The BRIDGE OCTOBER 2010
R & B Concert
Community News
Bewdley Baptist Church
2nd October 7:30pm (doors open 7:00pm)
Chicago Bytes
Featuring four fabulous bands Well known local Rhythm & Blues band
The Bravo Boys
Fab Rockabilly Band European
Babajack
Renowned Roots band
The Travelling Riverside Blues Band Famous East Midlands band Tickets only ÂŁ10. This is a fund raising event for the team from Bewdley to go and build houses for homeless Haitian refugees.
Tickets from the Bewdley Tourist Information Office Load Street, 404740 Bewdley Baptist Church 403267 www.bewdley.webs.com
Bewdley Concert Band Do you play an instrument? Cornet, trumpet, trombone, tuba, baritone, euphonium, horn, clarinet, flute, bassoon, oboe, saxophone, drums/percussion. Are you interested in helping to form a community wind band? Bewdley needs its own band and you could be one of the founder members. Practices will be held at Bewdley Primary School on a Saturday morning during term time 10.30 till 12.30 The first meeting will be on Saturday 2nd October at 10.30 in the hall at Bewdley Primary School. If you are interested please come along, bring your instrument or just come for a chat. All ages and abilities 8 to 80 Like to know more? - then call Mrs Val Blount 078137 69904 valerieblount@hotmail.co.uk
Seeing how it is done Matt Lucas from Bewdley High School spent a week with the Bridge Team seeing how it is put together and produced. He worked with Margaret, David and Martin and also saw how our artwork is transformed to print. Matt has also written an item for this issue.
Editorial
The Bridge is the community voice of Bewdley. It is delivered free monthly to more than 4,600 homes I went to a funeral last month. The person had been a very quiet and private lady. However, St Anne’s Church was filled to capacity for the service. Afterwards someone remarked, “I wish I’d known all that about her earlier”. It turned out that Ann Hyslop, for that is who it was, had done many things for Bewdley, all of them quietly and unremarked. It made me think that I should be on the lookout to notice other people who, like Ann, make this town a good place to live. I shall start by leafing through the magazine where, for each event publicised, someone – or three – is beavering away to make sure the event happens. For instance, we’ve been treated to news throughout this year of the celebrations as Guiding reached its hundredth birthday. Think of all those evenings given up to maintaining our brownie, guide and scout packs. This month the Bewdley Festival and its Fringe will bring in many people from outside the town as well as giving us locals a feast of events. It takes a tremendous amount of work throughout the year to ensure its success. And so I could go on. Out of interest I counted up the events in last month’s Bridge and made it twenty six, and that’s not counting the church activities. That’s an awful lot of unpaid service to the community. (I might write and tell David Cameron how well Bewdley is doing in his Big Society). So let’s all say a collective “thank you” to them all and give them our support. Margaret Ashmore
Visit us at www.bewdleybridge.org.uk Sharing your news with us If you want to share your news and photographs or advertise your company.
News
editorial@bewdleybridge.org.uk
Advertising
advertising@bewdleybridge.org.uk (Tel 01299 820457)
Photographs
pictures@bewdleybridge.org.uk
Copy
Typed and clearly hand written material can also be left in The Bridge box in the porch of St Anne’s Church.
Delivery If you can help deliver please email editorial@bewdleybridge.org.uk Deliverers mostly take out less than 50 magazines. Reserve list is also useful. Printed by A&G Printing Co Ltd sales@agprint.co.uk
Cover photograph : Gary Mayner
Leisure
Home
Garden
The Old Town Hall
Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UE Tel 01299 409 465 Website www.bewdley-oldtownhall-bandb.co.uk Come and stay at our historical late medieval Grade 2 listed Family Run Bed & Breakfast 4 star rated by Visit Britain Accommodation for All – with easy access ground floor room Babies & Children Welcome high chair/cot/nappy changing mat available All Rooms en suite complete with Wi-Fi, T.V. Hospitality tray & hair dryer Iron facilities available upon request Spacious guest lounge with T.V. and board games & Internet access Take time to relax in our tranquil orchard garden Sadly no pets
Living
Horse Riding Lessons
ALTON PIECE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
DARK LANE, BLISS GATE, ROCK DY14 9YN
HORSE RIDING LESSONS BHS QUALIFIED SMALL GROUPS PRIVATE LESSONS COMPLETE BEGINNERS BIRTHDAY PARTIES SCHOOL HOLIDAY COURSES Call Adele 07799 761932
*** AN AWARD WINNING COMPANY ***
£15 SUPER SAVER DAY TOURS
Specialist Services
PRIVATE HIRE
GENERAL DAY TOURS
Thu 7 Oct Thu 21 Oct Thu 11 Nov Wed 15 Dec Wed 22 Dec
Golden Valley & Hereford Broadway/Bourton on the Water National Memorial Arboretum Mere Park Gdn Centre/Shrewsbury Festive Favourites with Ben Fogle £34 At Symphony Hall CBSO+Chorus
Sat 23 Oct Sat 30 Oct Sun 7 Nov Mon 8 Nov Sun 20 Nov Sat 27 Nov
Bury St Edmunds & Lavenham Land of my Fathers + Aberystwyth Wye Valley & Forest of Dean New QE Liner at Southampton Chatsworth’s Russian Christmas Bath Christmas Market
22 Nov 28 Nov 6 Dec 27 Dec 21 Jan 7 Mar 3 Apr
SUPER SAVER ‘Holly & Mistletoe’ – TORQUAY ADVENT IN CANTERBURY SUPER SAVER ‘Holly & Mistletoe’ – TORQUAY TWIXMAS IN BOURNEMOUTH LONDON WEEKEND & Olympic village SIDMOUTH MOTHERING SUNDAY IN CLEVEDON Plus many more destinations
HOLIDAYS 2010/11
5 days 2 days 5 days 4 days 3 days 5 days 2 days
£154 £95 £146 £195 £173 £265 £85
PICKING UP WITHIN WALKING Tel 01299 402989 To Book /For Brochure (46 Sandbourne Drive, Bewdley, DY12 1BN) DISTANCE OF YOUR HOME Or visit www.phillipstravel.co.uk or Bewdley Tourist Information
Leisure
Home
Garden
SEVERNSIDE SCHOOL OF DANCING ballet :: tap :: modern Greek :: Acrobatic dance
Age range : 3yrs - teenagers Classes held at St George Hall, Bewdley New pupils welcome First lesson is free
then payment is weekly for first half-term and after that by the half-term
Enquiries to Principal Mrs Joyce Campbell (BTDA) Bewdley 400633
Regd teacher with the Council for Dance Education and Training
Rachel Greenwood
has a few spaces for lessons in violin, viola (or piano to Grade 5). She has adjudicated at many festivals and several of her students have gained success at a national level. All ages welcome.
Tel : 01299 402513
Professional Music Tuition PIANO, ELECTRIC KEYBOARD AND GUITAR FOR ALL AGES
Contact : John Griffiths 01562 753808
Living
Specialist Services
Tipplers
The Specialist Off Licence Draught Real Ales, Ciders and Fruit Wines A wide selection of Special Bottled Beers Other Specialities Party Service Drinks on Sale or Return
“If we don’t stock the drink you “thirst” for, we will endeavour to obtain it for you”
70 Load Street, Bewdley Tel : 01299 402254
Home Tuition
Experienced Physics and Maths Teacher (KS3,KS4,AS/A2) to Students 9 – Adult R.Fitter M.Sc
01299 409460
PEWTERERS HOUSE B & B
Situated in Pewterers Alley, Bewdley. In sight of the r iver an d sight an d soun d of the Severn Valley Railway. Yo u can be sure of a war m welcom e, co mfy ro o m an d go o d breakfast. AA rate d. Just call Barbara Payne 01299 401956 www.pewterershouse.co.uk
Leisure
P K Builders
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Ivydene, Chadwick Bank, Stourport DY13 9SA
Housebuilds Extensions All General Repair & Maintenance Loft Conversions Groundworks Roofing Alterations Plastering Renovations Specialist in Garage Conversions Windows Doors & Conservatories Block Paving
All work guaranteed Free Estimates & Quotations Complete customer satisfaction our priority For a personal and professional service call Paul Key on 07838 8181768 or 01299 250084
RMG
ROOFING SERVICES
SLATING TILING FELT ROOFING LEADWORK GUTTERING VELUX
01299 409313 Moble: 07837 939382 Tel:
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!...
