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TheTheBRIDGEBRIDGEFebruaryFebruary20132013
Community News
The first of 60 Commemorative trees has been planted on Northwood Lane to mark theQueen’s diamond jubilee year.
The planting of the trees marks a new partnership betweenWyre Forest District Council,BewdleyTown Council and the newly formed Friends of Northwood Lane public openspaces. The trees were provided through the support of BewdleyTown Councillor JanAdams, who secured the trees from theWoodlandTrust. Councillor Adams hopes that asmany residents as possible will join the newly formed friends group and support the futuredevelopment of this exciting programme of improvements.
To find out more or to get involved telephone Joe Scully on 01562 732981 or email him onjoe.scully@wyreforestdc.gov.uk.
Jubilee trees for BewdleyJubilee trees for Bewdley
Congratulations to Paul Gittinson his MBE as announced in theNewYear’s Honours list for
services to the community and as acommunity first responder.
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It's February already. The depths of winter upon us and an opportunityfor reflection.
I'm thinking early on a dark, cold morning lying in bed. It's muchwarmer here and a great saving on winter fuel. That's my excuse at leastuntil daylight and this thinking is using a lot of calories. Perhaps that isoverdoing the excuses for not running around with my delightful littledog just yet. I'll wait until she wakes from her slumbers naturally andpondering is a quiet business we both enjoy at this time of year - a sortof semi - hibernation.
The emphasis of my pondering today is about "The Bridge". Yes it's our magazine, ourcommunity and that's where you come in. We invite you to join with us at this brilliantmagazine and help us develop it even further into something stupendous. To help us moveinto the future with an offering everyone wants to read. We know most people look forwardto the monthly arrival of the Bridge but we want to raise that figure to include even more.Do you know people who don't feel the Bridge offers them what they're looking for? If soplease let us know how we could include them in our readership.We value your thoughts, views and involvement, so please let us know what you and yourfriends think.
Well that's it. Now Kassy is awake, the sun is shining and there will be a bounce in our stepafter all that thinking. We will take our walk around the town, through the park and alongthe river banks to remind ourselves why we love Bewdley so much and how very lucky weare.
Ruth
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St Anne’s ChurchSunday worship at 9.30am
Worship lasts for about an hour. Music isusually a mix of contemporary and
traditional. Children and young people will oftenmeet in their own groups and join with
adults later on.
Wednesdays at 10.15amMorning Worship
Booking a wedding at St Leonard’sRibbesford, St Anne’s or All Saints,
Wribbenhall – begin by dropping in at StAnne’s on a Tuesday evening, 6-7.30pm
Thinking about baptism – come to our9.30am Sunday service and we’ll talk
together over coffee
Our website is:www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
A warmwelcome
fromBewdleyBaptistChurch.
Our main focus of worship is on Sundays at10am, where there is a relaxed style with livelymusic, all ages come together and we hear God'sword for today through the Bible.
Sunday evening at 6.30pm we have a shorter,more reflective service.
Weekly Events
Our church runs a number of regular eventsduring the week:
� Noah’s Ark - for parents and toddlers.
� Womens’ Own - an afternoon meeting forladies.
� Art Group - a quiet place to paint and draw.
� Who Let The Dads Out - second Saturday of the month for dads and toddlers
� Super Saturday - second Saturday of themonth for primary school aged children.
� Super 60’s LunchSecond Tuesday of the month.
� Youth Activities
� Men’s Group.
Like to know more?
Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or SimonHarry, at the church office (403267) or visit
www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk
Bewdley Baptist Church61 High Street
Bewdley
St Leonard’sSunday morning worship: 11.15am
On the first Sunday each month we have aservice of Holy Communion.
On the other Sundays we have Matins – fromthe Book of Common Prayer.
Church is usually open in daylight hours forprayer, peace & quiet.
Thinking about baptism?Come to 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’sBewdley and we’ll talk together over coffee.
Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Thinking about a Wedding?
Call in at St Anne’s on a Tuesday evening,anytime between 6-7.30pm
Keith James is the minister of the Church.Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)
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Church News �
Sunday worship:11.15am on the second and fourth
Sundays each month
St Andrew's is found in Button Oak,Shropshire, 3 miles north of Bewdley on
the B4194 to Kinlet.
www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Keith James is the minister of the Church.Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)
Services in February3rd Candlemas8.00am Holy Communion (said)9.30am Holy Communion10th 1st before Lent9.30am Holy Communion13th Ash Wednesday7.30pm Ashing & Holy Communion17th Lent 19.30am Holy Communion24th Lent 29.30am Morning WorshipTo book a wedding at All Saints', please goalong to St. Anne's on a Tuesday evening
between 6.00and 7.00pm to see Sue Taylor.
