Teme
TRIANGLE
Clifton upon Teme • The Shelsleys • Lower Sapey
December/January 2013/14
Goodman’s Geese free range on Walsgrove Hill
In this edition
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Festive feasts
Latest on Clifton housing
Broadband from Stanford Church
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Our front cover picture shows Goodman’s Geese free range on Walsgrove
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Welcome to the bumper double edition of the Teme Triangle for the festive
season and New Year.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed throughout 2013 and the TT team
wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Let’s talk turkey!
We are so lucky to live
in a stunning area full
of delicious food and
drink which is ideal for
feeding us in the
festive season. One
local
supplier
is
renowned nationally
for his geese and
bronze turkeys which
you can hear as they
roam
across
the
Walsgrove Hillside in
Great Witley.
All the birds are
processed on the farm
and hung for ten days to improve their flavour and eating quality. Goodman’s
employs around 30 staff at this time, including Richard Whiteman who has
helped for the last 30 years. Once the birds are boxed with fresh herbs and a
recipe leaflet, it is the task of Mike Goodman to match them to their respective
customers – a big job when you are responsible for over 10,000 Christmas
lunches.
As well as local people buying their birds, others are sent on a carrier or
delivered in one of the fleet of hired vans by local farmers such as Phil Owen &
Frankie Colwill, across the UK to eager cooks and chefs.
Andrew Goodman says, “One or two birds do go AWOL, which involves a mad
dash from one of the Goodman family on Christmas eve to ensure lunch is not
lost. Goodman’s Geese will celebrate 30 years next year since Judy &
Geoff Goodman decided it might be good idea to rear some geese for the
Christmas table so we look forward to Christmas 2013 and continuing to provide
a festive feast.” www.goodmansgeese.co.uk 01299 896272
As well as Goodman’s we have a wealth of other fantastic local suppliers and
stores who will be delighted to receive your support.
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CLIFTON VOTES ‘NO’ TO PLANNERS’ HOUSING SITE CHOICE
Clifton-on-Teme parish councillors have been told by the deputy leader of
Malvern Hills District Council, Paul Swinburn, that “nothing can be done” to
change the ‘preferred’ Hope Lane site earmarked by the planners for housing
development in the village.
“We don’t have the option of swapping sites once the South Worcestershire
Development Plan is submitted,” he told a meeting of the parish council.
Referring to the Hope Lane site, rejected by a majority of local residents in
favour of two alternative sites, Clr Swinburn added: “Once a site has been
agreed as deliverable, it cannot be rejected. We cannot remove that site – we
are not allowed to.”
The parish council was also told that a survey of every household in Clifton,
carried out by the Clifton’s Choice Campaign group, had revealed that an
overwhelming 65 per cent majority preferred development on two smaller sites
in the village while only seven percent were in favour of the Hope Lane site.
The results of the survey, carried out by the Clifton’s Choice Campaign group,
are as follows:
HOUSEHOLDS COMPLETING SURVEY:
217
Church House Farm & Steps Farm (not Hope Lane)
[30 houses]
140
Hope Lane (not Church House Farm & Steps Farm)
[30 houses]
15
Hope Lane + Church House Farm
[45 houses]
14
Hope Lane + Steps Farm
[45 houses]
0
Hope Lane + Church House Farm + Steps Farm
[60 houses]
3
No more housing
8
Other (options not shown above)
6
Declined to vote
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MILLER HOMES CONSULTATION REPORT
Clifton parish councillors were told last month that the public consultation carried
out in July by Miller Homes, the developer for the Hope Lane site in the village,
resulted in a large number of critical comments being made by those who
attended.
When asked if they agreed that the proposed 30-house development would be
of benefit to the village, a total of 44 people replied that they did not agree and
only four said they did. Other comments ranged from “Other sites have not been
given sufficient consideration” and “The Hope Lane scheme is largely
unwanted” to “The village was not properly consulted on the choice of site in the
SWDP”.
