TEMESPAN May 2024
3 Index Page Number and Article Editor’s Note 4: Church Services 7. Diocese News 9. Rev. Morris Message 11: Harriett Baldwin MP 13. 4 Rivers - Christine Clarke 19. Lindridge St Lawrence News 21: Lindridge Parish What’s On 28. Knighton on Teme Events 34/35: KOT Open Gardens/ Stockton Summer Fete 37. Clows Top Gardening; Teme Valley Walkers 38: Stockton on Teme Events 40: Teme Valley North Parochial Church Council 44: Menith Wood Events 47/49: May Film Nights 51. Bewdley One Day Music Festival 52: Rock Pathfinders 53. Teme Valley Historical Society 57. Teme Valley Wildlife Group 65: Clubs and Societies 66: Contacts Dear Readers: Well we've just experienced the fourth wettest 18 months on record, and Worcestershire is among several counties that saw double the rainfall in March than is typical. No doubt, like me, you are all very keen to see some warmer, dryer weather. But what is a mere inconvenience for most of us is a very serious matter for farmers, whose fields continue to be water-logged affecting both crop production and the feeding and pasturing of livestock. For their sakes in particular, I hope that the weather in May is kinder. You'll see that the next few months are full of fun community events from garden tours, to summer fetes and fayres. There are also all sorts of clubs and activities taking place regularly each month in our parish halls, so take some time to browse through this issue and see what might interest you. Of special note for pet owners, this month there is a special service for Pets at St. Andrews, Stockton. I'm not sure if the pets are expected to join in the singing! I might go just to find out. Enjoy.....
4 Churches in: Shrawley, Great Witley, Little Witley, Abberley, Pensax, Lindridge, Stockton, Knighton If you wish to contact 4Rivers churches contact details will be on Church noticeboards. Email: [email protected] Church office phone: 01299 575055 Website: 4rivers.church Services in May 2024 Sunday 5th May – 6th Sunday of Easter 9 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. Lindridge Great Witley Abberley St Mary Choral Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion Monday, 6th May 10 a.m. Shrawley Small but Mighty (Rogation for children) Thursday 9th May – Ascension Day 7 p.m. Abberley St. Mary Ascension Holy Communion Saturday 11th May – Thy Kingdom Come 10 a.m. Lindridge Service of Prayer Sunday 12th May – 7th Sunday of Easter 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Little Witley Knighton Stockton Abberley St Michael Holy Communion Holy Communion Worship for All – Pet Service Celtic Holy Communion Wednesday 15th May – Rogation Service 6.30 p.m. for 7 p.m. Goodman’s Farm, Great Witley Rogation Service Saturday 18th May 10 a.m. Knighton Parish Rooms REVS! Sunday 19th May – Pentecost (Principal Festival) 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Great Witley Abberley St Mary Pensax Meeting at Rock House, Shrawley (Opposite pub) Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion Walking Church Wednesday, 22nd May 10.30 a.m. Lindridge Parish Hall in Eardiston Mid-week Holy Communion Sunday 26th May – Trinity Sunday (Principal Festival) 9 a.m. 11 a.m 11 a.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Little Witley Shrawley Knighton Stockton Great Witley Abberley St Michael Morning Worship Holy Communion Matins Holy Communion Evensong Celtic Evening Prayer Sunday 2nd June – 1st Sunday after Trinity 9 a.m. 9.30 a.m. 11 a.m. Lindridge Great Witley Abberley St. Mary Choral Holy Communion Morning Worship Holy Communion
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7 Diocese News Celebrating the Ministry of Women 2024 marks 30 years since women were first ordained priest. A special service to celebrate the anniversary and all that has been achieved since then will be held at Pershore Abbey on Thursday 20 June at 7pm. In 1994, 22 women were ordained in the Diocese of Worcester to serve in parishes across Worcestershire and Dudley. Those pioneers will be guests of honour at the service alongside the many women who have been ordained since and all those who have supported them along the way. Bishop John will preach at the service, Archdeacon Nikki Groarke will lead the prayers and there will be interviews with one of the first women ordained in our diocese as well as one of the most recently ordained. There will be cava and cake after the service! Dean of Women’s Ministry, Becky Elliott, said: “This anniversary is a great opportunity to acknowledge what women have brought to ordained ministry in the Church of England and celebrate it. We want to rejoice together with joy and thankfulness, being grateful for those who paved the way for us all to fulfil our calling as well as all those who supported us on our journeys. We hope that many of our female clergy and also lay ministers will be able to join us for the service and bring their families and friends along to celebrate!” All are welcome to the service on Thursday 20 June at 7pm in Pershore Abbey.
