THE Birches a NEWSLETTER for KINGSTHORN, MUCH BIRCH, LITTLE BIRCH & ACONBURY
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THE Birches A NEWSLETTER FOR KINGSTHORN, MUCH BIRCH, LITTLE BIRCH & ACONBURY First published 1977 January 2020 Diary Dates January 2020 2nd Coffee Morning LBVH 10.30am 8th LB Parish Council Meeting LBVH 7.30pm 9th MB Parish Council Meeting MBCH 7.30pm 9th Arts and Crafts LBVH 2pm The much looked 11th Community Café MBCH 10am 15th Table Tennis LBVH 7pm forward to Little Birch 16th Hereford Civic Society Kindle Centre 7.30pm pantomime, Treasure 18th Book Exchange Methodist Chapel 10am 19th Parish Walk 1.30pm from LBVH Island, will take place on 25th Flicks in the Sticks MBCH 2.30pm st Friday 31 January at 7.30pm, and 29th Gardening Club LBVH 7.30pm st Saturday 1 February. 2:30pm & 31st to 1st Feb Panto “Treasure Island” LBVH 7:30pm. Tickets available from Margaret Scrivens 01981 540374 - Just February 2020 £7 for adults and £5 for children. 11th Whist Drive LBVH 7.30pm 12th Flicks in the Sticks MBCH 7.30pm Church Services January 2020 5th Epiphany 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion at Little Birch 12th Baptism of Christ 9.15 a.m. Family Communion at Much Birch. 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship at Little Birch 19th 2nd Sunday of Epiphany 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion at Much Birch 11.00 a.m. Traditional Language Communion at Little Birch 26th 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 9.15 a.m. Morning Worship at Much Birch. new people are always made very welcome. For further Little Birch Village Hall Committee information contact: Val 0n 01981-540424 or mobile 07854- Newsletter notices for January 2020 244656, or Maz on 01981-541048. Coffee Morning Drama Group Annual Pantomime nd The much looked forward to Little Birch pantomime, Treasure The next coffee morning will be on Thursday 2 January st 10:30am - 12:30pm at Little Birch Village Hall. Island, will take place on Friday 31 January at 7.30pm, and Saturday 1st February. 2:30pm & 7:30pm. Tickets available Join us and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, some cake or a biscuit. from Margaret Scrivens 01981 540374 - Just £7 for adults and Make new friends or catch up with old friends, have a chat and £5 for children. find out more about the local community and let us know your thoughts and suggestions as to how we can develop these OTHER DIARY DATES regular meetings. Little Birch Parish Council If you need help with transport, please contact Margaret: 01981 th 540374 Next meeting is Wednesday 8 January at 7.30pm. Kingsthorn and Little Birch Gardening Club Whist Drive The next monthly meeting will take place on 29th January at We guarantee a warm welcome and a fun evening with good 7.30pm. company at our monthly whist drive whatever your ability. Excellent prizes and refreshments too. As in previous years, there will be no Whist Drive in January. Our next Whist Drive will be on Tuesday 11th February at Little Birch Village Hall. We start at 7.30 pm and the entrance fee is just £2.00. Community Book Exchange/Lending Library The next Book Exchange will be on the morning of Saturday 18th January at the former Methodist Chapel opposite the Village Hall 10am – 12noon. All members of the community are invited to join us for this enjoyable monthly event which offers not only a wide range of books and DVDs (to suit all ages and interests) but also an opportunity to meet others and exchange recommendations for a good read. There is a charge of just £1 per adult towards the cost of the hire and refreshments. Table Tennis Sessions The next table tennis session will be on Wednesday 15th January at Little Birch Village Hall between 7pm and 9pm. All abilities are welcome as the idea is to have a bit of fun and exercise. Equipment is supplied. Sessions are once a month, Tea and coffee will be available. £2.00 per session to cover cost of refreshments and heating. If you are interested and would like more information call Peter Rees on 01981 541356 Art and Crafts Club Art and Crafts Club sessions will resume weekly on Thursday 9th January from 2pm – 4pm at Little Birch Village Hall. Sessions include drawing, painting, creative writing, knitting, crochet, quilting or any other crafts which people are interested in. We have beginners as well as seasoned and talented members. Bring your own materials and enjoy time with like- minded people. some craft work. We will occasionally have contributions from external speakers/presenters, as this has been very popular. Why not come along and see what it’s like – 2 Horse/pony/animal help available - Very helpful, young, teenage girls are looking to help on a local yard in exchange for a ride (or help with other animals for some pocket money) 07866 006582 3 ART & CRAFTS Hereford