OZONE ELECTRICAL SERVICES For all your electrical requirements Fault finding. New fuse boards. Rewires. Additional sockets. Lighting. Inspection and Testing. Part P registered. No job too small. 07814 266970 01562 823825 Glyn Morgan Glynm21@hotmail.com www.ozone-electrical.co.uk
CANINE SERVICES For The Quality Your Dog Deserves SPECIALISED BOARDING & DAY CRECHE Not Kennels, from your home to ours All Breeds and Temperaments Catered for We don't just look after your Dog We understand them, and their needs From the Large to the small All are Welcome Specialist Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Dog Whisperer For all your Training and Behavioural Problems CANINE SERVICES Can Help Family Business with a life time’s Experience in Dogs Breeders of fine Pugs and Chow Chows Please Call Telephone: 01299 896915 Mobile: 07973 237086 www.canineservices.co.uk
Community News
what’so n
OctoberFest 2010 is here! By now you may have seen the OctoberFest flyer with details of what is going on in our lovely town throughout October. There is some great art, interesting talks, many music shows including a couple of charity events. Half term will be very busy with the museum becoming the hub for activity. If you want to get out into the open air the Wyre Forest Discovery Centre have a full programme to join in with. Take part, bring along your friends and family but most of all enjoy and have some fun along the way. OctoberFest flyers are available from Tourist Information and venues around the town. Chris Griffin, Festival Office
Civic Award Nominations 2010 Bewdley Town Council is once again seeking nominations for its Civic Award Scheme. The Scheme is to reward people who have given outstanding service to the community. If you know of such a person, then this is your chance to put their name forward. Just write, with full details of why you feel your nominee deserves an award, to: The Town Clerk Bewdley Town Council The Guildhall Load Street Bewdley DY12 2AH or email: townclerk@bewdley.org.uk Closing date for nominations 30th November 2010
October
2
Rusty Rackets Course Bewdley Tennis Club Tracey 07970549974 4 Bewdley Library Readers Group 7 pm Bewdley Library 01905 822722 5 Springhill Over 60s Club 2pm Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, 6 Bewdley & District Horticultural Society 19:40 Wribbenhall Community Centre 7 Jigsaw Swap Bewdley Library, Load Street 01299 403303 8 Apple Juice and Cider Making louise.sutherland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk 01299 269 048. 9 Who Let The Dads Out . Bewdley Baptist Church, High Street. 9.30 - 11.30am. www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk Family Fun -Bewdley Museum. From 11am and throughout the day. www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk 10 Festival Church Service 11am St Anne's Church 11 Chance to Dance for the over 55's. ÂŁ2.00 per session. Rock Village Hall, Rock. Tel 01562 732977 13 Tea & Activities Club 1pm Riverside Centre, Dog Lane, 01299 823293 16 Apple Day Heightington Village Hall georgiiegirl@msn.com 17 French Market on Severnside Ann Lyman on 01299 404226 lymanhughes34@aol.com 19 Springhill Over 60s Club 26 Springhill Over 60s Club 27 Tea & Activities Club 28 Free Networking Exhibition & Information Exchange The Ramada Hotel, information call Ellie Hooper at Bewdley Development Trust on 01299 405516. 30 Pumpkin Day Maggie on 01299 404065 or ann on 01299 404226, email lymanhughes34@aol Please see the articles in the Bridge for other events.
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
PURE KLEAN
WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES WE ALSO
CLEAR GUTTERS CLEAN CONSERVATORIES CONSERVATORY ROOFS FASCIAS, SOFFITS, CLADDING FULLY INSURED PLEASE PHONE RUSS FOR A QUOTE
01299 404435 or 07899 726707
! " #$ $% & ' ( " &$ & &'
Domestic Oven Cleaning Service COOKERS, OVENS, HOBS, EXTRACTORS and MICROWAVES
T. 01562 66532
M. 07966 270348
Services A warm welcome from Bewdley Baptist Church. 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. Dates for your Diary On the 10th of October, BMS World Mission workers Simon and Solange Wood, and their two children Rafael and Beatrice, will be joining us to share their work that they have been doing in Guinea since 2008, In the morning service, on the 17th October, there is a baptism of Alan and Maria Walker. Why not come along and see this service? Weekly Events Our church runs a number of regular events during the week:
Noah’s Ark Womens’
ladies.
Art
Let The Dads Out - second Saturday of the month for dads and toddlers
Youth Activities
We also run a monthly Senior Citizens' Lunch and Men’s Group. Like to know more? Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or Simon Harry, at the church office (403267) or visit www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk
St Leonard’s Ribbesford
Sunday worship at 9.30am
Wednesdays at 10.15am Morning worship Booking a wedding at Ribbesford or St Anne’s – drop in at St Anne’s on a Tuesday evening, 7-8pm Thinking about baptism come to our 9.30am Sunday service and we’ll talk together over coffee Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Group - a quiet place to paint and draw.
Who
St Anne’s Bewdley 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.
- for parents and toddlers.
Own - an afternoon meeting for
Sunday worship: 11.15am On the first Sunday each month we have a service of Holy Communion.
On the other Sundays we have Matins – from the Book of Common Prayer.
Church is usually open in daylight hours for prayer, peace & quiet. www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Keith James is the minister of the Church. Contact him on 01299 402275 (office) or Diane Taylor, the Churchwarden, on 01299 403983. You are very welcome. However you come. Why ever you come. We hope you will come again.
Leisure
•
• • • • • • • • •
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Carpets Vinyl & Vinyl Tiles Laminate Real Engineered & Solid Wood Ceramic Floor & Wall Tiles Beautiful Real Slate & Stone Flooring Entrance Matting Safety Flooring Domestic & Commercial Specialist in Underfloor Heating High Quality Workmanship Guaranteed. All Jobs Left Clean, Tidy & Vacuumed.
Supply & Fit or Fitting Only Service Available.
Mike Green Flooring Office: 01299 266421 Mobile: 07889 248946
St Andrew’s Button Oak
The Chapel in the Woods Sunday worship: 11.15am on the second and fourth Sundays 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 Keith James is the minister of the Church. Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)
RIVERSIDE CHURCH building life building hope Dog Lane Bewdley A Church for all the family Every Sunday @ 9:15am & 11:15am Children & Youth meet in St George Hall at 11:15 only Come and join us Talented Live Band & Relevant Powerful Messages from the bible. church office: 01299 405535 www.riversideelim.com
Holy Family Catholic Church
High Street. Sunday Mass at 8am Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am (preceded by morning prayer) Holidays of Obligation 12 noon.
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, Lower Park. Meeting for worship every Sunday 10.30-11.30am. Everyone is welcome. (For further information, phone the Clerk on 01562 755844)
Services
Met hodist Church High Street
Services at 10.30 every Sunday After the Summer break our mid-week meetings have re-started.
For further details of our activities contact Rev. Crawford Logan on 01562 742722.
Our access improvements are now almost complete. We will hopefully be holding an Open Day soon, when everyone will be welcome to come along and see what a vast difference the work has made.
We will be letting people know when this will be happening shortly. If, in the meantime, you are passing and the door is open do pop your head in; I’m sure the workmen won’t mind.
All Saints Wribbenhall Services for October 3rd October 8.00am Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer (said) 9.30am 6.30pm
Family Service Evensong
10th October 9.30am Parish Eucharist 17th October 9.30am Parish Eucharist 24th October 9.30am Parish Eucharist 31st October 9.30am Parish Eucharist
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
ROGER CARTER QUALITY CARPET FITTER For a friendly experienced service call 01299 405319 or 07890426479 All your carpet requirements catered for with free estimates
ALL DOMESTIC PLUMBING
BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS INSTALLED RADIATORS MOVED OR REPLACED
Bewdley Roofing
NO CALL-OUT CHARGE NO JOB TOO SMALL CALL MIKE ON 07885292881
DCG Property Maintenance
Residential & Industrial Home Improvements Kitchen & Bathroom Fitting Guttering, Fascia & Soffits Fitting Decking
For Quotations Tel : 01299 400246 or 07591 653083
Slating Tiling, Guttering Chimneys re-pointed Flat roofs Contact : 07830 352187
Community News
Elvis Lives at St Anne’s Church, Bewdley Sunday 10th October 6pm An evening of
Elvis Presley’s Gospel Music performed by Johnny Cowling Part of the 2010 Bewdley Festival Free entry with retiring Collection
From the Registers BAPTISMS 29th August 5th September
WEDDINGS 221st August
Izabelle Hinks Oliver Willetts Felicity Orchard Angela Corrigan Craig Prosser and Sarah Gee
Latin American Mass Sunday 17th October 10.30am St Anne’s Church Bewdley with music from the Missa Criolla featuring The Wolverhampton Chamber Choir directed by Geoff Weaver Free entry Part of the Bewdley Festival 2010 Further details contact Revd Keith James – 01299 402275
All Saints Church Nearly New Book Sale Monday - 5th October 10.30 to 12.30p.m. All books 25p each or 5 for £1. Also cards for any occasion together with gift pack accessories etc. Entrance, Tea and chat free. (proceeds to church renovation Lighting Fund)
4th September FUNERALS 27th August
Paul Hubball and Dawn Stanley Harry Lindsey Baldwin. Service at All Saints' followed by cremation at Stourbridge
2nd September Raymond Henry France. Service at All Saints' followed by cremation at Worcester
All Saints Quiz & Chips Friday 12 November 2010 at Wribbenhall Community Centre Shaw Hedge Road, Quiz starts at 7.30pm Tickets: £7.50 per person includes Fish & Chip Supper - Cash Bar - Teams of Four Tickets from: Bewdley Blooms, Load Street or Neil & Linda Cocksedge Tel: 01299 402682 Proceeds to All Saints’ Church,Wribbenhall
Leisure
Home
Garden
Gas Heating & Plumbing Installation, Servicing & Maintenance Corgi Reg No 211096
Natural Gas, LPG & Oil Call Mark on 01299 401329 or 07760 451584 for a reliable service
Chores
Ho me C le ani ng Single or regular cleans O ven c l eani n g No jo b t o o sm a ll No m inim um charge
Com merci al Cl ean in g O n e-of f , o ccasi on al, or con t ract clean in g. S urvey an d qu ot ati o n on re q ue st C a l l M a n dy … .
