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It is our aim to provide a range of good quality self-storage facilities at a reasonable price with a minimum rental period of one month. Central village location
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Clent Community & Social Club is a great place to visit so why not hold your family occasion or business event in our newly refurbished Smout’s Lounge; business meetings, funeral wakes, christenings, parties – we can also cater for any buffet requirements. We have teamed up with Fever Tree to produce a bespoke gin menu for our members together with a large selection of popular gins
• Real Ales & Ciders • Large selection of flavoured Gins • Fresh cobs & snacks • Live Entertainment on Saturday nights • Quiz Nights • Large TV’s showing all the latest sporting events • Function room available for hire • Beer garden with beautiful views • Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times
If you have an upcoming event and need more details please call after 4:30pm Monday – Thursday Club is open all day from 12 noon Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Pool Furlong Tel: 01562 730279 Clent Email: [email protected] DY9 9RE Website: www.clentclub.com
The Parish News October 2020
Ordinations 2020 – Kim Topham
For those of you who don’t already know me, my name is Kim and I’m the new assistant curate for the parishes of Hagley and Clent. I live in Clent with my husband, Steve and we have five children and four Grandchildren – two dogs, two cats, two ducks, five hens, and 50,000 bees!
I should have been ordained back in July, but this was postponed until 26th September at which point I was blessed by being ordained Deacon in Worcester Cathedral. My face
literally ached, as I couldn’t stop smiling, what a joyous occasion it was. Whilst searching for something online the other day I came across a 16th century description of a ‘Curate’, as written by Maria Grace.
A curate was usually a young man – oh dear, I’m neither young nor a man. Just recently ordained – that’s me. Who assisted or sometimes performed the duties of a clergyman – can’t wait! A curate’s wages would be paid from the vicar’s own pocket – has someone told Revd Richard this? As little as £50 a year, not enough for a maid – well what you’ve never had, you never miss.
A vicar did not have to give up the parsonage to the curate – he will be pleased. The piece continues to describe some of the duties of a vicar or curate. The clergyman’s duties in the church included holding service on Sundays and hold Holy Communion at least three times a year. Midweek duties included baptisms, marriages and funerals and visiting the sick. Outside of the church, clergyman officiated at parish meetings to discuss local affairs including charity, parish employment, care of the poor, repair and maintenance of the church and election of the churchwardens. The parish was responsible for the administration of the poor laws and elected Supervisors of the Poor who collected the Poor Rate taxes from the wealthier parishioners. The parish also appointed two surveyors to supervise the maintenance and repair of roads. Thus, whether vicar or lowly curate, the clergyman played a major role in the life of his parish community.
Now although I don’t intend to sort out neither Clent’s or Hagley’s pot holes, nor do I intend to collect taxes, I really do hope to play a significant role in both parish communities. As lockdown eases, I hope to get round to as many community groups and events as possible, as well as meeting on a one to one basis. I look forward to meeting you all over the coming months, so please remember to invite me along and if there’s tea and cake – I’ll be there!
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Letter from Bishop Martin
2020 has been such a strange year. Autumn has arrived, yet in some ways the year never seems to have got started. I feel I am still living with so many uncertainties, and trying to make plans on the constantly shifting sands of guidance and advice based on ever evolving Covid realities. We are all learners in this, and pioneers too as we discover new ways of being church. Tiredness and fatigue are very natural too and sometimes the weight of it all can press very heavily. I’m so encouraged by the prayerful determination in our churches to be to be people of hope, even in the darkest times.
Traditionally we celebrate Harvest at this time. Its been a tough year for farmers, with heatwaves, droughts and floods. Sowing seed in a wet winter was almost impossible, and many grain harvests have been poor. Nevertheless lorries and trailers filled with bales of straw and hay are testimony to the resilience and grit of our farmers, who just had to ‘carry on carrying on’, pandemic or not. I salute all those who work on the land, who produce our food and tend our environment. Brexit will affect them all, though its still not clear how. They deserve our traditional harvest thanks and prayers.
We give thanks too for the harvest of Kingdom Values that have been so evident in parishes up and down our diocese this year, for every glimpse of love, every act of compassion, every shout for justice and every step into freedom.
May the Lord of the world, the Lord of the harvest, bless you and keep you. One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
PRISONS SUNDAY Prisons’ Sunday, on the 2nd Sunday in October, begins a week of prayer for all those affected by prisons and will be on 11 October in 2020. Each year, the Diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) leads a service in the Cathedral – this year, it will focus on the impact of Covid-19 on the criminal justice system. Charmian Manship, from the CJAG said: “There are very real concerns that human rights have been ignored in prisons during the pandemic. There is a huge backlog of court hearings with raised anxiety of victims, witnesses and defendants; prison visits have been suspended affecting family relationships and prisoners are only let out of their cells for an hour a day with all education, social contact and gym facilities withdrawn. Most contact between probation and those on supervision has been by phone; and there is little mental health support.” The diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group aims to offer a Christian perspective and advises the Diocese on criminal justice matters. Members have experience of working within the criminal justice system, crown prosecution service, police, prisons, probation, youth justice, the parole board and defence lawyers as well as the Church.
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NEWS
Pat, Clare and Tom would like to thank everyone for their cards, messages of condolence and support following the death of John. He is now at peace. Pat Westley
Belbroughton & Fairfield PCC
We are looking for an accountant to finalise our accounts; someone who would help us in doing our half-year and end-of-year figures. All figures will have been prepared by the PCC Treasurer in advance, so there are no Treasurer routines to be done. It is simply a matter of spending approx. one day each time at the end of each half-year and end-of-year. An initial meeting lasting 2 hours would be sufficient. Please contact John Penlington at [email protected] or Tel: 01562 730888
Don’t be too early for Bible Sunday!
On Bible Sunday, 25 October, the clocks go back one hour at 2am which means you get an extra hour in bed before church!
Bible Sunday – 25 October
Traditionally within the Church of England, Bible Sunday has been celebrated on the second Sunday of Advent, but in recent years many churches have taken the lead from the Bible Society whose annual celebration this year is on Sunday 25 October.
The history of the Bible Society can found at: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/about-us/our-history/
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NEWS
ST LEONARD’s CHURCH
St Leonard’s is now open each Wednesday morning from 10.30 am until 12.00 noon.
Clent: Public worship. we will hold a said Holy Communion service in St Leonard’s church every fourth Sunday at 9.30 am, followed by Worship on Zoom at 11.00 am. This will enable those who wish to come to church to do so, and those who don’t
wish to do so to continue worshipping on Zoom. This is a first step – and we will review everything as time goes on. Until then, we will continue on Zoom each Sunday at 11.00 am. We will be socially-distanced, we will need to wear face masks, to hand- sanitise on entry, and so on. Names will be taken for track and trace. We will work out a way of distributing Holy Communion (bread only) as safely as possible. Richard
St Mark’s Church, Fairfield Harvest Festival Sunday 11th October 11:15am (see back page)
BELBROUGHTON CHURCH IS OPEN!
