September 2021

In this issue:

Flicks in the Sticks is back …………………..……………….……………….5 New croquet club ………………………………………...……….…………...6 News from the churchyard and burial ground ……..………...….…...……13 Mortimer Community Benefit Society AMM …….…….…..…….…...….…21 Men’s Shed ..……………………………….……..…..……...…….………...26 New feature: Lisa’s Book Nook ………………………………………….....32

And all our regular features

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Drone photo on front page

This photo is taken from a drone. A drone is a piece of technology that flies in the air and you operate it from a remote controller. These days, as technology has progressed, it is unusual to find a drone without an inbuilt camera of some sort.

Drones are getting cheaper and better, meaning they can almost fly themselves with intelligent flight functions such as ‘follow me’ and ‘return to home’ modes, making flying much easier.

Drones have in the past been misused meaning regulations apply to owning one. You must have a licence to fly a drone and can only fly one under 250g in confined spaces which is what we had to do to take these pictures!

Thanks to Julian and Challis Stokes for letting me take this photo from their garden to get this view of the church which has never been seen before.

Cillian Rogers

2 Welcome to another bumper edition of The Parishioner! In this issue we’re pleased to include pieces by two younger members of our parish. The photo on the front page was taken by Cillian Rogers using his drone, and he has written about it on page 2. We have also started a new feature, Lisa’s Book Nook, with book reviews by Lisa North, starting with historical fiction. If anyone tries any of her recommendations, we’d be pleased to hear from you at [email protected]. We hope that articles by and for the younger members of our community will become a more regular occurrence, enabling The Parishioner to welcome a wider range of contributions as highlighted in the recent Community Hub Survey. We are always delighted to receive articles/creative writing from our readers (of all ages!), and wish we had more space. Of course we have to prioritise seasonal items, and other pieces will be saved for future editions, so if your articles can’t be fitted in straight away, don’t let that put you off. We also love to receive photos so if you are doing something interesting in the parish, take your camera along! We have one new advert this month from Sanctuary Wellness, who are based here in Yarpole, on page 15. Hetty

To send in articles and news items, please e-mail us at: [email protected]

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The deadline for all submissions is

THE 10th OF THE PREVIOUS MONTH

There is no newsletter in January or August

To place a commercial advert, please email us at the address above and we’ll send you more information

Prices start at £5 for a ⅛ page ad, with discounts for multiple insertions

We also print small ads for parishioners for which we suggest that a small donation is left in the yellow collection box in the shop 3 What’s on

What’s on

Posh bric-a-brac and collectibles sale

In aid of Traidcraft Exchange Thursday 2nd September 3pm - 4.30pm St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole.

Come and browse, make an offer for the thing you can’t live without and then enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the Gallery Cafe.

Flanders & Swann come to Yarpole!

7pm, Saturday 13 November in St Leonard's

If you're looking for a great night out, we've got a terrific show coming to St Leonard's with pianist, singer and actor Michael Lunts. He has performed for us before, and many people asked if we could book him again, so here he is!

This time he's performing songs from the fabulous Flanders & Swann, together with poems by John Betjeman. Wallow (along with that hippopotamus!) in some gentle nostalgia and hum along to those familiar songs. Not to be missed!

There will be more information, including how to book tickets, in the next Parishioner. Proceeds to St Leonard’s Management.

Walking Group We meet regularly on the 2nd Friday and 4th Sunday of every month, normally at 10:30 by the church. Friday September 10th and Sunday September 26th. All are welcome to join our walks but please phone to check details if you are not on the email list. Contact: Viv and Brian 782271 or [email protected]

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What’s on Yarpole Flicks is back!

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Flicks in the Sticks film nights from September at the newly refurbished Parish Hall, after the extended break.

Future dates for your diary: Saturday 18th September: The Personal History of David Copperfield Saturday 16th October: Nomadland Saturday 20th November: Wild Rose

Films start at 7.30 pm, with the doors and bar opening at 7.00pm. We also hope to be able to screen “The Dig” in the future, if it becomes available on DVD.

Rebecca and Adam Yarpole Flicks in the Sticks email: [email protected]

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Yarpole Parish Hall Saturday 18th September 7.30pm Bar opens 7.00pm Adults: £5.00 Enqs: 01568 780196

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens' semi- autobiographical masterpiece, set in the 1840s, which chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David's journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton, Peter Capaldi. Cert PG 119 mins 5 What’s on

What’s on Arts in the Churchyard

rd  Sept 23 : Recorder Music from Sue Russell and Avis Denny (Churchyard) st  Oct 21 : Meriet Duncan “Creating a buzz about the honeybees”  Nov – tbc th  Dec 9 : Kate Griffiths – Creating a Floral Table Arrangement for Christmas

Events start at 2pm unless otherwise advertised. No charge but donations to St. Leonard’s are welcome. Pre-booking of afternoon tea from the Gallery Café is advised.

ANYONE FOR CROQUET? Come along and join us at the Parish Hall for some fun Croquet. Phone Chris Howell for more details 780766

Contemporary Art at Croft Castle

July 24th - October 31st

ALL ALONE

Meadow Arts returns to Croft Castle to take up residence in Fishpool Valley. Five artists consider the concept of aloneness, both in the sense of loneliness and solitude. More information about the installations and a map of the route around the valley can be picked up at Visitor Reception, and there is also a digital component to the exhibition.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle-and-parkland/features/ all-alone-an-exhibition-by-meadow-arts

You and your friends are invited to a Coffee Morning In aid of the Historic Churches Trust On Thursday October 7th from 10.00 - 1200 At The Haywain, Lyde Arundel, HR4 7SL. Cakes, preserves & produce stall, raffle. No entry fee - donation welcomed. Ample parking. Use entrance off A4110. 6 What’s on

What’s on A further look at the Eye Hoard

Tim Hoverd (Project Manager, Herefordshire Archaeology) will repeat his talk on the significance of the recent discovery of Anglo-Saxon and Viking treasure in a field in Eye.