07828 491628
Chores…. fo r y our h om e an d b usi nes s!
HIGH QUALITY PLASTERING
From NEIL KEARNS Free Quotations 01299 402726 or 07989 058513
Living
Specialist Services
Bridge Advert May 09:Layout 1
05/05/2009
J.B. DIGITAL
• New SKY contacts & upgrades • Digital aerials
• Satellite systems
• Motorised systems
• Multi-room distribution • Freeview & free Sat • Telephone points
• CCTV camera systems
• FREE digital advice / quotes
Established 20 Years Specialist in
Natural Stone
Phone 07964 666880/01299 405794 for a FREE Quotation
We Do Blinds We Clean & Repair vertical blinds We Supply & Fit all types of blinds We Supply & Fit awnings & canopies Phone Richard Hague for a free quotation 01562 60988 / 07971 670 349 www.WeDoBlinds.co.uk
14:09
Community News
Bewdley raises funds for three houses for Haitians refugees The party of 11 people who are going to the Dominican Republic this month has raised over £7,000 - enough funds to build three new houses for homeless Haitian refugees. They are setting off in mid-October and, instead of sunning themselves on the beaches, they will be working on a building site. In total over a 10 week period nearly 100 people from throughout the UK will be working on the site, with the aim to build 40 new homes. Team members pay for their own flights and accommodation, with every single penny raised going direct to building the new homes. Promises Auction Thanks to the tremendous support of many local shops, organisations and individuals, the recent Promises Auction raised nearly £1,600. R & B Concert - 2nd October Come along and support the Bewdley team at their last fund raising event - details inside front cover of this issue of The Bridge. Like to know more? If you would like to see the work that the team will be doing, check out their website www.bewdley.webs.com or chat to David Glenn (401953).
C hr is t ma s
Don’t turn over swiftly because you’ve seen the word Christmas! Yes, it’s that time of year again when all kinds of Christmas events are promoted, and Traidcraft is no exception. Saturday, 6th November sees the Traidcraft Christmas Fair in St Anne’s Church, from 10am to 4pm and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible. Gifts are at the heart of Christmas. Christians celebrate God’s gift of Jesus to the world and we all enjoy the gift of time to catch up with families and friends and to celebrate at the darkest time of the year. Let’s extend our gift sharing to millions in the developing world, who are materially so much poorer than we are. We all like to give gifts to loved ones at Christmas and, if we choose from the fabulous collection of unique, handcrafted, fairtrade gifts offered by Traidcraft, our gifts mean that Constantina in Peru, Pushpa in India, Indika in Sri Lanka and Estela in Bolivia and so many more have the chance of a better life. Read a little of their stories in the new Traidcraft catalogue, available in St Anne’s now. At the Christmas Fair we’ll have gifts for all ages as well as festive food treats, Christmas cards, wrap and other seasonal essentials. Home baked cakes will be served all day with light lunches as well. So mark the date in your diary now - 6th November - and take the strain out of Christmas shopping. Your support really does make a huge difference to so many lives. Thank you. Elaine Barbour 400617 barboursbewdley@btopenworld.com
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
01299 825900
Community News Bewdley Business Partnership
Come and join us .. working together for a prosperous Bewdley
Bewdley Business Partnership brings together traders, local business and attractions, community groups, councillors and individuals who want Bewdley to be a thriving market town. They meet every month in the Guildhall. The next meeting is on the 20th October from 6.30 – 8.00pm. Everyone has a role to play, so why not come along and join us? Although only started this year around 75 people have already become involved, with every meeting attracting well over 20 individuals. Working together “It is good to see so many people come together who want to get involved in developing a prosperous future for Bewdley” said Peter Miller of Bewdley Development Trust. “This is not a talking shop, it is about discussion, ideas, working together and getting things done. Why not come along to the next meeting? It will cost you nothing, apart from your time, and you could be part of our town’s future”
Achievements Some of the achievements so far include : • Members have formed groups which are focusing on marketing, tourism and business support. • Three successful training workshops for small businesses have been held - as a direct result of members requests and more are on the pipeline. • £10,000 of grants have been won from Destination Worcestershire to help market our town and increase the number of visitors • A new brochure and town map is being produced, again to encourage people to come and see more of Bewdley. • Bewdley has been promoted at a number of events and the Seven Valley Railway, Safari Park and Ramada are providing increased support, including hosting networking events and managing publicity Current areas activity include voucher schemes, pub trails, empty shops strategy, forming an events group, developing a marketing strategy and further support for new and existing businesses in the town. Like to know more? Contact Peter or Ellie at on 01299 405516 or email info@bewdley.org.uk
Bewdley Choral Society This Season’s Programme November 20th in St Anne's Church A concert featuring the Te Deum by Marc-Antoine Charpentier and 2 anthems by S S Wesley. Sunday December 12th in St Anne's Church A Christmas Carol Concert
St Anne's Church 23rd October 7.30pm Proceeds to the RBL Poppy Appeal Tickets £8 to include a glass of wine
Leisure
Home
Garden
RM PLASTERING All aspects of plastering undertaken For a free quote, call Bob on : Home: 01299 404756 Mobile: 07703 464632 ‘Over 30 years of experience’
Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Fitting by M & J
Designed to fit your needs. We take care of the design and installation, you choose the units. For quality work and no-obligation quotation
Call Mike 07882 538 709 or 01299 409 359
Living
Specialist Services
DPT Carpentry Specialists
A Professional, Reliable Service You Can Trust Doors, architrave, skirting, kitchens, flooring, maintenance and general building work
David Taylor
m: 07971 390923 e: dpt.carpentry@googlemail.com 31 Sandbourne Drive Free Bewdley, Worcestershire Quotations DY12 1BN
AKS SECURITY
LOCKSMITH & SECURITY SPECIALIST For all your security solutions 24/7 call out emergency locksmith Parking posts & bollards fitted Locks fitted to insurance standards BS3621 Intruder alarms Doors & frames fitted Gate automation UPVC & aluminium specialist CCTV Safes & fire proof cabinets Door entry systems *10 years experience* *No obligation quotes* *OAP Discounts* *No call out charge* *All work guaranteed* For a friendly & reliable service please call Adrian on 01562 827286 or 07905 533821
Leisure
Home
A1 PRESSURE
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
KLENZ
Give your paving a facelift Residential and Commercial Cleaning Specialists Join our growing number of satisfied customers OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE
Removes Persistent weeds and moss Ground-in dirt and stains
CALL US ON : 07860 602477
Tel : 01299 405543 Unit 3, Wharton Farm Barns, Cleobury Road, Bewdley DY12 2QJ nick-pressureklenz@tiscali.co.uk www. A1pressureklenz.co.uk PROF TRADESMAN 30YR EXP PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS WINDOW REPLACEMENTS FENCING, SLABBING, BRICKLAYING NEW BUILDS EXTENSIONS KITCHEN, BATHROOM REFITS NO JOB TOO SMALL RING FOR FREE QUOTES
Hire of Crockery Tableware and Catering Equipment
CLIVE ON: 07971 264140 OR 01299 405781
Unit 2a Ricketts Close, Firs Industrial Estate, Kidderminster. DY11 7QN.
Tel : 01562 863222 Mobile : 07515 578985 email:wendy@crocsaway.co.uk www.crocsaway.co.uk
BEWDLEY TILE WALL & FLOOR TILING PROFESSIONAL TILER with 20 years experience Call RICHARD MOORE Home 01299 404591 Mobile 07979 241892
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Just in2 Carpets & Rugs
• GREAT choice of top name CARPETS & VINYLS
• Professional PLANNERS & FITTERS
• FREE no obligation measuring & quotes • Rugs & Runners with the WOW factor
• FREE delivery on Rugs & Remnants
• WOOD FLOORS now supplied and fitted
• "Flotex" retailer
• Local Family run business
Come & Feel the Difference Dog Lane, Bewdley
TEL: Alison or Justin 404014 or 07767 206 433
The
Finishing Touch 6 Greenbank Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2JF Tel no : 0 1 2 9 9 4 0 3 2 9 7
painting & wallcoverings
painting & wallcoverings
www.justin2carpetsrugs.co.uk
Community News
Bewdley Festival Toasts Traders The Bewdley Festival, now in its 23rd year, has become an established part of the national festival scene and is a highlight in the Worcestershire arts calendar offering a host of exciting and valued artists every October. This year the ‘Eat Bewdley’ raffle offers over sixty ‘food’ prizes donated in support of the Festival by local shops, tea rooms, pubs, hotels, the railway and a garden centre. Bewdley Festival Organisers wish to place on record a big thank you to all of the local Traders and Businesses who have so generously donated prizes for this year’s raffle particularly in view of the current difficult economic climate. The ‘Eat Bewdley’ raffle is an important fund raiser which enables the Festival to continue to bring famous names to Bewdley. Tickets are now on sale and winners will be notified after the draw on 18th October 2010
Pioneers of Horticultural Science An afternoon talk on October 23rd in Bewdley Baptist Church should be of interest to gardeners, naturalists and anyone interested in local history or fruit and orchards or involved with ‘Grow with Wyre.’ Dr Murray Mylechreest will talk on ‘Pioneers of Horticultural Science’. The pioneers in question are John Williams of Worcester and particularly Thomas Andrew Knight (1697-1764) who was Rector of Ribbesford and Bewdley (1730-1764), and was responsible for the tower of St Anne’s Church.
