Temespan May 2016

Teme Span

Lindridge Knighton Stockton Pensax
Eardiston Broombank Frith Common Menith Wood

In a two part serial, David
Blakeway Smith (pictured)
tells of his trip to meet the
Queen and the Bishop. Page 37
We hear from our own MP,
Harriett Baldwin, about our
schools. Page 9
We have a willow horse and
plenty of sports for you to try
throughout the magazine!
Plus news from the churches,
the schools, the wildlife group,
the historical society, the
gardening group, CA... The
list goes on! A community
magazine filled with all your
news!
Best get reading!

Please continue to send in your pictures and stories!!

May 2016



Index

Page Number and Article

P4: Tennis News Thank you to everyone who has
P5: Church Service Details contributed to this magazine again
P7: News from Nikki this month, both advertisers and
P9: Schools News - Harriett Baldwin editorial. I hope you’ll agree there are
P11: WI & Charity Coffee Morning some interesting and valuable items
P13: Knighton News of local information and features
P15: BWF and The Filling Station appearing in the magazine.
P17: Lindridge News If you have anything you would like to
P19: Charity Coffee add then do please send it in. Barbara
P21: Godly Play and LBTG Selkirk and I, will be happy to help
P23: Weaving Willow with any questions or enquiries about
P25: Pensax News advertising (Barbara) or editing (me)
P27: All day events over the river and our details can be found on the
P29/31: Stockton News inside back page. Thanks too, go to
P33-35: Good Friday Crafts Chris Melling for putting all this on
P37/39: A letter from the Palace! the website each month.
P41: A Play - Clows Top I would value any feedback on the new
P43: Ministry Celebration look or if there is anything which may
P45: Pensax Parish Council be further added such as a for sale or
P47: Citizens Advice wanted page, puzzles and IQ, jokes,
P49: 150 Years of Reader Ministry help needed, pets, gardening, recipes
P51: Early Years and an Ordination and so forth, please let me know.
P53/55: TVWG A reminder too, for help from church
P57: TV Historical Society members, please turn to the inside
P59: Thespian help needed back page where you will find a list of
P61: It’s just not cricket... (actually contacts.
it is!) Pete Thorp
P63: Clows Top Gardening ed
P65: Groups and Societies
P66: Contact Page

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Each month, on the evening of meeting at Lindridge Church at
the second Monday, a group of 7.30pm - do come and join us.
us meet to share a bible reading
and spend some time in prayer For more information, contact
together. On May 9th, we are Vickie Melling on 01584 881086

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Thy Kingdom Come Image courtesy of cofe-worcester.org.uk

By Nikki Groarke There are lots of ideas about how
to pray on the website: http://
Many of us lack confidence in talking thykingdom.co.uk/, including some
about our faith – perhaps we’re only inspiring videos, encouraging stories
just beginning to realise how easy and practical ideas.
it is to share a story of how God has In the letter to all clergy announcing
been at work in our life with a friend, this wave of prayer the Archbishops
or perhaps we’ve yet to be convinced. said:
Hopefully what we can all do, however “At the heart of our prayers will be
long we have been a disciple of Jesus, words that Jesus himself taught us –
is pray! ‘Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.’ It
is impossible to overstate the life-trans-
This month there is an opportunity to forming power of the Lord’s Prayer. It
do this in an intentional way, praying is a prayer that is reassuring enough
for our friends to discover what it to be on the lips of the dying and yet
means to have a relationship with dangerous enough to be banned in
Jesus. Churches across the country are cinemas. It is famous enough to be
signing up to join a great wave of prayer spoken each day by billions in hundreds
for our nation to know Jesus Christ. In of languages and yet intimate enough
the week before Pentecost this year to draw us ever closer into friendship
(8th – 15th May), the Archbishops with Jesus Christ. It is simple enough
of Canterbury and York have invited to be memorised by small children and
every church in England to pray for all yet profound enough to sustain a whole
Christians to be blessed with new joy lifetime of prayer. When we pray it
and confidence to share their faith. with sincerity and with joy, there is no
imagining the new ways in which God
Many churches are considering hosting can use us to his glory.”
24-7 prayer rooms. Some prayer rooms As the kingdom people of the Diocese
will be held across a rural benefice or of Worcester this prayer is a core part
deanery, others in larger churches or of our life together. I do encourage you
with sisters and brothers from other to pray it with faith as you pray for your
denominations and streams. There’ll friends, as part of this national wave of
even be a dedicated prayer room at the prayer.
heart of Lambeth Palace, the home of
the Archbishop of Canterbury. A round 7
the clock prayer room can sound a
daunting prospect, but when I was
involved in one in my curacy parish
in London it was a really powerful
experience, where my faith grew
enormously. We’ve committed as a
diocese to pray for the week, with sign
up slots on the website, so you can join
in from home if you can’t make it to an
actual prayer room. Perhaps sign up for
an hour with a few friends from your
church, and pray for five people each!

