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THE CHURCHES OF ST JAMES THE GREAT & ST PETER’S

SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF BLAKEDOWN, CHURCHILL & BROOME

Holy Cross Group Of Churches

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Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) Pauline Jones writes…

The month of June holds a special place in my heart. It was the

month that my first child was born and it brings memories of juicy

nectarines and fragrant roses.

As I write we are still in lockdown and as my household is shielded,

we expect to remain so until at least the end of June and probably

longer. I do not cease to thank God for those who are working so

hard to enable us to remain safe and also that we, personally, have

such a pleasant place in which to stay – our garden holds that scent

of roses although we don’t grow nectarines yet.

Do not think I am not aware of how lucky I am and I am thinking and praying for those in

small spaces; those who have to go out when they would rather not and also those who

don’t have a safe space to live.

It is hurting many of us that we are unable to go into our churches at the moment and I

know that the wardens and PCC are wondering how we will be able to meet our

financial obligations once we all open up again.

I am thankful for the services that have been set up by many churches, both interactive

through software like Zoom or on YouTube where they can be watched throughout the

week. I am, however aware of those who don’t use technology for whatever reason and

hoping that those who are helping with their physical needs will remember also spiritual

needs by printing off the church news sheets with the readings and prayers for the

week.

One of my favourite quotes from the Bible is from 1 Corinthians 13.8 “Love never fails”,

that gift of love from God. The attitude of many people during the present crisis reflects

that attitude. Even while we are separated from friends and family; even when those we

hear of are not known; we are aware of sacrifices made and links strengthened.

Praying that you keep safe and remembering that “Love never Fails”

Pauline

Free will offering envelopes: You can continue to donate to both Churchill and Blakedown churches using your Free Will Offering envelopes - please post them through the letterbox of number 69 Belbroughton Road while you're out for your daily exercise. If you would like to have a set of Free Will Offering envelopes then please call (01562) 700543.

Recipients of mothering

Sunday flowers would like to

thank door-to-door

distributers for bring them

such lovely gifts on Mother’s

Day.

Thank you.

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Heaven in ordinary … something understood… by the Archdeacon of

Worcester

The month of June sees the Church emerging from the long seasons of Lent and Easter into the even longer Trinity season, which stretches through the summer into the autumn. Some churches call this period Ordinary time, which I rather like. Without ordinary, we would not appreciate the extraordinary.

It seems to me that most of us are yearning for a touch of the ordinary right now. We have done our best to make the most of difficult times under lockdown, but are looking forward to ‘normal’ human contact and, as some people put it, getting our lives back. In truth our lives have carried on, albeit within boundaries. And we have had time to reflect. A little while back in the midst of all this, I read something which stuck with me and got me thinking: ‘God does not send us plagues to teach us things, though we can learn from them.’

When bad things happen, people ask why. The God revealed in Jesus does not visit plagues on people, nor wish natural disasters on anyone. Rather, the Gospel shows us a God who chooses to walk with us, meets us in the storms of life, and experiences the highs and lows of what it means to be human alongside us.

So what are we learning? After years of bruising debate about our relationships within Europe, we are learning the art of listening and talking kindly with one another again. Community spirit is flourishing and in the midst of isolation we have become more connected: not only through social media, but also through the humble telephone. We have learned what it is to miss our social contact with one another: love of neighbour has re-emerged in a new and stronger way.

We are learning that we are connected across the whole world. ‘Me first’ does not work when facing a common challenge to our well-being - whoever thought we could all be first anyway? What happens thousands of miles away affects us and we are learning that we are all responsible for each other, challenged to work for the common good because that includes our own good.

George Herbert, the seventeenth-century priest-poet, wrote a poem called Prayer, in which he used the delightful phrase ‘heaven in ordinary’. As we enter these weeks of Ordinary time, we could try to see what we have learned. You might like to look up the poem, for tellingly it ends with these simple words: ‘something understood.’

Robert Jones, Archdeacon of Worcester

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Prayer the church’s banquet, angel’s age, God’s breath in man returning to his birth, The soul in paraphrase, heart in pilgrimage, The Christian plummet sounding heav’n and earth Engine against th’ Almighty, sinner’s tow’r, Reversed thunder, Christ-side-piercing spear, The six-days world transposing in an hour, A kind of tune, which all things hear and fear; Softness, and peace, and joy, and love, and bliss, Exalted manna, gladness of the best, Heaven in ordinary, man well drest, The milky way, the bird of Paradise, Church-bells beyond the stars heard, the soul’s blood, The land of spices; something understood.

George Herbert (1593-1633)

CLENT MOTHERS’ UNION

I am thinking and praying for all our Clent branch members and friends and

looking forward to when we can meet again.

Our latest MU Diocesan newsletter starts with a prayer which I am passing

on to you all…..Trust in God, let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten

you. All things pass. God never changes. Patience achieves all it strives

for. He who has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices. Amen

With love and blessings to you all from Anne

Diocesan Ministry Fund.

Bishop John and the Diocese have set up a Diocesan Ministry Fund to help with paying stipends - hoping that some people may be able to give an extra donation, in addition to what they already give. For more information see https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/ministry-fund/

A video visitation reflection: thanks to all our wardens.

