TEMESPAN June 2023
3 Index Page Number and Article P4: Church Services P7: A letter from John + P9: Letter from our MP P11/13: Ludlow Dog Day P15/17: News from Christine P21: Gardening Club P23/25: LPH Events P25: Tote News P27: LPH Coronation News P28/29: Stockton Coronation News P32-33: Coronation photos P34-35: TVWG P37: Filling Station and Coffee P39: KOT Car Event P45: Menith Wood WI P47: Lindridge Horticulture Show P50/51: Life Stories - Help therewith P53/55: TVHS News P57: Lindridge School Coronation Celebrations Editor’s Note Firstly thank you to Lesley and Sally for the contribution of the delightful front cover image. It’s both Coronation and Summery too. Inside this months magazine, you’ll find many articles from past and future events and a middle page filled with delightful colour coronation photos. It’s been a delight to receive so many articles and quite difficult to determine which to include this month. Apologies to anyone who has sent articles in and which have not been included. Easter now seems so long ago. Looking ahead, there are many summer events coming. July sees the double issue so if you have anything you want publisised, do please let me know and I will do my best to get the word out. I allude to events of the summer and hope that you will record many of them in both photo and article and send them to me. It brings great satisfaction to both myself and all the readers to see a thriving and active community. Now, you best find a quiet spot with your favourite drink and tuck in... there’s lots to read!
4 Sunday 4th June – Trinity Sunday. 9.30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Lindridge Great Witley Abberley St Mary Stockton Choral Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion Worship for All Sunday 11th June – 1st Sunday a4er Trinity 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 6 p.m. LiEle Witley Knighton Abberley St Michael Holy Communion Holy Communion CelGc Evening Prayer Sunday 18th June – 2nd Sunday a4er Trinity 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. Great Witley Abberley St Mary Holy Communion Morning Worship Sunday 25th June – 3rd Sunday a4er Trinity 9 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m. LiEle Witley Shrawley Abberley St Michael Morning Worship Holy Communion CelGc Evening Prayer Sunday 2nd July – 4th Sunday a4er Trinity 9.30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 11.00 a.m. 4 p.m. Lindridge Great Witley Abberley St. Mary Stockton Choral Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion Worship for All Churches in: Knighton, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton, Abberley, Great Witley, LiEle Witley, Shrawley Services in June 2023
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7 God save the King! Long Live the King! We shouted. What a spectacle was the coronation. They don’t happen very often: there were only three in the 19th Century, four in the 20th and this is of course the first in this century. I was privileged to have a ring-side seat, not as the 113th Bishop of Worcester but in my most esoteric role, that of Lord High Almoner to the King. The theme of the coronation was service. More moving for me than all the wonderful music, glorious though it was, was the sentence with which the whole thing began, spoken by a young chorister: ‘Your Majesty, as children of the Kingdom of God, we welcome you in the name of the King of kings.’ The King replied, ‘In his name and after his example, I come not to be served but to serve.’ The King is a committed Christian who, like his mother, is someone who has taken to heart the words and actions of Jesus and given such unstinting Christian service all his life: service to all, regardless of colour or creed. The coronation was a great occasion, an amazing spectacle of pomp and pageantry but at its heart was our King dedicating his life in service to the King of kings. My prayer is the same one that King Charles knelt to pray before the altar during the coronation. God of compassion and mercy whose Son was sent not to be served but to serve, give grace that I might find in thy service perfect freedom and in that freedom knowledge of thy truth. Grant that I may be a blessing to all thy children, of every faith and belief, that together we may discover the ways of gentleness and be led into the paths of peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Bishop John. Bishop John reflects on his experience of the Coronation of King Charles III.
