April 2020 In this issue: Easter reading What’s happening – and not!

Published by the Five Alive Church 1 The Five Alive Parish In this issue THE CHURCH OF PARISH OF , HILL & MOOR From the Editor...... 2 Recycling...... 27 , AND CHARLTON From The Rectory...... 4 Sport & Leisure...... 28 - 29 Parish Priest Revd Sarah Dangerfield 861669 Around the Villages...... 8 - 16 Charities...... 29 [email protected] Further Afield...... 17 Parish Councils...... 30 Sarah tries to keep Friday as her day off Calendar...... 18 Village Hall Bookings...... 30 Associate Priests Revd Gary Noyes 01905 841563 Services Announcement...... 20 - 21 Library Van, Post Office...... 30 [email protected] Revd Emma Goldby 01905 840752 WI...... 22 - 23 Advertisements...... 31 - 40 [email protected] Schools...... 24 - 25 Non-Stipendiary Priest Revd Nancy Murray-Peters 553286 [email protected] From the Editor.... Parish Admin. & PCC Secretary Carole Oliver 860389 [email protected] The good news is that we have a Five Alive Printing and Delivery Manager. Mick Parish Wardens Meredith Debenham 446276 (Michael) Neilan of Fladbury has agreed to be our link with the printers. Thank Celia Willis 861348 you Mick! Mick has already been in touch with them who, as I write, are fully Church Wardens functioning. If there are any queries about printing and delivery, please contact St John the Evangelist, Charlton Helen Fowler 860331 Mick on telephone 01386 861905 or email [email protected] St Michael’s, Cropthorne Peter Harris 860509 The bad news is that some of the events mentioned in this month’s magazine St John the Baptist, Fladbury Martin Ounsted 860363 may not happen because of Coronavirus. New information is received and St Thomas’, Lower Moor Carol Martin 860982 decisions are made, locally and nationally, on a daily basis so many things may Carol Oldfield 860479 have changed after we have gone to press. If anyone is unsure of what is St Anne’s, Wyre Piddle Liz Gardner 554985 happening, please ring people listed on the inside of the front cover, including Wendy Malkinson 556102 me on 860531, who will try and put you in the right direction. Bell-Ringers The deadline for the May Five Alive is Wednesday 15 April and the editor is Lynne Fladbury bell-tower Patrick Palmer 860492 Cropthorne bell-tower Rob Sadler 860723 Cameron. Please email articles and information to [email protected] or phone Lynne on 07785 571332. She will welcome short interesting articles Parish Contacts about living in isolation, tips for survival, suggestions for solo games or a joke or Bookkeeper Maggie Grove 860039 too. Pastoral Care Co-ordinator Celia Willis 861348 Environmental Issues Jane Bugg 860531 We welcome comments, suggestions and offers of help in producing the Five ATLAS Muriel Mitchell 860614 Alive. Please contact Lynne by phone or email [email protected] or me Parish Treasurer Peter Gardner 554985 by phone or email [email protected] Giving to the Church John Allsop 861442 Finally, at this difficult time, I thank all the contributors, the compiler John Grove Safeguarding Representative Jean Ounsted 860363 of Cropthorne, the printers in Willersey and the deliverers around our villages. Five-Alive (Parish Magazine) [email protected] We hope you, the readers, find it helpful and enjoyable. Love Jane X Diary & Admin Jane Bugg 860531 Compiler John Grove 860039 Advertising Maggie Grove 860039 Please send submissions for the April magazine by Sunday 15 March to [email protected] [email protected] or phone the editor

3 4 Registered Charity 1127405 From The Rectory Dusty Old Book -Take a Look! Recently I read the Nasa report on climate change. It says climate change is It happened, proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented over decades to millennia. Gasses, At the dawning of a new day in the quiet of a garden, such as carbon dioxide and methane contribute to the greenhouse effect resulting On a mountain in Galilee, in oceans warming, glaciers melting, sea levels rising, ocean acidification and global As they sat at table, temperature rise. On a walk in the country, Sharing an evening meal, Climate change is affecting all people in the world, biblical proportions of rainfall has impacted on us locally and across the country. Families have been rescued By the sea shore at daybreak, from flooded houses, animals moved from grazing fields and farmland devastated The Risen Christ appeared to them, by water. the solitary woman, a few friends, Coronavirus is nearly at pandemic stage. Shelves in supermarkets are emptying, eleven disciples, especially of toilet paper. Football games are suspended, schools, colleges and universities are under threat of closure and hospitals are preparing for large intakes And he said, “Do not be afraid”, “Believe, it is I – your friend”, “Peace be with of patients. you”. Well, in the midst of all this I had to smile because recently I read an article that Staggering isn’t it? Jesus appears in such everyday places; the sort of places you said the Bible was stuck in history and had nothing to say in today’s world, and I know, and I hope you have the occasion to enjoy – a talk over a kitchen especially about climate change. To be fair climate change wasn’t an issue in the table, a meal with friends, dawn breaking in on a garden, a trip to the sea or Iron Age or even when the