The Bridge February 2016
February in the Forest
I wrote this article fairly early in January to meet the publication deadline, with the result that my news is old news and my projections about what may be happening in the forest in February may be way off the mark. All I can say is that flooding has been of disastrous proportions this winter, caused by rains brought by warm air over the warm Atlantic Ocean. The minor personal inconvenience of encountering mud on every possible path through the forest is insignificant compared to the miserable job of clearing out a home flooded by filthy water, and competing with friends to observe the most unseasonal natural phenomenon hides a deeper worry about the future chances of the wildlife whose existence becomes increasingly precarious with each deviation from ‘normal’ weather.
How do wild creatures and plants respond to these events? Flooding along the forest’s Dowles Brook and its tiny tributaries will sweep away many plants and small aquatic animals from their habitats, drown burrowing beasts, and render the waters of the brook too silty for others to fish. If the flood happens in winter it is less damaging than in the summer, when many invertebrates are present in the form of eggs, larvae or nymphs. However, summer droughts are probably more damaging to populations of aquatic creatures. ‘The Nature of Wyre’, recently published by the Wyre Forest Study Group, mentions this as a threat to the endangered native white-clawed crayfish, which holds on in four of the Dowles’ tributaries but is up against pollution, damage to its habitat, and a parasitic fungus carried by the alien American signal crayfish. In a situation like this the resilience of a population is already low and a catastrophic event can be the last straw.
Early appearances of leaves, blossoms, frogspawn, nest-building and the like bring the risk of all being destroyed by ice or snow if the weather reverts to a more normal pattern and the organism concerned may be unable to ‘do it all over again’.
What can any of us do to counteract such powerful forces as the weather? The human-induced change in the climate is due to the sum of the actions of individuals, and the first step is to recognise our share of the responsibility for this. The similarity with the philosophical question, ‘How can an individual change the world for good?’ is no surprise, and both are nicely answered by Gandhi’s, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. Our energy consumption (for transport, heating, electricity for gadgets etc.) has a direct effect on the climate in terms of CO2 production. What we eat and throw away is also part of the problem: beef and milk come from cattle which produce lots of methane, a greenhouse gas also emitted from landfill sites when we throw food into our bins.
I could go on (and often do) but will limit myself to adding that we need to take this very seriously and be willing to take actions that won’t be comfortable.
Linda Iles
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Welcome to February’s edition of The Bridge.
As I write, the snow seen in other parts of the country has not appeared here but, on page 19 as well as on the cover and centre pages, Peter Madden reminds us how beautiful Bewdley can look in the wintry weather. We are also pleased this month to include pictures sent to our website of the river in December. Please continue to send in your photographs, particularly those that are local and seasonal.
Elsewhere in the magazine this month, the Friends of Bewdley Museum are asking for your support on page 17 and Kay Sanderson lays down a Bewdley Library challenge on page 21. Kim Leach introduces herself on page 31 and Jenny Paddock says goodbye as Bewdley Festival Director on page 35.
Bewdley’s branch of the Royal British Legion work hard each autumn to raise funds for their Poppy Appeal. Turn to page 19 to find out how much their efforts and your support raised recently and see page 11 to find out why voluntary Fairtrader Elaine Barbour wants to say thank you.
Age UK is keen to promote its Reconnections programme in Worcestershire. Find out on page 39 what is happening to tackle loneliness among elderly people and please contact their service if you think it may be of help to someone you know. We are always pleased to promote activities that may connect those who live alone through the pages of our magazine. Send information to the email address below or drop a note into St. Anne’s Church.
Were you at Bewdley Carnival in 1972? Turn to page 17 to see if you recognise the Carnival Queen and her attendants in all their glory. We always enjoy sharing your pictures of Bewdley’s recent past, so please keep sending them to us.
And why will Bewdley Carnival be so special this year? The answer is on page 29.