There is a live service at Belbroughton Church At 11.15am every Sunday.
Social distancing and all Risk Assessments have been done there.
If you feel you want to worship alongside others as well as the online service at CBB website https://cbbchurches.weebly.com/online-service-for-this-sunday.html and are not shielding, you can be sure of a warm welcome.
We will also worship together with others from Hagley and Clent on Zoom. You are invited to “attend” Sunday Worship on Zoom – at 11.00 am every Sunday.
Join Zoom Meeting Please visit http://www.clent-worcs.co.uk/ for the link to this Or alternatively, contact Revd Richard Newton to be added to His email list for details nearer the time
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GIVING TO CHURCHES
Sunday Collections – Belbroughton & Fairfield
During the current pandemic, we continue to face many of our usual expenses such as insurance, utilities bills and churchyard maintenance, even though we are unable to use either of our church buildings. Many people give regularly to the church through Standing Orders. Others give through the envelope scheme or cash collection on the plate. Although we try to remain in touch via the computer, we obviously can’t take a collection, and we are concerned about what the effect of this reduction in income may be on our parish finances.
If you give by weekly envelope, please save them up and bring them to church when we can all worship together again. Alternatively, you might decide to give by regular standing Order or as a donation. If this is the case, we can accept either electronic bank transfer by computer or a cheque. Please send any cheques to the Church Office. If you can make an electronic bank transfer, the bank account for St Marks and Holy Trinity is HSBC in Stourbridge with a sort code of 40-43-17 and the account number is 91594095. As you may be aware, any amount that you give can be Gift Aided. There is no cost to you and the church receives at 25% rebate from the Government. For every £100 pound we collect, we can claim another £25 from HMRC. Please contact John Penlington for a simple form which you can sign saying you wish to apply Gift Aid to your donation for the past few years and the future. This is, of course, completely confidential and at no cost to you.
Sunday collections – St Leonard’s Church, Clent
Further to my note on giving during the coronavirus restrictions circulated at the end of March, there has been a very positive response – very many thanks on behalf of the PCC to those who have started new giving Standing Orders, increased existing ones or made donations over the last few weeks.
Just a reminder of the bank account details and my contact details if anyone else wishes to start regular giving or make a donation.
Bank: HSBC Account: Clent Parochial Church Council Sort code: 40-43-17 Account no: 31136593
Please contact me by email or telephone and I will send you a SO form which, if you are a taxpayer, will also enable me to claim Gift Aid on your giving.
I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for any help you can give in these unprecedented and challenging times.
Keep safe and stay well.
Jon Prior, Treasurer [email protected] Tel: 01562 730428 Mobile: 07880 740757 5 The Parish News October 2020
PARISH REGISTER
ST MARK’S, FAIRFIELD
Service & Cremation: 21st August 2020 Mervyn John (Jack) Eades Aged 82
ST LEONARD’S CLENT
Cremation: 10th September 2020 Joan Myra Owen Aged 96
HOLY TRINITY, BELBROUGHTON
Cremation: 10th September 2020 John Walter Lovell Westley Aged 80
BELLRINGING
It is, with regret, as I’m sure you all know, that report the loss of John Westley. John was one of the movers and shakers that got ringing going again in Belbroughton, ensuring there was a band to ring in the millennium and then being a highly dependable stalwart, always there when needed especially to help with the heating as, as I’m sure you all know, the church can get very cold in winter and the ringing chamber is part of the whole church – no shut off, out of the way room for us! His ringing over the last few years lessened as physically he declined to the point he was unsafe standing, but he was always there in the background and we shall miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat, Claire and Tom. It was a great privilege to be able to ring as he rested by the church on the day of the funeral and see him off in style. Unfortunately, due to coronavirus, attending the funeral was not possible but there was a zoom connection. (Remember the days before zoom!)
Rosie Marshall Tower Captain Belbroughton
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READINGS FOR ALL THE CHURCHES THIS MONTH
Sunday 4th October Trinity 17 (Green) First Reading Isaiah 5.1-7 Second Reading Philippians 3.4b-14 Psalm 80.9-17 Gospel Matthew 21.33-46
Sunday 11th October Trinity 18 (Green) First Reading Isaiah 25.1-9 Second Reading Philippians 4.1-9 Psalm 23 Gospel Matthew 22.1-14
Sunday 18th October Trinity 19 (Green) First Reading Isaiah 45.1-7 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1.1-10 Psalm 96.1-9(10-13) Gospel Matthew 22.15-22
Sunday 25th October Last after Trinity (Green) First Reading Leviticus 19.1-2,15-18 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 2.1-8 Psalm 1 Gospel Matthew 22.34-46
The Weekly pews sheet is available by email; please contact the church office at [email protected] to be sent one, or visit our website for the latest news at www.bfc-worcs.co.uk
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Your church relies on donations to stay Keep up to date with the Church of active and provide care and support to England's latest advice on Coronavirus everyone in this community. Now more (COVID-19) at than ever, please consider giving www.churchofengland.org/coronavirus generously to support our mission and ministry. Thank you for your support. There is also a diocesan page of information at www.cofe- worcester.org.uk/coronavirus 7
The Parish News October 2020
KITCHEN CORNER
Lemon Biscuits
Easy, so crumbly and utterly delicious and melt in the mouth moreish. The trouble being, one is never enough. Hey ho. I have had this recipe for years and they never fail. This quantity makes about 18-20 according to size of course, but easily doubled of course. Made and cooked in about 20 mins plus chilling. Store in an airtight container. Please use unwaxed lemons.
Pre heat your fan oven to 160C and lightly butter a large baking tray.
In a medium mixing bowl: place 6 oz plain flour the finely grated zest of a very large lemon or two small/medium 4 oz softened, [warm, room temp] butter
Using your hand, gradually work the butter, zest and flour together to form a stiff mixture, then work in: 2 oz caster sugar Chill for 30 mins.
Transfer to your work surface and carefully roll out until your mixture is about ¼ inch thick. Cut into rounds or whatever shape takes your fancy. I used a simple fluted 2½ cutter. Bring together and re roll off cuts. Carefully place the dough on your prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12 mins. Allow to cool on the tray for a moment or three then cool on a rack. Sprinkle over a little caster.
Oh my! Yum yum. So lemony and buttery. The minute the above were cold my husband ate four right off!! I had to rescue some to take the photo.