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9 A Message From Our Vicar Rev. David Morris Dear Friends, There’s a question that’s struck me recently based on observation at large (enormous is probably more accurate) supermarkets in Cardiff and Liverpool, “is it possible that there’s such a thing as too much choice?” We all know that we’re blessed with the choices we’re free to make that are denied to many people around the world. We like to have choice but I wonder if things have gone too far particularly when I look at something as simple as toothpaste? I remember when toothpaste cleaned your teeth, it was white or if you were “posh” had a stripe in it. Now each individual brand has multiple derivatives, that have all sorts of niche attributes but the bottom line is they’re all meant to clean your teeth. Perhaps it’s to allow each of us to be individualistic or perhaps it’s just 21st century marketing. I’m glad to say that things here aren’t quite the same as they are in the USA. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been in a supermarket there, but I remember one I was in the suburbs of Detroit that had two aisles of salad dressings! To be honest I can’t imagine (I certainly can’t remember) what the various types could possibly be to cover so much shelf space; maybe the good people of Detroit simply eat a lot of lettuce. Bread seems to have also taken on somewhat of a transformation as well. When I was growing up you had the choice of white or brown, or if you wanted to “fly like a bird in the sky”, you had Slimcea’s Nimble – I’m sure the slices were just smaller for Slimcea but I may have mis-remembered. Now we have much wider choice and some truly remarkable artisanal bread but all this choice seems to be leading to a commoditisation of everything as though we can pick and choose everything. In fact it’s good that we have the Lectionary that gives us a formal structure to our Bible readings for our services so that we have to work with all the difficult passages, as well as the ones that are more palatable, lest we’re too selective. In John’s Gospel Jesus had some-
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11 thing quite simple to say, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Next time you’re in a supermarket think about what Jesus said because there really is only one sort of bread that we all need. Love and prayers, DM. Dartmoor Classic Sportive 2024 Route summary Distance: 110kms / 68 miles (plus 4kms / 2.5 miles neutralised) Elevation Gain: 1,700m / 5,600ft Max Gradient: 20% (1 in 5) On June 23rd Rev’d David Morris will be riding the Dartmoor Classic Sportive and will be raising funds for Abberley Care Farm. The Care Farm say about themselves: “Abberley Care Farm is a small alternative provision for children who struggle to cope in school by providing therapeutic animal assisted interventions. Many of our children have faced trauma or loss, have special educational needs, many are Autistic and struggle with the social demands of the wider world. The children attend the farm to learn life skills, how to care for animals, participate in art and crafts, learn land based skills and they also run the community pop-up teashop in St Mary’s Church, Abberley. All of these activities help our children feel a part of the care farm family which helps them to develop self-confidence and be a part of something special for as long as they need it, often well after they have left school. “Rev’d David has kindly offered to raise funds for the children and after lots of discussion we have concluded that we could help our children even more by supporting them to enjoy some special social activities and give them the opportunity to have fun with their friends in a safe environment supported by the staff they trust in addition to their normal farm day. The children have lots of ideas maybe a trip to the seaside, the cinema, or a BBQ and party at the farm…” Any money raised for the Care Farm will go directly towards funding those special social things which cannot be covered via normal means. If you would like to support Rev’d David there is link to a Just Giving page below: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/4RiversChurches