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9 I know how many readers will share my passion for water quality in the rivers Severn, Avon and Teme that run through West Worcestershire. When I was first elected in 2010, 45 per cent of United Kingdom bathing waters were classified as good or excellent. Now, thanks to the hard work of environmentalists, local people and water companies, 97 per cent of UK bathing waters are now good or excellent. That still leaves three per cent that must improve and last year, I voted for an Environment Act that increases environmental protections. I’ve also supported giving more powers to regulators to punish or fine bad behaviour by water companies who need to invest more to reduce storm overflows. I am pleased that £56 billion has been set aside to reduce storm overflows through a programme of ongoing investment. Any sensible reader can see that any storm overflow discharge reduction plan will require time and money. There is no magic switch that anyone can turn on that will instantly end discharges during times of very bad weather, at no costs to the taxpayer or passed on via water bills. We’ve come a long way on improving the Victorian infrastructure, but we need to keep investing. ‘What gets measured, gets done’, which is why we have started to actually measure storm overflows for the first time and make sure the water companies know we all want them to act better. I recently visited Severn Trent’s water treatment plant near Pershore to see how water is treated before it is returned safely to a local stream. I was shocked by the piles of waste, especially wet wipes which are retrieved from the system before treatment with microbes. I am pleased that the Government has acted decisively to ban plastic microbeads, plastic cotton buds and other single use plastics but we must all work much harder to reduce how we use and dispose of wet wipes. I’d support a full ban, but until them, please be responsible and dispose of them in an environmentally conscious was and don’t just flush them down the loo. Flush with Success MP’s View By Harriett Baldwin MP
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11 There will be ‘More to see in 2023’ at this year’s Ludlow Dog Day. With new highlights alongside old favourites, this year’s event has been refreshed to appeal to all, whether or not they have been before. Held in the beautiful grounds of Stokesay Court, situated approximately 6 miles north of Ludlow and just off the A49, the eighth Ludlow Dog Day is to take place on Sunday 23 July. The day is all about fun for the whole family, particularly our furry friends. Dogs can take part in over 20 competitions, from the scruffiest mutt and waggiest tail to the fastest sausage eater. There are have-a-go events including dog agility, flyball, hoopers, tricks and scent work, while gun dogs will be able to demonstrate their ability to retrieve…or not! Demonstrations throughout the day include past favourites such as the Paws for Thought Display Team and Bliss Gate Dog Obedience Team alongside new additions including All Positive Dog Services with hoopers, loose lead and learn a trick and Little Nippers Lurcher and Terrier Racing. As well as the doggy events, there will be plenty of stalls to enjoy whether selling dog and country related goods or pampering to
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13 human needs such as the food stalls, the drinks bar and the popular tea tent. Money raised in past years has enabled Ludlow Rotary to distribute over £130,000 amongst a wide range of charities and community organisations. The club plans to use this year’s event to support ‘Ludlow Rotary Cares’, the club’s community grants scheme, as well as other deserving causes. For more information on this opportunity to enjoy a wonderful day in a glorious setting while supporting numerous community and charitable needs, see www. ludlowdogday.org.uk. T ME VALLEY AccoUNTS Book-keeping PAYE, VAT, Sage, Tax Returns. Cost effective rates and friendly advice. For no obligation discussion or visit call: Claire Elliott 01584 881708 07731 010099 Email: claire. tva-accounts@outlook. corn Deadlines: For Temespan articles and ads is 6th of the month