We have so many wonderful churchwardens in this diocese, and we can be truly

thankful for them, says Archdeacon Nikki Groarke

https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/2020/05/15/video-visitation-reflection-thanks-

all-our-wardens/

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Thank you In normal times the churches of Blakedown and Churchill would have had their Annual Parish Meeting by the end of April 2020. This meeting gives parishioners the opportunity to hear reports of church activities having taken place in 2019, and to examine the audited accounts. Most importantly it is the occasion when we are able to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers who keep our churches open and working in the villages. Those who daily open and close the churches, clean them, arrange flowers, our choir and Organist, the volunteers who conduct services, and others who attend to the small jobs that need attention. Thank you All, we are very grateful and appreciate all that you do. We have been instructed by the Diocese that we may postpone the APCM until October, so until that happens the current Wardens, Secretary and Treasurer will remain in post! Fundraising events have had to be cancelled, but we are fortunate that in 2019 many people organised varied and different events. Thank you All. Some villagers kindly donate to the churches by monthly standing order, their donations are very helpful while we are n 'lockdown ', where no services ( and collections! ) are taking place. I see a surname appear on a bank statement, but have no other information. You know who you are - thank you. During the current pandemic we continue to face our usual expenses like insurance, utilities bills, churchyard maintenance, and in the case of BLakedown unexpected repairs after the gales in March. Many of the congregation do give to the churches through regular standing order, or the weekly envelope scheme. If you do use the envelopes please save them up until services can resume again, or alternatively post them through my door (69, Belbroughton Road) while out for your daily exercise! I am able to Bank any cash at Blakedown Post Office. There is information in this magazine of the different ways of 'giving' to our churches. At the time of writing our church buildings are closed, but our churches are still very much at the centre of our community. If you need any help or support please do telephone either Mary: 01562 700776 or Jan : 01562 700543. If we can't help ourselves, we may know someone who can. Please ring even if it's just for a chat. Weekly services are available on line via the CBB website if you have the technology! Please keep well and safe from Coronavirus, and please follow Government advice. J.J.

‘Here2Help Worcestershire’

www.worcestershire.gov.uk/here2help - Launched as One Worcestershire’s community action response.

Here2Help is a communication campaign as well as a dedicated response service for all residents who ask for help and those individuals and organisations who offer to help. It aims to complement the national scheme to support those individuals extremely vulnerable to becoming severely ill from Covid-19 (our shielded cohort) and the NHS Volunteer Responders. As you will be aware, Districts are linking into this and information of local community support across the six Districts in Worcestershire (including Support Redditch and Support Bromsgrove) is contained within the Here2Help Worcestershire database.

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The Church of England has launched a new programme to make prayer a household habit once again. #FaithAtHome will feature weekly video content to help families to talk about faith and pray together. The videos will be led by children, young people, staff and school leaders from across the

country. Over the next three months, #FaithAtHome will explore themes including courage,

patience, generosity, resilience, love and hope.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched a free national phone line as a simple new way

to bring worship and prayer into people’s homes while church buildings are closed because

of the coronavirus pandemic.

Daily Hope, offers music, prayers and reflections as well as full worship services from the

Church of England, available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044.

Diocese Articles

A free worship phone line has been launched: https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/2020/04/27/free-worship-phone-line-has-been-launched/

Does workplace chaplaincy make a difference? https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/2020/04/27/does-workplace-chaplaincy-make-difference/

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READINGS FOR THIS MONTH

Sunday 7th June Trinity Sunday (Gold/White) First Reading Isaiah 40.12-17,27-31 Second Reading 2 Corinthians 13.11-13 Psalm 8 Gospel Matthew 28.16-20

Sunday 14th June Trinity 1 (Green) First Reading Exodus 19.2-8a Second Reading Romans 5.1-8 Psalm 100 Gospel Matthew 9.35-10.8(9-23) Sunday 21st June Trinity 2 (Green) First Reading Jeremiah 20.7-13 Second Reading Romans 6.1b-11 Psalm 69.8-11, (12-17),18-20 Gospel Matthew 10.24-39 Sunday 28th June Trinity 3 (Green) First Reading Jeremiah 28.5-9 Second Reading Romans 6.12-23 Psalm 89.1-4,15-18 Gospel Matthew 10.40-42 These readings are available with your weekly pews sheet, which can also be found online at www.bfc-worcs.co.uk or emailed to you direct. Starting Well Partnership

Starting Well Parenting and Community practitioners are able to provide support to parents during this unprecedented time of social distancing / self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic. We know that parents are faced with new roles at this time, which come with new challenges. Parenting / managing with children at home can be great fun, but it can also be very tough too. We can help provide some of the additional support required including managing child’s behaviour, anxious children, keeping children occupied, childcare and signposting to other organisations that may help.

There is the option to complete a form to self-refer to the service http://www.startingwellworcs.nhs.uk/support-during-covid19 and also links to other advice, information and support around parenting and issues relating to children at this time.

Please note that for those families who were receiving Family support, they have been provided with contact numbers should they need them.

Keep safe and Kind Regards,Della McCarthy & Helen Broughton Bromsgrove Partnership / Redditch Partnership Email: [email protected]

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NEWS

Heaven is A Perfect Place

I don’t know how a divided people Under one church steeple Will live together in heaven I don’t know

I see the first being last I see shameful faces on those streets of gold As they realise it’s by a thread they’ve made the fold

For heaven is a perfect place And darkness will not the light embrace So earth is the place to prepare To live together happily there

© Ruthie Thomas

Sermon Podcasts

Each week a sermon podcast is

available to listen to and download from

the Diocesan website. If you’d like a

short reflection on the week’s readings,

do have a listen.

A free worship phone line has been

launched: https://www.cofe-

worcester.org.uk/news/2020/04/27/free-

worship-phone-line-has-been-launched/

Does workplace chaplaincy make a

difference? https://www.cofe-

worcester.org.uk/news/2020/04/27/does

-workplace-chaplaincy-make-difference/

Refuse tips have reopened in

some areas; but please do not

rush to use them, as there are

long queues to start with.

