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Harvest of a Cromwellian nature

In this edition 4 Harvests of all kinds 4 Out of Africa 4 Hunting season begins 4 OPEN Church and parish news www.temetriangle.net Price 70p for non-residents Dependent on voluntary donations 85721 Teme Triangle October 2012_Triangle April 04.qxd 25/09/2012 10:42 Page 2

Bryn’s granddaughter Freya with the seven canonballs

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WELCOME to the October edition of Teme Triangle. This month it’s all things harvest…from the hops to the hay bales, all is gathered in and the ploughing season well under way. So, we bring news of our harvest festivals, the abundance of good food we enjoy locally and the country traditions that define this valley.

But first, a harvest of a different kind.

When Bryn Hopkinson from took his dog for a walk recently he brought home a bounty of a quite different kind. On the freshly ploughed ground of Rodge Hill he found not one but two canon balls, relics of a Cromwellian heritage perhaps? He told us:

“It has been suggested that the stones are from the Cromwellian era,and potentially the fragmentation grenades of their day. Can anyone throw any more light on them? The theory is that in the run up to the Battle of Worcester either Royalists or Cromwellians maintained an artillery position in the field in question which gave views not only over the City of Worcester but also up and down the Teme Valley. Seven stone balls have been found in roughly the same position in the field after early Autumn ploughing.”

Curiouser and curiouser. There is relatively little documentation of the Civil War activities in this immediate area so history buffs might like to share their views with us?

Meanwhile at Hursley Farm glorious weather was enjoyed by everyone attending the annual ploughing match, hosted by Andrew Yarnold. My thanks to Sue Barnes for sending us her photos.

Sue and her husband John hosted an unusual event in Clifton recently with a ‘locally sourced’ wedding, when daughter Jennifer married Andy Hill from Blackburn at St Kenelm’s. The village hall was transformed and it was all hands to the pump!

“The WI did the catering, local farmer Harvey Richards provided the pig roast, Phil Richards loaned us the bales of straw and local band Horizon Lights performed. We had a local Morris dancing group and Malvern Hills Lions ran the casino. Many items were loaned for donations to charity with both The Silurian Border Morris Side and Lions raising funds for good causes”

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“It was a superb day and many of the guests commented on the wonderfully friendly village. We were grateful for the kindness of everyone on the day. “

I think that’s what they call ‘harvesting goodwill’.

Harvesting goodwill seems to be a theme this month – here’s an article from Iain Patton and Ian Kirby two local FOAG Village hall transformed for the day Members.

OUT OF AFRICA TO WORCESTER - IN STORIES MUSIC AND FOOD Local people have helped to bring health, education and enterprise to thousands of rural Ugandans for 30 years through Farmers Overseas Action Group. Individuals, families, schools, churches and businesses have connected with the success of FOAG in small-scale direct support to aspiring Africans.

On Friday 12th October at 7.30 you have the chance to meet the people behind FOAG and find out how you can help. There will be Ugandan food and songs of Africa from Worcester’s own Volcano choir.

And you will be able to hear how, against all odds, Sister Sophie Akin built a centre to seek out disabled children, operate on their twisted limbs and give them an education and, most of all, hope. www.foag.co.uk

This is a free event at the Well, Top Barn Holt Heath, Worcester WR6 6NH Booking essential at:- [email protected] or 01905 831276 Local farmer Ian Kirby in Uganda with 9 years old Nabubolo Emma. Nabubolo, whose mother is dead desperately needs an operation to cure osteomyelitis.

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HARVESTING TREES Anyone driving up Stanford Hill recently will have noticed that daylight has broken through! Over 30 acres of the Winnington Estate’s forest has been felled and 3,000 tons of timber has been lifted. And before you shout ‘shame’ they will shortly be replanting 30,000 native broadleaved trees to replace them.

Between the 1930s and 1980s, hundreds of thousands of hectares of Britain’s beautiful and irreplaceable ancient woodland were felled and replanted, mostly with commercial conifers, or a mixture of conifers and broadleaved trees.

This well-intentioned government strategy to make Britain more self-sufficient in timber had dire consequences for wildlife. Whole fragile ecosystems were devastated, and since then remnants of the unique communities of plants, animals and fungi that depend on ancient woodland have clung to life in isolated pockets within dense plantations.

