the bridge - august 2011

TheBRIDGE

August2011

Summer in and around Bewdley

Bewdley cricket 6s

Bewdley horse show

All Saints’ Summer Fayre

Summer in and around Bewdley

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Editorial

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Talk, talk, talk talk…..

I have been thinking about conversations recently. I mentioned in a pasteditorial that I enjoy talking to complete strangers in my attempt to getpeople to write something for the Bridge. I was reflecting the other dayon how I had had quite long talks with a surprising range of people overthe course of two days. There were some six year olds on the subject oflearning to read, two stunningly articulate teenagers about the meaning oflife and the universe and why teachers were so exercised about correctschool uniform; and with a ninety two year old on wartime cooking. Alinguist might remark on the different ”voices” used in each of the conversations; asociologist would notice the different demographics of these people; a psychologist wouldsee what core beliefs were displayed. I just know that being able to have these humancontacts is very, very important to us social animals; in Bewdley we are fortunate to have areal sense of community that fosters this. The Bridge tries to play a part in creating acommunity spirit and has monthly indications in its reports of how this community doesn’tjust happen. Many people spend a lot of time organising and running clubs and societies; lotsof us attend them. During August we often take a rest from them, but a wander through thetown soon shows that the talking goes on.

Here’s a resolution: I’m going to see how many cheery exchanges I can get in on onewalk through Bewdley. In the meantime, enjoy your Bewdley summer! Margaret

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4 ROCK PATHFINDERS walkThe Hampstall Pub,Astley Burf EveningWalk

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5 Shadow Puppet WorkshopWyre Forest Discovery CentreSee In the Forest for details

6 BEWDLEY DOWLES &RIBBESFORD PARISH FETEButton Oak Inn 1pm to 4 pm

7 Bewdley Load Street MarketBewdley DevelopmentTrust on 01299405516

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Bewdley Footpaths & BridlewaysAssociation walk11 am. from outsideThe Guildhall, Bewdley,and stopping at Arley for lunch.

9 Miniature Forest. Create your ownforest – bring a large open seed tray.See In the Forest for details

12 Treasure.Wyre Forest Discovery CentreSee In the Forest for details

13 BEWDLEY AND DISTRICTHORTICULTURAL SOCIETYANNUAL FLOWER, VEGETABLEAND FLORAL ART SHOWSt. George’s Hall, BewdleyShow opens at 10.30a.m.AUCTION OF PRODUCEAT 3P.M.

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Crafts Cookies and Good News!!!Riverside Church,Bewdley. 2- 3.30 pm.

16 Bewdley Townswomen Skittlesevening at Kingsford Country ParkFor more information phone 01299 401352.

Forest Playtime for Under 5s.Wyre Forest Discovery CentreSee In the Forest for details

18 TRANSITION BEWDLEY FOODGROUP MEETING7.00pm – 9.30pm Bewdley Baptist Church,High Street, Bewdley

ROCK PATHFINDERS walkTHE ROCK CROSS INN 10.30am start, ringAlan on 01299 400304

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23 Family Bushcraft eveningWyre Forest Discovery CentreSee In the Forest for details

26 Teddy Bear Trail.Wyre Forest Discovery CentreSee In the Forest for details

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Children and young people will often meetin their own groups and join with adults

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A warmwelcome

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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:

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� 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.

� Senior Citizens LunchSecond Tuesday of the month.

� Youth Activities

� Men’s Group.

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Bewdley Baptist Church61 High Street Bewdley

St Leonard’sRibbesford

Sunday morning worship:11.15am

On the first Sunday each month we have aservice of Holy Communion.

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Evensong is said from Easter to end ofSeptember at 6.30pm

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Services for August7th 8.00am Holy Communion9.30am Family Service and Baptism14th 9.30am Morning Worship21st 9.30am Parish Eucharist28th 9.30am Parish Eucharist

To book a wedding at All Saints' please goalong to St. Anne's Church between 6.00an 7.30pm on a Tuesday. For a baptismcome to a morning service and talk tothe vicar or a churchwarden after the

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Holy FamilyCatholic Church

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Holidays of Obligation 12 noon.

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All Saints Wribbenhall

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Modest GloryOne of the glories of St Anne’s Church is its coffee bar – quiet, unassuming and modest – itisn’t noisy, pushy or loud; it doesn’t run promotions, special offers and doesn’t have a rewardscheme.

Instead it offers a genuine, gentle and warm welcome to anyone who enters the building forwhatever reason – and many do: sometimes out of curiosity, wondering what the buildinglooks like from the inside. Others call in to browse the fair-trade stall, pick up a copy of TheBridge magazine, use the church photocopier, dodge the rain, snow, or sun – depending onthe time of year.

Some pop into the church itself for some quiet – and sometimes to have a cup of tea. We don’t charge for drinks – and don’t want to be in any sort of competition with our neighbouring, excellent tea and coffee parlours – we just ask for a donation to cover costs.

It is made possible through the kindness of volunteers who give their time. If you feel thatyou could help by being part of this group then we’d love to hear from you. The only qualifications you need are human warmth and friendliness. Contact Cate Gillespie on01299 402151, who co-ordinates our volunteers, for further information.

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Desperately Seeking ... Aunty FloMy uncle, Harold Page, married Florence Danby in 1944. Theylived at 38 Welch Gate. Sadly, Harold left her for anotherwoman, by whom he had two daughters. I have recently metthese cousins and what we'd all like to know is:

"What happened to Flo?"She carried on living in Bewdley and in 1968 married HenrySamuel Williams of 27 Severn Side South Bewdley and may evenhave married again. Surely someone in our town remembers her!