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15 Dear friends, This morning was a beautiful sunny May morning, and, as I went about my morning, I began to think about going out into the garden during the afternoon. I started to plan in my mind what I might achieve, with my expectations of a sunny afternoon. Unfortunately, within the hour, and before I made it outside, a thunderstorm and heavy rain descended upon us for the rest of day, and so, my expectations came to naught. I began to think about humankind and expectations. The Oxford online dictionary says: ‘a strong belief that something will happen or will be the case.’ Whereas, the Cambridge online dictionary says: ‘good things will happen in the future.’ When Jesus came into the world, people had expectations of what he, the Messiah, would be like and what he would do. Messiah is the Hebrew word used to describe the one who is favoured by God to save his people. But Jesus’ behaviour didn’t match their expectations. He healed people on the Sabbath, he ate with sinners, mixed with the outcast and downtrodden, he didn’t fight, he didn’t carry a sword, and he fought his corner only with words, love and gentleness. So many couldn’t reconcile the Jesus who came, and the Messiah of their expectations. Perhaps, that is the danger of human expectations, they can cloud the Good News that is happening right in front of us. Recently when preparing for the Coronation services I came across a quote from Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, “The under-appreciated role of the Church of England, is not to defend Anglicanism to the exclusion of other religions, but instead the Church has a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths and none.” And, we heard this in His Exceeding Expectations: How Faith Transforms Lives and Defies Limits By Christine Clarke, Licensed Lay Minister, 4Rivers Churches
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17 Majesty’s Oath, ‘I will seek to foster an environment in which people of all faiths and beliefs may live freely.’ I was recently asked, ‘if I come into church will you try to convert me.’ In a word No. For me, as a Christian and minister, I see my role is to offer Christian love to all in my actions, thoughts and prayers, as Jesus first loved me. Jesus doesn’t ask us to change before he loves us, he loves each of us just as we are now, today. In 4Rivers Churches, we wish to share this open and inclusive Christian love with all. So why wait? Come along and join us. Until that day comes, please know that all in our communities are held in our hearts and prayers. Christine Clarke Licensed Lay Minister Information on Services are found in local magazines, Church Noticeboards and website. If you wish to contact 4Rivers churches contact details will be on Church noticeboards. Church office email: [email protected] Church office phone: 01299 575055. Website: 4rivers. churches Bishop John recently announced the appointment of The Reverend David Morris as Priest in charge for 4Rivers Churches. The Benefice of Abberley, Shrawley & Witleys and the Benefice of Teme Valley North. Rev Morris will work alongside neighbouring benefices as part of the emerging Rural Mission Area. He is currently a Rural Ministry Enabler in Worcester Diocese, and Chairman of the Chaplaincy to Agricultural and Rural Life. He is married to Kerry and they have two adult daughters, Hannah and Abigail. David will be licensed to this group of churches on Sunday 30th July at 4 p.m. by Bishop Martin, and we are awaiting further details on the location, please look out for this on noticeboards and in next month’s edition. Incoming Priest for 4Rivers Churches
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21 Clows Top & District Gardening Club Clows Top Village Hall, DY14 9HP The Rose and Sweet Pea Show is this month. There are 6 classes - 1. Single Rose, Dark Colour. 2. Single Rose, Pale Colour. 3. 3 Roses, Hybrid “T”, mixed or 1 variety. 4. 3 Stems Spray Roses. 5 . Rose With The Best Perfume. 6. 5 Sweet Peas. Exhibits may be staged from 7.pm onwards. The Speaker this month is Simon Gulliver. His subject is “Around The World in 80 Plants” (Gulliver’s Travels?!) Simon is an experienced and versatile speaker with a wide range of travel and plant related topics and stories. It will surely be a very entertaining evening. We will have our usual Flower Of The Month Competition , and a table of your magazines to swap. Refreshments will be available after the Speaker. The gates will be open to the rear for extra parking if required. New members are always welcome, we look forward to seeing you on the 28th June. Judith.