Gill
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February 1 Bewdley TIC reopens 1 All Saints Church Wribbenhall Knit and Natter 10am till 12.00 1 Bewdley WI meeting - see page 29 1 Bewdley Floral Art meeting - see page 19 3 Bewdley Film Club: Foxcatcher - see inside back page 4 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 45 4 Cinema in the Hall: Suffragette – see inside back page 5 Music in the Hall: Bitterroots and support - see inside back page 6 The Children’s Society Barn Dance St. George’s Hall - see page 27 7 Bewdley Local Produce Market Load Street 10.00 - 4.00 7 Bewdley Footpaths walk – see page 25 8 All Saints Church Wribbenhall Book Sale and Knit and Natter 10am till 12.00 9 Reaching Out Wribbenhall Parish Room - see page 39 9 Doreen the Movie in St. George’s Hall - see inside back page 11 Knit and Natter at the Methodist Church, High Street 2 - 4pm 11 Cinema in the Hall: Legend – see inside back page 13 Who Let the Dads Out - see page 35 15 All Saints Church Wribbenhall Knit and Natter 10am till 12.00 17 Bewdley Civic Society meeting - see page 19 18 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 45 18 Cinema in the Hall:The Walk – see inside back page 19 Flicks in the Sticks - see page 45 20 Alll Saints’ Wribbenhall Jumble Sale - see page 41 23 Reaching Out Wribbenhall Parish Room - see page 39 23 Bewdley Townswomen Guild meeting - see page 23 24 All Saints Church Wribbenhall Craft Session10am till 12.00 24 Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club - see page 27 25 Cinema in the Hall: Macbeth – see inside back page March 1 Bewdley Film Club:Vertigo - see inside back cover 6 Bewdley Footpaths walk – see page 25 6 Bewdley Local Produce Market Load Street 10.00 - 4.00 5
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Happy New Year from Bewdley Methodist Church
You are assured a warm welcome at our services on Sundays at 10.30 and special services as advertised. Once a month, children and grandchildren enjoy their own lively Sunday Club.We’re next to the Jubilee gardens on High Street. www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
A date for your diary!
Saturday 19 March Kidderminster Male Choir
in concert at our church (7.30pm) Tickets £10 on the door
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? The President of the Methodist Conference, Revd Steve Wild, will be at Trinity Methodist Church, Kidderminster, on Saturday 13 February from 9.30am to lead a discussion on how we can be Good News to those around us.
Are you looking for a place to meet people and make good friends?
Bewdley Baptist Church offers YOU the opportunity.
EAT-CHAT-ENJOY! Community Lunch For All Ages What do we do? A good meal and good company, all ages welcome When do we do it? The Second Tuesday of each month at 12.30pm. How much does it cost? Just £3.50 for a cooked, two-course meal.
Like to know more? Ring 01299 403267 or email office@bewdleybaptist.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
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. ✦ Womens’ Own - an afternoon meeting for ladies. ✦ Art Group - a quiet place to paint and draw.
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
St Leonard’s
St Anne’s Church
Sunday morning worship: 11.15am
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.
Wednesdays at 10.15am Morning Worship
Thinking about baptism? Come to 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’s Bewdley and we’ll talk together over coffee.
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.
Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
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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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High Street Services at 10.30 every Sunday
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Sunday worship: 11.15am on the second Sunday 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
For details about any activities or special services please see our advert or contact Rev. Philip Hoar on 826641.
All Saints Wribbenhall
RIVERSIDE CHURCH
Sunday Worship at 9.30am Worship lasts for about an hour
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
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 10.00am – 12.00noon Church is open for Knit and Natter every Monday except Bank Holidays Book Sale, including jig-saws, CDs, DVDs and cards on 2nd Monday of the month
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
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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Rehearsals are in full swing for the celebration of The Bewdley Passion 2016, which will reflect on the final days in the life of Jesus. This year, a modern choral setting of events during Holy Week will be performed in St. Anne’s Church at 7.30 p.m. on the evenings of Good Friday, March 25th and Holy Saturday, March 26th.
The Passion story has been depicted through music since the Middle Ages, and has continued through the sublime (Bach, Handel, Stainer) to the commercial (Superstar, Godspell). Our Bewdley Passion retains the structure of the traditional Passions (with chorales; an Evangelist narrating the story; two choruses; and soloists taking the roles of Jesus, Mary, Judas, Caiaphas and Pilate); but framed within a modern musical style.
Words and music are by Bewdey resident Jim Ineson, with choral arrangements by Heather and Alan Fairs. The Musical Director is Alastair Elliott and the cast is led by notable local singers Jonathan Darby (Jesus), Alan Fairs (Caiaphas), Claire Worboys (Mary), Stuart Wishart (Judas), Mike Dernie (Pilate) and Harry Lewis (The Evangelist).
