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Index Editor’s
Note
Page Number and Article
Front Page: A Knighton Wedding Well, here we still are, amid a
P4: October Church Service Times topsy-turvy world not knowing
P5: Lindridge CofE News for sure what tomorrow brings
P7: Letter from Nikki and what stabilities or instabil-
P9: Stanford Christmas Tree News!! ities we’ll hear next in our news.
P11: Knighton News Whether it’s the B word, the
P13: Litter Pick and Glasshampton climate, the unrest in the middle
P15: Lindridge News east, America or the far east, we
P17: Pensax Parish Council News seem to be caught in a melee of
P19: News from Harriett Baldwin incidents and circumstances we
P21: Stockton & Pensax Church News are powerless to control. Well,
P23: Lindridge B&T Group and fear not. We’re all in it together.
Knitting and Crocheting Ministry Whatever the out come, we will
P27: Maggs Day Centre weather it. Conversation helps
Parish Council report and where that maybe stark, then
P29: Church Advent Wreath Workshop prayer brings comfort. Whatever
P31: Lindridge School your thoughts and worries,
P32:Lindridge Toddler Group remain strong and have faith.
P33: Knighton Wedding Details I hope that this months magazine
P37: Menith Wood and WI News brings you that comfort. In
P39: A celebration of Light and Love it you will find the reassuring
P41: Ludlow Rotary Dog Show messages and events from across
P43: What is Health the cosmos, well the Teme Valley
P45: Coffee and Books in any case. In here you will
P47: TVHS, Filling station News, find friends and content to lift
Old Records wanted and more about the spirits and bring joy to your
Knotweed hearts. It has brought joy to mine
P49: Tote and a Jumper Sale just to put it together for you.
P51: Clows Top Gardening News Now, as always, you will need a
P53: Stop that Thief beverage or perhaps something
P55 / 57 TVWG stronger, a comfy chair and a
P61: Clubs and Societies moment or two to dive in. Enjoy.
P62: Contacts List
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Services in October 2019

Sunday 6th October – 16th Sunday of Trinity Holy Communion
8.15 a.m. Little Witley Harvest Holy Communion
9.30 a.m. Lindridge Harvest Family Service
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Village Hall Family Communion
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Harvest Family Service
11.00 a.m. Shrawley Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael
Holy Communion
Thursday 10th October
10.30 a.m. Old Chapel Hall, Menith Wood Harvest of Righteousness
Harvest Service
Sunday 13th October – 17th Sunday of Trinity Harvest Service
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Church Harvest Holy Communion
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Celtic Communion
11.00 a.m. Knighton Harvest Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
11.00 a.m. Little Witley
5.00 p.m. Stockton Hallal and Communion
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael Matins
Harvest Holy Communion
Sunday 20th October – 18th Sunday of Trinity Holy Communion
9.00 a.m. Lindridge Harvest 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 Church Holy Communion in Traditional Language
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael Family Service
Evening Prayer
Sunday 27th September – 19th Sunday of Trinity Celtic Communion
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Church
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 C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS

During June and July, events at plant sales, bouncy castle and much
the school have been busier than much more. The event raised an
usual. The whole school visited amazing sum of £1,500.
the Three Counties Show on what Over several weeks, the children
was a rather wet Friday, however, were rehearsing for there end of year
despite the rain the children had showcase. This was held at Tenbury
an amazing time. Kite Class (Year High School to over 100 attendees
5 & 6) even managed a photo oppor- and we were fortunate to have the
tunity with Adam Henson from help of Jack Ludwig from RMTS and
BBC Countryfile. Emma Sellers to help put together,
On a very hot Friday 5th July, the what was a truly wonderful evening
Friends of Lindridge School (FOLS), of song, dance and musical routines.
the school’s PTA held its Annual Fete We are looking forward to September
and this year for the first time a dog and to what the next academic year
show was also included; in addition to will provide for the children and
raffles, silent auctions, bbq, tombola, families of the school.

