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Index Editor’s
Note
Page Number and Article
P4: Church Service Times I look forward to writing this
P5: Schools news part of the magazine, because it
P7: Letter from the Bishop means I have checked it through
P9: An Exhibition worth visiting for the umpteenth time and it’s
P11: Knighton News yet another in the bag!
P13: More about The Exhibtion By the time you read this, Easter
and also Glasshampton will have been and gone and
P15: Lindridge News and The we’ll all be looking forward to an
Filling Station exciting summer of relaxation
P17: Pensax Church (some after some hard exams!)
P19: News from our MP warmth and bbq’s and a general
P21-23: Stockton News feeling of well-being.
P25: Pensax Parish Council Many of our locals though, will
P27: BWF and Signposts be hard at it, farmers, growers,
P31: LPH and Film News volunteers... The silent industry
Centre Pages: The Bishop comes which goes on even as we sleep.
to Knighton So spare a thought for them (and
P35: Menith Wood and WI News a prayer if you are so inclined) and
P39: LB&T Group and Curry if you can, some encouragement
Night too; for without them to make our
P41: Rock Pathfinders and Coffee summer enjoyable... well, it would
P43-45: What is Health and be a lot harder for the rest of us
Coffee Mornings at Eardiston to get by.
P45: A time for thought There’s been a lot going on in the
P47-49: TV Historical Society news recently which I don’t need
P49: WI Ad to point out here, but in here, in
P51: Clows Top Gardening Club this magazine, you’ll find lots of
P53: K-O-T Parish Council and things to help you through your
More news from WI days and to lift your spirits. But...
P55-P57: TV Wildlife Group Before you dig in, you’re going to
P61: Clubs and Societies need to put the kettle on!
P63: Contacts List
Ed

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Services in May 2019

Sunday 5th May – Easter 3 Holy Communion
8.15 a.m. Little Witley Holy Communion
9.30 a.m. Lindridge Morning Worship
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Church Family Communion
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Family Service
11.00 a.m. Shrawley Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael
Holy Communion
Thursday 9th May
10.30 a.m. Old Chapel Hall, Menith Wood Family Worship
Matins
Sunday 12th May – Easter 4 Holy Communion
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Village Hall Celtic Communion
11.00 a.m. Knighton Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
11.00 a.m. Little Witley
5.00 p.m. Stockton Holy Communion
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael Refreshment and Reflections
Family Service
Sunday 19th May – Easter 5 Holy Communion
8.15 a.m. Lindridge Holy Communion
9.30 a.m. Lindridge Evensong
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
11.00 a.m. Pensax
11.00 a.m. Shrawley Choral Communion
5.00 p.m. Great Witley Holy Communion in Traditional Language
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael Family Service
Evening Prayer
Sunday 26th May – Easter 6 Celtic Communion
9.30 a.m. Great Witley
11.00 a.m. Knighton
11.00 a.m. Little Witley
5.00 p.m. Lindridge
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael

Churches in: Knighton, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton, Abberley, Great Witley, Little Witley, Shrawley

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Lindridge School

“The recently appointed head teacher is having
an exceptional effect on the school.” Ofsted Dec
2018

Amanda Greenow-Langford
Head Teacher

I would like to welcome you to 11 in four
Lindridge St Lawrence CE VA mixed aged
Primary School; having joined classes. The children experience
the school last September, I am a huge range of learning oppor-
extremely proud of the work we tunities including off site visits,
are doing to ensure Lindridge is forest school, peripatetic music
a great place to grow and learn. lessons and specialist in school
We are a small friendly school sports teaching.
which prides itself on knowing We currently have a few spaces in
every family personally and Reception, Year 1, and Year 4 for
every child well. We share close September 2019. We encourage
links with our onsite private children to experience a taster
pre-school and toddler group in morning or afternoon in our
Eardiston. We welcome children beautiful school.
from a range of pre-school Please ring 01584 881466 to meet
settings and would encourage me and have a tour of the school.
everyone to visit our rural school For further information visit our
set in the stunning Teme Valley. website at:
We take children from age 4 to https://lindridgeschool.com

