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Page Number and Article
P4: Church Service Times There’s a lot going on this April
P5: Pancakes Galore! in the Teme Valley. It is of course
P7: Letter from the Arch Deacon Easter and so there are many
P9: Services in Holy Week and celebrations in our churches and
Easter Workshop halls, with meals and coffee and of
P11: Knighton News and Spring course an Easter Egg Hunt!
Plant Fair But in addition to all this, you will
P13: Rock Pathfinders and find information about Tenbury
Glasshampton Community Pool, the new film to
P15: Lindridge News be shown, Bohemian Rhapsody, at
P17: Pensax Church Lindridge Parish Hall, along with
P19: Fish and Chips and WI a Fish and Chip Supper and the
P21-23: Stockton News TV Wildlife Group News. Then
P25: Pensax Parish Council there’s events in the churches,
P27: BWF and Signposts plus childrens events and the
P31: Art at Easter Bishop’s visit to Knighton too.
Centre Pages: Films and Tenbury There is help on Rhythmical
Community Pool Massage and gardening and
P35: Lindridge Elections advice from the Arch Deacon.
P39: Lindridge B&T Group It’s all in here for your infor-
P41: Easter Egg Hunt and mation and delight.
Lindridge Parish Hall News Please, don’t forget, this magazine
P43-45: What is Health and Coffee is compiled for your enjoyment
Mornings at Eardiston and with you in mind. If there
P47: TV Historical Society is anything you would like to see
P49: WI, Gardening Club and featured, please say. It goes to 800
Thank you! homes so why not sell something
P51: Clows Top Gardening Club or ask if anyone has something
P53: Old Cine Appeal, TVT and you might need, or share a
Filling Station cooking tip... We’re here for you
P55-P57: TV Wildlife Group so please use the magazine to it’s
P61: Clubs and Societies potential.
P63: Contacts List Now... Is that coffee I smell...?

Happy Easter

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Services in April 2019

Sunday 7th April – 5th Sunday of Lent Holy Communion
8.15 a.m. Little Witley Holy Communion
9.30 a.m. Lindridge Family Worship
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Village Hall 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 11th April
10.30 a.m. Old Chapel Hall, Menith Wood Palm Sunday Holy Communion
Palm Sunday Celebration and Procession with
Sunday 14th April – Palm Sunday Bishop Graham
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Palm Sunday Procession
9.30 a.m. Knighton Parish Room Palm Sunday Family Service
Palm Sunday Holy Communion with Bishop Graham
10.45 a.m. Abberley St Michael Palm Sunday Holy Communion
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Celtic Communion
11.00 a.m. Knighton Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
11.00 a.m. Little Witley
5.00 p.m. Stockton Easter Holy Communion
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael Easter Holy Communion
Sunday 21st April – Easter Day Refreshment and Easter Reflections
8.15 a.m. Lindridge Easter Holy Communion
8.15 a.m. Little Witley Easter Holy Communion
9.30 a.m. Lindridge Easter Holy Communion
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Easter Holy Communion
11.00 a.m. Pensax Celtic Communion
11.00 a.m. Shrawley
5.00 p.m. Great Witley Choral Communion
6.30 p.m. Abberley St Michael Holy Communion in Traditional Language
Sunday 28th April – 2nd Sunday of Easter Family Service
9.30 a.m. Great Witley Evening Prayer
11.00 a.m. Knighton Evening Prayer in Traditional Language
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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Pancakes at Great Witley Rectory

On “Shrove” Monday (yes helped in any way and also to
Monday!), the Rectory was filled those who came and enjoyed the
with activity and good appetites. end results and all who gener-
A wonderful way to meet and ously contributed to the informal
chat together and enjoy pancakes collection - we were able to donate
- there was a great production £80 to the Children’s Society.
line going, from mixing batter to Thanks also to Rev Ted and
cooking, serving and, of course, Caroline for opening their home
eating. to everyone.
Thank you to everyone who

Bishop of Dudley Visiting Knighton-on-Teme
Bishop Graham will be leading Palm Sunday worship at Knighton
Sunday 14th April. All welcome.
Start at Knighton Parish Rooms at 10.00 am.
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When words are not enough...

