APRIL/MAY 2019 Issue 224

Baschurch Village Newsletter

The Great Outdoors

Coming Up: ‘Keeping Watch,’ equestrian, pet This heralds our Inside this issue:  Yeoman our special Easter and animal fine first colour cover - Singers cover illustration, artist. You can a step in the right All Saints’ is by view her gallery direction? The Great 2 artist Lesley at lesleypalmer- Happy Easter, Church Outdoors April 9, 7.30 pm Palmer, an art.com Pam Elson  Reach for the A Walk on the 7 Sky—star gazing Wild Side  Little Ness Village Corbet Comes Top of the Class Easter Services 10 Hall, April 13, What a tremendous came top in the position, said: “We 8 pm accolade it was for Council are really proud of  Allotment the Head teacher area when progress the achievements of Get Your Skates 13 Association Plant and staff of Corbet across eight GCSEs our pupils. The Cor- On Sale, Baschurch School when the was assessed, bet School is an Village Hall, May 11, government placing the school excellent school Galloping to the 14 9.30 am secondary school „well above aver- with very many Finish  Country House league tables came age‟. Mr Adams, hard working Car Boot Sale, out at the end of the Head, who pupils, dedicated Home Directory 23 Isle Estate, May 12 January. Over the retires at the end of teachers and 9am-3 pm last 12 months our the summer term supportive parents Baschurch school after ten years in the and carers.” Advertise with Us 29

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The Great Outdoors — Gardening

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The Great Outdoors — Embrace It!

Rhododendrons at Nesscliffe Hill Country Park, a Gardening Club must to visit Every club has to have one, sons at Wollerton Old Hall made food, especially during May. an AGM, ours took place in garden, Phil Smith the head cakes!!!! We are taking a trip Walk from February, the start of our gardener was our guide. It there in September, always year. As usual it was quickly certainly proved that it is a spare space or two on the Oliver’s Point executed with no dissention possible to have wonderful coach, more details next towards in the ranks. Pay our subs, colour and interest all year time. Kynaston’s Cave £12 a bargain we all agreed, round. The garden is near Irene Robins, then tea biscuits and lots of is not too far through the chat. and well worth a visit, with For garden visiting times see avenue of March, and we had an illus- the added bonus they have a www.wollertonoldhallgarden flowers. trated tour through the sea- super café serving home .com/

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The Great Outdoors -- Gardening

Flower Club

In April Our year began with our tended and also to our five the 4th Wednesday of each new members and one visi- month in the Village Hall, For masses of AGM, l5 members attended and after the business tor - making it a busy and Baschurch. You can come cheap summer concluded , tea, cake and lively meeting. Many thanks for a taster evening with us colour, sow the chat continued. Many thanks to Helen for running the £7. for visitors or the sub- workshop which was very scription for the year is £27. seeds of to everyone who came ena- bling us to move forward much enjoyed by all. 24th April: workshop – Californian with exciting activities Our meetings are held on arranging without floral poppies, pot ahead. foam – will it be a Chal- lenge? marigolds, love- February was the first of our workshops – when 23 22nd May: Garden Visit in-the-mist and members got to work on a followed by meal . other hardy “ Pavé ” arrangement (right) 26th June: Demonstration – Mark Entwhistle – Social annuals which – as usual the diversity of the different creations never Antics. will flower from ceases to amaze and well Anita June to Autumn. done to everyone who at-

Allotment Association

Come To Our Plant If you would like to join us and grow your own Sale vegetables, fruit and flowers, we currently have a Saturday May 11 few vacant plots of different sizes available. Baschurch Village Hall From 9.30 am

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The Great Outdoors -- Gardening

Cooper & Jones Metalwork for the garden Made locally and made to order

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The Great Outdoors—Sport

Bowling Club You are very welcome to come along and With the bowling season Matches 2019 watch as well as joining almost upon us the home Floss Hall Sun. 5th. May the ladies on a Tuesday internal matches have now Harold Purcell Tues. 21st. May evening from 6pm and been arranged. Captain’s Shield Sun. 9th. June the gents on a In addition, Ladies’ Ladies’ Shield Tues. 9th. July Wednesday afternoon Singles and Doubles and Men’s Shield Wed. 10th. July and evening. Men’s Singles and Doubles Slater Cup Mon. 26th. August More information will be played throughout Finals’ Day Sun. 15th. Sept. contact Barbara the season. Ladies’ Green Champion Sat. 21st. Sept. Warner A WARM WELCOME IS Men’s Green Champion Sun. 22nd. Sept. EXTENDED TO ALL

Tennis Club

The club is situated in family-friendly club, and sions, and a link to the mem- Church Road near the currently have around 130 bership application / re- junction with the B4397 members. Further details of newal form see: www. Ruyton road. We are a club contacts, coaching ses- baschurchtennisclub.co.uk

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Specialist foot care treatment in the comfort of your own home including: Nails trimmed Callus removal Corn removal

Fungal nail treatment Verrucae Thick nail reduction Other foot health problems

Please call Clare on 07951 497307 to book an appointment or make enquiries.