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A Pearl of
Great Price

Bishop Graham

‘Bwana asifiwe’ were the Swahili pearl of great price.
words I kept hearing during a Words of Mother Julian of Norwich
recent visit to Tanzania. It’s used that “the fullness of joy is to see
as a greeting and means ‘Praise God in all things” came back to me
the Lord’. as I looked at the joyous faces of
As a group from the Diocese of people eating a simple meal of rice
Worcester visiting our sisters and and plantain.
brothers in Christ in the Diocese I realised in Morogoro that the
of Morogoro, we were caught up Western Church has too often lost
in many times of praise. Together its pearl and desperately needs to
we sang and prayed, talked and re-find it. We’ve stopped expecting
danced. People, young and old, to see God in all things and need
seemed to almost burst with joy; to re-open our eyes.
the women clicking their tongues I wonder where joy features in
from side to side in their mouths your life and in the life of your
to make the unique ululating church?
sound. The Gospel turns despair into
Their joyfulness will long remain hope, scarcity into abundance,
with me. As we travelled around sadness into joy. Do our lives
the diocese, we kept meeting reflect that? Or do we tend to wear
people, especially in remote our funeral faces too frequently?
villages, who, more often than Pope Francis recently said, “Chris-
not, had little economic means tians should share their joy, point
and little ‘stuff’, yet had lives that to a horizon of beauty and invite
were overflowing with generosity, others to a delicious banquet”. He
delight, hope and joy. went on to say that “an evange-
This shouldn’t have come as a lising community is filled with joy;
surprise to me. Many years ago, it knows how to rejoice always”.
C.S. Lewis’ book Surprised by As God’s Kingdom People in the
Joy opened my eyes to an under- Diocese of Worcester, when might
standing that joy can be found in you be joyful today and how might
the depths of our being. It is the you share that with someone else?

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St Michael and All Angels
Knighton on Teme

Parish Room Improvements Mothering Sunday
Following the AGM the Parish Thanks to Rev Ted for multi-
Room Committee agreed to go tasking by playing the organ as well
ahead with a programme to as taking the service on Mothering
refurbish the hall. The Committee Sunday and to our readers,
has been working hard on planning including a young member of the
improvements to the Parish Room parish. Also thanks to Anthony
and is hopeful that it has secured and Pam Bunn for serving coffee.
significant funding which will cover
work on insulation, new windows, Retirement
doors and energy efficient heaters. Peter and Rosemary Collings
This is the start of a package to have provided coffee and delicious
upgrade the facilities and make biscuits after church services over
the hall an appropriate and well the last years. We thank them
used amenity in the village. In the and have really appreciated their
meantime the hall is available to kindness.
hire by ringing the Booking Officer,
Sheila Bragger, on 01584 781190. Knighton Friends
The Committee would welcome Please contact Sheila Bragger on
new members and any initiative to 781190 for details about the enter-
fund-raise. tainment planned for May
Readers:
12th May KNIGHTON ON TEME 300
Mr A Bunn Mr K Bunn CLUB TOTE WINNERS
26th May JANUARY
Capt P Morgan Mr P Collings Mrs J Wheatley £30.00
Sidesmen: Mr R Pill £20.00
12th May Miss E Gittins Mr M Preece £10.00
26th May Mr A Bunn FEBRUARY
Flowers: Mr B Jones £40.00
May Mr S Barton £20.00
Mrs S Hardiman Mrs C Marsh Mrs P Bunn £10.00
Cleaning: MARCH
May Mrs G Morgan £50.00
Mrs J Nesbitt Ms A Allott £20.00

