The Bridge February 2020
February in the Forest Spring has come! Well, let’s say that by midJanuary there were plenty of signs that our wildlife was behaving as if the time had come to burst its buds, flower, mate or whatever seemed appropriate for spring. There were snowdrops and primroses in my garden, hazel catkins opening along the hedgerow and birds calling excitedly everywhere. For several weeks now Tawny Owls have been hooting loudly nearby. The hoot is the true song of the bird but the female often answers with the sharp, ascending ‘whit-whit’ contact call. (The British Trust for Ornithology’s website has a ‘Learn about Owls’ page which, helpfully, has recordings of all the British owls.) Tawny Owls will already be nesting and may have eggs by the end of the month. Their natural nest site is a hollow tree but they will readily use a nest box with a large entrance hole (150mm or wider), at least 2.5 m high and with a clear flight path. A piece of dowel or branch attached to the side of the box makes a helpful perch for adults and fledgling young. Once the eggs are laid they are incubated one at a time, with food supply determining how many are hatched. One of my sources mentions grey squirrels as one of their foods but I feel this is wishful thinking: voles, shrews, worms and small birds are more likely to form the bulk of their diet. Mandarin ducks, which don’t even feature in our older books on British birds, have established themselves firmly on the River Severn, Dowles Brook, Trimpley Reservoir and smaller pools in the forest. Like Tawny Owls they nest in tree holes but not so early in the year. Some years ago a pair chose to nest in an old, hollow apple tree at Uncllys but the eggs were abandoned. The nest was so deep that I would imagine the ducklings would have found it extremely difficult to exit safely. At this time of the year a pair of Mandarins make their presence felt by circling over the farm at dusk on their way to the reservoir, flying rapidly and making shrill, squeaking calls. The aforementioned BTO website will also tell you how you can take part in their Nest Box Challenge.Volunteers are asked to monitor the birds in their garden through the breeding season and the data gathered will give important information on the status of our native birds and the success of our efforts to help them. So get those nest boxes cleaned out now to be ready for the real spring! Linda Iles
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Welcome to February’s edition of The Bridge Bewdley Museum opens its doors after the winter break this month. Turn to page 11 to find out what is on offer including half-term craft activities for chldren and a late night ghost-hunting tour for brave grown-ups. The Museum is hosting two art exhibitions in the Wyre Forest Gallery at the start of the new season. The first of these showcases botanical and landscape artworks created by Sarah Loughlin from her Bewdley studio. Sarah will be working in the gallery giving an insight into how she creates her work on several days during the exhibition. Find out more on the central colour pages where you will also find advance notice of another exciting exhibition that opens in March. The Methodist Modern Art Collection includes works by artists of international standing. Bewdley Churches are bringing 20 of these prestigious works to the town. See our centre pages to find out more. Bewdley Town F.C. is keen that members of the community are encouraged to engage more closely with the town’s football club. We’re pleased that Bridge readers have been able to follow the team’s recent successes through regular articles this season. Turn to page 21 to read the latest news, including details of an email address that has been created for community contact. The club is interested in hearing your suggestions and questions about the club and what more it could offer. St. George’s Hall is now well established as a community hub in the centre of the town. Many of the activities advertised in The Bridge each month have the Hall as their venue.Turn to page 13 to find out just how well used the Hall was last year. Read about a new service being offered at Bewdley Medical Centre on page 29. One of the features of Social Prescribing encourages participation in community activities. And what better place than The Bridge to see what social opportunities are offered in Bewdley. Keep sending us your news! Gill
