The Littleton Link

March 2020

Editors letter

Dear All Welcome to the March edition of the Link. This month the clocks ‘spring forward’ and we have the spring equinox, when day and night are the same length. It seems to have been a really dark winter but our gardens are showing us that spring is on the way with trees coming into blossom and bright beautiful blooms abounding. This month we’ve a warning from Wychavon Council about Council Tax scams, plus reports from all our usual contributors too. If you’d like to see anything new in here please don’t be afraid to send it through. Kind regards, Mary

Cover photo: Narcissus ‘Tête-à-tête’ (Mary Keeling)

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Dates for your diary

Day & Event Time Location Date Wed 4 Mar Wednesday Club 2:30 pm Village Hall Tues 10 Mar Littletons WI 7 pm Village Hall Wed 18 N&M Parish Mar Council meeting 7 pm Village Hall Thurs 19 South Parish Mar Council meeting 7:30 pm Scout Hut Tues 24 10:40 to Mar Mobile Library 12:00 various Wed 1 Apr Wednesday Club 2:30 pm Village Hall Wed 29 Apr Wednesday Club 2:30 pm Village Hall

Details of all events can be found in this or past editions of the Link which are also available online at: http://www.southlittleton.org.uk/The_Littleton_Link_6377.aspx

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LITTLETON FOOTBALL CLUB MARCH & APRIL FIXTURES

March 3(Tues) Bewdley 7.45pm Away March 7 Bilston Town Comm Home March 10 (Tues) Wednesfield 7.45pm Home March 14 Shifnal Away March 17 (Tues) Worcs Raiders 7.45pm Home March 21 Bewdley Town Home March 24 (Tues) Shifnal 7.45pm Away March 28 Cradley Town Away April 7 (Tues) Worcs Raiders 7.45pm Away April 11 Shifnal Town Home

All games are 3 pm kick-off, unless otherwise stated. All home games are played at Five Acres, Pebworth Road, North Littleton. Hot and cold drinks available. Please come and Support your local team Volunteers are always welcome to join existing ones who continue to carry out the everyday tasks involved with running the club. Help is always appreciated especially on match days. Should you wish to support the club you can sponsor a game for £50 or a match ball £25. Please contact the secretary. We would be pleased to see you at Five Acres to give your support to our local players and management. Looking forward to seeing you at Five Acres

Marion Brighton Secretary Telephone: 01905 909125 4

THE LITTLETONS WI

President Margaret Potter opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and also our speaker for the evening Rob Hemming

As it is our 70th Anniversary this year it was suggested that a small quilt, tablecloth or banner be made from individual squares sewn by our members. A sub committee has been formed to organise the marking and celebrating two events in August and October. 3 ideas have been put forward to members to choose the type of evening they would most enjoy.

It was suggested we might like to make little green hearts to ‘show the love’ for our country and our commitment to helping with climate change. Janice made a beautiful patchwork heart which will go to WI House along with messages attached by members saying how they are doing there bit in this campaign.

(pledges (including from Littleton 1st School): use loose tea instead of tea bags, send clothes to charity shops to be loved again, buy local to reduce ‘air miles’, written to Nestle to ask them to use sustainable palm oil in products, make bird feeders from

5 natural & compostable materials, piloting the use of recyclable water bottles & lunch boxes & wax food wraps, recycle everything possible, plant trees & shrubs)

The Green Hearts project was mentioned to the Littletons Primary School and we look forward to hearing their ideas to help the carbon footprint in our community.

Margaret Potter has put a board together with a list of the competitions and their criteria for this years ACM at Three Counties Showground

Our speaker Rob Hemming gave a very interesting talk on the History of the Regal Cinema. It first opened in 1932 when a local business man realised how much it would benefit the community. Unfortunately it closed in 2003 but a concert promoter and entrepreneur, Patrick Wiper, could see the need for a cinema as it was at this time the only one in the town. He and other investors provided the funds and it opened again in 2011. It has shown many classical and popular films over the years as well as Live shows and screened Live Broadcasts from London and other cities.

After a delicious supper the competition ‘An item of film memorabilia’ was judged by Rob and the winner was Margaret D with a 1959 film script for ‘The French Mistress’

The meeting closed at 9:40pm. The next meeting is on Tuesday 10th March, 2020 at 7:00 pm when our speaker Jeff Wood will talk about the Vale Wildlife Organisation and the competition will be An Image of British Wildlife.