Research commissioned by the Woodland Trust, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity, shows that we need to restore replanted ancient woods and changes in national policy, are encouraging woodland owners to restore sites sympathetically.

A license is required for felling and this generally stipulates replanting with native broadleaved species.

MEAT ON THE MENU AT CLIFTON STORES And still on the subject of local produce, with British Food Fortnight in full swing (21st September – 6th October), news from Clifton Stores that they area now stocking fresh meat, sausage and bacon supplied by Bowketts butchery from . Peter Richards told us:

“We are firmly committed to using local suppliers, where possible, and Bowketts Butchery fits that criteria exactly with their excellent reputation, for locally sourced meat and producing most of their products on the premises.

We will be stocking their Gold Award winning Traditional Pork Sausages , Short Back Bacon and Cooked Meats also small amounts of Minced Beef, Chicken portions and Lamb/Pork chops in our fridges. We hope that customer demand will allow us to increase the range we stock. Orders can be placed for any amounts, but must be placed by Wednesday 12 noon for delivery to us on Thursdays.

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SOFT FURNISHINGS Tel: designed for you 01886 by Tracey Birks 812583

Bespoke Hand made Curtains and Blinds Measuring & Fitting Service included

M.S.G. PAVING! Block paving specialist Driveways,Patios,Paths,Fencing, Garden walls 20 years experience For your free quote call today Tel: 01905 351028 Mob:07921865837

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Harpley Works Clifton-on-Teme • MOT Repairs • Tyres • Servicing • Batteries • Accident Repairs • Exhausts Tel/Fax: 01886 853 530 Mobile: 07970000881

LYN CROSS CLEANING SERVICES Established local business, Specialising in the cleaning of period homes

Insured with excellent references 07929 895 151 After 6pm week days and any Time during the weekend

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EVENTS COMING UP

QUIZ EVENINGS RETURN TO THE LION There’s another opportunity to test your knowledge this month when the popular series of Quiz Evenings makes a welcome return to the Lion Inn in Clifton, beginning on Tuesday, 9th October at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. As usual, teams of no more than six people are invited to take part and compete for the prize awarded to the winning team. All proceeds go to charity.

The Lion Quiz Evenings will be held monthly throughout the winter: future dates are Tuesday, 6th November and Tuesday, 4th December. Tables for participating teams will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

ART EXHIBITION DATE ANNOUNCED Following the success of last year’s collaboration between Mel Williams’ Martley Art Group and Holloways of they have announced that from 26th November the exhibition will again take place in the Conservatory area. The works will all be new and will feature a wide range of styles and techniques from this very talented group. ( see our inside back cover pic).

More information from Mel Williams on 01886 812 993

CLIFTON UPON TEME W.I. We have had a very busy summer; members have visited the Hive in Worcester and were treated to a guided tour around the new library. We were fascinated with everything the library has to offer and many members have been back to use the library. A wedding in Clifton kept us busy Lots of effort and teamwork was involved but there were plenty of compliments from the family.

Our September meeting was a talk by Angela Bushaway on Shiatsu and on October 9th the speaker, Paddy Hannigan, will be talking about Suffragettes and Votes for Women. 7.30.pm. The November meeting is on 13th.

If you would like to come along to the WI new members and visitors are most welcome. For further information contact our President, Charlotte Durling. 01886 812310

THE CLIFTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB COFFEE MORNING Marie and Eddie Thompson 26, The Village, Saturday October 20th from 10.30am to 12pm.

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CLIFTON HUNT It’s not only the season of harvest, it’s also the season of hunting, shooting and fishing. Our local hunt in Clifton welcomes new members and followers.

Fun Ride Sunday 7th October Lower House Stanford Bishop. www.clifton-on- teme-hunt.co.uk

Opening Meet Supper Friday 26th October Edwyn Ralph Village Hall

Hunt Ball Saturday 26th January 2013 Bromyard Rugby Club

End of Season Supper Saturday 2nd March 2013 Clifton Village Hall

TEME VALLEY NETBALL CLUB Training is under way for the local team, whose success we reported last season. Sessions at Sport Martley are on Fridays from 7 – 8pm., and they welcome anyone over 16 wanting to have fun, improve their fitness and play in the Worcester league. These are coach led sessions.

