WELCOME TO

PEOPLETONOn behalf of Peopleton Parish Council and all villagers, I should like to welcome you to

Peopleton. We hope that you will settle in quickly and enjoy living here as much as we all do. The purpose of this leaflet is to let you know what is going on in the community.

We hope that there is something that you can join in and that you will make friends inthe village quickly. There is also some useful information in the centre pages.

Jill PhillipsChair, Peopleton Parish Council

Parish Councillors:Jill Phillips 01905 840211 Peter Hennerley 01905 841142Les Bailey 01905 840082 Andy Baxter 01905 841081Tim Mason 01905 840574 Phil Smith 01905 840690David Wall 01905 840242

District Councillor: Linda Robinson 01905 841536County Councillor: Rob Adams 01905 345223

You will find theParish Notice Board outside the shop. The neighbourhood police officersattend the coffee morning atThe Pantry once a month.

The Pantry at PeopletonThe Village Shop and Post Office is a community owned and managed business. The manager is Steve Dexter, who is also the postmaster, all other workers are volunteers. (New volunteers always welcome - see Steve.) Besides the Post Office and groceries, the shop also stocks fresh bread and cakes, fresh fruit and vegetables,fresh and frozen meat, pies and newspapers. Local suppliers areused and local produce is stocked where possible. We encourage all villagers to make use of this valuable facility.Shop Opening Times:Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 6.00 pmSaturday 9.00 am to 12 noon Sunday 9.00 am to 11.00 amPost Office:Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 3.00 pmThere is a coffee morning everyWednesday at 10.30.£4 per person forcoffee and cake.

PANTRY

Village Store& Tea Room

See the Pantry at Peopletonon Facebook

Telephone: 01905 840471

St Nicholas ChurchWe would like to extend a warm welcome to you from St. Nicholas' Church, here in Peopleton. We are a church that likes to welcome all ages, and we have a variety of services throughout the year - some contemporary and some with a more traditional feel. The church is here to serve the village and beyond, and bringing, we hope, the love of Christ to all. The church building is open daily for quiet reflection, and if you wish to plan a wedding or a baptism, or need help in any other way, please do feel free to contact me:Revd. Gary Noyes and Peopleton PCC granoyes@gmail.com 01905 841563

Peopleton Cricket ClubThe Cricket Club uses the playing field at the north end of the village by the village hall. Friendly fixtures are played every Sunday as well as on 8 or 9 Wednesday evenings. Players of all abilities are welcome toplay. Contact TimMason: peopletoncc@gmail.com, or telephone 840574 for more information.

The following are regular annual events in the village:lPeopleton Pony and Dog ShowlPeopleton Autumn Show (first weekend in September)lHardy Plant Society Annual SalelPeopleton Scenic SixlPeopleton DuathlonlVillage Bonfire and Firework Display (5th November!)

These are advertised in the Bowline - a monthly newsletter published by the Beneficefor local parishes with much information of localactivities - much used by many people.

Regular Weekly events (subject to change) in the Village Hall

Mondays Start50+ Fitness (KO Sport) 10.30Peopleton Beavers 17.45Peopleton Cubs 19.00Guide Group 19.00

TuesdaysHigh Intensity Interval Training (KO Sport) 18.15Peopleton Scouts 19.00Peopleton W.I 2nd Tues only 19.00

WednesdaysLow Impact Training (K Sport) 10.00Art Class (Small Hall) 15.00Slimming World 17.00Slimming World 19.00Persh/Dist Friendship Meet. 3rd Weds only 9.30

ThursdaysSlimming World 9.30Peopleton Brownies 17.4520/20/20 Fitness (KO Sport) 19.30

FridaysMusical Explorers(0781 3071813 musicalexplorers@yahoo.com) 9.50Roller Disco last Friday only (8 - 12 yrs) 18.30

SaturdaysPershore Town Juniors Football 9.00KO Blast 9.10Zumba (KO Sport) 9.30Dance at 8 - e.g. Ballroom, Latin,Salsa, Jive (1st Saturday of the month) 19.30

Milk DeliveryMilk & More (www.milkandmore.co.uk)

deliver to the village on Tuesdays, Thursdaysand Saturdays.