BY ROBERT JONES
Archdeacon of Worcester

It seems to me that certain key tell the story
truths in our lives are beyond from the gospel accounts, and can
words. Not for nothing has the point to the after-effects in the
Church brought poets, hymn lives of the apostles. We journey
writers, painters, artists and with Jesus as he walks the walk to
musicians into its life to express the Cross through the services of
what words are not adequate to Holy Week, and with flowers and
say. The same happens with those Alleluias our churches burst into
we love. We use signs and symbols the new life He gives on Easter
to say what we mean - sometimes Day. In doing so we glimpse the
we say it with flowers. Our presents glory of the God for whom death
are not judged by their monetary does not have the last word, not
value, indeed the smallest gift can ever. Jesus does not just tell us
be the most affecting: it is the love this: he lives it, you could say he
they express which counts. dies it, and is raised from the dead
I think Jesus knew this instinc- by the God for whom the first and
tively. It is worth noting that last word is always Love.
he wasn’t given to delivering We are called to live the risen life
great lectures, but did tell an of Jesus too. Christ is risen, we
amazing amount of parables. He are risen – that is from one of our
asked many, many questions, Easter hymns. George Herbert,
and actually didn’t give a lot of poet, pastor and priest, expresses
answers. He had a way of inviting it so beautifully, where else but in
his listeners into the response a poem:
required, and showed his power Rise heart; thy Lord is risen.
by acts of love. He was a sure hand Sing his praise
in what we might call ‘walking Without delays,
the walk’, rather than ‘talking Who takes thee by the hand,
the talk’. This marked him out that thou likewise
from among the other religious With him mayst rise.
teachers: it gave him an authority That, as his death calcined
‘not of the scribes and Pharisees.’ thee to dust,
The mystery of Good Friday and His life may make thee gold,
Easter is one such key truth. We and much more just.

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Services in Holy Week 2019

Monday 15th April: Monday of Holy Week Meditation (7.55am arrive for 8.00am start)
8.00 a.m. Abberley St Michael Breakfast *
8.30 a.m. Abberley St Michael Chrism Eucharist
11.00 a.m. Worcester Cathedral
Meditation (7.55am arrive for 8.00am start)
Tuesday 16th April: Tuesday of Holy Week Breakfast *
8.00 a.m. Abberley St Michael
8.30 a.m. Abberley St Michael Meditation (7.55am arrive for 8.00am start)
Breakfast *
Wednesday 17th April: Wednesday of Holy Week Holy Week Communion
8.00 a.m. Abberley St Michael
8.30 a.m. Abberley St Michael Meditation (7.55am arrive for 8.00am start)
10.00 a.m. Little Witley Breakfast *
Passover Seder Meal **
Thursday 18th April: Maundy Thursday
8.00 a.m. Abberley St Michael Meditation (7.55am arrive for 8.00am start)
8.30 a.m. Abberley St Michael Breakfast *
7.15 p.m. Great Witley Village Hall Dramatic Readings & Worship
Stations of the Cross
Friday 19th April: Good Friday Compline
8.00 a.m. Abberley St Michael
8.30 a.m. Abberley St Michael Morning Prayer
11.00 a.m. Abberley St Mary Easter Vigil & Blessing of Paschal Candles for
2.00 p.m. Lindridge 4RIVERS CHURCHES
6.30pm Abberley St Michael

Saturday 20th April: Easter Eve
8.30 a.m. Abberley St Michael
7.00 p.m. Pensax

* Let Rev Ted (revted@4rivers.church) know if you are staying for breakfast after the meditations.
** Contact Vickie Melling (vickie.melling@4rivers.church/01584 881086) for tickets for the Passover Seder Meal.

