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SUCCESS IN THE SUN female was Jaydee Peters of the council’s application to be Woking AC in 41:49. nominated as a Quality Council. Race Director, Ian Steele, It was quite a long process, commented: “We have had such about three months, when the a fantastic turnout from both the council had to demonstrate their runners and all the supporters. ability to communicate with the We couldn’t do this without the public and prove they had good help from all our members of policies and procedures. After a the club and their families who grilling at County Hall, the helped the event run smoothly. committee said they would “The club also want to thank recommend that our council be everyone who helped by acknowledged as a Quality.body sponsoring the event and the local residents who showed real patience with the road closures, A very happy Running Club incredible support in cheering committee: Ian Steele, Jo Watson, the runners on and providing Andie Ford, Rachel Shields, them with much appreciated Lindsey Tillsley and Lisa Bailey hosepipe showers. The first 10 kilometre race “We keep receiving great organised by Cleobury feedback from people, which is Mortimer Running Club took a real buzz for the club and the place in the town on July 1st. 10k committee, and we look Despite extreme temperatures, forward to running the same the sold out event welcomed event in 2019.” almost 200 runners who took to Lisa Bailey Katrina Baker MBE, right, presents the country lanes surrounding OUR QUALITY the certificate of a Quality Council the town to battle the climbs, to chair Debbie Brown and (from including the now infamous COUNCIL left) clerk Matt Sheehan and Ron Hill. At the Town Council’s July councillors Paul French and Jon The first male runner meeting there was a very special Bodenham. welcomed back was Jamie presentation by Katrina Baker For more details, see the Town Shingler from Ludlow in an MBE. She is the lady who Council News on Page 61. excellent time of 37:58 and first chaired the panel that judged
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When you see this hedge, turn Phenomenal Fundraisers at our Classic cars on the church lawn? left to Aardvark Books and Cafe Golf Club, the Gaskells. Must be Rock Church Fete See Page 45. See Page 57. See Page 17 And On Other Pages…. 5 - The Food and Ale Trail 32 - The Social Calendar - Part One 7 - Have You Tried? 33 - The Social Calendar - Part Two 9 - Cleobury Scouts 35 - Neen Savage W.I. 11 - Bank Robber Jailed! 37 - On The Buses 13 - Brown Clee Patient Group 39 - Down on the Farm 15 - The Clarion Jobs Page 41 - August in the Wyre Forest 19 - Buy-From Shropshire 43 - A Very Special Party 21 - Severn Edge Vets 51 - WW1: The Beginning of the End 23 - A Dementia-Friendly Town 53 - More Cuts? You Can Help 27 - Letter from Westminster 55 - Lacon Lightning triumphs 29 - Cleobury Mortimer Benefice 61 - Town Council News 31 - Walkers Are Welcome
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THE FOOTPATH booking is essential at the Conservation Trust earlier this Cleobury Country Centre or year. Some beautiful sights of ASSOCIATION online at the natural and manmade Thai Cleobury Mortimer is holding www.cleoburycountry.com with world. Our trip on the Severn another Food and Ale trail this adult tickets £15 and children Valley Railway was a relaxing st year on September 1 . under 12 £10 – to include food day enjoying the scenery and a Since 2006 a team of and drink at the four stopping lazy lunch by the river. volunteers have organised a points. In July a visit to Wade Food and Ale Trail. The last in Despite the ground conditions, Muggleton's permaculture 2015 explored the area going we managed to install a garden in Stottesdon inspired south through the Shakenhurst pedestrian gate at Sproseley to ideas for including fruit and estate - this time we go west in a replace a wooden one which vegetables in the smallest of loop that will include stops at had rotted away. We expect the gardens. The next meeting will Bransley, Hopton Wafers and same conditions through the rest be a bring and share supper for Neen Savage before ending up of the summer, so there will not members and visitors from at the Sports and Social Club. be a work party in August. Neen Savage WI with Clare in The formula is well established : NB There are no Parish Walks Heath Close. More information we encourage families and in August and September from me on 01299 270983 or on occasional walkers by having Graham Simpson the Facebook page. refreshment stops at least every Judy Sant two miles and you can walk at a CLEOBURY W.I. pace to enjoy the countryside The WI have been out and about A POPPY WATERFALL and the views to Clee Hill. We in this wonderful summer. To celebrate the centenary of the give you detailed instructions In June, thanks to Jenny First World War coming to an and a map, and the route is Vanderhook and Mike Williams end, there is a drive to get a waymarked and marshalled at there was an informative whole waterfall of red poppies key points. evening admiring meadow flowing down the clock face at Hobsons generously provide flowers and searching for bees the Parish Church main tower. us with beer at the stops (soft and butterflies. Although later Anyone is welcome to make a drinks on offer as well) and we than butterflies are normally poppy, by knitting, crocheting, provide the best of local food, about, we did manage to spot or crafting. You then bring them finishing with a hot course from one enjoying the late sunshine. to the Friday craft group at the the Spice Empire and music Wild orchids, clover and other Market Hall between 10.30 and from the Ranters at the final meadow flowers provided a 12.00 noon and it will be added stop. We welcome anybody who stunning vista at The Old Forge. to the nets that will hang down wants to join in this very We then had a slide show of the the tower face. sociable occasion – usually butterflies and architecture of A great idea to show the about 150 people walk. Pre - Thailand where Jenny and Mike town's respect. Sarah Barnsley visited with the Butterfly on 07837 126 827 can tell more.
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HAVE YOU TRIED… Shop, Colliers Farm Shop and who will talk about her work Billington’s Gingerbread? It’s a Forest Stores. The Show opens at and answer any questions. traditional Shropshire biscuit, 2.00pm with an admission fee of Tickets are £15, available from originating in Market Drayton £1.00. Mrs Angela Drennan (01299 back in 1817. Baked then in There will be horticultural 270636) or from members of The Church Street, in premises still exhibits, refreshments, tombola, Friends’ committee. standing. Things don’t change plant stall and other sideshows. Further ahead is the welcome too quickly in Market Drayton, it Stall holders welcome; pre-book return of The Kidderminster seems. with Marion Wilson. A raffle will Male Choir, singing in Saint th It’s a very pleasant little treat, be held on the day and the cups Mary’s Church on September 7 . which would go down well with will be presented at 4.00pm. All The concert will also include a ice cream or dunked in your enquiries to Marion Wilson performance by The Ludford morning coffee if you prefer. The 01299 270475. Duo, Cleobury cellists Ian and potted history that came with Our next meeting will be on Janet Ludford, who have my packet says that it was a August 22nd, when the speaker performed throughout the local tradition with farmers to will be Tamsin Westhorpe with Midlands. With an extensive dunk theirs in a glass of port on ‘Top Tips for your Garden’. repertoire, they bring a wealth of market day. But then they had Tamsin has over 20 years’ professional experience. faithful old horses to pull the gardening experience and was Alex Osbaldiston cart home without any need of previously editor of the “English CREATIVE WRITING sober guidance. Equine sat nav Garden” magazine. She is now Six creatives met on July 9th to without the intrusive voice. Head Gardener at Stockton Bury sip non alcoholic champagne Stephanie’s Kitchen in Church Gardens, near Leominster. If courtesy of Diane Waddington Street is the place to find it. anyone would like to attend, and admit that only three had please come along, Garden Club CLOWS TOP met the agreed task. No matter, will be pleased to see you, only we were as sociable and chatty GARDENING CLUB £4 admission. as ever. Saturday August 18th is the date Pauline Bowen This month’s poser is to write for our Summer Garden Show. FRIENDS OF SAINT no more than 1,000 words, using It is open to anyone who likes to ‘triangle’, ‘somnambulist’ and grow their own vegetables or MARY’S An afternoon tea party at ‘green’ in a context that includes flowers, making your own jams, extremes - the author to choose cakes, biscuits, or handicraft and Hopton Court, (by kind permission of Mr &. Mrs Chris just which extreme is floral art skills. There’s even a appropriate. At some time we’ll children’s section, so something Woodward), is our next event on th have to find the dictionary and for all the family. It’s in Clows August 5 at 3pm. We have Mrs Christine see what somnambulist means Top Victory Hall with plenty of before our August 13th meeting. parking at the rear. Schedules Holmes, a former High Sheriff of are available from Clows Top Shropshire, as our guest speaker