Flo, born in 1920, was the youngest of 9 children:Cecil (1897) married Florence Lewis and had DonaldElsie (1899) married Harold Chadbourne and had Robert and MargaretSamuel (1901) married Amy Jackson and had DoreenStanley (Alfred) Baldwin (1904) never marriedWilfred (1906) married Elise Price and had Patricia and MauriceDorothy (1910) married Leslie SaundersCharles Harold (1914)George (1916)

Flo also had at least 8 Danby cousins! As you can tell, I've done quite a bit of work on theDanbys, so even if you aren't related to Flo, you may be interested in your Danby ancestors.

Please get in touch if you remember Flo. My phone number is 400691.

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Community NewsBewdley library is offering three ITworkshops this Autumn – InternetSearch, Using Emails, and DigitalImage. These will give expert support in these areas without thecommitment of time and expense attached to a full-length course. They will be on Thursday mornings inSeptember/October and cost £15 forthree hours. Places are limited somake sure you put your name downif you're interested.

We will also be offering an introductory course in Creative Writing, beginning on Thursday22nd September, which will run for 10 weeks. There will be the opportunity to follow onfrom this in the Spring with an Editing and Adaptation module if you feel like taking it further.

So if you've got an itchy pen (or keyboard!) pop in and find out more. As above, places willbe limited so don't hang about.

Time to give that book inside you the chance to break free!

Oldies’ guide to Teenspeak (brought to you this month by Lizzie and Holly)

First, a few words meaning ”good”:

Pukka

Peng

Dank

Tidy

I’m teasing – merking

You’re my friend – goon, boffin, blud, geezer

I’m really enjoying myself – Phat times, man, mush kecker

Old St Anne’sMore extracts from the Bewdley Chapel Accounts.

1643 Recd of straingers for standings in the walke for their cheese £1. 6.0Pd for ringing at Prince Rupert’s coming £0.1.6

1649 Pd a quart of sack for Mr Tombes (sack is a sweet wine) £0.1.4Pd for mending a seat broke when the Soldiers were there £0. 1.6

1654 To the widow Monox when ye scollers broke up her wine £0.2.8

1658 To the widow Monox for wine and beere when ye Lord Protecter was proclaimed £3.16.0

1661 Pd to Peter Rea for fetchinge the Laxe Lane bridge at Redstone £0.1.10


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Gardening for AugustFor most people August is holiday time, gardens are leftto fend for themselves or perhaps the neighbours willdrop by and do a bit of watering. By this time of yearthe main work is done, the first flush of summer is pastand Autumn is yet to arrive, so you could just sit backand relax, harvest some of the crops, dig potatoes, watchthe lawn grow or take advantage of slack time to getahead. Seeds can be collected into brown paper bags

and stored for next year in a cool dry place; deadhead plants that still flower to encouragemore. Cuttings can be taken from many shrubs and started off in pots with a little rootingpowder. Borders can be tidied and where there is a lack of colour a few remaining beddingplants popped into the gaps or alternatively early autumnal varieties. Lawns can still be fed,leaving the cuttings on top will help to retain some moisture in the ground, another month to go before scarification; don’t cut the grass too short as this will encourage more growth.Keep baskets, tubs and pots in good order with a little foliar feed in their water.

Compost bins will still be working, so make sure their contents are regularily turned and thatthere is sufficient water to accelerate the process of rotting down. And finally, when all isdone you can consult next year’s bulb catalogues and plan for the spring displays.

Bewdley youth café needs your supportThe Youth Café needs the support from local residents, parents andyoung people to come together and take part in a sponsored walk toraise funds for the youth café. The youth café is a local charity and relies solely on grants and fund raising. The sponsored walk will takeplace at the Wyre Forest Discovery Centre at Callow Hill and will bearound three & half miles (the red route) and will be supported by thelocal Bewdley & Rural Local Policing Team.

The date of the walk is yet to be confirmed and will be advertised onthe youth café’s notice board and throughout the town within the nextfew weeks.

The BYC has over 500 young people registered and opens every weekday morning, where we provide free breakfast and again every dayafter school and throughout the school term holidays where we offeradvice and guidance along with free access to the youth café’s facilitiesfor young people aged between 8-16 years.

If you would like to volunteer or join in the sponsored walk and helpraise funds for the youth cafe then, please contact Sarah Watton on:01299 405945 - 07546079058

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Tails of a Veterinary Practice– life at Riverside Vets as seenby Gavin the practice cat

Hi all,

I hope this month finds you well and that, like me, you have been able to find some occasional patches of sun in which to have anice snooze.

It has been another exciting month at thesurgery. Jayne (my human who is a VeterinaryNursing Auxiliary) has been telling me aboutheading off to France for the world 2CV rally.Apparently a 2CV (also known as a deuxchevaux) is one of those noisy things thattravel on 4 wheels that humans call a car.Jayne says it is a classic and the best of all thecars. Personally, I think all cars are bestavoided by self respecting felines wheneverpossible.

I have also been spending some time observing the goings on on the river. Therehave been a gaggle of geese looking veryproud swimming about with a little gosling.They seem to form a protective circlearound it when they swim. My humans haveall been heard cooing and saying how cute itis. I think I am much better looking thoughand they should cuddle me instead.