Tuesday September 7th, 6.30 (supper) 7.30 (talk) At Cawley Hall Ticket for the one course supper and talk: £10.

There will be a cash bar and ice creams will be on sale after the meal while the audience helps to prepare the hall for the talk.

Please book your tickets by phone on 01568 615836.

Donations from this event will contribute to the aim of bringing these invaluable finds back to a permanent home in Herefordshire.

Arts Society lectures are back

What a year we all had! Assuming the government allows us, Art Society Teme Valley lectures will be back in Assembly Rooms on the third Wednesday of the month, starting on 15 September.

We have room for social distancing in the auditorium, but hope that most people will have had two vaccines and will not want to be separated. The high quality lectures from nationally recognised lecturers begin at 2.15pm. Lecturers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subject. The subjects are all related to the arts.

The Arts Society Teme Valley adheres to the creed of the national Arts Society that “art is for everyone.” Subjects in the 2021-22 programme range from the modernist artist Paul Nash, to blue pigment used in Morocco.

Members and past visitors will come along safe in the assumption that they will have an entertaining and enlightening afternoon. If you have not been to an Arts Society lecture before, I urge you to take the plunge and give it a try. Visitors are welcome paying £8 on the door. There is a social opportunity after the lecture, over cakes and tea or coffee.

For more information go to www.thetemevalleyartssociety.org.uk

Ann Marriott

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YARPOLE COMMUNITY SHOP NEWS September 2021

Board Following the AGM, your board members, and their individual responsibilities, are as listed below and include two new board members co-opted into roles that support our work and introduce their skills and experience to our collective efforts.

Andrew Praill - Chair David Cheshire - Treasurer Lindsay Slade - Secretary Toby Slade - Supplier payments & finance support Jon Pitts - Communication Rebecca Stanners - Marketing Alex Jenkins - Newspapers

Positive feedback The board has reflected on the, generally very positive, shop related responses to the recent community hub questionnaire and will explore some of the suggestions made over the coming months about products stocked, etc. One thing that really stood out for us though was the number of people who mentioned the ‘value’ of the shop as a community asset - and in particular how valuable that had been over the last 18 months or so. The value of community shone through - as it had over that difficult period.

Avoiding drink problems Many of the volunteers recently attended training sessions ably organised by volunteer coordinator, Kate Griffiths, on various matters including alcohol sales - an important area that licensing laws insist we take seriously, so thanks to David Cheshire for running that part of the sessions, and also thanks to all the volunteers who attended the sessions.

Them’s the rules Following the AGM we are delighted to report that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just approved our new rules. The board are also finalising the Code of Conduct (for the board’s operation) that will sit alongside the new rules.

Bank Holidays & Sundays For the time being we have decided to remain closed for both of the above but pre-ordered newspapers will, of course, still be available for collection.

TEMPORARY SHOP AND POST OFFICE OPENING HOURS Shop Post Office Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm & 3pm-5pm 9am - 12noon Saturday 9am - 1pm 9am - 12noon Sunday/Bank Holidays closed except for pre-ordered newspapers

Tel: 01568 780148 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yarpole.com 10 Saint Leonard’s, Yarpole, HR6 0BD The Marquee will remain open and we are also serving upstairs in the Gallery

Mondays - Wednesdays 10.00hrs - 12.30hrs. Hot and cold drinks and cakes and cheese scones.

Thursdays 10.00hrs - 16.30hrs. Hot and cold drinks and cakes, cheese scones and plain scones, jam and cream, Sandwiches, Toasted Sandwiches and Jacket Potatoes from 12.00hrs -14.00hrs.

NEW THIS YEAR on Thursdays Afternoon Teas, comprising dainty sandwiches, choice of cakes, mini meringues and small scone jam and cream, pot of tea or cup of coffee. from 15.00hrs -16.30hrs. Please pre-order the afternoon tea by Thursday morning.

Fridays 10.00hrs -16.30hrs Hot and cold drinks and cakes, cheese scones and plain scones, jam and cream. Sandwiches, Toasted Sandwiches and Jacket Potatoes from 12.00hrs -14.00hrs.

Saturdays 10.00hrs - 12.30hrs. Hot and cold drinks, cakes and cheese scones 10.15hrs-12.15hrs Bacon Butties.

NB Look out for posters and on www.yarpole.com for details of the churchyard events held on some Thursday afternoons while enjoying afternoon tea.

Payment by cash or card. Contact details: email: [email protected] phone: 01568 780594(cafe) or 780189 (home) or in person in the café.

Willow demonstration in the churchyard on Thursday August 15th. Photo: Brigit Graham, Old Hill Willow. 11 CHURCH MATTERS

September 2021

By the time you read this the tiles in the Chancel should have been laid and the whole church is undergoing a total clean, including up in the high beams where cobwebs have been accumulating. Once completed the pews will be replaced in the chancel. Plans for the new air source heat pump are progressing with the first steps in the installation process beginning.

