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The Villager * November 2005 9 OUT AND ABOUT IN MARTLEY Visit our website—www.martley.org.uk

History lessons vant to our community.” Pupils at Chantry High are appealing The best interviews may also be fea- to local residents to help them out with tured on the school’s website and pos- a unique recording project. The school sibly broadcast on the local radio sta- is one of four in taking tion, BBC Hereford and Worcester. part in a pilot programme, which One group of students is also taking hopes to improve children’s listening part in an international project called and speaking skills. Each school has ‘Comenius’. Their interviews, which received digital recording equipment, will focus on a local person, will be thanks to funding from the Regional shared with children in several other Council for Museums, Libraries and countries via the Internet. They are Archives. looking for volunteers who have had “Over the next few weeks the students an interesting or terrifying experience need to find someone to interview,” in their lives. This may be connected says Chantry’s Head of History, Ian to a war. Richards. “The idea is that they will Former BBC Producer Julia Letts has question a relative or member of the just spent a day at Chantry training a community about their memories and group of Year 8 and 9 students. experiences, focussing particularly on “There’s fantastic enthusiasm in the how things have changed for better or group,” she says. “They were very worse since 1945.” quick to understand the value of oral The interviews will then be edited and history, and improve the way they used as a history resource for other asked questions. Now they want to classes. have a go on their own. We are hoping “This term we’re looking at how that members of the community will things like health, the role of women, put themselves forward. We often technology, food and transport have grumble that children these days never changed since the war. By recording sit down and listen to their grandpar- the memories of local people, the stu- ents’ generation. Well, here’s a chance dents will get first-hand accounts, rele- to rectify that.”

10 The Villager * November 2005 How locals can help If you are interested in taking part in the project, please could you email or write to Julia Letts at Glen Ryn, Lady- wood Rd, Martin Hussingtree, Worcester, WR3 7SX. Email [email protected]. One group wants people to come for- ward who are happy to talk about their memories and experiences of change in any of the following areas: health, childhood and growing up, women’s who’ve taken part in a momentous role, farming, food, transport and event. travel, homes, the local area. The interviews will take place in No- The other group wants people to come vember/ December and will probably forward to talk about themselves. be held at Chantry High. They are particularly interested in Students have written their own arti- those who’ve lived in the area all their cles, to persuade local people to come lives, those who’ve experienced a ma- forward. Below are three examples. jor change in their lives, or those

I am in Year 8 and we are making recordings for an international project called Comenius. It is not just for people in . Schools in Germany Poland and Bulgaria are also involved. Our theme is local heroes and we are looking for people who can help us. If you have any interesting stories and you do not mind being interviewed, then please get in touch. Sam Corbett

My name is Stella Card and I am a pupil at Chantry High School. We have been chosen to look into the past and see how it has changed from 1945 to how it is today. We will be recording your story. I would like someone to come for- ward with a story on what childhood was like after 1945. Were you adopted? What toys did you have? What was your house like?

My name is Emily Griffin. I am 13. As a pupil of Chantry High School, I am honoured to be chosen to help with this recording project. We have been given a wonderful piece of equipment, a CD recorder, to record our historic interviews with you, the locals. I am looking for someone who has experience of how sport has changed since 1945, how teams have changed or the uniform or the games themselves.

November 2005 * The Villager 11 Ghost hunting with Bob Dylan Kevin Gammond, a caller to BBC Hereford and Worcester’s breakfast- time programme on 24 Sept 2005 was heard by Martley-ite Michelle Hig- gins. He had an interesting story! Dur- ing the early ‘60s he was a musician and jammed with the like of Steve Win- wood and Jim Capaldi who later founded the band Traffic. Kevin told Bob Dylan in the 1960s listeners that Bob Dylan, whilst he was on tour in the UK and playing in the “I was in a group called The Shake- , met up with his band. down, and Dave Mason and the gang After the session, at about 3 o’clock in used to come and jam at a club called the morning, Dylan joined Kevin and The Elbow Room until about three in his mates to go ghost-hunting at the morning. Witley Court. “I think it was about the time of the The following story of how the legen- first tour Dylan came over, in the mid- dary Bob Dylan went ghost hunting in ’60s. Worcestershire in the 1960s, told by “We were 17 or 18 and he was in his one of the people who was with him. 20s and was a good pal of Steve Win- Kevin Gammond has spent a lifetime wood.” rubbing shoulders with rock legends.

As part of the music scene in Kidder- Elbow room minster in 1960s he played in the Band "He turned up at the Elbow Room and of Joy, alongside Robert Plant and we’d all been jamming - Dylan didn’t John Bonham, who went on to con- actually join in - and when we’d fin- quer the world as Led Zeppelin. ished playing we all headed off to He also played with many other musi- Witley Court to go ghost hunting." cians who went on to form famous The ruins of the stately home, which bands, including Jim Capaldi and was gutted by a fire in 1937, are the Dave Mason, founder members with ideal place to go hunting for spooks, Steve Winwood of Traffic. particularly at four in the morning. A jam session with Capaldi and Ma- Kevin says they didn't find any ghosts, son at a Birmingham club led to a but had a wild time looking for them. meeting with the Bob Dylan, and a trip I wonder if Dylan is Witley Court’s to a ruined stately home in Worcester- most famous still-living visitor? shire to look for ghosts.

