the bridge - january 2012

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Introducing ChrisMy name is Chris D Salter, and I am a 16 year old Singer Song-writer and an aspiring journalist. When I read about just howhard it is to get into university these days, I knew I had to upmy game. I couldn't be happier the Bridge has offered to dojust that, allowing me to gain valuable experience, which will bemore than CV worthy in the future. I think journalism is veryexciting, and the Bridge will allow me to push my selfintellectually and will improve my skills as an aspiring journalist

all the time, teaching me skills needed to survive in this competitive industry. In the futureI hope one day to work for a top entertainment publication in a place like London or NewYork, but for the time being the Bewdley Bridge is my top priority. As a student of thehighly regarded Bewdley School & Sixth Form Centre, I hope to add a youngperson’s view and approach to a wide range of subjects and topics. I'm honoured to beworking with such experienced people on a magazine steeped in heritage and history.

Finally, the right stare?Everybody gets stared at once in a while. Whether it’s when you’re walking off the bus oryou’re just out with your friends, we all know a judgmental look when we see one. As a gen-eration, I think the young people have it the worst at the moment, with a headline last weekreading “TypicalYobs mug old lady”. This of course is an extreme, and I and my friends havenoticed something recently, which is much more positive and closer to home. Last Fridaynight, (no, not the Katy Perry song) on a very cold evening, we overheard aconversation of a group of elderly women on Severnside South. As we walked past, we heardthem say “I’m glad Bewdley kids are like they are, really grounded and bright’. As we walkedpast these politely chatting women, they smiled at us. Yes, in times wherenewspapers are reporting muggings and shootings, the two generations of the youth andelderly finally managed to gel together, something which we are proud to say is happeningmore and more in Bewdley.

Chris Salter

Editorial News

So here we are again; house back to normal, almost the last of theirritating glittery stuff removed from that bit behind the bookcase, thefreezer replete with pots of turkey soup and chocolate log, and the toysall nicely broken and in the bin.

I know this sounds a bit Bah Humbug, but I actually quite like the way lifereturns to normal at the beginning of January. My face can remove its“Isn’t-this-all-tremendous-fun?” expression; the last of the visitors hasgone and with a sigh, normal service is resumed. My responsibilities down at St Anne’sdiminish sharply after the frantic round of special services and events over Christmas – haveyou any idea of what a church full of small children armed with candles does to my nerves? –and Best Clothes can be safely exchanged for my deplorable but ever-so-comfy fleece-and-old trousers combo.

Right, now I’ve got that confession off my chest, I can encourage you all to enjoy what themagazine has to offer this January. Having said that, we do seem to be looking back to lastmonth’s festivities;Ali’s snowy 2010 Christmas, Gavin the cat reflecting on his post-Christmaswaistline, and a postlady saying goodbye to her round. Together with, of course, news fromall our societies and organisations, and Gary’s seasonal photos.

So put all the decorations back in their box, recycle the cards and settle down by the fire andenjoy your January Bridge.

Margaret

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St Anne’s ChurchBewdley

Sunday worship at 9.30am

Worship lasts for about an hour. Music isusually a mix of contemporary and

traditional.

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

later on.

Wednesdays at 10.15amMorning worship

Booking a wedding at Ribbesford orSt Anne’s – drop in at St Anne’s on a

Tuesday evening, 6-7.30pm

Thinking about baptism – come to a Sundayservice 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 - secondSaturday of the month for dads and toddlers

� Super Saturday - second Saturday of themonth for primary school aged children.

� Super 60’s LunchSecondTuesday 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’sRibbesford

Sunday morning worship:11.15am

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

On the other Sundays we have Matins –from the Book of Common Prayer.

Church is usually open in daylight hoursfor prayer, peace & quiet.

www.bewdleyparish.org.uk

Keith James is the minister of the Church.Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)

or Diane Taylor, the Churchwarden, on01299 403983.

