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Operation Christmas ChildWhy not make a child in a developingcountry happy this Christmas byfilling a shoebox!

It is so simple and costs little to make a child ina poor country happy this Christmas. All youhave to do is pick up a leaflet (available from anumber of churches including St.Anne’s andBewdley Baptist Church). Then decide whetherthe box is for a girl or a boy and fill withappropriate gifts. The leaflets contain lots andlots of ideas for different age groups.

Once completed drop your shoebox into the church together with £2.50 to covertransporting costs no later than 20th November.

Why not spare a few minutes and see how you can make a real difference to a child bywatching the video at:-

www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk

2nd BEWDLEY BROWNIESDuring the winter term wewill be working towards our

‘Environment badge’.We have already looked at recyclableand non-recyclable products and how far some of ourfood travels to reach us. As well as looking at what werecycle at home we are also collecting plastic bottle topsand batteries at Brownies.

We have also found out about four endangered speciesand met Pippin, a guide dog in training and her puppywalker, GabiWootton. At our next meeting we will behaving a fashion show, where we will be modelling outfitsmade from recyclable items.

On the 6th October at our weekly meeting we had a rainforest animal encounter. PaulCarpenter from Life in the Rainforest gave us a very interesting and informative talk aboutsome of the animals that can be found starting on the rainforest floor amongst the leaflitter before moving up in to the trees.

We met a corn snake, praying mantis, stick insects, a millipede, a frog and some of usbravely stroked a tarantula. This was great fun, especially when the frog escaped and Paulhad to catch it!

Hope you like the photograph! Gill Robinson

Editorial News

This month I am following up on my resolution to talk to more people. Ithas turned out to be a great idea. In my solitary walks in thecountryside round here I have met and talked to all sorts of interestingpeople. Farmers, horse riders, gardeners, everyone has had time for a fewwords. Even better, I have been, like Autolycus in AWinter’s Tale, "asnapper-up of unconsidered trifles".

Here are some country trifles I have snapped up: If you have a reactor,that is, a cow that has tested positive forT.B. , the whole herd has to benegative for 60 days before you can move any of them: prices for oats locally are really goodat the moment; there’s a sort of sheep called a BalwenWelsh which has white socks andhorns and is very hardy.

Mind you, over the course of the Festival last month we all learned some pretty interestingtrifles. From honorary local, Francis BrettYoung, to really local Max Keen and Richard Perrinthere was plenty to raise our eyebrows and say,“I never knew that!”. It was also good to seethe town looking so busy and full of colour; Gary was there as usual to record the scene.Gary has a new rival in the shape of another talented Bewdley School student; JoeTurner willbe sending us photos as part of his coursework at the school. Here at the Bridgeheadquarters (All right, my little boxroom) we are welcoming the fresh perspective of thenext generation in the shape of Joe and Chris, whose latest article should make us think.

By now many of you will have received the Bridge calendars you ordered. They are stillavailable at BewdleyTourist Information Centre. St Anne’s ,All Saint’s and Bewdley BaptistChurches. So grab them quick before they all go!!

Margaret

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St Anne’s ChurchBewdley

Sunday worship at 9.30am

Worship lasts for about an hour. Music isusually a mix of contemporary and

traditional.

Children and young people will often meetin their own groups and join with adults

later on.

Wednesdays at 10.15amMorning worship

Booking a wedding at Ribbesford orSt Anne’s – drop in at St Anne’s on a

Tuesday evening, 6-7.30pm

Thinking about baptism – come to a Sundayservice and we’ll talk together over coffee

Our website is:www.bewdleyparish.org.uk

A warmwelcomefrom

BewdleyBaptistChurch.

Our main focus of worship is on Sundays at10am, where there is a relaxed style with livelymusic, all ages come together and we hear God'sword for today through the Bible.

Sunday evening at 6.30pm we have a shorter,more reflective service.

Weekly Events

Our church runs a number of regular eventsduring the week:

�Noah’s Ark - for parents and toddlers.

