The Bridge May 2016
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May - my favourite month. A good month for getting out and about again to try and lose that winter pallor. The other day I was doing just that with my friend Janet. Walking past a hedge we saw a rather sprightly bird perching on a twig and jointly wondered what it might be. Other than coming down against an ostrich or a parrot we were vague on the subject. I told Janet about a ten-year-old in my class when I worked in Alum Rock some years ago. Now, not even the most mendacious estate agent would have described the area as Sought After, but when on a school outing this boy - who had lived his ten years in an area devoid of anything green; whose grasp of the 3R’s was at best tenuous - saw a chaffinch sitting on a fence he gave us a fascinating masterclass in bird recognition on the spot.
I thought out loud about other arcane talents I had come across over the years. Claira, for instance. She can tell you what way you are facing even when the sun’s not out. She has a built-in compass; Pigeonwoman, I call her. Mr Wear; lots of you will have been taught by him. When he reads something out loud it’s like plunging your face in a bowl of clotted cream and honey, so mellifluous are his tones. Now, Kath; she can grow parsnips big enough to feed a family for a fortnight. As long as they like parsnips, anyway. Not lettuces; not cabbages; parsnips; that’s her thing. As for my friend Janet; she’s able to assemble a flat-pack in half the time it takes me to sit weeping surrounded by Ikea cardboard.
Now it may be that you, dear reader, have a similarly unlikely talent. Go on - do tell. I would love to be walking down Welch Gate and have someone sidle up to me and tell me how they play the Glass Harmonica or tie Double Turk’s Head knots with their teeth. I am ready and waiting. Margaret
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1 Rock Pound the Bounds - see page 37
1 Orchards in Bloom Ruskin Land 2pm
1, 2 ‘Bewdley Spring Fair’
3 Live Wyres meeting - see page 29
5 Rock pathfinders walk - see page 37
7 Mayor’s Charity Ball - see page 25
9 All Saints Church Book Sale 10 am - 12 noon
9 All Saints Church Knit and Natter 10 - 12 noon
9 Royal British Legion Women's Section meeting 7.30pm - see page 21 9 Bewdley Floral Art Club 7.30 pm - see page 25 10 Live Wyres meeting - see page 29
12 Knit & Natter Methodist Church 2pm - 4pm
14 Who Let The Dads Out? Baptist Church
14 Live Wyres meeting - see page 29
15 Kidderminster Beekeepers Association 2pm - training apiary - see page 23 16 All Saints Church Knit and Natter 10 - 12 noon
16 Bewdley Horticultural Society 7.30pm - see page 19
17 Methodist Church walking group 10.30am (01299 403941)
19 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 37
20 Scouts Quiz Night 7.30pm for 8pm start - see page 17
21 Coffee Morning & Sale, Methodist Church 10am - 12 noon - see page 5
21 Baptist Church Annual Plant Sale 2pm - 4pm - see page 5
21 Live Wyres meeting - see page 29
22 Anniversary Service and musical 'David', Methodist Church 10.30am - see page 5
23 All Saints Church Knit and Natter10 - 12 noon
25 Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club - see page 35
26 Film of the Book Night - see page 25
30 Bewdley Bike Week start - see page 35
31 Live Wyres meeting - see page 29
June
3 Soroptimists Afternoon Garden Party 2pm - see page 31 11 Bewdley Carnival 12.30pm - see page 29
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A warm welcome for YOU at 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
Celebrate with us!
Join us for our 221st Anniversary Weekend Saturday May 21 & Sunday May 22
Saturday: Coffee Morning & Sale 10.00-12.00
Sunday: ‘David’ the musical – presented by the New Dimensional Experience Choir at 10.30
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? With our pipe organ now fully restored- thanks to the generosity of so many individuals and organisations – we are now getting on with repairs to our roof and our front elevation. The work should be finished by early summer.