SHELSLEY RESIDENT WRITES HISTORICAL NOVEL
Shelsley Beauchamp resident Ann Carmichael has written her first historical
novel.
Ann explains, “It wasn’t originally my intention to write a novel. Three or four
years ago I started researching and then writing about my family history (back
to 1611) for my few remaining relatives but especially for the children and
grandchildren of my two brothers who live in America. I thought it would be
interesting for them to read about English social history as well as facts about
their ancestors. Some of my friends also read it and one of them suggested that
it was the basis for a novel. Liking a challenge I decided to have a go!”
“The IRONMASTER is historical fiction, or “faction.” It portrays a picture of life
in Baslow, Derbyshire when in 1686 the rebuilding of Chatsworth House
commenced. The story is through the eyes of Anna Greensmith who in 1695
married blacksmith John Gardom, a specialist in ornamental ironwork. The
skills of local craftsmen were employed together with those of artists and
artisans who had come from Europe with William of Orange and his wife
Mary. These events enriched the lives of the local people.”
The paperback novel will be on sale from 3rd December at Great Witley Post
Office, price £8.
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BROADBAND FROM STANFORD CHURCH TOWER
Can you see the East or North faces of the tower from your property?
If you can then you may be able to receive broadband from Martley Web Mesh
(MWM) via the tower.
MWM will very shortly begin broadcasting from the tower at Stanford Church in
an easterly and north easterly direction. The Church Commissioners have given
their permission and we all owe a debt of gratitude for unstinting support from
in particular, Rev’d Robert Barlow and Robin Dean.
MWM operate wireless connections, so there is no need to use your telephone
line. In many areas of the valley, the telephone lines are simply not good enough
to carry broadband with speeds beyond a trickle. MWM offer speeds 4-7Mb/s
(million bits per second). Maximum speeds are governed by local BT exchanges
so nothing faster is realistically obtainable at present.
MWM is run entirely by volunteers who eight years ago became tired of waiting
for the Government to connect everyone. We are still waiting! We are able to
keep prices low – a one off £100 connection charge (for the receiving aerial
and installation), and then £14/month (with no minimum contract period), no
limit on amount of use (although we reserve the right to control if usage is
considered excessive). Should you require WiFi within the house, we can supply
and commission a unit that we use in most of our installations at £50.
All you will need is a small rooftop aerial and a thin cable taken into your house.
MWM carries out all installation at no charges other than the above. A part of
your premises does need to be in the line of sight of one of our transmitters.
If you are interested in a broadband connection, contact MARTLEY WEB
MESH, who might be able to help you. Phone John Layton on 01886 888 460
or by email on [email protected].
Or visit http://www.martley.org.uk/?page_id=2825.
MWM is a community non-profit company whose mission is to help your
community.
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SHELSLEY EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT
A further series of the Shelsley Educational Supplement talks is scheduled for next
year (2014). These are held in the Shelsley Beauchamp village hall, starting at
7.30pm to which anyone is welcome. Individual talks cost £8 or you can sign up for
the full course of four talks for £25, which includes wine, tea or coffee. Proceeds in
aid of All Saints church funds. Contact Johnny Crabbe for further details.
Tuesday 28th January 2014 John Corbett – The Worcestershire Salt King (part 1);
Tuesday 11th February John Corbett – The Worcestershire Salt King (part 2) Both
by Richard Hodges, his biographer; Tuesday 25th.. FebruaryThe History of the
Wyre Forest Coalfield. David Poyner, Aston University; Tuesday 11th March
Worcester Infirmary through the Ages, Carol Bowsher, University of Worcester.
