Malvern Road, Powick 6Th 4.30—6.30Pm, Friends of Lick Nurseries, Hospital Lane, Powick

September 2011

Published by Powick Parochial Church Council to inform and serve the communities of Callow End and Powick

At-a-glance diary for September 2011

3rd 2-4pm, Powick Churches fete, St Peter’s Powick

6th 2pm, Meditation Group, Rayvue, Old Malvern Road, Powick 6th 4.30—6.30pm, Friends of Lick Nurseries, Hospital Lane, Powick

13th 2.30pm, Powick Guild, Orchard Centre, Colletts Green 13th 8.15pm, Royal British Legion, Madresfield Club

14th 2-4pm, Coffee Shop, Callow End Village Hall 14th 7.30pm, Powyke WI, Orchard Club, Colletts Green

Callow End Social Club, page 13; Powick Ramblers, page 34

EXTEND, Mondays 10-11am, Communal Lounge, The Orchard Centre, Colletts Green

Reminder: the deadline for items for the September magazine is

Calling all would-be contributors

We would welcome more articles from local individuals and organisations covering aspects of parish life, both current and from times gone by. Please email [email protected] or contact the Editor on 01905 830744.

View from the Vicarage

September begins with the church fete on Saturday 3rd and includes the Historic Churches Bike Ride on Saturday 10th. On this latter date, all round the country people visit by bicycle or various other means of transport as many churches as they can, being sponsored for the number visited. Money raised is shared between their own church and the fund for their county, providing resources to help any local historic church with costs of repairs.

I was surprised when first I came here, to hear how frequently the subject of the English Civil War came up in conversation. Being local, you will know that this year marks the 360 th anniversary of the Battle of Worcester. Information from the BBC records that the Battle of Worcester took place on 3 rd September 1651; between a largely Scottish army under Charles II and the Parliamentary forces under Oliver Cromwell. After losing the battle Charles was forced to flee for his life. Many of the Scottish soldiers who survived the battle were transported to America. For our 11am Communion Service at Powick on the nearest Sunday (4 th ) we plan to organise the service as it was in 1651 – so be prepared for things to be a little different that morning.

Over this summer, we have all been shocked by the violence and destruction and looting caused largely by children and young people across the country. The Bishop of London has written - “Whatever the real motivations of those who have brought violence to our streets, there will be a proper time for sober analysis and an assessment of the role of gang culture in the capital.

“For now, the other side of the story of violence and looting is the swift response of communities across London in clearing up the debris and caring for the victims of what has happened. Our churches are already at the forefront of this, helping those whose homes and businesses have been affected, including distributing meals and providing hot water and mobile phone charging for those left without electricity, to ensure they can remain in touch with loved ones.” /continued overleaf 3

The Church of England has published a prayer for peace in our communities. The prayer has been distributed via Twitter and Facebook, and is being published by many diocesan and parish websites, for church and personal use.

Gracious God, We pray for peace in our communities this day. We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions, And those who work to uphold law and justice. We pray for an end to fear, For comfort and support to those who suffer. For calm in our streets and cities, That people may go about their lives in safety and peace. In your mercy, hear our prayers, now and always . Amen

Revd Sue Irwin

Meditation Group

The Group will meet on September 6th at Thea’s home. Rayvue, Old Malvern Rd, Powick at 2pm. This month we shall, for a change, concentrate on a passage in the New Testament. What has John to tell us in JOHN ch 9? Do join us to read, discuss then quietly think about Jesus healing a blind man, and the reaction of the people who saw or heard about it. No previous study of the Bible is necessary to join this informal small group. We are all benefitting by learning together.