To arrange a baptism (held on the firstSunday of each month), come along to a9.30am service and have a chat with theVicar or a churchwarden after the service
over a cup of coffee.
Holy Family
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Tuesday & ThursdayMorning Prayer 9.45am,
Mass 10am
Holy Days of Obligation 12 noon
Parish Office 01299 822633
www.stwulstanstourport.org.uk
RIVERSIDE CHURCHAn Elim Pentecostal Church
“A Family Church”We meet every Sunday @10:30am
Feel free to come and join us for worshipand a relevant message from the Bible.
Children and Youth meet onSunday morning and Youth Group on Weds
6:30pm to 8:00pmChurch office: 01299 405535
www.riversideelim.com
BewdleyMethodist Church
High Street
Services at 10.30 every Sunday
For details about any activities or specialservices please see our advert or contact
Rev. Linda Catlow on 826641.
All Saints Wribbenhall
Religious Society of Friends(Quakers)
Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, LowerPark. Meeting for worship every
Sunday 10.30-11.30am.Everyone is welcome.For further information,
phone the Clerk on 01562 741501
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5th ‘TALKING TOWNS’ with Nicholas Crane7pm Bewdley Baptist Church, tickets £7.50
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5th Live Wyres – Pub NightThe Queen’s Head in Wolverley
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9th All Saints Church Annual Jumble Sale9.30 to 12 Wribbenhall Community Centre, Bewdley
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13th Communion and Ashing7.30pm All Saint’s Wribbenhall
16th Live Wyres – Monthly DanceHartlebury Village Hall
17th What Dementia teaches us about Spirituality7.30pm Lenten Treasure Trove St Anne's Church, Bewdley
18th – 24th Museum and Cafe open 11am – 3pmChildren’s drop-in craft activities 12pm – 3pm (£2 per child)
19th & 20th Museum - Drop-in to help artist Sarah Millin create a piece of artworkfor our opening exhibition (Free)
21st Rock Pathfinders Walk10.30am The Running Horse, Long Bank,Bewdley
24th Shame – and what it has to do with religion7.30pm Lenten Treasure Trove St Anne's Church, Bewdley
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Community News
Tails of a Veterinary Practicelife at Riverside Vets as seen by Gavin the practice cat.
I have just returned to the vets following my vacation up the hill wheremy kind human lives. She has looked after me during the Christmasbreak and I love staying there. She is so kind and I get to meet her cats,bantams and fish. It is like staying in a zoo. I particularly enjoyed thewarmth of the log burner and I have decided that I want one for the vets.
Luckily I stayed right at the top of a big hill and so when I heard humanstalking about the rain and floods I knew I would be safe with no chance of getting my tailwet! I got to see how high the river level was when I returned to my flat and even myfriends the geese looked concerned as they struggled to find some dry land to sit and watchthe ducks and swans trying to cope with the flooded river.
One day I got very excited to see a large crowd outside my flat. I immediately thought theyhad come to visit me, as I am a famous author. However to my disappointment, they had allcome to see Keith, a seal who made the long journey to visit us in Bewdley. I watched out ofmy window and saw Keith on many occasions and soon made friends with “her”. I felt sorryfor a seal who seemed such a long way from the sea and also because she had a boy’s name!
I do hope that Keith can get back to the sea safely and I wonder what other exciting visitorswe might see in Bewdley in the future!
More from me next month Gavin the cat
Bewdley LibraryIf you're looking to impress someone this Valentine'sDay and don't want to spend a fortune, think how greatit would be to have experts on hand for advice on planning a special evening.
Firstly, Gok Wan could tell you how to dress yourself.Nigella would be a good one to listen to if you're planning a seductive supper – forget the caloriecounter for the night. You can research the rules oflove and impress your beloved with a few appropriatewords of French or Italian tossed into the conversationat the right moment.
Finally, you could round off the evening on the sofa in front of a movie. A word to the wise – don't assume all
women like romcoms or weepies; have a cracking horror film on standby and then if all elsefails your paramour might just jump into your arms when there's a really scary bit.