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Nurture the little children

Nikki Groarke
Archdeacon of Dudley

Over the summer I read the Good if we don’t
Childhood Report 2019 published have many
by The Children’s Society, and was children in
sad, but not surprised, to learn that our church,
children and young people have most of us
become increasingly unhappy will have contact with children in
as childhood becomes ever more our family and friendship groups.
complex. The society’s research How can we better mentor them,
shows that many children are share faith with them, instil
unhappy with their friendships confidence in them and commu-
and their appearance, and are nicate their inherent value to
concerned about wider issues like them? How can we help to ease
school culture, the experiences of their unhappiness? Perhaps by
those with low or strained family showing unconditional love, and
finances, and whether or not spending quality time with them;
some children actually feel safe certainly by committing to pray
during the school day. Too many for them.
children are struggling with their Mark Russell, Canon of
lives now, and large numbers are Worcester Cathedral and new
also anxious about their future. Chief Executive of the Children’s
Large proportions of children are Society, said in his introduction
worried about everything from to the report, “How can we enable
money and getting good grades at children to thrive not just survive.
school, to wider issues like crime How do we solve problems like
and the environment. rising mental ill-health, millions
It is so important that we keep living in poverty and the scandal
reminding ourselves and each of far too many young lives
other that working with children being lost to knife crime and
and young people is one of our exploitation? We must start by
strategic priorities, and that listening to young people. I mean
as part of our Kingdom People REALLY listening. We need to
vision we are dedicated to helping stop side-lining young people and
children and young people to harness their enthusiasm and
belong and be nurtured in faith radical energy for change.”

We can all play a part in this. Even As a new school year gets

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underway, let’s commit afresh as part of our Calling Young
to helping the children of the Disciples project, and let’s listen
Diocese of Worcester to belong to the children and young people
and be nurtured in faith. Let’s we know and harness their enthu-
pray for our church schools, all siasm and energy for change, that
who work with children in paid or their future might be full of hope,
voluntary roles, and the Mission and our lives enriched by the part
Enablers supporting churches they play.

Stanford Church Christmas Tree Festival – 2019

We are planning to hold the first Accompanying the tree sales will
Christmas Tree Festival at St. be various musical events over
Mary’s Church, Stanford over the weekend, together with a
the weekend of the 7th and 8th quiz for the children to complete
December. as they go around, and also vote
The main focus will be the for their favourite tree…..this
sponsorship of the Christmas should all go towards producing
Trees by local businesses, a magical event throughout the
churches, organisations and festival weekend.
individuals with prizes for the
best decorated tree(s). The There will be light refreshments
sponsors will have the option to available with all the money
keep the tree for their use after- raised from the festival being
wards or if not required donate split equally between St. Mary’s
back to the Church who will then Church and Midlands Air
sell the trees over the festival Ambulance.
weekend.
Trees will be supplied with a We are expecting demand for
wooden base and approx. 4ft in the trees to be very popular, so
height. To sponsor the cost will should you wish to sponsor a tree,
be £30. Trees will be ready to then please contact one of the
decorate from the Thursday 5th following as soon as possible:
and will need to be decorated by
the Friday 6th evening (prior to Robin Dean 01886 853295
judging).
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St Michael and All Angels
Knighton-on-Teme

Readers: 13th Oct
Harvest Thanksgiving Service
27th Oct
Mr K Nesbitt Mrs J Spilsbury
Sidesmen: 13th Oct Note Oct 13th is our Harvest
Mr A Bunn Thanksgiving Service at 11 am.
27th Oct Capt P Morgan Do come, give thanks, have a good
Flowers: sing and a glass of local cider –
12th Oct 10 am – 12 pm (or any can’t beat it.
other time more convenient
to you) to dress the church for Knighton Friends
Harvest. Contact Gill Morgan on Please contact Sheila Bragger on
781412 781190 for details about the enter-
26th Oct To be confirmed tainment planned for October
Cleaning:
Oct Mrs M Rugman

Churchyard Clearing

Recently a team of helpers blitzed
the Knighton on Teme churchyard
and it now looks neat and tidy. At
least 15 people turned up to help
with the work organised by Peter
and Gill Morgan.

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Knighton on Teme
Litter Pick

Sunday 3rd November, 2019

Meet at parish rooms at 10am
Bags and tabards supplied

Bring a pair of strong gloves
Everyone welcome

If you cannot make it on the day,
It can be done before or after, just let us know.
Meeting at the talbot afterwards for a drink!

“Let’s tidy up our village”
Contact clerk to parish council

Karen yates – 07534 151198
[email protected]

Glasshampton Quiet Day

Wednesday 27th November 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.

