The Bridge June 2018
Ring a bell!
Church Service – Royal Wedding - New Year – National Celebration – Local Weddings – Funerals – and just for fun! Local people in Bewdley have been ringing the bells in St Anne’s Tower from at least the 1500s. Our ringers are traditionally from all walks of life and these days are from all faiths or none; there is no need to be musical or strong. We just enjoy the teamwork, mental and physical exercise, being part of an amazing sound, and having a lot of fun.
A uniquely English tradition: Many nations across the world use bells to bring people together; they are either swung on a pivot until the clapper strikes the bell, or are fixed to a frame and struck by a hammer, but in the 17th century the English – always great engineers invented their own unique way of ringing bells. An English bell is fixed on a rotating wheel that is controlled by ropes, making it possible to easily swing even the heaviest one once the momentum of pulling the ropes places it on its head – then all that is required is for a rhythmic draw on the rope to pull it off balance and assist the weight of the bell in keeping its momentum going. Controlling bells in the English way allows us to use the unique rhythmical patterns that you hear. English bells attract tourists and enthusiasts from across the globe to hear that special sound singing out from our cathedrals, churches and clock towers.
Love Bewdley? Then love its ancient bells: Why not be part of an important aspect of Bewdley’s ongoing traditions in the community, make new friends, and enjoy the social activity? Why not consider joining us so that the bells of St Anne’s will continue to ring out over the town in the years to come? Bell ringing is a skill for all ages (generally 10 years +), individuals, families or groups, and is very inexpensive fun. Not only that, you will have the opportunity to ring bells wherever you go, and to explore those parts of our churches and ancient cathedrals that the public rarely have an opportunity to see. The bell ringers at St Anne’s meet every Wednesday evening between 7:45pm and 9:15pm and you will be warmly welcomed if you would like to come along and see what we do. There will always be members with a DBS registration present for younger ringers. Phone Val on 01299 896512 or 07534 082858 if you would like to know more details or have questions to ask.
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Welcome to June’s edition of The Bridge.
We’re pleased once again to bring you Bewdley Festival’s programme in our centre pages. Tickets are now on sale for this successful community event run by enthusiastic volunteers keen to bring the arts to Bewdley. The Festival team, working with the Emily Jordan Foundation, are also running the ever popular Duck House Project again this summer. Find out how you or your organisation can take part on page 21.
Bewdley Cricket Club continues to be another of the town’s success stories. Turn to page 17 to find out about its popular 6-a-side day, a fun day for families. And is this the summer when you start playing tennis or look out your old racket, inspired by the prospect of Wimbledon? Bewdley Tennis Club welcomes you to come and have a look at its Open Day at the start of the month. Details on page 33. Throughout the year, our pages bring you opportunities to try something new and this month is no exception. Fancy making a big noise in town? The bellringers of St. Anne’s church tower are looking for people to join the team to ensure that this very English tradition continues and to have fun at the same time. Find out more on the page opposite.
Page 23 brings a volunteering opportunity for young people between the ages of 14 and 24 interested in supporting the library’s summer reading challenge for younger readers and gaining useful experience. Also on page 23 is news of an event of interest to all those for whom St. Leonard’s Churchyard at Ribbesford is a special place.
We also bring you news of the Carnival and its princesses on page 11, electric cars for Bewdley on page 21, Hopfest on page 43 and many other events to enjoy in what we hope is a month filled with sunshine. And turn to page 25 to find out what happened when Welchgate was closed to traffic for a few days in May. Gill