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February 2 Bewdley Footpaths Walk - see page 19 3 Bewdley Floral Art Club Wharton Park and Golf Club 7.30pm - see page 43 2 Forget Me Not Group meeting - see page 35 3 Bewdley Museum open daily for gift shop, craft studios and Garden Bar - see page11 3 Knit and Natter All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall 9.30am - 12noon 3 Bewdley WI meeting - see page 27 4 Bewdley Film Club Volver (Spain 2006) - see inside back cover 5 Scrabble at Bewdley Baptist Church - see page 37 6 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 29 6 Cinema in the Hall The Good Liar - see inside back cover 7 Music in the Hall Stephen Fearing and the Sentimentals - see inside back cover 9 Taizé Service Friends’ Meeting House 6.30pm - see page 27 10 Knit and Natter All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall 9.30 - 12noon 11 Book Sale All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall 10.00am till 12noon - see page 13 13 Knit & Natter at the Methodist Church, High Street 2.00 - 4.00pm 13 Together Group meeting - see page 39 13 Cinema in the Hall Motherless Brooklyn - see inside back cover 14 Bewdley WI Barn Dance - see page 27 15 Repair Café St George’s Hall 10.00am - 2.00pm - see page 45 15 Art Exhibition Near and Far opens at Bewdley Museum - see page 11 15 Jumble Sale at All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall - see page13 17 Bewdley Horticultural Society meeting - see page 19 17-21Children’s activities at Bewdley Museum - see page 11 17 Knit and Natter All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall 9.30am - 12noon 18 Wribbenhall WI meeting - see page 35 18 Bewdley Civic Society meeting - see page 19 20 Rock Pathfinders walk - see page 29 20 Cinema in the Hall Judy - see inside back cover 21 Music in the Hall Deborah Bonham - see inside back cover 24 Knit and Natter All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall 9.30am - 12noon 24 Big Band Concert - see page 43 26 Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies Luncheon Club - see page 37 27 Cinema in the Hall Once Upon a Time in Hollywood at 7.00pm - see inside back cover 28 Together Group meeting - see page 39 29 Bewdley Museum fully open from today - see page 11 March 1 Forget Me Not Group meeting - see page 35 2 Bewdley Floral Art Club Wharton Park and Golf Club 7.30pm - see page 43 2 Bewdley WI meeting - see page 27 6 Bewdley Rotary Music & Laughter Night - see page 11 5
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Church of England Parishes of Bewdley and Wribbenhall Rector: Rev Megan Gibbins On the first Sunday of every month at 10.30 am we hold a Holy Communion Service in one of our churches. On other Sundays, services are held at the following times: 9.30am 9.30am 11.15am 11.15am
All Saints’ Church, Wribbenhall St Anne’s Church, Load Street St Leonard’s Church, Ribbesford St Andrew’s Church, Button Oak (second Sunday of the month only)
Services usually last for about an hour and range from traditional to more modern to family. All Saints’, St Anne’s and St Leonard’s each have a children’s area. Separate organised children’s activities are available during the service in St Anne’s. Other services and events are held in our churches during the week – for more information see the calendar on our website : www.bewdleyparish.org.uk Wish to book a wedding at one of our churches? Please contact Paul Gibbins gibbins.paul@talk21.com to arrange an appointment. Thinking about Baptism or a Thanksgiving Service for your child? To find out more about Christenings and Thanksgivings at St. Anne’s or St. Leonard’s please contact: janetadey@gmail.com or thorburnmary1@gmail.com. For All Saints’ come to a 9.30 am Sunday service at All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall.
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Bewdley Methodist Church
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 Sue Levitt 01299 826641 www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
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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
(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
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Church News l WHAT HAPPENS IN ST ANNE’S EACH WEEK? Sunday
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Wednesday 10.15am Short prayer meeting (first Wednesday in the month is a service of Holy Communion) 12 noon – 2pm Chess players meet 7.45 pm – 9.15 pm Bell ringing practice. 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
WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW IN 2020? All are welcome at Bewdley Baptist Church on Sunday evenings at 6.30 pm (refreshments from 6 pm). We have a variety of different types of informal Evening services, such as café church, film nights, healing, worship and prayer & share. Messy Church happens on the third Sunday of most months 4 to 6 pm, to which all families are warmly invited. For details see the website or the church notice board or ring the Church Office 01299 403267 am only week days. We look forward to you joining us.