New Testament was written 2000 years ago. Well, that mountains. In some ways nothing very special at all, except that Jesus will be maybe is true, but the truth of it is, is the Bible has a lot to say. God spoke words there with us, whether we are part of a crowd or on our own. He is wanting us of wisdom back then and those words are just as important today. Throughout to hear him say “Believe, it is I, your friend – things have changed because I live the Bible God shows us just how much He cares for all He created, humankind, – let me show you”. animals, land and the environment. God tells us to look after the trees and not to cut them down (Dt 20:19, 21:19), to care for his land, look after his animals, and Jesus came to the them on that first Easter with Good News. He brought words He tells us to eat more green plants (Genesis 1:11-13, 29-30) (This would cut down of hope and, by his presence he showed them how “his” life, death and on methane emissions). resurrection changed things for ever. He told them to share this Good News, As I write this every news channel on TV gives updates on coronavirus. I listen and and by “their” lives to bring new hope and change to the world around them. watch as we are told how we should wash our hands thoroughly. In schools small The Risen Christ still meets us in all places today. He comes with the same children are being taught to sing ‘happy birthday to you’ twice over when they greeting as he gave everyone that first Easter “Believe, it is I – your friend. Peace wash their hands, and I smile, because washing our hands thoroughly is not new, be with you”. He brings the same invitation “Let me show you how when you the Bible (stuck back in history) quite clearly tells us how important it is to wash trust and follow me, “your” life and the world will change”, and he gives us the our hands regularly (Mk 7:3-4). same commission “Go, and tell others that I live”. And so, in these difficult and challenging times if we took a moment to open the May every blessing of Easter hope, joy and peace be with you. Bible ‘that has nothing to say’ to us today, we will discover that God is our helper, our comforter and our faithful friend, and He most certainly has a lot to say to us Sarah today to help us to ‘wash our hands’ and care for His good creation and one another. Sue Hiscocks (Reader in training). 5 6 Diocesan Prayers you may like to say at home “Open Conversations about the Future of our Church” in these troubled times In December I wrote of Bishop John’s invitation to join an “Open Conversation” about the Future of our Church. Well, over 1,000 people did! The very large God of wisdom, numbers required us to at times have parallel events in different venues. Over guide this and all nations at this time, 5,000 pieces of input during the conversations and 2,000 comments afterwards help those who shape national policies, have been noted. You can read a summary of the feedback on the Diocesan strengthen the work of doctors, nurses and medical researchers, website - https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/open-conversations-feedback The that through their skill and insights many will be restored to health, feedback is grouped in themes; ministry, the role of clergy, church leadership grant rest to all worried by the financial consequences, (voluntary and paid), church buildings, Church for under 40’s, and how we pay bless local communities the world over for ministry (the local vicar). that our neighbourhoods may be places of trust and friendship The follow-up conversations planned for April and May have been suspended where all are known and cared for; due to Covid 19. At the time of writing, we wait for the Diocese to advise when through Jesus Christ our Lord. and how we can engage with the next stage of conversations. Amen. Sarah Christ be with me, Christ within me, The Church locally Christ behind me, Christ before me, Conversations are taking place in the Five Alive Parish and in the benefices with Christ beside me, Christ to win me, which we are associated about what are healthy and sustainable churches for Christ to comfort and restore me, the future (with less clergy). Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, We had intended to explain our thinking this far and invite comment at the Christ in hearts of all that love me, APCM which had been scheduled for Sunday 26th April. The APCM has been Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. suspended until further notice due to Covid 19. Patrick, c.389 -c.461 (attributed) Sarah Plough Sunday – 12 January O God, help me to trust you, All generations gathered! help me to know that you are always with me, Over 40 people gathered at St Michael’s for what has become a tradition in the help me to believe that nothing can separate me local church’s year, Plough Sunday. We were delighted to welcome the youngest from your love revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. generation to one of our local farming families – a baby boy just a few weeks Amen. old! We also welcomed friends from beyond the Five Alive Parish, and of course The Church of England has other prayer resources – Margaret Herbert who spoke on behalf of Farming Community Network. www.churchofengland.org; Margaret spoke of situations farmers and their families and the wider farming community sometimes come across, and where FCN can offer support. A collection from the service raised £501 to support this work. Thank you to everyone who supported this evening, including the superb Plough Supper. Sarah 7 8 Around the Villages

