the bridge - december 2012

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Out and About

AlanWinspur lays awreath inside All Saints Church

Photo by Paul Gittins

Spotted by a reader:The lengths – or heights -

to which ourphotographer, GaryMayner, goes to get a

photo!

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This summer has taught me a lot. Rules are there for a reason. The Summer between high school and college is saidto be "the best of your life" by so many generations, and nowI know why. No responsibilities, no cares and absolutely noworries are 3 of the factors why you can let your hair downand really have a great time.

I sped off to Cornwall with a few of my closest friends, andon paper, did everything I shouldn't. Now I am home and canlook back, I am beginning to question how things didn't go wrong and frankly, how we are allback in once piece!!

Some people say rules shouldn't be broken, but my theory is break a few to see what happens if you do! Chances are the world wont be ending, but you can leave with a re-freshed mind and stories to tell, such as the time you went skinny dipping at 4am during hightide. Not that I did that, of course. (My mother reads this magazine.)

Chris Salter

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I was in Birmingham the other day - and for the purposes of this sentence, you need to remember that this is written at the beginning ofthe previous month so we are talking early November – and I wasmoaning to my friend, in that irritating way those of us who are gettingon a bit tend to do, about all the premature signs of commercial Christmas. There were the stacked Christmas trees in Victoria Square,the lights strung across New Street, and of course numerous Yuletide indications in the shops everywhere. I know my childhood wasn’t as setabout with November Christmasness, so I did a bit of Googling to seewhat a few hundred years ago would have been like in Bewdley at thistime.

Well, there certainly wouldn’t have been any signs of festivity in November! Christmas wasjust one of the numerous religious festivals throughout the year. People did decorate theirhouses at Christmas with holly, ivy and mistletoe, and burned a Yule log, but most of thethings that make up a 'traditional' English Christmas were actually invented (or importedinto England from other countries) in the 19th century. That includes Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas crackers, paper decorations and, of course, Father Christmas.The holiday itself was, however, a long one in Tudor England, lasting right through to TwelfthNight so a lack of fancily-wrapped gifts didn’t hold them back. I thought it sounded quitegood, actually, though I may be on my own here.

Anyway, whatever you’re doing over the festive season, (and I’m having a new photo by Garyfor my Christmas present) may all of us at the Bridge team wish you a happy Christmas andpeaceful New Year.

Margaret

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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

Thinking about a wedding atRibbesford or St Anne’s? – drop in atSt Anne’s on a Tuesday evening, 6-7.30pm

Thinking about baptism? – come to aSunday service and we’ll talk together

over coffee

Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk

A warmwelcomefrom

BewdleyBaptistChurch.

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.

� Super 60’s LunchSecond Tuesday of the month.

� Youth Activities

� Men’s Group.

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Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or SimonHarry, at the church office (403267) or visit

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Bewdley Baptist Church61 High Street

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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.

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Thinking about baptism?Come to 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’sBewdley and we’ll talk together over coffee.

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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 December

2nd 8.00am Holy Communion (said)

9.30am Holy Communion with Baptisms

9th 9.30am Holy Communion

16th 9.30am Holy Communion

23rd 9.30am Morning Worship

Christmas Eve

24th 6.30pm 9 Lessons and Carols

11.30pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day

25th 9.30am at St. Anne's

30th 9.30am at St. Anne's

To book a wedding at All Saints', please goalong to St. Anne's on a Tuesday eveningbetween 6.00 and 7.30pm to see SueTaylor.

To arrange a baptism (held on the firstSunday of the month), come along to a9.30am service at St Anne’s and have achat with the Vicar or a churchwardenafter the service over a cup of coffee.

Holy FamilyCatholic Church

High Street. Sunday Mass at 8am

Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am (preceded by morning prayer)

Holidays of Obligation 12 noon.

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

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Bewdley Methodist ChurchHigh Street

Services at 10.30 every Sunday

The house fellowships, knit and natter andwalking group have all re-started after thesummer break. For more details aboutany of these activities or any specialservices please contact Rev. Linda Catlowon 826641.

All Saints Wribbenhall

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(Grows from strength to strength) every-one is welcome. Come along even if youjust want to chat. - 10pm to 12pm more

details Gail on 01299 401685

Any bits of ribbon, buttons, wool, odd bitsof wool, trimmings etc. can all be left at theback of St. Annes or All Saints in containers

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8thBewdey Choral Society Concert“Vivaldi” concert, St. Anne’s Church,

7:30pm

9thChristingle ServiceSt. Anne’s Church, 4pm

9thBeer and Carols

Woodcolliers Arms pub, 8pm. Come and sing your favourite carols

Taize Prayer for AdventSt Anne’s Church 6.30pm

10thNearly New Book sale

Over 200 books sold last month. Fresh books put out every month.