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15th 9.30am Sunday Worship

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6.30pm Joint Service, all churches,

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29th 9.30pm Candlemas.

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To book a wedding at All Saints', please goalong to St. Anne's Church between 6.00

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Our Christmas lunch was once again agreat success. 28 of us sat down to a

three-course meal, which was very muchappreciated by everyone.

The annual Covenant Service will be heldon the 15th January at 10.30 a.m. and will

be led by Rev. Mary Austin.As we leave another year behind, we thinkof the three well-loved members of ourcongregation, Phyllis, Betty and Denis whosadly passed away in 2011. They will be

greatly missed, but we also remember thegreat achievement of Allan Birch, who, atthe age of 91, again climbed Mt. Snowdonand raised thousands of pounds for the

Help for Heroes charity.As we move into a new year, may we take

this opportunity to wish everyone ahealthy and blessed 2012.

All Saints Wribbenhall

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Christmas 2010To be honest unless it had been throwing itdown with rain we were going to go for awalk on Christmas Day. It had been plannedfor months and I was determined. We wouldwalk to the river, along the dismantled railwayand into the forest. There we would be indulgent (well it was Christmas), cookingbacon sandwiches on a Trangia for lunch, withmulled wine.

When I woke I was delighted with the snow; Iknow to some it was a total inconveniencebut to us it made our day magical. Dressed ingear, which wouldn’t be out of place in themountains, we started our walk, taking loadsof photos along the way and surprisingly, only

meeting a couple of people but we had a fantastic walk. The forest we know was transformed into a winter wonderland, spectacularviews and breath taking scenery!

By comparison, this year I am cooking for 11 and relishing the challenge and looking forwardto having the family around all day. However, I sometimes think once in a while it is good todo something different, something peaceful, something energetic, something you’ve alwayswanted to do, something that makes Christmas special & memorable.

Ali Leake

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Community News

How many are involved in a funeral at Church?

Someone asked me this question recently.

It’s such an important service, not least for the bereavedfamily, but for many others too.

How many people do you need for a church to host such aservice?

I thought for a moment and then said,

‘You need…

A minister – to visit the bereaved family, listen and learn about someone’s life story, helpshape the service, frame prayers, say some words of hope and faith.

A musician, an organist so that hymns can be sung and sung well.

A verger – a welcoming presence - in the background, who opens the building and looksafter any number of practical details.

Then I thought a little longer and realised you need people who…

• Clean the building – from brass candlesticks to the toilet to the carpet and muchmore besides.

• Maintain and repair the fabric of the building itself; give their money to pay the bills,so that the building has heat and light as well as a minister.

• Pray week by week and help create that special something; an atmosphere; whichmeans that this is a safe, welcoming place to come and be sad, soulful and to pray.

A funeral marks the close of a human life on earth. It’s an opportunity for friends and familyto gather to express grief, give thanks and commend the person into God's keeping.

How many people from church are involved? I realised it takes many, many people; in fact awhole church community.

Keith James

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Community News

Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club

At the November meeting, we had aninformative talk on pottery by DavidBartley. Members had brought theirpottery and he told us the origins of thepieces.

On 25th JanuaryAlan Thornton will speak to us on

“Day in the Life of a Seaside Hotelier”.

For further information please ring400363

Meetings are held monthly at the Mercure Hotel (formerly Ramada).

In the library service we are always keen to liaise withoutside agencies, so it gives me great pleasure to reportthat we have recently taken some marketing advice fromthe successful but curiously publicity-shy Mr Ray ‘Crusher’Logan, entrepreneur and little known lover of all thingsliterary. (His unusual nickname, he tells me, is the resultof years of good natured teasing by his business associatesregarding his enthusiasm for amateur wine-making, something he enjoys during his frequent visits to his secluded villa in Alicante.)

Mr Logan was most distressed to discover that several ofour books have not been issued for some time, and suggested that we offer the residents of Bewdley a ‘lastchance to borrow’ opportunity to take advantage of ourstock.