HARVEST BOUNTY
Thank you to all those who donated produce to All Saints, Shelsley Beauchamp at
Harvest Festival and Harvest Supper. For those who wonder where all the goods go,
Beryl Robson tells us more:
After the Shelsley’s Harvest supper the vegetables, ham and fruit pies left were
given to the Y.M.C.A., Hallow Road, St John’s to be used with their community lunch
for the elderly. The Harvest produce from the church donations, vegetables, apples,
pears etc., were used to supplement the hot meal, prepared at Bromyard Road
Methodist Church, St. John’s which was distributed from the car park of the
Worcester Technical College on the following Saturday night. This is a weekly
distribution funded and prepared by the Worcester West Side Churches. Should
anyone want to donate tins of tuna, cheese, pot noodles, cup-a-soup, crisps or
wrapped biscuits, these can be left at the church or at The Robson’s at Brockhill
Lodge, Shelsley Beauchamp. 01886 812535.
CLIFTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’S NEW TEAM
Clifton school’s Woodpecker class teacher Susie Quill (left in photo) returns from
maternity leave in January and is joined by Nichola Allen (right) as her job share
partner.
Cathryn Throup the school’s
new head teacher says “It will
be wonderful to have Susie
back. Nichola is joining us with
significant teaching experience.
When Nichola was appointed,
she told us that she was
particularly struck by the
vibrancy of the school and she
was particularly pleased to join
a school with such a strong
values-based philosophy.”
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TURN YOUR HAND TO BELL RINGING
“Bell ringing? Surely you just pull a string
and that’s that....” Someone said to me
recently. All art forms suffer from
misconception, and bell ringing is no
different. Not helped by the fact that in
many churches the bells are indeed rung
(more correctly; ‘chimed’) by ‘pulling a
string’. But proper English ‘change ringing’
requires a totally different approach. The
bells themselves have to be swung fullcircle; that is, so that they turn completely
upside down (and they are BIG). For this
they are attached to a large cart-wheel-like
gear around which the bell rope passes.
The bells at Shelsley Beauchamp have exactly this set-up, and earlier this year
a small group of us began ringing them regularly. They were coaxed into action
with copious amounts of oil being applied to their bearings. The ropes were
rather elastic to begin with, but they soon stretched and became much better!
Of course, what we are absolutely desperate for is volunteers to learn to ring
them - and no, pulling a string it isn’t; the largest bell weighs 1/2 ton so some
skill is required to persuade it to revolve upside down.
That said, anyone can learn how to ring, and once the technique of ringing is
mastered, the various ‘methods’ (ringing patterns) are an endless source of
interest to anyone with a head for numbers and patterns. So, people of Shelsley,
come bell ringing! We are in the tower every Thursday evening from 7.30 till 830pm, and I would be delighted to show people the ancient belfry and let anyone
have a go at ringing, and you don’t have to come back if you don’t like it! It
would be especially good to get some youngsters interested in learning this
ancient English art. Give me a call/email if interested, or just turn up on a
Thursday evening - we’re a friendly bunch and don’t take ourselves too
seriously! Jason Fisher 01584 881 454 [email protected]
CLIFTON SCHOOL PTA CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Clifton Primary School PTA’s next event will be the Christmas Fayre on Friday
December 6th in the school from 2pm to 4pm. It will include a magnificent
hamper raffle, tombolas, lucky dip, secondhand book and toy stalls as well as
a sale of Christmas crafts made by the children and a very exciting create your
own unique flavoured chocolate bar competition where the winner will have six
bars specially handmade for them! Any donations welcomed and can be left in
the school porch or contact Lorna Davies on 01886 812428 if you want them
collected
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TEME VALLEY WILDLIFE
The ever-shortening days mean that if you can brave the cold, there is a good
opportunity of seeing local wildlife in our fields and woodlands. Animals and
birds have to make the most of the daylight hours to undertake intensive
foraging, in order to take on fat reserves to see them through the winter. In so
doing, they are often a little braver when it comes to being seen in the open.
Pictures of rural winter images often portray this wildlife. So, keep a look out
for foxes that might be skulking along the field margins looking for an opportune
meal of an unwary rabbit. Or at dusk, the white, silent and ghostly shape of a
Barn Owl, quartering those same field margins for a scurrying vole. Fallow Deer
might be seen feeding nervously on the last few green shoots of a hedge. Or
the quintessential British bird, the Robin, popping up almost anywhere where
there is human habitation to provide an easy meal. Yes, winter focuses the
attention firmly on feeding for our native wildlife.