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June 1 Music in the Hall: Bennett Wilson Poole - see inside back cover 2 Pub and Club Regatta at Bewdley Rowing Club 3 Love Bewdley picnic - see page 29 3 Open Day Bewdley Tennis Club 12 - 4pm - see page 33 3 Bewdley Footpaths walk - see page 17 4 Knit and Natter All Saints' Church Wribbenhall 10am - 12 noon 4 Bewdley Floral Art Club Wharton Park 7.30pm - see page 29 4 Bewdley WI meeting St. George’s Hall 7.30pm - see page 27 5 Bewdley Film Club: The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeousie - see inside back cover 6 Scrabble group - see page 33 7 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 27 7 Cinema in the Hall: The Post - see inside back cover 9 Bewdley Carnival - see page 11 9 Afternoon Tea Parish Rooms Wribbenhall 2 - 4pm - see page 23 9-10 Jaguar Festival at Shelsey Walsh Hillclimb - see page 35 10 ‘Cookies and Company’ tea Ribbesford churchyard 3pm - 5.30pm - see page 23 10 Midnight Gang theatre performance at Bewdley Museum - see page 13 11 Book sale and Knit and Natter All Saints' Church Wribbenhall 10am - 12 noon 13 Transition Bewdley electric car event - see page 21 14 Knit & Natter at the Methodist Church, High Street 2-4pm 14 Cinema in the Hall: Darkest Hour - see inside back cover 14 Mothers’ Union meeting St Anne's Church 7.30pm - see page 23 15-17 Hopfest Music Festival - see page 43 16 Transition Bewdley Repair Café St George’s Hall 10 – 2pm - see page 31 16-17 National Garden Scheme Open Gardens - see page 41 18 Bewdley Horticultural Society Riverside Church, Dog Lane 7.30pm - see page 23 18 Knit and Natter All Saints Church Wribbenhall 10am - 12 noon 19 Wribbenhall WI meeting - see page 33 21 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 27 21 Cinema in the Hall: The Mercy - see inside back cover 22-24 Love Bewdley Festival - see page 29 22-24 Beardy Folk Festival - see page 41 25 Knit and Natter All Saints' Church Wribbenhall 10am - 12 noon 26 Bewdley Townswomen meeting - see page 27 27 Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club Mercure Bewdley - see page 23 28 Cinema in the Hall: Phantom Thread - see inside back cover 28 Soroptimist Coffee morning St George's Hall 10am - see page 33 30 Bewdley Concert Band concert - see page 35 July 1 Bewdley cricket club 6 - a- side day - see page 17 1 Voice Squad charity concert at the Running Horse - see page 21 5
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St Anne’s Church Load Street
St George’s Hall, Load St. Sundays at 10.30 Friendly and fun for all regardless of age or background, our family service lasts for about an hour and a half and has both modern and traditional worship followed by a short time of easy to follow bible teaching. www.riversideelim.com
Sundays at 9.30am Lasts for about an hour. Music is usually a mix of contemporary and traditional. Separate activities for children and young people during the service. Wednesday Worship at 10.15am Morning prayer. Holy Communion on 1st Wednesday. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall Sunday at 9.30am A warm welcome to a traditional service that lasts about an hour. First Sunday 8.00am Said Holy Communion Join us on the first Monday of the month at 7.00pm for a short service of Compline. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
St Leonard’s Church Ribbesford Sundays at 11.15am Holy Communion on first Sunday of each month. Matins from the Book of Common Prayer on the other Sundays. A friendly welcome to a traditional service in a peaceful setting. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
High Street Sundays at 10am A relaxed style of worship with lively music for all ages. Sundays at 6.30pm: varied types of services. Church Office 01299 403267 www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk
High Street Sundays at 10.30am A warm welcome to all for traditional worship in a friendly atmosphere. Monthly Sunday Club for children. Revd Phil Hoar 01299 826641 www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
Bewdley Baptist Church
Bewdley Methodist Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Meeting House Lower Park Sunday 10.30-11.30am A quiet, contemplative form of worship, with occasional ‘spoken ministry’. Children’s Meeting have their own activity before joining in the Meeting. www.bewdleyquaker.org.uk
High Street Sunday Mass at 8am For weekday masses, please see our noticeboard Local contact Deacon John O’Brien Parish Office 01299 822633 www.stwulstanstourport.org.uk
St Andrew’s Button Oak Details of services at www.bewdleyparish.org.uk Wish to book a wedding at All Saints’, St. Leonard’s or St. Anne’s? Please contact Paul Gibbins gibbins.paul@talk21.com to arrange an appointment. Thinking about a Church of England baptism? For St Anne’s and St Leonard’s, come to the 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’s. For All Saints’, come to the 9.30am Sunday service at All Saints’ Wribbenhall. We’ll chat over coffee. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk 7
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WHAT HAPPENS IN ST ANNE’S EACH WEEK?
