Bodenham Newsletter

July & August 2017

July 25th Flood Group 3rd Parish Council Meeting August 4th Gardening Club 1st Gardening Club 10th Leisure Club 5th Big Barbeque 10th Hunt Open Evening 7th Parish Council Meeting 11th BWg to Coutyard 12th BWg to Shrewsbury 12th Parish Hall AGM 14th Leisure Club - Trip 15th&16th Open Village and Gardens 29th Flood Group - AGM 24th Leisure Club Lunch

Contents Page Page St Michael’s Church 2 &13 County Councillor’s Report 14 Parish Council 3 & 4 Gardening Club 14 Christian Fellowship 4 Mothers’ Union 4 Art Group 14 Knit-Ins 4 Poetry Group 14 Lugg Valley Friends 5 Ramblers 15 Guides 5 St Michael’s School 16 Leisure Club 5 Big Barbeque 17 Open Village & Gardens Event 7 & 11 Parish Hall 9 Flood Group 18 StarTots 10 Bodenham Women’s Group 19 Pre-school 10 Herefordshire Wildlife 19 Hunt Open Evening 13 Bowling Club 19 Advertise 13 Newsletter Details 20 St Michael & All Angels’ Church, Bodenham 2 A LETTER FROM THE CHURCHWARDENS The inter-regnum has now begun and we are moving on to a new phase in the life of St Michael and All Angels Church here in Bodenham. The Vicar, the Revd Heather Short retired at the end of May but will be living in the Vicarage until the end of June. Her last Service in our parish was on Sunday, 14th May and her last Service in the Benefice was at Marden on 24th May. Presentations were made to her and she was thanked for all she has done for the Benefice during the twelve years she has been here. This was followed by an excellent lunch. There was a good attendance from the seven churches and altogether it was a good ‘send-off’! During the inter-regnum Services at church will continue as usual except there will be no 8.00am Service on the 1st Sunday of the month. We have had generous offers of help from the Revd Preb David Roberts, the Revd Alan Seabrook and the Revd Alison Leigh. The inter-regnum may last some time. The Archdeacon will meet soon with the Churchwardens and later with the parishioners before a Statement of Needs is drawn up. After all the political upheaval with Brexit and the Election, how pleasant it was to sit in St Michael’s and enjoy “Music for a Summer’s Evening” on 10th June. It was an excellent concert given by Ludlow Concert Band with Henry Kennedy playing the clarinet. Henry is still studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London but will undoubtedly be a star of the future. In July, we look forward to the “Open Gardens Week-end” - 15th &16th July. Ten gardens will be open to the public. Refreshments will be served in Church, where there will also be some special flower arrangements and some stalls. We were amazed, last year, at the beautiful gardens in our parish, the variety of plants and ideas. Do visit the gardens and come along to see the flowers. The event will end with a Festival Evensong at 6.00pm on the Sunday, at which the Archdeacon of Hereford, the Venerable Paddy Benson will preach and preside. He is looking forward to meeting people, hearing about the parish and our thoughts on a new Vicar. June has not been the best of months with the terrorist attacks in Manchester and London. In the Christian faith we are told to “love one another” and “treat our neighbour as ourselves”. The interesting thing is that all the world’s major religions have the same message. They all teach us to live in peace and harmony with nature and one another! Vivien Moffitt & Tom James-Moore.

St Michael & All Angels’ Church, Bodenham SUNDAY SERVICES FOR JUNE 2017

July 2nd No Morning Service 6.00pm Evensong

July 9th 9.30am Sung Eucharist (Preb David Roberts)

July 16th No Morning Service – Village Open Garden Weekend 6.00pm Festival Evensong (presiding and preaching, Ven. Paddy Benson - The Archdeacon of Hereford)

July 23rd 9.30am Sung Eucharist (Preb David Roberts)

July 30th 10.00 am Group Service at Bodenham (The Revd Alan Seabrook)

Aug 6th No Morning Service 6.00pm Evensong

Aug 13th 9.30am Sung Eucharist (Preb David Roberts)

Aug 20th 9.30am Sung Eucahrist (The Revd Alison Leigh) 6.00pm Evensong

Aug 27th 9.30am Sung Eucahrist (Preb David Roberts)

NB: Evensong will normally include hymns and be led by one of the Churchwardens.

