class went very well thanks to Helen.

The Christmas concert at Cheltenham Town Hall was great, Lesley Garrett being the guest.

At our December meeting Charlie Binney played the keyboard and some of our members and guests sang carols. Finally, we had a very enjoyable Christmas dinner at Dumbleton Hall.

Now we are starting another year. On Friday, January 11th The Book Club met. Monday, Jan 14th was our first coffee morning of the year. On Tuesday,15th January, the speaker will have been Richard Gaffrey, telling us about his business "Fiesta Cakes and Catering."

February - This month we shall be hearing about the healing properties of Aloe Vera, the speaker being Ginnie Meakin.

March - There will be talk entitled 'A cut above the rest' by Dave Purser , butcher. Other ideas for the year include - Nordic walking, clay pigeon shooting, and a walk around Farmcote and Cromwell‟s Seat. I am also trying to organise another skittles evening at Dumbleton as it proved so popular last year.

New members are always welcome at our meetings, as are visitors.

Please come along, bring your friends and enjoy yourselves.

Ella Hardman 01386 881088.

Quote by indigenous rights group: "We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors: we borrow it from our children.”

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Book your Brown Bin now!

By popular demand, Wychavon‟s Garden Waste Bin Service is to be extended.

Only £42 a year, that’s less than £1 a week.

The new extended service will commence 1st May, with bins being delivered in April. Payment is by direct debit only and payment will not be taken until May. To secure a bin call 01386 565005 or go to www.wychavon.gov.uk/gardenwaste Don’t delay, lest they all be gone!

Get Composting.

Wychavon Special offer on compost bins.

They are offering a 220 litre bin for £8 and a 330 litre bin for £11, plus £5 delivery charge per order. Buy two of the same capacity and get the second at half price. Order online at www.getcomposting.com or call 0844 571 4444, quoting reference number HAWO7A. Closing date for the offer is 31st March 2013

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Heating & Oil Thefts Theft of heating and diesel oil has been a problem for many years and this crime often increases whenever the price of crude oil increases. A rise in the price of fuel at the petrol pump inevitably leads to a rise in the cost of heating oil. This makes oil an attractive proposition for thieves and they are now actively targeting fuel tanks at farms, transport depots and domestic properties in the Wychavon area.

These tanks contain thousands of pounds worth of oil and it therefore makes good sense to take a few precautions to protect them.

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Remember to check your tank's oil levels on a regular basis.

Where possible, install security lighting that covers your tank and the immediate surrounding area.  Put in place a cage to stop thieves being able to get access to the tank.  If your tank is openly accessible to all, consider re-siting it to an area or building where it is better protected.  Be extra vigilant of tankers or large vehicles close to your property. Note down any suspicious vehicles' registration numbers and report them to the police.  If your tank is located in an outbuilding, ensure it is kept locked and secured at all times.  Remove any empty containers or drums from the immediate area - they could draw attention to the presence of your oil tank.  Deter thieves from entering your property by installing and using lockable gates and by maintaining boundaries and perimeter fencing.

Remote electronic oil level gauges are available which set off an audible alarm if the oil level suddenly drops or falls below a quarter full.

For More Information please contact Pershore Rural South Local Policing Team: PC Sean Woods & PCSO Simon Williams on 0300 3333000 or via email: pershoreruralsouth.lpt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

To report information anonymously please contact crimestoppers on: 0800 555111

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CRYSTAL VIEW WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

For a great service and sparkling windows

Roger Andrews Telephone 881255 Mobile 07541 990 871 enquiries@crystal-view.co.uk

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Picturesque – Art Cafe Main Street, Dumbleton. WR11 7TH. Telephone: 01386 881782 e-mail: info@picturesque-web.co web: www.picturesquegallery.co.uk

We invite you to sample the delights at Picturesque Art Café We offer a comprehensive menu and can cater for small groups by prior arrangement. We are certain you will find many tempting things to enjoy.

Why not discuss your Picture Framing, Photographic Enhancement requirements on a one to-one-basis and enjoy browsing our selection of Cards, Jewellery and Gifts, all at affordable prices. We also offer: Fresh:- Buckland Local tomatoes, Large Local Eggs, Local Bread, Local Milk.

ART CAFÉ Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun/Monday

HOURS OF BUSINESS

10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

10.00a.m. – 3.00.p.m.

CLOSED

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun/Monday

SHOP 10.00a.m. – 5.00.p.m.

10.00a.m. – 5.00.p.m.

10.00a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

10.00a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

10.00a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

CLOSED

(LAST CAFÉ ORDERS 15 MINS BEFORE CLOSING)

We look forward to seeing you and to providing service with a smile.

