The Bridge - May 2010

TheBRIDGE

May 2010

Building homes for the homeless in the Dominican Republic

A team of 11 people from Bewdley BaptistChurch are going to the Dominican Republicand build homes for the homeless Haitianrefugee families. They decided to supportthis work following the devastation caused inneighbouring Haiti.

Instead of sunning themselves for two weeks on thebeaches of the Dominican Republic in October, the team

will be hard at work building homes for people whoare currently living in shanty towns. In between thiswork, they will be helping with feeding programmesand working in hospitals and schools.

“We are certainly not a bunch of young people, ouraverage age is into the 60’s” said team memberDavid Glenn. “All of us decided to go on this tripafter we had a talk from Mission Direct as part of aSunday Church service. A number of us felt verychallenged to make the world a better place in onesmall way and give something back. Between us, thetrip and accommodation, will be costing around£15,000 and we need to raise £2,500 for everynew home that we build. We are also planning anumber of fund raising events so that we can do

much more while we are away. With funds that we raise we are hoping to not only build thenew homes, but furnish them with beds, chairs and cookers.”

Pat Streatfield, who is co-ordinating the visit added “For many of the team, they will bestepping out of their comfort zone and witnessing first-hand the conditions of the poor in athird world country. All of us are so excited that we can come together and use our variousskills and experience to make a real difference to people’s lives. I have been involved inoverseas mission before, but this will be the first time that I have seen such a group cometogether with such a clear vision.”

A number of fund-raising activities are being planned. These include knitting and selling teddybears with Dominican Republic flags on their chest, hosting a Caribbean Meal (with anauthentic Caribbean chef), asking local businesses to donate items for a promises auction,holding a Blues and Roots concert as part of this year’s Bewdley Festival and a barn dance in areal barn.

The team includes three ex-nurses, a landscape gardener, a graphic designer, a retired librarymanager, a retired chemistry teacher, a computer programmer, a medical receptionist, retiredmotorhome sales manager and a counsellor and their average age is 62.

Like to know more? Simon Harry, Pastor, Bewdley Baptist Church 01299 403267 or David Glenn, 01299 401953

Before and after - from Shanty town livingto the new houses that the team fromBewdley will be building.

As I write, Spring is hurtling towards us with birds whizzing around likeoveractive three year olds, trees and hedges flaunting their green bits anddaffodils and tulips shouting from every garden. I was in Jubilee Gardensthe other day, just for the pleasure of being out and about without a coat.The Gardens were looking particularly lovely in the Spring sunshine, andevery bench was full of people breathing a collective “Aah!” in the warmth.I failed to spot last month’s cover girl by the pond, but did enjoy seeingthe giant apple core down at the Lax Lane end where the new orchardhas been planted. Do go and look if you haven’t already; it’s wonderful.

One thing did occur to me while I was there. Why doesn’t Bewdley have a statue of Baldwinsomewhere? Our most famous son of the town and nothing to commemorate the fact apartfrom a blue plaque on the house he lived in. The Victorians used to raise a publicsubscription to put up all sorts of things; perhaps we should take a leaf out of their book.

I’m hoping that our civic pride will be evident in other ways this month as we DiscoverBewdley on the 30th and 31st, and you will find details of that inside. We will have lots tocelebrate, not least saying farewell to Severn Trent. Although the general feeling around townseems to have been “Actually, they’ve been pretty good, and the work had to be done”, Ithink there will be a universal sigh of relief when they finally pack up their bags and go.Perhaps we could all make a resolution to support our local traders, who have had such abad time during the roadworks

So bring on the sunshine, and let’s get out and enjoy our lovely town.

Margaret Ashmore

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For 2010, there is a busy and varied programme lined up.

Demonstrations of traditional crafts inpractice have always been part of the museum’s activities. It is one of only twoplaces in the country where ropes aremade using traditional equipment. Therewill be even more to see and learn thisseason as brick making, besom brooms andwillow weaving demonstrations have beenintroduced.

For more information and to view the fullprogramme of events, exhibitions and activities for 2010 visit:www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/museumor contact the museum on 01299 403573

CHRISTIAN AIDThis house-to-house collection takes placefrom May 9-15th and I hope that you willgive generously to help aid get to people inmany of the disaster areas in our world. Ifno-one calls on you, there are a few envelopes in each church that are availablefor donations, so please ask for one –thank you.

