The Bridge - October 2015

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The Bridge October 2015

October in the Forest

I hope many of you took the opportunity to look at the exhibition about the Wyre Forest at Bewdley Museum during the summer holidays. The ‘tree’ where visitors could write down what they liked best about the forest yielded some interesting results. “Climbing trees and feeding the fish” sounds quite a challenge and I’m sorry that Brooke, who “likes giraffes” will be disappointed, but I’m sure looking for fairies and hiding from dinosaurs is time well spent! Otherwise there were lots of votes for the kind of things you would expect: trees, nature, walks, bike rides. On the wildlife front, owls and other birds, butterflies and bugs had plenty of votes while deer, spiders, frogs, squirrels and lizards each had a small but loyal following. Go Ape was top of the activities provided at the Forestry Commission’s Callow Hill site but there were many mentions of the playground and the Gruffalo/Superworm trails. What I found most gratifying was the large number of children who loved to go to the forest just to run and play, explore, climb trees, kick leaves and build dens (and even “learn about nature” – hurrah!). On Saturday 24th October visitors to the forest can do all these things but also have an exciting day at the Wyre Forest Fayre at the Discovery Centre, Callow Hill from 10am to 4pm. There will be guided walks and activities, a variety of local and traditional producers and craftspeople from in and around the Wyre Forest.You can browse stalls, taste freshly pressed apple juice, try your hand at green wood working, watch some chainsaw carving, get involved in bushcraft and plenty more to keep the whole family happy.You can also bring your own bike and see some of the beautiful sights of the Wyre Forest on a guided bike ride with Step-Out, home of fantastic outdoor experiences! Wyre Community Land Trust will be bringing along some livestock. Come and say hello to the pigs (Peppa and George, surprisingly!) - you can see some of their cattle grazing in meadows in and around the Wyre. Details can be found on www.wflp.org.uk.

This is the time of year to see a good variety of fungi: the forest’s recyclers. I’ve already seen a surprising number in my lawn, which must be rich in the mycelium (the vegetative structure, if that helps) of various species which produce the fruiting bodies above ground when conditions are right. A good crop of chunky, tasty-looking mushrooms (possibly milk caps) were largely munched by slugs even before the lawn mower got them! I’m extra cautious and never eat wild fungi because I can’t trust my own identifications. Make sure you enjoy the season. Linda Iles

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Welcome to October’s edition of The Bridge. Autumn is definitely in the air and in the pages of this month’s magazine. Look out for details of the Discover Bewdley Harvest Fair on the back cover and of Pumpkin Day on page 27. Kay Sanderson tells us what scares her on page 41 and Kim Leach invites 5 - 11 year olds to a Light Party on page 21. October brings us Bewdley Festival and another entertaining week. On page 35, Alastair Elliot tells us what he is particularly looking forward to this year. Bewdley Youth Festival is holding an exciting event on the professional stage at the Mercure. See page 23 to find out what brings the BBC to Bewdley. 2015’s Bewdley Book Week has been hailed as the best yet.Turn to page 11 to read about this popular event. The visit of Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, one of Britain’s best known and admired poets, was a highlight. Read more about her visit on page 39. This month we bring you what we hope will be a regular feature. Turn to page 31 to find some of the activities on offer in Bewdley for parents of young children. We would love to hear other suggestions you may have of what is available for preschool children in and around the town. Colin Hill’s photographs of town events often feature in The Bridge and we are pleased that he is out and about so often recording what goes on. Turn to the centre pages to see some of Colin’s other pictures and find out a little more about him. Do get in touch if you would like to share your photographs with us. This month our What’s On page is so full, some events don’t appear. Remember our regular listings page inside the back cover brings you What’s on in the Hall, including details of the very popular Thursday Film Programme. Please continue to send us material to our email address below. If you don’t have access to email, Peter Kirk can offer help with this. Leave a message for him at the coffee bar in St. Anne’s Church, open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 until 2. He may need a week or so’s notice before the 10th of the month deadline. We always enjoy hearing from you! Gill

