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DBSO Christmas Concert VILLAGER CHAIRPERSON SUE WILLIAMS tel: 01905 840404 EDITOR [email protected] tel: 01386 556629 Many thanks to all the brilliant musicians and dancers at the DBSO RECTOR Revd DON SLOGGETT tel: 01905 840528 Christmas Concert, to the Durant's for excellent mulled wine and mince TODDLER GROUP LYNDSEY BEARD tel: 01905 841923 DB PRE-SCHOOL SUE BALL / LYNNE POPE tel: 07896238294 pies, and, especially, to Moira and Peter Gutteridge for organising such a D B VILLAGE HALL www.dbvh.btik.com tel: 01905 840415 superb event. VILLAGE HALL JANE FRASER tel: 01905 840266 DB RANGERS F C IAN WILCOX - SECRETARY tel: 01905 840576 It was a lovely evening. JUNIORS CC IAN WILCOX tel: 01905 840576 Chris and Dusty Rhodes ST BARNABAS FIRST & MIDDLE SCHOOL PAUL KILGALLON tel: 01905 840366 PERSHORE HIGH SCHOOL CLIVE CORBETT tel: 01386 552471 SOUTH WORCS COMMUNITY TRUST Enquiries tel: 01386 502000 PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE All Services tel: 0844 4773055 ABBOTSWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE Appointments tel: 01386 552424 Mon - Fri 9am-2pm Prescriptions tel: 01386 561143 LOST YOUR COPY ? ROYAL HOSPITAL tel: 01905 763333 Missed a recent advert/article? PERSHORE HOSPITAL tel: 01386 502070 Why not check out the villager in colour on line at PERSHORE PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPT tel: 01386 502073 www.drakesbroughton.com Or visit the new St Barnabas School Website COMMUNITY SAFETY & SERVICES POLICE PERSHORE AREA tel: 08457 444888 www.st-barnabasfirstmiddle.worcs.sch.uk [email protected] Local PC 3243 Sean Woods ext 3647 tel: 0300 333 3000 Non Emergency. tel: 0300 333 3000 A big thank you to all residents of Pirton who contributed CRIMESTOPPERS tel: 0800 555111 £112.13 for the 2010 Poppy Appeal. Paul Lampit

PARISH COUNCIL CLERK MICHELLE ELLIOTT for playing fields, street lighting. tel: 01905 841564 Deadline for copy for the next issue is 10th February DISTRICT COUNCIL tel: 01386 565000 Any articles received after this date may be placed in the next issue for abandoned vehicles, dog fouling, litter removal etc tel: 01386 565257 [email protected] WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICER tel: 01386 565245 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR P MIDDLEBROUGH tel: 01905 821732 HIGHWAYS PARTNERSHIP tel: 01386 565000 (road repairs/safety, verge cutting) The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the TRADING STANDARDS tel: 01905 765373 committee,To advertise nor can yourthe committeebusiness in be‗VILLAGER‘ held responsible please contact.for the accuracy of ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Emergency number tel: 0800 807060 any advertisementPeter Barrington. or article. 11, Magnolia The editor Close, reserves Drakes the Broughton, right to edit or précis THE SAMARITANS 24 hours tel: 0345 90 90 90 articles WR10submitted 2AZ. wherever email details necessary. to: [email protected] 01905 841602 (E&OE)

