Serving Cleobury Country, on the First of Every Month. FREE The Cleobury Clarion AUGUST 2012 STARS OF THE SHOW THIS ENGLISH SUMMER open to patients on Monday This page was written on July morning; a truly heroic effort. 17th, when it seemed that On down the lane, more everyone was looking up into houses were flooded. the sky and wondering what At the bottom of Ronhill the that big light was. It was the stream from Cleanlyseat tore sun, a rare visitor this year. through the culvert and lifted The monsoon of Friday and the road surface away. You had Saturday the 13th and 14th left to look at the flattened grass people both stunned and around to realise the depth of sodden as they surveyed the the flood. damage. Up at Doddington, In Neen Sollars the bridge had near the top of Clee Hill, the recently been cleared of a fallen road was closed to all but the tree, but more debris was The Lacon Childe Prom was most brave, with a deep flood washed down and the parapet another dazzling show of youth at from kerb to kerb. A little of the bridge swept away. The its best. With a little help from a further down the road, the water mark on the hedges was variety of vehicles that was topped Hole in the Wall weekend was five feet high, a sample of the by this immaculate white carriage cancelled, a bitter blow to Chris damage on a frightening night. with matching horses and liveried Woodward and his crew. But the indomitable local driver and groom. In Cleobury, Pudding Brook spirit shone through. Parked It’s much more than just a bit could not cope with the on High Street on Saturday of self indulgence. The event volume of water, and our Fire morning was a van from itself is organised by the and Rescue crew were up to Noahs Ark Farm. And as students, with teaching staff their waists in water as they Squeeze Hems tried to leave and head teacher Allan fought the flood that swept the KA on Friday night, he Gilhooley delegated to traffic through Stroma Lennox’s found water bouncing up to his management. Of course it’s cottage and the Mumfords’ knees. He returned to the fun, but they also learn about bungalow. On downstream, the welcoming arms of Hobson’s organising and coordinating. Medical Centre was flooded, beers and waited. Picture Spread of the Prom. triggering a weekend of Pictures of the Flood Damage. Inside on Page 35 Inside on Page 9 emergency work that saw it
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The Grade 2 listed bridge at Neen Nobody did more, nobody did it Sollars, one of the victims of the July Much more than an electrician. better. Chris Dimond says goodbye. 14th moonsoon. In Business - Andrew Wakeman. See Page 15 See Page 35 See Page 57 And On Other Pages.... 5: Joan Purslow 29: And then Part 2 7: New Wyre Forest Access Path 33: Stottesdon’s “Other Shop” 9: The Lacon Childe Prom 37: Clive Davies’ Westwood Diary 11: The Clarion Jobs Page 39: Beth’s Triumphant Debut 13: Cleobury in Bloom 43: Reviving the Hill Games 17: Bewdley’s 25th Festival 45: The Weekly Social Calendar 19: Severn Edge Vets 47: The Cleobury Fringe is Back 21: Bayton School and Nursery Page. 49: August in the Wyre Forest. 23: Cleobury’s Shop and Save Card Scheme 53: Cleobury Country Market 25: Small Ads Star - John Carter Auctions 55: Stottesdon and Chorley Open Gardens 27: Philip Dunne MP 59: Local Information Guide 28 Monthly Social Calendar Part 1
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August - Page 4 Clarion Clippings - The Local News CONGRATULATIONS AND would like to know more about the show. Results: 1st Austin nd rd THANKS the old works for a book he’s Fletcher, 2 Chris Cowdell, 3 writing for his grandsons. You Margaret Dredge. Best Exhibit: can contact him at Chris Cowdell. [email protected] or Diary Dates: write to him at 10 Markwood Saturday 18 August, CLOWS Crescent, Etobicoke, Ontario, TOP SHOW Canada M9C 1L2. Wednesday 22 August, Speaker JOAN PURSLOW Mike Firman on ‘Lawn (Grass) Joan Purslow was preparing a Tips’ display in the Parish Church for Clows Top Victory Hall; Doors the Flower Festival when she open 7.45pm, for the speaker at Royal British Legion retiring collapsed with a severe stroke 8.00 o’clock. treasurer Jim Smith (left) was and was rushed to hospital. A Further details: Marion Wilson presented with a commemorative short time later she passed away, 01299 270475. tankard by the Legion’s Neil Jenkins leaving a big gap in this Pauline Bowden as Ron Breakweell looks on. community. BELATED HAPPY (Photo by Tony Booton) A quiet spoken lady, always BIRTHDAY There was a special ready with a polite greeting as To Cleobury’s own Golf Club, presentation at the Cleobury she walked her faithful dog 20 years old on July 1st. They Mortimer Royal British Legion Ripple, she knew what was started off with a nine hole gathering in June. Jim Smith, going on but never offered course in 1992 and today offer a who has served as Branch gossip. She lived her life locally, highly rated 27 holes that give Treasurer for 23 years, was supporting her husband Ken as players a range of challenges. presented with a tankard to he built up the family haulage Another Cleobury success story. mark his long and valuable and supply business and then AND A THANK YOU service. Neil Jenkins made the Mark and Duncan as they Rosemary and Don Thompson presentation on behalf of the carried on the tradition. Our would like to thank all those county. sympathies go to them and their who sent cards and messages on Taking over the responsibility families, who will miss her the occasion of Norma Bratt's from Jim is Matt Sheehan, whose greatly. The Parish Church was 100th birthday. Thanks also go to own military career includes full to overflowing at her the St Mary's Bellringers who service in Northern Ireland. You funeral, as the community paid gave up their time to ring a may know Matt better as the their final tribute. quarter peal in her honour on Clerk to the Parish Council. CLOWS TOP GARDENING Sunday morning, July 15th. OVERSEAS ENQUIRY CLUB DINING AT THE KA Ken Breakwell of Ontario in Diamond Jubilee celebrations It had to come. The King’s Canada has written to Susan were marked with three trees Arms has responded to a load of Sharp of the Footpath planted at the back of the village requests from customers, and Association, whose name he hall by chair person Marion from the end of July they’ve been found via the internet. He’s Wilson and two new troughs at serving evening meals. It was the looking for information about the front planted up in red, quality of the lunches that had the Breakwell Carriage Works in white and blue. customers asking for an evening Lower Street, shown in an old At the June meeting Adrian version, and here it is. painting he has. The place James gave a presentation on They’ll start at 6.00 and go on belonged to his grandfather John ‘Bodenham Thru’ The Seasons’. ‘til 8.30, the meals served in the Breakwell, and behind the The power point presentation dining area at the back of the carriage works is The Old Bell included some excellent photos, premises, far enough from the Inn. showing the beauty of the bar to make conversation easily Ken is aware that the works Arboretum in each season. It was heard. Full details on the notices was later a filling station and is also the Rose & Sweet Pea Show inside the pub - a good place to now Lower Street Garage, but and thanks to Anne for judging visit. August - Page 5 August - Page 6 Clarion Clippings - The Local News FOCUS ON YOUTH always looking for help and if Anyone who’s been to the Saint Mary’s Youth Project you can lend a hand, please Monday night Open Mic leader Mark Greaves began full contact Mark on sessions at the Fighting Cocks in time work with the Project in [email protected] Stottesdon knows that these August 2010. His background Sarah Wilde evenings can attract some really was as an electrical instillation A NEW ACCESS POINT TO talented people, so it could be engineer, plus youth work at a THE THE WYRE FOREST great entertainment. local church club. In 2006 he In a very sensible piece of KINLET PLAYGROUP took a year out from the cross-boundary cooperation, We are currently on a break for Midlands Electricity Board and Cleobury Golf Course is to the summer holidays but will be moved to the Pioneer Centre in become an access point to the starting back on September 5th . Cleobury. After the Activity Wyre Forest. The opening will From the new term the Leader Apprenticeship feature a series of walks over the playgroup will be open Programme his career was with weekend of September 15/16th, Mondays, Wednesdays and youth work, settling to help the with Saturday the main day as a Thursdays, 9.00am to 3.15. Our SMYP part time on secondment special prebooked walk from the parent and toddler group will from the Pioneer Centre. His Forest Discovery Centre to the continue to run alongside the other talents include Rock Golf Course. A coach will take playgroup session on a Climbing Leader, archery coach, the party to the Forest and when Thursday morning, fencing coach and first aid. they get back to the Golf Course 9.30-11.30am. 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It’s normally the biggest free show in town. This year the passage of the Olympic Torch took over that mantle, but the Lacon Childe School Prom remained the big truly local draw. People were waiting at the road side at 6.30, long before the caravan of wildly assorted vehicles was due to arrive, hoping to see something special. They This quad driver decorously held the weren’t disappointed. lady’s gown in place, while she kept And a huge American Peterbilt the liquid sunshine at bay with an truck took up a lot of road space to umbrella. deliver just two people.