© Recipes from a Cornish Kitchen
Do you have a recipe to share? If so, please send it along to the Editor
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The 23rd Psalm (explained)
The Lord is my Shepherd ... (that's relationship) I shall not want ... (that's supply) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures ... (that's rest) He leadeth me beside the still waters ... (that's refreshment) He restoreth my soul ... (that's healing) He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness ... (that's guidance) For His name sake ... (that's purpose)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death ... (that's testing) I will fear no evil ... (that's protection) For Thou art with me ... (that's faithfulness) Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me ... (that's discipline) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies ... (that's hope) Thou anointest my head with oil ... (that's consecration) My cup runneth over ... (that's abundance) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ... (that's blessing) And I will dwell in the house of the Lord ... (that's security) Forever ... (that's eternity)
Prayer by Rev C Beckett
Lord, as I put on my mask, let it be a filter For my words to pass through as well as my breathing. Let through only words which are helpful breathings of love and stop those things in my speech that will be harmful to others. Protect me also, O Lord, from the harmful things others may say to me. Help me to realise that we may be a carrier of bitterness, thoughtlessness, judgement and prejudice without realising, and that some people are more word-vulnerable than others. Give me grace to love those who cannot, or will not filter to protect others, and special grace to them, because they go through the world unprotected. Help me to be prepared to adapt and be brave and transparent so that all may have chance to hear. Lord, be a mask to my mouth And pin our ears forward for listening.
Amen
9 The Parish News October 2020 BELBROUGHTON VILLAGE NEWS
BELBROUGHTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Founded 1961 Affiliated to The RHS Chairman Mr Alan Starling 07858 576532 Secretary Mrs Gill Barber (01562) 730983 Email [email protected]
Dear Parishioners,
Like many, I’m sure by now I had hoped that the worst of the Covid19 epidemic would have been over and our meetings would have resumed. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Recently we have seen the restrictions continue, and in some areas tighten further to prevent further infections.
Given that the church hall will remain closed now for the remainder of 2020 this will mean that we will not meet again this year. I am disappointed that we cannot hold a meeting until January 2021 at the earliest but, given the serious public health threat this virus poses to us all, it is obviously the safest thing to do.
Please watch this space and whenever it will be safe to resume meetings, we will let everyone know.
As ever, stay safe
Alan Starling BHS Chairman.
OCTOBER IN THE GARDEN
Although we had some warmer days over September, the autumn is now definitely here for real, and it feels colder. It's a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour. Sometimes it may seem pointless raking, when the wind blows even more leaves onto the lawn, but just think of all the lovely leafmould you can make! It's also time to start preparing for early frosts.
1. Divide established rhubarb crowns to create new plants 2. Cut back perennials that have died down 3. Divide herbaceous perennials 4. Move tender plants into a greenhouse or conservatory 5. Plant out spring cabbages 6. Harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts 7. Prune climbing roses 8. Finish collecting seeds from the garden to sow next year 9. Last chance to mow lawns and trim hedges in mild areas 10. Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf
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The Parish News October 2020 BELBROUGHTON HISTORY SOCIETY – FROM THE ARCHIVES
Castlebourne Tucked away behind the petrol filling station at the junction of Hartle Lane and the A491, Castlebourne is easy to miss, particularly if you are driving and focussing on the traffic. But glimpses of its distinctive castellated roof can be spotted amongst the trees, and it has a somewhat mysterious air. It had an interesting role in the early years of the C20th and the First World War. According to the 1911 census it was a sanatorium, under the directorship of Dr William Bernard Knobel, a Doctor of Medicine aged 34. He had been married for five years to Gladys, but they had no children. She is not recorded as having an occupation but it is possible that she would have assisted her husband in his work in some capacity. The census also records two hospital nurses and five servants (a cook, kitchen maid, parlour maid, house maid and ward maid). There are 11 boarders (six men and five women), presumably the patients, including an Army Reserve Captain and a jeweller, who come mainly from Staffordshire, but also from as far afield as Pembrokeshire. Photographs from about 1912 show the line of huts in which the patients were housed, all with large windows and what look like outdoor seating areas, suggesting that ventilation was regarded as an important part of recovery. This tallies with reports in 1907 of Dr Knobel urging the use of sanitoria to treat consumption (TB). With the onset of war in August 1914, hospital facilities would have been vital, and in October 1914, the Coventry Sanitary Committee recommended that ‘10 beds should be reserved at the Bourne Castle Sanatorium, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, for a period of two years from 1st November next, at a cost of £90 per bed per annum (equal to about 34s 8d per week).’ In an article entitled ‘Missions of Mercy’ the Birmingham Post of 31 July 1915 described how Dr Knobel was part of a party of 52 who spent four months in Serbia, offering medical and surgical aid. The party included a Birmingham contingent of three doctors, four nurses, four dressers and two orderlies. Several of the party, including Knobel, contracted typhus but all recovered and ‘the party worked happily and harmoniously together’. By the beginning of 1917, it seems the sanatorium was no longer operating, as Knobel, on active service abroad, ordered the sale of the contents. The sales particulars provide an interesting insight into life at Castlebourne. The ‘SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE’ included ‘the Appointments of Six Bed Rooms, Reception Room furniture and the Entire FURNISHINGS of 30 OPEN-AIR CHALETS, Large Quantity of BED and TABLE LINEN, China and Glass. VALUABLE COTTAGE PIANOFORTE by John Broadwood and Kitchen and Cutlery Requisites.’ The ‘TWENTY SECTIONAL AND OTHER CHALETS’ consisted of ‘Several Extensive and Nearly new WOODEN ERECTIONS, forming Recreation Rooms, fitted Bath Rooms, Lavatories, &c., Valuable OUTSIDE EFFECTS, INCLUDING Strong TIP-CART, Garden and Farm Implements, & Lawn Mowers, Rick Poles and Sheet, Tools, Ladders, &c.’ Finally there were TWO CAPITAL SHORTHORN IN MILK DAIRY COWS’ and ’25 Couples of FOWLS, RICK OF FINE MEADOWN HAY, 8-10-h.p. SWIFT MOTOR-CAR &c.’
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The Parish News October 2020 By the summer of 1918 the property was up for sale, though Knobel had a lease for a further year. It is described it as the ‘FREEHOLD ESTATE, known as “CASTLEBOURNE”, situate at BELL END, BELBROUGHTON, having extensive frontage to the main road midway between Stourbridge and Bromsgrove, and comprising an area of 22 ACRES, with FAMILY POSSESSION.’ The ‘residence’ itself consisted of an entrance hall, three reception rooms, nine bedrooms and good domestic offices. The outbuildings included a coach house, stabling for six horses, a kitchen garden and a greenhouse. Dr Knobel continued his medical career and in 1939 is recorded as a medical officer with the Ministry of Health, living in Sussex. Sarah Bradley Belbroughton History Society www.belbroughtonhistory.com
BELBROUGHTON & FAIRFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council hopes all residents continue to keep safe during the health crisis and will follow the Government instructions. The Council remains functioning and is able to ‘signpost’ residents to support hubs and local groups. Please also use the below sites: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Here2Help https://supportbromsgrove.com/ Due to the pandemic the Council remains unable to hold face to face meetings with the normal venues being unavailable. However, it continues to function using video conferencing. Playarea - Fairfield Recreation Ground The playground has reopened but we ask that users continue to strictly adhere to the ‘Covid - 19’ notices in place. The Green – Belbroughton Following the planting of thirteen new trees and a hedgerow, four historic village millstones are to be installed on the Green as part of the ongoing improvements to the site. Trees During September, the bi-annual health and safety tree survey will take place covering the Council owned sites. Belbroughton – Benches A review is underway with the aim of repairing / replacing a number of benches. Fairfield Dog Waste bins Additional bins are being considered – since the pandemic there has been a significant increase in usage of the bins and more capacity is needed.