The season of Creationtide, also known as the Season of Creation, has its origins in the Eastern Orthodox Church which in 1989 declared September 1st as a day of prayer for creation. Over the following decades, as awareness of the present ecological challenges facing our world grew, this single day of prayer developed into a liturgical season running from September 1st to October 4th, the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. This season of Creationtide has been embraced by the leaders of the Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox churches, as well as by several major ecumenical groups including the World Council of Churches. During Creationtide Christians around the world are encouraged to pray for, and care for, God’s good creation. This accords with Rose Jenkins piece on page 16.

To Autumn (1st verse) by John Keats

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees, And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core; To swell the gourd, and plump the hazel shells With a sweet kernel; to set budding more, And still more, later flowers for the bees, Until they think warm days will never cease, For summer has o'er-brimm'd their clammy cells.

One of the most beautiful pieces of poetry ever, perfect for Creationtide.

God Bless Barbara Nurse 12 News from the Churchyard and Burial Ground……………

This month, there is lots to say about these 2 beautiful green community spaces at the heart of our village, so please read to the end. I will try to keep it brief.

First – the “thank yous”

 To the shop for giving us a grant to buy a new mower, get a days help to reduce the pernicious weeds and purchase some more wild flowers.  To the volunteers who have turned out to mow and clear the churchyard.  To Lynn and Gill for a splendid all season display in the nectar bars against the church wall.  To Carol for initiating and driving the “Adopt- a Grave” scheme in the Burial Ground. Of the 10 graves initially identified, there are just 2 left to be adopted – look for wooden numbers 5 & 6 - so please contact Carol on 780625 if you could take on one or both.

What’s been happening?

In early June we held the “Churches Count on Nature” week with an exhibition, produced a guided walk around the burial ground, conducted some species counting with help and ate nature themed cakes in the café. Visiting experts counted 95 – yes 95 different species of plants and trees in the churchyard. We hope to have more specialists visiting during the course of the year. I hope you were able to have at least a quick look at the exhibition whilst it was up. One visitor had found a relative buried in the churchyard, dated 1838, they came in and asked me if I knew where that person had lived… I must have been looking very old at that time!

Arts in the Churchyard

I hope you have enjoyed some of the Thursday afternoon “arts” themed events that we have been holding in the churchyard alongside the Gallery cafes afternoon teas. Learn while you eat and drink, it might catch on? This started with Brigit Graham demonstrating willow weaving which was so popular she came back in August and did some more, the Birchpole singers came and sang their first post lockdown public concert, Challis Stokes showed us some basic upholstery skills and Sue Russell led a poetry afternoon.

Please see page 6 for the programme. All events start at 2pm unless otherwise advertised, are free to attend but donations to St. Leonard’s are very welcome and you can have afternoon tea from the Gallery Café while you are there – pre-booking of this is advised. If you have a skill or a passion to share like this, or you know someone, please let me know.

And finally A NEW PROJECT

There is a neglected plant bed at the North end of the Church, yes the one by the bins. It is suggested that we turn it into a community physic border full of plants that do you good – much like a medieval apothecaries garden, thyme, rosemary, all the good herbs. Further we could make it a community “Remember Covid tribute” for those we lost wherever they were and for the people in our community that got us all through it. Plans are embryonic at time of writing but if you would like to help with this project with either time (for digging) producing plants (for growing) or money (for professional help and plants) please contact me. More details in further Parishioners.

Thanks for reading this far...

Rose Jenkins: [email protected] or tel 780536 13 Exciting times for St Leonard’s

Eleven years ago St Leonard’s PCC made the ground-breaking decision to devolve responsibility for the church building to a separate organisation known as St Leonard’s Management. Since then, the management team have been responsible for maintaining the building, raising the considerable funds needed for this vital work by means of the café, by hiring out the building, and by holding various fund-raising events. This left the PCC free to concentrate on maintaining worship in the church and the upkeep of the church at Croft, both of which have cost implications.

Originally it was intended that the management team should be a properly constituted body, completely separate from the PCC, but this was never actually put in place. We’re now in the process of putting this right: St Leonard’s Management will be a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation), with trustees who report to the Charity Commission. This is an exciting development, and there are going to be opportunities for people in the parish to get involved to help shape the future of the building that plays such a vital role in our community. We’ll need people to help with admin, communications, fundraising - there will be more about this in future editions of The Parishioner.

Right now, our most urgent need is for a Finance Manager. This won’t involve day-to- day book-keeping, because our trusty Treasurer, Audrey Bott, manages the books for us (what would we do without you, Audrey!). What we’re looking for is someone with financial expertise to assist with setting annual budgets and to help monitor spending to make sure that St Leonard’s is on a firm financial footing. Could this be you? If so, please don’t hold back – we need you to come forward now. To find out more about this opportunity, please speak to either Barbara Nurse ([email protected]), Andrew Praill ([email protected]) or Sue Russell ([email protected]). And if this role isn’t for you, but you know someone who has the right expertise, do please have a word with them and ask them to get in touch.

Thank you!

Churchyard clean-up on August 8th. Thanks to Debbie Karius for photos. 14

15 PARISH HALL

September 2021 Your Parish Hall needs You ! The Chairman and Secretary both retired in July at the last AGM. Are either of these community tasks for you? We are a conscientious and friendly group who collectively keep the Parish Hall running. As you are probably aware much updating has recently taken place and the finishing touches are already in hand. We need a chairman to co-ordinate meetings and activities and the occasional working party, and a secretary to look after meeting minutes and general enquiries, but not bookings. Meetings normally take place roughly once a month. Please consider joining us, if you are interested contact Pete Lloyd on 780328 or Jane Praill on 780358 for a chat. Thank You, The Parish Hall Committee.