3 PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Improving transport infrastructure in Bodenham Planning applications and decisions The Parish Council has also received money The the Parish Council considered the following from the same source for improvements to planning applications at its June meeting and made transport infrastructure, and, as above, has set no objection to either: up a sub-committee to consider how the money - 171507/XA2: The White House, Bodenham: is to be spent, and, as above, too, parishioners Application for approval of details reserved by will be consulted before any decisions are made. conditions 3 & 4 attached to planning permission Watch this space, too. 163496 and listed building consent 163497. - 171578 - Peas Green, Bodenham: Fell one Dog fouling……… Norwegian Spruce in the back garden of the ………… continues to be a problem. Please ensure property. It is on the South side of the garden, that any dog waste is bagged. Bagged dog waste very dense and 20-30m tall, providing excessively can be placed in any litter bin. dry and shady conditions. It is not native and has a low biodiversity value, the plan is to improve Two requests conditions in the garden for existing shrubs and The Parish Council has been asked to request fruit trees, and plant more sympathetically. that residents consider the effect on their their neighbours before starting a bonfire and Litter pick dates for your diary consider the impact of the height of trees and The dates of the next three litter picks have been hedges on neighbouring properties. set and are: - 4th November 2017 Parish meetings - 24th March 2018 The next meetings of the Parish Council will take - 3rd November 2018 place at 7.30pm on Mondays 3rd July and 7th Another date for your diary. August at the Siward James Centre. The Bodenham Village and Gardens Event will take Everyone is most welcome to attend and place over the weekend of Saturday 15th and raise any matters of concern during the slot Sunday 16th July. If you wish to be involved in the reserved for this purpose. If you prefer, you event, please contact Jim Crane or Babs Mitcheson can raise matters in advance by contacting Chris on 01568 797095 and 01568 797170 respectively. Smith, Parish Clerk, on 01568 797132 or by email at [email protected]. Improving the playground The Parish Council has set up a sub-committee to The parish website…… consider how the money from the developers of …….. is continually updated. Find the latest news England’s Field, earmarked for improvements to the on the Bodenham Neighbourhood Plan there. The playground, is to be spent. Home page now shows a list of future events in It is anticipated that, after essential chronological order, as well as the latest notices, improvements to the drainage, new equipment will addresses to go to, Parish Council minutes, and be installed. As part of the consultation process much more. with parishioners a questionnaire has been produced Find out there about Bodenham past, which every child in St Michael’s School living in present and future, local news and crime Bodenham has been given to give to their parents. prevention alerts. The children can complete the questionnaire, www.bodenhamparish.org.uk is the website too, of course, as can anyone. The more feedback, address. the better. You can also find the Bodenham Copies can be obtained from Saffron’s Newsletter there. Garage, Bodenham Post Office, the parish website - www.bodenhamparish.org.uk or the parish clerk on 01568 797132. Please spread the word (and watch this space). 4

BODENHAM PARISH COUNCIL 2017/18 Cllr Alec Avery [email protected] 01568 797744 Cllr Tony Clark [email protected] 01568 797943 Cllr Sharon Collin [email protected] 01568 797366 Cllr Jim Crane [email protected] 01568 707095 Cllr Dennis Jackson [email protected] 01568 797404 Cllr Pam James-Moore [email protected] 01568 797330 (Chairman) Cllr Richard Layton [email protected] 01568 797251 Cllr Tony Mitcheson [email protected] 01568 797170 Cllr David Tilford [email protected] 01568 797658 Cllr Kathy Tremain [email protected] 01568 797751 Chris Smith (Parish Clerk) www.bodenhamparish.org.uk 01568 797132 Cllr Bruce Baker - [email protected] - is the Herefordshire Councillor for the Hampton ward.

BODENHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Midweek Study and Discussion Group (Chapel Lane, Bodenham) The Bible Study and Prayer meeting will take You are welcome to join with us at any of the place at 7.30pm on Thursdays. services or meetings held at the Chapel Services for July Studies in 1 Corinthians Chapter 14, Rebecca at The Chapel. 2nd 10.30am Worship Service - Stan Marshall July 6th July 13th Chapter 15, Fiona Smith at 7 Brook 9th 10.30am Fellowship Service and Orchard, Marden Communion July 20th Chapter 16 New House Farm, Risbury. 16th 10.30am Worship Service - Phil Ricketts July 27th No Further Meetings until September 23rd 10.30am Worship Service - Mike Wilkinson Bodenham Christian Fellowship: 30th 10.30am Worship Service - Steve Sully Contact Peter Lefroy-Owen (760580) August Secretary: Pat Horrigan (797044) 6th 10.30am Worship Service

13th 10.30am Worship Service BODENHAM MOTHERS’ UNION 20th 10.30am Worship Service Thursday 6th 10.30am – Margaret Hughes 27th 10.30am Worship Service will present the DVD ‘Heaven is for Real’ at 14 Brockinton Road. Branch Leader: Pat Horrigan All services will be followed by refreshments. 01568-797044 Cafe @ Chapel meets every Thursday morning. Why not call in for a coffee and a chat at any time between 10.30am and 12 noon. Shire’s

Ladies Bible Study Tree Services The Ladies Bible Study will not meet in July or August. Tree felling and dismantling Dead and dangerous tree removal Crown raising and shaping Small tree pruning Knit-Ins Hedge reduction and trimming

The July knit-in will be held on Thursday 20th at Firewood 1 Ton Bag £55 14, Brockington Road at 2.30pm. Fully Insured ED STOBO (Head Tree Surgeon) Fully Qualified The August Knit-In will be held on Thursday 17th at 2.30pm at 14 Brockington Road. Mobile 07969 805016 Office: 01568 797855 5 LUGG VALLEY GROUP OF FRIENDS - CANCER BODENHAM LEISURE CLUB RESEARCH UK July 10th meeting in the Parish Hall will take place AN APPEAL: at 2.30 pm when Yvonne Mort has kindly agreed to The Committee lost 3 valued members during 2016 share with us the art of ‘pressed flowers’ and card and and we need to replace them to make it possiblet to carry bookmark making. There will be a competition for on organising our events. the best home made card or bookmark made by the The LUGG VALLEY GROUP OF FRIENDS CANCER members or their friends. There will be, as usual, a RESEARCH UK were formed just over 30 years ago and has raised £235,000+ during this time. Raffle and Sale Table, refreshments will also be served. This is an appeal for people to join our committee. Guests and Visitors always welcome. If you feel that this could be you, or if you know anyone July 24th meeting will be a Lunch at the Parish Hall at who might like to join us, please contact: Jenny Nicolson 1 pm. Please let Dorothy Pugh know if you are intend (01568) 797280 or Thelma Butcher (01568) 797557). We to come and if you are bringing a guest, to assist with will be pleased to hear from you. catering numbers. August 14th A Coach Trip to Cardiff Bay has been ** Due to the smaller Committee for 2017, we have had to arrange, departing from the Parish Hall at 9.30 am scale down the number of events held this year but will be holding a - before calling at Ash Grove Road. The Coach will depart from Cardiff at 15.30 pm. The Cost of the trip will CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING ON be £14. Booking is advisable, non club members will be WEDNESDAY, welcome to join us, no charge for pre-school children, 8TH NOVEMBER 2017, and small charge for other children. Please Book with AT SIWARD JAMES CENTRE, BODENHAM, Dorothy Pugh, 797268. FROM 10 AM TO 12 NOON. There will be no later meeting in August due to the Why not make a note in your diary to join us? Bank Holiday. For any further information call Girlguiding News Nan Murdoch, Programme Secretary Marden Guides and Senior Section are getting 01568 797595 ready for their Summer camp. We will be visiting Burley Gate Guides to make banners & bunting to decorate our campsite. Professional Cleaning We will be joining groups from all over of Herefordshire at Blackwell Court near Bromsgrove for ‘ Let’s Go Wild’ – the Girlguiding Herefordshire Carpets, Rugs, Upholstery County Camp. Ruby Barber, one of our Senior Section has won a competition to design a badge for the camp, and her design will feature on all the Using a new innovative system we offer a fast, efficient, high quality, carpet badges & T- shirts! cleaning service with no mess or fuss. We will be doing all kinds of adventurous  activities – Climbing, Abseiling, Zip wire, Team  challenges, Raft Building, Archery, Tree Trek, camp Cleans, disinfects and applies anti-static coating  cooking, and much more! Guarantees not to stretch, shrink, or split seams We are planning to participate in the Leaves carpets PH neutral, no re-soiling sticky residues  Bodenham Open Gardens weekend, so please Extremely quiet operation come along and see us, and find out more about Environmentally friendly too using natural products Girlguiding. Dry in 30 Minutes New members are always welcome in Brownies, Guides and Senior Section. Why not Homes Offices Hotels Clubs come along to a meeting to find out more about us? For Brownies (Age 7-10 years) contact Trish on Call today: 01432 880859 Rainbow International For Guides (Age 10 – 14 years) and Senior Section (Age 14-18 years ) contact Alison on 01432 880094 or email [email protected] Unit 21, Evans Business Centre, Guiding is fun for adults too! – if you would like to join Brunel Road, Leominster, HR6 0LX us as a volunteer leader or helper we would love to Telephone: 01568 617710 hear from you. Alison Thomas – Guide Leader For Your Free, No Obligation, Quote