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SOUTH LITTLETON PARISH COUNCIL

February Meeting

 The PC have appointed a New Lengthsman for the village. Work will start very soon. Village work will follow a work schedule however over the next few months if you see areas of the Village you feel requires upkeep please contact the Clerk ([email protected] ) and we will review all requests.  It has been raised by a local resident that the internet speed across the Village is variable. To access whether this is a broad issue we do need resident feedback highlighting any speed limitations. Again if this is a concern please contact the Clerk via email [email protected]  Approval was provided to allow the Church Car boot sale on 27th June 2020 to be held on the Recreation ground. Details from the Church are to follow nearer the time.  Wychavon have warned of a recent Council Tax Scam (see attached notice) . Please be aware of this and warn any family and friends, especially the vulnerable.  The 2 x Christmas Tress were collected and recycle. Thanks to Adam at ACW Trees for undertaking this for free . It was agreed by both parties to make a £40 Charitable donation to St Richards Hospice to support their recycling initiative.  The Next Parish Council meeting will be held on 7:30pm Thursday 19th March 2020 . Each meeting starts with a Residents open Forum where any items or idea can be discussed. All are welcome

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 Please also note that all the Agenda & minutes for each meeting are available on the PC website for your perusal . www.southlittleton.org.uk . Why not take a look, you may be able to help with certain projects?

Richard Herborn

Chairperson SLPC

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Wychavon Recycling - A Mini Guide

Aluminium cans put them in your green bin or take to a household recycling centre or your local recycling banks. Carrier bags can be recycled in store at most large supermarkets but use a re-usable bag to reduce the need for them in the first place. Do not put them in your green bin. Computers can be donated to Lifetech Recycling or can be recycled at household recycling centres in the Wychavon area. This includes laptops and monitors. Hairspray and other canned aerosols can go in your green bin, or you can recycle them at household recycling centres. Just remember to remove the lid. Paint you can dispose of paint at household recycling sites or donate it to Worcestershire Resource Exchange. Paint tins must not go in your black or green bins, as when they get crushed in our bin lorries they cause unsightly spillages and damage mechanical parts. Visit: www.wychavon.gov.uk/recycling-guide for a more comprehensive list.

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Warning over Council Tax scam Residents are being warned to be on their guard against scammers cold calling them with fake offers of a Council Tax rebate. Malvern Hills District, Worcester City and Wychavon councils have all received reports from residents who have been targeted in this way in recent days. The scammer claims to be from the finance department of the council and asks the person to confirm their date of birth and then gives a reference number, before explaining the call is being recorded for training and monitoring purposes. They then claim to have checked the person's details and found they have overpaid Council Tax and are owed money, but unfortunately due to a system error they cannot transfer the money over and need their debit or credit card details to make the payment. A spokesman for Malvern Hills District, Worcester City and Wychavon councils, said: "We would urge residents who receive a call like this to put the phone down and report it immediately to Action Fraud on www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 20. "Nobody from any of the three South Worcestershire Councils would ever call you out of the blue to discuss an issue with your Council Tax and we would never ask you over the phone for your debit or credit card details if we did owe you a refund. "If you believe your Council Tax is incorrect then you can find out how to challenge it at www.gov.uk/challenge-council-tax-band"

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Offenham Cricket Club Founded 1861 Has the recent England world cup success made you think about playing ???

Well if it has, we want to hear from you asap……….. (here’s the official stuff!) We are a friendly Village Cricket club that currently plays……….. T20 Cricket Wednesdays 6pm 40 over Friendly matches on a Sunday 2pm We also run a Junior Section of mixed age, playing a few games a year with Coaching provided on a Sunday morning

We would love to hear from any players either new to the game or others who wish to dust off those cricket

skills……!

Please contact Andy Harrison at [email protected] or checkout our Facebook page Offenham Cricket Club

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NORTH AND MIDDLE LITTLETON PARISH COUNCIL

February Meeting Flooding This was again discussed. Still waiting for a representative from Worcestershire County Council is to visit the parish.

Trees: Western Power have authorised for work to be carried out. Waiting for a date.