The Hawthorn and Rowan trees are loaded down with berries in the Teme Valley
this year. This larder of food will provide sustenance for Blackbirds, Thrushes,
finches and a variety of other native species. But for all those that fly, there will
be the added pressure of additional competition for all this local food. Each
winter the UK undergoes an aerial assault from the skies from ‘foreign
nationals’, streaming in from Scandinavia, the Baltic and near continent. Flocks
of marauding Redwing, Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Siskin, Redpoll and
even Waxwing swell the numbers of the local wildlife, adding enormously to the
potential for greater visibility.
So this winter, how about thinking ‘outside the box’ and put some ‘other’ food
out in the garden. Most of us put out peanuts or bird seed. But why not try
something a little different to see if you can attract something else to your garden
or local patch. Chopped apple segments skewered on to the end of a branch
can often attract birds like Goldcrest, which normally feed on insects, but
appreciate the quick energy hit from a piece of ripe apple. Or what about bacon
rind, clipped to a branch with a clothes peg. This will attract many of the Tit
family and provide a welcome alternative to seeds as a fatty meal to help keep
energy reserves up.
Whilst Green Finch and Chaffinch have bills designed to deal with hard seed,
if you want to see Lesser Redpoll, Linnet and Siskin, make sure you have a
plentiful supply of small soft seed on offer like millet. These species are used
to foraging on the likes of thistle and nettles where soft seeds are their staple
diet. And if you have not used Niger seed before, this is a sure way of getting
Goldfinch and Marsh Tit into your garden.
There is no December meeting. The next meeting is on Thursday, 9th January
at 7:30pm Rochford Village hall when we welcome Tim Haselden who will be
talking about the Water Vole. £2 on the door and everybody is most welcome.
www.temevalleywildlife.com The Wildlife Group normally holds a meeting the
2nd Thursday of the month. All are very welcome. Tel. 01584 781500 or email
[email protected]
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Church Matters
with John Sumner
Dear Friends
Why celebrate THIS baby? Every baby is worth celebrating,
but why THIS one?
I think there are few better answers to this question than the one written by a
Dr James Allan back in 1926:
“He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman
He grew up in another obscure village where he worked in a carpenter shop
Until he was thirty.
He never wrote a book, He never held an office.
He never went to college, He never visited a big city.
He never travelled more than two hundred miles
From the place where he was born
He did none of the things usually associated with greatness
He had no credentials but himself.
He was only thirty three.
His friends ran away. One of them denied him
He was turned over to his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial
He was nailed to a cross between two thieves
While dying, his executioners gambled for his clothing
The only property he had on earth
When he was dead He was laid in a borrowed grave
Through the pity of a friend
Centuries have come and gone
And today Jesus is the central figure of the human race.
All the armies that have ever marched
All the navies that have ever sailed
All the parliaments that have ever sat
All the kings that ever reigned put together
Have not affected the life of mankind on earth
As powerfully as that one solitary life.”
Certainly, no-one has affected my life more than that one Person. And
countless people will say the same.
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas
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GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Make a note of 7.30pm on Friday 6th December when the Friends of St
Kenelm’s invite you to an evening of music, singing and poetry in the Church.
There will be a wide variety of musical entertainment organized by Candy
Connelly to include work from a song-writing course run recently by Glen Farrell,
Ted’s grandson for local children. As well as this there will be singing by
St.Kenelm’s Choir and the handbells will ring out once again!
The cost of the evening to include mulled wine or a soft drink and mince pies,
will be £5 for adults. (Children free)
CONCERT TO INSPIRE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
A warm welcome extends to you all at St Kenelm’s on December 14th at 7.30pm
to a Christmas concert given by the Julian Singers. There will be music and
readings for all tastes, with readings by Gabrielle Bullock, soloist Richard Quine
(baritone) and organist John Wilderspin.