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CLEOBURY’S SCOUTS Although looking after our #Scouts #Skillsforlife Chris Hughes explains what community is an important and Chris Hughes the Scouting movement means traditional value of Scouting, it THE CARERS’ CLUB to a community like ours. is not all hard work. Recently Janet and Chris Manley On the eve of the Festival, the Scouts have embarked on welcomed local carers to their Cleobury Mortimer 1st Scouts several camps, day and Tenbury Road garden once more gave up their Friday night and night hikes, kayaking, sailing, for a Tea Party in June. The were out and about tidying up raft building and shooting. Clarion arrived a little late from the church gardens in They have also met and grilled another interview, but there was preparation for our special day. our local MP too. Term isn't even a happy atmosphere of an event They sincerely hope that you over yet, there is more to come. that went well, everyone smiling enjoyed their hard work and Cleobury 1st Scout group is if a little tired. In the kitchen also saw us on the field during made up of different sections was a new face; Cecilia is the day. In earning their covering ages from 6 to 18 with manager of the Shrewsbury community badge, the Scouts over 40 boys and based Care Trust For All that will be undertaking lots more girls benefitting from it. In order supports carers’ groups and activities over the next few to continue to support our local helps to arrange the basic items months in and around the town, children we are looking for like insurance. She was well making it a better place for us help. We are entirely run by impressed with what she found all. Look out for us and come volunteers and are are currently here, particularly the people and and say hello if you see us out looking for leaders for all age their enthusiasm. and about. groups, executive committee The object of the day was to members, donations and of raise funds for the Club’s work course Scouts. This is a great and after counting all the opportunity to have some pennies it was £300 better off. fun, have amazing What you’d call a good day. experiences, meet great people and be part of the development SILLY BITS “I predict the Internet will soon go of the future of the town. You spectacularly supernova and in 1996 don't need to have any previous catastrophically collapse.” experience and all training will Bob Metcalfe, speaking in 1995. be provided. Everyone has a ——————— skill they can share. Any time “It’s in our country’s interest to find that you can spare will be those who would do us harm and get greatly appreciated. them out of harm’s way.” To get in contact with us, email George W Bush 2005 DDC_South@shropshireseverna “It’s not all hard work.” ndtemescouts.org.uk
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BANK ROBBER JAILED the fight against this horrible DODDINGTON IN disease. One man of the gang of five who FASHION robbed Lloyds Bank’s Cleobury Jill’s theme is that she’s being Bold by getting Bald. She works We’re up to something, here on branch in December 2015 has the hill, working on our project, been brought to trial and jailed as the office manager at Wolverley Surgery, who are 100 Honouring the Past – a Light for for four years. the Future which we launched at Jason Pallas, aged 40 and from percent behind her. There will be a raffle on the our concert at the end of June. Leeds, was traced by Automatic We were very grateful to all the Registration Numberplate night and already local businesses have promised performers there, a fabulous Recognition cameras travelling event. from Leeds to the Cleobury area prizes. Hobson’s are backing her as well, putting a poster up There’s no hold-up in our and back to Leeds after the Event-a-Month programme. robbery. His DNA was also outside the pub two weeks before the big event. Strawberry Teas in July were found on the tailgate of the popular, a chance for people to burnt out getaway vehicle, This is a really brave thing for a young woman to do, losing catch up with friends and enjoy which was found in delicious food. Thanks to all Gloucestershire. No other her hair. It will win her respect and remind us what a fine man who contributed and came members of the gang have been along. traced. her dad was. You can make a donation on her Just Giving Our August event sees the The ATM that was torn out of catwalk come to Clee: Bon the wall using a stolen digger page: http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Marché is bringing a Fashion contained about £25,000. The Show to Doddington Village total cost of the raid and the JillPottinger. All proceeds will go to Prostate Cancer UK Hall on August 17th at 7.00pm. damage it involved, was Tickets are £5 including estimated at £105,000. THANK YOU refreshments and available from JILLY’S BIG BRAVE The Cleobury Mortimer me or on the door (subject to Macmillan fundraising group availability). And book 20th SHAVE would like to say a huge thank Jill Pottinger is doing something October in your diary for our you to all who supported our Auction of Promises; we have very brave in public on August tombola at the Mawley Town 16th. She’ll be in the King’s some great lots lined up and will Open Day. Those who came and soon be producing a catalogue. Arms at 7.30 to have her head had a go, those who donated shaved! If you would like to offer a lot soft toys and the Robinson (an item or a promise), please All in memory of her father family for inviting us to hold it. John Cope, who ran a great contact me on 01584 318036. We raised £318 for Macmillan Celia Gibb butcher’s shop that made Gold Cancer Support. Medal winning pies. John died Thank you all very much. of prostate cancer after working Sue Henderson for years to raise funds to help
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BROWN CLEE become a volunteer, please A LIVELY CHILDREN’S contact the surgery. PATIENT GROUP Ditton Surgery will close for TREAT AT THE Consultation is taking place two days when the car park is LIBRARY about the reorganisation of re-surfaced. Dates to be On Friday August 10th the services at Shrewsbury and announced; patients will be seen Library plays host to one of Telford hospitals. To learn more, at Stottesdon. Mark Bardsley’s “Illustration there are booklets at Ditton For more information about and Poetry” mornings. It Priors and Stottesdon surgeries the work of the Patient Group, features live cartooning and and online at please contact Tins Ranson on poetry reading, aimed at www,nhsfuturefit.org. 07790 230038. younger children, who will From July 17th calls to the Out ROCK PATHFINDERS appreciate his way of drawing Of Hours services are going to and talking to amuse them. 111 call handlers. Shropdoc Once more Rock Pathfinders are heading out into our wonderful It starts at 11.00 and runs doctors will do the home visits through until 12.30. Admission and staff the OOH walk-in countryside with a blend of local and distant walks. They start the is free and when the show’s over centres. you can buy Mark’s new book Midwife Led Units in month on the 2nd, with a rendezvous at the Mill Street ‘Crazy Animal Poems’. Bridgnorth and Ludlow now This sounds like a really fun only provide antenatal and and Crabtree Road car park in Kington, HR5 3UE on your morning for the children, who postnatal clinics. There are respond to live drawing and hopes of developing the rural satnav or SO map reference 295565. 10.30 start, bring a love the fun of silly poems. And MLUs into Family Centres it’s free to get in - marvellous! where all children in a family packed lunch as there is no pub can be seen together. base for the day and enjoy the HAVE YOU TRIED? Brown Clee GPs are promoting Herefordshire scenery. Everyone Mirabelle cherry plums from the activity to maintain good health. welcome. Augernik Fruit Farm at Hopton Also planned is a ‘Falls On the 16th they stay local, Wafers? They’re in season, on Prevention’ event. meeting at the popular Colliers’ sale at the Farmers’ Market and The Men in Sheds group meets Arms on Tenbury Road, again really are a lovely small treat. on the first Thursday of the for a 10.30 start. DY14 9HA if Their origins are in France, month, 10.30 to 12.00 at you need your satnav, or SO where the name means cherry Botwood Farm, Ditton Priors. reference 725722. No packed plum, and when first developed New members welcome. lunch necessary this time - the they were large. In the clever Six patients are receiving food at the Colliers is renowned. way of fruit farmers they were Companionship Compassionate Alan on 01299 400304 can tell developed as a smaller species Communities visits from trained you more if you visit that sit in the palm of your hand volunteers. If you would like to www.rockpathfinders.16b.com as a warm coloured group. Then taste them……lovely.