Annual Plant Sale
at Bewdley Baptist Church, 61 High Street
Saturday May 21st from 2 pm to 4 pm
Refreshments will be available in the courtyard on Saturday afternoon, so why not come along, enjoy the sunshine and bag a bargain plant. Any queries please contact 01299 409337.
There is no parking at the Church but a free taxi service will be available on Saturday to take plants to your car if required. If the weather is wet, the Plant Sale will be held in the back hall of the Church.
All profits will go towards the Church’s community food hamper ministry. We look forward to seeing you! 7
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A warm welcome from Bewdley Baptist Church
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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. ✦ Circle of Friends - 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
Thinking about a Wedding?
Please call Roz Mace 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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You are very welcome. However you come. Whyever you come. We hope you will come again.
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Bewdley Methodist Church
St Andrew’s Bewdley
High Street Services at 10.30 every Sunday
The Chapel in the woods
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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Bewdley Library Have I Got News for You
It's not widely known that you can download and read eMagazines from the Worcestershire County Council Libraries website, free of charge. With the cost of some hard copy magazines now making them a luxury item, it's worth having a look at what's on offer. There is a collection of magazines which you can read straight away, and the service is available 24/7. You will need to be a library member and have an internet enabled tablet, smartphone or computer to have access to the collection. You will then need to access Zinio (the magazine website) and create an account. You can also download the Zinio app onto your device if you wish to download an item and read it later.
Then go into www.worcestershire.gov.uk and access Libraries and Learning, go to eMagazines and log in to your Zinio account. You should then be able to view the magazines on offer and either read there and then or download for later.
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Tower to Town Bewdley Museum July14th - Sept 11th
A few months ago we asked through the pages of The Bridge for contributions to our exhibition, “Tower To Town” - the story behind your purchase of a London poppy.
The response was wonderful; we have material from many of you, ranging from photos, newspaper articles and medals to articles of uniform and even a football medal. (You will have to wait for the exhibition in July to find out the connection!) There are some wonderful memories, some of which left us with tears in our eyes, and stories of quiet bravery from the two world wars and those of this century.
As you read this, the exhibition is taking shape; posters, labels, notices are being produced. Do make a date in your diaries; we are sure you won’t be disappointed. And many, many thanks to all who responded to our request, “Does anyone have something to say about the poppy they bought from the London Exhibition, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.” 13
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Celebrate with the Methodists
The Methodist Church on High Street celebrates its 221st anniversary this month with special events and, hopefully, the start of building works.
The congregation is already on a high after a successful fundraising campaign to restore the church's historic pipe organ. A sell-out concert by Kidderminster Male Choir brought in the remaining funds needed and in April supporters of the project were invited to a celebratory organ recital by Bartosz Thiede, the talented young organ scholar at Oxford University's Exeter College,
Now work is due to start to repair part of the roof and the front elevation of the Grade II listed Georgian building. This latest project gets underway as members prepare to celebrate the 221st anniversary of the church's opening.
Sunday 22nd the morning service at 10.30 will include the musical 'David', written by Birmingham's Roger Jones and presented by Kidderminster's New Dimensional Experience Choir. Local Preacher Mrs Hazel Quelch will lead the service and narrate the musical, based on the story of Old Testament hero David (of Goliath slaying fame), while her husband John conducts the choir. Bewdley Methodists look forward to welcoming townsfolk over the weekend - especially people who perhaps once attend the church, Sunday School or Youth Club and would like to see what has and hasn't changed!
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Bewdley Museum and Tourist Information Centre
On 1st and 2nd May, the Museum will be joining in with the town’s annual ‘Bewdley Spring Fair’. There will be live folk music, family activities and craft stalls in the Museum and Jubilee Gardens to entertain visitors. Towards the end of May, there will be two new exhibitions. ‘Bewdley Open Studios’ will showcase the work of local artists and craftspeople and ‘Vesta Tilley’ will explore the life of the popular music hall performer who was nicknamed ‘Britain’s best recruiting officer’ in WW1.