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The Parish News October 2020 Website review / accessibility. During the next two months the Council will implement the requirements of The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 regarding accessibility for people with various disabilities. Capital Grant A grant of £414 has been approved for the Belbroughton Cricket Club to fund 50% of the cost of a new Pavilion Clock. Become a Councillor? There remain two vacancies in the Fairfield ward. If you are interested in the role of Parish Councillor, please contact the clerk. This is your opportunity to shape the future of your community. Application forms can be found at www.belbroughtonandfairfield-pc.info or posted to you. Council Meeting dates The next full Council meeting is on 5th October. This will be held via video conferencing facilities and residents are very welcome to link up. The meeting starts at 7.00 pm. The agenda and link for the video conference will be available on the website a few days before each meeting. Community Engagement The Council holds an ‘Open Surgery’ session of up to 15 minutes at the beginning of full Council meetings to give residents the opportunity to discuss any issues directly with their councillors. Parish Council Website The site www.belbroughtonandfairfield-pc.info includes full details of council meetings, agendas and, minutes along with useful community information.
John Farrell, Clerk to Belbroughton and Fairfield Parish Council E mail: [email protected] Tel: 01299 270722
BELBROUGHTON HISTORY SOCIETY
Join us via ZOOM for the next meeting on Wednesday 21st October at 7.30
THE GUNPOWDER PLOT, A MIDLANDS RISING
BY PHILIP BOWEN
This talk explores the most audacious attempted act of terrorism in our history which almost succeeded. Largely originating in Midland Catholic houses, we shall explore why a tiny group of young gentlemen resorted to such a desperate tactic.
If you would like to take part in the October meeting please contact us on [email protected] by 20th October. Everyone welcome.
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The Parish News October 2020 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – BELBROUGHTON BRANCH (CLENT & FAIRFIELD)
We have already confirmed that there will be a restricted Poppy Appeal in the area covered by our Branch in 2020, due to the CoVid Pandemic restrictions. Apart from paper poppies being distributed via the major supermarkets (of which we have none in our area), the only source for poppy regalia is online via The Poppy Shop. We have now finalised the arrangements for the commemoration of Remembrancetide, again very much changed because of the Pandemic. On Sunday, 8th November, we will be holding a Remembrance Sunday Service at the Clent War Memorial, assembling at 10.45am with the Standard, the two minutes silence and the laying of wreaths. Admission to the War Memorial will be restricted to those taking part in the service, flag bearers and those laying wreaths. I am sure that there will be space in the churchyard, but we must ask additional attendees that they comply with social distancing requirements, and we will not be able to assist with arrangements. As we are not using the public highway, there will be no measures in place to control traffic. On Sunday 8th November, we will also be holding a short Service of Remembrance, assembling at 10.45am at the Fairfield War Memorial, with two minutes silence and laying of wreaths. On Sunday 8th November, we will be having a full Remembrance Church Service at Belbroughton Church commencing at 11.15am. Afterwards we will have the wreath laying outside at the War Memorial. Given that there is a restricted Poppy Appeal in the area this year, any donations would be very welcome – please contact Tony Hadfield on 01562 731555 for details about cheque or bank transfer payments. We do not have facilities to accept cash donations this year. As The Royal British Legion, there was never an option that we would not commemorate the residents of Belbroughton, Clent and Fairfield; who have given their lives in conflict over the last 106 years; albeit on a much reduced scale in 2020. We hope to return in 2021, to celebrate The Royal British Legion’s 100th Birthday, and hope that this can return to our traditional commemoration. Kind regards Tony Hadfield Acting Chairman Belbroughton Branch
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The Parish News October 2020
FAIRFIELD VILLAGE NEWS
Here2Help Helpdesk Hours Are Changing Worcestershire County Council have made a slight change to the Here2Help service. The service is now available Monday – Thursday, 9 – 5 Friday 9 – 4.30pm The County Council and partners, which include Fairfield Village Community Association, are still here to offer crucial support where it is needed. Just follow the link: http://worcestershire.gov.uk/here2help
October Films Military Wives 28th October 2.15pm Running Time: 113 mins Rating: 12 Produced (year): 2020
Admission: £4.00
Onward 29th October 2.15pm Barrier Free Film – Autism Friendly Running Time: 102 mins Rating: U Produced (year): 2020 Admission: £2.00
What is an Autism Friendly Screening? Families are able to enjoy a film in an environment designed for people on the autism spectrum, their friends and carers. During the film, some lights are left on, the volume of the soundtrack is reduced and there will not be any trailers. Cinema goers are free to move around, make a noise or take a break during the film if they need to – these are activities not usually encouraged at regular screenings. For Booking & Visitor instruction visit www.fairfieldflicks.org.uk
Sheep Stolen Overnight 1st – 2nd September, three ewes (belonging to a Fairfield farmer) were stolen from a field off Hartle Lane, Belbroughton. Members of the public are asked to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police. If a crime is taking place, phone 999, otherwise phone 101.
Cinema Volunteers Needed We need a team of volunteers to help deliver Fairfield Flicks. Joining a rota, volunteers will collect ticket money, serve refreshments, wash up cups/mugs and help put chairs away at the end of a film. Volunteers will need to be at the Hall 30 minutes before the start of a film. Interested? Email [email protected] Please indicate which of our scheduled shows you would like to help at and your future volunteer frequency.
Are you a local producer in need of support following the pandemic? Why not find out more about the Make It Worcestershire campaign and how they can help you promote your business. http://oneworcestershire.com/makeitworcs
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The Parish News October 2020 CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday October 4th 17th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 9.30am Clent & Hagley Holy Communion St John’s 10.00am Holy Communion Blakedown 11.15am Harvest Holy Trinity
Sunday October 11th 18th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 9.30am Clent & Hagley Holy Communion St Saviour’s 10.00am Informal Praise Blakedown 11.15am Holy Communion Holy Trinity 11.15am Worship4All (Harvest) St Mark’s
Sunday October 18th 19th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 9.30am Clent & Hagley Holy Communion St John’s 10.00am Morning Praise Blakedown 11.15am Worship4All Holy Trinity
Sunday October 25th Last Sunday after Trinity (Green) 9.30am Clent & Hagley Holy Communion St Leonard’s 10.00am Informal Praise Blakedown 11.15am Holy Communion Holy Trinity 11.15am Holy Communion St Mark’s
St Leonard’s church is open each Wednesday morning 10.30am til 12.00noon for private prayer
Every Sunday at 10.00am Sue’s streamed service is online
Every Sunday at 11.00am Clent & Hagley’s Zoom service is online
The link to "Online Service for This Sunday", is: https://cbbchurches.weebly.com/online-service-for-this-sunday.html and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToVq6Co2UxmbzgrvYbzfUg We will also worship together with others from Hagley and Clent on Zoom. You are invited to “attend” Sunday Worship on Zoom – at 11.00 am every Sunday. Please visit http://www.clent-worcs.co.uk/ for the link to this
This week’s Sermon podcast from the Diocese of Worcester can be found here: https://www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/your-faith/prayer-worship/sermon-podcasts/
The Parish News October 2020
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Please note: due to new Data Protection Laws, only those who have given consent to display their details will be shown. Please contact the Church/Village Hall for further contact details.