Artistic Director Stephen Conway returns to oversee his third Bewdley Passion event after directing successful productions in 2013 and 2015.
The choruses and the band are all drawn from our local churches, supported by members of Bewdley Choral Society, and this community involvement is one of the features and strengths of the entire Bewdley Passion experience.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters (which include at time of writing Bewdley Civic Society, St. George’s Hall Trustees, The Helen Rachael Mackaness Charitable Trust, Abberton Spire Fund and Cllr. John Campion), the performances are an offering to the community, and therefore admission is free. Look forward to seeing you there!
Traidcraft Sales 2015
Many thanks to all of you who buy from the Traidcraft stall in St Anne’s church. In 2015 sales from the church, including acting as a hub for others with occasional stalls and special events, totalled £28,121.75. This is a fabulous amount and over £600 more than in 2014.
We are open from 10am-2pm from Tuesday to Saturday and the Traidcraft stall carries a good range of food stuffs and beverages, as well as household items, cards and crafts. So if you’re looking for a gift or just something a little different, do come and browse. The new Spring catalogues will shortly be available and I’ll happily take orders.
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Friends of Bewdley Museum
The Friends was registered as a charity in 1977 to create and maintain interest in Bewdley Museum, to assist in acquiring suitable material for the museum collection and to raise money for the museum by subscription or collection.
We rely on a loyal committee to help us continue to meet these objectives and are looking for a minute secretary to record our meetings. If you would like to get involved in this or any other way, please let us know. In 2016 I would like to encourage everyone to join the Friends to demonstrate how much the local community and visitors value and support the museum in the heart of our town. Friends volunteers will be at all the major events at the museum this year; if you would like to find out more, do come and speak to us.
We are working with the museum staff, Bewdley Historical Research Group and Bewdley Civic Society on a project to make photographs, both in the museum’s collection and those collected by Ken Hobson, more accessible to everyone. If you have items of interest to share, please get in touch. To join, please visit www.bewdleymuseum.org.uk for further information or email friends@bewdleymuseum.org.uk. Alternatively text or call me on 07899 797535.
Jenny Robbins Chair Friends of Bewdley Museum.
Bewdley Carnival Queen 1972
Bewdley Historical Research Group has recently been given a photo of the 1972 Carnival Queen and her attendants. Do you know anyone in the picture? Please let us know at editorial@bewdleybridge.org.uk Please contact the Research Group at bewdleyhistory@btinternet.com if you have other pictures of Bewdley’s recent history.
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Poppy Appeal 2015
On behalf of the Bewdley Branch of the Royal British Legion, I would like to thank all the shops and public houses who allowed us to place collecting boxes and poppy trays in their premises and the street collectors, members and friends who distributed and collected tins and trays during the Poppy Appeal. The amount collected was £9,700 which, along with a grant from a local trust fund of £1,500, made a total of £11,200. This is a fantastic amount which was raised by your generous donations. Thank you everyone. Paul Gittins Chairman Bewdley Branch RBL
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Bewdley Library
This time of year sees an abundance of challenges; at time of writing we are well into Dry January, there are Get Fit and Lose Weight challenges (celebrity endorsed if possible) and if you're a real glutton for punishment you might even be doing the Stop Smoking challenge as well. Good luck with all those if you're being brave.
If you're already perfect, not super virtuous or simply don't care, why not try something else? Visit the library and pick out something you wouldn't normally read. I've tried several times now and yes, I've been bored to tears sometimes but I've also found unexpected treasures.
We are hoping to have a promotion of Dublin born John Connolly's books over the next few weeks, featuring his very human Maverick detective Charlie Parker. First class crime writing with a touch of the supernatural (but nothing over the top) is the hallmark of the Parker chronicles; I've just finished my first one and I'm going back for more. I always fancied being an enigmatic detective, but this fantasy is somewhat offset by the knowledge that I can't find my keys several times a week.
