JUNE/JULY 2019 Issue 225
For: Baschurch Weston Lullingfields, Baschurch Village Newsletter Stanwardine, Walford and Yeaton We’re Flying High
A New Look
For the past 18 years the Corbet School has printed the newsletter and we have greatly valued our relation- ship with the school and in particular with Dez in the very busy print room. As we expand, SJF down at the Leaton Estate has now taken up the baton, having a lot of experience in newsletter printing in Shropshire. We hope you like the new format . How fortunate we are to live in the Take a Look Inside: aviation age. On one of the In the News 3 perfect evenings in Over to You April when the oilseed rape flower A Round Robin 4 Send your news, was blazoning articles and away, our intrepid Walk local aerial photog- suggestions for the Parish Council 10 August-September rapher, Robin Annual Report edition to: Pocock (right), captured this shot on July 20 for ‘Fly ing high in a heli- Pam Elson- Dear Darwin 14 baschurchnewslette of Baschurch 2019 Me to the Moon’, a copter. She won a [email protected] from on high from family day of space competition invit- his paramotor. science activities ing Charles Darwin Advertising 31 See the newsletter In July we will be from making a to travel in her online and in celebrating 50 meteor crater to time machine to colour: years since man launching a mini give him access to What’s On 32 baschurchvilla- landed on the rocket. today’s technology genewsletter.com moon, one of the Still on the avia- and scientific greatest aviation tion theme, young knowledge. achievements ever. Charlotte Tench Happy Flying! Visit Sleap airfield will shortly be fly- Pam Elson
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In The News
Cavalier Centre Inaugurated
Jane Barker (left), founder of Dr. Jane Tinker the Perry Riding School for has been the Disabled in Yeaton appointed as shows Princess Anne Head Teacher around the new purpose at Corbet School built home of the riding from September. school, the Cavalier Centre in Much Wenlock. After At present she is years and years of fund deputy to Mr. raising the dream becomes Adams who
reality. (Photo Robin Pocock) retires in July.
First in Line How Green is My Valley
Baschurch Fire Station, ing standalone at incidents The Heart of Wales Line along with Telford and and the resources on these Trail is a long distance walk Shrewsbury will be the first appliances enable the crews that weaves between stations along one of in the UK to receive state of to operate safely and effec- Britain’s most scenic rail- the art fire engines made by tively until ways from Shrewsbury to Scania. Specifically designed support Powys, Carmarthenshire and for the rural location here, arrives’ says Swansea. The route book, the trucks have a 3000 litre the vehicle launched in March, has maps water tank. ‘Some of our contracts and route descriptions for a rural stations can be operat- manager. long or short walk, £10.95 from kittiwake-books.co.uk
The Art of Life
Baschurch resident Grace marks, both joyful and dark. tored by carers. The video Currie, (right) recently held Grace is in her mid- ‘Sewing Box’ graphically a solo exhibition of her twenties and is currently a expresses the slippery grip paintings at the Participate BA Fine Art student at we have on memory and is Artspace Gallery in Chester University School of particularly significant to Shrewsbury. Art. She has a “hidden me as I have short term Her exhibition called disability” after suffering memory loss’. ‘Terror and Joy’ was a brain injuries in a road So many friends, vibrant collection of recent accident outside the Admi- neighbours, supporters, abstract paintings and a ral Duncan Pub in 2010. passers by and local artists stunning video work called This solo show is an exam- called in, including a visit “sewing box”. Grace, ple of her talent and deter- from the Chairperson of through her art illustrates a mination. Grace said: ‘The Shropshire Council ,Cllr Ann way of responding to the work in this exhibition has Hartley. It was a fantastic world which includes a been driven by my passion- success and an inspiration secret - yet recognisable - ate need to develop my pri- to everyone. language of colour, and vacy in a life closely moni- Graeme Currie, Grace’s Dad
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The Great Outdoors
A Round-Robin Walk from Baschurch
If you like to walk in a loop, get the first glimpse of the the field until you reach a follow Emma Woods’ route River Perry and a pretty hedge at the top and a metal The Baschurch around the village yellow house behind a kissing gate. Go through it Walking Group weeping willow. and into the next field. Fol- meet every This walk is enjoyable in all Cross the stile (watch out low the hedge to a big metal Wednesday at seasons but is definitely not for the barbed wire) and gate, and just beyond is an- one for pushchairs, wheel- 10.30 at the bear left to the next stile other kissing gate, bearing chairs or for the unfit as it (often a bit boggy after rain left onto a track. Bear left. Admiral Duncan crosses a minimum of 4 or in winter due to its prox- and go on a stiles plus a tin bridge which imity to the river and the The view out over the guided walk, requires a BIG step up and copse). Cross this next field countryside is special. exploring from climb down! Depending on diagonally in the direction there. It’s a great your fitness it should take of the river and cross the Keep right downhill until one to two hours. third stile. This is a high one. you reach the next gate. Go way of keeping Starting near the New Inn Long legs are helpful! The through it and into a steeply fit and making head around the corner bridge comes into sight sloping field (often contains friends. If you away from the church and now. Climb up and over the sheep). Keep to the top of are unable to join turn left into Worlds End river (game of Pooh Sticks the field and follow the the group, try Lane. Follow the lane round anyone?) and then straight hedge until it reaches yet until you have passed the another gate. Go through it this route which ahead over the field (house equine vets, Fyrnwy, on now on your left) to the 4th and keeping left hug the is on the door- your left. Turn immediately stile. hedge (the ground can be step for many of left down a rough path. You are now on a tarmac uneven) to another gate us. When you reach the metal lane; bear left here (number 7). Go through it gate push on straight ahead (snowdrops in spring and (almost back to Baschurch!) over the Moor Farm track, roses in summer) and once and walk diagonally across through a second kissing you reach a gate ahead you the field to a gate set in the gate and passed the pigs will see that the lane curves hedge. Although there are rootling on your left. The up to your right towards the neat steps cut into the bank track now winds across the Cliffe, at Nesscliffe if you it is a steep step down to a farmland along Whitmore want a much longer walk. busy lane. CARE SHOULD BE Lane, which once featured TAKEN! houses before Council Otherwise, go Walk along the lane and houses replaced them through the gate and over the Perry. Here you around WWII. The track into the wonderful have a choice – you can keep curves right and rises gently arboretum. on along the lane and into to meet another field. the village or cut right