You can, of course, source this evening from the library as in addition to books on the abovesubjects we have a selection of DVD's (horror and romcom) for a reasonable weekly fee.
Enjoy it! Kay Sanderson Bewdley Library
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Behind the batonAt this time of a new year, one reflectsboth on the year just gone and looks forward to the one to come. From a musical point of view, I have been to manyenjoyable concerts this year including acouple at Symphony Hall (a truly spectacular concert venue) and a magnificent day out at the Upton BluesFestival - a balmy day of beer, blues andbaking sunshine! As ever, I've also enjoyedsome super local bands and musicians performing around the town.
However, one of the highlights for me thisyear was an impromptu opportunity to seeJohn Lill - one of the finest British Pianistsof his generation performing the incredibleLiszt B Minor Piano Sonata. I first heardthis piece live at the Bewdley Festival,
played brilliantly by Mark Padmore in the unforgiving acoustic of the Ramada Hotel, maybesome of you were there. John Lill's performance was in the chapel of Christchurch, Oxford,and we were very lucky to be sat on the front row, literally in line with the keyboard.
The Liszt itself is an epic work, one of those pieces of music that takes you on an emotionaljourney but leaves you at peace with its quiet closing chords.
Unlike the Vivaldi of December's column, it is maybe not as immediately accessible but onceyou get to know it, it's an exhilarating listen. To be so close to such a great musician playing amasterpiece of the piano repertoire was a real treat.
Looking forward to the new year, I hope to continue to promote local live music through thiscolumn, I'm sure, as with last year, we shall have plenty of musical treats to enjoy in our lovelytown. In the meantime, wish you all a Happy and Musical New Year!
Alastair
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Community News
Bewdley Museum2012 was a very busy year for the museum,with over 140,000 visitors through thedoors. Highlights included the BewdleyStone Heritage Exhibition and the first Museum Cherry Festival, both of whichcelebrated aspects of local history. Almoston a daily basis, readers may have spottedlong lines of ‘Evacuees’, from as far asCoventry and Gloucester, marching to Bewdley Station. All these formed just asmall part of a full programme of on-goingactivities delivered by staff and volunteers.
Over the course of the festive season, visitors were entertained by live music,pantomimes and the annual visit of FatherChristmas – much to the delight of excited
children. The inaugural Wassail event started with a parade along the riverside before entering the Museum – The Shambles has surely never seen anything quite like it!
The winter maintenance programme has now commenced so the Museum is closed to thepublic until Good Friday with limited opening hours during half term week, Monday 18th toSunday 24th February, for activities. Currently, staff are gearing up for another busy yearahead with a full programme of exhibitions, education visits and events being planned. For information and opening times please refer to our websitewww.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum or phone 0845 603 5699.
What’s on in February
18th – 24th Feb Museum and Cafe open 11am – 3pmChildren’s drop-in craft activities 12pm – 3pm (£2 per child)
19th & 20th Feb Drop-in to help artist Sarah Millin create a piece of artworkfor our opening exhibition (Free)
Bewdley Footpaths and Bridleways AssociationSunday 3rd FebruaryLeader: Graham Wright
Meet at 1.45pm.at the new meeting place in the garden on the east side of the river, justbelow the Bewdley bridge and adjacent to the pedestrian underpass.
A prompt start is planned for 2.00pm, walking approximately 3 miles to Ribbesford and returning via Catchem's End.
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Bewdley Youth CaféTrustees needed
The trustees wish to thank Derek Killingworth for allhis efforts to keep the Café going over the past 5years. He has resigned due to ill health and we wishhim well and back to good health.
His departure leaves a hole in the management of theCafé and we would like to invite new trustees to help the Café on to the next stage in itsdevelopment. We are going to expand the board to include people with a variety of experience and are particularly seeking people with backgrounds in the financial, legal andfundraising sectors.
The Bewdley Youth Café provides a safe and secure place for the young people of the townto meet before and after school. It is staffed by volunteers, a part time manager and severalBreakfast Club supervisors. Funding comes from a variety of sources including many localsupporters and residents who are very generous. Two concerts at St Anne’s and the Cock &Magpie before Christmas raised £1,100, which was gratefully received.
If you are interested in lending a hand please contact us at the Café.
Trustees: David Beard, Jan Adams and Chris Griffin
54 Load Street, Bewdley DY12 2AP, T: 01299 405945, E:sarah.watton.byc@hotmail.co.uk
Community Emergency Response Team
Are you available to volunteer as part of the Community Emergency Response Team?