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October 1 Rock Pathfinders walk 10.30am - see page 23 3 Jumble Sale All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall 10 - 12pm 3-4 Bewdley Churches History Trail - see centre colour pages 3-10 Quaker Meeting House event - see page 17 3-31 Duck House trail - see page 41 4 Bewdley Footpaths walk 1.45pm - see page 29 5 All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall Knit and Natter 10 till 12. For info ring Gail 401685 5 Bewdley WI St George’s Hall 7.30pm - see page 27 5 Bewdley Floral Art meeting - see page 29 8 Knit & Natter Methodist Church 2 - 4pm - see page 5 9-17 Bewdley Festival 10 Who Let the Dads Out - page 27 11 Bewdley Youth Festival Music Showcase - see page 23 12 All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall Book sale and Knit and Natter 10 - 12 13 Reaching Out Together Parish Rooms Wribbenhall 2 - 4pm - see page 43 13 House Fellowship Methodist Church - see page 5 15 Rock Pathfinders walk 10.30am - see page 23 15 Kidderminster Beekeepers Association meeting - see page 24 16 Wyre Forest Society meeting - see page 23 18 Messy Church Bewdley Baptist Church 4-6pm - see page 5 19 All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall Book sale and Knit and Natter 10 - 12 19 Bewdley Horticutural Society meeting - see page 41 20 Methodist Church Walking Group, 10.30am - see page 5 24 Royal British Legion Poppy Launch and Concert see page 45 24 Autumn Fayre and Victorian tea All Saints Church 11am-3.00pm 25 Ladies Lunch Club meeting - see page 29 26 Cards for Good Causes shop opens - see 24 27 Reaching Out Together Parish Rooms Wribbenhall 2 - 4pm -see page 43 27 Bewdley Townswomen Guild meeting - see page 45 27 Bewdley Civic Society St. George’s Hall 7.30pm - see page 41 30 Light Party for 5 - 11 year olds - see page 21 31 Pumpkin Day - see page 27 November 1 Bewdley Footpaths walk - see page 29 2 Bewdley Floral Art meeting - see page 29 7 Traidcraft Christmas Fair - see page 17 14 Bewdley Choral Society Concert - see page 35

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Weekday activities this October

Thursday 8th Knit & Natter 2.00-4.00pm at church Tuesday 13th House Fellowship, 7.30pm Tuesday 20th Walking Group 10.30am (phone 403941 for details)

To find out more about any of our activities or to enquire about baptism, marriage or funerals please contact our minister Revd Phil Hoar Tel 826641

Did you know? We will be open to visitors as part of the Bewdley Churches History Trail over the weekend of 3rd/4th October – and you will be able to see work in progress on the restoration of our pipe organ.

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St Anne’s Church

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. Wednesdays at 10.15am Morning Worship

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. 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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Let The Dads Out - Second Saturday of the month for dads and toddlers ✦ Messy Church - Third Sunday of the month 4-6pm. Family Fun ✦ Eat-Chat-Enjoy Second Tuesday of the month. For those 60 and over ✦ Youth Activities ✦ Men’s Group ✦ House Groups ✦ Discipleship Groups ✦ Bible Study and Prayer Groups

Like to know more? Contact the minister Simon Harry, at the church office (403267) or visit www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk Bewdley Baptist Church 61 High Street Bewdley

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Sunday morning worship: 11.15am 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. Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk

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Please call Roz Mace 01299 401605 or rozmace@talktalk.net to arrange an appointment The Churchwarden, on 01299 403983.

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All Saints Wribbenhall 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.

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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Bewdley Book Week 2015

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What a week that was, with twelve events crammed in seven days! Raymond Tallis got the week off to a good start as he talked about his new book. Geoff Tristram then gave us an entertaining evening, packed with anecdotes, recounting the history of JB’s, Dudley’s legendary music venue. The Bewdley Bards shared their poetry and prose with a packed audience, while Oggy Boytchev shared fascinating insights into his work with the BBC as a foreign affairs producer. That evening many tough souls braved the cold and the damp for the Sawyard Poetry Slam.

Next we had a lovely afternoon with Dinah Jefferies who gave an interesting talk about her novels and how Bewdley has played a significant part in her writing. Then Bewdley Historical Society shared their recent discoveries, followed later by the Film of the Book Night where Suite Francaise was discussed.

However the sell-out headline event of the week was the visit of Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, supported by folk band Bitterroots and fellow poet Michael Woods. An Dinah Jefferies enthralled audience was spellbound as we listened to poetry that could either make us break into a smile or break our hearts. Particularly poignant were the poems accompanied by music. The unlikely mix of folk music and poetry hadn’t sounded promising but we were treated to an unforgettable night of rich entertainment.

On the final day it was lovely to have the chance to recognise the talents of our younger citizens when the prizes were awarded for the Bewdley Schools Short Story Writing Competition. The Hall was then set for afternoon tea and cake with Katie Fforde and Jo Thomas. A relaxed and lighthearted discussion was complemented by much laughter and homemade cake. We rounded off the week with our Literary Quiz Dinner at The Hop Pole. The feedback from audiences confirmed what a wonderful week it was but it was one unexpected message that best summed up the book week. A woman visiting Bewdley on Saturday chanced upon the Katie Fforde and Jo Thomas event. On impulse, she bought a ticket and stayed for the afternoon. Afterwards, she said that she’d been taken aback by the warmth of her welcome, the friendliness of the organisers and audience alike and that she’d had a memorable day. She said that she wouldn’t Bewdley Historical Society forget Bewdley and would be back soon. Photographs: Colin Hill Jan Ferguson

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What happens now Keith has left?