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13 Abberley, Great Witley, Little Witley, Shrawley, Knighton-on-Teme, Lindridge, Pensax, Stockton-on-Teme Christine Clarke, Licensed Lay Minister Dear friends, I am hoping that by the time you are reading this in May the weather has improved. According to the Met Office’s provisional figures, the 18-month period from October 22 to March 24 has the highest amount of rain in England since records began in 1836. That's not good for our farmers, frustrating for our gardeners, though I imagine ducks are happy. It almost seems as though we don’t know what to expect next. Wondering what happens next helped me to reflect on the followers of Jesus after the events of Easter. What were they going to do? Pentecost, which is celebrated 50 days after Easter (19th May), celebrates the happy occasion of the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third part of the Trinity, (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). We can read about the events of Pentecost in Acts 2, v17 God says ‘I will pour out my spirit on all people.’ Pentecost is often thought of as the birthday of the Church, as the coming of the Holy Spirit fills the followers of Jesus with gifts and skills to go out and spread the loving Gospel of Jesus in the world, and still does today. 4Rivers Churches are definitely embracing his ministry in May with a wide variety of creative services and activities for everyone to join in with. From our first Small but Mighty children’s rogation (walk) in Shrawley, Thy Kingdom Come service of prayers in Lindridge, our first Pet Service in Stockton, Rogation Service with CARL in Great Witley, REVS! At Knighton for all car enthusiast (and others) and Shrawley has their first Walking Church. All of this is in addition to our regular services – we are going to be busy in May! All details can be found on our Church rota later in this publication and on our church notice boards. We hope we get to see you at one or more of these wonderfully creative ways of bringing community together in the love of Jesus. Whatever you do this May, please know that your Church families in 4Rivers hold the wellbeing of all people in our communities, in our hearts and prayers.
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15 Message From Our Local MP Dame Harriett Baldwin The year is flying by and and as I write this, families, pupils and teachers are on their Easter holidays, with many pupils revising hard for exams in the coming months. Our local schools do an amazing job with nine out of ten schools rated good or outstanding. The Department for Education has confirmed that schools in West Worcestershire are set to benefit from an additional £2.3 million to help them deal with extra costs on top of a special payment of £2.2 million made this time last year to help with sudden inflationary pressures. Pershore High School is part of the School Rebuilding Programme which will see a block of new classrooms alongside the recently built £3.4 million humanities teaching block. There’s a new Autism Free School planned for Malvern and the team which is going to be running the school has just been confirmed. The Department for Education has also announced that more than £8 million has been earmarked to increase school places for children with special educational needs, part of a £2.6 billion national investment to transform the SEND system. From talking to teachers, this is an increasing issue across the county, and we have a strong blend of state-funded and private education provision helping some of the children with the most complex needs. It’s the time of year when schools hear about their bids to get extra funding to carry out repairs and refurbishments. The Chase, Cherry Orchard Primary School and Northleigh Primary School all had successful bids. I’ve also been briefed that as part of the roll-out of gigabit broadband to West Worcestershire, six schools’ internet connections are being upgraded Eckington, Overbury, Defford, Leigh and Bransford, Hanley Swan and St James’ Church of England Primaries. We have a strong local education system with both state and private provision, and I am troubled by Labour’s proposal to make our country the only one to tax education. Good education is so vital and it could not be more important that children get the best possible start in life. I want to thank all the teachers who do such an amazing job all year round. Full marks to them all.