Telephone Kiosk. (North Littleton) The materials have been received and refurbishments will be carried out in the spring.

Overgrown hedges: These are being dealt with.

The Pound. It has been noticed that a vehicle is being driven on The Pound. Should anyone see this taking place please report to a councillor.

Memorial Bench. Due to the condition of the bench in the village hall grounds it is proposed to replace this with a forces memorial bench.

Bus Shelter It is noted that the side panel of the bus shelter at North Littleton crossroads has been removed. This to be replaced.

Street lights: If you notice a light not working please report to the clerk stating location and number on lamp.

Clerk: Marion Brighton, Telephone: 01905 909125

Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

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RWH Accountancy Limited Company Accounts Sole Trade Accounts Bookkeeping VAT Returns Payroll Personal Tax Returns

Contact Richard: 01386 291007 [email protected]

John Betts Property maintenance Over 25 years’ experience

Extensions & Alterations / Brick Work / Stone Work Patios / Repointing / Painting No job too small / All your property needs

For a free quote phone John on 01386 761379 or 07415 144926

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NORTH AND MIDDLE LITTLETON PARISH COUNCIL

DOG WALKING The Parish Council are constantly receiving complaints from parishioners concerning the amount of dog faeces being left on the footpaths. Dog fouling is a messy eyesore. Perhaps more importantly, dog mess is also a potential health hazard. All dog owners have a legal duty to clean up dog faeces immediately after their animal fouls a public place. Dog mess laws do not allow the excuse of 'not noticing' that the canine has fouled. Owners could be liable for a ‘Fixed Penalty Fine’ of £100, rising up to £1000 if a case goes to court.

Wychavon District Council maintains over 300 dog waste bins in public open spaces and provides dog waste sacks through their Community Contact Centres. For anyone who can’t locate a Dog Waste Bin double wrap your ‘poo’ bag and dump it in a normal litter bin or take it home. Dog fouling can be reported to Wychavon at: https://selfservice.wychavon.gov.uk/wsformswdc/wdc_dogfouling.jsp

GREEN DOG WALKERS is an initiative promoted by Wychavon District Council at: https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/green-dog-walkers Your local Parish Council would like to encourage you to join and help to keep our pavements and open spaces clear of dog mess. Thank you Marion Brighton Clerk North and Middle Littleton Parish Council

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Vale Painting Services For a quality professional job at very competitive prices. Small jobs welcome For a free quote call

Maurice on 07521 127421

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Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages

The parishes of North & Middle Littleton and South Littleton are both members of the United Benefice of East Vale and Avon Villages. The priest in charge is Revd Fr Philip Morton (01386 832599) email: [email protected] For weddings, baptisms and funerals contact Wendy Stafford Parish Administrator 01386 424728 or [email protected]

For any other matters relating to St Nicholas Church, please contact Roy Powell (01386 832058) or Peter Brown (01386 831529) Hon Treasurer.

For general enquires relating to St Michaels Church, please contact the Churchwardens Robert Johnson 01386 831504 or Sue Jinks 01386 831553.

Church services are as follows:

Date Service Time Location 01-Mar St Michael's, 1st Sunday Family Service 9:30 AM South of Lent; St Messy Church 4:00 PM Littleton School David’s Day Holy Eucharist 4:30 PM St Nicholas, N&M 08-Mar St Michael's, 2nd Sunday Morning Praise 9:30 AM South of Lent Evensong 4:30 PM St Nicholas, N&M St Michael's, 11-Mar Eucharist 10:00 AM South 15-Mar St Michael's, 3rd Sunday Eucharist 9:30 AM South of Lent Holy Eucharist 4:30 PM St Nicholas, N&M

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Date Service Time Location 22-Mar St Michael's, Mothering Morning Praise 9:30 AM South Sunday Evensong 4:30 PM St Nicholas, N&M St Leonards, 29-Mar Benefice Eucharist 11:00 AM Bretforton Passiontide The Barn, Begins Messy Church 4:00 PM Bretforton 05-Apr Palm St Michael's, Sunday Benefice Eucharist 11:00 AM South

Family Services are short non-Eucharist service especially for families with coffee and drinks.