As reported in last month's Bridge, Keith James (vicar of both Bewdley and Wribbenhall) has now left Bewdley to take up a position in Norwich Cathedral. We wish Keith, Linda and their family every happiness in their new home. So what happens now? There is an established process in the Church of England for recruiting a new vicar, and by the time you read this the church councils of both Wribbenhall and Bewdley will have met the Archdeacon of Worcester to start that process. It is quite usual for this to take several months; a period of vacancy sometimes known as an 'interregnum'. During this time, however, all the churches in the parishes will continue to operate as normal, with services at the usual times and wedding and baptism planning exactly as before. To arrange wedddings contact Roz Mace on 01299 401605

For baptisms come along to one of the Sunday services for a chat. The rectory phone number will still be in operation to record messages which will be picked up regularly each week and you can still make contact via the web site: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk.

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Bewdley Quaker Meeting

Curious about Quakers and how they worship? Bewdley Quakers are opening their historic Meeting House (built 1706) to visitors Saturday 3rd October to Saturday 10th October Sunday 4th October 2.00pm – 4.00pm Short guided tour available and a chance to experience Quaker worship for 30 minutes, starting at 3.00pm.

Thurday October 8th 7.00pm Illustrated talk by Jerry Conway on his work with trauma victims in Gaza. There is no admission charge and free refreshments will be served. The Meeting House can be found at the end of High Street by the entrance to Bewdley Cricket Club. All are welcome. If you have any queries about opening times or the talk, please ring John Maynard on 01562 755844.

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Bewdley Museum and Tourist Information Centre It’s changeover time again for the programme of exhibitions, with the Bewdley Festival Exhibition now in place. This year’s featured artist is Penelope Timmis SWA ARBSA RSA with A Breath of Fresh Air. Penelope is a local artist, who has exhibited her work nationally. She has a unique and distinctive style, making her work instantly recognisable.

The Bewdley Youth Festival’s exhibition runs until the end of October; the theme this year is Bewdley Rocks! Bewdley Civic Society has partnered the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark to deliver the annual local history project with the Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre. Each year the Civic Society works with Year 7 pupils of the school and to celebrate the imminent opening of the school’s new Science block, the theme this year is Geology.

Tickets for this year’s Bewdley Festival are currently available to purchase in person, from the Tourist Information Centre. Several events have already sold out so if you are hoping to attend one of the remaining performances, please book early to avoid disappointment.

The 2016 calendar ‘Reflections Around Bewdley’ is now available to purchase from Bewdley Tourist Information Centre for £6.99. The calendar is truly inspirational and all the photographs have been taken by the very talented local photographer Terry Livesey. To see more of his work please visit www.TerryLiveseyPhotography.co.uk. Proceeds from the sale of this calendar will go to the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Lastly, Museum Technician Steve is in the process of creating a new Fishing and Coracle display, so if anyone has any fishing equipment from the 30s to 50s that they can donate, it would be much appreciated.

For the Museum’s opening times and other information, please refer to our website www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk, phone 0845 603 5699 or pick up a leaflet at TIC. From now until 1st November, Museum and TIC opening hours are from 10.00am to 4.30pm. Please call into TIC for a wide selection of maps, walk leaflets and local information. Discounted tickets are available for West Midlands Safari Park and Severn Valley Railway. Sue Duffield Bewdley Museum

Children’s Society House Boxes 2015 This year’s house boxes have raised £2117 for this very worthwhile charity. Thank you to all who contributed. If you would like to have a box for your house, please contact Susan Price 01299 402199.

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Ah, the dying embers of the cricket season. Henry Blofeld eulogises, “September really is such a lovely month!” He’s right, of course. It is a month when the grass starts to slow down and the lawns need less cutting. Mind you, they still need attention: scarification to remove all the old grass and thatch, autumn feeding of some kind to encourage root growth for a strong start next spring and raking to get the early leaf fall off as soon as it falls. Meanwhile, Bismarck springs to mind. His famous policy of “divide and rule” is good not only for 19th century empire builders, but also for our perennial plants in the border! A great time to dig up and divide big clumps of plants which will benefit from giving the fresh young growth room to breathe. The hardy geranium, heucheras, crocosmia are just some which will thank us for the treatment.Yes, some of the jobs have been done this month and those which have not can still be tackled in October. The apple crop is excellent. Cookers, eaters and crabs all add to the colour in the garden and to the delight of the cook in the kitchen. Is blackberry and apple the very best flavoured pie ever? So, not bad to be able to mention Blofeld and Bismarck in the same breath! SG September 2015

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Youth Music Showcase

Sunday 11th October 7.00pm Mercure Hotel

Bewdley Youth Festival teams up with BBC Introducing in Hereford and Worcester.

The Youth Music Showcase showcases talented young musicians from across Wyre Forest. Artists confirmed so far include Ellisha Green, Plastic Scene, Hannah Law and Hannah Law These Lost Minds. This year, in addition to the Youth Showcase, from 1.00pm we are also presenting an afternoon and evening of live music as Bewdley Festival hosts recording of the BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester Live Show from the Festival stage at the Mercure. BBC Introducing supports unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire and since 2011, they have taken their live show out on-the-road showcasing the very best musicians from our two counties. This is your chance to see how the BBC captures live music on tape, enjoy some of the best new acts from the two counties and support the young musicians of Wyre Forest. Tickets for the Youth Music Showcase are £5 from Bewdley TIC and online from the Festival website. The event is supported by The Mug House, Kidderminster & District Lions Club and The Rotary Club of Bewdley. Entry to the BBC recording session is free. BBC Introducing in Hereford & Worcester broadcasts every Saturday from 8pm on BBC Hereford & Worcester.You can listen on 94.7FM in Herefordshire, 104FM in Worcestershire plus via the BBC iPlayer. bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester/introducing Peter Barnett Director Bewdley Youth Festival

The Wyre Forest Society.