16thElvis at Christmas,

With Johnny Cowling, 6:30pm, £5 admission, St. Anne’s church

17thAll Saints’ Knit & Natter

23rdButton Oak

Service of Lessons and CarolsSt. Andrews, Button Oak, 4pm, All welcome

23rdTravelling Nativity

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Community News

And did those feet…?Do you have a pair of shoes that have a

story attached to them?

If so then I would like to hear from you.

I am working with a team of people to create an exhibition of shoes and stories from peopleconnected with Bewdley and the surrounding area.

They might be regular shoes or they might be trainers, sandals, boots, brogues, ballet shoesor some other footwear;

they might belong to you or someone else;

but the important thing is that they are connected to a story or an experience, which is important to you (or whoever was wearing the shoes).

We will take great care of the shoes and will of course return them.

The exhibition will be in Bewdley in 2013 – dates yet to be finalised.

The shoes that are used will be selected to show the different circumstances and life of theowners and will include a variety of people. You can phone me on 01299 402275 or emailme: [email protected]

Revd Keith James

Bewdley Chamber Maids and Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival

CommitteeBewdley Chamber Maids and Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival Committee would like to

thank everyone for their support in 2012 and wish you all a very happy and peaceful New Year.

This years Pumpkin Day winners were:Shops 1st Bewdley Pet Shop

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Community News

Bewdley Townswomens’ Guild

We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the monthat 7.30pm at Wribbenhall Community

Centre, Shaw Hedge Road.

Our next meeting is on December11th(a bit earlier this month because of Christmas) when we will have our

Christmas Party.

Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more information please

phone 01299 401352.

Bewdley/WribbenhallLadies’ Luncheon Club

To get us into the Christmas spirit, theU3A Handbell Ringers will be entertainingus with Carols and Classical Music on 19th December. This will follow what is sure tobe a delicious seasonal lunch, with all the

trimmings.

To attend this end of year lunch, or for further enquiries about our monthly eventsheld at the Mercure hotel, ladies please ring

01299 400363.

Changing RoomsBy the time you read this we will have had our 'made over'library for nearly a month! If you are a regular you will havefound your way around by now, located the magazine swap andnewly created seating areas for relaxing, and anyone with youngsters will have enjoyed the space and the relocated sofa inthe junior area (you will have to get up eventually, though). At time of writing the teen area and reference area are awaitingthe magic touch. If you haven't already let us know what you think, please do so as when weget customer feedback we can adjust our provision where possible so that you feel you'regetting the best service.

Another year has gone by and it's my favourite season again (!) I won't bang on about it because everyone who knows me knows I'm like Catherine Tate's Nan when it comes toChristmas. Suffice it to say, I hope you all have a warm and cosy time with loved ones (or anice bit of peace and quiet on your own), and I look forward to seeing you all in the librarynext year.

Kay Sanderson

Bewdley Footpaths & Bridleways Association

Sunday, 2nd. December Leader: Graham Wright. Meet at The Guildhall at 1.45pm. for a 2.00pm start to the walk of approximately 3 miles with few stiles in the Ribbesford area.


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Civic Award Nominations 2012Bewdley Town Council is once again seeking nominations for its Civic Award Scheme. The

Scheme is to reward people who have given outstanding service to the community.

If you know of such a person, then this is your chanceto put their name forward. Just write, with full detailsof why you feel your nominee deserves an award, to:

The Town ClerkBewdley Town Council

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The JourneyA travelling Nativity

To be staged outdoorsin Jubilee Gardens, BewdleySunday 23rd December

meet 3.45pm for 4pm startat St Anne’s Church

Cost £2 per adultincludes refreshmentsAll ages welcomeWrap up warm!

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Community NewsDear Editor,

I read with interest the article in the November issue the article entitled 'The Bewdley Youth Festival 2012'.

I was somewhat disappointed that no mention was made of the input of the YouthCafé. The art work (including the 3D work)was all displayed in the Café; it is still on display there.

We also had one of our local Olympic Swimmers, three local people who were volunteers at the Olympics and paralympicsattend at the Café. This event was a hugesuccess; the Café was filled to capacity andyet absolutely no mention of any of this ismade in the Report - this leaves me very sad.

As from the end of the year with the demiseof the Youth Service we shall be the soleprovider of Youth Services for the area. Myfellow Trustees and I had rather hoped thelocal community might wish to help.

