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TheTheBRIDGEBRIDGENovemberNovember20122012
Community News
Bewdley Twinning AssociationBewdley Twinning Association
This year has been a great year for anniversaries and celebrations in the UK and Bewdley hashad its share.
Through August and September Bewdley Museum held an exhibition featuring the links be-tween a history of the Free French at Ribbesford House, the shared relationship between Be-wdley and its TwinTown Fort Mahon Plage, in Picardy, France and the formation of BewdleyTwinning Association. 2012 celebrates 70 years of history at Ribbesford, 50 years of towntwinning and 25 years of the BewdleyTwinning Association.
Over the last weekend of September, there was a significant gathering to recognise these an-niversaries. From Paris we were joined by a small party representing the Association of the“Cadet de la France Libre”. Two of the party, Rene Marbot and Rene Lemoine, were actuallystationed at Ribbesford in the 1940’s, each with a vast hoard of memories; they were accom-panied by the Secretary of their Association M Serge Arvengas. From Fort Mahon Plage camea delegation of 30 people, hosted by members of ourTwinning Association.
Celebrations were held in brilliant sunshine on Saturday the 29th ofSeptember in the Museum courtyard. Fort Mahon’s Chairman of theCommittee de Jumelage had collected from the Museum of Charles DeGaulle, Paris, original panels supporting the history of events atRibbesford and these supplemented the exhibition for the weekend.
The Deputy Lord Lietenant ofWorcestershire, Colonel Patrick Holcroft,in company with our Mayor, Councillor John Latham and our MP, MarkGarnier, were also present and, following speeches, everyone was invitedto enjoy the museum and the exhibition.
Later in the day a simple and dignified act of Remembrance was held atRibbesford House, courtesy of Columb and Merryn Howell, where wreaths were laid.French visitors were also able to inspect artefacts from the time of the French being sta-tioned at Ribbesford that have remained in the archives. We learnt from Rene Marbot at firsthand that the rumour of French cadets using the weather vane on St Leonard’s churchsteeple for target practice was not a rumour but an established fact.Stuart Williams
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Not one of the year’s best months, is November; cold, wet, grey and thestart of another Bewdley winter. Let’s call in a few good memories fromlast month to help get through it. Here’s my selection:
1. Going into Jubilee Gardens and seeing a tree dressed in a flamboyantmulticoloured bodystocking.
2. Festival Sunday, walking a visitor up a crowded Load Street past morrisdancers, apple pressers and market stalls of local food and hearing himsay “What a lovely place!”.
3.Watching a sideways duck drifting in stately fashion downriver andbumping into another duck it hadn’t noticed.
4.A really fantastic rainbow stretching from one side of the sky right over to the other.
5. Laughing myself silly in Ian MacMillan’s talk during the festival …. And plenty more goodmemories if I try.
Having just spent what seemed like half a millennium trying to sort out my new mobilephone, then getting a parking ticket for my pains, I really needed to write that so that I couldremember why I still got up this morning. Then Gary came round with the photos from theOpenViews day and I had a lovely time looking at them. What a clever lot you all are.
And finally…… we all sat round the other day choosing the photos for this years’ Bridgecalendar. You’re going to love them; you might actually be in one of them! And that remindsme: I want to persuade Gary to take a more flattering one of me for this page. One thatmakes me look more like my 26-year-old self.
Margaret
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Church News �
St Anne’s ChurchSunday worship at 9.30am
Worship lasts for about an hour. Music isusually a mix of contemporary and
traditional.
Children and young people will often meetin their own groups and join with adults
later on.
Wednesdays at 10.15amMorning worship
Booking a wedding at Ribbesford orSt Anne’s – drop in at St Anne’s on a
Tuesday evening, 6-7.30pm
Thinking about baptism – come to aSunday service and we’ll talk together over
coffeeOur website is:
www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Sunday 11th November:11am Remembrance Service
Sunday 18th November3pm Messy Church
A warmwelcome
fromBewdleyBaptistChurch.
