Parish News Holy Cross Group Of Churches
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Phone/Fax – 01562 731246. Mobile – 07972 762270 Email –[email protected]
It is our aim to provide a range of good quality self-storage facilities at a reasonable price with a minimum rental period of one month. Central village location
Please see our web site for more information. www.belbroughtonstorage.co.uk
or call us on 01562 730874
(calls will be answered Clarkson Controls)
Simply Massage Clare Callow Individual, tailored massage to help promote well-being and whole body awareness MTI approved | CNHC registered [email protected] | 07789 641709
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To book, please contact myself by phone or email Freemans Field Farm, Hockley Brook Lane Belbroughton DY9 0AB
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Stockbroking Service
Walker Crips Stockbrokers Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registration Number: 226344. Registered Office: Finsbury Tower, 103-105 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LZ Registered in England and Wales with registered number 4774117
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(01527) 876 200 Mobile: 07710 976 744
Clent Clent
Parish Parish
Hall Hall
Spacious Hall with Good Sized Stage Bookings and Details phone Quality Dance Floor and Piano James or Tricia on 01562 730381
Well-equipped Modern Kitchen
Disabled Access and Toilet Daytime and Evenings
Large Rear Car Park and Lawn Area Booking available Capacity for 120+ Projector Screen Ideal, Convenient Venue for Wedding Celebrations – Parties – Dances – Meeting – Craft Fairs, etc
Licensed for Public Entertainment
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Belbroughton Church Hall DY9 9TE This mediaeval timber-framed building has been carefully restored and provides a delightful setting for all occasions – Wedding Celebrations – Parties – Dances – Meetings – Exhibitions – Antique Shows – Craft Fairs – Jumble Sales
Facilities include: • Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen • Bar Area • Projection Screen • Speaker’s Lectern • Public Address System • Disabled Access • Licensed for Public Entertainment, Piano, Dance Floor, Modular Stage
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Committee room Car Parking on site Baby changing unit in disabled toilet Booking: Andrew Billau on 07762 749943 Email: [email protected]
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The Foresters Nursing Home Walton Pool Lane Clent Stourbridge DY9 9RP
The Foresters is a professionally managed, yet friendly, Nursing Home offering first class nursing care in a luxurious setting. Nestling amid 6 acres of beautiful scenic views, we aim to keep a homely atmosphere along with excellent care and consideration for our residents’ personal and emotional needs.
• Private Single En-Suite Rooms • Experienced caring staff • Home cooked food • Entertainment
For further information telephone Carol McKay-Stewart, Home Manager on 01562 883068
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The Parish News February 2019
Revd Canon Susan Oliver writes…
This month begins with the end of all the church festivities and seasons until we begin Lent ....that will be the March Magazine. The beginning of February is the ending of the Epiphany Season on February 2nd. The nights are still long and until recently, at least in the 2000-year history of the Church, in the days before electricity, candles were expensive. The end of Epiphany was the great Feast of Candlemas on February 2nd. Very very many candles were lit; a blaze of light to commemorate Jesus’s first visit, as an infant, to the Temple in Jerusalem. There his parents made the ritual offering of thanks for the birth of a son, a sacrifice of doves. An old man met the young couple as they entered the Temple precinct and sang....and an old woman was made happy though she had been a widow for over 65 years, only wed for 7 years. Now imagine the scene in the staff meeting, as it were, of the Temple after Jesus’s visit if you would...... The pigeon seller: They looked tired that couple, Mary and Joseph their names. Didn’t look as if they were rich, so they made for me, I’m so much cheaper than the lamb seller. Two pigeons, that’s all. But they didn’t get very far with them... Priest No1: No, before they could hand them over to me to despatch, for me to burn them in the ritual way, they were accosted by that old man...... Priest no 2 interrupts: ...... Simeon his name is. He’s ancient, well past it. He hangs around..... Priest 3: Is he a beggar? We are getting lots of those. The old people aren’t being looked after in the villages. They all come here for freebies. I know we have to look after the elderly widows but they don’t eat much. There’s that Anna. She seems to live on prayer and fresh air. If only they were all like her. But if we don’t crack down on all this scrounging ..where will it end? Priest 2: Simeon is no scrounger. He’s a God-fearing man, devout. He looks out for all the couples and peers at the kids. A bit creepy really. Priest 4: I wonder, the scriptures are full of our hopes for a Messiah, someone who will set us free, liberate us from the Romans. Perhaps he’s looking for the Messiah? Priest 1: I think you’re on the right track there. He seemed to think that couple were the ones, or rather their child. He began to sing, in that Roman language, Latin they call it: Nunc Dimittis. It goes something like Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace as with my very own eyes I have seen the means of salvation for all people, a light to reveal you to all the nations and to bring glory to your people Israel. Priest 4: That’s rather poetic. I think it’s a lovely song to say. And I suppose he, Simeon, did just pass away? Priest 3: I’m not bothered about Simeon, he was just an old man. But if he’s right? We, us, we should look after the Messiah, if it really was him.
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Priest 2: But why didn’t you stop them, the parents? If that child really is the Messiah we need as Temple priests to be responsible for his upbringing. He must be brought up to be the new King David, the great man of God and warrior in equal measure. To become a fighter and a prayerful man. Priest 1: I didn’t see where they went after that and it all happened so quick: pigeons, old man, gone! Pigeon Seller: you have all butted in with your bits. They bought the pigeons; the old man did sing his farewell song and that Anna you praised looked at the child and became very happy. Simeon and she went off with the couple. They just left with all the others. But if he is the Messiah, that kid, then he will be back that will be for sure. Well, Jesus did go back to the Temple later on, but he grew up in obscurity, in a backwater, far from Jerusalem and the Temple. But he WAS The Messiah. And Simeon’s song is sung daily in Cathedrals and nightly in my prayers.....thanks be for Candlemas and Jesus. As February 2nd is a Saturday this year, we shall in the churches here be celebrating Candlemas on February 3rd. Prayers and Blessings Sue
A New Year Message from the Bishop of Worcester
As we embark upon 2019, our country is in an unprecedented state, one giving rise to much anxiety, in which we are faced with the most significant of decisions for at least a generation. As the Brexit debate continues, it is very unclear what the future will hold. It is not only parliament that is very divided, we are divided as a country. The referendum, which was supposed to settle the issue, seems to have given rise to hostility as well as division. In situations such as these, I find the words of Psalm 46, which have given solace to people for thousands of years, of great relevance: ‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear.’ Whether or not we feel able to put our trust in God, one thing is clear: there is an overriding need for us to come together as a nation in this coming year and beyond. Reconciliation is at the heart of the Christian faith: Christ came to reconcile us to God and to one another. Human reconciliation is essential for the well-being of our society, the communities within it and ourselves. whether or not we have faith. I hope and pray that we shall all be able to work for that reconciliation and the common good in the months ahead. May God bless you richly in 2019 Bishop John.