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August - Page 12 Cleobury In Bloom gardens, containers and new Greens Barn Allotments. Tony gardens created in the last two and Jean won the full plot years. category and daughter Elaine In May we gave each primary the half-plot. school a selection of plants and Members of various clubs and seeds for them to grow on and societies battled for five supplement what they already categories. Back garden winner had. The judges looked at the was Heather Kippin; Monica plants grown, but also Downes was second and David questioned the children to see and Gabrielle Eve a close third. what they had learned about Sandra Dodd of Neen Savage using what they had grown. won the best front garden. First place went to Bayton Jenny Vanderhook won the Church of England Primary vegetable garden competition, School, with Stottesdon C of E with Alan Kimber and Una Winners of the School Garden Primary runner up: Kinlet C of Widdett second. There was section, Bayton C of E Primary E was highly commended. A close competition for new The award presentation took pleasure to see children gardens, first place being place on July 14th in the Market showing the enjoyment they are awarded to Suzanne France; the Hall. Competitions included getting from gardening. container competition to Judy primary schools, Lacon Childe Andrew Hardy won Best Sant. The winners were also School and Greens Barn Lacon Childe Allotment for the presented with a container of allotment holders. We also second year running, Alan flowers donated by judge Derek invited the many clubs in Jenkins second and Ryan Walker, a keen supporter of Cleobury to persuade their Romeo and Jordan Ridley Acorns Hospice for children green-fingered members to third. with life-limiting conditions. enter competitions for best This year saw a clean sweep Flo Hadley front, back and vegetable for the Wilson family in the
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August - Page 14 Clarion Clippings - The Local News THANK YOU, CHRIS project was a proper home for St Mary’s church in the village. the project and a community And parking is free. centre with a clear identity. CLOWS TOP SHOW Walk into the library on Love August 18th is this years Lane and you’ll see the result - annual Summer Show at Clows the Cleobury Country Centre. Top. It’s open to anyone who That building was designed to likes to grow their own, make have minimal operating costs jams, cakes, biscuits, or and included office units that handicraft and floral art skills. have been fully let ever since There’s also a children’s section, the place opened its doors. It so something for all the family. offers computer access for all It’s in Clows Top Victory Hall and runs specialist training and opens at 2.00, admission a courses for local businesses mere pound. There will be right through the year. The horticultural exhibits, Chris Dimond. Quiet spoken, library operates six days a week refreshments, tombola, plant modest and a real achiever. only because the part time stall & other side shows. A raffle It’s hard to believe just how county operation is will be held for the Air much Dr Chris Dimond did for supplemented by the Centre’s Ambulance. The awards will be Cleobury Mortimer. Especially own very helpful staff. Having presented at 4.00pm. when you remember that he got that up and running All enquires to Marion Wilson didn’t start until he’d had to effectively, Dr Dimond has 01299 270475. retire from industry through ill stepped down and is moving to THE READING GROUP health and get himself back to the far west for a more relaxed All agreed ‘In Cold Blood’ by fitness before kicking off a life. Truman Capote was well second career. He became a When he bid goodbye to the written, though opinions varied familiar sight, walking into place, Councillor Madge from tedious to compelling. town from Bransley, complete Shineton was fulsome in her Concerning the brutal murder with backpack to get shopping praise of a man who gave his of a family in small town and build up his strength. time and considerable ability to America, the investigation, trial He was the driving force our community, admitting that and execution of the two men behind the birth of Cleobury she’d learned a lot from his who committed it, the true story Country, establishing its base in quiet but persistent style of was written as a non-fiction the Market Hall and searching getting things done. novel. It raised many questions for funding to realise its BILLINGSLEY BARBECUE about crime, punishment, the growing plans. When the Town AND FETE death penalty and the Centre Enhancement Scheme Early notice of Billingsley’s psychological effect of a was announced, the local BBQ and Village Fete on person’s upbringing. management was in the hands Saturday, September 1st. It’s at Some members found of Cleobury Country, which was the warm and welcoming Rays sympathy with one of the killers already recognised as a Farm and starts at 6.00. It costs and there was a little humour to business-like body that got adults just £3.50 to get in and be found in parts of the story. things done. It was Chris’s the children go free. Most of the group would patience that kept the idea There are the well known recommend. rolling when bureaucracy animals to walk around and We are having a break for stalled; that patience wore very meet, plus the barbie and a summer so we next meet on thin, but he never gave up. Ask licensed bar, with lots of games Monday, September 17th at him why he did it and he’d say and stalls to keep you and your 7.30pm in Cleobury Library, “I’m just putting something family interested. Plus the when we will talk about “The back into the community.” grounds and the Bell” by Iris Murdoch. Available With Cleobury Country up landscaping .All proceeds go to from the library. Deana Kimber and running strongly, his next August - Page 15
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BEWDLEY FESTIVAL - amount of rubbish left around and Shropshire Festival of 25 YEARS OLD and has been taking a bag when Transport You’ll find the programme for out walking the dog and Before Christmas they will be this year’s Bewdley Festival in picking up what others defending their title at this issue. It lists another star- thoughtlessly throw away. Mrs Wychavon and then taking part studded line up for the event’s Evans volunteered to work with in the Brass Band Finals at 25th Anniversary year, which others who want to tidy the Cheltenham where they will be includes Alistair McGowan, town up. in competition against the best Michael Portillo, Barbara She has since written to the bands in the United Kingdom. Dickson, Neil Oliver from Clarion, to say: It is a great honour to have ‘Coast’, TV Vet Steve Leonard ‘It has been suggested that a qualified for this. st and many more. group of volunteers be set up to On 1 September they will be keep our local paths tidy and hosting their third Beer and As usual, there will also be litter free in and around Brass Festival on the Vicarage family events, two art Cleobury Mortimer. field. This will be an exhibitions, a Festival Church If you are willing to volunteer opportunity to listen to both Service with a specially and can offer a couple of hours local and visiting Brass Bands composed Jazz Mass and a month, please give your and enjoy refreshments More Festival Fringe events details to the Parish Clerk at the details nearer the time. throughout October. For the Market Hall, who will add Stella Wilcox, CM 270560 first time there will be a ‘Youth them to the list.’ REMEMBERING Festival’ and a ‘Book Week’ Carole also tells us that if the launched at a Literary Lunch CORINNE group is successful she is A remembrance service for with P D James looking to arrange a get- Details of all events are on the Corinne Bellfield will be held in together in one of our cafes the Parish Church at 4.00pm on Bewdley Festival website: after they’ve finished. Sounds www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk or Sunday, September 9th. The like the kind of acorn from organisation is in the hands of from Bewdley Tourist which oaks can grow. You can Information Centre 01299 her father, Ken Taylor. contact Carole on CM 272748 or SPECIAL OFFER AT 404740 mobile 0750 813 1616. MASQUERADE MORE POSITIVE NEWS CLEOBURY Two notable items from the Cas at Masquerade has one of CARERS GROUP July Parish Council meeting. her very tempting special offers Meetings will be held on the The first is confirmation that the running through August and on third Thursday of the month, provision of a new public toilet to September 14th. She’s giving from 2.00 until 4.00, at St Mary’s is to go ahead, with the 20 percent discount on Place. The next will be on promised £90,000 funding still Harlequin fabrics and their new Tuesday the 21st of this month; available and the site at the brand Scion - just look in her further information from me on entrance to the new Childe friendly little shop on the High CM 270562. Road car park long established. Street. Wendy Duley Plans for the block were SOLID WALL passed around and approved. FROM THE BANDROOM INSULATION OFFER They will be available for your Cleobury Mortimer Concert The forms about this excellent inspection in the Market Hall Brass is in the middle of a very offer are now available from the on Monday and Thursday 9.00 busy summer season. They reception desk at Cleobury to 11.00, or by appointment. have already played at Dudley, Country Centre. Look in, pick The second piece of good news Hopton School, Ironbridge one up and you could save a lot was Carole Evans speaking up Brass Band Festival, of money on your fuel bills in the Democratic Time before Shewsbury Quarry and given a every year - and it will cost you the official meeting began. A concert at Sutton Maddock very little or nothing. It may recent newcomer to the town, Church. They have also played sound too good to be true, but she has been disturbed by the at Pershore Midsummer Brass it’s a genuine offer. August - Page 17