“You have to grab their attention,” he said “Make them situp and take notice.”

And so we have, for a limited period only, our ’last chance’display, entitled ‘Borrow – or the book gets it’ (kindly suggested by the man himself).

We think it’s an offer you shouldn’t refuse......

Kay Sanderson Bewdley Library

Bewdley TownswomenNext meeting Tuesday January 24th,

7.30pm at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road.

Cake and Pudding Evening. Some members have volunteered to bring samples of their favourite and unusualcakes or puds for everyone to taste - with copies of recipes to take if you'd

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New members and visitors are always welcome.

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Chris – Retired Post LadyI have finally retired having been a post lady inBewdley for the past 28 years.

I would like to express my sincere thanks andappreciation for the overwhelming kindness andgenerosity shown by my customers in ParkDingle, Valley View, Wyre Hill, Forest Close,Birch Tree Road, Branches Close, Park Lane,Barratts Stile Lane, Barratts Close, HernesNest, High Clere and High Clere Drive.

Everyone on my walk and previous walks in Bewdley has been so kind, friendly and

considerate that my job became an absolute pleasure.

I have made lots of friends and have had so many kind words and gifts to mark my retirementthat I may not get to thank everyone individually, so if that is the case please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation.

Your kindness and friendship have made my job a pleasure and it is people like yourselveswho should be proud that you’ve made Bewdley what it is – a great place to live.

I shall still see your familiar faces when I’m out and about around Bewdley and may drop infor a cuppa, where I’ve been invited, when I’m passing.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Chris (ex-Post Lady)

BewdleyCivic Society

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By Chris Penney

18th January 7.30pm

Baptist Church, High Street, Bewdley.

Non members welcome

Bewdley Footpaths&

Bridleways AssociationSunday 8 January

Meet at The Guildhall at 1.45pm. for a 2.00pm. start on an easy, interesting walk of two miles along the byways &

passages of Bewdley.Good footwear is recommended; along

mostly made up paths. No stiles.

Leader Libby Simpson.

A 1st Class Post Lady


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Rural Skills Training 2012A programme of training courses designed to offer new skills and employment opportunitiesto those living in rural Worcestershire.

A series of 6 courses will cover all aspects of running a smallholding and there are other days,which will offer training in countryside skills such as fencing, hedge laying, and charcoal burning.On the food production side, there will be bread making in a wood-fired oven and turning fruitinto pickles and chutneys. Those with fruit trees can learn how to prune them and then turnthe end product into juice or cider.

Eligible applicants will pay only £25 per course (plus materials costs in some cases) as theyhave been selected under a programme co-financed by RDPE LEADER.

All the courses will run from 9am to 5pm and will be held at Uncllys Farm, Bewdley DY12 2LR.The Ruskin Studio at the farm is an award-winning green oak framed building with easy accessand a wood-fired range.

For further information and bookings contact Bewdley Development Trust on 01299 405516 or [email protected].

Introduction to Countryside Management, Friday 20th JanuaryWhat difference will it make if meadows are grazed or mown? What makes a hedge good forwildlife? Can a small woodland give a financial return?This is a day which aims to answer these and many other questions. We will look at management principles, and real life examples to consider how people and ecological processeswork to shape the landscape.

Spinning and Wool Crafts, Saturday 21st JanuaryWhat can you do with a sack full of sheep’s fleece? This day course will introduce you to card-ing, spinning and plying the yarn. The unspun fleece will be sorted and used for projects suchas weaving on a peg loom and needle felting.

Fencing Masterclass, Friday 27th JanuaryIt’s not just bashing in posts! Good fencing is a must for the smallholder. You will be learning about the materials, techniques and tools with time to try it all out.

Planning and Planting an Orchard, Saturday 28th JanuaryThere’s a lot to consider: from choosing your tree varieties and rootstocks to how far apart toplant them, and from tree guards to their first formative pruning. This course will give practicalexperience in planting and protecting young trees.