2 23 (Continued from page 21) BIRD AND NATURE NOTES by Paul Rhodes Review of the Year Part 2- July to December 2010 a Saturday whist evening every fortnight for around 20 elderly residents of sheltered housing in Pershore – duties include July continued as June ended, with hot sunny weather, but by mid- month the weather had broken and thereafter periods of showers organising refreshments, purchasing small prizes, collecting subs, and rain interspersed with occasional warm sunny days became the norm till the and arranging lifts. This event will sadly close if no-one can be found end of the summer. Blackbirds and robins were feeding second broods, and a to run it. Can you help please? party of 10 lesser whitethroats was seen near Egdon. 25 swift over was a good record.12 species of butterfly were recorded in the Millennium Planning this year‘s holidays? Do something different in 2011! Wood including common blue and brown argus. Painted ladies continued to be Canal camp volunteers scarce with only singletons seen during the month. A peregrine was noted late month over Stoulton. Large groups of swifts were then seen moving south on the Canal Camps are designed to restore the derelict canals of 30th pointing to a major exodus back to their wintering grounds. August An early and Wales, giving volunteers the chance to help the environment oak green bush cricket was seen on the 1st and a grass snake at Windmill Hill. A whilst having a fun holiday. There are 22 canal camps - some of the very late beautiful demoiselle was noted on the 6th by the Hawbrook, and a tasks include restoring a length of the Montgomery Canal in nuthatch was heard briefly in Stoulton (a scarce bird in the village) a coal tit, also Shropshire, the continuing excavation, restoration and rebuilding of a scarce bird, was seen in St Edmunds churchyard. Finally at the month‘s end a Elsey Lock on the Cotswold canals, and constructing a slipway on willow warbler was heard in the Millennium Wood on its way back south. September started mainly cloudy but, during spells of sunshine brimstones and the River Avon in Warwickshire. Volunteers need no previous holly blues were on the wing, these early autumn sightings are normally experience - just willingness to be involved and a good sense of fun! associated with second hatchings from spring breeders. A hobby was seen on the They can learn new skills and be part of a team that makes a huge 4th and regular sightings then continued to the months end, although sadly no difference to the waterways. young were seen this year. Small numbers of swallows and meadow pipits were moving south from mid month onwards, and a wheatear was in a stubble field at th Residential Holiday Helpers Stoulton on the 16 ; there were fewer red admirals on the wing this autumn. On the 17th a tree pipit (3rd parish record) flew over the Millennium Wood, and a Around 1 in 4 families are affected by disability in some way, and the garden warbler was seen by the Hawbrook. By the end of the month chance of a break, either for respite or refreshment, is really yellowhammer numbers in the wheat stubbles around Stoulton had increased to important. Residential centres in Southampton, Chigwell, Southport over 30 birds and a female merlin overflew Stoulton on the 26th(2nd Parish and Cornwall provide facilities for disabled people and carers, and record).The first hint of winter was the sighting of a redwing on the 28th.October help disabled guests enjoy their much-needed break. Training and started warm and the nuthatch first noted in Stoulton in July, was joined by a second bird, they then continued to be seen and heard in gardens and on feeders support will be given at the Centre and relevant expenses paid. rd to the end of the year. After heavy rain on the 3 the flood relief channel at Claverdon saw a record 35 mallard! More redwings were seen on the 4th, together with the first returning siskin. Hornets were regularly seen, particularly in the For information please contact Val Jackman, Volunteer Recruitment Co- Millennium Wood. By the 20th the first lesser redpolls were in evidence and a flock ordinator, Pershore Volunteer Centre, Charlotte Offices, New Road, of 20 golden plover briefly took up residence close to Stoulton.The first fieldfares Pershore. 01386 554299 ext 223 [email protected] (Continued on page 4) 3 22 were quite late arrivals on the 21st. Unprecedented hard frosts on the 24th and the 25th (-3˚C) were an early warning of what was to follow! There was a brief respite TOP 5 VOLUNTEERING in early November a flock of 500+ wood pigeon were around Stoulton, 400 + OPPORTUNTIES fieldfare in and around Egdon and 120 starling, with a party of15 greenfinch were seen feeding in the yews in Stoulton churchyard. A remarkable 55 stock doves Valentine‘s Volunteers (for singles who love the outdoors!) were in the winter wheat fields east of Stoulton village on the 15th .The onset of foggy, then wet weather led to the start of the great freeze on the 24th .From this Join us for a morning of log chopping and making new point on the weather deteriorated rapidly. Sightings of birds away from feeders friends at Tiddesley Wood on Sunday, 13 February 2011. and gardens were few in number and mainly confined to siskin, redpolls and Wellies essential – you‘ll get muddy! groups of winter thrushes. A hard frost (-10˚C) occurred on the 27th and ponds and lakes rapidly froze, coinciding with this a common snipe was seen regularly To book a free place, or for details of other outdoor on the Hawbrook. Despite the weather a mistle thrush was defiantly in song on opportunities, please call the telephone number below for the 28th! On the 30th an inch of snow settled and a male sparrowhawk terrorised details. birds around feeders in Stoulton. December started with snow flurries, but no one could have predicted the snow and severe frosts to come. Birds became increasingly frantic to find food, particularly blackbirds and fieldfares, who were Interested in retail? grateful for windfall apples in the orchards at Wolverton and in gardens. A reed We are looking for volunteers for a number of charity shops bunting was seen briefly at Claverdon sewage works on the 6th. The waxwing invasion finally reached our parishes with a single bird on hawthorns in the in the area. Millennium Wood on the 10th , 9 were seen briefly in Norton and over 30 birds The daily tasks involve dealing with customers, sorting, seen in Station Road, Pershore.19 goosander were seen flying south over preparing and pricing stock, also maintaining the shop Claverdon, (the first parish record), on the 11th. The lapwing flock on Wadborough Road built up to 120 by the 16th, accompanied by over 300 starling displays and keeping the shop tidy. and 20 golden plover. These birds rapidly dispersed as snow started falling on the Training will be given: although previous retail experience 17th, with temperatures below zero all day. The 18th brought the worst snow in may be useful. living memory to the area, with an accumulation of 10 inches by the end of the day, garden feeders were inundated with birds with a male brambling being an A friendly, polite, willing, enthusiastic, manner is necessary! unusual visitor to our garden, many other birds took the hint and started to leave (CPL, Sue Ryder) with parties of skylark, thrushes, lapwing and wood pigeons seen passing over A Retail Assistant is also needed for a National Trust during the brief midday lull. Another merlin, a male this time, was seen harassing a large flock of over 40 skylark between Mucknell Farm and Egdon and property. Wolverton. Temperatures plummeted to -18˚C on the 19th and -16˚C on the 20th ,when a further 4 inches of snow fell. The Severn was frozen over in the City Needed urgently for fortnightly card evening in down to Diglis, and the Hawbrook could be walked over without using the foot bridges! Remarkably, during this intense cold spell a goldcrest, our smallest bird, Pershore was heard in Stoulton churchyard. Icicles the size of spears, became a feature, as We urgently need someone to take over the organisation of did buzzards who were reduced to hunting in gardens as the severe weather (Continued on page 22) (Continued on page 5)