4Rivers Churches
Knighton, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton, Abberley,

Great Witley, Little Witley, Shrawley

Children's Easter Craft Workshop
The Parish of Teme Valley North warmly invites you, your family and friends to join us on

Saturday 13th April for our annual craft workshop at
St Lawrence Lindridge Primary School, running from 10.30 a.m. Until 12noon.

Plenty of favourite seasonal crafts for all to enjoy,
including Easter Gardens and Easter nest cakes.
Delicious refreshments will be served throughout the morning.

Come and join us, all are warmly welcome.
Children to be accompanied, please, by parents or carers over the age of 16.

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St Michael and All Angels
Knighton on Teme

Readers:
14th April
Palm Sunday Special Service For Easter Day -
Capt P Morgan Mr K Bunn Saturday 10am – 12pm
21st April Easter Day Please come and help
Mr K Nesbitt Mr K Bunn Cleaning:
Sidesmen: April - Miss E Gittins
14th April Knighton Friends
Capt P Morgan Please contact Sheila Bragger on
21st April Mr A Bunn 781190 for details about the enter-
Flowers: tainment planned for April
20th April

Bishop of Dudley Visiting Knighton-on-Teme
Bishop Graham will be leading Palm Sunday worship at Knighton
Sunday 14th April. All welcome.
Start at Knighton Parish Rooms at 10.00 am.

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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 April walks

will be on THURSDAYS starting times vary
04.04.19 an evening walk starting at 6.30pm

from Earnwood Copse Car Park
Wyre Forest, Dowles Road, alongside the B4194

DY12 3HS / SO reference 743784
18.04.19 starting at 10.30am with free parking

The Manor House of Whittington 
Whittington alongside the A449
DY7 6NY / SO reference 857828

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

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/vickie.melling@pobox.com)

4RIVERS CHURCHES

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

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St Lawrence
Lindridge

Skittles at The Eardiston

A fun time was had by everyone, Services in April 2019
including children, at the skittles All are welcome to
evening at The Eardiston. There Sunday 7th April, 9.30am - Holy
was a wonderful spread of food Communion
and Mike Edmundson did a grand Good Friday 19th April, 2.00pm -
job of calling and making sure the Stations of the Cross
evening ran smoothly. Thanks Easter Sunday 21st April,
also to The Eardiston for making 8.15am - Easter Morning Holy
us welcome and letting us use Communion
the skittles. It was such great fun Easter Sunday 21st April, 9.30am
that it will be repeated, so watch - Refreshment and Reflection
this space for future dates. Sunday 28th April, 5.00pm -
Events for your Diary Evening Prayer
Saturday 9 June, Plant Sale
with Barbecue. On Thursday 11th April at
After a successful event last year, 10.30am, there is a mid-week Holy
St Lawrence’s Church, Lindridge Communion service at Menith
is holding another plant sale Wood Chapel Hall.
and barbecue at The Priory, by
kind invitation of Bill and Boo
Andrewes. Time to start thinking
about plants to grow, divide and
nurture ready for the sale.

The committee for Lindridge church TEME VALLEY AccoUNTS
are looking for new members
prepared to join the present team Book-keeping PAYE, VAT,
maintaining St. Lawrence church Sage, Tax Returns.
and supporting the Eardiston
community. Cost effective rates and friendly advice.
Anyone interested should contact For no obligation discussion or visit call:
the Rev Ted Whittaker on:
revted@4rivers.church. Claire Elliott
01584 881708 07731 010099
Email: claire.tva-accounts@outlook.corn