Derek Killingworth

Chair of Trustees

Apologies to Sara Jennings, photographed inlast month’s magazine, who was a GamesMaker based within themain Olympic Park looking after photographers from allover world. The articleby Graham Ward somehow replacedSarah’s!

CLOSURE OF BEWDLEY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUDue to the redevelopment of St Georges Hall in Bewdleywhich currently houses the Bewdley Citizens Advice Bureauthe bureau closed its doors on November, 8th 2012.Kate Bennett the bureau manager said – “we are trying to finda short term solution to deliver an advice service in Bewdley.We will do everything possible to meet the needs of Bewdleyresidents by offering appointments at Kidderminster andStourport.” The Worcestershire Telephone Advice Line service along with a very comprehensive onlineadvice guide does mean that people can access advice by other means but we continue tostrive to deliver face to face appointments when required. Contact: Worcestershire Telephone Advice Line - Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm

On 0844 4111303 Or to make an appointment at Kidderminster or Stourport Bureau telephone : 01562 60194

Public consultation - ProposedNew Medical Centre in Bewdley

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Christmas in the time of Jane Austen

We often refer to having a 'traditional Christmas', but in reality Christmas has changed muchover the years. In Jane Austen's time (1775-1817), the idea of the Christmas tree was yet tobecome common place in Britain, not being introduced until the 1820s. Instead, the house wasdecorated with familiar greenery such as holly, ivy and mistletoe, but not before ChristmasEve. Laurel and bay were also used to symbolise eternity and whole red apples were strung

around bunches ofmistletoes to create a'Kissing Bough'.

The Christmas mealwould have consistedof meat pies, roastbeef or goose (notturkey), minced pies(both with and without meat), plumporridge, bread,cheese, ale, posset andelderberry wine.

At The Copper Pot,based in The Shamblesat Bewdley Museum,there is the chance to

see some these decora-tions, try tasters of historic food, buy gifts made from historic recipes, such as traditional mincemeat, gingerbreads and hot chocolate, or take part ina morning course on historic Christmas food on 8th December (booking essential) whereyou can learn about, taste and take away past Christmas recipes.

The studio is open every Friday to Sunday in the run-up to Christmas from 12noon - 4pm, sodrop by and have a look! If you bring along an original copy of this article we'll also give you5% off any purchases (except courses) in December.

More information can be found on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/TheCop-perPot or on our website www.thecopperpot.co.uk.

Merry Xmas (yes, they really did use that phrase!)

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Bewdley in 2012

Far Forest Countryside Show

The Olympic Torch Relay

Bewdley in 2012

The Pub andClub Regatta

Bewdley’sFamousPoppies

The SevernValley Rail-way’s 1940’sWeekend

Bewdley in 2012

Here are a few photos looking back over the past year in Be-wdley.

Although we had quite a bit of wet weather, it looks like we man-aged to enjoy ourselves!

All photos By Gary Mayner

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St Leonard’s,Ribbesford - Christmas

Services

Monday 24th December Christmas Eve

11.30pm Midnight Mass by Candlelight

Tuesday 25th DecemberChristmas Day

11.15am Holy Communion

St Anne’s, Bewdley -Christmas Services

Monday 24th December Christmas Eve

6.30pm Nativity Service

Tuesday 25th DecemberChristmas Day

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Sunday 30th December

9.30am Holy Communion

Bewdley Choral Society,

Bewdley Baroque Soloists under Musical Director - Alastair Elliott present "Vivaldi"

On Saturday 8th December at 7.30 in St Anne's Church. The programme will include: the Gloria, Beatus Vir, Double

Trumpet Concerto and Cello ConcertoTickets £10 (including refreshment)

District Council Meetings To Be Broadcast LiveLocal residents can now watch council meetings from the comfort of their own home fromWednesday 21st November.

The new HQ at Finepoint way was built with cameras in the council chamber to broadcasta variety of future meetings on a regular basis. Live and recorded meetings from the coun-cil’s new building will be available on the council’s website.

John Campion, Leader of Wyre Forest District Council said:“Webcasting is a fantastic way for the public to get an insight into how local decisions aremade. The new HQ not only saves the local tax payer £500k per year, it will also allow localpeople to watch democracy in action from the comfort of their living rooms. Lots of impor-tant decisions are made locally and this is another way in which local people can take part."

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Come and discover the QEII gardens in a new Topsy Turvy way!

Bewdley museum is aiming to enchant children this December withNeedless Allies Terribly Topsy Turvy Tales.

The magical show starts at 12.30pm on both Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December andruns for 40 minutes. On the same day there is a fantastic craft fair with beautiful andunique Christmas gifts and is on all afternoon from 12-4pm.