Cancelled, postponed or suspended..... Games Cafe in Fladbury Village Hall on Wednesday mornings is suspended. April WI meetings are postponed until further notice Tea & Cakes at The Granary, Cropthorne, on the first Saturday of the month are suspended for the time being Charlton Chattery is postponed until further notice which we hope will be soon. Greetings to all! TULIP – I will not be planning Tuesday Lunches in the Pub for the time being. Helen Fowler Thanks to the Anchor and the Chequers for the good lunches and to all for the enjoyable times we have had together – let’s hope we will have them again.... The Alzheimer's Research UK local fund raising group has cancelled the Jane Bugg 860531 Afternoon Tea and Plant Sale planned for Saturday 18 April. We hope to have a fundraising event in October. Lent Lunches - Sue Hildesley and Carol Rosier thank helpers, soup makers, Pam Foley 860895 soup servers and the many people who went to Fladbury and Wyre Piddle Lent Lunches. In Fladbury, £360 was raised for Parkinson’s Uk and in Wyre The 5 Great Fladbury Bake Off was being planned for Saturday 25 April – it Piddle £170 was raised for Foodbank. Further Lent Lunches are is postponed Carol Worthington 861311 cancelled VE Day Celebrations are postponed. If allowed by then or later in the year..... Fladbury Social Club has closed for the time being Charlton and Cropthorne might have a gathering with music outside Mark Hatfield 07718 584849, email: [email protected] the Gardeners’ Arms Fladbury mighthave a gathering with music outside the Anchor Fladbury Village Hall -Thank you to everyone who came to our first cinema Wyre Piddle –-were planning a street party – for an update, please night on Saturday 8 February in Fladbury Villager Hall. Everyone seemed to contact LinAddis, email lindamaddis”btinternet.com enjoy the evening and we will be looking to run further film nights in the future. If anybody has any suggestions for the next film or feedback from Cropthorne Walkabout is cancelled. Please see article on page 16 February, please get in touch. Thanks again to those who helped pack away at the end of the evening. Looking ahead..... Andy Davies 861158, Village Hall Chair The Fladbury MAIN Bell-Boat Regatta is being planned for Saturday 16 For further information and to make future bookings.... May but may be postponed. For information, please contact Andy Train see the Fladbury Village website – on Tel: 860951, mobile 07722 125350 or email [email protected] www.fladburyvillage.co.uk/village-hall A Spring Charity Concert is being planned for Saturday 16 May in phone Andy Davies on 861158 Fladbury Church – there will beplety of notices if it is happening email [email protected] Fladbury Walkabout planned for Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July may or may not be postponed. Whatever, one of the highlights is the beautiful Art on Monday afternoons in Fladvbury Village Hall is suspended flower arrangement displays in the church – all created by local people. You don’t have to be a professional - just enthusiastic! The theme this Whist in Fladbury is not being organised over the summer. Please ring Pat year is “The Arts” and flowers are provided. To find our more, please Filmer on 861492 to keep in touch about the next session. contact me, Sue Hildesley, by telephone 861237 or email [email protected] 9 10 Christian Aid Week News from the Bell Towers Many people will be aware that it is Christian Aid Week in May. There will not be house-house envelopes this year but the needs of people in poor countries The Fladbury and Cropthorne Tower Bell ringers have been asked to are greater than ever, including coping with Coronavirus. Ways of helping will organise bands to ring at 6 weddings this year together with ringing at both be published in the May Five Alive. the Cropthorne and Fladbury Walkabouts, for St.George's Day and the VE Jane Bugg 860513 celebrations in addition to ringing regularly for Sunday services. A peal attempt has been booked made by the Vale of Ringing Society on Charity Easter Cards for sale Tuesday 14th April and we will be hosting a number of visiting bands at at the back of Fladbury Church – both towers during this year. BUT unfortunately bellringing has been please put money in the wall money box or contact Jane on 860531 cancelled for the time being.Visiting ringers and new potential ringers are always welcome to make contact with us and normally our practice Bridge – the bridge club that meets every Wednesday evening at Lower Moor evenings are on Mondays evenings alternatively at Fladbury and (Pershore Duplicate Bridge Club) has obviously closed and I have organised Cropthorne. our members to join a group of us on Bridge Base On Line. If anyone who can For more information please contact either Patrick Palmer on 01386 860492 play bridge and lives in Fladbury wants to join our group, please email me – or Rob Sadler on 01386 860723. Alan Boyes of Fladbury – email: [email protected] Upon a Ring of Bells Dog poo seems to be on the increase, both on footpaths