I hope to be able to publish our total financial help in the July issue of the Bridge.

Susan Price

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A warm welcome

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Baptist Church.

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. There are alsospecial groups for children and young people.

Sunday evening at 6.30pm we have a shorter,more reflective service.

Weekly EventsOur church runs a number of regular eventsduring the week:� Noah’s Ark- for parents and toddlers.

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� Art Group- a quiet place to paint and draw.

� Who Let The Dads Out - second Saturday of the month for dads andtoddlers

� Youth ActivitiesWe also run a monthly Senior Citizens' Lunchand Men’s Group.Like to know more?Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or SimonHarry, at the church office (403267) or visit ournew look website.

www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk(Now includes video tours)

St Anne’s BewdleySunday worship at 9.30am

Worship lasts for about an hour.Music is usually a mix of contemporary

and traditional.Children and young people will often meetin their own groups and join with adults

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Wednesdays at 10.15amMorning worship

Booking a weddingat Ribbesford or St Anne’s – drop in at StAnne’s on a Tuesday evening, 7-8pm

Thinking about baptismcome to our 9.30am Sunday service and

we’ll talk together over coffee

Our website is: www.bewdleyparish.org.uk

St. Leonard’sRibbesford

Sunday worship: 11.15am

On the first Sunday each monthwe have a service of Holy Communion.

On the other Sundays we haveMatins – from the Book of Common

Prayer.

Church is usually open in daylight hoursfor prayer, peace & quiet.

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Keith James is the minister of the Church.Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)

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Well, you’ve probably been to have a look atthe lawn; maybe even been tempted to have aquick mow. But in all probability it’s head inhands and a despairing retreat to the comfortof an armchair, where the ravages of winterare best considered. Scarification, a posh wayof saying, “give the lawn a good raking” is said

to be the correct start before all the other lawn jobs. It’s really hard work raking out thethatch of moss, debris and lateral grasses but work that brings light and air to grass aroundits base.

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Friends of Bewdley MusuemThe museum re-opened last month for Easter and visitors streamed in for the many activitiesorganised by the museum team. It is always fantastic to see so many people of all ages reallyenjoying the benefits of the museum. And it is so much more than just a museum! The visitor numbers across the season would make many larger attractions very happy.

We are always looking for new ways of keeping our visitors entertained. There are new children’s activities in the saw yard area, where volunteers help with brass rubbing. Plusthere is now a colouring table, new jigsaws, a history box and dressing up outfits. This willoperate weekends and through the school holidays as much as possible. Each month, on oneor two Sundays, there will also be more advanced brass rubbing opportunities. So we lookforward to seeing as many of you as possible.

You can also have a look at us now. We have a page on the Bewdley Development Trust website where we will try to keep you up to date with what we have going on.

www.Bewdley.org.uk. Just look for our link.You can also email us on [email protected]

A quick reminder for your diary – our AGM is on Wednesday 26th May at Bewdley Baptist Church at 7.30 – all welcome. Why not pop along and say hello.

Penny Griffiths Chair The Friends of Bewdley Museum.

During the course of future issues of the Bridge I hope togive readers a bit of insight into the role that Bewdley FireStation and its personnel play in the local community.

Bewdley Fire Station is one of 19 stations in Hereford &Worcester Fire and Rescue Service that operate the retained duty system.

It is a common misconception that we are volunteers, when in fact we are paid part timeprofessionals; trained to the same high standards as our full time (whole time) colleagues.However the Fire Service is not normally our primary occupation.

Typically a retained station crew live and work in the local community and must be availableto attend the fire station in less than five minutes when receiving a call.

Bewdley is currently equipped with a Dennis Sabre fire appliance and a Leyland DAF watercarrier. The primary role of the fire appliance is to provide a “first line attack” covering awide range of emergencies from fires, special service incidents including RTCs (road trafficcollisions) and various rescue situations. We can also call upon additional resources includingspecialist appliances and teams depending on the nature of the incident.

An equally important role is one of safety in the community; the old adage that “prevention isbetter than cure” has undoubtedly saved many lives. At Bewdley we take a proactive role byvisiting local events such as school fetes, the carnival and various civic occasions to promotethe safety message. A dedicated Freephone number is available to anyone needing Home FireSafety advice 08000321155 and if necessary we can arrange to visit you at home.

The fire station is “your fire station” and interested parties are welcome to get in touch andarrange a visit to meet members of the crew and learn more about our equipment and ourrole in the community.