Our main focus of worship is on Sundays at10am, where there is a relaxed style with livelymusic, all ages come together and we hear God'sword for today through the Bible.
Sunday evening at 6.30pm we have a shorter,more reflective service.
Weekly Events
Our church runs a number of regular eventsduring the week:
� Noah’s Ark - for parents and toddlers.
� Womens’ Own - an afternoon meeting forladies.
� Art Group - a quiet place to paint and draw.
� Who Let The Dads Out - secondSaturday of the month for dads and toddlers
� Super Saturday - second Saturday of themonth for primary school aged children.
� Super 60’s LunchSecondTuesday of the month.
� Youth Activities
� Men’s Group.
Like to know more?
Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or SimonHarry, at the church office (403267) or visit
www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk
Bewdley Baptist Church61 High Street
Bewdley
St Leonard’sSunday morning worship: 11.15am
On the first Sunday each month we have aservice of Holy Communion.
On the other Sundays we have Matins – fromthe Book of Common Prayer.
Church is usually open in daylight hours forprayer, peace & quiet.
Thinking about baptism?Come to 9.30am Sunday service at St Anne’sBewdley and we’ll talk together over coffee.
Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk
Thinking about a Wedding?
Call in at St Anne’s on a Tuesday evening,anytime between 6-7.30pm
Keith James is the minister of the Church.Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)
or Diane Taylor, the Churchwarden, on 01299403983.
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Church News �
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)
Services in November
4th All Saints' / All Souls8.00am Holy Communion (said)9.30am All Souls Service
11th Remembrance Day9.30am Holy Communion4.15pm Laying of Wreaths4.30pm Civic Service
18th 9.30am Holy Communion
25th 9.30am Holy Communion
To book a wedding at All Saints', please goalong to St. Anne's on a Tuesday eveningbetween 6.00 and 7.30pm to see SueTaylor.
To arrange a baptism ( held on the firstSunday of the month), come along to a9.30am service at St Anne’s and have achat with the Vicar or a churchwardenafter the service over a cup of coffee.
Holy FamilyCatholic Church
High Street. Sunday Mass at 8am
Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am (preceded by morning prayer)
Holidays of Obligation 12 noon.
RIVERSIDE CHURCHAn Elim Pentecostal Church
“A Family Church”We meet every Sunday @10:30am
Feel free to come and join us for worshipand a relevant message from the Bible.
Children and Youth meet onSunday morning and Youth Group on Weds
6:30pm to 8:00pmChurch office: 01299 405535
www.riversideelim.com
Bewdley Methodist ChurchHigh Street
Services at 10.30 every Sunday
It was with great sadness that we had tosay goodbye to a very cherished and lovedmember of our congregation. SandraPerrett, one of our organists, sadly diedsuddenly on Monday 10th September. Ourthoughts and prayers are with her family.Our harvest and fun day were both greatsuccesses – even the weather was kind tous.The house fellowships, knit and natter andwalking group have all re-started after thesummer break. For more details aboutany of these activities or any specialservices please contact Rev. Linda Catlowon 826641.
All Saints Wribbenhall
Religious Society of Friends(Quakers)
Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, LowerPark. Meeting for worship every
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1 Rock Pathfinders walk10.30am meet at St Peter's Churchcar park, MartleyContact Alan 01299 400304