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The Great Outdoors — Walking

A Walk on the Wild Side

Emma Woods from the you could always stretch so not a circular one. You If you would will need roughly 2 hours Baschurch Walking Group your legs afterwards. like to join the steps out on the Once parked up, and on foot, depending on your age and from turn right as you leave the fitness. But there is an aim Baschurch Queens Head to Maesbury car park to cross the canal to this walk: the scones and Walking Marsh. delicious cakes on offer at bridge. Turn right again and Group, we drop down onto the towpath Canal Central (closed Mon- This is an easy, level walk and straight under a second day and Tuesdays). Sit out- meet on a along the Montgomery bridge. Follow the canal side at the picnic tables or Wednesday at Canal. It is good for all ages – inside if the weather is in- path now all the way to 10.30 at the wheelchair and pushchair Maesbury Marsh. You will clement. friendly (with a short slope pass various locks, pass If beer is more your thing Admiral down from the road onto under old canal bridges and The Navigation Inn is Duncan. All you the tow path). glimpse a newly created nearby. Park opposite the Queens nature reserve. In spring, In the summer you can hire need is a stout Head pub (in Queens Head there are yellow irises along Canadian canoes or take a pair of boots just off the A5 on the way to the canal , dragonflies, king- horse-drawn narrow boat and some ). There is a small fishers and maybe even an back to Queens Head carpark there. The Queen’s otter. (booking necessary). waterproof Head does good meals, so It is a there and back walk clothing!

Be Safe in the Lanes

Maggie Lokier gives her the bend, you should cross add reflective material to safety notes for walkers back over to the right-hand backpacks, shoes and cloth- on the roads and lanes side. ing to make yourselves around the area Walkers should be sure to more visible. close any gates they have to Walkers using a mobile- Where there is no footpath, pass through, so that phone or listening to any- walk on the right -hand side animals cannot stray onto thing through earphones are of the road, facing oncoming the highway. more distracted and less traffic. Walkers also need to be aware of their surroundings. Before arriving at a sharp aware that other road users You don’t hear the vehicle right-hand bend, it is often may not see them in low which could kill or injure safer to cross the road to light conditions, particularly you. give oncoming traffic a bet- if they are wearing dark Be careful crossing the road – ter chance of seeing them. clothing. Wear light col- listen and look for traffic par-

When it is safe to do so after oured clothing or a hi vi - ticularly cyclists and horses.

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Community Matters

Prescott Surgery News

Our Journey to Becoming a Dementia Friendly Surgery

In March 2018 the Partners of the Practice agreed to commence a project for the Surgery to Benefits of Being a become a Dementia Friendly Surgery. The project is a joint initiative between the Surgery Dementia Friendly and the Patient Group, and the Project Managers are the Practice Manager and the Chair of Surgery the Patient Group. Dr Adam Booth is Sponsoring the Project. The Surgery has become a

Member of the Shropshire, and Wrekin Dementia Action Alliance and has the cur- Improved Patient and rent status of ‘Working to become a Dementia Friendly Surgery’ Carer experience

What have we done so far The environment of the Surgery will be more During the past 12 months a number of activities have been undertaken as part of our inclusive for a Patient actions and commitments to become Dementia Friendly and include: with Dementia  All staff and a number of the Doctors are now Dementia Friends and have received Dementia Friends Training from a Dementia Friends Champion Staff knowledge and  All members of the Patient Group are also Dementia Friends understanding of Dementia will increase.  All non-clinical staff has received additional training on what it means to be a

Dementia Friendly Surgery. They received talks from the Alzheimer’s Society Improved and also from George Rook, Chairman of the DAA who has Dementia. communication and  Temporary signage which is approved ‘Dementia Friendly signage’ has been understanding between placed appropriately inside the surgery a patient with Dementia  There are information files in the surgery providing guidance and support to and a member of staff both Patients with Dementia and their Carers

 The Doctors have Care Plans in place for Patients with Dementia and can provide Offers of help and specific guidance on Driving and Dementia. The Doctors are also using a support are available Document known as ‘This is Me’, which they will hand out to Patients with dementia or their Carer. from all staff at the surgery

What Next? The next phase of the project will see two larger initiatives. The first is the restructure of the Carers Register. It is imperative and essential that as a practice all Carers inform the surgery that they are supporting and caring for a patient with dementia. Please see the item below on ‘Carers’ Secondly, we intend to look in more detail at the environment of the Surgery and recommend to the Partners what changes need to be made.

Carers A Carer is someone who supports another person. You may be a spouse, family member or friend, paid or unpaid. You Secondly,will regularly we intend look afterto look someone in more whodetail is at sick, the environmentelderly or disabled. of the Surgery If you andlook recommend after someone to the who Partners has Dementia what changes then need it is imperative that we know who you are. Please let the surgery know if you are a Carer of a Patient at the Practice. All Carers are entitled to Health Checks and annual Flu vaccinations.

As a Carer, you may be eligible for support from your local council. Before you receive any help from the Council you may need to have a Carer‟s assessment. Why not give your local council a call?