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Image courtesy of http://www.harriettbaldwin.com My concern
for local schools

By Harriett Baldwin MP

I love visiting our local schools. encourage all parents, teachers,
Nearly nine out of ten of our local governors and children to reply to
schools are now rated good or make sure every voice is heard in
outstanding, despite the lower this important issue.
funding they have had to work One of the issues I have written
with compared to schools in in to discuss is the importance
neighbouring Birmingham. You of supporting small rural village
can see high-quality education in primary schools. We have several
the behaviour and enthusiasm of of these schools in the Teme Valley
the pupils in the schools I visit. and they are understandably
I recently toured Tenbury High popular with parents and children
Ormiston Academy and it is clear and a crucial part of village life.
from talking both to pupils and staff Any change to the national funding
that the school has been making formula needs to reflect the impor-
huge strides forwards. Exam tance of these smaller schools,
results over recent years bear this which in turn need to make sure
out and I hope that Ofsted will soon their class sizes are close to capacity.
be inspecting the school to confirm If I can ever help you with anything,
that head teacher Adrian Price and or you just want to let me know your
his team are successfully turning views, please don’t hesitate to write
the school around. The Chantry also to me at the House of Commons,
has ambitious plans to expand its London, SW1A 0AA, or come to
outstanding provision. I’ve also had see my at one of my regular weekly
the pleasure of visiting several Teme advice surgeries in the constituency.
Valley primary schools recently. Finally, there are elections this
Last month saw an important year for West Mercia Police and
development in our local school Crime Commissioner on May 5th
funding with the publication of a and there’s a referendum on our
White Paper to work towards a membership of the European Union
fairer national funding formula. The on June 23rd. If you’re not already
Government is consulting on how it registered to vote, call 01684
can be made a reality and I strongly 862200.

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Menith Wood News OLD CHAPEL HALL

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St Michael and All Angels
Knighton on Teme

Readers: Good Companions:
8th May 4th May
Mr P Collings, Miss E Gittins 2pm Parish Rooms
22nd May Knighton Friends
Capt. P Morgan, Mr K Bunn Knighton friends is a ladies afternoon
Sidesmen: club. Meetings are held on the third
8th May Capt. P Morgan Wednesday of each month. We go for
22nd May Mr A Bunn meals, garden visits, train rides, boat
Flowers: trips etc. For this month’s venue ring
May Sheila on 01584 781190.
Mrs C Marsh and Mrs S
Hardiman
Cleaning:
May
Miss E Gittins, Mrs P Sutton

LITTER PICK 2016 The now annual litter is on the wane. Our volunteers
event of a litter pick on verges around were particularly upset by the
the village was held in mid-March, number of plastic bags containing
earlier than in previous years, in order (we surmise) dog excrement which
to get at the rubbish before there is had been thrown into hedges or onto
much growth in the vegetation. It verges. This is clearly not acceptable
was very successful in terms of the in any terms, and we make a plea to
number of helpers on the day, and by the malefactors to take them home for
arrangement before or after-at over safe disposal.
20, in coverage, in volume of litter Undaunted, we are planning to have
removed, at around 110 kilogram, and an Autumn litter pick, that is unless
in timing. the litterers mend their ways to
We remain disappointed that there in the extent that we can miss out the
little sign that the habit of dropping picking and just go to the pub.

Parish Room Committee, Vacancy for Secretary

The Committee is seeking a new for correspondence from organisa-
secretary with an enthusiastic tions such as the insurance company
approach to the Parish Room. The and the Charity Commission and
voluntary post involves taking the for general enquiries. Anyone inter-
minutes at a couple of meetings a ested please call Jane Hogan 01584
year, acting as the point of contact 781230

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Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

If you are interested in being Baptised, If you are interested in being Married
or having your child Baptised, come in one of our churches, contact Louise
along to St Mary’s Church, Abberley Hutton by email: beneficebookings@
at 10am on one of the following gmail.com, or by phone: 01299 896
Saturdays in 2016 to meet Rev’d Ted 126 between 9am and 8pm Monday to
Whittaker: Friday.