Gary’s pictures

40s weekend at SVR

Bewdley Carnival

The Salad Challenge - Discover Bewdley

The Raft Race

BewdleyFestival

We have many BewdleyWe have many Bewdleyevents to look forward toevents to look forward toin 2012 - these are Gary’sin 2012 - these are Gary’s

favourites from 2011favourites from 2011

Gary’s pictures

The Salad Challenge - Discover Bewdley

The Raft Race

Bewdley Harvest Fair - Soup Trail

Bewdley Rowing Regatta - Red Arrows fly past

Pub & ClubRegatta

We have many BewdleyWe have many Bewdleyevents to look forward toevents to look forward toin 2012 - these are Gary’sin 2012 - these are Gary’s

favourites from 2011favourites from 2011

Another new year beckons! The days are al-ready lengthening even in the middle of winterand each green bud or bird’s song promisesthat spring will come. At the Wyre Forest Dis-covery Centre we have a new programme of events for 2012, which can bepicked up from the foyer of the Forest Café oraccessed online if you Google “Wyre ForestVisitor Discovery Centre, Forestry Commis-sion”.

When you take to the forest on foot or bikethis month, you may wonder how our furryfriends are gettingon during the winter. The greysquirrels will keepyou company in allbut the nastiestweather, when theymay sensibly staysnuggled up in theirdreys. Their buriedcaches of beech-nuts, hazelnuts andacorns should keep them alive, supplementedby freshly foraged plants, roots and fungi.

Badgers, foxes and rabbits are able to shelterfrom the weather underground. The formerare able to stay “indoors” for long periods,using up the body fat built up by the bounty ofautumn. However, tucked away in their setts,the females may well give birth to the first ofthe young in January, producing litters of up tofive cubs. Foxes and rabbits are more likely toget desperate for food, taking risks such asbeing abroad in daylight, and turning to foodsthat are avoided in better times.

At this time of the year I often see groups offallow does moving through the forest at nightor in the early morning. We have one whitedoe in the locality – very beautiful but notcamouflaged at all! The rut is over and the

fawns will not be born until June.

We hope that the hedgehogs, whose sad de-cline has been noted by naturalists and in themedia, will have found dry places to hibernateand will have enough reserves of body fat toget through the winter. Mice, voles andshrews have a tough time of it. With their tinybody mass they need to eat frequently, whileevading the many predators which would liketo add them to the menu. Perhaps the mole isin the best place, searching its tunnels for worms which are

sometimes stored for fu-ture use by biting off theheads and twisting thebodies into knots! (See“Fauna Britannica” byStefan Buczacki if youdon’t believe me.) Thepicture is of a wonderfulmole sculpture made ofslate at the ForestryCommission’s Garwnantsite near Merthyr Tydfil.

There are Health Walksevery Tuesday and Sunday, meeting at the Visi-tor Centre at 10.30 for an 11am start. Thewalks are free, led by trained leaders, and areespecially for those who wish to improve theirfitness – perhaps after illness. Forest Friendsmeet outside the Forest Café at 10am eachThursday in term time for an hour of forestactivities for pre-school children and their car-ers. The charge is £3 per child.

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WONDERFUL NEWS FOR WRIBBENHALL

At a time when most of the news is bad, we aredelighted to announce that Wribbenhall ParishRoom committee has been successful in obtaining a grant of £22,500 from the LEADERfund. This will enable the first phase of the refurbishment to go ahead once negotiations onthe long awaited lease are completed.

The first phase is to provide a new toilet blockwith a properly designed facility for use by thedisabled, which will have independent externalaccess. This frees up space for a small meeting

room, a much needed facility in Wribbenhall, and will enable the hall to operate a dual function for the first time in its history.

The LEADER fund has been bolstered by the following generous donations:

• £1,000 from Councillor Gordon Yarranton County Councillor for Wribbenhall, whohas promised continuing support.