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23 Lindridge Parish Hall “What’s on?” May 100 Club Results 1st Sue Brightman 2nd Martyn Holloway May has been a very busy month at the hall. It saw the successful launch of “Tots and Tea” and the Lindridge Food Bank and everyone had a wonderful time at the King’s Coronation Party. June promises to be action packed too. Films Thursday June 1st 2pm Empire of Light Lunch will be served at 1pm – to be sure of a place please book at least three days in advance by calling 01584 881747 Saturday June 17th 7.30 pm A Man Called Otto (The May matinee will be on Wednesday May 4th as the hall will be acting as a polling station on May 5th. Teme Valley Walkers The next walk is on Wednesday June 14th at 10.30 am. This walk will start from the Talbot at Knightwick. For details please contact Julia Gordon on [email protected] WIP Crafts-Thursday June 8th and 22nd 2-4pm this is now being held twice per month as it is proving so popular. For details please contact Gilly on 01584 881179 Tots and Tea Every Wednesday afternoon for the under 4’s 1.30 -3pm Community Pub and Games Night -every Thursday at 7pm Market and Breakfast Saturday June 24th 10-12 noon Remi Harris and Tom Moore in Concert Saturday June 10th at 7.30 Please email [email protected] for tickets, which cost £15 Lindridge Summer Show Saturday August 19th Now is the time to start thinking about those entries. We’ve included the list of classes in this months magazine so that you will have plenty of time to grow/make all sorts of prize winning entries. There’s a whole range of classes for children too. Last year was the first time that there was a ‘Celebration of Lindridge Arts and Crafts’ it was not a competition but simply an opportunity for local crafters to display their work. It was such a success that we are hoping to build on it this year with an even wider range of craftwork on
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25 Teme Valley Tote Teme Valley Tote – A New Season Starts Because we did not have a draw at the beginning of April – there are two draws this month. Rev’d Julia Curtis rolled the dice on 4th May to select the random numbers and starting points for April and May. April Draw (the first draw draw in this series) The prize winners are as follows: The £50 winner is David Pearson of Stoke Bliss (Draw no 832) The £30 winners are Mr and Mrs Higginson of Knighton (Draw no 698) The £20 winner is Sabine Aspinall of Pensax (Draw no 387) May Draw (the second draw draw in this series) The prize winners are as follows: The £50 winner is Peter Collings of Knighton (Draw no 646) The £30 winner is Barny Clarke of Stockton (Draw no 427) The £20 winners are Debbie and Mick Breakwell of Pensax (Draw no 321) You are still able to take part in the Tote - if you have any queries – please contact Robin Dean on 01886 853295 or by email ([email protected]). show so whether you knit, sew, crochet, make lace, decoupage, papercraft, paint, sketch, carve, turn wood-or do one of the dozens of other crafts, please do bring something along so that we can make it bigger and better than ever. Details of all the other regular activities can be found on the website Lindridge parishhall. co.uk Note to Editor Please can you include the following notices. They are in priority order in case space is tight and you don’t have room for them all. 1. Summer Show Schedule 2. Remi Harris Poster 3. Tots and Tea 4. Food Bank 5. A Man Called Otto Film Poster 6. Empire of Light Film Poster
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27 Lindridge Coronation Celebration News and Pictures - See Centre Pages To mark the special occasion of the Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty The Queen, Lindridge Parish hosted a community celebration at the Parish Hall, for all the community to enjoy. Despite the wet weather on the Saturday we were very lucky to wake up to glorious sunshine on the Sunday and this lasted through the whole of the day, meaning we could enjoy a refreshing drink or two. The event proved to be a HUGE success with over 150 local residents supporting and joining the celebration and some even dressed for the occasion. The event included Live music, a free BBQ, a free Cream Tea for the first 100 people and a warm welcoming environment for people to get together. It should not go un-noticed that this celebration would not of been able to take place without the support and funding from Temespan and Lindridge Parish Hall. The effort and work that went into making this event a huge success is down to the Management Committee and its volunteers, a big thank you for all of the hard work. The pictures do no do it justice, but here are a few that captured the occasion. The Coronation Celebrations at Lindridge Parish Hall were funded by Temespan