The Right of Way keeps across another field and up In spring and summer tight in to the left and rises through the Pickstock devel- to meet a wicket gate there are often clouds opment or, lastly, turn left beyond. of butterflies – Orange into fields that lead back Go through the gate and Tip, Peacock and Red towards All Saints Church Admiral. carry straight on; the right of way dips to the left on the (a Right of Way which in itself splits part way to go Once you reach the field far side of the field and either towards the church keep close to the field edge crosses a tiny shallow or towards Nobold – 4 stiles to your RIGHT and follow it stream. A gate and a broken right round, twisting and stile greet you on the other on each stretch)This section turning, until finally you side - bear right, following makes a great short round come to the first stile, again the path cut by the farmer robin, making a nice rural on your right. Beyond it you (in winter it will be less walk right on our doorstep. clear but goes diagonally up
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The Great Outdoors
A Nature Detox
Turn off your screen, sit towpath, seaside prom, local butterflies. Learn the names ‘Rewild Yourself’ outside for a while and nature reserve. of five species and you will by Simon your mental health will You will find that you’ve change your relationship Barnes, is flourish, says nature taken control. You can sit with them for ever. And so, published by writer Simon Barnes. This down wherever you like, bit by bit, you become Simon & is an abridged version of with a dry backside, never wilder: revelling in a richer Schuster & is his Sunday Times article to mind the bloody weather. life and eager to do a little available from introduce his book Unfold your bag, place it on bit more to help keep it that the Sabrina ‘Rewild Yourself -23 spell- bench or log or wall, and sit. way. Mobile Library binding ways to make You start to look; better It’s not about being a better which stops at The nature more visible’ still, you start to see. You observer. It’s about getting Admiral Duncan, ‘The wild world is all can learn to read the land. closer. To stop and sit is Route 4 alternate Fridays, around, even in cities. I want It’s no great trick to find the nothing less — and nothing 1:15pm – 3:45pm us to open our eyes and our paths made by deer and the more — than the ability or ears. I want us to enjoy life’s slides made by otters. Away the willingness, in our time- Next dates: good things a little more and from popular doggy-walks poor and priority-warped June 7 & 21 to endure life’s misfortunes you can thrill to the drop- lives, to steal a few moments July 5, 19 tbc. a little more easily. pings that reveal the hidden of stillness and quiet, to for- For customer Here’s the first crucial bit of fox. You can find snuffle-pits get the next task, to turn enquiries, kit you need: a plastic car- dug by the rootling badger down the opportunity to libraries@shropshi rier bag. Fold it up, place it you never knew was there. check your messages and re.gov.uk or phone 01743 255024 in a handy pocket and go At this time of year you can listen to the singing robin’. new.shropshire.gov outside. Take a stroll: city spend five minutes with a ©Simon Barnes .uk/libraries park, suburban common, buddleia bush — and its
Family Fun Day & Polo Match (for the Age UK Trophy)
Saturday 15th June
12 noon – 5pm
At Moor Farm Polo Club, Baschurch, SY4 2BA
Sack, egg & spoon, & bouncy pony races Traditional fairground games Stalls Live music Barbecue food Licensed bar
Free entry – donations to Age UK NSS
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Community Matters
All Saints’ Baschurch
If you would like to run a stall or help in any way at the Village Fete please contact Martyn Lake
Community Lunches Lighthouse Community Lunches and biscuits, fruit, tea. etc.) This is a youth group for 6-9 provide food, a warm wel- There is no charge for lunch year olds which meets in term 100 Club come, good conversation but a small donation (max time from 18.30-20.00 on Winners and an opportunity to £3) would be welcome. This Thursday evenings. Fun, meet new friends. We meet will help to reimburse the games, music and a bit of March every Thursday at 12.30 pm volunteers who provide and thought. Contact Martyn Lake No 98 at All Saints’ Baschurch. serve the food. or Rev. Linda Cox by email. Mr T Owen Enjoy a lunch (soup, cheese No 20 Holy Trinity Weston Lullingfields Mrs A Lightfoot
Barn Dance April No 4 and Hog Roast Mrs S Heard Saturday 29th June 2019 7.00pm till late No 42 At Stanwardine Hall Mrs L Kelly £15 per person - Ticket Entry Only May No 79 Mr S Cox No 92 Mrs A Jones Includes burger and ice cream Live music by Wild Edric Licensed Bar and Raffle All proceeds to Holy Trinity Church Tickets available from: Anita or Nicky
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At Leisure
BED AND BREAKFAST
& a Warm LONGHORN BEEF FOR SALE welcome Farm Shop OPEN Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm
Great Berwick Organics specialise in rearing English Longhorn cattle and producing some of the finest, most flavoursome, Local artist offers tender, organic, pasture fed beef in the country. Our cattle graze the organic meadows on the banks of the comfortable double en suite room River Severn, just upstream from Shrewsbury. Happy and content in their relaxed, stress free surroundings, they mature full English breakfast slowly and naturally under our care. Using our own cold room we hang the quartered carcase on quiet location in baschurch the bone for 35 days. This dry aging allows the meat to de- Off street parking and local velop a rich dark colour, with a fantastic depth of flavour. As amenities nearby well as having a good outer layer of fat, there is marbling No smoking and no dogs please throughout the meat. We believe wholeheartedly in how we farm, how we butcher, how we prepare and how we offer the very best British Beef. For more information apply to We sell everything from cheek to tail. So you can choose Artist ruth on from a full range of roasting joints, steaks, slow cook cuts, beef pies or mixed boxes. 01939 260257 or For full details visit www.longhornbeef.co.uk Sam and Claire Barker Great Berwick Farm Berwick Mobil 0795 5307398 Road SY4 3HS, tel: 01743 351939.
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Prescott Surgery News
Pharmacy Application Proposed Cut to Bus Services You may recall that in objecting to the application February we informed you as we were concerned that Some of our patients are that an application has been the opening of a pharmacy in unable to drive to the made to open a Pharmacy Baschurch could have surgery and rely on public somewhere in Baschurch. prejudiced the Primary Care transport. There is currently We are now able to tell you GP services which Prescott a consultation taking place that the application has Surgery is currently able to relating to proposals to been refused by NHS provide and which are partly reduce the Bus 576 service England. The Patient Group financed by income from the through Baschurch. The supported the Surgery in dispensary. Patient Group has written to Shropshire Council to express concern on the
Prescott Surgery’s CoCo Team impact that a reduction in service would have on the
ability of patients to get to and from their GP Practice.