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18 7 Come and play with the (Continued from page 16) CHATTERBOX D.B. Folk Band Council. County Councillor Adams offered to speak to landowner in the first (Ladies Club) All welcome instance. The Clerk advised that repairs necessary to street lighting would Any instrument need to be claimed via the Parish Council Insurance. Age 10 to Adult Tuesday 1st February (Community) Mondays 6.30 – 7.45 pm 7.30pm Village Hall Following a request from Wychavon District Council for nominations for Meets weekly in ‗Talk on Vesta Tilley Wychavon Bursary 2010/2011 it was proposed by Cllr. R. Reynolds, seconded St Barnabas Church, Drakes RAFFLE& BOOK EXCHANGE by Cllr. R. Griffith and agreed for the Clerk to nominate Mrs. Janet Taylor for the Broughton award.

Come and play with the Cllr. R. Durrant updated members regarding BT Race to Infinity. He advised Drakey Wakey Samba Band Tuesday 1st March that current percentage of votes was 21.60% (249 out of 1153), a discussion 7.30pm Village Hall ensued and Cllr. Durrant advised that the exchange needed at least Age 10 to adult ‗An armchair view of Edwardian 1000 votes in order to be eligible. It was unclear as to whether Peopleton, Mondays 8.00 – 8.45 pm Worcester‘ (slides) Stoulton and Claverton leaflets had been distributed yet. Cllr. Durrant RAFFLE& BOOK EXCHANGE confirmed closing date for votes was 31st December 2010. Meets weekly in The Chairman gave a report regarding information received concerning the St Barnabas Church, D B Adoption of Private Sewers by Water Authorities 2011. It was proposed by Cllr. Further info from Janet Brown 01905 840998 R. Griffith, seconded by Cllr. J. Rhodes to circulate a letter and information, previously distributed to members, in the New Year to all householders throughout Drakes Broughton to gather information regarding the location of pipe work. A discussion ensued and County Councillor Adams offered advice.

