TEMESPAN September 2023 An Apple for the New Teacher From the Teme Valley of course!
3 Index Page Number and Article Editor’s Note September is here at last... All manner of things start to change as we move in to the autumnal months. The valley here takes on a very different look as all the crops are gathered in after some dire wet weather. The children have returned to schools and life briefly returns to the routine of weeks at work and weekends off with family and friends. I do say briefly for a reason, for somewhere in this magazine - if you read it carefully (I’m testing you here) there is a reference to shopping for Christmas! So I thought I’d play a little game for fun and see who contacts me first with the answer. As it’s a game, I make no promises beyond fun... however - the first 5 emails (verified by their dates) to tell me where the reference is, goes in to a hat and we’ll ask a local person to make the draw. Fun - and age dependant too. So, a little incentive to pick your comfy chair, your favourite beverage and a quiet moment to soak up all the details in the magazine and enjoy. Kr Ed P4: Church Service Times P7: Prayers for Growth - a letter from the Bishop. P9: A letter from our MP P11-13: A letter from Christine P15: The Arts Society Appeal P19: The Filling Station and Rock Pathfinders P21: Clows Top Gardening Club and Teme Valley Tote P23: A Teddy Bears Holiday Picnic P25: An Appeal for a Footpaths officer and dates for your diary. P26-27: Editorial - Teme Wheels P30-31: Revs P33: Pensax Parish Council P35: TVHS P37: Coffee and a chat P39-41: LPH News P43-45 TVWG P47: Lindridge Parish Council News P51: Menith Wood WI
4 Services in September 2023 Sunday 3rd September – 13th Sunday after 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 & Teddy bear’s Picnic Sunday 10th September – 14th Sunday after Trinity 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Little Witley Knighton Abberley St Michael Holy Communion Holy Communion Celtic Evening Prayer Sunday 17th September – 15th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. Great Witley Abberley St Mary Holy Communion Morning Worship Sunday 24th September – 16th Sunday after Trinity 9 a.m. 11. a.m. 6. p.m. Little Witley Shrawley Abberley St Michael Morning Worship Holy Communion Celtic Evening Prayer Sunday 1st October – 17th Sunday after Trinity 9.30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 11.00 a.m. Lindridge Great Witley Abberley St. Mary Choral Harvest Holy Communion Morning Worship Harvest Holy Communion Churches in: Knighton, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton, Abberley, Great Witley, Little Witley, Shrawley
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7 I spent the first two weeks of August on a prayer pilgrimage around the diocese. I last did this in 2021 when I visited over 100 churches and loved meeting so many people in diverse and wonderful parishes, praying for God’s Spirit to flow and bless our churches and communities. This year I have been visited fewer parishes but spent longer in each one ‘Praying for Growth’. In each church we prayed for our growth as Kingdom People, growing in love, compassion, justice and freedom. We prayed for the growth of our church communities in depth and in number, as we seek to worship God, make new disciples, share hope and join with others to transform our communities for good and for God. We prayed for the growth of healthy and sustainable churches in every community, churches that reflect and connect with their local community, churches that are rich centres of diversity and inclusion, where old and young come together to make a difference together. We prayed for the growth of the numbers of children and young people connecting with our churches and bringing their faith and commitment into the centre of church life. And we prayed for the growth of congregations old and new, traditional and more alternative. Each service was special for me, as we moved together around the church in song and in prayer, and people received anointing as we asked for the grace of the Holy Spirit to equip them for mission and ministry. If you couldn’t be there, you can still be part of these ongoing prayers for growth. Prayer needs to underpin everything, and there are Praying for Growth leaflets with intercessions, and a Praying for Growth card with Prayers for our Vision and our Priorities. If you can’t find one in church, find them on the diocesan website at www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/prayingfor-growth or contact Sam Setchell at the diocesan office. Generous God, by your Spirit lead your church into growth, and into the mature humanity that reflects the image of Christ our Saviour. So equip our ministers with the gifts of your Spirit that we may kindle the flame of faith among children and young people, renew our churches with your life and love, and help new communities come to birth and lift their hearts in worship, that, joined in one body together, we may find a voice to sing your praise, now and in all eternity. Amen. Prayer for Growth around the Deaneries By Martin Gorick Bishop of Dudley