After our summer break we start our new season of indoor meetings on Friday 16th October 7.30pm “Vampires, Phantoms & Flying Mice” Our speaker is Paul Wilkinson. Lickhill Road Community Centre Lickhill Road Stourport on Seven Everyone is welcome, non members £2.50, including refreshments. For any further details call: Stuart Leadley 01562 753155 or Sylvia Sheldon 01299 404122

Rock Pathfinders

Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside.

1st October 10.30am: Burlish Top Car Park, Kingsway, Stourport DY13 8NA OS reference 806735 15th October 10.30am: The Colliers Arms, Rock DY14 9HA OS ref 752722

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CHRISTMAS 2015 Again this year Cards for Good Causes is opening its shop in Bewdley Library from Monday 26th October until Friday 18th December Mon-Wed-Thur-Fri (10am to 4.30pm) Sat (9.30 to 1.00pm)

Cards for Good Causes (C.F.G.C.) sells cards on behalf of specific charities. The charities pay to have the cards designed, printed and distributed by C F G C through its national network of shops. In other words the charities invest in the print and production of the cards and look for a return on that investment. Because the cards are sold by C F G C but printed by the charities C F G C is able to return a higher percentage to the charities, whilst at the same time retaining a very small percentage of the price to cover its running costs. We give back at least 70p in every £1. The Bewdley shop sells cards for over 30 charities, some local i.e. Kemp Hospice and, Worcestershire Wild Life, also lots of national charities, along with many stocking fillers, gift tags and wrapping paper. Over 30 local people from Bewdley and the surrounding areas freely give their time to run the shop. Please do come and see us, if only to browse. Sheila Limbrick

All Saints’ Quiz & Chips

Back again for the 5th Year! Saturday 7 November 2015 Wribbenhall Parish Rooms Kidderminster Road, Bewdley DY12 1DQ Quiz starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £8.00 per person includes Fish & Chip Supper (Chicken or Vegetarian Option) Cash Bar Teams of Four Tickets from: Bewdley Blooms, Load Street, Bewdley or Neil & Linda Cocksedge Tel: 01299 402 682

Kidderminster Beekeepers Association

Thursday 15th October at 7.30pm Trinity Methodist Church Centre, Churchfields, Kidderminster DY10 2JL

Slide presentation by David Salt depicting beekeeping in the 1920s Masterclass from Richard Murgatroyd on building a honey warming cabinet. Beekeeping For Sale and Wanted section.

Anyone interested in bees/beekeeping will be very welcome. more information go to our website www.bbka.org.uk/local/kidderminster email marlincos27@btinternet.com or ring 01299 861514.

A Local Photographer : Colin Hill

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A Local Photographer : Colin Hill Colin Hill took an interest in photography in his teens and found exciting images of the pop groups which came to Frank Freeman’s Dance School on Sunday nights in the 60s and 70s. These were exhibited a few years ago at the Art Gallery in Kidderminster Library to the delight of the visitors seeing their heroes and their trendy young selves.

He now uses his photographic skills to promote local events and charities that would not normally get into the local press.

Bewdley is such a photogenic town with an active community and Colin can frequently to be seen with his camera along the River Severn or in Jubilee Gardens at a market, exhibition or the Duck Race. At over six feet tall and with his top hat on, he’s hard to miss.

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When Colin retired - after working as a toolmaker for the same company for 50 years - he was able to concentrate full time on his photography as well as his charity work with Lions. He shows his images at art exhibitions such as the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol

Colin shares his secret holiday destination in this month’s cover picture with an image of the River Paraguay in the Pantanal in Western Brazil.

More of Colin's images can be found on the web site colinhillphotographer.co.uk. In Jubilee Gardens

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Community News Bewdley Chamber Maids Pumpkin Day Saturday 31st October We hope that there will be lots of interest in this year’s Pumpkin Day, and that it will bring lots of visitors to the town. Please contact us as soon as possible if you would like a stall at the Riverside market. Everyone is welcome and we are particularly keen to hear from local food and drink producers and growers. As usual, we would like to invite all Bewdley businesses to take part by displaying a decorated pumpkin in their windows. Bewdley businesses have always risen to this challenge with some wonderful displays, often topical and frequently amusing. These will be judged during the morning and a trophy and prizes presented to the best entries There will also be a children’s competition for the best decorated pumpkin or pumpkin lantern; please bring your entries to the Guildhall during the morning for judging at midday. We hope there will be lots of pumpkin entries for all our competitions and that everyone will take time to walk around the town and look at all the windows.

Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival - Saturday 28th November. We are now taking bookings for both Trade and Charity stalls with a separate section for young entrepreneurs and fundraisers. For more details please contact Ann 01299 404226 lymanhughes34@aol.com Maggie 01299 404065 maggiedalloway@hotmail.co.uk Mark mark@cofservices.co.uk

Bewdley WI meets in St George’s Hall Load St, Bewdley

on the first Monday each month The newly formed Bewdley WI welcomes new members. Monday 5th October at 7.30pm Our speaker is Richards Perrin Chair of Bewdley Civic Society talking about ‘Bewdley A Riverside Town’ Visitors pay £3. Members pay £36 per year and enjoy the many benefits it brings. Do come along we are sure you will make new friends, enjoy the great speakers, demonstrations, outings and have fun!!

Who Let the Dads Out?

A fun monthly club with activities for pre school children and bacon butties for dads - £1 per session. All run by experienced, DRB checked, caring leaders

We meet again in Bewdley Baptist Church on Saturday 10th October 9.30-11.30am.

Bewdley Baptist Church, 61 High Street, Bewdley,Phone:01299 403267 Web: www.bewdleybaptist.org.uk Email: office@bewdleybaptist.org.uk

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St.Anne’s Cof E Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UQ Tel: 01299 401871

• Community Corner; at the heart of the community on the site of St Anne’s Primary School, enjoying an excellent partnership with our host school • Quality pre-school care & education: our staff team are highly qualified Practitioners, who are passionate about childcare, it’s in their hearts • ‘TOTS’; our specially created 2 yr. olds room, a gentle start for your child

Funded places offered for 2, 3 & 4 year olds Monday to Friday, 9a.m. - 3p.m. during term time Call Chris for more information or visit us at www.communitycornerpreschool.co.uk Community Corner Pre-school; touching hearts right from the start

Bewdley and Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club

In August we welcomed back Jan Adams, who continued her enthralling series of talks with “Australia to Home”. On 25th October we have our Open Meeting, when Dr. Mark Baldwin will speak on “The Enigma Machine”. This promises to be very informative. Members and their guests are welcome to attend, as are any new ladies. To make enquiries please ring 01299 400363.

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Bewdley Footpaths Meets in the garden on the east side of the river just below Bewdley Bridge at 1.45pm for a prompt start at 2.00pm.

Sunday 4th October: a walk of approximately 4 miles to Knowles Mill.

Sunday 1st November: a walk of about 4 miles in the Wharton Park area.

Food and Mood Mastery Course St George’s Hall, Bewdley Mondays November 9th, 16th and 23rd 7pm – 9pm.

Join Owen Raybould, dietary health coach for MIND and Worcester University, for a fun series of group sessions designed to help you master healthy eating for improved mood, weight control and general vitality. Get healthy for life! Session 1: 'What and Why' What is the best food to be eating for mood and overall health? Session 2: 'Where and How'

Where should we be getting our food ? Session 3: 'All about You'

Should we all be on the same diet? How do we lose weight, or control it? £10 per session or £25 for all three sessions. Ongoing email support. Contact us for individual coaching sessions: 07525 261683

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Christmas Presentation Bows, Baubles & Berries With Andrew Lloyd The Town Hall Kidderminster Monday 7th December 7.30pm Tickets £8.50 from Bewdley Floral Art Club evenings Or 01299 402961 01384 443380

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Next club meetings at Wharton Park and Country Club Monday 5th October Sue Munslow demonstrating 'My World of Flowers Monday 2nd November Toni Smith demonstrating 'Fleurtations'.

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Bewdley Mummies:

written by a Bewdley Mummy for other Bewdley Mummies, Daddies, Grandparents and carers. In Bewdley and the surrounding areas we are blessed with a wealth of groups, clubs and activities for Mums with pre-school children, but not everyone knows about them. Being a new Mum, or being new to an area can be a very lonely time, even though you feel as though people expect you to be having the best time of your life. The cold reality of having a new baby, or being new to an area, is the daunting task of finding things to do with your little ones. Having been in this situation myself I have compiled a list of things to do with your child in and around Bewdley. Monday: Noah’s Ark Toddler Group at Bewdley Baptist Church. In High Street, Bewdley (term time only). Starts at 10am, £1.50. There is a waiting list for this very popular group so you would need to contact Carolyn Streatfield either through the Noah’s Ark Facebook page or by popping into the group to speak to Carolyn in person.

Wednesday: Little Acorns Toddler Group at Rock Village Hall. Next to Rock Church. Starts at 9.30am. £2.00. Only a short drive away but well worth it. A really friendly group of people, run by local Mums. When the weather's nice the outside decked area is open,the hall is in a lovely setting. Just turn up to this group, no need to book. Again a lovely friendly atmosphere.

Thursday: Forest Friends at Wyre Forest Discovery Centre. Meet every Thursday at 10am. £3.00 There is a different activity each time. Sometimes they are ranger-led, sometimes you collect a pack and take yourselves off.