Thea Wild (831048)

Parish Register Baptisms

17th July Florence Avivi Banner at Powick Church

“For all of you who were baptised into Christ have been clothed with Christ. (Galatians 3: v 27)

Weddings

23rd July Logan Curtis Hall and Rebecca Joy Kerley at Powick Church

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love” (1Corinthians 13: v13)

Funerals

4th August Valerie Maureen Pratt, aged 64 years, late of Callow End

4th August Joan Winifred Rowberry, aged 83 years, late of Callow End

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5: v8)

Interment of Ashes 23rd July Roswitha Gerda Fention aged 66 years late of Callow End

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, height or depth, nor anything else in all creation, can separate us from the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8: 39)

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Call Ian on: Tel: 01684 891005 01905 831803 Mob: 07403 277 436 07732 188932

Lady 55, very active, likes going out for the day, Ledbury, Cotswolds etc, Lives at Bransford, likes gardening, cooking, sewing etc. Would there be another lady in the village that would like to do the same. Tel: 07507256725

POWICK BADMINTON CLUB RESTARTS 17TH SEPTEMBER

Powich Parish Hall 8—10pm Weds except 2nd Wed in month Social non-league ALL WELCOME Contact John Peters 830594

A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ what the Bible means?” The son replied, “I do know!” “Okay”, said his father, “what does the Bible mean?” “That’s easy” the youn boy replied ecitedly, “It stands for ‘Basic Informaon Before Leavin Earth’

HELP! Please, if anyone js free to bake a cake or cakes I would be very rateful for them on the Cake Stall at Powick Fete on Saturday 3 September at the Church If collecon is reuired, please rin Lyn Snook on (01905) 830266 or brin alon to the church on the day Thank you very much

FESTIVAL of ANGELS POWICK PARISH 24-26 JUNE 2011

Congratulations to David and Margaret Allen who won the £25 Marks & Spencer voucher for the Angels Quiz. Thank you to Mary Ward and Mary Stafford for setting and marking the quiz and to Marks & Spencer for their generous prize. There will be a short report in the October magazine giving details of the donations we were able to make to local charities following the festival.

Frances Betts

The International Day of Peace—21st September

“Peace is one of humanity’s most precious needs. It is also the United Nation’s highest calling” (UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon). In 2002 the General Assembly of the UN officially declared 21 st September as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace. Peace Day is observed by millions of people the world over and each year events are organised to celebrate the day. Malvern Churches Justice & Peace Group are commemorating the Day this year with an event at the Peace Pole (dedicated last year on 21 st September) in the grounds of the Friends Meeting House in Orchard Road. This takes place at 11.30am and will be followed by a talk and shared lunch in the Meeting House at 12 noon. The speaker will be the Revd David Haslam, MBE, from Evesham. David is author of Race for the Millennium : Challenge to Church and Society , and a member of the Churches Commission for Racial Justice. All are invited to lunch bringing their own contribution of food. Drinks will be provided.

The World Council of Churches has called on churches to make this a day of prayer for peace and to include prayers for peace in their services on the Sunday before or after. The Joint Public Issues Team (Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches) produce resources for Peacemaking Sunday at www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/peacemakingsunday

Make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Adapted from the Peace Prayer of St Francis

Mary Wetherall for Malvern Churches Justice & Peace Group

God’s Word for the world

So often I write of the Bible Society’s work abroad: today I want to tell you about projects in the UK. The society launched a short film competition to be based on a biblical story. This year at Pinewood Studios the ‘Enter the Pitch ‘ competition was won by Rob McLellan. a video lecturer at Sheffield College. His prize is to make a 20 minute film version of his outline of a film ‘Jericho’, a sci-fi retelling of the biblical conquest. No great Bible reader before entering the competition, Rob scan-read the Old testament 3 or 4 times before coming up with his pitch! Would be film makers are invited to submit their ideas for this year’s competition at www.enterthepitch.com

About 25,000 Bibles are given each year to new recruits and front line soldiers by the Naval, Military and Air Force Bible Society. The Society have produced an audio New Testament ‘You’ve Got The Time’. This spring many Elim churches were encouraged to listen to it. If you would like to listen to YGTT on an MP3 do contact me. Please keep your coins coming to help the work of the Bible Society. Total to date is £25.82

Thea Wild

Kris would like to thank everybody who came to the fundraising event for the Historic Churches Trust and Worcestershire and Dudley Churches Trust on Saturday 6th August. The tea party was a great success and enjoyed immensely. We even had unexpected free entertainment from next door’s tree being cut down. Thanks to all you generous people who, between you, gave a staggering £126.50 for the Trusts.

Kris Quatermass

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WEDNESDAYS AT CALLOW END VILLAGE HALL UPTON ROAD, CALL END

THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS AT CALLOW END CLUB, UPTON RD

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Junior Church in Powick Parish

Why? To learn more about God in a fun, relaxed environment and make new friends.