Mr D Bunn £10.00

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From page 9: Pencils” Age 9 to adult.
The Other Exhibition – Great Pascale Bigot – Jewellery Workshop
SaturWdaityle2y9Vthil–laSguenHdaalyl 30th for adults 2pm – 4pm Saturday (
10am – 5pm. This will, exceptionally, cost £15
because of the cost of the Swarovski
Non-professional artists are invited crystals to be used in the Tree of
to exhibit (contact Anne on 01299 Life pendant.)
890190). David Spurrier – A Demonstration
Children’s painting competition: of How to Make Printing Plates.
Infant class – Summertime. Saturday from 2pm.
Junior class: Either Summertime or Peter Lloyd – Try your Hand at
design a poster entitled ‘Save Our Calligraphy – available from 2pm
World’. -5pm
Senior class up to 16yrs – Design a Sunday
Poster entitled ‘Save Our World’. David Birtwhistle – Architectural
All entries to Anne Walter by Drawing Workshop – perspective
Monday 24th June.( Tel: 01299 drawing. 10am – 12pm
890190) Daisy Beedie – Beginners’
Book your place on one of our Workshop on how to draw using an
workshops run by professional ipad – Sunday 1pm – 2pm
artists. These will either be free of Ann Bennett – Children’s Art
charge or artists may charge for Workshops Sunday morning and
materials used so this is a wonderful afternoon – 11am – 1pm. 2.30-4.30pm
opportunity to learn a new skill. See Lesley Connolly – A Taster Pastel
website for further details: www. Workshop. Sunday 2.30pm –
greatwitleychurch.org.uk 4.30pm
Saturday Refreshments:
Gill Talbot (Silver gilt medallist in Light lunches, tea, coffee and cake
horticultural art) 10.30 to 12.30pm. available each day in Great Witley
“ Tricks of the trade in Coloured Village Hall. Free Parking.

Glasshampton Quiet Day

Wednesday 1st May 2019, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
at Glasshampton Monastery

A time of quiet and reflection

Tea and coffee are provided, but please bring a simple lunch, a bible
and something to read in the quiet time.

To reserve a place, please contact Vickie Melling (01584 881086/[email protected])

4RIVERS CHURCHES

Knighton, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton, Abberley, Great Witley, Little Witley, Shrawley

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St Lawrence
Lindridge

Events for your Diary On Thursday 9th May at
Saturday 9 June, Plant Sale with 10.30am, there is a mid-week Holy
Barbecue Communion service at Menith
After a successful event last year, Wood Chapel Hall.
St Lawrence’s Church, Lindridge
is holding another plant sale The Filling Station
and barbecue at The Priory, by
kind invitation of Bill and Boo The next meeting of the above
Andrewes. Please start collecting will be held on Thursday 16th
plants in preparation for the sale. May when Graham Francis
There will also be a Flower will be speaking to us. Graham
Festival in St Lawrence Church is part of the leadership team
over the same weekend (9th and at Kidderminster Covenant
10th June). On Pentecost Sunday Church.
(10th June), there will be a prayer
walk around all the beautiful We meet at our usual venue of
flower displays in the church Penlu Sports Club, Tenbury
linked to the Thy Kingdom Come Wells, at 7.20pm. Come
Prayer Event (www.thyking- along and enjoy this regular
domcome.global) get-together with local Chris-
Services in May 2019 tians and be blessed by the
All are welcome to encouragement and support
Sunday 5th May, 9.30am - Holy we always experience during
Communion our evenings together.
Sunday 19th May, 8.15am - Holy
Communion For further information ring
Sunday 19th May, 9.30am - Sue Stokes (after 6pm) on
Refreshment and Reflection 01584 781384 or email Kate
Sunday 26th May, 5.00pm - Harley on kate.harley6@
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St James the Great

Pensax

Thanks for your support and
congratulations to Margaret
Bourne who has won £50.

Anyone who is interested in Fund raising and social events.
having a number for the Bonus We had a charity coffee morning
Ball at £2.00 per month please and together with the raffle at the
phone David Whymant on Harvest Supper a donation went to
01299832195. the Acorns Charity party.
During the year 2018 Pensax The Summer tea party raised
Church had fourteen services money to pay our Quota share,
average attendance of ten excluding insurance etc. as did the Harvest
the Christmas Carol service (around Supper Pig Roast.
one hundred congregation.) We are no longer running regular
We had two weddings and one Bingo evenings but still do a
burial service. Christmas Special Bingo event in
Clows Top Village Hall.

Structure. In general the Church the congre-
We did little or no ‘major’ resto- gation and the committee are
ration work in 2018. ageing ‘gracefully’ !!
The electrician systems were
checked and up dated.
We had the inevitable asbestos J.C.RUDD

Tsurvey and the fire extinguishers
increased and serviced. EME VALLEY AccoUNTS
The rainwater gullies have been
de-leafed and slipped slates re-fixed. Book-keeping PAYE, VAT,
The Churchyard has been Sage, Tax Returns.
maintained by the folk carrying out
community service and is proving Cost effective rates and friendly advice.
very successful to date. For no obligation discussion or visit call:

Claire Elliott

01584 881708 07731 010099

Email: [email protected]

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Are you happy?