Friday: Noah’s Ark Toddler Group at Bewdley Baptist Church. Generally people can only attend one of the sessions a week. Same details as above. There is always a craft table, hot and cold drinks are free and toast is just 10p.

10:32 @ Riverside which is a Barnado's Children's Centre based next to Bewdley Primary School. The centre runs in conjunction with the other Children's Centres in the Wyre Forest area so there is usually a group or activity to be found at one of their venues.

And finally let's not forget Riverside Park, just off Northwood Lane. A lovely safe and enclosed park with a shallow paddling pool during the summer holidays. There are also Bewdley Museum and Jubilee Gardens, both well worth a visit. The Museum usually has something available to entertain our little ones.

Liz

We would love to hear other suggestions you may have of activities for preschool children. Please contact Liz via The Bridge at editorial@bewdleybridge.org.uk

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Bewdley Cricket Club is located on High Street, sandwiched between the idyllic River Severn and Red Hill at its Lower Park Headquarters. Set amid some of Worcestershire's finest rural scenery, the ground is considered one of the prettiest in the county. The ground is the perfect backdrop to any celebration, be it a birthday, christening, or wedding, and the wonderful out door space is complimented by a large furnished patio area. The clubhouse, having been entirely refurbished in 2012, boasts a fully licensed bar with a range of draught beer and has the capacity for parties up to 100 people. With a fully equipped kitchen, the club is able to host self catered events and has seating capacity for up to 50 people. With Wi-Fi capability and big screen projection, the club lends itself as a perfect venue for small scale conferences, meetings and team building events for businesses.

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I was lucky enough to get down to Jubilee Gardens twice in August for the excellent free concerts - both under some degree of sunshine as well... The first took in Deborah Rose and the O'Farrells Frolics for an afternoon of great folk music. Of course, Deborah's pure and sometimes haunting sound is known to many Bewdley residents and she was in great voice performing a wide range of folk inspired songs. She was ably supported by the O'Farrells Frolics who, by the way, you can also catch every second Wednesday of the month at the Cock and Magpie. It was a super afternoon of high class folk music and I, for one, was thoroughly chilled by the end of it. The following week brought another high class performance, this time in the form of Jazz provided by Colloosion. We were treated to an afternoon of classic jazz standards, brilliantly executed by some very experienced players. At risk of sounding ageist, you can’t beat the effortless quality of jazz musicians who have been playing together for many years. I think Jazz lends itself to that kind of experience, and Colloosion were a great example of this, delivering number after number with great music style. Again, another very chilled and enjoyable afternoon – all, of course, for free. Many thanks to Wyre Forest District Council and Bewdley Museum for giving us such high quality free music.

Of course, October is Festival Month which is extremely exciting. If you want to know more about what’s on musically, check back to my review of the musical programme in the August Bridge. Personally, I’m looking forward in particular to classical Sunday which is a busy day for me but an extremely rewarding one. I also wanted to take the chance to highlight the Mari Wilson gig on the evening of Saturday 10th. I think this will be a great night and tickets are still available. Her “Ready Steady Girls” show is more than just about her Beehive of the 80s. Mari pays tribute to the female stars that inspired her, including Dusty Springfield and perhaps more poignantly, Cilla Black. For those that would enjoy an evening of classic songs from across many decades, performed in a smooth lounge style with some fireside style anecdotes from an artist with plenty of stories to tell, then this gig is for you. I’m certainly looking forward to it very much indeed.

If you’re going to any of the Festival concerts, I hope you enjoy them – maybe I’ll see you there. Alastair Elliott

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Buzzing in Bewdley:

An evening of poetry and music with Carol Ann Duffy, Michael Woods and Bitterroots.

I have been pinching myself ever since last Friday night, 11th September, when I fetched up at St George’s Hall, Bewdley for this event which was part of the Bewdley Book Week. Did I really see the Poet Laureate reading, with such dry humour and genuine warmth, wonderful poems from her collections, The World’s Wife, Rapture and The Bees? Did I hear her friend and local poet, Michael Woods read from his wry and honest work too? Did I foot-tap and sway Carol Ann and Michael with the thrilled crowd and happy poets to the delicious book signing after the show folk and bluegrass of Worcester-based band, Bitterroots? And did I find all these delights in the softly-lit hall with its arches and high ceiling glowing with subtle shafts of mauve and cream? I rarely get to Bewdley these days. On this occasion, an old friend saw the advert in The Bridge and, by luck, we got tickets in time. I had never been to St George’s Hall before and, my jaw dropped from the moment I walked in. It dropped further and further as I was offered the particular treats of Michael’s ‘rhyming rants’, Bitterroots’ energetic rendition of Springsteen’s Old Dan Tucker, and Carol Ann’s tender readings, with gentle accompaniment from the band, of her poem about Hillsborough written for the Liverpool Echo, and Premonitions and Water about the death of her mother. Sometimes you just stumble on a gem. We did last Friday night. Bewdley, I won’t leave it so long until the next time. And thank you. Bernadette Lynch

The Book Week audience was privileged to welcome the Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, who took us on a journey through her collections, beginning with ‘The World’s Wife’, a series of monologues in the voices of the ‘other halves’ of famous men. Duffy’s timing, her arch tone and all-knowing looks had us all waiting for the next quip, demolishing Midas, and cronies Tiresias, Dr Faustus and Darwin with her caustic feminist wit. ‘Rapture’ depicts a love affair, from infatuation to the grief of parting. Desperation, joy and tenderness are all present in these love poems.