More from me again next month,

Gavin

Community News

WRIBBENHALL WI

The July meeting was a talk anddemonstration given by SandraShakespeare. She had members usingscrap materials to make pegged rugs etc.A visit to the Glass Museum atKingswinford has been arranged for August10th. Members can have lunch beforehandat Ashwood Nurseries.Crafty Chat and watercolour paintingafternoons are being arranged inmembers’ homes.For further information please contactBeryl Bubb on 01562745012.The meeting on August 8th will be anillustrated talk given by John Chews of theR.S.P.B. on Birds and Wildlife.On 12th September David Packwoodwill give a talk and demonstration on themaking of Corn Dollies. These meetings will be held as usual at TheRiverside Elim Church, Dog Lane, Bewdleyat 2pm. Venetia Crutch

Bewdley TownswomenIn August we have a bit of fun with a Skittles evening at Kingsford Country Parkon Tues 16th.

For more information please phone 01299401352.

Our normal meetings are at WribbenhallCommunity Centre, Shaw Hedge Road.More details next month.


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Ladies’ Luncheon ClubThe June meeting was considered to beone of our best ever, when we had Mr MJones speaking on “Bees, Bee Keeping andHoney”. He brought many visual aids andtook us through the processes in a mostinformative way.

On 24th August local lady Janet Ince willspeak to us on “Floral Dolly Mixtures”.

All ladies are welcome to attend ourmonthly meetings at the Ramada Hotel,and further details can be obtained byphoning 400363.

BEWDLEY DOWLES &RIBBESFORDPARISH FETE

It’s that time again to support yourparishes at our traditional country fete.

Fun & games for all the family. Proceeds are to be shared by the parishand Bewdley’s own community transportscheme, CTH, which makes around 150passenger trips per week for those Bewdley folk who are unable to use

public transport. Saturday 6th August

Button Oak Inn 1pm to 4 pm Entry adults £1

Community News

Guide Dogs for the BlindThanks to the people of Bewdley who supported us at two recent events in thetown.

We had a flag day on 4th June, raising£280.02 ; we also had a stall at Bewdley carnival on 11th June, and we were happy tosee all the people who stopped by to talk tous and meet a guide dog and then donatedor purchased items from our stall.

Pauline KnowlesHon. branch secretary

Kidderminster and District BranchGuide Dogs for the Blind

Bewdley Footpaths & Bridleways Association

August 7th

Leader Keith Simkin.

Approx. 7 miles. Walk to Arley along river and return.

Please note we are starting at 11 am. from outside The Guildhall, Bewdley, and stopping at Arley for lunch.

Please either bring packed lunch/drink orlunches are available at The Harbour Inn.

Music in the Garden 2011FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS

at The Green TheatreQEII Jubilee Gardens, Bewdley

Sunday afternoons 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmBring your own chair & enjoy a

relaxing afternoonRefreshments available from ‘The Food Foundry Tea Shop’

in the museum or bring your own picnic31st July THE EXILES(Contemporary Folk with a Celtic Flavour -sponsored by The Friends of Bewdley Museum)7th August DANIEL SETH(local solo artist covering pop classics) 14th August DE KELTEN(Irish/Folk Music)21st August THE RED SNAPPERS(5 piece traditional Jazz Band)28th August KIDDERMINSTERMALE VOICE CHOIR

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Wide range of events happeningall over Bewdley at Festival time. See Free & Fringe Brochure

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8.00pm Show of HandsRamada Hotel – Tickets £19 (£18)Sponsored by The drp group Supported by The Ramada Hotel & Resort

11.00am to 2.00pm-Free events for all the family in and around Bewdley MuseumSee OctoberFest for full programme.Free events for the community supported by:Bewdley Town Council + Kidderminster & District Lions12.30pm Tru StreetdanceFree Workshop 12.30am & Performance at 2.00pm (£2 on door)The Bewdley School & 6th Form CentreRegister for Workshop: [email protected] or 01299 404808Supported by Midcounties Co-operative + Wyre Forest District Council2.30pm Art Lecture by Dr. Beth WilliamsonMirrors in ArtBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by Bewdley Medical Centre2.30pm Family Workshop: Decorating CeramicsAt The Melting Pot, Lax Lane Craft CentreFamily Ticket £10Supported by www.melting-pot.biz8.00pm The Manfreds – In ConcertRamada Hotel – Tickets £21 (£20)Sponsored by Graham & Sandra Corner + Garrick & Julie Grove + Graham & Judith Willetts

All Day – Severn Valley RailwayClassic VehiclesFreedom of the Line Family Ticket £20Supported by Severn Valley Railway

10.30am - Little Jazz MassSt. Anne’s Church – Free entry with retiring collection2.30pm – Classical Concert – The Amicus QuartetSt. Anne’s Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by Dunley Service Station8.00pm – Drama: Dearest Nancy, Darling Evelyn …With Fenella Fielding, Nigel Anthony and Nikolas GraceRamada Hotel – Tickets £15 (£14)Sponsored by Ser�s Engineering & Construction+ Bewdley Festival Society

2.30pm - Francis Brett Young:Dr Michael HallBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by Janet Ince, Bank House8.00pm – Claire Martin& Sir Richard Rodney BennettThe Irving Berlin SongbookRamada Hotel – Tickets £17 (£16)Sponsored by K9 Kuts Dog Grooming + mfg Solicitors

10.30am - The Max Keen LectureHenry V & AgincourtBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by The Royal Forester2.30pm – The Birmingham WhistleSimon Topman MBEBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Marion Evans, Family Solicitors8.00pm An audience with … Gyles BrandrethRamada Hotel – Tickets £19 (£18)Sponsored by Worcester Bosch