A library is a great place to explore new ideas and have the freedom to make mistakes at hardly any cost, financial or otherwise. How many places can we do that? Call in soon Kay Sanderson
Dates for 2016 Discover Bewdley Spring Fair Sunday and Monday 1st and 2nd May
Discover Bewdley Harvest Fair Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd October
If you are interested in taking a stall, volunteering or being a part of the team whether busking or performing please contact: elliehooper@bewdley.org.uk 01299 405516 www.bewdley.org.uk
Emergency Services Request
As a volunteer Community First Responder with the ambulance service, one of the main problems I have is locating the premises I have been sent to. Many house numbers and names cannot be easily seen from the road, particularly at night.
Could I, therefore, urge everyone to check that house numbers and names can be seen from the road and, if not, consider putting them on a gate or wheelie bin. After calling for an ambulance, it would also be helpful if you left an outside light on at night and, if possible, stand in the doorway looking out for us. Community First Responders use their own cars so have no blue lights or sirens. If you feel your house would be difficult to find you could consider switching on the hazard lights of your car. This would be very useful on caravan sites.
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Bewdley Museum and Tourist Information Centre
The museum, Tourist Information Centre and shop have all been closed for January for the annual winter works and will be reopening for business on Monday 1st February.
This year the TIC and shop is being redesigned and decorated. Work has begun to enhance this area by creating more space and light and adding to the sales space in the shop to offer a wider range of gifts and examples of work from Museum craftspeople and local artists and suppliers.The entrance to the museum is also due to have a bright new facelift with new lighting and display boards and more obvious museum signs.
For more information regarding opening, please check out our facebook pages or website www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk, phone 0845 603 5699 or pick up a leaflet at the Tourist Information Centre.
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.
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BEWDLEY TOWNSWOMEN GUILD
Women - young and not so young - are invited to try our next meeting on Tuesday 23rd February 7.30pm at Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road DY12 1EU The evening will include a talk by John Billingham on Images of Worcester. We are asked to bring along an artefact that depicts a hidden corner or secret of Worcester.
TG is for women like you – who enjoy themselves and are interested in local, national and international affairs. Bewdley Guild is a branch of a national network that provides the opportunity for like-minded women to meet and pursue those interests. To find out more please contact our Chair: Maureen Golborne 01299 488526 or Lois Hopkins 01299 409465
James Gaukroger
Bewdley Historical Research Group has received an enquiry regarding a Bewdley solicitor. He was James Gaukroger and the only information we have is that his office was in Load Street. He is known to have been there in the 1950s and possibly into the 1960s. If anyone has information of any description about him, can they please contact me on 01299 403582 or at bewdleyhistory@btinternet.com
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Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints’ Church More than 70 local organisations, charities and individuals took part in the second Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall in December.
Carol Lardner, Gail Lawrence, Irene Robinson
Thank you to Carol Lardner and her team who worked hard to make the event such a huge success and to all those who decorated trees or visited the Festival. We hope to see you all again in December 2016! All Saints’ Church, Wribbenhall
Bewdley Concert Band were declared winners by public vote of the adult section with Bewdley Festival in second place.
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Vicky and Grace won the junior section with Bewdley Primary Nursery two year olds in second place.
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Behind the Baton
As you will read elsewhere in this magazine, rehearsals are underway for this year’s Bewdley Passion written by local composer: Jim Ineson. After the success of last year’s Passion, in particular the Resurrection Musical in Jubilee Gardens, we immediately discussed creating something new, along the lines of the great Bach Passions but in a modern style. Those of you who enjoyed the musical last year will be delighted to know this new Passion builds on the wonderful music of last year with even greater variety – light moments, uplifting moments, dramatic moments, reflective and emotional moments. For me, as Musical Director, this is a new experience and a wonderful opportunity. Typically, when preparing for rehearsals, I can listen to many recordings of the programme I’m going to direct and I will often have some pretty well formed views as to the musical interpretation I wish to follow, ideas which do evolve over time but which are based on experiences of what sounds good and what audiences enjoy. In this case, the work is brand new, I’ve never heard it before, so it feels during rehearsals that we are gradually breathing life into a new being. The mutual enjoyment of discussing an idea with Jim, then trying it and liking what we’ve done is really quite thrilling. Do come and see one of the performances, whatever you musical tastes. I can assure you Jim has written a wonderful piece that will stir your emotions fully with the power of the Easter Story. Alastair Elliott
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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.
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Sunday 7th February: a walk of about 3 miles to Catchem's End & Ribbesford.