Please remember, we are still taking

donations of food, hygiene products and

money. To find locations, days and times

where you can do this, please see our

website:

www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/locations

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Blame the chair, not me!

(A timely message from Jenny Edwards MBE of the Disabled Christian Fellowship)

I am a long-term wheelchair user and my electric wheelchair is an amazing tool in many

ways, but as with so many wonderful things it can also go wrong. And that is a wonderful

illustration of how we feel at times - and how God can intervene at the not-so-good times. Do

you sometimes have days when you feel things are just not running smoothly? I often do,

and on those days, I frequently find my chair simply does what it wants to do and not what I

want it to do! For instance, doors and walls get in the way and I crash into them knocking off

the paint and causing even more frustration than before. Admittedly, this is mainly due to my

not concentrating whilst driving, but at the time I see it as a wheelchair fault! Another

situation is when the chair takes on a mind of its own. The joystick on the chair is extremely

sensitive and the slightest knock can send me in a direction I do not want to go, and at a

speed that is frightening! This often happens when someone rests their arm on the chair,

hitting the joystick. Again, I blame the chair, but really, if I had turned it off that would not

happen. Once, I actually had to be rescued from a bush in a ditch because I failed to turn

the chair off whilst to talking to someone! Another chair incident can be caused by failing to

turn the battery charger on at night - no battery charge, chair no go!

You will have no doubt realised that every one of these incidents could have been avoided if

I had been more careful. It is so easy to blame things or people when the day does not go to

plan. I blame my chair, but that does not make me feel any better. However, just stopping

still for a while, and using that time to connect with God, can and does change the day. A

day that does not start with a conversation with God is never a good day for me, but the

wonderful thing is, I can stop and connect with Him.

MASKS

The public is advised to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces such as

shops, trains and buses to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

• People who use public transport or visit shops should consider covering their mouth and nose based on advice from SAGE

• Face coverings are not a replacement for social distancing and regular handwashing which remain the most important actions, says Chief Medical Officer

• Public are urged not to buy medical grade masks so they can be saved for frontline health and care workers, and instead make their own face coverings at home The public is advised to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces where

you may be more likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet, the

government announced today.

WORSHIP PLANNING - Coronavirus Pandemic Edition

Rejected:

~ We Gather Together

~ Just a Closer Walk With Thee

~ Breathe on me, Breath of God

~ Precious Lord, Take My Hand

~ Close to Thee

Accepted:

~ Wash, O God, Our Sons & Daughters

~ Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley

~ I Come To The Garden Alone

~ Trust And Obey

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NEWS

From the PARISH REGISTERS:

ST PETER, BROOME

Interment: 27th March 2020 Lorraine Staton

ST JAMES THE GREAT, BLAKEDOWN Funeral & Burial: 6th April 2020 Jack Hope Aged 75

GIVING TO THE CHURCHES

There are a number of ways that donations can be made towards the work of the three churches in our parish. Free will offering envelopes: You can continue to donate to both Churchill and Blakedown churches using your Free Will Offering envelopes - please post them through the letterbox of number 69 Belbroughton Road while you're out for your daily exercise. If you would like to have a set of Free Will Offering envelopes then please call (01562) 700543. By gifting online through give.net which is part of 'Stewardship' - a Christian Charity. give.net is easy to use.... Eg, go into www.give.net and click onto ‘Find a Charity’ Type “Blakedown and Churchill Churches, wait a moment for the church to pop up and then follow the simple instructions. NB it is quite common for this not to work first time, in which case please re-type and all should be revealed! For UK taxpayers, there is gift aid box to tick and Stewardship remits the tax reclaim to the church, thus easing the burden on the Acting Treasurer. The only income that your churches receive is from the generous gifts made by members of the congregations and communities. From these gifts the general running costs of the church buildings have to be met (there are always repairs needed to these beautiful old buildings) and the stipend of your Priest, the Rectory running costs and all church mission and outreach costs.

So, ALL contributions are very, very gratefully received.

You can now donate to Blakedown church with your mobile phone; simply scan the QR code with your phone,

or go to the donations page at: https://thy.ng/CUR008645

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NEWS

WEDDINGS AND BAPTISMS

All Church of England churches are now closed in line with the Government’s instructions. There should be no weddings or baptisms and funerals should only take place at the crematorium or at the graveside.

FUNERALS

If someone you know and love has died, or dies within the next few days, of whatever cause, a small funeral, led by a Church of England minister can still be held in a churchyard, or by a graveside, or at a crematorium. See https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals for the latest advice. and https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/news/sadness-grief-and-being-there

JUNE in the garden

On the longest day of the year, the extra light and warmth encourages the garden to

put on an exuberant burst of growth. But this extra light and warmth also means

weeds will sprout up from seemingly nowhere. Keep on top of them by hoeing

regularly in dry conditions.

Top 10 Jobs this month

1 Hoe borders regularly to keep down weeds 2 Be water-wise, especially in drought-affected areas 3 Pinch out sideshoots on tomatoes 4 Harvest lettuce, radish, other salads and early potatoes 5 Position summer hanging baskets and containers outside 6 Mow lawns at least once a week 7 Plant out summer bedding 8 Stake tall or floppy plants 9 Prune many spring-flowering shrubs 10 Shade greenhouses to keep them cool and prevent scorch

© RHS.org.uk

The greatest nourishment for children is not what goes into their mouths, but what comes out of ours.

There is more to Jesus than anyone has so far discovered.

It’s dangerous to try and be number one, because when all is said and done, it is next to nothing.