More information from Sarah Waddington on 07957 319597

THE SHELSLEY EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT presents a series of four talks:

THE OVERLORDS OF THE MARCHES

Wed. 30th January 2013 Symbols of Power: the rise of the Hill Fort in the Welsh Marshes. Tim Hoverd, Herefordshire County Archeology Dept.

Wed. 13th February Roman invaders: friend or foe? Tim Hoverd.

Wed. 27th February “The Lady of the Mercians….built the borough there”: Anglo Saxon fortifications - against what? Dr. Matt Edwards Wed. 13th March Norman conquerors: the last overlords? Dr. Katherine Lack

All talks are illustrated and take place in the Shelsleys Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. The cost is £25 for the whole series or £8.00 for an individual talk. Payable on the door, inclusive of a glass of wine or cup of coffee or tea. All welcome. Proceeds in aid of church funds.

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SHELSLEY

F O R H I R E Set in beautiful surroundings (with french windows leading onto terrace) Close to the river and hillclimb Well equipped kitchen • Bar available Ideal for meetings, dances, parties etc.

Very reasonable rates

Contact for bookings FAY 01886812486 or Bernard at [email protected] The Lion Inn Clifton upon Teme WR6 6DH

17th CENTURY INN on the VILLAGE GREEN INN KEEPING WITH TRADITION, OPEN FIRES, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE Six Traditional Ales Open All Day • Takeaway Fish & Chips Live Local Bands • Pool Table Coffee Mornings (Thursday from 10 am) Families Welcome, Home Style Dining See our Famous and Extensive "2-4-6-8" Menu Book Early to be Sure of a Table En-Suite Rooms To Let from £45 pp/night Tel 01886 812975

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A. R. VERRY PLUMBING AND HEATING Commercial and domestic oil fired installations and servicing, including Agas and Rayburns 01886 853023

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HAYWOOD BUILDING

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Flue pipe & Chimney lining Chimney sweeping Oil-fired Aga/Rayburn servicing VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Over 20 stoves on display Stockists for Stovax, Scantherm, Austroflamm, Aarrow, Don & Warmland Friendly knowledgeable advice FOR DETAILS CALL Ian & Sue Sparey 01886 812452

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Ombersley Family Dental Practice MRS ANDY WRIGHT B.D.S. (EDIN)& MRS LUCY FLANAGHAN B.D.S. (BRISTOL) A friendly private practic specialising in preventive dental care for all the family in a happy relaxed atmosphere Andy is now joined by a new dentist, Lucy – available to see new patients Tooth whitening and cosmetic treatments Same day emergency appointments Large Car park Tel: 01905 621881 RACKS LANE, OMBERSLEY, NR DROITWICH, WORCS. WR9 0EN www.ombersleyfamilydental.co.uk

TAILOR MADE QUALITY MENUS FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS KIT BAMFORD Based at The Birche, Shelsley Beauchamp, a special venue with unique ambience for wedding ceremonies and other celebrations, as well as other outside catering requirements, please call me on: For further details, please telephone Manager - Sandra Sharratt at the Centre. 01886 812251 or 07801 699597 or 01905 345200 01886 812380 E:mail: [email protected] The Village, Clifton-upon-Teme, Worcester WR6 6DH.

SERVICED OFFICES AND SMALL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE ON FLEXIBLE TERMS for further information and to view this exceptional development please contact Kate Shrubb on 01886 888455