6 Live Wyres – Autumn BallContact Sandra 01299 400979
3 A Jubilee Concert by The Elgar Chorale7.30pm St Anne's Church tickets £10/£8
Firework FestivalWest Midlands Saari park
4 Bewdley Footpaths & Bridleways Association walk1.45pm meet outside The Guildhall.
5 Knit and Natter group(and all crafts, sewing, painting)All Saints Church 10am to NoonContact Gail 01299 401685
6 Live Wyres – Pub Night Queen's Head, WolverleyContact Sandra 01299 400979
7 Bewdley and District HorticulturalSociety meeting7.35pm Shaw hedge Community room
10 Traidcraft Christmas Fair10am – 4pm St Anne's Church
Live Wyres – Jazz night, HagleyContact Sandra 01299 400979
12 Monthly Nearly New Book sale– 5 for a £1All Saint`s Church – 10 - 12
14 Bewdley EvergreensAfternoon at Bewdley Baptist church
15 Rock Pathfinders walk10.30am meet at The Rock Cross InnContact Alan 01299 400304
16 Scout's Quiz Night7.30pm Bewdley Primary School £5 per headcontact Heather 01299 402605or Helen 01299 409137
17 A special day for all women with Rosalyn DergesPick up a flyer from Bewdley BaptistChurch
Jazz @ Wribbenhall featuring The Outsiders cost £107.30pm Parish rooms, Contact Janice Bell 01299 402766
18 Messy Church – Creativity for all ages3pm St Anne's Church
19 Knit and Natter group(and all crafts, sewing, painting)All Saints Church 10am to NoonContact Gail 01299 401685
20 Wribbenhall Millennium Green TrustAGM 6pm Shaw Hedge RdCommunity Centre
24 Knit & Natter coffee morning10am – Noon in aid of the WorcesterHospital Premature baby unit
Riverside Church Christmas Fayre10am – 4pm Dog Lane, Bewdley
Live Wyres – Barbara's Birthday party,KingsfordContact Sandra 01299 400979
28 Bewdley Development Trust meeting7.45pm Bewdley Baptist church
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Community NewsBiographies are very popular with Bewdleypeople, be it historical figures, politicians orthose from the world of entertainment.Many borrowers work their way through ourbiography section. It's reassuring when youfind out that those in the public eye havehuman failings after all; occasionally you discover something that makes your hair
stand on end. Edwina Currie and John Major – who saw that one coming?
Just to make things awkward though, not all of our biographies are in this section. Many appear in the non-fiction section in the appropriate subject area (music, entertainment,sport) and if you're not careful you can miss out on some good reads. Have a look next timeyou're in, as gradually all the biographies are going to be absorbed into the Dewey system.
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It’s Friday and J and her sister come in for a browse. J works in Bewdley but her sister isfrom “out of town.” Boy - when they come do they spend! J is easily led and her sisterkeeps finding clothes for her to try and explaining how she couldn’t possibly do without anyof the fifteen garments she has tried on!
Pete is next; he’s a real local, born and bred in Bewdley. What hedoesn’t know isn’t worth worrying about. Now, I think he is ex- forces as his shoes positively sparkle and you can see yourreflection in them. He pops in two or three times a week justto make sure all is well at KEMP and to gossip with the Volunteers and me of course!
Joan comes in on Saturdays. She has the most beautiful gardenand she holds open days for the NGS. Her garden is her passionand she can identify any plant or weed you care to challenge heron.
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And did those feet…?Do you have a pair of shoes that have a
story attached to them?
If so then I would like to hear from you.
I am working with a team of people to create an exhibition of shoes and stories from peopleconnected with Bewdley and the surrounding area.
They might be regular shoes or they might be trainers, sandals, boots, brogues, ballet shoesor some other footwear;
they might belong to you or someone else;
but the important thing is that they are connected to a story or an experience, which is important to you (or whoever was wearing the shoes).
We will take great care of the shoes and will of course return them.
The exhibition will be in Bewdley in 2013 – dates yet to be finalised.
The shoes that are used will be selected to show the different circumstances and life of theowners and will include a variety of people. You can phone me on 01299 402275 or emailme: rector@bewdleyparish.org.uk
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Come and pit your wits against your friends
QUIZ NIGHTFriday 16th November7.30pm for 8pm start
Bewdley Primary SchoolStourport Road
£5 per head to include Cheese Ploughman’s
Bring your own wine/beer
Teams of Four
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For Tickets Call Heather 01299 402605or Helen 01299 409137
All proceeds will go towards repair ofthe scout hut
You are warmly invited to
Messy ChurchGames – Activities – Crafts
Stories - Creativity for all ages
Sunday 18th November3pm at St. Anne’s Church,
Load Street, BewdleyRev Keith James 402275
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Bewdley TownswomensGuild
We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the monthat 7.30pm at Wribbenhall Community
Centre, Shaw Hedge Road.