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St James the Great

Pensax

In April the cuckoo shews its bill, has come.
In May he sings both night and day, We welcome the swallow
In June he altereth his tune according to Homer’s rules of
In July he prepares to fly, hospitality which tells us to treat
In August fly he must. those who turn up at our houses
For flowers that bloom around our feet, kindly and give them a proper
For tender grass, so fresh and sweet, farewell when they wish to leave.
For songs of birds and hum of bees
For all things fair we hear or see Aelian.C200
Father in Heaven, we thank you.
Bonus Ball
The winners of the £50 prizes for
February and March were Lynn Pastoral Care
Nunn and Trudi Webster. If you
would like to support the upkeep
of Pensax Churchyard, numbers ‘Caring for people within
are £2 each per month. Contact our church communities’
David Whymant on 01299 832195,
if interested.
Our next service at Pensax If you would like to request a visit, or to
Church is SATURDAY 7p.m.
20th April 2019, a Paschal Candle make a request on behalf of someone else,
Service. All are most welcome. please contact your local co-ordinator
The swallow indicates that the
best of the year has come again.
It is friendly to man, and likes to Pauline Briggs
be under the same roof with him, 01584 881 216
arriving uninvited and leaving
when it feels the right moment pauline@4rivers.church



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

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Wednesday nights
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St Andrew’s
Stockton

https://www.earthday.org/campaigns/
endangered-species/earthday2019/

STOCKTON SUMMER SUPPER The biggest lesson from the first
PARTY - SATURDAY 29TH JUNE Earth Day: When we come together,
An opportunity for all villagers to the impact can be monumental.
get together to enjoy an evening of Small changes that add up to making a
good company, food and drink, whilst big difference.
enjoying magnificent panoramic views Commit to earth-friendly acts, make
of the setting sun over the beautiful more sustainable choices, reduce your
Teme Valley. Kindly hosted by Chris carbon footprint, conserve energy
and June Roden in the grounds of and resources, collaborate on environ-
Oakwood House. We are still at the mental projects in your community,
planning stage so please look out for vote for leaders committed to protect
final details in the May issue of Teme us and the environment, and share
Span. An evening not to be missed. your acts of green to help educate and
Put the date on your calendar now! inspire others.
STOCKTON PARISH MEETING The Stockton on Teme Nature and
AGM - WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL Nurture Community Project
LITTER PICKING on EARTH DAY Thank you, Stockton, for your
22nd April enthusiastic support of The Stockton
Please join in and pick up litter along on Teme Nature and Nurture
the hedgerows from your home to the Community Project! You still have
church from 2-4pm on Easter Monday, time to get involved, but deadlines are
April 22nd. approaching quickly. Please come for
This year’s theme is “Protect our tea at Aniceford House WR6 6UX on
Species” with Stockton focusing on the Saturday March 30th at 4pm or attend
local bee population- don’t forget that the Stockton AGM on Wednesday April
less rubbish in the hedgerow means 10th at 6:30pm to learn more.
more flowers for the bees! We plan If you are interested in:
to have a bee-themed tea. Collect in 2 •Stockton Nature and Forest School
bags, black and recycling. There will be Sessions for all ages
a prize for the most rubbish collected. •Training days to better understand
For more information on Earth Day the nature and wildlife in our area
please see below: such as the aquatic mammals: otters
and water vole, hazel dormouse, noble
chafer, owls, bats, ancient and veteran
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countryside birds, & wildflowers. conservation of critical lands through
•Recording wildlife numbers coordinated efforts with landowners,
•Stream Bank Management Course government agencies and conservation
•Orchard Planting and Restoration organisations. The long-term interests
Course of the Teme Valley are at the very heart
•Hedge Laying Course of our plans.
•Coppicing Days Why you should get involved:
•Earth Day Events One third of all the traditional orchards
•Star Gazing in the UK are in Gloucestershire,
•Pond Building and Restoration Worcestershire and Herefordshire,
•Nesting boxes in just 31 precious square miles. Over
•Bird Watching and Hide Building 80% of our traditional orchards have
•Wildflower planting vanished locally as farming practices
•Connecting our woodlands to allow have changed and land has been cleared
movement of woodland species along or developed. Local fruit varieties and
Wildlife Corridors like hedgerows, our skills in looking after orchards have
grassland, scrubland and woodland. vanished too.
Please contact Alison Tidmarsh on Children used to walk 2 miles from
01584 881269 or peterandalison@mac. home, now, some never leave their own
com. gardens. The shrinking boundaries for
You may be eligible for grant money to children to experience nature, has a
improve your land. Examples include detrimental effect on both children and
fencing, hedge laying, planting trees nature. Unless children are given the
or orchards, installing nest boxes and freedom to roam in a safe environment,
more. children loose the ability to experience
Nature and Nurture Community and manage risk.
Project will proactively bring benefit Only 22% of England has pristine night
to the landscape by connecting nature skies, completely free of light pollution.
pathways for plants and animals, while Over half of Worcestershire’s ancient
nurturing our: woodlands are less than 5 hectares in
•knowledge about local wildlife and size, and only five in Worcestershire
protected species bigger than 100 hectares, making
•dark night sky species loss and inability to re-colonise
•children’s ability to roam and explore a pressing problem. Worcestershire’s
•ability to improve mental health by Living Landscapes strategy is designed
spending time in and admiring nature to look at ways to connect our most
Nature and Nurture is dedicated to important woods to allow movement
conserving the natural resources of The of woodland species along wildlife
Teme Valley while encouraging environ- corridors.
mental literacy. We want to support the
next generation, encourage environ-
mentally sustainable farming, and the