Re-opening tea party More than 80 people attended the re-opening tea party at the Parish Hall (See photos on page 39). The ribbon was “pulled” by Councillor Sebastian Bowen and Tim Jessop, a trustee of the Rowlands Trust. Thank you to all who came, for your wonderful supportive and positive comments (and your generous donations) regarding the improvements at the hall. Over to you all now, the residents of the Parish, to fully use your newly renovated hall! Please speak to Sue Carpenter if you have any ideas regarding a new club that you would like to start up. It looks likely that we might have a Croquet Club and possibly table tennis sessions starting, AND DON’T FORGET YOGA ON A MONDAY EVENING! If you are interested in joining in, please contact Sue 780371 for the details.

200 Club These are the results of the first two draws of the new season of the 200 club. We have 214 members this time. Thank You to all of you who have joined or rejoined this time. Good Luck to you all. The winning numbers in the first draw of the 2021/22 (July) 200 club were: 203 £30, 127 £20, 30 £15, 72 £15, 137 £10, 124 £10. And, August: 88 £30, 112 £20, 139 £15, 24 £15, 118 £10, 12 £10. Pete Lloyd

16 Yarpole Parish Hall

Programme for September 2021

Regular Weekly Activities

Mondays Zumba 6.15 - 7.15 pm Yoga 7.30 - 8.30 pm Tuesdays Tai Chi (Private Lesson) 9.30 - 10.30 am Tai Chi 10.45 - 11.45 am Wednesdays Tai Chi 10.00 - 11.00 am Art (classes starting 15th) 2.00 - 4.30 pm

Thursdays Pilates 10.45 - 11.45 am

Other Events in September Saturday 18th Flicks in the Sticks 7.00 - 10.00 pm

To make a booking please contact Sue Carpenter 01568 780371 / [email protected] Or go to www.yarpole.com and click on ‘Church & Parish Hall Bookings’ to book online.

Lots of fun was had at our very successful 1 year anniversary party on July 31st! See photos from the event on page 31.

Food Service Hours Bar Hours

Monday - Wednesday: Closed Monday - Wednesday: Closed Thursday - Saturday: 12 - 2.30pm & 6 - 9pm Thursday - Friday: 12 - 2.30pm & 6 -11pm Sunday: 12 - 4pm Saturday - Sunday: 12 - 11pm

Thursday evenings - something and a pint night - £17 Lunchtimes Thursday - Saturday - soup and sandwich - £10

[email protected] 01568 780515

17 Yarpole Group Parish Council News

Hedges in Yarpole village. Residents are reminded of their responsibility to keep hedges trimmed to prevent obstruction to pavements and footpaths. Please check your hedge! The RSPB recommends avoiding hedge cutting during the main breeding season for nesting birds, usually between the beginning of March and the end of August. Some birds may nest outside this period, so it is important to check for active nests prior to cutting. Stop Press! The Parochial Church Council has trimmed the yew trees since the July meeting.

Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). The NDP needed to be updated as Herefordshire Council did not have a 5-year housing land supply. YGPC agreed not to update it until Herefordshire Council’s Nutrient Management Plan is sufficiently improving water quality. Since the July meeting, Herefordshire Council has confirmed it has a housing land supply of 6.9 years, which means the housing policies in the adopted Core Strategy and made NDPs can be considered to be up-to-date.

Yarpole Community Field. YGPC agreed to submit a planning application for change of use, and for an overhead barrier, car park, perimeter track, playground and shelter/ pavilion.

Yarpole Shop and Post Office. YGPC congratulated all those involved at the shop on winning the Midlands region 2021 Countryside Alliance Award.

Cattle grid at end of Croft Castle designated exit. The acting Footpaths Officer met with the National Trust (NT) in June. Concerns about the cattle grid were noted by the NT, no pedestrian gate is planned at this stage, but it may be considered. Pedestrians may cross the cattle grid if they wish, and pay their entrance fee / show their pass at the top of the drive.

Parish Hall. Further storage facilities are needed by both the Hall, and the Council, but how much space is needed? This question is difficult to answer, as community items, e.g., chairs and marquee, are stored across the Parish. Are you storing any community items? Please let me know!

Finance. It was agreed the Finance Statement will be attached to the Minutes in future.

Planning. The Parish Council supported P211800/F Lower House, Yarpole, amending garage design to Plot 2, and P211946/F Meadow Lea, Luston, for change of use from agricultural tie to 3-year temporary use as holiday let. Concerns raised by residents about P212489/AM (Non-Material Amendment to planning permission on plots 1 & 2) in Yarpole were discussed, and individual responses have been sent. See the Draft Minutes for further detail.

Dates for Your Diary: The next Parish Council meetings will be held on Tuesday 7 September and Tuesday 5 October 2021 at 7.30pm in the parish hall.

Parish Council meetings are open to the public, and time is allowed at the start of every meeting for residents to raise issues. Agendas are published on the website and put up on village noticeboards three clear days in advance of meetings, and minutes of meetings are published on the website for all to read.

Maggie Brown, Clerk, [email protected] yarpolegroupparishcouncil.org.uk 18 Welcome Help

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Do you need help with some of these tasks?