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Cleobury Mortmer Garage: Experience required. Please contact: 40 x hours per week Tel: 01299 270208 Full tme MOT Tester/mechanic Reliable and responsible candidate required. Salary subject to contract
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For an information pack please contact us on 01743 260220, or email [email protected], stating your name, address and quoting Cleobury Mortimer Job Title/ Company Job Requirements How to Apply Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applicationsLower from Street disabled Garage people and minorityA busy gfamilyroups run whogarage are based under in -representedPlease contact Marie in our on 01299 Service. Cleobury requires a part tme ofce 270208. Administrator administrator. Three days a week, 8.30am—5.30pm. Good IT skills and customer service skills essental. Knowledge of payroll an advantage but not essental
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ROCK CHURCH FETE and suggested that he could Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier design a sports car to use them is a regular at this friendly event up. From that rescue mission the and was here again. It was a legend grew, an ugly cygnet chance to relax, chat with local growing to be an elegant swan. people and get away from the Ray Blount’s lovely 1953 pressure of life in Westminster. Morgan Plus Four caught the He smiled a lot, clearly at home. eye, a car he’s owned since 2001, At the end of the day a lot of but does admit it’s not an easy people walked out smiling and drive in today’s traffic. “I took it Rock Church had benefited to to Blenheim recently and it was a the tune of £1400. It was a brief 140 miles round trip. Hard day well spent. work,” he told us. A SPECIAL REQUEST Classic vehicles in front of an Bewdley based Zennor’s We have had a request to ask the ancient church do seem at home. An Dance and Musical Theatre people that regularly enjoy a Austin-Healey 3000-6 next to a Company showed their prowess Kentucky Fried Chicken in the Porsche Carrera-4. when a number could not attend Green Lane/Walfords Bridge/ It’s one of those events that just and the young dancers adapted Blackberry Lane area to please confirms summer is here. Games to put on a flawless show. It was take their rubbish home. And if and dancing demonstrations on an example of grace combined you don’t want to eat the baked the church lawn, stalls inside with discipline and richly beans, then don’t order them! and outside the church with the deserved the applause they were Some people……… given. refreshments busy all the time, COUNTY COUNCIL and an array of classic cars that park neatly, rather like a SURGERY mechanical chorus line behind Madge Shineton and Gwilym the stars of the day. Butler, our County Councillors, Not that cars cannot be stars. have a surgery in the Market An Austin Healey 3000-6, surely Hall from 9.00 to 11.00 on one of the most elegant cars from Saturday the 4th this month. that famous factory, had been No appointment needed, you completely rebuilt and looked just walk in, wait your turn and splendid next to Ray Young’s discuss any matter with one of Porsche Carrera. the people who represent us at The Healey owner explained the County’s headquarters. that Donald Healey had realised SILLY BIT the Austin factory had a lot of When the skittles stall was not busy, Generally speaking, you aren’t engines for the remarkably ugly it made sense for two keen learning much when your lips are A90 Atlantic standing unused youngsters to have a free go. moving.
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BUY-FROM idea that has persuaded 100 well and told us: “She’s very people to sign up, with others enthusiastic, hard working and SHROPSHIRE signing up on a daily basis would really like to see This is a young company with a Both companies have offices in Shropshire succeed.” And do mission, offering small Grainger and Worrall’s Marches you think she’ll succeed? “Yes.” businesses a range of services Centre of Manufacturing at Rachel Robinson at Mawley that will take away many Bridgnorth and Lindsey doesn’t Milk is another fan. “They’re headaches. Born out of a passion have a nine-to-five attitude to great,” she told us. “It’s a good for small business, Buy-From the telephone - her customers way of bringing business heads Shropshire is an associate of the are vital. together. Lots of opportunities national Buy-From marketing One very good service is a and they’re very supportive.” agency, but manager Lindsey closed network on-line forum Lindsey recently supported a Rollings operates quite for members only. A place where trade event for Mawley Milk as independently. you can exchange information part of their Buy-From She has a good background, about sources and even how a Shropshire membership, which having previously been Events business is paying its bills. Vital brought no less than 70 people Manager of the Ludlow Food information for a start-up. in the trade to their premises. Festival. That gave her a huge That level of success is a great list of contacts and good support for any business. business experience to help Lindsey is on 07854 170 307 or start-ups deal with what can be 01746 769351 a daunting range of jobs. “These are people who have gone into DODDINGTON business because they have a FRIENDSHIP CLUB great talent or a really good At our July meeting John Turrell idea,”she explains. “They want spoke about Children’s to do what they know best and Traditional Games and Rhymes. we can help them.” A fascinating talk about the The concept is really rather games we played and the simple: become a member of rhymes we recited, it brought Buy-From Shropshire for £16 a back many memories of our month and benefit from Lindsey Rollings, county-wide childhood and things we had marketing advice, retail support. manager for Buy-From Shropshire. forgotten about. and opportunities and They can help with using We plan just one meeting in networking meetings as well as social media - a vital activity in August, on Tuesday the 14th at an online presence on the Buy- today’s business atmosphere - 2.00, when we are having a From Shropshire website. They and have recently set up a Food cream tea and entertainment. Do are building up a chain of Buy- and Drink Hub to get people in come along to the Village Hall, From Shropshire displays in the hospitality business talking visitors and new members are shops and other outlets, which to one another. always welcome. gives smaller businesses access One aspect that came over Alison Osborne to retail. So far they have the strongly when we talked is that SILLY BITS British Ironworks Centre, Acton simple truth and logic drives the 1. If at first you don’t succeed, sky Scott and Ludlow Castle on growth. They won’t make silly diving is not for you. board. Being on a shared basis, promises and have unrealistic 2. Before you criticise someone, you the price is one that a small expectations if you are a should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you business can afford. business novice. Not revolution, speak, they’ll be a mile away This business of bringing more nurture and evolution. and you’ll have their shoes. maker and customer together is What do others think of Buy- what Lindsey calls “Us sitting in 3. Never test the depth of water From Shropshire? Clare Todd at with both feet. the middle and joining the Cleobury Country knows her dots.” It’s also a common sense Cleobury Clarion - Page !19 - August 2018 !