Harriett Baldwin MP

Last month, the United Nations 54 per cent
published a study on global are working
happiness that has measured 31-45 hours
a decline, but against the trend a week - a
the UK has become happier and record high.
moved up from the 19th to the Youth unemployment has fallen
15th happiest country in 2018. 439,000 since 2010. With the
We are ranked Number 1 in the National Living Wage at £8.21
world for ‘Soft Power’ – that’s - up 38 per cent since 2010 - it
our culture, language, interna- pays to work; and there are
tional engagement - remember 854,000 job vacancies.
the Oscars? Since2010 there are 17,300 more
So while the media focuses doctors and 15,400 more nurses.
on Brexit, there are plenty Breast cancer deaths have
of things to be proud of that fallen 18 per cent, faster than
aren’t getting the coverage they anywhere in Europe. Across the
deserve. country we are seeing schools
We’ve seen a really positive set adding more places and getting
of economic results. IN 2010 better results – in Worcester-
the budget deficit was over 10 shire nine out of ten schools
per cent – it is now in primary are rated good or outstanding
surplus - down to 1.1 per cent and fairer funding for county
this year. Borrowing is at its schools will see budgets rise by
lowest for 17 years. Since 2010, 3.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in
3.6 million more people are 2019/20 .
working, taking the total to There is so much to be proud
32.71 million - a record high of of but I’m afraid while Brexit
76.1 per cent employed. And the continues to dominate the
number of people in zero hours headlines, the good news is
work contracts is falling ; only struggling to be heard.
1.4 per cent are working less
than 6 hours – a record low;

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St Andrew’s
Stockton

Parish Meeting AGM April 10th Oakwood House. We are still at
2019 the planning stage so please look
We are pleased to announce the out for final details in the May
election of Fran Kellett as our issue of Teme Span. An evening
new Chair and the re-election of not to be missed. Put the date on
Sioux Breeze-Derrigan as Parish your calendar now!
Secretary. NEXTDOOR.CO.UK
LITTER PICK If you aren’t already aware of
A glorious Teme Valley spring this community online network
morning, 4 Stockton Residents, then take a look- more than
2 hours work to collect 7 sacks of 15,000 neighbourhoods across
rubbish and a metal headboard the country are using Nextdoor
from the roadside verges between to share recommendations of
the church and the pub. A job well reliable local tradesmen, safety
done! With huge thanks to the 4 tips, local events, to offer services,
residents who took part- Please and to buy and sell (or give away)
do come along on the 22nd April unwanted items to a very local
to finish off.. area.
STOCKTON SUMMER SUPPER e.g. I successfully gave away
PARTY - SATURDAY 29TH two sofas that were surplus to
JUNE requirements within 24 hours of
An opportunity for all villagers to posting to a lovely couple from
get together to enjoy an evening Upper Sapey.
of good company, food and drink, NATURE & NURTURE UPDATE
whilst enjoying magnificent Thank you to all who attended
panoramic views of the setting the tea and for those who sent
sun over the beautiful Teme their regrets as well as their
Valley. Kindly hosted by Chris support! Some interesting
and June Roden in the grounds of ideas emerged, including the
possibility of turning the phone
box into a nature information
booth and species tracking
centre. A meeting is scheduled

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with Worcestershire Biological Stewardship priorities protect
Records Centre to see how we can and enhance the natural
work together. environment, in particular:
Also mentioned was the possi- • biodiversity (the diversity
bility of extending the Malvern of wildlife)
Hills Area of Outstanding Natural • water quality.
Beauty (AONB) to Tenbury. If you Other outcomes supported are:
have more information about this • flood management
project, please do get in touch. • the historic environment
Do you know about the Teme • landscape character
Valley Trail? The Guide consists • climate change adaptation
of six walks and six cycle rides, and mitigation”
all aimed at families. Stockton If you want to be involved:
is part of the Teme Valley Scenic [email protected] or
Leisure Drive, and we are in an 01584 881269
ideal position to take advantage
of all the walks and bike rides
nearby. Maps can be found at:
https://www.visitthemalverns. Pastoral Care
org/things-to-do/walking/
teme-valley-trail/
Farmers and land owners are ‘Caring for people within
working on applications for our church communities’
Countryside Stewardship Grants.
Good luck to all in their applica-
tions. If you would like to request a visit, or to
“Countryside Stewardship
supports Defra’s Strategic make a request on behalf of someone else,
Objective of ‘a cleaner, healthier please contact your local co-ordinator
environment, benefiting people
and the economy’. It also supports
Defra’s 25 year environment Pauline Briggs
plan ‘for our country to be the 01584 881 216
healthiest, most beautiful place
in the world to live, work and [email protected]



“You shall love your neighbour
as yourself.” (Mark 12:31a)

bring up a family’.