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Hello. Greetings from a hectic month keep quiet after an operation, so I feel we here at Severn Edge Vets. Not because of are doing well to control their pain. the animals, rather the impending How long does it take? In uncomplicated opening of our brand new branch in cases it is only a day procedure, but Bewdley. Yes, the rumours are true, we are individual operation times can vary. We opening up mid to late August in Dog always try our best to have your pet under Lane. general anaesthetic for as little time as This new surgery will only be a possible. consulting centre. Initially we will have no Can I still breed from my pet after it has surgical facilities, so all operations will been done? Is it reversible? No. We cannot have to come to our suite at Cleobury, or undo the neutering. If you plan on our main hub, Bridgnorth. I’m very breeding from your pet you should not get excited to be involved in this new venture. it neutered. We would recommend Rhys and I will endeavour to provide the neutering once you have finished same friendly service you already breeding, for all of the previously experience at Cleobury. mentioned reasons. You are not completely losing us, we will When can it be done? Male dogs can be spend plenty of time at Cleobury done from 6 months, Females at 6 months, Mortimer, and you will still have Peter or 3 months after their first season Howman and Anne Apsley consulting (usually between 6 months and 1 year here regularly. old). Both Male and Female cats can be Right - rumours confirmed. I thought I’d done from 4 months old, though we like spend the rest of the page writing about them to be at least 5 months so that neutering our pets. I hope all you’ve ever everything is that little bit bigger for us to wanted to know is covered, but if not,pop see and remove! in or pick up the phone to speak to one of How much does it cost? Depends on the our excellent team. size of your pet. Bigger animals require Neutering What is it? It’s the removal of more anaesthetic, and so cost more. Call the reproductive organs. In a female we us for an up to date estimate on cost. remove both ovaries and the uterus, and Does it change behaviour? No. Most in males both testicles. animals will appear completely Why do we do it? For a number of unaffected. reasons, including in Male Cats to stop How do I find out more? Just pick up the wandering, scent marking, fighting phone, speak to one of our reception team, smelling, and causing unwanted and they will be happy to help. You may pregnancies. In Female Cats to stop be surprised how little it actually costs. wandering and unwanted pregnancies, Jeremy Hall BVMS Hons MRCVS. with all their complications. In Male Dogs to stop wandering, eliminate risk of testicular cancer, and the chance of prostate enlargement in later life.In Female Dogs to eliminate unwanted pregnancies, reduce risk of breast cancer and eliminate risk of uterine infections (life-threatening when they happen). Who can do it? Just Vets. It’s a sterile operation performed under strictly controlled conditions to minimise risk to the animal. Does it hurt? No-one can ever know for sure, but the wide consensus of opinion is that the procedure does hurt, but we have very good pain relief drugs these days. Most dogs and cats will be a little quiet for a couple of days after neutering; this is normal after any general anaesthetic, and most owners report dogs being difficult to
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August - Page 20 Bayton - A Happy and Peaceful Place for Children
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL. In a gentle rural setting and grounds. Ofsted 2011: ‘Good with Outstanding Features.’ Head Teacher: Avis Pounder 01299 832393 This term at Bayton Church of England Primary sports day and an inter-school rounders School, our children have been enjoying sporting competition. success in spite of the weather. Before half term some of our Year Six children went to Wolverley Primary School to take part in an Inter-schools tournament for Netball and Football. The children faced rival schools Wolverley, Far Forest, Upper Arley and Blakedown, and I am pleased to say that they won both sports! At Lacon Childe’s Key Stage two Inter-School Athletics morning earlier this month, many of our children won gold, silver and bronze medals for running, jumping and throwing events before rain called a halt to the proceedings. Our school came in second place overall, having been pipped at the Head Teacher Avis Pounder and some of the post by Cleobury Primary. Unfortunately, this school’s team at the Lacon Childe Athletics year’s wet summer prevented our whole school Morning, with the Olympic Torch as an from taking part at the Tenbury Cluster Schools inspirational symbol.
THE LITTLE LEARNERS NURSERY. Ofsted Report 2011: ‘Outstanding.’ Open 8.00 to 6.00, 50 weeks a year, children from 2 years. 2-11 Holiday Club. Call Stacey or Jemma on 01299 832855 We have just finished another academic year for familiar carers who have been a constant figure in young people and not least the ‘big children’ who their life. This moment can be an unnerving and have attended Little Learners’ Nursery in Bayton. frightening feeling; I liken it to an adult being put These children are now ready to start the formal into a room of strangers and expecting them to be part of their education which will last the next 14 friends with everyone instantly. I’m sure you agree years or more of their lives. We wish them all well with me it would be an overwhelming feeling, but and hope they are as happy at school as they with time and regular contact friendships do appeared to be with us. develop and eventually we begin to understand This natural progression allows spaces for other routines and familiarity. Staff at Little Learners’ children whose parents wish them to benefit from Nursery understand this concept, and therefore our expertise and professionalism at Little recognize the need to reassure and nurture every Learners’. During the induction process we child individually who starts with us in order for endeavour to understand the needs of all children them to feel settled and confident. It is only when a and respect them for the individuals they are, this child feels safe and secure that they can start to starts at the moment children and parents come to absorb the aspects of learning which we richly visit us when searching for an appropriate setting, provide through varied and exciting activities. whether it is for full time care or term time only. I do hope anyone looking for high quality Parents understand the situation when they select childcare contacts the nursery in order to visit us a friendly well run setting which they have with their children to establish for themselves the confidence in and where they believe their children passion and ethos we have developed over the past will be happy. However, put yourself in the child’s 15 years to provide young children a positive shoes for a moment: they have little experience and foundation for their future educational years. in some cases, none at all of being left by their Judith Bunn
August - Page 21 What's in your drinking water? Many prominent scientists are alarmed by the content of some drinking water and actively seek to change the processes involved. The practice of making water safe to drink actually involves adding large amounts of extremely poisonous chemicals to it. Key scientists are now providing evidence that long-term ingestion of small amounts of chemicals like these could be the cause of some major health problems. Here is a list of just a few of the chemicals routinely added to our water supply:
• Liquified chlorine • Fluorosilicic acid • Aluminium sulphate • Calcium hydroxide • Sodium silicofluoride
Even if the water leaves the source in a relatively clean state, don't forget that your water travels through pipes, which may have been underground since Victorian times. It is almost impossible for the water not to become contaminated by something undesirable.
Contaminants in Tap Water Tap water is treated with a large number of chemicals in order to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. In addition, it may contain other undesirable contaminants like toxic metal salts, hormones and pesticides, or it may become contaminated by chemicals or microbes within pipes (e.g. lead, bacteria, protozoa).