During July of this year, the ‘One Grain’ Brass Foundry research project will take over part of the Museum. The Foundry, a much loved but hidden part of the site, will come alive under the artistic guidance of renowned London artist Joshua Sofaer. A ‘One Grain’ brass apothecary weight, which was made in the Foundry, will form the basis of an extensive research project. The information will be collated and turned into a unique exhibition from September onwards. So come along to the museum this July, meet the artist, help with the research and take part in activities, with experts on hand. If you require further information, are interested in lending an hour of your time to the research project or have any information to offer, please contact Sharon.Harvey@wyreforestdc.gov.uk .
For many visitors to the Museum, their first experience on site may involve talking to enthusiastic front-of-house Volunteers who can often be found gathering stories in the Air Raid Shelter, moulding Claypipes in the Workshop and making Ropes in the Ropewalk. If you have a couple of hours per week to spare, and you would like to get involved, please contact the Museum. 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 in the Tourist Information Centre.
The TIC now offers a wider selection of Maps, Books and Gifts. Staff have been busy sourcing new stocks of locally produced wine, gifts for the home and garden and an eclectic range of jewellery, all at affordable prices. Please come along and browse; staff are here to help and advise. Remember that discounted tickets are available for West Midlands Safari Park and Severn Valley Railway. For enquiries and information, please refer to the website www.visitwyreforest.co.uk or phone 0845 607 7819.
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Bewdley Horticultural Society Monday May 16th at 7.30pm Dr. Wilson Wall of Bewdley Orchids will be talking about Wild Orchids Riverside Church, Dog Lane Non members always welcome 21
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How many visitors to the Wyre Forest are aware of its historic connections with the influential Victorian John Ruskin? In fact the Guild of St George, the charity Ruskin set up almost 150 years ago to advance his ideas for social reform, owns over 200 acres of farmland and woodland in the forest near Bewdley.
St George’s Farm sits at the heart of Ruskin Land in a clearing adjacent to the forest track that links Tanners Hill with the old Bewdley to Tenbury Wells railway track. Neil and Lynne moved into the farmhouse in July last year after the previous tenant, Jack Bishop, fondly remembered by local walkers, passed away.
Building on the achievements of the Wyre Community Land Trust, and working with its small staff team and many enthusiastic volunteers, there are plans to make Ruskin Land more widely known. A new orchard with apple, pear, plum and cherry trees has recently been planted at St George’s Farm, with support from Natural England. It replaces one established there in 1880 and includes a number of the varieties originally planted. As well as courses for people to learn crafts such as rag rugging and spinning, the Trust is planning a number of public events to introduce people to Ruskin Land. Forthcoming activities include a picnic on 24 July and a Big Draw and Apple Day programme during October. To find out more go to the Wyre Community Land Trust website at: www.wyreclt.org.uk or read the blog News from Ruskin Land at: https://neilsinden.wordpress.com Royal British Legion Women's Section
An Evening With Brian Cummings MBE - Chelsea Pensioner
On Monday 9th May 2016 at The Mercure Hotel, Habberley Road, Bewdley - 7.30pm. The Royal British Legion Women's Section, Bewdley Branch are hosting an evening with Brian Cummings MBE - Chelsea Pensioner. He is the Head Tour Guide and Speaker of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The talk will present an overview of life in a Grade 1 residence for Army Veterans built in 1682 on the command of King Charles 11 and under the direction of the architect Sir Christopher Wren.
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Bewdley Methodist Church Church organ refurbishment complete!
Refurbishment of Bewdley Methodist church organ, thought to be almost 200 years old, has now been completed thanks to a successful fund-raising campaign. The money was raised by a "Sponsor a Pipe" scheme and the balance came from various grants and donations. Pipe sponsors have come from all over the UK and support has even come from as far away as Australia and New Zealand.
Supporters of the project are being invited to a celebratory recital on 23 April, when a plaque recording all the people and organisations that supported the appeal will be unveiled by the Deputy Mayor of Bewdley, Councillor Philip Edmundson.