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PENSAX PARISH COUNCIL

Next PC meeting Monday 20th residents.
MAY at 7pm in PENSAX VILLAGE Assets of Community Value – The
HALL PC have been looking into regis-
ELECTIONS 2ND MAY 2019 – All tering some buildings as Assets of
Cllrs will need to apply to remain on Community Value. If buildings go
the PC this year, if more than seven on this register (held by MHDC) it
stand for election then a vote will would enable the community the
take place. If you are interested in option of purchasing the property if
becoming a Cllr please contact the it came up for sale. At this moment
Clerk who can provide you with in time it is not anticipated the PC
details and an application form. will take the matter further.
Speeding B4202 Snead Common Email Communication with
– Only a few residents have residents – If you wish to be
commented on the placing included in Parish emails, have
of roundels on the B4202. A views on items above or have other
suggestion of Vehicle Activated concerns please contact Clerk.
Signs (VAS) showing speed of Clerk - Sue Burrows, 5 Summit
vehicles has been suggested, the Road, Clows Top DY14 9HN – T
cost if these is from £2000.00 and 01299 832722
two would be needed. Cllrs will E pensaxpc14@btinternet.com
discuss further at their March PC Website http://e-services.worces-
meeting. tershire.gov.uk/MyParish
BT Box Future Use – A Cllr has
asked residents in Menith Wood St Lawrence Club
what they want in the box, this will Lindridge C E Primary School
be discussed further at the March The club is now up and running
PC meeting.
Planning – A response to as an after school activity
comments regarding retrospective each Thursday from
applications has been received 3.15pm to 4.15pm.
from the CEO of MHDC. It stated
the decision was the correct one The weekly lunchtime club also
made by the Planning Officer. continues to run on Thursdays.
Finances – If you have any ideas
to improve the Parish please let Would you be interested in
me know, the PC are willing to helping? If so we would love
consider all suggestions. So far two
organisations are in the process of to hear from you.
formally asking the PC for a grant Please call Liz on
for small projects that will benefit
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: weddings@4rivers.church
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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larly in times of uncertainty, can offers a full range of strategies
be overwhelming. These may including debt management and
help. budgeting.
· Dealing with issues and need · www.careforthefamily.org.
advice? www.citizensadvice.org. uk gives support and advice for
uk is a reassuring starting point. all areas of family life, including
· Need to talk in confidence? marriage guidance, teenagers,
Find perspective and a safe place and bereavement counselling.
at www.samaritans.org · When relationships come
For more specific areas of need: under pressure, www.relate.org.
· Struggling with financial uk also provides face-to-face
counselling and support to
resolve difficulties.
· Uncertainty or conflict in
the workplace? www.acas.org.uk
primarily works with employers
but its Helpline Online service
will answer individual queries.