2011 Festival Events2.30pm – Inn Signs and Pub NamesAnthony CollisBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by: The Mug House + The Pack Horse Inn + The Baili�’s House + The Angel.8.00pm – Fascinating Aida:The Cheap Flights TourRamada Hotel – Tickets £21 (£20)Sponsored by Creative Landscapes @ Whitlenge Gardens+ Mend My Computer + Sadler’s Ales

10.30am – Richard PerrinBewdley … a river runs through itBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Bewdley Civic Society2.30pm – Murray Lachlan Young – PoetBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Colin & Mary Wells + Dr. Jenny Frow8.00pm – Adam HensonFarmer, author and TV PresenterRamada Hotel – Tickets £16 (£15)Sponsored by Lawrence Recycling & Waste Management + OGL Computer Services + West Midland Safari Park

2.30pm – Confessions of an ArtistGeo� TristramBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Heath�eld Boarding for Dogs & Cats8.00pm – Mark Steel’s In Town – ComedyRamada Hotel – Tickets £16 (£15)Sponsored by Mark & Jenny Robbins

2.30pm – Martin Simpson on guitarBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £10Sponsored by Dion & Valerie Tristram

8.00pm – The Alan Price Set – In ConcertRamada Hotel – Tickets £21 (£20)Sponsored by Malcolm W. Plant + The School Shop, Kidderminster + Robert Arthur Davies Ltd.

11.00am – Festival Church ServiceSt. Anne’s Church – Free entry with retiring collectionSupported by Bewdley Festival Society 6.30pm – Elvis Lives … at St. Anne’s ChurchGospel Music from Elvis tribute artist, Johnny CowlingTickets £5 on door – Free to ChildrenSupported by Bewdley Festival Society

5th October – 20th NovemberFrancis Brett Young’s WorcestershireWyre Forest Gallery, Bewdley Museum – Free AdmissionSupported by Severn Valley Railway + Bewdley Festival Patrons28th September – 13th NovemberSaxon Murder MysteryThe Story of St. KenelmSevern Gallery, Bewdley Museum – Free AdmissionSupported by The Francis Brett Young Society7th – 28th OctoberExhibition of the work of Art in MindsBewdley Library Gallery – Free AdmissionSponsored by Rotary Club of BewdleyExhibition of Children’s ArtworkWork from children from Bewdley from all the Bewdley schools will be on display in venues in the town throughout October.Supported by Severn Valley Railway

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8.00pm Show of HandsRamada Hotel – Tickets £19 (£18)Sponsored by The drp group Supported by The Ramada Hotel & Resort

11.00am to 2.00pm-Free events for all the family in and around Bewdley MuseumSee OctoberFest for full programme.Free events for the community supported by:Bewdley Town Council + Kidderminster & District Lions12.30pm Tru StreetdanceFree Workshop 12.30am & Performance at 2.00pm (£2 on door)The Bewdley School & 6th Form CentreRegister for Workshop: [email protected] or 01299 404808Supported by Midcounties Co-operative + Wyre Forest District Council2.30pm Art Lecture by Dr. Beth WilliamsonMirrors in ArtBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by Bewdley Medical Centre2.30pm Family Workshop: Decorating CeramicsAt The Melting Pot, Lax Lane Craft CentreFamily Ticket £10Supported by www.melting-pot.biz8.00pm The Manfreds – In ConcertRamada Hotel – Tickets £21 (£20)Sponsored by Graham & Sandra Corner + Garrick & Julie Grove + Graham & Judith Willetts

All Day – Severn Valley RailwayClassic VehiclesFreedom of the Line Family Ticket £20Supported by Severn Valley Railway

10.30am - Little Jazz MassSt. Anne’s Church – Free entry with retiring collection2.30pm – Classical Concert – The Amicus QuartetSt. Anne’s Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by Dunley Service Station8.00pm – Drama: Dearest Nancy, Darling Evelyn …With Fenella Fielding, Nigel Anthony and Nikolas GraceRamada Hotel – Tickets £15 (£14)Sponsored by Ser�s Engineering & Construction+ Bewdley Festival Society

2.30pm - Francis Brett Young:Dr Michael HallBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by Janet Ince, Bank House8.00pm – Claire Martin& Sir Richard Rodney BennettThe Irving Berlin SongbookRamada Hotel – Tickets £17 (£16)Sponsored by K9 Kuts Dog Grooming + mfg Solicitors

10.30am - The Max Keen LectureHenry V & AgincourtBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £7Sponsored by The Royal Forester2.30pm – The Birmingham WhistleSimon Topman MBEBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Marion Evans, Family Solicitors8.00pm An audience with … Gyles BrandrethRamada Hotel – Tickets £19 (£18)Sponsored by Worcester Bosch

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10.30am – Richard PerrinBewdley … a river runs through itBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Bewdley Civic Society2.30pm – Murray Lachlan Young – PoetBewdley Baptist Church – Ticket £7Sponsored by Colin & Mary Wells + Dr. Jenny Frow8.00pm – Adam HensonFarmer, author and TV PresenterRamada Hotel – Tickets £16 (£15)Sponsored by Lawrence Recycling & Waste Management + OGL Computer Services + West Midland Safari Park

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2.30pm – Martin Simpson on guitarBewdley Baptist Church – Tickets £10Sponsored by Dion & Valerie Tristram

8.00pm – The Alan Price Set – In ConcertRamada Hotel – Tickets £21 (£20)Sponsored by Malcolm W. Plant + The School Shop, Kidderminster + Robert Arthur Davies Ltd.