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9 Inflation is the worst tax on businesses and households. It impacts the lowest paid the most, and I support the Treasury and the Bank of England as they do what they can to bring inflation under control. Putin’s evil invasion of Ukraine and a post-pandemic surge in demand have fuelled inflation. The Bank of England’s late and slow reaction to inflationary pressures and a strong jobs market have caused inflation to be worse for longer. In order to tackle inflation, interest rates have been going up and this is now having a major impact on people who have got used to low interest mortgage deals and are having to reassess their household budgets and re-negotiate their mortgage at a higher interest rate. Interest rates are normalising after an unprecedented period of ultra-low rates but the shift upwards will have a serious impact on home-owners’ budgets. There has been a glimmer of hope that inflation is beginning to come under control but it is clear that there are some difficult economic challenges which we will need to confront through this year. Many of you will be savers, and as chair of the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee, I have been keen to hold the high street banks to account on how slow they have been to pass on interest rate increases to their savings accounts. I always encourage people to shop around to get the best deal but I feel that banks should do much more to pass on better interest rates, much quicker, to their loyal customers. Fair business banking is also a very important issue and I am keen to hear from local firms about the challenges that they face getting access to business finance. The Treasury Committee is also calling for evidence with hearings planned for the Autumn. Small business is the engine room of our economy, and I am eager to make sure that the right conditions are in place to help start ups and new small business to grow and create jobs and prosperity across West Worcestershire. MP’s View By Harriett Baldwin MP
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11 Dear friends, Writing this letter today is a little like internal time travel for me. I sit here on the 1st August writing a letter which will be read in September, and find that I am looking back at July and thinking forward to September. As we all know July has been an unseasonably wet month for the United Kingdom, with some areas of the country getting up to 300% higher monthly rainfall. A recent report tells us that all harvests are behind their ideal timescales, and some crops are likely to have a lower yield this year, affecting not just the farmers livelihood, but eventually all of us. In all of our communities we have a blessing of mixed agriculture: livestock, mixed and arable. With the main crops in the UK being barley, rapeseed, wheat and oats, plus our local hop farms mean that our farmers are looking at gathering in from mid July to end September, all of which is completely weather dependent. This can be a very demanding and stressful time for our farmers, perhaps we might be able to help them out by being extra patient as they move their machinery and harvest loads on our local roads, after all a safely gathered in harvest is in everyone’s best interest. Reflecting on this, I find myself drawn to two lessons in the bible. In the Old Testament: Leviticus 23:22, tells us not to gather in our crops right to the edge of our fields, but to leave an area around the field for the poor and foreigner so that they too can gather a harvest and be able to feed themselves. God is reminding us that we should seek to ensure all in our communities are fed and supported. This theory was embraced several years ago in the Christine Clarke Licensed Lay Minister Email [email protected] Gathering In
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13 conservancy of nature, by leaving a wider margin around fields it helps wild animals and birds have a longer food source, as well as provide the safety of ground cover. In the New Testament in Matthew 9:37-38: we hear about Jesus travelling, teaching and proclaiming the Good News of God’s love for everyone. Jesus noticed that some people were floundering, not knowing how to lead their best lives. Jesus told the disciples, and by extension all of us, that the ‘harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few.’ In other words, it is for all of us to help and support one another in community, in faith and to share the Good News which Jesus brings for all. One might say, we are ‘gathering in’ humankind, into God’s loving care. And, we see this acted out in a variety of ways in 4Rivers Churches, from our Food Bank collections, community coffee mornings, fellowship and of course our variety of services, open to all. I believe that these two biblical messages remain as valid in the 21st century as they were the day they were first delivered. Our Harvest Services in 4Rivers Churches begin in October. Hopefully harvests will all be gathered safely in and our farmers will be able to join us. This gives everyone plenty of time to look at the Church Notice boards, website, speak with neighbours and prepare to come along and join us. No doubt we shall be singing that favourite harvest hymn, ‘We plough the fields and scatter.’ Oh! And don’t forget to look out for our coffee mornings, and Food Bank collection points, all information is on Church Noticeboards. So, whether you are a farmer or not, please know that we in 4Rivers Churches welcome and pray for the wellbeing of all people in our communities. www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk Office: 01299 404808 Mobile: 07990 546905 Email:trevor.price@ bewdleyfestival.org.uk There are many events this year to go and see. Go online to start your booking and don’t miss the chance to see this great festival.