The recital will be given by Bartosz Thiede, organ scholar at Exeter College, University of Oxford, and the programme will include works by Bach, Brahms and Russian composer Georgi Mushel.
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Abroad thoughts from home
My time abroad and choice of destination were not voluntary – it was National Service in the RAF. I was lucky and was sent to Nairobi, in what was the British East African colony of Kenya, to work in Signals Centre Eastleigh, on the outskirts of the city. Realising that this was a good opportunity to see some more of the world at Her Majesty’s expense, and as a non-smoker and only occasional drinker, I decided to use my meagre pay to take every opportunity to explore. At the time the Mau Mau emergency was virtually over but there were RAF restrictions on where we could travel. There were also ways around these restrictions! In the 15 months there I managed, in the company of fellow conscripts and even regulars, the following:
A car trip on rather rough roads to Mombasa on the coast for a few days leave in a hotel at New Year.
A boat trip of several days around Lake Victoria, starting in Kenya but calling at ports in Uganda and what was then Tanganyika. We became friendly with a Goan family on board whose eldest son was our age. They lived in Nairobi and so we were able to visit them later on several occasions.
A leave involving a train to Mombasa, a civilian flight to the island of Zanzibar (then a British protectorate, ruled by the Sultan) followed by a few days spent at the NAAFI Silversands leave camp in Mombasa, with the chance to swim and snorkel in the Indian Ocean. A return hitch-hiking trip to Dar es Salaam in Tanganyika on sparsely used roads. Various shorter local hitch-hiking trips around different parts of Kenya.
This important time spent off the RAF base opened my mind to the wider world and whetted my appetite for further travel.
Peter Roberts
yours truly (front) at Nyali Beach, Mombasa
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The Friends of Bewdley Museum give a cry from the heart
Have you ever wondered what the connection is between a Palaeolithic cave at Lascaux in Southwest France, a fossil dating back to 15,000 BC and Friends of Bewdley Museum volunteers on a Saturday afternoon? Yes, you are absolutely right - rope. Rope making is one of mans earliest industries. Stone Age cave paintings show men climbing using rope and in Britain, ropemaking is said to have been carried out in London since Roman times. The rope making industry grew in areas where the soil and climate of the surrounding area was particularly suitable for the growth of the raw materials: hemp and flax. “Ropewalks” began in country towns to supply local needs and Bewdley was no exception. The most successful rope makers in Bewdley were “Lowes Rope and Twine Manufactuary”. They were established in 1801 and were making ropes up until 1972. Lowes supplied farming, coal mining, boat lines, timber felling ropes, tanneries, bell ropes, the carpet industry and the Baldwin forge at Wilden. Bewdley Museum inherited their essential machinery, which from 1801 to 1870 was manually operated usually by young boys. In 1870, a steam driven system was introduced at Lowes, which brought mechanisation to the ropewalk. We jolly volunteers have no such luxury – we are “back to basics” making ropes by the sweat of our brows! Well, the season has started again and we have attracted appreciative “audiences”. It is a fact that we enjoy watching something practical being made! We do however have a problem. We need three people to make a rope and right now we just don’t have the “ person power” to give demonstrations on a week by week basis. PLEASE could you help? The Friends of Bewdley Museum really need you – especially for rope making! If you feel inspired, please drop by the Ropewalk any Saturday at 2.00pm. You might learn how many miles of rope were needed for the rigging of Nelson’s flagship - Victory - or the origins of heckling and the saying “money for old rope”. If you feel inspired, please ring Pauline Lowe (no relation!!) 01299 404695
Kidderminster Beekeepers Association
Our first 2016 out apiary meeting will be held on Sunday May15th at 2pm at the Association’s training apiary near Stourport. This will be an ideal opportunity for beginners to get hands on experience and members to catch up on the latest developments in the bee world. Any unwanted bee equipment for sale can be displayed. Anyone interested in bees/beekeeping will be very welcome; spare beesuits will be available for the afternoon meeting. For more information please go to our web site www.bbka.org.uk/local/kidderminster, email marlincos27@btinternet.com or ring 01299 861514. 29
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Bewdley Book Week and Cinema in the Hall have teamed up to bring you another Film of the Book Night in St George's Hall on Thursday May 26th. The film is the Oscar-winner Room based on the bestselling book of the same name by Emma Donoghue.