Appointments: 01939 260210 Repeat Prescriptions: 01939 261403 www.prescottsurgery.co.uk

Newsletter prepared by Mr Nicolas Storey, Practice Manager & Mrs Jackie Jones, Chair of the Patient Group

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Community Matters Yeoman Singers perform a All Saints’ Baschurch—An Easter Message from the Vicar wide variety Easter is when Christians about it and celebrating it, might begin to ask questions of music celebrate Jesus’ victorious tells us it was more than just about what really happened. April 9 resurrection from the dead. a story. Jesus’ rising again to I can’t promise you all the 7.30pm in the Whether you believe that or new life, a resurrected life answers but we can Church not, history tells us that gives Christians hope that certainly have fun discuss- there was indeed a man there is something beyond ing and exploring together called Jesus around at that this life. as community in this place. time, who lived and was As you celebrate Easter, I For Primary crucified on the cross. The pray it is a time of rejoicing, Your friend School Age and fact that the story remains and maybe a time to indulge and priest, under there will over 2000 years later and in some chocolate, but I also Linda

be ‘Ready, that people are still talking hope it’s a time when you Steady, Stick’ on Wednesday 17th April from 2-4pm Easter Services at All Saints’ in All Saints’ Church. We will listen to Sunday 14th April at 11am - Thursday 18th – Maundy Easter Day – Sunday 21st the Easter Story Palm Sunday – a Service for Thursday - NO 11.30am April and there will be All the family where there service of Holy Communion 6am – Dawn Service with lots of crafts and will be a dramatic telling of instead there will be service of Holy Communion fun things to do – Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem Holy Communion with the (beginning outside at the come and join us. 6pm – A Service of Holy option of foot washing at main door to the church), £1 per child. Un- Communion 7.30pm, followed by ‘The this service will be der school age Watch’ until 10pm followed by breakfast parents are re- Holy Week 8am – A Service of Holy th quired to stay. During this week there will Friday 19 – Good Friday – Communion – Book of be a Service of Night Prayer 1pm -The Stations of the Common Prayer and Penitence from Monday Cross 11am – A Service of Holy The Annual – Wednesday at 7pm. 2pm – The Last Hour at the Communion with Easter Church Meeting Cross Treats is on Tuesday 2nd Monday 15th will be at All These are both quiet and re- April at 7.30pm in Saints’ Baschurch flective services Services also at at th Weston Lulling- Tuesday 16 at Holy Trin- There will also be services at 9.15am and Weston ity, Hordley at 9.15am and Wes- fields Village Lullingfields at 9.30am, Wednesday 17th at St. ton Lullingfields at 11am both Holy Communion. Hall .

Mary’s Hordley 100 Club Winners January 2019 Baptism, Weddings & Funerals No 41 Mrs S All Saints’ Church is your Church, it belongs to this village of Baschurch. As such all who Timmis live here are entitled to be baptized, married or have their funeral there. Please do come No 42 Mrs L and talk to us about these life events.

Kelly Weddings may also be conducted for those who no longer live here but do have a February 2019 connection. Connections can be made in a variety of ways so do speak to us about it. No 61 Mr D Dovaston You may not want your funeral service in church, but either at the crematorium or the No 91 Mrs B graveside. Did you know that you can still ask for the local vicar to conduct that service

Price in those places? We want to be there to support you when you need us.

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Community Matters

Baschurch Brownies

Brownies, for girls aged 7- Emma, have also just earned 10 years, meet on Tuesdays their Brownie Gold awards - during term time from 6- the highest award possible 7.30pm at the Baschurch for a Brownie to get. They Village Hall. had to earn badges, find out This term we are getting about Guides, plan activities creative: making pencil and run part of the meeting cases, coming up with to get the award. recipes and cooking them, Anyone interested in investigating different jobs, joining Brownies can con- and planning a party for tact Brown Owl Pam Easter. Kingsley

Two of our girls, Emily and

Girl Guiding Mobile Library This is a great opportunity Wednesday 7-8.30pm at The Sabrina for young girls between 10 Baschurch Village Hall Mobile Library and 14 to make new friends (every fourth Wednesday of stops at The and to gain and develop new the month it is at the Wale Admiral Duncan, room in ). and existing skills. Girls are Route 4 welcome to come along to Moreover, we are also look- alternate Fridays, any meeting if they are ing for occasional unit 1:15pm – 3:45pm interested in joining. helpers. Contact: ellie.sproul Next dates: Guides meet on a 29 March 2019 12 April 2019 26 April 2019 10 May 2019 Be a friendly face with CHUMS Knit & Natter 24 May 2019 For customer A cup of tea and a chat can community. We meet every 2nd and 4th enquiries, make a massive difference There are currently over 55 Monday of the month at librar- to someone who can no people across Shropshire 7pm at the Millington Close [email protected] longer get out and about like who volunteer as CHUMS meeting room. v.uk or phone they used to. Having a help- Befrienders but there are 01743 255024 ing hand with the weekly still people waiting to be Bring your knitting, hand- new.shropshire.go shop can help someone to matched with a volunteer. stitching etc, or just bring v.uk/libraries carrying on living independ- CHUMS Befriending is able yourself. We'll be very Here’s the Ed’s ently in their own home. to give full training and sup- happy to teach you to knit recommendation Local charity, CHUMS Be- port and can pay all travel or crochet if you don't know friending is looking for any- expenses. how. for a great read, one living in Shropshire who available from the can spare a couple of hours connie@ Mobile Library: a week to visit someone in chumsbefriending.co.uk. Contact Sue or Barbara if ‘Where the Craw- their community. For a you want to find out more. dads Sing’ by small commitment of two Delia Owens. hours a week you could help Beautifully writ- to transform the life of someone in your ten, engaging and

memorable.

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Community Matters

Baschurch W1 Holy Trinity Weston Lullingfields

On April 11th, we welcome Jean Studd who will talk about and demonstrate- Tai Chi Qi Gong, at the Millington Close Finding Community Room at 7.15pm Visitors your Feet’ very welcome. There will be cake! Hay ho and Dosey Doe...