Sunday 9.30am Worship with separate children’s activities Tuesday 9.30am – 11.30am Rugrats (Stay & Play) Wednesday 10.15am Short prayer meeting (first Wednesday in the month is a service of Holy Communion). 12 noon – 2pm Chess players meet Saturday 8.15am Praying for the community and church Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 2pm Coffee bar, Traidcraft shop, space to chat, think, meet friends For more details / information see our website: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk and click on ‘calendar’ and ‘notices’
Bewdley Baptist Art Group
Come and join us! Every Thursday afternoon from 2-4p.m. in the hall at the back of church Bewdley Baptist Church, 61 High Street, Bewdley DY12 2DJ An afternoon of good company with fellow artists of differing abilities with occasional visits from professional artists to help us achieve a better understanding of our chosen media. If you are interested in joining us and want to know more: phone Margaret on 01299 403705 or email maggieleskey@hotmail.co.uk email office@bewdleybaptist.org.uk or phone weekdays am 01299 403267 Or just call in any Thursday afternoon Cost: £2 per session with workshops and demonstrations extra
You are invited to join us at Riverside Elim
RiverTwins – Thursdays 2nd and 4th of every month 10 – 11.30am. Stay and play. This group was set up to help families with twins to get to know each other and offer peer support. Parents can have a drink while it is still hot as plenty of volunteers are on hand to help! Limitless Youth – Wednesday 7.30 – 9pm for 11 to16’s. A night of fun games and laughter. Every Wednesday we meet to let off a bit of mid week steam with our high school students. The night is relaxed with a monthly theme. Limitless Young Adults – Sundays 7.30 - 9pm for 18-30’s. Meeting every Sunday for coffee, music and thought provoking conversation. Stay as long or as short as you would like. For further info contact admin@riversideelim.com, call the office on 01299 405535 or visit www.riversideelim.com 9
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All Saints’ Church Kidderminster Road Wribbenhall After our 9.30am service on Sundays we offer coffee and chat.
Saturday 9th June - Afternoon Tea in the Parish Rooms Admission by ticket £7 contact Gail 01299 401685
Monday 11th June - Monthly book sale 10am - 12 noon All books 5 for £1. Also jig-saw puzzles, CD's & DVD's
Thursday 12th July - The Bewdley School Rush Hour Recital at 5pm. Everyone welcome.
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
As well as our weekly Sunday meeting, we run a number of regular events throughout the week. Friends Fellowship of Healing second Wednesday 2.15 - 3pm Midweek Meeting for Worship last Wednesday 12 - 12.30pm (followed by a simple lunch for those who wish) Evening Meeting for Worship 7pm on the last Thursday in Kidderminster Thursday Craft Group meets fortnightly 2pm - 4pm Further information from: Clerk of Meeting 01562 741501or www.bewdleyquaker.org.uk
You’re always welcome at Bewdley Methodist Church As well as our Sunday worship at 10.30am we offer:
Knit & Natter Meet at church 2-4pm on the second Thursday each month. Non-knitters welcome!
Evening Fellowship - sharing our faith and learning together. 7.30pm on the second Tuesday each month.
To enquire about baptism, marriage or funerals please contact: Revd Phil Hoar 01299 826641www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
Holy Family Catholic Church Bewdley
Within the parish of St. Wulstan and St. Thomas of Canterbury Stourport on Severn
Situated on the High Street, this delightful Palladian Grade II* listed church was built circa 1778 and adopted by the Catholic Church in 1951. The church is open daily for quiet prayer and reflection.
Also based here is the Bewdley conference of the St.Vincent de Paul Society, a charity that works with those in need in the area.
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Bewdley Carnival Saturday 9th June
It’s almost time for Bewdley to celebrate its Annual Carnival. This year’s event is being held on June 9th and looks like being a fantastic day out for all the family.
The main event on the Carnival field this year will be Paws for Thought Canine Display Team. This team of 12/14 dogs and handlers are ever dog popular due to their desire to entertain all the family.They all enjoy the audience shouting clapping and cheering the dogs. The display includes dogs fire jumping, fun agility races, dog ladder walking and the famous back walking dogs and exciting examples of police dog work.The team have appeared regularly at Crufts,Discover Dogs and other national and county events.
Other acts to entertain will be HCW Wrestling, Severnside School of Dancing,West Midlands Tae Kwon Do, Simon Airey /Animal man, Glamba and Temevale Alpacas.
The leading float each year in the parade is the princesses’ float and this year’s lucky girls are, from St Anne’s Primary School, Taryn Brazier age 9 and Holly Southern age 7 and ,from Bewdley Primary School, Evi-Lou Fahy age 9 and Lola Glarvey age 5. The girls will lead the parade into the town and onto the carnival field at Bewdley Leisure Centre where the afternoon entertainments will take place. There is still time to enter a float or walking group in the parade. Just ring Jess on 07508 255458 or email matthewsbewdley@gmail.com
If you are interested in a stall on the field, email Martyn on sweetpea.50@hotmail.com or ring 07904 813979. For any other information, please contact Sue on 01299 401841
Bewdley Carnival Princesses 2018 (from left to right) Lola Garvey, Evi-Lou Fahy, Taryn Brazier and Holly Southern 13
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Kidderminster Arts Society will be displaying works of art by local artists in a variety of styles, subjects and media in the Wyre Forest Gallery from the 12th May to 10th June. From 16th June to 15th July an exhibition entitled Bewdley: Familiar Tracks features a selection of paintings by local artist Sophie St. Clair Pedroza depicting the town of Bewdley and its historical steam railway.