12 The Villager * November 2005 Martley Ramblers views for BBC Radio and for Worces- ter News, (including photographs for Sunday 6 November, 1pm Church car the latter). It helped to make worth- park. while all the hours of back-breaking, This is the last walk of the year, so we old fashioned haymaking, the cutting, are hoping for good weather and a turning, rowing up, all with a watchful good turn out. Don’t forget this is a eye on the weather, to be eventually week early to avoid clashing with Re- baled by a very kind, helpful farmer. membrance Sunday and 1pm start as The owners refused requests to be the afternoons are short. Jenny Under- photographed holding an Olde Father hill will be leading us around the Time scythe (especially as no fee was Cleobury Mortimer area. offered). The weight loss resulting The AGM is on Monday 14 Novem- from all the hours of work is reward ber, 8pm at Hillend Cottage, Pudford enough. Kate King Lane. We want to arrange the pro- gramme for 2006, to find out if we are Martley & District still solvent and, most importantly, to present Mabel to the leader/s of the Horticultural Society most enjoyable walk in 2005. So be Chairman, Barbara Kirby opened the thinking of that, of where you would September meeting by paying a tribute like to walk in 2006 and if you would to Julie Jeffries. She was a first class care to lead a walk. cook and flower arranger and won Kate King many trophies at Martley and other local shows. Julie died after a short Pudford Lane illness. She was the daughter of Robert and Sylvia Jeffries. Sylvia has A few late leaves are hanging on the been show secretary of the Martley trees and bushes and a few berries are show for a number of years. The sym- around for hungry wild life. The sum- pathy of the society was expressed to mer migrants have long flown away the family. but the swallows did flock onto the Thanks were also expressed to all electricity line to say goodbye, always members for making the Annual Show a sad occasion. Modesty forbids men- such a success. tioning the inhabitants who were re- The speaker for the evening was Mr warded by English Nature for 30 years Brian Draper MBE, a local lad and conservation of the SSS! There were well-known speaker on birds and riv- 19 awards in total for England and the ers. This is an art that he has perfected presentation was held in the Cabinet over the years, having been interested War Rooms in Whitehall. It was a in wild life from an early age. His sub- very pleasant occasion. The slight ject was “The Wild Life of a City”, downside was having to give inter-

November 2005 * The Villager 13 this being the city of Worcester. The by Callow End. The final weekend of subject was well illustrated with slides the month saw few league fixtures as of birds, rodents, reptiles, butterflies most teams were involved with early and bats. With a walk along the canal rounds of the various cups. side, the inevitable fish were dis- Beth Williams played. This talk was very interesting and created a lot of questions from the Charity Auction assembled company. Ray Ellis gave the vote of thanks. The next meeting On November 26, a charity auction is on Thursday 24 November at 7.30pm to be held in Martley Village Hall in in Martley Village Hall will be the aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief, Annual General Meeting. New mem- Worcestershire Appeal. Tickets are £5 bers welcome. The Society’s Annual and this includes a glass of wine, a Christmas Dinner is on Friday 2 De- turkey roast and mince pies. The eve- cember at 7 for 7.30pm. Final details ning starts at 7pm and a bar will be in the December Villager. available. Some of the lots will be per- Nellie Bradley fect for the run up to Christmas – with gifts, a Christmas cake and a turkey all Martley Spurs on offer. All are welcome and it prom- ises to be a fantastic evening. For The new season started on Saturday 3 more information/tickets or if you September with the Premier side play- would like to donate something to the ing away to . They got off to a auction, please call either Laura Smith good start to their challenge with a on 01299-896894 or Anne-Marie Bray healthy 4-2 win. However, both the on 07870-248773. Sunday Division elevens still had not got into winning ways, the Premier Martley WI side lost their away game with Kempsey and the Reserves, now in Wednesday 9 November, 7.30pm at Division One, lost to Kays. The 10th Joy Snow’s, Stoneybridge saw the Premier eleven win again by House, Martley. beating Hallow by 3 goals to 2, a pair AGM time again. A look back on all of these netted by Wayne Baldwin. we have done over the last 12 months, The Sunday Premier side missed out where we have been and what we have again losing to Trinity Sports while achieved. It is always a little breath- the reserves got a point by drawing taking when we hear the secretary’s three all with The Bridge. The 17th report. It is a chance to thank President brought a one all draw with Tolladine Pat and the committee for all their for the Premier side but their Sunday hard work and, in fact, to thank every- equivalent were beaten again, this time one for participating in everything with enthusiasm and good will. It has