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CURRENT FOOTPATH TOPICS Although the weather has been really wet over the past couple of months, it is noticeable that many of you have put on your waterproofs and just kept walking. According to recent health reports whether it be on the footpaths or the footways you will not be doing your long term fitness any harm by putting one foot in front of the other on a regular basis.

Hopefully over the coming months the weather may get drier, but if that doesn‟t happen at least there will be more daylight to get out and about in. Most people find it more convenient or prefer to walk alone, or perhaps with a combination of family, friends or the dog. However if you want to try something different listed below is a programme of seasonal walks.

Fortunately living in Sedgeberrow means we can venture out on countryside footpaths in different directions, a theme which will be taken up during 2013. The Northern Winter Walk in January was via Hinton, and here are the others planned for the rest of this year:

Kindly note they all take place on the first Sunday in each of the months: Eastern Spring Walk: Western Summer Walk: Southern Autumn Walk:

7th April via Wormington.

7th July via Sandfield Farm.

6th October via Dumbleton.

Each walk will start at 11.00am from outside the school. The walks are all circular, will cover about 3 miles and take about 2 hours.

Suitable clothing and footwear for rural walking should be worn, and you should also bring a drink and a snack. Although all the routes are flat, they will cross stiles and narrow bridges, and surfaces will vary. Also note that if necessary the walks will be amended or cancelled.

Dave May (footpath warden) tel: 01386 882113. email: davesmay@tiscali.co.uk

“Be Illuminated not Terminated!”

If you were travelling on foot along the B4078,where there is no footpath, on Wednesday evening the 2nd January at about 4.30 pm, all in dark clothes, you had a near miss. A local car driver reports that he only saw you at the last moment and had to swerve to miss you. You had tiny “flashers” on your heels but that was not enough. The advice is: Do wear some form of reflective clothing when on foot around the village at night. (Editor)

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News from Sedgeberrow CE First School 01386 881391 The new term began well with our annual whole school theatre visit. This is a wonderful opportunity to take the children to a live performance and to thank all our staff and volunteer parent helpers by inviting them along too.

It is lovely to have this to look forward to when all the excitement of Christmas festivities is over. This year we went to The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham to see Dick Whittington. It was an excellent show enjoyed by all and every child behaved impeccably as well as laughing and singing very loudly! We had a pre-performance workshop from the theatre and did supplementary work in school to enhance the experience.

This term is relatively short compared to last but we have lots of exciting work and events planned as usual and will be packing in everything that we can. Year 4 will be making a visit to Warwick Castle as part of their topic work on „The Tudors‟ and our farm days will be recommencing after halfterm once the weather improves.

We are very excited to be in contact with the Australian International School Malaysia (AISM). Year 4 will be communicating through emails and videos with their Year 3 class, although the children are the same age as we are in Year 4. It has been a very exciting receiving some information about all of the children and now the children know who their pen pals will be in the Malaysian class they have started writing emails to them. We can't wait to find out lots of information about life in Malaysia!

Our mid-year parents‟ evenings will take place in early March when parents have an opportunity to discuss their children‟s progress and targets and we will be holding a Book Week later that month.

Mrs M M Humphreys Headteacher

www.sedgeberrowfirstschool.ik.org

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A Childhood Scene Have you ever wondered at the vagaries of the English language, even when old enough to have no excuse for not understanding the meaning of a word?

So what if it happens when you are very young? It‟s likely to become a family treasure to be savoured and laughed about.

Living close to the sea our family would often travel to Lytham St Annes in our Ford Popular car for a day in the sand dunes. So often was it that now, when opening the door of a model of that car at a vintage car rally, the unique smell of the upholstery brings back memories of those trips.

It was at Southport however that my brush with words became a family treasure. How old was I? I can‟t remember but I was probably six or seven.

We were visiting Hesketh Park, a venue with lots of open space and activities to amuse young children. As soon as I saw the sign to the Floral Clock I would not rest until we found it, joyfully reading out the signs and exhorting my older brother and parents to follow the signs and see what was obviously going to be a wonder to behold.

At last we arrived. I stood in awe, turned to my Father and cried in disbelief and amazement. “Look, it‟s made of flowers.”

Anon (From a Sedgeberrow resident. Editor)

Do you have a childhood tale to tell? Please share it with us.

Royal British Legion Women’s Section The monthly meetings will be held on Wednesdays Feb 6th and March 6th, in the Betteridge Room at 7.30pm .