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All Saints’ Church Kidderminster Road Wribbenhall Sunday 2nd Monday 3rd Tuesday 11th Saturday 15th
10.30am Benefice Service at St. Anne’s 3.00 - 4.00pm Music Church for all age 7.00pm Compline 10.00am - 12 noon Book Sale 10.00am - 12 noon Jumble Sale. Donations welcome.
Knit & Natter Group meets every Monday 9.30 - 12 noon. For more information contact Gail 01299 401685 or Carol 01562 746882.
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) We meet every Sunday at 10:30am at our historic Meeting House.You are welcome to join us in our special silence. Why not hire our Meeting Hall? Phone 01299 405214 or 075120 55570 - State of the art overhead digital projector and sound system - Broadband internet for video streaming, free WiFi - Modern kitchen facilities www.bewdleyquakers.org.uk
You're welcome at Bewdley Methodist Church Music in the Chapel Tickets on sale now for our next Saturday afternoon concert:
Curzon Brass Saturday 28th March at 2.30pm Tickets £8 including light refreshments Phone 01299 400284 or email info@bewdleymethodists.org.uk For information about worship, weddings, baptisms or funerals please contact our minister: Revd Sue Levitt 01299 826641 www.bewdleymethodists.org.uk
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February at Bewdley Museum Monday 3rd February: The Museum gift shop, crafts studios and the Garden Bar open daily 17from 10.00am to 4.30pm with last admissions at 4.00pm. Access to Jubilee Gardens is also open during these hours. Monday 17th - Friday 21st February: During half term holiday, Children’s Craft Activities take place from 11.00am - 3.00pm for £5 a child. The Garden Café will be open, with limited access to other areas of the site. Saturday 15th February - Thursday 12th March: The first exhibition of 2020 is Near and Far, featuring botanical and landscape artwork by local artist Sarah Loughlin. There are opportunities to see the artist at work from17th to 21st February and also during weekends until the exhibition closes. (See centre colour pages for more information.) Saturday 22nd February: We are holding a Wedding Open Morning from 11.00am until 1.00pm. Come and look at what our wedding venue has to offer and chat your plans through with our wedding co-ordinators. Friday 28th February: Following the success of the last Paranormal Investigation and Tour, February’s event takes place from 9.00pm until 1.00am the following morning and costs £25 per person. This is for serious ghost hunters! To book your place visit: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/bookings Saturday 29th February: The whole site reopens for the new season. Calling all teachers: Schools and group visits are available all year round. New for this year are The Victorians and Rocks and Fossils. Rivers Workshop includes geography of rivers and Bewdley trades, a river walk and coracle making. Look out it’s the Blackout! is an in-depth look at what life was like during World War II. Forging Memories is an educational programme for people living with dementia, their family and carers. Activities include exploring local history, and crafts and skills using facilities provided across the site. We meet every Tuesday at 11.00am until 12.15pm for an activity, chat and tea or coffee. If you are interested please contact amanda.peplow@wyreforestdc.gov or contact 01562 732967. See page 19 for information about other classes and groups at Bewdley Museum. Amy Smith Leisure Development Officer Wyre Forest District Council
Bewdley Rotary Music & Laughter Night Featuring Doug Parker and Ashcroft & Lewis Friday 6th March 8.00pm in St. George’s Hall Rotary Charity Bar and Raffle Tickets:- £12.50pp bring you own food For further information contact Bob Hill 01299 401722 13
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St. George’s Hall Did you know? Most readers will know of the presence of St George’s Hall in Bewdley (in case you don’t, it’s the large building on the left as you pass through Load St. car park). Since it reopened after a major refurbishment in 2013, it has grown to become a centre for a wide range of activities in the town. These range from its volunteer-run café (open Monday to Saturday 10.00 to 17.00), to its weekly cinema (Thursday evenings at 7.30) and monthly live music on Friday evenings but also encompass a huge range of events and activities run by hirers of rooms in the Hall. But did you know just how busy it is? Here are a few facts and figures from last year: • Over 50 separate voluntary and charitable organisations used the Hall during the year alongside 30 individuals and businesses. • Over 100 volunteers help run the café and cinema. • 824 bookings of the Hall (that’s nearly 16 bookings per week) • Attendances at events run in the Hall topped 32,000 (and that doesn’t include visits to the café!) If you want to know more about what goes on, look inside the back page of The Bridge each month or go to https://www.thehall-bewdley.org.uk/.