SHOWCASE Your events calender for this year and 2011 Free networking exhibition and information exchange opportunity Thursday 28th October 2010 1pm- 4pm The Ramada Hotel, Habberley Road, Bewdley Following the success of the event in May, Bewdley Development Trust invites you to a networking exhibition to showcase your events and attractions to like-minded organisations from across the West Midlands region. By working together Bewdley can ensure all of events have the maximum exposure possible and attract visitors from all over the UK, thus raising the profile of the region as a premier tourist destination So bring your marketing material, calendar of events, promotional leaflets and business cards and come along to The Ramada Hotel, Habberley Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LA. To book your free exhibition space email Jayne Greene at IJM Media jayne@ijmmedia.co.uk or for further information call Ellie Hooper at Bewdley Development Trust on 01299 405516.
Bewdley Civic Society 20th October 7.30pm Riverside Church,Dog Lane Parish Churches in and around the Wyre Forest Admission £1 non members welcome
The deadline for all items for the November Issue of The Bridge is 10th October
Leisure
Home
Garden
Ray Evans Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior Decorating References available Reliable High Quality Service No Job too Small Tel: 01299 269187 Mob: 07971 937620
JEM GROVES Painter & Decorator Dulux select decorator High Quality workmanship Home 01562 637609
Mobile 07980425813 E-mail jemgroves29@hotmail.co.uk
Living
Specialist Services
Carpet, Rugs, & Upholstery Cleaning Inc Leather N.C.C.A Trained & fully insured For a free no obligation quotation & personal attention call
Rathbone Cleaning
01299 878082 www.rathbonecleaning.co.uk
BEWDLEY RING CRAFT CLUB Wednesday evenings 8:00pm to 9:30pm Training for the show ring. At Wribbenhall Parish Rooms (next to the church) For more information call: Nicky 01299 878962 Jackie 01562 748264 All breeds welcome
Community News
Bewdley Local Tradesmen Making Sparks – The Electrician I didn’t want to be an electrician at school. I always wanted to be a vet, but the careers master at my school told me I would never make it, so instead I went to college to study electronics and electrics. I became a safety officer and travelled the world. I’ve spent quite a lot of time in the Far East and learned to speak some Chinese, though I think I’ve forgotten most of it by now. Although it sounds exciting and glamorous, I became rather tired of all those hotel rooms and travel, particularly my last job in this field when I was spending four hours on the motorway every day, so I took the rather scary step of giving it all up. For the next year I examined my options, moved to Bewdley and did the necessary training to get my Part P, which is the very stringent qualification to do domestic and commercial electrics. Now I do far less travel, have formed some very good friends, and am poorer but happier. I don’t regret my career change for a moment. What don’t I like? Getting filthy in lofts and under floorboards! It’s surprising to customers that a lot of wiring is found in those places. What do I like? Meeting people, doing a good job that will keep people safe, and of course, all those cups of tea! Paul
Community Transport Help Line Would like to invite the public to meet drivers and users To hear Heather Flack talk about ‘History on our doorstep’ At 7.30pm on Monday 18th October at St. Anne’s Church Bewdley Refreshments Donations welcome
Desert Island Discs
With Canon Hazel Hughes All Saints Church. Wribbenhall, Wednesday 13th October - 7.00p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening listening to Hazel Hughes reminisce about the music which has popped into her life. Interviewed by Angela Fenwick £3. 50p. each to include light bites Tickets : Bewdley Blooms or Olwen on 01299 400608, Diane on 01299 402670 or pay on the door
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
PETE WALL
Rubbish Removal and Recycling Garage, Garden, Household and Commercial
Plastic, Cardboard, Glass, Wood, Metal recycled also Compost Heaps removed
Tree pruning and hedge trimming Fully Insured
Value for money
01299 405477 07956 172825
Waste Carriers License BUS/722860
Leisure
Home
Garden
!
Green Leaf
Living
Specialist Services
STREATFIELD LANDSCAPES
All aspects of landscape construction undertaken. Scaled design / working plans provided. 25 years experience, work of the highest quality. 01299 403909 / 07968 411919
LANDSCAPES & DESIGN
Kevin Hayes N.C.H.(Pershore)
Planting Plans Pergolas Pruning Water features Patios Walls and fences Phone: 01299 400465 Mob :07866 964427
STEVE WHEELER TREE MAINTENANCE Ltd We currently have full time vacancies for experienced climbers and groundstaff. We carry out a range of work including utilities / electricity line clearance, private households, councils and local authorities. UA units an advantage but not essential. We offer competitive rates for experienced people.
For more information please call Steve or Anna on 01584 881 526
Simon Powell Garden Services Garden Design-Survey-Plan-Build
Patio, Path & Turf Laying Garden Maintenance, Hedge Trimming Fencing, Garden Tidyups
01299 402399 07733108465 si.powell64@btinternet.com
GREENWARDS
GARDEN SERVICES
- Base Laying - Garden maintenance
For all your gardening needs
call Richard on 01299 409148
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Does your garden need a fresh approach? Call now for a free consultation Judy Knight is a Pershore-trained, professional garden designer who has created and built many gardens, from initial consultation through to full project management, with her own team of skilled landscapers
transforming
outdoor
living
T: 07971 59 58 50 E: gardendesign@judyknight.co.uk www.judyknight.co.uk
Consultation
Design
Landscaping
Planting
A quality local service to help you transform your outdoor living space Paving: Fencing/screening: Bespoke features: Soft landscaping: Maintenance:
eden garden & home
Natural, man-made, recycled Standard and bespoke designs, Pergolas, water features, raised beds, planters Instant hedging, trees, shrubs, turf, pruning Joinery and painting, inside and out
Full garden design service available • Fully insured • References available.
For a free consultation, please call
07971 595850 Email: judy@edengardenandhome.co.uk
Community News
New Pond in the Garden We filled our new pond up in June and started to see lots of dragonflies. We watched carefully and saw them mating and then the female laying eggs under the lily. When we came back from holidays we thought that we could see dragonfly larvae at the bottom of the pond. On 24th August I saw the most amazing sight of a dragonfly emerging with pale, crinkly, papery wings. Unfortunately deer had eaten the tall plants while we were away so it was climbing up the stones, creeping plants and moss, opening its wings so that it could dry them ready to fly. The weather turned horrible and it was getting battered and wet so we made a little shelter round the iris so that it could stay dry from the rain and climb up when it was ready. The next day it was still safe and alive and it had climbed further up the iris. It had got darker in colour and now was more clearly a dragonfly but we are not quite sure which species. The following day it disappeared: hopefully it flew off to complete its life cycle and impress others with its flight patterns. It was amazing to see how nature transformed the larva to the adult. Marcus Smith (aged 12)
Bewdley Library There's a reassuring rhythm to our working year in the library, and October brings the Bewdley Festival. As part of the Festival we have an art exhibition in our gallery. This town has always supported its young people and we are very excited that this year's exhibition will be work by students at The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre, inspired by the theme 'Identity'. Come along and have a look at how much new talent Bewdley has! After you've enjoyed the artwork, why not look at our range of books covering the subject of art, from 'how to' books to ones covering specific artists; useful for anyone with artistic leanings or studying aspects of the subject at school/college. These books are usually expensive to buy, so come along and take one out free of charge! The exhibition will be with us from 4th October until the end of the month. We have a late night opening on Monday evenings until 7 pm, and - it's always worth repeating – please remember that we are closed on Tuesdays!