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August - Page 22 Happenings on High Street
THE SHOP & SAVE CARD offers will change every three off from their mates at the The first Shop and Save Card months. And there’s always the station. chance that you are the next Not that it’s old age that’s will be delivered to most quarterly prize winner. taking them away. Colin Todd households in Cleobury at the leaves after 13 years on the end of August. It will help you CONGRATULATIONS station, as the family are moving enjoy discounted offers for out of town and he won’t be able essential products and services to respond to alarm calls in a at shops, pubs and businesses all around Cleobury Country. The reasonable time. “We’ve had some good laughs with the lads scheme is all about shopping here, I’ve really enjoyed it,” he locally, as it’s in everyone’s interest to have goods and told us. Wayne Smith, looking services we need here on our remarkably fit after such a great doorstep. fund raising effort in the London If you live in the surrounding Marathon, has done seven years area and would like a card, all on the strength. He has a young you have to do is visit a family he wants to spend more business that has a Shop and time with, so he’s leaving too. Save Sticker in their window. Does he ever stop smiling? Justin You can’t argue with the logic of The Cleobury Country Centre on Parker could be the happiest Deacon a man who says family come Love Lane can also supply you in the Church of England. first - they always should in our with a card, or contact them on There was a large gathering in view. 01299 272300. the High Street on July 1st as a Their departure means there are The Card is free to coachload of friends and two vacancies at our station, for householders living in Cleobury supporters gathered to travel fit men able to respond to urgent Country and is valid for three down to Hereford Cathedral for demands when they’re on call. months. Take advantage of this the ordination of a number of Graham Phillips on CM 270098 range of offers and present your Deacons. Amongst them Justin will tell you what a good life it is card to get it validated with a Parker, better known amongst and what a great crew you stamp. the wider community as the could be joining. If you can claim 50% or more of local face of MFG Solicitors, the the offers shown on the card man who makes people so from 1st September to 30th welcome to their office in the November, you qualify for the Market Hall. quarterly prize draw of £250.00. When the service was over and To enter the draw, simply take the Bishop had given the brand your completed card to Cleobury new Deacons his blessing, they News before the end date. all returned to their parishes. In Shop and Save is an example of Justin’s case to Neen Savage, partnership, with Cleobury where the village hall could not Mortimer Parish Council and the house all his well wishers - Local Joint Committee funding estimated at over 150 - who the set up costs for the project, overflowed into a marquee. Wayne Smith (left) and Colin Todd and Cleobury Country and RETIRING TYPES are leaving the Fire and Rescue Chamber of Trade have worked Two of Cleobury’s Fire and Service after some great times and a together to deliver the scheme. Rescue Service men retired decent bit of extra money earned. It’s a smart way to shop in your recently and had a warm send- Their departure for family reasons local area, so make sure that you means there are vacancies to be keep up-to-date, as the cards and filled. August - Page 23 More Clarion Smalls. No Big Company Policies Here, Just Local People Willing to Help
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August - Page 24 Star of the Small Ads - John Carter “What motivates me? The in ivory. “This one was excitement, the prospect of exquisite,” he enthuses at the finding treasures long hidden.” memory. “The guy was hoping John Carter has been to get £600 for it, I said it interested in antiques and should bring £3,500 to £4,000 history since he was 12 years and a Bond Street gallery old and doing a little dealing in travelled up to Bromsgrove and minor items. By 1972, when he bid £17,500! You never stop was at college, he specialised in learning in this business.” antique prints and paintings He travels to give valuations and the habit and knowledge and will arrange transport to have grown since then. Today one of his five sales a year at he organises five very Dodford. If he has a choice successful auction sales a year piece or two, he makes sure the at Dodford village hall, near A new helmet, Sir? John with trade knows about it. And one Bromsgrove, covering the West Belgian and German World War secret of his success is his Midlands from Redditch up to One versions refusal to take entries from the Wolverhampton. “Have gavel, ------antique trade: “It’s all fresh will travel,” as he puts it. a holiday? There’s a thousand stuff at my sales, nothing old “It’s like mining,” he says. pounds here.’” and tired.” “You can find something worth Or the man with his uncle’s You can meet John and take selling. Not necessarily worth a old writing box. “I said ‘Have his expert advice when he lot of money, but beautifully you found the secret drawer holds a Valuation day in the made.” Like the collection of yet?’ and opened it up. Four Parish Hall during the boxes he viewed, including a golden sovereigns again. I do Cleobury Fringe. There’s no biscuit tin full of old purses advise people to have a guarantee he’ll make you rich, with a few coins in each. Then a professional valuation before but he does have this talent for small box emerged and opened they put stuff on e-Bay or in a springing some very lucrative to reveal four gold sovereigns: charity shop.” Biggest success surprises. “I said to the lady ‘D’you fancy was an Indian chess set, c.1780, Hunks and Chunks Deal With Clunker It’s the Rugby Club, calling its reliable wheels, was long looking smart, a rare themselves Hunks and Chunks. overdue for a wash and brush- experience. Try having your ‘Hunks’ for the back line and up. own car cleaned in a good ‘Chunks’ for the pushers up It’s simple. Drive up, park in cause next year front. Every year they stage a the area they guide you to, then car wash at the Sports and into the Club for a tea and slice Social Club to raise money for of cake while men with energy, their funds and a donation to a water and sponges remove the local charity. This year it was grime. Their efforts are greatly ‘Tommy’s’ who fund research aided by the generosity of local into pregnancy problems and Autoglym distributors Branson miscarriages. Automotive, who have It happened on July 23rd, supported them for the last and the poor old Clarionvagen, three years. The Editor is not a habitual car a P registered Citroen Synergie Having donated to the cause I cleaner, but after this he manged to with over 100,000 miles under was pleased to find the Citroen sell the Clarionvagen. The Clarion is on the web on the 4th of every month. www.cleoburyclarion.co.uk
August - Page 25 Clarion Smalls - Local Skills, Knowledge and Value. Private Businesses Giving Great Service.
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NO TIME TO DO THE WASHING? LET ME, THE IRON LADY, TAKE THE STRESS AWAY AND DO IT FOR YOU! MY IRONING SERVICE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR TEN YEARS AND NOW I AM OFFERING A WASHING AND DRYING SERVICE, TOO. ALL WITH VERY REASONABLE RATES. FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT MY COMPLETE LAUNDRY SERVICE, CALL ME ON 0779 281 3774 August - Page 26 Letter from Westminster - Philip Dunne MP London 2012 is now under way and has been re-energised with over 14,000 schools thousands of British people are delivering a participating in the School Games, which had great Olympic Games, watched by millions in its first finals at the Olympic Park a few weeks this country and billions abroad. While most ago, where 1,600 took part, including young of the events are in London much of the athletes from Shropshire. Participation in sport country has been involved, especially in is at a record level, with more than 15 million Shropshire. people playing sport once a week for the first An estimated 10 million people saw the time. Olympic Torch relay pass through their London 2012 is hosting 15,000 athletes, community, including two visits to the undertaking 30 days of competition during Ludlow constituency. The role of Much both Olympic and Paralympic Games, Wenlock as the inspiration for re-establishing observed by 21,000 official media, and around the modern Olympic Games is now well 100 Heads of State. This is a fantastic recognised and the London 2012 mascot, opportunity for Britain, and we are in a very whatever you might think of it, is called strong position, but there is no room for Wenlock. complacency. London 2012 has been delivered The International Olympic Committee have on time and under budget, with almost £500 acknowledged the Wenlock Olympian Society million of the contingency fund unspent. for several years. But now the Department for There will obviously be challenges given the Culture, Media, Olympics and Sport, London scale of the event but I am optimistic that we 2012, the British Olympic Committee, national are on track for a summer like no other. and international media all understand that it I am sure everyone will unite in wishing was here at Much Wenlock in Shropshire that Team GB well in trying to reach its ambitious the original inspiration to hold games to target of finishing 4th in the medal table, encourage participation and achievement in hoping to win at least 48 medals across 20 sport was started. different sports. I hope you will enjoy the This spirit of community games is being Games and that the whole country will take developed across the country. Schools sport pride in their success. Missed your copy of The Cleobury Clarion? It can happen. Knowing that many readers have busy lives that can’t be ruled by the simple matter of picking up your local newsletter, we’ve put it out on the most public forum of all, the internet. Just type in www.cleoburyclarion on the 4th of the month.