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Twenty to thirty years ago, small some other small pets may require. This companion animals such as rabbits and may be a sure selling point to a child guinea pigs were not regularly seen at responsible for the care of the pet. veterinary practices, but in the last twelve years there has been an increase in the The days of owning just a dog or cat have number of small pets being brought to the gone and there is a definite increase in the vets. We also see an ever increasing variety, number of pet rabbits in the UK, making but why is this? them the third most popular pet. Severn Edge have taken a special interest in rabbit Perhaps in this day and age, people are so medicine. Rabbits are never deterred by the busy they may find the prospect of caring weather, they play come rain or shine. for a cat or dog too time consuming, so they Rabbits make great pets for all ages opt out fearing they may not be able to offer providing company and entertainment. the pet the attention it needs. However, They can live indoors or outdoors and are small animals offer people companionship no longer viewed as a boring pet sitting in a and something to care for but they do not hutch at the bottom of the garden. necessarily require as much time and attention as a dog or cat. Also, with So which pet would you choose? A rabbit, advances in veterinary medicine, more is guinea pig, rat, hamster, gerbil, chinchilla, known about our small furry friends and mouse or ferret or would you choose to be a how to care for them. little more exotic with a degu, a chipmunk or a sugar glider? So, have you ever considered a smaller pet but cannot decide which one would be best? Why not visit Severn Edge Veterinary Group and speak to a nurse who can offer advice to help you choose the right pet for you and your circumstances. For example, if you have children maybe the choice should not be the nocturnal hamster that your children insist on digging out of his nice comfy bed; he will be bad tempered by being woken up during the day then seek revenge by spinning in his squeaky wheel all night keeping the children awake. Instead perhaps think of the diurnal little gerbil, a native desert animal that drinks very little, so passes less urine and does not need the twice weekly cleaning out that
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HELP MAKE THIS A Care and the volunteer steering Stuart, a matron at the General group can offer awareness Hospital. Since then our DEMENTIA FRIENDLY sessions to become Dementia membership has reflected a TOWN Friends and free assessments of diversity of local occupations. In Councillor Jon Bodenham local businesses and 1966 we supported the charter outlines plans to improve life organisations. of our daughter club: SI for dementia sufferers: If you are a public facing Bromsgrove and Redditch and Cleobury is a very friendly organisation in our community, since 1967 we have maintained a town, no argument. But is it a or just want to help out ensuring very active Friendship Link with Dementia Friendly Town? we join a growing number of SI Heidelberg in Germany. “A town where people with Dementia Friendly Towns in the Members of both clubs have Dementia are understood, country, then please get in touch enjoyed the friendship and respected and supported, and with the leader of this project, fellowship of many visits and confident they can contribute to Head of Living Well at Capulet we were delighted to have four community life. In a dementia Care, Caron Rogers of their members plus partners friendly community people will wellbeingmanager@capuletcare. sharing our celebration. be aware of and understand co.uk Our speaker was Gillian Cain, dementia and people with You can ask to join our one of the first women to train at dementia will feel included and volunteer steering group which the Royal Military Academy, involved, and have choice and will have its first meeting on Sandhurst and then the first control over their daily lives” – Monday September 3rd at woman to serve with The Royal Alzheimer’s Society. 11.00am, in Cleobury Country Green Jackets. Since retiring In practice this means people Centre, or just ask to be kept from the army, Gillian has with dementia can find their informed. become a sought-after speaker way around and be safe, access The project is fully supported and her informative and highly local facilities such as banks, by Cleobury Town Council, entertaining talk: “It’s A Girl’s post offices, shops, cafés and Cleobury Patients Voice and Life in the Army” was proof of pubs and maintain their social Cleobury Compassionate that. networks so they continue to Communities. Jon Bodenham Our President Sue Merrill’s belong THE SOROPTIMISTS motto for her year of office: “The A new Care Home, Cleobury Kidderminster SI is now 70 Next Generation” seems very Hills run by Capulet Care will years young. A celebratory appropriate and we hope that soon be opening, with a luncheon took place in the our club’s continued efforts will specialism in complex needs, restaurant of Spring Grove ensure that SI Kidderminster particularly Dementia. As a House in the West Midland will be celebrating many more town we need to be ready to Safari Park. happy anniversaries. welcome these people and their Our club was charted in 1948 Elke Jury families as well as those already with our first President Miss V.G affected by dementia. Capulet
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !24 - August 2018 ! Clarion Clippings - The Local News THE CLEOBURY decide what the Festival will There are still places on our look like in 2019. doorstep to see something FESTIVAL Paul French special. Clive Dean Councillor Paul French writes Festival Volunteers Group SWT Reserves officer south about future plans: 01299 270010 or 07808 682715 The Festival Volunteers Group BREAKFAST CLUB would like to thank all those CATHERTON A reporter from BBC’s Radio who made June 23rd a special COMMON UPDATE Shropshire was staying in the day for the community. The With the wetter habitats of Talbot overnight, and had Group had in mind to improve Catherton being some of the offered to say a few words to on the 2017 event and all most valuable parts of the members before the main comment and coverage seem to common I wanted to continue speaker at our July meeting. In indicate this was the case. where I left off last month. The the absence of the main speaker, By the time you read this we wet flushes are all protected this expanded to fill the normal will have met to discuss how we with Sites of Special Scientific 25-minute slot. The man who should proceed for 2019 and to Interest status. I mentioned came to the rescue: James Bond!
set a date for next year. The Catherton being the only site in Mr Bond explained that Radio group is a small one - under 15 the West Midlands for the Shropshire feels that Cleobury’s in number -who meet regularly Keeled Skimmer dragonfly, with remoteness means we aren’t to plan and organise the day. We its powder blue body. getting the attention we deserve. are supported by volunteers and The other rarity, Small Pearl The proliferation of TV and are most grateful to them. Bordered Fritillary butterfly is radio channels since the war has If we are to continue with the short lived, only flying from eroded the BBC’s position, but event we need more people to early June to the start of July. surveys confirm it is widely help us within the group and as They lay their eggs on marsh regarded as authoritative and volunteers. If you would like to violets and sip nectar from reliable. volunteer in any capacity please marsh thistle. I spotted a few of Many people only tune in to use the contact details below. each amongst the clouds of one station (often a national We particularly wish to have moths and other insects. Other one), and thus fail to benefit representatives from the particularly beautiful specimens from the excellent local coverage business community on the are two damselflies, Large Red which BBC Radio Shropshire working group to have and Beautiful Demoiselle. provides. Mr Bond innovative ideas to make next There are also many small but encouraged everyone to tune year even better. If you want to rare and beautiful plants in into Radio Shropshire from have a say in what we do, or these secluded spots including time to time, and to recall that want to promote your business carpets of bog pimpernel, local radio furnishes excellent please, come along and help sundew and yellow clouds of information. bog asphodel. Mark Baldwin
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !26 - August 2018 ! Letter from Westminster Philip Dunne MP
Parliament is in recess for all of August, so MPs Cleobury Mortimer and stretching over some 100 tend to fit in a family holiday as well as much as miles of glorious countryside, South Shropshire we can in our constituencies before the House of has much to offer those who like to walk. Commons resumes in September. Tourism helps to maintain, both directly and For me, this is a wonderful time to take in the indirectly, over 5,000 full time equivalent jobs in beauty of South Shropshire, as I spend much time the Ludlow Constituency. So with fine weather driving across the constituency, meeting providing added incentive, I hope we will see constituents and attending events. more people coming to our area to enjoy the As I predicted, much Parliamentary time in 2018 stunning scenery and local life, and ultimately, has been taken up by Brexit. So the summer break growing our local economy and providing also offers the chance to reflect, without the employment. pressure cooker effect of Westminster. For those wanting inspiration for a holiday in For school pupils and university students, I am Britain, information and ideas are available on the sure this month will also provide some welcome VisitBritain website, at www.visitbritain.com. I respite from studies, particularly so if we have shall be going to Scotland with my family. good weather. If you are venturing overseas this summer, I suspect and hope that the unusually warm please consider the importance of travel weather over the past two months will have insurance. I was concerned to learn recently that a encouraged many people to consider taking their large number of British travellers are still going holiday in the UK, which should stand Shropshire abroad without adequate travel insurance, risking in good stead. thousands of pounds of expenses should they In South Shropshire we welcome over five experience any difficulties while overseas. If you million tourists throughout the year - especially in are unsure how to choose the right travel the summer visiting our popular local festivals insurance, there is help and advice available at and shows. Our food and drink offer is www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance. exceptional, with produce on display at The Foreign Office also provides advice for agricultural shows at Burwarton and Burford as travelling to different countries around the world, well as fetes in many villages. Our fantastic farm including best Consulate contacts for shops, specialist food shops, pubs and restaurants emergencies, and advice on how to ensure your also attract visitors. Next month’s annual Ludlow trip is safe. This can be accessed via https:// Food Festival attracts thousands of visitors from www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. across the country. Whatever your plans for the summer, I hope The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding you have a chance to take a break and enjoy some Natural Beauty is also a particular draw to South time off, whether at home or abroad. Shropshire, attracting many walkers and cyclists. Philip Dunne With Offa’s Dyke running inside the Welsh border to the west, and the Jack Mytton Way, starting in
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Cleobury Mortmer Benefce Services, Events and Actvites throughout the Benefce—August
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Cleobury Mortmer. Services: 5th-8.30am Said Eucharist & 11.00am The Eleven O Clock Service. 12th, 19th & 26th-8.30am Said Eucharist & 9.45am Parish Eucharist. Events/Actvites: Benefce Service-Sunday 12th. All welcome to the annual Summer Benefce Service at 9.45am. Farmers Market-Saturday 18th. In and around St Mary’s Church, 9.30am-12.30pm. Friends of St Mary’s Afernoon Tea at Hopton Court-Sunday 5th 2.30pm.Tickets £15.00 now on sale from Anglea Drennan 270636.
St John the Baptst Parish Church, Kinlet. Services: 5th-10.00am Eucharist, 12th-No service, 19th-10.00am Matns, 26th-6.30pm Evensong.
St Mary’s Parish Church, Neen Savage. Services: 5th-No service, 12th-No service, 19th-6.30pm Evensong, 26th-9.00am Eucharist.