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PENSAX PARISH COUNCIL

Next PC meeting Monday 20th Finances – If you have any ideas
MAY at 7pm in PENSAX VILLAGE to improve the Parish please let
HALL, all are welcome to attend. me know, the PC are willing to
This is the ANNUAL PARISH consider all suggestions. So far two
MEETING light refreshments will organisations are in the process of
be available at 6.45pm. formally asking the PC for a grant
At close of this meeting the Annual for small projects that will benefit
Parish Council Meeting will be residents.
held. Assets of Community Value – This
Elections 2ND MAY 2019 – There matter will be discussed at the
will be no Parish Council elections Parish Meeting.
as only five Cllrs stood for election, Email Communication with
there are seven seats to be filled. residents – If you wish to be
If you are interested in becoming included in Parish emails, have
a Cllr please contact the Clerk views on items above or have other
who can provide you with details concerns please contact Clerk.
and an application form. Elected Clerk - Sue Burrows, 5 Summit
Cllrs from 7th May 2019 are Road, Clows Top DY14 9HN – T
Alistair Keron, David Abraham, 01299 832722
George Rudd, Heather Weston E [email protected]
and Sharon Sanders. Over the last Website http://e-services.worces-
12 months Jo Hingley and Rob tershire.gov.uk/MyParish
Gready resigned from the Council
for personal reasons, Cllrs would St Lawrence Club
like to thank them for their input, Lindridge C E Primary School
especially Rob who was Chairman The club is now up and running
for many years.
Speeding B4202 Snead Common – as an after school activity
It was agreed to put this item on each Thursday from
the Parish Meeting agenda. 3.15pm to 4.15pm.
BT Box Future Use – The Box is
now red and looking good, it is The weekly lunchtime club also
having a second coat of red paint continues to run on Thursdays.
when weather allows. Suggestion
for use are information point, Would you be interested in
plant/book swap as well as a helping? If so we would love
defibrillator point. To be discussed
at Parish Meeting. to hear from you.
Please call Liz on

01584 781651.

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Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

If you are interested in being For Funeral enquiries, contact
married in one of our churches, Rev Ted Whittaker on 01299 890
contact Mrs Louise Hutton by 100 or 07791 484 774.
email: [email protected]
or by phone: 01299 896 126, please Rev Ted Whittaker is Priest
phone during the day between in Charge of the churches in
9am and 6pm. Shrawley, Little Witley, Abberley,
For Baptism enquiries, contact Pensax, Stockton-on-Teme,
Rev Ted Whittaker on 01299 890 Lindridge, Knighton-on-Teme.
100 or 07791 484 774.

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Cert: 12a - 97 mins

Stan And Ollie

Lindridge Parish Hall

Saturday 11th May7.30pm

Tickets: £4.00/ £2.00 Enquiries to: 01584 881615

Refreshments, including homemade cakes, available during the interval.
Alternatively you can buy a drink at the Eardiston to enjoy during the film

In 1953 with their immense fame on the wane, Stan ‘Laurel’ and
Ollie ‘Hardy’ embark on a gruelling farewell tour of British

seaside towns. A charming, poignant, insightful study of lifelong
male friendship this is a fitting tribute to the greatest pair of
comedians of all time. As comedy’s most famous double act
Steve Coogan and John C Reilly, give delightful performances
nailing the duo’s body language, mannerisms and routines.

Starring: Steve Coogan, John C Reilly, Shirley Henderson

LPH Annual General Meeting 25th at 10 AM
will be held on Wednesday May A full English breakfast with all the
29th at 7:30 PM All are welcome trimmings costs just £3 and it is a
to come along and here progress good opportunity to meet friends
reports for the past year and put and by local cakes and produce.
forward suggestions for events in Film Show
the coming year The next film will be Stan and
Saturday Market and Breakfast Ollie on Saturday May 11th at 7:30
The next market and village Tickets, on the door, are £4 for
breakfast will be on Saturday May adults or £2 for children.

