Credenhill Community News

July 2019 Issue 120

A Parish Council publication about Credenhill, by and for the people of Credenhill. 1 Credenhill Community News July 2019

Issue 120

A Parish Council Publication about Credenhill, by and for the people of Credenhill.

Sponsored by: Credenhill Parish Council

www.credenhill-pc.org.uk You can also find us on Facebook - Credenhill Community News

CONTENTS DATES FOR THE DIARY

4-5 Credenhill Parish Council 7th July Holly Communion th 6-10 St Mary’s Primary School 9 July Wye Valley Brewery Tour 13th July St Mary’s Summer Fayre 11 The Vicars Letter 14th July All Age Worship 17th July Parish Council Meeting 12-13 Community Hall 18th July Last Day of School 14-15 Credenhll Social & Sports Club 18th July Open Gardens Brinsop Court 21th July Holly Communion 16-17 Magna Drama 21st July Open Gardens Rhodds Farm th 18 Friendship Club 27 July Family Fun Day 21st July Holly Communion 19-29 Posters & Events 28th July Holly Communion 1st August Friendship Club BBQ 30-34 Directory of Services 18th August Open Gardens Shobdon Court 35 Contacts 25th August Credenhill Canter 25th August Live Band – Bad Spaniel 36 St Mary’s Bake Off st 31 August Saturday Night Fever More details for each on the following pages ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The CCN is kindly delivered to you by the following volunteers:

Vivien Ball, Jean and Wally Hawkings-Bowles, Edie Jones, June Jones, Emma Baxter and family, Kirsty Lewis and family, Val and Roger Bailey, Sandra Stevens and Margaret Tyler. 2 Editor Wanted

We are in need of a volunteer to take over the editor position of the Credenhill Community news, ideally starting in September after the August break.

It is a highly rewarding role that is crucial for the continuation of the CCN.

If you have a passion for the community and can spare some time every month (no more than 10 hours) we would really appreciate the help.

If you are interested or would like some more information, please get in touch via

[email protected] or [email protected]

Next Meeting The press and members of the public are invited to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council that will be held at the Resource Centre on 17th July 2019 from 19:30. The agenda for the meeting will be published on the website and notice board on or before 12th July 2019. As usual; there will be no meeting in August; the September meeting will be held on 18th September at the same time and location as the July meeting.

Each year the Parish Council spends £5000 on keeping our streets clean; this is 16% of our annual precept income and a task that never seems to go away. £5000 could buy us new play equipment at the Roman Park or we could reinvest that money into the Community Hall to help improve our facilities in the village. Thank you to Credenhill Cubs who you may have seen out around the village picking up litter for us they were working towards their World Challenge badge as an activity to benefit the local community.

Parish Council Vacancies In May we received nominations for 12 councillors who were all elected to the Parish Council. We have 2 vacancies to fill; if you are interested in joining the parish council then please get in touch with the parish clerk.

Community Open Day Thank you for all that attended and for those who had a table at the first Credenhill Community Open Day. The children enjoyed the Messy church activities and BBQ in the resource centre and those who attended found the event useful. We intend to run the event again in 2020.

Station Road Traffic Calming Measures The narrow section of Station Road has now been reduced to 20mph as well as additional traffic calming measures introduced. The Parish Council in conjunction with Herefordshire Council and the Safer Roads Partnership will continue to monitor road safety around the village and where required will respond to any concerns raised. We have received complaints recently about “boy racers” in and around the village; the Parish Council requests that people drive and park cars with respect to their neighbours and other road users.

Footpath Improvements (Camp to Credenhill) At the time of writing the improvements to the footpath between the camp and Credenhill are near completion. This work is being completed after feedback received from parents/path users regarding the poor condition of the path some 2 years ago. The Parish Council in conjunction with Ward Councillor Matthews will continue to support requests from the general public where it is evident that improvements are required. We urge you to let us and Herefordshire Council know of any issues that you would like addressing in the Parish.

