51 The cutting of hedgerows (or lack of it) is a regular subject reported to parish councils throughout year and across the country. Knighton On Teme Parish council receives its fair share of regular complaints regarding hedgerows that are unkept and encroach on private land or public highways, plus other complaints that overgrown hedgerows are causing visibility hazards to highway users. As a rule, hedgerows should only be cut from 1st August through to the end of February unless there is a dangerous visibility issue. This allows for nesting birds and animals to raise their young with minimal disruption. In preparation of the spring growth when cutting is not allowed, landowners should ensure they cut back their hedges especially those along public highways, making sure they are cut to allow new growth that doesn’t impede the highways. Parish Councils have a duty to see that safety on the roads is maintained and this may involve chasing landowners to ensure that it is done. Just as a reminder to all landowners, please, please can you check and where necessary cut back your hedgerows. This will not only make your village a prettier place to drive and walk around, it will allow wildlife to nest and rear their young in peace and keep our roads safe. Knighton On Teme Parish Council Hedge Cutting Robin Dean Teme Valley Tote Organiser 01886 853295 [email protected] Teme Valley Tote JANUARY 2023 The £50 winner is Terry McGowran of Stoke Bliss (Draw no 779) The £30 winner is Sebastian Hills of Knighton (Draw no 713) The £20 winner is Anthony Winnington of Stanford (Draw no 550) DECEMBER 2022 The £50 winners are Family Burgoyne of Stanford (Draw no 517) The £30 winner is Helen Maltravers of Eastham (Draw no 218) The £20 winner is Kim Gallimore of Stoke Bliss (Draw no 852)
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53 Lindridge Parish Hall What’s on? A belated but very heartfelt “Happy New Year” to you from all at the hall. January is already proving to be very busy with lots in the pipeline for 2023. Besides the regular happenings listed below, we are launching two new events this month: 1. Warm Welcome Friday Afternoons In view of spiralling heating costs the hall will be open every Friday afternoon 12.30-4.30 pm, beginning on February 3rd The aim is to provide a warm space where anyone can just come along and spend the afternoon together. Free tea and coffee will be available and everyone is welcome. 2. Thursday Evening Games Nights 7-10pm You are welcome to come along and enjoy a game of Dominoes, Darts, Whist, Bridge, Poker, Scrabble, Monopoly -the list is endless and only depends on what people fancy playing. The bar will be open so you can enjoy a drink at the same time. Its not compulsory to play anything -you can just come along for a drink and a chat with pals. These will be every Thursday, beginning on Thursday February 9th 7pm 100 Club January Results 1st Prize Michael Winwood 2nd Prize Rob Bradley Quiz with Fish & Chip Supper-The next quiz is on Saturday March 11th at 7:30pm, We now have a fully licenced bar onsite, which will be open on quiz nights. Entry is £12 per person to include Fish and Chips or £5 without food. It is essential to book at least 7 days in advance on 01584 881747 you require fish and chips. Photography Group- “Fall in love with your Camera” Tuesday February 14th 7pm. The cost is £4 per session and refreshments will be available. New Age Kurling-Tuesday February 21st 7pm This is a great sport that can be enjoyed by all. Everyone is welcome to join and it is a good way to meet new friends. Films February Matinee: Finding Your Feet Thursday February 2nd 2pm Evening: Ticket to Paradise Saturday February 18th 7.30 pm March Matinee: Death on the Nile Thursday March 2nd 2pm Evening: Where the Crawdads Sing Saturday March 18th 7.30pm
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55 We have a fully licenced bar onsite for evening film showings. Matinee Lunch. If you would like to come along for a light lunch beforehand at 1pm please do book at least three days in advance by calling 01584 881747 Teme Valley Walking GroupTeme Valley walkers meet every month. Please contact walk leader John Briggs, john.briggs8@ btinternet.com or Barrie Eldings [email protected] for details. The next walk is on Wednesday 15th February, starting at 10:30am from Frith Common Post Box. The walk is estimated to last about 2/2.5hrs and will be a walk around Lindridge Parish. Work in Progress –This friendly group of crafters on the second Thursday of each month -the next being Thursday February 9th at 2pm. We will be introducing the opportunity to learn a range of new crafts beginning, at this meeting, with Decoupage. It is a great way of up-cycling almost anything into something new and lovely simply by using torn or cut paper for decorative effect. We will be providing the materials for new members to learn this technique for free so why not come along and give the group a try. Please contact Gilly on 01584 881179 to book your place or find out more. Village Office Space-If you are still working from home and looking for a break from the house, why not book a session at our Village Office Space. For more details please contact 01584 881 747 or www.lindridgeparishhall. co.uk The Zone Youth Club- The Zone youth club has been in action the last 12 months 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: rainbird[email protected] Mid-Week Break-Wednesday February 8th 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: kate.harley6@ gmail.com Art Group-A friendly and independent art group that meets on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm. We are of mixed ability and age range and meet to enjoy painting and sharing fellowship with one