The concert is free and we shall also enjoy Christmas punch and mince pies to
get us all into the true spirit of Christmas.
The Julian Singers who are based in Worcester have sung for many charities
and are looking forward to singing in St Kenelm’s. Their programme will include
the ever popular Vaughan-Williams “Fantasia on Christmas Carols”
Further details from Pat Snelling:
(01886 812 443) [email protected]
PHILIPPINES DISASTER APPEAL CHARITY AUCTION
A special fund-raising auction in aid of the Philippines Disaster Appeal is being
held in Clifton village hall at 7pm on Sunday, 8th December.
Items being auctioned include gifts from local businesses, offers of free services
and a variety of works of art by local artists. Organiser Zoe Barnett says: “So
many people have said they want to do something to relieve the plight of the
survivors of the typhoon that swept through the Philippines last month and the
auction is one way we really can make a difference. I hope as many people as
possible will come along on the night and support it.”
Details of the lots to be auctioned can be viewed via a special Facebook page
created for the event: https://www.facebook.com/CliftonTemesTogether
Anyone wishing to donate something for the auction can contact Zoe on 01886
812170 or e-mail her: [email protected]
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LOWER SAPEY NEWS WITH Margaret Griffiths
Time flies, especially as one gets older and here we are in the Festive Season
for 2013, after a wonderful summer. Farmers and gardeners can hardly
complain this year, as most crops were excellent. The apple crop was wonderful,
even in my own small orchard and only the greengages failed. Let us hope for
a mild winter this year and that we avoid the piles of snow we had earlier in the
year. I am sure we are all anxiously watching our heating costs as well.
Next year will bring quite a few interesting anniversaries, for example, 100 years
since the opening of the Panama Canal and 20 years since the Channel Tunnel
was opened. Most important of all, it will be the anniversary of the start of the
First World War, the ‘war to end all wars’. I believe there will be quite a few
commemorative events staged round the country and maybe even in our
villages. My Lincolnshire saddler grandfather was a sergeant in the Coldstream
Guards in this war and was in charge of the horses. His friend the blacksmith
worked with him and they survived the four years. They must have cared for the
original war horses. He never spoke of it and sadly, all his medals and letters
home have disappeared. I am sure many Teme Triangle readers have tales to
tell of their relatives in this conflict.
We will also be enjoying the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 and
suffering during the Football World Cup. The Three Choirs Festival comes to
Worcester in 2014 and this is always a wonderful event. Perhaps the thought
of things to come will cheer us during the dark days of Winter. I hope everyone
has a great Christmas and enjoys a wonderful 2014.
Notices:
There will be no Ladies Bible Group meeting in December and January’s will be
on January 14th at Suzanne Richard’s.
Pat Savage is looking after flowers for 7th and 13th of December, Margaret
Griffiths for January 5th and 12th, and Suzanne Richards for January 19th and
26th.
Valerie Edwards and Suzanne Richards look after the Church cleaning for
December and Dot. Millward for January.
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Abbreviated draft minutes from Clifton upon Teme Parish Council Meeting held on 7th November at the Village Hall
All councillors present plus District Councillor Gill Farmer and Cllr Paul Swinburn.
Also in attendance: Mrs J Dale (Clerk) and 27 members of the public.
Public Question Time:
The results of the recent village survey were given out of 320 properties surveyed 217 responded – a return of 68%.
Daniel Jones from Bidwells gave a brief update on the two planning applications. They hope for a decision on the Steps application
in December with a decision on Church House Farm mid January.