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In aid of Bodenham Parish Church

Starts at 11.00 am and ends 5.00pm

11 Open Gardens Classic Cars on the Green Stalls at the Church selling a variety of local and other products Beer and Sausage Festival at England’s Gate Inn

Pony and Trap Rides Zip Wire Ride for Bears and other Cuddly Toys Pony Rides St John’s Brass Band

Dog Show and Displays

Arts and Crafts Display

2 Cafes for food and drink

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PARISH HALL NEWS Club Meets Contact The Hall AGM will be held on Wednesday Leisure Club Monthly on the Gwenllian Bowden 12th of July, please contact Laura - 2nd and 4th Chairperson [email protected] if you have any Mondays 01568 797868 questions / issues to be raised in the meeting. 2.30 - 4pm Gardening Monthly on the David Griffiths The 100 club results are Club 1st Tuesday 01568 797427 7.30pm MAY: Flicks in the Sept - April Linda Creaton Sticks 2nd Friday 01568 797473 1). No. 127 - Barry Carter 7.30pm 2). No.36 - Ann Herbert 3). No 117 - Iris Evans Weekly Activity Contact

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14th July Duck morning - Duck pictures and try to Please call Jo, Julie or Del on 01568 797241 hook a ducks . This is themed to match the School For a FREE taster session fete which has the quack pack attending. www.st.michaels.hereford.sch.uk 21st July Piglet morning- we will be joined by some piglets to celebrate the end of term .

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Please leave a message 14 Hampton Ward Newsletter – June 2017 GARDENING CLUB When I was elected to the Council in 2015, I was appointed to various committees and outside bodies, including the River Lugg Internal Drainage Board. I knew nothing about this organisation, or what they did. So, if you’re still with me here, please read on as you July 4th Summer Party. Ticket only please may find it interesting. note 7pm start time An Internal Drainage Board (IDB) is a local August 1st Life as a Garden Magazine public authority that manages water levels. They are an Editor. Tamsin Westhorp Annual Produce Show integral part of managing flood risk and land drainage in August 19th England and Wales. They manage drainage districts in Jacqui Price, Secretary areas of special need which are determined by the local hydrology, not by political or county boundaries. An IDBs’ primary role is to manage water levels and reduce the risk from flooding within their district. Much of the work involves the maintenance and improvement of watercourses and related infrastructure such as pumping stations, weirs, sluices, culverts and embankments. Under the Land Drainage Act, the IDB exercises a general power of supervision over all matters relating to water level management with its district. Anyone who