Crew Manager Ian Moone Station 23 Bewdley ([email protected])

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Community NewsMentorlink’s new shopDr Richard Taylor MP officially opened local children’scharity Mentor Link’s charity shop at 24-25 High Street,Stourport. The charity started in Bewdley eight yearsago, and recruits and trains volunteer mentors to support young people who are facing difficulties and

now helps over 300 young people each week.

The charity shop accepts the traditional donated items of clothing, bric a brac, books andalso small items of furniture and portable electrical items that are in working order.

Mentor Link has been supported by the Big Lottery Fund for the last two years and is looking to build on and develop its work in the County. If you would like further detailsplease contact Nadia on 01299 823537. Registered no 6534231

Congratulations to Paul Gittins for hisaward from the West Midlands AmbulanceService for his duties as a volunteer Community First Responder.

The award is for ‘Exemplary actions beyondthe call of duty’ and for the most incidentsattended in Worcestershire.

Paul received the same award in 2007.

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Community News

BEWDLEY CARNIVALJUNE 12TH

Bewdley Carnival Committee is getting excited about thisyear’s Carnival, which is taking place on June 12th.Last year’s event was held in the pouring rain, but thanksto the dedicated committee and loyal locals and visitors,the Carnival still went ahead and was enjoyed by all thatattended.The Carnival is lead through the town on Carnival Day bythe princesses’ float. There will be many exciting events on the Carnival fieldduring the afternoon and look out for more details in nextmonth’s Bridge.The week will commence with the Pub and Club Regattaon Saturday 5th June and the eve on the Carnival day will

see the Annual Fireworks display over the River Severn in Bewdley. The proceeds from the Carnival Day are used to stage the next year’s Carnival and we hopewe will have funds to donate to local organisations in need of funds. Anybody who is interested in having a float in the Carnival Parade or in having a stall on theCarnival field can contact Sue Matthews on 01299 401841

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Community News

Bewdley & District Horticultural Society

5th May – Wednesday“Here comes Summer”

A Floral demonstration - By Janet Ince

Janet is always a hit with our members especially with her sense of humour and knack of making it seem so easy.

2nd June - Wednesday“Tasty Buds, Luscious Leaves and Succulent shoots”

Demonstration with plants – By Kim Hurst

(Chelsea Gold Winner, Kim has appeared on numerous television programmers televisedfrom her garden in Knighton-on-Teme, which we are visiting later in the month)

7.40p.m. for 7.50 p.m. startWribbenhall Community Centre,

Shaw Hedge Road, Wribbenhall, DY12 1EU

We are always on the lookout for new members, so if you would like to give us a try, just turn up or for more details ring Diane on 01299 402670

£1 50p. entrance - Free refreshments

How To Drug Proof Your Kids (DPYK)is an innovative programme that will benefit every parent

concerned about drugs.

Exposure to drugs and alcohol is one of the major worries faced by parents today. DPYK is a community based programme developed in conjunction with national charity,Care for the Family and drugs education charity, Hope UK.

It gives parents the information they need to encourage their children to have a responsible attitude towards drugs including cigarettes.

Sue Scott and Sarah Webb from Bewdley, are two of nearly 400 accredited presentersacross the UK who have been trained by Care for the Family to present How To DrugProof Your Kids in their local communities.

Following a very successful course in Bewdley in 2009, Sue and Sarah are offering a taste ofwhat the programme offers at

Everybody is warmly invited to join us and there is no charge for this evening.

For more information call Sue Scott on 01299 401737.

7.30pm on Wednesday 5th May at the Bewdley Youth Café.

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Fire StationFire StationOn Thursday 11th March an excited groupof girls from 2nd Bewdley Brownies metoutside Kidderminster Fire Station withBrown Owl Karen Chapman, new leaderTeresa Shaw and me. We were met by Crew Manager, Tony Wilks, who explained that hiscrew had just received a call out to a grass fire – so with blue lights flashing and sirenswailing we watched the fire engine (Tank) speed away.

After the excitement of watching the tank hurry away, we were led into the station’sgarage, where all the tanks are kept. Tony talked to the girls about incidents that requirethe fire service. We also saw the cutting equipment used to cut car roofs off and foundout that 1,800 litres of water is stored in each tank! Tony gave us a demonstration of thebreathing equipment that they have to wear when dealing with fires.