11.00am – Festival Church ServiceSt. Anne’s Church – Free entry with retiring collectionSupported by Bewdley Festival Society 6.30pm – Elvis Lives … at St. Anne’s ChurchGospel Music from Elvis tribute artist, Johnny CowlingTickets £5 on door – Free to ChildrenSupported by Bewdley Festival Society

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Bewdley Primary SchoolStourport Road, Bewdley DY12 1BL

Community News

VIEW FROM THE REDTHORNEThe clearing of one of Bewdley’s ancient strip gardens adjacent toThe Redthorne has cost a number of trees their lives. I won’t gointo that now, as it’s a matter I’ve written about elsewhere, but it hasexposed a structure I had not previously noticed – the chimney ofthe old foundry. A fascinating addition to the museum, the foundry isa symbol of a Bewdley long-gone and the chimney hints at a past thatwas not always quite as rosy as some might paint it. Up until the

1960s, this unusual skyward finger of brick and iron strapping belched black smoke for muchof the day and it continued to do so, in a more restricted sense and with a few breaks, untilthe 1990s.

Some fifty feet away from it, where the main thoroughfare of the museum now runs, was theshambles – butcheries built when wealth and decorum moved Bewdley’s slaughtering industry off Load Street. There, thousands of cattle, pigs and sheep ended their days; the gutters channelling gallons of blood and guts towards the river.

On the far side of the gardens, with its frontage onto the river and its waste flowing into it,was the tannery, a place where hides from the butcheries were soaked in lime, urine and birdfaeces to make them fat-free and supple. And upstream, on Dog Lane, was a huge bottle kiln,firing pottery. Just outside the town on Dowles Brook, was a sulphuric acid works and onthe Wribbenhall side of the bridge, a chocolate factory and, of course, several of the pubsbrewed their own ale, including the Mug House.

There, and at the numerous other taverns in the town, would stay dozens of bowhauliers andworkmen, who earned their living hauling the 40 plus trows based at Bewdley against the fastflow of the Severn. There, too, drank the hundreds of impoverished children, adults and elderly who worked in the saddlers, shoe-makers, horn-workers, pewterers, farriers, charcoal-burners and warehouses. Then, having drunk their fill and more, they crammed eachnight into Bewdley’s crumbling hovels, such as those now prettily-converted cottage in the alleys off the High Street.

Heavens! Bewdley must have STUNK!

BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETYANNUAL FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND FLORAL ART SHOW

SATURDAY 13TH AUGUST 2011St. George’s Hall, Bewdley

Show opens at 10.30a.m. – entrance £1AUCTION OF PRODUCE AT 3P.M. (Free entry to Auction)If you would like to enter for the first time, we have over 110 classes to choose from, including vegetables, flowers, herbs, domestic classes, photography, calligraphy, art and crafts, children’s classes 0 to 16 years and floral art. Just give Ann a ring on 01562 67061and she will send you a free schedule or for more details ring Diane 01299 402670.

Come along to Bewdley’s own traditional horticultural show and enjoy our homemadecakes and refreshments and browse around our plant and cake stalls.


Kate Wheeler BSc (hons), MChS.Health Professions Council Registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist

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Jackie DonkinBsc, mBANT, NTCC, CNHC

Nutritional TherapistThrough the use of individually compiled dietaryprogrammes, Nutritional Therapy aims toaddress and alleviate health concerns. It

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Community News

At the end of June some changes in thestructure of Local Policing across NorthWorcestershire took effect. The number ofpolice officers on local policing teams dedicated to policing specific areas such asBewdley and its surrounding rural parisheshas been reduced significantly. As a directconsequence of these reductions, the post of Local Policing Sergeant at Bewdley hasceased to exist.

The revised structure of Bewdley & RuralLocal Policing Team now consists of PC SteveYapp, who will be your principal point ofcontact, ably assisted by CSO’s Jeni Bray andNicky Turvey and a small but dedicated bandof Specials. They will be supervised by Sgt.Jan Shore, who takes on responsibility for Bewdley in addition to her diminished compliment of officers at Stourport.

Most of the officers leaving Local Policinghave transferred onto five response teamsproviding 24/7 cover from Kidderminster.One of those teams is on duty at any giventime, except for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights when shift overlaps meanthat two are on duty. Those overlaps shouldprovide sufficient resilience for officers topatrol Bewdley town centre on Friday andSaturday evenings, when alcohol and drug induced antisocial behaviour is most prevalent. One officer from each team willhave specific responsibility for investigatingcrimes in Bewdley, and should, when opportunity permits, work out of Bewdleypolice station. The reality, however, is that resources are directed to where demand isgreatest, and operational flexibility is required rather than a focus on specific

areas. The demand on police resources istwelve times greater in Kidderminster than itis in Bewdley, and in Stourport it is two and ahalf to three times greater. Like blades ofgrass, we must bend in the direction of theprevailing wind.

The impact of these changes will affect someparts of the community more than others. Ifyou are the victim of crime, or involved in anaccident or need urgent police assistance,then nothing has changed. However, our capacity to support community organisationsand events, deal with social issues, carry outpreventative work to reduce crime, and perform the many other functions associatedwith community policing has been severelyaffected. Our small team has enjoyed a certain level of success, with overall crimelevels in Bewdley falling for two successiveyears, and in the quarter ending June reducing by 28% compared to the same period last year. Over that same period,crime in Kidderminster has increased by10.9%. It would be reassuring if we wereable to believe that the increase could be addressed without detriment to Bewdley.

My five years spent at Bewdley have beensome of the most enjoyable of my service. Isincerely thank the many people in the townand parishes who have worked with us toour mutual gain. I will still be contactable forsome time yet to support and assist howeverI can. As the functions performed by manypublic services as well as the police enter aperiod of contraction and uncertainty, I wishyou all good luck and best wishes for the future.