Benefits of Being a Can you help? Compassionate Communi- Dementia Friendly There is a growing need for Surgery older people living on their ties, known as CoCo, own to have someone to talk involves towns and villages Improved Patient and Carer to in order to combat setting up their own volun- experience loneliness. For many people teer befriending service to becoming frail or living with help people living on their The environment of the a long-term illness can also own to stay in touch with Surgery will be more lead to a person becoming their local community. inclusive for a Patient with socially isolated. Such Prescott Surgery has a Dementia loneliness, over time, may CoCo Team to help those lead to a crisis in someone’s who would like some social Staff knowledge and health and well-being as contact. We are looking for understanding of Dementia Newsletter they become increasingly volunteers to join CoCo to will increase. prepared by Mr isolated from those around provide friendship. The Nicolas Storey, them. Also, sometimes for commitment would be to Improved communication Practice couples living together visit twice or 3 times a and understanding between Manager & Mr where one person is living month for a chat and to a patient with Dementia Colin Stockton, with dementia, the need for provide some com- and a member of staff Vice Chair of some social support for one pany. Volunteers would not the Patient or both from someone else be expected to befriend Offers of help and support Group and someone who isn't a more than one person at any health worker, can be time. For more information are available from all staff valuable. please contact Jeremy at the surgery Roberts at the Surgery.
Appointments: 01939 260210 Repeat Prescriptions: 01939 261403 www.prescottsurgery.co.uk
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Community Matters
Parish Council—The Chairman’s Report 2019
In an upbeat annual make this work to our ing playground, which will report Councillor Sarah advantage as best we can. be accessible for all those Richards outlines the over 8 years old. The skate benefits from our growing Development can be park has been profession- community considered to be a negative ally designed to be used by thing by many, but we need skateboarders, BMX bikes, ‘Our Parish is one of the to look at the positive side scooters, roller skaters and largest Parishes in the of this too. Without housing even wheelchairs! County of Shropshire. Being growth, our local services rural and semi-rural in and businesses struggle to I’m delighted to be able to nature, our residents are a be viable. report that our local Fire diverse bunch and where Station is also benefiting Parish Council we all live is equally mixed. Growth brings children to from the increase in housing Meetings Our Parish sprawls across a our schools, which only 5 and residents. With more Monday 3rd much larger area than most years ago were seeing a dwellings, the sustainability June 2019- realise, which presents rapid decline in numbers of the Fire Station is Baschurch opportunities and chal- and were becoming assured. We have a full Village hall lenges for our Parish Coun- unsustainable. complement of firefighters, Monday 1st cil. I use the word “our” to with a waiting list of those July 2019- describe the Parish Council, Growth brings more people who wish to join. It is only Weston as we are all part of the to support the many worth- five years ago that we were Lullingfields community that makes up while groups that operate fighting plans to close this Village Hall this Parish and we all have within our Parish. Growth vital service! Many mem- There is no opportunities to play our helps to see facilities, such bers of our Parish will be meeting in part in making this wonder- as village halls, being used aware of the other voluntary August ful Parish an even better more. Growth brings more activities the firefighters place to live, work and play. customers to our busi- carry out and we are ex- When I say “we”, I don’t just nesses, bringing expansion tremely grateful for their mean our Councillors, who and new local jobs. New community involvement. give up many hours volun- houses bring new friends, With the growth in hous- tarily to manage and main- new colleagues, new ing numbers comes Councillor tain our Parish, I mean you children, new jobs and funding. Your Parish Richards’ report too – the whole of the wider ultimately new life to our Council is working on has been community – your contribu- Parish. many projects that will slightly tion, big or small, makes our see enhanced facilities in abridged. For Parish a better place to be. Our Parish Council contin- the local area. the full version ues to lobby for housing and see: The Parish has seen a lot of facilities that meet the needs These include road safety baschurchpc.or residential development of the whole community. initiatives, school exten- g.uk delivered over the last few We need housing for the sions, new recreational years and no doubt there young and elderly; we need facilities, cemetery enhance- The Parish will be more to come over dwellings that people can ments, street lighting up- Councillors’ the next few years too. afford to buy. We want to grades, support for contact details Shropshire Council is cur- live in a community that is enhancements to our village can be found on rently pulling together its able to support us and our halls to name just a few. We page 31 housing policy up to 2036 families through every stage are also working in partner- and Baschurch will be ex- of our lives. We want facili- ship with Shropshire Coun- pected to contribute to the ties that everyone can enjoy. cil and our medical practice housing that is needed. The Our Parish Council is in the to progress plans for a new need to increase housing is advance stage of getting practice, hopefully funded directed by central Govern- permission to deliver a by money raised through
ment and locally we have to skate park within the exist- local development.’
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Community Matters
Our Parish schools are now those that we often look to no comment on 3. This is a meetings to discuss the flourishing, which has seen or rely upon need our help slight increase of four evolution of the Local the need for a new extension as much as you need theirs. applications received on Plan and we continue to to Baschurch Primary School. Be the friend you would the previous year and the compile reports and sub- want to have. complexity of the applica- missions as part of the Our Community Speedwatch tions continues to increase. consultation process. It is group has worked tirelessly I’ve spoken over the last few still our intention to pull to raise the profile of speed- years about doing more with Over the last 12 months, we together a Neighbour- ing and the anti-social (not to less money and that isn’t have taken the opportunity hood Plan, but with the mention dangerous) impact it going to change anytime to meet with Planning progression of the Local has on our community. The soon. It feels like a daily Officers on a number of Plan Review taking Parish Council used some of mantra that I read that occasions to discuss issues longer than hoped, our its funding raised from hous- Shropshire Council are cut- with planning applications. progress has been stifled. ing development to purchase ting this service or that fund- These meetings have been 10 vehicle activated signs ing. As a Parish Council, we very beneficial and by Finance (know as VAS), which the always fight our corner and working in partnership Community Speedwatch make our voices heard when with officers, we have Our Clerk has finalised group maintain, move around services that we depend achieved better outcomes the accounts for the year and recharge batteries for – upon are put in jeopardy. with some of the local ended 31 March 2019 all this support is provided We also battle on with trying developments. It is clear and these will be sent to for free. to get more road safety that officers have a lot of our auditor shortly. De- measures and improvements respect for our Council and tails of the accounts will Our cemetery now has three to road surfaces, potholes take seriously any matter be added to the website new benches which are repaired etc. The bottom that we raise with them once the audit has been designed to accommodate line is that there just isn’t the and this is something we finalised. cost effective memorial money to do everything that should feel very proud of. plaques, providing an afford- everybody wants. We are pleased that we able way of having a lasting As I have stated over the are again in the position tribute to a loved one. Planning Applications and last couple of years, the of not increasing our Neighbourhood Planning Parish Council wishes to precept and you will see Many of the local community work with the community no increase in the groups locally report that Baschurch Parish Council to create a full Neighbour- amount charged to you new residents have swelled has no executive powers in hood Plan. An adopted through your council their membership numbers, deciding planning applica- Neighbourhood Plan car- tax this year. which is incredibly positive! tions - this is the prerogative ries significant weight Baschurch Parish has a huge of Shropshire Council, which when considering local de- range of community groups is the Planning Authority. velopment, but pulling one I would like to take this to meet most interests and together takes a lot of re- opportunity to thank the tastes and these groups help However, it is mandatory for sources and needs to be Parish Councillors who to promote our sense of com- the Planning Authority to done carefully. The Shrop- have served their local munity and belonging. consult the Parish Council on shire Council Local Plan community over the last all applications in its area. Review, which will take 12 months and for the As part of our roles within the The Parish Council can then their adopted plan up to positive impact their Parish, we are coming across submit comment on any ap- 2036, is still ongoing and efforts have had on our more and more people find- plication, but the Planning has been delayed due to a community and to say a ing it harder to cope with Authority can disregard number of factors. Any big thank you to Anne various aspect of their life or these comments if it consid- Neighbourhood Plan that is Howls, our Clerk. Anne circumstances. As a commu- ers them to be inappropri- put forward for scrutiny by goes above and beyond to nity, we need to reach out and ate. During the last twelve the Planning Inspectorate ensure the smooth and help those who need just a bit months, the Parish Council will need to consider and effective running of the of support, a few words of has been consulted on 51 reflect the Core Local Plan. Parish. We are all part of encouragement. None of us applications. The council this community and need are exempt from hitting the supported 41 of these, ob- Our Council has been well to work together
buffers from time to time and jected to 7 and submitted no represented at the various positively.