After walking through the tank to have a look the girls were given one last treat…. A gowith the hoses with the help of a fireman.

The girls really enjoyed their experience at the fire station, so a big thank you to CrewManager Tony Wilks for showing us around his tank and letting us have a go with thehoses.

Gill Robinson 2nd Bewdley Brownies

A Fond FarewellIt was with great sadness that we closed the doors of For-ever Christmas for the last time on February 28th 2010.Jo and I would like to thank all our loyal customers and fel-low traders for the support given over the past 16 years.They have been very happy years with many challenges -flooding, road works, flooding, foot and mouth, flooding,mice, flood barriers, road works, road works and of coursemore road works!The happiest times have been new friends, warm summers, Christmas markets, Carnivals, Street markets,Family weddings, births and the birth of another family business in the town.Bewdley is a unique town and is about to start another chapter that we are sorry we willnot be there to be a part of it. So we bid you a fond farewell and many joyous Christmasesto come.

Pam Wilson

40th Anniversary Weekend22 & 23 May

Come and join in the activities as SVR celebrates the40th anniversary since reopening on May 23rd 1970!

Discover Bewdley 30 & 31 MayDiscover Bewdley 30 & 31 MayThis year, Discover Bewdley will kick off a series of events which will announce to the worldthat Bewdley is a great place to visit, free from road works, traffic lights and diversions.

There will be an Arts & Crafts Market along Severnside North, the Museum will be runningspecial activities, the Community Orchard in Jubilee Gardens will be officially opened, andthere will be walks, talks and music.

There will be a Giant Snakes and Ladders “game” around the town. This will give the oppor-tunity to explore the town and you may learn something on the way, as well as having fun.

The start will be based at the far end of the Gardners Meadow car park from 11.00am onMonday 31 May. Throw the giant dice and see where you land.

Tell all your friends and get a full list of events from venues around the town and from TouristInformation in the Museum. More details on www.bewdley.org.uk.

JULIE FELIXYear of the Tiger

Bewdley Baptist Church7.30pm 29th Maytickets £10

from Tourist Information Centreorganised by Bewdley Festival for Discover Bewdley Weekend

Pub and ClubPub and ClubRegatta is Regatta is ComingComingIn 2009, with 59 participating teams, Be-wdley’s Pub and Club Regatta was thebiggest of its kind in the UK. This year,the event aims to be even bigger as Be-wdley Rowing Club aims to attract 80teams. The Pub and Club Regatta datesback to before the Second WorldWar

What is Pub and Club? Teams of four (all-male, all-female and mixed crews are welcome), who have little or no rowing experience are taught the very basics of the sportover four weeks. Within six sessions, you should be competent enough to row alongthe river in Bewdley. Training willculminate with knock-out raceson Saturday 5th June, the day ofthe Pub and Club Regatta. Withbar, BBQ, music and a history ofgood weather, it’s a fun day by theriver for friends and family too.

What’s in it for you? Fourweeks of fun on the water, the useof the rowing club’s bar and gymand, a prize of a free year’s mem-bership for the winners of themen’s, women’s and mixed compe-

titions. Pub and Club rowers who choose to stay on asmembers get the chance to race at other venues. Previous Pub and Club participants have goneon to compete all over the country, including; the BoatRace course on the River Thames in London and eventhe New Danube in Vienna! One man, Steve Price, whowas introduced to the sport through the Pub and ClubRegatta now has his sights set on rowing for Team GBat the Olympic Games in London.

How to take part? Look out for more details onour website www.bewdleyrc.co.uk. Print-off and complete the entry form and drop it into the club. We look forward to seeing you!


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Just over a year ago a flier caught my eye...’No sense of rhythm? No experience? No problem!’ I had wanted to join a band for years, but never had the musical talent required for playing most instruments. So I plucked up courage and went along to the firstever Samba Drumming workshop at Areley Kings Village Hall. By the end of a morning withprofessional percussion group ‘Glamba’ we were playing our first piece of Samba.

Since then we have gone from strength to strength and are now a fully fledged band. We arevery much a community band and are open to members of all ages and abilities. Our members range in age from 6 years to 60+ years. We have people like me with no previous experience, as well as skilled musicians.