April 17, 7.30 Our event on May 9th is being held at Whitemore, Whitmore Lane, Baschurch Make a date for the Barn Dance on Myddle at the home of Ruth Tipp. We are June 29 at Ferndale Barn, Village Hall having a hands on session with Weston Lullingfields, 7pm Hand Bells - As always, all Tickets: £4.00/ comers more than welcome. £2.00 Contact Jean Wakefield if you want Join in to make Holy Trinity’s Social Events a more details - about these or anything great success for all - not only taking part on else WI related. We some exciting new the day, but helping in the planning and set events coming up including Italian up too. To get involved talk to Anita Weeks cookery.

Reach for the Sky

arrangements - if it's cloudy, we just go home early, but we always turn up. We are more than happy to Eyton Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury SY4 2AX answer any questions regarding the night sky or Vacancy for Co-opted Governor offer help and advice with telescopes. The session is Join the enthusiastic suitable for all ages and we Would you be interested in being a school governor? amateur astronomers of welcome children. the Shropshire Wrap up warm, even in The Corbet School currently has vacancy for a Astronomical Society for Co-opted Governor and would be interested in hearing mild weather. As we have free stargazing sessions access to the village hall, from anyone who would like to make a contribution by at Little Ness Village joining the Governing Body. We would particularly be there are toilet facilities, but Hall and share their love people will need to bring pleased to hear from someone with a background in and passion for the audit, finance, human resources or marketing. The along their own refresh- stars. ments - a good flask is the Corbet School has an excellent reputation and is On April 13 at 8 pm, the consistently one of the best performing secondary first piece of kit any budding members will be there schools in Shropshire. The Governors work closely star gazer needs. with telescopes—there is with the Head teacher and his management team to There are no meetings dur- no need for anyone to help improve school performance. ing the summer but autumn bring viewing equipment Informal enquiries can be made via the Clerk to the dates are: Sept 14; Oct 12; with you. Nov 9; Dec 14. Governors, Mrs Jane Davies This is a viewing session email: [email protected] Karen Smith

so there are no indoor

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Community Matters A Backward Glance

‘Owain Glyndŵr Parish Council News-A Skate Park and Picnic Area ravaged the district in 1404, and burnt Baschurch Playground Skate Park and picnic area down the church, Trust are pleased to ready for the 2019 summer announce that we have holidays. before retiring across secured Grant funds to The Skate Park is being the , build a Skate Park on our installed by a firm, Canvas which formed the Wheatland’s recreational who are the number one local boundary area. A number of years ago installation company in the between and we set ourselves the target UK and the Skate Park will the Welsh March. to make the Wheatland’s a be able to have areas which Gough, in his ‘History full leisure area catering for can also adapt for bikes, age groups from toddlers to scooters and skateboards. of Myddle, mentions teenagers. We completed Skateboarding is a very that every hamlet in Phase 1 of the play area popular sport and it will The Annual Meeting of the the vicinity kept a several years ago. Phase 2 is grow even more Baschurch Playground light horseman, fully- the Skate Park for juniors up popular as it has now been Trust will take place at armed, always ready to teenagers and phase 3 is a accepted as a new Olympic the Baschurch Village Hall to ride at a moment’s picnic area. We have just sport, who knows we might at 7.00pm on Monday 29th notice straight to applied for planning have a future budding April 2019 followed by the Platt Bridge, which permission to build the Olympic Champion in Annual Parish Meeting of crosses the River Skate Park and we are Baschurch. Baschurch Parish at aiming to have both the approx. 7.30pm. Perry on the edge of Baschuch parish. Parish Councillors’ Contact Details Any Welshman found on the Eng- lish side of the river Cllr Sarah Richards (Chairman) BW Cllr Bernard Leeden BW was immediately Cllr Jonathan Carr (Vice Chair) BW hanged, and a like Cllr John Lloyd BW fate befell any Eng- Cllr Mrs Linda McMaster BW lishman caught on Cllr Paul Ridgley BW the opposite side.’ Cllr Terry Feltus BW Cllr Geraldine Tomlins BW From a book Cllr David Sheldon WLW Cllr Roy Roberts WLW discovered by Cllr Patricia Budgen WLW Gareth Williams, Cllr Brian Welti BW on the history of

Clerk to the Parish Council: Mrs Anne Howls, The Newlands, Crosscut Lane, Baschurch, writ- Baschurch. Email [email protected] ten in 1951 by Mrs R.A. Brown BW—Baschurch Ward WLW — Weston Lullingfields Ward

The next Parish Council meetings will be held Hire the Baschurch village on : hall for your meetings and events Monday 1st April 2019 Baschurch Village Hall Photo: Ruyton X1 Towns th Local History Society

Monday 13 May 2019 Baschurch Village Hall [email protected]