Community News Bewdley District Girlguiding
Even been a girl guide? - then we want to see you. Last October Bewdley’s celebrations for 100 years of Girl Guiding worldwide were launched with a party in St. George’s Hall. Our plans to do something each month for the centenary year have been successful and every Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Leader has taken part in most of these events, so hopefully in years to come there will be a memory or two from what has been a fantastic year. Before Stagestruck in October our own closing ceremony in Bewdley will be held in Jubilee Gardens. We have permission to go into the gardens in the evening of Wednesday 20th October when we shall gather to take part in our Vision event when, nationally, members will assemble at venues around the country at 20.10 on 20.10.2010 to renew their Guiding promise. Everybody who has ever been a member of this extraordinary movement for girls is invited to join us at 8 pm. Guiding in Bewdley started in 1924 so there must be quite a few women out there. Please come if you can, if not set aside a few moments at that time to think of Girlguiding Worldwide
We need your memories! I know we don’t really want to think about Christmas yet, but here at the Bridge we are already planning our special Christmas edition. We are hoping to devote a page to our readers’ Christmas memories, good or bad, happy or sad. Can any of our senior citizens write and tell us about their childhood memories? Can our youngest Bewdley people tell us about a particularly exciting Christmas? Perhaps you spent a Christmas abroad. Did you have a white Christmas, or perhaps a tropical one? Do put pen to paper or finger to keyboard and tell us, and we’ll print a selection of the best. I might even tell you how I sang Christmas carols to Princess Diana when she was a baby. Margaret Ashmore
Can you help? Do you recognise this family, possibly taken before the man in uniform went off to war? One of a large collection of photographs held by Bewdley Museum, nothing is known about it. Volunteers from Bewdley Historical Research Group are scanning the collection onto computer so that, in time, it can be made more readily accessible to researchers. If you can, please contact Charles Purcell on 01299 403582
Out and about with Gary
Community News
View from the Redthorne I brought an American friend of mine up to Bewdley recently. He’s an African-American chef called Ashbell MacElveen, a chef with an international reputation for gourmet soul food. His mother’s fried chicken recipe has been raved about by Bill Clinton and his sticky bourbon ribs have been wolfed down by Robert DeNiro. I decided the only thing to do was introduce him to the local delicacy – The Faggot! Now, Chris Williams, the chef at the Bailiff’s House serves an excellent faggot with a good onion gravy and creamy mash. Although Ashbell was a little nervous about the name, which has very different connotations in America, he found the great Black Country faggot rich, meaty and delicious. After all, it’s poor-man’s food, making the best use of the leftovers “them upstairs” wouldn’t eat and that’s what Ashbell’s soul food is, too. His great grandfather was a sharecropper and his grandfather sold bootleg moonshine to old Joe Kennedy, father of JFK. He(Ashbell) grew up making the maximum flavour for the minimum cost and he completely related to our local delicacies, including the faggot. Over a couple of days, Ashbell fell in love with Bewdley, particularly enjoying Lightwood Cheese’s superb, fresh cow’s cheese “Chaser” and the gorgeous pork pies from Highley sold at the Deli. He was delighted with his first “real” fish and chips from the Merchants and local strong cider – very different from the non-alcoholic stuff in the USA. We also paid a visit to Lickhill Farm to check out their superb, well-aged meats, which are incredibly reasonably priced, by the way. Ashbell’s endorsement means a lot. The acerbic food critic, A.A. Gill gave his restaurant four stars. He said we should be really proud of our local food. Bewdley might not compete with Ludlow as a culinary destination, but if we all do our best to buy and eat locally, we can certainly help the local economy and eat very well indeed. Neville Farmer
Celebrating silver anniversary In August, Bewdley Petanque Club celebrated its 25th anniversary at its new venue of The Royal Forester, Callow HillBewdley and they combined the day with the official opening. The club began after a group of enthusiasts gathered for the game of Petanque in 1985, playing on garden lawns but after having caused much damage, it prompted them to find a more suitable venue. Today, the league boasts eighteen teams, Bewdley being one of the original three founder members.
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
UNIQUE LANDSCAPES LTD CONSTRUCTION • DESIGN • PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION • ASSOCIATED SERVICES Unique Landscapes are an innovative and dynamic landscape company with over 20-years horticultural experience, an extensive portfolio and several RHS & RWS medals. We design and construct bespoke gardens, from simple outline plan to full design, specification and construction details. Our work includes top quality private and commercial projects, traditional properties, hillside and roof-top gardens and contemporary gardens as well as specialist water features, pools and lakes. Over the years we have built an enviable reputation for providing a first class and professional landscaping service. For a free no-obligation site visit/quotation, please contact Shaun on:
Mobile: 0777 88 44 878Bridge Tel.Ad01584 831733 page.dat Mar 10:Quarter
Email: shaun@uniquelandscapes.co.uk
www.uniquelandscapes.co.uk
Break the Diet Habit – for Life!
Struggling to manage your weight? Forever dieting without long-term success? Want to feel healthier, happier and more vibrant? Then quit dieting and sign up today for the UK’s newest and most innovative weight-loss class. Now running in Bewdley and Kidderminster - led personally by local expert Chantal Denny-Harrow (Weight Management Coach / Mentor and published author - as seen on Sky TV & BBC). To find out more and to register for this refreshing, effective approach to weight loss please: call: 01299 405 336 or 07904 720 044 or email: info@ddweightmanagement.co.uk
09/03/201
Soul Essence
Bea
• • • • • •
uty & Holistic Therapies
Professional Beauty & Mobile Service Organic Facials Waxing – Pedicures – OPI Manicures Eyebrow & Eyelash Treatments. Massage – Reflexology – Hot Stone Therapy St Tropez Self Tanning * EXCITING NEWS *
One-2-One YOGA TUITION
Lisa Johnson
BTEC DIPLOMA. BABTAC. IIHHT.
Tel: 01299 409190 M:07813 776263
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
YOGA 4 THE TERRIFIED!
BEGINNERS YOGA CLASSES
Do you suffer from backache, s'ff joints, 'redness, stressed, overweight? Come to Stef’s gentle Dru yoga classes ALL AGES, ABILITIES & SIZES WELCOME VENUES Wed-12.00-1.30 Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley. Thurs-7.00-8.30 Wharton Park Golf Club, Top of Bypass, Bewdley. £6.00 per Session No need to book just come along. Stef: 07706736400 or 01299 402912 email:art4the@yahoo.com
Stef also runs ART 4 The Terrified Art Classes-ring for course details. 6 week beginners Watercolour Course star'ng in Sept - Cleobury, Chaddesley Corbe(
Jackie Donkin Bsc, mBANT Nutritional Therapist ‘Nutritional Therapy Council registered Practitioner’
Through the use of individually compiled dietary programmes, Nutritional Therapy aims to address and alleviate health concerns. It encompasses the belief that ‘our food is our medicine and our medicine is our food’. Nutritional Therapy can effectively relieve conditions including chronic fatigue, energy loss, insomnia, depression, backache, skin complaints, asthma, and headaches. It is also beneficial for those with no specific illness, but who want to maintain a state of optimum health, or lose weight. For more information on the benefits of Nutritional Therapy please view my website at www.jackiedonkin.co.uk, or phone me on 07879 640569. Working in conjunction with Eden Beauty Salon, Bewdley
It’s Wedding Season Rainbow Maids
Bridesmaid Dress Hire. 300 Dresses to choose from. Favours from 95p for Weddings and Communions
Maggies Flowers By Design For : Weddings, Birthdays, Funerals, all occasions. City & Guild, ICSF Qualified 25 years experience
Phone for appointment for friendly, helpful advice. Plenty of car parking space.
Where to find us
Unit 1, Blackmanstitich, Long Bank Bewdley DY12 2QW Turn left at top of Bewdley by-pass to find us in front of Wharton Golf Course
Maggie 01299 404065
Lynne 07768 461363
Community News
Saturday 30 Oct - Pumkin Day In previous years Bewdley shops have entered our 'Best Decorated Pumpkin' competition and exhibited some very original and amusing pumpkins. We hope even more shops will enter this year. For a ÂŁ5 entry fee we will give you a pumpkin and leave the rest to your imagination. To enter please let us know as soon as possible. We are also asking children to bring a pumpkin either decorated or carved as a lantern to the Guildhall for judging at 12 noon, if you need more details please ask. There will be a trophy for the shops and prizes for the children. We hope to have additional stalls, apple bobbing etc on Severn Side North. Again, if you want a stall please let us know. Ann 404226
Maggie 404065
Lynne
400563
Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival Saturday 27 November Plans are now well under way. As well as all the stalls, fair and entertainment, this year children and adults will be able to test their skills and have a go at the Circus Skills Workshop. We hope adults and teenagers will take part in our Fancy Dress competition to find Bewdley best Superheros. You must come as a pair of heros, all ages welcome, prizes will be awarded. Challenge your friends and neighbours. (Changing in telephone boxes will not be allowed unless the universe is in imminent danger !!!). There will be a similar competition for younger children. We welcome enquiries from anyone who may want to have a stall or provide entertainment, and also any organisations who may like to join the parade. Exhibition of Festive Advent Wreaths, to be displayed in St Annes Church from 20 - 27 November. This was very successful last year with lots of organisations or businesses taking part - again please contact us for more details. Ann 404226
Kidderminster Beekeepers Association
Maggie 404065
Lynne
400563
On Thursday 14th October, 7.30pm there will be a talk and demonstration on "Candle Making" by Bob Mendy at the Baptist Church, Franche Road, Kidderminster. Anyone interested in bees/ beekeeping will be very welcome. For more information ring 01299 825578.
Leisure
Home
Garden
Park Lane Childcare Your child’s home from home
Ofsted Registered Childminder 12 years experience
Call Stephanie Borrow
Tel: 01299 404126 Mob: 07708 282545
Living
Specialist Services
Have you been diagnosed with dementia or are you caring for someone with dementia?