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Sunday 6th March: a walk of about 5 1/2 miles to Cooper's Mill.
Monday 15th February 7.30pm Riverside Church, Dog Lane
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The Bewdley Committee Members of The Children’s Society Invite you to their
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Saturday 6th February
£10 to include a Ploughman’s Supper Bring your own drinks & glasses St. George’s Hall from 7:30 pm Tickets available from 01299 400704 or St. Anne’s Church
Bewdley and Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club
Kidderminster Beekeepers Association
The Beginners Beekeeping Course starts Wednesday 27th January 7pm to 9pm for ten Wednesdays followed by two practical out apiary meetings with hands on experience (dates to be arranged). Baptist Church Hall, Franche Road, Kidderminster DY11 5BJ The fee is £55 and numbers limited. Late applications welcomed. Application forms from KBA website: www.bbka.org.uk/local /kidderminster or Kim Holmes, KBA Honorary Secretary on 01299 861514.
In December we celebrated Christmas with a delicious meal, followed by Sandy Cale presenting “Two for One” Vocal Performance. The duets and music were very professionally done, and thoroughly enjoyed by all the members.
On 24th February Derek Clarke will speak on “Back to Back Houses, Birmingham”
Ladies are welcome to attend our monthly meetings at the Mercure. For information please ring 400363.
Wyre Forest Refugee Support Group THE REFUGEE CRISIS
The intensity of recent crises, especially in Syria, has displaced millions of people and stimulated sympathy among those who feel that something should be done to alleviate their suffering. The churches of Bewdley, together with those of Stourport, have been meeting to discuss their response to the crisis. If you would like to know more or to find out what action you can take, they have produced a leaflet available from Angela Randle at: angelarandle.randle4@gmail.com 33
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Weighing up the cost of car ownership
If you are a second car owner, need a car occasionally, would like to connect with the move to electric cars, or worry about congestion and pollution, think about how you might benefit from a car-sharing scheme.
With the support of Transition Bewdley Energy Group, we are proposing to establish an electric car charging point, together with two electric cars in the centre of Bewdley to get started.
cost v benefit convenience v nuisance my car v our environment past v future
If you would be interested in joining a small group to get this up and running, or have any thoughts or comments please let us know, and look out for more information coming soon! If you want to have a look at an established car-sharing scheme go to: http://malvernhills-carclubs.weebly.com
Bill Goodall rw.goodall@yahoo.co.uk Peter Miller peterimiller10@gmail.com
Bewdley WI
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The next meeting is on Monday 1st February at 7.30pm
The Work of Kemp Hospice
A visit to the hospice to view the facilities and hear about the work If you need a lift, be at St. George’s Hall for 7pm
Visitors pay £3 for two visits. Members pay £37.50 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!
Bewdley Carnival’s 50th Anniversary
Members of the Bewdley Carnival Committee are getting very excited about the 2016 Carnival to be held on 11th June. This year’s event will be particular special because it marks the Carnival’s 50th Anniversary. The exciting big main event this year is The Van Buren Show, a professional show for adults and children which combines a variety of illusions,magic escapology and circus skills with a modern approach. Further details of the entertainment on offer and information about how to join in the parade will be available in the following weeks. We are hoping that more local pubs, clubs and businesses will enter the parade and make this year’s Carnival bigger and better than ever, a treat for all who visit or take part, in whatever way. For more information, please ring Sue on 01299 401841 35
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Hi, my name is Kim Leach and I am the new Children and Families Worker for Bewdley Parish and All Saints, Wribbenhall. I’m a chocoholic, hate cockroaches and my secret (not any more) dream is to be in a musical production (can’t sing or dance – but in my dream I am amazing! lol).
I originally come from South Africa, but moved to the UK in October 2002 when I realized that I didn’t want to bring my children up in a place that felt so unsafe. It’s funny really because had you asked me beforehand, England was the last place I would have moved to because of the weather. But I love it here and it has now become my home.
I came over on an engineering visa and worked as a Structural Technician in Leeds, then Harrogate for the first 4 years. In 2003 I started volunteering with a Christian youth project in Tadcaster and really enjoy working with children and young people. In 2004 I became a trustee. When the youth worker resigned in 2006 I was asked on numerous occasions if I would step into his role, but didn’t really think I had the credentials or guts to do it.