St Michael and All Angels Parish Church, Hopton Wafers. Services: 5th-10.00am Eucharist, 12th-No service, 19th-10.00am Family Service, 26th-10.00am Eucharist.
Saint John the Baptst Parish Church, Doddington. Services: 5th-No service, 12th-No service, 19th-No service, 26th-3.00pm Evening Prayer. Events/Actvites: Friday 17th,7.00pm at Doddington Village Hall, Bon Marche Fashion Show. The popular chain bring their latest fashions to us, for more details contact Tel: 01584 318036. Tickets £5.00.
All Saints Parish Church, Neen Sollars. Services: 5th-No service, 12th-No service, 19th-No service, 26th-11.00am Family Service.
St George’s Parish Church, Milson. Services: 5th-No service, 12th-No service, 19th-11.00am Eucharist, 26th-No service.
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !30 - August 2018 ! Clarion Clippings - The Local News WALKERS ARE role of WAW and CMFA into the at 1.00. On August 12th the emerging town plan, which has Rugby Club will play the WELCOME led to changes being considered Cricket Club; match starts at There are ‘Walkers Are by the council for signage of 2.00. Welcome’ signs around the paths leading into our town. On August 5th the Club will town and a range of signs Further information and be having a ‘Clean Up Day,’ appeared recently in the stickers to display “Walkers Are starting at 9.00am, when we will Market Hall and at the Library. Welcome” on business premises be giving the interior and Val Simpson explains. are available from me on CM exterior a general sprucing. We We became an accredited 270655 Val Simpson are looking for willing Walkers Are Welcome town in THE SPORTS AND volunteers to come and help, so 2008 but this is the first time we if you have the odd hour you have loaned the wall hanging SOCIAL CLUB could give us, it would be much for our town festival in July. From July 27th, Chinny’s Mobile appreciated. Each panel was sewn by Fish and Chips will be parked It’s a Bank Holiday weekend volunteers in the relevant town, on the Social Club car park on Monday, August 27th. If the ours by Catherine Evans. There every Friday and Saturday weather is looking kind, the was so much interest when five between 6.00 and 10.00pm. This Club will open at 3pm. panels were displayed in the is a local family business The Stroke Support Group will Parish Hall that Council cooking fish and chips using old meet at 2pm on Tuesday, 28th chairman Debbie Brown asked fashioned methods. Fancy a August. Please contact Katja for it to be moved to the library chippy tea? You know where to Jones at the Medical Centre for for more people to see. It was come! more details. not needed by another town so The annual Clubfest will take And finally, the Ale Trail will went there for a further five place on August 18th starting at be finishing at the Social Club days. 1.00. There will be local bands on September 1st. Being accredited as a playing, as well as local food, For more details and WAW town helps our reputation stalls, the ever popular Mr Tee’s information, please contact our as a destination for visitors, and ice cream, a raffle and the final Steward, Gemma Canty on also brings benefits to the local of Cleobury’s Got Talent. This is 01299 271448 or via our economy, encouraging the town a family fun day with everyone Facebook page. to view walkers as an economic welcome to come and join in - SILLY BITS asset. We are lucky that the we hope to see you there. “A bachelor’s life is no life for a Footpath Association has August 4th sees the Cricket single man.” supported WAW in the last 10 Club play Luctonians, on Samuel Goldwyn years, through our miles of open August 11th they play Goodrich “I’d like to play for an Italian club, and well maintained paths. The and on August 25th they play like Barcelona.” town council has written the Brockhampton. All matches start Mark Draper, Aston Villa player
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !31 - August 2018 ! The August Clarion Social Calendar Part One Wed 1st 10.00 Walking for Health visits Clee Hill. Transport provided Alan Kimber CM 271 754 1.00 Free NHS Hearing Aid service and advice. St Mary’s Place, Love Lane 8.00 Whist Drive at Doddington Village Hall. Good parking facilities Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Thurs 2nd GREEN GARDEN WASTE BINS EMPTIED TODAY 10.30 Rock Pathfinders walk out from Kington, Herefordshire. PAGE 13 Fri 3rd 11.00 First Dementia Friendly meeting, Cleobury Country Centre. PAGE 23 Sat 4th 8.00am Sale of Household Goods, Knowle Sports Club, Clee Hill. 9.00 County Councillor’s Surgery, Market Hall. No appointment needed. 1.00 CM Cricket Club play Luctonians at home. PAGE 31 Sun 5th 9.00 Clean Up Day at the Sports & Social Club. Volunteers wanted. PAGE 31 3.00 Afternoon Tea Party at the lovely Hopton Court. PAGE 7 Angela CM 270 636 6.00 Open Mic Night at the King’s Arms, Church Street. Acoustic only Mon 6th 7.00 Cleobury Town Council meet at Cleobury Country Centre, Love Lane Wed 8th 10.00 CoCo Coffee Morning at the Market Hall. Affordable social occasion 8.00 The Royal British Legion meet at The Bell Inn, Lower Street Thurs 9th BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND RECYCLE BOXES EMPTIED TODAY Sat 11th Coach outing to Rhyl Mrs Gregory 01584 891464 Fri 19th 11.00 “Illustration & Poetry” morning at the Library for kids, free admission. PAGE 13 Mon 13th 6.30 Creative Writing Group meet in the Library, Love Lane. PAGE 7 Wed 15th 10.00 Walking for Health visit Arley. Transport provided Alan Kimber CM 271 754 8.00 Whist Drive, Doddington Village Hall Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Thurs 16th GREEN GARDEN WASTE WHEELIE BINS EMPTIED TODAY 10.30 Rock Pathfinders gather at the Colliers Arms, Tenbury Road. PAGE 13 7.30 Jilly’s Big Brave Shave at the King’s Arms. PAGE 11 Fri 17th 7.00 Fashion Show at Doddington Church. PAGE 11 Celia Gibb 01584 318036 7.00 Neen Savage WI Chees and Wine Party. Everyone welcome. PAGE 35 Sat 18th 9.30 Cleobury Country Farmers Market, in & around St Mary’s Church 1.00 Clubfest at the Sports & Social Club, Love Lane. PAGE 31 2.00 Clows Top Summer Garden Show, Victory Hall. PAGE 7 Marion CM 270 475
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Wed 22nd 10.00 Coco Coffee Morning, Market Hall, Church Street 7.30 Clows top Garde Club, Victory Hall. PAGE 7 Marion Wilson cm 270 475 Thurs 23rd BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND RECYCLE BOXES EMPTIED TODAY Fri 24th 7.30 Bingo Night, Doddington Village Hall Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Mon 27th BANK HOLIDAY, RELAX…………………. 7.30 The Nearly Dead Poet’s Society meet in the library………………. Tues 28th Stroke Support Group meet at the Sports & Social Club. PAGE 31 Fri 31st GREEN GARDEN WASTE BINS EMPTIED TODAY 7.30 Bingo Night, Doddington Village Hall Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 AND LOOKING AHEAD TO SEPTEMBER……….. Sat 1st The food & Ale Trail draws walkers from all over to enjoy our countryside. PAGE 5 Mon 3rd 11.00 Dementia Friends Group meet in Cleobury Country Centre. PAGE 23 Wed 5th 8.00 Whist Drive, Doddington Village Hall Sonia Pearsall 01584 890874 Thurs 6th BLACK WHEELIE BINS AND RECYCLE BOXES EMPTIED TODAY
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NEEN SAVAGE W.I. come along on the evening but various companions were a At the end of June Neen Savage please buy tickets in advance so fascinating bunch of people and WI attended another successful we can cater for you all. we felt we would like to have Scarecrow Convention, gaining Looking forward to met them. Would recommend, a Highly Commended rosette, September we are sure to make maybe a good holiday read. whilst Sandra and Audrey did a a big noise as we take part in a We have two months to read sterling job running the Cake drumming workshop! Come 'H is for Hawk', by Helen Stall. I hadn’t realised how along and have a go on MacDonald, our next book. We th th competitive some members are Wednesday the 12 , 7.30pm at meet on September 17 , when until they took part in the Neen Savage Parish Hall. For we hope to remember how well Marble Challenge! more details please contact our we got on with it. On the July 11th a small group President, Sandra Dodd, 01299 Deana Kimber 271754 visited Pams Pools, a 271563. NEW FACE ON THE Catherine Evans permaculture and wildlife MARKET smallholding near Bridgnorth. THE READING GROUP Good to see a cheese specialist We toured the garden and ‘Stargazing’ by Peter Hill. joining the line-up at the orchard, where Pam manages to Memoirs of his life as a relief Farmers’ Market. Whey More grow peaches, apricots, lemons lighthouse keeper in the early are from Stroud and specialise and kiwi fruit as well as all the 1970s, when he was