Alzheimer’s Society can support you with advice, information and emotional support. To find out more about how we can help contact: Wyre Forest Branch
83 New Road, Kidderminster, DY10 1AE
wyreforest@alzheimers.org.uk 01562 823800
Or alternatively call the National Dementia Helpline 0845 300 0336
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Registered charity no. 296654
Tel : 0783 729 5698
Pre-school and Play group
Wribbenhall Community Hall, Shaw Hedge Road Wribbenhall, Bewdley
Mon 8.45 - 2.45 Tues 8.45 - 1.15 Thurs 11.15 - 1.45 and Fri 8.45 - 2.45
Relaxed and happy pre-school environment Own secure outdoor garden. 6 staff fully qualified in Early Years Care and Education with First Aid Training + Our own free car park with spaces for 16 cars OFSTED OUTSTANDING 2009. Children are accepted from the age of 2 - 5 years (no need to be potty trained). 3 and 4 year olds receive educational funding 15hrs per week (free) Holiday club also available for 2 – 10 years Staff are also trained in Special Educational needs, Risk assessment and Health and Safety.
Pre-school Cost £2.30 per hour minimum session length 2hrs
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Healing to Health and Wholeness
Do you need a fresh approach to health? Healing could be the answer.
Sheila Lowe
B.Sc. (Hons) M.Soc.Sci. MNFSH Qualified Healer
Healing promotes self-healing by relaxing the body, releasing tensions and strengthening the body’s own immune system. It is natural and non-invasive with the intention of bringing you into a state of balance and well-being on all levels.
Please call 01299 405470 /07986 532954 for further information and appointments.
NEW IMAGE
m
w oo Ne ty R @
au pen Be O
Evening appointments available
25 Years Experience
For Quality Hair Design at Competitive Prices
31 Queensway • Wribbenhall • Bewdley • DY12 1ET
TEL: 01299 400533
Introducing Amy - Specialising in Men’s Hairdressing and Colouring Services - 10% off these services Tue - Wed - Thu Monday - Closed
Wednesday - 1:30-9:00pm Friday - 9:00-5:30pm
Tuesday - 9:00-5:00pm
Thursday - 9:00 - 5:30pm Saturday - 8:00-3:00pm
Spa Therapy Room @ New Image Tel: 07910 281973
Introductory Offer
Receive £5.00 off any treatment over £15.00
Qualified Professional Mobile Hairdresser Professional reliable service in the comfort of your own home. Discounts for senior citizens. Please call Bev on 07805129249 PODIATRIST/CHIROPODIST
(EX-NHS)
HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL REGISTERED
Mark Foster BsC (Hons 1st Class – Podiatry) MChs Retention No: CH14729 Home visiting Chiropody Service – Discounts for couples/groups Surgical Treatment for Ingrowing Toenails Available Biomechnanical Examination and Treatment including : Plaster Casting Bespoke Orthotic Manufacture Joint mobilisation/manipulation also available H: 01299 266186 M: 07941 138957
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Community News
Youth point of view Residents complain incessantly about young the people today misbehaving in the streets and causing damage to public property. Underage and binge drinking is considered to be one of the biggest problems in Bewdley at the moment. This is just teenagers being teenagers, and it has to be accepted whether the public likes it or not. Maybe these problems, as some people view it, would be reduced if the council gave more opportunities to the young people. There is very little offered to the younger generation in Bewdley, which is why there are so many of them hanging round on the streets ‘being a nuisance’. I hear of no youth centres being run, which would perhaps reduce the number of kids out on the town. The council needs to set up youth clubs that run on either a Friday or Saturday night; the nights when young people are out on the town most prolifically. These are the measures that should be taken into consideration by the council. This kind of behaviour will carry on, we cannot stop this, but the council would be able to help the matter, it’s just a case of them agreeing to it. Matt Yates
ROCK WALKS Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside.
The next walk will be on Sunday 10.10.10 starting at 2pm From Evergreen & Conifer Centre ROCK A456 OS reference 726734 Everyone Welcome For our full program visit www.rockvillagehall.co.uk Or ring Alan on 01299 832840
Trees Last month we looked at hedges and this month at good reasons for planting trees. Several spring to mind and here are some of them: trees help to define a boundary and collectively create areas of privacy. Large trees contribute to the landscape and can often enhance the appearance of adjacent buildings or disguise the presence of less attractive ones. In the way they breathe trees capture carbon dioxide and release oxygen to the atmosphere. Trees of all shapes and sizes provide both shelter and habitat to urban and rural wildlife species. As part of the landscape trees are often seen as route indicators alongside paths and roads. And let’s not forget their use as a natural fuel and provider of timber. However, should you live in a conservation area or have a tree with a preservation order placed on it then the ownership of trees and what can be done to them needs more consideration because of the many rules and regulations that apply in these circumstances. Whilst these rules may seem prescriptive and an affront to tree ownership they do protect our conservation area and other significant trees from too much enthusiastic damage. For further detailed information please contact the relevant local authority as it seems that a cavalier approach may have significant financial penalties. Stuart Williams
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Wyre Forest McTimoney Chiropractic and Integrated Health Clinic (est. 1997) Chiropractors: Jane McKenzie-Riley D.C. M.M.C.A Philip Elliot B.Sc. Hon (Chiro) M.M.C.A Mark Sammons D.C. M.M.C.A Delia Oliver B.Sc. Hon (Chiro) M.M.C.A Brian Ford B.S.c Hon (Chiro) M.M.C.A
Initial Appointment approx 90 mins - Consultation approx 1Hour Chiropractic Treatment approx 30mins. Free (30 min) Chiropractic Spine Checks are available, if you are unsure as to whether Chiropractic could help you. Also available:
Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, Alexandra Cooper Sports Injury/Remedial Massage,Stefan Sternkopf Kinesiology, Sandra Aitkin Bowen, Sandra Aitkin Energy Field Healing,Sandra Aitkin Homeopathy,Linette Tatton-Brown Reikin, Julie Houghton Zero Balancing, Julie Houghton There is limited Clinic Room space currently available, for qualified Practitioners/Therapists. PLEASE CALL 01562 60823 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENTS
Easy Parking Evening appointments available Our phone is also answered evenings and weekends.
BURGAGE LODGE, 184 Franche Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5AD
www.mc-ih.com
St. Anne’s C of E Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UQ Telephone: 07964096764 www.communitycornerpreschool.co.uk Open Monday to Friday, 9.00a.m. to 3.00p.m., during school term time. Children accepted from 2½ years to 5 years. Funded places offered for 3 & 4 year olds. Exceptionally highly qualified & experienced staff. Judged Ofsted “Outstanding” June 2008 & January 2009 For further enquiries or to arrange a visit to see our fantastic indoor & outdoor facilities please call the above number.
Community News
Frazzle update Stagestruck 2010 .....is coming to Bewdley Bewdley Guiding and Scouting members Invite you to their forthcoming performance.
Thursday 28th October Friday 29th October & Saturday 30th October at
The Bewdley School & 6th Form Centre Stourport Road Look out in local businesses for posters and tickets going on sale. There will also be a history of stagestruck display in Bewdley library during October Hope to see you there
Bewdley Townswomen's Guild A skittles evening was held in August at The Kingsford Pub, Kingsford Country Park, when members and guests aged from 5 to 90 years enjoyed a great night out. The wide variety of food provided was very much enjoyed by all. The reading circle will discuss 'My sisters keeper' by Jodi Picoult at their next meeting in September. The next guild meeting will be on Tuesday 26th October at 7.30pm at Wribbenhall Community Centre when Mrs Madeline Gould will give a talk entitled 'The Square Piano'. New members and visitors are always welcome For more information phone 01299 401235.