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Services at Martley Phone Services: Post office home Post Office phone where line rental is guaranteed to be cheaper, a leaflet is available in Banking Services: On-line banking for the post office. Top up cards for pay the following banks; Alliance and and go, also E top ups and the new 3 Leicester, Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Co- top ups; also cards for landlines for operative Bank and UK Smile. For cheaper calls. each of these banks you can pay Flowers and gift cards: These are new money in, pay cheques in and with- services, information available at the draw money all free of charge. For all post office. other banks, the use of a cashpoint is available for a small charge of £1.50. Shop Facilities Travel Products: The new ECIH card, which replaces the E111. This is a card Services: Photo copying, faxing, lami- to provide free medical cover in all nating and DVD hire. EEC countries. Low cost travel insur- Film Processing: Photos from your ance with kids go free offer and annual memory cards, CDs, 35mm and APS cover all issued over the counter; 0% films all processed within 24 hours and commission on all foreign currency brought to you in partnership with and travellers cheques (excluding ster- Bromyard Post Office. ling travellers cheques which incur a Advertising in the shop window for a 1.5% commission); currency and trav- small charge. ellers cheques available within 24 Items for purchase: Tobacco, wine, hours. beer, a selection of spirits, soft drinks, Insurance products: The post office sweets, crisps, ice cream, 35mm and now does home insurance and car in- APS films, disposable cameras, batter- surance, a free phone number is avail- ies, torches, lottery, scratch cards, able and free quotation provided. greetings cards, postcards, gifts by sil- Leaflets are provided at the post office. ver scenes. New services: Post office credit cards Also available: glass hire and sale or and loans are available subject to return on alcohol (glasses come free on guidelines. all purchases over £50).

all been good fun. Every speaker may social time. Members who attended not appeal to everyone but who knows the recent Group meeting, hosted by what new interest could be sparked Clifton-upon-Teme, had a most enjoy- off. The new committee will be pre- able evening and particular enjoyed sented, and there will be a surprise the “doggy bags” they were given to

November 2005 * The Villager 15 take home. I didn’t hear if they in- whisky as Top Gun as did Nick Fra- cluded a balloon and a squeaky toy. A zier who came out best in “Down the warm welcome is extended to anyone Line”. The highest individual scorer, who wants to give us a try. Please just Gerald Salmon, won a bottle of gin. turn up or ask a committee member or The shoot was followed by an auction, this correspondent if a lift is needed. donations for this were made by Chris Kate King Moule, a bottle of whisky, a “one hun- dred bird” day’s shoot by Don Taylor, Martley YFC a further day’s shoot by Arthur Dennis of Brook Farm, a Highland holiday by Martley YFC (Young Farmers Club) is George and Wendy Haywood and always on the look out for new mem- David Banks donated a case of French bers between the ages of 10-26 and wine. you DON’T have to be a farmer or I wish to thank Mr and Mrs Tiarks for know anything about farming to join. allowing us the use of their land; the We meet on Wednesdays and at the committee, Neville Jones, Don Taylor, weekends for discos; we have a disco Trevor Keegan and Robert Bridge- at Upper Sapey Village Hall on 4 No- water; my sister-in-law Beth Williams vember starting at 9pm. Our Wednes- for taking bookings; my daughter day night meetings are varied – re- Ruby for providing such delicious re- cently we have played volleyball, been freshments; all those who manned the on trips to laser quest, ice-skating. If traps and those who did the scoring as you are interested call Anne-Marie well as everyone who not only helped 01886-888724 (after 6pm) on the day, but also lent a hand to Nellie Bradley clean up the following morning. Barbara Williams Charity Shoot Saturday 3 September turned out to be Royal British Legion a perfect day for clay pigeon shooting. Knightwick, & We held our annual Charity Shoot at with Martley Rodge Hill Farm, Martley, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Caspar The October meeting was well at- Tiarks. The Shoot, held in aid of the tended and much business discussed. Air Ambulance and the local Doctors On November 11, 11 a.m. we will be Surgeries’ Equipment Fund, raised at the Talbot Hotel, Knightwick to £2,217. In excess of 70 guns took observe the two minutes silence. This part. The “Brockhill” team won the is not just for members, so please join Andrew Williams Memorial Cup, us if you wish. Following this short “The Game Birds 2” won the Ladies Act of Remembrance some are booked Cup. Michael Russell won a bottle of for (continues on page 18)