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17 question time with Our MP Dame Harriett Baldwin has announced plans to host a Question Time session to allow constituents to quiz her on issues of the day. The MP will hold the Meet Your MP session on Friday, May 10 starting at 18.30 at a venue in Tenbury, which will be confirmed shortly. The event is restricted to people who live in West Worcestershire and people can pre-register by visiting: https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/publicmeeting-with-harriett-baldwin-mp-for-west-worcestershire-tickets-873256191777 Dame Harriett said: “I try to be as accessible as possible to my constituents and anyone who has a question, or needs help, can email me at harriett. [email protected]. I have run a number of these public events and the feedback has been good with constituents taking the time on a Friday night to ask me questions and for us to de- bate the issues of the day in a respectful way. People who want to come along can pre-register for tickets and I will confirm the venue closer to the time.” DOUBLE THE FUN for local RDA participants Local Riding for the Disabled As- sociation group Kyre RDA has just installed a new training mirror in its riding school at Grafton Farm to enhance the rider experience. The large mirror is mounted high on an end wall to enable both chil- dren and adults to see themselves as they walk or trot towards it and to improve their balance and riding skills. Kyre RDA Group Coach Jackie Forrester, explains: Seeing yourself ‘in action’ as you participate, is always a very effective way to critique and improve your performance. Regardless of their physical or mental disabilities, all of our riders can now see and better understand the coaching instructions they receive and it is a great way for us to engage with them.” Most of the sessions provided by Kyre RDA are held on Thursdays and Fridays during school termtime and more local volunteers are needed - training will be provided. Anyone interested should contact Jackie and Helen at kyrerda@ gmail.com during school term-time and more local
18 News from Lindridge Nursery The children at Lindridge Nursery have lots of opportunities to develop their motor skills which are essential for day to day life. They have daily opportunities to use larger movements that require the coordination of multiple body parts to develop their gross motor skills to enable then to move more confidently with greater control, increasing their stamina and agility. The children develop these skills through playing on the climbing equipment, using the wheeled toys and during the weekly PE lesson. As the children become more coordinated with their gross motor skills they become more precise with their fine motor skills. The children are given many opportunities to develop their fine motor skills through various play and craft activities. You are welcome to come and visit the teacher-led Nursery or to find out more then please contact the school office for more details: 01584 881466 or [email protected]
19 It was so good to see the community’s support of the services in our church over the Easter period. Walking the Stations of the Cross was a particularly moving experience and brought home to us the importance of the sacrifice of our Lord’s life so that all might know a restored relationship with God our Father and, through the joy of His resurrection and appearance on Easter Sunday, eternal life for us. The church, as usual, was beautifully decorated to celebrate this wonderful day. Thank you to our gifted flower arrangers. Our next service of Choral Holy Communion will be on Sunday 5th May. Please note our new start time of 9.00am. Our Zoom prayer meetings continue each Wednesday evening during term time at 6pm. Please join us for this and contact me with your email address so that the link can be sent to you. I would still welcome any suggestions/items relevant to our church in Lindridge as to more use of our beautiful building. Our church belongs to us all and a place where people of the parish we hope will feel we comed, loved, and cared for. John ([email protected]) Lindridge St Lawrence Church News John Caldwell
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21 Lindridge Parish Hall - What’s On Parish Hall AGM:Tues 14th MayHave you ever considered being part of a thriving Parish Hall Committee? Would you like to be the voice of change? The current committee will be holding the annual meeting on Tuesday 14th May and we would welcome people to come and hear about all the exciting things that have been happening at the hall, and plan for the year ahead. The AGM will start at 7pm, followed by a Committee Meeting. Lindridge Toddler Group: The toddler group runs on a Monday morning 9:30am- 11:30am, at the hall. Just £1 per session to include a drink and a snack. For more information, please contact our Toddler Group Play Leader: Sharon Sanders on 01584 881 744 or [email protected] Community Pub and Games Night: - Thursday night “Community Pub and Games Evenings” are in full flow, and we meet every week. If you are looking for a social space to meet friends, or looking for an evening of fun and games, why not come along and see what we are about. The bar is open from 7pm-10pm and there will be a selection of games to play (cards, dominos, darts and scrabble) just to list a few. We are very competitive on drinks and provide a nice warm, welcoming atmosphere. Quiz with Fish & Chip Supper: Saturday 11th May at 7:30pm (Please book in advance 01584 881747). Quiz nights run bi-monthly. Booking is essential and you will need to confirm your food order one week before the event. We now have a fully licenced bar onsite. Teams of 4. Films: Scheduled for May are: May 9, 2pm start:“The Baker” later date due to polling May 18, 7:30 pm start "Wicked LIttle Letters" We have a fully licenced bar onsite for evening film showings. A light lunch is available for the matinees at a small cost, and this will be served at 1pm. (Early booking is essential as this event is becoming increasingly popular and we do not want to have to turn people away).