Would anyone be willing to play the organ or piano at St Mark’s, Fairfield on occasional services? Small renumeration available. Contact Pauline Jones or the office.
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NEWS
To everyone who donated towards the Christmas Greetings Card and all your generous gifts received so far.. At the time of going to press we have received £880, a fantastic amount; please would anyone who has promised donations send them to the office now, thank you
Details of charities to receive the donations are as follows: -
Sightsavers – Millions of people are at risk of going blind from trachoma. Money raised will treat this highly contagious disease, which is spread through touch, on clothing and by flies. ZANE – Zimbabwe A National Emergency – helping children to walk again Smile Train - is a non-profit organization and charity providing corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates Compassion in World Farming is a campaigning and lobbying animal welfare organisation. It campaigns against the live export of animals, certain methods of livestock slaughter, and all systems of factory farming.
THANK YOU!
As we begin another New Year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who give so freely of their time and talents for the running and organisation of our churches; our church wardens, lesson readers, bell ringers, people who offer prayer in the church, musicians and choir, those who work behind the scenes, flower arrangers, church cleaners, those who prepare our churches for worship, and those who prepare and distribute our magazine. Thanks to all parishioners for your goodwill to our churches.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
This year the service for the World Day of Prayer – a women led, global, ecumenical movement - will be held at St Leonard’s Church, Clent on Friday 1st March at 11am. The service for 2019 is a beautiful one written by the Christian women of Slovenia. It will be led this year by Canon Sue Oliver and there will be special refreshments afterwards. Although the service is always put together by women around the world, both men and women – and children – are welcome. Do please bring your friends and come and support it.
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NEWS
FOODBANK
To everyone at Holy Trinity Church, Belbroughton and St Mark’s, Fairfield who have contributed food and toiletries to the Foodbank in Stourbridge,
During 2018, you generously gave a combined 282kgs of food and 6kgs of toiletries to help us meet the needs of over 1600 adults and children in the local area.
Thank you so much and every blessing to you all. From all the team at Replenish.
Note from Editor: Well done! Keep on sending it in….
COFFEE MORNING
Belbroughton Church Hall
Friday 8th February 10am to noon (normally second Friday of the month)
In aid of Holy Trinity Church, Belbroughton
CARING & SHARING
Take time out for safe and gentle caring & sharing over a cuppa. 2nd Saturday of every month, 10.30-12pm Belbroughton Church Office We look forward to seeing you, Kim, Lynn & Rosie Refresh, Relate, Rekindle
BIBLE STUDY
Bible study is held weekly at Belbroughton Church Office, at 7.30pm on Tuesdays. When the office is not available, it is sometimes held on other days. Contact Pat Weston or the church office for details.
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PARISH REGISTER
ST LEONARD, CLENT
Baptisms: 2nd December Alana Rose Sheasby
HOLY TRINITY, BELBROUGHTON
Funerals: Funeral at Holy Trinity followed by Wyre Forest Crematorium 19th December Len Hollyhead Aged 92
ST MARK, FAIRFIELD
Baptisms: 4th November Evelyn Iva Louise Evans Interment at St Mark, Fairfield: 21st December Kenneth & Barbara Lees
BELLS
On the ringing front all is well – or it is on Christmas Eve as I’m typing this. We have more or less let John Westley hang up his rope – if that’s the correct term – as he is finding ringing more difficult as he gets older – 80 this year (I’m sure I’m not giving that away as they always like a party and any excuse to celebrate – hurry). Our Annual dinner will either have just happened or be about to. The social aspects of ringing are important too – it can in some towers get a bit too serious that people get forgotten. After all the Armistice and WWI ringing of the last few years it seems quite quiet until wedding season kicks off. As ever we are always on the lookout for new recruits so if you feel like giving it a go either ring me or turn up any Tuesday – the church door is open.
Rosie Marshall Tower Captain Belbroughton
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READINGS FOR ALL THE CHURCHES
THIS MONTH Sunday 3rd February Candlemas First Reading Malachi 3.1-5 Second Reading Hebrews 2.14-18 Psalm 24.(1-6)7-10 Gospel Luke 2.22-40
Sunday 10th February 4th Sunday before Lent
First Reading Isaiah 6.1-8(9-13) Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15.1-11 Psalm 138 Gospel Luke 5.1-11
Sunday 17th February 3rd Sunday before Lent
First Reading Jeremiah 17.5-10 Second Reading 1 Corinthians 15.12-20 Psalm 1 Gospel Luke 6.17-26
Sunday 24th February 2nd Sunday before Lent
First Reading Genesis 2.4b-9,15-25 Second Reading Revelation 4 Psalm 65 Gospel Luke 8.22-25
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Kitchen Corner
Kate Bottley, star of Gogglebox and Celebrity Masterchef, baked a special Christingle cake in 2017 to support The Children's Society's work among disadvantaged children
Ingredients Method Orange sponge 1. Get ready to bake: Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F. Grease 340g soft butter or margarine, plus extra the Large Hemisphere Cake Pan thoroughly and sprinkle with a to grease light dusting of flour. 340g self-raising flour, plus extra to dust 340g caster sugar 2. Make the cakes: Beat the butter, sugar and orange zest 6 large free-range eggs together with an electric whisk or freestanding electric mixer Zest of two large oranges until light and fluffy. Beat the 6 eggs together in a jug, then pour 1 tsp vanilla extract into the butter & sugar mixture bit by bit until well incorporated. Frosting Then fold in the flour & vanilla extract gently using a spatula or 250g icing sugar large metal spoon until you have a smooth batter (be careful not 80g unsalted butter to overmix). 20 ml milk 3. Bake the cake: Pour the mixture into the cake tin, scraping 2 tablespoons Marmalade the bowl with a spatula. Balance the tin on a round cake tin for Orange sponge stability and bake for around 60 minutes on the middle shelf of 500g of ready-to-roll Orange icing the oven. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then turn out Christingle decorations onto a cooling rack. Christingle candle 12cm square of Tin foil 4. Make the frosting: Beat together the butter and icing sugar 4 wooden skewers until roughly combined, then beat in the milk until the frosting is 4 x marshmallows smooth. Whisk on a high speed for 5 minutes until light and 4 x fruity pastilles (or other sweets of fluffy then add the marmalade and whisk for another 2 minutes. similar size) 5. Frost the cake: Using a pallet knife, cover the cake dome with 4 x dried apricots the orange frosting. Roll out the orange icing until about 35cm 30cm Diameter cake board (optional) Diameter. Place onto the cake, gently smooth from the top Special Equipment: downwards and trim away any excess icing from the bottom so Electric whisk or freestanding electric you are left with an orange dome for your Christingle. Place the mixer cake on your cake board. Large hemisphere cake tin 6. Christingle time!: Wrap a red ribbon around the base of your orange cake. Place the square of foil on the top and push the candle into the centre of the cake, as you would do with a normal Christingle. Poke a marshmallow, pastille and apricot onto each skewer and then stick in each corner of the cake to resemble the cocktail sticks and fruits of a Christingle. 7. Serve the cake: You can light the candle and admire your Christingle cake in all its glory before cutting and serving slices to your hungry congregation, family or community group. Enjoy!