Police Sergeant Chris AimesKidderminster East Local Policing Team


St. Anne’s C of E Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UQ Telephone: 07964096764 www.communitycornerpreschool.co.uk

Open Monday to Friday, 9.00a.m. to 3.00p.m., during school term time. Children accepted from 2½ years to 5 years. Funded places offered for 3 & 4 year olds.

Exceptionally highly qualified & experienced staff. Judged Ofsted “Outstanding” June 2008 & January 2009

For further enquiries or to arrange a visit to see our fantastic indoor & outdoor facilities please call the above number.


Each tipi is furnished to provide comfort camping with an assortment of futons and camp-ing beds, chairs and tables, rugs and throws. Also supplied are gas cooking stove, pans,crockery, cutlery and cold box. Each tipi has its own picnic table and external fire pit withcooking frame for that all important campfire and the larger ones also have a log burnerfor those extra cosy evenings.

Tipis are available to hire throughout most of the year.

So if you fancy a romantic weekend under the stars, an outdoor adventure with the familyor somewhere for friends or relatives to stay, please get intouch!

Hopleys Family CampingCleobury RoadBewdley DY12 2QLTel: 01299 402173 or 07973135909

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HOPLEYS • Family Campsite We can cater for 35 Caravans and numerous Tents, 21 pitches withhook ups. • Farm ShopRe-opened Easter 2011 and back under family management -selling the very best in local, fresh produce.• Other AmenitiesIncluding: Cafe, Fishing Pool, Children’s play area and Brand newtoilet and shower block.

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Community News

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18thSeptember

Once again we are inviting all artists andcraftworkers, of any age, to come andexhibit their work.

As usual we also have space for Stallholders at the Guildhall and this year, forthe first time, we will also be hosting 'Arton the Railings' on Severn Side. You arewelcome to bring a stall or any other typeof display stand that best suits you work.

For more information and entry formsplease contact

Maggie 01299 404065

Ann 01299 404226

(email : [email protected] )

Rachel 01299 404488

or call in at Quay Gallery, Severnside North

FUTURE EVENTS

We are now taking bookings for:-

29th OctoberPumpkin Day - Open to everyone butlocal food and drink producers areparticularly welcome

26th NovemberBewdley Christmas Lights Festival- Charities, trade stalls and entertainers allwelcome.

TRANSITION BEWDLEYFOOD GROUP MEETING

THURSDAY 18th AUGUST 20117.00pm – 9.30pm

Bring along a home-cooked dish or localfood and enjoy a Summer Picnic in Jubilee

Gardens

Help us to encourage and support local foodproduction, growing your own, healthy eating,

sharing of recipes

All welcome, free admission

Bewdley Baptist Church,High Street, Bewdley

Crafts Cookies and Good News!!!

Monday August 15th at Riverside Church,Dog Lane, Bewdley.

2- 3.30 pm. Free Event for Ladies – All Welcome!!

Includes demonstration and refreshments.Crafts by Pat Onslow and message from

Karen Bartlett.Bring friends – it will be fun and informative!!

Exhibition of paintings'Golden Moments in Colour' is the title ofan exhibition of paintings by Bewdley resident Madeline Broad and friends LynEmery and Rosemary Charles being held atBewdley Library throughout August.

All paintings are for sale and cover a widerange of subjects in various mediums. Theexhibition is open during library hours andentrance is free.

August Events All Saints Church

1 All Saints Church open for coffee and chat - 10a.m.

8 All Saints Church nearly new book sale - 10a.m.

15 All Saints Church open for coffee and chat - 10a.m.

22 All Saints Church open for coffee and chat – 10a.m.


Wyre Forest McTimoney Chiropractic and Integrated Health Clinic (est. 1997)

Chiropractors: Jane McKenzie-Riley D.C. M.M.C.A Philip Elliot B.Sc. Hon (Chiro) M.M.C.A Mark Sammons D.C. M.M.C.A Delia Oliver B.Sc. Hon (Chiro) M.M.C.A Brian Ford B.S.c Hon (Chiro) M.M.C.A

Initial Appointment approx 90 mins - Consultation approx 1HourChiropractic Treatment approx 30mins.

Free (30 min) Chiropractic Spine Checks are available, if you are unsureas to whether Chiropractic could help you.

Also available:Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, Alexandra Cooper Sports Injury/Remedial Massage,Stefan SternkopfKinesiology, Sandra Aitkin Bowen, Sandra Aitkin Energy Field Healing,Sandra AitkinHomeopathy,Linette Tatton-Brown Reikin, Julie HoughtonZero Balancing, Julie HoughtonThere is limited Clinic Room space currently available, for qualified Practitioners/Therapists.

PLEASE CALL 01562 60823 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENTS

Easy Parking Evening appointments availableOur phone is also answered evenings and weekends.

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Back problems? Posture problems?Pilates classes

Stourport Sports ClubTuseday & Thursday mornings

6 week coursesBeginners, Intermediate

and AdvancedNew courses begin 20 & 22 September

Very small groups to optimise performance

Contact Margaret Rees on07894160876

The AUGUST walks will be on THURSDAYS

04.08.2011from The Hampstall Pub, Astley BurfEvening Walk starting at 7pm

18.08.2011from THE ROCK CROSS INN10.30am start

Everyone WelcomeFor our full program visit www.rockvillagehall.co.ukOr ring Alan on 01299 400304

Community News

ROCKPATHFINDERS

A Cuckoo Surprise!Don’t be surprised if you hear the call of the cuckooin Bewdley Museum this August. You do not have toworry – The Friends of Bewdley Museum have notkept one captive – but the exhibition in the WyreForest Gallery owes its inspiration to the mysteriousbird. Did you know that it was in a quiet corner ofWorcestershire called Pound Green Common that asometime Midlands Industrialist finally lay proof toone of the longest running mysteries surroundingthe unique lifestyle of one of the most recognised but

rarely seen birds of the world?