• £1,000 from the Civic Society.

• £1,700 from Councillor Liz Davies, money from her Mayor’s Charity, which has beenreleased now the future of the Parish Room is secure.

• £825 (match funding) Barclays Bank PLC Stourport Branch.

• Over £2,587 from local support at fund-raising events held during the year.

Over the last 12 months, our membership has more than doubled and there is clearly agrowing groundswell of local community support for the up-grading works to the ParishRoom. Many members of the community have offered their services for some elements ofthe work, such as painting and decorating, and this is most heartening to committee members. Further grant funding applications are in the pipeline to cover such works as replacement heating system, new windows, kitchen up-grade and redecoration both internallyand externally. Subject to the availability of grants and a new lease from the church, it isplanned to have the modernisation of the building completed by the end of 2012. We are sothrilled and really feel that we are now well on the way to restoring this excellent facility foreveryone.

If you would like to know more or offer your support in any way we should be pleased tohear from you.

Contact:Keith Young 01299 403357Anne Mace 01299 402204

Watch out for our next article and update.


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 dietary

programmes, Nutritional Therapy aims toaddress and alleviate health concerns. It

encompasses the belief that ‘our food is ourmedicine and our medicine is our food’. Nutritional Therapy can effectively relieve

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SituationsVacant!

Work is well underway on the excitingprogramme for the 25th Bewdley Festival

in October 2012.

We are looking for more Festival Volunteers who would like to be involvedin the organisation and management of

events. We particularly need someone toliaise with schools and help develop the

first ‘Bewdley Children’s Festival’. There isalso a need for people with training skills

and knowledge of health and safety.

If you are interested in community and thearts and would like to be involved in any

way, please email:

[email protected]


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Hopley’sfarm shop01299 404 826

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Locally sourced, fresh and seasonal producewithin a fully licensed farm shopProud to be supplied by Mawley Milk, Swift Bakery, Drew’s Tomatoes, Netherend FarmhouseButterTom Sprague’s High Oak Farm Barn Eggs + Button Bridge Free Range Eggs, Wenlock EdgeSausages & BaconForest Pig Charcuterie, Muddy Boots AberdeenAngus Burgers, Snowdonia Cheeses, ManningsApple JuiceCakes by Scrumdiddlyumptious & New CrownBakeryPhill & Gwen’s Preserves, John Lannin’s Honey& MarmaladeRobinsons Cider, Hobsons, Bewdley, Malvern Hill& Bathams Brewery. Astley Vineyards & EnotriaWinecellarsPlants from Bill White Nurseries,Worcestershire’s only Jamie Oliver ‘JME Food’StockistSicilian Olive Oils & Salts

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Tails of a Veterinary Practice– life at Riverside Vets as seen by

Gavin the practice catHi all,

Hope you had a nice relaxing Christmas. I enjoyed myself immensely. I indulged in a few little treats instead of some ofmy biscuits. I always make sure my humans don’t give meboth, as I’m quite concerned about my waistline and I don’twant to put on extra weight because of having a treat overthe festive season. After all, it’s important for me to look mybest in case anyone takes my photograph; I’m quite famous inmy own way you know!

I’m going to be relaxing more this month as November andDecember was a busy time for me. I had to learn how to usethe new computer system at the practice to ensure that I could get this article to you ontime. I don’t mind telling you my paws were a bit sore with all the practicing! I did howeverlike the fact that these new computers have a mouse attached – great fun if you want a felineopinion. I also had to spend some time with my new friend Fred the rabbit. Fred came in tothe practice as a stray in very poor condition; thankfully he is now well and has found a lovinghome. Must go now as I need to update my online page, I’m quite a modern cat you know.

Wishing you all a very happy new year, Gavin

Up and Running at EightyI met a lady the other day with a zest for life that Icould only marvel at. She is eighty two, looks agreat deal younger and is as busy and occupied as Iam. How does she do it?