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-you-can-do/fundraising-and-events/christingle-cake-recipe
Do you have a recipe to share? If so, please send it along to the Editor
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BELBROUGHTON VILLAGE NEWS
BELBROUGHTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Founded in 1962 by local gardeners Affiliated to the RHS Mrs Undine Yates (General Secretary) (01562 730050) Email: [email protected]
We would like to welcome members and guests to our meeting on
Friday 15th February at 7.30pm at Belbroughton Church Hall
Speaker: Carol Smith Not Everyone Likes Them, but Grasses are Great
Monthly show: 1. A pot plant 2. A decorated cup cake
New members welcome; first monthly meeting visit free
Details of March meeting: 15th March – Speaker Alan Peace – Never Work with Children or Animals
Friends for Lunch meeting Belbroughton Church Hall
1st Anniversary Last Tuesday in the month (26th February) 12-2pm
£4.50 each All homecooked lunch
Contact: Tracey 07977 170038, Sharon 01562 731227 Email: [email protected]
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BELBROUGHTON HISTORY SOCIETY
Welcome to our next meeting on -
Wednesday 20th February at 7.30pm
As usual it takes place at Belbroughton Hall. Entry is £3.00 and includes tea or coffee and biscuits. All are welcome.
Ray Sturdy will give a talk called Remembering the Swinging Sixties.
This talk will look back at Britain’s new cars at the time, motorways, new housing, a youth boom and petrol at 5/-(25p) per gallon. Pop Music, the Beatles, Twiggy and Concorde arrived in a decade of change and revolution. There were scandals, a royal wedding, a moon walk and almost a nuclear war!
Future date for your diary; more details to follow. Wednesday March 20th. The Rise and Fall of Belbroughton’s Scythemaking Industry by Sarah Bradley.
Animal Sanctuary And Protection
As many of you already know, we had to say Goodbye to Dottie our well-loved and inspirational donkey. She sadly died just two days after Christmas. Looking back, she had been poorly for a little while. She managed to join in the Christmas carol singing, and knew all the words. We were very touched by the messages of condolence we received from so many people, from as far away as Seattle!
Needless to say, we are all very upset, but have something happier to look forward to. Hopefully I will be able to add a post script to this letter that we are now waiting for two rescued Miniature Shetland ponies, that were saved from the side of a dual carriageway. Wilma is the Mother and Fudge her little boy!!
May I take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone that came to the Carol Service, our singing was NOT responsible for the rain!! I am sure you will agree the children sang their Carol beautifully!
Thanks also to Rachel at the Deli for the lovely mince pies.
Gaye Hadley.
PS The new Shetland ponies have arrived and are settling in wonderfully
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BELBROUGHTON HISTORY SOCIETY – FROM THE ARCHIVES
Although WW1 ended in November 1918, its effects were, of course, felt long afterwards. Two letters from William Rusgrove Nash, who took over the Belbroughton scythe-making industry after his father Isaac died, show how the business fared in the months following the war. Shortage of men was clearly a major problem in the face of renewed demand for edge tools.
January 2nd, 1919 To: Messrs Wiebusch & Hilger Ltd(*) New York Dear Sirs Replying to your letter of the 5th ult, whilst we are all rejoicing at the termination of the war, and are full of hope that the terms of peace will soon be arranged satisfactorily, so far as business is concerned, we are very sorry today, that there are not any signs of much improvement in the situation – At present we are in a worse position than we were at this time last year, and we are afraid that we cannot at the moment give you any promise with regard to next season. We are making urgent appeals for the return of a number of our men who are anxious to return, but we fear that there will be a good deal of delay, and so far none have come back. We hope to be in a better position in the course of this month to let you know how we are likely to be situated, and we will then write to you again. We cannot give you a final quotation, because we expect that there will be another advance in wages almost immediately, and the prices for raw material and fuel are still unstable. So far, however, as we can see there will have to be an advance in the prices of American scythes of from 10/- to 12/- per doz on those charged last May, and even then it will be a great reduction in our [***] list. We shall not hesitate to start making a small quantity if the opportunity offers, and so soon as we have anything definite to report, will write to you again.
February 4th 1919 To: Messrs Fredk Mountford and Sons (**) Sheffield Dear Sir We are in receipt of your order B.722 for 12 dozen 30- Crown Scythes. We are sorry however that we cannot accept it as we find from a recent stock taking that we have already booked more orders than we are likely to make in time for the season.
If you would like to know more about Belbroughton’s scythemaking industry, please come to my talk in the Church Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday 20 March.
Sarah Bradley Belbroughton History Society www.belbroughtonhistory.org.uk * Wiebusch and Hilger were an American importer who c1890 were involved in a court case challenging the imposition of duty of 45% on scythes and grass hooks. ** Scythe manufacturers in Sheffield, later taken over by Tyzacks who in turn had links to Nash’s.
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BELBROUGHTON & FAIRFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Precept 2019/20 The Council budget for 2019/20 has been agreed and the Precept – the part of your Council tax paid to the Parish Council - is to be frozen again for the next financial year which starts on 1st April. It means a charge of £54 per annum for a band ‘D’ property. The budget numbers are on the website. www.belbroughtonandfairfield-pc.info
Fairfield Recreation Ground – Play Area Some items at the play area are showing signs of wear and so the flat seats and cradle seats will be replaced in the Spring along with ‘Wetpour’ surface replacement on some areas. The Parish Council will also be considering possible enlargement of the area to incorporate equipment for older children and adults.
County Council Mineral Sites Allocation Methodology - 4th Stage Consultation The Parish Council has been asked to contribute to the consultation leading to a Development Plan Document. A Working Group of councillors is set up and will look closely at the proposed methodology. Residents can view the County Council proposals at the County council website www.worcestershire.gov.uk/minerals
Elections May 2019 Your Council is elected on 2nd May 2019 being the anniversary of the four yearly cycle. If you are interested in potentially representing your community please come along to any of our meetings, have a look at our website and speak with present councillors or the clerk to find out what the Council does and how it operates. Towards the end of March the nomination processes will open. 8 members for Belbroughton ward and 6 members for Fairfield ward are due to be elected.