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Churchwith Pat Snelling Matters St Matthew wrote: ‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me.’ Many of you will be aware of the work of St Paul’s Hostel for homeless people in Worcester. St Paul’s provides accommodation and support to single homeless people within Worcester city and the county. As well as the 46 bed hostel it also operates a dry house, and substance misuse and rough sleeper outreach. Opened in 1977, originally for rough sleepers, in the former vicarage of St Paul’s Church, in the old Blockhouse area of the city. The building was once the home of the Revd. Studdert Kennedy. He was nicknamed ‘’Woodbine Willie,’’ First World War Chaplain and decorated war hero, famous for giving out Woodbines to wounded troops. At the end of the ‘70s the hostel relocated to its present site at Tallow Hill, into the building of the former Worcester Work House. Since then the range of services have widened to reflect the problems and needs of life in the 21st century, and St Paul’s has recently been awarded a grant of £400,000 to assist them in their unstinting care and support of homeless people within our city. What might not be generally known is that St Kenelm’s has had a working association with St Paul’s for well over 30 years. There is a faithful and committed group of people in the village who go on a regular basis to serve suppers and chat and befriend the residents. Also, for all these years St Kenelm’s have collected and taken clothes, bedding and harvest produce to the hostel to be distributed as required to the resident’s. All these things have been gratefully received by the staff and residents alike. There is always a chorus of thank you for coming from the residents when we go off duty and leave for home. Having witnessed the provision of care and inclusiveness of the residents at St Pauls these words of Jesus come to mind. ‘This is my commandment; love one another as I have loved you’ And this means endless understanding of each other’s frailties, forgiveness, tolerance - all that is fine and noble. There is too little love in this world of ours, and what a difficult and delicate thing it is to handle; into what pitfalls can we fall. But it is the constant love of God for us, and the love of each other, which is at the heart of the Christian message. That love, I sense, sustains the continuing work at St Paul’s Hostel. Anyone wishing to join the Clifton volunteers please contact Pat Snelling 01886 812 443.

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CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVALS

Sunday 14th October, 6.30pm Harvest Service at St Kenelm’s, Clifton, followed by refreshments. (This is a Gift Day service – please see separate article)

Also on Sunday 14th October, 6.30pm Evening Prayer with Harvest Hymns at St Andrew’s, .

Sunday 21st October, 10.00am Family Services on a harvest theme at St Kenelm’s, Clifton

Sunday 21st October, 4.30pm Harvest Festival at All Saints, Shelsley Beauchamp, followed by HARVEST SUPPER in the Village Hall. Tickets (£8) from Ann Holloway on 812660.

Sunday 28th October, 10.30am Harvest Service at St Bartholomew’s, Lower Sapey (Harpley) Refreshments following (contributions welcome – contact Marion West on 853249) but just turn up anyway.

HAVE A GO AT THE ALL SAINTS LYCHGATE!

The reason why the lychgate needed such drastic renovation was that water had been trapped inside the wood at the base and caused it to rot. The remains of the brown paint, or similar coating, are still on the parts of the structure that did not need replacement, and anyone passing the church will have noticed the contrast between the old brown paint and the new wood.

The new wood will, in the course of a year, change to a silvery grey colour. Scraping off the brown paint reveals the wood underneath to be that same silvery grey colour.

We now have a couple of professional tools which will take most of the brown coating off fairly easily. But it does require quite a bit of elbow grease and there is a lot of wood to do.

We invite anybody to take a turn with the scrapers, adopt their little bit of the structure, and remove as much as possible of the brown coating. We are not looking for perfection, but this method should bring about a significant improvement.

Please contact John Sumner (812483) to book your turn with the scrapers!

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ST KENELM’S CHURCH PAST AND FUTURE

St Kenelm’s has a very interesting past and is much loved in the present. To continue this interest and love well into the future we now have to plan with some serious thinking.

Every household in Clifton is receiving a small booklet outlining the way we hope to play a part in the life of the village, and indicating how this needs to be paid for. We are inviting gift-aid donations to help us make up the present shortfall of over £11,000 per year.

If you would like more details on this, and perhaps would like to know why we are inviting support from people who don’t come to church much, please come along to our open meeting at The Village Hall on Wednesday October 10th at 7.30pm. Drinks will be served on arrival and the presentation will start with a brief history of St Kenelm’s. Then we will go into some of the hows and whys and wherefores and we will do our best to answer questions as fully as possible. See you there? You will be very welcome.

DEANERY LADIES PRAYER BREAKFAST. Ladies from the deanery meet at the Cob House, once every two months for prayers, a talk and then breakfast.

In September, Nigel Roberts, working in prisons as a member of the Independent Monitoring Board , an appointment of the Ministry of Justice, talked about his voluntary work. His Christian perspective of the prison system was interesting, perturbing, and informative. His upbeat view was an inspiration to us all.

The next ladies prayer breakfast is on Saturday November 3rd where we will discuss the start time, and listen to another speaker. In 2013, weather permitting we meet on January 4th at the Cob House.