�Womens’ Own - an afternoon meeting forladies.

�Art Group - a quiet place to paint and draw.

�Who Let The Dads Out - secondSaturday of the month for dads and toddlers

� Super Saturday - second Saturday of themonth for primary school aged children.

� Senior Citizens LunchSecondTuesday of the month.

� Youth Activities

� Men’s Group.

Like to know more?

Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or SimonHarry, at the church office (403267) or visit

www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk

Bewdley Baptist Church61 High Street

Bewdley

St Leonard’sRibbesford

Sunday morning worship:11.15am

On the first Sunday each month we have aservice of Holy Communion.

On the other Sundays we have Matins –from the Book of Common Prayer.

Church is usually open in daylight hoursfor prayer, peace & quiet.

Evensong is said from Easter to end ofSeptember at 6.30pm

www.bewdleyparish.org.uk

Keith James is the minister of the Church.Contact him on 01299 402275 (office)

or Diane Taylor, the Churchwarden, on01299 403983.

You are very welcome. However you come.

Why ever you come.

We hope you will come again.

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Services in November6th 8.00am Holy Communion

9.30am Family Service13th Remembrance Sunday

9.30am Morning Worship4.15pm Wreath Laying at Church War Memorial4.30pm Remembrance evensong

20th 9.30pm Parish Eucharist27th Advent Sunday

9.30am Parish Eucharist

To book a wedding at All Saints', please goalong to St. Anne's Church between 6.00

and 7.30pm on a Tuesday.For a baptism come to a morning serviceand talk to the vicar or a churchwardenafter the service over a cup of coffee.

Holy FamilyCatholic Church

High Street. Sunday Mass at 8am

Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am (preceded by morning prayer)Holidays of Obligation 12 noon.

RIVERSIDE CHURCHbuilding life building hope

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It was decided that the proceeds fromour Harvest Festival this year shouldbe donated to the Bewdley Youth Cafein view of the financial problems they

are facing.At our last House Fellowship Dr. KenMothersdale came to talk to us aboutthe possibility of holding a Lay

Witness Weekend. We all found thisvery informative and felt it was

something we may consider doing inthe future.

The all age worship service this monthwill be on the 20th and will be led by

the Rev. Linda Catlow.

All Saints Wribbenhall

Religious Society of Friends(Quakers)

Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, LowerPark. Meeting for worship every

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Everyone is welcome.

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7 Bewdley Library Readers Group- 18:00 Bewdley Library on 01905822722 12 Who let the Dads Out - 09:30Dads and Toddlers play group. BewdleyBaptist Church, High Streetwww.bewdley.baptist.org.ukSuper Saturday - 09:30 Primaryschool children. Bewdley Baptist Church,High Street www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk

13 Remembrance Sunday Serviceand Parade

14 Nearly New Book Sale 10:00 AllSaints Church, Wribbenhall, Bewdley,

17 Transition Bewdley Food Group,Bewdley Baptist Church, High Street, 7-9pm. Sara Hirst, tel 07771 538459 [email protected]

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N O V E M B E R

Mothers' Union

Candlelit Advent Service

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Thursday December 1st 7.30 pm

All Welcome

TTooggeett hhee rr aatt CChhrr ii ss ttmmaassThis year you have the chance to dosomething different on Christmas Day.We are offering a simple, tasty meal at StAnne's at 1.30pm - anyone and everyoneare welcome. We have 40 places available -

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Community News

Autumn at The Hop Poleallotment and some recipe ideas The bounty of the summer cropping has been in gentledecline for several weeks now although the greenhouse andoutdoor tumbler tomatoes have continued to cropprolifically.

By now, many gardeners will be wondering what else can be done with green tomatoes, apartfrom making the usual green tomato chutney. Well, we are all familiar with the concept ofcarrot cake, and some of you may also have made cakes using grated courgettes, but you caneasily substitute finely chopped green tomatoes for the carrot or courgette in your usualrecipe. There's no need to skin the tomatoes so there is not a lot of work involved and theresulting cake will be moist and delicious; no-one will guess that there are tomatoes in there!