Regular Peopleton Events Useful Contact Details

Wychavon District Councillor:Linda Robinson, 01905 841536,linda.robinson@wychavon.netLinda also writes a blog:http://lindarobinson.yourcllr.com/

Worcestershire County Councillor:Rob Adams: 01905 345223,rob.adams@wychavon.net

Wychavon District Council: 01386 565000Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive,Pershore,Worcestershire WR10 1PTservice@wychavon.gov.uk

Worcestershire County Council:01905 763763County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester,WR5 2NP

TransportOn Tuesdays, Dudley’sCoaches run a service from opposite the shop at 09.58 to Worcester, arriving at 10.25 opposite the Cathedral. The return journey leaves Worcesterat 13.20 arriving back in the village at 13.41.

Mobile LibraryThe Worcestershire County Mobile Library visits the villageon the second Wednesday in the month. It can be found in St Nicholas Road from 13.55 to 14.10.

CollectionsGreen bins (re-cycling) and black bins (rubbish) are collected alternate Thursdays, please leave your bin at the edge of your property by 7.00am. You can get a brown bin for garden waste from Wychavon DC (see above),which is collected on Tuesday in the week that the black binis collected. There is an additional charge for this service.

Tips and Re-cyclingPershore (Hill and Moor) Household Recycling Centre is located in Piddle Brook Lane, Wyre Piddle, WR10 2LW.It is easily found on the Wyre Piddle by-pass onthe A44towards Evesham. It is open Monday to Saturday from08.00 to 18.00 and from 09.00 to 13.30 on Sunday.

Recycling facilities are also available in the Co-op car park, Racecourse Road, (on the Pershore trading estate), in themain car park in Pershore next to Asda,and at The Oak in Upton Snodsbury on the Stratford Road.

Pershore Community HospitalPershore Hospital, Queen Elizabeth House,Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, Worcs, WR10 1PSGeneral enquiries: 01386 502071If you would like to speak with the matron/hospital manager please call 01684 612 635.

Pershore Medical PracticeQueen Elizabeth HouseQueen Elizabeth Drive,Pershore Worcs WR10 1PXwww.pershoremedicalpractice.co.ukThe surgery is open Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.30Telephone: 01386 553346

Abbotswood Medical PracticeAbbottswood Medical CentreDefford Road, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1HZwww.abbottswoodmedicalcentre.co.ukThe surgery is open Monday to Friday 08.00 to 18.30Telephone: 01386 552424

Out of hours:If you need medical help fast but it is not a 999 emergency, please call the NHS 111 Service.Out of hours: call NHS Direct, dial 111

Peter J Smith Opticians14 High Street Pershore WorcestershireWR10 1BGwww.petersmithopticians.co.ukMon to Fri: 09.00 to 13.00 & 14.00 to 17.30Tuesday evening: 19.00 to 21.00 Sat:09.00 to 13.00Telephone: 01386 553922

Martin & Carr, Veterinary SurgeonsThe Old Well, Station Approach Pershore,Worcestershire, WR10 2DBwww.martinandcarrvets.co.ukTelephone: 01386 553631

Waller & Waller Opticians65 High Street, Pershore WR10 1EUwww.wallerandwaller.co.ukTelephone:01386 552505

Oasis Dental Care Pershore133 High Street,Pershore, Worcestershire.WR10 1EQThe surgery is open Monday to Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00Thursday 08:00 - 19:00, Friday 08:00 - 17:00Tele-phone:01386 554121

Lincoln House Dental Practice,35 High Street, Pershore,Worcestershire WR10 1AAE-mail:lhdentalpractice@tiscali.co.ukThe surgery is openMonday to Friday 8.00 - 17.00Telephone:01386 552659

Abbey Dental Practice (Private)70 High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1DUTelephone: 0203 322 9884 ext: 42704

Every effort has beenmade to ensure that all information in thisleaflet is accurate. However, details change and theaccuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Hospitals, Doctors, Dentists, Opticians and Vets

RL Powell Plastering and Assoc Finishes 01905 840953 07792 474750 rl.powell@gmail.comEJ Baxter Plumbing and Heating 01905 840302 07748 926143 ejbaxter@hotmail.co.ukC Rabot Decorating 01905 412150 07801 271038 crdecorating@gmail.comW Appleton Electrician 01905 841977 07855 952748 willappleton1@hotmail.comP Bray Builder 07778 241316KO Sport Personal Training/Fitness Classes 01905 840396 kosport.co.uk olivia@kosport.co.ukHelping Hands Catering 01905 840911 01905 840037NA Taylor Plumbing and Heating 01905 840734 07891 186165P Morris Builder 01905 840466 07788 585047C Morris Decorator 01905 840466 07856 561702J Marshall Joinery and Carpentry 01905 841111 07855 757142 marshall.jason@btinternet.comS Lavery Car Maintenance

Business DirectoryThe village is fortunate in that many businesses are found within the village community. The Parish Councilcannot endorse any of these; the following directory is purely for information. Other similar businesses advertise in the Bowline,the monthly newsletter produced by the Benefice.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)There are three in the village, one is outside the Village Hall, another is outside the Village Shop and the third is inThe Crown and is onlyavailable duringopening hours.