Speaker to be arranged Monthly prize. E. Lewis Hostesses: J.Taylor K.Willoughby. J.Wood.

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Hallo everyone Muppet here

We don‟t exactly know what all the celebrating was about a few weeks ago (something about “Christmas”) but we liked it. The quality of food in our bowls went off the scale, to say nothing about the new toys we got (even though we‟d already had our first birthday). We hope it comes around again soon!

On the communication front I‟m sticking with just voice commands and have trained the two-legs to understand that “Bark Bark Woof” means open the door we want to go out, and “Woof Woof Bark” means open the door, we want to come in. Doofuss is also trying a form of sign language and has trained the twolegs to recognise one left paw pat and two right paw pats mean “feed me it‟s time for my dinner.”

Another four legs has entered our lair! I was having a nap on the bed (normally a strict no-no) when I took a long stretch up and there it was, bold as brass, staring right back at me, the cheek of it. I growled and asked it what it was doing in my house but at the same time it was growling and asking ME the same question. I ran into the next room to get at it but it wasn‟t there. I‟ve found out its name, its called “Mirror” and when I find out where it hides, rest assured, its tail will be mine!

From Muppet.

Here it is! The answer to the page 6 question.

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Another chance to enjoy Whalebone at a venue near to you.

In February/March 2013 Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 7.30pm - Pludds Village Hall Runes Tour 2013 @ Pludds Village Hall Ashdene Road, The Pludds, Ruardean, Gloucestershire. GL17 9UQ. Tel: 01594 860421 Price: £7.00 (£4.00 Child) BYO Refreshments.

Saturday, February 16th, 2013 - Prestbury Hall Runes Tour 2013 @ Prestbury Hall Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham. GL52 5JF. Tel: 01242 244520 Price: £7.50 (£4.00 Child) Light refreshments available, BYO alcohol.

Friday, February 22nd, 2013 at 7.30pm - Twyning Village Hall Runes Tour 2013 @ Twyning Village Hall Fleet Road, Twyning, Tewkesbury. GL20 6DG. Tel: 01684 292550 Price: £7.50 (£6.00 Child) Refreshments available.

Tickets available locally from venue contact numbers shown above, or online from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whalebone

Some signs are silly, some are sillier than others.

In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." ********************

On a Taxidermist's window: "We really know our stuff." **********************

On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push." **********************

In a Vets waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!" **************************

On a Church's Bill board: "7 days without God makes one weak." **************************

On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed." **************************

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SEDGEBERROW PARISH COUNCIL Maureen Pratt – Chairman. Tel: 881637 Email: maureenpratt@btinternet.com

Planning Proposal The last meeting of the Parish Council was attended by 24 village residents most of whom were concerned about an outline planning application for the erection of 20 dwellings on land adjoining 49 Main Street. The Parish Council decided to object to this application and agreed to hold a Public Meeting for residents to discuss the matter. The closing date for comments on this proposal is 31st January, but if the Sedgeberrow Post is published early, and anyone would like to comment in time, any representations should be sent to Gavin Greenhow, Planning Services, Wychavon District Council, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs WR10 1PT, or by email to Gavin.Greenhow@wychavon.gov.uk, quoting Planning Application Number W/12/02727/OU. Copies of this application can be seen at Evesham Community Contact Centre or online at www.wychavon.gov.uk „search planning applications‟.

South Worcestershire Development Plan The SWDP Draft Submission Document has been published and is open for a final technical consultation for 6 weeks from 11th January to 22nd February, before the SWDP is submitted to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The Plan will then go forward to an Examination in Public in the summer, with final adoption at the end of 2013. This consultation will only cover issues concerning whether the Plan has been prepared in accordance with legal and procedural requirements, and whether the Plan is „sound‟. There will be no consultation exhibitions or staffed events. All the documents and supporting information are available on the SWDP website (www.swdevelopmentplan.org)

Mobile Library The Mobile Library will no longer be stopping at Sedgeberrow Church.

The new timetable is: Churchill Road 9.20am-9.40am, School 9.45am10.05am and Telephone Box 10.10am-10.25am. The next dates will be: 11th February, 4th March. And 25th March. Any enquiries about the service should be made to: Evesham Library, Oat Street, Evesham, WR11 4PJ, Tel: 01905 822722, Email: eveshammobile@worcestershire.gov.uk.

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Crime Figures CSO Simon Williams has reported that in the last 3 months there has been only 1 reported crime in Sedgeberrow. That was a vehicle crime. This compares with 5 reported crimes during the same period last year. It is hoped that the Mobile Police Station will be in the village sometime during February. CSO Williams also stated that parishioners should be aware that thieves have been targeting heating oil and catalytic converters in the area recently.