Where? St James’ Church, Callow End (next to the school)

When? At 9.30am Sunday mornings during term time

What do we do? We have fun! There’s 2 groups, one called Splash (age 5 – 10) which meets every week during term time and one called Grid (age 10 onwards) which meets roughly every 4 weeks.

We start by joining in with the start of the main church service with some songs and prayers then, after 5-10 minutes, we go into the Vestry and learn about God through various activities – generally a craft activity for the younger group and a group discussion about life and topical issues for the older group. After about 40 minutes we rejoin the main service for its final minutes before enjoying a drink and biscuit.

For the first half of the autumn term we will be meeting on the following dates:

11 th September – Splash and Grid 18 th September – Splash 25 th September – Splash Birthdays in September 2nd October – Splash 9th October—Splash Samuel Lippitt—11 16th October— Splash & Grid

Our theme for this half term will be

Callow End Social Club

Upton Road, Callow End , 01905 830640

Live music, Sky sports, Darts, Pool, Cards, Bino, Snooker

Non members welcome

Please come along and support you local club, there is a warm welcome waing or all amilies included ae a loo at our Faceboo page and all our events are in the local papers so eep an eye out or what’s on here and come along or a pint or a crisp glass o wine as we enjoy the last days o Summer together

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POWICK GUILD

At the A.G.M. in July, it was decided that the existing President, Treasurer and Secretary should remain in place for another year. Many other topics were discussed including finance and the decision was taken to increase the annual subscription to £5 from September 2011 mainly because of the rising cost of speakers. Many ideas were put forward for the 2012 programme and the Secretary will follow these up during the coming months. Refreshments were then served by Thea and Margaret.

There will not be a meeting in August and we will reconvene on 13th September at the Orchard Community Centre at 2.30pm.The speaker will be Rosemary Wells on the work of The Mission Aviation Fellowship. Any new members will be more than welcome or why not come along just to find out what it is all about. If you are new to the area it is a good chance to make new friends. The speaker will be Rosemary Wells on the work of The Mission Aviation Fellowship.

Reaching Out & Responding to local community needs

If you live in the Malvern area you may have seen the Community Minibuses or heard of the Car Service. These are just two of the many services provided by Community Action Malvern and District (CA). The Car Service provides individual transport for healthcare journeys such as doctor’s surgeries, hospitals, dentists, opticians, chiropodists, using volunteers driving their own cars, to people over 65 or registered disabled, or who have no access to other forms of transport, living in or around Malvern. Shoparound provides a door-to-door minibus service to local shopping areas such as Worcester, Pershore, Tewkesbury and Ledbury, and also occasional special outings, to the same clientele group. If required, friendly volunteers will help with escorting and carrying shopping, and even pushing a wheelchair. Clients can take their own chairs on to the wheelchair accessible minibuses or they can use one of CA’s own wheelchairs. Two specially adapted wheelchair access cars are available for medical appointments, as part of the Car Service with a volunteer driver, or for hire to be driven by a family member or friend. The two 15 seater minibuses are available for the use of local organisations such as church groups, youth groups, and retirement homes, again with volunteer drivers or self drive (with certain necessary qualifications.) If you feel you could benefit from what CA offers, please do not hesitate to ask for assistance by contacting the office at 28-30 Belle Vue Terrace in the centre of Great Malvern on 01684 892381. Community Action is always looking for more volunteer drivers for both the Car Service and the minibuses. If you would be interested in volunteering in this way, or indeed in any other way, please contact the office as above. The treasurer is retiring shortly. Do you have, or do you know somebody who has, the right skills to take over this important task? Please contact Ron at Community Action. The Annual Charity Fair will be held this year on Sat. 19 th November in the York Hall of Malvern St James’ Girls School. All local voluntary organisations, including the Churches, are invited to apply for a stall. The cost of a table will be £25 which can be recouped by selling programmes supplied by CA. All monies raised will be for the organisation’s own funds. There will be refreshments throughout the day, music by local choirs and ensembles, Santa’s Grotto and a prize for the best dressed stall! If your organisation would like to be considered for a stall (spaces are limited) please contact CA (01684 892381 or [email protected]).

