Temespan June 2021

level. This is marginally more avoid water getting into the
than a 2% increase on the Village Hall and ‘The Eardiston’.
previous year’s total figure. Some In doing so we used the majority
of you will have seen that this is of our stock of AquaSacs (sophis-
represented as a 4.9% increase ticated sandbags) – a costly but
on your Council Tax demand. necessary exercise. We have
This discrepancy arises because replenished our AquaSac stock
the Council Tax demand focuses and continue to liaise with local
on the number of householders landowners, the Environment
paying the tax rather than the Agency, and the County and
total figure represented District Councils to identify how
above. This year, fewer house- we can minimise the likelihood of
holders are paying Council Tax as a recurrence.
more have had to rely on benefits The South Worcestershire Devel-
to meet the challenges of the opment Plan (SWDP) provides
pandemic. This means that those the local planning framework for
householders paying Council the region around our Parish. The
Tax are obliged to make a higher plan is undergoing its regulatory
(4.9%) individual contribution. review and we have been
Our more significant activities consulted on various aspects of
We have continued our efforts to its progress. The review has led
try to reduce the speed of vehicles to the regrading of the villages
passing through the Parish, and hamlets in our Parish effec-
particularly on the A443 through tively prohibiting any additional
Eardiston. Our Vehicle Activated housing. Whilst the Council
Speed (VAS) sign needed repair highly values the rural nature
during the year and so was absent of the Parish, we have lobbied to
for several weeks. We are pleased have the need for exceptional,
to say that it is now fully functional small scale housing development
and is being placed at various recognised. Eardiston has former
locations to try to make drivers business premises that now lie
aware of their responsibilities. We empty. They have no commercial
recognise we have only been able future and are falling into
to achieve marginal benefits but dereliction. It is our view that
hopefully a new location near the the land could be put to better
centre of Eardiston might have a use as a modest housing devel-
greater effect. opment but under the policies
January 2021 brought heavy of the emerging SWDP that
rainfall onto saturated ground is not possible. We have been
resulting in floods on the A443 encouraged to develop our own
near to the Village Hall in neighbourhood plan to declare
Eardiston. The Council has our position whenever planning
an Emergency Plan which we decisions are being considered.
successfully implemented to This would be a costly and bureau-

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cratic exercise with no guarantee continue to try to improve the
of a favourable outcome. We are situation.
therefore committed to continue • To address concerns
to lobby for changes to the SWDP about litter and dog fouling we
whenever an opportunity arises. have erected signs to encourage
Litter in the three laybys in our walkers and owners to be more
Parish (Devil’s Pitch, Woodston responsible in their behaviour.
and Broombank) has been a We have also published guidance
cause of on our website together with a
concern for a number of years. discretionary code of conduct
This year, with the help of contri- relating to garden bonfires.
butions from County and District Closing comment
Council funds, we have been In closing I would like to express
able to achieve our objective of my heartfelt thanks to all
offering double bin capacity at all councillors for their support this
three locations. last year. To have such enthusi-
Our more routine activities astic colleagues from a variety of
The Council is consulted on all backgrounds means the Council
planning applications within the is well equipped to address the
Parish. During the last year we range of matters that come to our
have responded to 16 applica- attention. It is a privilege to serve
tions many of which involved site as their chairman.
meetings. If you have anything you would
We (especially our Clerk) dealt like to bring to our attention,
with numerous and varied or you feel you have a contri-
enquiries and complaints bution to make and would like
throughout the year. Amongst to consider joining the Council,
the more significant are: please contact our Clerk. Whilst
• We have been pleased the locations of our councillor’s
to see the expansion of the homes give us good geographical
commercial activity carried out coverage across the Parish, we
by Athena in Mill Lane and the are still carrying two vacancies
increased employment oppor- and would welcome applications
tunities this offers. However, to join us, particularly if you are a
a number of residents have resident of Eardiston.
complained about the untidiness David Evans
of the site and the discharge Chairman, Lindridge Parish
resulting from the marble cutting Council. 5th May 2021.
that ultimately finishes up in the
local water courses. We have been 53
in contact with the company,
the District Council and the
Environment Agency in an effort
to resolve these issues and will

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Clubs and Societies
I: Information - T: Telephone - E: Email - W: Web