Light cleaning Tidying the flower beds Changing the bed linen Edging grass borders Sorting the Laundry Planting bedding plants out Ironing Sorting flower pots/tubs Meal Preparation Spring/autumn help with garden

I’m a local lady who is reliable, genuine, friendly and patient who can assist with the above tasks. To help put the shine and sparkle back into life, just call:

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19 WANTED Treasurer for the Mortimer Community Benefit Society Ltd

The Mortimer Community Benefit Society (MCBS), owns The Bell at Yarpole. The pub itself is run and managed by tenants, however the running of the Society is carried out by a Management Committee elected by the shareholders.

IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF OUR REGISTRATION WITH THE FCA THAT WE HAVE INDIVIDUALS IN FOUR KEY POSITIONS: CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER.

OUR CURRENT TREASURER HAS HAD TO STAND DOWN DUE TO THE PRESSURES OF RUNNING HER OWN BUSINESS AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER TO JOIN THE COMMITTEE IN THIS ROLE.

In terms of book-keeping, the accounts are all entered into an online system (Xero), and the number of transactions is minimal, as our activities mainly consist of receiving rent monthly and paying a handful of invoices. The Society is VAT registered, and this is handled by the system.

The Society’s bank account is managed online, and we have retained a firm of accountants to prepare the annual accounts for the FCA and the shareholders. Therefore, bookkeeping is not the main skill needed in this position – although an understanding of basic principles would be helpful, and of course enough IT/number confidence to operate the system and spreadsheets.

The overriding need at present is for the management committee to have input from a Treasurer who has experience of business management, an understanding of capital structure, and an ability to help guide the Society’s financial future.

The present management committee of seven meet on average once a month. Our meetings are fun, constructive and well-attended, so you need not fear the dreaded ‘local committee syndrome’. If you think you could help us and would be able to volunteer about 6 hours a month, we would very much like to hear from you.

Marianne Taylor (Chair) 01568 780365 Jim Ainsworth (Vice Chair) 01568 780807 David Cheshire (acting Treasurer) 01568 780590 Alex Jenkins (Company Secretary) 01568 780536

Call today to have your oven, hob, extractor, microwave or Aga professionally Colin Hadley 01885 400337 07817 477850 Email: [email protected] 20

Shareholders of the Mortimer Community Benefit Society You are invited to the ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING on Tuesday 26th October 2021 Yarpole Parish Hall 7pm The Agenda is available for download on MCBS’s website www.themortimercbs.org Registration is required by 19th Oct as numbers are limited to 120

EITHER: Fill out, cut out, and drop in to the MCBS post collection box behind the counter in Yarpole Community Shop OR: Copy and paste the slip digitally into an email addressed to: [email protected] Please do not paste this entire document or our email inbox will overflow!

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I would like to participate in the Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) by Zoom, on th28 October 2020 Name/s Share certificate Number/s

** THIS SLIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER 3RD 2020 **

Would you like to help the management committee with its responsibilities?

Elections to the committee will be held at the AMM. Details can be found on our website www.themortimercbs.org

There will also be further information in the next Shareholder Bulletin Meanwhile, details of the Treasurer position are on the facing page

The Mortimer Community Benefit Society Ltd • Registered as a Community Benefit Society in and No. 7793 Registered office: c/o Yarpole Community Village Shop, Green Lane, Yarpole, Leominster HR6 0BD • VAT Reg. GB 302 0648 51 21 Yarpole Parish Good Neighbour Scheme

The Good Neighbour Scheme AGM will be held at St Leonard’s on Monday 13 September at 19.00.

We will be joined by Casey Ord who is a local social prescriber. You may wonder about her role and how she operates. Come along to find out more and to have your questions answered.

We want to hear what you have to say the Good Neighbour Scheme and about the Talk Community Hub. We have some ideas about future activities, but your contributions are very welcome and help us, as they have in the past, to plan ahead.

We’d like to offer you a glass of wine, so could you let Barbara Nurse ([email protected]) know if you are attending.

Good Neighbour Scheme volunteers are ready and waiting to receive your calls for help. Do give us a ring. And if you are interested in VOLUNTEERING for the Scheme, get in touch. Contact us on the number of the logo 07885 525776.

Phone open Monday – Friday 9.00 – 17.00 Yarpole Talk (leave a message) Community

MORTIMER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Patients’ Participation Group (PPG) Sept 2021

Vaccinations - Covid boosters. Depending on the availability of the vaccine, the 90 aged group should start around September 12th.

Flu jabs to include the over 50s this year will be given in October, probably in village halls and hopefully including weekends. .

NHS Digital Data Gathering is now under further discussion and will not start on September 1st.

At the moment only one physiotherapist is working at the surgery so there may be some delay in treatment.

Dr Mark Woodhall is joining the practice as a newly qualified doctor being supervised and trained in general practice by Dr Kemp.

Gilly Lloyd 01568 780328 [email protected]

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23 Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team

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Local Policing Charter. As you know we are committed to making our communities safe and that includes actioning concerns that you have raised through your parish/town councils. The SNT will be sending Yarpole Group Parish Council email updates, and attending at least two parish council meetings per year. One of the priorities raised in the Policing Charter by Leominster Town Council was the issue surrounding drugs and the associated anti-social behaviour. Thursday 19th August saw the Safer Neighbourhood team carry out a warrant at an address in Leominster. We found a quantity of drugs and an assortment of knives which have all been seized, a great result for us.

Road Safety. On Friday 20th August a male was arrested on the A44 Leominster/Monkland for driving under the influence of drink/drugs. We have been out and about in our communities with the speed laser gun and several motorists have been given words of advice. Our student officer Pc Ridyard has literally just passed his speed laser gun course, so watch this space for some further updates on this subject!