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Community Matters
Friendship Club
A blossom strewn journey, a Some of our future events Advance notice of a mystery tasty lunch followed by a to look forward to in June: trip to an unusual destination return through the Horse- in JULY. Make a note of the shoe Pass. Just one memo- 6th Visit to Grosvenor date and book early for rable event from our recent Garden Centre Your numbers will be restricted. Weston calendar so why not join us opportunity to purchase on some of our future summer bedding plants The date : Lullingfields rd travels? WEDNESDAY 3 JULY Garden Trail The highlight to a recent 9th Sunday Lunch Sunday June 9 entertaining afternoon of in clubroom As anticipated there were many changes at the recent 2—5 pm reminiscence was when a member, at first reluctant to 10th Music from Scrap – AGM. Olive, our Secretary The list of the participate, caused much Something entirely different~ for many years, together open gardens will amusement as she regaled with three other long- th standing committee be at the Village us with tales of her errant 12 Light-hearted Quiz, childhood. Tea & chat members resigned. Several Hall along with At the request of members a members offered help but summer teas. regular ‘once a month’ Sun- 19th Garden Tea Party were not prepared to go on committee. Proceeds to day lunch will be held in the (Weather permitting) clubroom. Although open Village Hall fund to all, numbers will be re- 24th Members’ memories. For booking trips or meals stricted and Millington Close contact Roger residents will be given For general information priority. contact Trevor
Olive Peppiatt retired as secretary of the Friendship Club in April. She will be 94 in July and has, since 1957, been on the Millington Close News committees of the Now that I am doing very supporters, both were Hunt, too is a little under the FC or Millington little for either Millington celebrating 99 years. They weather, and staying with her Close, organizing Close or the Friendship Club-- were given gifts to mark the son at present. We must all try events and activities -it is nice to support all the occasion. Unfortunately, Dora to give our love and support for the retired events. had a nasty fall some weeks to all our neighbours. Bingo is taken care of with ago, so was unable to attend. I Maybe if the weather is like members of the Betty Thomas & Amy. have heard she is making last year we can all have a cup community. Enjoy Now, my thanks to everyone progress. I know how difficult of tea --you are very your new found who gave donations for the it is to get your confidence. I welcome in my garden. leisure time Olive— lovely radio, cards and hope she will soon be with us Nice to see new faces at the flowers on my retirement. again. Sunday lunches. Please come and a well deserved The AGM with the Friend- We have many residents again. retirement! ship club was wonderful---a struggling, and not as mobile Thank you all once again for fine tea, which was also as they used to be. Eric your gifts, and the support I shared with two other very Edwards has now gone into have had from you all. special birthdays. Dora Fisher Montgomery House to be Ring me or call. from the Close and Bill Price, cared for. We must give Joan Love to you all, Olive who is one of our best all the support we can. Sheila
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Community Matters
Swimming in Open Waters
Most swimming in the area on the surface especially oil swimming can increase the Leave the life takes place at the local baths or algae? How deep is it – risk of gastrointestinal infec- in Oswestry/Shrewsbury or particularly with reservoirs tions (diarrhoea and/or saver ring on in small pools in gardens; which shelve steeply to a vomiting) as well as respira- the post with there is another type. Open significant depth? tory, skin, ear and eye infec- the rope swimming takes place in tions. Most symptoms of Make sure you are prop- attached as it water such as the River erly equipped with towels to these illnesses will generally Perry or farm reservoirs. dry with and warm clothing. be mild, caused by organ- could be a life Some local farmers dig huge isms such as norovirus, Beware of the cold- that saver for the holes with earth mounds to giardia and cryptosporid- first shock as you plunge in retain water from rainfall or ium. However, there is also a next person could literally take your springs for irrigation. These risk of more severe infec- who forgets breath away and leave you are not as swimming pools tions caused by organisms drowning that the for the locals but as a water such as E. coli O157 which source for growing plants. Make sure someone may cause severe gastroin- reservoir is Why is this an issue ? There knows where you have gone testinal illness and leptospi- very deep and are risks associated with and why, and that you have rosis, which can cause liver the water is open water of any kind. the means to call for help, and kidney problems. the Top tips for safer open especially in remote loca- If you take clothes off – cold even in water swimming tions. Take note of local pick them up and take them heat of a safety advice and equipment Get to know where you home with you, also towels, summer’s day. and respect the countryside, are swimming and check the shoes and ALL litter and landowners and other users. condition before going in. Is waste material. Beware! Open water the water clean or scummy Maggie Lokier
Your Local Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is helping to support your this worthwhile cause. If the UK's leading Armed local Branch in the future. interested, contact Jon Wor- Forces charity and one of its rall, at jonnywor- largest membership Our main focus each year is [email protected] . organisations. Membership preparing for the Poppy And Finally... The Branch is open to everyone. If you Appeal, our biggest fund- is seeking a new Secre- have an interest in the ob- raising campaign, held in tary, responsible for tak- jectives of the Legion and November and leading up to ing the minutes at our want to help and support for Remembrance Sunday. Our monthly meetings. No pre- those who have served and recent Poppy Appeal raised vious experience is neces- their families, come and join nearly £8500 – a record sary and membership of the us. We welcome men and sum. This is thanks to the Branch is not mandatory. The Baschurch women of all ages, whether generosity of the community However, some administra- and Bomere Heath they have served in the but also to the small number tive/computer skills would Branch meets Armed Forces or not. The of volunteer poppy collec- be beneficial. Please contact every month on long-term future of our tors who knock on doors or the Branch Chairman, Mr the third Branch is dependent on new help outside local supermar- Glyn Davies, at sueken- Wednesday at members and volunteers. kets. Are you able to help [email protected], who will be We hope that you believe with this in 2019? Again, able to give you more de- 7.30pm at The Red the Royal British Legion is a you don’t need to be a Brit- tails. Lion in Bomere worthwhile cause and you ish Legion member but just Wg Cdr Jon Worrall RAF Retd Heath. might seriously consider willing to sell poppies for