This is the last report from the allotment for this year. Leeks have been planted for thewinter and green manure will be sown on the remaining open ground for overwintering anddigging in at the start of next spring. Thanks to all of you who have shown an interest in thegardening and livestock at the Hop Pole; it's been good to get your feedback. Happygardening and cooking.

Val Austin

Food Group Meeting

Thursday 17th November2011

7.00pm – 9.30pm

Bring along a home-cooked dish or localfood for a shared meal and a talk by

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Help us to encourage and support localfood production, growing your own,healthy eating, sharing of recipes

All welcome, free admission

Bewdley Baptist ChurchHigh Street, Bewdley DY12 2DJ

NEWS from HOLY FAMILY CHURCH

As some of you may already know we areplanning to add a small community room(with disabled access and toilet) to ourexisting church.The building is Grade2* listed and thereforeany addition must have District, Diocesan andEnglish Heritage planning approval. This wehave achieved and we are now busy trying toraise funds by various money-raising activitiesand applications to all relevant grants. We willbe close to achieving 50% of this by the endof the year.Many thanks to all the Churches for yourletters of support and to the many of youwho have supported our activities. It hasbeen a source of encouragement andaffirmation to feel this support for ourendeavours. We hope it will produce afurther strengthening of closeness betweenthe churches and an additional resource forthe town.Margaret Hill See the advert for Jazz at the Ramada


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November at All Saint’s

7th Coffee and chat 10a.m. - 12.30p.m.14th Nearly new book sale 10a.m. - 12.30p.m.21st Coffee and chat 10a.m. - 12.30p.m.28th Coffee and chat 10a.m. - 12.30p.m.

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Bewdley and DistrictHorticultural Society

Wednesday, 2nd November

“Autumn Fireworks” Fruit and Foliage slide show by M. Everett

(The Bannut) Flowers.

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Traidcraft Christmas Fair

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Saturday, 5th November 10am-4pm

Shhh!....whisper it very quietly. It’s that time of year – Christmas is fast approaching! Nodoubt you feel bombarded already by special displays in shops and supermarkets and hugehoardings encouraging you to book your Christmas lunch at various hostelries.

So for a gentler approach to Christmas, why not make sure you come to the TraidcraftChristmas Fair at St Anne’s Church, Bewdley on Saturday, 5th November, between 10am and4pm. We’ll have a great range of fairly traded products from across the developing world, en-abling you to buy distinctive gifts for your family and friends and to stock up on Christmastreats as well as every day items.

There will be samples of the clothing range from the current catalogue and lots of bargainswith reduced priced crafts, jewellery, clothes, children’s toys etc as well a very good selectionfrom the new catalogue.

In these difficult economic times your support is more vital than ever, as it’s the poorest peo-ple of the world who are suffering most. As our Chief Executive, Paul Chandler says, “Loyalcustomers supporting the Traidcraft brand…..are the bedrock of our ability to bring hopeand opportunity to hundreds of thousands of our partners and their families around theworld. Working in partnership with each other across the globe, we can make a differenceand build a better world.”

So I look forward to seeing you on the 5th November, when we’ll have Fairtrade tea and cof-fee to refresh you, as well as home baking and lunches, so you can have a relaxed shoppingexperience, while knowing that every purchase really does make a difference.

Elaine Barbour

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At the open meeting in September,following a lovely meal we heard anexcellent speaker. Ellie Targett spoke tous on “Another Man’s Shoes”, and shefollowed this with the sale of her books.

On 30th November David Bartley willspeak on “A Potted History of Pottery &Porcelain”, and members are invited totake some pottery along.

Meetings take place monthly at theRamada Hotel, and further details can beobtained by ringing 400363.