Volunteers Needed – Bewdley Town Council - Community Emergency Response Team
The Town Council is updating its Community EmergencyPlan and is looking for extra members for its ResponseTeam. Community Response members are expected to be
residents of the town and be available at short notice in theevent of an emergency to help to coordinate relief and work
with the statutory agencies.
Occasional meetings to include planning exercises.
Please contact Frances Kellett at the Bewdley Guildhall to register your interest on 01299 400157 or emailprojectofficer@bewdley.org.uk
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Thank you to those recyclers who brought your used candle stubs into St Anne's Church.Here are some results of my recent experimenting with wax; the colours accidentally mimicking Autumn's palette - unconscious inspiration, perhaps? My candles filled someChristmas stockings and went into churches and raffles, keeping the circle turning.
If you have any unwanted candle wax or tea light remains, please drop them into the box inSt Anne's Church vestibule. Or perhaps you feel inspired to have a go yourself.
Sheila Lowe
Upcycling: the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. Do others readers have
examples they could share? Ed
Upcycling comes to Bewdley: New Candles from Old
Flood photos by Phil Sealey
Bewdley Wassail Festival took place at the Community Orchard, Jubilee Gardens on Sat-urday 5th January, funded by Wyre Forest District Council and coordinated by BewdleyDevelopment Trust and Bewdley Museum. Local food producers and the Bewdley AppleCo-operative provided food and refreshments on the day.
The event included a torch lit parade lead by Bewdley Mayor, Cllr John Latham and performances by local band Wytchwood Morris of traditional dances and songs. Thecrowds were invited to join in wassailing the apple trees. School children took partdressed in traditional rag jackets made in workshops at the Museum prior to the event.The Wassail Cup, commissioned by Wytchwood Morris was made and designed by localwood turner Rebecca Harris using recycled cherry wood.
Apple wassailing goes back to Celtic times and has been recorded in all the apple treegrowing regions of England; its purpose to ‘wake up’ the tree at the start of the year, to en-courage the sap to start flowing, to appease the spirit of the tree, and, thereby, encourage a good crop of fruit.
Ellie Hooper of Bewdley Development Trust said: “This is the first time the Wassail hastaken place in Bewdley and we were overwhelmed by the numbers who turned out. We are already planning a bigger and better event for next year. This was another fantastic community event where visitors, residents and children took part and provedwhat a great town we are.”
Ellie Hooper Photos by Gary Mayner
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The Bewdley branch of the Royal British Legion recently presented awards of appreciation to15 members for their long services to the Poppy Appeal, 5 year and 10 year certificates werepresented, with the chairman Paul Gittins and secretary Carol Gittins each receiving 20 yearbadges.
5 year certificates were also presented to the three schools in Bewdley and a 30 year medalto Ken Hannon.
The photos show Carol presenting a certificate to the head of St Anne' C of E Primaryschool, Mr Tapps, and Paul presenting the medal to Ken Hannon.
Paul Gittins
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Flood photos by Phil Sealey
Kidderminster Beekeepers Association
"Honey Appreciation", a talk with samples will be given by Chris Broad,
WBKA secretary, on Tuesday 5th February, 7.30pm.
It will be held at Trinity Methodist ChurchCentre, Churchfields,
Kidderminster, DY10 2JLplease note new venue.
For membership application/renewal forms and further details of our programme for 2013,please go to our website www.bbka.org.uk/local/kidderminster or ring 01299 825578.
Mary CooperSecretary KBA
A member of KBA recently removed a nest of bees from the top of a 35 foot chimney in Bewdley. Let’s hope the bees survived. Ed
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Bewdley Horticultural SocietyWednesday 6th February
A.G.M.& Gardeners Question Time
This year after our Annual General Meeting we are having a Gardeners Question Time.
So if you have any problems or queries to do with gardening either indoor or outdoor, use of chemicals, organic or not, Derrick Aston and Derek Walker will be
there to answers your queries.
As I am writing this with the rain pouring down, I am sure the most popular question willbe concerning slugs and snails, which are the friendly ones we should welcome into ourgarden and what type of plants do they hate to eat. Nurseries take note as we will all be
visiting our local nurseries with a list of anti slug plants.
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Come along and enjoy a friendly night out for just £1 50p., which includes refreshments.