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The August Social Calendar Date Time Details Contact Telephone Number Wed 1 8.00pm Whist Drive at Doddington Village H all Thu 2 BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND RECYCLE BOXES EMPTIED TODAY 2.00pm Summer Games at Berrington Hall, near Leominster Booking Office 01586 615721 7.00pm # "# # # # # ###!# Alan 01299 400304 Cleobury Road, Bewdley Sun 5 11.00am Bewdley Local Produce Market in Load Street. Local produce on sale. Mon 6 Dragons, Damsels and Lake Dipping at Berrington Hall, Booking Office 01586 615721 Leominster. And on the 13th and 20th. Tue 7 11.00am # # "### # # Marian Wootton 01746 718151 7.30pm # # # # # "# # ## Wed 8 12.30pm The Ladies Luncheon Club meets at The Royal Fountain 8.00pm The Royal British Legion meets at The Bell Inn, Lower Street. Ron Breakwell CM 270830 Thu 9 GREEN WHEELIE BINS EMPTIED TODAY 2.00pm Green Day at Berringtøn Hall, Leominster. Booking Office 01586 615721 Fri 10 8.00pm Bingo Night at Cleeton St Mary Village H all Sat 11 Basket Making course on offer at Uncllys Farm in the Wyre Forest. £40 includes all the materials over a wide range Sun 12 10.00am Far Forest Country Show at Callow Hill. Great family event, typical country fair with loads of attractions for all ages. SEE PAGE 7 11.00am The Horticultural Society meet in the Talbot car park before travelling on to Hergest Croft Tue 14 2.00pm Doddington Friendship Club meets at the village hall. Alison Osborne 01584 890414 Wed 15 7.30pm Stottesdon W.I. meet at Chorley Village Hall. Speaker: Sandra Marian Wootton 01746 718151 Shakespeare on Rag Rug Making. 8.00pm Whist Drive at Doddington Village H all. Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Thu 16 BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND GREEN RECYCLE BOXES EMPTIED TODAY 2.00pm Mermaids and Pirates fancy dress event, Berrington Hall. See 2nd above 7.45pm Whist Drive at Sports & Social Club, Love Lane. Alan Evans CM 270114
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TheThe August July SocialSocial CalendarCalendar - continued Date TimeDate DetailsTime Details Contact ContactTelephone Telephone Number Number Wed 1 8.00pmSat 18 Whist2.00pm Drive atClows Doddington Top V Show,illage H inall the Victory Hall. Great local produce Thu 2 BLACK WHEELIEevent BINS SEE PAGE AND 15 RECYCLE BOXES EMPTIED TODAY6.00pm ) * * "** ** * * "*%* Sarah 01746 718448 2.00pm Summer GamesOreton at Berrington Village Hall. Hall, SEE near PAGE Leominster 7. Booking Office 01586 615721 7.00pm # "# # # # # ###!#7.30pm #*" * * *"**( #* *! *Alan 01299 400304 01584 878141 Cleobury Road, * ) Bewdley at Ludlow Assembly Rooms, followed by Q&A and Sun 5 11.00am Bewdley Localbook Produce signing Market in Load Street. Local produce Sun 19 on sale.10.30am * )** * * * ** ** Mon 6 Dragons, DamselsMamb andle. See Lake 2nd Dipping above . at Berrington Hall, Booking Office 01586 615721 Leominst2.00pmer. And Small on the Gardens 13th of and Ludlow 20th. open their gates to the public Tickets 01584 878141 Tue 7 11.00amTue 21 # 2.00pm # "### # # * * * * * * #) * '*!*&* Marian Wootton Wendy 01746 Duley 718151 CM 270562 7.30pmWed 22 # 7.45pm # # # # "# # Clows Top Gardening Club meets ## at Victory Hall, Clows Top Wed 8 12.30pm The Ladies Lunchto eon hear Club Mike Firman meets at talk The about Royal Lawn Fountain Tips 8.00pmThu 23 The Royal BritishGREEN Legion WHEELIE meets at BINS The Bell EMPTIED Inn, Lower TODAY Street. Ron Breakwell CM 270830 Thu 9 GREEN2.00pm WHEELIE #* * * ) *#* * *&** *$* BINS EMPTIED TODAY 2.00pm Green Day atabove Berringtøn Hall, Leominster. Booking Office 01586 615721 Fri 10 8.00pm Bingo8.00pm Night atWhist Cleeton Drive St at Mary V illage Neen H Savageall Village Hall Clare Ratcliff CM 270173 Sat 11 Fri 24 Basket8.00pm Making Bingo course Night on offer at Doddington at Uncllys Village Farm H inall the Wyre Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Forest. £40 includes all the materials over a wide range Sat 25 11.00am Titterstone Clee Hill Games and Country Fayre revives an old Sun 12 10.00am Far Forest Countrytradition Show at Callow Hill. Great family event, typical country fair with loads of attractions for all ages. SEE Sat 26 8.00pm Charlotte Church with her new sound hits Ludlow at the Box Office 01584 878141 PAGE 7 Assembly Rooms 11.00am The Horticultural Society meet in the Talbot car park before Fri 31 BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND GREEN RECYCLE BOXES travelling on to Hergest Croft EMPTIED TODAY Tue 14 2.00pm Doddington Friendship Club meets at the village hall. Alison Osborne 01584 890414 8.00pm Bingo Night at Doddington Village Hall Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Wed 15 7.30pm Stottesdon W.I. meet at Chorley Village Hall. Speaker: Sandra Marian Wootton 01746 718151 PPENING THROUGHOUT AUGUST Shakespeare on Rag Rug Making. IN THE WYRE FOREST. 8.00pm Whist Drive at Doddington Village H all. Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Thu 16 BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND GREEN RECYCLE BOXES
EMPTIED TODAYAND LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER 2.00pmSat 1 Mermaids 1.30pm and National Pirates fancy Association dress of event, Jewellery Berrington Valuers Hall. See Day at Berrington Booking Office 01568 615721 2nd above Hall. Free valuations and opinions of your items. 7.45pm Whist6.00pm Drive at Billingsley Sports & BBQ Social and Club, Fete Love at Lane. Rays Farm. AdultsAlan £3.50, Evans kids free. CM 270114 Lots to do. Wed 5 8.00pm Whist Drive at Doddington Village H all Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Thu 6 GREEN WHEELIE BINS EMPTIED TODAY
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August - Page 32 Clarion Clippings - The Local News STOTTESDON’S curds and marmalade and even members of staff modelled CHUTNEY STAR flavoured oils and vinegars. outfits from the store’s stock. We bought her Red Onion Our thanks to the manager for Chutney from Carrot Tops and the evening, enabling us to at first taste you can tell why raise £204 for our funds. Chris sells all she can make. It’s On the following Saturday we delicious with meat or cheese. supported the Cleobury The range is available from Country Market, selling home Heath Farm Meats and made produce. An enjoyable Claverley Farm Shop as well. occasion shared with many Or if you’re passing through local producers of fine food. Stottesdon there’s a unit This was followed, in the outside her house ‘Aranby” on Market Hall, by the the Chorley road, Stottie’s presentation of prizes from the alternative “shop”. Or talk to Cleobury in Bloom Chris Haydon at Bagginswood her on 01746 718 750. Her competition. Congratulations to point blank refused to be products reflect her devotion to Heather and Chris Kippin photographed. “I’d much rather the ideal of quality food. whose garden won first prize. you used a picture of the front MADGE ABOUT THE Our next event, held jointly doorstep stall,” she said. MONSOON with The Shropshire Historic So we did. The torrential rain we have Churches Trust, on Sunday th It’s a long way from running experienced culminated with a August 5 is the Cleobury your own mortgage broker Cloud Burst on Friday 14th Mortimer Garden Trail from business and employing 30 which resulted in extensive 12.00noon to 5.00, when people to making a range of damage in our area from rivers gardens in and around special foods and building a and flooded roads. The Cleobury will be open. brand name from scratch. But resultant damage will take One of them will be at Mawley that’s what Chris Haydon is some time to repair. To those of Hall with an opportunity to busy doing. For goodness sake, you personally affected, if visit The Hall. Programmes, why? “A better quality of life. I Shropshire Council [Gwilym giving directions and details, just love what I’m doing,” she and I] can be of any help please will be on sale in St. Mary’s explains. It’s not easy to argue contact us, Gwilym on 0780 109 Church, from 11.00am. Price with that logic. 9015 or myself on 01299 271186. £4.00 each. Admission to the This is not an amateur We do need everybody’s help Hall will be £9 with a £4 operation. What was the dining to identify problems such as reduction if you have an Open room in the family home has blocked drains; standing water; Gardens programme. been transformed with two damage to road surfaces; land Alec Osbaldiston commercial standard ovens and slips; debris in brooks and LATE FLOOD NEWS fitted working surfaces to make rivers and anything else. Please On July 20th the County preparation work easier. All let us know. Our Council staff Council issued a notice that the officially inspected and of all departments are working road through Neen Sollars is approved. flat out and we need to guide closed for a provisional period The range that Chris makes them where the problems are of three months for the varies according to the season and plan the repairs necessary. damaged bridge to be and what ingredients are on the Many thanks for your co- examined and repairs market locally; whenever operation completed. The route around possible she uses Shropshire Madge Shineton. will be signed, we assume. produce. She offers a wide FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S So the Neen Sollars range: cakes and pastries, tarts Two events in July. A Fashion community is divided. Maybe a and puddings, bread, pickles, Show at The Edinburgh special bus service to the Live preserves and chutneys, jams, Woollen Mill in Ludlow, where and Let Live will be arranged? August - Page 33 Clarion Clippings - The Local News
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Downstream from the Neen Sollars bridge, with only Upstream the damage seems greater, with the main foot traffic allowed as the damage is assessed. structure showing evidence of battering.
At the bottom of Ronhill the road surface has been torn up by the pressure of water draining down off the neighbouring hill and the traffic signs stand like isolated sentries on their bases, the bank around washed away by the flood. What is normally just a trickling stream turned into a torrent and inflicted this level of damage after hours of heavy rain overwhelmed the drainage system.