For more information on Community Action, its operation, and its services, please see www.communityaction.org.uk or contact the office on 01684 892381.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN MALVERN

CELEBRATING HARVEST SATURDAY 1 st OCTOBER 11.00 – 11.45am

Churches Together in Malvern invite all who would like to join a group to sing Harvest Thanksgiving Songs outside Morrison’s Store on the above Satur- day to contact Chris Bray 01684 560920 [email protected] or Jenny Bull 01684 561307 [email protected] for further details.

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Powick Churches’ Fete 2011

Saturday 3rd September in and around St Peter’s Church, Powick 2pm till 4pm

All the usual stalls including: bottle tombola, raffle, cake stall, toys and books, plants and produce, nearly new items, competitions and games, face painting etc.

Teas, scones and cakes

I t is hoped that the church tower will be open to view the site of the Battle of Worcester

Proceeds are for the upkeep and maintenance of St Peter’s, Powick and St James’, Callow End

Please can you save items for sale or bottles and goods for the tombola and raffle. Offers of help to run a stall would be welcome; ring Meg Allsopp or Jenny Hill (0905 830746 or 830472) or any church member.

During the school holidays I had my six year old grandson who lives in Bournemouth to stay for a few days. One of our days out was to Hereford Cathedral. On seeing the scaffolding up he stopped and said “I hope we can go in Nanny as they haven't finished building it yet.” Needless to say we did go in and enjoyed our visit.

Patricia Birkett

Callow End Playing Fields is available for Community activities We have: Full size soccer pitch 5 a side pitch Pavilion potential for rounders scope for Petanque Lots of general space Email [email protected] for more details or phone 07831 201 975

BBC Songs of Praise

Don’t forget to watch BBC’s Songs of Praise on September 4th for Harvest. It comes from Pershore Abbey and features members of Powick Community Choir.

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Madresfield Early Years Centre Library Service at Home

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This service is free and available to

anyone who has difficulty getting to the mobile library or a public library MALVERN’S PREMIER PRE-SCHOOL due to ill health or poor mobility. OPEN 8.00am – 6.00pm DAILY There is a specially designed FIVE OUTSTANDING OFSTEDS library vehicle which people can TOP QUALITY – BABY CARE TO 5 YEARS come onto and choose books for themselves or a member of staff GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST can deliver their choices to the POSSIBLE START door. For more information please TEL: 01684 574378 contact Sharron Jarvis on WEBSITE: www.meyc.co.uk 01386 554559 EMAIL: [email protected]

Church Services in the Benefice of Powick an

Dates St Peter’s, Powick St James, Callow End

4th Trinity 11 11am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion

8am Holy Communion 9.30am Sunday Worship 11th Trinity 12 11am Celtic Healing

18th Trinity 13 11am Holy Communion 9.30am Sunday Worship

8am Holy Communion 25th Back to Church Sunday 9.30am Sunday Worship 11am Sunday Worship

Vicar: Rev’d Sue Irwin Tel:01905 830270 Lay Readers: Mr Martin Harbor Tel: 01684 562710 Mrs Rosemary Wells Tel: 01905 830040 Miss Julia Davis Tel: 01905 830293 Miss Ros Davies Tel: 01684 576647

Chaplain to the Beauchamp Community Rev’d Roger Watson Tel 01684 891529

Beauchamp Community Services : 8.00am Holy Communion 11.00am Sung Eucharist

Church Services in the Benefice of Powick and Guarlford and Madresfield with Newland

St James, Callow End St Mary’s, Guarlford St Mary’s, Madresfield

Holy Communion 8am Holy Communion 11am Family service

9.30am Sunday Worship 9.30am Baptism 11am Mattins

9.30am Sunday Worship 9.30am Holy Communion 11am Holy Communion

11am Parish Communion with 9.30am Sunday Worship Archdeacon Roger Morris

Prayer & Praise Breakfast Every Saturday, 8.30am at St. Peter’s Church, Powick

Evensong The said Evensong for September will be held on Wednesday 14th at Callow End Church at 4pm. Everyone is welcome, so come along if you can.