Belbroughton
Animal Sanctuary and Protection Gaye Hadley Tel: 01562 730539
Belbroughton Church Hall Diane Ash E:[email protected] Belbroughton Cricket Club A Boardman E: [email protected] Belbroughton Club - Function room hire Belbroughton History Society Undine Tel: 01562 730050 E: [email protected] Belbroughton Horticultural Society Gill Barber Tel: 01562 730983 Belbroughton First Steps Nursery Nina Read Tel: 01562 731840 Belbroughton Recreation Centre - Hall Bookings Andy Finnie Tel: 07970 957838 E: [email protected] - Belbroughton Dog Training Club John & Brenda Head Tel: 01384 825084 E: [email protected] - Talented K9s Tel: 07708 143024 E: [email protected] - Best Pals Dog Training Club (Evenings) Karin Sweryda Tel: 07759 775619 E: [email protected] - Jnr Football Training PSI Sports Ian Delo Tel: 01299 826379 Or 07809 625620
- New Aerobics & Body Conditioning, Pilates Julie Weston Tel: 07864 186403 - Tennis Club Marc Romain Tel: 01562 731040 E: [email protected] - Indoor Mat Bowls Sheila Booth Tel: 07758 207575
Belbroughton Royal British Legion Rodney Spencer Tel: 01562 730030 Belbroughton Scythe Fund Jim Brown Tel: 01299 489733 Roger Hadley Tel: 01562 730539 Belbroughton Scarecrow Committee - www.belbroughtonscarecrow.co.uk Belbroughton Spinners - Belbroughton Church Hall Jill Edwards Tel: 01562 730415 Belbroughton Toddlers Mary Hughes Tel: 07889 743532 - Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am Belbroughton Cricket Club A Boardman E: [email protected]
The Parish News October 2020
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Clent
Clent Parish Hall James or Tricia Tel: 01562 730381 Clent Parish Council Nick Farress Clerk E: [email protected] Clent Church Guild of Bellringers Service ringing Sun 9.30-10.00 Martin Whittaker Tel: 01562 883891 Practice Monday 19.45-21.00 Kim Topham Tel: 01562 887441 Clent Cricket Club - Centenary Field Belbroughton Rd, Clent Clent Gardening Club – Chairman Martin Grange Tel: 01562 883009/07884 071763 4th Fridays 7.30pm Clent Parish Hall Clent Hills Rotary Club Thurs 7 for 7.30pm, The French Hen, Clent Clent History Society Meets in Clent Parish Hall Paul Timmins Tel: 01562 730421 Clent School PTFA Andrea Wilkinson Tel: 07733 163517 Clent WI – Secretary Heather Carter Tel: 01562 882904 COMIC (Comedy Opera and Music in Clent) E: [email protected] Social Dancing Ballroom & Latin Lynne Thomas Tel: 01384 918892 E: [email protected] Keep Fit - Fridays 9.30-10.30pm Jennifer Field Tel: 01562 882669 Tai Chi/Chi Gong (meets Mondays 6.30-7.30pm) Gail Johnston E: [email protected] Hagley School of Dance Sophie Briffa De Giovanni Tel: 07463 211690 E: [email protected]
Fairfield
Fairfield Village Hall - Chair Conrad Palmer Tel: 01527 833583 E: [email protected] Bookings: Andrew Billau Tel: 07762 749943 E: [email protected] Fairfield Community Association – Chair Conrad Palmer 01527 833583 E: [email protected] Fairfield Ramblers Group George Gration E: [email protected] Bingo Joanne Barnes 07979 192422 Line Dancing Ann Waldron Tel: 01527 871645 E: [email protected] National Vegetable Society Roy James E: [email protected] Pre-School & Toddlers Sharon Shorthouse Tel: 07960 060024 Ramblers Group George Gration E: [email protected] Sequence Dancing Dennis Anelli Tel: 01562 885536 Welcome Club Fairfield WI - President Carol Hine Tel: 01527 873072 E: [email protected] Zumba Elisha Waldron E: [email protected]
The Parish News October 2020
PARISH DIRECTORY
Church Office: 01562 730777
Belbroughton Clent Fairfield Priest: Revd Richard Newton Priest : Revd Canon Susan Oliver Priest: Revd Canon Susan Oliver 01562 701076 01562 882442 01562 701076 Curate:
Churchwarden: Mrs Kim Topham 07952 162373 Churchwarden: Mr Glynn Ashman 01562 730122 Mrs Mary Fairbairn 01527 368008 Pro-Warden: Churchwarden: Pro-warden: Vacant Miss Rosemarie Buchan Mr John Penlington 01562 730888 Lay Reader: 01562 700539 Lay Reader: Mr David Stokes 07807 917319 Mrs Pauline Jones 0121 453 7785 Mrs Pauline Jones 0121 453 7785 Organist: Secretary to the Church Council: Mr Harry Grove 01562 777967 Please contact Church Office Bookings Secretary for Village Guild of Ringers Tower Captain: Treasurer: Hall: Mr Jonathan Prior 01562 730428 Mrs Rosie Marshall 01562 730535 Andrew Billau 07762 749943 Guild of Ringers Secretary: Organist: Email: Mr Harry Grove 01562 777967 Mrs Sarah Bradley 01562 731025 [email protected] Belbroughton & Fairfield Parish Mothers’ Union Branch Contact: Mrs Anne Harris 01562 730254 Council Clerk: Mr John Farrell 01299 270722 Bookings Secretary for Parish Belbroughton with Fairfield Hall: Bookings Secretary for Church Hall: Mrs Tricia Bradbury 01562 730381 Secretary to the Church Guild of Ringers Conductor: Email: Council: [email protected] Mr Martin Whittaker 01562 883891 Lenny’s Contact: Bookings Secretary for Rec. Centre: Mrs Kim Topham 07952 162373 Clent Parish Council Clerk: Mr Andy Finnie 07970 957838 Mr Nick Farress Parish Magazine Parish Magazine DISTRIBUTION Parish Magazine DISTRIBUTION Mrs Meriel Scurrell 01527 876485 DISTRIBUTION The Editor 01562 730777 Mrs Cath Klasby
OFFICE OPENING HOURS: Mon-Weds 9-12am for Weddings, Funerals & Baptisms, Weds-Fri 9-12am for Parish Magazine/publications COPIES Can be ordered from the Distributors or purchased from: McColl’s, Belbroughton & the Churches CONTRIBUTIONS For consideration to Church Office, 19 Church Road, Belbroughton DY9 9TE Email: [email protected] COPY DATE Is the 10th day of the preceding month ADVERTISEMENTS / EDITOR Contact: The Editor (Christine Thomas), on 01562 730777 at Church Office, address above, or Email: [email protected] WEBSITE Three Churches website: www.bfc-worcs.co.uk Clent website: www.clent-worcs.co.uk Fairfield & Wildmoor Community Notice Board website: www.fairfieldvillage.co.uk Clent Parish Council website: www.clentparishcouncil.gov.uk MISSION GROUP website: www.thebeneficemissiongroup.weebly.com
The PARISH NEWS accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY for the service, products or otherwise of Advertisers in this publication. Advertisements are reviewed on an annual basis, although ad-hoc adverts may be placed throughout the year. Should you wish to place a new advert or make changes to an existing advert, please contact the Editor Tel: 01562 730777 or Email: [email protected] to be included in this publication
The Parish News October 2020 TV Licence Scam Targeting the Elderly Criminals will use the re-introduction of the TV Licence fee for +75s as a cover story to contact them with phishing emails and texts using the organisation’s branding. Avoid clicking on links in emails or texts, instead login to your account directly from the official website.