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Baschurch Village Newsletter
Dear Darwin
Dear Mr Darwin,
‘I am writing this letter to but I can find out everything inform you of my ingenious I want to know about any- idea to change the world thing with the touch of a few that you and I know - to buttons. I can even access a evolve the grand growth of photo of you in less than a technology by almost minute! ... 16 decades! ...Over time, I The mode of travel will be have devised a foolproof plan my personal time travelling in order for you to travel to device - already equipped the present day as I know it with all of the necessities . (November 2018) alongside For example: food, water, myself and for you to then clothes, basic sanitary prod- take our technology back to ucts and an emergency kit. your era, resulting in a far By taking this free offer, you Charlotte Tench from Corbet school, scooped up the more rapid expansion of will add another achieve- prize for the 11-13 age category in the Shropshire technical knowledge...It will ment to your list along with the infamous theory of evolu- Young Thinkers competition with her letter to Charles be a rather exhausting ex- perience but it will result in a tion. ...This technology will Darwin. The competition, sponsored by Morris & Co. highly joyful ending. benefit you and future stud- and University Centre Shrewsbury, attracted 500 In my present day, we have ies with easy social interac- entries which came up with some innovative ideas and a much more broad variety tion with anyone, quicker theories. of electronic appliances and document creation and scientific knowledge than masses of information. Children across the county wrote to Darwin inviting the your present day possesses. Doesn't that sound desirable? scientist to travel into the past, present or future in the The most popular including: Who knows, maybe when I real world or in an imaginary place. Charlotte Tench smart phones by brands like return from this expedition, shown above second from the left, chose to invite Darwin Apple/ Samsung, televisions, my world will be filled with to time travel with her in order to speed up the growth in computers, laptops and tab- the glorious sight of flying technology. On the right we bring you her letter, slightly lets. These devices hold the cars, hand free computers or abridged. ability to utilise coding and even televisions that can pro-
multiple components to ac- duce lifelike holograms of ‘At the presentation evening, she says, ‘each finalist was cess information, games, your friends and family asked to read out their letter in front of an audience and photographs, videos and instantly! Not forgetting that a strict judging panel. Every finalist was very nervous to multiple applications. Cur- your world will have a better be called up to the front; however, everyone got through rently, this letter itself is be- education, wider knowledge it extremely well. It was really enjoyable to listen to eve- ing typed on a laptop which and an easier way of life. I ryone’s ideas as they were all very creative. In the is a large screen and a key- dearly hope to hear back younger age category (aged 7 -10), the contestants spoke board which work together from you soon. imaginatively about yetis and places around the world. I to follow the commands I Will you take the chance to was shocked at how confident these young children were enter using the fetch decode join me? at speaking in front of an audience: they were all very and execute cycle. One of its Kind Regards, talented. In my own age category (aged 11-13), the final- most impressive features is Charlotte ists shared their ideas about technology and other scien- the vast World Wide Web tists- everyone had brilliant ideas. In the final category (also known as WWW) (aged 14-16), the children focused on technology and which almost every person even challenged Darwin’s theories! uses in order to find what When the winner in my age category was being an- they were curiously, deter- nounced, I was overwhelmed to hear my name being minedly, positively searching read out, maybe even a little confused! I was so excited to for. This sounds insane, have won first prize which was a helicopter flight for two!’
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More Club News and Contacts
Boreatton Drum & Bugle Corps April saw the Corps leading the parade for all the support of Macmillian Cancer Support Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer Groups within at The Civic Centre, Whitchurch. This is the Shropshire Borders District from Shrewsbury the first time that the corps has been Castle through the town to St Chads and then asked to perform within a concert, and onto The Quarry. It is quite a wonderful sight, feel quite honoured to have been watching so many members of the scouting approached in support of such a worthy organisation marching together with their cause. The corps will be playing its set respective standards through the town. This year pieces, with the indoor venue limiting If you would like a number of our ‘older drummers’ were not able the potential for marching. to join the Scouts to attend, so it showcased our younger members The lighter nights are now well and and the Drum of the corps. They were brilliant and did them- truly with us. Marching practice out- Corps, please selves proud, including negotiating the ongoing side in the school playground can contact Roger Hall pavement reconstruction down Pride Hill on resume again in readiness for the (Band Master) for route to the service at St Chads. carnivals that begin in force in June. Ahead of the corps is a couple of practices before You will probably hear the beat of the more details. an appearance at the “Music for Life” concert in drums.