wishes to construct or alter a bridge, a weir a culvert or an embankment, must first obtain permission from the IDB, before undertaking any work. BODENHAM ART IDBs’ also have a series of by-laws relating to GROUP the management of watercourses and can designate MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY IN THE features and structures within the district that relate to a CHAPEL on CHAPEL LANE from flood risk. This will prevent an owner of a structure from 10am, to 12.30pm. altering, removing or replacing the structure, without the ALL AGES AND ABILITY. consent of the IDB. They also advise the Local Planning NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME. Authority with regard to planning applications with the IDBs area and will advise and facilitate the drainage of FOR MORE INFORMATION contact new developments, to help reduce the risk of flooding in Vic or Jenny 01568 797545 the future. With over 50k farms within IDB districts in England, they are a key component of maintaining the security of the food supply in the UK and with some POETRY GROUP 600k people living or working within IDB boundaries, including 880k properties – domestic and commercial, they play a key role in reducing the flood risk to these communities. The expenditure for the essential work carried I’m still trying to get this thing started, but I need your out by IDBs’ is met via the drainage rates levied on assistance. I’m not Larkin around, I really do want to get this in agricultural land occupiers and by other special charges Motion paid by district and unitary authorities on behalf of The important thing is to enjoy the English language in all its facets. It won’t be all Shakespear or Shelly, we would be non-agricultural land occupiers within the district. IDBs’ equally at home with comedy from, Ayres, Milligan, Lear or can also seek funding for major capital works through Holloway, or the unforgettable futility of War from Brooke, Owen, Sassoon or Grenfell. a Flood Defence Grant from the Treasury or voluntary Bring your favourite poetry along. If you are shy about reading funds. out loud, don’t worry, one of us will read for you. Further information can be found at the ADA’s web site: “Poetry is prose bewitched, www.ada.org.uk A music, made of visual thoughts, Cllr Bruce Baker The sound of an idea” Loy.

Hampton Ward Contact Vic on 01568 797545

15 BODENHAM RAMBLERS SUMMER WALKS All walks to start at 10am unless otherwise stated. Any queries about walks please contact leaders PACKED LUNCH (unless stated otherwise)

DATE Description Miles Start GR Leaders Sunday Walk by River Wye, orchards and 5 St Johns Baptist Church Kings Caple OS 189 Cherry 9th July fields 9 stiles 559288 01432 830037

Wed Hay on Wye, Llowes, Clyro and 6 Hay on Wye Car Park, Oxford Road HR3 Exp 201 Richard & Barbara 19th back to Hay, Around the Wye 1 5AJ 230421 01432 267414 July steep hill 10.30am start

Sunday Kilpeck, Pentwyn 6 Kilpeck Village Hall Go into centre of OS 189 Wendy 01432 272031 30th Common & Saddlebow Hill some village, at the pub turn R then take 1st Left 446302 Joy 01531 670424 July stiles moderate signed Village Hall

Wed Sutton St Nicholas to Withington 6 Park at Sutton St Nicholas Church Exp 202 Peter 9th Aug 534454 01432 880125

Sunday Blorenge & Punchbowl No stiles, 6.5 Keepers Pond car park. Top of B4246 OL 13 20th lovely views moderate between Abergavenny & Blaenavon 254106 Richard Aug 01432 839534

Wed Hollybush, commom land, road 5/6 Through Eastnor on A438, car park on L OS 190 Brian 30th walking, hilly no stiles after Hollybush sign 758368 01432 870492 Aug Doreen 271065

Sunday Kingswood Lady Grove, Monmouth 6.5 Monmouth car park pay & display OL 14 Margaret & Steve 10 Sept area & Offas Dyke 505125 01432 880950

