The Bridge June 2014
Volunteering in the Local Landscape
For the last 5 years, together with about 20 other volunteers, I have been working on practical tasks around Uncllys Farm in the forest. We have undertaken a wide range of tasks including: clearing and waymarking new footpaths in conjunction with the County Council footpaths team, coppicing and managing woodland rides for butterfly habitat with Natural England, planting and laying hedges and fencing wildlife meadows and orchards to enable them to be sensitively grazed by Rare Breed Dexter cattle. My particular interest has been the restoration and management of the traditional orchards which still survive around the edges of Wyre Forest. Road names around 1960’s housing estates remind us of Bewdley’s past as an important fruit growing area. The remaining orchards are particularly rich wildlife habitats even as the trees decay when they reach the end of their lives about 90-100 years after planting. Pear trees can live much longer, up to 200-300 years, and these massive specimens are spectacular in mid April with towering clouds of white blossom. To ensure the preservation of these landscape features we have planted over 400 fruit trees within 5 miles of Bewdley. A further planting of 160 trees is planned for this autumn. As the orchards will be grazed, a major task is building “cages” to protect them from cattle and deer during their first ten years. These orchards will require pruning and other maintenance which is a year round task. The best time however is the autumn harvest and we have the equipment to press and pasteurise the juice from the fruit which would often otherwise be wasted. Another by-product is cider! The fermentation process is essentially very simple and after a recent visit to Hereford Cider Museum and specialist cider makers we are hoping to produce increasingly refined “single variety” ciders this year. We do need more helpers: no experience necessary, just enthusiasm and an interest in local fruit products.
Contact Richard Greenwood, Bewdley Apple Co-operative 01299 402513 or Sally Prendergast, Farm Manager, Wyre Community Land Trust 01299 488083.
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Welcome to June’s edition of The Bridge. We were pleased to hear from readers who responded to Margaret’s request last month to tell us about your volunteering experiences in and around Bewdley. Richard Greenwood shares his enthusiasm for restoring Bewdley’s traditional orchards to their former glory at Uncllys farm. Read about this practical work and the plans for cider-making on this month’s inside front page and find out how you can become involved. Uncllys Farm has been the home of Bridge columnist Linda Iles and husband John since 2004. They had always dreamed of having a smallholding or small wood and now manage over 300 acres of pasture with a herd of Dexter cattle and 100 acres of the Guild of St. George’s oak woodland. John has chosen photographs for this month’s centrespread that mark events and places important to him and Linda, including the arrival of mains electricity in their home. Turn to the back page to read about Linda’s encounters with deer in the forest. The Bridge team were in town with their cameras during the busy Spring Fair capturing the May Day sunshine. See Chris and Margaret’s pictures in the centre colour pages. June brings us Bewdley Carnival, another firm fixture on the town’s calendar. As well as all the usual fun of the Parade and Carnival Field, this year’s star attraction is a troop of performing stunt ducks. I didn’t believe it was possible either! See page 23 for details. Elsewhere in the magazine, find news of some exciting art exhibitions on pages 31 and 47, Cinema in the Hall on page 15 and at least three afternoon tea parties, in what we hope will be glorious June sunshine. Gill News
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Textile demonstration and workshop Bewdley Museum (page 31) Bewdley Footpaths and Bridleways Association walk (page 15) Carnival Prize Bingo at Shaw Hedge Community Centre (Page 23) Rock Pathfinders walk (page 29) Cinema in the Hall: August - Osage County (page 15) Friends of Bewdley Museum AGM (page 43) Music in the Hall (page 43) Carnival Fireworks from Rowing Club steps 9.45pm Carnival (page 23) Riverside Elim Church Luxury Vintage Afternoon Tea Party (page29) Cricket Club Midsummer Bash at Lower Park (page 35) Open Farm Sunday at Uncllys Farm. More details at www.wyreclt.org.uk or 01299 488083 Knit & Natter at the Methodist Church 2pm-4pm (page 5) Cinema in the Hall: Dallas Buyers Club (page 15) Hopfest with Bewdley Youth Festival (page 43) Bewdley Baptist Church Who Let the Dads Out and Super Saturday 9.30 -11.30am (page 7) Motets to Motown concert St. George’s Hall (page 11) Bewdley Open Studios in Bewdley Museum and around the town (page 47) Bewdley and District Horticultural Society meeting (page 13) Methodist Church Walking Group 10.30am. (page 5) Bewdley Open Studios and From the Mountains to the Sea exhibition open in Bewdley Museum (page 31) Rock Pathfinders walk (page 29) Cinema in the Hall: The Monuments Men (page 15) Bewdley Tennis Club Open Day (page 13) Bewdley Floral Art Vintage afternoon tea and demonstration (page 35) Bewdley Townswomen meeting (page 29) Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club (page 29) Cinema in the Hall: The Invisible Woman (page 15) Ruskin exhibition opens in Bewdley Museum (page 31) All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall Strawberry Tea (page 13)
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A warm welcome for you at Bewdley Methodist Church
Join us for worship every Sunday morning at 10.30 in our lovely old church on High Street, next to the Jubilee Gardens entrance. Our services last about an hour and, once a month, children and grandchildren enjoy their own lively Sunday Club. See www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk Weekday activities this June To find out more about any of our Tuesday 10th activities or to enquire about House Fellowship 7.30pm - concluding our study of John’s Gospel baptism or marriage, please Thursday 12th Knit & Natter 2.00-4.00pm at church Tuesday 17th Walking Group 10.30am
contact our minister Revd Phil Hoar Tel 826641
Did you know? On June 26th delegates from all over the country will gather in Birmingham for the annual Methodist Conference - the body that agrees Methodist policy. Most sessions will be streamed live on www.methodistconference.org.uk
Are You Retired? Are you looking for a place to meet people and make good friends? Bewdley Baptist Church offers a number of opportunities for retired people to meet up...............