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St Lawrence
Lindridge

October is Harvest Festival time. day centre on Deansway” and “the
Please do come and celebrate at office, activity centre and clothing
Lindridge St Lawrence Church project on The Tything”.
on Sunday 6th October, 9.30am. Services in October 2019
All donations will be delivered to All are welcome on:
Maggs Day Center and St Paul’s Sunday 6th October, 9.30am -
Hostel. Maggs is requesting Harvest Holy Communion (with
coffee and biscuits as a priority Choir)
and St Paul’s Hostel is requesting Sunday 20th October, 9.00am
non-perishable items (in-date tins - Hallal (Hallelujah) and
and packets). Communion
Other non-food items that will Sunday 27th October 5.00pm -
help both organisations are Evening Prayer
toiletries, clean duvets, sheets, On Thursday 10th October at
pillows and pillow cases. 10.30am, there is a mid-week Holy
Please also be aware that you can Communion service at Menith
directly help people who you see Wood Old Chapel Hall.
on the streets, by giving them
Maggs meal vouchers. You can
purchase vouchers from Maggs’
offices and keep them with you
ready. Maggs’ offices are at “The

Amendment to the September Temespan Magazine

With regard to the insertion of wished to view the Chairman’s
the Lindridge Parish Council Report it can now be found via:
Chairman’s Report, the web-link https://e-services.worcester-
was incorrect, apologies for any shire.gov.uk/MyParish
confusion caused. If people

Lindridge Parish Council Meeting

Our next Parish Council meeting at 7.00pm, Lindridge Parish Hall,
will be Wednesday 13th November Eardiston.

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Pensax Parish Council

Next PC meeting Monday 18th Broadband – Residents can go
NOVEMBER at 7pm in PENSAX to WCC website and enter their
VILLAGE HALL postcode to get an update on the
Your Parish Council – Chairman service status in the area. There is
- Alistair Keron, David Abraham, a voucher scheme for some areas,
George Rudd, Heather Weston, details on WCC website.
Sharon Sanders and Tim Wood. BT Box – Shelving for the Box is
There is one vacancy left, if you being priced.
are interested in becoming a Grants – Grants Policy/Appli-
Cllr please contact the Clerk for cation Form can be found on the
details. website or contact Clerk.
Malvern Hills District Cllr - Paul Grants to be discussed at next
Cumming - paul.cumming@ meeting -
malvernhillsdc.net Menithwood Millennium Green
Worcestershire County Cllr - Ken Trust - Grant to celebrate 20 years
Pollock - kpollock2@worcester- of the Green being opened.
shire.gov.uk Pensax Church – Grant to help
PENSAX VILLAGE HALL – The towards costs of Harvest Supper
Hall Trustees are working with to be held in 18th October. Please
the Parish Council to address contact Pensax Church if you
the issues that will occur when wish to purchase a ticket for this
the Thrift Shop closes at the end event.
of 2019. A Public Meeting will be Email Communication with
held to inform residents of the residents – If you wish to be
situation and asking for their included in Parish emails, have
views on the future of the Hall. views on items above or have
WAR MEMORIAL SERVICE other concerns please contact
10TH NOVEMBER 2019 – A Clerk.
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I’M HERE TO HELP.

Harriet Baldwin MP

Summer is fast drawing to a close, school class-
but I hope many of you have been rooms. I’ve
able to get a little time to re-charge also lobbied
the batteries and spend time with for £29 million for improve-
friends and family. Although ments at the Worcestershire
Parliament was ‘recessed’ that Royal. Many of you wrote to me
doesn’t stop the hundreds of about transport problems and
letters, emails and social media congestion – upwards of £100
messages hitting my desk. In the million is being spent on the local
last year alone, I’ve helped with road network and that’s largely
many thousands of constituents’ down to continuing to lobby
issues and questions. MPs are Government ministers to find the
free at the point of access and I’m cash. Whether it’s the Carrington
always happy to help out where Road bridge or the pedestrian
I can, and it often surprises me crossing on Station Road in
about the range of things people Pershore, everything stems from
write to their MP about and the requests from you which I have
problems I can sort out. used to speak to the Government.
I hold regular advice surgeries I also get a lot of correspondence
and MPs have a number of about broadband issues – almost
dedicated helplines and specialist all of you now have access to
Government departmental teams superfast broadband and I’ve
so often we are able to help with been pleased to make recent
urgent problems quite quickly progress with the county council
and efficiently. on some of the more rural parts of
My post bag also tells me the things West Worcestershire.
that you want to improve in our So do bear in mind that your MP
area. I’ve always been an advocate is there to help - and if you ever
of the principal that ‘if you don’t feel that you need to contact me,
ask, you don’t get’. Thanks to you, even if it is to share your view,
I’ve successfully campaigned for please do so: that’s what I am
better school funding and nearly here for.
£5 million extra funding for local
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St Andrew’s
Stockton