If you haven't already read the book there's still time and you’ll be pleased to hear that Bewdley Library has stocked up with copies so you can read it for free before you see the film. But get to the library soon as there are only a limited number of copies.
Bewdley Book Week will lead a book-group style discussion on the relative merits of the book versus the film immediately after the show and you'll be welcome to take part whether or not you've read the book – or merely come to see the film. Tickets to see the film are on sale from the cafe in St George's Hall or on-line from the St George's Hall website www.thehall-bewdley.org.uk.
We are finalising plans for our Bewdley Mayor's Charity Ball, which promises to be a fabulous evening in the unique Treetops Paillion at West Midlands Safari Park. There are still some tickets available and we would love for you to join us. The Ball is being held on Saturday 7 May and tickets cost £39 per person or £37.50 if booking a table of 8 or more. You will be greeted with a drinks reception on arrival at 7pm, a 3 course dinner and live music from Tongue and Groove our 5 piece covers band in addition to other entertainment. To order your tickets visit www.BewdleyBall2016.co.uk or email secretary@bewdley.org.uk. Please make cheques payable to Bewdley Mayor’s Charity Account.
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We are a small friendly tennis club and welcome players of all abilities.
There are two courts, recently refurbished, with floodlights. The club has mix-ins three times a week, all are welcome to come and join in. Tea, coffee and biscuits always available and (if you are lucky) sometimes cake.
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St Richard’s Hospice, whose shop we see in Load Street, not only cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses; its specialist teams support bereaved families and provides training and support to other professionals that are involved with families at these difficult times. The hospice’s family support team helps parents and schools to understand that children’s feelings may be expressed in behaviours that they might find challenging. We work with local schools to help staff understand and support pupils through their grief and to help students have more balanced and healthier view of death, dying and bereavement.
We help school staff to spot the signs that indicate how a child is coping before and after a bereavement, how to talk to children about their loss and how to support other children at the school.
Following the unexpected death of a pupil at a local school, we were able to help staff to cope with their own distress and that of the pupils, parents and wider community. The Head Teacher said, “When you find yourself supporting staff, pupils and parents who are struggling to understand unexpected events, nothing prepares you. I have told other head teachers about the support we received. I will be forever grateful for your understanding, compassion and practical suggestions. You provided us with a supportive service, which I feel is of the upmost importance.” Sarah Popplestone-Helm Head of Family Support Services
Friends of Riverside North Park
Our very first fund raising event last night, the Barn Dance was a super success and thanks go to everyone who helped. Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves and we made a profit of £292
We are now fired up to keep going so if you have any ideas for the park facilities and/or fund raising please get in touch. It is YOUR park so we need to know what YOU want. Our meetings are at 7pm on the second Wednesday of every month up to and including October at the Bowling Club. Any change of venue will be posted on our website and on our Facebook page (Friends of Riverside North Park). Mac Chamberlain, Chairman www.friendsofriversidenorthpark.co.uk
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Bewdley Carnival
This year’s Bewdley Carnival will be even more special than usual as it will be our Golden Anniversary. It is being held on Saturday 11th June starting at Hales Park at 12.30. Many of the previous Carnival Queens and Princesses are going to join the parade, led as always by the float carrying this year’s princesses. If you are a past Queen or princess please come along to Hales Park on the morning of June 11th at 12.30 and join in with the celebrations.
The main event on the Carnival field will be Andrew Van Buren from shows such as Cilla Black’s Moment of Truth, the Generation Game, and Blue Peter. The show combines a variety of illusions and circus skills with a modern approach.
Also on the field will be a fun fair and many side shows and refreshment stalls. If you would like a stall the cost is £10 in advance (no refundable)or £15 on the day. Please ring Angela on 01299 402723.