Women's Own A chance to spend time on most Tuesday afternoons with other women listening to interesting speakers and sharing a cup of tea, all with an underlying Christian ethos. Time : 2.30-4.00pm. Cost : None just turn up. SUPER 60s A great meal with great company; usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Time : 12.30-2.00pm. Cost : ÂŁ3.50 (booking required). Like Company A meeting for men on the fourth Tuesday of the month for discussion & a good old chat. Time : 11.00-1.00pm. Cost : A donation for a light lunch. For further information or to book a place for Super 60s please contact the church office 61, High Street, Bewdley DY12 2DJ Tel : 01299 403267 Email : office@bewdleybaptist.org.uk.
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Our main focus of worship is on Sundays at 10am, where there is a relaxed style with lively music, all ages come together and we hear God's word for today through the Bible. Sunday evening at 6.30pm we have a shorter, more reflective service. Weekly Events Our church runs a number of regular events during the week: ✦ Noah’s Ark - for parents and toddlers.
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Sunday worship at 9.30am Worship lasts for about an hour. Music is usually a mix of contemporary and traditional. Children and young people will often meet in their own groups and join with adults later on.
On the first Sunday each month we have a service of Holy Communion.
On the other Sundays we have Matins – from the Book of Common Prayer. Church is usually open in daylight hours for prayer, peace & quiet.
Thinking about baptism? Come to 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’s Bewdley and we’ll talk together over coffee.
Wednesdays at 10.15am Morning Worship
Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Booking a wedding at St Leonard’s Ribbesford, St Anne’s or All Saints, Wribbenhall – please call Roz Mace on 01299 401605 or rozmace@talktalk.net to arrange an appointment.
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Keith James is the minister of the Church. Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)
Thinking about baptism – come to our 9.30am Sunday service and we’ll talk together over coffee Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
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The Chapel in the woods Sunday worship: 11.15am on the second and fourth Sundays each month St Andrew's is found in Button Oak, Shropshire, 3 miles north of Bewdley on the B4194 to Kinlet. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk Keith James is the minister of the Church. Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)
High Street Services at 10.30 every Sunday
For details about any activities or special services please see our advert or contact Rev. Philip Hoar on 826641.
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Sunday Worship at 9.30am Worship lasts for about an hour 1st Sunday each month 8.00am Holy Communion (said) Booking a Wedding at All Saints’ Wribbenhall: - please call Roz Mace 01299 401605 or rozmace@talktalk.net to arrange an appointment. Thinking about baptism? Come to our 9.30 am Sunday service and we’ll talk together over coffee Monday mornings 10.30am – 12.00noon Church is open for Knit and Natter (1st & 3rd Mondays) or a Book Sale (2nd Monday) Refreshments and a warm welcome assured.
We are a thriving Elim Pentecostal Church in the heart of Bewdley and you are welcome to join us anytime. We meet in the newly refurbished St George’s Hall, at 10:15am. Full programme for children and young people during our service time. Why not check our website: www.riversideelim.com for details of mid-week activities and events happening. Tel: 01299 405535 Email: admin@riversideelim.com Riverside Elim Church, Dog Lane, Bewdley, DY12 2EF
Holy Family Catholic Church High Street
Sunday Mass 8 am Tuesday & Thursday Morning Prayer 9.45am, Mass 10am Holy Days of Obligation 12 noon Parish Office 01299 822633 www.stwulstanstourport.org.uk Local Contact – Deacon John O’Brien
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, Lower Park. Meeting for worship every Sunday 10.30-11.30am. Everyone is welcome.
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I am writing this after a very busy Saturday in St Anne's Church with Bewdley Choral Society as we rehearsed and then performed our Haydn concert. It's always a great experience, but a very busy day as well. Firstly, there's the Chinese puzzle of squeezing 45 singers, 4 soloists and 13 instrumentalists into the space around the Altar. Then, there is the rehearsal - in many ways more nerve jangling than the concert because it's the first time I hear the choir and orchestra together and it takes some getting used to for all concerned. However, apart from a few minor worries, it went very well.