Do you have 1 minute of your time to help us all? The Parish Council is currently trying to get Herefordshire Council to resurface the road between the Camp and Stretton Sugwas; the more people that report it through the Council Website the more chance we have of getting it done so please report it now: https://myaccount.herefordshire.gov.uk/report-road-defects

On Wednesday Years 4 & 6 were visited by the ‘Repeating History Company’ for their Anglo-Saxon / Viking day (https://repeating-history.com/)

The children spent the day using replica swords, shield, spears, helmets, axes, chain mail, as well as bowls, spoons, a cooking pot, drinking horns, jewellery, clothing, shoes, coins and other items. Learning how the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings would have lived.

The children had the opportunity to grind grain in a quern milling stone, play strategy board games and learn how to handle the replica shield and spears.

The children had a great day and we would like to thank the PTFA for contributing towards this wonderful learning experience.

Thanks Joel! We would all like to say a big thank you to Joel Goodson for his time as editor of the CCN and wish him the very best of luck in London.

10 The Vicar’s Letter

Dear Friends,

The Bible provides many different verses for helping us to find strength at times of difficulty, and for encouraging our faith when we feel we are in despair. Satan tries to make us feel weak, useless and ultimately to destroy us. But we can fight his attacks on our body, mind, soul and spirit with God's truths about us, and about him as our loving heavenly Father. We are 'fearfully and wonderfully' made, in his image; we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength, and he gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. His power is made perfect in the face of our weakness. Sometimes we feel strong and that we can cope with just about anything. At other times we feel as though we are hanging on to life by our finger tips. I know that I have felt both of those extremes and possibly you have too. But God is a constant source of everything that we need for life. Thankfully he doesn't get tired and need an occasional lie down! In his power and strength, we can accomplish all that we have to. When we are weary and need his strength, we can take a moment to speak out the truth of his word; that he is our strength; his power is made perfect in our weakness; that he is for us, advocating for us, and that he will see us through to the finish line. Our victory is in him. The other day I came across a handwritten summery of 2 Corinthians chapters 4&5 in my late mother’s bible, “ Bodies grow weaker, souls grow stronger; when our tents are broken, God has a house for us; what is seen does not last, what is not seen lasts for ever.” This summery gives us hope for something better one day. With every blessing, Rana Davies-James

From our Registers Funerals 22nd May 2019 Funeral of Brenda Colcombe with burial. No Weddings or Baptisms.

Services 7th July 11.00am Holy Communion 14th 11.00am All Age Worship 21st 11.00am Holy Communion 27th 3-5.00pm Messy Church details elsewhere 28th 11.00am Holy Communion

11 Credenhill Community Hall July 2019

GREAT NEWS !

The long awaited toilet renewal at Credenhill Community Hall will be taking place in the next few weeks. Add to that the redecoration ,soft seating and book swap corner and the Hall will be looking good for Autumn /Winter.

EVENTS

Fitness for the elderly including Dementia Sufferers and Carers meet each week at the Hall at the Movement 2 Music group run by the lovely Rose Sales. There are two sessions and refreshments included. If you know of anybody who might benefit and enjoy this sociable group please contact Rose, [email protected] or 07891 538 074

FUND RAISING CONTINUES

Help us keep up the good work by logging on to the Co-op Community Fund website and voting to support Credenhill Community Hall, each time you buy a co- op product during the next year your Hall will benefit

FAMILY PARTIES

Credenhill Community Hall is an ideal venue, with enough space for a Bouncy Castle or Children’s Entertainment. Maybe for a family tea party or get together.,no matter what the weather It is a good space for little ones to run around and we are improving the facilities to encourage people to use the venue.

So if you are looking for a safe environment for a children’s events please contact us. LOG ON NOW TO OUR WEBPAGE credenhillcommunityhall.org.uk to book or see what is on in your local Hall and make it a thriving centre of your community We are delighted to say that many children parties are held in the Hall. Don't forget if you have an event coming up and would like to hold it in a pleasant, light, airy hall with a large outside grassed area [big enough for a marquee] then come along and have a look at Credenhill Community Hall. We can give you details of license holders who will provide a bar for your function if you need one. What is more it will not break your budget ! Please contact us for more information.