nineteen. A in lesser known types, like Saint conventional orchard fruits! We light, amusing tale recalling a Antoine Comte. This product of didn’t have enough time to now extinct way of life. The the Jura Massif region in France explore the entire 50 acre site majority of the group really uses unpasteurised cows milk which is managed under the enjoyed this biography. Of the and has a nutty, smokey flavour. umbrella of Shropshire Wildlife rest, one thought it was rather It is rated in the top 62 cheeses Trust. Well worth a visit if you self-indulgent, another found it in the world. get the chance. just didn't appeal. Most of I also tried Lanark Blue, which This year our summer Peter's postings were on remote has been described as Scotland’s fundraiser is a Cheese and Wine islands off the coast of Scotland. answer to Roquefort. A soft Party on August 17th, 7.00 to We thought his descriptions goat’s milk variety with blue 10.00pm at the home of Jayne both informative and delightful. veining, it has a very rich tangy and Gareth Leach in Larks Rise. His cultural references and flavour that I loved. Must buy Tickets £10 each from the musical tastes, struck a chord of more at the next market. Committee or the Severn nostalgia with several folk, Good to see such a specialist Hospice Shop. Proceeds will be including partners of group travelling this far to spread their shared between Neen Savage members. reputation. Take a look at their WI and the Cleobury Mortimer His way of life changed quite big selection at the August Stroke Support Group. rapidly whilst learning to live market on the 18th. JR Everyone is very welcome to with the regular keepers. These
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Nothing from the Transport may also be the result of the didn't but it was a nice gesture Commissioner yet on the tight timescale. As the service is and good PR. decisions taken following the to be reviewed in August, that Having said that, I have been Public Enquiry into Diamond. might be the time to look at this. told that both the 1.30pm and He said at the time that he was Apart from this, most people I 3.30pm return services from required to produce these within have spoken to are pleased with Kiddy failed to run on 21st July 28 days of the hearing and had the much quicker trip to Kiddy resulting in people having to not failed yet. As the Enquiry and the fact that the £1 charge pay taxi fares of around £20 to was held on 21st June and I am no longer applies to the 08.54 get home. I had seen the Kiddy writing this on 23rd July, he has service. This should never have bound 10.54 go past on time so I now. Apparently he is 'still been levied and it is sad that the spoke to R&B who said that a working on it' so we shall see correction had to wait until a faulty door had caused the whether there will be anything more 'straightforward' operator cancellation of the 1.30 service to include next month. took over. Perhaps Shropshire but that it was fixed in time for The 292 service seems to be Council could invoice Diamond the 3.30 to run. performing well subject to a few for the wrongly charged sums Nothing seems to change in teething troubles. These are which must run into thousands respect of Diamond reliability. largely related to the time table by now although this is a Apparently the passengers on a which has little slack and vanishingly small prospect. One service in Kinver heard a bang concern has been expressed by driver was charging in error at and discovered that they now several passengers that although one point but I understand that had a three wheeled bus!. Given the vehicles are much more this is now sorted (but let me that there are all sorts of safety lively than the Diamond know if it is still happening). It features on commercial vehicle offerings, the timetable is so would appear that passenger wheels including tell tale tight that drivers have to use all numbers are increasing and the markers to show if the nuts are the performance available to numbers from R&B are as starting to loosen, this may stay on time (as a comparison, follows: April (two weeks only): indicate a lack of routine Diamond usually build in a 1655, May: 3409, June: 4196 so servicing and is a worry, at least 'buffer' of about 7 minutes at this seems like an encouraging for the poor devils still doomed each end of the route). The times start. to use Diamond buses. This was were set by Worcestershire I have taken my first trip on covered at the Public Enquiry Council to ensure that the the 292 and it was spot on time and, at that time, Diamond service ran at exactly two hour both ways. The bus is certainly could not explain why this intervals but it might be worth faster than the old 2L vehicles happened although they considering a slight relaxation to and the driver seemed very insisted that all their servicing ensure that the drivers are not competent. He even slowed procedures were properly flat out all the time. I gather that when he saw an elderly lady followed... in one instance a passenger had walking towards a stop as we Steve Todd her arm trapped in the door as it approached in case she wanted closed too promptly and this to board. As it happened, she
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !38 - August 2018 Clarion Clippings - The Local News ! CLEOBURY COUNTRY are ready. There they queue to the winter fuels heating for the have the milking mechanism livestock. When the methanol is GOES DOWN ON attached after their teats have exhausted, the slurry is then THE FARM been washed, the sucker guided used as a fertiliser. It seems that For their quarterly ‘On Tour’ by a sensor to fit comfortably. little or nothing is wasted. visit in June, members of Once the milking is over the Cleobury Country went up the cow moves on and is fed a small hill to Mawley Town Farm, treat; if she thinks she can go home of the famous Mawley round again and get another Milk. It was four days after the treat the machine reads the Cleobury Festival, when they’d identity anklet and ignores her. had something like a thousand If she still lingers, a short, sharp people looking around, so this breeze at the back end moves was a very quiet occasion. her on. Adrian Robinson runs the The milk is pumped straight to farm now and he told the story the storage tanks, from where it of hard work and growth since can be bottled and on the the family arrived in April 1978. delivery van in just one day. From the beginning they aimed This is truly fresh milk, for quality, good feed producing pasteurised and bottled on the good milk and dependence premises, six mornings a week. upon bulk buyers eased with the The farm is run on very growth of their own brand. climate conscious lines, that tall The farm has grown to its wind turbine providing present size of 700 acres with electricity as well as that Adrian with a sample of the sileage careful management. Where produced by the solar panels made from their own crops and feed crops can be grown installed on the barn rooftop by stored for vital winter feed. economically they are: oats, EZ Solar. The combined output The visit ended with tea or wheat, barley, maize and rye sees them feeding back into the coffee and a selection of cakes grass. Others are bought in and National grid to earn a payment from Stephanie Morrison’s fine stored in bulk. Those big sheds from the government. Kitchen. By that time Rachel had you see when you drive past In the livestock buildings is an joined the party, the driving house a lot more than the automatic slurry clearing device, force behind much of the hundreds of Holstein and rather like a series of large effective marketing that has Ayrshire cattle that are the core windscreen wipers moving made Mawley Milk such a good of the business. slowly along and gathering the name. The whole place is a The simple matter of milking livestock’s waste material. It is tribute to the family’s belief in was mechanised ten years ago, then transferred to a huge silo honest trading and a quality with cattle allowed to walk into and gives off methanol gas that product. the milking parlour when they is used to fuel the pump and in