August - Page 35 knowle sports association WANTED! DONATIONS OF: 3 piece suites, tables, chairs, gardens tools, wardrobes, bedside cabinets, chests ladders. All clean and good condition, please. ALSO: Clothes, shoes, handbags, books. If not sold, they are recycled. Everything is sold at our regular sales: Thursday 10.00am to 1.00pm and Saturday 8.00 to11.30am All proceeds to Knowle Sports Field, Clee Hill Enquiries: 01584 890644 or 800066. Furniture collection: 01584 891249
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August - Page 36 Clive Davies’ Westwood Diary WESTWOOD FARM 18th July than that, they were infact often over-‐paid for Haymaking is difficult. No, it’s impossible! The the work that they didn’t do in the first place. long wet spell has held-‐up any plans for grass So often the word ‘earnings’ comes into conservation. Even those making silage are only comments, it is quite probable that too few earn snatching bits and bobs in a half hearted way. what is received! These responsibilities, We still intend to make hay here at Westwood balances and states of fairness apply to our food and so will have to await a better spell of industry also and without doubt have come to a weather, not only to get cut grass dried but in head within the important British dairy industry the first instance to ensure that the currently in recent weeks. The decision by milk processors soft ground is firm enough to take the weight of to drop prices of liquid milk by about 2p/litre machinery. That will be a fair call with the bulky following a previous similar offer, thereby crops shading the ground from some hopeful getting it down to around 25p when most sunshine. However, in the scheme of things the analysts confirm that it cost some 30p/litre to consequences of our bit of hay and the planning produce, is case in point. Of course not all associated with its harvest is small-‐fry compared primary producers’ running costs are the same to some of what is ongoing with aspects of the and never will be, but if decent standards are to London Olympics, big business and finance. be met a fair price for an acceptable product is As days pass it seems more and that paramount. Production efficiencies must be those given responsibility for some major pieces observed but there is no doubt that from a of work are simply inept. A common line of public and the consumers’ point of view, there defence in many of these areas seems to be are limits. Limits to the cost of purchase but also that, ’We didn’t notice that’ or ‘It was nothing to limits to the animal welfare standards and the do with me’. Well it looks more and that scale of production systems. Getting all this right some folk need to be much more observant and is ‘the balance thing’ and must be observed. many need to be more responsible. On many Shared value of any product or service is occasions these misdemeanours lead to important not only for just reward but also to inefficiencies that most probably others, allow important future investment and research somewhere else, not only have to sort but pay and development. All parties are now in debate for as well. When so much of the world is under on this dairy topic and it is vital that such an ‘austere’ arrangements and efficiency has to be important part of the rural economy and activity the name of the game, how is it that often those finds its level. Whilst this is ongoing, at that have been irresponsible not only walk away Westwood we will concentrate on the from the mess made but also seem to get a haymaking. massive payment at the same time? And more Clive Davies
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MAWLEY OPEN DAY tractors and owls from which we have split 50/50 Chelmarsh Owl Sanctuary. Kelly between St Marys PCC and Little from 6 Ashes Riding Centre had Hearts Matter. A big thank you long queues for pony rides and goes out to all hard working staff children bounced on the bouncy and helpers who pulled castle until they couldn’t bounce together, and to our visitors. We any more! St Marys Church hope you enjoyed the day as kindly arranged a team of much as we did. volunteers who BBQ’d and On July 8th we held a ‘Songs of served refreshments throughout Praise’ in the barn and Rev Paul the afternoon so our visitors Nash of the Birmingham could sit and rest,entertained by Children’s Hospital led the local legend Al Boden and the service. He gave an inspiring talk Organic Hillbillies. Cleobury about the work he does within Mortimer Brownies ran a craft the hospital. Local churches each David Robinson introduces Laura stall and Sandra Banks donated chose a hymn special to them, Callwood to a Mawley resident. all her takings to Little Hearts and really raised the barn roof. Another successful afternoon on Matter! The MacMillan Fund ran The collection was in aid of the June 30th when we opened our a raffle and Teddy Tombola, hospital Chaplaincy Fund and farm to welcome customers to raising over £400 for their cause. the result was an amazing £850. visit the home of Mawley Milk We put on our open day free , Big thanks again to all the and the Mawley Holsteins. but did have strategically placed helpers, especially Tim Stone Around 900 visitors came to see donation buckets by the BBQ and from the Pioneer Centre and the milking parlour, cows, farm refreshment; our very generous Kelvin Price our cycling curate. machinery, heavy horses, vintage visitors gave just over £1200, Rachel Robinson Beth’s Triumphant Debut dressage event at the Queen’s in the Dressage. Together with Diamond Jubilee visit to RAF Edward Powell, the other Cosford last month. representative from this fairly This was Beth’s first ever event, new RDA group, the pair won a as she had only been riding with group third – their first ever the group for 10 weeks, so it was group rosette. “in at the deep end” with 30,000 Beth’s parents Mike and Jacqui people attending the event, Lewis and all at the Pat including the Queen and Prince Straughan group are immensely Phillip! proud of her. Beth would like to Understandably nervous, Beth, thank Louise, Helen, Steph and riding the lovely Toby, an ex- all at Country Treks for the help show jumping pony, competed and support they have given her. in three competitions; the Her Mum, Jacqui, says riding A champion duo in action. Beth in ‘Handy Rider’ obstacle race, the with the group has done country management horse care wonders for her confidence and the saddle, Louise on the bridle. Beth Lewis had the honour of competition and the main she would spend every day there representing the Pat Straughan dressage event. if she could. Now she has the bit Supported by instructor Louise between her teeth to go on to Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group from Country Treks in Brassington, Beth was compete in future RDA National Stottesdon, when they held a triumphant, winning a third in Championships. Well done, the Handy Rider and first place Beth! The Clarion on the Web. 4th of every month, key in to www.cleoburyclarion.co.uk August - Page 39 Another Page of Clarion Small Ads. The Local People Who Bring You Service and Value
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August - Page 42 Clarion Clippings - The Local News STOTTESDON W.I. in sight at this celebration of Captain’s Day was held on the A good turn-out for our athletic skills. Unlike the 24th. Club Captain Chris customary midsummer meeting exclusive marketing down south, Cowdell, who is also our at Sidbury Hall. Many thanks here you’ll find a Real Ale Bar, a Webmaster, doing a fantastic job. again to our exemplary hostess Hog Roast and barbecue, plus the A Doubles Competition, the final Mrs Reed for another delightful chance to see vintage farm was between, Dennis Edwards evening. Hannah Banks of vehicles, stationary engines (they and Chris Cowdell and Joan Mortimer Solicitors gave a clear never run them) a blacksmith and Griffiths and Pauline Sorrel. Joan and concise presentation on the other traditional country crafts. and Pauline outplayed the men to importance of both making a Will, It starts at 11.00 and it costs just win 9 to 4. At the end Chris and setting up a Lasting Power of £3.00 for an adult to get in. Cancel thanked Lesley Burnside and Attorney. This process is that trip to London - this will be presented her with Flowers for all straightforward when undertaken more fun. her help and providing the in good time, so let us hope that CLEOBURY W.I. catering. members old and young are There were a number of entries On June 30th the Ison Cup, stirred into action before events for our flower of the month another doubles competition, was overtake us. competition which was won by played. This cup was presented We have two invitations this Angie Gregory with a beautiful by William Ison and was first won month: Firstly, as summer is clematis. Jill Chesterman was in 1950 by him aged 92 and 14 promised to be finally on the way, second and Heather Williams years old John Wakeman. our President Stef Bryan is third, both with colourful flowers. Finalists this year were Ken holding a Garden Coffee morning Gill Senior won the competition Reynolds and Dave Harley at West Bank, Stottesdon. It’s on for the home made bookmark; against the Lloyds’ father & son Tuesday 7th August 11.00 – 1.00, these were also of a high standard team, Ivor & Paul. The Lloyds in aid of Bridgnorth Women’s and made it very difficult to completely beat the others 21-4. Forum. Do try to drop in and choose just one. Our talk was Dave Harley. support this important local "Norway in a Nutshell" by Mrs A RARE TREAT organisation Game from Shrewsbury who Kinlet W.I. have a rather unusual We next meet on August 15th for interspersed her talk with songs outing planned for September, an evening with Sandra composed to the music of Greig. when they’ll be having a factory Shakespeare : ‘Scrap Values: Rag A big "thank you" to everyone tour of the Worcestershire Marble Rug Making’. Join us from 7.30 at who helped and supported the Works at Button Bridge. And Chorley VH . We would love to Coffee Morning on July 14th. It because they’re raising funds for see you at these events. Call me if was a resounding success. The the Hope Hospice as well as their you have any enquiries. committee hope to see all own W.I. branch, the evening is Marian Wootton members at the President's open to the public. 