Creaky Chairs Tennis Club THE CREAKY CHAIRS EXTEND & EXERCISE The club is situated in Church Road A gentle form of exercise and movement to music near the junction with the B4397 for older people and those of limited mobility. Ruyton road. These exercises will help to:-strengthen muscles, We are a family-friendly club, and improve joint mobility, improve posture and currently have around 130 members. balance. By going out we meet new friends too. Further details of club contacts, coach- These exercises are designed to be flexible, and ing sessions, and a link to the member- all can be done whilst sitting if necessary. ship application / renewal form see: Baschurch Village Hall, Thursdays 2pm-3pm, Cost www. baschurchtennisclub.co.uk £4.00 Sonja Ecker-Hopkins
Knit & Natter WI Bring your knitting, hand stitching etc. Contact Jean Wakefield, and join us at the Millington Close Secretary of the meeting room every 2nd and 4th Mon- Baschurch branch for day of the month Contact Sue or news of meetings and Barbara events. Girl Guiding Bowling Club
For girls aged 10-14, Guides meet on a You are very welcome to Wednesday from 7-8.30 at Baschurch come along and watch as Village Hall. Contact Ellie Sproul well as joining the ladies on a Tuesday evening from 6pm and the gents Ist Baschurch Brownies on a Wednesday after- noon and evening. For girls aged 7-10 years , the Brownies meet on Tuesdays during term time More information from 6—7.30 pm at Baschurch Village contact Barbara Hall. Contact Brown Owl, Pam Kingsley Warner
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Mobile Beauty Therapy Clare’s Foot Care By Foot Health Practitioner Clare Tunnadine Jo Parker DipCFHP, MPSPract IHBC (1986) ABT Specialist foot care treatment in the Treatments in the comfort, privacy and convenience comfort of your own home including: of your own home Nails trimmed Callus removal Facials, Massage, Waxing Corn removal Eyebrow shaping Fungal nail treatment Lash & brow tinting Verrucae Shellac UV Nail Polish Thick nail reduction Manicures & Pedicures Other foot health problems Wedding make-up Please call Clare on Indian head massage 07951 497307 Gift vouchers available To book an appointment or for For appointments Monday - Saturday contact Jo enquiries. on 07941 033155
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Shiatsu Therapist Celebrating Tai Chi Tai Chi Qi Gong Jean Studd M.R.S.S. Classes at
Shiatsu is an ancient form of oriental medicine dating back The warm up session on Weston Lullingfields 5000 years. It is a traditional Japanese healing art which Our World Tai Chi Qi Gong Village Hall literally means finger pressure. Day at the end of April Tues 10 – 11am Shiatsu moves stagnant energy and imparts a included a chant and Also at Wem Tues; soothing meditative relaxation. It helps to resolve meditation from ex monk Oswestry Wed; internal conflict and to develop co-ordination and integration Tom, followed by teacher Shrewsbury Thurs Tel Jean :- 01939 261299 Jean Studd leading the 079 000 81356 aficionados through a Improve Breathing, further hour of Shibashi Stamina, Flexibility exercises. Storm Hannah and Concentration had prevented the planned Strengthen limbs, Tai Chi session in a beauti- Fortify nervous ful garden but that didn’t system put off the 35 who gathered in the Village Hall for the Tel. Jean 01939 261299 Saturday session. Welcome refreshment followed the 079 000 81356 exercise and it was all shiatsuwith- [email protected] heralded a great success.
Beauty and Wellbeing Style Care Hair and Beauty Bomere Heath SY4 3 NX with Jo
Just need a trim, or a whole style Mobile and Salon Based Beautician change? No problem, call in to discuss Treatments include: Gel Polish Full colour, foils, perms, All waxing including intimate highlights, Facials blowdrys, children’s cuts, Manicures and Pedicures all available Indian Head and Hopi Candles Massage Lash lift 01939 290664 Nail extentions
Call Jo on 07771 738746 Open: Tuesday 9—5
Wednesday 9.30-2.30 Look out for special offers Thursday 9-5
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Pets
‘Lesley Palmer Art’ Equestrian and Animal Fine Artist Available for commissions
GREEN HOLLOW AJ’S Pet sitting SERVICES Give your dog the comfort of it’s own home VETERINARY SURGERY -Going on holiday? ✔ -Day out? ✔ D.W.Thurston BvetMed MRCVS Not enough time to walk the dog? ✔ School Road, Ruyton XI Towns I can provide: 01939 261216 Dog walking, Pet sitting, (dogs, cats, rodents, small mammals, reptiles) Livestock care(cattle, goats, etc.) Feeding Daytime visits Overnight stays Domestic pet, horse and farm animal practice All services in your own home. Kennel experience and a 24 Hour Emergency Service. Triple Distinction* grade in Level 3 animal management. Consultation by appointment Morning, afternoon and evening surgeries. ALL NEW CLIENTS WELCOME Alice– 07377937004 KC Listed, Puppy Socialization Classes and Good Citizen Dog Scheme Farm Animal Services Available: Routine Fertility Work Herd Health Plans Sheep and Goats, Alpaca Work SILVER BIRCH CATTERY Small Animal Services Available: (Licenced) Microchip Identity Diagnostic X-ray and Ultrasound Old Woods, Bomere Heath In-house Laboratory Testing 01939 290455 Pet Food and Accessories Country Garden Setting Individual Attention Horse Work Wormers available Individual Attention “Vetting”
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Pets
The Tail of a Dog
Shona here, Missus has a Oh, heck the headhitter neither really appeal to me so friendly gardener. Vanessa’s doesn’t want another article I’m quite happy to just bark job is to stop Missus pulling on poo – sorry!!! and let them run away. up plants and pruning the wrong bits as far as I can Anyway, cats are the real I’m not sure why cats exist see. Oh, and planting things topic this time. Caterwauling but I’m told by Missus they Missus has bought but not [how appropriate], spitting, are a bit like me chasing put in cos she doesn’t know yowling and scratching small animals for food such where they suit best. So far creatures. These 4 footed as mice, rabbits, squirrels, so good except that the independent animals appear birds, etc. Missus’s sister gets process seems to involve to have a gift for winding regular treats from her cat expletive deleted words, people round their paws Loki. He brings presents back sometimes because of almost as well as we do. to the house and has even thorns and splinters espe- They also try to trip people deposited a half rabbit in the cially from the berberis. up and in Missus’s case bathroom which was rather Both use naughty words make her wheeze with their peculiar. I’m not sure why as with that plant. I have no dander & hair. My attitude is my first instinct would be to problem with that as I don’t if they sit quiet and allow eat what I catch. They seem go near it and nettles don’t me to sniff them, I can cope to like displaying – how sting me – not sure why. but if they move I will go for weird!!! They are united in one other them. I was trained to chase, See you around hatred – cats. and moving small creatures make that training kick in. Love Shona Now before those cat lovers It’s just instinctive. So, Mis- in the community get on sus holds tight to my lead their high horses [not sure when we are on our walks what it means but it’s a and I don’t chase any cats regular phrase at our house] we meet. OK, I admit if I let me explain. Neither hate caught a cat I would proba- cats but it’s the poo depos- bly grab/shake it and even ited on Missus’s vegetable kill it. It’s just what I was garden. It appears cats love trained to do and breaking fresh dug soil for pooing on. that training is very hard. Even I wouldn’t want to eat Missus says that I would get it which is saying something. scratched or bitten and
Paw Patrol Baschurch Talking of Cats...