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Any young person aged less than 25 years and living in the ancient parish of Yarpole (Yarpole, Bircher, Bircher Common, Croft, Bicton) may apply to the charitable trust for a grant.

The trust may assist eligible candidates with fees and costs associated with secondary and tertiary education as well as with initial professional training. Support can be given towards a wide variety of needs such as:

* tuition fees * tools & equipment * course books & software * costs toward school/college trips or independent travel of an educational nature.

The trustees meet three or four times a year to consider applications. Applications should be received three months before the grant is needed, although urgent cases will be considered.

For further information or to request an application form please contact The Trust Secretary on 01568 780786 or by email: [email protected]. 24 Diocese of Hereford

September 2021

“We are creatures of habit, especially in matters of faith and worship.”

September is often the month when refreshed by our summer holidays, we hit the ground running. Given that most of us left full time education a while ago, it is slightly odd that September still feels like a sort of new year. These patterns can become entrenched. We do things habitually, even though the reason we started doing them that way has long since passed. The Mothers Union in my curacy church refused to meet at any other time than 2:00 pm in the afternoon. Given that most were over 80, the reason that they had to leave at 3:00 pm was to pick the children up from school, it all seemed rather curious.

We are creatures of habit, especially in matters of faith and worship. That applies whether we love the BCP or singing modern worship songs. We find what works for us and hold on to it tightly. Words from the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah that God is ‘doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it,” can cut little ice. But God’s new thing is always rooted in his past dealings with us. He doesn’t change, but our context and culture does. If he encourages us to change, it is not for the sake of novelty, but to ensure that the timeless message of the Gospel can be heard afresh by each new generation. The glory of the church is that it looks very different according to the culture in which it is placed. Our Tanzanian friends have different churches to ours, as do our friends in Nuremberg.

Our challenge, as we look forward, is that our church (the Church of England) is by and large perfectly designed to minister to a culture that no longer exists. What we need to become to be the Church that fruitfully ministers to our contemporaries is something else, it is a journey we embark on together. We seek to discern God’s guidance, but it is a road we must travel.

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Quote of the Month “Meetings are indispensable when you don’t want to do anything.” J. K. Galbraith

25 News from the Shed - Sand Blaster needed

The last edition of The Parishioner contained an article on the work being undertaken to create a Men’s Shed in Yarpole. At present this involves the renovation of a Gravity Racer with a view to entering it in the Richard’s Castle Soap Box Derby in June 2022. To this end we are seeking access to expertise in the field of sand blasting. If you have such expertise or know someone who does please contact us.

We have also been successful in locating a shed in which members can meet, and are now seeking a plot of land on which to locate it. If you know of such a plot please contact us.

If you would like to join us in either of these two projects please do not hesitate to contact either Brian or John. Brian Mitchell. 01568 782271.John Nurse 01568 780637

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28 ORLETON AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

On 27th July the Club was delighted to welcome Kev Alviti to give a talk entitled Unusual Fruits and Vegetables to Grow. Kev lives with his family on a five acre smallholding in south Herefordshire. A carpenter and craftsman he has been practising self-sufficiency for ten years, keeps hens and ducks for eggs and the table and grows hazel and willow for coppicing. He grows 75 varieties of apple and has 52 vegetable beds.

Most people do not have as much land to devote to crops and Kev stressed that one of the easiest ways to grow unusual vegetables was to cultivate less usual varieties of old favourites such as tomatoes and squash, to steer away from F1 hybrids and to save seed instead, swapping these with fellow gardeners at venues such as the Hereford seed swap.

Kev talked about many unusual plants he has grown, including: the New Zealand Yam, Oxalis tuberosa, which produces small tubers with a flavour somewhere between apple and potato (they have edible leaves and are resistant to blight, of interest to plant breeding groups); Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius, a species of daisy has sweet tasting tuberous roots with a refreshing pear flavour and watery texture; the Chinese artichoke, Stachys affinis, has a rhizome which can be used raw in salad or made into a pickle with a mild radish flavour; Skirret, Sium sisarum, a member of the carrot family, has long slender roots with a sweet flavour when cooked; Quinoa, Chenopodium, is a pseudograin which has been cultivated for over four thousand years. A rich source of protein and gluten free it is one of the few grains which is viable for small scale planting.

The club was reminded that plants which we grow mainly as ornamentals are also edible. Dahlia tubers were originally introduced as food but proved less popular than potatoes and nowadays are bred for colour rather than flavour. The flowers of the Day Lily, Hemerocallis, are edible and can be used for thickening soups, the buds and roots are also edible. Korean Mint, Agastache, makes a refreshing tea. Berberis berries when dried give a tart, savoury hit when cooked with rice.

Moving on to fruit, pretty trees such as the medlar and mulberry, Morus nigra, were mentioned. The Japanese wineberry was extolled for its delicious taste. Queen Victoria’s favourite fruit, Chilean guava, Myrtus ugni, is rich in Vitamin C, has a flavour reminiscent of blueberries and wild strawberries. One of the most easily grown fruits, the cucamelon, a member of the cucumber family, must be picked when small and tender, leaving those of us who had composted ours when they did not live up to the claims of enhancing summer evening Pimms to reflect on our mistake!

When his produce is harvested Kev preserves, cans and dehydrates much of it. We were told that the greatest pleasure of self-sufficiency was to do this within a community, a pleasure enhanced by sharing and swapping produce with neighbours.