16 The Villager * November 2005 nursing skills and equipment because IN MEMORIAM of her ability to coordinate and negoti- ate with other professionals. DESEREE [Desi] ELIZABETH Such was her reputation amongst all JOSENA GREEN, 1945 - 2005. grades of clinical staff, however sen- ior, that any request from Desi on be- It is a common saying that a light has half of her patients was instantly gone out, but with Desi’s death, I feel granted. Patients and their families that a lighthouse has been extin- were given confidence by her infinite guished. She brightened up so many concern for their welfare and unstint- lives with her warmth, love for every- ing efforts on their behalf. one, understanding and continuing Her exceptional qualities were re- concern. warded by the honour of the MBE. Desi was born into a farming family The video of the presentation revealed near Oswestry. Her ambition to be a Desi’s lighter side. On leaving the nurse was kindled at the age of four by presentation room, Desi gave way to a an encounter with a district nurse. In leap of relief and delight only to find it 1962, she started as a nurse cadet at recorded for posterity. Nottingham and passed her finals in For relaxation, Desi cycled and 1966, gaining the silver medal. That climbed mountains but not just any old same year she met her future husband, mountain – she walked and climbed in John and married him later that year. the Alps, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Nepali Her nursing career flourished with Himalayas, The Peruvian Andes, and their move to Birmingham. She be- the Northwest Pacific area of the came a senior nurse at Dudley Road U.S.A. For a weekend outing, she Hospital where she gained her Di- would cycle to France and back. ploma in Nursing and her Clinical In- As well as all this, she built a happy structor’s certificate. home and was very proud of her After the birth of her daughter, Lara, daughter Lara’s achievements. She she spent a few years at home before raised money for various charities in- returning to work as a Community volving her family, friends and col- Nursing Sister for the Martley, Great leagues. Many of us of all ages, sizes Witley and Knightwick areas and re- and shapes found ourselves dangling at mained with us for the next 20 years. the end of an abseiling rope being During that time, she touched so many cheered on by Desi. of us with her wonderful human quali- It is impossible to encapsulate Desi. ties as well as her exceptional clinical She was a wonderful friend, colleague, skills. So many people were given the nurse, wife and mother. She touched confidence to remain in their own and loved us all and will live on in our homes despite the need for hospital memories.

November 2005 * The Villager 17 lunch at the Talbot. If you wish to join Thank you us please ring me. The next meeting is Monday, 7 November 7.30 p.m. fol- The Committee of Martley Memorial lowed by the A.G.M. Village Hall would thank Bromsgrove Hire Center for their kind support in Remembrance donating the use of equipment to en- able us to paint the white and yellow On Sunday 13 November we will be at lines outside the Village Hall – desig- St Mary Magdalene, Broadwas for the nating all the allocated car parking annual Service of Remembrance com- spaces. Bromsgrove Hire Center has mencing at 10.45 a.m. – not only is kindly offered a 20% discount to all this service to honour the dead of two customers who mention the Village world wars, but also those who have Hall and/or Neil Stammers. died in the service of our country in They can be reached at Golden Cross “peacetime”. Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Birming- British service people are in action ham, B61 0JZ Tel: 01527 874788. around the world everyday. They know that if they need support – now Recycling or in the future – the Legion is always on active duty for them. Last year The Royal Oak, Broadwas alone, the Royal British Legion spent The Royal Oak Pub, Hallow. more than £54 million carrying out Top Barn Farm, Holt welfare work among the ex-service The Plough Inn, Broadheath. community. This was largely funded Broomfields Farm Shop at by the kind donations and fundraising Holt Heath. efforts of its supporters and of course the Poppy Appeal. The country will blossom with red poppies this Novem- ber – everyone from toddlers to gran- nies will be wearing one. Business start up By Remembrance Day more than 33 million are expected to be sold by an programme army of volunteers. The money raised 7th November and or w/c 12th Decem- will help our ex-service people and ber in your area and it’s free. Please their dependants. To achieve all that phone in the first instance for further takes more than “flower power”!! So information. please give what you can and WEAR The Business Development Cen- YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE! tre (Worcester College of Technol- Joyce Tyler ogy). Hon. Secretary 01886 821551 01905 612412 - Lesley Welch

18 The Villager * November 2005 Martley Parish Council the agenda (planning), specifically applications 05/01208/FUL and Monday September 3, 2005 at the me- 05/01405/FUL (Hawkenest Farm); morial hall. Cllr Mr. N. Stammers declared a per- Present: Cllr Mr. D. Cropp, chairman, sonal interest in the same items. Cllr. Mr. G. Taylor, Cllr. Mr. R. Minutes of the last meeting held on McHugh, Cllr. Mr. J. Slough, Cllr Mr. September 5, 2005: It was resolved to G. Coombey-Jones , Cllr. Mr. M. Nott accept the minutes as a true record. Cllr. Mrs. D. Goodyear, Cllr. Mrs. M. District Councillor’s Report: District Randall, Cllr. Mr. N. Stammers. Councillor Mrs. B. Williams an- In Attendance: Mr. T. Pearsall (Clerk nounced that the sports hall had been to The Parish Council), six members granted £150,000 towards refurbish- of the public. ment. The democratic period/public ques- Schools will now be included in the tion time recycling scheme in the near future. The chairman invited all present to ask The proposed changes to the MHDC questions or make statements about planning committee seem to be mov- parish business, the following points ing back to the original proposals; a were raised: forum due on the October 10. • St. Peter’s Drive house number- County Councillor’s Report: County ing. There are repeats of num- Councillor Mr. A. Davies has sent in bers 18, 19, 20 & 21, which is his apologies thus no report was given. causing confusion; the Clerk to Correspondence: write to MHDC. 1. Worcs. CALC Worc Mail and • B4197 Ankerdine Hill road notification of meeting with MHDC calming measures, the clerk to 29th. Sept 7.30pm. follow up. 2. CPRE “Fieldwork”. • The proposed seat on the green 3. Mr. Alan Boon: thank you let- by the notice board will be fol- ter. lowed up by Cllr. D. Cropp. 4. MHDC; parish and town coun- The parish council meeting was cil workshops 3rd & 17th Oct. opened by the chairman at 8:25 pm. 5. MHDC: Best value review of Apologies: There were no apologies; Planning Services. all councillors present. 6. WCC: Waste core strategy Declarations of Personal or Prejudicial workshops October, reply by 28th Interests: The clerk reminded every- Sept. and consultation document. one of the need to declare interests and 7. MHDC: Exec committee 27th. to keep their list up to date. Sept (1. Shared services, 2. Recycling Cllr. Mr. G. Coombey-Jones declared for schools, 3. Commercial waste, 4. a prejudicial interest in item seven on Recycling, future development, 5.