28 Stockton Coronation Tea Party Celebration Sixty people, including families, friends and neighbours from Stockton and beyond gathered for a lovely afternoon on the farm in Stockton on Teme celebrating the King’s Coronation with the sheep and their baby lambs. In true British style the rain didn’t stop play and for 3 hours we were spared the downpours. Thank you to all those who joined together to make it a happy gathering on a special and momentous day. A ‘homemade’ afternoon decorated with beautiful handcrafted bunting, blue bells, cow parsley & jam jars together with home-cooked food came together as a shared feast of goodies. The cake competition resembled a mini version of ‘the Great British Bake-off with numerous entries and lots of fun eating and judging the creations. Well done to Emma Pepperall, the winner. She had tough competition but truly deserved first place with her splendid cake. The children crafted crowns whilst the music, Pimms and fizz were flowing. Lovely memories were made with neighbours. There was a feeling of new beginnings and a time to unite and support each other both as a community and country. Once again a big thank you to everyone who helped with the planning and setting up. Team work was king! And a special thank you to our hosts Hazel and Paul. Stockton Coronation Service & Afternoon Tea Well, did we have a fabulous coronation service in Stockton yesterday!!!! It was a superb service of Thanksgiving in our tiny church packed with neighbours and friends. We had to get the spare chairs out!!! The church was beautifully decked out in flowers and coronation finery - thank you to Sandra, Sue and Kate. They worked really hard and it showed! Christine is such a warm person; she conducted a lovely service which made us all feel included. We sang those peerless hymns- I vow to thee my country, AND Jerusalem AND the national anthem, and it was just so quintessentially British! I read the parable of the Good Samaritan, so appropriate to Stockton Coronation Celebration News and Pictures - See Centre Pages
29 the central message of service to others which was at the heart of what the King has vowed - to serve we the people. Kate adapted and read, with much depth and emotion, a truly sweet story of Winnie the Pooh meeting the king. It was almost unbearably moving. We really felt a part of something bigger than all of us. Michael played for us, and Peter Clarke set up a video replaying that very moving speech Charles made following our beloved Queen’s death. I know that up and down the land, our experience of celebration was echoed by other communities and congregations and I truly felt it. We are one people under God and we were delighted to affirm our belief in the Christian faith and to acknowledge our king. But the day wasn’t over yet! Once again, the weather was kind, and we all trooped happily around to the rectory, where Lexie and her husband Pete and Kate and Michael had once again pulled out all the stops to provide us with a sumptuous tea!! Delicious food, tea and wine, bunting and flags galore, and such prettily set tables. Honestly, it was like we’d all stepped into a Agatha Christie novel! Anyone remember that fabulous carol service a couple of years ago on the rectory lawn? That time, even an altar and fires were graciously provided - we owe the current occupants of the rectory a deep debt of gratitude for their generosity in continuing to entertain us all at their homes. It really does bring us all together in worship and fellowship. I’ll say it again - there is a new spirit of renewal at St Andrew’s. It seems like a regular communion of the village which I thought was gone from us. I spoke to a man from Knighton who came along, and he voiced the same feeling. I can’t say it often enough - there are folk working hard to literally bring the people back to the church. In in my view they are succeeding and we are grateful. God Save the King. What a weekend, what a day. Thanks to all of those lovely Christian people who worked so very hard to make it such a special day for the village. I saved three copies of the order of service for me and my boys! Beautifully printed and a proper keepsake of a marvellous event. Again, thank you to all those kind people who made it happen. Watch your diaries folks - there will be more events in our precious little church. Personally, I can’t wait!!! Lesley Beesley Stockton
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32 Photos for Stockton From Pages 28-29
33 Photographs for Lindridge From Page 27