On Sunday 10th June at 5pm, Heartbreak Productions return to Bewdley Museum for the third year running with a performance of the David Walliams book, The Midnight Gang, for families with children age 7 years plus. The performance will take place in Jubilee Gardens so bring your low back chairs or picnic rugs and enjoy a summer afternoon of fun and laughter. Our outdoor theatre continues in the Gardens on Sunday 1st July at 5.30pm with a performance of Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Quantum Theatre. On Saturday 11th August a family outdoor concert takes place called Songs from the Musicals presented by Talking Props Theatre Studios. This starts at 5.30pm. Tickets are now available online for all these events at www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/bookings or by calling or popping into the museum. Telephone 0845 607 7819.
Dates for this year’s Cherry Fair and 1940’s weekend are Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July. As part of the event, music will be held in the Gardens, weather permitting, from 1.30 -3.30 pm. Saturday sees the return of Kevin Mack, a popular 1930’s and 40’s entertainer and Sunday afternoon brings entertainment from Vintage Class Singers. 1940’s re-enactors and classic cars get us into the 40’s theme. Bewdley Civic Society are working in partnership with the Museum to talk to visitors about the history of the cherry orchards in Bewdley and cherry trees and a variety of cherries will be available to buy. Chance to Dance will be performing a dance piece from 2.30pm in and around the museum to get us in the 1940’s mood.
Strala Yoga with instructor Sam Matthews continues to be popular with 2 evening classes held at the Guildhall every Tuesday from 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Please email amy.smith@ wyreforestdc.gov.uk if you are interested in taking part and would like to join the waiting list. It is a 6 week course for £30. The next course starts Tuesday 12th June. Crochet with Love beginners and improvers 4 week crochet course continues £10 per session 6.308.00 please contact Amanda Peplow @wyreforest.gov.uk.
To mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, Bewdley Museum would like to include a display of handmade poppies in the walled garden. We plan to create a giant poppy, so will be making poppies with a twist. If you want to be involved, or would like to find out about volunteering at the museum, please email janet@bewdleymuseum.org.uk or call 07564 058284. A meeting to explain the idea will be held on the 19th June at the museum. Donations of red, black or green wool will be gladly accepted and can be dropped off in the museum.
Look on Facebook @Bewdleymuseum, or our website for more details and for opening times www.bewdleymuseum.gov.uk or phone 0845 607 7819.
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Summer Reading Challenge at Bewdley Library
This month will see the start of our annual Summer Reading Challenge, which this year is themed 'Mischief Makers' and features characters from the (updated) Beano comic.
We are looking for volunteers aged between 14 and 24 to help with the delivery of the challenge. This would involve helping children to find books, discussing what they have read, shelving returned books and helping with the distribution of incentives such as stickers and bookmarks. There will also be an opportunity to help with organised events if you so wish. You can do as little as five and a half hours (that is the minimum number of hours) or more; it's up to you.
This volunteering would provide you with important experience to put on a CV. It counts towards the Duke of Edinburgh award volunteering section and may be useful for anyone considering a course in childcare or education. It lets people know that you have done something for your community in your own time, and can help give you a useful confidence boost when you later start applying for courses or looking for that first job. Have a look at the testimonies of former volunteers to see how helping with the Summer Reading Challenge could help you towards your future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can find them at readinghack.org.uk. Pop into the library and ask for more details if you fancy it!
Bewdley Footpaths
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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 2pm.
Sunday 3rd June Wassell Wood Approx 4/5 miles
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Bewdley Cricket Club 6-a-Side Day Sponsored by West Midlands Safari Park
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The Future for Electric Cars in Bewdley
Wednesday 13th June 7.00pm St. George's Hall Café Transition Bewdley are hosting an event to look at the future of low emission vehicles and the implications for Bewdley. From 6-7pm you will have a chance to meet local Electric Car owners with their cars. At 7pm Keith Budden from CENEX, who is a specialist in low emission vehicles and lives in Kidderminster, will be talking about current trends and future predictions, charging infrastructure and reducing emissions. This will be followed by a question and answer session with a panel including Octopus Energy who are an electric car and green energy supplier.
Come and get the answers to everything from cost, reliability and availability to charging points and how electric cars can link into the National Grid. From 8.15pm there may be an opportunity for a short test drive in an electric car too! We look forward to seeing you there. Peter Miller for Transition Bewdley
The ... Duck House Project .. returns by popular demand!
Promote your business, organisation or club, and let your imagination run wild.