01746 718151 Garden party on August 7th. It’s on September 13th, they’ll REVIVING THE HILL Liz Smurthwaite gather at 7.00 pm in Hall Farm, GAMES THE BOWLING CLUB Kinlet and the ticket price of £8.00 Titterstone Clee Heritage Trust During June the Club held three includes a glass of wine and keep up their excellent revival annual competitions for members. refreshments. For more details work with a Hill Games and On June 9th the Allun Martin Cup and to book a place, talk to Country Fayre on Saturday the Singles were played; this cup was Dorothy Evans on 01299 841380 25th of this month. It’s at the presented by the Mullers Sports & HOW VERY NICE... Caynham Road and Ludlow Road Social Club in memory of Allun, To see that Lowri at her Edna junction and will feature a range in 1988. This was a family affair, Maes styling salon in Talbot of ancient sports, like Tug o’ War, Joe and Lesley Burnside Square is brightening the place up Two Man Saw, Puttin’ the Ston, succeeding in beating off with some very fine floral Sheaf and Keg Tossin’, Welly opponents to reach the final. Joe hanging baskets. They do bring a Whanging and other antidotes to played extremely well to win 21 touch of colour to a building that the serious goings on at the posh to 6. I understand that Joe wasn’t needs it. It’s little touches like this and proper Olympic Stadium in fed that night! that make the town attractive to East London. Not a Gold Medal visitors. August - Page 43 Another Page of Clarion Smalls. They Offer a Wide Variety of Services Here on Your Doorstep Domestic Appliance Repair Repairs and Sale of:- washing machines Tumble dryers Dishwashers Cookers No local call out charge 01299 270930
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August - Page 46 Clarion Clippings - The Local News THE CLEOBURY FRINGE Forest. There will be a barbecue and C Sjt Craig Hasson would be A slightly different title this at the Club, guided tours around raising funds for ‘Care For year, to reflect true emphasis of footpaths in the area and local Casualties’, which focuses on the event, with others in the real ales to help slake your thirst rifle regiments, the biggest group Cleobury Country area welcome if it’s a warm day. in the British Army. Kelvin and to join in. The old Cleobury Later in the day local antiques Max were doing it for Saint Festival has also come on board guru John Carter will take over Mary’s Youth Project. with support. the Parish Hall to give They headed north only after The 2012 Fringe will kick off on valuations of your family sorting out an insurance glitch Saturday the 1st, with the heirlooms or whatever you can that removed their young driver, traditional Beer and Brass in the unearth to bring along. John is the riders agreeing to share Vicarage Field, also known as always good value, a great driving the minibus. On July 2nd the Secret Garden. It certainly raconteur and known to give they left the Third Battalion won’t be secret on this day, with people some very pleasant Rifles base with a heavy rain top bands invited to show off surprises when he quotes a cloud for company and a their skills next to Cleobury’s figure. headwind that stayed with them own Concert Brass. That will run Final details are still being all the way. through to the early evening, sorted. We’ll bring you a Every ten miles they stopped when a comedian takes over the complete programme in the and a rider took over driving, to tent for the evening until 11.00 September issue. spread the load. Navigation was closing time. CURATE AND CO. CYCLE not their strong point, and The second weekend, 8th and FOR GOOD CAUSES Kelvin remembers circular tours 9th, is the traditional time for the of at least three towns along the Borders Classic Bike Show, with way. Max found the rain didn’t a new organiser this year and a matter after a while, but the very special Guest of Honour for headwind presented a constant everyone who follows speedway problem as it killed their pace. or grasstrack racing. The great Kelvin worried about rain so Peter Collins will be here both heavy that there were streams days, to be interviewed on stage across the road. The team used and to present the awards on tyres with no tread and traction Sunday afternoon was not good. Not to mention 60 mph big trucks coming past. But they made it. Nobody fell off and at 1.00 on Saturday July 7th they rode up to the Parish Church and an enthusiastic reception. From left: Curate Kelvin Price, Rfn Army men Craig and Lee are Lee Rackham, C Sjt Craig Hasson still collecting their sponsorship, and Max Lambourne. Photo: Tony B so we can’t give you a figure. It’s a brave team who get Kelvin estimates that he and together to ride the 400 miles Max will bring in between £4,500 from Edinburgh to Cleobury and £5,000 for St Mary’s Youth Mortimer at any time of year. In Project. It’s a great effort that the damp excuse for a summer deserves all praise and puts Multi World Champion Peter we’ve had, even more so. But them on the leaderboard in the Collins - here in September curate Kelvin Price is a mighty Clarion’s Charity Champions The final Saturday of the persuasive man, and got Max competition in its debut year. Fringe, the 15th, will see the Lambourne and two of his old Gentlemen, you have given opening of the new footpath Army buddies on board. The time and effort for the benefit of from the Golf Club into Wyre military men, Rfn Lee Rackham others. Everyone is a hero. August - Page 47 August - Page 48 Clarion Clippings - The Local News AUGUST IN THE Goldsworthy-style “Celtic wonderful colleagues at the WYRE FOREST Circle” from natural materials Discovery Centre will still bring and feel the textures of cones, the natural world alive for moss and leaves in the shaped young visitors and I’ll still be logs. On the natural side, there bringing you news and tales is a meadow which is already from the forest just as me! visited by butterflies and other Linda Iles insects, a pond where beetles Forestry Commission and newts dive out of sight, RUGBY CLUB ON A ROLL and a “stumpery” where the The Rugby Club’s Hunks n’ contorted shapes of the larch Chunks car wash featured on stumps provide a niche for Page 25 went off well. They ferns and woodland flowers. raised a total of £275 and £50 of The Sensory Trail will be open that will go to their chosen during Open Days (see below) charity, Tommy’s. The writer herself. Linda shows a and can also be booked for Not known for standing still, party of visitors another gem of groups by calling the Forestry their next event is a Fun Quiz at the Wyre Forest. Commission’s Discovery The Bell in Lower Street, on We can celebrate the Centre on 01299 266929. Friday the 10th. It starts at 7.00, completion of the Sensory Trail On “Treetastic Tuesdays” and entry is £2.00 a head and the around our new Community “Forest Fridays” every week prize is £40.00 in cash. Good Discovery Centre at Callow through the summer holidays laughs guaranteed. Hill. Two years ago the from July 24th to August 31st, ACTION AT THE LIBRARY surroundings of the Centre you can explore the Discovery Vicki Alexander, our new were completely churned up, Centre any time between 11am librarian, is certainly no slouch. showing the devastation you’d and 3pm. Follow the many She’s been out promoting the expect after a major building trails around the centre and Summer Reading Challenge project. But with the help of a enjoy the many different art and a visit to the Primary wildflower/grass seed mix the works both inside and out. The School produced nine entrants green has returned. We took the new Wildside of Wyre Museum to add to the list she already opportunity presented by Grow will also be open. There will be had. With Wyre’s Heritage Lottery a different children’s activity on At the end of the school Fund moneys to turn this area each day too, for a small holidays she plans a celebration into a beautiful asset which charge. for all the children who take could add a new dimension to On Friday August 31st there’s part, an event funded by the visits by people of all ages and Family Dusk Walk. Explore the Friends of the Library. abilities. The concept was to forest as night falls, wear warm She’s also been promoting the include features, natural and clothes and bring a torch. 7.00 morning the children spent man-made, that encourage use to 9.00pm. For families with with local author Edwin Sayer. of the senses: touch, sight, children aged seven and over. We’ll report on that next month. hearing and smell. (The sense £6 per person/£20 per family of Edwin is keen to start a of taste we’ll leave up to you – four. Booking essential on Creative Writing Group, based there are some nice, juicy 01299 266929. on the library of course, and bilberries and blackberries in This is my last Forest News we’ll bring you details when the forest just now). article as an employee of the they are finalised. Make sure you see the steel Forestry Commission, since I’ve TRIMPLEY SHOW OFF buzzard and deer sculptures decided that 19 years as an Who’d be a show organiser? and the family of wooden wild Education Officer is probably On July 13th we heard the boar. There is a giant xylophone enough, especially for the Trimpley show was cancelled. to play and a storyteller’s chair teachers who come and hear On the 14th you could see why. to give a rendition from. You the same patter and quips And by the 21st the sun was can create an Andy every year! However, my out and the fields were drying. August - Page 49 Located Tiny Stots next to Informal parent Stottesdon and toddler group School Fridays (term time) 10am-noon !!!"#$%&'()*#+),-*-.+ Highly-qualified staff providing Early Years Foundation Stage learning in a happy, safe Ofsted and stimulating playgroup with a beautiful ‘GOOD’ report garden and outdoor play area.