BENEFICE QUIET DAY. The annual benefice ‘Quiet Day’ is taking place on November 3rd at Holland House, Cropthorne. The day will be led by The Revd Dr Clifford Owen, former Rector of this benefice. The day will begin at 10 am until 4 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to have some quiet spiritual refreshment prior to the busy Christmas period. Please do come and experience the delightful and uplifting setting of Holland House, you will be most welcome.

For further details please contact Pat Snelling. 01886 812443, [email protected]

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LOWER SAPEY NEWS with Marion West Summer is over I guess, but let’s enjoy a bright Autumn! We start with Church cleaning. CLEANING for October will be taken care of by Gay Sudbury. FLOWERS for 7th and 14th will be looked after by Jeanie Jones. After this it will be all go for Harvest festival. Suzanne will give us instructions for windows nearer the time. Still on the Harvest Festival, it will be on 28th October this year. The service will start at 10.30 and will be a welcoming occasion for everyone, whether a regular churchgoer or not. Pat Snelling will be taking the service and we hope lots of friends will come. Afterwards we are all invited to bring a plate to share for Harvest Lunch. Wine and soft drinks will be served. Look forward to seeing you! The mobile library will visit on 18th October. Is there anyone out there who would be prepared to put together our small amount of news each month and send it to the editor? I am likely to become more unreliable as my family commitments in Surrey are likely to require more of my time. Please give me a call if you can help – Marion West 01886 853249. Thankyou. Upper Sapey village Hall will be hosting SAPEY WHIST on the 2nd Thursday of every month starting at 8pm. It will be a friendly gathering so do come along whether you play or not.

ST BASILS STEPPING STONE After Pat Snelling’s moving Church Matters you may like to consider this? The scheme aims to provide a stepping stone for young care leavers generally aged 16-18 but the service is offered up to the age of 21. The scheme recruits ‘Hosts’ from all walks of life who have a spare room and want to make a difference to vulnerable young people by providing accommodation and support to a young person within their home for an agreed amount of time.Subject to CRB checks, St Basils is now recruiting caring Hosts from across the Worcestershire area. To find out more please ring Shelley Stanley, Worcestershire Home2Home Co-ordinator on 07867354699 or email [email protected].

HOST UK Many UK based international students will be alone this Christmas and would love to celebrate with you. Inviting a student to stay will make them feel welcome here. Learn about other cultures, meet new people and make the world a little friendlier! To learn more about volunteer hosting at Christmas or any weekend of the year, see www.hostuk.org or contact Lynette on 029 2069 3903.

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For that extra care and attention in your home and a free survey to discuss your bathroom project Tel/Fax 01886 884598

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TVA TEME VALLEY ACCOUNTS Bookkeeping VAT PAYE Sage Accounting Tax Returns Draft Accounts

Contact: Claire on Tel: 01584 881419 or 07731 010099 Email: [email protected]

Parties • Business Meetings • Seminars Receptions • Functions CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL Three meeting rooms ( 2 – 120 people) Modern, well-equipped kitchen Crockery and glasses on site Wireless sound system Good parking in central location Bookings: Rachel on 01886-812880 Or Jack on - 812464

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PC Troubles? • PC problems solved • Broadband connection set-up • Home network set-up • Printer and camera problems solved • Website design service • Basic PC training at home For friendly and local advice and to book a free consultation contact Bernadette Higgins on 07813 302 504 or e-mail: [email protected] 07813 567207 or 01584 781239 LIZ WHITTAKER Lady driver: Mercedes E-Class:

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UNAPPROVED ABBREVIATED MINUTES OF CLIFTON UPON TEME PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 6TH IN THE VILLAGE HALL. 4 councillors present plus county Councillor and 1 member of the public and the clerk