Civic Society GROUP Kindle Centre, by Hereford ASDA (free parking) Thursday January 16th @ 7.30pm Our weekly sessions for 2020 Speaker: Alex Coppock, RIBA. Director of the award win- resume on 9th January 2-4pm within Little Birch Village Hall. ning local architects, Communion. Subject: Transforming spaces; inspiring places: fusing These sessions include drawing/ the best of the old and new to make buildings to enjoy painting, creative writing, and endure. knitting, crochet and any other craft which members are interested in. Alex will talk about Communion's work and how they strive to make Hereford(shire) a better place. We have beginners as well as talented members and share our ideas and skills within the group Non-members welcome: £3 donation. Annual Membership £15 (10 meetings pa + quarterly We will occasionally have contributions from magazine). external speakers/artists Come along and see what it is like. New people are made very welcome. There is a small charge of £3 which covers and cost of the hall and light refreshment. For further information please contact Val on 01981 540424 mob 07854 244656 Maz 01981 541048 Parent, Baby and Toddler Group Chat and fun Come and Play! Snacks Drink lots of for all Tea or Coffee! Much Birch Village Hall Craft y Make new Every Friday Activities friends 9.30am —11.30pm Birth to 4 years Friendly and Outdoor and Relaxed indoor toys and play For more information please contact: Karen 07817716137 or Lucy [email protected] 4 Ping’s Hairdressing & Barbers Experienced hairdresser and stylist located in own salon at Thorn Lodge, Aconbury Close (old Post Office site). Home visits can also be arranged. Weekend and evening appointments available. Reasonable rates. Fully C&G and NVQ certified. For appointments and further information Ring Mobile 07450 343454 Or Home 01981 540876 EJ PARTINGTON BOOKKEEPING Bookkeeping & Accounting Specialist LINE DANCING FOR BEGINNERS NOW Woodfield, Hollybush Lane, Much Birch, HR2 8HX BEING INTRODUCED AT MUCH BIRCH 07989 854593 / 01981 541109 I am a fully qualified linedance teacher with over 20 [email protected] years teaching experience and 30 years dancing. Bookkeeping VAT Returns Currently I run an established linedance class in Much Birch Community Hall - Wednesday evenings-7.30 - Invoicing Management Accounts 9.30. Payroll Self-Assessment Returns As from 6th November I am changing the structure of the class and would welcome any beginners to join us. The first hour will be dedicated to teaching Emma Partington has over 10 years experience in the finance industry Beginners linedance steps followed by easy dances' both in practice and in industry, a local business that is able to help This is a great chance to learn one of the most popular with all your bookkeeping needs. forms of dance, to socialise and to have fun. £4 all night or any part thereof Call or e-mail today for a no obligation discussion Jean tel :07506718907 about your requirements. 5 BRENDAN MORRIS CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRY SPECIALISING IN uPVC WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES call now for a free quotation Plant Fair Growing support for your Hospice. on; 07855760912 With roots now firmly established, the St Michael's Plant email Fair will return to the Hospice grounds on 1st and 2nd May [email protected] 2020. To help with this horticultural fundraiser, we need support- ers to grow and donate plants so that we can continue providing the best possible care for people living with a ter- WYE BATHROOMS minal illness. If you can help, please call Gaynor on 01432 852630 or email her at: [email protected] and let her know you would like to grow half a dozen plants and make arrangements to deliver them ready for sale at the Fair. We would also like to hear from supporters who would like Local family run company. Design & installation of to spare a few hours to sell plants at the Fair on 1st and 2nd Bathrooms & shower rooms May 2020. We are also registered with NIC-EIC for all your Electrical Social groups work Social groups are meeting around Herefordshire allowing those who have been bereaved to spend time in each oth- er’s company. Call Paul for a free quotation The ‘Friends’ groups meet in five locations; Hereford, Brom- yard, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross. Or visit Each group offers an informal setting such as a cafe in www.wyebathrooms.co.uk which people can relax, share experiences and make new friends over coffee. The groups meet each month. For spe- cific dates visit st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/hospice-care/ 07894-563897 friends or call Sarah on 01432 852627. For those who want to be out in the fresh air, Striders & Strollers allows you to stretch your legs while spending a leisurely hour or two exploring Herefordshire’s beautiful countryside.