Our next meeting is November 27thwhen Clive Carter will talk about antiquesand will give valuations so bring along anitem you think might be valuable - perhapsnot Granny's Welsh dresser but something
more portable!
Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more information please
phone 01299 401352.
Bewdley/WribbenhallLadies’ Luncheon Club
In September, we had a very successful openmeeting and were entertained by BlackCountry poet David Bartley. In October,Ray Sturdy was invited to speak on the
Swinging 60s.
All ladies are invited to attend the meeting on 28th November when
“Making a Sugarcraft Snowman” will be thesubject by Di Brothwell.
Meetings take place monthly at the Mercure Hotel, and for further information
or to book please ring 400363.
Safari Park helps makes a dream come true
Wendy Jackson, Public Relations Officer at The West MidlandsSafari Park, was intrigued to receive a call from a millinerwanting to photograph her hats at the park. Everything became clear when Caroline explained that she had
created a hat collection inspired by African animals. Bob Lawrence gave permission for Caroline to hold a fashion shoot at the park, and Caroline asked friends to model her hats.
“Seeing some of the world’s most majestic animals with people wearing my hats was a trulyamazing experience.”, she said.
Caroline is donating 12% from the sale of her Wild Collection hats to the Safari Park’sNamibian Wildlife Conservation Trust.
Bewdley and DistrictHorticultural Society
Our next meeting is onWednesday 7th November
7.35pm. for 7.45pm start
The talk will feature:Cyclamen – in Cultivation and in the wild
Shaw Hedge Community Room
All Welcome.
Entrance £1.50 to include light refreshments.
Bewdley Footpaths & Bridleways Association
Sunday 4th NovemberLeader: Phil Sealey.
Meet outside the Guildhall at 1.45pm.for a 2.00pm.start.
A walk of approximately 3 miles with no stiles towards Tickenhill
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Community News
Civic Award Nominations 2012Bewdley 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 chanceto put their name forward. Just write, with full detailsof why you feel your nominee deserves an award, to:
The Town ClerkBewdley Town Council
The GuildhallLoad Street
BewdleyDY12 2AH
or email: townclerk@bewdley.org.uk
Closing date for nominations: 10th December 2012
Caught in the Flow of God’s Love and Purpose
A special day for all women withRosalyn Derges
Date? Saturday 17th November
Where? Bewdley Baptish Church
Time? 9.30am to 3.30pm
Who? Rosalyn Derges is from Bridgnorth Baptist Church and leads inspired Women’s Ministries.
Cost? No formal charge but there will be opportunity to make a donation towards the costs of the day
Please bring your own packed lunch, refresments will be available all day. There will also be a selection of books for sale, cash only please.
If you would like to join us on the 17th November please pick up a flyerand return the form on it by Wednesday 14th November to:
Bewdley Baptist Church, 61 High Street, Bewdley, Worcs, DY12 2DJ
or contact us on email: office@bewdleybaptist.org.uk
or phone: 01299 403267 giving your name and full contact details
We look forward to seeing you there!
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From the Registers
BaptismsSt Anne's
9 SeptemberAmber Lily Teague
30 SeptemberLexie Davenport
St Leonards, Ribbesford9 September
Lola Grace Jordan7 October
Dean Lexi Edwards-HurdmanBenjamin John Gillespie
FuneralsSeptember
Barbara Griffiths aged 81service at Wyre Forest Crematorium
MarriagesSt Leonards, Ribbesford
22 SeptemberJeremy Hall and Anna Chapman
29 SeptemberPaul Turner and
Victoria Waterhouse
OPEN FORUMWednesday 28 November
7.45pm Baptist Church, High Street, Bewdley
Find out more about Bewdley Development Trust and its activities
Have your say about plans for St George'sHall
All are very welcome
Refreshments available
01299 405516 or info@bewdley.org.uk
www.bewdley.org.uk
Bewdley EvergreensWe meet on Wednesday afternoons at the
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Our next meeting is on Wednesday14th November with Janet Ince with
her flower arrangement.Any queries please contact
Ellen Micklewright 01299 409269.