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The forest has just said goodbye to about 60 fruits and nuts on to ripen early, but the extreme practicing architects and students on a three day water shortage last month halted flowering and residential summer school. ‘Studio in the Woods’ is sequential fruiting in many food plants. Bell Brook held annually, this time hosted by the Guild of St managed a mere trickle of water between pools George and Wyre Community Land Trust in the although the old well that supplied Uncllys Farm area of woodland known as Ruskin Land. The maintained its supply. I could imagine the anxiety teams collaborated in the design and construction of that people would have experienced in old days as six unique and individual structures using timber they saw vital water supplies dry up and crops wilt. from the Wyre Forest which otherwise had little or no commercial value: everything from small laths Some creatures seem to have done well this year. and branches to planks of slab wood still with bark Pearl-bordered and Silver-washed Fritillary attached. The photo shows my personal favourite butterflies have been flying in the newly-created which, as I took the picture, twinkled with light as rides, warmed by the sun. Under the safety of our the canopy above moved in the breeze. These corrugated iron refuges we have seen many juvenile structures were temporary but have still been an Grass Snakes and families of Slow Worms. When important part of the ‘Ruskin in Wyre’ project disturbed, the latter take a moment or two to take which celebrates the cultural legacy of John Ruskin stock of the situation then can move off at speed, and his followers in our neck of the woods. belying their name. They have the ability to shed the tip of the tail to escape predators and I have seen a few individuals with evidence of a regrown tail. As Norman Hickin says in ‘The Natural History of an English Forest’, ‘the scaling at the joint does not always appear to fit very well’. I’m fond of these bronze-coloured snake-like lizards, and would be pleased to have more of them tucking into the local slug population. The young, I learn from Norman Hickin, hatch from the eggs on being laid, or very shortly afterwards, and are silvery with a black line down the centre of the back. Lastly I’m pleased to report that swallows came at last to Uncllys Farm and two nests were built in the eaves of the Studio. We hope to see house martins By the time you read this I’m hoping that the joining them next year. drought will have broken. The hot weather brought Linda Iles
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !42 - August 2018 ! Clarion Clippings - The Local News TOM MADE IT! then, and organiser Jenny packs of washable sanitary Vanderhook wisely postponed pads were given out. This was it until the end of May. under the Hub Cymru banner, The idea was to celebrate the whose base is across the border success of the annual Shoe Box in Wales. Campaign that sees gifts sent to Our shoe-box efforts once deprived children in distant again saw more than 1,000 sent countries, both in Africa and and Jenny Vanderhook got a big Eastern Europe. Everyone was round of applause for her work, invited to bring food for the followed by a chorus of feast, the Parish Hall bar was “Happy Birthday” because this open and a good crowd of was a double special occasion. volunteers gathered. MR BOND CALLS The Shoe Box operation is Tom Redfern, at the peak of Mount overseen by the Teams4U Kilimanjaro. charity, whose local Tom Redfern made it to the top representative Paul described of Mount Kilimanjaro in his bid the joy of giving a simple shoe to publicise the name and raise box with small gifts to a child some funds for ‘Mind’, the who has never experienced charity that supports those with such a thing before: “There are depression. He earned £731 for no words I can use to describe the charity’s funds. the faces of the children and It was no easy picnic, walking their delight in discovering through deep snowdrifts to each treasure in their box and reach the 5895 metre (about how afterwards they clung to it 20,000 feet) summit. James Bond was in town in July. so tightly as if in disbelief that it Kilimanjaro is the highest peak Nothing to worry about, this was truly for them.” in Africa, rising from the was BBC Radio Shropshire’s That was the experience in Eastern Rift Mountains in man, here to listen and learn. Eastern Europe; in Uganda the Tanzania. He stayed overnight at the needs of the children are very Quite a change from his usual Talbot Inn, his signwritten Ford different. Teams4U have put training for rugby. van much noticed on the High 1000 litre water tanks with taps Street. He spoke to the A VERY SPECIAL and drainage into eight schools; Breakfast Club and did a large this in an area where single PARTY series of interviews with people hand washing facilities were This was a special ‘Thank You’ in the community. Listen in to unknown. Over 5300 children event, originally scheduled for his popular news reporting and were educated in basic hygiene, March 1st in the Parish Hall. chat on 90, 94, 95, 96 or 104.1 600 schoolgirls were educated You may remember that the MHz. A very nice guy. weather rather hit such ideas on menstrual health and 300
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !50 - August 2018 ! World War One Heroes Paul French
The Beginning of the End: The Battle of Artillery planning was meticulous. Amiens August 1918 Techniques had advanced so “sound ranging” The Allied offensive began on August 8th and and aerial reconnaissance allowed the Allies to became known as the Hundred Days dispense with “ranging shots” ensuring Offensive. We saw in the last piece how the accuracy. There was a timetable which allowed battle of Hamel earlier in the year was the start 504 out of 530 German guns to be hit at “zero of the final push and how important the hour” with a creeping barrage preceding the capture of Hamel was. infantry. The battle was seen as one of the first major As Amiens was significant for its reliance on set pieces to involve armoured warfare and tanks to get the job done it is worth quoting effectively marked the end of trench warfare on one observation made at the time. As Monash the Western Front. was involved in the plan it is probably his By July 15th a German offensive had run out attention to detail that accounts for the of steam, leaving manpower deleted and following remark in this extract: supplies nearly exhausted. It was then that the Tank no 9003 Barrhead 8th August newly promoted Marshal of France Ferdinand “Plans of the attack had previously been Foch started to plan the counter offensive. The explained. Each tank was given a certain task thrust of this was to free the railway in Amiens to perform on the day. from German shellfire and ensure the railway “The approach march is always a most was clear to use in the progress Eastwards. important and trying part of the tanks work… The British Expeditionary Force commanded as much of the tanks’ success depends on by Sir Douglas Haig already had such a plan taking the enemy by surprise. The first part of and one of the planners was John Monash the approach was comparatively easy but leading the Australian Corps. This was the afterwards became difficult, therefore guiding same Monash who brilliantly planned The tapes were laid down.” Battle of Hamel which was featured in the July “Everything worked well and it is certain issue. from prisoners’ reports that the enemy had no The Monash plan involved large scale use of knowledge of our presence previous to the tanks (now available in large numbers) to attack” achieve surprise as their use avoided a By the end of the day total German losses preliminary bombardment before the infantry were estimated at 30,000 with British Canadian advanced. and Australian casualties of 8,800 not including The French had no tanks so they would be those of the French or tank crew and air losses. forced to bombard German positions alerting The real significance of the first day of the them to an advance. As ever a compromise was battle can probably be summed up by a quote reached and the French were involved but not from each side. until 45 minutes after the British operation had German General Erich Ludendorff: “The begun. black day of the German Army.” For the first time Australians and Canadians War correspondent Phillip Gibbs: “The went into battle side by side, they both had enemy is on the defensive, the initiative of the reputations for aggressive and innovative attack is so completely in our hands that we are tactics, built up over the previous two years. able to strike him at many different places” Tactics for Amiens were based on those of Amiens is acknowledged as a major turning Hamel, the key one being surprise achieved by point of the Great War and though there was the absence of bombardment together with much more to happen before the surrender, the artillery fire only immediately prior to writing was truly on the wall. advance. John Monash was knighted by George V in The numbers of artillery pieces utilised is the days following the battle. mind boggling… 1386 field guns and Paul French howitzers and 684 heavy guns plus infantry artillery together with 580 tanks.