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15 The Arts Society Teme Valley needs new members. All societies which are recruiting want younger members. The young are the future. However the Arts Society Teme Valley takes a pragmatic view. While arts are life enhancing for people of all ages, younger people have commitments on a Wednesday afternoon. They have jobs or children to be collected. By contrast the retired are free to devote a Wednesday afternoon once a month to attending a lecture on an Arts subject. Arts Society lectures are on the third Wednesday of the month in autumn, winter and spring. They start at 2.15 pm in Ludlow Assembly Rooms. For more information see www. theartssocietytemevalley.org. uk or phone 07801178846. It is common knowledge that some arts societies, previously known as NADFAS, have waiting lists for membership and no room for visitors. ASTV is privileged to hold lectures in the Assembly Rooms in central Ludlow which have plenty of space for members and visitors. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the nationally recognised lecturers make lectures enjoyable and mentally stimulating. Arts Society lectures are good for you. Lecture subjects range from Caravaggio to Banksy and post war fashion. Visitors are welcome for £8 paid at the door. So you can come and see what we are like without committing to membership. After the lecture enjoy tea or coffee and cake with chat . What’s not to like? Please do come.
16 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. www.estatecountryfeeds.c Opening times: Monday-Friday: 8am until 5pm Saturday: 8.30am until 1pm Edgar Estate Berrow Green Road Martley WR6 6PQ Tel: 01886 888948
17 Thursday 28th September Old Chapel Hall, Menith Wood 10.30 to 12.30 Bring and buy cakes and produce (donations welcome) Contact: Sharon 01584 881744
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19 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 SEPTEMBER 2023 Thursday 07.09.23 starting at 10.00am Abberley Avenue, Astley Cross, Stourport DY13 0LG DO NOT PARK ON THE BUS STOP Thursday 21.09.23 starting at 10.00am The Larch Barn Bridgenorth Road, Six Ashes Cleobury Mortimer DY12 8JF Rock Pathfinders The Filling Station The next meeting of the above will be held on Thursday 21st September at Eastham Memorial Hall, Eastham, Worcs. WR15 8NP at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start when Rev Dudley Anderson will be speaking. Dudley is the Pastor of Cornerstone Family Church in Stourport-on-Severn and is involved with a radio station ministry called “Godtracker”. 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 kate.harley6@ gmail.com
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21 Clows Top & District Gardening Club Clows Top Village Hall, DY14 9HP This month there is a change to the advertised speaker. Instead of Darren Rudge, we are welcoming David Morgan; the organiser for the Worcestershire “Yellow Book” David’s talk will be entitled “I’m not much good at gardening” so presumably his skill is organising. The Yellow Book lists garden open days, the proceeds from which support several nursing and health causes. Last year this organisation donated £3.11 million to various health and garden charities. The public are able to see delightful gardens which otherwise would give pleasure only to their owners and friends. We all love visiting these beautiful spaces,( and especially enjoy sampling the home made cakes which are nearly always available.) September is the month for our Autumn Show. There will be 7 classes. 1. A Basket of 4 kinds of vegetable .and/or fruit. 2. A vase of mixed autumn foliage and berries. 3. A vase of mixed garden flowers. 4 . A vase of 5 stems of garden flowers (one variety) 5. The last rose of summer (single stem) 6. A pot plant flowering/foliage. 7. A novelty - the longest, largest, or oddest shaped vegetable, or a vegetable cake. Come from 7pm to enter your exhibits. We look forward to seeing you on the night. Robin Dean Teme Valley Tote Organiser 01886 853295 [email protected] Teme Valley Tote August’s Draw (the fifth draw in this series) August’s prize draw of the Tote was decided when Rev’d Julia Curtis rolled the dice on 6th August to select the set of random numbers and the starting point. As a result, the prize winners are as follows: The £50 winner is Maggie Downes of Stoke Bliss (Draw no 763) The £30 winner is Mark Trigg of Pensax (Draw no 336) The £20 winner is Janet Farmer of Pensax (Draw no 319) 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]).