Declarations of Interest: Cllr Newman declared a personal interest in item 10. Public Question Time: A member of the Bowls Club enquired whether Council had received any update on the Business Rates position on the Pavilion for 2013-2014. Clerk to investigate. He also suggested that CPFA could be restored. This item to be on October Agenda. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on August 2nd were approved and signed accordingly. District & County Councillor Reports: County Cllr Pollock reported that the Rural Roads Initiative work had been completed. He also reported that he had 2 successful bids from Clifton upon Teme for funding under his Divisional fund and that he had 50% remaining. With regard to the proposed incinerator at Hartlebury the figure of £1bn referred to an installation in Kent and not the Hartlebury incinerator. Cost of landfill goes up annually and we don’t have a lot of land available for landfill. Visibility approach to Ham Bridge. The problem seems to be on Martley side – refer to Martley Parish Council. Correspondence: Hartlebury Parish Council re proposed incinerator at Hartlebury - noted Audit Commission – Appointment of external auditor – noted MH Area Calc meeting – agenda and draft minutes - BB Circulation: MHDC Annual Review Housing survey analysis Trees: 2 quotations have been received. One would only agree to fell and remove both trees. The second is prepared to do some work on both trees. His written quote is awaited – October agenda Car Park: The specification was agreed and it was agreed to ask 4 contractors for a quotation for the work. It was agreed to request that the drain which is included in the Flood Alleviation Scheme be taken out of the scheme and dealt with separately. SWDP: After discussion it was agreed that the clerk would so some further analysis on the housing survey results and draft a response to SWDP and circulate to all councillors for approval. Deadline 14th September. Council was disappointed with the response to the survey 83 households from 291. Progress Reports: Pound Lane Drainage Scheme – Ongoing Willow Tree – Kenelm Road/Kenelm Close – WCC been notified – WCC advised that this is Severn Trent ‘s responsibility. Village Flower Tubs – Cllr Bradley reported who currently looks after the flower tubs. Cllr Pound proposed that Council would look after the structure of the tubs as long as they continue to be tended. All agreed. It was agreed that the broken tub by the Scout Hut be removed and not replaced. Drain Pipes – Oxhall Farm - ongoing Planning: 12/01144/FUL – Barn Conversion Aytons Heath Barn – Council support this application 12/00789/HOU – 6 The Village – Application Refused Finance: The payments as circulated were agreed and cheques duly signed. Lengthsmans duties: Dig grips if there is a ditch opposite J Yeomans drive where it floods by kennels. Trees between J Yeomans and B Palmer.Usual gullies and grips.

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Clerk’s urgent decisions: Been investigating dog signs for playing field and football field as parishioners have been seen using football field for dog walking and not clearing up. It was agreed that 4 signs would be ordered from Malvern Art Products at a cost of approximately £10 each. A notice from MHDC was also required for the grass on Kenelm Road. Councillors reports: Cllr Bradley reported that soakaway from the Village Hall car park was flooding a nearby garden. Clerk to refer to Village Hall Committee. Small copse branch on B4202 across road – Cllr Bradley agreed to deal with this. Cllr Pound reported that he had been contacted by Anthony Winnington’s agents re a proposed development at Church Farm and that they wished to talk to the Parish Council. Tree seat – Manor Road – to be on October agenda.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 4th October at 7.30pm in the Village Hall J C Dale 17th September 2012

DRAFT ABBREVIATED MINUTES OF THE SHELSLEYS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JULY 17TH 2012

Present: Mr C Roberts (Chairman) T Taylor, J Stinton, M Phillips & D Styles. Clerk (Mrs J Speyer) Apologies. W Sutherland, A Champion, W Ward, B Hart & County Cllr Pollock. Declaration of Interest: None Minutes: The minutes for July 17th were approved as a true record and signed. Public Question Time: None. Highways, Footpaths and Lengthsman: There was no Lengthsman’s Report. Grit Bins. Dr Pollock will assist the PC in its request for WCC maintained grit bins. Parish Paths Warden William Sutherland will be recommended to WCC for this appointment. B4203 at Cheltry Bend. It is hoped that a non slip surface will be laid in the future. County Councillor’s Report: School Bus, it is expected that the bus providers will be asked to stop in the previous place in Pard House Lane. Planning: The PC gave its support Hartlebury Parish Council in its efforts to stop an incinerator being built at Hartlebury Trading Estate. Appeal decision on Southwood Farm, appeal dismissed MHDC decision on 12/00910/LBC Church House. Approved. Broadband and IT: WCC faster broadband survey had been circulated widely. The use of the WCC website for The Shelsleys is considered adequate for informing local residents of Parish Council business. The Parish Council will appoint a councillor with an interest in IT to monitor future requirements. Clerk’s report on urgent decisions. Urgent decision 12/01078/LBC Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. Council recommended approval. Finance: There were no invoices. £480 has been received from WCC in payment for the Lengthsman. Date of next Parish Council meeting: November 11th 2012 at 7pm in the Village Hall To view the minutes and agenda online www.worcestershire.gov.uk/myparish/ Jan Speyer Parish Clerk.