Abberley Angling Club: Coarse St Lawrence’s Church Choir meet
fishing club with own pool in Abberley. for rehearsals the last Wednesday of
Seniors - I: Dave Yemm the month at St Lawrence’s church,
T: 01299 896 737. Lindridge, 7.30-8.30pm, singing at
Juniors - I: Colin Bates Parish communion on the first Sunday
T: 01905 798 225 of the month, plus other special
Clows Top Garden Club: Meet on the services. We are a friendly group, no
4th Wednesday of each month at the prior experience is required, so if you
Victory Hall, Clows Top. love singing why not come and join us?
I: Marion Wilson T: 01299 270 475 I: Andrew Barker
E:clowstopdistrictgardeningclub@ E: [email protected]
hotmail.co.uk Teme Valley Childrens Centre: Run
Eastham Garden Club: This has a number of relevant events for
been recently set up with occasional children and parents. T: 01905 622 354
meetings at Eastham Village Hall E: [email protected]
I: Diana Clarke, Secretary Teme Valley Geological Society:
T: 01584 781 505 Meet monthly at the Martley Memo-
E: [email protected] rial Hall
Knighton Friends: Meet 3rd I: John Nicklin T:01886 888 318
Wednesday of each month in the E: [email protected]
afternoon for meals, garden visits, boat Blog: www.geo-village.eu
trips etc. I: Sheila Bragger Teme Valley Historical Society :
T: 01584 781 190 Meet monthly on the last Tuesday in
Lindridge Art Group: Meeting at the month at Abberley Village Hall
Lindridge Parish Hall every Tuesday I: Mike Harley T: 01584 881 194
at 3pm. We have an excellent tutor Teme Valley Wildlife Group: Meet
and your first lesson is free. 2nd Thursday each month at Stoke
I: Mike Harley T: 01584 881 194 Bliss and Kyre Village Hall Stoke Bliss
E: [email protected] WR15 8RR
Menith Wood WI: Meet on the I: A. Hardy T: 01568 750413
afternoon of the first Monday in the E: [email protected]
month at the Lindridge Parish Hall W: www.temevalleywildlife.co.uk
E: [email protected] Tenbury Rambling Club
Rock Bridge Club We meet every I: Ian T: 01584 876 698.
Sunday at Rock Village Hall at 7.00 Tenbury Town Band meet for
pm. New members welcome whether rehearsals at Penlu Sports Club on
on own or with partner. The meetings Sundays (Apprentices 4 – 4:30 and full
are very sociable and relaxed. We do band 4:30 – 7:00)
not play Duplicate Bridge. I: Mel Parker T: 01584 881 683.
I: Luke Grant T: 07854 951 330 W: www.tenburytownband.co.uk

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The Parish of Teme Valley North

Priest in Charge of the churches of Knighton, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton,
Abberley, Great and Little Witley, Shrawley
Reverend Ted Whittaker

The Rectory, 1 Chiltern Close, Great Witley, Worcester. WR6 6HL
Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01299 890100 or 07791 484774

Reader 01905 622485 [email protected]
[email protected]
Marjorie Workman

Christine Clarke

Church Warden: Lindridge St Lawrence

Vickie Melling 01584 881086 [email protected]

Church Wardens

Knighton St Michael and All Angels Vacant

Pensax St James the Great Vacant

Stockton St Andrew Vacant

Church Contacts: Gill Morgan 01584 781412
Sandra Jabbett 01584 881 217
Knighton-on-Teme Jean Rudd 01299 832 513
Stockton-on-Teme
Pensax

PCC Details above [email protected] Chair
01584 881086 [email protected] Lay Chair
Revd Ted Whittaker 01584 881086 [email protected] Secretary
Vickie Melling 01584 881274 Treasurer
Chris Melling
Bill Andrews

Children's Worker

Elizabeth Whitehead 01584 781651 [email protected]

Temespan 07917 783159 [email protected] Editor
01584 881274 [email protected] Advertising
Pete Thorp 01584 781230 [email protected] Knighton Church
Bill Andrewes 01584 881086 [email protected] Lindridge Church
Jane Hogan 01584 881563 [email protected] Stockton Church
Vickie Melling
Sally Webb 01886 853295 [email protected] Teme Valley Tote

Robin Dean

Parish Website - www.temevalleynorthparish.co.uk Webmaster

Chris Melling 01584 881086 [email protected]

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