Age UK The Council has agreed to support this charity with room hire costs for events it is looking to run in 2019. The charity is looking to combat loneliness in the over 50s and has a number of initiatives see: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/brwf/our-services/information-and-advice/
Annual Parish Meeting This year’s meeting will take place 7.30pm Monday 8th April at the Fairfield First School.
Council Meeting dates The next full Council meeting is on 4th February taking place in the Fairfield First School then on 4th March we will be in the Jubilee Room Belbroughton Recreation Centre All residents are welcome to attend, both meetings start at 7.30 pm.
Community Engagement The Council holds an ‘Open Surgery’ session of up to 15 minutes at the beginning of full Council meetings to give residents the opportunity to meet and discuss any issues directly with their councillors.
Parish Council Website The site www.belbroughtonandfairfield-pc.info includes full details of council meetings, agendas and, minutes along with useful community information John Farrell, Clerk to Belbroughton and Fairfield Parish Council E mail: [email protected] Tel: 01299 270722
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FAIRFIELD VILLAGE NEWS
Date Reading the Lessons Sidespeople Flowers & Brasses 3rd February Mr T Jones, Mr C Palmer Mrs M Scurrell M Scurrell 10th February Mr P Jones Mrs M Scurrell P Jones 17th February Mr C Palmer, Mr T Jones Mr P Jones C Brogan 24th February Mrs M Fairbairn, Mr P Jones Mr D Hardeman M Must 3rd March Mr T Jones, Mr C Palmer Mrs M Scurrell M Fairbairn
St Mark’s Church Cleaning Rota
1st February P Jones 8th February M Fairbairn 15th February S Gormley 22nd February M Scurrell st 1 March P & T Jones
FAIRFIELD 200 CLUB DRAW ON 5th December 2018
PRIZE NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
£100 66
£10 170 88 116
£5 25 8 87 121
Administrator – Linda Garvin 01527 834935
Not a member? Why not join? Only £1.00 p/mth, with some great cash prizes up to £200.00 to be won. Proceeds support Fairfield Village Hall http://fvca.org.uk/200-club/
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FAIRFIELD VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Volunteer Opportunities to HELP YOUR Community
Village Hall Keyholder The Village Hall are looking for a couple of people to join a rota of people who will unlock & lock up the village hall for hirers. Each person helping two or three hires each month, on a Saturday or Sunday. Interested? Email [email protected] or tel. 01527 833583
Fairfield Diners – Getting to know your community
Social gathering of residents and friends of Fairfield & the surrounding area; get to know your community over a lunchtime meal. Meals are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (Jan – Nov) at local pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, 12.30pm Please contact Pat Steward (01527 832360) if you wish to attend or require further information.
Dates & Venues for lunches in 2019:
February 18th The Vine, Clent DY9 9PH March 18th The Fox, Chaddesley Corbett April 15th Lord Morton`s, Cutnall Green WR9 OPQ May 20th Bromsgrove Golf Club June 17th The Swan, Fairfield July 15th The Navigation Inn, Hanbury Road August 19th The Gate, Bournheath September 16th The Ewe and Lamb, Hanbury October 21th The French Hen, Clent DY9 9PY November 18th The Swan, Fairfield December No lunch!!
Have Your Say – It’s YOUR Community
Join other residents to help shape where you live. The Community Association works for a better and sustainable community; building and maintaining pride in where we all live. We look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings.
Next Meeting: Monday 4th February, Fairfield Villa Club House, 7.30pm (Bar open from 7pm).
Long Shot Sunday 10 March 2019, 6.30pm
1 athletic and engaging master-juggler versus lots of wacky contraptions firing balls at him – he’s going to need help from his audience! Surprises galore in this clever family show that guarantees big smiles.
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This impressive one-man show has been developed especially for rural touring and is suitable for a mixed age family audience to enjoy. What marks this company as different from a standard ‘juggling act’ are their terrific bespoke contraptions which look like things created for TV’s The Crystal Maze or QI. You can get a really good idea of these Heath Robinson goodies in the video trailer for the show. In a nutshell, it’s a skilfully and engagingly performed stripped-back circus show involving these handmade remote-controlled contraptions, comedy and juggling. Tickets on sale from Fairfield Post Office. Adults £8.50 U16s £5.00
Fight the Grot
For nearly 3 years, a small band of volunteers have helped keep Fairfield tidy, litter picking along the village roads and around the Rec. each month. Help is needed on the second Saturday of each month, meet outside the Village Hall 10.30am. Please donate an hour, every few months, to keep YOUR community tidy.
Next litter pick: 9th February
Not sure? Don’t open the door!
Protect yourself from doorstep crime. Be aware of people who turn up unannounced, most genuine callers will have a pre-arranged appointment. If in doubt, keep them out! Doorstep crime can include rogue traders offering home improvement or gardening services, or bogus callers who claim to be the council, police, health carers or energy companies. Rogue traders may say they are in the area working on another property and they have spotted a problem with your home or garden. They may claim to have materials left over from another job, like paving or tarmac. They may try to pressurise you to buy goods or sign up for services on the spot. Unfortunately all too often they may offer to carry out work cheaply , but charge an extortionate price after the work has been completed. Bogus callers may claim to be working for the council, water, gas or electric company. They could also say they are a nurse, doctor or even from the police. Bogus callers may say they need to come into your home, or try to get you to go outside. They may try to distract you so they can steal your money. They can be male, female or even children. A pedlar is someone who calls at your door to sell items that they have to offer, This can often include cleaning or household goods. These goods may be sold at an overpriced value. By law pedlars are required to carry a pedlar’s certificate, which is issues by the police force in the area they operate. If you are not sure who is at the door, do not open it. Check the identity of any caller. Confirm who they are by calling the company they work for by using the number from the telephone directory or from off one of your bills. Do not call a number provided by them. If caller does not leave your property when asked to do so, call the police.
Cold Mornings
Don’t give criminals an easy ride by leaving your car running.
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Although vehicle crime is low across West Mercia, cars are stolen from driveways every winter because owners leave them unattended, with the keys in the ignition, while they warm up and the windscreen defrost. Some vehicle owners nip inside for just a few seconds to collect a bag or finish the last mouthful of coffee – but that’s all the time an opportunist thief needs. Insurance companies may not pay out for cars stolen in this way – and if your house keys are taken as well, you’re making your home vulnerable. Freeze out car thieves on frosty mornings: - Clear windscreens with de-icer and a scraper - Sit in your vehicle while the heater de-mists the windscreen For more vehicle security advice, visit: www.westmercia.police.uk
Local News
The Café is under new management, the Post Office remains unchanged. National Lottery tickets can no longer be purchased from the Café or the Post Office.