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23 If you go down to the church today..... No, we are not asking you to come in disguise! But do come and join us at St Andrew’s Stockton on Teme, on Sunday September 3rd at 4pm. As we reach the end of the summer holiday, it seems a timely moment to reflect on the importance of taking a break, having a rest and, most importantly having some fun. So this is going to be the theme of our next service. And of course, it will be followed by a little picnic, either in the church (if raining) or the Rectory garden (if fine). Please could you encourage your children, grandchildren and their parents to take photos of their teddy (or favourite toy) out and about on holiday or on trips over the summer? Email these photos to me or Christine Clarke, our Licensed Lay Minister, and we will include them in the service. [email protected] [email protected] The photograph above is of one of my granddaughters during a recent visit to Stockton. I couldn’t find one of a teddy (or even of once of the several rag-eared bunnies that soothe her to sleep) so this cheerful green plastic musical toy will have to do for now! Kate Oakley Teddy Bear’s Holiday Picnic September 3rd at 4pm
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25 Do you have some free time to spare? We need a volunteer Public Path Warden for Knighton-on-Teme The footpaths and bridleways in the Parish are maintained through grants from Worcestershire Public Rights of Way with the help of a voluntary Public Path Warden. The role of the Warden is to: • Carry out regular inspections of the rights of way, noting any matters in need of attention, at least 12 days a year. • Check that stiles and gates are in good order. • Ensure that rights of way are signposted and way marked along their length. • Carry out some minor vegetation clearance using hand tools. • Try and resolve problems by making contact with landowners. Worcestershire Public Rights of Way will provide advice and support and offer training where necessary. For further information please go to: Public rights of way volunteering | Worcestershire County Council Contact directly Mr Jon White, [email protected] of Public Rights of Way, who will be available to discuss the role further. Some dates for the diary September Saturday 9th September Eastham Race Night 6.30pm October Sunday 29th October Eastham Children’s Party 4-5.30pm November Saturday 11th November Eastham Bingo 6pm December Sunday 3rd December Eastham Christmas Fayre Saturday 9th December 12-2pm & 3-5pm Eastham Christmas Cake Workshop Saturday 16th December 11-3.30pm Christmas Fun Activity Day
26 Teme Wheels is a registered charity and local community transport organisation. The scheme operates in the Teme Valley & the borderlands of Herefordshire, Shropshire & Worcestershire. We provide a wide range of services including transport to hospitals, doctors & other medical appointments, shopping, hairdressers, social activities and personal business. Another service we offer is “Countryside Rides”: We are very aware here at Teme Wheels how isolated many people are without public transport and without the use of a car. Our service uses a volunteer driver & vehicle to provide a personal service whereby we take the client out and about for an hour or two. Destinations are varied and although not compulsory, many customers like to incorporate a stop at a local garden centre for coffee & cake whilst they’re out. Customers need to be registered with Teme Wheels (a quick & simple process) and an annual membership fee of £5.00 paid. This gives access to all our transport services. All our journeys carry a fare which is worked out on a pence per mile basis. Teme Wheels Editorial
27 Teme Wheels are always looking to recruit new drivers to help, especially in this area. We have a fantastic team here and new drivers are made very welcome. The feedback from drivers is so positive: meeting new people, being part of a team and helping the local community and those less fortunate. Drivers form very close relationships with many of their “regulars” and all say what a great sense of satisfaction they get from helping. Drivers are reimbursed at 45p per mile for all their mileage and the team get together at least twice a year for a summer BBQ and a Christmas party. Teme Wheels office is open every day, Monday – Friday from 0900 to 1300. Our telephone number is 01584 233131 and we are happy to help with any enquiries. Registered charity No. 1193641 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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30 REVS TENBURY Meeting on 17th June 2023 Classic Car Morning at Knighton-on-Teme Parish Room Forty classic and vintage cars and a host of proud owners gathered at Knighton-on Teme for complementary tea, coffee and sausage sandwiches and obligatory car conversation using an exclusive language that only classic car owners fully understand. A great time was had by all. This was the first of a monthly gathering at Knighton-on-Teme Parish Room. Please look out for posts on local Facebook and posters. The next meetings are: 16th September 2023, 21st October 2023 (special tractor invite)