and green areas Bells have wide mouths and tongues, but are too weak, where people walk. Dog owners are required to put their dog poo in plastic Have they not help, to ring or talk or speak, bags and then put the bags in dog poo bins or refuse bins at home. But if you move them they will mak't appear, By speaking they'll make all the town to hear. CROPTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL Community Speed Watch - After many, many months of debate, pressure When Ringers handle them with art and skill, and communication, Cropthorne has finally been accepted onto the They then the ears of their observers fill, Community Speed Watch scheme - where we need a team of volunteers who With such brave notes, they ring and tang so well, are willing to participate - this would involve a few hours (on a rota ) who As to outstrip all with their ding, dong, Bell. monitor the traffic speed at stipulated locations. Ideally I would be looking John Bunyan, 1686. for about 10 volunteers to spread the commitment element Defibrillator / CPRE Training - Is there anyone who would be interested in defib / CPR training if the parish council was to arrange something - please email if you are interested and whether you would prefer a weekend or evening session. In addition, is there anyone, maybe retired, who is regularly Pershore out and about, who would be happy to take on the responsibility of checking In these difficult times, the foodbank is needed more than ever and monetary the defibs - once a week / or fortnight - just to ensure that all is working ok donations are very welcome. So, if you wish to set up a standing order or etc - and just a little entry in a record book make a one-off donation, Pershore Foodbank bank account details are... Sort Further information available from the clerk code: 20 98 61, Account No: 50714356. on 01386 552233 or [email protected] Carol Rosier 554410

11 12 FLADBURY WALKERS Cropthorne Community Group Travelling the B4084 close to Haselor Lane, few would be aware of a Anyone who can assist residents in Cropthorne who are having to isolate due secluded footpath disappearing into a small coppice. Whilst much of the to Covid-19 can use this form to pass on their details. Simply fill it in and tick County lay under flood, this was the route that took us onto Haselor Hill, the boxes that apply to the services you are willing to offer then post it on a rare bracing sunny day in February, sandwiched between storm through the doors on your street. This will be a great help for anyone who is Dennis and storm Jorge. Negotiating lots of mud and waterlogged ground, suffering from the symptoms of the virus and also for those who are in the the group were rewarded with crystal clear views of surrounding hills vulnerable group and being told to stay indoors. Ideally everyone in the village dusted with snow, including the distant Titterstone Clee in Shropshire. As will have at least 2 local contacts they can contact if they need any help. we continued along the ridge, we were spotted by a pair of roe deer, who, I will try to keep a stock of the forms in the porch of the church or you can unhappy about our presence, took flight over a fence into the adjacent print off copies by joining the 'Cropthorne Community Group' Facebook page. field. Feeling greatly invigorated, we arrived at The Bell where we enjoyed lunch before returning to Cropthorne village hall. If you have any questions about the forms then please contact me on 07740 Further rambles are suspended until further notice 467077 or [email protected] John Bolt 860768

Charlton and Cropthorne joining together to celebrate VE Day Saturday 9th May 2020 Following a meeting of the planning group it has been decided that in light of Government advice to minimise person to person contact in order to reduce the risk of infection the VE Day celebration will be cancelled. Hopefully we can all celebrate at a later date. Julian Hawley 01386 860420 and Kathy Rayers 01386 860080

Computers, emails, social media, are wonderful – but so is talking! Let’s ring, ring, ring and talk, talk talk, especially with people who do not have computers or do social media

Charlton Old Schoolroom 100 Club March Winners Rosemary Bruce-Gardner 84 • Chris Rayers 63 • Pauline Boycott 56

13 14 Your Village Hall Needs You!! A message from Fladbury Paddle Club..... Hope you are all keeping well. As things stand at the moment, we are keeping Cropthorne & Charlton Village Hall and Playing Fields are managed by a very access to the river open as there are obvious benefits to exercise and being small committee of volunteers whose aim is maintain and run the facilities for outdoors. Many of you may welcome the opportunity to take the family out on the benefit of local people. the water or meet with friends at a safe distance. As well as providing a venue for a wide range of activities, which are open to Obviously, we are trusting everyone to follow government guidance, particular- all residents, we like to hold social events, but this can only happen if there ly keeping distance from others when at the club. Each of you will know your are enough volunteers to help. own health and circumstances best and whether you fall into one of the vul- We are very much in need of pro-active members from all walks of life who