All Saints’ Church Monthly Book Sale
Old Fashioned Jumble Sale Old Fashioned Prices
Tuesday 11th February 10 to 12
Saturday 15th February 10 to 12
All Saints’ Church, Kidderminster Road, Wribbenhall, Bewdley DY12 1DQ
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Jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, CDs
Nearly new clothes, Bric-a-brac, Books, DVDs, CDs, Toys, Jigsaw puzzles, etc
Free refreshments and a warm welcome always assured
Refreshments available Entrance 30p
We probably have the biggest collection of second hand books in Bewdley, of all categories.
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Bewdley Library Last month I said we’d know the fate of the library by now but unfortunately that hasn’t turned out to be the case, so I won’t make any more predictions as to when we will eventually know what's happening. Apologies to those Bridge readers who traipsed in to the library to find out. In the meantime everything is fairly regular here; footfall and issues are remaining steady with a large number of new books coming in after a lengthy hold up when we implemented the new system. February will include an alternative St Valentine’s display – ‘Love Gone Wrong’ but for traditionalists we’ll also be stocking a Regency Romance display with authors such as Mary Balogh, Elouisa James, Lisa Kleypas and Julia Quinn. Throughout the year we will be participating in the BBC's 'Stories have the power to change us' - 100 novels that have shaped the world. A panel of leading writers & critics have chosen 100 novels that have had an impact on their lives. These English language novels, written over the last 300 years, range from children’s classics to popular page turners. Organised into themes, they reflect the ways books help shape and influence our thinking. February's theme is 'Love, Sex and Romance'. For those of a less excitable persuasion don't fret, we'll also be having a display on Populism & its recent rise. Finally, for those who have had difficulty in obtaining a copy of The Bridge we will be stocking more copies so do pop in if you're in the area. Jonathan Halsall
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Delivering The Bridge Over a hundred of you will know all about the joys, perils, unexpected encounters and other experiences of delivering this magazine to both sides of the bridge. The Wribbenhall side collect from All Saints' and have a loyal army of deliverers. A few years ago two of our readers undertook the big task of trying to rationalise the job on the St Anne’s side so that there were deliveries to every street. Our aim has always been to get as many people as possible to deliver just a few magazines close to where they live but, despite our best efforts, we realise some areas are uncovered.
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Classes at Bewdley Museum We offer dance classes every Monday 10.00am to 11.00am and from 11.00am to 12.00 noon, aimed at those who are over 50. If you are feeling tired and lethargic, and are interested in dance, just turn up at the Guildhall. We are a friendly local based group. It costs £36 for a 6 week course. It’s time for wiggling and giggling at Bewdley Museum as we introduce our new parent and child dance classes, Boogie Woogie Babes. Increase movement memory, confidence and co-ordination all whilst having fun! Each week there will be a different theme with nursery rhymes to sing along to and a range of suitable props to play with from bubbles to pompoms. Cost is £6 per class and the first class starts on Thursday 27th February. For more information or to book email amy.smith@wyreforestdc.gov.uk. Daytime and evening slots are available in Crochet classes for beginners and improvers led by Ellie's Little Gems in the Guildhall. Cost is £40 for a 4 week course Hatha/Yin Yoga with PJ, Beaudely Yoga is starting soon, every Thursday at 10.00am. Cost is £36 for a 6 week course. If you are interested in booking a space, email amy.smith@wyreforestdc.gov.uk. The class will start when we have enough interest.