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23 The Zone Youth Club: The Zone youth club has been in action the last 3 years and goes from strength to strength each week. The Zone is open Friday nights 7pm-8:30pm (during term time). If your child is school Yr 5-11 (10yrs old to 16yrs old), they are most welcome to come and join the fun. This is a great way for young people to socialise in a “Safe space”, with DBS checked staff with lots of activities. For more details and registration, please speak to the Youth Leader: Richard Rainbird-Hitchins on 07586219289 or email: [email protected] Mid-Week break: Second Wednesday of each month 10:30am – 12pm, an ideal opportunity to meet old friends and new, in a relaxed setting whilst enjoying refreshments. Please come and join us! Contact details: Organisers: Kate and Mike Harley Tel: 01584 881194 Email: [email protected] Art Group: We are a friendly and independent art group that meets on most Tuesday afternoons between 2-4pm. We are of mixed ability and age range who meet to enjoy painting and sharing fellowship with one another. Contact Mike Harley for more details on 01584 881194 or [email protected] Pilates: Body Control Pilates with an experienced teacher of 10 years providing classes at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Tuesday 09:30am-10:30am and 10:45am-11:45am; Friday 8:40am- 9:40am and 10am11am. All levels welcome but please contact Linda Renshaw for more details on 07915855420 or [email protected] Zumba: Zumba classes are held on Monday evenings at 6:30pm. Contact Lucia Becci for more details on [email protected] a great way to not only get fit and active, but to socialise and meet new people. Bridge: If you fancy a bit of competition and enjoy a game of Bridge, then a Wednesday afternoon is for you. We host a game of Bridge every Wednesday at 100 Club The committee would like to thank everyone who takes part in the 100 Club each month April Prize winners: 1st Mark Yarranton 2nd Julia Cooper The prize money is on its way to you.......
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25 1:30pm-4pm for all to join. We welcome people of all abilities. Please speak to Julia Cooper, our Bridge Captain for more details. Saturday Market and Breakfast:The market and breakfast continues to go from strength to strength. If you have not experienced a “Lindridge Special”, you have been missing out! The market and breakfasts are the last Saturday of the month. Doors open at 10am and breakfast is served until 12:00 noon. If you are interested in having a stall to sell goods, please get in touch (One week prior to the market) on: 01584881747. Lindridge Foodbank: Lindridge Parish Hall continues to host the Lindridge Foodbank and it is great to see that it is being well utilised. If you would like to contribute financially, please contact the hall secretary on 01584 881 747 or you can drop non-perishable items in the foodbank directly. We thank you for your continued support. We have some extra dates for your diaries, with further details to follow: Regular monthly mid-week Holy Communion service Wed 24th April at 10.30am Held at Lindridge Parish Hall. All are welcome. May service on Wed 22 May, 10:30am Polling day at the hall Thurs 2nd May Floral Workshop (Basket and Buttonholes) Thurs 13th June Booking is essential. WI Tea Party Sat 8th June Mid-Summer Parish Garden Sat June 22nd Summer Show Sat 17th August Schedule to follow We are so pleased that we have such an active hall and there is so much taking place each week. If you feel you would like to be involved please come along to one of our events and speak to one of our committee members. For any further information on clubs and classes at The Parish Hall, please contact a member of the committee on 01584 881747 or email [email protected]
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28 A Summer Evening of Music AT Knighton-onTeme Parish Room 7.30pm Thursday 6th June 2024 (doors open 7pm) Tickets : £15 (with food £22) (Curry, vegetarian option available.) POPͲUPͲPUB To book tickets (payable in advance) contact Nikki Bretherton: 07527 200068 Charity event proceeds to Knighton-on-Teme Parish Room
29 An afternoon of Big Band Classics: Swing, 1940’s Jazz and Rock & Roll from Wyre Forest Big Band. With summer fayre activities. At The Green, Woodgate Green, Knighton-on-Teme, WR15 8LX 25th August 2024, 1pm (Music from 2pm) Tickets: £15 (under 16: £5, under 11: free). incl. light picnic food: Bring picnic blankets or deck chairs. Popup Pub & Pimm’s Bar. To book contact Jan on 07312 25899 Car-parking at Parish Room. In aid of K-o-T Parish Room.