The gardening club was very fortunate to listen to an informative and entertaining talk and left with plenty of food for thought. Ghislaine Arundale

Next meeting: 7.15pm at Orleton Village Hall on 28th September. Bob Brown, founder of Cotswold Garden Flowers, will be giving a talk entitled ‘So Many Plants, So Little Space’. More information: www.orletongardeningclub.co.uk. Membership is 12.50 per year and we normally meet at 7.15pm on the last Tuesday of the month. 29

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31 Hello everyone. A quick introduction before I start. My name is Lisa and I recently moved into the village from Buckinghamshire. One of my big passions in life is

reading and I have eclectic tastes when it comes to books. I also really enjoy sharing my love for books and reading with other people and I thought it might be nice to recommend some books to you. I hope this will become a regular feature and that you discover some books and authors that you might not have heard of before. I have decided to start by recommending some books from my favourite genre, historical fiction.

Caligula by Douglas Jackson – Brutal, immersive and incredibly thrilling, this book, set during the reign of the infamous Roman Emperor Caligula, will have you gripped from the very first page. Told from the point of view of Rufus, a young slave turned animal trainer hired to look after the notorious emperor’s newly acquired elephant, the reader is swept into the very centre of life in the imperial court, a hotbed of corruption and deceit, where friends can become enemies in the blink of an eye. Caligula is very much a secondary character here, yet his threat is ever present, and the author does a great job of presenting him as a chilling, dangerous individual, whilst also imbuing him with glimpses of humanity and vulnerability. You may need a strong stomach for this book, as it doesn’t shy away from the brutality of Caligula’s court, or the Ancient Roman world in general, and some scenes are incredibly visceral as a result. But for those who are interested in giving this a go, a gripping, highly entertaining read awaits you.

The Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman – Richard III is a controversial figure who divides opinion but whether you see him as a hero or a villain, you could do far worse than checking out this book by American author and historian, Sharon Kay Penman. Packed full of historical detail and exemplary research, this book follows Richard from his birth in 1452 right through to his death on Bosworth Field in 1485. Penman’s approach is such that Richard appears as a more sympathetic and well-rounded figure than he is often portrayed as being, which feels like a refreshing change. At more than 1200 pages, this is one hefty tome but the author’s writing ensures that it never gets boring and you will be well rewarded for your efforts. Penman also has an extensive back catalogue, including the wonderful ‘When Christ and His Saints Slept’ which is centred around the brutal 12th civil war between King Stephen and Empress Matilda.

Mariana by Susanna Kearsley – This charming book is a potent mix of history, romance and time travel, set across two very different time periods, 17th century England and 20th century England. Modern woman Julia finds herself drawn to a beautiful old house in the English countryside and not long after she buys it and moves in, strange things start to happen and she finds herself travelling back in time to the 17th century and experiencing life through the eyes of Mariana, a young woman sent to live at the house in the year 1665 after the Plague hits the city of London. It’s not long before Mariana catches the eye of the dashing Richard de Mornay and their blossoming relationship is one of many highlights in this book. The writing is very idyllic and chocolate box in style which makes this an easy book to read and enjoy. If you are looking for something that is not too heavy going, but still has some meat on its bones, you cannot really go wrong with this.

The Doll Factory by Elizabeth Macneal – This haunting debut novel tells a powerful story of art, loneliness and obsession at the time of the Great Exhibition of the 1850s. It’s dark, compelling and creepy and it will stay in your memory long after you have turned the final page. Lisa North 32

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35 Afon Arwy by Carol Clare

Arising from subterranean darkness off Gwaunceste Hill, a trickle, tentative and weak. Turning Eastwards, following the rise and falls of Cymru land valleys green and mountains steep.

Shrug off your Welshness, cross the border to Kington, new name, now called the Arrow. No kings or Queens abide here at this border place, and the river is less narrow.

Wind and twist and joined by many in the sisterhood, along the tree lined race. Gilwern, HoneyLake and Back are all called brooks their gathering you embrace.

Black and white are the houses that over look your flow, with gardens sloping down and peaceful meadows, flower filled and steeply banked, onwards to the next town.

With gravel base, crystal clear and soothing chilly fresh where little silver fishes swim. Young children come to splash, and shriek with piercing joy finding flat stones to skim.

Onward, through villages, ancient black and white, where visitors walk the side feeding the varied plumaged eager local ducks, and weeping willow sighs.

Ancient fields trundle past where cattle graze in peace, unchanged as days of yore, Skirting South around the well known historic final town, Once known for Lemster ore.

At Broadward finally all identity is lost, as other waters claim your special identity. Joined with the greater, faster, now English A hastening non- entity.

Clasping wet tumbling hands together you make your way, onwards to the unknown. Another great river will absorb your enthusiastic charm, You will be greatly grown.

At , swept into the , Afon Llugwy, Welsh for Bright Stream, Three Rivers in one, wider, deeper, bi-lingual now, memories just a dream.