The Friday night fireworks display will this year be on the Saturday night and will be a spectacular display provided by Bewdley Town Council to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday as well as the Carnival. More details will follow.
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 May: Tue. 3rd - Pub night at the Queen’s Head, Wolverley, DY11 5XB Tue. 10th - Pub Night at The Old House at Home, B’ham Rd, Blakedown. DY10 3JE Sat. 14th – Live Wyres Annual Coach Trip to Barmouth. Sat. 21st - Live Wyres 60s & 70s Dance with DJ Phil Sheppard at Wolverley Memorial Hall. Tue. 31st - Pub Night – Venue to be confirmed. Fri. 17th – Mon. 20th June – Early notice for long weekend at Eastleigh in Devon. 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. 35
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Art & Craft Weekend Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August On the riverside. Stalls, food and entertainment.
As usual our events are open to everyone, businesses and charities, whatever you sell or do. At this event we are particularly keen to welcome artists and craft workers
Pumpkin Weekend Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th October
Again everyone welcome but this time we would particularly like to welcome food and drink producers and growers.
If you would like to demonstrate and help carving and decorating pumpkins , please let us know. Every year Bewdley shops and businesses produce amazing and original window displays and we’re sure this year will be even better. As usual we will be giving prizes for both competitions. If you would like a stall or take part in any way please get in touch Contact : Ann 01299 404226 lymanhughes34@aol.com Maggie 01299 404065 maggiedalloway@hotmail.co.uk Mark 01562 861711 mark@cofservices.co.uk
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To mark this wonderful occasion the Soroptimist Club of Kidderminster & District are holding a fundraising Afternoon Garden Party on Friday 3rd June at 69, St. John’s Avenue, Kidderminster 2.0 – 4.30 pm
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BEWDLEY BIKE WEEK IS BACK!
Overspoke Bikes and Bewdley Outdoors are presenting an exciting week of cycling activities for you to enjoy during the May half term holiday from 30th May to 5th June. Activities include: Bewdley Bike Jam at Jubilee Gardens featuring activities for everyone including challenges for children and adults alike; Bikeability classes to get everyone riding safely and confidently on the road and Learn to Ride sessions for anyone who would like to do just that.
Also on offer are an evening mountain bike and road event and a fun day of racing at the Frank Chapman Centre. This includes balance bike races for children and adults, a fat bike race, and child and adult specific mountain bike races.
Last year’s event was very successful: "The week has been fantastic fun! The girls have loved it and I’m amazed at how their cycling has progressed", "It was a really great event, brilliantly organised and we can't wait to come again next year" "My boys haven't stopped talking about it! I can't get them off their bikes now!" For more information see www.bewdleybikeweek.info, like us on facebook facebook.com/bewdleybikeweek or email Hannah: hannah@overspoke.com
Bewdley and Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club
In March we had a most informative talk by Hannah Thomas, from “Worcestershire Wildlife Trust”. On 25th May Anne Runacres will talk to us on “The Amish and Their Quilts”.
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St Anne’s Church Roof Repairs Keeping Our Church Dry
Just a reminder that we are planning for roof repair works to St. Anne’s Church; it means we will have to close each side of St. Anne’s Church to road traffic in turn.
Work is due to commence on 9 May 2016 until 27 May. The road will be closed on the south side with two way traffic lights. We will then be working on the other side of the church from 13 June until 29th July. Two way traffic will again operate on the other side controlled by traffic lights.
We’re really sorry that partial road closures are needed but this is necessary to protect vehicles and people passing underneath high level masonry work on the church.
The work is part of a programme of repair to this historic listed building.
Rock Pound the Bounds Sunday 1st May
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Free guided walks taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside.
This popular annual event is once again raising money for Midlands Air Ambulance as the charity marks its 25th anniversary year.