* 21st May * For Funeral enquiries, please contact
* 11th June * Rev’d Ted Whittaker on 01299 890 100
* 9th July * or 07791 484 774.
* 6th August * Rev’d Ted Whittaker is Priest in
* 3rd September * Charge of the churches in Shrawley,
* 1st October * Great & Little Witley, Abberley,
* 5th November * Knighton-on-Teme, Lindridge, Pensax
* 26th November * and Stockton-on-Teme.
* 17th December *

THE FILLING STATION

The next meeting of the above We welcome all to join us to
event will be held on Thursday hear what Andrew has to say
19th May when we will hear at our usual time of 7.30pm at
Andrew Hill speak. Penlu Sports Club, Tenbury
Andrew, like our speaker last Wells, and look forward to
month, was a minister at sharing with you in a time of
Brandhall Church, Quinton, fellowship, worship, teaching
near Birmingham. He is a and refreshments.
solicitor and at present involved
in supporting and discipling For further information ring
young Christian leaders across Sue Stokes (after 6pm) on
the Black Country. 01584 781384 or email Kate
Harley on kate.harley6@gmail.
com

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St Lawrence
Lindridge

Easter at St Lawrence’s We will be joining with Lindridge
Thank you to everyone who St Lawrence Primary School for
contributed to making the church their Ascension Day picnic and
look so lovely for Easter. And walk again on the 5th May. Last
thank you to the choir who sang year the weather was fine and we
Evensong for us on Easter Day enjoyed a walk up the hill behind
afternoon - it was a real delight! St Lawrence Church, stopping
  at different points for praise and
Lindridge Show at Woodston worship with parachutes and
Once again we are turning our ribbons. 
thoughts to the annual Lindridge Services at St Lawrence Church
Show & Gymkhana, being in May:
held this year at Woodston on Sunday 1st May, 9.30am - Parish
Saturday 11 June. St Lawrence’s Communion and Godly Play
will be manning our traditional Sunday 8th May, 5pm - Evening
skittles and ‘Water into Wine’ Prayer
competitions. There will be Sunday 22nd May, 8am - Holy
sideshows and competitions for Communion
the children alongside our ever Please also join us along with our
popular plant stall, silent auction united parishes at Great Witley
of promises from local businesses Village Hall on Sunday 29th May
and the chance to spot a bargain for Holy Communion at 8am and
in ‘Granny’s Attic’.  a Service of Praise and Worship at
Lindridge St Lawrence Primary 10am, followed by some refresh-
School Ascension Day Celebra- ments and a time of fellowship.
tions 

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Mill Farm, Stanford Bridge,
Worcester, WR6 6SP
Tel: 01886 853 800

Tuesday — Saturday 10.00—16.00

As well as being a lovely café by day, we also run lots of fabulous evening events.

Fri 1st April Madi Stimpson Trio Fri 6th May Madi Stimpson Trio

Fri 8th April Polly Edwards Fri 13th May Polly Edwards

Fri 15th April Dan Greenaway Fri 20th May Remi Harris

Fri 22nd April Jake Evans - Storyteller Sat 21st May Downside Up
Fri 29th April
Oakley Marsh & Sam Clines Fri 27th May Chase: Cocktail Evening

Ticket information can be found at:
www.thedencafebar.com

www.facebook.com/thedenatstanford

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Please call 01886 853 800 to reserve a ticket.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Den shortly.

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Lindridge Godly Play

At St Lawrence Church, Lindridge Lent, Easter, and The Season after
on the first Sunday of each month. Pentecost. The stories are presented
We meet in church at 9.30am then in a unique way, making use of very
go to School House for our story and special visual resources.
creative activities. After the presentation of each story,
ALL ARE WELCOME there is a time to wonder and reflect
together. This is extended into a
Godly Play time for personal response, when we
A time to wonder........... are invited to work with the story, or
At our Godly Play sessions we explore be creative with arts and crafts by
many stories together, including the making something that shows us how
Old Testament, Advent and Christmas, we feel about the story (or parable)
Epiphany which includes Parables, which has unfolded before us.