Other information from St Michaels Church at South Quiz at The Littleton’s School South Littleton 7 pm Saturday 28th March. Farm Lane Entry. All welcome, bring your friends and drinks and nibbles. Your Church is open for visitors Look out for the “Church Open” sign, and please call in.

For information on St Michael’s please visit our web site at: www.southlittletonchurch.co.uk

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From the Parish Registers January and February Weddings - none Baptisms

09-Feb-20 Bretforton Harry George Paul Hunt 09-Feb-20 Badsey Kaitlyn Jayne Bott 09-Feb-20 Badsey Evelyn Jayne Bott (blessing)

Funerals

15-Jan-20 Offenham Trevor Edwin Bevington 93 28-Jan-20 S Littleton Christine Venfield 71 28-Jan-20 Badsey Donald Hartwell 99 06-Feb-20 Badsey Fraser Alexander Bennett 14

Please come and join us for crafts, activities, fun and games From 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday 1 March Theme for this session: Creation At Littleton School Free Fun for Families & Free Tea We welcome, Grannies, grandads, Mums, Dads. Uncle, Aunts. Messy Church is for everyone. Everyone is welcome so see you there For more information contact: [email protected]

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March 2020 The beginning of March sees the start of the season of Lent. According to tradition, this is the season when we try to think of something to give up – chocolate, cake, meat, favourite TV shows – I’ve tried all of these over the years with varying success! Of course, the season itself commemorates the time when Jesus went out into the desert for 40 days and fasted in preparation for the beginnings of His ministry. Since the earliest days of Christianity, believers have used this season in the run up to Easter as a time for prayer, penitence, self-denial and atonement. Part of the self-denial bit is the giving up of luxuries, which I think most people associate with Lent. But it should also be a time for thinking about taking up something – perhaps the discipline of reading some scripture each day, or helping out with a local charity. This year, once again we have some Lent groups meeting in various places in the Benefice. This year we’re exploring the musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ so if this interests you please do look at the notices in your local church for more details. It all starts with an Ash Wednesday service on 26th February at 7:00pm in Sts. Mary & Milburgh, Offenham. Please do join us for this reflective and special service. Lent might be the season self-denial, but it can also be the season of self-discovery. What might God be calling you to do this year?

Revd. Philip Morton

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St Michael’s Church, South Littleton 100 Club

We are now collecting subscriptions for 2020. Your support is much appreciated! Around £10,000 paid out in prizes so far!

Send your subscription as below. Cheques to South Littleton PCC, or cash. Or pay into bank account number 00150457 sort code 30-93-11

Rob Johnson (01386 831504) at 1 Greenhill Cottages Bennetts Hill South Littleton WR11 8TD; or Sue Jinks (01386 831553) at Nyali Main Street South Littleton (opposite the bus shelter).

£25 per year buys the chance to win cash prizes and helps keep our church open. 50% is paid out in monthly prizes and 50% goes to Church funds.

Contact name …………….………………………………………………………

Address………………………………………………………………………………

Email / Phone number ………………………………………………………

By completing this form you agree to The PCC of St Michaels the Archangel South Littleton holding and processing your personal data and contacting you concerning the 100 club and also general church fundraising events. You can unsubscribe at any time, by contacting the Secretary to the PCC Robert Johnson at [email protected] or 01386 831504. Details of our Data Privacy Notice are available on request.

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JAMES GLOVER Garden Maintenance Hedge Clipping / Pruning Weeding Planting & Removing Shrubs Preparing Vegetable Plots

Lawn Mowing FULLY INSURED Telephone: 01386 830409

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2020 “Rise, take your mat and walk” Women, men and children of all ages are called to “Rise, take your mat and walk” to join this day of prayer. Women of Zimbabwe have prepared this year’s service and they encourage us all to reflect on the difficulties and unrest that have plagued their country over many years. They share the challenges they have met and the hopes they have for the future. They encourage us to “Rise, take your mat and walk” with them as they continue their often turbulent journey towards full reconciliation. World Day of Prayer is an international inter-church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers. The preparation for the day is vast. An international committee is based in New York and there are national committees in each participating country. Regional conferences meet to consider the service and then local groups make their plans. The day of prayer is celebrated in over 170 countries. It begins in Samoa and prayer in native languages travels throughout the world – through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, before finishing in American Samoa more than 36 hours later. All are invited to St James’ Church, Badsey on Friday 6th March 2020 at 2:30 pm, where we will gather to celebrate the service prepared by the women of Zimbabwe. You are also welcome to join us for a light lunch, 1:00 pm at the church.