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31 Our next meeting of the above will be on 16th May when Tony Hyams will be speaking to us. Tony is an evangelist who has participated in a number of tent missions and has also ministered abroad. We look forward to hearing his message to us. We meet as usual at Eastham Memorial Hall, Eastham, Worcs. WR15 8NP at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. 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] The Filling Station Mid-Week Break Please note that our next coffee morning will be on Wednesday 8th May, and we're hoping the sun will actually be appearing on a more regular basis by then! 10.30am to 12noon Enjoy your mid-morning coffee with others in our community at Lindridge Parish Hall on the above Wednesday. Spend time chatting with friends, old and new, enjoy drinks and biscuits, and do bring along books you have read for the bring and share book table. For more information contact Kate Harley – 881194
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34 Knighton-on-Teme OPEN GARDENS 22nd June 2024 (10am – 4pm) Tickets (map & info) £5 from Parish Room on the day Car-parking & refreshments at Parish Room Tenbury Transport Trust providing minibus shutle Ancient 12th century St Michael’s parish church open Charity event in aid of Tenbury Transport Trust & Food Bank. Proceeds of refreshments to Parish Room.
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37 We have two events in May. Firstly, on May 10, we will be holding our annual Plant Sale and Coffee Morning. This will be held as usual in Clows Top Victory Hall at 10 am - 12 Noon. Come along and find a bargain! Also on offer will be tea ,coffee and home made cake. Our first garden visit of the season takes place this month. This will be to Coddington Vineyard Garden, near Ledbury. We will meet at 6pm in the Hall car park to share cars. As well as a vineyard (tours and tasting are available separately) Coddington has a garden worth visiting. There are terraces, wildflowers and a woodland walk. Also on offer is a large pond with a stream and associated planting. No garden visit is complete without tea and cakes, and this one is no exception. The price for entry +tea is £12. Elva will be pleased to answer any questions and book you on the visit. Call her 01299 832288. Clows Top Gardening Club Teme Valley Walkers April 17th walk: This was the first evening walk of the year which took us on a lovely 4.25 mile ramble over fields and rivers around the Mawley estate near Cleobury Mortimer. Well earned refreshments were taken afterwards at The Fountain in Cleobury Next Walk: Wednesday, May 15th evening walk, 5:30pm start from the Bridge pub, Stamford Bridge WR6 6RU. The walk is just short of 5 miles with two gentle hills. We start off following the river downstream and then move up towards Abberley. Option of a drink and food in the pub afterwards. For further information contact walk leader John Briggs at [email protected]
38 You’re invited – are you coming? Hello, my name is Oscar and I am a black Labrador. Do you have a human whom you have bonded with? Well, what could be better than to bring them along to a special short service to celebrate this special bond? My human tells me, that how humans care for their loved one, animals in their care and for nature is all part of what makes them loving human beings. As a Christian, she believes that God imprints himself into all creation, so that we are all bonded together in his love. God gifts to humankind his love and knowledge so that they can better care for creation and all living things, including us. Though I’m not sure humans always get it right because sometimes I only get one treat and not two! So, come along to this special service, and bring your human too! St. Andrews Church, Stockton Sunday, 12th May, at 4p.m. Followed by refreshments (see poster opposite!) Now, to keep our smaller animal friends safe; such as cats, rabbits, hamsters etc, I suggest that they come in an appropriately designed carrier. No cardboard boxes please, we don’t want any accidents. If you are anxious or not used to socialising with other people or animals, then you can get your human to send in your photograph. You can rest at home safely and still be included in our service. Should you have any queries about the service please contact my human: Christine on 01299 832267 (M) 07575 639495 or email: [email protected].