Bewdley Horticultural Society AGM
Bewdley Civic Society Tuesday 18th February 7.30pm St. George’s Hall
followed by a talk on Bees and Pollinators by Sheila Lawes
Conservation at its best by Nick Joyce
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Bewdley Town F.C. With the festive season long gone, and midwinter in full swing, Bewdley Town FC continue to ride high in the West Midlands Premier League with hopes of promotion still a distinct possibility. As this editorial was being compiled, the team had just completed two fantastic “back to back” wins, with victory over local rival Bridgnorth by 5 goals to 2, followed up three days later on a magnificent evening at “The Meadow” which saw Town see off league leaders Shifnal Town 2-0 in a highly entertaining, if at times feisty, encounter. The away fixture at Shifnal is scheduled for Saturday 22nd February KO 3.00pm and it is hoped a decent following of Bewdley fans can make the short journey across into Shropshire for what is sure to another great game of football. Post code for Shifnal’s Acoustafoam Stadium is TF11 8PD. What has also been both pleasing and noticeable is an influx of people from within the local Bewdley community starting to follow the team on a regular basis and using the visit to the football as a basis for a very social Saturday afternoon (or Tuesday evening). In turn they are generating a better match day atmosphere within the ground and the club are working from their side on things such as proper match day presentation to enhance the experience of watching live football in this affordable and enjoyable manner. We are very conscious that we have to continue working to engage with the Bewdley and greater Wyre Forest community on all levels, and with this is mind a new email address has been created. This is for people to ask general questions, come up with ideas on how the club can deliver (wherever possible) what you think a football club in a community should offer, how we might improve the match day experience, and any other proposals relating to Bewdley Town FC. We invite correspondence via askbewdleytownfc@gmail.com. Suggestions and questions will receive prompt attention.
Next Home Fixtures - all subject to weather Tuesday 4th February Littleton FC KO 7.45pm Saturday 8th February Dudley Town FC KO 3.00pm Tuesday 18th February Wolverhampton Sporting Community KO 7.45pm Saturday 29th February Shawbury United FC KO 3.00pm Admission at Ribbesford Meadow is £5.00 for Adults and £2.00 concessions 23
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Near and Far with local artist Sarah Loughlin Near and Far: An exhibition of paintings and prints by local artist Sarah Loughlin
15th February -12th March Wyre Forest Gallery Bewdley Museum Open daily 10.00am - 4.30pm Last admission 4.00pm
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All Saints’ Church Christmas Wreath Festival A huge thank you to the organisations and individuals who entered wreaths in the Festival at All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall. Huge thanks also to the people who came and voted for their choice of best wreaths. The junior section was won by Bewdley Primary School and the senior section by the All Saints’ Knit and Natter group with their crib scene, as pictured in January’s edition of The Bridge. Carol Lardner
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Bewdley WI We meet in St. George’s Hall Bewdley at 7.30pm on the first Monday each month.Visitors are welcome to open meetings. Entrance fee is £4.00, refreshments included. If you fancy something new, please come along and see what a good time we have. Our January meeting had us all learning to belly dance with visiting troupe Belly Fusion. They were absolutely amazing! A really fun way to lose those excess pounds! Monday 3rd February 7.30 pm in St George's Hall Art Demonstration by local artist Kate Wrigglesworth This is an open meeting so all welcome. Friday 14th February 7.30pm in St. George’s Hall Barn Dance Tickets are 12.00 each to include a Fish, Chicken or Halloumi Chip supper. Valentine themed raffle and licensed bar. So come along and get those feet tapping! This event is open to all. For more info and tickets please contact:paulinegeddie@hotmail.com Monday 2nd March 7.30 pm in St. George’s Hall Campaigns & Resolutions - a discussion and social evening This is an open meeting so all welcome.