Finally, there’s the concert itself. I always hate the hour or so beforehand, it's a nerve wracking period, plenty of deep breaths and pacing about going on at the back of the church I can assure you! Anyway, at 7.30 feeling nervous but confident, I marched up the aisle only to notice that the covers were still on the timpani and there was no sign of the player! As I bowed to the audience, I was furiously thinking what to do… I turned back round, and fortunately, out of the corner of my eye, I saw him scurrying up the aisle. A few more deep breaths later, a quick imagining of the speed of the opening movement in my head, it’s time to wave “3,4” to bring the orchestra in and the rest really is down to Haydn and the 70 or so musicians stood before me…. 2 hours later, it was all finished, a wonderful evening, a happy audience and happy musicians, thanks partly to a great performance and I think partly to the brilliance of Haydn's wonderful music.
Don’t forget that on June 14th Nos Novem will be performing the first of our series of Classic concerts in St George’s Hall: Motets to Motown. Look out for Posters around the town with details of how to get tickets. It will be an eclectic evening with some beautiful classic motets from Byrd, Bruckner, Lauridson and more with a few Motown classics and some other favourites in the second half. I promise it will all be finished in plenty of time for you to get home for England’s opening game of the world cup! Alastair Elliott
The Children’s Society house-to-house collection raised £2,157.31 this year. Thank you to all who donated to this much-needed cause; a far greater thank you to all the collectors who gave their time to go round the houses collecting. No-one likes calling at houses, on behalf of charities, risking abuse & rudeness but the charities are incredibly grateful to each one of us. In one road, I called at one house and Mum explained to her son why I was there & gave generously. A few minutes later I found a bare-footed, pyjama-ed young man, of six or seven years old (going by his lack of front teeth!) following me up the road with a £10 note in his hand. He had taken it from his savings & was determined to “help the children”. I asked his mother if I could accept this generosity & she agreed. This young man forgave all the abuse and refusals and made me feel so humble and oh, so grateful; thank you friend. Susan Price
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Anyone For Tennis? Bewdley Tennis Club Open Day
Bewdley and District Horticultural Society Riverside Elim Church, The God House, Dog Lane, Bewdley, DY12 2EF Monday, 16th June, 2014 7.15 for 7.30p.m. start
Sunday June 22nd 12.00-4.00 pm Come and have a go! Racquets provided All ages and standards welcome
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2014 schedule now available for our Annual Flower, Vegetable and Floral Art Show to be held on Saturday 9th August, 2014 at St. George’s Hall. Entries welcome from those entering for the first time as well as our regular exhibitors
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Your Thursday Night is Film Night programme for June: June 5th: August: Osage County (15) A family-crisis brings the strong-willed women of the Weston family back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. "Manipulative, monstrous and mesmerising – Meryl Streep is at her peerless best in this story of a family at war." Daily Mail June 12th: Dallas Buyers Club (12A) Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto won best actor and best supporting actor Oscars for their roles as AIDS patients working the system to get the medication they need. "It’s a true story, turned with precision and care into one of the most riveting and inspiring films of the year." New York Observer June 19th: The Monuments Men (12A) An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners. "A film with plenty to offer. An intriguing slant on the war film … an excellent cast." The London Film Review
June 26th: The Invisible Woman (12A) Charles Dickens, played by Ralph Fiennes, is at the height of his career when he meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death. "Piercingly intimate and intelligent. Ralph Fiennes is going from strength to strength as a director. This is an engrossing drama with excellent performances." The Guardian
Please buy your tickets £5.00 (under 18 £4) in advance from the Café in St George's Hall. On Thursdays the café opens at 6.45pm and the film starts at 7.30pm.
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Community Transport Wyre Forest is the new trading name for the growing community transport charity based in Bewdley and previously known as Community Transport Help Line. The charity is operated by volunteer drivers and provides personalised door to door transport for those unable to access conventional transport services such as buses and taxis. Transport is provided either in volunteers’ cars or the charity’s own wheelchair friendly vehicles. Bookings need to be made in advance. Beverley Coldrick, the charity’s Chief Officer, said “The new name more accurately reflects our role as a transport provider in the Wyre Forest area and beyond. Most of our journeys are made by people only wanting to travel a short distance but we do take people anywhere they want to go provided we can get a driver. About half our journeys are for health purposes and the other half are for social purposes including meeting friends and relatives and shopping.”
More people are using the service and last year passenger journeys increased from 13,000 to over 16,000. Plans for the future include a new purpose built minibus for the mobility impaired and a new livery for the company’s vehicles. Rob Limbrick, one of the charity’s trustees said “Community Transport Wyre Forest is a lifeline for people who might otherwise be housebound. We are run by a board of trustees and are looking for new trustees to join the board. Anyone interested can contact me at the office for more details. Community Transport has operated for a number of years from its base in Bewdley. New volunteer drivers are always welcome. With local bus service provision shrinking the importance of our service will increase year on year.”