What do cuckoos, the White House, the Great Exhibition and Lighthouses have in common?How do they connect with Pound Green Common? On Friday 12th August the “CuckooChance – The Secret Life of the Cuckoo” exhibition will be opened by BBC Bristol’s naturalist Brett Westwood. This is a Private View, before it opens to the Public from Saturday12th August to 25th September, which is for members of the Friends of Bewdley Museum.The sound of the cuckoo will be heard as the Friends re-establish local folklore. It was saidthat when the cuckoo is first heard ”men must down tools and retire to a local hostelry todrink ale!” Bewdley Brewery is supplying bottles of “Cuckoo Ale” and The Friends will toastthe opening with local beer and apple juice. To make sure you do not miss out why not joinThe Friends of Bewdley Museum and perhaps help with the planning of one of the exhibitions. Recent topics have been Tickenhill Palace, the pubs of Bewdley, the Arley Ferryand now Cuckoos!

There will also be the results of the local survey of cuckoo calls that many of you helpedwith. So please make sure that you do pop in, perhaps whilst on your way to the Sunday afternoon Music in the Gardens, which run from Sunday July 31st to Sunday August 28th 2-4pm.

There is a lot to do, see and hear in the museum this August.

Penny GriffithsChair The Friends of Bewdley Museum


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Community News

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 4th JULY 2011

20mph Speed LimitsAt its April meeting the Town Council had resolved to lobby the County Council for theintroduction of a 20 mph speed limit in Bewdley town centre plus across the bridge intoWribbenhall to include Stourport Road outside the schools. However, there was somedoubt as to whether that would be supported by the Police or by the Highway Authority.Reference was made to the fact such lower limits were in operation in both Worcestershireand further afield. Councillors decided to invite the Chairman of the Police Authority tomeet with them to make representations direct to her as to the desirability of such ascheme going ahead.

Policing in BewdleyCouncillors again considered the changes that were in the process of being made to thelevels of policing in Bewdley/Wribbenhall by uniformed patrols. This had arisen from theredeployment of the highly respected Sergeant Chris Aimes to Kidderminster with no directreplacement being allocated specifically to Bewdley. There was strong feeling that for a townof our size a greater presence was required than the remaining Police Constable andCommunity Support Officers could provide and that relying more on response vehicles fromKidderminster was inadequate. Councillors agreed to take up on offer to meet with Policechiefs to express their overall concerns.

Bewdley Development TrustThe Development Trust had been promised a grant from Advantage West Midlands of£805,000 towards the costs of refurbishment of St George‘s Hall, which everyone agreedwas in a poor condition and needed renovation with more modern facilities. However therewas a funding gap of £10,000 primarily to pay for professional fees in setting up a newcharitable company, which would then take a lease and run the Hall in the future for thecommunity. Without that funding there was a risk that the £805,000 would be lost and theproject not proceed with it being many years before any alternative funding might beavailable. Though there were strong arguments for and against making the grant, the Councilagreed that such should be made to ensure the work could go ahead.

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Future Town Council meetings Future Town Council meetings held at The Guildhall on Mondays at 7.30pm are: 1st August, 5th September, 10th October, 7th November and 5th December. 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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Community News

There is a story about Bewdley that deserves to be more widely known: Victorian artist, art critic, and social commentator John Ruskin had planned to bring his collection of paintings, artefacts,books and minerals to Bewdley and hadgone so far as to commission plans for abuilding in Ruskinland, the parcel of forestgiven to him by Mayor of Bewdley, GeorgeBaker. Although this never materialised, thesocial experiment of a small community of Ruskin-inspired families, working the landand nurturing craftsmanship and the appreciation of natural beauty, became partof our heritage, and Ruskin’s “Guild of St.George” still owns 100 acres of forest andits smallholdings. Bewdley Museum hasjoined with Sheffield Museum to exhibit apart of the John Ruskin collection until 7thAugust, and I can recommend it!

The exhibition which follows at the Museumalso expresses the link between local peopleand nature. Edgar Chance was a pioneer ofornithology and wildlife film making whosestudy of cuckoos at Pound Green solved themysteries of the bird’s life cycle. His, andtheir, story is told at the Museum from 13thAugust to 25th September.

Back in the forest, there are all sorts ofevents for 5 to 11 year olds and families inthe big outdoors:

August 2nd Pond Dip with related gamesand activities.

August 5th Shadow Puppet Workshop10am to 12noon OR 1pm to 3pm. £5 perchild, OR all day £10 per child (subsidised byGrow With Wyre), booking essential.

August 9th Miniature Forest. Create yourown forest – bring a large open seed tray.

August 12thTreasure. Turn up any timebetween 10.30 and12. £3 per child. Nobooking required.

August 16th Forest Playtime for Under 5s.Join us for woodland games suitable for thevery young. 10am to 11.30am

August 19th Mud Monsters! Create amuddy monster to live in Mud Monster Valley.

August 23rd Family Bushcraft evening.Learn how to make a fire and cook yourmeat and vegetarian sausages plus all otherfood provided. Children aged 8+, £4 perperson. 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Booking essential.