MIDWEEK SERVICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2011

Powick 10am Holy Communion, Weds 7TH Callow End 8.15am Mattins every Tuesday Powick 8.15am Mattins every Thursday Colletts Green 10.15am, Communion, Thurs 1st, 15th and 29th Wheatfield Park 10.15am, Communion, Friday 23rd Severn Heights 2.30pm, Wed 7th

Enid Howard 1927 - 2011

Mrs Enid Howard, widow of Edgar, mother of Peter and Cottia, and mother-in-law to Heather, died peacefully in Cheltenham General Hospital on 6th July following a short illness.

Enid was well known to many local people, having lived at Collett's Green from 1967 until 2009. Until her early retirement in 1982, she taught first at Powick Primary School and then at Callow End.

Following her training at Goldsmiths' College, London, Enid began her teaching career in Nottinghamshire shortly after the Second World War. Before moving to Powick, she spent 2 years teaching infants in Kentish Town, while her husband was seconded to the Nuffield Secondary Science Teaching Project in London. When Edgar was appointed to a lecturer's post at Worcester College of Education, the family moved to Powick and Enid undertook supply work in local schools. She later took over as teacher of Class 3 (top infants) at Powick School. She had a passion for teaching art and a keen interest in science and maths. Former pupils may remember her Christmas plays and her leadership of the Kingfishers. In 1981, Enid moved to Callow End School, where she was made very welcome.

During their retirement, Enid and Edgar enjoyed many hobbies, including gardening. Edgar died in 1992, and in the 19 years that followed, Enid maintained her characteristic independence, pursuing her interests of embroidery, painting and tapestry. Her last 22 months were spent at Badgeworth Court, near Cheltenham. Although her mobility had worsened, and her short-term memory loss was severe, her determination, stoicism and good humour were all unimpaired. She took part in many activities, including art and singing. She was a favourite participant in word games because she could spell correctly and was a favourite resident because of her gentleness and politeness. Enid's funeral was held in Cheltenham on 14th July and a collection for Save the Children in her memory raised over £300, which has been given to the Emergency Fund for use in Somalia.

Cottia Howard

Friends of Link Nurseries

A new volunteer group, Friends of Link Nurseries, held its first meeting at the Horticultural Therapy Centre in Hamilton Close on 2nd August. Manager Jane Smart explained the work of the Link Nurseries, an NHS Centre which provides horticultural and occupational therapy for adults with mental ill-health.

The dozen or so new Friends enthusiastically discussed the most effective ways for them to support the clients and staff at Link Nurseries, Topics included fundraising generally, seeking donations of small equipment and funds for larger projects, PR to raise the profile of the unit and gain more customers for the plants and vegetables on sale, and volunteer help with general jobs around the centre, such as weeding, tidying, etc.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 6th September, 4.30 to 6.30pm. Do please join us if you would like to help support this valuable local centre – all skills, experience and enthusiasm needed and welcome.

For more information, please contact Jane Smart on 01905 831881; [email protected] or Judith Aldridge on 01684 566044; [email protected] .

Malvern

Disabled Christians Fellowship

Meets Saturdays 2.30—4pm New venue from September 2011, Eden Church, Somers Road, Malvern Link

Autumn 2011 Programme Saturday Sept.10 th Saturday Oct.15 th Saturday Nov.12 th A Foot in Egypt DIY our own afternoon Geoff Blackmore Viv Crow Indian Experiences Contact Penny 01684 578738 [transport] Janet 01684 562188 [other queries]

WHERE? Callow End Village Hall WHEN? Every Wednesday afternoon from 14 th September between 2pm and 4pm

Community Coffee Shop Drop in for free coffee and tea and a chat Cakes and biscuits available

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Taken from Diocesan News, September edition