Community Transport Wyre Forest is available for anyone to use provided they cannot access conventional bus and taxi services or unable to use their own transport. An annual membership fee of £10 is charged and individual fares are very competitively priced. For membership information or to make a booking contact Community Transport Wyre Forest on 01299 405820 or e mail cthltd@gotadsl.co.uk
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Bewdley Live is the new listing web site for live music and cultural events in the town and the Wyre Forest.
With its focus on the growing number of live music and other cultural events and venues, Bewdley Live enables you to plan your week through the ‘at a glance’ calendar and events pages and also offers a regular events update service through email and other media. The site and services are free to the public and there is a small subscription charge for venues and event organisers to publicise their events.
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The Government’s ‘Renewable Heat Incentive’ is due to be released in early April this year. This is a very generous subsidy to help people change over from fossil fuels to biomass (wood pellet) fired stoves and boilers for their central heating. The subsidy has been announced as 12.2p per kwh and in most cases will pay for a new boiler within the first three years. Wood pellet as a fuel has many other advantages. It is environmentally friendly, sustainable, clean, dust free, delivered in convenient 10kg bags and is far cheaper than oil or LPG. We, at Wyre Forest Stoves & Fuels, will explain the R.H.I. procedure and even apply for you.You can also view a pellet stove in operation.
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If you didn’t manage to get to the Hay-on-Wye Literary festival this year, you’ve missed the likes of Stephen Fry, Mary Berry, Barbara Erskine, Lucy Worsley, Chris Evans, Judi Dench and Simon Armitage and Johnny Vegas to name but a few. All skilled in getting their point across in their various fields of endeavour, and no doubt a treat to listen to. I didn’t go either, so all this is an educated guess. The good news is that you can access all this accumulated experience, wit and wisdom through your library service. We have books by many of those who have appeared at Hay, both recently and in the past, and if your local library hasn’t got a copy of the book you require we can order one in for you from a neighbouring library for the modest sum of 70 pence per item; cheaper than a festival ticket, and you get the experience all to yourself. On another topical note, if you struggled with the BBC’s adaptation of ‘Jamaica Inn’, you could always order a copy from us and you’ll finally find out exactly what Joss Merlyn was saying! Hope to see you soon. Kay Sanderson
Bewdley Carnival Saturday 7th June
This year’s Bewdley Carnival being held on Saturday 7th June will see everybody going Quackers with our main event, The K9 Quackers Sheepdog and Duck Show. This entertaining show is a favourite with young and old. Richard and his sheepdog herd the ducks through various obstacles such as the tunnel of doom, the slippery slide and the rings of fire. Richard has some of the best stunt ducks in the business. Richard also encourages the children to come into the ring to form their own obstacles for the ducks to negotiate. Also on the Carnival field will be HCW Championship Wrestling, Simon Airey the Animal Man, Severn side School of Dancing, West Midlands Tae Kwon Do, and Got 2 Sing.
The Carnival parade leaves Hales Park at 1pm led by the Princesses’ float. Carnival Princesses this year are 6 year old Fearne Smith and 8 year old Sofia Tench from Bewdley Primary School and 6 year old Leah James and 9 year old Amelia Perrin Tilt from St Anne’s Primary School. The parade, including floats and walking groups, will travel through Bewdley town centre and along Stourport Road on to the Carnival field at the Leisure Centre. Entrance to the field is Adults £2, OAPS and children under 10 £1 and children under 10 free.
You are not too late to enter the parade with either a float or a walking group and we still have room for a few more stalls on the field.
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On the 3rd June the Carnival Committee will be holding a Prize Bingo Evening held at the Shaw Hedge Community Centre commencing at 7.30pm. All welcome. Prizes have been kindly donated by local traders. 25
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Discover Bewdley Spring Fair Bewdley was busy over the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend with numerous activities in the town including the Bewdley Salad Challenge, Maypole dancing, raft race, walks, markets, a beer festival, music and a horticultural show in Jubilee Gardens. The weather was kind as thousands came to enjoy the entertainment as the Bewdley to Stourport Raft Race kicked off events on Sunday morning with more than a dozen rafts. The food and craft market on Severn Side South and the Local Produce Market on Load Street were busy as people enjoyed the fine weather. Several stall holders commented “how lovely the people are!” The enthusiastic children from St Anne’s Primary School gave a maypole dancing demonstration on Severn Side South which drew a good crowd. The Bewdley Civic Society provided fascinating walks around Bewdley and Wribbenhall which were well supported. A lovely weekend in our lovely town! Spring Fair was co-ordinated by Bewdley Development Trust in partnership with Bewdley Museum and supported by Bewdley Town Council, Bewdley Festival, Bewdley Civic Society, Friends of Bewdley Museum, Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre
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This picture was taken on 11th February 2014 when I walked the length of the ood defences that we campaigned so hard to get. What a relief that all our efforts succeeded and these properties are now protected. There is still the challenge of getting permanent defences for Beales Corner.
