Temespan October 2022

Knighton-on-Teme Harvest

IT’S HARVEST TIME AGAIN IN would be very helpful if we could
KNIGHTON have a few volunteers to make
Last year we held a very sure that the evening goes well.
successful Harvest Supper, in the If you are able to give just a little
Knighton Parish Rooms, and we bit of time, and perhaps some
are hoping to organise something new ideas, to help to make it even
similar this year. The date will be better.
Saturday 8th October so please Please contact Lucy Hoosenally
put that in your diary. on 07766-514970 or email at lucy.
Of course these events always [email protected].
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Lindridge Parish Hall

What’s on?

Quiz with Fish & Chip Supper-Sat- contact Gilly Humphreys on:
urday November 12th at 7:30pm [email protected] or
(Please book in advance 01584 01584 881179 who will be able to
881747). Quiz nights will then run assist with payments.
bi-monthly. Booking is essential Films-The hearing loop has been
and you will need to confirm your installed, and has a big difference
food order one week before the for those with hearing impair-
event. ments. The films scheduled for
“Fall in love with your Camera” the next couple of months are:
Photography classes have October 6th 2022 matinee film:
resumed this October and will “The Phantom of the Open” 2pm
meet monthly. Dates for these start,
can be found on the hall calendar, October 15th 2022 film: “Downton
located via the website: www. Abbey: A New Era” 7:30pm start,
lindridgeparishhall.co.uk (1st November 3rd 2022 matinee film:
Tuesday of the month). The cost “King Richard” 2pm start
for this session will be £4 per November 19th 2022 film: “Top
session and refreshments will be Gun: Maverick” 7:30pm start,
available. December 1st 2022 matinee film:
New Age Kurling started back “Operation Mincemeat” 2pm
again September and will start
continue on the 3rd Tuesday of December 17th 2022 film: “Elvis”
the month. This is a great sport 7:30pm start
that can be enjoyed by all. We A light lunch is available for the
welcome anyone to join and it is a matinees at a small cost, and this
good way to socialise. will be served at 1pm. (booking is
“100 Club” Congratulations to essential)
our September winners:1st Prize Teme Valley Walking group- The
Polly Gillespie and 2nd Prize October walk is being led by John
Willie Austin. A gentle renewal Briggs, starting and finishing
reminder that your yearly fee is at the Bell in Pensax. 10:30am
due this month (October). Please start, Wednesday October 18th

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through lanes and woodlands, The Zone Youth Club- The Zone
some moderate slopes. Address: youth club has been in action
B4202, Pensax, Worcester WR6 the last 12 months and goes
6AE. For further details on our from strength to strength each
walks, please Contact Barrie at week. The Zone is open Friday
[email protected] nights 7pm-8:30pm (during term
Work in Progress –The Craft time). If your child is school Yr
afternoons started back again in 5-11 (10yrs old to 16yrs old), they
September and will be held on are most welcome to come and
the 2nd Thursday of the month. join the fun. This is a great way
Gilly Humphreys is leading these for young people to socialise in a
sessions. Bring along a project “Safe space”, with DBS checked
that you have started or get staff with lots of activities. For
some inspiration from others in more details and registration,
the group. Refreshments will be please speak to the Youth Leader:
available. All are welcome. Richard Rainbird-Hitchins on
Seated Pilates- if there is suffi- 07586219289 or email: rainbird-
cient interest, a class will be held [email protected]
on Tuesday mornings. If you are Mid-Week break- Second
interested in learning more, please Wednesday of each month
email Linda Renshawe on: linda@ 10:30am – 12pm, an ideal oppor-
worcestershirepilates.co.uk when tunity to meet old friends and
numbers are confirmed we will be new, in a relaxed setting whilst
able to share dates. enjoying refreshments. Please
come and join us! Contact details:
“Village Office Space”- If you Organisers: Kate and Mike
are still working from home and Harley Tel: 01584 881194 Email:
looking for a break from the [email protected]
house, why not book a session at Art Group- We are a friendly
our Village Office Space. Located and independent art group that
in the heart of the valley, in a meets on most Tuesday after-
peaceful environment, we have noons between 3-5pm. We are
multiple workstations and a large of mixed ability and age range
space that you can hire. Rates who meet to enjoy painting and
of hire are very competitive and sharing fellowship with one
sessions can been viewed via our another. Contact Mike Harley for
hall calendar. For more details more details on 01584 881194 or
please contact 01584 881 747 or [email protected]
www.lindridgeparishhall.co.uk