What did you get for Christmas? A new bike? Tools? Something a thief would like to acquire? Have you thought about the security of your garden shed? Consider marking your property and secure the shed with a sturdy lock.
The Priority Services Register The Priority Services Register is a free service provided by the company and is eligible for anyone who is of a pensionable age, disabled, has children under 5 years old or relies on medical equipment. As part of the service, customers are kept informed as much as possible of power cuts affecting their home and are given special help, if needed, through the British Red Cross. The Priority Services Register offers peace of mind for vulnerable customers and their families and we do our very best to ensure that their needs are met at all times. We already have 1.9 million customers on our register. To find out more information or to register, please call us on 0800 096 3080 or visit www.westernpower.co.uk/psr.
Is your local library closing down? Please go to www.worcestershire.gov.uk and click on the button “Libraries - have your say” to try and keep your local library open. Thank you
How to prepare for winter Know your free emergency numbers – in a power cut call 105 or, for a gas emergency, dial 0800 111999. Prepare your home – keep a torch handy and get your appliances serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Vulnerable households can also get extra support by signing up to the Priority Services Register. Keep your eyes open – keep an eye on the weather forecast and, if you have a power cut or a gas emergency, check on your neighbours.
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Church Services in the United Benefice of Holy Trinity Belbroughton, St Mark’s Fairfield, St Leonard’s Clent, with St James Churchill, St James Blakedown and St Peter Broome
Sunday 3rd February Candlemas
9.00am Holy Communion St Peter, Broome 10.00am Holy Communion St James, Blakedown 10.00am Worship4All St Leonard, Clent 11.15am Morning Praise Holy Trinity, Belbroughton 6.30pm Holy Communion St Mark, Fairfield
Wednesday 6th February
11.15am Holy Communion St Leonard, Clent
Sunday 10th February 4th Sunday before Lent – Angel Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion St Leonard, Clent 10.00am Holy Communion St James, Churchill 10.00am Informal Service St James, Blakedown 11.15am Holy Communion Holy Trinity, Belbroughton 11.15am Worship4All St Mark, Fairfield
Sunday 17th February 3rd Sunday before Lent
9.00am Informal Service St Peter, Broome 10.00am 3rd Sunday Worship St Leonard, Clent 10.00am Holy Communion St James, Blakedown 10.00am Informal Service St James, Churchill 11.15am Holy Communion St Mark, Fairfield 11.15am Worship4All Holy Trinity, Belbroughton
Wednesday 20th February
10.00am Holy Communion St Peter, Broome 11.15am Holy Communion St Leonard, Clent
Sunday 24th February 2nd Sunday before Lent
9.30am Holy Communion St Leonard, Clent 10.00am Holy Communion St Peter, Broome 11.15am Holy Communion Holy Trinity, Belbroughton 4.00pm Holy Communion St James, Churchill 6.30pm Evening Praise St Mark, Fairfield
• Information correct at time of going to press; some services may change, check Church Office if unsure
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LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Please note: due to new Data Protection Laws, only those who have given consent to display their details will be shown. Please contact the Church/Village Hall for further contact details.
Belbroughton
Animal Sanctuary and Protection Gaye Hadley Tel: 01562 730539
Belbroughton Church Hall Diane Ash E:[email protected] Belbroughton Cricket Club Belbroughton Club - Function room hire Belbroughton History Society Undine Tel: 01562 730050 E: [email protected] Belbroughton Horticultural Society Undine Tel: 01562 730050 Belbroughton First Steps Nursery Nina Read Tel: 01562 731840 Belbroughton Recreation Centre - Hall Bookings Andy Finnie Tel: 07970 957838 E: [email protected] - Belbroughton Dog Training Club John & Brenda Head Tel: 01384 825084 E: [email protected] - Best Pals Dog Training Club (Daytime) Karen Denton Tel: 07968 413543 E: [email protected] - Best Pals Dog Training Club (Evenings) Karin Sweryda Tel: 07759 775619 E: [email protected] - Jnr Football Training PSI Sports Ian Delo Tel: 01299 826379 Or 07809 625620
- New Aerobics & Body Conditioning, Pilates Julie Weston Tel: 07836 372849 - Tennis Club David Slann Tel: 01562 730322 E: [email protected] - Indoor Mat Bowls Sheila Booth Tel: 07758 207575 - Brand new One Fit Mama Mum and Baby class Sarah Tel: 07783 123385 o Tuesdays 10.30am-11.30am E: [email protected] Belbroughton Royal British Legion & Rodney Spencer Tel: 01562 730030 Belbroughton Scythe Fund Jim Brown (Chairman) Tel: 01299 489733
Belbroughton Scarecrow Committee - www.belbroughtonscarecrow.co.uk Belbroughton Spinners - Belbroughton Church Hall Jill Edwards Tel: 01562 730415 Belbroughton Toddlers Mary Hughes Tel: 01562 730346 - Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am 07889 743532
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LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Clent
Clent Parish Hall James or Tricia Tel: 01562 730381 Clent Parish Council Ruth Mullett, Clerk Tel: 01562 710255 E: [email protected] 2nd Clent Brownies - Girls between 7 and 11 Clent Church Guild of Bellringers Service ringing Sun 9.30-10.00 Martin Whittaker Tel: 01562 883891 Practice Monday 19.45-21.00 Kim Topham Tel: 01562 887441 Clent Cricket Club - Centenary Field Belbroughton Rd, Clent Clent Gardening Club – Chairman Martin Grange Tel: 01562 883009/07917 184762 4th Fridays 7.30pm Clent Parish Hall Clent Hills Rotary Club Thurs 7 for 7.30pm, The French Hen, Clent Clent History Society Meets in Clent Parish Hall Paul Timmins Tel: 01562 730421 Clent School PTFA Andrea Wilkinson Tel: 07733 163517 Clent WI – Secretary Heather Carter Tel: 01562 882904 COMIC (Comedy Opera and Music in Clent) E: [email protected] Social Dancing Ballroom & Latin Lynne Thomas Tel: 01384 918892 E: [email protected] Keep Fit - Fridays 9.30-10.30pm Jennifer Field Tel: 01562 882669 Fat Blast and Body Tone Class – Weds 9.20am Jayne Sheldon Tel: 01562 887840 E: [email protected]
Fairfield
Fairfield Village Hall - Chair Conrad Palmer Tel: 01527 833583 E: [email protected] Bookings: Andrew Billau Tel: 07762 749943 E: [email protected] Fairfield Community Association – Chair Conrad Palmer 01527 833583 E: [email protected] Fairfield Ramblers Group George Gration E: [email protected] Bingo Joanne Barnes 07979 192422 Line Dancing Ann Waldron Tel: 01527 871645 E: [email protected] National Vegetable Society Roy James E: [email protected] Pre-School & Toddlers Sharon Shorthouse Tel: 07960 060024 Ramblers Group George Gration E: [email protected] Sequence Dancing Dennis Anelli Tel: 01562 885536 Welcome Club Fairfield WI - President Carol Hine Tel: 01527 873072 E: [email protected] Zumba Elisha Waldron E: [email protected]