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Kitchen Corner

Wild Garlic and Cheese Scones © From the National Trust

Prep time: 20min Cooking time: 12-15 mins Makes 25 scones Ingredients

500g self-raising flour 4 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 200g margarine or butter 250g grated cheddar cheese 200ml milk 2 large handfuls of chopped wild garlic leaves (or chives if garlic out of season) Method

Heat the oven to 220 C (Gas 7, 425F) Lightly grease a baking sheet Mix together the flour & salt and rub in the butter. Add baking powder to mix Stir in the cheese and chopped garlic, then the milk to get a soft dough Turn onto a floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a round 2cm/ 3/4in thick. Use a 5cm / 2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on the baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Do you have a recipe to share? If so, please send it along to the Editor

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Church Officers

Licensed Lay Ministers Mr Gerald Dyer 01562 700748 Mr Andrew Hewines 07824 662344 Church Wardens Churchill Mrs Angela Stockley-von Statzer 07881 647005 Blakedown Mr Andrew Yardley 01562 700393 Broome Mr Michael Clark 01384 373015 Organist Blakedown Mr Graham Rock 01562 884926 Parish Office Christine Thomas and Chrissy Roberts 01562 730777 Parish Safeguarding: Mrs Sara Brehony 01562 700691 Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Hilary Higton 07495 060869

Three Churches Website: cbbchurches.weebly.com Churchill Church website: Churchill-church.weebly.com

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CHURCH SERVICES

At the direction of the Archbishops, ALL Church of England CHURCHES are now CLOSED Although Sunday services are temporarily suspended, please visit our websites for details of live services online. NEW!! There will be a weekly online Service video, the Services starting at 10 am

each Sunday. People can join the Service by going to the "Services for this Sunday"

page of the CBB website (see below). Some weeks will be led by Canon Sue, some

weeks by members of the ALM team.

The link to the "Online Service for This Sunday", is now:

https://cbbchurches.weebly.com/online-service-for-this-sunday.html

and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToVq6Co2UxmbzgrvYbzfUg

Both these links can be found on the church website www.bfc-worcs.co.uk

We will also worship together with others from Hagley and Clent on Zoom. You are invited to “attend” Sunday Worship on Zoom – at 10.30 am every Sunday.

Join Zoom Meeting Please visit http://www.clent-worcs.co.uk/ for the link to this

Or alternatively, contact Revd Richard Newton to be added to His email list for details nearer the time

The week’s Sermon podcast is available from the Diocese of Worcester and can be

found under the news section of https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/

The Weekly pews sheet is available by email; please contact the church office at

[email protected] to be sent one, or visit our website for the latest news at

www.bfc-worcs.co.uk

Readings for each Sunday are also available online.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Keep up to date with the Church of England's latest advice on Coronavirus (COVID-

19) at www.churchofengland.org/coronavirus

There is also a diocesan page of information at

www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/coronavirus

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Rainbows 5.30pm Monday Blakedown Parish Rooms Term-time only Brownies 6.30pm Monday Blakedown Parish Rooms Term-time only Guides 6.00pm Monday Blakedown Parish Rooms Term-time only Beavers 5.45pm – 7.00pm Thursday Scout Hut Cubs 6.30pm – 8.00pm Monday Scout Hut Blakedown Scouts 7.00pm Wednesday Scout Hut E: [email protected]

Chairperson of the Exec committee - Adele Reynolds Archery Times vary Scout Hut Parish Delivery Network Andrew Yardley Tel: 01562 700393 Short Mat Bowls 7.30pm Thursday Blakedown Parish Rooms Blakedown Baby 9.00am Tuesday Blakedown Parish Rooms & Toddlers Tel: 07740 373181 Blakedown Parish Rooms Tel: 01562 700788 Blakedown Women’s Institute Tel: 01562 700788 7.30pm 2nd Weds Blakedown Parish Rooms Blakedown Recreations Rooms (Snooker) Mike Pitt Tel: 01562 700818 Blakedown Tennis Club Tel: 07980 055823 Blakedown Cricket Club Tel: 01562 700623 Broome Women’s Institute 7.30pm 3rd Weds Broome Village Hall

E: [email protected] Theatre 282 of Blakedown 7.30 Weds & Sun Blakedown Parish Rms Tel: 07578 154070 Probus Club Monthly at the Granary Hotel Alan Tel: 01562 884348 Hagley U3A Ian Powick Tel: 01562 883822 E: [email protected] Churchill & Blakedown Sports Centre Ian Challice Tel: 07786 545744 Churchill & Blakedown Historical Society Jim Long Email: https://candbhistorical.weebly.com/

Tel: 01562 701168 / 01384 371177 Signal Box Booking Jim Long

Tel: 01562 701168 / 01384 371177 Blakedown Signal Box Website: blakedownsignalbox.weebly.com Churchill & Blakedown Parish Council Clerk: Angela Preece Tel: 01746 781171 Email: [email protected] Broome Parish Council Clerk: Beverley Drew

Email: [email protected] Wyre Forest District Council - Wyre Forest Rural Ward If you have an issue regarding Wyre Forest District Council which you would like to discuss, then please do not hesitate to contact your Wyre Forest Rural Team:- Councillor Ian Hardiman Tel: 01562 631139 Email: [email protected] Councillor Marcus Hart Tel: 01562 851769 Email: [email protected] Councillor Lisa Jones Tel: 07854713819 Email: [email protected] Or Member Support on 01562 732501 and they will pass the message on. Worcestershire County Council (Chaddesley Division) If you have an issue regarding Worcestershire County Council which you would like to discuss, then please do not hesitate to contact your County Councillor:- Councillor Marcus Hart Tel: 01562 851769 Email: [email protected] Or Member Support on 01905 766650 and they will pass the message on.