A few key people in my life reminded me that I had always loved working with children and that through different events, God had actually shaped me for this job. So after making a very exciting but extremely scary decision, I agreed and started what has been quite a challenging but equally rewarding eight years of Youth Work.
This time last year I sat in the boss’ office and was told, due to the lack of funds, I was being made redundant. The emotional rollercoaster that I went on over the next six months is hard to describe and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I know some may not get this, but I know that the only reason I am still standing is because of my faith and a few amazing friends.
Which brings me to the present time. I start 2016 off feeling blessed beyond words.
I moved to Bewdley with my family in August to start my new job as the Children and Families worker. Bewdley is an awesome place, with awesome people – our welcome here has been incredible, thank you.
My greatest desire is to support and encourage parents and carers in any way I can. My hope is that through my work I will be able to invest in your children so that they feel valued, accepted and loved for who they are and encourage them to dream. As someone with a real passion for children and families, I hope that during my time here, I can make a difference.
If you would like to meet up for a coffee, chat, ask questions or share ideas about things you’d like the church to get involved in I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me on 07850038307 or email me at kim_leach1@yahoo.co.uk.
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After eighteen years at the helm of this hugely successful annual Arts Festival, Jenny Paddock has announced her retirement as Festival Director.
Jenny is famous for her ebullient, yet determined, character, her fundraising skills and, of course, as the face and voice of Bewdley Festival. Having brought the popular touch to Festival’s annual line-up of events and performances, Jenny ensured Festival’s financial health and has introduced a string of ‘stunning’ acts and performers year after year.
Jenny’s time as Director has seen Bewdley Festival mark 25 years of success with the installation of a commemorative piece of public art - Jubilation - in the town’s Jubilee Gardens and Festival’s involvement in the refurbishment of St George’s Hall, resulting in a highly successful community and arts hub in the centre of Bewdley. Another milestone was the ability of Bewdley Festival to jointly fund the installation of a cinema at St George’s Hall.
Following a successful appeal for new volunteers in 2014, Jenny has said that she is confident that Bewdley Festival is being left in good hands. She now looks forward to being an audience member for Festival 2016 and to the 30th anniversary year in 2017.
Who Let the Dads Out?
What do we do? Who Let The Dads Out? is an opportunity for dads, granddads and male carers to spend time playing and doing craft activities with their pre-school children in a male-friendly atmosphere (but we do welcome mums as well). There are hot drinks and bacon-butties too.
When do we do it? Who Let The Dads Out? takes place on the second Saturday of the month at Bewdley Baptist Church from 9.30-11.30am. Our next time we get together is Saturday 13th February. How much does it cost? There is a charge of £1.00 per family to cover the cost of the bacon butties. Bewdley Baptist Church, 61 High Street, Bewdley, DY12 2DJ 41
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Reconnections – tackling loneliness in Worcestershire
In 2015, Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire launched a new programme to tackle loneliness – ‘Reconnections’. The programme, the first of its kind, seeks to help reduce loneliness and social isolation in the county by supporting individuals to connect with the many and wonderful groups and activities in the local community, but in a way that aims to beat loneliness for good. What’s different about Reconnections is twofold. Firstly, it seeks to understand the causes of loneliness, by providing one-to-one support to each individual, working through their situation and understanding what kind of next steps will be both most appealing and most effective for them. Secondly, it understands that loneliness is not just depressing, and bad for health, and miserable, but that it fundamentally undermines people’s confidence and prevents them from feeling capable of taking those important steps towards greater activity, greater sociability, and decreased feelings of loneliness. To address both the causes and symptoms of loneliness, Reconnections connects older people with a volunteer, who works with them to construct a unique plan as well as provide vital support and confidence-building. Together, we’re seeing lonely people find renewed pleasure in life, becoming able to overcome barriers and reconnect with their local community in a way that matches their interests and personality. We’re trying to raise awareness of Reconnections in Worcestershire as a simple and effective way of tackling loneliness. From neighbours to supermarket staff to GPs, anyone can get in touch with Reconnections to refer people who they think might benefit from the service. As importantly, we want people to know that if you are one of the estimated 35,000 across the county suffering from loneliness – change is possible, and we want to hear from them. Over the coming months together we think that we can beat loneliness, but we need help to spread the word. To find out more about Reconnections, visit the website www.reconnectionsservice.org.uk, call 0800 195 8040, or email reconnections@ageukhw.org.uk.