Our rehearsals are for two hours on Sunday mornings. All you need bring along to a sessionis your smile and enthusiasm. We’ll provide instruments and even a tea break too. There isno charge for your first session. Thereafter we collect £3 per adult and £2 per child, all ofwhich goes towards buying new instruments etc. We do ask that children are accompaniedby an adult. In fact several of our adult members were ‘only meant to be bringing the kids’. If you’re still not convinced then come along and see us at Bewdley Carnival, pick up a shakerand join the groove. Rosie Forth

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Community News

The 10th Anniversary Rock Village Hall

Fundraising walks

POUND the BOUNDSWith story teller

DateSunday 2nd May

TimeRegistration point open from 08.00 to 20.00. Guided walk leaves at 11am.

Treasure Trail for youngsters.

PlaceThe Rock Cross Inn, Rock, Nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire. DY14 9SD.

Just 1 mile off the main A456. (OS Pathfinder: SO67/77)

ContactHenk Buzink on 01299 832496 or email [email protected]

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Woodland Management

Ever wondered why and how could you manage your woodland?

What grants you could apply for?

Find out by coming to one of our events!Friday 21st May and Monday 14th June, from 10am till 3pm

at the Wyre Forest Centre, Callow Hill, DY14 9XQ.

Morning presentations on woodland wildlife and the affects of management and woodland grants. Lunch provided.

After lunch Forestry Commission staff will lead a guided walk around the woodlands to illustrate management options.

To book your place please email [email protected] call 01299 269 048


St. Anne’s C of E Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UQ Telephone: 07964096764 www.communitycornerpreschool.co.uk

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No, Abbeyfield is not a nursing home; it is a small,friendly home where we take care of older folk, who

are capable and wish to live independent lives.We are part of a very big, old established charity

set up to help seniors, who are still active but cannotquite cope with living by themselves. And becausewe are a charity, living with us is not expensive.Please phone us and come to look around and if

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Dear readers,

During early April we have executedMisuse of Drugs Act warrants at residentialpremises in Bewdley, and more are inpreparation. The two seizures so far are atopposite ends of the drugs spectrum. Thefirst, linked to premises in Kidderminster,has prevented cannabis with a street valueof £1 million from going into circulation.Four Vietnamese Nationals are in prisonawaiting trial. The second was from a 19-year-old youth who was cultivatingcannabis in his bedroom for his mates andhimself. He has been cautioned, but he andhis family now face eviction. The cost to allof getting caught is proportionately severe.

We have since been told by other residentsthat they had suspected something wasgoing on. We really need such informationas soon as people become suspicious.Every little piece helps us to build up apicture. Frustratingly, so often whenconducting searches we find that most ofthe drugs have gone. Snippets ofinformation such as times and days thatstrangers visit an address can be crucial toachieving a big seizure and taking thedealers out of action.

Many people fear drug dealers due to amystique that has been built up in films andthe media. They are not sharp–suited hardmen protected by a gang of thugs. Ourdealers are pathetic conniving individualswho often are as much victims of their ownaddiction as they are criminals: or they areoutwardly respectable selfish, greedy menand women who care for no one but

themselves, as they significantly supplementtheir income by supplying recreationaldrugs around the town. Whoever they are,whatever they are doing, we want to know.Ignore them and you may be passivelyimplicated in the downfall and lifelongmisery of yet another young person andtheir family.

Cannabis has a distinctive odour likenothing else. It is not particularlyunpleasant, but has been likened tounwashed feet. If you have never smelt itbefore, you will know it when you do.Quite a few years ago when cannabiscultivation on a commercial scale was muchrarer than it is now, some smart youngdetectives proudly bagged up their seizureof 40 or so plants in front of theiruniformed colleagues in Kidderminsterpolice station. They then went off to thepub for some mutual back slapping, and leftthe bags in the centrally heated CID officeovernight. The following day the stenchwas so strong that people were chokingand coughing and complaining of headaches.Rarely have so many officers spent theirentire shift without coming back into thestation. Curiously though, the rather fieryDCI that we had at the time was pleasantlymellow for the next few days. On a highwith his officers’ success no doubt!

Police Sergeant Chris AimesBewdley & Rural Local Policing Team0300 333 3000 ext 3060 / [email protected]

Community News

Tel : 0783 729 5698Pre-school and Play group

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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 carsOFSTED 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 yearsStaff are also trained in Special Educational needs, Risk assessment

and Health and Safety.Pre-school Cost £2.30 per hour minimum session length 2hrs


Have you been diagnosed withdementia or are you caring forsomeone with dementia?Alzheimer’s Society can support you withadvice, information and emotional support.