November 2005 * The Villager 19 Housing strategy, 6. Review of prop- Planning: applications received: erty services and technical services, 7. Cllr. Mr. G. Coombey-Jones left the Telephony infrastructure, 8. Review of room while items 5-6 were discussed. organisational vision and values, 9. 1. 05/01326/FUL The Vineyard European foundation for quality man- Hillside, enlarge existing ancilliary agement). accommodation. Cllr. Mrs. D. Good- 8. Community Action: request from year (returned with comments). Kenswick PC to join with them ref 2. 05/00678/FUL Notification of community transport meeting. appeal (APP/J1860/A/05/1188096). 9. WCC: B4197 Ankerdine Hill 3. 05/01331/FUL High View request for meeting Hipplecote, proposed extn. to garage 10. WCC: Provision of local trans- block. Cllr. Mr G. Taylor. port plan—workshops. 4. 05/01361/FUL The Orchards, 11. DEFRA: email to join Martley (Worcester Rd.). Replacement “Rural social and communities pro- bungalow; Cllr. Mr. D. Cropp. Re- gramme” consultation event Sept 27. turned no comment. 12. MHDC: Best Value Brief- 5. 05/01208/FUL Hawkesnest Fm ing paper. Broadwas revised plans Cllr. Mr. G. 13. Martley Recreation Association: Taylor. Letter ref. the play area and sug- 6. 05/01405/FUL Hawkesnest Fm. gestion the Martley Parish Council Broadwas, extn. to existing dwelling. take over the responsibility. Cllr. Mr. G. Taylor. 14. LaMIS: Aerial photography 7. 05/01422/FUL High House, (does this PC require this service?) Ankerdine, single story kitchen extn.. 15. Worcs. FWAG: AGM 27th. Cllr. Mr. G. Taylor Oct, also meeting on 12th. Oct. Applications Approved/Refused/ 16. Marches housing: Changes in Withdrawn: the Business Development Section . Notification from MHDC re Chantry 17. Worcs CALC email ref. fixed High School extn to Technology penalty notices. Block (their comments). 05/01214/ 18. Community First: invitation to FUL White Cottage approved. AGM 26th. Oct 5pm. Other issues: Proposals for formation 19. MHDC: Customer satisfaction of one Planning Committee(MHDC). form re. Local Plan. Letter from Mr. Jennings MHDC en- 20. Community First: Newsletter forcement ref. The Crown notice “Parish Plan” also details of grant board. from DFRA for Parish Plans. Finance: 21. Mr & Mrs. J .Bradley: There were seven cheques totalling Letter conveying thanks for the £1,287.89 for agreement and signa- Freedom of Martley. ture.