Reaching Out Together to the elderly of Bewdley and Wribbenhall If you would like some company and relaxation in pleasant surroundings do come and join us.You can be certain of a warm welcome, a little entertainment and, of course, tea or coffee and cakes.
Wribbenhall Parish Room Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm
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Opera at the Hall
Another performance from ‘down under’ once again resulted in a packed St George’s Hall in December. Carmen, vibrant, exciting, colourful, passionate, tragic and with a couple of exceptions, beautifully sung. The Sydney Harbour setting was minimalist but, there was so much action that it worked to enhance the performance. Rinat Shaham as Carmen was sex on legs, seductive, teasing, disdainful and strangely vulnerable by turns, with a voice that conveyed all these emotions effortlessly. Dimytro Popov as Don Jose turned in the kind of performance we have come to expect, proud, tender, despairing and ultimately tragic. Nicole Car as Michaela has a fine voice but needs to stop smiling when delivering bad news and to temper the shrillness of her top notes, and Andrew Jones as Escamillo wavered in places. The chorus and dancers were magnificent, showing real flamenco gypsy passion. As we have come to expect from Opera Australia, some of the costumes were a little bizarre e.g. The polka dot Ascot hats, but other than that it was sufficiently homogenous to make the whole thing work in a glorious riot of colour, movement and music. Fantastic! Let’s have more. Beth Arnold
All Saints’ Wribbenhall Annual Jumble Sale
Saturday 20th February 10am till 12 noon Wribbenhall Parish Room Stalls include: Clothes - Toys - CD/DVDs - Books Bric-a-Brac - Household Goods and much more. Refreshments available - Entrance 20p
The Bewdley Local Produce Market
The market is managed by Bewdley Development Trust and runs from 10.00 am – 4.00pm on the first Sunday of the month. Dates for 2016: 7th February, 6th March, 3rd April 1st May (Discover Bewdley Spring Fair) 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September 2nd October (Discover Bewdley Harvest Fair) 6th November, 4th December
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The latest book by Bewdley Historical Research Group is available. It covers a wide range of items from Princess Mary's banishment to Tickenhill by Henry VIII, goings on in Welch Gate, mysteries in WWI and much more.
£9.95 from Bewdley TIC, The Bewdley Emporium in Lax Lane and the Civic Society.
Bewdley Chamber Maids & Christmas Lights Festival Diary for 2016
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August 27th & 28th
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If you would like to book a stall, perform or take part in anyway, please get in touch. We hope to make a good start with a particularly festive St Georges Day and are particularly keen to find St George and the dragon - can you help ? All our events are open to businesses and charities. Please contact : Ann 01299 404226 lymanhughes34@aol.com Maggie 01299 404065 maggiedalloway@hotmail.co.uk
Mark 01562 861711mark@cofservices.co.uk
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 February:
Tue. 2nd - Pub night at the Queen’s Head, Wolverley, DY11 5XB
Tue. 9th - Pub Night at The Old House at Home, B’ham Rd, Blakedown. DY10 3JE
Sat. 13th – Live Wyres Valentine Dance with DJ Siddy Sounds at Wribbenhall Parish Rooms
Tue. 23rd – The Manor House, The Whittington, Kinver DY7 6NY
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. 49
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Saving Lives by Saving Time
Challenge Yourself And Save A Life After the Christmas feast and New Year’s fizz, why not set yourself a challenge and Rock Pound the Bounds in aid of life saving service, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity?
On Sunday 1st May, ‘Rock Pound the Bounds’ will see runners, families and walkers of all abilities come together on a range of different tracks across Worcestershire, including a marathon (26 mile), 18 mile, half marathon (13 mile), nine or six mile routes, and a three mile treasure trail for young families.
Those interested in the popular Worcestershire walks, which start from Rock Village Hall near Kidderminster, are for the first time being asked to sign up online before the event, saving time in the registration hall on the day.
Last year, those who took part helped to raise over £5,600 for the charity, funding two life saving air ambulance missions and a pair of response bags.