Sunday 15th August posed the question 'where shall we walk today?' The forecast was dry with the possibility of showers and so Frazzle and I made our way to the woods. As we walked, I could not stop thinking of my week away in September. It will be hard to leave Frazzle. To date I don't know who will be boarding her. As a 'walker' I know that she will be well cared for. Guide Dogs always need new boarders who can take care of a puppy whilst walkers go on holiday or even have a day out shopping! If you feel you could offer this facility and would like more information please ring me on 01299 405023. Frazzle is now eight months old and as an introduction to her working harness can be seen out and about in the town in her training jacket. She is beginning to learn the commands left and right and appears to recognise the different expectations of her when on a training walk and when free running. News of Arty is promising as he reaches the end of his advanced training. Based in Southampton, he has been exposed to a new range of experiences There is still a lot for him to learn, but the matching process has begun and he may spend his 'working life' on the Isle of Wight. There are many factors to consider when pairing dog and owner, including the natural walking speed of both, dog's possible preference for male or female leader, the working environment etc. Applying to be a puppy walker was one of the best decisions of my life. Many thanks to all of you who support Frazzle's training and the work of the Association through donation and sponsorship. Gabi Wootton
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Leisure
Home
Garden
LOOKING AFTER ALL YOUR PET’S NEEDS 17 SEVERNSIDE SOUTH, BEWDLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE DY12 2DX
Living
Specialist Services
Are you fed up with your back restricting you doing the things you want to do? Do you want your Back pain assessed and treated by an Ex- Premier League Physiotherapist? Here’s the answer, have your back complaint assessed by
JOHN PRYCE Bsc (Hons) MCSP HPC
01299 402960
Call John or Becky Midlands Physiotherapy
www.riversidevetsbewdley.co.uk
5 Mason Road Kidderminster Worcestershire
0845 120 6368 or 07966 153022 PERSONAL COUNSELLING SERVICES Christine Holloway BASRT ACCREDITED THERAPIST UKCP REGISTERED RELATE CERT cc PST Dip
In conjunction with the counselling therapy, I am now able to offer (EFT) Emotional Freedom Therapy. A new therapeutic approach to help to diminish and ease difficulties quickly such as :- Relationship problems, Couple Individual and Family, Sexual Difficulties, Stress, Depression, Grief, Separation Divorce. Telephone or e.mail 01299 402545 pcsandholloway@tiscali.co.uk
B. Ince
For more information www.personalcounsellingservices.co.uk
Funeral Director
Telephone: 01299 403105
Private Chapel of Rest
Bank House Severnside South Bewdley, Worcestershire
www.bewdley.actinet.net/bince
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
The Bridge For over 40 years The Bridge has been the community magazine for Bewdley
EULOGY WRITER and POET Allow me to write for you a fitting and memorable Eulogy for a loved one or friend who has now sadly passed away. Tell me about your loved one, show me a photograph or two, and I will write for you the Eulogy they deserve. Telephone Nigel on
078400 99 834
Home Tuition Experienced English Teacher (KS3, KS4, AS/A2) to Students 11 - Adult John Guy BA. CERT.ED. 01299 400812
Accommodation To rent year-round Pria da Luz, Portugal. “Pig in the middle� Sleeps 4 Casa-da-Pria Sleeps 6 Casa Cluny Sleeps 6 with pools and garden and Maid service Contact Jinny Harman, villa management Tel: 00351-282-789801 Fax 00-351-282-788307 Email: Jinny Harman@mailtelepac.pt
But what makes The Bridge different? Non-profit making Everyone who is involved in The Bridge, from those who put it together to those who put it through your letterbox, is a volunteer. That means that all we need to do is cover our printing costs to deliver a bright, colourful and informative community magazine, month in month out, to your doorstep. Local news and events With our firm community foundations, we include news of all the local societies and forthcoming events. If you want to know what is happening in Bewdley - then The Bridge is your first port of call. Local adverts for local people All the local companies who support The Bridge through their advertisements provide trades and services to the residents of Bewdley. Many of our readers keep The Bridge as a handy source for finding local trades people. Of course, with no staff to pay or other overheads, we provide true value-for-money to all our advertisers.
Childcare Vacanciess Registered Childminder School pick up available Home cooked meals Large garden Reasonable prices Immediate start
Call Sharon on 07826 842828 Email Sharon_clinton7@hotmail.com
Community News
CAFÉ 54 – BewdleyYouth Cafe Café 54 has been open throughout the school holidays and the young people have been busy. They have been to Drayton Manor Park and Water World; a graffiti artist came to the Museum to explain Graffiti Art and many of the young people created their own pieces of art. You can see them in the Café! It was a huge success and Ruth Finney of the Museum and the Youth Cafe Manager, Sarah Watton, are arranging a similar event for half term in October. Many of the young people went to the Party in the Park and had an enjoyable and fun evening. Sarah and the Trustees are working toward providing many more activities, such as arranging exchange visits with other Youth Cafés. A part time assistant has been appointed to give Sarah more time to work with the Trustees on funding applications which are essential to ensure the long term future of the Café. Funding comes from various sources including small grants from the Bewdley Town Council with major funding from the Lottery. I specifically mention this because most of my fellow Trustees have received
comments that the Café costs the public money – it does not and in any event is a much needed facility in the Town and must not be allowed to close. The opening hours are being extended to include Tuesday and Thursday evenings for pupils of 15 and above. Friday evenings will be overseen by a member of one of the churches in the Town. The Trustees are keen to invite anyone interested to become a Member of the Bewdley Youth Café Association and also to invite additional volunteers to the Café. Without them we would not be able to function as we do. We now have over 400 young people signed up and using the Café and we will see many new and exciting projects launched throughout the school year. If anyone wishes to come in and look us up, just make yourself known to Sarah or Jacqui. You will be most welcome. Other groups are invited to use the Cafe during School hours – we hope all can enjoy the facilities we have. I finally would extend my personal thanks to my fellow Trustees for their time and efforts in ensuring we carry on. Derek Killingworth, Chairman of Trustees
New Weekday Bus Link To Stourbridge And Merry Hill Whittle Bus have extended bus route 125 through Bewdley from Kidderminster to Stourbridge on Mondays to Fridays. There are frequent onward links to Merry Hill from Stourbridge. Buses leave Bewdley at 0925, 1025, 1125, 1225, 1325, 1425, 1625 and 1735 (change at Kidderminster) Returning from Stourbridge Bus Station at 1018, 1118, 1218, 1318 (change in Kidderminster), 1418, 1518 (change in Kidderminster) and 1723. For more details contact Whittle Bus on 01562 820002
Leisure
Home
Garden
MOTOR TECHNICS MOT TESTING
SERVICING & REPAIR
CARS, LGV’S, CAMPER VANS FREE RE-TEST WITHIN 10 WORKING DAYS
FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY
Living
Specialist Services
Imagine Your Carpets Clean & Fresh Again!
Specialist Carpet, Upholstery & Leather Cleaning Service • • • • • •
Carpets dry in 2-4 hours Child & Pet Safe, Non Toxic Solutions Friendly Reliable Service Local Family Run Business Woolsafe Certified operator NCCA Member
Frederick Rd, Hoo Farm Estate,
Contact : Steve Birch Cleaning
TEL : 01562 751927 TEL/FAX : 01562 829030
07815 771345
Kidderminster DY11 7RA
01562 754750 or www.stevebirchcleaning.co.uk
Your Local Friendly Garage Prop: Pete Lewis
*** NEW FOR 2010 *** • Limited run printing on Black Garments • Baseball Hat Printing • Temporary Tattoos all to your unique design
UNBEATABLE PRICES
We’re confident that we can’t be beaten on price for most print. Give us a call and put us to the test!!
• ARCHITECTS • ENGINEERS • BUILDERS • While you wait Plan Copying available up to A0 on Bewdley’s only dedicated Xerox Plan Copier
• Colour and Black & White Copying up to A3 • Laminating • Business Stationery • • Garment Printing • Promotional Media • Banners • Signage • Graphic Design • • Web Site Design & Hosting •
One-off’s/Fast Turnaround our speciality! River House • 10 Severnside South • Bewdley • Worcestershire • DY12 2DX Tel: 01299 405000 • E-Mail: enquiries@dashpp.co.uk • Web: www.dashpp.co.uk
THE BEWDLEY PRINTER SINCE 1988
Community News
So what do I do? Some of us have 9 to 5 jobs; some don’t. Our neighbours might wonder about mine. The car can be in front of the house all day; or gone for several days. Sometimes I get into it smartly dressed; sometimes it’s jeans and other ‘rugged’ clothing. I move odd collections of assorted kit into and out of the ‘mobile office-laboratory’. Depart/return often distinctly early/late. Traffic permitting, if I cross Bewdley Bridge I will glance quickly at river level. Whether or not it has rained, influences what people buy. I’ve delivered the Bridge for a few years now - erratic professional life gets in the way of further Bewdley-support activity. Oops - run out of space before saying what I do. If Editor reports any interest, I can always try to offer a bit more another time. Al Curmist.
Bewdley & District Horticultural Society Wednesday, 1st October Autumn Show, Harvest Supper and Quiz Wednesday, 3rd November Ivies in the garden By Linda Eggins 7.30 for 7.40p.m. start
Wribbenhall Community Centre, Shaw Hedge Road, Bewdley, DY12 1EU £1 50p. entrance to include refreshments You don’t have to be a member to come to any of our meetings
Tails of a Veterinary Practice life at Riverside Vets as seen by Gavin the practice cat. Hello to you all, my name is Gavin and I am the practice cat at Riverside Veterinary Clinic in Bewdley. This month has been a busy and interesting one. I was making my inspection rounds the other day and I saw a small, white fluffy thing. Initially, I was unsure what it was, but my two – legged friends at the practice have told me it is a puppy, which is what dogs call their kittens. This little puppy had been having a nasty bout of an upset tummy. The vets admitted him to the practice so that they could keep a close eye on him as he was so tiny and also so they could start him on a special diet to treat his tummy upset. By the afternoon the puppy was very energetic and talkative, so I think he was feeling better. His humans took him home later in the afternoon as the vet said he was improved enough to go home. He has since been back to have his second part vaccinations and was feeling very well. He was a little bit bouncy for me so I retreated upstairs. His humans are getting him the vaccinations so that he will be protected from diseases such as distemper and parvovirus. Off to snooze in a patch of sun now,
Gavin.
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Marion Evans Family Law Solicitors
Conveyancing HIPs Wills Probate Lasting Power of Attorney
AFFORDABLE WEB DESIGN A friendly, personal service to get you a website
Separation Children Divorce Finances Free Initial Appointment
you can be proud of! Get in touch to see how little it can cost
www.llyn.info/webdesign 07811 509232 AndyLOOS ? PLACED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
67 High Street, BEWDLEY DY12 2DJ
Tel: 01299 402741 www.marion-evans-solicitors.co.uk email: info@marion-evans-solicitors.co.uk
Portable Toilet and Shower Hire. From a single toilet for a local builder, Luxury Toilet Trailers for Weddings and Corporate Events, up to hundreds of toilets for the largest public events. Emptying facility for Septic Tanks and Cess Pits also available. Call us on 01299 254420 www.andyloos.co.uk info@andyloos.co.uk ANDYLOOS LTD. UNIT 22 HARTLEBURY TRADING ESTATE, HARTLEBURY DY10 4JB
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Choose an accountant that is refreshingly different.....