Peopleton Village Hall

Peopleton Village HallThe hall is run by the registered charity Peopleton Village Recreation Trust. As a group of volunteers, the Village Trust is focussed on providing a fantastic community facility for the benefit of the village and the surrounding parishes.The village hall is a modern building and has extensive, flexible facilities and is an ideal venue for all sorts of gatherings and events large or small, such as wedding receptions, seminars, awards events, dinners, meetings, film nights, dances and parties. There are many clubs and associations that use the hall as their regular venue. At the heart of the facilities is the large hall and stage area which has a maximum capacity for 200 people standing. There is also a smaller hall/meeting room which has a maxi-mum capacity for 100 people standing. Both halls can beserved by the separate kitchen, bar room and toilets. There is a 50 space car park on site. All the facilities are on one level and are fully accessible to all. The hall is a professional, modern and well maintained environment, with free access to WiFi high speed broadband, access to Freeview TV, projectors, screens, music amplifiers and a Blu-ray/DVDplayer. Attached to the village hall are the playing fields which can cater for any outdoor event and sports such as tennis, football and cricket, which are serviced by changing rooms and showers. The hall is available for hire 7 days a week, usually between the hours of 8:00 am to midnight. For any special requirements, the Village Trust would be only too happy to discuss your needs. All booking enquiries can be made by contacting the Hall Manager via email at pvh.bookings@gmail.com. Or visit thevillage website www.peopletonvillage.co.uk. Follow “Village Hall” from the homepage, then click on “How to Book” and find full terms and conditions of hire, hire agreement and hire charges.

The Crown PeopletonThe Crown provides a welcoming atmosphere and serves freshly prepared seasonal, locally-sourced food, with a choice of traditional roasts on Sunday. They have four cask-conditioned ales, hand picked speciality spirits and fine wines, and Prosecco by the glass or the bottle.There is a variety of offers, including weekend breakfasts, which can be found in their advertisement in the Bowline. On Wednesday evenings at 9.00 during the winter months there is a friendly pub quiz.Telephone: 01905 840222.www.crownpeopleton.co.uk

Peopleton WIPeopleton Women’s Institute was formed in February 1930 and is a welcoming, friendly and stimulating monthly meeting for the women of Peopleton and surrounding villages.We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in the village hall and have 44 enthusiastic members with a wide age range. Our group is organised by a small committee who listen to our members and organise events, speakersand outings. We have enjoyed a wide range of activities including zumba, belly danc-ing, pottery and, yes, at the request of some of our newer members, we had weekend courses in jam and chutney making. We warmly welcome visitors – please come and join us.If you want further information call Jill Brotheridge on 01386 561658.

Mothers’ UnionUpton Snodsbury Mothers' Union covers the Bowland Parishes.We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, 10-12 noonin members homes, with four evening meetings each year for members and friends who have daytime commitments. A Knit & Chat get together, open to all, takes place on the third Wednesday of the month 10.30-12 noon at Pump Cottage, Cows-den.

Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides and BrowniesPeopleton Scout Group comprises of Beaver Scouts (6-8 years), Cub Scouts (8-10½ years) and Scouts (10½-14 years).Each section includes both girls and boys and meets weekly during term time in Peopleton Village Hall to enjoy tradi-tional scouting activities as well as learning about becoming part of a caring and supportive community. There are alsoBrownie and Guide groups for girls.

Brief History of PeopletonThe name Peopleton was originally "Piplinogtune" meaning "Pyppel's farmstead (or estate)". The village is mentioned in the Doomsday book when it was known as Piplintune. The Worcestershire map in John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine refers to Peopleton as "Pippleton. The village school was closed after the Second World War, and the building is now used as a private residence. The only school in the village is now Bowbrook House School, an independent day school, situated in a mansion at the south endof the village. This house was previously occupied by parish benefactor CarolineBaroness Norton and, later, by the parents of Barbara Cartland; in the Second World War it was used by Morgan Crucible to accommodate European Voluntary Workers. Jeremy Paxman spent his teenage years at Stonebow House (now a residential care home). John Snow, former England fast bowler, was born in the Old Vicarage, now Langland House, next door toThe Crown Inn (Adapted from Wikipedia)