If you would like to know more about ‘Rock Pound the Bounds’ please visit: http://www.midlandsairambulance.com/news-and-events/events/1dxglnjtnkej
To preregister for the marathon, half marathon, eighteen, nine or six mile walks, and a three mile treasure trail for young families please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walke4life-2016-rock-pound-the-bounds-tickets19740214513
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Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside.
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Friday 19th February MINIONS (U) Time 3.00 pm
All tickets £2.50 plus free ice cream
Thursday 4th February 10.30am from St Peters Church,Martley WR6 6QA OS reference 756598
KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (15) Time 7.30 pm
Thursday 18th February 10.30am from The Colliers Arms,Rock, DY14 9HA OS ref 725722 For full programme see www.rockvillagehall.co.uk
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15 to 18 year olds £3.00
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Community News Bewdley Town Council - News Town Council Meeting held on 4th January 2016 Evening Taxi Rank The Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team visited the Town Clerk’s office in late December asking for Town Council approval for plans to install an evening taxi rank in Load Street. The evening economy in Bewdley is important to the town and its range of pubs and restaurants in this unique setting are a major draw for people from the wider West Midlands. As has been raised many times, a lack of public transport after 8pm in the evening means that people rely on taxis to get them into and out of the town. The police report that many late night disturbances are from people clambering for taxis, and putting themselves at risk by congregating in the middle of Load Street hoping to force an approaching vehicle to stop, taxi or not. The Council agreed to support the proposal to install the rank which would operate after 10pm and would use the short stay spaces on Load St between the entrance to Dog Lane Car Park and the bus stop, on the Tesco side of the road.
Bewdley Traders Group The Town Council are very keen to engage our local traders to talk about issues that they feel are important to them, and discuss how the Council can support businesses and enhance the local economy. This may be via practical action, support, using the Council’s network of contacts or simply listening and representing. All Traders are encouraged to attend (even just for a chat and a coffee!). Please look out for the next meeting date, or contact Councillor John Beeson via the Council’s website.
Budget 2016/2017 The Town Council’s Finance Committee will recommend to full Council at its February meeting the amount of council tax that needs to be levied on householders to meet the Council’s aims and aspirations for the coming municipal year. The Council is mindful that it has a duty to protect taxpayers from excessive rises, whilst being realistic about the costs associated with its activities and its role in enhancing the services provided by partners and other local organisations. The coming year will see the Council become more active in event co-ordination, work with the community on preparing the town’s Neighbourhood Plan, look at taking on more local services from Wyre Forest DC and financially support community organisations in their work. More information about the budget and about what the Council does can be found on our website. 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: 1st February and 7th March 2016. 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. 53
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ǯ Thursda ay Fiilm Programme Cinema tickets £5.00 (u 18 £4) Café Bar opens 6.45pm. Films start 7.30pm . February 4th: Sufffragette (12A) Radicalised women n are willing to lose everything in their fight for equality ʹ their jobs, their homes, their children and their lives. ͞,Žƚ-blooded ʹ ƌŝǀĞƚŝŶŐ͘͟ The Teelegraph February 11th: Legend ((18) 1 Tom Hardy plays twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray, two of ƌŝƚĂŝŶ͛Ɛ mo ost notorious criminals. ͞Hardy is astonishing and magnetic in two truly towering performances.͟ Empire Magazine
February 18th: The Walk (PG) ͞dŚĞ most dizzying feat of high-wire daring ever accomplished: the 1974 walk between New zŽƌŬ͛Ɛ ŶĞǁůLJ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚ dǁŝŶ dŽǁĞƌƐ ͙ ŝƐ thrillingly brought to life͘͟ Daily Express February 25th: Macbeth (15) ĐŚĂƌŝƐŵĂƚŝĐ ƌĞƚĞůůŝŶŐ ŽĨ ^ŚĂŬĞƐƉĞĂƌĞ͛Ɛ Scottish play starring Michael Fassbender. ͞Blockbuster batttle scenes, spine-tingling staging, believable performances: as good as Shakespeare on film gets.͟ The Telegraph
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Doreen the Movie Ǯ Ǩǯ With an appearance by Doreen herself and an introducti c on by writer-director David Tristram. A must for indie movie fans and lovers of Black Country comedy.
Tuesday Feb 3rd Foxcatcher (2014) Starring Steve Carell and Channing Tatum
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