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ART AT EASTERTIDE

In the delightful setting of the Entrance is free, and there will be
Norman church at Rock, and under homemade refreshments served
the expert guidance of well-known each day throughout the opening
artist John Instance, the 19th hours. Parking is available next to
annual Art and Craft Show staged the church at Rock Village Hall ,
by the Friends of Rock Church will with Disabled parking and access
be held throughout Easter weekend. provided in the churchyard. Toilet
Hundreds are expected to attend facilities are also available in the
this popular Worcestershire event. building.

More than 150 pictures by over 35 The church of St Peter and St
local artists, and many striking Paul, Rock, is situated in beautiful
examples of craft work by more countryside in NW Worcestershire,
than a dozen different artists, approximately 4 miles from Bewdley
will be on show and available to and ½ mile south of the A456,
purchase, including wood turning Rectory Lane, Rock, DY14 9RX.
and carving, jewellery, walking Opening times are 12-4.30 each day
sticks, clocks, floral art, silk scarves, on Sat 31st April, Easter Sunday
cards and ceramics. Throughout April 1st, and Easter Monday April
the exhibition many of the artists 2nd. More information from 01299
will be present and keen to discuss 266353.
their work with visitors.
150+ artworks for sale from 35+
Easter Art and Craft Exhibition artists, plus craft stalls
Rock Church For further information:

Sat 20th – Mon 22nd April, easter-art-exhibition.eventbrite.co.uk
12 – 4.30 or ring 01299 266353

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Church with watercolour
artist John Instance.

Cert: 12a - 134 mins

Bohemian
Rhapsody

Lindridge Parish Hall

Saturday 13th April 7.30pm

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.

This is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen and lead singer
Freddie Mercury, tracing the band’s meteoric rise. They reach
unparalleled success but Freddie shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo
career, only to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid.

Facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in
one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music

Starring: Rami Malek, Joseph Mazzello, Lucy Boynton,
Mike Myers, Ben Hardy, Gwilym Lee

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Exciting changes are happening to your
Tenbury Swimming Pool and Gym

Do you have the time and energy to help?

Tenbury Community Pool is raising funds to:

• Refurbish the changing facilities
• Extend the gym
• Create accessible changing rooms
• Provide a studio for exercise classes, training, community groups and parties
• Provide a new reception area
These improvements aim to increase the viability and so the sustainability of your community pool
and gym.

Tenbury Community Pool has the support of Freedom Leisure, Tenbury Town Council, Malvern Hills
District Council, Sport England and many generous local charities.

To join us and help secure the future of the pool and gym contact us at info@tenburypool.co.uk

Further information and timetables can be found at:

www.tenburypool.co.uk www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/tenbury-swimming-pool

Tenbury Community Pool Limited is a registered charity number 115023, company registered in England and
Wales company number 07893671

Freedom Leisure, a not for
profit making company,
have the contract to run
the pool on a daily basis.
Please use this
complimentary pass for a
visit to the pool and gym

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Lindridge Parish Council
Elections 2019
Are you

• Keen to maintain and shape the future of • Committed to attending meetings and
your community? demonstrating an interested, enthusiastic
• A good listener? positive outlook?
• Willing to invest the time to be an effective
• Proactive, honest, capable of independent Parish Councillor?
and impartial thinking but supportive of

collaborate decision making?

Then you might want to apply to be a Local Parish Councillor.