39 We would love to see you with all your pets, large or small (in suitable carriers), at our pet service with refreshments served afterwards. Sunday 12th May at 4pm St Andrew’s Church Stockton pets aloud Celebration Service pet service Temespan 2024 ad.indd 1 01/04/2024 14:25
40 Teme Valley North Parochial Church Council Keeping the lights on in our Churches In each of our communities there are beautiful historical buildings, which have been serving these communities for centuries, and which are funded locally. As the Treasurer for Team Valley North Parochial Church Council, it is a privilege for me to serve these communities in this role, but I am not alone in serving. We have a dedicated team of ministers and volunteers who not only provide worship, weddings, baptisms, and funerals, but also visit the elderly and lonely, be a companion to those who are facing medical issues and support the bereaved. We employ a children’s worker to provide monthly in-classroom support at Lindridge school and we help financially support the foodbank at Lindridge School. The vast majority of our work is done by volunteers who are not paid. They often spend their own money to support the churches’ work: think of the wonderful flowers in our churches, the regular cleaning, and, of course, the wonderful homemade cakes! In 2023, through our church activities, we have raised £1,500 for other charities. We help to unite our wider communities with social events, such harvest suppers and quiz nights, monthly coffee mornings, and “Revs” for car enthusiasts. This year, on 30th June we will see the revival of the Stockton fete as we work alongside others in the community – look out for the adverts. The simple truth is - we can’t do all this without your help. Last year I wrote an article ‘Who keeps the lights on?’ Dispelling the myth that our four churches are funded by the Church of England or the Government, and, explaining that they are funded by the local community. My thanks to the small number of people who came forward with regular donations. We are “keeping the lights on” but clearly, we need even more help. Yes, we know it is a time of financial crisis and many are struggling, but, during 2023 our running costs
41 exceeded our income by about £11,400 – yes, a loss of £11,400! By the end of 2024, it is likely we will have used up all our reserves. So, how can you help your communities most historic buildings and Christian communities thrive to continue to serve you in our various ways? By giving just £5 or £10 per month (or more if you wish too!). If you feel able to do this, please follow a QR code or the link, or please get in touch with me. Please help us continue our work in our communities, and, hopefully, next year, I can say “the lights are shining brighter”! https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/ donors/find-your-parish/ Peter Clarke Treasurer TVN PCC 07805 122 348 [email protected] LIndridge St Lawrence Stockton St. Andrews Pensax St. James the Great Knighton St Michael All Angels
42 • 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 CLOSING DATE FOR ARTICLES AND A DV E R T I S E M E N T S FOR THE JUNE EDITION OF TEMESPAN IS May 6
43 Find TCP on Friends of Tenbury Swimming Pool and Freedom Leisure Tenbury on Tenbury Swimming Pool Email TCP at [email protected] or phone 01584 819653 if you have any suggestions or can volunteer to help us to maintain the Tenbury Swimming Pool for future generations. April 2024 Pool News Tenbury Community Pool wins first prize! Tenbury wins National Environmental Performance Award 2023-24 Tenbury Community Pool has beaten the competition and taken gold at the recent Freedom Leisure Awards Ceremony which this year was presided over by The Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE. Tenbury Community Pool came out on top by winning Environmental Performance of the Year 2023 - 2024, beating off competition from over 120 centres in England and Wales. Adrian Taylor, Chairman of TCP is joined by Ruby Collett, Centre General Manager and Chris Wedgbury, FL Area Technical Manager. What did we achieve to win the award? ✓ 34% reduction of electricity use, 38,000kwh. Enough to power 13 UK homes for an entire year or charge 760 electric vehicles. ✓ 41% reduction in gas use, 260,000kwh. Enough to heat 21 UK homes for a year or enough gas to power 35,000 pizza ovens for an hour which would produce an estimated 17.5 million pizzas! ✓ Staff following strict non negotiables including using the pool cover and water temperature management. Need a state-of-the-art meeting room for your club, society or business? Did you know you can hire our studio for your meeting or group activity? In April we will pay for your first one-hour meeting in our state-of-the-art studio meeting room. Come and take a look to see what the studio has to offer or call the pool on 01584 810448. ✓ Free Wi-Fi and use of overhead projection and screen ✓ Free and accessible parking