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THE BISHOP VIS

The 14th April We then
was a very processed to
special day for the Church
St. Michael’s for communion
Church at where we were
Knighton. We greeted with
were honoured hymns sung
to have the by the, adult,
Bishop of Lindridge
Dudley, the Choir. The
Rt. Reverend Bishop spoke,
Graham very movingly,
Usher, with of his recent
us to lead our visit to the
Palm Sunday Diocese of
worship. Morogoro in
The morning Tanzania and
started in our Parish Rooms with all the problems that they battle
coffee and biscuits. Then there to overcome, much helped by
was a brief Service led jointly the support of the Diocese of
by the Rev. Ted Whittaker and Worcester.
the Bishop. The highlight of
this part of the morning was the After the Service the Bishop
choir of children from Lindridge was able to follow another of his
C. of E. Primary School who sang interests when he was able to
lustily, and shouted “Hosanna”, have a look at some of the trees,
“Blessed is He”, and ululating in particularly oaks, in the nearby
celebration much encouraged by Milson Wood with the owner,
the Bishop, and who then repli- Michael Hogan.
cated the Journey of Jesus into
Jerusalem, led by a rather small Our thanks must go to the Bishop
‘Jesus’ riding a ‘donkey’ (one of for making this Palm Sunday so
the larger children!) special.

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SITS KNIGHTON

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MENITH WOOD COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION NEWS and WI

Old Chapel Hall

The first three months results are as CURRY NIGHT. Friday, 27th Sept .
follows 7.30pm BYOD.
March Remember Holy Communion is
1st. Tracy Lowe. 77. celebrated on the second Thursday
2nd. Lynne Hudson. 20. Wine. of the month. 10.30 am. Disabled
April. access, toilet facilities, and small and
1st. Wendy Haines. 29. cosy for hard of hearing. Small car
2nd. C B Evans. 24. Wine. park. Phone 01584 881 216
May. MENITH WOOD MEETS. On the
1st. Paul Fownes. 49. last Thursday of the month, 10-30- 12
2nd Annie Cartwright. 76. Wine. noon. All welcome. We are regularly
Please note that if you are a number getting more than 20 at these coffee
holder and have not yet paid, your mornings. Come long and meet the
number was entered in the draws neighbours.
but will be removed if you have not MENITH WOOD W. I. Usually meets
paid by next draw. We still have a on the 1st Monday of the month.
few numbers left. Thank you to all (2nd when Bank Holiday). 7.15 for
the people who have participated. It 7.30, at the hall in summer, at The
helps to pay the insurance. Eardiston, Lindridge, in the winter.
Carol singing raised over £100 for May 13th. Annual Meeting and
ACORNS. Thank you to all who made Resolutions.
this possible. May 15th. CRAFT DAY, Lindridge
PLANT SALE and COFFEE Hall. 11-3pm. Come and try for
MORNING. Saturday, 11th May, free. Refreshments.
10-12 noon. Bring along any surplus June 3rd. CHEESE TASTING with
plants and/or buy. Hall open on Waitrose.
Friday evening to receive plants. July 1st. GARDEN MEETING,
BOOK SALE and COFFEE Orchard Mead, Dumbleton.
MORNING. Sat. 6th July. 10-12noon July 3rd. CREAM TEA at Lindridge
Bring your nearly new books to share
with others for holiday reading.

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Lindridge Baby and Toddler Group

The Lindridge Baby and Toddler Polling Station, so will be used
Group is a 4RIVERS CHURCH- for polling on May 2nd and
ES-run baby and toddler group possibly on May 23rd. Other
and meets at Lindridge Parish venues are currently being
Hall each Thursday morning explored, so please check using
during term time - from 9.30am the email address or phone
to 11am. If you have children number below. The group will
between 0 and 5 years, please also be closed on May 30th for
do come and join us for fun the half-term school holidays.
activities and to make some There is a charge of £1.50 for
new friends. There is a variety each family for each session
of toys, craft activities, and a attended. If you have any
mug of tea/coffee for carers questions, please contact Vickie
when they arrive. Be warned at lindridgetoddlers@gmail.
- some activities are messy, so com or 01584 881086.
please come dressed with that Everyone is welcome, no
expectation! booking required.
MAY CLOSURE NOTICE: The
Parish Hall is a designated

Enjoy a fun night with friends and family

Saturday 11th May
7pm Start

Authentic Indian Food
(Vegetarian/Non Spicy Option Available booking in advance)

Full Bar
Pre book teams of 4

£10 per person
Book early to avoid disappointment.