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Worcester Magdeburg Newsletter

January 2020 Dear All As Brexit approaches we need to focus on continuing to keep our Partnership links in place at this time of change.

The Three Confessions Conference is to be held in Germany this year from Friday 1st May to Monday 4th May at Neudietendorf near Erfurt (www.zinzendorfhaus.de) The topic is “Lord’s House for many people. New concepts for using old church buildings”

We will be looking for delegates to attend especially if you have any special interests in the subject of how to use our buildings to serve a wider community and not just for worship. Accommodation is provided but you will be responsible for paying for your travel to and from the venue. Do let me know if you would like to attend places are limited to a total of fifteen, ten from C of E and five Roman Catholic.

There is planning going ahead for a joint pilgrimage in either Lund in Sweden or Trier in Germany provisional dates are 15th to 20th March 2021. It would have to be self-funding and possibly not a large group.

Also after a gap we now have reconnected with St. Francis Dudley as there is a new representative. They had a successful visit to Bremen in September and are looking forward to a return visit this year.

Bishop John has been invited to an ordination service in May by Bishop Friedrich Kramer

St. Barnabas Church held an office of Compline and Prayers for Peace on 16th January to mark the 75th anniversary of the firebombing of Magdeburg.

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After many years of service to the Partnership Committee the Revd James Knights has retired, we thank him for all he has done to promote our links to Germany.

There will be a benefice service on 31 May, which Archdeacon Robert is coming to

Partnership Visits 2020 dates TBC Pershore to Salzwedel date TBC St.Francis to Bremen May Magdeburg Kirchspiel West to St.Barnabas 20 to 24 August Kroppenstedt to Badsey 2021 Stourport to Barby

Alex Christison [email protected]

Please come and join us for crafts, activities, fun and games From 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday 29 March Theme for this session: Mary, Martha, Larzurs At The Barn at Fleece Inn, Bretforton Free Fun for Families & Free Tea We welcome, Grannies, grandads, Mums, Dads. Uncle, Aunts. Messy Church is for everyone. Everyone is welcome so see you there For more information contact: [email protected]

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Mobile Library

The mobile library visits the Littletons on the 4th Tuesday of the month (24 March) at the following times:

 10:40 to 10:55 – North Littleton, The Ivy  11:00 to 11:15 – Middle Littleton, Village Hall  11:45 to 12:00 – South Littleton, Shinehill Lane

Enquiries about this service should be made by contacting: TEL: 01905 822722 or emailing [email protected]

*************************** Next visit of the Youth Bus To Middle Littleton

As at time of going to print we’ve not received any dates for March, so please get in touch with Robin for more information

If you’d like to see the bus in South Littleton please get in touch with Robin Mace at: [email protected] Follow us Wychavon Youth Bus | Like us The Youth Bus For more information contact Rob Mace 07773 031205 or email [email protected]

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LITTLETONS’ WEDNESDAY CLUB The first piece of news I can share with you is that JASON DONOVON will be performing with our popular regular MATT SLACK at the Birmingham Hippodrome in the pantomime GOLDILOCKS & the 3 BEARS. It will be Jason’s first pantomime so Good Luck Jason. February 19th. We had quite a varied selection of goods for our Bring & Buy sale. It was a wide selection & we decided to separate the donations, some we were able to sell & others we could ask for donations if there was anything members wanted to buy with a donation. We had certain members bidding against each other sometimes by only 5p giving us a light hearted atmosphere until one said “Oh! Let her have it then” with a general chuckle. We were rather surprised but very pleased when Marion said we had raised £86-00 towards club funds. We had our usual raffle when members are always very generous, & our very welcome tea/coffee & biscuits. March 4th. Fiona Gibson will be our speaker telling us about bees & gardens. March 18th. will be an outing for a Carvery lunch. April 1st. We will meet in the Village Hall at 2-30pm. April 15th. We are booked for our annual visit to the March Hare for lunch. April 29th. Meeting in the Village Hall at 2-30pm.