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MORE CUTS The services in question provide those unable to travel to COMING? larger libraries (ie Ludlow, The free phone link to County Bridgnorth) or without access to Hall in the Library is a vital the internet, to apply for and service to those without renew, their Blue Badges, Bus Progress continues with the transport or telephone. Less Passes, and access other council shed project, the lease almost well-off people need them and services and information. ready to sign, public liability we can make that clear by just Please help us to keep these insurance arranged and B&Q filling in one of the forms in services in the Centre. very generous with offers of the library and posting off Clare Todd paint for both caravan office and before August 25th. Clare Todd THE WORLD WAR the shed itself. explains: Letters out to local businesses Shropshire Council are ONE GROUP - UPDATE inviting support brought rapid reviewing their Face to Face The plaque for the Market Hall responses from Hilton Smith of Customer Services in the county. is in production and on track for Specialist Foundations with an This proposal will affect staffed delivery by early August.It will offer to lay the concrete days at the main offices in be fitted as soon as possible. foundation for the shed at no Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Silent Soldiers have apparently cost, and Andy Perkins of Whitchurch, Market Drayton, been seen around town making EnergyZone ready to give Ludlow and Bridgnorth and the their way home. advice and help with electrics viability and the continuation of An exhibition of WW1 items and heating. Cleobury’s big services in the smaller offices at and ephemera will be mounted, heart at work again! Albrighton, Bishops Castle, probably in the Market Hall on Mike Patterson has been given th th Broseley, Church Stretton, November 9 and 10 three substantial work benches, Cleobury Mortimer, Ellesmere, November. now in store until needed and Shifnal and Wem. They propose We are considering a Vintage we will be looking at a fine offer to consult on the changes from Tea Party to mark “the of both wood and metal th th 30 July to 25 August 2018. beginning of the end” of the working tools from a town To this end, paper copies of Great War. We would like to source. As ever, the generosity in their proposal will be available theme it around the period … this community is remarkable. in the Cleobury Country Centre ample opportunities to dress Hilton Smith summed it up or comments can be made via up? It would help us decide this well: “It is a very worthwhile the “get involved” tab on is worthwhile if you would project and I’m more than Shropshire Council’s website contact me on CM 270010 happy to put something back http:// Full details on these events into the community.” www.shropshire.gov.uk/get- will be in the September Onward and upward. involved/ Clarion. Paul French CARROT TOPS 28 High street, cleobury mortimer Come in and see what a wide range of fruit and vegetables we offer. And all at a price that will surprise and please you! Open from 7.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 3.30 on Saturday and 9.00 to 1.00 on Sunday. Boxed deliveries to your door our speciality and pleasure. TELEPHONE: 01299 488118 WE NOW STOCK BOWKETT’S MEATS
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Cleobury Clarion - Page !56 - August 2018 Clarion Clippings - The Local News ! BIKE TRADE BOOSTS estimate they’ve raised over PLASTIC - NOT SO £60,000 for Cancer Research, CANCER CHARITIES Macmillan, Prostate Cancer FANTASTIC The motorcycle trade boosted UK, the Acorns Hospice and With the hot weather recently, the Charity Day at Cleobury Midlands Air Ambulance. it’s easy to buy a plastic bottle Golf Club on July 6th. This was That’s the story so far, with of water when we are away the 10th event organised by last year’s day setting a new from home. And we all know John and Ange Gaskell of record at £15,700. This year the importance of staying well Bromsgrove. John is a multi they were full of confidence hydrated and the benefits of European and British Sidecar that they’d do better, with 170 drinking water. But to help Trials Champion and today the golfers taking part, a long list of reduce the 8.8 million tons of pair run Revs Suspension trade sponsors and £14,500 plastic trash that flow into the Products. reached so far this year with ocean each year (National It all started with John’s 60th more money to come in. Geographic, 5th June 2018) this birthday, booked as a golf day It was a gala atmosphere on month the Cleobury Mortimer for friends, but Ange’s mum the day, John and Ange meeting Plastic Reduction group have died two weeks before it was and greeting and Triumph been thinking about how we due to happen. They agreed to bikes adorning the first green, can avoid buying single use go ahead, with a raffle for courtesy of dealers Streetbike of plastic water bottles. Cancer Research and the result Halesowen. Lots of car and bike Plastic: Not So Fantastic Tip 3: was an amazing £500 raised dealers with a presence, Get yourself a reusable water and the seed of an idea sewn. including the Double 2 Racing bottle and (now the hard bit!) Team, leading the British get into the habit of taking it Endurance race series and with you wherever you go. But looking making it three make sure your reusable bottle championships in a row. John’s is stainless steel, glass or BPA- Revs business is one that helps free plastic. this mustard keen young men BEWARE: Refilling plastic as they drive all over the water bottles is not a good country to whichever track is idea. Biphenol A, a chemical staging a championship round. used to manufacture plastics, is The Gaskells are long term harmful and can leach into the Cleobury club members and water and grow dangerous are full of praise for both the bacteria in the bottle’s cracks. way the staff have helped them We would love to get your and the friendly atmosphere feedback on our Plastic: Not So John and Ange Gaskell, fund about the place. They certainly Fantastic Tips and will promote raisers supreme. won’t be going anywhere else other tips you send us. You can They set up the Rainbow with their very special event. contact us by email at: Cancer Care Foundation and [email protected]
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Another busy month for the Town Council as we want. If you have an interest in any of these and had a great family day with the Festival; thanks to want to be involved please let me know to add the volunteers who organised everything with the you to the group. Consultations have taken place councillors. So many things to see around the with these, and we are now looking at quotes and town, including Cleobury Creatives, Health and ways of applying for Grants and funding options. Wellbeing, open day at Mawley Farm and the The Christmas Lights is another project that we events on the Field. The day again brought are starting to get ready for, so if you would like visitors into the Town and produced good to join our volunteers, please contact the Council community spirit, so when announced for next office. year put it in your diary. The Festival group needs CCTV requests up to this report so far this more community help and input, so if you would month. We have had five cases of anti-social like to join the group, please notify the Town behaviour, (one with footage requested by police), Council. one criminal damage to a memorial bench You may be aware that Cleobury Mortimer (footage given to police of two drunken males at Town Council has received a prestigious award as 2.00am, removing bench), two vehicles damaged part of the Local Council Award Scheme. This (one footage required by police that proved that it achievement recognises that the council achieves was already damaged before it was parked in good practice in governance, community Cleobury) and one mobile phone theft. engagement and council improvement. Cleobury To clarify, all incidents are reported with an Mortimer Town Council goes above and beyond Incident and Crime number and can only be their legal obligations, leading their communities viewed by any two of five authorised people or and continuously seeking opportunities to with the Police at that time and logged in the improve and develop further. The Local Council book. The only access to the CCTV system is by Award Scheme is a peer assessed programme that the authorised individuals to view and obtain has been designed to provide the tools and images. Once obtained the recorder is then encouragement to those councils at the beginning disconnected and secured in a lockable box to of their improvement journeys, as well as ensure it is not viewed again unless by any two promoting and recognising those at the cutting authorised individuals with a key. Every effort is edge of the sector. taken to ensure that only the Police and In terms of the future, the council is now authorised persons can access the system. It is reviewing ways in which it can keep on only for public safety and criminal actions. improving what we offer to the community and I am getting a lot of complaints about welcomes input from local people and partners on overhanging hedges obscuring vision and passage this. We are at the front line of the government’s on pavements. Can residents responsible for this localism agenda and are doing as much as we can please help to keep our footpaths and walkways to deliver services whilst being efficient, cost- clear. Thank You. effective and want to improve our community In the next edition I hope to have an update on engagement through this. The Manor House, Talbot Car Park refurbishment, We are now moving forward with other projects: the Co Op crossing and parking issues in the the Adult Gym equipment, new equipment in the Town. Love Lane play area, BMX track and Dog training The next Council meeting is on Monday, August area, Neighbourhood plan, again guided by 6th at 7.00pm in the Cleobury Country Centre. members of the community, who are working and M Sheehan leading the projects to ensure you get what you Town Clerk
Cleobury Clarion - Page !61 - August 2018 ! CLEOBURY MORTIMER PARISH HALL Flicks recommences on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th showing “DUNKIRK”, a very popular firm.
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CEMETERY ADMINISTRATOR Theresa Ray 07703 965 064 [email protected]
CLEOBURY COUNTRY CENTRE 01299 272300 In Love Lane, 9 to 5 Mon to Fri.
CITIZENS ADVICE 08444 991100 Advisors on line 10.00 to 4.00
CLEOBURY CARERS Wendy Duley 01299 270562
CLEOBURY COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES Katja Ward 01299 270018 10.00 to 12.00 Weds
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LOCAL POLICE Constable Anne [email protected] O’Leary CLEOBURY MORTIMER GUIDES Dorothy McBride 07761 976610
CLEOBURY MORTIMER SCOUTS Iain Smith 01299 271809
CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 Free Police contact. Talk in confidence, to report any crime.
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MARKET HALL Ali Sheffield 07752 542 853 [email protected]
MEDICAL CENTRE 01299 270209 Out of surgery hours, use the Shrop Doc Service.
SHROP DOC 0333 222 6655 Service available evenings and weekends
THE PHARMACY 01299 270219 Closes for half day on Saturday. Delivers prescriptions
NEWLIFE CHURCH Pastor E Stirrup 01562 630595 Sunday services at 10.30
NIGHTINGALE NURSING FUND Rosemary Abbiss 01746 718451
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