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August - Page 52 Clarion Clippings - The Local News CLEOBURY COUNTRY home-baked-that-morning apple MARKET pies tempted the Clarion purse This was quite a bold idea, to out. Once the moths had cleared move away from the established and money paid, Bob tempted us but faltering Taste of Cleobury with a taster of sourdough and not depend upon any other bread. That was a purchase we events to draw people to the had to leave until a week later, town. Whilst the original idea but we can tell you it’s well was welcome to ride on the back worth trying. of the Classic Bike Show, it also Not for the first time, it struck meant a clash with the Ludlow me that we really are blessed Food Fair. Sorry, no contest. with great shopping here: two July 14th made sense when the bakers and two butchers in this idea was mooted, because long small town, just for starters. distance weather forecasting Helen Booton, the power couldn’t see that far ahead. But behind the popular Masterchef classes at the Primary School, on the evening of the 13th the Mary Colquitt made her public was showing off her Cake Kits to Monsoon visited South debut with her own hand-made add that tempting presentation Shropshire and left the town Rainbow Mary range of jewellery. for a special occasion. She’s a stunned but alive and kicking. At Heath Farm Meats stand we quiet, modest lady with winning The Women’s Institute rescued stopped to thank Claire for a ways where children are everything for their Coffee recent fillet steak beyond concerned. Morning in the Market Hall :”We compare. In the MistressChef’s Heather Harbach was always open, whatever the words: ”It hardly needed launching her “Apron Strings” weather,” was the optimistic cooking.” service, offering tasty dishes for message and open they did. Claire was comparing notes people too busy to cook for The Market had attracted close with Chris Haydon of themselves. It promises well. to 20 local traders and Bagginswood, whose chutneys Mary Colquitt’s a dark horse. craftspeople to offer samples of are stocked at the Heath Farm She was showing a wide range their produce or show off their shop. They were talking about of jewellery all made with her skills. Mrs Auger from the traditional dishes now out of own skilled hands for her family. Augernik Fruit Farm in Hopton fashion because they require This was her first public show, Wafers was in the doorway, with skilled cooking and that doesn’t under the name ‘Rainbow Mary’ that morning’s gooseberry crop come from a supermarket. I got and trade was brisk enough for in punnets. She left before the the impression that Chris her try a few more outings. “We end, presumably sold out. Haydon will be offering brisket weren’t easy to find, with food Ashley’s Bakery tempted with in some form before long and stalls around and people an array of breads, but we opted can’t wait to try it. That’s what standing around trying the for the treat of Chelsea buns that this Market was about: food samples. I reckon we were in the were every bit as delicious as that’s been properly cooked or Naughty Corner,” she laughed. they looked. needs some understanding to Look out for Rainbow Mary - Sally at Forest Pig had sold out bring out its best flavour. something different. of most of their show stock, but On the Cleobury Country stand At Talbot Store’s stand William had just a few packs of Walnut the raffle for local produce was was moving back and forth Chorizo. We couldn’t resist - it going well and Sue Davis between the fair and the shop. seems that everything they reported very positive feedback He reported good business, with produce should carry a label from stallholders. So expect the lots of sampling tempting people warning: “Delicious - You Won’t Market to happen again, as the to walk up to the store. Ham on Be Able To Resist.” drive to keep traditional quality the bone, a traditional favourite, Crusty Cob had a big range of alive carries on. The alternative was certainly going well. breads for sampling, but their doesn’t appeal. Jim Reynolds
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August - Page 54 Stottesdon and Chorley Open Gardens The Stottesdon and Chorley Breakfast Club about This is no ordinary vegetable Open Gardens Weekend is an permaculture and the way he grower. Roy has won national established occasion of the uses what others throw away. He championships for his produce, calendar, something to look was directing visitors and nurtured in conditions beyond forward to. With 16 gardens open dealing with questions like a pro. the average imagination. to visitors you’d have to make a determined effort to get around them all in one day. Not a problem, just promise yourself a visit to the others next year. It was a friendly occasion all the way, from stewards giving directions in Stottesdon to the helpful crew selling tickets from the Madeleys’ garage. Pay up a very moderate amount, then into the back garden, where what was just part of a field has been transformed into a collection of clever ideas and delights in a Wade Muggleton gives guidance. compact space. He also believes in maximum Down the road was Wade use of space, and Grow Bags on Award winning - you can see why. Muggleton’s living top of the chicken run proved the We had to visit Chorley, so that advertisement for permaculture, point: was the next call and a very where nothing is thrown away, welcome tea before looking in but used somewhere. A vacuum across the road at an informal cleaner body held flowers, still family garden. If you’ve ever with its wheels on - easier to wondered what to do with move around with the sun. redundant CDs, here they were used as labels and bird scarers.
Simple but effective. If you get the chance to hear The afternoon rounded off with Wade talk, take it. He’s quietly a visit to Chris Haydon in inspirational in the way he Stottesdon. I sat and talked about explains what can be done. her produce and my wife took in The next call was the Ingham’s Wade Muggleton’s “Posh Cloche”. the garden, reporting a small but lovely house and immaculate surprsing place too good to miss. It’s actually a corner shower unit, garden. Beyond the hedge rescued from a builder’s skip. We’ll put that one down for next bordering the lawn is a series of year; I can see this outing We were at the Open Weekend poly tunnels where Roy grows after listening to Wade talk at the becoming an annual habit. onions, leeks and carrots. Jim Reynolds August - Page 55
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August - Page 58 The Cleobury Clarion Local Information Page August 2012 - Volume Eight - Edition Five
Editor and Advertising Sales: Jim Reynolds, 4 Childe Road, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire DY14 8PA. Telephone: 01299 270642 E-Mail: [email protected] Printed by: Linda Fowler at Glint Print 01299 266657 The Clarion On The Web:www.cleoburyclarion.co.uk Where can I get it? Collect the Clarion in Cleobury Mortimer from: Lower Street Garage, Spar Grocery, Baldwin’s Bookshop, The Post Office, Cleobury News, McCartneys Estate Agents, Farlow Estates, Harry Tuffin’s, The Library and Talbot Stores. Or Out in Cleobury Country at: Heath Farm Meats, Bagginswood, Clee Hill Post Office, Cleobury North Village Store, Clows Top Post Office, The Sun and Slipper at Mamble, Hopton Bank Service Station, Mawley Oak Garage, The Fighting Cocks at Stottesdon, The Duck Inn at Chorley, The Live and Let Live at Neen Sollars, The Eagle and Serpent at Kinlet, Parker Motors at Ditton Priors and McCartneys Estate Agents in Tenbury Wells. Missed your Clarion? Cleobury Mortimer Library keeps the current month’s copy on file. THE DEADLINE FOR EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS AUGUST 23RD The Cleobury Clarion is a member of the Cleobury Mortimer Chamber of Trade Clarion Contacts - Useful Local Telephone Numbers CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR - 077 039 65064 Mrs Theresa Parfitt. CLEOBURY COUNTRY CENTRE - 01299 272300 In Love Lane.. Open 09.00 to 5.00, Mon to Fri. CHAMBER OF TRADE - 01299 270279. Mrs Lesley Burnside is the Chair. CITIZENS ADVICE - 08444 991100. Or through the Wednesday link at the Cleobury Centre. CLEOBURY MORTIMER POLICE STATION - 0300 333 3000. The Station is not manned full time; you can contact PC Tony Sewell!direct at: [email protected] CLEOBURY MORTIMER SCOUTS AND GUIDES - 01299 270215. Robin Borns is the contact. CRIMESTOPPERS - 0800 555 111. Free Police contact. You can talk in confidence, to report any crime. You do not have to give your name. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE - Women’s Aid, 24 Hour support: 0800 783 1359 HOME FROM HOSPITAL - 01584 878046. For help over the first few weeks back home. JOB VACANCIES - 01299 272300..See the local list in Cleobury Country Centre. MARKET HALL- Dorothy on CM270324, 07761 976650 mobile or [email protected] MEDICAL CENTRE - 01299 270209. At weekends, the Shrop Doc Service. THE PHARMACY - 01299 270219. Closes for half day on Saturday. Delivers prescriptions. NIGHTINGALE NURSING FUND - 01746 718210. Rosemary Abbiss is the contact. PARISH COUNCIL -Clerk Matthew Sheehan is in the Market Hall from 9.00 ‘til 2.00, Monday to Friday. 01299 271154. The Council meets in the Market Hall on the first Monday of the month; meetings are open to the public, who may address the Council in the open Democratic Session before the business meeting starts. POST OFFICE - 01299 270201. Many services in Cleobury: car tax, foreign currency cash point SAINT MARY’S YOUTH PROJECT - Mark Greaves 07828 116810, [email protected] SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL - 0345 678 9000 SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM - E-mail [email protected]. VOLUNTARY CAR SCHEME - 01299 270833. Mrs Pat Smith is the coordinator. WASTE DISPOSAL - 0345 678 9007. Contractor Veolia WATER SUPPLY EMERGENCIES - 0800 783 444. 24 Hour helpline if you have a serious problem.
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