QUIZ NIGHT LOCAL WALKS
THURSDAY 7TH Do you have a favourite walk
you’d like to share? Some Stockton
NOVEMBER residents have requested some
THE BELL, PENSAX suggestions of walks in the area so
I thought I’d put it out and hope
TICKETS £12 that in the next issue there will be
at least one new walk…..how about
to include sausages,
chips and peas a Monthly Walk Feature?
It could include a brief sketch ....
Tickets available from and it might possibly mean more
Linda Randall people will walk these paths which
01299 832331 or
Susan Dufton have been found to be slowly
01584 881521 disappearing under the
undergrowth

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St James the Great
Pensax

The winner of the £50 Bonus Ball Our Christmas Eve service at
prize For September is Margaret Pensax Church is on Tuesday
Baker. December 24th at 5pm with hot
Congratulations and many punch and mince pies.
thanks for your support for All Most Welcome
Pensax Church. David Whymant.
Please note that the Pensax
Christmas Bingo with lovely
prizes is at Clows Top Village
Hall on Saturday December 7th
at 7.30pm.

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Lindridge Baby and Toddler Group

The Lindridge Baby and Toddler The group does not meet over half
Group is a Church-run baby term so we will not be meeting
and toddler group and meets on Thursday 31st October. The
at Lindridge Parish Hall each new half term will resume on
Thursday morning during term Thursday November 7th.
time - from 9.30am to 11am. If There is a charge of £1.50 for each
you have children between 0 and family for each session attended.
5 years, please do come and join If you have any questions, please
us for fun activities and to make contact Vickie at lindridge-
some new friends. There is a [email protected] or 01584
variety of toys, craft activities, 881086.
and a mug of tea/coffee for carers Everyone is welcome, no booking
when they arrive. Be warned required.
- some activities are messy, so
please come dressed with that
expectation!

Reflections and Sharing
“Knitting & Crocheting Ministry”

If you have a calling for this ministry, come and join us for a
time of quiet reflection and sharing.

The venue is

Abberley Village Hall

WR6 6AZ
on

Saturday 5th October 2019
10am till1pm

Refreshments will be available

To book a place email : [email protected] or tel: 01299 489139

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Maggs Day Centre

Helping the homeless.

If you visit Worcester these days, 371 different people utilised the
all to often you will see evidence Clothing Store. MAGGS is the only
of homelessness in the form of organisation in Worcestershire
discarded sleeping bags in shop which provides these services.
doorways, or people begging for Maggs needs your help to continue
change. its good work. You can donate
Years ago people living on the on line at our website - www.
streets was something that maggsdaycentre.co.uk/ or you can
happened in London, but in the “age donate via cheque (Maggs Day
of austerity” it’s a phenomenon in Centre) and send to C/o Mel Kirk,
almost every town in the UK. Even Maggs Annexe, 59-60 The Tything,
in Malvern last year two homeless Worcester, WR1 1JT
people died on its streets from We are always looking for volun-
neglect. teers to help out – in the kitchen at
Most homeless people are the Day Centre, or at the Clothing
homeless through no fault of their Store or if you have any other skill
own – relationship breakdown, that may be of assistance to us.
money problems, changes in the If you would like to volunteer, have
benefit system and health issues a look at the page on our website,
can all lead to people living on the h t t p : / / w w w. m a g g s d a y c e n t r e .
streets. About 25% of ex-service co.uk/volunteering/
people end up on the street. or contact volunteer co-ordinator
Maggs Day Centre is a local charity Val Turner on 01905 25027 (option
which helps the homeless and 2) or by email - vturner@maggs-
vulnerable people by providing hot daycentre.co.uk
food for street sleepers, showers
and donated clean clothing.