Free Energy Helpline Act on Energy has a free specialist helpline open to all who need help with reducing fuel bills, switching suppliers, support with accessing emergency heating and much more. The helpline number is: 0800 988 2881 or they can be contact via their website: www.actonenergy.org.uk
200 Club Update 200 Club draws will recommence on Wednesday 4th November. Any subscriptions that have been paid in advance of the last draw will be carried forward. Our Collectors will be calling to other subscribers, to enable them to pay their subscriptions for future draws.
Community Association Seeks Admin Support Your Community Association seeks someone to take the minutes (basically a few notes) at the Association's committee meetings. There are usually around five meetings a year (held in the pub) plus an AGM at the Village Hall. Meetings are relaxed and friendly, where members share their views, concerns and ideas that helps enhance the area where we live. Interested? Email [email protected]
Keep Up To Date With The News
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Fairfield Village Community Association, a group of residents working hard for Fairfield, Wildmoor & Stoneybridge.
Chat Health: Free confidential text service for 11-19 year olds Young people needing advice or support in Worcestershire can access Chat Health with puts them in touch with their local school health nurses. It offers a way for young people to easily and anonymously contact their school health nurses for advice on issues such as bullying, emotional health, relationship problems, alcohol and drugs. Leaflet attached. Chat Health is currently available between 9:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday and can be accessed by texting 07507 331750.
Bargain Basement "Staycation" Criminals are taking advantage of people opting to have staycations by setting up fake websites offering “cheap travel deals” designed to obtain your money and information. You can protect your money by reading online reviews from reputable sources to check websites are genuine.
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The Parish News October 2020 Want Lifeline installed for you or a loved one? Don’t let Coronavirus get in the way. Peace of mind for you and your loved ones has never been easier with our contactless installations. Our NEW Lifeline 24/7 community lifeline service is now just a phone call away, with no home visits required. Just plug it in to put our service at your fingertips. With a contactless installation one call can be all it takes for us to set up everything you need for your service. Then when we deliver your equipment, just plug it into a power socket to enjoy your new service. - No landline required, works anywhere there is phone signal - Always connected to our NEW Lifeline monitoring centre - Pendant can detect falls & raise the alarm - Fast emergency responses. To get started or for more information just call 01527 534060 or visit www.newlifeline.org.uk/contactless
TEN OCTOBER FACTS 1. The town of Tubingen in Germany holds an annual rubber duck race every October 2. The Finnish for October is lokakuu meaning “dirty month” 3. The Anglo-Saxons called it Winterfylleth referring not to filth but the fullness of winter, and because it had the first full moon of the winter season. 4. The October Revolution in Russia in 1917 took place in November but the Russians still used the Julian calendar by which it was still October. 5. October is International School Library Month, and International Walk to School Month 6. In the UK it is also Black History Month, Lupus Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Cholesterol Month 7. Six US Presidents had October birthdays, which is more than any other month. 8. On any given day in the last week of October, there is a greater than even chance that it will rain in London. 9. The Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000-30,000 in the Caribbean 10. The UK celebrates the 21st as Apple Day.
A local priest and pastor stood by the side of the road holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!" They planned to hold up the sign to each passing car.
"Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" yelled the first driver as he sped by.
From around the curve they heard a big splash.
"Do you think," said one clergy to the other, "we should just put up a sign that says 'bridge out' instead?"
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The Parish News October 2020 CLENT PARISH COUNCIL
Since April your Parish Council has been unable to hold its meetings in public in the Parish Hall. We have however been able to hold a meeting via Zoom to which the public are invited to attend. To gain access to one of our meetings please contact the Parish Clerk , Nick Farress at [email protected] who will provide details on how to access. We hope to hold meetings once more at the Parish Hall as soon as we are able. As we are all aware Covid 19 has had a significant impact on daily lives. This has impacted some of the improvements to Centenary Field and the play area we had planned for this year. The good news is we have been able to overhaul the areas around the play equipment, install a replacement bench and picnic table by the play equipment and replace both goal posts and nets. We are also moving ahead with the improvements to both goal mouth areas so they are useable in winter. We had planned to improve the pond area and repair the leaking pipe in the play area but this work is dependent upon Worcestershire County Council carrying out the work. The timetable has been affected by the pandemic so it may be carried over to next year. The contractor who cuts our grass and hedges unfortunately had a serious accident in the early part of the summer and is currently off work. We wish him a speedy recovery.In the meantime we have made arrangements for the grass to continue to be cut and we thank the Cricket Club for offering to carry this out on our behalf. Our October meeting will be on 19 October at 7pm. Notices will be displayed on notice boards and our website with the Agenda and whether it will be a Zoom meeting or one in the Parish Hall. Nick Sugden, Chairman
CLENT MOTHERS UNION
Autumn normally sees the start up of Mothers’ Union again after the summer holidays but sadly this year we have had to cancel our meetings for the present. With so many of our members being in the most vulnerable age group for Covid 19 it does not seem safe to arrange group meetings in the Hall just now.