Call: 01584 781335 or

email [email protected]
in aid of EMH Building Fund

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Rock Pathfinders

Free guided walks along our footpaths
and bridleways taking 2-3 hours,

off the roads and into the countryside.
The May walks will be on

THURSDAYS starting 10.30am

02.05.19 from Cleobury Sports & Social Club
Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster DY14 8PE

SO reference 671759

16.05.19 from NEEN SOLLARS VH
Past St Marys Church

Neen Sollars, Shropshire DY14 8JU
SO reference SO 657722

Everyone Welcome
For our full program visit
http://www.rockpathfinders.16mb.com
Or ring Alan on 01299 400304 or Jan on 01299 832571

“MID-WEEK BREAK”

Do join us for tea and coffee
at Lindridge Parish Hall
on Wednesday 8th May
10.30am to 12noon

Come and meet your neighbours
and those from close by
at Lindridge Parish Hall
on the date listed above.

Enjoy a friendly time relaxing,
chatting and swapping stories.

At the same time, why not
exchange your unwanted books?
All this whilst enjoying delicious

drinks and biscuits.
For more information
contact Kate Harley – 881194

All are welcome

(in conjunction with Menith Wood WI)

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THERAPY, ADVICE, EDUCATION AND HEALTH
CENTRE

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TEL: 01584 811228

Located in the old workhouse and council building, next to the river
Teme. Here we have beautiful appointed treatment rooms, studio,
sound sanctuary, shop, library and café offering light refreshments.

WE INVITE YOU TO COME AND EXPERIENCE ONE OF OUR MANY
THERAPIES.

REFLEXOLOGY, HOMEOPATHY, HAUSCHKA THERAPUTIC MASSAGE,
AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE, LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE, INDIAN HEAD
MASSAGE, DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE, REIKI, HYPNOTHERAPY, CRYSTAL
HEALING, NEAL’S YARD FACIALS, BACH FLOWER REMEDIES, SOUND

THERAPY, HATHA YOGA, LOW MOBILITY YOGA.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU

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WHAT IS HEALTH
Looking at Allergies
By Cathie Green

Let us start with one of the most is a natural system of medicine
common seasonal complaints, using natural substances. It
allergies. works by balancing the immune
Allergies are a heightened system and helping the body fight
immune system response. One the ailment or allergy itself.
well known allergy is hay fever. The remedy stimulates the
As it is spring with summer just immune system into healing itself
around the corner, the main to the best of its ability.
hay fever season is quickly The homeopath will take a very
approaching. detailed note of the patient’s
If you suffer from hay fever, you will medical history and details of the
know that it is very unpleasant, patient as a person. Likes and
with horrid itchy eyes that get dislikes of food are asked about,
extremely sore, dry sandpaper as well as fear, anger and a picture
throat and continuous sneezing. of the family history.
These are a few symptoms, that a This information will build a
huge number of people live with, picture of the “patient as a whole”
at least for a few months each thus allowing the homeopath
year. to match a remedy to suit the
Other allergies can produce lesser individual, rather than just to the
symptoms like itching, feeling ailment.
nauseous or swellings. The remedy or remedies given,
These sufferings can have a should not be shared with
big impact on the individual, anybody else.
sometimes making them miss Homeopathy is safe without
work or school. side effects, occasionally there
Some allergies are life threatening can be a mild aggravation of
and need emergency medical the symptoms which shows the
intervention in these circum- remedy is triggering a response,
stances a doctor should always following this the symptoms
be consulted. For example; an should subside within a few days.
allergy to peanuts or bee venom Where allergies are concerned
these can be fatal. the remedy or remedies, once a
Homeopathy can help rebalance response is triggered, help the
these symptoms. Homeopathy body to deal with whatever is