Council Tax The Parish Council has set its precept requirement for the financial year 2013/2014 at £9,500. This sum has been maintained for the 6th year running and should result in little or no change to the Parish portion of the Council Tax charge.

Dog Fouling Dog fouling on the village footways has become a problem once again, so would all dog owners please ensure that should your dog mess on the highway footpaths, you clear it up. It can be very unpleasant for a child walking to school to get dog mess on its shoes or for it to get on the wheels of a pushchair. Dog-waste bins are provided at several points around the village, so please use them.

Wychavon Community Grants Wychavon District Council has £50,000 up for grabs by voluntary and charitable groups. This year‟s theme is „making a lasting difference‟. This includes all aspects of community life. Application packs are available from Wychavon DC – the closing date is 28th March.

Annual Parish Meeting

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 11th March at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All residents are invited to attend this meeting when the Chairman will give a Report of the Parish Council‟s activities during the year and residents will have an opportunity to meet the Local Councillors and to raise questions on matters concerning the village.

Maureen Pratt

My neighbour's front garden has completely vanished.

He's outside now, looking forlorn.

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200 Club Winners Weeks 46 to 52 Thank you for your continued support C F Banks Week 46 Week 47 Week 48 Week 48 Week 48 Week 49 Week 50

No 14 No 240 No 212 No 157 No 180 No 136 No 198

Mrs F Swords Mrs Wellbourn Mrs Waite Mr R Hardiman Mrs Johnson Dr. J Richards Mrs Styles

£10 £10 £20 £10 £5 £10 £10

Week 51 No 157 Week 52 No 217 Week 52 No 155 Week 52 No 123 Week 52 No 223

Mr R Hardiman Mrs Hampson Mrs Workman Mrs S Wilson Mrs Hall

£10 £100 £20 £10 £5

Drawn by Mrs J Horton

Drawn by Mr C. Scorse

We are always looking for new members. It only costs 20p per week the same as it did 23 years ago.

Each week there is a £10 prize, every 4th week £20, £10 and £5 prizes, and in week 52 there is a £100 prize.

Anyone wishing to join please ring me, Cyril Banks on 881623 Q. Use the word 'judicious' in a sentence to show you understand its meaning A. Hands that judicious can be soft as your face.

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SEDGEBERROW Mobile Library Timetable Churchill Road: 9.20 – 9.40am. School: 9.45 - 10.05am.

Phone Box: 10.10 -10.25am.

Please Note: The Mobile Library will now NOT be stopping at the Church The Mobile Library will be visiting the above stops on the dates listed below:21st January 25th March 8th July 9th September 11th November 11th February 15th April 29th July 30th September 2nd December 4th March 17th June 19th August 21st October Enquiries about this service should be made to: EVESHAM LIBRARY, OAT STREET, EVESHAM, WR11 4PJ Tel 01905 822722, eveshammobile@worcestershire.gov.uk

Abbey Cleaning Services Traditional Window Cleaners Family Run Business Established 1993 Domestic and Commercial

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Sedgeberrow Post Accounts 2011/2012 Income

Expenditure

Date

Details

Amount

13.7.11 26.7.11 1.8.11 18.10.11 9.11.11 9.11.11 22.11.11

Flood Group Parish Council Oil Buying Group Carolyn Ad Game on Ad Reclaimation Ad Worcs CC (Liz Eyre) Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Balance C/D Advertising Inc Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Balance C/D Advertising Inc Advertising Inc Advertising Inc Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Balance C/D Isbourne bk sales Tombola rental Advertising Inc Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Balance C/D Advertising Inc Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Balance C/D Advertising Inc Print work done.

Total ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Balance C/D

£100.00 £100.00 £100.00 £30.00 £10.00 £10.00

29.11.11 ~~~~~~ 29.11.11 21.02.12 ~~~~~~ 7.03.12 16.03.12 25.03.12 10.05.12 ~~~~~~ 21.05.12 2.07. 12 17.07.12 ~~~~~~ 17.07.12 20.08.12 ~~~~~~ 30.08.12 20.07.12 30.11.12 ~~~~~~ 30.11.12

£400.00 £750.00 ~~~~~~~ £130.33 £1210.00 £1340.33 ~~~~~~~ £1112.33 £72.50 £25.00 £50.00 £1259.83 ~~~~~~~ £903.38 £26.00 £5.00 £145.00 £1079.38 ~~~~~~~ £850.38 ___£10.00 £860.38 ~~~~~~~ £595.38 £15.00 £30.00 £640.38 ~~~~~~~ £149.03