However the situation seems to change almost day by day so it is not easy to make long term plans, but it does seem likely that we may not manage a meeting this side of Christmas. Meantime I hope we will keep in touch by phone and email and I send my love and best wishes to you all. Anne Harris PS No one has actually contacted me to point out that the August and September Mothers’ Union reports in this magazine were carbon copies of each other –which shows either that no one reads them anyway or else that Mothers’ Union members are an exceptionally polite lot! The fault was mine and I do apologise for sending Christine the same report two months running – it would never have happened when our dearly loved and much missed Pat Weston was doing the magazine reports. AH
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The Parish News October 2020 CHANGING CLOCKS
Tick tock, it’s time to change the clocks! The clocks go forward to British Summer Time (BMT) on the last Sunday in March every year, meaning we lose an hour of our day, (but don’t panic, we get it back on the last Sunday of October). But why do the clocks change twice a year? Whose idea was British Summer Time (BST)? And do other countries do it too? 1. We change our clocks for the summer to make better use of daylight. The clue is in the name. The purpose of Daylight Saving Time (or BST to the Brits) is to make better use of our daylight hours. During the northern hemisphere summer, when the sun shows its face for longer, we change the clocks so as to move an hour of light from the morning to the evening – when more of us are likely to be up, out and about. There’s little point in it being sunny when we’re all asleep! Of course, early risers like bakers and babies may disagree. 2. Daylight saving was first proposed by Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin, the founding father and inventor, first proposed daylight saving in 1784 in a not-too-catchily-titled essay called ‘An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light’. It was seen as a cunning way to save on candles. In Britain, it was William Willett who first ran with the idea in his 1907 pamphlet called ‘The Waste of Daylight’) It is said that the concept dawned on him when he was out riding his horse early one summer morning and noticed how many curtains were closed. Sadly, he never saw his idea come to fruition. 3. Germany was the first country to adopt daylight saving. Germany adopted Daylight Saving Time in 1916 with the UK following suit within a few weeks. Both countries were knee-deep in the First World War, and needed to make as much use of daylight as possible in order to conserve coal. Parliament formalised this with the Summer Time Act of 1916, which stated that from Spring through to Autumn the legal time should be one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. 4. During WWII we put the clocks forward by two hours During the Second World War, British Double Summer Time was introduced. In the summer we put our clocks forward by a whole two hours as a means of maximising productivity; and in the winter the clocks remain one hour in advance of GMT for the same reason.
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The Parish News October 2020 5. For three years from 1968 we got rid of BST completely We turned our backs on British Summer Time in 1968 – although not the acronym o- and adopted British Standard Time. In 1971, however we reverted back to BST. Sorry, we mean British Summer Time. Confused? 6. BST always begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October It’s always 1am on the last Sunday in March that clocks skip forward by an hour (which means the date always changes). The EU states that all member countries should adjust their clocks on the same day. With one exception – Iceland. The clocks then go back an hour on the last Sunday in October at 2am. 7. Only three European countries keep their clocks constant all year. Iceland is exempt from the EU’s DST directive. It’s so far north that it has much more extreme variations of daylight and darkness throughout the year than us, and the impact of changing the clock by an hour would be negligible. Belarus and Russian also choose to remain on the same time all year round. 8. Around 70 countries worldwide adopt daylight saving Most countries that deploy daylight saving measures are in Europe and North America. For countries on the equator, where daylight hours stay roughly the same throughout the year, daylight saving offers no real benefit. 9. Two American states opt out of Daylight Saving Time In the US, daylight saving is used everywhere apart from Arizona and Hawaii – who get plenty of daylight and sunshine all year round. Rebels! 10. One monarch had his own time zone Talking of rebels… in 1901, King Edward VII decided to invent his own time zone at the royal estate of Sandringham in Norfolk. The King, an avid fan of hunting, ordered all clocks on the estate to be set to “Sandringham Time” – half an hour ahead of GMT – in order to squeeze in an extra 30 minutes of his favourite pastime
each day.
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The Parish News October 2020 LONDON HOSPITALS – part two
Voluntary Hospitals Between 1720 and 1745 London’s medical philanthropy manifested itself in a spate of hospital building. These tended to be more selective than the Royals, and included:- Westminster Hospital founded 1719. Airey Neave the MP, blown up by an IRA car bomb, died here in 1979. Guy’s founded 1721 by Thomas Guy, a publisher and printer who made a fortune in stocks and the South Sea Bubble. Originally for incurables discharged from St Thomas’s. St George’s founded 1734 in Knightsbridge where patients could receive the benefit of country air. The Foundling Hospital established by Captain Thomas Coram for the care of abandoned infants in 1742. The London Smallpox Hospital, 1746, opened to remove infectious servants from their place of residence for the security of private families. The London Hospital, founded 1740 in Moorfields for the sick and injured poor of the East End, particularly for those in manufacture and seamen and their families. The Lock Hospital opened in 1747 by William Bloomfield for the treatment of venereal diseases. Middlesex Infirmary founded in 1785 on Windmill Street, for sick and lame and cancer patients. Magdalen Hospital for Penitent Prostitutes founded in 1758. The Magdalen rapidly attracted the attention of the social world of London. The Chapel associated with it became a fashionable resort for the well heeled. On Sundays a congregation flocked there supposedly to hear the sermons but really to gawp at the screened figures of the penitents themselves. Lambeth Lying in Hospital opened in 1767 on Western Bridge Road, Lambeth then on the outskirts of London. It was non-denominational and took single and married women. St Luke’s Hospital for Lunatics founded in 1751 in London, for the treatment of incurable pauper lunatics. The first Chief Physician was Dr William Battie who believed the patients should not be exposed to public view. Medical treatment consisted of cold plunge baths to shake the lunatics out of their insanity. Originally based in a disused foundry in Upper Moorfields, close to Bedlam, built for 25 then enlarged, and by 1771 it was overcrowded. In 1780 the hospital moved to a purpose built building in Old Street, containing 300 single cells, with a small window set high in the wall. There was no heating and the inmates slept on loose straw on wooden bedsteads. Greenwich Hospital opened in 1705 for 52 sailors of the Royal Navy and the Mercantile Marines, who had been wounded in battle. Partitions were contrived to look like ships cabins with bed, table and a chest for clothes. They were well fed and every other year, they received a blue suit, hat, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of shoes, 3 neckties, 3 shirts and 2 nightcaps.
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The Parish News October 2020
ROTARY CLUB OF HAGLEY
Rotary Club of Hagley No 1328 Godfrey Partridge phf, President and Public Relations Officer District 1060 5 Shelduck Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4EF Tel: 01562 827 225 E-Mail [email protected]
The Rotary Club of Hagley Monday Evening meetings were suspended In April in line with the requirements and guidelines for assemblies during the pandemic. However, the good work of Rotary International continues and it was welcome news the Africa was declared free of Wild Poliovirus, something Rotarians have been dedicated in eradicating since the 80s. Rotarians of Hagley continued to find opportunities for social contact, despite the suspension of our weekly meetings, though be it through computers, handsets, and the occasional phone call. Our fortnightly “Zoom” meetings have all been well attended. Keeping up with matters local and international is the Rotarians prerogative and is well supported with interest from all quarters. Now conversant with the technology and the discipline of only one speaker at a time, Rotarians have continued to serve as best we can, the interests of Hagley and surrounding areas. Sufficient to say a good time continues to be had by all and the meetings in August held on the 3rd and 18th were enriched with our customary good humor and Rotary camaraderie so we look forward to Zooming the Airways in September on the 10th and 21st and hopefully it won't be long before we'll meet again in person. So if readers would like to have fun with a purpose, consider joining our club who will be meeting at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm on Monday evenings by visiting our website at
https://hagleyrotary.wixsite.com/website. Should anybody require help or assistance or just a friendly phone call during the period of confinement just phone:
Martin Freckelton on 01562 700 391 or Dave Santus on 01562 886 529 They will be delighted to tell you more about our club
New class at Clent Parish Hall
I will be running sessions weekly from Tuesday 13th October for parents and their babies/toddlers.