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Community Matters

Friendship Club Creaky Chairs We had two interesting and ing members of the commit- THE CREAKY CHAIRS very different events in tee will be reluctantly EXTEND* EXERCISE February, first a singer and resigning their positions due GROUP to personal reasons and their A gentle form of exercise guitar player, then later in general health, . and movement to music for the month, a talk and dem- Theatre Group April Events older people and those of onstration about ‘lights and rd present: Wed 3 AGM limited mobility. th lamps of the past’. Wed 10 Easter Bonnet These exercises will help to:- ‘Dirty Dusting’ March brought a talk and Competition strengthen muscles, improve Mon 15th Games afternoon & joint mobility, improve a comedy discussion about ‘family Apr 5th & 6th at chin wag. posture and balance. By history’ by one of our mem- th Llanymynech Wed 17 Lunch (venue to be going out we meet new bers, followed a couple of village hall decided) friends too. th weeks later with a pleasant Wed 24 Speaker (to be de- These exercises are de- ‘Voices of Eve’ ride into the countryside cided) signed to be flexible, and all th Sun 28th Lunch in Clubroom- can be done whilst sitting if April 9 at and lunch. For more information about the necessary. Baschurch Village Kinokulure Early in April there will be performance Friendship Club or the future Hall, Thursdays 2pm-3pm a lot of change in the Club programme of events please con- Cost £4.00 space Oswestry when, at our Annual General tact: Trevor Sonja Ecker-Hopkins Meeting, several longstand-

Lunch Galloping to the Finish Club The Perry Riding for the Disabled Group started by Jane Barker in the 1990s will leave Yeaton and open Community to great fanfare at its new home at Much Lunches Wenlock during the second week of provide food, April. After years in the planning and a warm fund raising, over £1.2 million pounds welcome, has been raised for the Cavalier Riding good conver- Centre, and everyone is working flat out sation and an to be ready in time of the official opportunity opening by her Royal Highness Princess to meet new Anne. Riding sessions should start at the friends. We end of April. meet every Fund raising however, must Thursday at continue and the Country House 12.15 pm at Charity Boot Sale is the next event. All Saints’ Contact [email protected] if Church, you would like to take a stall at the Isle Baschurch. Estate car boot sale on May 12. If you are bargain hunting, this is a beautiful

setting to have a rummage for the day.

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Community Matters

Millington Close News

I am sorry this will be rather again soon, but cannot rush Martin Fisher (Doras son), shorter than normal. I must into anything yet. came to fix it for us and firstly say a big thank you We have so many good wouldn’t take any payment for the cards and goodwill friends willing to help with Thank you, Martin from us you sent me while I was in things we are unable to do. all. hospital. Over the Winter, the felt had As usual we have poorly Things went on in the com- come off the roof of the shed neighbours. I hope the munity room and I believe that we had bought some Spring weather will help you everyone enjoyed the years ago with our own feel better. See you soon, events. I hope to join in funds. A week or so ago love Olive.

Royal British Legion Boreatton Drum & Bugle Corps

We had a very busy 2018 attending carnivals, fetes and Andy Williams the main Scouting ceremonies of Remembrance Day We are saddened to report that our long-serving Secretary and St George’s Day. Andy Williams died suddenly at home on Thursday 14th

February. He served our local Branch for many years and, to So far 2019 is looking equally busy with two new en- many, was the lynchpin of our organisation. He worked quiries already asking if we are available to attend and tirelessly to raise our profile and was a strong supporter of perform for them, potentially spreading our wings as the annual Poppy Appeal. far as Whitchurch.

Andy completed his National Service in the Corps of Royal March is normally a quieter month when we practice Electrical Mechanical Engineers before becoming a qualified new ideas. However some of the Corps have been electrician working in the local area. He was a well-liked and invited to perform at the Scout Awards Presentation respected member of our community- his handyman skills Evening, held at the Montgomery Waters Meadow were legendary and he was always willing to help others less Stadium, Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury Football Ground). skilled in DIY! He was a kind and thoughtful man, taking a In the meantime, we are continuing to practice and leading role in providing social and emotional care to those increase our repertoire of tunes and marching aged members in our community who needed assistance. His sequences, with the whole of the Corps out on parade role in the British Legion included Welfare Officer, Standard again at the end of April for St George’s Day. bearer, Poppy Collector and, for the past 10 years, Branch Secretary. Andy also took the lead in planning and organising The Corps has recently grown in numbers with a new the annual Remembrance Sunday Service, using his ex- drummer joining us this month and a very talented military skills to ensure the event was timely and proficient. cornet player having joined us at the start of the school year. We have unfortunately temporarily lost our sec- Andy’s funeral took place on Monday 4th March, attended by ond in command who is training to become a police several British Legion representatives from throughout the officer. We are all wishing him well and good luck. County, reflecting the high esteem he was regarded in the organisation and the impact his loss will have on us all. We If you would like to join the Scouts and the Drum send our sincere condolences to Del and family. Corps, please Roger Hall (Band Master) for more de-

Wg Cdr Jon Worrall RAF Retd tails.

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BED AND

BREAKFAST & a Warm welcome LONGHORN BEEF FOR SALE

Farm Shop OPEN Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm

Great Berwick Organics specialise in rearing English Longhorn cattle and producing some of the finest, most flavoursome,

Local artist offers tender, organic, pasture fed beef in the country. comfortable double en suite room Our cattle graze the organic meadows on the banks of the full English breakfast , just upstream from Shrewsbury. Happy and quiet location in baschurch content in their relaxed, stress free surroundings, they mature Off street parking and local slowly and naturally under our care. amenities nearby Using our own cold room we hang the quartered carcase on the bone for 35 days. This dry aging allows the meat to de- No smoking and no dogs please velop a rich dark colour, with a fantastic depth of flavour. As well as having a good outer layer of fat, there is marbling throughout the meat. For more information apply to We believe wholeheartedly in how we farm, how we butcher, Artist ruth on how we prepare and how we offer the very best British Beef. 01939 260257 or We sell everything from cheek to tail. So you can choose Mobil 0795 5307398 from a full range of roasting joints, steaks, slow cook cuts, beef pies or mixed boxes. For full details visit www.longhornbeef.co.uk Sam and Claire Barker Great Berwick Farm Berwick Road SY4 3HS, tel: 01743 351939.