Lindridge Baby and Toddler Group
The  Lindridge Baby and Toddler group messy play. 
meets at the Lindridge Parish Hall On May 26th we are pleased to welcome
on a Thursday morning from 9.30am Melody Monkey (Yvonne) from Tenbury
to 11am each week during term time. Library, who will be leading us in some
If you have children between 0 and 5 singing and action songs. Please do
years, please do come and join us for make sure you come along and meet
fun activities and to make some new her, we’ll have a great time!
friends. 

There is no meeting on the 5th May as There is a charge of £1.50 for each
Lindridge Parish Hall is being used for family for each session attended. If
elections, but we’ll meet as usual on the you have any questions, please contact
12th May.  Hopefully as it gets warmer, Vickie at  lindridgetoddlers@gmail.
we’ll be able to get outside for some com or 01584 881086.

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Weaving Willow From Caroline and Dave Turner
see him.  This is what we
do for a hobby. (Name
and address supplied)

Thank you for these
Caroline and Dave -
Wonderful talent! ed

Here are a couple of
photos of my willow horse
and jockey which I have
made at home at Frifth
Common over the last
few months.  We thought
perhaps you might like to

Deanery Events

On Saturday 14th May at Church have arranged a joint meeting
House, Areley Kings, The PCC of Stourport and Kidderminster
have organised a basic First Deaneries to talk about Fairer
Aid course from 9.30am to 2pm, Shares on Tuesday 7th June at
which is open to everyone in the Holy Innocents Church Kidder-
Deanery. Please let me know if minster at 7.30pm.
you wish to attend. And lastly a date for your diary, an
Celebration of Ministry on Acorn Listening course pencilled
Sunday 22nd May at Top Barn, in for Saturday 22nd October
Holt Heath 2pm to 4pm. Robert 2016.
Higham and Nikki Groarke

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Friday 20th May - Sunday 22 May Friday 20th May 7.30 p.m.

Churches of St Mary’s and St At St Mary’s Church, Abberley
Michael’s Abberley Bewdley Choral Society Concert
Flower and Crafts Festival In Celebration of the Queen’s
Saturday and Sunday 11.00 – 6.00 90th Birthday
p.m. In Celebration of the Queen’s Tickets £8
90th Birthday - Admission FREE Further Information:
Further Information: 01299 896456
01299 896392

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St James the Great
Pensax

Bingo Please come along, have a coffee,
The next Bingo event will a chat and support our charity on
be held in Pensax Village Saturday, 7th. May between 10.30
Hall at 7.30pm on Friday, and 12.30 in Pensax Village Hall.
May 20th. Early Warning!
All are welcome. We shall be holding our annual
Carol Portman wishes to Summer Fayre in support of the
thank all those who help, church at Clows Top Victory Hall
especially Jean Young and on Saturday, July 2nd between 2
Anne Hayes for doing teas, and 4.30pm.
and belatedly Sally Baker Raffle tickets in support of the
for donating the line prizes at event will be on sale soon.
Christmas. We would love to see large crowds
Bonus Ball of you there. If anyone would like
The winner of the £50 prize in to offer help in any way, such as,
April was Irene Hall. selling raffle tickets, providing
Thank you to her and to all those, Tombola prizes, bottles,
who participate in this fundraiser, unwanted gifts, cakes, help on
which helps to maintain the the day with refreshments, stall
churchyard so well. holding, etc, please contact David
If you would like to join in, at £2 on 01299 832195 or
per month per number, contact Jean on 01299 832513.
David Whymant on 01299 832195.
Coffee Morning
We shall be holding a Coffee
Morning, with cake stall and
raffle, to help to raise funds for
the charity selected by the whole
Parish for the next three years.
This will be Khwendo Kor, which
helps displaced Pakistani and
Syrian women.