20 The Villager * November 2005 Income September 05: the Lengthman’s “overgrowth” letter Lengthman July05 & Aug05 £700 to councillors for dissemination to cer- HM Customs & Excise VAT £323.69 tain land owners. Community First Calor Award £50.00 5. The dog fouling around Heaton MHDC Second half precept, £4250.00 House continues. Total: £5323.69 6. The Clerk to follow up the erection Current Bank Balance Lloyds TSB of crossing lights at the schools. 26th Aug 05 £7105.36 7. A complaint was made about the Actual position 3rd October 05, speed and noise of the tractors moving £9,940.25 the potato crop through the village. The acceptance of the finances was Date and Time of Next Meeting: resolved. The next meeting is on Monday No- Budget 2006/7: vember 7, 2005 at 8 p.m. The clerk presented the proposed Meeting closed at 22.40 hrs. budget that included an increase in the Martley Parish Council precept. It was decided to defer the Clerk:T.M. Pearsall 01886 888256 acceptance until next meeting. E-mail: [email protected] Meeting dates for 2006: Parish council meeting dates, 2006 It was resolved to accept the dates as All meetings on the first Monday of proposed; these are attached as an ad- the month unless otherwise notified: dendum to these minutes. 9th. January Ordinary Meeting Parish Paths Warden Report: 6th. February Ordinary Meeting No report this month. 6th. March Ordinary Meeting Urgent Decisions since last meeting: 3th. April Ordinary Meeting None. 8th. May Annual Meeting of Councillors reports and items for The Parish Council future agendas: 13th. May Annual Parish Meeting 1. The litter bins are reaching the end (Saturday. This is not a Parish Council of their working life; replacement Meeting; it is a meeting of the elector- prices are typically £500 each. The ate) Chairman to do an article for The Vil- 5th. June Ordinary Meeting lager seeking sponsors. 3th. July Ordinary Meeting 2. Car parking at the Village Hall was 7st. August Ordinary Meeting discussed. It was agreed to discuss the 4th. September Ordinary Meeting matter further with the Village Hall 2rd. October Ordinary Meeting Committee with a view to seeking 6th. November Ordinary Meeting funding. 4th. December Ordinary Meeting 3. The annual report of the Nora Par- All meetings to be held in the Memo- son Day Centre was submitted. rial Hall at 8pm unless notified other- 4. The clerk agreed to give a copy of wise.

November 2005 * The Villager 21 Over the Garden Wall in Wichenford

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22 The Villager * November 2005 Wichenford Book of Nora Parsons Day Centre Remembrance Please note that the Day Centre Christ- November is the month in which we mas Fair will be held on Monday 5 remember those who have lost their December at 2pm at the Day Centre. lives in war. Each year in Wichenford Thanks at our Remembrance Service in St The Memorial Hall Management Laurence Church we are reminded of Committee extend thanks to Roger the following the men from the village Pound who generously repaired the who gave their lives in the two World tarmac in the car park. Wars and other conflicts and whose Congratulations names appear on our War Memorial: James Pargeter of Bush Farm, Lt D G Hemus, 2nd Lt C H Hemus, Sgt Wichenford and Corina Danila were R Weaver, L/Cpl J Willis, Pte J Bow- married on September 3. The couple stead, Pte C Bullock, Pte W A Bul- chose St Agata, Sorrento in Southern lock, Pte G S Jackson, Pte W J John- Italy for the ceremony. It was followed son, Pte H J Perrot, LAc D L Perkins, by a wonderful weekend of celebration Pte R J Weaver, Pte D R Carwood. and sight-seeing for their guests. They have made their home in Milton As an attribute to their sacrifice we Keynes and we wish them every hap- hope to produce a Remembrance Book piness for the future. People who re- to be placed in St Laurence Church member James growing up in Wichen- containing the names of the fallen, ford may like to know that the wed- with explanatory notes indicating ding can be viewed on his website where and when they died; with a brief www.jamesandcori.co.uk. mention of their life history and in- Welcome volvement in the parish. If anyone A warm welcome to Mr Andrew would like to help with this project or Chilvers, our new editor of the Vil- can provide any information about the lager. We hope you will enjoy your men listed above, please contact Mrs work among us. Thanks for the wel- C Wetherall, Churchwarden, On come (ed). 01886-888611. Pam Webb

Church Flowers Dates for your diaries: November 6 Mrs Barber November 7 , PCC meeting in the Me- November 13 Mrs Britten, Re- morial Hall at 7.45pm membrance Sunday 15 November Ladies Fellowship meet- November 20 Mrs Britten ing in the Memorial Hall at 2.30pm, November 27 Advent, no flowers speaker Mrs S Gaston on being a Na- tional Trust Guide.

November 2005 * The Villager 23 Kenswick and Wichenford 05/01195/ful-01196/LBC. Erection of Parish Council new single storey structure for addi- tional residential amenity, at Wichen- An open meeting was held in the me- ford Court. morial hall at 6.30pm to discuss the Decisions made by MHDC Status, Ecology, Archaeology report 05/00888/ful. Unit 3 Rimmers Farm and its conclusions from Worcester- Wichenford. (Amendments to ap- shire County Council on Rosses Lane proved conversion) Refused. and Guises Lane MINUTES of an Ordinary Meeting of Finance the parish council held on Monday 5th September 2005 at 7.30pm in the Me- Lengthsman. The clerk was asked to morial Hall Wichenford. inform the lengthsman to reduce his Councillor Britten-Long chaired the hours due to the amount of expendi- meeting. ture already spent. The income/ expenditure account was Progress reports discussed and accepted.