On to the sea, a final massive open salty view at last, your own startings amend. From Cymru trickle, inspired by fellow countrymen, You reach your journey's end. 36 N.B. up to the C7th the language of the time was Brythonic, spoken by the Bretons, the Welsh and the Cornish. The name Cymru is a corruption of the Brythonic word Combrogi, which meant Fellow Countryman. Hence the reference in the last stanza. CC (Photo of the bridge at Pembridge: Adam Scott)

Travels with a bear Hello, my name is Yarpo the Bear and I am currently living with my new Hoomans, Graham and Lynn. They promised me I would travel the world and see many brilliant landmarks and wondrous places on the planet. Sadly, I have spent most of the last 18 months staring out of a window at the rain with only a brief visit to Clacton on Sea on a cold Wednesday. Now that Boris has said we can all rush off on holidays again, (altho' I don't really trust him!), Graham has said maybe I could go away on holiday with lots of other nice Hoomans from around Yarpole. If you are planning a holiday sometime soon, even a daytrip to the seaside or somewhere interesting, maybe you could find a bit of room in your luggage for me? I don't take up much room, am well behaved and toilet trained and have even been double jabbed. I am happy to climb mountains in Africa, sit by a pool in Monaco, or sing drunken karaoke in a bar in Magaluf. To be honest, I just want to get out of the house and fill my picture album. Could you help me? If you can, please get in touch with my Foster Hooman, Graham on 782346 (he has written a bit more below) or follow my travels on the Yarpole Facebook page. Hope to see you soon. Yarpo the Bear xx

Note from Graham:

I used to run our Royal Mail social club and one of the many things we did was to chronicle the adventures of 'Adam the Bear', a small old moth eaten teddy bear named after our Chairman of the board. Adam would be taken on holiday by different members throughout the year and we would always write a short and humorous account of his travels along with various photos.

The whole thing took on a life of its own, so much so that members started booking their annual leave only when they knew that the bear was available to come along as well. In three years, he visited the great barrier reef, the pyramids in Egypt, Niagara falls and many other sites.

Last week, Lynn and I found another Adam in a charity shop. This one is in far better condition and Lynn is about to start making some holiday clothes for him. It would be great if villagers ran with the idea and maybe see just where and what he can get up to in the coming year as travel restrictions start to ease.

Graham Whitlock 37 PONDS: BESIDE STILL WATERS

After decades of removing ponds from our rural landscape there has recently been an upsurge in pond making in this country. Chris Packham was once asked, what would be the most beneficial thing gardeners could do to help wildlife and his response was, “build a pond,” which is exactly what many gardeners have been doing during the lockdowns. It is now believed many amphibians, including frogs, are more numerous in garden ponds than in the countryside.

Water adds a whole new dimension to any garden, and a pond built with wildlife in mind will become a place of drama and activity. A garden pond attracts a wonderful range of fascinating species. They will delight in your pond – as will you. There are many books to help guide you, if you decide to build a pond, but the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts provide brilliant online information.

Once your pond is made and suitable water plants and marginal plants are in situ you can expect many wildlife visitors. Firstly, the flying insects will arrive. Whirligig beetles, pond skaters and water boatmen will be seen swimming around on the surface of the water. Gorgeous dragonflies and damselflies will quickly navigate their way to your pond. They deposit eggs that turn into young larvae or nymphs that will then live in your pond for some time, preying on other invertebrates, tadpoles or fish, before eventually climbing out of the water, casting off their shells and becoming stunning winged wonders. This year the magnificent emperor dragonfly has been a frequent visitor to our pond along with various damselflies. Amphibians such as toads, newts and frogs will soon take up residence, though you may have to wait a little longer for them arrive.

You will notice an increase in the number of bird visitors. Blackbirds and thrushes enjoy a splash and a drink, as do many other species. A pair of goldfinches frequently inhabit the margins of our pond, feeding off the seed heads of pond marginals and drinking the water. It is important to provide good cover around the pond. Newts and toads like log piles in which to hibernate, so build one nearby. Tall plants like hemp agrimony, purple loosestrife and milkweed provide cover, food for insects and seeds for birds.

There is a whole wonderful life that goes on in and around ponds to which this article cannot do justice, but please do think about taking the plunge and build a pond – you won’t regret it.

If you already have a wildlife friendly pond or other wildlife areas in your garden, please do email photos to [email protected].

Apology. In the last edition of The Parishioner, I suggested that ragwort would attract butterflies and moths into your garden. This is a valuable plant for insects, but it can be dangerous to horses and livestock, so please don’t allow it to establish in your garden if you border fields used for haymaking or for grazing animals. Thanks to John Vaux for reminding me of this.

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The Bell’s first anniversary party, on July 31st, with wonky veg competition! Photos: Adam Scott

Re-opening of the Parish Hall, on August 1st. Photos: Adam Scott & Graham Whitlock 39 Croft with Yarpole and Lucton

Parish Church Services Sept & Oct 2021 Date Service Church Time SEPTEMBER Holy Communion – Book of Sunday 5th Croft 9.30 Common Prayer Holy Communion – Common Sunday 12th Yarpole 9.30 Worship Holy Communion -Book of Sunday 19th Yarpole 8.30 Common Prayer Sunday 26th Themed non-communion service Yarpole 9.30 OCTOBER Holy Communion – Book of Sunday 3rd Croft 9.30 Common Prayer Holy Communion – Common Sunday 10th Yarpole 9.30 Worship Holy Communion -Book of Sunday 17th Yarpole 8.30 Common Prayer Sunday 24th Themed non-communion service Yarpole 9.30 Please note: the change to the usual pattern of service. Any further changes to the programme will be displayed on notice boards and on the Community website Anyone wishing to contact a priest please phone: Rev. Matthew Burns on 01568 614399, [email protected] For other information please phone: Priory Office 612124 Monday to Friday 9.30 – 1.00 Churchwarden Barbara Nurse (780637)

All powerful and ever-living God, direct the love that is within us, that all the countries of the World may work together to save our planet from the effects of climate change. May our efforts with your help and in the name of your Son, who died for us, bring mankind to live in unity and peace.

Amen

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