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Specialist valuations of Antiques, Fine Art and House contents for: Probate/Inheritance tax, Sale by Auction, Marital Separation Sales by auction arranged House clearance service available www.adrianmackwell.com

Keysells farm Farmers in General garden maintenance Upper Rochford Lawns professionally prepared and laid for over 90 years! Hedges trimmed and shaped Plants and shrubs supplied and pruned Specialising in free-range pork, sausage & dry cured bacon. All rubbish removed Why not visit our local produce farm shop? Delicious Patios laid and fencing erected LOCAL foods available (B4204 near Tenbury Wells) Trustworthy, reliable staff Considering having a party Consider having ‘Keysells farm’ catering! Fully insured and CRB checked Cold meat buffets, gourmet salads or BBQs our speciality. Free estimates, no obligation Free-range meat is the only meat we sell – outdoors ALL year! Cheryl and Andrew Keysell. Tel: 07774 002779 / 07968 585787 01584 781586 07891 362 668 [email protected] Twitter @KeysellsFarm Email: [email protected]

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SING YOUR HEART OUT CLIFTON MUSIC PERFORMANCES FOR ALL The Hope Singers, formed two years ago under the tutelage of South African jazz singing star Pinise Saul during her visit to Clifton, enjoyed another workshop day last month (Sept) led by Sue Harris, a natural voice practitioner and leader of several community choirs. Funding for the event was generously provided by a Worcester Community Grant. The original Hope Singers were joined by several more local residents the following day at the Sunday morning service in St. Kenelm’s church where the congregation were treated to a delightful performance. There will be another Friday Night Is Music Night evening at St. Kenelm’s on Friday, 26th October when the Hope Singers will be performing along with the Hope Quartet, the St. Kenelm’s church choir and local jazz pianist Alfie Newman. In November there will be a further workshop day with Sue Harris and the Hope Singers in the village hall in Clifton on Saturday, 24th November followed once again by a performance at the St. Kenelm’s Sunday service the next day. Tickets for the workshop on the Saturday - £5 each - can be obtained from Sue Johns (01886 812304) or e-mail [email protected]

TEME VALLEY WILDLIFE GROUP The small mammals of Worcestershire. Thursday 11th October Rochford Village Hall. 7:30pm, £2 on the door, everybody is most welcome.

Wildlife and whisky of Islay Saturday 13th Oct, 7:30pm, Parish Rooms. This is a ticket only event £10 per person, available from any of the committee. www.temevalleywildlife.com

PROPOSED ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING - CLIFTON Clifton Parish Council is proposing to add some additional car parking at the roadside entrance to the playing field. A sketch of the plans is on the website and on the notice board. The Parish Council will be applying for planning permission for this work. Comments/objections please contact the clerk: Janet Dale, 1 Vernon Close, Martley, WR6 6QX, 01886 888472 [email protected]

CLIFTON UPON TEME HOUSING SURVEY In August the Parish Council conducted a housing needs survey in the village. Over 290 surveys were issued and only 83 completed surveys were returned. Council was disappointed with the lack of response. The full analysis is available to view on the My Parish website or from the clerk on [email protected]. The Council’s response to the SWDP Consultation on significant changes is also available.

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FOR SALE Colour 20 inch TV in good working order (much loved but being replaced by a 21st century version). Depth 18 inches! £20 going to charity. 01886-812304

FOR SALE Battery powered, Mobility Chair, by “Komfi-Rider” in / outdoor use, 115kg (18 stone) max capacity. £300 Duncan on 01886 812697

FREE Desktop computer 2007 windows xp. one careful lady owner. serviced and upgraded. Also Epson printer. 01886 812205 [email protected]

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AND FINALLY…

A FEW REMINDERS…

BOOKS, BOOKS…………All Saints’ Church Shelsley Beauchamp The church is open all day. Why not venture in and see what you can find? A very “catholic” collection awaits all tastes and all ages. Well worth a visit.