Rosses Lane/Guises Lane was dis- Highways cussed at the earlier meeting. It was brought to the parish councils Bottle Bank. The clerk explained that attention that the newly surfaced Bar- she has spoken with Malvern Hills and bers Lane was done with stone mastic was told that there is a charge for a asphalt (SMA), which has been found bottle bank. The parish council would to be extremely slippery even lethal like the clerk to contact the waste during the winter months. It was re- management department to assess the solved to write to our county council- proposed site and cost. lor and make him aware of concerns. The clerk was asked to liaise with The clerk was also asked to contact the neighbouring parishes to find out HPU with regards to the large amount where other bottle banks in the area of rubbish left by the contractors when are located and to advertise it in the the re-surfacing work was taking parish magazine. place. The clerk reported that the blue advi- Planning sory notices for Poplar Road/Barbers Applications received for comment Lane will be sited in the next two since the last meeting. weeks. 05/01185/ful. Conservatory at Fair- The traffic speed survey on the B4204 view, Rosses Lane. has been collected and should be re- 05/01186/ful. Kitchen Extension, ceived by the council within the Mallenders Cottage. month.

24 The Villager * November 2005 B4197 Ankerdine Hill. The HPU For information only. would like the parish council’s views on the proposed prohibition of Heavy Councillor’s report Commercial Vehicles in excess of 18 tonnes on Ankerdine Hill. The brambles on the pavement at the The clerk was asked to write that any garages behind Queens way have measures to improve the traffic on this again been reported. Also the grass road would be welcome, but we agree cutting on the village green and in with the residents of the hill that 18 front of Queens estate is not being cut tonnes is still too large. Restricting the frequently enough. (The clerk has this traffic on the B4197 may increase the matter in hand.) amount of heavy traffic on the B4204, which we do not want. Disrtict councillor’s report Cllr Williams reported on the single Parish council co-option planning committee that will not be The vacancy for a parish councillor properly balanced. The parish council can now be filled by co-option. A resi- has written stating its dissatisfaction dent in Kenswick is interested. The with this arrangement. The council clerk will contact him and ask for a resolved to write to the planning au- C.V ready for the meeting in October. thority stating that we would like to NPDC AGM see one councillor from each ward Due to the death of the secretary of the represented on the committee for the Day Centre, the AGM was postponed. meeting on September 8. The new date is 26 Sept 05 and Cllrs The Local Plan should be ready by the Stinton, Randall and Britten-Long will spring. be attending. A recycling public forum is being held on Sept 26 on how things could be Correspondence improved.

For decision by the Parish Council, Shirley Sanders Clerk to the Council Malvern Hills Spotlight Meeting on (01886 888302) 21st Sept. No one is able to attend. Planning briefing on 17 October will be attended by the clerk, Cllr Panton and Britten-Long. Bottle banks Recycling Public Forum will be at- tended by the clerk and Cllr Panton. There are bottle banks located on the Community Action open forum. It was car park at Sandpits Close Martley, suggested that a joint meeting be held and on the village hall car park at with Martley parish council. Great Witley.

November 2005 * The Villager 25 Church Words The Rectory 01886 888664

heard about Jesus and followed him before Peter. He is the one who tells In this season of All Saints I thought I his brother to come and see ‘for we would share with you a little about have found the messiah’. He is re- each saint from each of the Churches garded as the first Christian mission- for which I am responsible. ary, bringing his brother to Christ.

St. Peter is probably the most well St Laurence sold all he possessed and known of the new testament saints, a gave it to the poor, even selling some disciple of Jesus, impetuous at times, of the church’s silver and gold. He denied Jesus after he was arrested, re- was told by the Roman authorities to stored by the risen Christ, and became bring the wealth of the church to them. a leader of the early church. Eventu- To this he agreed but announced it ally met his death on a cross that was would take him three days. Three days inverted at his request. later he returned with the wealth. He brought thousands of lepers, blind St. Mary Magdalene. We are told beggars, sick, poor, widows and or- little about her except that she had phans. The prefect of Rome was furi- been cured of evil spirits and that she ous and had Laurence roasted to death. met the risen Jesus in the garden after his resurrection. There was a wonder- St Leonard, lived a life of poverty in ful moment when not recognising him, the forest of Noblac France. The King he called her name: ‘Mary’. She re- was riding in the forest with his preg- sponded, ‘Master’, and was overjoyed nant wife; she went into labour and to see him. St. Mary and St. Andrew was in great difficulty. Leonard prayed the dedication of Knightwick chapel. for her and the baby was delivered safely. The king granted Leonard land St. Mary the mother of Jesus, often on which he built the abbey of Noblac. referred to as the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Greek word for saint is martyr, due to her being called blessed among which is fitting for they all sacrificed all women having to bear the Son of much, some their lives. In scripture we God. are all called to be saints, to live lives of sacrifice in service of our Lord. a St Andrew was the brother of Peter, high calling indeed for each one of us. they were both fishermen. Andrew Revd David Sherwin