Bewdley Floral Art Club Presents....
Christmas with AndrewAndrew Lloyd
AtThe Town HallKidderminster
Monday December 3rd7.30pm (Doors Open 6.30pm)
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TThhee BBeewwddlleeyy YYoouutthh FFeessttiivvaall 22001122The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre opened the Bewdley Youth Festival 2012 withan exhibition that shared history, art and poetry. The work was created by KS3 learners aspart of The School Heritage Project, which was supported by the Bewdley Civic Society.
The main aim of the project was to encourage young people to develop an interest in thetown and its future, and appreciate its heritage and its environment. Learners used theleaflets, The Lost Industries of Bewdley* and The River Severn in the Bewdley Area ** created by two local historians, who are also members of the society, as starting points. In additionto the leaflets, the main resources used were photographs from the collections of Ken Hobson, TheBewdley Museum and publications by the Bewdley His-torical Research Group.
Staff at the school co-ordinated the project with KS3learners. In the English Department, learners ex-pressed their ideas about the industrial heritage of the town, the changes that have takenplace and the constancy of the River Severn, all through poetry.
The Art Department worked with learners to produce mixed media 3D pieces depictingtheir vision of Bewdley, its history and its future. Heather Flack, a local historian, and Bar-bara Longmore, both from the Civic Society, worked with the History Department, wherelearners researched historical aspects of Bewdley.
Bewdley Civic Society would like to congratulate the learners from the school, who haveworked hard to make this project a success.
During the Youth Festival, learners from across the school also participated in a variety ofdifferent events, which included an art competition, photography exhibition and music concert.
During the Festival Art Competition, Reuben Howles, a Year 8 learner, was awarded firstprize for his outstanding three- dimensional piece depicting aspects of Bewdley from thepast, and his vision of the town in the future! Will Roff, Bethany Carter, Chloe Mulders andBeth Knowles who are also in Year 8, were highly commended for their inspirational artwork. The artwork was judged by local artist Kate Wigglesworth.
* Published by Fenella Flack ** Published by Fenella Flack and Richard Perrin
Harvest Fair
Harvest Fair
Harvest Fair Soup TrailWhat a brilliant idea and what a lot of fun! Westarted at the Woodcolliers, then on to Grannystap,into the High Street for a sneak preview into Po-modoro’s in the Bailiff ’s House, then across the roadto Clementine’s and on to the Little Packhorse. Wedetoured into the Jubilee Gardens to see what wasgoing on there as part of the Harvest Fair, then outonto Severnside for the two stalls representing theHop Pole and Emma Passey’s Paisley Catering, finallyending up in the Mug House, where we met peoplejust starting out and doing it the other way round.
Everywhere there was a warm welcome as well asinteresting tasty soups – vegetable in several guises,fish, two lots of mushrooms and a very interestingpear, courgette and ginger. We chatted with peoplewe knew and those we didn’t and thoroughly en-joyed ourselves. Bewdley was at its best in the au-tumn sunshine and buzzing with people and activity. How lucky we are to live here.
The announcement of the winner was made outsidethe Guildhall in yet more lovely sunshine the following day, while the Local Produce Market wasgoing on and Morris Dancers entertained everyone.The prize went to Clementines, to their obvious de-light, but all eight were winners, for taking part andreminding us of how lucky we are in Bewdley tohave such a range of eateries with friendly staff, goodfood and great buildings.
Elaine and Robert Barbour
The winner : Clementine
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Community News
BBEEWWDDLLEEYY OOPPEENN VVIIEEWWSSaanndd tthhee wwiinnnneerr iiss........
The winning picture (as judged by our own Gary Mayner) was taken by Tony Goddard and is a view from Oakenshaw.
We have used this as our front cover this month.
The runners up were :-
Audrey Goddard
Paul & Chris Noons
Well done to all who submitted photos.