Wed Orchards, Tillington Common, 6.5 Burghill Church Car Park OS 202 Don 20th Badnage Wood quiet lanes, mod 479445 01432 760036 Sept

For details of Bodenham Ramblers please contact the Secretary, Brenda Richardson on 01568 797035 or the Treasurer, Wendy Jones on 01432 272031

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www.st-michaels.hereford.sch.uk 17 SMOOTH SWING, COOL JAZZ, Wellington Parish History Society (WPHS) LUSCIOUS LATIN Following several successful Village Walking In the Churchyard Tours of Wellington in past years, the society has decided to mount another tour this summer, FOOTPRINTS this time led by Mr. Duncan James a local

expert in timber framed buildings. APPEARING FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY This summer’s walking tour will take place on AT Saturday 1st July, starting at 2:30 pm, meeting THE BIG BODENHAM in Wellington at a point to be advised. The number of participants is restricted to BARBEQUE 30; please book a place as tickets may be (BACK BY PUBLIC DEMAND) restricted if you turn up on the day. If you wish SATURDAY 5 AUGUST 2017 to join the tour please contact Peter Manson at FROM 6.30PM [email protected] LICENSED BAR or telephone 01432 830097. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW For WPHS members, tickets will be £3 and for non members £5. ADULTS £7.00 CHILDREN £4.00 (Includes food)

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Secretary: Mrs Babs Mitcheson brickwork, Plastering and Painting to clearing the The Moor: pavement and driveway of leaves. The Moor Road: Mr Andrew Maxwell: 797902 Orchard Close/Chapel Lane: Mr Robert Pritchard: 797428 I will put my hand to most things - if it’s not listed Brockington Road (2 -31& 35): Mr Simon Dowler: 797363 give me a call. I am a Local guy who is honest, Brockington Road (1, 32-34, 36 – 42A): Mrs Rebecca Burnill: 797823 Brockington Road (43- 54): Mrs Gwen Bowden: 797868 reliable and friendly. I you would like a quote Siward James: The Warden: Mrs Victoria Paterson : 797412 don’t hesitate to ring me. 07885529138 or email Ash Grove Close: Mrs Jean Fryer: 797338 Ash Grove View: Mr David Harris: 797575 me : [email protected] Ash Grove View: Cllr Alec Avery: 797744

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19 St Michaels Hospice - Open Garden: The Laskett Gardens BWg BODENHAM WOMENS GROUP Sunday, 27th August 11am-5pm For Women from Bodenham and Surrounding Areas Laskett Lane, Much Birch July Herefordshire, HR2 8HZ Shirley Valentine – The Courtyard on Tuesday 11th July. Tickets £21 or £19 concessions. If interested This intriguing garden, boasting more than 20 contact Maureen Bick on 01568 797226 who will be unique features, has been painstakingly created able to advise if she has any tickets remaining. over the past 40 years. August Shewsbury Flower Show - Sat 12th August - £37.50 Easily accessed, just off the A49 at Much Birch, The - through Yeomans Contact Linda Creaton 01568 Laskett Gardens are the creation of 797743 for further details and to book your place. Sir Roy Strong, the former director of the V&A September Museum and the National Portrait Gallery and his Blackpool Lights - 2days Sunday 3rd September £87.00 Single Sup. £20. - through G.B. tours. For late wife, the acclaimed theatre and film designer, further details contact Linda Creaton 01568 797743 Julia Trevelyan Oman. The gardens offer a unique October portrait of its makers with the story of their marriage Cybercrime –17th October 7.00 for 7.30pm at and their extraordinary lives woven into its very the Chapel. PCSO Steph Annette will be giving a fabric. talk to make us aware of the problems arising from cybercrime, and ways to combat it. There will be no Tickets £9 pre-booked £10 on the day charge for this meeting. Parking available If any lady or group would like to organise an event Contact: 01432 851000 for the 2017/18 calendar, please contact Lyn on or visit www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk 01568 797228 for the details to be included in the monthly newsletter and on the parish website.