These cables run from St John's Lane to the Guild of St George's properties in the middle of Ruskinland - the land bought in the 1870s by George Baker (who lived at Beaucastle) for John Ruskin. Electricity means we can add value to the oak using a sawmill and wood workshop. By sawing the oak trees that we fell into useful materials such as beams and planks we can get a higher price for it. Sadly at the moment around 90% of the oak used in the UK comes from France. We need to be able to organise and provide oak in the form that the market wishes to buy. And, of course, it's also wonderful in the house after nine years of a noisy and smelly diesel generator!
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The Fourth Bewdley Salad Challenge in Jubilee Gardens saw six local chefs competing to win the coveted trophy. Judges Mayor Cllr. Linda Candlin and 2013 winner Mark Flello declared Pomodoro's salad to be the best from an excellent selection that showcased Bewdley's great food.
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May and June are such lovely months. The weather is benign. The greenery is fresh, lush and verdant. The garden is in full swing. Mother Nature needs to be watched, however. She encourages plants and weeds to grow in equal measure and she does not have to mow the lawns!
Everything is now planted in the vegetable garden. The old gardeners always talk of hardening off tender plants over a period of a fortnight, putting them out in the morning and bringing them back in at night. A bit like the way they look after their dogs! I’m not so sure that this is entirely necessary. Well, time always seems so short, so the tenderfeet have to cope with more robust treatment. One of the apple trees, a cooker, has decided to take a sabbatical this year, having set no fruit at all. After last year’s bumper crop, I can’t really blame it, although it was pruned in both summer and winter and this normally deals with the tendency for biennial cropping. The other fruits look to have set well and we can look forward to strawberries at Wimbledon time and raspberries to follow. No wonder May and June are such lovely months!
Bewdley Chamber Maids Art & Craft Weekend 23rd & 24th August
This is open to everyone, professional or keen amateur, who would like to exhibit or sell work, or have a trade stall. We would love to hear from artists working in any style or medium and from all craft workers: pottery, wood craft, textiles, floral art. sugar craft, quilting, calligraphy etc. Perhaps you would like to demonstrate your skill or allow others to try under your guidance. We have exhibition space available for individuals, groups and organisations as well as space on the riverside for stalls. Please get in touch for more details. Looking ahead:
Pumpkin Day 25th October All stall holders welcome, either trade or charities. Food & drinks producers and growers will be particularly welcome
Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival 29th November Trade and Charity booking forms are now available For forms and more information please contact:
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Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside. Thursday 5th June An evening walk STARTING AT 7PM from Dog Lane, Riverside Car park, Bewdley DY12 2EG OS reference 785755 Thursday 19th June 10.30am from The Sun & Slipper Inn, Mamble DY14 9JL OS ref 689714 Everyone welcome For our full programme visit www.rockpathfinders.webspace. virginmedia.com or www.rockvillagehall.co.uk
We meet at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.30m
Our next meeting on Tuesday 24th June will be ‘A Night at the Musicals’ with Tony Breeden and the competition will be a Souvenir Theatre Programme New members and visitors are always welcome. For further information please phone 01299 488526
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Saturday June 7th at 4pm. Admission £5 per adult and £2.50 for kids. Luxury sandwiches and cakes will be served and all for CHARITY!! Tombola and craft table For Reservations please phone Kaz on 07871 876646
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At the AGM in April another successful year was reported on, with further increased membership. All officers and committee are continuing, with two additional people, and everyone was thanked for their work over the year. There have been good and varied speakers during the year, and another interesting year is in prospect. Members have enjoyed the meals and hospitality provided by the Mercure hotel. After the business the members enjoyed purchasing goods on the extensive bring and buy stall. On 25th June Sandy Cale will talk to us on “The Footsteps of Charles II”. Ladies who wish to attend, or would like to make enquiries, please ring 400363.
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The Museum has two new temporary exhibitions, so there’s plenty to see here during June. From The Mountains to the Sea runs from 17th May to 22nd June and is an exhibition of work by textile artist Georgia Jacobs based upon important geological locations in the British Isles. Georgia will be giving demonstrations on 31st May and 1st June with an opportunity for visitors to create their own pieces of textile art. Bewdley Open Studios opens on 17th May and runs until 13th July and features the work of local artists. Ruskin yesterday and today - Drawing on nature opens on 28th June and runs until 3rd August. "Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty if only we have eyes to see them" (John Ruskin). The exhibition explores nature through drawing using images from the Ruskin Collection as inspiration. The exhibition coincides with the museum’s opening of the Ruskin Library, over 400 books collected by Anthony Page and written by John Ruskin. See www.ruskinlibrarybewdley.co.uk for more details. For more information please refer to our website www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum or phone 0845 603 5699. Remember that the Tourist Information Centre is open daily from 10am until 4.30pm. Discounted tickets are available for West Midlands Safari Park and Severn Valley Railway.