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PARISH DIRECTORY
Church Office: 01562 730777
Belbroughton Fairfield Clent Priest: Revd Canon Susan Oliver Priest: Revd Richard Newton Priest : Revd Canon Susan Oliver 01562 701076 01562 701076 01562 882442
Churchwardens: Churchwardens: Churchwardens: Mr Glynn Ashman 01562 730122 Mrs Mary Fairbairn 01527 368008 Miss Rosemarie Buchan Pro-warden: Vacant 01562 700539 Pro -Warden: Mr John Penlington 01562 730888 Deputy Wardens: Lay Reader: Bookings Secretary for Village Mr David Stokes 07807 917319 Mrs Pauline Jones 0121 453 7785 Hall: Mrs Anne Harris 01562 730254 Organist: Andrew Billau 07762 749943 Lay Reader: Email: Mrs Kim Topham 01562 887441 Please contact Church Office Guild of Ringers Tower Captain: [email protected] Secretary to the Church Council: Mrs Rosie Marshall 01562 730535 Mr Harry Grove 01562 777967 Guild of Ringers Secretary: Treasurer: Mr Jonathan Prior 01562 730428 Mrs Sarah Bradley 01562 731025 Belbroughton & Fairfield Parish Belbroughton with Fairfield Organist: Council Clerk: Mr Harry Grove 01562 777967 Mr John Farrell 01299 270722 Secretary to the Church Mothers’ Union Branch Contact: Bookings Secretary for Church Council: Mrs Anne Harris 01562 730254 Mrs Undine Yates 01562 730050 Bookings Secretary for Parish Hall: Email: Hall: [email protected] Mrs Tricia Bradbury 01562 730381
Bookings Secretary for Rec. Guild of Ringers Conductor:
Centre: Mr Martin Whittaker 01562 883891 Lenny’s Contact: Mr Andy Finnie 07970 957838 Mrs Kim Topham 01562 887441 Parish Magazine Clent Parish Council Clerk: Parish Magazine DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION Ms Ruth Mullett 01562 710255 Mrs Meriel Scurrell 01527 876485 The Editor 01562 730777
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NATIONAL VEGETABLE SOCIETY AT FAIRFIELD West Midlands District Association (DA)
The Importance and Measurement of pH in your Garden or Allotment
The first meeting of 2019 by West Midlands District Association (DA) of the National Vegetable Society (NVS) will be at Fairfield Village Hall on Thursday 28 February. The hall will be open 7.00 pm with Free Tea/Coffee.
The Meeting will commence at 8.00 pm with a brief report on last year’s progress and an update of the plans and programme for 2019 which includes the DA hosting the display at Gardeners World Live at the NEC June 13th-16th. and the Annual Show Thursday 29 August.
The main event of the evening is a Presentation by Richard Baldwin, RHS Masters on The Importance and Measurement of pH Richard is a member of the NVS and regularly attends our meetings. He comes from the West Riding of Yorkshire and has been involved in horticulture all his life, beginning in a general nursery, progressing to the parks department glasshouses and nursery. After a period on the south coast growing indoor flowers and pot plants he moved to the research station at Luddington on commercial fruit crop production. Richard began his teaching career at Pershore College of Horticulture, specialising in commercial horticulture also running a 50 acre intensive vegetable unit and an organic unit, he holds position of Senior Horticultural Lecturer.
Members and Visitors can bring a Soil Sample for testing and there will be a demonstration using a BDH soil kit; all attendees can receive an electronic pH reading of their samples. To collect a soil sample select an area of the garden or several crop rotation areas from the allotment, using a garden trowel, take ten samples from the area, about a trowel full each, down to a depth of 15cm (6 inches). Mix all ten samples together thoroughly, breaking up any large lumps. Put a cupful of the mixed soil in a suitable container. label and bring to the meeting, together with a small glass jar, an old teaspoon and some paper towels. Calculate site area in m2. Bring a calculator. Lime calculations will be undertaken.
New Members, Visitors or anyone interested in growing vegetables are always welcome to attend. For Visitors there is a £3 admission fee which includes Tea/Coffee and Biscuits. Fairfield Village Hall is situated on the B 4091 (Stourbridge to Bromsgrove Road) about 2.25 miles from J4 on the M5. For anyone using Sat. Nav. the Post Code of the Village Hall is B61 9LZ. If anyone requires further information please contact: Roy James on Tel: 01527 831508 or email roy_james2 @sky.com (preferred).
Thought of the Day
Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.
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FAIRFIELD WI – November 2018
Our meeting was opened by Carol, Most of the visitors come from inner city welcoming us all and wishing everyone a schools, nurseries and special schools and happy and healthy 2019. are referred by a professional for a holiday. Members were reminded that our Annual Families can stay for up to 5 days at a very Meal is being held at the Queens in low cost. It is a lovely, peaceful setting, giving Belbroughton on Wednesday February 20th the children opportunities to interact with the at 7.00pm. animals and spend time playing outdoors in a Ilsa informed us that, for anyone who would country setting. like to be involved in this year’s Produce Many members know of the farm and Show, there is a meeting at Anne’s on regularly drive past without knowing of the January 23rd at 7.30pm. wonderful work and commitment that is so We have received a letter from the Village generously given, ensuring that these city Hall Committee thanking W.I. for our children and families return home, having had donation of £50 from last year’s Produce such a memorable experience. The dedication Show, which will hopefully go towards an of both staff and volunteers was obvious from overhead projector. Kelly’s description. The next meeting of the Book Club is on Kelly regularly gives her time to talk about the 23rd March. excellent work of Dodford Children’s Farm and Congratulations must go to Meriel who any funding she receives goes into their hard- Carol presented with the Competition Cup for earned funds in order to provide those extras most points earned throughout 2018. for each child. All members enjoyed the talk and the Vote of Thanks was given by Shirley.
Fairfield WI meets every 2nd Wednesday at Fairfield Village Hall at 7.30. Do come along and join us. You would be very welcome.
Carol Hine President Fairfield WI
Our Speaker for the evening was Kelly Broadfield, telling us about the work of Dodford Children’s Farm. Kelly has lived on the farm with her family for 12 years. It is a long-established registered Charity started by a school doctor working in Birmingham and Lucy Cadbury and was Photo opposite: Carol presenting Competition setup to offer residential stays for children up Cup to Meriel to the age of 9 years.