Rug Rats Mums and Toddlers Group in St Anne's Church We meet each Tuesday during term time 9.30 - 11.30am for play, craft, stories and singing. All mums, dads and carers welcome with pre-school children. For more information contact Ann on 07929 980761 email anncapell@icloud.com
Taizé Services in Bewdley Taizé style services take place in Bewdley during the autumn, winter and spring once a month. These services have a focus on silent reflection and prayer by candlelight, the reading of scripture with the singing of Taizé songs. They are based on the style of worship of the Taizé community in central France. The services start at 6.30pm and last about 30 minutes. Sunday 9th February at Friends’ Meeting House 15th March and 5th April at St. Anne’s Church All are welcome for peaceful and reflective worship in beautiful settings! 27
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Social Prescribing: Just What the Doctor Ordered Social Prescribing is part of the NHS’s long-term commitment to make personalised care - choice and control over ‘what matters’ to you - an important and integral part of everyone’s healthcare. Bewdley Medical Centre is one of the first surgeries to benefit from a Social Prescriber Link Worker. So what is Social Prescribing? Life’s problems can make you feel unwell and overwhelmed. Social Prescribers support a person towards living a positive and fulfilled life. They put you in touch with people, services, resources and activities in your community and help you find ways to overcome other practical issues that can impact on your health and wellbeing. Issues such as debt, housing and benefit problems are some of the many things that a Social Prescriber can help with. There is emerging evidence that Social Prescribing can lead to a range of positive health and wellbeing outcomes, such as improved quality of life and emotional wellbeing. If you feel that you would benefit from this service and are aged over 16, you can speak to your GP or Nurse about this when you are next in to see them, or you can self-refer by calling in to the surgery, either in person or by telephone.
Rock Pathfinders Free guided walks of 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside. The February walks will be on Thursdays starting at 10.30 am. 6th from Droitwich Canals Gateway Park on B4090 [Hanbury Road] WR9 7DU SO reference 916630 20th from The Sun & Slipper Inn Mamble, Worcestershire DY14 9JL SO reference 689716 All welcome. For our full programme see www.rockpathfinders.uk or ring Alan on 01299 400304 or Jan on 01299 832571
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St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chess Club The final of the St Anne`s Christmas Chess Knock-out was held at St Anne`s Church on Wednesday 18th December. It needed two games to decide who would be this year`s winner, and after a hard fought game, it was Diane McGee who took the shield with Vernon Owen runner up. Diane has made history as the first lady to win a Chess Championship in Bewdley. She was presented with the St Anne`s Knock-out Shield by the Mayor of Bewdley Councillor John Byng. The Club has been going now for over five years and is held on Wednesday`s between 12noon till 2.00pm. It has become very popular in the town. The Club was instrumental in establishing the equally popular Bewdley Town Chess Tournament which raises money for charities and is held once a year. An aim of the Club is to get Bewdley known as a chess friendly town. Keith Thompson
Springhill Over 60s Club We meet in Wribbenhall Community Centre Shaw Hedge Road every Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm - 4.00pm February meetings are on the 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th. All are welcome
Bewdley Environmental Planting Project Men aged between 19 and 65 are invited to call in at Bewdley Library to find out more about this new project aimed at men who have a little spare time and would benefit from a focus to help with their mental health.
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Wribbenhall WI: New Decade New Friends Have you considered joining a friendly supportive group which meets in the day in a warm comfortable venue? If so Wribbenhall WI could be for you, why don’t you try it and see.You can come to two meetings before you need to join, it would be great to see you. We meet in Wribbenhall Parish Room, Kidderminster Road DY12 1BY on the third Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm. Next meeting is on Tuesday 18th February flower arranging linked to recycling with Ann Bruce. For more information contact Anne 01299 402204 or email mace799@btinternet.com.