“Although my health isn’t as good as it used to be Ilike to keep up my voluntary work. I do variousthings at St Anne’s church, like serving in the coffeebar, and I like to go on outings. This morning I’moff to the station in Kidderminster to collect somefriends. And that’s another thing that keeps megoing – lots of friends. It’s always worth makingthe effort to keep in touch.”

With a daily workout with the crossword from thenewspaper and plenty of time with her family, this splendid octogenarian has it sorted.After talking to her I thought it might be interesting to hear from other Bewdley octogenarians. Write a note or an email and tell us who you know who can give youngergenerations a run for their money. Especially if you are one of them!

Margaret Ashmore

Community News


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.

The deadline for theFebruary issue is the

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Our new room ‘TOTS’ provides a gentler start to your child’s pre-school experienceFunded places offered for 3 & 4 year olds


Each tipi is furnished to provide comfort camping with an assortment of futons and camping 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!

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Community NewsI don’t think I’m alone that I feel sad when I see litter in Beau Lieuand beyond. One of the worst stretches for litter is on the riverbank path between the High School and Styles Mill.

I had what I thought was a great idea. Perhaps instead of detentionor just as something fun to do, pupils might like to help me pick upthe crisp packets and chocolate wrappers.

It was with some trepidation I visited Bewdley High School today.The staff are just as fearsome to me today as they were over 40years ago. Despite the smart reception the atmosphere was dire

with long faced students sitting about. They did raise a smile when I told them that life gotbetter for me the day I found myself expelled from school.

The receptionist was cool and I was at a slight disadvantage explaining the litter problem, because she didn’t know where Styles Mill was; however she quickly disappeared to seek advice. On her return she informed me that the river path was a public thoroughfare andnothing to do with the school. I was told that litter collection by the students was out of the question, because parents would need to give their permission. Ergo: we don’t need permission to drop litter, but we do need it to pick it up. No appointment was in the offingfor a chance to discuss any project for litter collection. I was told to take the matter to theCounty Council.

Perhaps it’s the dreaded Health and Safety, but it seems a shame we can’t use some of thatenergy to encourage our future citizens to help improve their town.

Nora Chatsworth

All Saints’ ChurchBook Sale10 to 12Monday

9th January 2012We are having our monthly nearly

new book sale including jigsaw, games,DVD, CD sale

All at 5 for a £1.We are holding a big sale of Christmas,Birthday and Every Occasion Cards at

greatly reduced pricesWe hold our monthly nearly new booksales on the 2nd Monday in every monthto help raise money for the upkeep of

the church.It is also a social occasion where moms

and toddlers, friends, visitors to the area, infact anyone can meet up for a lovely free

cup of tea and chat.

WribbenhallW.I.

Wribbenhall W.I. meet on the secondMonday of each month at 2pm,

at the Elim Church, Dog Lane. Bewdley.On January 9th the speaker will bePenny Griffiths from Bewdley Museum.On February 13th Bob Bibby will

describe “The Cake and Ale Trail aroundBewdley”. Non Members are also

invited to this evening.In March, Liz Strucket is bringing a team

of Hand Bell Ringers.During the spring it is hoped to renewour Craft afternoons also a Dabble Day

when we can try new crafts.We welcome visitors and new members.

Contact numbers 01299 401009 and 404474

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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.

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Community NewsIt’s a cold December night, and I really need to hibernate, but there’s a film at the Baptist Churchcalled “The power of community”, and, as I care aboutcommunity, I will defer hibernation and go....

Well, now I’ve seen it, and have been kicked up thebackside by what I’ve seen – it has made me realisethat most of us are not just hibernating – we’re eithercomatose or sleepwalking. The film is subtitled “HowCuba survived peak oil” – within 2 decades it’s likelythat we will have to survive the consequences of our

oil supply disappearing, and with it an entire way of life.