34 Teme Valley Wildlife Group by Stephanie Mocroft The Pussy Willow I visited my local church for a service on Good Friday and was struck by the simple beauty of a branch of pussy willow placed in a plain vase in front of the porch window. The rest of the church was unadorned, waiting to be filled with the Easter flowers of resurrection. Palm Sunday has traditionally been the day for pussy willow, more properly named goat willow or Salix Caprea, to enter churches. Willow sprays were once used as a substitute for palms on Palm Sunday and some churchgoers wore willow sprigs in their lapels when attending services on that special day. Goat willow is a plant of damp places and is the commonest and most widespread type of willow growing in the British Isles. The graceful silvery buds that we call pussy willows are soft and tactile and go on to develop into catkins. The buds appear in January and by March the male form opens into a cloud of yellow pollen. Whilst in this stage they have been dubbed “goslings” because of their resemblance to newly hatched geese. The plant gained the name “Gosling-tree” in
35 Wiltshire for this reason. Known elsewhere as the great sallow or saugh-tree, in our local three counties it is more commonly referred to as the sally. The tree comes in separate male and female forms. The buds open before the oval leaves, which have a pointed tip, hairy stalks and a grey-green colour. Their matt upper surface is darker than the silvery underside. Most willows are pollinated by the wind, but the pussy willow produces nectar to attract bees and flies. These insects aid the process and find the goat willow to be an important early source of both nectar and pollen. Later in the year and in the south of England, it acts as the food- plant for the caterpillars of the rare purple emperor butterfly. Goat willow is a native tree and is known as a pioneer species - one which quickly colonises a newly cleared area. Alongside birch and aspen, it was one of the first trees to grow in the tundra of Britain after the last ice age. It makes either a large shrub or a tree ten metres or so in height, and if cut down rapidly sends up new shoots. These can grow by two inches a day and can reach a height of 11 feet in the first season after felling. Goat willow wood makes good charcoal and was formerly valued by makers of gunpowder. However, it is not good as firewood because it crackles violently when burnt. It was used for wattle, part of the “wattle and daub” of latter-day house construction, and tannin and salicin, a source of aspirin, were once extracted from its bark. Finally, where did the name goat willow come from? It apparently refers to its first known illustration, printed in a herbal by Hieronymous Bock in 1546. He gave a description of the plant and the accompanying woodcut shows a small tree being grazed by a goat. The next meeting of the Teme Valley Wildlife Group will take place at Stoke Bliss and Kyre Village Hall, WR15 8RR, on Thursday June 8 th at 7:30pm. We welcome Alison Wakeman whose talk is called “Awareness of bees and their importance in the environment”. Everyone is most welcome and it is just £2 on the door. For up-to-date information on what wildlife is being seen in the area, or to give us your sightings or comments, visit our Facebook page. Our programme of events, bird survey and archive photographs are available on the website www.temevalleywildlife. co.uk We normally hold meetings on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome. Contact us by email at [email protected]
36 Lindridge Parish Hall Saturday 10th June 7:30pm | bar open from 7pm Tickets £15 Contact 01584 881747
37 The Filling Station “MID-WEEK BREAK” Please note that our next coffee morning will be on Wednesday 7th June at Lindridge Parish Hall 10.30am to 12noon Enjoy your mid-morning coffee with others in our community at Lindridge Parish Hall on the above Wednesday between 10.30am and 12 noon. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, over drinks and biscuits. For more information contact Kate Harley – 881194 All are welcome The next meeting of the above will be held on Thursday 15th June at Eastham Memorial Hall, Eastham, Worcs. WR15 8NP at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start when Tony Hyams will be speaking to us. Tony is an evangelist who has ministered abroad as well as conducting tent missions in the UK. He is married with one daughter. We look forward to you joining us for this evening of fellowship, worship, teaching and refreshments. If you are not on our mailing list and would like further information or details about our meetings, then please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected]
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39 Some dates for the diary in June / July June Saturday 10th June Eastham Food Festival and BBQ 5pm Friday 16th June Lindridge Primary Father’s Day Lunch Friday 23rd June Lindridge Primary Sports Afternoon July Friday 7th July Lindridge Primary ‘Break the Rules Day’ Saturday 8th July Eastham Casino and Peaky Blinders Evening Monday 17th July Lindridge Primary End of Year Performance 6pm Tuesday 18th July Lindridge Primary End of Year Performance 6pm Friday 21st July Lindridge Primary Dazzle Disco End of Year Treat Monday 24th July Lindridge Primary Leavers Day In associaton with Lindridge and Eastham Halls and Lindridge Primary School Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside. Everyone welcome but sorry no dogs allowed For further details and any other announcements or changes please visit website www.rockpathfinders.uk PLEASE NOTE NEW WEB ADDRESS email: [email protected] Or ring Alan on 01299 400304 JUNE 2023 Thursday 01.06.23 starting at 10.30am BRING A PACKED LUNCH From THE MEMORIAL HALL Car Park Clun, Shropshire SY7 8LE Thursday 15.06.23 starting at 10.00am The Hare & Hounds Shenstone DY10 4BU Rock Pathfinders