On 2nd May 2019 elections will be WHAT DIFFERENCE HAS YOUR
held to appoint 9 new councillors PARISH COUNCIL MADE TO THE
COMMUNITY?
to represent the Parish of Lindridge.
As a councillor representing your Over recent years, Lindridge Parish Council
community you will help keep it has:
a great place to live and work.
You will be supported in your * Represented local people’s interests,
role and will be expected to particularly with regard to the South
undertake training. Worcestershire Development Plan.
You should be comfortable * Provided information and feedback to the
working electronically. District Council on all planning applications.
(The District Council makes the actual
You should have a positive outlook, decision on all planning matters).
a can-do attitude and be willing to * Ensured that highway maintenance,
work as part of a team. blocked drains, gulleys, fly tipping,
littering are taken care of.
If this is you, please * Paid for the installation of speed reduction
measures in Eardiston
Contact * Lobbied for (and will continue to do so)
speed reduction and improved safety of the
Rachel Lambert A443 Eardiston/Lindridge road.
Parish Clerk, Lindridge Parish Council * Drawn up a Community Emergency Plan.
* Liaised with other bodies to address issues
01584 881599 highlighted by parishioners.
lindridge@parishclerk.co.uk

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Lindridge Baby and Toddler Group

The Lindridge Baby and Toddler the picture below is an example
Group is a 4RIVERS CHURCH- of such an activity. Very much
ES-run baby and toddler group enjoyed by all the children, so
and meets at Lindridge Parish please come dressed expecting to
Hall each Thursday morning get messy!
during term time - from 9.30am There is a charge of £1.50 for each
to 11am. If you have children family for each session attended.
between 0 and 5 years, please do If you have any questions, please
come and join us for fun activities contact Vickie at lindridge-
and to make some new friends. toddlers@gmail.com or 01584
There is a variety of toys, craft 881086.
activities, and a cup of tea/coffee Everyone is welcome, no booking
for carers when they arrive. required.
Be warned - some activities are
messy and the moon sand in

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Lindridge Parish Hall News

Word is spreading about Alison The 3.5 m screen has been fitted and
Cooke’s wonderful breakfasts and we we all enjoyed our first Film Show
were delighted that so many people Paddington 2. Let’s hope it’s the
came along to sample their full first of many. Coming this month is
English at the February Market. Bohemian Rhapsody on April 13th
The market takes place on the (details - see poster, centre page).
last Saturday of every month and Quiz and Fish and Chip Supper
the next market is on Saturday April 6th
March 30th which is the day before Tickets are £10 each and include a
Mothering Sunday so it’s the ideal fish and chip supper. There is still
opportunity to buy a gift for Mum and time to enter your team of 4, please
have a lovely breakfast with friends. call 01584 881615

Film Shows NOTE FOR YOUR APRIL DIARY:
This was quite a landmark month. Saturday Market - 27th April.

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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
Looking at Rhythmical Massage
By Cathie Green

Rhythmical Massage Therapy is Rhythmical Massage Therapy
a treatment to enhance health. aims to address the body warmth
Nowadays there are many organisation. During illness or
“massage therapies” available, when we are stressed the warmth
Rhythmical Massage differs distribution over the physical
because it was developed by a body is often affected e.g. cold feet
medical doctor also schooled in and hands, these symptoms alone
physiotherapy and massage. The can be a diagnostic starting point
intent with this type of massage for the massage therapist.
is medically based although it can Rhythmical Massage differs from
also be used as a greatly beneficial other types of massage in that
relaxation tool. the therapist often works on
The therapist is trained to a high one point of the body in order to
level of expertise with medical influence another. For example,
knowledge being an aspect of the a complaint of warmth and
training. This massage is a soft tension in the head, neck and
tissue treatment: using a gentle shoulders can be accompanied by
breathing quality of touch that a coldness and lack of presence
can penetrate the tissue deeply: in the thighs, calves and feet. By
only light pressure is used. The bringing warmth to the lower
movements are rounded, with areas of the body, the tension in
an element of suction rather the upper half of the body can
than pressure and are designed be relieved. Restricted mobility
to influence the flow of the (especially after surgery), pain,
fluid organism of the body in a shock following injury benefit
gentle streaming process - fluids from Rhythmical Massage as can
remember make up 70-80% of our emotional health. Warmth is
our bodily substance. Rhyth- linked to our emotional health,
mical Massage enables the life our body temperature is linked
processes in the tissues to be to our emotions – we warm in,
stimulated and lifted out of moments of enthusiasm, blush
gravity into levity. when we are excited, go ice cold