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needed to rebalance the immune homeopathy.
response. Over time it can enable If you are interested in hearing
the body to be able to withstand how Homeopathy can help you,
the onslaught of whatever it has please call:
been reacting to. Annie Hutchinson on 01584
In the case of hay fever, it can 891651
enable the person to go outside Fiona Chaff on 07719 3777337
and walk near rapeseed fields, Diann Dowell (S.E.N.S.E.
take pleasure in haymaking once proprietor) 01584 811228
again, or simply to go outside and
take a sniff at the summer roses! Deadlines:
Here at S.E.N.S.E we hold a
regular two-hour session once For Temespan articles and ads
a month - at a minimum cost of is 6th of the month
£2, which helps you understand

A time for thought.. By Jean Rudd

For centuries, lavender water has “Red sky at night shepherds
been a tried and tested remedy delight-red sky at morning,shep-
for nerve disorders, fainting and herds warning” is probably the
headaches but did you know oldest of all weather lore and can
that a lavender bag in a hot bath be attributed to the Bible. St.
soothes aches and pains and Matthew said” When it is evening
relieves tiredness?. ye say it will be fair weather for
Among the manifold creatures the sky is red: and in the morning
of God that have all in all ages it will be foul weather today for
diversely entertained many the sky is red and lowering”.
excellent wits, and drawn them to Be thankful if Martins build
the contemplations of the divine under the eaves of your house-for
wisdom, none have provoked they will never visit a house where
men’s studies more or satisfied strife is king.
their desires so much as plants
have done.
(Gerard)

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TEME VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mike Harley

An excellent turnout of 34 18’ pikes. Although there was an
people in March were treated to artillery they did not play a major
an entertaining evening full of part in any of the major battles at
facts, anecdotes and a theatrical Naseby/Marston Moor/Edgehill/
display by Max Keen dressed as Worcester.
a “Royalist” with standard held The “Faithful City” of Worcester
high, talking on the “English Civil was a loyal supporter of the King
War” (with a local flavour). and was frequently fought over
He gave us an overview of the during the period of the war. In
war that lasted for 9 years 1642 there was a battle at Powick
(1642-51) which resulted from which the Parliamentarians won.
Charles I being at loggerheads Worcester Cathedral suffered
with Parliament, in part, due to severely at their hands. The nave
his wife being a Catholic and his and cloisters were used to house
perceived leaning towards Rome. the troops and their horses and
Battles were confusing due to the aisles used as latrines. The
many of the combatants wearing altar was vandalised and the
similar clothing, mostly in red organ damaged.
because it was a cheap cloth, and There were then a number of
often both sides killed their own skirmishes in various parts of
men. Most of the conflicts were Worcestershire – Evesham,
local skirmishes where small Pershore and Bewdley. The latter
groups from opposing sides came was fought over because each side
across one another unexpectedly. wanted to control the bridge over
The real battles had large the River Severn. Charles I was
numbers of troops on each put on trial for treason, convicted
side. These would be made up and executed in 1649 being
of Muskateers who were needed succeeded by his son Charles II.
in large numbers to fire at the In 1651 supported by Scottish
same time. In front of them (for troops Charles II attempted to
protection) were Pikemen holding

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Tenbury Wells

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Our groups include: Badminton,
Board Games, Book Club, Croquet,
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Visiting, Genealogy, Piano, Slimming,
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A desire to learn is all that’s needed

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march to London from Scotland in New Street, Worcester. He
coming down the west side of went north through Ombersley
the country, Lancashire and the and the Black Country uniquely
Welsh borders. Cromwell, having disguised as a glassblower which
signed the death warrant for his swarthy complexion and tall
Charles I, now leading the Parlia- stature suited, and eventually
mentarians, did the same but escaped to France.
coming down the east. Cromwell Our next meeting is on Tuesday
cut off Charles at Worcester 28th May at Abberley Village
having a much larger army of Hall at 7.30pm when Heather
about 28,000 against 16,000 Flack will be talking to us about
for Charles. There was bitter “Crossing the Severn: Bridges,
fighting at Upton on Severn, Ferries and Fords”. Everyone is
Powick and along the banks of the welcome.
River Teme at its confluence with Mike Harley
the Severn. Eventually Charles
II was overcome and he had
to escape through what is now
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