Dragon Boats are Coming to Bewdley!
On Saturday 23rd August The Rotary Club of Bewdley will be holding their first annual dragon boat regatta from the steps of Bewdley Rowing club.
It will be an exciting community fun day, with the colourful and noisy spectacle of these impressive boats racing down the River Severn and a great opportunity to raise money for your favourite charity or club.
No experience or equipment is needed. All will be provided on the day by Dragon Boat Events Ltd, who bring many years’ experience to the festival.
Each boat will have 16 paddlers and a drummer. If you can't form a team of 17, don't worry; you can join other teams on the day to form a crew. Everyone will race!
Each team will be given Bewdley Rotary Gift Aid sponsorship forms to detail the donations from their supporters which the Rotary Club will then augment by 25% via the government Gift Aid scheme.
Teams can be unisex or mixed, old or young with a minimum age of 12. All are welcome!
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Bewdley Floral Art presents… A Vintage afternoon tea with a floral demonstration by Beryl Griffiths At Rock Village Hall On Tuesday 24th June 2.30pm Tickets £12 Plant Stalls, Jewellery, Card Stalls, Raffle Further information from 01299 402961 or 01384 443380
Bewdley Cricket Club Midsummer Bash
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Saturday 7th June 2014 Bewdley Cricket Club Tickets £8.00 in advance or £10.00 on the door CONTACT: anncombes@sky.com 07870 752274
Live Wyres is a social club for single people. We meet in pubs around the area and hold dances and other events in a range of venues from hotels to village halls.
The following events are a few of our events for June:Tues. 3rd June – Live Wyres A.G.M. – St. Ambrose’s Parish Centre, K’minster, DY10 1RP Wed. 4th June – Roving pub lunch – The Old White Horse, Stourbridge, DY8 3XZ Sat. 7th June – Live Wyres Dance with the music of DJ Siddy Sounds, Kingsford Pub Tues. 10th June – Pub Night at Island Pool, Wolverhampton Rd, Cookley. DY10 3RX Tues. 24th June – Pub Night at the Whittington, Wolverhampton Rd, Fri. 27th June – Evening Meal at The Dog in Harvington, DY10 4LN Sat. 28th June – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Rose Theatre. We always welcome new members. Any one interested can find out further information at our website www.livewyres.org.uk or contact Sandra on 01299 400979. 41
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Our Veterinary Column - Dogs Die in Hot cars
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Yes, as the summer months roll on in, the RSPCA campaign will undoubtedly hit the car park noticeboards and maybe even appear on our televisions.
The temperature inside a car on a normal cool summer’s day can easily and quickly exceed 40 degrees centigrade. This is hard enough for us to cope with in shorts and t-shirt, but imagine if, like our friends, you were forced to wear a furry coat too. Dogs can only lose heat by panting, and they can only sweat from their paws. They just can’t lose the heat fast enough.
This leads to a dangerous condition called hyperthermia (higher than normal body temperature). The poor dogs’ body systems will panic. They will pant so hard that they get exhausted, and even may not take the time to take useful deep breaths to get oxygen into their lungs. Allow this to go on for too long, and the body temperature will rise so high that there will be irreversible brain damage, and even sudden death.
Leaving the window a little open will not provide enough ventilation to cool your pet. They will still suffer. Please do not even consider leaving your dog unattended in a car this summer. It simply isn’t worth the risk. If you see a dog unattended in a hot car, please call the police via 999.
Dogs that are suffering from heatstroke need cooling slowly with water and fans. Once their breathing is under control, please take them urgently to a vet.
Thank you.
Jeremy Hall BVMS MRCVS Severn Edge Vets.
The Mystery of the Knitted Cross
Bewdley's guerrilla knitters have struck again! On Good Friday a knitted cross appeared outside the Methodist Church on High Street and has been attracting interest throughout the Easter season, with passers-by stopping to touch it - and ponder. Could it have been the work of the church's Knit and Natter Group that meets on the second Thursday each month? 43
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We are told the economic news is brighter and this may be true but some are still finding that these are tough times and so the Citizens Advice Bureau is in increasing demand. Our workload is increasing.......there is so much need for the help and experience we give. We have a brilliant team here at the Wyre Forest CAB but we are finding our services increasingly stretched both in terms of manpower and finances. Don't forget Citizens Advice is mainly staffed by volunteers. We are a charity and not a government department and because of this are able to give free and unbiased help to those who walk into our bureau with varying needs. At the heart of Citizens Advice is a desire to help where there is need and to bring about change where there are unfair and unjust situations. WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS. Are you looking for a fresh challenge? Maybe you could spare a few hours a week to get involved. It's rewarding, challenging and fun working with the great team at the Wyre Forest Bureau. There are many areas you can help from reception to advising clients to admin back up. We always try to find our volunteers a role to match their skills and interests. Maybe campaigning is your thing....then you could volunteer to be part of our Social Policy team. Full training is always given. We want to continue the work we are doing: giving support, helping those with needs and maybe fighting your corner where necessary to bring about change.You could play a part in that. For more information you can contact us: Telephone: 01562 60194 Email: bureau@wyreforestcab.org.uk Or why not pop in to our offices in CAB House 21-23 New Road Kidderminster and talk to us about volunteering. Look us up on our website (www.wyreforestcab.org.uk). It could be just the thing to put a spring in your step in the next few months and we would love to have you on board.