LOCAL ORGANISATIONS

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PARISH DIRECTORY

Blakedown

Churchwarden: Andrew Yardley 01562 700393 Honorary Reader: Mr Gerald Dyer 01562 700748 Organist: Mr Graham Rock 01562 884926 Hon PCC Secretary: Mrs Mary Macdiarmid

01562 700776 Treasurer: Mrs Janice Johns

01562 700543 Church Flowers: Mrs Judy Tromans 01562 700108 Distribution Manager: Mrs Diana Reed Daunter

01562 700481

Broadcast Magazine EDITORIAL The Editor 01562 730777 Email:[email protected]

Church Office: [email protected]

Priest: Revd Canon Susan Oliver

01562 701076

Churchill Churchwardens: Mrs Angela Stockley-von Statzer 07881 647005 Honorary Reader: Mr Gerald Dyer 01562 700748 Hon PCC Secretary: Mrs Mary Macdiarmid

01562 700776 Treasurer: Mrs Janice Johns

01562 700543 Church Flowers: Mrs Pauline Hayward

01562 700476 --------------------------------------------- Parish Safeguarding Officer: Sara Brehony 01562 700691

Broome

Churchwarden: Michael Clarke 01384 373015 Honorary Reader: Mr Gerald Dyer 01562 700748 Hon PCC Secretary: vacant Hon PCC Treasurer: Mr Andrew Hewines

07824 662344 Church Flowers: Mrs Fiona Middle

01562 887826 Distribution Manager: Mrs Joy Gascoyne

01562 887735 Bookings Secretary for Village Hall: Mrs Carol Hingley 01562 701259 Planned Giving Sec: Mr Andrew Hewines

07824 662344

OFFICE OPENING HOURS: (Telephone lines Closed for COVID-19 - please use emails only) Mon-Weds 9-12am for Weddings, Funerals & Baptisms, Weds-Fri 9-12am for Broadcast Magazines COPIES Can be ordered from the Distributors or purchased from the Churches and ‘Crumbs’ in Blakedown CONTRIBUTIONS To: Church Office, 19 Church Road, Belbroughton DY9 9TE Email: [email protected] COPY DATE Is the 10th of the month. ADVERTISEMENTS / EDITOR Contact: The Editor (Christine Thomas), on 01562 730777 at Church Office, address above, or Email: [email protected] WEBSITE Blakedown, Churchill & Broome: https://cbbchurches.weebly.com/ Belbroughton, Fairfield & Clent: www.bfc-worcs.co.uk Clent website: www.clent-worcs.co.uk MISSION GROUP website: www.thebeneficemissiongroup.weebly.com

The PARISH NEWS accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY for the service, products or otherwise of Advertisers in this publication.

Advertisements are reviewed on an annual basis, although ad-hoc adverts may be placed throughout the year. Should you wish to place a new advert or make changes to an existing

advert, please contact the Editor Tel: 01562 730777 or Email: [email protected] to be included in this publication

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Extract from the Broadcast Magazine June 1920:

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A MESSAGE FROM BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF BLAKEDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

DEAR FRIENDS OF BLAKEDOWN CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, Although the sight of happy children going to and from school is missing from our village at the moment, I know many families are finding the time to do good walks, lots of baking, craft and take part in activities which are available on the school website and on many other platforms that families can access. I hope everyone is practising safe use of the internet, as if you have not got enough to think about. Thank you to the villagers who have put up rainbows and teddies for the children to spot during exercise walks round the village. Blakedown School added their own bear to the trail.

While most students are not attending school, it has still been open for the children of key workers. Staff are on a rota, some are working supporting the children in school, others working from home supporting children who are doing their school activities at home. The school continues its work at the heart of the community. School volunteers are not forgotten, and we will be very pleased to welcome you back to school as soon as possible. Governor meetings are taking place via online platforms. Governors quickly embraced the technology, getting a little of the experience the children are having – seeing, hearing and participating; but missing the social contact and interaction which makes the role so rewarding. This period of school closure will place a big strain on families, and school is ready to help. If you are aware of families facing strain, please contact the school directly. Everything will be dealt with in confidence, the wellbeing of children being the priority.

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I am sorry I cannot offer any assurances that this situation will end soon, or indeed not reoccur. Over the last months leaders, staff and governors used school policies and developed new contingency plans as the Department for Education advised, carefully using their experience to mitigate the effects of the situation on children. Strategies are being put in place that will use the determination, resilience and success of Blakedown School to recover and secure the education and protection of children in the future. We ask you to help us make a successful future for the children and the school. We can only hope that this experience strengthens and improves the whole school community and our vision for education. Appreciating our values, using them to build a school that is protected by its strengths. Mrs Beckford-Bond and her staff are working tirelessly, and governors wish to pay tribute to the commitment everyone has shown. Governors wish you good health and look forward to seeing you back in the normal routine soon. Freda Griffith Chair of Governors Blakedown Church of England Primary School

Due to Covid 19, Hagley U3A is currently unable to meet in the usual way. I was

very pleased to have the chance to send some information about what we do.

U3A (University of the Third Age) is a National Organisation with local groups of

retired or semi-retired people who meet to continue educational, social and creative

interests in a friendly and informal environment. Don’t be put off by the title

University – no qualifications are needed to join!

Hagley U3A meets in the afternoon of the 1st Wednesday of the month (except

August) at St Saviour’s church hall. Doors open about 1.15 and the meeting starts at

1.45. We usually have a speaker for an hour and then time for tea and a chat. Our

Speakers are varied and interesting/ amusing.

There are also around 30 special interest groups. The groups are of varying number

and meet at different venues including the Free Church hall and group leaders’ own

homes. Please see our website for a full list.