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust - Bodenham Lake and For membership details phone our Treasurer, Anita Queenswood Country Park Griffiths 01568 797929 or any of the contacts below. Wildlife Watch Club Subscriptions are now 50 pence per annum. Sun 2 July 12.30-2.30pm Monthly nature club for young enthusiasts aged 7 to 14 years, Roz Reader 01568 797426 meets first Sunday of every month.Venue: Queenswood Kath Tremain 01568 797751 Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Lyn Pollard 01568 797228 Herefordshire, HR6 0PY.Cost: £2 Wildlife Watch members, £4 non-members. Book your place online. BODENHAM BOWLING CLUB Adventure Club - nature games and whittling How lovely it was to have 2 founder members Tues 25 July 10am-3pm along with around 40 members and past members of Develop your survival skills in the great outdoors. At Adventure Club, we provide for the children to decide! Bodenham Bowling Club (BBC) at the 35th birthday tea Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Cost: held in the centre at Siward James on Saturday 10th £15. For ages 7+ Book your place online June. WildPlay - Get Crafty and Play - playing with the elements: Stan Davis was presented with the trophy that wind Wed 26 July 1.30-3.30pm Derek Stockton won 35 years ago when he played Drop in WildPlay play session for families. a club final against Stan. I do not think any other Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum Cost: £2 per child, children under 2 years free. organisation in Bodenham can match that Can they? Booking: Not required. Club evenings on a Monday are seeing a Lugg Wetland Gem Project: Guided walk around reasonable attendance but the weather does affect Bodenham Lake Sat 29 July 11am-1pm attendance. Eric our club captain still tries to make up Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Lugg Living Landscape Officer rinks for our friendly games however this is not always Sophie Cowling will lead a guided walk around Bodenham possible and so he has to ring around to try to - or the Lake, including exclusive access to the restricted section, and visiting team turn up for triples. provide an insight into the species and ecology of the site and outline the site’s future enhancement plans. The walk will be The club’s annual Hog Roast is being planned around 3 km on flat terrain, with stops off at key locations such for the 20th August and tickets will be available from as the bird hides. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather committee members shortly. including sturdy boots and sunhat if necessary. Anyone wishing to give the game a try is Cost: Free. Booking essential. This event is part of welcome to turn up on a Monday evening at 18.00 for Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s Lugg Wetland Gem Project a prompt 18.15 start.....flat shoes please. which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Barbara Gibson 797643 Booking: Book online at www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake. org or call 01432 356872. 20 DAVID SMITH – Property Maintenance. BROCKINGTON TEA ROOM Brockington Golf Club Bodenham 01568 797877  Open every day from 10am Interior Design Come and sit in our comfortable conservatory or make the most of the  Painting & Décor good weather whilst sitting on our patio. Both have stunning views over  the golf course and the 4th and 9th greens. Kitchen Design & Installation We serve  Bathroom Design & Installation Cappuccino. Latte. Hot Chocolate. Americano Coffee. Assorted  Heating Repairs teas. Beers, Wines and Spirits. Cold Drinks  Scones with Jam and Cream. Cakes. Slices. Electrical Installation & Repair Jacket Potatoes. Toasties. Sandwiches.  General Repair & Maintenance Inside & Out Daily Specials. Soup of the Day. All day Breakfast.  Odd Jobs a Speciality !!! Sunday Lunch Carvery We offer a choice of meats with a selection of vegetables including cauliflower cheese. Gluten/Dairy Free available. For ALL your property needs call for Only £8.95 (desserts £3.95) your free consultation: Early booking advisable. Private parties and events catered for. 07740 623 603

From the Editor, The next newsletter is the September 2017 edition and the deadline is 18th August. Read your newsletter any where - on your smart phone, tablet or computer - and save trees - see below!! Tel: 01568 797872 For more about Bodenham visit bodenhamparish.org.uk For more Newsletter stuff visit bodenhamnewsletter.co.uk

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