26 The Villager * November 2005 Church Diary for November Sunday 6th Nov 8.00am Holy Communion Knightwick Chapel St Leonard 9.30am Holy Communion St Laurence Wichenford 11.00am Family Worship St Peter Martley 11.00am Morning Worship St Mary Magdalene Broadwas 6.30pm Evensong St Leonard Cotheridge Monday 7th Nov 9.00am Morning Prayer, St Laurence Wichenford 7.45pm Wichenford PCC Memorial Hall Tuesday 8th Nov 10.00am Holy Communion St Mary Magdalene Broadwas Thursday 10th Nov 2.00pm Little Minnows at St. Peter’s Martley Sunday 13th Nov 10.45am Remembrance Service St Laurence Wichenford Remembrance Day 10.45am Remembrance Service St Peter Martley 10.45am Remembrance Service St Mary Magdalene Broadwas Monday 14th Nov 8.30am Prayer Breakfast Tuesday 15th Nov 7.30pm Wardens Meeting at the Rectory Wednesday 16th Nov 10.15am Holy Communion Heaton House Saturday 19th Nov 7.00pm Benefice Skittles Competition Admiral Rodney Sunday 20th Nov 8.00am Holy Communion St Peter Martley 10.30am Baptism service St. Laurence Wichenford 6.00pm Benefice Service at St Mary Magdalene Broadwas Worship led by David and Heather Sharland, our Mission Partners Monday 21st Nov 9.00am Morning Prayer, St Peters Martley Tuesday 22nd Nov 10.00am Holy Communion St Mary Magdalene 7.30pm Lower Teme Valley PCC Knightwick Village hall Thursday 24th Nov 12.00noon Mothers Union at the home of Muriel Coomb Saturday 26th Nov worship Leaders Meeting at the Rectory 10.00am-12.30pm Sunday 27th Nov 8.00am Holy Communion St Mary Magdalene Broadwas 9.30am Holy Communion St Peter Martley 11.00am Holy Communion St Laurence Wichenford 4.00pm Christingle Service St Mary Magdalene Broadwas 6.30pm Evening Worship St Peter Martley Monday 28th Nov 9.00am Morning Prayer St Mary Magdalene Broadwas 7.30pm Martley PCC at the Rectory Wednesday 30th Nov 10.15am Holy Communion Heaton House

Confirmation if you are interested in being confirmed or what is involved then please contact Rev David Sherwin 01886 888664

November 2005 * The Villager 27 ment and vigorous root activity. Firm in to obtain good contact between the In the Garden roots and the new soil. As you are working around the garden pick up any dead leaves and debris to remove hiding places for slugs and snails. Sprinkle SlugClear Advanced Pellets around the plants you want to protect in beds and borders, and along November is often one of the wettest the edges of the lawn where these months of the year, and also brings fog pests tend to hide. and frosts. But despite the gloom Finally, make sure you take care to there's still some colour to be found tackle snails. Ensure there is enough among leaves and berries. difference in the borders; the destruc- Winter-flowering shrubs such as Ma- tion will be less even if you have dif- honia media hybrids, winter honey- ferent plants next to each other and suckle and Viburnum bodnantense one has been damaged. Also snails will bring gorgeous fragrance to the adore the soft parts of your plants. short days. Try to spend a little time When you make sure they are healthy tidying up your borders – you'll be and strong, they're less attractive to pleased you did when spring comes snails. round. At this time of year, it’s time for plant- ing bare root roses and other plants in the garden. When the plants have been received check over the root system Thank you and snip off any dead or damaged I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU roots, shoots or stems. Then soak the to everyone who came to the COFFEE roots in a bucket of water for a few MORNING on Friday 30th September, hours before planting. Dig a hole big enough to take the root and those who sent donations in aid of system easily and dig in some Leving- the MACMILLAN CANCER RELIEF, ton Rose, Tree & Shrub Compost into we raised £94.30. the base and mix some into the soil that you will fill the planting hole. This enriched compost is suitable for all trees and shrubs as well as with Records of the Parish Council meetings in the two parishes are not intended to be full ericaceous plants. It contains enough minutes. Minutes of meetings can be seen by nutrients to feed your new plant for the contacting the respective Clerks to the first season ensuring quick establish- Councils

28 The Villager * November 2005 Village Contacts

Editor of The Andrew Chilvers Villager [email protected] or 01905 641986 or leave articles at the Martley Post Office

Advertise in The Neil Stammers Villager [email protected] om or 01886 888513

Church Rector: Revd David Sherwin—01886 888664 Curate: Revd Jennifer Whittaker—01886 833897 Martley Website [email protected]

Martley Parish Chair: Dave Cropp—01886 Council 888398; Clerk: Tom Pearsall—01886 888256 Martley WI Pat Crook—01886 888550

Martley & Dist Pam Minchin—01886 Hort. Soc. 888521 or Margaret Jackson—01886 888654 Royal British Joyce Tyler—01886 Legion 821551

Martley Harry King—01886 888439 Ramblers

Wichenford Janet Andrews—01886 contacts for The 888303, Sheila Richards— Villager 01886 888378

Resource Centre Alan Boon—01886 888527

Kenswick & Clerk—Shirley Sanders Wichenford 01886 888302 Parish Counl.

Wichenford Secretary—Mike Holmes Wine Club 01905 641739

Trefoil Guild geraldine.cooper@btopenw orld.com

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