The theatre group performed at Burlish Top last year and have now reworked their show especially for the Museum gardens. The fascinating trail style performance encourages children under 10 years old to explore their imagination. The creative group use storytelling, performance and play to inspire young audiences.

Tickets are £5 each or £18 for a family ticket (4 tickets). Tickets are limited. They can bebought in person at the museum at the Tourist information desk or call 01562 732 928. You can also book online at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/bookings.

Taize Prayer for Advent

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Cards for Good Causes(Multi-charity Christmas Card shop)

Bewdley Library7 Nov - 20 Dec

OpenMon, Wed-Fri 10.00 am - 4.30 pm

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Times are hard this year, and more so for those needing help from the 100s of Charities selling

Christmas Cards each year. If you buy Christmas Cards, do consider Charity Cards. Your money will work twice as hard. ‘Cards for Good Causes’ have 33 Charities

represented in our temporary shop in Bewdley Library this year. CFGC will return to these charities 79p in the £1. We also have small gifts, paper and ribbons etc.

Do come in, if only to browse - we’d love to see you. NB: We no longer supply plastic bags.

News from Guide Dog WalkingI imagine many of you will have seen Lucky and me out and about. The seven week old 3kgbundle I carried around earlier in the summer is now over 12 kg and 6 months old. GoldenRetriever Lucky, named because of a difficult birth, has now developed her confidence, puton weight and taken well to her training. She has learned to walk on her lead and respondto ‘come, sit, down, wait, stay and leave’. She enjoys both human and canine company and hasalready been to two sleepovers and had a 'friend' to stay! Currently, I am working on herconfidence when vehicles are approaching from behind, and, of course, in the dark withthose strange street lights shadows!

She thoroughly enjoyed the town's Harvest Celebration - particularly the dancing. Bewdleyis such a good town in which to train a young pup because there is always something goingon, so thanks to all those who organise the markets, special days and weekends. Lucky and Ihave met so many great people (and, of course, dogs!) who always seem to enjoy their visitsto the town.

Pippin is progressing well in Worcester on her advanced training.She started in July and should be matched with a potential ownerby the end of December. Arty continues to perform his workingduties well on the Isle of Wight.

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Tails of a Veterinary Practicelife at Riverside Vets as seen by Gavin the practice cat.

Hi everyone! I can hardly believe that it’s almost Christmas again andone of my favourite times of the year. All of my humans are gettinginto the Christmas mood and the surgery is looking very festive withthe tree all lit up and lots of lovely cards from our clients hung allaround the waiting room. Every year I get very excited as I get to havesome new toys to play with and sometimes one of my humans takesme home with them for the Christmas break.

Although Christmas is full of lovely treats for humans, many of them are potentially dangerous for their pets. Turkey bones and stuffing, raisins and sultanas used in cakes andpuddings are all bad for cats and dogs. Chocolate is particularly dangerous for dogs andcan make them seriously ill. Even pretty decorations have their own hazards with pinetree needles getting stuck in paws and throats and tinsel, holly, mistletoe and poinsettiasall being toxic. No human wants a sick pet and a big vet’s bill over Christmas, so pleasekeep an eye on your pets and have a happy and safe Christmas.

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This month we start a new series written by Alastair Elliot, conductor of Bewdley Choral Society.

Behind the Baton

The editor has kindly agreed to allow me to indulge my passion and write a regularmusic column. As a conductor, singer and (very) part-time organist, my musicaltastes are rooted in Church Music, however, I love any sort of live music and in Bewdley, we are certainly treated to a wide range of it in and around the town.

Many of you are aware that we have some very talented professional musicians inour midst as well as some terrific amateur groups. This month, Bewdley Choral Society, along with local professional instrumentalists and soprano soloists will beperforming a programme of works by the greatItalian Composer: Antonio Vivaldi. The concertwill naturally feature the famous “Gloria” butwill also include some lesser known works andthe triumphant Double Trumpet Concerto.

Vivaldi was an interesting character, ordained asa Priest in Venice, he very rarely took mass dueto ill health and appeared to spend most of histime performing and composing. If you are newto Classical Music and want to enjoy more, thenVivaldi is an excellent place to start. His musiccan be both vibrant and lively but also passionate and emotive – the opening two choruses of the Gloria personify this extremelywell. His music is also very descriptive (The Four Seasons are a good example) andlike the music of Mozart, it is very easy on the ear, full of catchy tunes and playfulmelodies.

So, if you want to take yourself back to the baroque splendour of Venice, come to St Anne’s Church on Saturday 8th December and enjoy what promises to be a superconcert.