To find out more about how we can helpcontact:

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Craft / woodwork teacher required part-time

at Moffats School, Kinlet.Moffats is seeking a woodwork teacher toprovide two teaching sessions a week on aday to be discussed. The school is happy toconsider applications from people with careers in trade or industry as well as

education. For more details please write to the

Headmaster, Moffats School, Kinlet, Bewdley,DY12 3AY or call 01299 841230.

Cleaning of Bus SheltersThe Town Council invites expressions ofinterest from cleaning contractors with aview to obtaining quotations for the cleaning of its nine bus shelters.

Cleaning (including removal of graffiti)is carried out 6 times a year every two

months. Contract to commence from June 2010.Full Public Liability Insurance required.

Please contact the Town Clerk, Stephen Inman for further details

and form of tender.Address:

The Guildhall, Load Street, Bewdley DY12 2AH

Phone: 01299 400157(Answerphone when office not open)Email: [email protected]

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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

Initial Appointment approx 90 mins - Consultation approx 1HourChiropractic Treatment approx 30mins.

Free (30 min) Chiropractic Spine Checks are available, if you are unsureas to whether Chiropractic could help you.

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Baptisms27th March Charley Danielle Smith4th April Anthony Samuel OldsFuneralsMarch 2010Trevor John HanningtonService at All Saints followed by cremationat StourbridgeGladys May CrawleyService at All Saints followed by cremationat StourbridgeLinda May BucklandService at All Saints followed by cremationat WorcesterPhilip Stanley RalphService at All Saints followed by cremationat WorcesterWilf TaylorService at All Saints followed by cremationat Stourbridge

From the Registers

Any old deeds?Despite having written a book on early Bewdley, I am still passionate aboutWribbenhall and am currently trying towork out where everyone lived in 1901. I have lots of gaps in my information onproperties.So if you have some pre-registration titledeeds in your possession, would you bewilling to let me have a look at them? Even if your house is modern, the ground itis built on has a history.I live at 23 Stourport Road (tel. 400691),which is a modern bungalow, but near itstood the Highwayman Cafe.Who remembers that?

Heather Flack

A number of us from the Parish attended theCompassionate Communities Conference organised by Kemp Hospice at Stourport CivicHall on 18 March.

The aim of the day was to discuss support and care through the end of life. We heard howthis issue will become more prominent in the next five to ten years, as the projected increased number of people dying (post-war baby boomers) coincides with a decrease in theworking population and cuts in public spending.

We were challenged by the keynote speaker, Professor Allan Kellehear (Professor of Sociology, Bath University), to imagine whole communities – not simply a community’s directhealth services – really caring about its members’ health and social well-being and to thinkabout that care being extended to the dying, death and to all losses, including deaths of identity and belonging.

The conference was extremely stimulating and gave members of the NHS, hospices, housingorganisations, charities, faith groups, local schools, social groups and individuals the opportunity to share ideas, knowledge and best practice, as to how local networks of careand compassion might be built up.

We now await with interest to see what next steps are proposed by Kemp Hospice who areleading on this project for the local area.

Lynne Fox

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Community News

Dear Editor,

I feel I have to comment on the letter in Community News, March “Bridge”, in whichC.S.O. Nicholla Fice tells us, “We haven’t got agang culture in Bewdley, and certainly do nothave uncontrollable kids. No one has an ASBO,because no one deserves one.”

I think she must be living in a different place tome!

We in bungalows on Lyttleton Road are regularlydisturbed at weekends by a gang of vandals, notonly banging on our windows and doors, but also

throwing eggs, tomatoes and other rotting fruitat cars and over our gardens. Yes, C.S.O. Fice,generally there are some good kids about, butdon’t try and tell us that nobody deserves anA.S.B.O. Sort them out now, before they becometomorrow’s real criminals.

Yours sincerelyA.B. Whatton

Dear Bewdley Bridge,

I would just like to say that tonight a lovely Community Support Officer called Nikky walkedme and my brother home from Bewdley, becausemy mom was ill and she could not come andpick us up in the car. She said she would walkus home because it was dark and she wanted usto get home safely.

Thank you very much NikkyFrom Darius Lewis age 10.