August 26thTeddy Bear Trail. Bring yourteddy for an adventure! Turn up any time between 10.30 and12. £3 per child. Nobooking required.

August 30thWoodland Warriors. A woodland adventure with camouflage andbows and arrows!

September 2nd Family Dusk Walk. All children must be 7+ and accompanied byan adult. Wear warm clothes and bring atorch. 7pm to 9pm.

Unless otherwise specified, all activities are10.30am to 12noon, £3.50 per child, andbooking is required on 01299 266929.

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Bewdley Floral Art Clubs Three Day Event at theRose Theatre, Kidderminster June 2011

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Our 19th year at the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, saw yet again another spectacular showof floral skills and artistry from Andrew Lloyd and Joan Southerton. Supported by theclubs committee and members they once again entertained the audiences at the Rose forthree evenings. Andrew & Joan created fantastic displays on stage, which were greeted withmuch approval.

One of the highlights was undoubtedly the superb Irish dancing by Megan Ince, who supported Andrew’s Emerald Isle display.

We were delighted to give each of our chosen charities £500 each. They were The Mid-lands Air Ambulance, The Severn Freewheelers, Home Start, The Wyre Forest Talking News-paper and the Bewdley Youth Café. Yes, £2,500, a great total for us to achieve. Thanks toeveryone who supported us and we look forward to next year and our 20th production!

Judith Richards

Delivering The Bridge : A few housekeeping mattersIf you sometimes don’t get your Bridge copy, do please forgive us. The wonderful volunteers who collect the magazines and put them through your letterbox do go on holiday occasionally, or get ill or have other reasons for missing some months. If you don’tget the magazine for several months, do contact the Manns ([email protected] or leave anote for them in St Anne’s) who will try to sort it out, or better still, persuade you to takeon a few deliveries! As St Anne’s is open most weekdays you can always go in and pick up a copy. If you wouldlike to take more, please let us know; once or twice we have run quite badly short and be-fore we take the expensive step of increasing the print run we need to know that the extracopies are going to be used regularly.

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Community News

Kemp Hospice Midnight WalkWe did it! Bewdley Girlguiding members, Gill Robinson and Carol-AnnMuller-Jones completed the five milewalk in the forest in just an hour and ahalf. They set off with hundreds ofother mad women on the countdownto midnight. The only inconveniencewas avoiding the odd muddy patch onthe forest. Gill more than deserved herglass of Bucks Fizz! It was a magical experience. Followingthe trail of flashing bunny ears, as itwove through the forest path ahead waslike tracking fairies. The atmosphere was exciting and moving at the same time, as it was clear

many were walking in memory of friends and loved ones. The organisation was brilliant, es-pecially the employment of Captain Jack Sparrow to cheer the walkers on! Thanks to everyone who sponsored the event and prepare to be pestered again next year,as they have already booked their places.

Bewdley HistoricStreet Market Returns

Great news – our historic street market is coming back –and in the centre of the town in Load Street.

It will be held on the 1st Sunday of every month and startson the 7th of August. It is being organized by Bewdley De-velopment Trust and will feature stalls with both quality lo-cally grown produce as well as craft and related stalls.

“The people of Bewdley have being asking for the return of their market and we have been able to agree it with the appropriate authorities”, said Peter Miller of the Trust. “So come on everyone, let us make our market a success by supporting our local traders.”

Plans are in hand to promote the new market by having largesigns in and around the town, as well as promoting the market, both locally and further afield.

Watch out for more details in the Bridge.

Anyone interested in renting a stall can contact Bewdley Development Trust on 01299 405516

Community News

The Bewdley Showcase event was held in conjunction with the Bewdley Open Studio on Satur-day 25th and Sunday 26th June 2011. This year, the school arranged for a craft fayre and cafe torun on the Saturday with stalls offering a variety of fair-trade goods, jewellery, books, cakes,paintings and cards and other enterprise activities. Over 40 learners exhibited their work fromacross the range of GCSE and A Level disciplines. Clare Spencer and Betty Judd exhibited theirwork in the new gallery space.

‘Artwork terrific, lovely young people showed us around and answered all our questions. Great school!’A comment from one visitor to the exhibition.

The Bewdley Showcase Event

Sixth form Learner supporting St Anne’s Church fair trade stall

Community Transport HelplineWe are here to help people like Sam Leake. She de-pends on us for transport to her doctor, hospital and exercise classes. She’s always so cheerful and willtell you how great we are in CTH!

We have far more passengers than we can help, so weneed more volunteers. Would you drive one of ourwheelchair cars just one day a week to help them?

Or two of you could share once a fortnight each!

Our fleet insurance accepts you as a driver with a good UK driving licence, aged between 21 – 70,and willing and able to help.

Come and find me in our office in St Anne’s Church tower or call me on 01299 405832 for a test drive.

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Community News

Chance to Shine TournamentBewdley Cricket Club has been part of the Chance to Shine Cricket Initiative assisted by theWorcestershire Cricket Board. It is in its second year of a five year delivery plan. Chance toShine aims to bring cricket back into state schools. This year Andy Wheeler, the appointedcoach, together with members of the Bewdley Cricket Club delivered 280 hours of cricketcoaching free of charge to the Bewdley and Wolverley School Pyramids.

The year culminated with two tournaments held at Bewdley in July. It was pleasing to see sixschools entering teams at two age levels. The winners of the Year 5/6 tournament were Cook-ley Sebright Primary School while Far Forest Lea Memorial Cof E Primary School led the wayin the Year 3/4 tournament.

Pictured are the winners of the primary school tournaments with their trophies.

the bridge - august 2011

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