If you want to become a member, it is only £3 which upon proof of membership you willbe offered a discount of 10% at Cooks nursery and shop.
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A warm welcome for you at Bewdley Methodist ChurchJoin us for worship every Sunday morning at 10.30 in our lovely oldchurch on High Street, next to the Jubilee Gardens entrance. Our services last about an hour and once a month children and grandchildren enjoy their own lively Sunday Club.
Did you know? It’s said Methodism was ’born in song’ and we still enjoy singing a wide range of traditionaland modern hymns and songs in our services.
Weekday activities this February
Tuesday 12th 12.30: Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Lunch(pre-booking essential!)
7.30: House Fellowship
Thursday 14th: Knit & Natter
Tuesday 19th: Walking Group
To find out more about any of our activities orto enquire about baptism or marriage,
please contact our minister
Rev Linda Catlow
Tel 826641
or visit our website:
www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
Lent starts on 13th February (Ash Wednesday) and in our services over the next 7weeks we journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, the cross and the glory of Easter Day.
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St. Anne’s C of E Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UQ Telephone: 07964096764 www.communitycornerpreschool.co.uk
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Bewdley CommunityCinema
The refurbishment of St George's Hallopens up the opportunity of Bewdley having its own Community Cinema toscreen limited-distribution new releases,
movie classics and special-demand blockbusters.
We would like to put together a group oflocal movie enthusiasts to investigate the
feasibility of such a project, see it tofruition and then operate as a non-profitorganisation to screen films in Bewdley on
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Our grateful thanks to the Environment Agency operatives and security staff who have diligently and cheerfully looked after our riverside communities all over Christmas and theNew Year. Those of us who live behind the demountable barriers and the temporary defences have felt safe and secure knowing that these good people have given up so much oftheir Christmas holiday time on our behalf. I do hope that should we see them again thisyear, some of us who live alongside the river might be moved to offer them a cup of tea nowand again.
Mary Lynch Bewdley Residents’ Flood Committee
Lenten Treasure Trove5 talks on Sunday evenings to stretch the heart and mind
7pm at St. Anne’s Church, Bewdley
Sunday 17th FebruaryWhat Dementia teaches us about Spirituality
with Dawn Brooker Professor of Dementia Studies, Worcester University
Sunday 24th FebruaryShame – and what it has to do with religion
with Stephen Pattison Professor of Theology, Birmingham University
Sunday 3rd Marchthinking the unthinkable - does the Church have a future?
with Revd. Tim Marks Consultant, therapist and trainer
Sunday 10th MarchWhat did Adam and Eve eat in the Garden ?
(and why it matters)with Revd Keith James
Sunday 17th MarchNo gadgets, no apps, no chargers:
A Christian view of Texts, Twitter and Facebookwith Revd Gary Hall Tutor for Practical Theology at Queen’s College, Birmingham
Tea - Coffee – Cake – Questions and Sparkling Conversation
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Bridge Deliverers neededOne or two deliverers have had to give up their rounds recently, usually because of ill health. We therefore need deliverers for:
• Lyttleton Rd
• Parts of Cleobury Rd(especially around the Hop Pole area)
• The streets at the bottom of Park Lane
We also like to keep a waiting list of people who will deliverthe Bridge should others drop out.
We can be contacted at paul@mann-family.co.uk or janet@mann-family.co.uk and at 01299 400794 if anyone wants to volunteer or ask any questions about what is involved.
We also like to be contacted if anyone is not receiving their copy of the Bridge any more orif you are a deliverer and have any temporary problems with delivering (other than normalholidays).
At the beginning of each month, and often for much longer, copies can be picked up from St Anne's, if you don't receive one. Please ask at the cafe. The church is open until 2 o'clockexcept on Monday.
With many thanks to all deliverersJanet and Paul Mann.
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PATHFINDERS
Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours,off the roads and into the countryside.
The February walks will be on Thursdays starting at 10.30am
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21.02.2013 from The Running Horse, Long Bank,Bewdley DY12 2QP ref 764745
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PLANNING A FAMILY CELEBRATION BUT
LOOKING FOR SOMETHINGTHAT’S A BIT DIFFERENT?
Hopley’s Campsite is a fantastic venue to celebrate all kinds of
Special Occasions.
This year we have hosted Children’s parties, birthdays, anniversaries,
and just this September we had three weddings in the space of 2 weeks!