44 Menith Wood WI Members of the community, WI, plus spouses and friends, thoroughly enjoyed our Spring Lunch on Thursday 21st March. The weather had certainly not appeared to notice that spring had arrived, but the atmosphere in Lindridge Parish Hall for our Italian themed lunch was warm and definitely lively! Luigi entertained us by serenading one of our members, and our raffle table was well stocked with prizes for those with the ‘lucky’ tickets. A big thank you to all who supported this event, and also to our members who cooked, baked, flower arranged, provided raffle prizes or helped serve and clear the, (what seemed to be), mountain of washing up. Look out for our next fundraising event – “D-Day – 80yrs on” – an afternoon tea in Lindridge Parish Hall – 3pm-5pm – Saturday 8th June - £7.50 per person. Our next meeting will be our Annual Meeting at the Old Chapel Hall, Menith Wood – 2.15pm for a 2.30pm start on Monday 13th May, a week later than usual because of the May Day holiday. Following this meeting we will hold a “Swishing” event where members pay £5 to buy any number of items of clothing, accessories etc which others have no further use for. Much fun was had the last time we arranged one of these events, and the money raised goes into our own funds. Visitors are always welcome to our meetings, and if you would like further information about us and our future programme then please email [email protected]
45 MENITH WOOD WI “D-Day – 80yrs on” Join us as we commemorate D-Day with an afternoon tea in Lindridge Parish Hall on Saturday 8th June from 3pm to 5pm Tickets 7.50 Numbers are limited so please book as soon as possible with Kate Harley (01584 881194) There will be 40s music and you are welcome to wear a 40s outfit if you wish Menith Wood Community Association invites you to a PLANT SALE & COFFEE MORNING Old Chapel Hall, Menith Wood Saturday 18th May, 10.30 – 12.30 Contact Lynda (01584 881384) or Sharon (01584 881744) Plant contributions welcome
46 Call Luke today! Tel: 07792 120888 / 01584 881759 Email: [email protected] Do you have LPs or singles or complete collections (large or small) in good condition? All genres considered... Rock, Metal, New Wave, Punk, Indie, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, Dance Music, Electronica & Alternative etc WE buy YOUR OLD VINYL RECORDS FOR CASH! Luke Ad.indd 1 01/09/2023 11:08
47 TH AKR LINDRIDG PARIH HALL Thu 09 Ma 2024, 2.00 pm Milo is a professional hit man living on the edge. When he fails to fulfil a contract for the first time in his career, he is forced to escape the cit to avoid the wrath of his emploers. He hides out in a remote rural village where the locals mistake him for the new aker. Forced to ake read and cakes to maintain his cover, sparks start to fl with the eautiful local vet. He decides to start a legitimate new life as the village aker ut with his past aout to catch up with him, Milo soon discovers that ou can't alwas have our cake and eat it. tarring Damian Lewis, Kate Ashfield and Michael Gamon There will e an interval during this screening. Lunch (£3.50) will e availale at one o’clock, please call 01584 881615 at least 48 hours eforehand to ook. Tickets £3.00/£5.00 nquiries 01584 881615 82 mins www.artsalive.co.uk
48 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
49 WICKD LITTL LTTR LINDRIDG PARIH HALL at 18 Ma 2024, 7.30 pm A 1920s nglish seaside town ears witness to a dark, asurd scandal in this riotous mster comed. ased on a stranger-than-fiction true stor, "Wicked Little Letters" follows two neighours: deepl- conservative local dith wan (Olivia Colman) and rowd Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie uckle). When dith and fellow residents start to receive wicked letters full of unintentionall hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonmous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town's women, led Police Officer Glads Moss (Anjana Vasan), egin to investigate the crime themselves, the suspect that something is amiss and Rose might not e the culprit after all. tarring Olivia Colman, Timoth pall, Hugh kinner There will e an interval during this screening. The ar will e open from seven o’clock onwards.There is no need to ook in advance. Tickets £3.00/£5.00 nquiries 01584 881615 100 mins www.artsalive.co.uk
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