Do think about joining us – for more details contact our Membership Secretary Ian

Powick : email [email protected], phone 01562 883822. Alternatively check

the website www.u3a.org.uk/hagley.

Personally, I have been delighted to find that in retirement I have made new friends

and had the opportunity to learn something different.

Carolyn Buckle

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BROOME PARISH COUNCIL

There is still a vacancy for councillor for the Parish Council if you would like to be considered for co-option. If you are a resident in the Parish and would like more information please contact the clerk.

The planned meeting dates for the rest of the year (if restrictions are lifted) are as follows:- 2nd September 2nd December All at 7:30pm at Broome Village Hall, members of the public are very welcome.

Beverley Drew Clerk to Broome Parish Council [email protected] Look at our website hosted by WCC www.worcestershire.gov.uk

BLAKEDOWN WI

The Committee wish our members well and look forward to resuming our meetings as soon as possible.

Our meetings would normally be held on the second Wednesday of the month in Blakedown Parish Rooms commencing at 7.30 pm. For

more information checkout: [email protected]

BROOME WI The WI has suspended meetings for the meantime. Our meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month in Broome Village Hall commencing at 7.30 pm. For more information contact: [email protected] or check our website: www.broomewi.com

CLAP

Don’t forget – 8pm on Thursday evenings, join your neighbours and clap for NHS

and keyworkers and what a wonderful job they are doing for us all during COVID

19

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CHURCHILL AND BLAKEDOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Historical Society programme of Events at the Norman Dawson Sports Pavilion

Forthcoming Events at the Norman Dawson Sports Pavilion

Forthcoming guest speakers’ evenings and events, held on the third Monday of the months shown, in the Norman Dawson Sports Pavilion at 7.30pm. Entrance £2 members, £4 non members 20 July 2020 CANCELLED “Adventures with our 1933 Austin Motor Car”. Classic

road trips with Robin Skerratt 21 Sept 2020 PROVISIONAL “The Great Fire of Warwick” with Dr Gillian White, who

explains the little known events of 1694 19 Oct 2020 PROVISIONAL “The Bluebird Toffee Factory” with Julian Hunt. A

reminder of all our local childhoods 16 Nov 2020 PROVISIONAL “Wartime in Worcestershire” with Paul Harding

Historical Society Events at the Signal Box

Our website is live! Visit at https://candbhistorical.weebly.com. Here’s where it all comes together, including online links to the Society’s digital archive and the archive of the parish magazine going back as far as the 1860s!

Society Membership is just £10 for the year, renews every 1st April. Members meeting entry £2, including refreshments….and there is our prize draw! If you want to see what it’s like before joining, non-members are welcome at the speakers’ evenings for just £4 on the door. For more information contact Jim Long on 01562 701168. You can now renew your membership directly from your bank.

Society Members’ research participation – Do you have a local history project, or would you like to hear about and contribute to those started by others? Do you have any items to donate or lend? Contribute your own photographs to our digital archive and photograph albums in the Signal Box, or record your own memories as part of our oral history project.

Local archive – The Society is very pleased to be receiving increasing numbers of donations from local residents for safekeeping. We are in the early stages of planning setting up a physical archive in the Signal Box and the Committee would welcome offers of help from anyone professionally experienced or otherwise. Are you a librarian, library assistant or similar with any time to spare?

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CHURCHILL AND BLAKEDOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY https://candbhistorical.weebly.com

The History of Blakedown Station

This information is based on a report by Steven Bragginton of Kidderminster Civic Society,

kindly prepared for Churchill and Blakedown Historical Society in support of the successful

campaign for the conservation of Blakedown Signal Box. Edited by Jim Long of the

Historical Society.

The station was opened 1852, originally as Churchill, then Churchill and Blakedown, now

Blakedown Station

station building is similar to that at Hagley. It was demolished in 1975. An enlargement of

this picture hangs in the Signal Box.

railway operator. Note the gardens and planting being attended to by the railway worker.

Does anyone know who it is?

Both these illustrations are from Steven Bragginton’s collection and are copyright Oxford

Publishing Company, obtained on 25th April 1977.

1950’s view to Kidderminster. A

typical village GWR station, Churchill

and Blakedown had its station at

least 10 years before Hagley. Note

the crossing gates, the signal box of

1888 in its original position, and the

mechanical signals, the quite

delightful Hagley direction waiting

shelter, and blue brick platforms.

Also note the locomotive waiting in

the former sidings in the distance

opposite the signal box, and the

goods loading gauge. The main

station building is similar to that at

Hagley. It was demolished in 1975.

An enlargement of this picture hangs

in the Signal Box.

Right is the view to Hagley. A

permanent-way man’s hut can be

seen. Note the blue and white

enamel GWR “Gentlemen” sign. On

the Birmingham platform next to the

ornate and charming GWR waiting

shelter is a GWR station seat. Part

of the station sign remains today at

Blakedown Station and is now a

Locally Listed heritage asset. As a

result of being listed it was recently

restored and is maintained by the

railway operator. Note the gardens

and planting being attended to by the

railway worker. Does anyone know

who it is?

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CHURCHILL AND BLAKEDOWN PARISH COUNCIL

If you would like any information on the Parish Council please contact the Parish Clerk, Mrs Angela Preece, 01746 781171/07572108924 or

email [email protected].

website http://www.parish-council.com/ChurchillandBlakedown/index.asp

Angela Preece PSLCC Clerk to Churchill and Blakedown Parish Council

During our March 2020 meetings, it became apparent that our Monday Meetings could no longer continue during the Covid 19 lockdown, and we agreed to suspend our weekly meetings whilst continuing to contribute to the needs and aspirations of the local community during these troubled times.