Community News
Bewdley Christmas Lights FestivalIt's the Saturday before Advent Sunday, the start of the Christmas season, and so it is the Bewdley Christmas Lights Festival. We really hope as many of you as possible will comeand join us in the town centre to take part in the fun and to do your Christmas shopping,both at all the charity & trade stalls and also in the town's shops. As well as all the stallsthere will also be a fairground, music & entertainment, the grand parade, Santa, and theswitching on of the town's Christmas lights. Free Radio & their presenters will be joiningus again with music all afternoon and this year we are delighted that The Pearl of AfricaChildren's Choir will also be taking part.
Would You Like To Take Part?
1) Stalls - We welcome both charity & trade stalls- Please contact Ann asap to book yours.
2) Entertainers - All types are welcome; pleaseget in touch.
3) Children's Fancy Dress Competition - Wewould like as many entries as possible this year, sowe are just asking for 'Christmas Fancy Dress'.Please assemble at Bridge House before 4.50pmto join the parade. Contact Maggie for more information.
4) The Parade - Would your organisation like to be represented? Just let us know.
5) Exhibition of Festive Advent Wreaths - To be held in St. Anne's Church from Saturday24th November to Sunday 2nd December. If your organisation, business etc., would liketo exhibit an Advent Wreath to represent Christmas and your interest, please let us knowasap. We hope that as many of you as possible will visit St. Annes during the week for acoffee & cake and to view the exhibition.
6) Helpers on the day - We always need extra help on the day with erecting/dismantlingstalls and marshalling the parade. If you or your organisation can help please contactCally.
Contact Details
Ann (01299 404226 or email lymanhughes34@aol.com)
Maggie (01299 404065 or email funkypidge@hotmail.com)
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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
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Traidcraft -fairly traded
Saturday 10th November
Christmas Fair 10.00 am - 4.00 pmSt Anne’s Church, BewdleyCome and browse! Refreshments
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In March next year the streets of Bewdley will become atheatre where the greatest story ever told, Passion of Christ, will be performed on
Good Friday, March 29th, 2013.
Load Street and the bridge will be closed for an hour from 2.15pm, whilst the BewdleyPassion Play is performed by professional and non-professional actors. The play will be apromenade in which actors and audience move between different places in the centre ofBewdley – as the story of the trial and death of Jesus is performed. The climax is the
crucifixion scene in front of St. Anne’s Church, Load Street.
The play has been adapted from a play performed in Warwick town centre and will bedirected by Stephen Conway, who has a few non-speaking roles still to be filled.
If anybody wishes to be involved, please contact Stephen on 07774 252 992 or emailstephen.conway2012 @btinternet.com.
There will be a meeting of all those involved and any others who may be interested inbeing involved on Thursday 8th November at 7.30pm in St Anne's Church.
This will be a get to know each other meeting and not a rehearsal.
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Cards for Good Causes(Multi-charity Christmas Card shop)
Bewdley Library7 Nov - 20 Dec
OpenMon, Wed-Fri 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Sat 9.30 am - 1 pmWe can’t do it without you!
Times are hard this year, and more so for those needing help from the 100s of Charities selling
Christmas Cards each year. If you buy Christmas Cards, do consider Charity Cards. Your money will work twice as hard. ‘Cards for Good Causes’ have 33 Charities
represented in our temporary shop in Bewdley Library this year. CFGC will return to these charities 79p in the £1. We also have small gifts, paper and ribbons etc.
Do come in, if only to browse - we’d love to see you. NB: We no longer supply plastic bags.
Bewdley Games MakerI was lucky enough to be one of the Games Makerson the Mall last month for the Olympic athletes’ parade. The atmosphere was very special again andwe were entertained prior to the parade passing.Almost opposite was the choir from the openingceremony and they sung their hearts out for mostof the time we were waiting. It was a bit like a miniopening ceremony, because there were also peoplewith the hats with lights on, drummers and nurses.
Although we didn't get to be outside BuckinghamPalace, we could see a big screen and what wasgoing on. Eddie Izzard, who has worked very hardwith the Games Makers before and during theOlympics, was going up and down the Mall 'high fiving' as he went.