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St Andrew’s
Stockton

Services- see listing under remember what the Beatles
calendar were originally called! It doesn’t
Flowers & Cleaning – Hayley matter who knows or wins what
Williams on these occasions. It isn’t a
Grass Cutting – John Williams race (where we ALL know that
Stockton Quiz coming first is what matters!) - it
Linda and Jack Randall and really is the taking part. After
Dianne Smith went to a great all, what else would we have
deal of trouble to organise a quiz been doing on a cold, Thursday
night down at the Bridge on night? Watching TV, reading,
Thursday, 17th March, as a fund knitting - and I know that after
raiser for Stockton Church. Over a day’s work sometimes it’s hard
50 people turned up to support to motivate yourself to go out
this event and at a cost of only to support good causes, but it is
£10.00 per head, you entered the soooo worth it!
quiz and got a scampi and chips You do something for your
supper into the bargain! They community this way! If litter
raised the astonishing sum of picking, or going to something
£382 when the costs were taken in church isn’t your thing - then
out. Jason donated supper at the an event in the pub must surely
Bridge and wine for the raffle - appeal!
which by itself raised £90 and
the Bridge let us have the room And after Thursday - don’t anyone
for free. complain to me this year that the
I know it doesn’t sound very quiz I do for the Harvest Supper
exciting - but honestly, I’m sure in Pensax is too hard! I think
I wasn’t the only person beating Jack’s questions were much
myself up because I couldn’t harder and had a larger scope
that mine - but there were lots
more of them! As usual, I argued
the toss on a couple of questions
- but then it wouldn’t be the same
if I didn’t! I’m yer actual Kenneth
Williams, I am - always arguing
the toss with Nicholas Parsons
on Just a Minute!!!

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Where else but here could there HELP! Grass Cutting Rota
be a question where the answer Many thanks indeed to Jamie,
is Charlie Drake???? Who even John, Chris, John and Peter and
remembers Charlie Drake these Russell who have already kindly
days??? You can be a right clever agreed to help with the grass-
clogs - but if you can’t answer cutting of the churchyard. Please
questions about long-dead variety contact me at sallyawebb@
acts then you’ve no business gmail if you can help keep our
being there! Cleverly mixed churchyard looking pretty. I really
in with questions like this was look forward to hearing from you!
historical fact - do YOU know Stockton Parish Meeting
what Napoleon’s horse was Final reminder - The next parish
called? No, me neither! But......I meeting, which will be our AGM,
was right about Gary Lineker will take place in St Andrew’s
starting his career at Leicester! Church on Wednesday 4th May,
Now why would I know that? I starting at 7:00pm. Please let the
don’t even like football? That’s parish clerk or the chairman know
the beauty of a general knowledge if there is anything you would like
quiz - you never know when those included on the agenda. Contact
facts you unknowingly store up in [email protected] or 01584
your brain will come in handy. 881611.
Well done to the organisers for a
fun evening and for raising such a
lot of money!

Message to all Great Witley Surgery Patients

Julia van Tongeren Retirement – of tea and coffee on the afternoon
Save the Date of Thursday 12th May 2016 from
As some of you may already be 2pm – 4pm at Great Witley
aware our practice nurse Julia Surgery.
van Tongeren has decided to We look forward to seeing you all
retire from practice nursing. then to give her a really good send
We are sad to see her go and would off.
like to invite you to a celebration Dr S P A Watson
of her 30 plus years’ service to On behalf of Great Witley Surgery
Great Witley with a drop in cup

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Good Friday Crafts
Teme Valley North Parish

This community event was held at enjoyed face painting.
St Lawrence Lindridge Primary Hot Cross Buns, teas, coffee and
School. squash were at the ready for all to
Many crafts were on offer for all to enjoy.
try, including Easter Resurrection A big thank you to all volunteer
Gardens, Palm Leaf weaving, helpers who made this event
Holy Week stained glass effect possible, and so enjoyable.
window decorations, egg painting Liz Whitehead
and egg mosaics, Easter baskets, Children’s Worker
butterfly hanging decorations,
and much more. The children also

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A letter from Buckingham Palace!

By David Blakeway Smith

Picture: David Blakeway Smith with his daughter Shireen, outside St Georges Chapel, Windsor.

It is not every day that you ‘I give you a new commandment.
receive a letter from Buckingham Love one another’. He went on
Palace! To my total amazement, to wash His disciples’ feet at the
in December, an invitation from Last Supper. The Sovereign, every
Her Majesty the Queen came Maundy Thursday in Holy Week,
asking me to be a Recipient of the re-enacts Our Lord’s symbolic act
Royal Maundy Money on March as a Servant Lord - the Queen is
24th 2016 at St George’s Chapel, the servant of her people. The
Windsor Castle. Why I was chosen sense of duty and commitment
for this honour I have no idea and throughout her reign demon-
I find it very humbling. I always strates how seriously she takes
thought that Maundy Money was this commandment.
given to a poor peasant. Well, I am The distribution of alms and the
not exactly poor, though I may be washing of the feet are of great
a peasant! antiquity and there is evidence
The Service derives its name of this in the 4th Century. Until
from the Latin word ‘mandatum’ 1730 the Sovereign washed some
meaning a commandment, and people’s feet but then, in the 19th
its opening words are, Jesus said: Century, the practice of giving