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Pets

Tail of the Dog

Shona here, Missus has been These are the poo bin using those expletive locations we know: deleted words again and  Main Road opposite why - poo bags & poo. Well the turn to Milford come on you know she is Road obsessed and “a dog’s just  Main Road at the gotta do what a dog’s gotta crossroads in do”. Well that’s what I said. Newtown Anyway, the cause of the  Wheatlands by the expletives was finding bags cut through on the all down the fields going main road towards the reservoir. Meet-  Wheatlands by the ing with other dog owners cut through to the she mentioned it and playground/Curlew discovered this is a regular Meadows occurrence.  Curlew Meadows It appears that there are where it adjoins people who think that the Prescott Fields poo fairy is going to pick up  Nobold by the cut those plastic bags and take through to the Village them to the bin. Well they Green I’m sure there are many don’t; missus does some-  Village Green on more so now all you need to times but sometimes she Close do is pick up in a bag, tie it just gets so steamed I think road and by the bus off and put it in the bin. she will explode. I don’t stop Finally, there are new dogs want to be around if she  Nobold by the cut in the community – so many does that ‘cos it could be through to Newtown new noses and rears to sniff very messy and who will Gardens take me home for my food – woo hoo. And may all their  Badgers Way by the owners follow our mantra – and love me uncondition- playground ally. “pick up our poo please”  Station Road

 Eyton Lane by the I suggested “why don’t we Love Shona Corbet and by the tell people where the bins Village Hall are so there is no excuse?”

Paw Patrol Baschurch Dog walking and pet service to cover Baschurch and surrounding area Friendly, reliable and experienced dog walking and let out service. Very flexible, and fully insured. Book in advance or on the day. Dog walking, Feeding, Let outs, Cleaning, Visits. All pets big or small taken care of.. Prices start as little as just £5 Please call or message to book or for questions : Jessica Parker 07890100618/ 01939261018 [email protected]

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Pets

GREEN HOLLOW SILVER BIRCH CATTERY VETERINARY SURGERY (Licenced) D.W.Thurston BvetMed MRCVS Old Woods, Bomere Heath School Road, Ruyton XI Towns 01939 290455 01939 261216 Country Garden Setting Domestic pet, horse and farm animal practice Individual Attention 24 Hour Emergency Service. Consultation by appointment Morning, afternoon and evening surgeries. ALL NEW CLIENTS WELCOME KC Listed, Puppy Socialization Classes and Good Citizen Dog Scheme AJ’S Pet sitting SERVICES Farm Animal Services Available: Give your dog the comfort of it’s own home Routine Fertility Work -Going on holiday? ✔ -Day out? ✔ Herd Health Plans Sheep and Goats, Alpaca Work Not enough time to walk the dog? ✔ Small Animal Services Available: I can provide: Microchip Identity Dog walking, Pet sitting, (dogs, cats, rodents, small mam- Diagnostic X-ray and Ultrasound mals, reptiles) Livestock care(cattle, goats, etc.) In-house Laboratory Testing Feeding Daytime visits Overnight stays Pet Food and Accessories All services in your own home. Kennel experience and a Horse Work Triple Distinction* grade in Level 3 animal management. Wormers available Alice– 07377937004

‘Lesley Palmer Art’ Equestrian and Animal Fine Artist Available for commissions Please Tel: 07952721551 orVisit Website: www.lesleypalmerart.com

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Health and Beauty

Shiatsu Therapist Jean Studd M.R.S.S. Shiatsu is an ancient form of oriental medicine dating back 5000 years. It is a traditional Japanese healing art which literally means finger pressure. Shiatsu moves stagnant energy and imparts a soothing meditative relaxation. It helps to resolve internal conflict and to develop co-ordination and integration Tel Jean :- 01939 261299 079 000 81356 e-mail:- [email protected]

Mobile Beauty Therapy By Jo Parker IHBC (1986) ABT Treatments in the comfort, privacy and conven- ience of your own home Facials, Massage, Waxing Eyebrow shaping Lash & brow tinting Shellac UV Nail Polish Manicures & Pedicures Wedding make-up Indian head massage Gift vouchers available For appointments Monday - Saturday contact Jo on 07941 033155

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Health and Beauty

How Medical-Health Qi Gong can help with Shoulder Pain Tai Chi Qi Gong Classes at It has become clear to me scapula goes in etc. How stretches and contractions Weston Lullingfields that the majority of us have many of us are aware that during the Qi Gong class we some kind of shoulder neck we are probably raising our soon become aware of our Village Hall pain which we either choose shoulders as our arms travel shoulder position. The Ma Tues 10 – 11am to ignore and live with (the up? Try it! Watch your Wang Dui, which we are Also at Tues; majority) or address and shoulders in a mirror with currently learning, has a Oswestry Wed; explore. Qi Gong has clear the arms lowered by your movement form for each of Shrewsbury Thurs indications for resolving sides and then watch the top the 12 major meridians and these pains by working of the shoulders as you lift all of these forms, when Improve Breathing, specific meridians (lines of your arms. What happens? correctly practised, relieve Stamina, Flexibility energy, like rivers or Excessive tension and tissue shoulder tension along with and Concentration streams that run throughout is built up around the shoul- other specific stresses and Strengthen limbs, our body). ders and neck as the body skeletal and muscular Fortify nervous The shoulder blade obligingly tries to maintain strains. This creates a new system (scapula) is designed as a this unnatural position. The freedom of movement of counterbalance for the arm, body now becomes “top body and mind. Tel. Jean that is, as the arm moves up heavy” putting strain on the 01939 261299 the scapula goes down, spine and lower back. Jean Studd 079 000 81356 when the arm moves out the Due to the slow, thoughtful shiatsuwith- [email protected]