After arriving in London in the morning,we went to London Bridge to photograph theParalympic symbols hanging from it. Sitting opposite us on the tube was an athlete on theway to the parade. She was a previous winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Yearand a silver medalist this time around. It was none other then Zara Phillips. Not somebody you see on the tube every day.
Graham Ward
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Each tipi is furnished to provide comfort campingwith 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 largerones also have a log burner 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 familyor somewhere for friends or relatives to stay, please get in touch!
Hopleys Family CampingCleobury RoadBewdley DY12 2QLTel: 01299 402173 or 07973135909
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Tails of a Veterinary Practicelife at Riverside Vets as seen by Gavin the practice cat.
I usually enjoy human celebrations and often come downstairs to joinin. Recently some of my humans have had birthdays and last week Hannah brought in her baby daughter for me to see.
However, not all human celebrations are fun for animals and one in particular is very unwelcome. I hate Bonfire Night and find all theflashes and bangs really scary. Luckily my humans are very kind and
make sure that I am safe inside and well away from the nasty fireworks. Not all animals are so fortunate and often vets have to treat animals that have been badlyinjured by bonfires and fireworks.
Keeping your animals safe in and around November 5th is important, because we get sofrightened and stressed. Try to keep us calm and relaxed, but take care when handling us;a human I know had a serious bite on his finger when he picked up his cat just as a firework went off!
Some of my animal friends get so stressed with fireworks that they need help to keepcalm. If you think that your dog or cat might get very stressed, then it is possible to get aplug-in or tablets that can help them.
I hope that all you humans enjoy Bonfire Night, but remember we hate it. so please lookafter us.
More again from me next month. Gavin.
Holy Family Church, Bewdley Extension Appeal
JAZZ at WRIBBENHALLParish Rooms, Kidderminster Road, Bewdley
SATURDAY17th NOVEMBER
7.30pmfeaturing
THE OUTSIDERSPopular jazz standards/ballads, vocals and instrumentals, upbeat bebop and blues styles
Tickets £10.00Janice Bell 01299 402 776
including Supper (BAR available)
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Community News
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LLIIVVEE WWYYRREESSFor Social Singles
Live Wyres is a Wyre Forest based social club for single people. We meet in pubs aroundthe area and hold dances and other events in a range of venues from hotels to villagehalls.
Our first Pub Night will be on the 6th November at the Queen’s Head in Wolverley.
Two dances have been arranged this month: - Our Autumn Ball has been booked at theHolt Fleet on 3rd November and Barbara’s Birthday Party will be held at the KingsfordPub on 24th November.
There is a Jazz night booked at the Hagley Community Centre on 10th November.
We have also arranged our Christmas Party for 22nd December.
We always welcome new members.
Any one interested can find out further information at our websitewww.livewyres.org.uk or contact Sandra on 01299 400979.
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The November walks will be on Thursdays starting at 10.30am
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Community News
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 1ST OCTOBER 2012
Christmas LightsCouncillors agreed to go ahead with the purchase of some replacement feature lights forSevernside South. Like those that were purchased for Load Street a couple of years ago theywould be more energy efficient and enable the Council to make some savings on its electricity bill. It was agreed that the lights on the Christmas Tree by St Annes Church shouldalso be replaced by more modern and energy efficient ones.
Parish GamesThe Council had received a letter from the District Council to say that the old format of theParish Games, which had been suspended this year on account the clash with the Olympics,would not continue in 2013 and beyond. Instead there was talk of an inter-parish quiz beingarranged rather than a series of individual games. Councillors were disappointed at the newsbut awaited more details.
Civic AwardsJust a reminder that 30th November is the closing date for anyone to nominate a worthy individual for a Civic Award. The scheme which has been in place for over ten years is to reward people with the honour (and a medal) who have given outstanding service to thelocal community in Bewdley/Wribbenhall.
Trees at Anton Close and Campion Way WribbenhallThe Planning Committee agreed following a site meeting with residents and the DistrictCouncil’s Arboricultural Officer that they would look more favourably on applications thatrelated to the removal or management of this old avenue of trees given there were concernsas to the size of the trees and the risk of branches falling off suddenly and causing injuries.This would be subject to replacement trees being planted of a size more suitable for the estate.