nerable groups. live in either Cropthorne or Charlton. All we ask is that you attend up to 10 We are putting in place a number of measures, including no access to the club- monthly meetings a year and get involved. house and gym and controlling use of the equipment. Non members living in If you would like to contribute to village life and have a say in how the hall is the wider parish are welcome but MUST contact me or Steve run, please contact Jacqui King at [email protected]." ([email protected]) first so that we can make people aware of all the meas- ures and keep control over numbers at the club at any one time. Perennial Plants for your Garden - Bob Brown’s nursery Cotswold Garden Hopefully, we'll all be able to keep in touch, even at a distance. Flowers is offering free local delivery of perennial plants for your garden. Order and pay over the phone 01386 422829 or 01386 833849 Take care, Andy Train Email: [email protected] Many thanks to everyone who put used Christmas cards into the box at the Mobile:077221253500 Tel:1386 860951 back of Fladbury Church. There are quite a few! If anyone would like some to Fladbury We Alert make into new Christmas cards for a charity, please let me know – Jane West Mercia Neighbourhood Watch have introduced the We Alert app for 860531 anyone who possesses a smartphone or IPad. This enables registered members to contact each other in real time with regards to a given incident rather than 4th Charlton Village Show picking up information on a second hand basis. Saturday 5th September 2020 in the Old Schoolroom Unlike a WhatsApp group your mobile number is not displayed, and when sending out an alert to other members you have the option to remain In aid of Charlton Old Schoolroom Refurbishment Appeal anonymous. There are over 80 registered members of Fladbury We Alert. The Spring is coming, start growing and preparing your entries for the following more members then the more effective it becomes as a mode of categories: communication. Flowers, Vegetables, Culinary, Fruit, Honey, Wine, Handicrafts To get registered with We Alert please access the app via the following & Children’s craft section. link:http://smarturl.it/WeAlertApp3 Ian Baldry Special prizes for children’s section winners The recent Friends of Fladbury Progressive Supper raised over £400 for the More details later but make a This year we want even bigger Trussell Trust, the “umbrella” of food banks. Many thanks to all who cooked, note in your diaries now! marrows!! hosted, progressed, chatted and socialised – it seems a very long time ago now..… Friends of Fladbury admin 15 16 Further Afield… In light of the Government advice to minimise person to person contact in Mothers’ Union order to reduce the risk of infection the committee have decided to cancel the Christian Care for Families Worldwide Cropthorne Walkabout for 2020. After listening to the advice given by the Government with regard to We look forward to next year ,providing the pandemic is over, to a fantastic Coronavirus, we have made the decision to cancel our meeting due to take event supporting all of the worthwhile charities. place on 1 April. We shall review the situation at the beginning of May. Sadly, Our thanks go to the committee members who have already worked very hard the Fashion Show arranged for 17 April has als0 been cancelled. Hopefully to put activities in place. we may be able to rearrange it later in the year. Best wishes Let us hope and pray that, by taking sensible precautions where we can, this current situation will not continue for too long. Our thoughts and prayers are Kathy Rayers and Carolyn Middleton, with those who have contacted the virus and are unwell and those who are Joint Chairman mourning the loss of loved ones due to the virus. Cropthorne Walkabout Julia Dale, Branch Leader – tel: 01905 840400

Try Our Quiz DementiaUK “Time for a Cuppa” held on 7 March at Coffee#1, Pershore, raised an amazing £400 for Admiral Nurses, who care for the carers. Special 1. What part of the body is affected by Brights Disease? thanks to everyone who kindly gave help and support for this very happy 2. In which European city would you find Orly airport? event. 3. Who played the title role in the 2001 biopic "Ali"? Helen Fowler, Volunteer Ambasssador for the charity 4. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? 5. What kind of creature is a Flying Fox? ‘Loved Ones Remembered’ 6. In the book "Peter Pan", what did the crocodile swallow? Thanks once again to the generosity and support of our community – many 7. Which female comedienne wrote the Spice Girls musical "Viva Forever"? local residents and businesses - Pershore Rotary’s Tree of Lights Appeal 2019 8. In which type of shop would you have your eyes tested? exceeded expectations by raising just over £5,000 for charities. 9. What is the Central Criminal Court in better known as? For further information, go to www.pershore.rotary1100.org or contact 10. In economics what do the letters GNP represent? Richard Lees on 01905 840024