To order your Duck House please contact Bewdley Festival: admin@bewdleyfestival.org.uk or 01299 404808 Duck Houses cost £50 and they will be exhibited in Jubilee Gardens from 29th September to 27th October
The Voice Squad Pop Rock Choir in Concert
Sunday 1st July 2pm till 4pm
at Running Horse Inn Long Bank Bewdley No entry fee - but a collection in aid of
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Cookies and Company in the ‘Living Churchyard’ at St Leonard’s, Ribbesford
If you love this place and would like an opportunity to chat about the place that means so much to so many people, and to swap memories of the loved ones we honour in this special churchyard, you would be most welcome at our next event.
Come to a “Cookies and Company” tea on Sunday 10 June, from 3-5.30. Just bring a cookie to share (and a folding chair, if you can, though there will be some there), and we’ll provide tea or cool drinks. No need for advance notice – just come if you can. Any enquiries to: Caroline Hall carom.hall@gmail.com
Bewdley Horticultural Society Herbaceous Perennials
St. Anne’s Church, Bewdley
a talk by local nurseryman Robin Pearce
Kidderminster & Stourport Deanery Festival
Thursday June 14th 7.30 pm
Monday 18th June 7 for 7.30pm
Speaker - Revd Megan Gibbins
Riverside Church, Dog Lane Non members welcome
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Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies Luncheon Club
Kidderminster Road Wribbenhall
In April we had our AGM when we re-elected our officers and committee for the forthcoming year. We then held our annual Bring and Buy sale, which, as always, was most successful. On 27th June Mr. & Mrs. Schellenberg will present "Ifakara Bakery Project".
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Furniture removal Welchgate style
The recent road closure in Welchgate for gas mains installation afforded the opportunity for local residents and shop owners to repair and decorate their frontages and for furniture to be moved. Unable to get the bed out of the upper boudoir, my neighbour and friends helped manoeuvre the furniture out of an upper story window which had to be removed in order for the bed to be passed through - common practice in Welchgate where houses have extremely narrow and twisting staircases built during the 17th Century and in some cases earlier. Wyre Forest District Council also took the opportunity to plant three new flower beds including three cherry trees and lavender plants for the bees. (See front cover) Phil Lea
Congratulations and apologies!
Last month we reported that Mooch Gifts and Home of Load Street, Bewdley were finalists in the High Street Hero award sponsored by TSB. Unfortunately we got the name of the owner wrong and apologise to Jon May and Luke Jacks who have run the business since it opened.
As we go to press we have just heard that Jon and Luke have won The Greats Gift Retailer Award for the best Independent Gift Shop in the Midlands at an award ceremony in London. Congratulations to them both and best wishes for your continued success in Bewdley.
Messy Church with Bewdley Baptists
Sunday 17th June 4 - 6pm Life can be really messy, and Messy Church is all about having fun in that messiness! It’s a chance to come together, to enjoy craft activities, stories, singing and food. AND there is no charge.It’s not just another children’s club though, this is for the whole family, young and old alike. Messy Church is a safe, comfortable and enjoyable place for all ages to come and explore the Christian faith through a variety of creative fun ways. So come along 4-6pm on 17th June & 8th July. This is church, but not like you’ve known. It’s creative. It’s messy. It’s FUN! Bewdley Baptist Church 61 High Street, Bewdley 01299 403267 office@bewdleybaptist.org.uk www.bewdleybaptist.org.uk 31
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Wribbenhall Parish Room Community Defibrillator
Over recent months the Parish Room Committee have been raising funds in order to provide a Community Access defibrallator. This will be sited in the porch area of the Parish Room, to the side of the main doors and be available to public use. Hopefully, this project will be up and running in June 2018.
The Committee thank all who have contributed to our fund-raising. We are still a little way short of our target figure, so any contributions would be gladly received. Please contact our Hon.Secretary, Mr Anthony Trick on 07885 535903 to make a contribution.
The WPRC are guaranteeing the necessary expenditure and the required maintenance costs involved.
Bewdley Townswomen Guild
We extend a warm welcome to all women to our Guild.
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A talk on Stanley Baldwin
David Mills will be with us on June 26th with a topical talk on Honey Bees.
20th Century Prime Minister with links to Bewdley Guest Speaker - John Chester (Local Historian) Monday 4th June 7.30 pm St George's Hall A chance to learn more about the man who is to have a statue erected in his honour in Bewdley
The evening starts at 7. 30 pm and includes a raffle, bring and buy and of course a cuppa and biscuits. Wribbenhall Community Centre Shaw Hedge Road DY12 1EU For more information please contact: Sue Price 01299 402 771 or Lois Hopkins 01299 409465
Rock Pathfinders
Free guided walks of 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside. The June walks will be on Thursdays. 7th Evening walk starting at 7pm from Childe Rd/Love La. Car Park Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8BQ SO reference 672758 21st at 10.30am starting from the Royal Forester, Callow Hill, Kidderminster DY14 9XW SO reference 745738 All welcome. For our full programme see www.rockpathfinders.16mb.com or ring Alan on 01299 400304 or Jan on 01299 832571 33
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LOVE Bewdley Picnic
Sunday 3rd June 11am – 3pm Everyone welcome - Free At Bewdley Cricket Club Lower Park DY12 2DP Bring your own picnic, blanket and chairs and we will provide cakes, live music and games. Car parking on site.