We can provide a range of options in a relaxed environment – bar and catering, small and large marquees,
entertainment and even accommodation (or you can bring your own tent!).
If you are considering a celebration in 2013 contact Justin to discuss possibilities.
The deadline for the March issue
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Zumba With FaithCome and join the party!!
Bewdley Cricket Club, BewdleyTuesday 6.30 - 7.30 Zumba (with Emma B)Baptist Church, High St, Bewdley
Wednesday 10.00am ZumbaWednesday 11.00am ZumbaToning
Bewdley Institute, Load St, BewdleyFriday 9.30am Zumba
Friday 10.30am ZumbaToning
Contact Faith on07517 753375or just turn up!!
Other classes available please enquire for details
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Community News
Bewdley/WribbenhallLadies’ Luncheon ClubOur excellent Christmas lunch was
followed by seasonal music played by theU3A Handbell Ringers, after which several
members tried their hand at ringing. It all sounded very melodious.
On 27th February, Bernard Mills will speakto us on “What we bought from Kays”.
would like to attend this meeting at theMercure Hotel, or receive further
information about the Luncheon Club,please ring 400363.
BEWDLEYTOWNSWOMEN
We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the monthat 7.30pm at Wribbenhall Community
Centre, Shaw Hedge Road.
Our next meeting on 26th February willbe a talk on the History and Developmentof Patchwork and Quilting with one of our
own members, Audrey Hobbs.
Competition : A Pincushion.
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
For more information please phone 01299 401352
All Saints Church Annual Jumble Sale
SATURDAY 9th FEBRUARY
9.30 to 12
Wribbenhall Community Centre,Shaw Hedge Road, Wribbenhall,
Bewdley, DY12 1EU
Once again we are having our annual jumble sale with unsold clothes, curtainsetc. going to Kemp Distribution Centre,and Bric a brac to an animal charity.
Donations of Bric-a-Brac or Jumble canbe left at All Saints Church any Mondaymorning between 10 -12 or ring Olwen
on 01299 400608
Wribbenhall W.I.
Wribbenhall W.I. commenced 2013 meetings on Monday 14th January whenthe speaker was David Barford on his
subject of Hot Air Ballooning.
Looking forward, the February speakerswill be Peter and Mary Green, advising uson 'Creative Thinking'. Sounds interesting!
Visitors and new members are alwayswelcome.
Our meetings commence at 2.00pm andare held in the Riverside Church room on
the second Monday of each month.
Call for details anytime on 01299 404474 or 01299 401009.
We look forward to seeing you.
Audrey HobbsSecretary
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St Anne’s Bewdley
Ash Wednesday – 13th FebruaryCommunion and Ashing at All Saint’s Wribbenhall 7.30pm
Monday 25th February12.30pm Lent Lunch: Soup and Food for Thought
5 Spiritual Greats: St Francis with Br Nicholas Allan SSF
present
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ROCKPATHFINDERS
Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads andinto the countryside.
The walks will be on Thursdays starting at 10.30am
07.03.2013from Bringsty Common, Bromyard Downs, WR6 5UQPark off the A44 by the turning for the Live &Let Live
OS reference 698551
21.03.2013from Rock Village Hall, DY14 9SDAGM followed by short walk
Ref 735712
Everyone Welcome
For our full programme visit www.rockvillagehall.co.ukOr ring Alan on 01299 400304
Community News
You are warmly invited to
Messy ChurchGames – Stories – Creativity for all ages
Sunday 10th February 4-5pmCandle making & story telling
Sunday 3rd March 4-5pmCreating Mosaics & Catching Fish
Good Friday 29th March10am-12Noon
Baking Hot Cross Buns& Creative workshops
all atSt. Anne’s Church,Load Street, Bewdley
Rev Keith James 402275
St. George’s MarketSaturday 20 April
If you would like to have a stall, provideentertainment, or take part in any otherway, please contact us as soon as possible.
All ideas welcome
Ann01299 404226
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Maggie01299 404065
funkypidge@hotmail.com
Cally01562 850155
orchidscorner@hotmail.com
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PERSONAL COUNSELLING SERVICESChristine Holloway 01299 402545
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We are now openMonday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
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VICTORIA WOOD+ MEa fan's tribute
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 7TH JANUARY 2013
Councillor Paul Gittins MBE
The Mayor opened the meeting by giving his congratulations to Councillor Paul Gittins whohad been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours for his public and community servicein the town. Born and bred in Bewdley, Cllr Paul Gittins has been a Town Councillor for 19years and has been Mayor on two occasions, the last being in 2010/11. Also since 2005 hehas acted as a “community first responder” and has attended well over 500 incidents in thelast year alone.