Forget Me Not Sundays An informal get together on the first Sunday of each month 2.00 - 4.00pm. If you are bereaved or alone on a Sunday, pop in for a cuppa, cake and chat. A wide age range enjoy the company of others in a relaxed atmosphere where there is always a listening ear. The group has grown from strength to strength and aims to make the afternoon a little brighter. Everyone welcome to our next meetings: 2nd February and 1st March Holy Family Meeting Room, High Street, Bewdley For further details contact the Parish Office-01299 822633 parish@stwulstanstourport.org.uk
St. Anne’s Mothers’ Union St. Anne’s Church Load Street, Bewdley Wednesday 5th February at 10.15am Prayers which have significance: please be prepared to share your favourite prayers Live Wyres is a social club for senior single people. We meet in pubs around the area and hold dances, trips, quizzes and other events in a range of venues from hotels to village halls. The following are a few of our events for February: Tues 4th: Pub night at The Queen’s Head, Wolverley DY11 5XB Tues 11th: Pub night at The Old House at Home, Blakedown, Kidderminster DY10 3JE Sat 15th: Dance at Kinver Sports & Community Association, Kinver DY7 6ER Tues 18th: Pub Night at The Lock Inn, Wolverley Road, Wolverley DY10 3RN Tues 25th: Pub Night at The Island Pool, Wolverhampton Road, Cookley, DY10 3RX Don’t be on your own...please join us! You will be most welcome! We are a friendly bunch of seniors who enjoy life, sharing time with friends.Would you like to meet new friends? Share special times in great company? To find out more contact: Barbara on 07875 533969 or see our website www.livewyres.moonfruit.com All events organised by members for the members. 41
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Soroptimist International Kidderminster and District Big Curry Night on 28th February 7.00 for 7.30pm Baxter Church, Bull Ring, Kidderminster Tickets £20 available by calling 07817 808320 Bring your own drinks In aid of our national project empowering girls in Nepal
Bewdley Town Council News February 2020 Town Council Meetings Town Council meetings are held at the Guildhall at 7.00pm on the first Monday of each month unless stated otherwise. The next meetings will be on 3rd February and 2nd March. The public are welcome to attend the meetings and are able to contribute during public question time. Website: www.bewdleytowncouncil.org Facebook: Bewdley Town Council
Scrabble at Bewdley Baptist Church Do you know anyone who would like to play Scrabble? On the first Wednesday of each month a Scrabble Group meets in Bewdley Baptist Church. The next meeting is on Wednesday 5th February 10am-12 noon in the Back Hall, Bewdley Baptist Church, High Street. A donation towards refreshments is appreciated. Everyone regardless of ability or experience is invited to come along. If possible please bring a scrabble game. We look forward to seeing you. Ring Beverley 01299 823505 or Church Office 01299 403267 for information.
Bewdley/Wribbenhall Ladies’ Luncheon Club In December, following a lovely seasonal meal, we very much enjoyed being entertained by the Gracenotes Choir. On 26th February we are pleased to welcome John Bowen, who will speak on the History of Thomas Cookes and History of Bromsgrove. All ladies are most welcome to join us at the Mercure, and our secretary will be delighted to hear from you, either to book or to make further enquiries about all our monthly meetings. Tel: 01299 877908. 37
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Together Group This friendship group meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month at Wribbenhall Parish Room. Its purpose is to encourage social interaction for the elderly in our community. Our Christmas celebration was a well attended happy occasion with entertainment by David Lawrence after a lovely meal. We would like to thank all who helped make this such a memorable occasion, especially our volunteers.The group would welcome anyone with a few hours to spare each month as we do need one or two new helpers. Thursday 13th February 12.30pm for lunch at 1.00pm. £4.00 Thursday 28th February 2.00pm for talk tea and cake. £2.00 This audience participation event is a chance to share your memories of Bewdley and Wribbenhall. For more information about an event or volunteering and to book lunch contact Liz Davies 01299 403053 or Bewdley Town council 01299 400157
Music Church On the first Sunday of every month 3.00 - 4.00pm For all ages - babies to grandparents! All Saints’ Church ,Wribbenhall Have fun with music - play instruments, do crafts and learn about the church. Plus tea and biscuits.