5th May Evening Walk 7pm from Palmers Meadow Car Park, Tenbury Wells WR15 8HY SO reference 598682
Starting off from Rock Village Hall and with spectacular views of the Worcestershire countryside, walks include marathon (26 mile), 18 mile, half marathon (13 mile), nine or six mile routes, as well as a three mile treasure trail for young families. If you would like to know more about ‘Rock Pound the Bounds’ and to register for the event please visit www.poundthebounds.com
19th May from CLEE HILL 10.30am Park at viewpoint opp turning for Kremlin Inn A4117 SY8 3LZ SO ref 595753 Full programme at www.rockvillagehall.co.uk
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Bewdley Town Council - News
Town Council Meeting Held on 7th March 2016
Neighbourhood Plan In March, the Council held a public consultation event for the Bewdley Neighbourhood Plan. Lots of people came to express their view on how they would like to see the town evolve over the next 15 years, and there were some great ideas! It is not too late to get involved, visit the Neighbourhood Plan website at www.beinbewdley.org to find out more. There is also a questionnaire in this edition of The Bridge for people to complete so we can start building up a real picture of what people want to see in Bewdley. Remember, the Plan belongs to the community, so your input is invaluable, so you are encouraged to complete the questionnaire and return it to the Town Council by the 13th May.
Proposals to Close the “GP Unit” at Kidderminster Hospital Councillors spoke about the proposed closure of the Wyre Forest Community Unit (“GP” Unit) at Kidderminster Hospital which provides 24/7 care to those vulnerable people who are being rehabilitated before returning home. The Council agreed to write to both the NHS Trust and Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group to put forward an objection to this closure which would cause major difficulties for the more vulnerable in our community.
County Lengthsman Scheme The agreement with Worcestershire County Council to carry out minor highway works in the town has been renewed for another year. The Town Council employ the services of Richard Jones to carry out this work, which he has done ably for a number of years. The budget is limited, but if anyone is aware of any highway related issues which need to be attended to please get in touch with the Town Council at www.bewdleytowncouncil.org.
New Website The Council has a brand new website which is now live. It includes a tool which allows users to search for planning applications relating to Bewdley and plots them on an interactive map. This new site is completely free to the Council which represents a saving of around £100 per year. The Council are happy to hear from anyone with suggestions about what they would like to see on the new site. www.bewdleytowncouncil.org. 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: 3rd May 2016 and 6th June 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. 49
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May in the Forest
I’m looking forward to the leaves. Winter lasts a long time, it seems, around here. The excitement of lengthening daylight misleads us into thinking that we’ll soon be in tee shirts and seeking out the shade, but here I am in April looking out at woods still bare and brown. The hedgerow hawthorns have obliged with their perfect sap green leaves, anticipating the scented white may blossom by several weeks, and the ubiquitous birch has started to turn colour so that the thickets are greenish rather than red-brown: each bud revealing two triangular leaves and a tiny green catkin.
While out walking yesterday we spoke to two birdwatchers and compared notes on sightings of newly-returned house martins and swallows. I’ll soon find out whether the ‘nesting ledge’ that I added above my bedroom window attracts any lodgers. The walkers alerted us to the peregrine falcon they had seen and, sure enough, it was soon soaring above our heads. They had also had reports of ospreys making their way along the Severn Valley. In the area of the Wyre Forest you are more likely to see buzzards crying over the trees or swooping between them, and if you attract small birds into your garden with birdfeeders you may well witness the sudden attack of a greystriped sparrowhawk. Blue tit fledging season is bonanza time for this raptor.
May is the usual month for dawn chorus walks and although I can’t find any details of organised walks in the Wyre Forest this year (making a mental note to get one organised next year), you could set your alarm for 6am and get yourself to some woodland for about 6.30 to experience one of the natural world’s most delightful performances. I know there are ‘apps’ to help with identification of different songs but I’d be more likely myself to take a look at (and listen to) the website www.songbird-survival.org.uk. All of them are so much nicer than the 4am start-up by our two resident cockerels. Any takers for an unusual pet? Linda Iles