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33 Pensax Parish Council Parish Meeting 18 July 2023 Stu Meese Chair At the parish council meeting on the 18th of July, on the recommendation of the working group looking at Defibs for all areas, the council voted to purchase three new defibrillators and housings. One will be given to Stockton Parish Council to cover their parish and the south of Pensax; the others will be placed near Pensax Court and by the War Memorial covering Worles and Snead Common. These add to the existing unit in Menith Wood in the Old Telephone Box providing comprehensive cover, and once installed, it is hoped to run a training evening for residents. The other proposal was from the working group looking at paths and rights of way. The proposal was to fund gates to replace stiles for any landowners who asked, allowing greater access for those with mobility, disability and pushchairs. The total project costs were based on a 100% take up, and the council felt this was too high and would seek to provide a lower capped budget when it met again in September. The Millennium Green Trust had written to the council to say they were considering the removal of the two council-supplied bins. This was due to two factors, the hit and moss collection from MHDC and the users of the Millennium Green failing to use the bins and take home their dog’s waste if the bins were full. MHDC was contacted and has doubled its collections, but it still relies on dog owners not allowing their dogs to foul the green and dispose of their waste at home if a bin is unavailable. The parish council would be very disappointed to have the bins removed as many owners do use them. Malvern Hills has both a Green Dog Walkers Pledge and a Public Spaces Protection Order which could end in the issuing of a £100 fixed penalty notice or being taken to court and receiving a fine on conviction of up to £1000.
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35 TEME VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY There were 13 members who enjoyed our visit to Madresfield Court on the 21st June. We had two very good guides. The Court is set in 4000 acres of mainly agricultural land near Malvern. The first known house on the site was recorded in the 12th century so it would have been medieval, but nothing remains of it. The current property was built in the Tudor period and then substantially enlarged in the Victorian era. It is unique in that it has been the home of the Lygon family for almost 900 years. It was the seat of the Earls Beauchamp but the title came to an end in 1979 when the 8th Earl died without an heir. The house is currently occupied by his great niece and her family. The interior of the house is noted for its many fine examples of the Arts & Crafts movement. The library is really stunning with superb carving on the doors and bookcase ends. This is equally matched by the 8000 books on the shelves which include fine examples from the William Morris Kelmscott Press. The chapel is quite beautiful with the (...cont/p37) By Mike Harley
36 Lindisfarne is coming to Bewdley Festival during this years Festival week of 6- 14 October. The legendary north eastern band have a long list of magical hits which they will be featuring in a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. They’ll be playing at Treetops WMSP on 8th October at 8.00pm – with tickets now on sale at www. bewdleyfestival.org.uk for £27. Lindisfarne will be playing iconic songs such as ‘Run for home’, Lady Eleanor’, ‘Fog on the Tyne’ and ‘Meet me on the Corner’ and are appearing as part of their nationwide tour. LINDISFARNE’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along. Other announcements of artists are expected shortly. Friends of Bewdley Festival have a week in which they can buy their tickets and also get a 10% discount before tickets go on sale to the general public. Readers who are not a Festival Friend already but would like an opportunity to secure tickets in future Friends Pre-Sale’s can join via www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk . LINDISFARNE ARE THE FIRST ARTISTS ANNOUNCED AT BEWDLEY FESTIVAL 2023