LOVE Bewdley 22nd to 24th June
"A festival of community activity,created by the people of Riverside, for the people of Bewdley" Our vision is for Bewdley to be a town in which life, love, and all that is good is held up and celebrated. Our aim is to help strengthen relationships across the town by promoting kindness, volunteering and fun, so that every resident feels cared for, every business thrives, everyone who works here knows they are valued and every visitor is welcomed. So, lookout for the Red T-Shirts and the Smiles in June! Everyone is welcome. Come and join us in the town during Friday and Saturday and for celebrations down by the river on Sunday morning. Further details from: www.riversideelim.com
Bewdley Floral Art
On Monday 4th June at 7.30 pm, we welcome Lorena Dyer to the Wharton Park Golf & Country Club with her demonstration ‘Moments in Time’. Everyone is welcome. On 2nd July we look forward to a visit from Kay Higgins demonstrating ‘Around the World in Eighty Minutes’.
Drop-in Meditation Classes in Bewdley
A regular drop-in meditation class offering practical instruction on how to enjoy a peaceful, positive mind in modern daily life. Suitable for everyone, including complete beginners. We hope to welcome you soon. All Classes consist of a short, optional prayer, guided meditation and some explanation from the Teacher. Monday evenings 7:30pm - 9:00pm with Kadampa teacher Roland Jones Friends Meeting House, Lower Park, DY12 2DP Classes run throughout the year, usually with breaks for the school holidays. £6 per class / £3.50 concessions (retired, unemployed etc.) including refreshments. Attend the series or drop in for individual classes. No need to book. More details to be found on meditateinbewdley.org website. 35
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Do you need transport........we’re here to help!
Community Transport Wyre Forest provides door to door transport for local people who don’t have access to their own car or who find it difficult to use public transport. We’ll take you from your home to local destinations as well as further afield throughout the country. So don’t stay at home......have a journey with us! We even have vehicles suitable for wheelchairs. Our booking line is
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To find out how to become a member (or to volunteer as one of our driving team) contact us on 01299 405832 or e-mail admin@ctwyre.org.uk or see our website www.ctwyre.org.uk
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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Transition Bewdley Repair Café
Elaine Youngjohns is one of our Garment Repair Volunteers at Transition Bewdley Repair Café. She can be seen at most sessions operating her antique sewing machine. She writes, “I've lived in Wribbenhall for almost 33 years. Most of my working life has been spent in the caring profession as a Community Nurse specialising in learning difficulties - prior to this I spent a brief time working in an Occupational Therapy department at a psychiatric hospital, teaching patients various handicrafts. I was born at Kidderminster in 1945. The ethos at this time was make do and mend, hence my parents were very thrifty. My Mum made all my clothes (my two older sisters included) or we wore recycled clothes which Mum managed to acquire. We were taught to sew, knit, mend clothes, sheets, darn socks and more. My favourite time was sitting with my Mum, turning the handle of her Singer Sewing Machine (now in my possession) while she guided the fabric through. My Dad worked at Carpet Trades and periodically managed to obtain offcuts of brightly coloured felt which were manufactured at Long Meadow Mills. I recall the excitement when he produced the brown package which revealed this treasure! This provided us with many happy hours of creativity as we utilised the felt by making felt toys cut out from patterns. My Dad was very resourceful and practical, mending all household appliances, plus our shoes, handbags, bicycles etc. He was also very creative, making objects from recycled copper and brass. My skills passed down from my parents have stood me in good stead and are particularly useful in my role as a sewing repairer. As a lover of pre worn clothes, I fully appreciate people's attachment to their garments and feel it's a privilege to be entrusted to repair a cherished item. I also think repairing creates a feeling of goodwill as positive energy is exchanged. The types of repairs presented are patching and repairing seams and pockets, hand mending holes in sweaters, fitting new fasteners, hemming, mending toys and much more. It's a pleasure to work at the Repair Café; I enjoy the camaraderie and social networking with repairers and customers alike where much information is exchanged.” The June Repair Café will be on Saturday 16th June at St. George’s Hall, Bewdley from 10.0 – 2.0 and we look forward to welcoming all our visitors coming with a range of items from garments to radios and vacuum cleaners to garden shears to repair and sharpen. Any queries or offers to volunteer, please contact John Rhymer on 01299 403424. Fabric Sale: Doughtys Fabrics are bringing their fabrics to Trinity Methodist Church, Churchfields, Kidderminster, DY10 2JL on Thursday 28th June 2018 from 10.30 to 14.30.This is an annual event organised by Kidderminster Forest Quilters. 37
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Bewdley Baptist Church Scrabble Group
If you enjoy Scrabble and are looking for someone to play the game with, come on the first Wednesday of each month to the Back Hall of Bewdley Baptist Church. Our next meeting is on Wednesday 6th June 10am-noon. A donation towards refreshments is appreciated. For more details, please contact Beverley 01299 823505 or the Church Office 01299 403267 Everyone - regardless of ability or experience - is invited to come along, if possible with a Scrabble set. We look forward to seeing you.