Duffy’s dexterity and density with language crystallizes universal emotions and experiences; her reading touched the very core of her listeners, whether in ‘Water’, her mother’s harrowing dying request; the sarcasm of ‘Mrs Schofield’s GCSE’ or the wistful image of her daughter who ‘zooms on fresh verbs’.

Carol Ann read alongside Michael Woods, a former teacher at Bewdley High School. Michael’s innovative beer mat poems, celebrate Worcester’s favourite pub, The Lamb and Flag. Then from ‘Absence Notes’, his feelings at the birth of his first child are humorously contrasted by the satirical ‘Kevin de Medici’ who has, ‘a bit of a racket going on the Ponte Vecchio’.

Carol Ann and Michael enjoyed the evening immensely and the Poet Laureate was particularly happy to meet a number of former students whom she had inspired on Bewdley School’s Italian trips and who have taken up careers where Literature is central. Barbara Fauset

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October's here, nights are drawing in, and children get excited about dressing up as scary mischief makers. Being a horror fan, I appreciate the benefits of a good scare. We can get lost in a film or a book, and experience nerve shredding situations knowing very well we are going to survive. We can even have a nice cup of tea during it all! Don't make the mistake of thinking that films are the scariest, either. The TV mini-series of 'Salem's Lot' makes you jump out of your skin, but some passages in Stephen King's book leave an icy hand clutching at your heart. And there's a part of 'The Shining' by the same author (sadly not filmed) which has changed the way I view topiary for ever. Same goes for the classics – I remember descriptions of Dracula as being extremely creepy and not at all sexy. Books engage your imagination and let you recreate narrative in your own way; no two people have exactly the same experience. That goes for all stories, not just scary ones. So now it's getting darker and colder, wrap yourself up in a blanket or onesie, get a drink and a book and give your imagination some exercise. It can be very therapeutic. Kay Sanderson Bewdley Library

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THE HISTORY OF STOURBRIDGE GLASS

By Dr Kate Round Tuesday October 27th at 7.30pm St. George’s Hall Non-members welcome

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THE RIVER SEVERN TRUST

Monday October 19th at 7.30pm The Riverside Church, Dog Lane Non-members welcome

BEWDLEY’S GOING QUACKERS!

Duck House Trail, Jubilee Gardens 3rd to 31st October Bewdley Festival this year features a Community Art Project based on duck houses. These are being decorated by local community groups, organisations, individuals and private companies. This project has been made possible thanks to an initial grant from the Kidderminster Educational Foundation and the efforts of workers at the Emily Jordan Foundation – a charity that offers meaningful work experiences for people with learning difficulties. Bewdley Town Council has also supported this project – and hopes to decorate a duck house as well! In addition, we are hoping that shop windows will also be decorated with ducks. Keep a look out for ducks elsewhere! Don’t miss seeing the imaginative results in the Duck House Trail in Jubilee Gardens. Expect an exciting variety of themes and decorations - and a quacking good time.

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Our family holiday to Cornwall was lovely. Bella, William and Erin had so much fun playing in the sea, exploring rock pools and eating ice creams. It was everything a typical British summer holiday should be, even down to the sad little faces looking out at the torrential rain through the windows on 2 of our 7 days! So now we're back to the harsh reality of school life, with Bella wanting to sleep in until 8am (something I certainly could have done with during our 7 weeks off) while I nag my reluctant children to "GET UP! GET DRESSED! EAT YOUR BREAKFAST! QUICKER! FASTER!.....". Still, Bella has been blessed with having some fantastic teachers in Year 1. She has the lovely Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Bower, all of whom seem completely wonderful and, I'm assuming, very patient and tolerant. On her first day Bella assured me that she knew exactly where to put her lunch box and bag, then marched confidently into her new classroom without a backward glance, with no thought for her distraught Mummy and brother. I have to say I was very proud of her. Bella has been lucky enough to be in the same class as her close friends Hollie and Imara so I'm sure between the three of them they will have great fun and cause some chaos. Reaching Out Together... to the elderly of Bewdley and Wribbenhall. Wribbenhall Parish Room Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm You can be certain of a warm welcome, entertainment and tea,coffee and cakes. 13th and 27th October 10th and 24th November

Sunday 24th January 2016 at 3.00pm in St. Anne’s Church Alan & Heather Fairs in “The Folks Who Live on the Hill” A teatime entertainment with tea and cake Tickets £10 from 405476 or 402475 In aid of Save the Children

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 are a few of our events for October:-

Sat. 3rd Live Wyres Dance dancing to DJ Chris Martin at Hartlebury Village Hall DY11 7TQ Tue. 6th Extraordinary General Meeting, Wolverley Church Hall, Wolverley

Tue. 13th Pub Night at The Old House at Home, B’ham Rd, Blakedown. DY10 3JE

Tue. 20th The Land Oak, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster. DY10 2SA

Tue. 27th The Island Pool , Wolverhampton Rd, Cookley, DY10 3RX.