Bishop David's Letter

At the point when I was first seeking to respond to God's calling me to ordained ministry a wise priest said to me, "David, clergy are like horse manure - spread thinly they get the garden growing, but piled up all together they just make a stink!" It was an old joke even thirty years ago, but it's one I remember whenever I'm off to attend the House of Bishops or General Synod, and it has come to mind again as we get ready this month for the first Diocesan Clergy Conference we have had in my time in Worcester. Like most of the jokes that pass the test of time, it has a grain of truth in it. The Church's licensed and ordained ministers are called to spend the vast majority of their time in their parishes and chaplaincies, growing the Church and Kingdom through their distinctive contribution to the ministry of all the baptised that is God's mission. And I've spent more hours of my life than I care to recall in clergy meetings that have descended into either competitive bragging, "my ministry is more fruitful than yours", or communal whinging about difficult funeral directors, over -demanding bishops and the intricacies of the Faculty system. Also, like most good jokes, it's an exaggeration. I'll be packing my bags later this month with a real sense of excitement and expectation. I'm looking forward to spending several days in the company of a large body of people deeply committed to living and proclaiming the Christian Faith and to responding to what the Holy Spirit is up to in the Diocese of Worcester. As we share our individual stories, I'll be looking to recognise the common themes and patterns that are the clues to where the most significant opportunities and challenges are arising, and hence where a Bishop's contribution can be most effective. I'll be enjoying praying with a body of people who, more commonly, I am praying for . And whilst the formal sessions and worship will be vital ingredients of the event, I'll also be looking forward to the informal chats and socialising that strengthen the friendships among us and so underpin the more formal occasions when I meet with our clergy and lay workers back in the Diocese. So please pray for the Conference, for all who will be attending it, that we will be inspired both by God and each other, and return to Worcester strengthened for the time ahead.

Do you have a credit card that you are finding hard to pay off?

New changes to give consumers more control over their credit card accounts came into effect in January 2011. The six main changes are:

The most expensive debt will always be paid off first. Before , most credit card companies used your repayments to pay off your cheapest debt first. This meant you paid interest on the more expensive debt, such as cash withdrawals, over a longer period of time. On new accounts, the minimum payment will reduce the outstanding balance. For new accounts opened from 1 April 2011, credit card companies must set the minimum payment at a rate that reduces your actual balance by 1% each month. Before , if you made the minimum payment, this would generally only cover fees No credit card cheques unless requested Before , credit card companies could send you cheques that you could use to withdraw money against your account. Now you will only be sent these cheques if you ask for them. More choice and control over credit limit increases Before , your credit card company could increase your credit limit without asking you. Now , they have to contact you if they want to increase your credit limit. You will have 30 days to decide whether to accept the increase. This gives people more control over their spending. Clearer communications about interest rate increases Before , if credit card companies increased your interest rate and you chose not to accept it, your account would be closed and the outstanding balance repaid at the existing rate over a reasonable period of time. Now , once your credit card company has contacted you, you will have 60 days to decide whether to reject the new rate. This means you will have more time to explore alternative deals. More flexibility about how much you pay towards your bill Before , if you wanted to set up a regular payment you would have had to pay either the outstanding balance, or the minimum payment each month. Now you can choose to repay any amount you want between the minimum and the full balance. For more information and to download a leaflet on your new rights, visit: www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/credit_card_changes

For further information and advice, contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau or see www.adviceguide.org.uk . 01684 563611

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August 2011

The Severn Group skittles were held at Ryall but this time we did not win any prizes or raffle but we enjoyed the chips and sandwiches.

Members went to the Swanpool meeting and also to a races day at Kempsey W.I. All dressed up for Ascot they paraded their hats, enjoyed songs from the musicals, games and strawberries and cream. We won quite a lot of prizes this time.

What a super day we had on the 27 th visiting the Elgar Centre at Lower Broadheath. We watched a video about Elgar’s life and were able to peruse the artefacts displayed with the help of a cassette player. It meant that we could visit the small birthplace cottage in our own time without it becoming too crowded. Those who could not manage the stairs were able to sit out in the well maintained garden and enjoy the tranquillity. We then treated ourselves to a good value lunch at The Bell in Lower Broadheath.

Jenny was worried about access to her house for the cream tea afternoon on the10th. All was well and the troublesome road works had moved on and the weather was fine. As so many events were around our usual date of midsummer we decided to make the event a cream tea in August. It was well supported for the Worcester Breast Care Unit and Christine Hickman Smith our W.I. Chairman was able to attend.

It is skittles on the 19 th at Madresfield and our next meeting is on September 14 th at the Orchard Club.