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beginning at 8:30am, all levels spaces available. If you would like
welcome. Contact Linda Renshaw to learn how to make your own
for more details on 07915855420 wreath, this is an event not to
or Linda@WorcestershirePilates. missed! Saturday 3rd December
co.uk at 2pm. Places are limited and you
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Worcestershire, providing a take part in this wonderful event,
safe and friendly space to enjoy please contact Julia Cooper on:
a hot drink, whilst building 01584 881 747. £10 per person,
community connections. You can this includes your oasis and a
get expert information & advice glass of fizz. Foliage is included
and signposting to Age UK and but feel free to bring some little
other community services. For extras to add to your personalised
those living with memory loss or wreath.
dementia the team can help create Father Christmas- On Sunday
your life story. The CAMBUS will 18th December 5pm-6pm, Santa
be visiting the Hall in November, Claus is coming to town. This is
a date TBC a magical experience where your
Saturday Market and Breakfast- child will be able to meet Father
The market and breakfast Christmas and receive a little
continues to go from strength to gift. This event is Free and all
strength. If you have not experi- are welcome. Just turn up on the
enced a “Lindridge Special”, afternoon.
you have been missing out! The For any further information on
market and breakfasts are the clubs and classes at The Parish
last Saturday of the month. Doors Hall, please contact a member of
open at 10am and breakfast is the committee on 01584881747
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Clubs and Societies
I: Information - T: Telephone - E: Email - W: Web

Abberley Angling Club: Coarse group, no prior experience is required,
fishing club with own pool in Abberley. so if you love singing why not come
Seniors - I: Dave Yemm and join us?
T: 01299 896 737. I: Andrew Barker
Juniors - I: Colin Bates E: [email protected]
T: 01905 798 225 Teme Valley Childrens Centre: Run
Clows Top Garden Club: Meet on the a number of relevant events for
4th Wednesday of each month at the children and parents.
Victory Hall, Clows Top. T: 01905 622 354
I: Marion Wilson T: 01299 270 475 E: [email protected].
E:clowstopdistrictgardeningclub@ uk
hotmail.co.uk Teme Valley Geological Society:
Knighton Friends: Meet 3rd Meet monthly at the Martley Memo-
Wednesday of each month in the rial Hall
afternoon for meals, garden visits, I: John Nicklin T:01886 888 318
boat trips etc. E: [email protected]
I: Sheila Bragger Blog: www.geo-village.eu
T: 01584 781 190 Teme Valley Historical Society :
Lindridge Art Group: Meeting at Meet monthly on the last Tuesday in
Lindridge Parish Hall every Tuesday the month at Abberley Village Hall
at 3pm. I: Mike Harley T: 01584 881 194
I: Mike Harley T: 01584 881 194 Teme Valley Wildlife Group: Meet
E: [email protected] 2nd Thursday each month at Stoke
Menith Wood WI: Meet on the Bliss and Kyre Village Hall Stoke
afternoon of the first Monday in the Bliss WR15 8RR
month at the Lindridge Parish Hall I: A. Hardy T: 01568 750 413
E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
Rock Bridge Club We meet every W: www.temevalleywildlife.co.uk
Sunday at Rock Village Hall at 7.00 Tenbury Rambling Club
pm. New members welcome whether I: Ian T: 01584 876 698.
on own or with partner. The meetings Tenbury Town Band meet for
are very sociable and relaxed. We do rehearsals at Penlu Sports Club on
not play Duplicate Bridge. Sundays (Apprentices 4 – 4:30 and full
I: Luke Grant T: 07854 951 330 band 4:30 – 7:00)
St Lawrence’s Church Choir meet I: Mel Parker T: 01584 881 683.
for rehearsals the last Monday of W: www.tenburytownband.co.uk
the month at St Lawrence’s church, Wyre Forest Lacemakers
Lindridge, 7.30-8.30pm, singing Meeting from 11am-3pm on 3rd
at Parish communion on the first Saturday each month at St Michaels
Sunday of the month, plus other and All Angels Church in Stourport.
special services. We are a friendly E: [email protected]

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The Parish of Teme Valley North

Now In Vacancy

The Revd Canon Fr Tim Williams,
Team Rector and Area Dean (Kidderminster & Stourport),

will have oversight of the Parish during the Vacancy.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01562 631856

Reader [email protected]
[email protected]
Christine Clarke
Mark Wild

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: Vickie Melling 01584 881086
Vickie Melling 01584 881086
Knighton-on-Teme Vickie Melling 01584 881086
Stockton-on-Teme
Pensax

PCC 01584 881086 [email protected] Secretary
01584 881086 [email protected] Treasurer
Meryl Roberts [email protected]
Chris Melling Parish Safeguarding Officer
Vickie Melling
Editor
Children's Worker [email protected] Advertising
[email protected] Knighton Church
Elizabeth Whitehead 01584 781651 Lindridge Church
Stockton Church
Parish Safeguarding Officer Teme Valley Tote

Eve Cambray

Temespan 07917 783159 [email protected]
01584 881274 [email protected]
Pete Thorp 01584 781230 [email protected]
Bill Andrewes 01584 881086 [email protected]
Jane Hogan 01584 881563 [email protected]
Vickie Melling
Sally Webb

Robin Dean 01886 853295 [email protected]

Parish Website - www.temevalleynorthparish.co.uk

Chris Melling 01584 881086 [email protected] Webmaster

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