Dog walking and pet service to cover Down the Prescott end of Baschurch there seems to be
Baschurch and surrounding area one cat for every bird. We Friendly, reliable and experienced dog walking and let would like to encourage out service. Very flexible, and fully insured. more of our feathered friends Book in advance or on the day. into our gardens and one Dog walking, Feeding, Let outs, Cleaning, way to do this is to put a tiny Visits. All pets big or small taken care of. bell around your cat’s neck Prices start as little as just £5 to warn of their presence. At Please call or message to book or for questions : this time of year birds are Jessica Parker 07890100618/ 01939261018 more vulnerable because [email protected] they are busy feeding their young.
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Gardening
Gardening Club
As usual we held our Spring headed off to The Dorothy The Dorothy Clive Garden Show in April. Although Clive garden equipped with was created in the 1940s by spring came early this year jumpers and raincoats. For- Colonel Harry Clive for the our members came up tunately none of these were enjoyment and pleasure of his trumps, providing a required, we had it dry and wife Dorothy. Originally a June 16 wonderful show. The judge even some bursts of sun- disused gravel quarry, the 2-5 pm was our long time friend shine for our visit. It is a garden was transformed by National Derek Jones. Unfortunately lovely garden but steep and Clive into a woodland garden Garden Scheme his health is not good and everyone was feeling their for Dorothy who was suffer- garden open for this may well be the last age by the time we got back ing from Parkinson’s disease. Visit it at: charity year he comes to us, travel- on the coach!! ling at night is also a Our trip in September is to Willoughbridge, Market New in 2019: problem. Wollerton Old Hall, Tuesday Drayton, TF9 4EU. It is open 5 Church Street, 3rd, If anyone is interested every day from now until May was our first trip of Monday 30th September Ruyton X1 Towns, ring me the year, the weather fore- from 10am to 5.30pm. a long village Irene Robins garden, wild life cast was not good. We dorothyclivegarden.co.uk area and pond. Allotment Association Flower Club Admission £4 For details about plots We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month contact Gordon in the Village Hall. Contact Anita Thomas Kynaston
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Gardening
Cooper & Jones Metalwork for the garden Made locally and made to order
We have a wonderful range of plant supports designed and made to provide architectural structure in the garden whilst also giving the plants support enablingCaption describing them to show off their natural beauty. picture or graphic.
Obelisks from £25 Plant stakes with ball finials from £5.00 each Really Useful Stakes from £1.50 each Pyramid form (for topiary) 60cm x 40cm—£20.00 Herbaceous half hoop supports from only £1.50 each Hoops for Edging or tunnels from £6.00 for a set of 5 Wavy Stakes—£8.50 each
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Seth Bradbury LTD Tree services Hopton House, Hopton, Nescliffe, SY4 1 DG
FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL SETH ON Acorn 07946172908 Gardening
ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SURGERY WORK CARRIED OUT BY FULLY INSURED NPTC QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS,
iNCLUDING DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL, PRUNING Established: 2007 AND HEDGE CUTTING.
Border Renovation PREMIER GARDEN SERVICES Weeding Planting Pruning General maintenance FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN NEEDS David Ayers Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting Pruning Treework RHS 2 Certificate in Horticulture Planting Weeding Diploma in Garden Design Please contact Daytime: 07817 106305 Eves/wkends: 01939 291248 Mobile: 07773 741265
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Home Directory
Ian Dudley Property Services General Building Carpentry Property Repairs “No Job too big or too small”
Free Estimates Available [email protected]
Call Ian on 0743 2868116
Ross Hines Chimney Sweeping
Clean Chimney are safe chimneys
GAS BOILER SERVICING Brush and Vacuum – Leakage testing – AND INSTALLATION Nests removed –Cowls, Bird Guards and caps supplied and fitted. Open fire, multi fuel stoves, Already providing your area with Plumbing and Heating Aga, domestic and commercial. Services Fully Insured with NFU, Certificates given. The Homefix Plumbing and Heating are now able to offer For a Fast, Friendly and Clean Service or just help
Gas servicing and installation carried out by a locally based and advice. Call 01939 768319 Gas safe approved engineer. 24 The Wheatlands, Baschurch, Shropshire N.A.C.S Member: 12/05 Excellent competitive introductory rates for customers So Please give Vanessa a call to book a service Or arrange a free quotation
01588 620250
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Church Road Garage (Baschurch) Limited 7 Church Road, Baschurch, SY4 2EF
The friendly team at Church Road Garage (Baschurch)
Ltd offer a full range of motoring services for you and
your vehicles including: Alpaca breeders selling luxurious alpaca fibre products in- MOT Testing - Cars & Light Vans cluding socks, scarves, hats & gloves. Tyres - Competitive prices! Tracking, Punctures, Cold feet – Alpaca socks could be Balancing the answer! Servicing to manufacturers schedules with OE quality parts Please see our website for full details. Air Conditioning - Service & Repair We are always happy to have visitors but Diagnostics using the latest equipment please telephone first. Repairs: Brakes, Clutches, Gearboxes, Suspension, www.titusalpacas.com Lights, Steering,Exhausts, Batteries etc. Fully skilled, helpful and friendly team, with a service Paul and Janet Ireland second to none! Advice is always free! 01939 262827
Phone: 01939 260702 If you would like to keep up with what we are doing at Titus Alpacas Email: [email protected] please go to our website and click on the links on the home page, like us on facebook and follow us on twitter.
at Graham WITHERS & Co
SOLICITORS
Murivance House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury SUPPLIERS OF COAL, LOGS AND SY1 1JW GAS BOTTLES Telephone: +44 (0)1743 236 345 COAL IN OPEN TOP SACKS AND PRE www.grahamwithers.co.uk PACK BAGS Specialising in ALL FUELS AVAILABLE INC SMOKELESS CONVEYANCING, WILLS & PROBATE FREE DELIVERY Appointments at RING US ON 01743 241122 Oakleigh, Eyton Lane, Baschurch OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE Telephone: +44(0)1939 260 081 www.ridgefuels.co.uk
Home visits can be arranged also by solicitors experienced in other areas of the law PLEASE QUOTE REF 005 ON YOUR FIRST ORDER TO GET YOUR “NEW CUSTOMER PACK”
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Exterior timber work: Supply and installation of summer houses, carports, sheds, wooden fencing etc. In- terior timber work: doors, skirting, loft hatches, staircases, construction of bespoke shelving, cupboard units etc. Renovation: Complete or partial renovation projects. Maintenance of domestic and commercial properties. To include doors, windows, drainage, pipe work, guttering, fascias, soffits, timber or plastic replacement. Restoration/repair of chimneys, fireplaces etc. Installation: Complete kitchens, bathrooms and shop fit outs. Free non-committal consultation of project and work to be carried out. Project management available upon further discussions.
For more information please contact Lyndon on 07811 403068 or James on 07970 261728.