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57 another. Contact Mike Harley for more details on 01584881194 or [email protected] Pilates-Body Control Pilates with an experienced teacher providing classes at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. Tuesday 9.30 -10.30am Basic /Intermediate (osteoporosis friendly) 10.45-1.45 Introduction to Pilates Friday 8.40-9.40am Basic/Intermediate (osteoporosis friendly) 10-11am Intermediate/Advanced All levels welcome: please contact Linda Renshaw for more details on 07915855420 or worcester[email protected] Zumba- Monday evenings at 6:30pm. Contact Lucia Becci for more details on Lu.500@live. co.uk A great way to get fit and active, whilst socialising and making new friends. 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 call 01584881747 at least a week beforehand. For any further information on clubs and classes at The Parish Hall, please contact a member of the committee on 01584881747 or email: lindridgeparishhall@ outlook.com The next meeting of the above will be held on Thursday 16th February at Eastham Memorial Hall, Eastham, Worcs. WR15 8NP at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. At the time of writing we have not yet confirmed a speaker for that evening but all on our mailing list will be notified of this detail as soon as I am informed. We would however look forward to you joining us for an evening of fellowship, worship, teaching and refreshments. If you are not on our mailing list and would like further information or details about our February speaker then please do not hesitate to contact me on [email protected] The Filling Station
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61 Abberley Angling Club: Coarse fishing club with own pool in Abberley. Seniors - I: Dave Yemm T: 01299 896 737. Juniors - I: Colin Bates T: 01905 798 225 Clows Top Garden Club: Meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Victory Hall, Clows Top. I: Marion Wilson T: 01299 270 475 E:clowstopdistrictgardeningclub@ hotmail.co.uk Knighton Friends: Meet 3rd Wednesday of each month in the afternoon for meals, garden visits, boat trips etc. I: Sheila Bragger T: 01584 781 190 Lindridge Art Group: Meeting at Lindridge Parish Hall every Tuesday at 2-4pm. I: Mike Harley T: 01584 881 194 E: [email protected] Menith Wood WI: Meet on the afternoon of the first Monday in the month at the Lindridge Parish Hall E: [email protected] Rock Bridge Club We meet every Sunday at Rock Village Hall at 7.00 pm. New members welcome whether on own or with partner. The meetings are very sociable and relaxed. We do not play Duplicate Bridge. I: Luke Grant T: 07854 951 330 St Lawrence’s Church Choir meet for rehearsals the last Monday of the month at St Lawrence’s church, Lindridge, 7.30-8.30pm, singing at Parish communion on the first Sunday of the month, plus other special services. We are a friendly group, no prior experience is required, so if you love singing why not come and join us? I:Polly Gillespie E: [email protected] T: 07758 860 291 Teme Valley Childrens Centre: Run a number of relevant events for children and parents. T: 01905 622 354 E: [email protected] Teme Valley Geological Society: Meet monthly at the Martley Memorial Hall I: John Nicklin T:01886 888 318 E: [email protected] Blog: www.geo-village.eu Teme Valley Historical Society : Meet monthly on the last Tuesday in the month at Abberley Village Hall I: Mike Harley T: 01584 881 194 Teme Valley Wildlife Group: Meet 2nd Thursday each month at Stoke Bliss and Kyre Village Hall Stoke Bliss WR15 8RR I: Unavailable T: Unavailable E: [email protected] W: www.temevalleywildlife.co.uk Tenbury Rambling Club I: Ian T: 01584 876 698. Tenbury Town Band meet for rehearsals at Penlu Sports Club on Sundays (Apprentices 4 – 4:30 and full band 4:30 – 7:00) I: Mel Parker T: 01584 881 683. W: www.tenburytownband.co.uk Wyre Forest Lacemakers Meeting from 11am-3pm on 3rd Saturday each month at St Michaels and All Angels Church in Stourport. E: [email protected] Clubs and Societies I: Information - T: Telephone - E: Email - W: Web
62 The Parish of Teme Valley North Now In Vacancy The Revd Canon Fr Tim Williams, Team Rector and Area Dean (Kidderminster & Stourport), will have oversight of the Parish during the Vacancy. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01562 631856 Readers Christine Clarke [email protected] 01299 575055 Mark Wild [email protected] Church Wardens Knighton Vacant Lindridge Vacant Stockton Vacant Pensax Vacant Contact for all Churches Christine Clarke [email protected] 01299 575055 PCC Meryl Roberts [email protected] Lay Chair Hilary Weatherell [email protected] Secretary Peter Clarke [email protected] Treasurer 01299 832267 Children’s Worker Elizabeth Whitehead [email protected] 01584 781651 Parish Safeguarding Officer Eve Cambray [email protected] Temespan Pete Thorp [email protected] Editor 07917 783159 Bill Andrewes [email protected] Advertising 01584 881274 Jane Hogan [email protected] Knighton 01584 781230 Sally Webb [email protected] Stockton 01584 881563 Robin Dean [email protected] Tote 01886 853295 Parish Website www.temevalleynorthparish.co.uk Mark Wild [email protected]