Bella’s Blog Life In Bewdley Primary School Nursery
After a hectic Easter break filled with a glut of chocolate, swimming, Easter egg hunting and lovely sunny days, it’s back off to school for Bella and her friends. At the time of writing this the Spring Fayre is a mere two weeks away and we are looking forward to a great evening. Well done to the PTFA for yet again organising the event. There’s lots to look forward to this term; nursery and reception are planning a planting project with all the children helping to grow the toppings to go on a pizza. The children will begin the planting whilst in nursery and those moving into reception in September will get to harvest all they have grown. Such fun and a great reminder of all the exciting things they did in nursery. Bella is very keen to take in her swimming badge to show everyone what she has been up to during the holidays; the children are encouraged to talk about what they do outside of nursery. The children sit in circle time and spill the beans on lots of exciting - and sometimes embarrassing - tales from home. 47
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Hopfest is back for its fourth year on June 13th and 14th 2014 bringing an exciting mix of young talent and established artists with a wide range of musical styles.
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This is local live music at its best without a tribute act in sight, based at Hopley's Family Camping in Bewdley, Worcestershire, with all the facilities of an established camping site. For full details and ticket prices visit www.hopfest.co.uk.
Saturday evening has an eclectic mix of great bands and solo artists playing on the Main Stage and the Marquee Stage, and with a Silent Dance Tent running through the evening a great time will be had by all. Artists include Rubicon, Heidi Browne, Drifter and Stiff Joints
The festivities get off to a great start on the evening of Friday 13th June with the annual Micro Beer Festival featuring brews from local breweries including Bewdley Brewery and three great live acts including O’Farrell Frolics and Esther Turner. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
In line with the Hopfest philosophy of supporting and showcasing young local talent, Saturday afternoon is devoted to Bewdley Youth Festival and features live music from some very talented young local artists including Swallows and Ellisha Green, and workshops for all the family to enjoy.
Popular side shows include the Bungee Run Competition and very tasty local food is available all day long. The night wraps up with the England v Italy World Cup match live on the big screen. We look forward to seeing you at Hopfest 2014.
Bewdley Festival’s support for Carnival 2014
This year sees Bewdley Festival’s pre-Fireworks contribution to Carnival moving indoors. Last year’s Music in the Park becomes this year’s Music in the Hall on Friday June 6th. Focussing in and around Bewdley’s newly refurbished Community and Arts hub at St George’s Hall, the bar and café will be open from 7pm onwards and food can be purchased from award winning Emma Passey. Local celebrity, Neville Farmer, will be appearing once again with the Grumpy Guitarists from 7.30 onwards, plus a support act. See you there!
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We look forward to seeing you at our AGM on Friday 6th June @ 6.30pm. The Wyre Room, St George's Hall Bewdley
The meeting will be followed by a short presentation by Tim Selman on "the Strategic Development Plan for the Wyre" It's Carnival weekend so why not stay on for Music in the Hall and Fireworks by the river.
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 6TH MAY 2014
Dog Fouling Councillors once again discussed the perennial problem of dog fouling in the town centre. It was unpleasant and unhealthy and was off-putting to visitors but there was little evidence of action being taken against offenders some of whom may themselves be visitors to the town. The District Council was responsible for enforcement some of whose staff could issue penalty notices of £50. However, they needed to witness the act of fouling. The Town Council agreed to write to the District Council to ask that they be more assertive in issuing notices and also encourage the public to report any instances to the Worcestershire Hub either online or by phone or at the Hub offices in Load Street.
Community Public Access Defibrillator The use and number of defibrillators is growing and on numerous occasions they have made the difference in ensuring that someone survives a heart attack. Previously they could only be used by qualified staff. Now technology has enabled anyone to use them on a patient. Councillors learned of a scheme where one could be kept available for use in a redundant telephone kiosk. Their cost was £2500. The Council’s Project Officer was asked to research the viability of having one in the town centre and also the risk of it being stolen or misused. World War One Centenary Commemorations The Council were updated as to the various events that would be happening in Bewdley over the summer months as part of the World War One commemorations the 100th anniversary of which falls on 4th August.