37 walls painted in egg tempura by Henry Payne. There are many collections throughout the house of paintings and objets d’art. There is also a significant amount of furniture in various styles from England, France and Germany. Much of the family’s fortune came from Reginald Lygon’s wife, Susannah. In the 17th century, she inherited a large amount of money from her cousin William Jennens. He was the wealthy godson of King William III, and the story of his inheritance formed the basis of the story by Dickens of Jarndyce v Jarndyce. After the tour we spent some time in the gardens which now cover some 69 acres having been enlarged in 1865. The formal gardens and lawns are to the front of the house with numerous trees, bushes and flowering shrubs. There are three avenues of oak, cedar and Lombardy trees, one of which is a mile long leading up to the front door. Being a moated house, this also adds to the calm surrounding of the grounds. “MID-WEEK BREAK” Please note that our next coffee morning will be on Wednesday 13th September 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
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39 September sees hall activities back in action after the summer break. Please see the website calendar for all the usual clubs and classes. LindridgeParishhall.Co.uk This is the opportunity to say a huge thank you to the Friends of Lindridge Hall, a hard working group who have braved the elements during August to give a marvellous facelift to the outside of the hall in time for the 10thAnniversary Show. Thanks also to everyone who volunteered to help with the show. 100 Club August Prizewinners 1st Liz Dove 2nd Ray Peacock The 100 Club year runs until the end of September and as a member you are helping support the hall whist being in with the chance of a prize each month. It costs £12 per year to be a member and each month half of the fund is returned in prizes. To join, or to renew your membership for 2023/24, please contact Gilly Humphreys on [email protected] Films Thursday September 7th Oklahoma 2pm Lunch beforehand at 1 pm. Please book at least 48 hours beforehand if you require lunch. 01584 881747 Saturday September 16th The Fabelmans 7.30pm This film is being shown right across the region to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Rural Reels organisation which was set up to bring the cinema to rural areas of Worcestershire. Quiz Night plus Fish and Chip Supper Saturday 23rd Lindridge Parish Hall “What’s on?”
40 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
41 Oklahoma Cert: U - 134 mins Thu 7th Sep - 2pm Lindridge Parish Hall Admission: Adults: £5 Child: £3 Enquiries: 01584 881615 A light lunch is served before the film. Lunch is served at 1p.m. and the film follows at 2p.m. Please call 01584 881747 at least two days beforehand to book lunch. Lunch £3.50 Film £5 A big, lush screen version of the Rodgers & Hammerstein hit Broadway musical. A rousing tale of a farm girl who falls in love with a cowboy and then must fend off the advances of a villainous suitor. Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Gloria Grahame & Rod Steiger The Fabelmans Cert: 12a - 151 mins Sat 16th Sep - 7.30 pm Lindridge Parish Hall Admission: Adults: £5 Child: £3 Enquiries: 01584 881615 The licenced bar will be open from 7p.m. and during the interval. Tickets are available on the door, no need to book beforehand. Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of movies help us see the truth about each other and ourselves. Starring: Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle September 7.30pm. (Please note the revised date). £12 to include supper or £5 quiz only. Teams of 4. Please call 01584 881747 to enter, at least 7 days beforehand if you require supper. Thursday Community Games Night will begin again at 7pm on Thursday September 14th Kurling begins again at 7pm on Tuesday September 19th WIP Work in Progress Crafting begins again on Thursday September 14th at 2pm. All Welcome. Saturday Market and Breakfast: Saturday September 30th 10-12.30 Teme Valley Walkers Wednesday September 20th 10am Meet in the lay-by opposite the Bell at Pensax. The route will be via Rock Church and Pensax Church -approximately 8km/5 miles. For further details please contact Alan on Alanandlynne@ yahoo.co.uk Bridge Would anyone be interested in playing bridge? If so, please come along to the hall on Wednesday September 20th at 7.30 for a cup of coffee and a chat to see what can be arranged.