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CLENT VILLAGE NEWS
CLEANING ROTA
2nd February Jan Prior 9th February Clare Morgan & family 16th February Liz Coyle & Janet Adams 23rd February Dinah Davis & Alison Lewis nd 2 March Audrey Walton & Jayne Wilkinson
My husband, Peter Woollaston, passed away on 15th December, after a long illness.
May I take this opportunity to thank all the family and friends for all their support and love given to me at this time.
Anne
Saturday 30th March at 7-30pm
Clent Parish Hall Fundraisers
present
Ad Hoc If anyone has considered volunteering An evening with Clent's very own jazz musicians and as part of their New Years resolution, singers then the National Trust are currently looking to recruit at the Clent Hills for Back by popular demand, another opportunity to see Visitor Engagement Volunteers and this highly accomplished and much sought after band Corporate Team day volunteers. playing on their home turf You will need great personal skills and A celebration of traditional and contemporary jazz an enthusiams for the National Trust and Clent Hills. Full training will be Tickets £15 to include a fish & chip supper given. For more information please contact [email protected] Drinks bar provided.
Contact Jon on 730428 or Jim on 886013 or via email: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]
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CLENT MOTHERS’ UNION
Our AGM was very well supported with very few apologies.
Following our worship, branch leader, Anne Harris, opened the AGM with her yearly report on branch activities and expressing her thanks to members for their continuing support.
Treasurer, Jan Woolley, gave out copies of the year’s accounts which, as usual, were very comprehensive and easy to understand.
Committee members and branch officers all agreed to continue and the remainder of the business was dealt with. On behalf of members, Jan thanked Anne for her excellent leadership of our bracnch; without Anne we know our branch would not be as successful as it is.
Anne then turned our thoughts to the February Candlemas Party and received from members promises of food for the event. Secretary, Audrey Walton, is sending out invitations and we are praying for a fine day for 7th February, when we hope to welcome many people to our Candlemas Party.
After the meeting, we had tea as usual, enjoying a last taste of Christmas with cake, stolen and mince pies.
Our next meeting is Candlemas Party on 7th February at 2pm in Clent Parish Hall.
Clent Parish Hall
Quiz
Friday 8th March 7 for 7.30pm start
Further details to follow in next month’s magazine
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CLENT WI
We had a lot of food on our mind during the last months and I am sure enjoyed every bit of it. We started with a festive Christmas buffet super in our December meeting an evening that was very well attended, no surprise really as the tables were full of tempting treats provided by members. Then in January, just when our thoughts were maybe turning towards a bit of New Year healthy eating, Irene Oliver appeared and smilingly took us Dining Through Three Centuries. Please note that we did not exactly eat our way through the entire three hundred years but rather looked at what our forebears ate and how they behaved around food. Some interesting table manners were discovered.
On February 14th Clent WI will be back in the village hall. (We will be happy to collect any of our stray Valentine cards there. ) Adrian James will be with us and with his help our attention will turn to Bodenham Arboretum . We will see the lovely arboretum as it changes through the seasons and will no doubt be encouraged by what we see and hear to take a walk or walks over there. The prospect of eating good food at the cafe/restaurant at Bodenham will be an encouragement too.We can sit looking out at the lake and let the day drift by.
Spring is on the way. Time to get out and about. Don’t hesitate, come along and join us, you’ll be glad you did.
We meet at Clent Parish Hall 7.15 for 7.30pm. Dates appear on the last page of the magazine.
Contact Heather Carter (Sec) 882904 Toni Allison (President) 884079
Saturday 23 February at 8pm
Clent Parish Hall Fundraisers
present in assoc with Shindig (Worcs. Arts Council) Spiltmilk Dance
in ‘Desert Island Flicks’
A terrific blend of dance, comedy, stunts and ……………PIZZAZZ !!! Familiar film favourites are re-imagined and given a quirky, often hilarious make over grab your popcorn for this whistle stop tour of the suave spies, the talking toys, the singing nuns and the pesky ice bergs that had us glued to cinema seats over the last 80 years Tickets £11 - licensed bar provided.
From Jim 01562 886013 or via email: [email protected]
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CLENT HISTORY SOCIETY
Our first meeting this year will be on March 21st and our speaker is Mr. Ian Bott. He is an excellent speaker and will not disappoint, his talk is ‘Black Country Picture Postcards’ and this will excite our postcard collectors and everyone who has visited an area and chosen a particular postcard to send to friends because this is the message we want to give to our receiver. Ian’s talks are always interesting, and we welcome all to come and listen. Our talks start at 8 pm and entry is £2-00 members and £2-50 non-members.
Paul Timmins (chairman)
CLENT HISTORY SOCIETY – From the Archives
100 Years ago in February1919 Clent School Log book shows how bad the weather was, and how it affected the attendance of the pupils and staff, there were shortages of coal, but it was post War.
Jan 27th Monday, Heavy Fall of snow this year, but not too heavy to hinder children coming to school. However in the afternoon all the Home children were absent, without notice, and the remainder of children, with two or three exceptions were present. Feb 7th Friday. I wish to state that the School is not properly cleaned and that dust is unsettled and fire not properly lit at 9 o’clock. This has been the condition of things throughout the winter. This week bits of paper from Wednesday’s Handwork lesson are still un-removed and lay about untouched. For the last fortnight temperature has been below 4* F at 9 o’clock (the temperature chart) Feb 14th, Week ending- attendance slightly improved but still bad 87% Colds and influenza are prevailing causes of poor attendance. Feb 17th Monday, Holiday all day owing to there being no coal for School fires. Temperature below freezing point at 9o Feb 18th no marking of Registers today as only 15 children attend during morning and only 30 attend in the afternoon. Cause- Heavy Snow storm during previous night and cold east wind. Feb 19th Wednesday, Recommence in earnest this morning but attendance is still very poor- 56 present out of 79. Many children have severe colds Cause- lack of coal generally- bad weather- cost of living. Feb 21st. Mrs. Gill is away again today and has been all the week- cold – probably influenza, Half day this afternoon as I feel poorly myself, Feb 28th Mrs. Gill absent again this week- influenza Many children still away with influenza colds- 86.1% NB. School is not sufficiently warm first thing in the morning, fires should be lighted earlier Mar 7th Mrs. Gill away again all this week with influenza Mar 14th weather has improved this week and the attendance bears a marked improvement 84% April 1st , Mrs. Gill gives a months notice of leaving. This Teacher has been of little use for the past 18 months owing to absence of illness. April 18th, Improved weather has improved attendance. There has been continuous bad weather this year ever since Christmas. Jonas Rawson.
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CLENT GARDENING CLUB
There was no December meeting.
The AGM will meet on 24th January; report will follow next month.