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food and clothing was substi- Royal Maundy Money. Four
tuted by giving Royal Maundy people were chosen from the
Money, specially minted each Worcester Diocese - Margaret
year. This year, corresponding to Jones, Bron Soan, Dennis Bluck
the Queen’s age, 90 silver coins (who, sadly, was ill and so his son,
in 1p, 2p, 3p and 4p in a beautiful Alan, took his place) and David
white leather purse were given Blakeway Smith. I was delighted
to each Recipient; a personal gift that my daughter, Shireen, was
by the Sovereign. In addition, able to fly over from Malaysia
in a red purse, we were given a to join me. We all felt very privi-
£5 silver coin to celebrate the leged to be present on such a
Queen’s 90th birthday and a 50p remarkable occasion – and not a
coin to commemorate the 950 little humbled.
anniversary since the Battle of The Bishop of Worcester, The
Hastings. The £5 is made up of £3 Right Reverend Dr John Inge is
for clothing, £1.50 for provisions the Queen’s Lord High Almoner
and 50p for the redemption of the and is responsible for the organ-
Sovereign’s gown which, before isation of the Royal Maundy
Tudor times, used to be divided Service.
between the Recipients. In the next issue we will hear of the
This year 90 men and 90 women story of the 2016 Royal Maundy
from all over the country were Service
invited to be Recipients of the

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’Tis the Merry Month of May

1 May • Party Night • One Tree Canyon

Bank Holiday Sunday party starts 6:00 pm with a pig roast

4 May • Abby Scott

Abby Scott Beautiful voice conjuring up a West End jazz club

6 May • Mexican Theme Night

Don your poncho and enjoy a delicious Mexican menu

11 May • The O’Farrell Frolicks

Fantastic family playing Irish folk music.

18 May • Daniel Seth

Daniel never fails to deliver a great set

25 May • Sunjay

Folk and blues groove. A clutch of award nominations

Cleobury Rd • Bewdley • DY12 2QH • 01299 401295

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PENSAX PARISH COUNCIL

The Annual Parish Meeting will it’. Make sure your dog is wormed
be held on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 at regularly to protect it, other animals
7pm in Pensax Village and people. Please also ensure your
Hall. All residents of the Parish are dogs are kept under control at all
welcome to attend and raise issues times.
of concern. Pensax Village Hall -- Residents are
DOG MESS encouraged to help the hall by volun-
At the April meeting of Pensax teering to come onto the Village Hall
Parish Council, a local land owner Committee. Events need people to
complained about the amount of dog help run them, if you feel you can
mess that is being left on footpaths offer help please contact Clerk.
crossing his fields. The District Queens 90th Birthday -- 12th JUNE
Councillor who attended the -- Pensax Parish Council are thinking
meeting stated that he understood of organising some
that there is no byelaw in form of celebration for this day. If
place in MHDC to require users of you would like to help please contact
public rights of way on agricultural the Clerk.
land to remove dog faeces. However, If you have any matters of concern
Pensax Parish Council would urge please do not hesitate to contact
dog walkers to follow the Countryside me. Clerk -- Sue Burrows, 5 Summit
Code which states ‘Everyone knows Road, Clows Top DY14 9HN
how unpleasant dog mess is and it T: 01299 832722
can cause infections, so always clean E: [email protected]
up after your dog and get rid of the
mess responsibly -- ‘bag it and bin

Dates for your Diary for
Eastham Memorial Hall:

13th May - Eastham’s Magic 11th June - Eastham’s Annual
Night, with Bangers & Mash Summer BBQ
supper 10th July - Summer Lunch
20th May - Pub Night, Doors open 21st August - Eastham’s Annual
7pm Summer Fete, Flower & Dog Show