Wribbenhall Flood Barriers The Environment Agency had produced a leaflet summarising the effectiveness of flood barriers in Bewdley since 2007. The Town Council’s view was that there should be improved barriers at Beales Corner to enable the bridge to remain open at all times. The EA confirmed that the longer term future of the present temporary barriers will be made following an ongoing review. The Council will press for an early decision to be made. Future Town Council meetings Town Council meetings are held at The Guildhall at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month unless stated otherwise. The next meetings are: 2nd June, 7th July and 4th August. The Annual Town Council (Mayor Making) will take place on Friday 30th May at 7.00pm in the Guildhall. Agendas and Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are posted on the Notice Boards outside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Entrance and by the Library Entrance and on the Town Council’s page of www.bewdleytowncouncil.org. Minutes are also available at the Library and at the Town Clerk’s Office. 51
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A Favourite Footpath
From Georgian Bewdley to the Iron Age (and back)
About 4.5 miles with some steady climbs and great views. Crosses fields and stiles and can be muddy. This path is well described in the ‘Wassell Wood Circular Walk’ (leaflet from Bewdley Tourist info or at http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/pdf/Wassell-WoodWalk.pdf). However, I’ve described it here in the anticlockwise direction because of better views ahead as you return to Bewdley Leave the centre of Bewdley. Cross the bridge and turn left and take the narrow path past the Bowling Club. Cross Northwood lane and up the steps opposite over the railway and up the narrow footpath. The summit of Wassell Wood now lies ahead. Cross the stile and down and left on Grey Green lane to the crossroads. Bear left and immediately right (past the monkey puzzle tree) and up a lane before going left through the field gate. Walk uphill diagonally across the field towards a large oak. Cross the lane past a mysteriously marooned stile and over the next stile. Take care here. Walk diagonally to the northern corner of the next field till you spot a stile in the hedge. Follow signs which take you along a field edge (can be muddy) till you reach Hoarstone Lane. Walk uphill and enter Wassell Wood (information board). Press on to the top of the hill (another good information board). These are the Iron Age earthworks. Descend westwards onto Hoarstone Lane and turn right. Lovely views west towards the Wyre Forest and Clee Hills. Up the lane to crossroads then left along Halls Farm Lane. At the end of the Lane take the right fork. Pick your way carefully through Halls Farmyard skirting to right and then left between 2 ancient barns to a metal farm gate. Go through and head downhill bearing left (south). Great views south down the Severn Valley open up with the Abberley Hills, Woodbury Hill and, on a clear day, Malverns.You now head gently downhill, going from a path to a track and then onto Crundalls Lane. Look out for the footpath on the right immediately after Woodland View house. Cross the stile, follow the field edge and cross the field downhill to a further stile then immediately right. The path runs gradually downhill over a grassy field and then under a railway arch back onto Northwood Lane. Turn left and back through the caravan park into town. Paul Warnett
June in the Forest
Coming home from Bewdley’s ‘cinema’ the other night we came across a large group of fallow deer in the woods. We stopped the car and they all followed each other across the track in front of us: 17 does in all with a white doe at the back. This was in May, when family groups of females join together with others to form larger herds. This month, however, pregnant females will be going off alone to give birth to their young.You’ve probably never seen any fawns on your walks through the forest, and that’s just as it should be. The mothers hide their fawns in a ‘nest’ of vegetation and return at intervals to suckle them. If you do happen to come across one, just leave it undisturbed so that there’s no risk of the mother being scared away. Muntjac deer have now become common in Wyre. They are rarely seen and can be mistaken for a dog, which is ironic because they make us aware of their presence by their loud, echoing barks. At Uncllys I associate the sound with cold, winter’s nights. They are native to SouthEast Asia and were brought to London Zoo and Woburn Abbey towards the end of the nineteenth century as a curiosity. The wild populations originated in escapes and deliberate releases since the 1920s.They do rather well in the woods of southern England and the efforts of the Wildlife Ranger are needed to keep their numbers under control. Otherwise they would have a very damaging effect on the woodland (and garden) flora. We were delighted to find a few fat spikes of Narrow-leaved Helleborine, a rare and beautiful white orchid, in the corner of a field on one of the forest’s smallholdings last month. Although a new location to those trying to record and protect the future of these plants, it amused me to discover that the family who lived there had been well-aware of their existence for a long time and able to direct us to more. The rarity is as much of those who look, and especially to look and have some idea what they are seeing, as of the plant itself. Maybe we were being watched, for within two days some of the flower spikes had been grazed off by a herbivore wanting some variety in its diet. Those deer again, most likely. Thanks to the publication, ‘Worcestershire’s mammals’, by Worcestershire Recorders (2012), and to Phil Rudlin, the Forestry Commission’s Wildlife Ranger, for information. Linda Iles