District & County Councillor Reports: Cllr Paul Swinburn gave the meeting an update on the progress of the SWDP. He reported
that the Examiner had asked for further information therefore the examination will not go forward to Stage 2 for a further 5 to 6
weeks. The examiner had asked particularly that the housing numbers be re-assessed as he was of the opinion that 23,200 houses
was too low. He explained that the Local Authority must have a 5 year land supply and if it hasn’t then it must pass any planning
application that comes before it. Most of the Local Authorities do not have a five year supply. He also explained that if planning
applications are not passed the developer will take the application to appeal. If a Local Authority refused down more than a third of
applications the Authority will be put into ‘special measures’. He urged the village to prepare the
Neighbourhood Plan which would then be given credence with the SWDP is reviewed in five years’ time. He emphasised that
applications can only be refused on ‘planning grounds’ only, i.e Highways, Drainage, etc. The Chairman asked Cllr Swinburn why
decisions on applications were taking such a time and Cllr Swinburn replied that MHDC are very short of planning staff.
The Chairman read a report from County Cllr Ken Pollock concerning cash savings necessary for WCC including a consultation on
bus subsidies. He reported that the public realm work should commence in Tenbury in January with an exhibition being held in
December.
Planning:
13/01327/FUL – Development of 17 dwellings on Church House Farm site
13/01329/LBC – Restoration of 3 curtilage listed barns and development of existing Farmhouse. Church House Farm
Council reviewed both the above plans and voted unanimously support the application. Council will request that the Planners consult
thoroughly with Highways re the access to/from the new farmstead and ask for consideration of the 30mph to be extended to include
this entrance.
13/00708/OUT – Single dwelling on land off Church Road. APPEAL LODGED BY APPLICANT.
Play Area Maintenance: The Council has received a very kind offer to sponsor some of the costs to maintain the play area from
Babybase Ltd. The area costs an average of £2,000 per year to maintain. Council unanimously accepted the kind offer.
Community Assets: After discussion it was agreed to look into further and the nominations would be the Village Stores, Village
Hall, The Lion and New Inn plus the playing fields and park plus pavilion. Applications to be completed for submission to MHDC.
Correspondence:
Request from Nursery to place banner on fence by play area – request agreed
MHDC – Rough sleeping numbers – clerk to complete
MHDC – Flooding and Drainage mapping – ongoing (circulation folder)
Email from Jack Whittenbury re speeding on Hope Lane – Safety Camera Partnership to be invited to meeting.
Community First AGM – Thursday 14th November - noted
Email from MHDC Community Services re business rates – noted
Email from J Whittenbury re snow and ice clearance village hall entrance slop – agreed that the Lengthsman will include this in his
schedule.
Progress Reports:
Ham Bridge Visibility – no response from property owner. Fire Service changes – consultation currently ongoing until January 2014
(circulation folder). Manor Road Tree seat – should be ready early December – ongoing.
Finance:
All councillors were given a copy of the draft budget for 2014-2015. To be discussed further at December meeting.
Parish Council Website: The chairman had met with Simon Edwards and Jerry Johns to discuss options and his conclusion was
that the Parish Council offering was very suitable. As we had used them previously they had offered a reduced cost. Cllr Bernard
Pound proposed and Cllr Chris Balch seconded that we proceed with the ‘Silver’ option. Agreed unanimously.
Lengthsman’s Duties:
Clear leaves. Drain on Old Road (if not successful report to WCC)
To consider replacement of post on bike trail – the lengthsman suggested that we use recycled plastic. He will quote for 10
replacement posts.
The quote for £150 to reinstate the area where the trees have been removed in the playing fields was accepted.
Councillors reports:
Cllr Bert Bradley reported that water is bursting out of the Telecom chamber. Telecom has looked at this already. Cllr Maggie
Newman had been contacted by Harpley about possible attendance from COT at their meetings. As we meet more regularly we
will invite someone to attend our meeting.
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TEME VALLEY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY (TVGS)
We’ve had a cracking start to our monthly talks with high attendance from our
members and lots of very welcome visitors - some from quite far afield. By the
way any young person in full time education can come along free of charge and
here is a list of the next few events:Monday 27th January: “What Crystals in Ash can tell us” by Thomas Jones
Monday 17th February: “Geology - Work & Health” by Tim Carter.