My website is https://moo-music.co.uk/areas/stourbridge
Sam Sneyd
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The Parish News October 2020 EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DIARY EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY
Day number 180 DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with 8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on 9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The 9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, 10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the FAVORITE! occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat 11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY another house plant. FAVORITE! 12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by FAVORITE! weaving around their feet while they were walking 1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! almost succeeded. (Must try this at the top of the 4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! stairs.) In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile 5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on 5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE! their favorite chair. (Must try this on their bed.)
Day number 181 DAY 762 - Slept all day so that I could annoy my 8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food 9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! at ungodly hours of the night. 9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! 10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the FAVORITE! headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what 11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their FAVORITE! hearts. They only cooed and condescended about 12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY what a good little cat I was. Hmmm. Not working FAVORITE! according to plan... 1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! 4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. 5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. 5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE! This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could Day number 182 invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of 8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! thumb still stuck between my teeth. 9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! 9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their 10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the FAVORITE! event. More importantly I overheard that my 11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must FAVORITE! learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. 12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are 1:00 pm - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! flunkies and maybe snitches. The Dog is routinely 1:30 pm - ooooooo. bath. bummer. released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The Bird on the other hand has 4:00 pm - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful 5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! tongue (something akin to mole speak) and speaks 5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE! with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the hanging metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time. 23
The Parish News October 2020 A challenge for our climate-changing world
While scientists and politicians debate climate change, or indeed, if there is such a thing, you only need to look in your own backyard to see what is happening. It is becoming less predictable and, as some of the experts have warned us, we need to start responding to these changes sooner rather than later.
There have been suggestions that we will need to grow plants that thrive in hot and dry weather and there has been a spate of articles by garden experts about growing such plants in pots on the patio.
About 20 years ago I came across a derelict Bible garden at a Christian conference centre. The garden filled me with disappointment because I thought it was a huge opportunity that was being missed. It was not until 9 years ago, when I married my wife, Sue, that I had an opportunity to start a Bible garden. My first wife had died of breast cancer several years previously. It was a new beginning which meant buying a house together and restoring a garden that had previously been used as a football pitch by the boys who had lived there. Family friends and members of our church were overwhelmingly generous and gave us gifts of garden vouchers to spend on our new garden. It was then I remembered the derelict Bible garden and so we decided to invest the gifts in creating one that we could share with them in the future. Charvil, near Reading, where we live, is you might think the wrong place to grow plants that thrive in the desert, and a few years ago it would have been impossible. Climate change has opened the door a little, but it is still an exciting challenge!
My plan was to only grow plants mentioned directly, or indirectly, in the Bible. While my traditional English crops such as strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb, gooseberries, potatoes etc were becoming less reliable, both in quality and quantity, I have since been overwhelmed with figs and grapes, as the other Bible garden plants have flourished.
I soon discovered that the only books on the subject were written about 50 years ago and are no longer in print — and, of course, our climate has changed considerably since the time the books were written! There are also very few examples of Bible gardens in the UK, I have never seen any others. There are some in the grounds of churches with a limited number of plants, and there is one large Bible garden in Scotland that covers many acres. But please don't be put off by this. If you enjoy a challenge, are prepared to be patient, and accept that some plants will fail, it is not impossible to grow a good number of them. There are more than 100 plants and trees mentioned in the Bible and, to date, I have grown over half of them. They include vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs, shrubs and trees.
In future issues I plan to write about how anyone can start growing Bible plants, whether it be in a few tubs on the patio, or if you have the room — and a very tolerant family! — to create your own Bible garden.
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The Parish News October 2020
You may, of course, already be growing some of them in your garden without realising it, so the first thing to do is to draw up a list of the plants that qualify and create your own wish list. I will be happy to send you the list of the plants I have grown so far.
Next month I will be looking at planning a Bible garden. As well as the plants, there are other elements such as rocks, stones, water, lights and statues, that add considerably to the overall picture. The plants and elements provide a constant reminder of the beauty of God’s creation and the powerful message of God’s love for us that is revealed through the pages of the Bible. Lynn McIntyre shares her thoughts on a new Bible reading tool
A very useful ‘Bible app’
I’ve discovered a very helpful Christian ‘app’, which you may be interested in downloading. It’s free and has some excellent features. Called the ‘Bible app’ it was created by ‘YouVersion’.
There is a section where all the books of the Bible are listed with the option of clicking on individual chapters. Both reading and/or listening to the text is possible. A wide range of Bible versions is offered, including: New Living Translation, King James Version, and Good News. This sometimes helps me see a passage from a different angle and can help my understanding of it.
A video review of each book is also available. A section of text can be highlighted (different colours available). Scripture can be sent to a personal prayer list and you can also copy, share, add a note, bookmark or get a different translation on a particular piece of text etc. These highlighted, bookmarked extracts of scripture can then be accessed in a separate section.
The app has a video sub-section with a variety of videos such as ‘How to read the Bible’, ‘Wisdom’, ‘The Torah’, ‘The New Testament’ and so on. Selected Psalms have been put to music and are relaxing to listen to.
Within the search section of the app you can look up a particular word such as love, anger, wisdom, Holy Spirit etc and relevant scriptures in the Bible are listed. This is a very useful tool which I only discovered when asked to write this article. Often in the past I have wanted to easily access applicable scriptures for a particular word and this makes it easy.
Other excellent features include plans, images and Christian events that you may also find useful. Hopefully, this summary has given you a taste of what the ‘app’ offers, and I encourage you to download it and benefit from it.
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The Parish News October 2020 FUNNIES
Upgrade anyone? The young woman who submitted the tech support message below (about her relationship to her husband) presumably did it as a joke. Then she got a reply that was way too good to keep to herself. The tech support people's love advice was hilarious and genius!
The query: Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5, and then installed undesirable programs such as: AFL 5.0, NRL 3.0 and Golf Clubs 4.1. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and House cleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. Please note that I have tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. What can I do? Signed, Desperate
The response (that came weeks later out of the blue): Dear Desperate, First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an entertainment package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Please enter command: I thought you loved me.html and try to download Tears 6.2. Do not forget to install the Guilt 3.0 update. If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewellery 2.0 and Flowers 3.5. However, remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0, or Beer 6.1. Please note that Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will download the Wind Breaking and Snoring Loudly Beta version. Whatever you do, DO NOT, under any circumstances, install Mother-In-Law 1.0 as it runs a virus in the background that will eventually seize control of all your system resources. In addition, please do not attempt to re-install the Boyfriend 5.0 program. These are unsupported applications and will crash Husband 1.0. In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. We recommend Cooking 3.0. Good Luck! Webmaster MIPC.
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The Parish News October 2020 HALL DIARIES CLENT PARISH HALL October 2020
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