TMaggs does not just provide EME VALLEY AccoUNTS

support, but also gets people off the
streets and into permanent homes. Book-keeping PAYE, VAT,
So Maggs workers help homeless
people to access organisations like Sage, Tax Returns.
the local Council and the NHS.
Cost effective rates and friendly advice.
For no obligation discussion or visit call:

In 2018, 457 different people Claire Elliott
accessed the Day Centre and 01584 881708 07731 010099
Email: [email protected]

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Church Advent Wreath Workshop
Great Witley Church

Thursday 28th November 10am – 1pm

Kate Hurst of (5cms) are recom-
Camomile & mended (please
Cornflowers Ltd bring your own)
will demonstrate Light refreshments
how to make an will be served.
Advent Wreath There will be a
without using floral charge of £15 to
foam. Floral foam is cover materials,
made of plastic and payable in advance.
damages the environment so this Booking is essential.
workshop shows how to make Please contact: Kate Hurst,
wreaths using natural materials. [email protected]
Wire frames, moss and foliage 01886 812184
will be provided but not flowers EleanorBaber,
or other decorations. Advent [email protected]
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Welcome to Amanda Greenow-Langford
Lindridge St. In a world where you canHebaedanTyetahcihnegr,

Lawrence be kind
Primary School
We have invested in ‘Speech and
We are a small rural school set in Language’ specialist support to
the beautiful Teme Valley. Our goal ensure children are assessed quickly
is to ensure that every child makes and intervention and support is
the most of his or her talents both maximised.
socially and academically. We pride From September we will also offer
ourselves on our Christian distinc- Wrap Around Care where children
tiveness, welcoming children from can meet with their friends, have
all faiths or no faith. fun and unwind before or after a
Our school values of ‘Friendship, busy day in school.
Respect, Courage, Trust and LinDkidZ is for:
Compassion’ are the core of our • children, aged 4-11 years old.
nurturing ethos. • From 7.45am in the morning
Since I joined the school in until 5.30pm in the evening. (Term-
September last year the Governing time only)
Body and I have made significant • Breakfast, Snacks and High
changes. This September we have Tea available depending on what
three new teachers joining our team sessions are booked.
including two who between them • Sessions will cost from
have over 18 years’ experience. £2.50
Mark Pickford will look after our If you are interested in your children
early years foundation class; Kate coming to the school or taking
Harry will lead Key Stage 1, while advantage of LinDkidZ contact
Sheryl Oakes and Sarah Sneyd take Mrs Katy Hurst in the school office.
care of Key Stage 2. They will be 01584 881466
supported by our amazing teaching I look forward to showing you
assistants. All classes will be taught around. We encourage all new
by full-time teaching staff so that students to join us for a taster day.
we deliver a creative, exciting and
personalised curriculum tailored to
meet the needs of all our children.
We will also have a specialist
teacher, Polly Montague, to ensure
that pupils with a variety of special
needs including our gifted and
talented children receive the best
possible Provision.

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A SPECIAL DAY AT KNIGHTON

The 31st August was a rather already in the Church and dry,
special for St. Michael’s at did not have long to wait and,
Knighton, a wedding. The luckily, the rain stopped just in
Church, and the lichgate, were time for the arrival of the bride,
both beautifully decorated, head teacher Janet Baker looking
by Bob and Wendy Linley and absolutely stunning in her white
Dianne Smith, and everything dress.
shone with flowers. The Rev. Ted took a lovely
It did not start too well as most Service; the weather, happily,
of the guests, numbering about then relented and the bride and
a hundred and twenty, arrived groom were able to come out of
huddled in coats and under the Church into the sunshine. It
umbrellas as it was pouring with was a really memorable day, and
rain. we all welcome Jan and Jonathan
The bridegroom, orthopaedic to the village and hope to see lots
surgeon, Jonathan Spilsbury, more of them in the future.

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Menith Wood News

Community Association Menith Wood Coffee Morning
100 Club: This is very popular with almost
Aug. 30 people attending, if you don’t
1st 22. Kevin Gittins, Voucher. know your neighbours come
2nd. Keith Adams, Wine. along , it’s the place to meet and
Sept. make friends and exchange books
1st. 46. David Ridley, Voucher. and magazines. Last Thursday of
2nd. Tina Hole, Wine. the month 10.30- 12 noon.
Oct. Cheese and Wine with Waitrose
1st 81. Claire Elliott, Voucher. Fri. 8th November, £10. Must be
2nd. Lynda Bush, Wine. booked. Phone Sharon 881744