LAST CHANCE SALOON PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Photos of the Valley in the year of the Diamond Jubilee particularly of our celebrations, to Johnny Crabbe by 1st November. Let’s have a really good record of our year.

LINDRIDGE SCHOOL OPEN DAY Primary School welcomes prospective parents (Sept 2013 intake) to see around the school and meet current pupils on Wednesday 17th October between 1pm and 3pm.www.lindridge.worcs.sch.uk Simply turn up on the day or call 01584 881 466 if you have any questions or can’t attend but would like to arrange a look around at a more convenient time.

STANFORD HISTORY COURSE - THE HISTORY OF LONDON Starting this week Mondays 7.30.pm – 9pm., Stanford VH.

Happy harvesting and keep your contributions coming to [email protected]

TT is available online at www.temetriangle.net

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CALENDAR

OCTOBER

4 Clifton Parish Council Meeting VH 7.30. pm 6 ‘Walk in’ Flu Clinic G.Witley 9 -11.30. am 7 Clifton Hunt Fun Ride Stanford Bishop 9 Quiz Evening The Lion Clifton 7.00. pm 9 Clifton WI 7.30 VH Suffragettes and Votes for Women 10 Public Meeting about St Kenelm’s: Clifton VH. 7.30. pm 11 Teme Valley Wildlife group Meeting Rochford VH 7.30. pm 12 FOAG Out of Africa Stories Music and Food, Top Barn 7.30. pm 13 ‘Walk in’ Flu Clinic G.Witley 9.00. -11.30. am 13 Quiz and Curry Pitlands Farm 7.00. pm 13 Teme Valley Willdlife Group Wildlife and Whisky Knighton on Teme Parish Rooms 7.30. pm 14 Harvest Festival Clifton 14 Gift Day Service St Kenelm’s Church Clifton 20 Friendship Club Coffee Morning 26, The Village Clifton 21 Harvest Festival Shelsley Beauchamp 26 Clifton Hunt Opening Meet supper Edwyn Ralph VH 26 Friday Night is Music Night St Kenelm’s Clifton 28 Harvest Festival Lower Sapey

NOVEMBER

3 Deanery Ladies Prayer Breakfast Cob House 3 Benefice Quiet Day Holland House Cropthorne 11 Shelsleys Parish Council Meeting 7.00. pm., VH 13 Clifton WI 7.30. pm VH 24 Hope Singers workshop 26 Martley Art Group Exhibition at Holloways begins

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Services for OCTOBER

day month Lower Sapey Clifton Shelsley Shelsley Walsh (Harpley) Beauchamp

7th. October 8.00 am 2012 Holy Communion 18th. after 10.30 am Rev. Adrian 11.00 am Trinity Morning Prayer Graesser Valley Praise Rev. Georgina 10.00 am Des Robson Everingham Morning Prayer Pat Snelling 10th Wednesday 10.30 am Singalong Trish Collett 14th. 19th. after 10.00 am Trinity 10.30 am Holy Communion Methodist (said) 6.30 pm Service Rev. John Sumner Evening Prayer 6.30 pm with harvest HARVEST hymns FESTIVAL Pat Snelling Rev. John Sumner 21st 20th. after 9.00 am 8.00 am Trinity Holy Holy Communion 4:30 pm Communion Rev. John Sumner HARVEST Rev. John 10.00 am FESTIVAL Sumner Family Service Des Robson Team with Peter Pheysey 28th. 21st after 10.00 am 8:00 am Trinity 10.30 am Holy Communion Holy HARVEST Rev.Adrian Communion FESTIVAL Graesser Rev. Adrian Pat Snelling 6.30 pm Graesser Evening Prayer Trish Collett

4th. November 8.00 am 10.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Morning Prayer Rev. Adrian Valley Praise Pat Snelling Graesser Gospel Choir 10:00 am Alice Sumner Morning Prayer Rev. John Sumner Rev. John Sumner telephone numbers Clifton Rectory: 01886 812 483 Churchwardens Clifton Shelsley: Lower Sapey: Barbara Seeley Brian Elvins: 01886 812446 Vacant 01 886 812 763 Bold type: indicates a change from the usual pattern of services

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Martley Art Group's annual exhibition begins at Holloways of Suckley on 26th November

Annual ploughing match at Hursley Farm, Stoke Bliss

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