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Wribbenhall An Overlooked Hamlet A talk by Heather Flack Tuesday 19th June 1.30pm Wribbenhall Parish Room Visitors Welcome
All standards and ages welcome
Kidderminster and District Soroptimist International
Our recent annual Bridge Tournament was another great success with 62 players enjoying a full day of play and £535 raised for Alzheimers Research. At the Regional Meeting in April, SI Kidderminster won the competition for the most outstanding project undertaken by all clubs under the last year’s project focus ‘Environmental Sustainability’ with our production of 453 birthing sheets, 214 pillowcase dresses and 74 pillowcase shorts for an orphanage in Uganda. At our last Supper meeting we enjoyed an interesting and very informative talk by Sue Beeson on ‘Riding for the Disabled’. Our monthly informal Coffee Morning on the last Thursday in the month currently takes place at The Shambles Café within Bewdley Museum. Do come along and meet some of us from about 10.0 am onwards. Our next Business Meeting will be on Thursday 7th June at 7.30pm as usual at Baxter Church Rooms, Kidderminster.Visitors are always welcome! For more details about the club and its activities and meetings, do contact us: phone: 01299 266101 or email: kidderminstersorop@gmail.com. Website: http://sigbi.org/kidderminster-and-district/ Facebook: Soroptimists Kidderminster 39
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TLC CARE AT HOME is one of the largest care providers operating in this area. We provide not only an excellent standard of care but also a safe, secure harbour to the people we support. TLC CARE AT HOME takes care to another level! Recently inspected by CQC and received Outstanding for our Care Category and an overall Good. This is unique and very few care organisations manage to achieve this. Would you like to become a part of this exceptional team that work to support our local community and support each other? If you have the following qualities: ! Compassion ! Kindness ! Caring nature ! Honesty ! Work on your own initiative ! Pro-active We want to meet you! In return you could be earning in excess £17,638.00 depending on experience and qualifications. ! We offer permanent contracts ! Very generous petrol allowance ! Travel time ! 28 days holiday per annum pro rata ! On-going training programme ! Opportunities for promotion due to expansion ! Minimum travelling – local close knit rounds ! 24 hour support network If you are ready to take that next step that may change your life and help make someone else’s life better then pick up the telephone and contact the people that really care – contact TLC CARE AT HOME on 01299 272897 /405605 or visit www.tlccareathome.com. Email tlccareathome@hotmail.co.uk 40
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The XK70 Jaguar Festival
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June 9.00am - 5.00pm
Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire Super cars • super shows • super family fun Speed hillclimb • Le Mans racing Jaguars Jaguars from all over the world • modern Jaguars • fabulous E-types Celebrity guests • Edd China of TV’s ‘Wheeler Dealers’- Edd will be filming his new TV series - plus ‘Ask Edd LIVE’ Ladies’ arena • fashion show to launch top designer Angela Stone’s retro-inspired collection • craft stalls • vintage fairground rides • children’s activities • live jazz & jive with Coolmoves Dance Advance tickets: £20 per person (£25 on the day) Accompanied under 16s free Period dress encouraged, but not compulsory! 01584 781588 info@xkclub.com www.xk70.co.uk Come to historic Shelsley: the oldest operational motorsport venue in the world
Bewdley Concert Band presents
Classic Hits from Musicals, TV, Film and More
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N.G.S. Gardens Open 16th and 17th June Stottesdon and Chorley, Shropshire
Situated in unspoilt South Shropshire countryside, the villages of Stottesdon and Chorley are opening up to 13 gardens on June 16th and 17th in aid of the National Garden Scheme. The N.G.S. donates the money raised to mainly medical related charities and is a major donor to hospices.
Opening hours are between 11 am and 5 pm. Tickets cost £6 and are valid for the two days. Children under 16 are free. Dogs are allowed in most of the gardens but must be kept on leads. Refreshments, including light lunches and traditional afternoon teas, are available on the old bowling green.