Wednesday Club welcomes new members and visitors to our meetings and outings. You will be made very welcome.

For Information: Marion Brighton: 01905 909125 Mary Hilton: 01386 830763 Eileen Meads 28

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Going around the Littletons searching for something to put on the front cover of this edition I’ve snapped some blossoms in the hedgerows and been invited into gardens.

The early flowering trees, shrubs and plants provide much needed food for our early pollinators and thanks to the cheery colours help to lift our spirits after the dark winter months. If you’ve left the top cover on last year’s plants you’re helping to give insects a home 31

during the winter and providing shelter for birds. Here’s a selection of some of the beautiful colours out in our villages at present – I hope you like them.

If you enjoy growing things then you might be interested in National Gardening Week which takes place from Monday 27 April to Sunday 3 May 2020. You can find more details here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/national-gardening-week

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We offer a full range of garage services at competitive prices.

A regular car service ensures that your car is safe and is running at optimum performance. We provide different levels of servicing from a general check-over to a major service.

Brakes * Clutches * Diagnostics * Exhausts * Timing Belts * MOT Preparation * MOT Repairs * Servicing * Suspension We also offer a free collection and return service if required.

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Contact John Stanley: 01789 773795 or 07977 333719 Email: [email protected]

Free bus service to TESCO (run by Henshaw’s Coaches) Route runs: Offenham, The Littletons, Honeybourne, Bretforton & Badsey Every Thursday, picking up at: 09:48 The Ivy, North Littleton 09:50 Village Hall, Middle Littleton 09:52 Shinehill Lane, South Littleton ETA at Tesco 10:30; departs Tesco 11:45 33

Some highlights from our first 20 years

2004 – SWS funding allowed the purchase of our first two floodplain meadows, Gore Meadows near Fladbury and Littleton Meadows in North Littleton. This has allowed the reinstatement of more traditional management regime of hay-cutting and aftermath grazing which is helping to restore the wildflower grassland at these sites. 2018 – VLHT are part of the Lottery funded Market Gardening Heritage Project being run by Worcestershire Achieve and Archaeology Services, recording, restoring and celebrating the hovels and associated market gardening heritage of the Vale. 2019 – To celebrate BBC Hereford and Worcester’s 30th year and VLHT’s 20th year we planted a birthday orchard at our North Littleton Community Orchard site. 2019 – Again, thanks to SWS we purchased two more floodplain sites in our 20th year, Mill Bank Meadows near Fladbury and Wheeler’s Meadow at North Littleton.

Here’s to the next 20 years!

Vale Landscape Heritage Trust (VLHT) is a registered charity, number 1080109. We work to protect and preserve the environment in and around the Vale of Evesham and Pershore. We work with volunteers, funders, farmers and the government to secure the future of over 320 acres.

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As a local brand we want to promote local businesses, local news stories and information from relevant elements of the community, including a monthly update from our parish councils. The Link currently goes to over 1000 residential properties throughout the Littletons.

 Content of articles and advertisements are the responsibility of their authors not the Editor or Parish councils, so care should be taken to see that all information is legal and correct before posting to the editor.  Please note text and images should be appropriate for young readers. If content is judged to be inappropriate it will be refused.  Advertisements are welcomed but due to limited space, your ad may not be placed immediately you will be informed if this is the case.  Current rates for advertising are: Number of editions ½ page Full page 1 £10 £20 5 £25 £50 10 £40 £80

 All payments are to be made to South Littleton Parish Council.  The Link is produced on a volunteer basis and all funds raised from advertising or donations go directly into producing the Link.  Cut off dates are printed on the back of every Link and are strictly adhered to, to prevent delays in printing and delivery.

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Editor information: Entries and enquiries for the next Link should be sent to: -

Mary Keeling Email: [email protected]

Entries for APR-20 to be in by 12 Midnight on Friday 20 March 2020

 All entries should be spell checked beforehand, I do not accept responsibility for any incorrect information or spelling errors.  When emailing information please use word A5 format (not PDF) or paste information directly into the email.  Any pictures for front cover need to be A5 portrait .jpg  The editor reserves the right to amend contents of articles for length.

For information regarding advertising please contact the editor for details.

Don’t forget to put your clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday 29 March

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