11. Which Carthaginian general led his army across the Alps in 218BC? Evesham & District Music Club concerts are cancelled until further notice. 12. What name is given to the Caribbean island that contains the countries of Sally Hutchinson 861206 Haiti and the Dominican Republic? 13. Who played the role of Pussy Galore in the Bond movie "Goldfinger"? This year’s Good Friday Pilgrimage arriving at the top of Hill at 2.45pm 14. What number does the Roman numeral C represent? has officially been cancelled 15. Who might use a ranging pole? 16. In which year did man first walk on the moon? 17. The Niagara Falls lie between which two countries? 18. Who duetted with Robbie Williams on the 2001 hit "Something Stupid"? 19. In the classic Jules Verne novel "20000 Leagues Under the Sea", who commanded the Nautilus? 20. What chemical is produced commercially by the Haber Process? Answers on page 26 17 18 Calendar APRIL HOLLAND HOUSE Sun 5 Palm Sunday Main Street, Cropthorne WR10 3NB Thu 9 Maundy Thursday Tel: 01386 860330 – Email:[email protected] Fri 10 Good Friday www.hollandhouse.org Sun 12 Easter Day – Alleluia! Mon 13 Bank Holiday Monday A TASTER DAY was planned for Saturday 2 May but it is postponed. Below is Wed 15 May Five Alive deadline something about it – for when it does happen..... Thu 30 Fladbury Walkers 10.30am Church lychgate, Beckford Are you …… MAY A little intrigued by the idea of a “Retreat”? Fri 8 VE Day Wondering what you do on a Quiet Day? Sun 10 Christian Aid Week Aware of the beautiful gardens and house Sat 16 Fladbury bell-boat Regatta of Holland House in Cropthorne? Concert 7.30pm Fladbury Church Tempted to give it a try if it weren’t too costly? AND.... COME and ENJOY this TASTER DAY - a day of delights including home-cooked Saturday 20 June – Charlton Country Fayre lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments. Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July – Fladbury Walkabout All for a special introductory cost for the day of £20. October 15, 16 and 17 – Fladbury pantomime “Sleeping Beauty” Activities are all optional and will include...... Please let us have dates AND the DAY of the week by Sun 15 March for the April Five Alive Short guided reflections + forward planning dates to help avoid clashes. Choice of art and craft activities, resources provided email [email protected] for the Five Alive magazine and the Church website. If you want to check the calendar when planning an event Yoga led by our fully qualified Warden please contact Jane Bugg on 860531 or email [email protected] Guided village walk Ideas for enjoying the gardens and labyrinth Ideas for self-reflection and expression, eg drawing, reading, writing Reading the Bible afresh..... poetry A short and accessible service in the lovely Chapel On “Songs of Praise” on Sunday 1st March it was suggested that Lent might be a good time to read the Bible afresh. I was very impressed by an item about Your hosts for the day will be The Friends of Holland House, helping reading it, or hearing it read by David Suchet, in small portions. Introduced you settle in and find your way around and offering suggestions if from Holy Trinity, Brompton in London, there is an app. entitled “Bible in One needed. Special diets can be catered for - please ask in advance. Year”, which can be downloaded to your smartphone or ipad, produced by Alpha International, and which provides amazing audio & written This is a day for you. No rules. No enforced silence. No group commentary, with over one million users worldwide. sharing. No need to pretend to be religious. Freedom for you in a peaceful environment. Velia Flack of Cropthorne Something for the future – see future Five Alive magazines The Friends of Holland House

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On the 17th March, Archbishops Justin and Sentamu made the difficult Locally, the Pastoral Care Team continues to offer the pastoral support we can decision to suspend all public acts of worship because of Coronavirus, but, in and we are actively involved with others across the villages to offer support. their words “this does not mean the Church of England has shut up shop”. Our These are uncertain and testing times, with pain and anxiety for everyone. I five church buildings will be open for personal prayer and quiet reflection. am praying for you. They can be places of peace when so much around us feels strange and God of compassion, unsettled. Please feel welcome to write your prayer requests in either the be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. prayer request book or add them to the prayer tree in the churches. I intend to say Morning Prayer in each one of our five churches each week. I shall be In their loneliness, be their consolation; pleased to include your prayer with mine. I know that others will pray in their anxiety, be their hope; regularly in a church too. in their darkness, be their light; I want to encourage as many of you as possible though, to pray at the same through him who suffered alone on the cross, time each Sunday (at 5.00pm) using a simple, short form of service which we but reigns with you in glory, will provide weekly, either by email or through your letter box. It will have the Jesus Christ our Lord. Gospel reading for the Sunday printed, a short “thought” to reflect on, and Amen. prayers. If possible, light a candle while you pray as a visible symbol of Jesus being present with you. We remember we all belong to God’s big family even if, for a time, our praise and prayer is expressed on our own. If 5.00pm is not Every Blessing convenient for you, I still encourage you to make some time on a Sunday to be Sarah a part of “The Five Alive Praying Together on a Sunday”. Please let Carole Oliver know if you would like to receive the Sunday prayer Bible Readings for Sunday’s in April sheet each week - preferably email Carole [email protected]; or phone Sunday 5 April 860389. Please ask friends and neighbours if they would like to “Pray Together Liturgy of Palms: Matthew 21: 1-11. on Sunday” and, if they do, to let Carole know. Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50: 4-9a; Philippians 2: 5-11; Matthew 26: 14- We are in early days of preparing ourselves for a different lifestyle over these 27: end or Matthew 27: 11-54 coming weeks. The Church is going to look very different in the days ahead Maundy Thursday 9 April but be assured “the Church is open” and the Holy Spirit is active in many Exodus 12: 1-4[5-10]; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26; John 13: 1-17, 31b-35 people across our nation. The Church of England is busy developing resources, Sunday 12 April some of which you can already find at Acts 10: 34-43; Colossians 3: 1-4; John 20: 1-18 https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19- liturgy-and-prayer-resources Sunday 19 April Acts 2: 14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1: 3-9; John 20: 19-end Sunday 26 April Five Alive Church Acts 2: 14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1: 17-23; Luke 24: 13-35 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FiveAliveParish Sunday 3 May Website - http://five-alive.co.uk Acts 2: 42-end; 1 Peter 2:19-end; John 10: 1-10

21 22 Women’s Institute News Wyre Piddle - Wendy Berry are very welcome. Any queries, phone Jacky Easter on 01386 861630, or Marilyn The 11th March meeting at the Village Hall featured on 861647. Karen Owens who is a jeweller and has been making Cropthorne & Charlton - Christine Farrell beaded bracelets for many years and running workshops Our last meeting was held in the village hall at Cropthorne on Tuesday 10th March. for over three. Annie opened the meeting and welcomed members and our speaker. She gave At our workshop, all participants produced a bracelet reminders to members of forthcoming events. Denman visit is for members only from scratch using just safety pins and beads. Each participant chose their own on 25th March. Pick up at Cropthorne and Charlton at 8.30am to arrive at 10.30am colours and the results were excellent. It showed we all have our creative side. and leave at 3.45 pm. Maggie also showed off the fluid art paintings which her craft group had produced. A number of members and friends are visiting Norton Envirosort Recycling . Fladbury & Moor - Jacky Easter Members were asked to consider help with tea and cakes at the Cropthorne Phew! We made it to our 90th birthday, and enjoyed the celebration in the Walkabout 24/25 May this year. company of our sister WIs and special guest Sue Stone, our Federation Chairman. A guided walk around Pershore is to be organised by Sue Miller in June - date to be Our speaker, Barry Faulkner, told us “Tales of the Biggest Robberies of the 60s - advised. Probable start time 6.15pm with ? meal after walk. 90s and the Geezers Wot Dun 'em”. And my goodness, they were all there, from Annie reported that a number of members had enjoyed an evening at Fladbury the Messina Brothers, Bert Rossi (in cahoots with the Mafia) who mentored the village hall to celebrate the 90th birthday of Fladbury and Moor WI. It was a lovely notorious North London Krays, who were in conflict with the South London evening with a warm welcome and tasty refreshments. The guest speaker, Barry Richardsons.... The memories came flooding back as Barry spoke of The Great Faulkner gave an entertaining talk on Big robberies! Train Robbery, the Knightsbridge Safety Deposit Box robbery, the Brinks Mat raid at Heathrow in 1983, when the actual raiders were not expecting a £26 million haul St Paul's hostel is in need of individual soaps, shower gels and shampoo and would in gold bullion and had to get outside “help” to deal with it, (and that “help” be grateful for any leftovers which members may have ie- from hotel visits. included Kenny Noyes!) Oh the names – Bruce Reynolds, Ronnie and Reggie, Eddie The Summer outing will be a trip to Shrewsbury to include a river trip and the and Charlie Richardson from the past, and then on to the modern day crime family cathedral. of Terry, Micky and Patsy Adams, The Clerkenwell Mob. They “franchised” Jane reminded us that sign up boards were available for these events and many (permitted) the Hatton Garden raid, Brinks Mat, as well as being suspected of up others including an invitation from Eckington for open meeting on April 1st in the to 25 murders – none provable in law. Retribution came with the Criminal village hall. Proceeds Act. These multi millionaire villains paid the huge fines in cash! Short stories may be entered for the Lady Denman Cup - Title ' What I heard on the The stories were fascinating and told with grim humour. (My favourite: Barry and bus!' a friend, as kids, making money by cleaning Eddie Richardson's cars. Two strict We then enjoyed a fascinating insight into the world of Bees given by our guest rules: don't look in the boot, and don't look in the glove compartment.”) Let's speaker - Jo Worthy-Jones. She gave an informative and entertaining talk and hope it didn't give any of his audience ideas for a new career or hobby! answered our many questions. Then – wow. President Marilyn made a birthday cake. Correction – an enormous brandy-soaked cake, fabulously iced with motids from our WI cloth. As we consumed our wine, and cheese & pate plates, it sat alongside several other splendid cakes and just sang our “Eat me!” We really needed our coffee and After Eight Mints (other wafer-thin mints are available,) after that little lot! What a The Silver Line helpline for older people 08004 70 80 90 birthday! For non-urgent health matters, ring NHS Direct 111 Our next, very much calmer meeting will be on Monday 20th April, 7.30pm in For non-urgent police matters, ring 101 Fladbury Village Hall, with Rooftop Fitness and Wellbeing. (we need it.) Visitors 23 24 As ever we have enjoyed an exciting half term here FLADBURY CE FIRST SCHOOL at Cropthorne-withCharlton CE First School, with the children pulling out all the stops in preparation for COVID 19 pandemic - update during School Closure their production of ‘Ye-Ha’ at Number 8 in Pershore. As always our parents have been very thoughtful in their We have been so impressed as the children have requests and consequently we have been able to cover worked with such dedication and enjoyment in all their rehearsals for the big show! The Open the Book Team recently kept us mesmerised with their depiction of the all of our key workers' childcare needs whilst they strive to story ‘Jesus & the Children’ which reminded us all of the importance of listening to keep everyone safe. each other. We have not forgotten the rest of our families and will be keeping in touch to Years 2 & 3 have been busy as ever, exploring the Easter Story in lots of different ways. celebrate home learning and to monitor progress. Our lines of We hope you enjoyed reading some extracts from their brilliant writing below. Happy Easter Everybody! communication remain open and parents can be assured we will do Rob Bothma, Headteacher, Cropthorne with Charlton C of E First School everything we can to support their children's learning. Year 2 - Thoughts on Easter We are extremely grateful to all staff and parents for their care and support Jesus: “This is going to be our last supper.” during this extremely worrying time. Disciples: “What? Why?” Jesus: “It is because you are going to betray me.” Avoiding Extinction! Disciples: “No! Why would we do that?” Fladbury has a great environment and enthusiastic staff who encourage Jesus: “Tomorrow you will.” Disciples (shocked): “Which one of us?” children to make the most of this through the Forest School scheme. They Jesus: “It is you….” enjoy outdoor activities, whatever the weather or season. They grow (and By Abby –Year 2 eat!) their own strawberries, have a wormery, a nesting box where they Shrove Tuesday is for making pancakes. On Ash Wednesday the vicar marks the monitor birds, find out about bees and create a tower for minibeasts to call cross on your forehead and it marks the start of Lent. Lent is when we give up something until Lent is over because of Jesus walking through the desert for 40 days home! and 40 nights. Maundy Thursday is for remembering Jesus being humble and Our lottery funded eco-house helps children learn about sustainable energy washing the disciples’ feet. Good Friday is when we remember Jesus is killed on the -there is a solar panel and a wind turbine. They can accurately measure the cross and there is a service and it can last 3 hours! Easter Sunday is when Jesus is output of the energy produced by both wind and sun and have already found resurrected. By Poppy – Year 3 out that enough energy is quickly produced to light a lamp and to recharge a Jesus asked his disciples to fetch him a donkey. His disciples were confused and laptop. This encourages them to think hard about ways they can save money thought very hard but in the end they did it. The crowd threw palm leaves on the and help the planet by using renewable energy in the future. floor as Jesus rode to Jerusalem on the donkey. In the evening Jesus said, “This is the last supper.” Everyone was full of sorrow. He said, “One of you will hand me Happy Easter over to the soldier. Eat the bread, it is my body. Drink this, it is my blood. Remember me when I am gone.” They walked to the Mount of Olives. In the In spite of all of our worries, we wish everyone a very happy Easter and look morning before sunrise Jesus was put in jail. Who should be freed? The killer or forward to seeing everyone back at school as soon as possible. Jesus? “The killer!” everyone shouted. And so Jesus, who did no harm, was crucified. Jesus shouted, “This is the end!” He was put in a tomb stone. One day Mary and some other friends of Jesus went to the tomb stone but noticed it was Find out more, call (01386) 860301 or Email: [email protected] open! Check out our website at www.fladbury.worcs.sch.uk By Elizabeth – Year 3 25 26 Recycling

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Clearing clutter? Perhaps putting paper, cardboard and glass bottles in the green bin will make room for holding on to things for recycling for charities until we are all out and about again.

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