Beauty and Wellbeing Style Care Hair and Beauty with Jo Bomere Heath SY4 3 NX

Just need a trim, or a whole style Mobile and Salon Based Beautician change? No problem, call in to discuss Treatments include: Gel Polish Full colour, foils, perms, All waxing including intimate highlights, Facials blowdrys, children’s cuts, Manicures and Pedicures all available Indian Head and Hopi Candles Massage Lash lift 01939 290664 Nail extentions

Call Jo on 07771 738746 Open: Tuesday 9—5

Wednesday 9.30-2.30 Look out for special offers Thursday 9-5

Friday 9-5 www.beautyandwellbeingwithjo.com Saturday 8.30-3

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Home Directory

Kynaston’s of Wem

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Washing Machines Dryers Cookers Dishwashers etc

For expert service, telephone 01939-233070 or 07970-777618

ALAN POWELL Electrical Contractor

All types of Domestic, Commercial and Agricultural Installations and Repairs. 35 years experience - no job too small Telephone 01743 352379 mobile 07775873302

ALAN DOVASTON www.supportmycomputer.co.uk QUALITY CARPENTER & BUILDER New PCs & Laptops installed at home Tel: 07752074562 or 01939261240 E mail: [email protected] Spyware Removal/Installation of Alterations & Extensions Maintenance Inside & Outside Leading Edge Spyware Prevention Windows Timber & PVC Plastering & Painting Performance Tuning and Business PC New Doors & Security Locks Support Upgrades and Automated Floor & Wall Tiling Backup Remote Support/Annual PC Fitted Bathrooms & Kitchens & Wardrobes Health Check Roofing New & Repairs For low fixed Prices from £19.95 Architrave & Skirting Boards

Wooden Flooring Solid/Laminate PC/Laptop Stopped running or running slow or need a Loft Conversions replacement? Call Justin on 01691 830822 or 07772 596029

ROBERT SADLER & SON Shropshire Grave Tending Service Plumbing and Heating Bathroom Installation Headstone Cleaning Package £35 per visit General Building Refurbishment Full Grave Cleaning Package £55 per visit Deep Cleaning Service £170 per visit *Please call or visit our website for details Wall and Floor Tiling of each package

Call Rob: 07506 526343 Call Russ: 07497 658699 Contact: Chris 07783 903096 [email protected] Call: (01939) 260182 www.shropshiregravecare.com

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Ross Hines Chimney Sweeping

Clean Chimney are safe chimneys

Brush and Vacuum – Leakage testing – Nests removed –Cowls, Bird Guards and caps supplied and fitted. Open fire, multi fuel stoves, Aga, domestic and commercial. Fully Insured with NFU, Certificates given. For a Fast, Friendly and Clean Service or just help and advice. Call 01939 768319 24 The Wheatlands, Baschurch, Shropshire N.A.C.S Member: 12/05

GAS BOILER SERVICING AND INSTALLATION

Already providing your area with Plumbing and Heating Services The Homefix Plumbing and Heating Team are now able to offer

Gas servicing and installation carried out by a locally based

Gas safe approved engineer.

Excellent competitive introductory rates for customers So Please give Vanessa a call to book a service Or arrange a free quotation

01588 620250

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G. T. Harper & Son Ltd The Garage, Church Road, Baschurch Tel: 01939 260239 Proprietor: Gary Harper. Mobile: 07715007808 MOT Testing Repairs, Servicing, Bodywork, Welding, Engine Crypton Tuning, Petrol & Diesel Vehicles CAR SALES All makes and models obtained at reasonable prices. Good clean cars bought for cash. OPEN: Mon - Fri 8am – 6pm

at Graham WITHERS & Co SOLICITORS Murivance House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury

SY1 1JW Telephone: +44 (0)1743 236 345 www.grahamwithers.co.uk Specialising in CONVEYANCING, WILLS & PROBATE Appointments at Oakleigh, Eyton Lane, Baschurch Telephone: +44(0)1939 260 081

Home visits can be arranged also by solicitors experienced in other areas of the law

Church Road Garage (Baschurch) Limited 7 Church Road, Baschurch, SY4 2EF

The friendly team at Church Road Garage (Baschurch) Ltd offer a full range of motoring services for you and your vehicles in- cluding: MOT Testing - Cars & Light Vans Tyres - Competitive prices! Tracking, Punctures, Balancing Servicing to manufacturers schedules with OE quality parts Air Conditioning - Service & Repair Diagnostics using the latest equipment Repairs: Brakes, Clutches, Gearboxes, Suspension, Lights, Steering,Exhausts, Batteries etc. Fully skilled, helpful and friendly team, with a service second to none! Advice is always free! Phone: 01939 260702 Email: [email protected]: www.churchroadgarage.com