Town Council Budget
Traditionally at this meeting in January, the Town Council agrees its budget for the next financial year and in so doing sets the level of Council Tax that will be levied upon householders for its services. However due to changes which the government are making toCouncil Tax regulations, it was uncertain how those would impact on District Councils suchas Wyre Forest who in turn could not confirm precisely how much money was available toTown/Parish Councils such as Bewdley. It was agreed to defer fixing the budget and CouncilTax for a month until more information was available though there was a strong likelihoodthat the Town Council element of the overall tax bill would be increased – the first time forfour years.
Civic Awards
It was agreed that with the number of nominations for a civic award having fallen in recentyears, this could realistically no longer be an annual occasion. Instead the awards would begiven every four years with suitable publicity beforehand to encourage more nominations tobe made.
Bewdley Museum
The Council received a positive report from their representative on the Museum Management Committee as to finances and visitor numbers at the Museum.
TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
Future Town Council meetings
Town Council meetings are held at The Guildhall at 7.30pm on the first Monday of eachmonth unless stated otherwise. The next meetings are:4th February, 4th March, 1st April and (Tuesday) 7th May.
Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are posted on the NoticeBoards outside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Entrance and Load Street Car Park.They are also available at the Library and at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the TownCouncil’s page of www.bewdley.org.uk
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Live Wyres is a Wyre Forest based social club for single people. We meet in pubs aroundthe area and hold dances and other events in a range of venues from hotels to village halls.
Our first Pub Night this month is on 5th February at The Queen’s Head in Wolverleyand our roving pub lunch is planned for the 6th at the Island Pool Cookley, meeting at12.30.
Our monthly dance on 16th February at Hartlebury Village Hall features Red Hunter, alive band who play all kinds of music including ballroom.
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5th May 2013
The annual "Pound-the-Bounds" organised walks have become one of the most importantfund-raising events organised by the Rock Village Hall Committee. This year, Midlands AirAmbulance Charity have again teamed up with the organisers so walkers can take part insomething they love and help raise funds for MAAC.
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In the forestIn the forest
With the seal still making visits up the riverto Bewdley (and higher) at the time of writing, it seems that nature is always readyto prove that it has surprises up its sleeve.
Our local badgers usually get on quietly withtheir nocturnal foraging and hunting withonly a few discrete digging holes showingwhere they have unearthed a pignut root orother tasty morsel in the fields. This winterhowever has seen large areas of our andneighbours’ land despoiled; the top 2 inchesof turf rolled back from the soil below andsometimes pulled right away. I know thatearthworms are the badgers’ favourite (or atleast, most plentiful) food and this must havesomething to do with the answer. At a guess,the ground is so saturated with water thatthe earthworms and other mobile soildwellers are forced up to the top layer andmake easy pickings for the badgers using theturf-peeling technique. The Uncllys FarmThursday volunteer group can now add“putting the badgers’ turf back” to their longand interesting list of countryside tasks! (As Sally, our farm manager, says, “think divotstomping without the polo match and dresscode!”)
Incidentally “Fauna Britannica” by StefanBuczacki reveals that the name “badger” firstappeared in the 16th century and came tosupplant the older name “brock”, which went
back to the Celtic language. Another of ourmammals to change its name is the rabbit, al-though it didn’t have a name at all in thiscountry until Saxon times when it was intro-duced. The modern name was used only forthe young, or kits, with “coney” being thecorrect name for the adult. The changecame in the 18th century – who knows why?(Please let me know if you do!)
I hope there will be some good, dry weatherin which to enjoy the forest this month.
Health Walks continue every Tuesday and Sunday, meeting at the Forest Cafe at10.30 for a 11am start. The walks are free,led by trained leaders, and are especially forthose who wish to improve their fitness –perhaps after illness. They are very sociableoccasions too and have a large following.
Forest Friends meet at 10am each Thurs-day in term time for an hour of forest activi-ties for pre-school children and their carersrun by Discovery Centre staff and volun-teers. Meet at the Forest Cafe. £2 per child.
During half term there will be some familyactivities at the Community Discovery Cen-tre. Please ring 01299 266929 for details.
Linda Iles
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