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Bewdley/WribbenhallLadies' Luncheon Club

At the March meeting, Peter Riley gave aninteresting talk about National Trust Properties. The talk was mostly concernedwith the maintenance of the properties andcare of the furniture and fittings.Ladies are invited to attend the meeting on26th May, when Bernard Mills will talk onKays - Shopping over 200 years.Meetings are held each month at the Ramada Hotel.Please ring 400363 for further information.

In March it was time again for the guild'sAGM. The chairman, Liz Pomford, gave acomprehensive report of the year's activities and thanked members of thecommittee for all their hard work duringthe year. A bouquet of flowers was presented to Pauline Drake, retiring treasurer after 12 years service, thankingher for all her hard work.The financial report for the previous yearwas read by the new treasurer Sue Clarke.Two new members were welcomed ontothe committee. A quiz and poetry readingscompleted the evening.In May there will be a birthday meal for theguild at the Sun and Slipper at Mamble.

For more information phone 01299 401235

Bewdley Tennis ClubLadies Doubles Annual Open Tournament

Round Robin format Wednesday 26th May

9.30am-2.30pmEntry £20 per couple, inclusive of buffet

lunch and glass of wine. Please contact Michele 01299 269115

for details.

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The Bridge is 10th May

WRIBBENHALL W.I.The president Mrs. Beryl Bubb welcomedtwo guests and members to the April meeting. Mrs. Patricia Jones reported on aletter received from Otago W.I. NewZealand in which they enquired about ourwinter cold weather and sent photographsof fires taken from their window.

Mrs. Audrey Hobbs reported on the council meeting and craft show at Malvern.Visits are planned to Lowford and a groupouting.

The speaker, Mr Mike Jones, assisted by hiswife Olga, talked about his hobby of beekeeping. He brought a model of a hive,wax and honey. It was informative, interesting and appreciated by all.

The next meeting on 10th May at Riverside Church, Dog Lane at 2 pm. willbe a delve into our archives by Mrs. P Jones– this will follow the Resolutions meeting.

Community News

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 6th APRIL 2010

Town Council Elections

The Town Council is up for election this year having completed its four year term. The TownCouncil Elections were scheduled for Thursday 6th May but due to the General Electionnow being held on that date the Town Council Elections must be postponed by three weeksto Thursday 27th May. The Annual (Mayor Making) Meeting is also now postponed for threeweeks to Friday 4th June. Please note Wyre Forest District Council Elections are unaffectedand still go ahead on 6th May.

Mercian Regiment Parade

The Mayor and Council would like to thank all members of the public who turned out insuch good numbers to welcome the 2nd Battalion of the Mercian Regiment to Bewdley on11th March. It was a great occasion for Bewdley for which the Mayor has received ahandwritten letter of appreciation from the Regiment’s Commanding Officer, Lt Col ColinMarks. Thanks as well go to Enterprise (the contractors carrying out the gas and waterrenewal works in the town centre) for stopping work that day and ensuring there was roomfor everyone to stand and watch the Parade.

Bewdley Bridge

Councillors noted a report from Consulting Engineers Halcrow (acting for the CountyCouncil) that various works of repair needed to be carried out to the Bridge including thereplacement of some of the masonry and balustrades particularly on Beales Corneroverlooking the gardens. The Town Council are keen this is carried out as soon as possible.

Bus Shelter Cleaning

The Council agreed that having received notice from the present cleaning contractor towithdraw its services, expressions of interest should be invited from local firms to do thiswork – see separate advert.

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Future Town Council meetings held at The Guildhall are: Tuesday 4th May at 7.30pm.

Annual Council Meeting (Mayor-Making) 14th May at 7.30pm.Monday 7th June, Monday 5th July, Monday 2nd August all at 7.30pm

Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are on the Notice Boardsoutside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Entrance and Load Street Car Park. They arealso available at the Library and at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the Town Council’s pageof www.bewdley.org.uk.