FEBRUARY IN THE GARDEN
1. Prepare vegetable seed beds, and sow some vegetables under cover 2. Chit potato tubers 3. Protect blossom on apricots, nectarines and peaches 4. Net fruit and vegetable crops to keep the birds off 5. Prune winter-flowering shrubs that have finished flowering 6. Divide bulbs such as snowdrops, and plant those ‘in the green’ 7. Prune Wisteria 8. Prune hardy evergreen hedges 9. Prune conservatory climbers such as bougainvillea 10. Cut back deciduous grasses left uncut over the winter, remove dead grass.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS YOU CAN KEEP
Are you sick of making the same resolutions year after year that you never keep? Why not promise to do something you can ACTUALLY accomplish? Here are some resolutions that you can use as a starting point:
~ Gain weight. At least 30 pounds. ~ Stop exercising. Waste of time. ~ Read less. Makes you think. ~ Watch more TV and Netflix. I've been missing some good stuff. ~ Procrastinate more. Starting tomorrow. ~ Don't jump off a cliff just because everyone else did. ~ Stop bringing lunch from home - eat out more. ~ Get in a whole NEW rut! ~ Start being superstitious. ~ Personal goal: Don't bring back disco. ~ Speak in a monotone voice and only use monosyllabic words. ~ Create loose ends. ~ Don't believe politicians. ~ Spread out priorities beyond the ability to keep track of them. ~ Wait for opportunity to knock. ~ Focus on the faults of others. ~ Mope about faults. ~ Never make New Year's resolutions again.
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AND MORE …
f FAIRFIELD DINING GROUP
Social gathering of residents of Fairfield and Stoneybridge; Get to know your neighbours over a lunchtime meal.
Contact Pat Steward on 01527 832360 if you wish to attend or require further information
18th February – The Vine 18th March – The Fox (Chaddesley Corbett)
Chele’s Social Meeting Dates 2019
11th January 2019 St James the Great, Churchill are 08th February 2019 – The Leasowes Walled Garden launching a new Iona Holy Communion 08th March 2019 – British Red Cross running every 4th Sunday, 4pm at 12th April 2019 Churchill Church 10th May 2019 – Photography of Wightwick Manor 07th June 2019 12th July 2019 NO MEETING August 13th September 2019 – Richard III 11th October 2019 08th November 2019 13th December 2019 – Christmas Get Together!
Refreshments and home-made cake provided- £5 entry
Days Out Malvern Theatre Madagascar Musical - 3rd April £40 Kew Gardens – 11th May - £45 st Blenheim Palace and Macbeth -1 September £80
Contact Michele 01562 730076
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HAGLEY ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS
ANOTHER GREAT EVENING OF COMEDY AND MUSIC
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AT THE HAGLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE ON FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2019 WITH BAR AND FISH AND CHIP SUPPER
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FOR TICKETS RING MARTIN FRECKELTON ON 01562 700391 OR DAVE SANTUS ON 01562 886529
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Rotary Club of Hagley Godfrey Partridge phf, Vice President and Public Relations Officer No 1328 District 1060 5 Shelduck Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4EF 01562 827 225 E-Mail [email protected]
December 2018 The month of December with the Rotary Club of Hagley started with an informed and well received presentation by representatives from Worcestershire Health authority. Members were given the benefit of a peep inside the trauma and daily challenges our doctors face, and the humour the staff have developed to provide a welcomed environment to the sick and injured who visit during the day.
Christmas Dinner Farewell Rotarians and their partners celebrated 40 years at the Stone Manor with the annual Christmas Party. The event was tempered with some sadness that this was our last meeting with Hogarth’s and the staff made the occasion special with a 4 course Christmas dinner and 5 Star Service worthy of accreditation. President Julie Banks thanked the staff for their devoted service over the 40 years through which we have held a Rotary presence on Monday evenings and wished them well for the coming year. The evening was well served with Rotarian Dave Coller leading the evening with a welcomed new interpretation of pass the parcel, in which several last years presents made a welcomed and noted return appearance. Rotarian Godfrey Partridge marshalled the Rotarians and their guests into a final photo shoot, remembering for posterity our many years of meetings and events we have held at the Stone Manor together with members past and present and hoping our move to the Lyttleton Arms in Hagley. will be as memorable.
2019 Moving Rotary The members of the Rotary Club of Hagley, after much sole searching, agreed to relocate to within the community in which their name resides. During 2018 discussion took place at our meetings regarding the future of the club and how best to serve the clubs membership and the community we are directed to support. It was agreed that the club could better serve the objectives of Rotary if their meetings were within the Borough of Hagley. So after a very warm welcome from Amy Cooper at Mitchells & Butlers plc, our meetings will recommence on the 7th January at 7.30pm in the Lyttleton Arms, Bromsgrove Road, Hagley DY9 9LJ where a well prepared and generous menu has been prepared for the pleasure of Rotarians and to enhance our future meetings.
Future Events As readers will appreciate from this article, the Rotary Club of Hagley, now residing at the Lyttleton Arms, Bromsgrove Road, Hagley, maintains an active social calendar in addition to a well-informed weekly meeting. We currently meet routinely at 7.00pm for 7.30pm on Monday evenings and welcome new guests and prospective members. So please phone
Martin Freckelton on 01562 700 391 or Dave Santus on 01562 886 529 who would be delighted to tell you more about our Rotary Club in Hagley and its activities.
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Kidderminster & District
Advance Information: Our annual Bridge Tournament will take place on 24th April at its customary venue: Blakedown Parish Rooms – starting with morning coffee at 10.30 am for a prompt 11.0 am start of play and finishing at 4.0 pm. £12 per player. For further details and to book places call Sue Merrill on 07831487648 or 01562700079 or email: [email protected]. Our next Business meeting is on Thurs.7th Feb. 2019, as usual 7.30 pm on at Baxter Church Rooms, Bullring, Kidderminster. Please note that the starting time of our monthly Supper/Speaker meetings at La Brasserie, Kidderminster, has reverted to 7.30 pm, to make it easier for those working and/or coming from further afield to attend on time and we look forward to seeing everybody on Thurs. 21st Feb. The month’s commitments will finish on 28th Feb. - as usual, on the last Thursday of the month - with our regular informal coffee morning from 10 am onwards at the George Hotel in Bewdley. Do come along and meet some of us. For more details about the club and its activities and meetings contact us: Tel. 01299 266101 or email: [email protected] Website: http://sigbi.org/kidderminster-and-district/ Facebook: Soroptimists Kidderminster Visitors are always welcome!
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THURSDAY 6.30 – 8.30 pm Best Pals Dog Training Club
Outside of these regular bookings, other times are available for activities. The adjacent play area makes the Hall an ideal venue for childrens’ parties. The newly upgraded Jubilee Room is available for day and evening hire, business meetings, activities, private parties, etc.
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FAIRFIELD VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGS
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