In the early 1990’s the breakup of the USSR meant that Cuba lost 50% of its oil imports,much of its food, and 85% of its trade economy. People went hungry (every Cuban lost substantial weight), and their oil–dependent transportation system collapsed. Cubans had tochange, just as we will have to change. Literally, they got on their bikes!

The change for them brought the community together, finding ways of solving the food crisis(co-operative farms, replenishing soil degraded by use of chemicals, using oxen instead ofpetrol fuelled farm vehicles).

Since the 2006 film, “Cuba has been heralded as an example of how to respond to a suddenand severe shortage of resources. Aficionados of permaculture and urban agriculture look atCuba as a source of ideas when the oil runs out for good.” (Food Commission: Britain’s leading, independent watchdog on food issues).

The Cubans woke up, because they had to. Their crisis is going to be global, and sleepwalkingwill let it happen. The Transition movement raises awareness of these issues, and has spreadall over the world. Transition Bewdley is part of this, “the most vital social experiment of ourtime”. Wake up – join this community.

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Kidderminster BeekeepersAssociation

There will be a talk on "Beekeeping inSouth Africa" by KBA member

Jorn Schwertfeger on Friday 13th January at 7.30pm.

It will be held at the Baptist Church Hall,Franche Road, Kidderminster and anyone

interested in beekeeping will be very welcome.

Holy Family ChurchExtension Appeal

Quiz Night

Wribbenhall Community CentreShaw Hedge Road, Wribbenhall

Saturday 18th February 2012at 7.30pm

Tickets £5 per person(includes light supper)

Teams of 4

Tickets avaiable from Magaret Hilltel 01299 401008


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Help a local children’s charity by donatingitems to our charity shop in Stourport-on-Severn. We are looking for items of furnituree.g tables, chairs, sofas, drawers etc., alsoelectrical items in working order (includingcomputers). We can collect & deliver items.

You can find the shop at:24-25 High Street Stourport-on-Severn (nextto the Nat West Bank) DY13 8BJ

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Community News

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 5th DECEMBER 2011

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Working Group

Details of a provisional programme for Bewdley to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubileeover the four day period 2nd to 5th June next year were presented to the Council. Theyincluded the lighting of a beacon to form part of a chain across the country; an outdoorecumenical church service in the Queen Elizabeth Gardens; a treasure hunt and fancy dresscompetition for children on a royal theme plus a firework display at the Rowing Club on theMonday night. Finally it was hoped to arrange for up to 60 trees to be planted withinBewdley/Wribenhall to act as a lasting reminder of the Queen’s great achievement.

Neighbourhood Planning

The Planning Committee responded to a consultation paper from the government as to howneighbourhood planning may come be implemented now that the Localism Act has gonethrough Parliament and received the Royal Assent. There was some doubt as to how currentprocedures might change or how easy it would become to refuse what were otherwiseunwelcome planning applications.

Footpath: Dowles Road to Riverside via Greenacres Lane

Councillors received details of the County Council’s case in support of the creation of anofficial footpath along Greenacres Lane, which is to be the subject of a four day public inquirynext February. The application was made as long ago as 1996 and is supported by the TownCouncil and a large number of users but is opposed by an adjoining landowner.

Agricultural Building at Grey Green Lane Wribbenhall

There was considerable public interest in an application upon which the Town Council wasbeing consulted as to the conversion of a redundant agricultural building to form a fivebedroom dwelling. Councillors recommended that it be refused on the grounds of intrusioninto the Green Belt and the impact of extra traffic onto a narrow lane. The decision to bemade by the District Council in the New Year is awaited with equal interest.

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Future Town Council meetings

The next meeting of the Town Council at The Guildhall will be on Tuesday 3rd January at7.30pm. Future meetings also at 7.30pm will then be held on the first Monday in eachmonth, which are: 6th February, 5th March and 2nd 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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Community News

New CAB Debt Drop In ServiceTop Ten Tips to avoid a

Christmas Debt HangoverAlmost one in three people in the UK will go into debt over the Christmas period, according to a You Gov survey.