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43 September always seems a sober month. Warm, relaxing summer days fade from our minds as we turn to new challenges and more serious tasks. September encourages us to prepare for winter and lay up stores to get us through. Many animals are looking ahead too, to a time of scarce food and harsh conditions, and many have busily gathered and cached food in preparation. One such is the red squirrel, a character I had the pleasure of watching during the summer. It is thought that only 30,000 or so breeding pairs remain in England today. Their range once spread across the whole country, but they are now restricted to specific small areas. They once lived here in the Teme valley, but an Eastham resident with an excellent memory tells me that he hasn’t seen one since 1938. It is well known that competition from imported grey squirrels and the diseases introduced by them have heavily impacted our native populations. Fortunately, there are places where they can still be spotted. Teme Valley Wildlife Group by Stephanie Mocroft
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45 Red squirrels do well in conifer plantations and in the north of England “Red Squirrel Refuges” are managed at 17 different locations in an attempt to give them the best possible conditions in which to thrive. The Yorkshire Dales town of Hawes is very proud of its local squirrel wood and provides a bus service to take visitors to Snaizeholme valley where a woodland trail leads to a viewing area at which they may often be seen. I had anticipated a fleeting glimpse of a bushy red tail disappearing up a tree as the most likely positive outcome to my visit, but I was entranced to see multiple squirrels, in close-up, foraging, sprinting across the ground, running along branches, sitting on tree-stumps, perching on walls and scampering up trees. What a delight! Red squirrels are about half the size of the more familiar greys. They sport tufty ears and a smart reddish-brown coat and live in dreys, which are nests of twigs, leaves and moss. They have litters of three to four kittens, breeding between January and April, but can produce a second litter in a year in which food is plentiful. They no not hibernate over the winter. They favour seeds from pine cones as food, which is why coniferous forests provide such good habitat for them. In pine woods they maintain an advantage over greys because, being lighter, they can reach more cones which hang at the ends of branches. They also eat other seeds, a variety of nuts and berries and, perhaps surprisingly, are known to store fungi to snack on during the winter. Other places where they can be seen include islands from which grey squirrels can readily be kept away. One such is Brownsea Island in Poole harbour, Dorset, another is Tresco, one of the Isles of Scilly. Our own native reds need a little help but they are holding on and, for such appealing creatures, such help will surely be forthcoming. The next meeting of the Teme Valley Wildlife Group will be at Stoke Bliss and Kyre Village Hall, WR15 8RR, on Thursday September 8th at 7:30pm. Our speaker will be Carol Wood, who will be giving us an update on swifts in Shropshire. 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 our 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]
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47 Lindridge Parish Council Rachel Lambert Clerk to Lindridge Parish Council Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 12th July at Menith Wood Community Hall Items discussed: • Planning items, including the application of a proposed telephone mast to be sited at Devil’s Pitch lay-by on the A443 towards Worcester. • Road and drainage issues around the Parish. • Update news from District Councillor Godwin. • Updates from Parish Councillors. For more detailed report please see Draft minutes on the Parish Council website - https:// lindridgeparishcouncil.co.uk/ The next Parish Council meeting date is Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 7.0pm at Lindridge Parish Hall, Eardiston. APPLEFEST 2023 Tenbury’s fun day out for all the family Saturday 7th October on the Burgage 10.00am-4.40pm All day music, food, drink, crafts, demo’s, Solo circus, Alpacas, Twit Twoo Falconry a display of cars, Apple juicing. Apple trail with a goody bag at the end and lots of other entertainment for the children. A chance to do some pre-Christmas shopping • Massage • Reflexology • • Aromatherapy • Gift vouchers available Treatments by appointment Monday - Saturday (Late evenings available) Frith Common WR15 8JX To Book your treatment get in touch today! 07866 267 286 [email protected] Sarah Hall Complementary Therapy
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