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Date

Details

5.8.11 20 Reams Paper 9.11.11 Electric Stapler (D&D) 28.11.11 Laser Printer (D&D) Ink Cartridges (1) (D&D) 29.11.11 Balance in Hand Total ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 22.02.12 Printing Costs. (2) 6.03.12 Balance in Hand Total ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Amount £40.00 £196.00 £134.99 £248.68 £130.33 £750.00 ~~~~~~~ £228.00 £1112.33 £1340.33 ~~~~~~~

20.05.12 Printing Costs. (3) £356.45 Balance in Hand £903.38 Total £1259.83 ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ 2.07.12 17.07.12 Printing Costs.(4) Balance in Hand Total ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 30.08.12 Printing Costs. (5) Balance in Hand Total ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Printing Costs. (6) 30.11.12 Printing Costs. (7) Balance in Hand Total ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

£229.00 £850.38 £1079.38 ~~~~~~~ £265.00 £595.38 £860.38 ~~~~~~~ £263.35 £228.00 £149.03 £640.38 ~~~~~~~

Tel: 07521 283002 A small Family business for all makes & models of cars. Free collection & delivery service. Free courtesy cars.

Lowest labour rates within the area.        

The QUALITY Vehicle Valeting Service For Evesham and the North Cotswolds Mobile: 07849 712709 Landline: 01386 761290 Email: enquiries@oaktreevaleting.com

Manufacturer’s spec servicing Mots by appointment General repairs Preventative maintenance Quality used car sales Paint work/body repairs Tyres and clutches Free quotations

6 Orchard Industrial Estate Toddington, Nr Cheltenham. GL54 5EB Open Daily from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm

Moved to Port St Just above the Regal, on the right.

Steve’s Stationery Supplier of affordable stationery.

For both home and office. Books, envelopes, photocopier paper, word searches, children‟s colouring materials, craft materials, writing pads, pencils, pens, and a wide range of other goods.

Mon

One on One Studio Evesham

Zumba

6.00 - 7.00pm

Tues

Sedgeberrow School Hall

Zumba Pilates

6.30 - 7.30pm 7.30 - 8.30pm

Weds Harvington School Hall

Zumba 7.00 - 8.00pm Ab Blast 8.00 - 8.30pm

Thur

Zumba

Contact Donna to arrange training at your home, for individual and small groups at a time that suits you.

Donna is a qualified Advanced Fitness Instructor. Previous to this she was a professional dancer and loves bringing the dance styles of both Zumba and Boolaka to everyone. A fun and exciting way to get and stay fit!

We have a wide range of tobacco supplies, rolling papers, filters, lighters, rolling machines, pipes and much more.

Opening Hours

Ring me on 07747 327033

7.30 - 8.30pm

Personal Training

I supply and fit watch batteries and straps, sell watches and clocks.

Monday to Friday 9am - 4.30pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

St Egwin’s Middle School

Mobile: 07956 446954 Email: alvaro.Pires@talktalk.net

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Village Hall Events (MH) = Main Hall (BR) = Betteridge Room

What’s on in February 5th Zumba Pilates 6th RBLWS 9th Church Bingo 12th Zumba Pilates 19th Zumba Pilates WI 23rd RBLWS Bingo 26th Zumba Pilates

What’s on in March

6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (BR) 8.00pm (MH) 6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (BR) 8.00pm (MH) 6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH)

5th

Zumba Pilates 6th RBLWS 11th Parish C Assembly 12th Zumba Pilates th 16 Church Bingo 19th Zumba Pilates WI th 20 Parish Council 26th Zumba Pilates 30th RBLWS Bingo

6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (BR) 7.30pm (MH) 6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 8.00pm (MH) 6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (BR) 7.15pm (BR) 6.30pm (MH) 7.30pm (MH) 8.00pm (MH)

Local I.T Domestic & Business Support

Server & Network Installations WiFi & Mobile Advice Virus/Spyware Removal Custom Office Support Scenarios Competitive Rates Maintenance Contracts Tel: 01684 273118 Mob: 07788 922534

Your IT Solution Services.co.uk

Horse Rugs

Dog Bedding & Coats

Stable Rug Wash. from £7

Dog Coat Wash.

Turnout Wash.

Dog Bed Wash. from £5

from £8

£5

Turnout Wash and Dog Coat Wash and Reproof. from £14 Reproof. from £6

*** Free Local Collection *** Call Natasha: 01684 273118 or 0776 6141994

Equine & Canine Laundry Service

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