W.I. Sept undies and clothing, blankets and
A very interesting evening was duvets.
had by all. We had a talk from a Later, Linda showed us how to
group in Kidderminster, HELP, make Tipsy Gifts with fruits,
who help the homeless. brandy, rum and vodka. They all
The group has only been going for looked delicious and will take
a few months but have managed about a month until ready to eat.
to get charitable status. Thank you Linda.
They feed the homeless on Next meeting
Monday evenings and help them Mon 7th Oct. 7 for 7.30. Preparing
with form filling, medical checks, winter tubs at Mill Farm,
change of clothes and shoes, Stanford.
finding accommodation, giving The following month we shall be at
out food parcels during the week. The Eardiston, for Suffragettes:
The group can always do with Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?
coats, scarves, gloves small sized

Stockton Parish Meeting

Provisional Date for Stockton com to be added to the list.
Parish Meeting -6pm Thursday Please also get in touch if you
17th October 2019 at Stockton have any items you wish to be
Church. Any change in date will discussed. Agenda will be posted
be listed on the Parish notice on the Parish notice board 1 week
board and a notification will be prior to the meeting.
sent via the email list.
If you do not receive the Parish Fran Kellet
emails please get in touch with Parish Chairperson
Stocktonontemeparish@gmail.

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A celebration of light and love

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a n n u a l WR14 2AY
Lights of Love Thursday 19th December, 7pm,
campaign. St Richard’s Hospice, WR5 2QT
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tree at St Visit www.strichards.org.uk/
A n d r e w ’ s lightsoflove for more information
S p i r e , and to dedicate a light to a loved
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as well as the added
recording their names around the benefit of
tree and in books of thanksgiving. your message
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memories shine this Christmas. tree.
The Lights of Love services and
events are free to attend and open Kind regards,
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for 7pm, Worcester Cathedral, St Richard’s
Worcester, WR1 2LA Hospice,
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Opening times: Edgar Estate

Monday-Friday: 8am Berrow Green Road

until 5pm Martley

Saturday: 8.30am WR6 6PQ
until 1pm Tel: 01886 888948

www.estatecountryfeeds.c

At our feed mill in Martley, we have a convenient country store
which stocks a full range of specialist feeds, supplements, and a
variety of parasite treatments for all animals including horses, dogs

and cats, as well as a large variety of farm animals.

We pride ourselves on our friendly yet professional reputation,
building strong relationships with our customers.

Our qualified staff are available to offer nutritional advice as well as
holding an SQP licence to sell animal health products.

General
Property
Maintenance

Improvements for Home & Garden

Painting - Timber Structures
Fencing - Decking

Wooden Flooring -Re-pointing
Domestic & Commercial Customers

-Teme Valley & Beyond -

Daniel’s
Property Maintenance

Tel: 07773 63 69 09

[email protected]

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Your new local family run cleaning service is just a call away!
Here at Absolute Cleaning we pride ourselves with professional,
friendly and a top quality service!
Our services include:

 carpet cleaning from £29 per room
 upholstery cleaning
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We have the latest state of the art equipment and are members of
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Fully insured and CRB checked for your peace of mind
Contact Chris for a FREE quote or some friendly advice:

[email protected]

07738 656 072 or 01905 757 638

www.absolutecleaningworcester.co.uk

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THERAPY, ADVICE, EDUCATION AND HEALTH
CENTRE

TEMESIDE HOUSE, TEME STREET, TENBURY WELLS, WR15 8AA
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
Sleep Disturbance
Cathie Green
Oh, the misery of not being able to After a “busy” day it can be difficult
sleep! to “unwind”. It is important to have
There are many reasons why times of rest and relaxation during
some people do not sleep well. the day (e.g. meal-times) this helps
Sometimes it is because they to prevent the “overtired” scenario.
are anxious or worried, or are Remedies
depressed, or in pain. Nowadays Lavender Oil in the bath
doctors are less willing to prescribe Avena Sativa drops * 10-20 drops
sleeping tablets, because they can at night
easily become addictive. It is much Aurum Lavender Rose Ointment*
better to “teach” your mind and applied to the chest area (use
body to sleep properly. a cotton cloth – a large cotton
There are several things you can hankie will do) Squeeze a portion
try yourself to help you get to sleep. of ointment onto the cloth and
Make sure you are warm and work well into the material with
comfortable not hungry- equally a knife or wooden spatula. If you
that you are not too full. have a piece of gauze you can add
Have a window partly open so that this as an extra layer on top of the
air can circulate. cotton hankie. Fold the cotton
Avoid caffeine after 6pm it is a cloth, you can place a warm hot
strong stimulant and may well water bottle over the cloth to warm
keep you awake. it through. When it is thoroughly
Have a milky drink perhaps before warmed, place the cloth over your
going to bed. An old age solution chest (heart area) and cover with
was milk and honey. a hand towel, leave on throughout
Try not to watch TV/ listen to the night. You can reuse the cloth
the radio/ use a mobile phone or washing it through weekly.
laptop for at least 2 hours before A Lavender Footbath is another
going to bed as these items make option
your mind more active and then it You will need: a bowl big enough for
is more difficult to let go and relax. both feet or 2 bowls one per foot!
Regular exercise will help you to Fill with warm (body temperature)
sleep better as well as making you water
generally healthier. Substance:
Try to develop a routine which Bath Milk* 1 Capful added to
you can follow every night within warm footbath
reason. Towels: 1 large and 1 small
Light reading, not a cliff hanger in I pair of warm socks
the evenings especially. Procedure