Alternatively email: [email protected]
01588 620250 We used to live in Baschurch and although we have now moved from the village we would like to still provide our services to the local community. Services we offer include:
All Plumbing and Heating, Complete bathroom re-fits, including tiling, plastering and flooring, Oil Boiler Installation, Service and Repair, Underfloor heating, Drainage and Groundworks
10% off labour for all new customers No call out fees, free quotations www.homefixplumbingandheating.co.uk
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G. T. Harper & Son Ltd The Garage, Church Road, Baschurch Tel: 01939 260239 Proprietor: Gary Harper. Mobile: 07715007808 MOT Testing Repairs, Servicing, Bodywork, Welding, Engine Crypton Tuning, Petrol & Diesel Vehicles CAR SALES All makes and models obtained at reasonable prices. Good clean cars bought for cash. OPEN: Mon - Fri 8am – 6pm
J T HARVEY Kynaston’s of Wem PROPERTY MAINTENANCE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Washing Machines Window Cleaning, Dryers General Home Repairs Cookers Fencing, Guttering, Plastering, Dishwashers etc Painting, Plumbing and more... For expert service, telephone 01939-233070 or 07970-777618 Phone John: 01743 622973 0781 6967164
ALAN POWELL Electrical Contractor
All types of Domestic, Commercial and Agricultural Installations and Repairs. 35 years experience - no job too small Telephone 01743 352379 mobile 07775873302
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www.supportmycomputer.co.uk ALAN DOVASTON New PCs & Laptops installed at home QUALITY CARPENTER & BUILDER Tel: 07752074562 or 01939261240 Spyware Removal/Installation of Leading E mail: [email protected] Edge Spyware Prevention Performance Alterations & Extensions Maintenance Inside & Outside Tuning and Business PC Support Upgrades Windows Timber & PVC Plastering & Painting and Automated Backup Remote Support/ New Doors & Security Locks Annual PC Health Check
Floor & Wall Tiling For low fixed Prices from £19.95 Fitted Bathrooms & Kitchens & Wardrobes Roofing New & Repairs Architrave & Skirting Boards PC/Laptop Stopped running or running slow or need a Wooden Flooring Solid/Laminate Loft Conversions replacement? Call Justin on 01691 830822 or 07772 596029
ROBERT SADLER & SON
Plumbing and Heating Bathroom Installation
General Building Refurbishment
Wall and Floor Tiling
Call Rob: 07506 526343 Call Russ: 07497 658699
Call: (01939) 260182
WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES
GLEAM
Professional local window cleaning service at competitive prices
Daniel 07969 329 441 [email protected]
Stephen Morris PEST PROBLEM? Solve it with…
Master Chimney Sweep Ltd Shropshire Pest and Mole Control
Fast response HETAS APPROVED Domestic, agricultural and commercial Local, professional and affordable! Rotary Power Sweeping/Service and Maintenance Of Wood/Multi Fuel Stoves Wasps, Hornets, Rats Cowls, Bird Guards Supplied and Fitted Mice, Squirrels, Ants, Cluster Flies Established 1989, Fully Insured, Certificates Issued Mole Control Expert
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Advertising
If you would like to advertise in the Baschurch Village Newsletter, please send your ad with details of the desired size to: Pam Elson, Editor [email protected]
£45 for 1/8 page business card size £70 for 1/4 page £90 for 1/2 page £130 for full page
All prices for 6 editions: (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec.)
Your cheque should be made out to the Baschurch Newsletter and sent to: Paul Daulman, Treasurer, 15 Perryfield Road, Baschurch SY4 2DU. Payments can now be made by BACS. For bank details contact Paul: [email protected]
See us Online Parish Councillors’ Contact Details The newsletter is also online in pdf form which Cllr Sarah Richards(Chairman) BW Tel: 01939 261396 includes a Local Business Directory. Cllr Bernard Leeden BW Tel: 01939 261533 www.baschurchvillagenewsletter.com Cllr Jonathan Carr(Vice Chair) BW Tel: 01939 260587 Cllr John Lloyd BW Tel: 01939 260336
Cllr Mrs Linda McMaster BW Tel: 01939 260887
Cllr Paul Ridgley BW Tel: 01939 261390 8th of the month prior to published edition is the Cllr Terry Feltus BW Tel: 01939 260780 DEADLINE for the printing the Newsletter Cllr Geraldine Tomlins BW Tel: 01939 260892 Please limit articles to 300-350 words maximum Cllr David Sheldon WLW Tel: 01939 260573
Cllr Roy Roberts WLW Tel: 01939 260031 Clubs and non-profit organisations can contribute Cllr Patricia Budgen WLW Tel: 01939 260207 articles and advertisements free of charge. Cllr Brian Welti BW Publication is at the discretion of the Editor.
Clerk to the Parish Council:
Mrs Anne Howls, Distribution The Newlands, Crosscut Lane- Baschurch. Tel No 01939 260442. The BVN goes to 1,100 homes in the Baschurch Email [email protected] Parish. It is printed by SJF on Leaton Estate and distributed by Maggie Lokier and her 30 helpers. BW—Baschurch Ward WLW — Weston Lullingfields Ward [email protected]
Baschurch Village Newsletter
What’s On in June and July
June and July Highlights in the Baschurch District
June 9 July 6
Garden Trail The Wurzels Weston Lullingfields Greatest hits and Visit the open Anthony Doyle. Let your gardens around hair down at Moor Weston Lullingfields Farm, SY4 2BA and enjoy summer tea 7 pm, £20 ticket at the Village Hall, 2-5 info: 01939 262 632 pm. All proceeds for shop@moorfarmshop. the hall and car park.
June 15 July 13
Family Fun Day and Baschurch Church Polo Match Village Fete at Moor Farm in aid of All the fun of the fair Age Concern. Free with children’s games, entry, live music, stalls, tug of war, barbecue, licensed barbecue and bar on bar, traditional games and stalls the village green from 12 noon.
June 22 July 15
Murder Mystery School’s Out for Evening at All Summer Saints’ Baschurch Plan picnics and outings 7 pm—hot supper to the countryside. tickets £10 contact See ‘Nature Detox’ on Martyn Lake page 5. ‘All you need [email protected] is a plastic bag in your pocket for a dry back- side’says Simon Barnes
June 29 July 20
Barn Dance & Hog Fly Me To The Moon Roast Celebrate 50 years at Stanwardine Hall. since Man landed on Hay ho and Dosey the moon. Sleap Doe 7 pm till late, Airfield SY4 3HE Tickets £15 from Family Fun10.30-4.30 Anita Weeks tickets free of charge info: mjesomer- [email protected]