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with fear, shiver with shock. suitable for children, adults and
A variety of oils and ointments are the elderly
used. To name a few: Rosemary to • It is beneficial in the
stimulate and enliven, Lavender treatment of both acute and
for anxiety and or sleeping chronic conditions for example:
problems and Hypericum is often orthopaedic problems, circulatory
used to address the warmth problems, and pain management.
organism. Arnica massage balm is • It is also effective in
used to ease muscle spasm, neck/ treating psychological condi-
back pain tightness and stiffness. tions such as stress and anxiety,
Rhythmical Massage Therapy depression, insomnia, emotional
is used in an increasing number trauma, and immune deficiencies.
of clinics and doctors’ surgeries • It can also be used as a
around the world to assist in support in palliative care circum-
treating a wide range of health stances
problems. Cathie Green (for more infor-
• Rhythmical Massage is mation please call: 01584 881197)

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TEME VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mike Harley

On 26th February we heard an some of his paintings to the zoo to
interesting talk given by John thank them for giving him the sack!
Butterworth entitled “Editing the A report on George and Phyllis
Black Country Bugle”. who were both in their 90s and
Rather surprisingly the newspaper celebrating 75 years of marriage.
is not of any historical significance. Phyllis said there were 4 golden
The first news sheet was produced rules for a long marriage – do not
in April 1972 from premises in spend unless you can afford it, make
Halesowen. There was then a move do and mend, always discuss issues,
to Amblecote, Cradley Heath in and keep your husband well fed!
1983. The speaker was the editor A correspondent went to the war
from 2013. sites of the Somme and found a radio
The newspaper is rather unique listening post 40ft underground.
in that it does not follow the tradi- There was much graffiti on the walls
tional pattern of reporting on recent and he found amongst it the Rank/
events and current affairs. Instead Name/Number of a J.J. Foley from
it focuses on the industrial heritage, Oldbury.
history, local humour and readers’ At its peak the newspaper sold
stories relating to the Black Country. 15,000 copies but it is now down
It is the only weekly newspaper to 4000. There are 3 main press
that concentrates on stories with companies and they are not inter-
an historical or nostalgic aspect ested in local papers. The pressure
relating to the Black Country and at the moment is to go digital but
the people that live there. The idea web sites do not make money. 85%
was to bring people together by of profits come from print. The
having 5 pages of letters and to keep future for the paper is rather bleak
the Black Country Heritage going. but the speaker thought that if a
Needless to say it appeals to the new local owner could be found and
more mature and traditional reader. it went back to being a monthly
A recent survey identified the oldest paper, then there was a future. One
reader to be 104yrs old. interesting aspect was the Bugle
To give a flavor of the stories we Annual which gives the best articles
were given 3 examples:- from the newspaper and sells out
An 89yr old man born in Oldbury every year, no doubt a sought after
and educated in Smethwick had his Christmas present.
first job as a trainee zoo keeper at Our next meeting is on Tuesday
Dudley. Things did not go well and 30th April at Abberley Village
he got the sack because he lacked Hall at 7.30pm when Peter Groggs
commitment. He subsequently will be giving a talk on “Worcester
became a celebrated artist and gave Engineers”. Everyone is welcome.

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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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Clows Top & District THANK
Gardening Club
YOU
Clows Top Village Hall,
DY14 9HP This is a ‘thank you’ to
all those people who help
Wednesday 24th April organise or support the
‘Shelsley Herbs & Flowers’, many activities that take
place in Lindridge. From the
Speaker ‘Kate Hurst’ people who clean the church
Doors Open 7.30pm to those who give their time
For The Speaker At 8 o’clock wholeheartedly when asked,
for whatever task is required.
Admission Fee: A VERY BIG THANK YOU
Members £2 or Non-Members £4

Free Refreshments,
Magazine Swop

Flower of the Month Competition

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