Rotarian Janet Wicks found her vocation when she involved herself in the “worcestershirefortheloveofscrubs” a national project with each County organizing itself.

The Worcester Hub was set up and our member Janet was involved getting Kidderminster involved. The need for Personal Protective Equipment was in short supply and the NHS were struggling to find supplies. The group in Kidderminster was formed when a number of sewing folk and small businesses decided to get together and help to fill the need.

Funding was an immediate problem and Janet asked if Hagley Rotary Club would buy a roll of material (cost around £70) , the Club agreed but went further and with assistance of members and friends the club has donated currently £1075.and our district has contributed another £250.00 towards the cause.

The group has grown and as of the 27th April the group has made 398 scrubs, 8108 laundry bags, 4087 headbands and 904 scrub hats,

The Rotary Club of Hagley continues to support good causes through its members, group and district with simulated screen conference and social media.

We look forward to returning to the the Lyttleton Arms shortly so if readers would like to have fun with a purpose, consider joining our club who will be meeting at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm on Monday evenings by visiting our website at

https://hagleyrotary.wixsite.com/website.

Should anybody require help or assistance or just a friendly phone call during the period of confinement just phone:

Martin Freckelton on 01562 700 391 or Dave Santus on 01562 886 529

They will be delighted to tell you more about our club

Rotary Club of Hagley

No 1328 District 1060

Godfrey Partridge phf, Vice President and Public Relations Officer

5 Shelduck Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire

DY10 4EF

01562 827 225 E-Mail [email protected]

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PUZZLE CORNER

Put these animals in the correct order according to the colours of the rainbow:

Kermit the Frog * Elegant Firefish * Spix’s Macaw * Ghost Crab * Ladybird * Orangutan

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet

Across 3. Which American state is home to more rainbows than anywhere else? 6. Which Greek poet believed that rainbows were made of a single colour (purple!)? 8. How many different types of rainbow are there? 9. Who was the Greek goddess of the rainbow? 13.What is another name for a lunar rainbow? 14. At which point in the day are you least likely to see a rainbow?

Down 1. Which ‘Sir’ discovered that

sunlight falling upon a prism could split into its component colours, i.e. a rainbow? [5,6]

2. Who was the very chatterbox character from the children’s TV show Rainbow?

4. As well as in the sky, where else might you see a rainbow?

5. In which century was it discovered how rainbows are formed? 7. How many colours are there in a rainbow? 10.‘Rainbow’ come from the Latin arcus pluvius meaning ‘... arch’ – what is the missing word? 11.Oncorhynchus mykiss is a type of fish, complete the name: Rainbow ...? 12. Which Bible character’s story involves a rainbow?

Match up the languages and their words for rainbow:

Arc-en-ciel Albanian Arcobaleno Croatian Duga Finnish Regenbogen French Sateenkaari German Tęcza Italian Ylber Polish

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POETRY

Fear (We received this very timely and challenging

poem from Tear Fund.

It was written by Gideon Heugh)

These are the days we hoped we’d never

see.

Panic. Confusion. Fear and uncertainty.

These are the days when faith is put

to the test:

our souls shrinking back amid growing

distress,

while I guess that hope is on lock-down

these days –

this pandemic of anxiety seeming less

like a phase

and more like the status quo.

When there’s no where left to turn,

where are we meant to go?

These are the days to remember who

we’re made to be:

loved, accepted, worthy, free -

days to see that a saviour is shining in

the dark

declaring that love is alive and it’s

designed for our hearts;

these are the days for stones to be rolled

back

for joy to rise up and peace go on the

attack

because the fact is that you can’t put

grace into isolation,

you can’t stop the spring, there will

always be a resurrection.

These days will show that darkness is

just a place where light begins,

and that no matter how strong the

fear, love always wins.

Ten little Christians

(I know this is an old piece, but its message never changes)

Ten little Christians went to church when fine, but it started raining and then there were nine. Nine little Christians stayed up very late, one overslept, and then there were eight. Eight little Christians on the road to Heaven, one joined a rambling club, and then there were seven. Seven little Christians heard of Sunday ‘flicks’, one thought they’d like to go and then there were six. Six little Christians kept the place alive, till one bought a television then there were five. Five little Christians seemed loyal to the core, the minister upset one, and then there were four. Four little Christians argued heatedly over forms of worship and then there were three. Three little Christians sang the service through, got a hymn they didn’t know and then there were two. Two little Christians disputed who should run the next coffee morning and then there was one. One faithful Christian knowing what to do went and visited a friend and then there were two. Two sincere Christians went out to seek two more, so their numbers doubled and then there were four. Four devoted Christians simply couldn’t wait, till they found four others and then there were eight. Eight eager Christians searching round for souls, praying, working, caring, drew others in by shoals, Shoals and shoals at every service cramming every pew, Lord, supply this grace and zeal right here in our Church too.

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TIMES GONE BY

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FIND THE 30 HIDDEN BIBLE BOOK NAMES IN THIS PARAGRAPH

There are 30 books of the Bible in this paragraph. Can you find them?

This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat

pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He

enjoyed it so much, he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on

this while fishing from his john boat. Another friend studied it while playing his banjo.

Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it she mentioned it in her weekly

newspaper column. Another friends judges the job of solving this puzzle so involving,

she brews a cup of tea to help her nerves. There will be some names that are really

easy to spot. That’s a fact. Some people, however, will soon find themselves in a jam,

especially since the book names are not necessarily capitalized. Truthfully, from

answers we get, we are forced to admit it usually takes a minister or scholar to see

some of them at the worst. Research has shown that something in our genes is

responsible for the difficulty we have in seeing the books in this paragraph. Dueing a

recent fund raising event, which featured this puzzle, the Alpha Delta Phi lemonade

booth set a new record. The local paper, The Chronicle, surveyed over 200 patrons

who reported that this puzzle was one of the most difficult they had ever seen. As

Daniel Humana humbly puts it, “The

books are all right there in plain view

hidden from sight”. Those able to

find all of them will hear great

lamentations from those who have to

be show. One revelation that may

help is that books like Timothy and

Samuel may occur without their

numbers. Also, keep in mind, that

punctuation and spaces in the middle

are normal. A chipper attitude will

help you compete really well against

those who claim to know the

answers. Remember, there is no

need for a mad exodus: there really

are 30 books of the Bible lurking

somewhere in this paragraph waiting

to be found.

God Bless.

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TIME FOR A SMILE

Solutions to puzzles:

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet

Ladybird Orangutan Ghost Crab Kermit the

Frog Spix’s Macaw Elegant Firefish

Across 3. Hawaii 6. Homer 8. Twelve 9. Iris 13. Moonbow 14. Noon

Down 1. Isaac Newton 2. Zippy 4. Waterfall 5. Seventeenth 7. Seven 10. Rainy 11. Trout 12. Noah

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A man running a little behind schedule arrived at a church film evening and, in the semi

darkness, he managed to find a seat. As his eyes adjusted to the darkness, he was surprised

to see a dog sitting beside its master in the row ahead, intently watching the film. It even

seemed to be enjoying the film, wagging its tail in the happy bits, drooping its ears at the sad

bits, and hiding its eyes with its paws at the scary bits. At the end the man approached the

dog's owner, "Wow, I’m amazed at how your dog really seemed to enjoy the film" The owner

replied, “Yes, I can't believe it myself, because he hated the book."

A new boy turned up at a Sunday Club

and the leader asked him a few questions

to break the ice and ended with asking

him what his father did. He's a magician,

sir," said the boy. "How interesting,” said

the leader, “What's his favourite

trick - what is he is he really very good at

doing?" The boy replied, "He’s very good

at sawing people in half." The leader was

impressed. “Now tell me something more

about yourself, do you have any brothers

and sisters?” asked the teacher. “Yes sir,”

replied Johnny, I have one brother and

two half sisters.”

Q: What do you call a grumpy and short-

tempered gardener?

A: A Snap Dragon.

Q: What do you call a country where the

people drive only pink cars?

A: A pink carnation.

Q: What do you get if you cross a four-leaf clover

with poison ivy?

A: A rash of good luck.

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Barnfield double glazing repairs 1/5 PAID

Mark Lewis

Environmental

Services Professional Tree Surgery;

Pruning, Thinning, Felling, Reduction, Stump Grinding and Planting

Seasoned Logs for Sale

Ground Maintenance; Hedges trimmed, lawns cut and edged, strimming, driveways

and patios (pressure washed), sites tidied

Woodchip supplied

NPTC qualified and fully insured Telephone Mark: 07789 854473

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MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

MANDY FELL

(Formerly Blakedown Hair Design) For further details and appointments,

Telephone 01562 633514

Reddi Pest Pest Control & Pest Prevention

Established 1995

Call: 01527 584213 Web: www.reddipest.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Independent family run business covering all areas of the

Wyre Forest and West Midlands

1 Crane Street, Kidderminster DY11 6XT

Tel. 01562 822625 24 hour personal service

Rats Mice Squirrels Moles Mink Rabbits Wasps

Fleas Bed Bugs Cluster Flies Bees Pigeons Bird Proofing Rodent Proofing

No Hidden Costs

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A not for profit organisationwww.amica24.org

We can provide a range of products that supports carers and individuals to live well and be independent. Providing enabling technologies with 24/7 assistance from our local monitoring centre when needed most.

Call us today and see how we can assist you or a loved one.

For half price installation use code BBNEWS*

0345 130 1469

Supporting such conditions as:

DementiaEpilepsyHearing impairmentStrokeParkinson'sFallsAnxiety

and many others

Worcestershire Telecare trading as amica24 ( A not for profit organisation)  *offer valid until 20th March 2020

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CRUMBS

Tel: 01562 700907

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOP

• Convenience store, newspapers, stationery, wines and spirits

• An array of savouries, fresh cold sandwiches and cakes

• Hot drinks for takeaway

• Breakfast and hot pork sandwiches

• Your local post office under one roof

Opening times 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturday 6.30am to 12pm on Sunday

Professional Tree Surgery NPTC Qualified and Fully Insured

• Tree Felling

• Hedge Cutting

• Reducing & Re-shaping

• Pruning

• 24-hour Emergency Call-out

For Advice or Free Estimates

Tel: 01527 882505

Mob: 07810 618042

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.acer-trees.co.uk

1 Orchard Villas, Bournheath Road,

Fairfield, Bromsgrove B61 9HN

MARSHALL DÉCOR

High class painting & decorating

Interior & Exterior

Commercial & Domestic

For your quotation contact:

Tom Marshall

Tel: 0121 561 3995

Mobile: 07930 807 461

Hagley Clock Clinic Ltd Repairs, restoration & servicing of antique and

modern clocks and other mechanical devices.

Telephone: 01562 885080 Email: [email protected] www.hagleyclockclinic.co.uk

COMPLETE TRAVEL

Private Hire and Taxi Services Air/Seaport Transfers, Home to School,

Medical Appointments, etc

• Friendly Reliable Service

• Disability Friendly

• All Occasions catered for

• Regular bookings welcome Your local transport provider: Tel 0845

869 8454 or 07515 029087 Email: [email protected] Churchill, Kidderminster DY10 3LY

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Need an Electrician?

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