Ros Mason

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from 2—5 Join us in years Powick Parish Hall for:

toast, tea and chat, First Stay & Play taster session toys and fun, singing Free! and a different activity every Sessions available on Monday—Friday week! (term time) 9am—3pm (lunch 12—1pm), 9am- 12pm, 1pm—3pm Wednesday (term time) 9:30am For details & availability please to 11:30am contact Pre-School Manager: Great value at only £2 per session. Lorraine Henderson, Pre-school Just come along mobile 07748 604346 www.Powickpreschool.co.uk Contact Becky ON 01905 830820 [email protected] OFSTED Inspected Registered Charity No.1037298

Callow End Kiddies Corner Play Group

Rainbows (Brownie/Guides) Mondays 1 – 3 pm

At Callow End School Wednesday Evenings, (term-time only) £2 per family 6pm-7pm, Callow End School Ages 5 — 7 years

Cost:£2.50 per week ( payable at Includes: the beginning of each term) Postnatal toys/mats, Shake, Rattle & Groove Contacts: Julia Hooper, Guider, 831356 Tea/Coffee, Drinks and Biscuits, Julia Stephens, Treasurer, 831356 Come and join the fun! Sophie Powell, 01905 830917 Suzanne Claxton, 01905 425473 For more information contact: For more information 01905 831356 contact any of the above

From the book ‘A Journey Into God’ by Delia Smith

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O Lord, remember not only the men and women of goodwill, but also choose those of ill-will. But do not remember all the suffering they have inflicted upon us; remember the fruits we have bought thanks to this suffering—our comradeship, our loyalty, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart which has grown out of all this, and when they come to judgement let all the fruits we have bourne be their forgiveness.

Powick Parish Ramblers

September 1 st Thursday at 10am Meet at Cradley Church for a 4 ½ mile walk in the area . Leader David 01905 831988 Sept 7 th Wednesday at 10am Meet at Stoke Lacy Church (GR 620494) for a 5 ½ mile walk through the Loden Valley. Leader Phil 01886 832774 September 14 th Wednesday at 10am Meet at 2 nd car park on Peachfield Rd opp. Peachfield Close by football pitch (GR776446) 4 miles circling Common onto dismantled railway track, past New Pool, over fields to Golf course. Mainly flat. Leader Rita 01905 830256 September 23 rd Friday at 10am Meet at The Nelson Longley Green (GR729504) for a 4 mile fairly hilly walk in lovely countryside. We visit Birchwood lodge, Elgar’s favourite home, before returning via the Worcestershire Way Leader Bob 01905 831873 September 29 th Thursday at 10am Meet at Queens Head Stoke Pound on Birmingham/Worcs Canal (GR962679) for a 5 ½ mile walk up Tardebigge Locks and surrounding area. Leader Don 01905 820615 October 5 th Wednesday at 10am Meet at Wheatsheaf on A44 for a walk around Bringsty Common. Leader Garth 01886 833362 October 10 th Monday at 10am The Hill Farm (GR673454) off A4103 & south of Fromes Hill for a 4 ¼ mile walk and a dip in the Mormon’s pool! A few stiles Car share if possible. Leaders Peter & Cherry 01886 884388 October 20 th Thursday at 10am Meet at the Oak Inn Upton Snodsbury on A422 (GR939544) for a 5 ½ mile circular walk to Huddington Court. leader Don 01905 820615 October 27 th Thursday at 9.30 Meet at Fox & Hounds Lulsley for a walk from Sunnymead Old Storridge (Garths House) GR750515 for a linear walk back to Fox & Hounds for a fish & chip lunch. Leader Garth 01886 833362 November 3 rd Thursday at 10am Meet at Old Bush Callow End for a 5 mile circular walk Leaders David & Ginnie 01905 831655 November 10 th Thursday at10am Meet at Farmers Arms Birtsmorton (GR 790363) for a scenic 4 ½ mile fairly easy walk on country lanes and field paths, to include Birtsmorton Court , Church and ancient settlements. leader Bob 01905 831873 November 17 th Thursday at 10am Meet at the Eagle & Sun Hanbury Wharf on B4090(GR923629) for a 5 mile circular walk to view the restored Eastern end of the Droitwich canal. leader Don 01905 820615 November 21 st Monday at 10am Meet at Red Lion Cradley for a walk in the area leader This is pensioners lunch day. Garth 01886 833362 November 30 th Wednesday at 10am Meet op. Drs Surgery Knightwick for a 4mile walk up Ankerdine Hill and back via Horsham. Leader Phil 01886 832774 December 10 th advance notice of Christmas Walk and Carol Service organised by MHDFS starting at Severn Stoke more details to follow.