Finally, being December, thoughts turn to Christmas music. For starters there’ll beplenty on show at the Christmas Lights Switch on and I hope that everyone at somepoint gets to sing a carol or two. For me, this time of year would not be the samewithout a bit of “Hark the Herald” or “Deck the Halls”.

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Parking Rage!The other day I succumbed to a most satisfying bout of Parking Machine Rage. I'd drivendown town with a friend and we’d parked in Dog Lane car park. I went to the machine andentered the car’s registration into the machine - a stupid, time-wasting exercise in itself - andput £2.30 in for 3 hours. It took the money but wouldn't give me the ticket. I tried again -still no result, and the machine held on to the money. I noticed there was a number to ringIn Case Of Difficulty so I took out my shiny new mobile and rang it. A bored voice told meto go and buy a ticket at the other machine and write in for a refund. Now I want you toknow that I am a sixty-something woman who is kind to kittens and babies and isn’t knownfor the violence of her temper.

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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 5th November 2012

CCTV for Bewdley

Councillors had previously met with members of the Local Policing Team to discuss the useof mobile CCTV to capture images of anti-social behaviour and other criminal activities beingcommitted in the town. Those images could help to track down and prosecute offenders.There were though an increasing number of systems available which were relatively afford-able which provided high quality images. Councillors agreed to pursue the matter further tosee what could best be used in Bewdley.

New Town Council Notice Board

The Town Council’s new notice board is now in place outside the entrance to the library.Thanks to the library staff for agreeing to have it put up there. This will replace the noticeboard which was no longer water proof and which was fixed to the wall of the disabled toiletacross the road. The board on the Mayor’s Parlour in Load Street remains in place as doesthe larger board inside the Guildhall forecourt.

Public Open Space – Northwood Lane

Councillors noted that the District Council was commencing the procedure whereby theownership of pieces of land could be exchanged and planning consent obtained to create anarboretum and improved amenity area next to the river. The land had been cleared last yearand a Friends Group had been established during the summer. The Town Council was gener-ally supportive of the new scheme but noted there was a period of time for objections to belodged by the public before it could go ahead.

Load Street Public Realm Improvements

Councillors receive more details from the County Council as to their proposals to carry outa renewal of the pavements along Load Street from the Church all the way down to theRiver. The present concrete slabs would be replaced by small stone block paviours of a suit-able colour to fit in with the street scene. There would be no black tarmac. A new streetlighting scheme would also be put in place along Load Street at the same time. The worksshould go ahead next year.

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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: 3rd December, 7th January, 4th February, 4th March and 1st April.

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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Christingle ServiceSunday 9th December, 4pm,

St Anne’s Church

Bewdley

All ages are welcome to this family- friendlyservice where we give out Christingles andsupport the work of the Children’s Society.

Informal & atmospheric it’s the perfect preparation for the coming of Christmas !

Coming soon…

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St Anne’s Church,Bewdley

Sunday16th December

An evening of Elvis Presley’s Christmas Music (plus a few other favourites)

performed by Johnny Cowling.

Admission £5 - pay on the door - children free

Live Wyres 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 will be on the 4th December at the Queen’s Head in Wolverley.

A Christmas meal has been arranged at the Queen’s Head on 15th December.

Our Christmas Party is planned for 22nd December.

Our annual visit to the pantomime is planned for the 12th January to see “Aladdin” at Brierley Hill Civic Hall.

We always welcome new members.

Any one interested can find out further information at our websitewww.livewyres.org.uk or contact Sandra on 01299 400979


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New Lease Of Life For Be-wdley Scouts

1st Bewdley Scout Group has been given a fresh start after the signing of a new lease fortheir Scout Hut. The Scout Hut was badly damaged following a vandalism attack in the Spring.The new lease granted by Wyre Forest District Council gives the growing Scout Group secu-rity of tenure for the next 25 years. The Bewdley Scout Hut is home to over 80 boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 in the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

The new lease was conveyed by one of the Scout Group’s sponsors, DWT Legal Solicitors in Kidderminster. Tony Gibb, Director of DWT Legal said “We were really pleased to support such a worthwhile cause helping the Scouts develop our young people for the future.I hope to have retired by the time the next renewal comes around!”

Robert Smith, Chairman of the 1st Bewdley Scout Group said “Support from sponsors likeDWT Legal works wonders in helping us to improve the facilities at the Scout Hut. We’d also like to thank Wyre Forest District Council for their support. The new lease means we can start making applications to major charitable funding institutions to supportour continuing work.”

Robert Smith

Tony Gibb, Director, DWT Legal So-licitors with Lewis Mellors

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