Sat. 31st Live Wyres Halloween Dance dancing to DJ Siddy Sounds at Blakedown Parish Rooms, DY10 3JG

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.

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Louise Edginton Having spent some 40 years on the local County, District and Town Councils, Louise Edginton finally decided to retire in May 2014, just before her 85th birthday. She was then made a Freeman of Bewdley, becoming only the seventh person to be granted this honour since it was inaugurated for our then MP, Stanley Baldwin, in 1925. Louise was presented with an illuminated scroll on 14th May, 2014 and on Mayor’s Sunday this year, received the medal itself. Photograph by Maureen Mundon

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Launch is on Saturday 24th October at 10am outside the Guild Hall. Last year the Branch raised over £11,000 and this year, with your help and support, we hope to do even better. If anyone would like to help by becoming a street collector for a few hours, please let Carol our secretary know on 01299 404113.

Royal British Legion Poppy Concert

Saturday 24th October 7.00pm in St. Anne's Church, Bewdley Featuring Bewdley Concert Band, Got to Sing and David Lawrence

The evening begins with a parade of Royal British Legion Standards and ends with a flag waving proms style finale with Land of Hope and Glory. Raffle with prizes generously donated by Bewdley businesses. Tickets to include a glass of wine are £8 and can be obtained from St. Anne's Church, or Carol Gittins on 01299 404113. BEWDLEY TOWNSWOMEN GUILD

The Guild is well established in Bewdley. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley. DY12 1EU. Tuesday October 27th at 7.30 pm Jason Houldens presents his experiences on Cruising the World. Light hearted competition. for a favourite holiday photograph, Bring and Buy Sale, a cuppa and biscuits, a chance to win a small raffle prize and buy handcrafted cards from our bring and buy table. Visitors can attend 3 times before joining. Members pay £27 per year. The Guild offers a wide variety of activities: reading group, walks, handicraft sessions and a gardening group. If you enjoy the company of friendly women and feel tempted to try us please come along.You will be most welcome . Interested? Please contact our Chair Maureen Golborne 01299 488526

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Bewdley Town Council - News Town Council Meeting held on 7th September 2015

Neighbourhood Plan for Bewdley The Better Bewdley Advisory Committee is currently considering a Neighbourhood Plan for Bewdley. The Neighbourhood Plan, if voted for by the people of Bewdley, will set out the vision for the town in terms of land use and form part of Wyre Forest District Council’s Local Plan. A public consultation exercise will take place to consider some options and ideas and all residents and business owners will be invited to comment. The Plan will belong to the Town and will inform future planning and development issues. Watch this space for more information coming soon! Together Project The Together Group have agreed to accept an invitation from Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire to become an Activity Partner in their Reconnections Programme. This programme of activities aims to support lonely and isolated older people in Wyre Forest to become socially mobile. The Together Group currently run two separate activities and this partnership could see additional activities organised and funded, as well as resources to improve the current offering. This is a very exciting opportunity which will help engage more people who may benefit from accessing social activities, help and support. If anyone is interested in attending an event, or you know someone who may like to come along, please contact the Town Council on 01299 400157.

Local Policing The Bewdley and Rural Policing Team send a written report to each Town Council meeting, and also attend most meetings to answer any questions from Councillors or members of the public. Two issues were brought to the Council’s attention this month which were a spate of antisocial behaviour at Blackstone Picnic area, and also that thieves are targeting domestic oil tanks. Police are patrolling the picnic site on a regular basis, and have also received some intelligence about the oil tank thefts. Residents are being urged to be vigilant and report any non-emergencies using the 101 service. Please dial 999 only in an emergency.

Electricity Supply Works – Bewdley Town Centre By the time you read this, we will have had the first round of the electricity supply works which will connect up the new Medical Centre and renew cabling and other infrastructure. The second round will be taking place in early November. Western Power Distribution took the advice of the Town Council to avoid half term and Bewdley Festival week when planning the works, which was much appreciated by Councillors. The company have engaged well with the Town Council, residents and businesses to minimise any disruption whilst these vital works take place. 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: 5th October and 2nd November. Agendas of Town Council, Planning and Finance Committee Meetings are posted on the Notice Boards outside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Foyer and by the Library Entrance and on the Town Council’s page of www.bewdleytowncouncil.org Minutes of those meetings are also available at the Library, on the website and at the Town Clerk’s Office. TOWN COUNCIL NEWS IS PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED BY BEWDLEY TOWN COUNCIL

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Bewdleey Film Club Č‚ FLICs Tuesday Oct 6th The General (1926) Starring Buster Keaton Details mickfoley@me.com or 07973 463932

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