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DRAKES BROUGHTON AND WADBOROUGH WITH PIRTON PARISH COUNCIL THE TALE OF THE DOG ( PART 9 ) Our Dog is now feeling ok about walking to heel when required ─ it realises MEETING HELD THURSDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2010 that this is not it's walk, that is something much more exciting, so it doesn't mind walking slowly beside the human. REPRESENTATIVES‘ REPORTS The exciting bit doesn't always have to be out in the countryside (although County Councillor R. Adams gave his report particularly regarding the this is the Dog's favourite ), it can be a park or open space + a game with a ball. changes to Management at Worcester County Council, concessionary travel The Dog needs to do wees and pooes at some point during the day. This and the B4084 Speed Limit Review. County Councillor Adams went on to usually tends to happen after exercise. The human is well aware of when the answer members questions. Cllr. M Gardner enquired if an upper age limit for Dog needs to go, and makes sure that this is not going to happen when the Dog Councillors existed. A discussion ensued and it was concluded that no such is heeling in a built up area. age limit existed. TIP 8 Cllr. R. Godfrey report debris at the side of the highway following a road Always carry ‗poo bags‘ at all times and clear up after the dog ─never get traffic accident. It was agreed for the Clerk to report this to Highways caught out! ─ Parks always have bins and if out in fields or woods, move it into Department. a hedge out of the way of other walkers and children. Turn the empty bag inside Cllr. R. Durrant enquired as to E-on activity throughout Drakes Broughton out, fold it up small and put it in a clean freezer bag kept for the purpose and recently. It was agreed that the Clerk would enquire as to the purpose of the put it in a pocket for later disposal ─ no problem! There is nothing worse than activity. having to clean up a child that has trodden or even fallen in dog muck, or CORRESPONDENCE (Highways) cleaning it off the wheels of a pram !! The Clerk reported that emails had been received from David Lavender As my grandson said ─ ―People should take on board their turdial detailing remedial and replacement works carried out in Stonebow Road to responsibilities‖ !!!!! broken pipe work, Mr Hemmings following Worcester County Councils decision Some humans, through no fault of their own, cannot give their dogs the not to pursue a Restriction of Access to the B4084 lay-by and a resident exercise they need. They may have hit hard times and have to work long hours requesting marker posts at Wadborough. Mr Lavenders email was noted and and have no time to walk the dog, or they may have suffered ill health or have the Clerk advised that she had forwarded emails regarding Restriction of become elderly. They love their animals and are well aware of the distress this Access and marker posts to the Highways Department. causes. There are organisations that can help. The Clerk reported that following the approval by the Parish Council to Mr. If elderly, the CINNAMMON TRUST has volunteers for walking, foster carers David Lavender of Worcestershire County Council acquiring the £5000 Flood who will take an animal while the owner is in hospital or ill, or will find a loving Alleviation Grant award by Wychavon District Council to use on behalf of the home if the owner dies. (I will supply info in next Villager) Parish Council in facilitating necessary flood alleviation works required at There is the NATIONAL REGISTER FOR SITTERS AND Shrubbery Road and Beech Avenue, Mr. Tony Ford of Wychavon District WALKERS 08703 500 543. Perhaps a neighbour with a dog, would be willing Council had advised that he had no objection in principle but required further to include an extra one on their walks.----there is always a solution somewhere. details of proposals from Mr. Lavender. County Councillor Adams agreed to The problem that seems to be the most difficult to solve in the Dogs life is the investigate and provide an update at the next meeting. owner who couldn't care less. The Clerk reported damage to headwall and streetlight at Stonebow Road. Jenifer Russell She advised that initial remedial works carried out by the landowner were unsatisfactory and that Land Drainage had suggested a letter from the Parish (Continued on page 17)