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LEATON KNOLLS ESTATE

FIREWOOD, KINDLING

& LOG BASKETS NEW! Swedish Fire logs

Logs sourced from our sustainable managed woodlands Naturally air dried to a low moisture content Firewood - hardwood or softwood, & mixed species Delivery and stacking service Alpaca breeders selling luxurious alpaca fibre products in- A range of reasonably priced log baskets

cluding socks, scarves, hats & gloves. Cold feet – Alpaca socks could be RURAL COTTAGES AND PROPERTIES the answer! (Subject to availability) Located just over 4 miles North of Shrewsbury Town Centre, Near to Bomere Heath & . Please see our website for full details. We are always happy to have visitors but Leaton Knolls Estate has a range of RESIDENTIAL RURAL COTTAGES please telephone first. AND HOUSES to rent that range from 1 - 4 bedrooms.

www.titusalpacas.com OFFICE UNITS finished to a very high specification supplied with electric Paul and Janet Ireland from renewable sources. Free parking & beautiful country surroundings.

01939 262827 Please register your interest at:: If you would like to keep up with what we are doing at Titus Alpacas please Leaton Knolls Estate, Unit 3, Leaton Forest Offices, go to our website and click on the links on the home page, like us on face- Shrewsbury, Shropshire,SY4 3HX Tel: 01939 290 384 book and follow us on twitter. Email: [email protected] Web: www.leatonforest.co.uk

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SUPPLIERS OF COAL, LOGS AND 01588 620250 We used to live in Baschurch and although we have now GAS BOTTLES moved from the village we would like to still provide our COAL IN OPEN TOP SACKS AND PRE PACK services to the local community. Services we offer include: BAGS ALL FUELS AVAILABLE INC SMOKELESS All Plumbing and Heating, Complete FREE DELIVERY bathroom re-fits, including tiling, plastering and flooring, Oil Boiler RING US ON 01743 241122 Installation, Service and Repair, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE Underfloor heating, Drainage and www.ridgefuels.co.uk Groundworks

10% off labour for all new customers No call out fees, free quotations www.homefixplumbingandheating.co.uk PLEASE QUOTE REF 005 ON YOUR FIRST ORDER TO GET YOUR “NEW CUSTOMER PACK”

Exterior timber work: Supply and installation of summer houses, carports, sheds, wooden fencing etc. In- terior timber work: doors, skirting, loft hatches, staircases, construction of bespoke shelving, cupboard units etc. Renovation: Complete or partial renovation projects. Maintenance of domestic and commercial properties. To include doors, windows, drainage, pipe work, guttering, fascias, soffits, timber or plastic replacement. Restoration/repair of chimneys, fireplaces etc. Installation: Complete kitchens, bathrooms and shop fit outs. Free non-committal consultation of project and work to be carried out. Project management available upon further discussions. For more information please contact Lyndon on 07811 403068 or James on 07970 261728.

Alternatively email: [email protected]

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Shropshire RCC – Community Fuel Buying Scheme

Want to save money on high simply because you In addition to heating oil we your heating oil? SO DO aren't connected to mains also offer exclusive deals for “It’s a brilliant WE! gas. members on LPG & Wood. scheme, easy to Shropshire RCC is a local Being a member of the Membership to the scheme charity which runs a scheme not only gives you order and fantastic is £24 per year and enables Community Fuel Buying great savings on your fuel us to cover the admin costs savings! A great Scheme to reduce the bills but removes the often for running this scheme. service for heating costs of those living time consuming task of ring- For more information Shropshire.” off gas. ing round suppliers for the please contact Lizzy Thain By bringing communities best price. With local on 01743 342167. “That's an amazing throughout Shropshire coordinators on hand to Or join online at http:// price! I had to check together and making the help those without email, www.shropshire-rcc.org.uk/ it twice on the calcu- most of joint buying power, and access to suppliers who services/individuals/oil- we can make savings and can deliver to remote prop- buying-scheme lator. Why did we pass them directly to people erties, the scheme can cater Next order deadlines are on wait so long to join like you whose fuel costs are for everyone’s needs. Tues 7th May and 4th June

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Advertising

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If you would like to advertise in the Baschurch Village Newsletter, please As part of your pathway, The send your ad with details of the desired size to: Living With and Beyond Pam Elson, Editor Cancer Programme invites [email protected] you to attend a Living Well Session. £45 for 1/8 page business card size The session is an opportunity £70 for 1/4 page for you, the person living Palmers, Shrewsbury, SY1 £90 for 1/2 page with cancer, as well as your 1QG: £130 for full page family and carers, to meet May 7: 13:00 – 17:00 others with similar experi- All prices for 6 editions: (Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, Dec.) June 17: 16:30 – 19:45 ences and get support in a friendly and informal envi- Aug 20: 12:00 – 16:00 t Your cheque should be made out to the Baschurch ronment with plenty of rests Nov 15 : 13:00 – 17:00 Newsletter and sent to: to break up the session. The Qube, Oswestry, SY11 Paul Daulman, Treasurer, 15 Perryfield Road, For more information or to 1RB: Baschurch SY4 2DU. book a place: July 15: 12:00 – 16:00 Payments can now be made by BACS. For bank [email protected] In partnership with The Shrews- details contact Paul: [email protected] 01743 492 424 bury and Telford Hospital NHS

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