Specialist Services
Just check out the benefits to you: We can save you significant fees and provide a more custom built service for your business. You always have access to a director -– not a trainee manager or worse still, no meeting at all. Minimising your tax bill is our priority - we know of schemes that most accountants have never heard of. We help you understand what your accounts are telling you We are here to support you - we will attend meetings with the bank and any other institutions and provide support for your company. Give us a chance to quote and we are sure we can dramatically cut your costs and improve the service you receive.
Springhill House 94-98 Kidderminster Road Bewdley DY12 1DQ t : 01299 403503
81 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells WR15 8AE t: 01584 811686
Explore The Meaning Of Life
Alpha Course at Riverside Elim Church, Dog Lane, Bewdley DY12 2EF (Next to Farm Shop) Each Wednesday Evening @ 7:30 Pm The Alpha Course continues throughout October and November Drinks and desserts provided For further information 01299 405535 or Admin@Riversideelim.Com
Rooms in Bewdley Friends (Quaker) Meeting House in Lower Park to Rent at Reasonable Rents. Part Day or Evenings £25. Full Day £47-50. Special Rates for regular bookings. Large Room sits about 30. Use of fully
www. dhjh.co.uk
“Living Life” – Come And Hear How You Can Live Your Life To The Full Riverside Church are holding this series at Wribbenhall Community Centre Shaw Hedge Rd, DY12 1EX Friday 15th Oct Friday 19th Nov at 7:30pm For further information 01299 405535 or Admin@Riversideelim.Com
equipped Kitchen, small Car Park and Walled Garden when weather permits. Full Disabled Access and facilities. Sorry, no children's parties or alcohol on the premises. Tony Sargent 01299 405943 or tigrish@btinternet.com
TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
Community News
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 6TH SEPTEMBER 2010 Grant from Wyre Forest District Council Along with all Parish and Town Councils within the area of Wyre Forest, Bewdley Council responded to a consultation from the District Council as to the future of grants which could be withdrawn. This year the Town Council is due to receive more than £10,000 in grants from the District and consequently whilst understanding the District Council’s need to balance its own books, concern was expressed as to the knock-on effects within Bewdley if those were to be curtailed. Fishing – River Severn In response to advice from the Police, the Council agreed to approach the Environment Agency to carry out checks from time to time to ensure that everyone fishing in the River Severn must be in possession of the relevant permit either for the season or for the day Vandalism - Hanging Baskets It’s a sad fact of life that Bewdley has its fair share of vandalism and anti-social behaviour much of which goes unreported and the culprits never caught. However, that’s not always the case. Last month three of the hanging baskets in Load Street were ripped off the lampposts late at night. The incident was reported and captured on CCTV. The Police arrested the culprit and he was ordered to recompense the Town Council with the full cost of reinstatement which he has paid. Jubilee Gardens The Council agreed to look at working with the District Council to improve the facilities for summer events such as “Music In The Park” especially in times of wet weather. Licensing Act 2003 The Home Office has issued a consultation document on “rebalancing” the Licensing Act given concerns about control of licensed premises and the “drinking culture” that has become prevalent. The Town Council welcomed the prospect of giving local Councils and the Police much stronger powers to remove licences from premises causing problems and to have a much greater say in deciding what opening hours should be locally. Future Town Council meetings held at The Guildhall are: on Mondays (except where indicated) at 7.30pm are: 11th October, 1st November, 6th December, 4th January (Tuesday), 7th February and 7th March. Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are on the Notice Boards outside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Entrance and Load Street Car Park. They are also available at the Library and at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the Town Council’s page of www.bewdley.org.uk. TOWN COUNCIL NEWS IS PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED BY BEWDLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
“An Amazing Camping Experience� Roaring campfires and the great outdoors combined with the cosiness of authentic native American Tipis. Each tipi is furnished to provide comfort camping with an assortment of futons and camping beds, chairs and tables, rugs and throws. Also supplied are gas cooking stove, pans, crockery, cutlery and cold box. Each tipi has its own picnic table and external fire pit with cooking frame for that all important campfire and the larger ones also have a chiminey for those extra cosy evenings. Tipis are available to hire throughout most of the year. So if you fancy a romantic weekend under the stars, an outdoor adventure with the family or somewhere for friends or relatives to stay, please get in touch! Hopleys Family Camping Cleobury Road Bewdley DY12 2QL Tel: 01299
402173 or 07973135909 www.wyreforesttipis.com
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
Community News
Mentorlink – a volunteer writes When I finished work seven years ago I found to my slight surprise that I missed the contact with young people. I had been working with children for all of my working life and now it had gone a bit quiet. At that point I saw that Andrea Maddocks was looking for volunteers for her newly-established Mentoring Service. I contacted her and – well, have been spending a morning a week in the company of teenagers ever since. As always when one takes up a voluntary job, the volunteer gets at least as much out
of it as the organisation one works for. I get the chance to flex my empathy muscles, be privileged to hear a young person’s confidences, keep a hold on what life is like for them these days and be welcomed into the Mentorlink family which is a very good place to be. I hope in return I give the young people my undivided and unconditional attention; even, on rare occasions, help and advice. (The last piece of advice I gave to my mentee was a really foolproof recipe for baked potatoes). I hope I treat them seriously but informally and make the hour they spend with me worth their while. I would like to continue mentoring for a good while yet. Life would be a great deal more boring without it.
Autumn Festival 2010
Free Event Wyre Forest Community Discovery Centre 2nd & 3rd October 11—4pm
Horse logging Chainsaw carving Local produce stalls Seed gathering Children’s activities Green wood working Apple identification Juice making Tours of Community Discovery Centre Official opening of the Wild Wyre Biological Records Centre at 2pm on Saturday. Your chance to learn about wildlife in the forest and how you can help study and care for it Bring as many apples as you can for juicing. If you want your apples identified bring at least three and some leaves if possible. £2 for parking all day
Leisure
Home
Garden
Living
Specialist Services
October in the forest This is the season for one of the most dramatic events of the forest year, when the fallow deer begin the rut. The bucks meet at traditional rutting stands where they will challenge and fight to determine who should become the dominant buck, earning the right to mate with does in the area. You may come across these stands as you walk in the forest: a rubbing tree or stump surrounded by worn areas; or you may hear the strange groaning cries of the bucks as they issue their challenges. Other evidence includes frayed saplings and damaged bark where bucks have scent marked, tracks and skid marks at the scene of a fight or muddy wallows surrounded by tracks. This can sound quite intimidating but I can reassure you that the bucks have their minds on one thing and are not likely to notice your presence! The old Deer Museum has been moved to Callow Hill where it will re-open as the Wyre Wildlife Museum for special occasions. The first special event of the month is Grow With Wyre’s Autumn Festival on 2nd and 3rd October, which will see the Forestry Commission’s Wyre Forest Visitor Centre and new Discovery Centre buzzing with activity. There will be horse logging, charcoal making, The Earth Heritage Trust’s Rock and Fossil Roadshow, chainsaw carving and greenwood turning on a pole lathe: all happening from 11am to 4pm on each day. In this wonderful fruiting year which brought back memories of the heyday of the cherry orchards, local apple and pear growers are being encouraged to bring their own fruit for juicing and also to have the varieties identified by experts.
Please bring three examples of the fruit for identification and considerably more for juice production! There will also be local produce for sale, autumn-inspired crafts for adults and children and seed gathering: families will be encouraged to go off into the forest and collect as many kinds of tree seeds as they can and then choose one or two to grow in a pot made of recycled newspaper. Fungus Foray £6 per person: Sunday 3rd October: 10.30am – 12.30pm at Callow Hill, 2pm – 4pm at Earnwood car park; Sunday 24th October: 10.30am – 12.30pm at Earnwood car park, 2pm – 4pm at Hawkbatch car park. Tuesday 26th October Dip and Dye Use different plants to turn wool into glorious natural colours. Children aged 5 – 11 years, 10.30am to 12noon. £3.50, booking essential Friday 29th October DIY Art and Sculpture Trail Follow a trail, stopping along the way to create a work of art. Guidance provided. Children aged 5 – 11 years, 10.30am to 12noon. £3, no need to book. For more information and bookings call 01299 266929. Linda Iles, Wyre Forest Discovery Centre, Forestry Commission
October & November
Dates not to miss
Traidcraft Christmas Fair 6 November
8 – 17 October www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk
barboursbewdley@btopenworld.com
Wide range of events happening all over Bewdley during October. See Free and Fringe Brochure
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade 14 November
17 October French Market Bewdley Chamber Maids 01299 404226
30 October Pumpkin Festival Bewdley Chamber Maids 01299 404226
Christmas Lights & Market 27 November Bewdley Chamber Maids 01299 404226
Christmas Craft Fair 27 Nov -19 December www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museum
For more Bewdley events visit www.bewdley.org.uk/whats-on