Phone Mast on A456 Roundabout at Catchems EndThe Planning Committee also heard of a proposal by one of the phone operators to install a30 metre high phone mast next to the Safari Park by the roundabout. Councillors questioned the height which they felt would be obtrusive at the “gateway” to the town.
TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
Future Town Council meetings
Town Council meetings are held at The Guildhall at 7.30pm on the first Monday of eachmonth unless stated otherwise. The next meetings are: 5th November, 3rd December and7th January.
Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are posted on the NoticeBoards 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 TownCouncil’s page of www.bewdley.org.uk
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Dear Editor,
Your thoughts about David Glenn’s contribution to theBridge magazine in the last edition made me think of all hisother work in the Town.
As a Director of Bewdley Development Trust over the last 2 years, his enthusiasm, passionand skills did so much to contribute to the work of the Trust.
In particular, David was instrumental in shaping the recently re-designed Bewdley websiteand providing a professional approach to publicising the Local Produce Market and manyother events in the town.
He contributed a great deal and is missed by all of us who worked with him.
Yours sincerelyRobert SmithChairman Bewdley Development Trust
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Saturday 24th November 2012 10am – 4pm
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Tombola and much more.
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Wribbenhall Millennium Green Trust
The Annual General Meeting
of the Trust will be held onTuesday 20th November 6.00pm
atShaw Hedge Road Community Centre Wribbenhall
All are welcome to attend
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NN oo vv ee mm bb ee rr ii nn tt hh ee FF oo rr ee ss ttNN oo vv ee mm bb ee rr ii nn tt hh ee FF oo rr ee ss ttAt Uncllys Farm we get a little glow of satisfaction from seeing our new log store fullof seasoned firewood. We know we are readyto keep the kitchen range and the Ruskin Stu-dio stove burning through the cold, darkmonths.
Like us, the forest wildlife is preparing for thewinter, following instinctive seasonal behaviourto survive the hard times ahead. Moles areseldom seen in person but in the autumnspend time collecting dry grass and leaves fortheir sleeping chambers underground. Theypatrol their tunnel network looking forworms and other soil invertebrates, includinggarden pests such as cockchafer and carrot flylarvae. They dig with their powerful, heavy-clawed forepaws, pushing the soil behind them,while bracing themselves against the walls ofthe tunnel with their hind limbs. When a goodpile of soil has accumulated. the mole turnsand pushes it back along the tunnel to a shaftleading to the surface, creating the familiarmole hill. The shallow, linear tunnels, whichyou sometimes see as slightly raised ridges ofsoil, could be a sign of moles colonising newareas. The ground seldom freezes, so molescan continue to feed through the winter, mainly on worms, which they often store un-
derground in large numbers.
Please forgive me for mentioning it in Novem-ber, but the time is coming when the Discov-ery Centre will be decorated with aromatic green boughs and fairy lights, Charliethe Deer will wear his holly crown, andschoolchildren will be visiting the forest indroves to find out what happens to thewildlife in winter. Our celebration of theseason is open to all members of the publicthis year at the Wyre Days of Christmasthrough the weekends of December at theCommunity Discovery Centre. As well as of-fering some very fine specimens of Norwayspruce and Noble fir as Christmas trees,there will be decoration workshops for adultsand children over 8 (on 8th December only),local producers’ stalls and a visit to Father Christ-mas’s forest cabin!
Please call the Recreation Team on01905 533839 for more information or
to book for the workshops.
Meanwhile, if you would like to get as far awayfrom such things as possible, or even spendsome time creating home made gifts forfriends and family, you’ll be very welcome tocome and share the Ruskin Studio at UncllysFarm on Mellow Mondays. For a small chargeof £5 (drinks included) you will be able to usethe studio as a base to sit and spin, paint, knit,or whatever your chosen craft, from 9.30amto 4.30pm.
Please ring me on 01299 403691 if you’re intending to come.
Linda Iles
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