Betty Morris Booking Secretary 07954081999 or [email protected]

Credenhill Community Hall Schedule

Day and Contact Group Name Leader Time Details

Monday Young Explorers Marcus Terry 07592 449 852 7.30-9p.m

Tues Magna 07854 299 715 Val Lewis 7.30-10p.m Performing Arts [email protected]

Weds Movement 2 07891 538 074 Rose Sales 10.30am-12noon Music [email protected]

Weds 07891438074 Slimming World Miakala Davis 6p.m-9p.m [email protected]

Thurs

9.30a.m- Eszter Yoga 07519 095 067 10.30a.m Browning Thurs 6 to 7.30p.m Cubs & Beavers Marcus Terry 07592 449 852 7.30 to 9p.m Scouts

Friday 07789 401 151 Nutty Crafters Corrie Smissen 10am to 12noon [email protected]

Friday Rainbows 6p.m -7.30p.m Donna Jones 07837 651 687 Brownies

Magna/Young 01432 760 115 Friday Val Lewis Magna 07954 081 999 9a.m-1p.m Betty Morris Performing Arts [email protected]

Sunday 01432 760 115 Young Magna P/A Val Lewis 2.30-5p.m [email protected]

www.credenhillcommunityhall.org.uk

Magna and Young Magna JULY 2019

‘Peace’ is our next original production in October. It is the dramatic retelling of a true event which happened in Hereford in 1916 . At a concert held to raise funds for the soldiers of the Herefordshire and Shropshire regiments a tragedy happened when eight young girls died in a mysterious fire . This is a reconstruction of what happened before the event and at the inquest afterwards . What did cause the fire on that fateful day and ,just who was responsible ?

Young Magna Wowed audiences at their Summer showcase and are taking a well earned break until September when rehearsals for the annual pantomime begin .’Sleeping Beauty ‘ this year ,so watch out for details and get your tickets early!

Take a look at our website magnapresents.co.uk for information on all aspects of Magna and Young Magna

We are always looking for actors, backstage crew and sound and light technicians to join our group. If you like a challenge and an entertaining way to spend time contact [email protected] for details

For all the latest information on productions, ticket sales and how to join, just like us on Facebook or Twitter and you will get all the latest news as it happens

Magna and Charity 2019 We collect for St.Michael’s Hospice after each performance

Young Magna 2019 Despite their popularity we still have some vacancies in our Youth group, Young Magna. who meet on Sunday afternoons 2.30 until 5p.m, some rehearsals also take place on Friday evenings from 7.30p.m. There is a joining fee of £10 +£10 costume fee and weekly fee of £2. We keep costs low to make it an easily affordable pastime. If you would like details please contact Betty or Val, details below

What Magna is and What we Do Most of what Magna and Young Magna does is developed from performing arts workshops where we work out scripts and scenes ,music and dance using improvisation. We aim to teach performance skills to those who wish to learn in a fun and fulfilling way, to be a part of either group see details below. If you or your child would like to join; ring or e mail now for information or to book your place. This is a community group and so is affordable and fun. Your local performing arts group Magna, meets every Tuesday 7.30p.m. Young Magna for 8-16year olds each Sunday 2.30p.m. to 5p.m. New members are always welcome so come along and join us if you would like an inexpensive and enthralling way to pass some of your leisure time.