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South Worcestershire Citizens tershire Citizens Advice said ….
Advice – helping you to get a better We find that many people are unaware
deal with your Energy Supplier of the extra services that their energy
Want a better deal on your domestic supplier can potentially provide for
energy supply? them such as having your meter
Like to know what extra free services moved free of charge if it’s hard to read
you might be entitled to from your or use; help during an emergency such
energy provider? as a power cut; bills/meter readings
Like to save real money on your fuel provided in braille, large print or by
bills? audiotape, …….and only last week we
South Worcestershire Citizens Advice had a client who was able to save £250
is encouraging householders in rural per year by changing her supplier.
areas to look at getting a better deal Your local CLV can tell you more and
on their energy provider, see if they refer you quickly and easily to your
are eligible for free extra services from nearest Citizens Advice office who can
them and get assistance to deal with help you in person, over the phone or
unmanageable bills or reduce usage. by e-mail.
Our network of Rural Community Your local CLVs are :-
Liaison Volunteers (CLV’s) can help Stuart Cumella
you to access help from your local 01886 888797
Citizens Advice service in the Malvern [email protected]
Hills District to see if there is an energy Lesley Dean
supplier who could offer you a better 01886 853295
deal and help you to save money; we [email protected]
can also help you to access the Priority Margaret Watkins
Services Register which provides 01299 270073
extra free services for clients who are [email protected]
disabled, managing a long term illness Reminder.....
or elderly. Perhaps you would like help Your local CLVs are also available
negotiating a repayment plan for a face-to-face at Great Witley GP
fuel debt or resolving a long standing Surgery on the following dates:-
consumer issue? Friday 1st April, Friday 15th April
Karen Edwards, CEO of South Worces- Friday 29th April, Friday 13th May
Friday 27th May, Friday 10th June
Friday 24th June, Friday 8th July
Friday 22nd July, Friday 5th August
Friday 19th August, Friday 2nd Sept
Friday 16th Sept Friday 30th Sept

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Eardiston Country Club

Come and visit Eardiston's best-kept secret located behind Lindridge Village Hall.
The club was formed in 1947 to accommodate the hop-pickers.

We are a friendly community private members club open to visitors.
The clubs annual membership fee is just £7 per annum.
We have an array of local beers and ciders from Wye Valley HPA to Oldfield's
draft cider.

We have various clubs who use our function room, including darts, target
shooting, investment club, dominos and bingo. It is free for functions, so if you
have a wedding. birthday party or children's party, come and see us or drop us
an email or join our Facebook page.

Our opening hours are

Monday - Closed

Tuesday - 7-12

Wednesday - 7-12
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 7-12
Saturday - 7-12
Sunday - 3-10

FREE WIFI
TEL: 01584 881177
Email: [email protected]

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150 Years of Reader Ministry

On Thursday 5th May represent- to be part of the public ministry of
atives from every diocese will the Church of England, number
gather at a service in London and over 10,000, with women and
we join this celebration by giving men almost equally represented.
thanks for the dedication, gifts They are people with a heart for
and generosity of the Readers of God’s word and for his mission
this diocese, past and present. to the world. They are beacons
The first Readers in Worcester of lay ministry in a huge variety
were admitted in 1891. A similar of contexts: teaching, preaching,
role had existed in the early evangelism, community and
Church and again in this country chaplaincy work, pastoral care
during Elizabethan times, but and much more.
a renewed Reader ministry Please give thanks for our
was inaugurated at a meeting Readers and pray blessing on
of bishops on Ascension Day their future.
1866. The impetus was the
challenge of ministering to a Teme Valley North Reader
booming population, especially Marjorie Workman is our Reader
in the industrial towns and cities. in Teme Valley North and we offer
Readers were at first mostly our prayers and thanks for her
teachers in Sunday Schools and ministry to us all. The late Betty
bible classes; some led worship Andersson was also a Reader
in mission halls. Gradually they in Teme Valley North and her
began to lead services and to ministry is very much missed.
preach in parish churches.
Today these lay volunteers, called

Lindridge Parish Council will be holding its
Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Meeting
starting at 7.00 pm in Lindridge Parish Hall,
Eardiston on Wednesday 11th May 2016.

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Clifton-upon-Teme

Early Years Centre

Offering quality childcare
and

pre-school education
For 0-5 year olds

Open 7-30-6-00pm all year round
Experienced qualified staff
Flexible hours
Ofsted Registered

Nursery Education Funding available

For further details, please telephone the
Manager at the Centre on 01886 812380

Pound Lane, Clifton-Upon-Teme,
Worcestershire. WR6 6DE

Ofsted No. 205279. Registered Charity No. 1085397

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