PLEASE NOTE: All walkers are advised that they attend the walks at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.

I have received a request for a picture of Tilly, who is often mentioned in the walk reports—so here is one kindly supplied by Joy, Tilly on a beach in Cornwall.

Malvern Theatre Players Resident Company of Malvern Theatres

35 th Season present The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley

Festival Theatre Performances: Wednesday 14 th to Saturday 17 th September at 8:00pm Tickets £14, (over 60s / unwaged £2 concession)

A group of passengers are stranded on an isolated railway station. The fog thickens and the tension rises as the stationmaster recounts a weird and ghostly story about a train that dooms to death anyone who sees it. A must see, much loved, classic thriller by playwright / actor Arnold Ridley, best known in recent years as Private Godfrey in Dad’s Army .

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Remember! The deadline for magazine copy is the 18 th of the preceding month . Where possible, items should be emailed to [email protected] .

Any documents that need to be typed will be done at Callow End Vestry. The last date on which material can be handed in is the Thursday before the 18 th of the month. Articles can be delivered to the Callow End Vestry on Thursday mornings or passed on via the Churchwardens.

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Contact Details

Vicar Rev’d Sue Irwin The Vicarage, 31, The Greenway, Powick WR2 4RZ8 3 0 2 7 0 [email protected] Powick Magazine Editor Kay Shuard 3 Pole Elm Close, Callow End, WR2 4UW 830744 [email protected] Powick Magazine Enquiries/Distributor Thea Wild Rayvue, Old Malvern Rd, Powick, WR2 4RJ 831048 St. Peter’s Churchwardens Mary Ward 21 The Village, Powick, WR2 4QR 830285 Chris Ramsden 8 Prince Rupert Drive, Powick WR2 4PZ 831903 Churchwardens’ Assistants Alan Turnbull 11 Pole Elm Close, Callow End, WR2 4UW 830742 Frances Betts 33B Upton Road, Callow End, WR2 4TY 830816 St Peter’s Parish Treasurer Philip Betts “Abbey View”, 33B Upton Road, Callow End, WR2 4TY 830816 St. Peter’s Verger, St. Peter’s Bellringers Mary Ward 21 The Village, Powick, WR2 4QR 830285 St. Peter’s Organist and Choirmistress Lyndall Brown 4 The Greenway, Powick, WR2 4RZ 830373 Chairman of the Friends of St Peter’s Vacancy Callow End Village Hall Bookings Jackie Bell The Old Butchers Shop, Callow End, WR2 4TE 830061 Powick Parish Hall Bookings Roger Gurney 56 Malvern Road, Powick, WR2 4RT 830756 St. James’ Junior Church Leader Frances Betts “Abbey View”, 33B Upton Road, Callow End, WR2 4TY 830816 Clerk to Powick Parish Council Michelle Alexander 77, Winchcombe Drive, Blackpole, Worcester, WR4 9XA 07890 906869 [email protected] Powick Parish Council Chairman Andy Lamb 9 Old Rectory Close, Powick, WR2 4QU 830737 District and County Councillor Tom Wells 27 Upton Rd , Callow End, WR2 4TY 831752 [email protected] District Councillor Elaine Newman 18 Northend, Old Malvern Rd, Powick 830875 Powick Playing Field Association Nick Sandy Sandpits Farm, Colletts Green Road, Powick, WR2 4RY 831915 Callow End Playing Field Association Roy Pendleton, Priors Court, Lower Ferry Lane, Callow End, WR2 4TJ 830213 The Royal British Legion, Powick and Callow End Branch John Mason 8 Bramley Close, Colletts Green, Powick, WR2 4SR 830805 Voluntary Tree Warden M Taggart Holly Lodge, 67 Upton Road, Powick, WR2 4QZ 830494