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1. Sit in a comfortable chair
in warm room
2. Place feet in prepared
footbath
3. Cover footbath and legs
with the large towel ensuring
the knees are covered sit for 10
minutes add more warm water as
needed (have a kettle of hot water
nearby)
4. After 10 minutes remove
the large towel and dry feet
thoroughly with the small towel.
Wrap both feet in the large towel.
5. Using a moisturising
cream gently and quickly massage
feet, ankles and calves
6. Put warm socks on and
rest
7. Sleep well
*Available from www. Weleda UK

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TEME VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mike Harley

Our next meeting of the above be giving a talk on “Ley-lines in
is on Tuesday 29th October at Worcestershire”. Everyone is
Abberley Village Hall at 7.30pm welcome.
when Andrew Poulton Smith will

THE FILLING STATION
Kate Harley

Please note that our next meeting Christians and be blessed by the
of the above will be held on encouragement and support we
Thursday 17th October when Jeff always experience during our
Short, a Methodist Minister from evenings together.
Stoke on Trent will be speaking. For further information ring Kate
We meet at our usual venue of on 01584 881194 or email me on
Penlu Sports Club, Tenbury [email protected]
Wells, at 7.20pm. Come along
and enjoy this event with local

WANTED - Old 78’s
Jason Fisher

WANTED old 78 rpm records (not please let me know. Jason 01584
vinyl) - if anyone has an unwanted 881454 or [email protected]
pile of these in their garage,

Knotweed Disappointment
Chris Martin

I am very disappointed that the rapidly regrown and was the
local council ignored my report worst thing that could have been
of Japanese Knotweed growing done to such a pest. The dangers
along the road from Abberley of the plant were highlighted on
to Clows Top road about 100 Monday 26th August edition of
to 200 yards on the left. It has Countryfile Summer Diaries,
been mown by someone and has residents beware.

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Tenbury Wells

U3A is for retired people looking for
the company of other active minds.
Our groups include: Badminton,
Board Games, Book Club, Croquet,
Computer Use, Film Study, Garden
Visiting, Genealogy, Piano, Slimming,
Scottish Country Dancing, Spanish,

Ukulele and many more.
A desire to learn is all that’s needed

- if it’s not fun it’s not U3A!
Find out more at ‘Coffee & Chat’ in
The Pump Rooms 10am – 12noon

on the 1st Friday of every month
See details of all of our groups at:
www.u3asites.org.uk/tenburywells

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Teme Valley Tote

September’s Draw (the sixth in of Eastham (Draw no 292)
this series) The £30 winner is Noah Garland
September’s prize draw of the of Knighton (Draw no 625)
Tote was decided when Rev’d The £20 winner is Chris Moule of
Robert Barlow rolled the dice Pensax (Draw no 340)
on 2nd September to select the If you have not entered and still
set of random numbers and the wish to join – please contact
starting point. As a result, the Robin Dean on 01886 853295 or
prize winners are as follows: by email (robin.c.dean@gmail.
The £50 winner is Mel Cumming com) or your local co-ordinator.

Annual sale of
Jumpers

At Stanford
Village Hall

Saturday 2nd November 10am - noon
From British manufacturers
Lambswool, Cashmere etc.
Good quality at good prices
Also boxes of sale items
Coffee and tea free

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For the treatment of general aches To book an appointment please call
and pains including arthritic pain and  ( Claire Wall) and leave a mes-
minor sports injuries for people and sage and I will get back to you very soon.
animals of all ages.
WR15 8JA, Mathon, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury
Wells, Worcestershire

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