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44 ROCK BRIDGE CLUB Rock Bridge Club has started its new season. New members are welcome whether on their own or with a partner. We meet every Sunday at 7.00 pm at Rock Village Hall. The meetings are very sociable and relaxed; and not competitive. (We do not play duplicate bridge.) Please do come along. Just turn up or phone 07854 951 330 Please contact Zoe Herington: www.zedyoga.co.uk Tel: 07962 981456 Yoga classes at Eastham Memorial Hall For adults of all ages
45 Menith Wood WI A short article this month as our Annual meeting was not able to be held until Monday 15th May because of there being two early Bank Holiday days. I apologise for not including the date of this meeting in the last magazine, but a “senior moment” of confusion occurred with the extra holiday on the date we should have held it! Our June meeting will be at the Old Chapel Hall in Menith Wood, 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start on Monday 5th June when Judy Hulland JP will be speaking to us on “The Judiciary”. Just as an extra item of interest, I include a photograph of Louise Mawditt at our April meting who demonstrated and talked to us about hanging baskets. Visitors are always welcome to our WI meetings, and if you would like further information about us and our future programme then please email menithwoodwi@ gmail.com
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47 Lindridge Show 2023 will take place on Saturday 19th August and below is the list of classes so we can all get busy with planning and planting. There is no limit to the number of classes you can enter and there’s no charge to take part -it’s free! VEGETABLES and FRUIT Container of herbs A collection of mixed vegetables A salad selection Largest marrow A collection of garden fruit PRESERVES and COOKERY A jar of jam/jelly A jar of chutney A box of 6 eggs Homemade cordial A traybake A plate of 6 scones – sweet or savoury FLOWERS A vase of roses An arrangement of mixed garden flowers A mixed foliage display CHILDREN’S COMPETITION Classes for under 7 years, under 11 years and under 16 years A home-made bird feeder A painted or decorated wellie planter The best decorated hard boiled egg The most unusual vegetable A display of hand picked garden flowers Four decorated home-made biscuits CELEBRATION OF LOCAL ART AND CRAFT On the same day we invite adults and children to exhibit their art, photographic and craft items in our Celebration of Lindridge Arts and Crafts. Please bring your picture or craft item to the hall between 9am and 10.30am. All items will be available for collection by their owner at the end of the show. ON SHOW DAY: Please register your entries at the hall between 9am and 10.30am. Judging will begin at 11am and the show will open at 1pm for viewing. Exhibits can be collected at 3.15pm and any uncollected items will be auctioned at 3.30 pm All proceeds of the auction will be donated to charity. Refreshments including a barbecue will be served between 1pm and 4pm It’s time to get ready for the 10th Lindridge Show…
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50 What is Lifestories - Herefordshire and Worcestershire? The Lifestories - Herefordshire and Worcestershire platform has been developed by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust (HWHCD, VerseOne (developer), and the public, enabling people living in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to create and share their own digital life story. The Lifestories platform is an innovative tool which promotes wellbeing, communication and connection. The platform can be utilised by anyone living locally, but aims to have particular benefits for people living with dementia and older people, so they can come together over shared memories and experiences. People can create and capture their family history by uploading images, videos, text or sounds of what’s important to them such as; where they lived, worked or what they enjoy. This can be used to develop your own life story which can be shared with friends, family or carers. Everything in your book is kept safe and secure and can only be shared with the people you choose. How do I access Lifestories - Herefordshire and Worcestershire? The Lifestories Herefordshire and Worcestershire platform can be accessed by visiting the following webpage: https:/ /life-stories.hacw.nhs.uk/ The platform is available to anyone living in Herefordshire or Worcestershire. Information for patients Lifestories - Herefordshire and Worcestershire