All scheduled to start @ 7.30pm at Martley Memorial Hall. Further details on
our website or ring Harriet on 01886-888382.
CLIFTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
In light of the need for the Air Ambulance when one of Clifton’s football team
recently broke his leg, highlighting just how much we in rural areas have need
of this service, the club has chosen the Air Ambulance Charity for their
Christmas card donations this year. (Each year for the last five years the club’s
membership has stopped giving each other Christmas cards and has given the
money, otherwise spent on cards, to a charity.)
May we in the club take this opportunity then to wish everyone a very happy
Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
CLIFTON SCHOOLCHILDREN CELEBRATE HARVEST AND
REMEMBRANCE
Clifton primary school pupils put on two performances of a special Harvest
Festival celebration for parents and villagers last month. Invitations to the
concert of songs chosen for the event were delivered by hand to senior
members of the parish and food collected by the children was donated to the
Worcester Foodbank. Later the whole school took part in the village’s
Remembrance Service under the chestnut tree, led by the Rev. John Sumner
who said afterwards: “It was wonderful to see so many children commemorating
earlier generations who gave their lives in both world wars and subsequent
conflicts.”
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Dolls house and accessories, all in excellent
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Please contact Sue Johns ([email protected]) to give details of items
wanted or for sale.
ALL ABOARD THE NORTHERN BELLE - HOSPICE 30th ANNIVERSARY CHARTER
If you are looking for a unique gift this Christmas or are planning a special
celebration for a birthday or anniversary St Richard’s Hospice may have just
the ticket. The charity has taken an exclusive charter of the Northern Belle to
celebrate the 30th anniversary of the hospice. Recall the era of luxury train
travel from Worcester to Bath return on Saturday, 20th Sept 2014.
Tickets on the train, which is a sister train to the renowned Venice Simplon
Orient-Express, are £380 per person.
For more information please contact Rachel Jones or Tricia Cavell on 01905
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And finally…
Weight Watchers meeting is coming to Martley
If you find you have over indulged at Christmas then perhaps you will be
interested to know that Weight Watchers is coming to Martley. A Weight
Watchers meeting will open in Martley Village Hall, on a Wednesday night at
6.30pm starting on January 8th 2014.
Looking forward to lots of Teme Triangle news in 2014!
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CALENDAR
DECEMBER
1
2
4
Advent carols at Shelsley Walsh Church, 4.30pm
Stanford History Group series on Birmingham 7.30pm Stanford VH
Shelsleys Gardening Club: Making Walking Sticks Barry Hodgetts
VH 7.30pm
5 Clifton Parish Council meeting VH 7.30pm
6 Christmas Concert organised by the Friends of St Kenelms.
In Church, 7.30pm
7 Clifton Scouts coffee morning for ShelterBox 10am - 12noon
8 Fundraising auction in aid of Philippines Disaster Appeal.
Clifton VH. 7pm
9 Teme Valley Geological Society: Volcanoes in the solar system,
Martley VH 7.30pm-10pm Clifton WI wine tasting, Clifton VH
14 Visiting choir at St Kenelm’s: Vaugham Williams’ Fantasia on
Christmas Carols 7.30 pm
JANUARY
27 Teme Valley Geological Society: What crystals in ash can tell us,
Martley VH 7.30pm
28 Shesley Educational Supplement talk, VH 7.30pm
FEBRUARY
11 Shesley Educational Supplement talk, VH 7.30pm
17 Teme Valley Geological Society: Geology - work & health Martley
VH 7.30pm
25 Shesley Educational Supplement talk, VH 7.30pm
MARCH
11 Shelsley Educational Supplement talk, VH 7.30pm
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Services for DECEMBER
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Services for JANUARY
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THE TALENT
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The evening in
Clifton Village Hall
on 25th October
was a lovely varied
all-age event, full
of laughter and
cheer. And all
raffle prizes were
locally-made.
Many thanks to
Harpley Church for
providing some
esssential
ingredients in what
was a St Kenelms
do! The show
raised £160.
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