At Wyre forest Citizens Advice bureau, we are seeing an increase in people who are borrowing money for Christmas

Our top ten tips to avoid a Christmas debt hangover are:

1 Work out a realistic budget and stick to it2 Remember all those other bills3 Don’t rely on your overdraft4 Don’t be persuaded to take out extended credit agreements ; try to pay by

cash or debit card5 Shop around6 Don’t buy or borrow from unauthorised lenders7 Read the small print8 If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is9 Be organised10 Start saving for next Christmas

Citizens Advice are offering help to people who have overspent over the holiday with dedicated money advice drop in sessions. These will be held on Wednesday mornings from9.30 -12.30 at the Stourport and Kidderminster offices. There is no need to make an appointment and they start on 4 January.

If you have overspent or are worrying about paying bills. don’t leave it. It will only get worse.The service is free, confidential, independent and impartial

The offices are in New Road, Kidderminster, or the Methodist Church, Parkes Passage, Stourport.

Women’s Section Royal British LegionBewdley Branch

A Proud Family TraditionAt the Worcestershire County Conference of the Women’s section, the youngest memberof Bewdley Branch, Janine Albert-Styles was selected as the County Standard bearer; a

tremendous achievement as she has only been a standard bearer for one year.She carries on a proud family tradition as her Mother is the standard bearer for Bewdley

branch and her brother the standard bearer for Bewdley Men’s section. We all offer her our congratulations and wish her well.

Bewdley branch once more won four County cups, a tribute to the work we do and the team spirit of our branch.

We still need new members as we work to make money for the families of past and present service men and women, please come and join us.

For further information contactHazel Rhoden (Chairman) 01299 403800 or Janine Albert- Styles 01299 404891


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Community News

Bewdley Football Club - ReportOn 5th November, Bewdley started off with a loss of 3-1 toShawbury United with Costello scoring the only goal for Bewdley.

Then against Dudley Town on the 9th, Bewdley lost 2-0 with anown goal by Seekings.

On November 12th, Bewdley had a 4-3 loss against Goodrich. Afirst half brace of goals looked to have set Bewdley on the way tovictory but Goodrich hit back hard in the second half to grab vic-tory.

On 15th November, Bewdley had a trip toWellington. In the first half, Michael Hydeheaded the ball across instead of away andWellington scored. Bewdley started the sec-ond half with ten men. Disaster struck whenDarren Steadman failed to make an easyclearance and gifted Wellington a goal to afinal score of 2-0.

Bewdley had a Home match against Malvern

Town where Bewdley got back to the winningswith a comprehensive victory. Bewdley startedthe game slow, but in the first 20 mins CraigWebb rocketed in the first goal. Second halfsaw Bewdley back to their best with ChrisHough, Richard Burgess and Sub Ollie SmithBlasting home the third with Captain SeanWright scoring fourth.

Bewdley had a Home game against secondplace Gornal Athletic on the 26th November;Bewdley made a promising start when Chris

Hough slotted the ball in. In the second half Gornal pushed harder and scored 15mins fromthe finish and then in the last 5 mins Gornal dominated and scored again to finish 2-1 toGornal. Joe Turner

Chris Seekings fighting for the ball

Dan Gittins going for a shot

Second goal

NOAH’s FLOOD‘A MUSICAL PLAY’

Benjamin Britten’s‘Noye’s Fludde’

St Anne’sChurchBewdley

Adult £2Children £1

Friday3 Feb 2012

A musical retelling of the story of Noah and the Ark

Featuring children from Bewdley Schools & Wyre Forest Young Voices

Tickets from: St Anne’s Church, Bewdley Tourist Information & Rev Keith James (01299) 402275

Musical Director - Geoff Weaver

Proceeds toRNLI Lifeboat Appeal Performances at 2 pm & 7 pm

the bridge - january 2012

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