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Bewdley Floral Art Club On Monday 3rd February at 7.30 pm we welcome Katherine Kear to the Wharton Park & Golf Club. Katherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demonstrations are always full of fascinating facts and beautiful flowers. On Monday 2nd March we hold our AGM and to follow a demonstration by Lynne Sharpe entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Car Boot Collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Friends and visitors are always welcome.
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The Neil Coley Big Band will be back this month following their sell out concert in November. The second Legends of Swing concert takes place at St George's Hall on Monday 24th February. Once again the band will be playing a selection of the greatest Big Band numbers from the 1930s to the present day. The band will again be joined by BBC jazz presenter John Hellings, who will act as compere, and by guest singer Mike Brookes. Tickets are available priced ÂŁ10 at: St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall cafĂŠ David Hawker on 07970 909891 Online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/neil-coley-big-band. 61 High Street, Bewdley Monday-Friday mornings 01299 403267 office@bewdleybaptist.org.uk
Messy Church Sunday 16th February 4.00 - 6.00pm Life can be really messy, and Messy Church is all about having fun in that messiness! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to come together, to enjoy craft activities, stories, singing and food! AND there is no charge. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just another childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club though, this is for the whole family, young and old alike! This is church, but not like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known it. Sunday 16th February: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the wayâ&#x20AC;?. Sticking vehicles on a pretend road, making wooden road signs, adding footprints to a picture, designing your own â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tree of Lifeâ&#x20AC;?.Yes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Messy Church. Do join us; you will be made very welcome. Next meeting is on 15th March 4.00 - 6.00pm 49
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Transition Bewdley Repair Café When is a repair not a repair? We are sometimes puzzled when an apparently satisfied customer notes on their feedback form that an item was not repaired when we know that it was. Our definition of a repair is when an item now works better or more safely than before. Phil Harris gives an example: We didn’t get many Christmas tree lights for repair this winter, probably because the general trend away from replaceable but unreliable incandescent bulbs towards LEDs has made these lights much more reliable, not to mention far more energy-efficient. At home, we have a set of 40 very pretty red festive LED lights which has worked perfectly for over a decade, until this week when I noticed that the first ten lights had gone out. The label on the low-voltage transformer warned that “...if lamps fail they cannot be replaced... the entire set must be disposed of...”, which did nothing more than set me a challenge! I sketched out the likely wiring diagram, and deduced that I should be able to cut out and remove the faulty string of ten LEDs, leaving thirty good working ones which would still operate safely within their ratings and be sufficient to give a nice festive display. With the power unplugged (of course!) I identified the correct wires, cut out the faulty lights, re-joined the wires by soldering, insulated them with good-quality heat-shrink sleeving, and hey presto! The remaining thirty lamps are now glowing brightly again, hopefully good for a few more years. The job took less than half an hour from idea to finished repair, and this is typical of many of the repair jobs I and my fellow volunteer repairers see at Bewdley Repair Cafe every month. Even though the manufacturer claims it’s “non-repairable”, with the right tools, knowledge and ingenuity at our disposal we can often get things working again! [Phil Harris is a retired Chartered Engineer and has been a volunteer at Bewdley Repair Café since its inception. Phil repairs a variety of electrical and electronic items and clocks.] This would be classed as a modification and modifications to electrical equipment are normally discouraged, but in this instance only the extra-low voltage circuit isolated from the mains was involved, the nature of the modification did not introduce any additional hazard, and the whole equipment was PAT tested afterwards to confirm its electrical safety.” The next Repair Café is on 15th February 10.00am - 2.00pm in St. George’s Hall Other Transition Bewdley News: Transition Bewdley VHS tape collection - As part of Plastic Free Bewdley we will be collecting VHS Video tapes again throughout February. Tapes can be placed in the box at the café at St George’s Hall. No audio cassettes or DVDs please. Bewdley Greener Living Fair - Preparations have now begun for the 2020 event which takes place on Saturday 9th May. 45
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