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Under 12s: We have 2 sides at this level playing in Division 1 and JAM CLUB BARNABAS BEAR CLUB Thursday February 10th Division 2 respectively of the Evesham Football League. Both sides MESSY JAM this month Thursday 3rd February 2.15pm in church (see below) have competed well and have enjoyed a mixed bunch of results. 3.30 – 5.30pm For pre-school children and (to include tea) babies and their parent/carer. Fun, games, crafts and stories for ALL Small act of worship, story Under 14s: The Under 14s compete in the Mercian Football League the family and play their football on a Sunday . The team is sitting proudly at the time, play time and refresh- All children must be accompanied ments. See you there! top of Division 1 having won seven out of seven league games. The most recent win being a 5 – 1 victory over Newtown Sports of YOUTH NEWS TEA BREAK Malvern. An excellent win against very strong opposition and Afternoon tea will be served at In church on Thursday 17th previous league winners. Congratulations to the whole team. Xpression Friday 4th and 18th 7.00pm – 8.30pm in church February at 2.15pm - Crèche Year 6 – year 9 inclusive. available. Come along for an informal chat over tea and Under 15s: Our eldest side are riding high in the league which has Fellowship and fun with light refreshments. homemade cake and mince pies! been very competitive this season. The lads have also reached the See you there! cup semi final after defeating Littleton 4 – 0. Well done to all concerned. If you'd like more information on this or any of the various groups for children and adults meeting each month please telephone any of the following: Shirley on 840472 (Barnabas Bear) Corinna on 840576 (Tea break/Xpression) Jennie 01386 552057 As always, if anyone is interested in any of our teams, please (Xpression) Dot 840933 (Sunday School/Xpression) June Sloggett 840528 contact me in the first instance and I will put you in touch with (Response) the appropriate coach. Ian Wilcox CONTACT COFFEE MORNING Club Secretary Will be held at Auriol's new home, 38, Allesbrough Drive Pershore on Thursday, 17th February 10.30 to 12 noon all welcome.

14 11 Church Calendar February 2011 DRAKES BROUGHTON RANGERS FOOTBALL Rev Don Sloggett 840528 CLUB Parish of Stoulton (St Edmund) with Drakes Broughton (St Barnabas) Together, the two churches that make up our Parish offer a variety of services each Website: www.drakesbroughtonrangersfc.co.uk week, to suit all tastes or moods. From the traditional BCP (Book of Common Prayer), (Est. 1987) and Morning/Evening Prayer, through CW (Common Worship which is more modern in style) to freer, livelier worship such as the Morning Prayer and Praise and the Family Service. You will find a warm welcome whichever of the services you would like to try - An update of our 7 sides as follows: we look forward to seeing you!

ST. BARNABAS, DRAKES BROUGHTON Under 8s: Our youngest side are enjoying an excellent season. In February 6th 10.15am Eucharist the Evesham Football League, Under 8s fixtures are all classified as 13th 10.15 am Morning Prayer and Praise Friendlies and no league table is maintained. (Epiphany) However, judging by the lads‘ performances so far this season, they 20th 8.15am BCP Worship should be very competitive in the Under 9s league next season. 10.15am Christingle Family Worship

27th 10.15am Eucharist Under 10s: The team is made up of U9s as well as U10s and the

Sunday School on 13th & 27th – 10am in village hall Dot Cotton - 840933 boys are having a difficult season in a very strong league. However, they continue to do their best and some promising football is ST. EDMUND, STOULTON emerging. Well done to everyone for battling so hard despite the results not going their way. Also thanks to Jason and Steve for their February 6th 9.00am Eucharist CW2 continued encouragement. As an extra note, the Under 10s are th 13 6.00pm Evening Prayer looking for a permanent goalkeeper. Are you interested? 20th 10.00am Morning Prayer

27th 9.00am Eucharist CW1 Under 11s: The side play in Division 1 of the Evesham Football ST. PETER, PIRTON League. Despite being a very strong league the team have suffered just two defeats in eight league games! The boys have also February 6th 3.30pm Eucharist progressed to the cup semi final after victories over and 13th 9.00pm Morning Prayer ! Well done! 20th 6.00pm Evening Prayer (Continued on page 14) 27th 10.00am Morning Prayer

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