There is something for everyone: spacious gardens and cottage retreats, smaller ones with features or unusual plants, high and low maintenance and one designed specifically for those with disabilities.Vegetable lovers are catered for by a garden focusing on the principals of permaculture, another the home of champion prize winners, and the use of raised beds, tubs and baskets. The theme for this year's container competition is "A Garden Fit for a Gnome" and will be judged by the visitors to the gardens.
Beardy Folk Festival 22nd to 24th June
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Beardy Folk Festival is a new, beautifully crafted, midsummer music weekend boasting a brilliant line up of contemporary & traditional folk music with helpings of acoustic, indie, bluegrass, country & Americana. Line up includes: Nick Heyward from Haircut 100, Skerryvore, False Lights, 3 Daft Monkeys, Jim Moray, Chris Helme from The Seahorses, Richard Digance. Set in the beautiful grounds of Hopton Court amidst stunning Shropshire countryside, with the music arena hidden inside a secret 19th century walled garden. There's so much to see and do around the festival site with 30 music artists over two stages, an artisan food court, real ale, cider & cocktail bars, a small trade village, freestyle fitness yoga, Morris & Appalachian dancing plus heaps of children's entertainment including circus workshops & shows, traditional fairground rides, some enchanted woods hosting family activities, storytelling & a woodland walk. Don't forget under 13's go FREE! There's also three camping areas with amazing views! Well done! Riverside Church recently presented Bewdley Medical Centre with a cheque for £766.00 towards a defibrillator. 47
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Bewdley Town Council News June 2018
During the Annual Meeting of Bewdley Town Council on Friday 11th May 2018, Councillor Mr Roger Coleman was elected Mayor for 2018/2019. Councillor Coleman took over the role from Councillor Mrs Anna Coleman who is now the Mayoress. Councillor Coleman said that he was "honoured and privileged" to be able to represent Bewdley as Mayor and thanked his fellow Town Councillors for electing him. The new Mayor will raise funds for charities that support the detection and treatment of prostate cancer during his mayoral year. During the meeting, Councillor Philip Edmundson was elected as Deputy Mayor for the third time with the new Young Mayor of Bewdley, Star Powell, also receiving her pendant. New Town Leaflet and Map
The Town Council has updated the town visitor leaflet and map which is available from the Tourist Information Centre and will be distributed across the County. This new full colour map has been designed to be a little bit quirky and unique, moving away from a traditional street map.You can also download a copy at www.bewdleytowncouncil.org on the Visiting Bewdley pages.
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Guess the creature! Well, the hands are human, but what of the other? Read on to find out.
When the sun climbs and makes its power felt nothing could be happier than the forest’s cold-blooded inhabitants. Lacking the ability to regulate their body temperatures using their metabolism, reptiles need to absorb energy from the sun in order to move out of first gear. Finding a warm, safe place to bask can be a problem: the shadow of a buzzard or footsteps of people will send them shooting off for cover. At the farm we have sections of corrugated iron placed on grassy field and wood edges which are ideal basking places. So far this year one of the five sheets is regularly visited by a slow worm and a young grass snake. We still hope to see an adder on one of our inspections but I think we’re just a bit too far from their favoured haunts.
We do seem to be prime habitat for newts. I won’t claim that it’s all due to the completion of my beautiful pond because, as I’ve said before, newts don’t seem to be bothered with aesthetics. The water is seldom clear, being more akin to pea soup, but the newts love it. What they’re eating down there I don’t really know but the tadpoles which hatched from some frogspawn soon disappeared.
It was exciting to see the long, dark strings of toad spawn around the pond weeds for the first time this year in April and I’m hoping a number will evade the newts and survive to miniature adulthood. If they do they’ll leave the pond later this summer and head off among the vegetation in the garden (following my signs saying, ‘Slugs this way’) or into the forest. Newts, like the toads, can cover quite a distance overland, using ponds for breeding. Some of the forest’s ponds don’t seem to suit them and others where they have successfully bred in the past have been missed in this or recent years. A lack of tiny aquatic creatures for food would certainly account for this and the effects of shading and water temperature would be factors too.
If we are to be able to help provide and maintain the right conditions we need to know where the newts are - what species and how many – and that’s why a survey is undertaken by licensed newt handlers each year. This brings me back to my friend Val, whose hands are pictured holding a male Great Crested Newt upside down so that I can photograph its splendidly spotty belly pattern. Each individual can be identified and its reappearances can be monitored. We wish him and the rest of the Great Crested Newt population well and hope to see plenty of the conspicuous white eggs glued to pond vegetation all over the Wyre Forest. Linda Iles