Ring for details of how to join: Val 01432760115 Betty 07954081999

www.magnapresents.co.uk

Credenhill Friendship club

Well friends how lovely it was to see you all again at our last meeting, and thanks to Julie for everything she has done. I thought that the BBC television coverage of June the 6th A date we will never forget and those who died for us on that day many years ago and those that survived the D Day landings of France was very good. We were very fortunate to have on June the 6th Mr Peter Weston who told us about the life story of Allen Leonard Lewis the only person in Here- ford to be awarded the Victoria Cross in World War 1. Peter with the help of friends, have worked so hard to get recognition for this very brave man, and have now raised enough money to pay for a statue of Allen which has now found a resting place in Hereford Town. Thank you Peter for a very interesting talk. Keeping along the same theme, at your next meeting on July 4th your speaker will be Mr Mike Watkins who’s talk is “W W 1 Soldiers Diary”s So that sounds very interesting too. On August 1st we will be having a B B Q Let’s hope the sun shines, ☀️ at the moment it is supposed to be flaming June where is the sun I ask myself, well we can wish. Trevor will be telling you info towards your September Trip.at next meeting Well folks looking forward to seeing you all soon, if there is anyone out there who would like to know more about us my Telephone Number is on the back of the C C N , or come and visit, we would love to meet you, you will be made very welcome we meet the first Thursday in the month at Cre- denhill Social Club in the skittle alley at 7.30p.m

Well friends keep well, take care, Val. 18

Volunteer today!

Onside a local charity which works across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, is looking for people to take on the role of a Relevant Persons Representative (RPR). As an RPR the volunteer would be visiting a person just once every 6-8 weeks for no more than 1 hour. Volunteering would be local to where the volunteer lives. Volunteers as an RPR are safeguarding the rights of vulnerable people who don’t have the mental capacity to consent to care or treatment. Onside’s Volunteer Manager, Claire Watkins, said “Our volunteers give their time, their passion and enthusiasm, this role is very worthwhile and rewarding.”

Volunteers are ordinary people of all ages and backgrounds they just need to be good listeners and have some time to give. We also have further opportunities with other advocacy projects.

If you can picture yourself in the role of an Onside volunteer please call Claire Watkins - Volunteer Manager on 01905 27525 or email [email protected] to find out more. This type of volunteering is flexible to fit with your life and circumstances. Free training (throughout the year) is provided and all expenses paid.

St Michael's Hospice Newsletter

Big Tea: This summer, make time for tea and cake with those close to you. By hosting a Big Tea, whatever the size, you’ll be helping your Hospice continue supporting families in Here- fordshire and the surrounding areas. Just pick a venue (it could be your front room, a village hall or your staff room), choose a date and time and then invite your friends, family, neighbours or work colleagues to enjoy one of our favourite pastimes; drinking tea and eating cake. To get involved, contact Gaynor on 01432 852 630 or email [email protected] and she will help you plan your event.

Open Gardens: Summer is a time many of us enjoy spending in the garden. If you’re looking for inspiration, or you just fancy an after- noon spent in a beautiful Herefordshire garden, then we’ve just the thing for you. The St Michael’s Hospice Open Gardens season continues on Wednesday, 3rd July at Homme House in Much Marcle where visitors have the chance, for a small additional price, to enjoy a guided parkland walk. Four days later, on Sunday 7th July, Seabournes in Fawley, near Ross-on-Wye is the venue. The 10-acre garden features wonderful views of the River Wye and surrounding landscape and offers ample opportunity for a picnic. Brinsop Court, near Tillington, is next in the Open Gardens programme on Thursday, 18th July when the Grade 1-listed 12th Century moated manor house will be open to explore, along with the 800-acre estate. Rhodds Farm in Lyonshall, which opens on Sunday, 21st July, offers wonderful views of the Malvern Hills and the Black Mountains, while Shobdon Court on Sunday, 18th August is rarely open to the public and features an arboretum with a mature tree canopy and smaller acers below. For more Open Gardens information, including directions and how to book 22 tickets, visit st-michaels-hospice.org.uk

CREDENHILL SOCIAL & SPORTS CLUB SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST 2019 8.30pm

AMAZING ROCK COVERS BAND

St Swithun’s Day The name of Swithun is best known today for a British weather lore proverb, which says that if it rains on St. Swithun's day, 15 July, it will rain for 40 days.

St Swithun's day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St Swithun's day if thou be fair For forty days 'twill rain nae mare I wonder if its true?

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