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MMMMaaaayyyy iiiinnnn tttthhhheeee FFFFoooorrrreeeessssttttIsn’t it wonderful how the changing seasonsstrike us as fresh and new each year, no matter how many years we have seen! Thearrival of the May blossom is one such delight, covering the ordinary hawthornhedges with masses of white flowers tingedwith the softest pink and with a heady aromawhich passing insects won’t fail to notice. Itwill be “all systems Go” now: the woodlandflowers such as violet, bugle, yellow archangeland bluebells using all their attractions to entice pollinators, so that they will success-fully set seed; the insects themselves workinghard to find food, mate and lay eggs in theshort season available to them. Into the picture come all the various insectivores andother carnivores, the herbivores; - each organism feeding on and providing food forsomething else – the whole web of interactions that go on in every natural habitat.Humans too have a part to play in the unfolding story and we can help or hinderdepending on how much we know and careabout what is going on and whether the actors in the drama are seen as friends orfoes. As in gardening, we can work with nature or in spite of it to achieve our aims

but should realise that our choices have consequences. We may have to sacrifice thatperfect herbaceous border, pristine golfcourse or productive plantation to keepthem. Many songbird species are in troubletoo, lacking feeding grounds free of pesticidesprays and nesting sites undisturbed by agriculture or recreational activities (that’s uswith our feet and mountain bikes). TheForestry Commission’s Visitor Centre andDiscovery Centre at Callow Hill aim to caterfor the public’s recreational and educationalneeds, and by doing so in one area of the forest to minimise any damage to more sensitive areas.

Special events this monthSaturday 8th May Walk in the Woods10.30am to 1pm, adults only, £5 Friday 14th May Forestry ExplainedFind out how the forest is managed. £5 Tuesday 1st June Forest Fairies andPixies Follow a fairy trail, £3 each, ages 3 –11. Start between 10.30 and 12noon. Friday 4th June Lucky DipFriday 25th June Dusk WalkBooking essential for all of above exceptforest fairies: please ring 01299 266929.

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Old St Anne’s SnippetsChurch or Theatre?

Originally St.Anne's was dedicated to St. Andrew, being renamed after being rebuilt. Entrancewas by a flight of steps leading from the street, above several houses. The old chapel wasused for some curious purposes, such as the performance of strolling players and actors. Apparently there was no other building large enough in the town for the gathering of such acrowd. So the church was frequently a theatre where stage plays were enacted. A writer ofsome three hundred years ago in describing a parson of the day said, "He gets over it as fastas he can gallop, for there are games to be played, or a bear or bull to be bated, or an interlude to be played, and if no place else can be gotten, it must be done in the church".

(from: Bewdley and Its Surroundings. Wedley. Published and printed in 1914 by The Shuttle)


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Workshops

Continuing a tradition started in 2008, four leading artists are running one day workshopsat the Museum over the weekends of 12-13th and 19-20th June.

Saturday 12th June: “Learning to Paint”, a course for beginnerswith Shirley Bonas,

Sunday 13th June: “Capturing the Landscape”,painting in acrylics with James Hall,

Saturday 19th June: “Embroidered Landscapes”,textile workshop with Cynthia Pearson,

Sunday 20th June: “Mono-printing on Silk”with Diana Jones.

Booking

As places are limited to 10, advance booking and payment are essential. For more detailsand a booking form contact Bewdley Museum on 01299 403573or email [email protected]. For more information on the workshops, contact John Lacey on 01299 404233

A date for your diary

Bewdley Open Studios 26-27th JuneOnce again more than 50 local artists will be displaying theirtalents at Bewdley Open Studios fourth annual art festival. Theywill be at various venues including the Museum, the Guildhall, theBewdley Institute, the High School and at studios and housesabout the town. You can collect details and location map of all theparticpants from the Tourist Information Centre and the Museum.

There is a wide range of media including paintings,prints, etchings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, stainedglass, photography, furniture and garden design. Manyof the artists are very eminent and all of them produceoriginal and interesting work, which is for sale. They willbe available with their work over the weekend.

Associated exhibitionThe Wyre Forest Gallery of the Museum hosts an exhibition of pieces for sale.This opens on 12th June and runs for two weeks.

RaffleKate Wrigglesworth has donated a beautiful framedpainting and Bryan Erasmus, a distinguished local potter, has given afine ceramic bowl.For further information on the event, please contact

Tony Zalin 01299 400335BOS website:

www.bewdleyopenstudios.webspace.virginmedia.com

May & June

9 May Raft Race01299 825230

30/31 May Discover Bewdley01299 405516

30 Apr - 3 May Mug House BeerFestival

www.mughousebewdley.co.uk

Dates not to miss

22/23 May Severn Valley 40thAnniversary Party www.svr.co.uk

26/27th June BOSSee inside back page

20th June Continental Market01299 404226

5th June Pub & Club Regattawww.bewdleyrc.co.uk

12th June CarnivalAngela Pitt 01299 402723

For more Bewdley events visit www.bewdley.org.uk/whats-on

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