Bewdley Townswomen

Our November meeting is on Tuesday22nd at 7.30pm at WribbenhallCommunity Centre, Shaw Hedge Road.The speaker is Mr Ken Gilks and hissubject will be 'Odes of Life and Laughter'so we should be in for a humourousevening. The competition is for a favouriteshort poem.

New members and visitors are alwayswelcome.

For more information please phone 01299401352


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Rock WalksThe December walks will be on Thursdays

starting at 10.30am

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The only way is BewdleyI’m sure everybody by now knows of the ITV borderline reality show, “The only way isEssex”. Pop culture at its peak, the only way is Essex follows the lives of pure born Essexgirls and gals, and the stereotypical traits which come with them.

This got me thinking… what would “The only way is Bewdley” be like? Would it be thelocal moaning critics, the rowdy Friday night pub crawlers or the lost souled teenagersthat would be featured?

Thankfully, I don’t think so. In times where the economy is down and people power islower than ever before, does Bewdley still buck the trend? According to statistics, I’mproud to say we do. Well above average GCSE & A Level results, below average crimefigures and a town reputation to be proud of, “the only way is Bewdley” would reflect thehard working, relaxed, picturesque community we enjoy.

Despite the struggle of many communities nationally, the only way for Bewdley is up.

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Bewdley British Legion:Bewdley Branch

Many thanks toeveryone who helpedto raise £9891.60 forthe 2011 PoppyAppeal.

The 2012 appeal starts at the end ofOctober and your support for oursoldiers will be most appreciated.

David Dixon: Poppy Organiser


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Are you over 60 and looking for a good quality two coursemeal for £3 (three at Christmas for £3.50) and some friendlycompany? The why not come along to Bewdley BaptistChurch's Super 60’s monthly luncheon club?

Super 60’s is open to everyone, you do not have to come to church to join in and enjoyyourself in a friendly surrounding. Dates for the remainder of 2011 are November the 8thand December the 13th. The club runs meals throughout 2012.

Local Produce

Their aim is to use as much local produce as possible, thisincludes such items as beef, pork and apples all from the WyreForest. Of course, they cater for all meal requirements includingvegetarian and coeliac.

Volunteers

Everyone who is involved in the Super 60’s luncheon club is avolunteer. The church does not charge for the use of the room,so the only cost is the good quality food that is purchased.

Booking

To keep costs as low as possible, they cater for the actual numberof people attending, so it is essential to book.

Like to know more?

If you would like to know more speak to Sheila Glenn (012299) 401953, email :[email protected], or contact the Church Office at 61 High Street, Bewdley(403267).

Bewdley Market continues to go from strength tostrength

Bewdley’s monthly street market continues to attract more andmore high quality stalls and is proving highly popular with localresidents and tourists

Peter Miller, managing director of the Bewdley Development Trust,which organises the event, said: “Our Sunday markets are atremendous success, with an exceptional range ofstalls and traders reporting how pleased they are.Similarly feedback from people shows how muchthey appreciate a market with such a variety of localproduce and products.”

Dates for the forthcomingmarkets are 6th November 4th and 18th December.

Community News

Out and about with Gary

Souper Success at Bewdley Harvest FairOver 600 portions of delicious home-made soup weresupped at the Bewdley Harvest Soup Trail on Saturday,1st October. Glorious weather didn’t stop peoplequeuing up to sample and judge the creations by chefsfrom The Bailiff ’s House, The Food Foundry,Grannystap Victorian Tea Room, The Hop Pole, TheLittle Pack Horse and the Mug House.

Each competitor had to create a soup using localproduce, much of it grown in Bewdley gardens or local farms. The event, part of a series overthe Harvest Fair weekend, was designed to promote local produce and local food outlets.Neville Farmer said they were overwhelmed by the success of the day. “It was a real Bewdleyevent,” said Chris Griffin. “Even the trophy was a collaboration of the Bewdley museumartisans, Chris Connor and Eric Lyons with engraving from the Bewdley Cobbler.”

The public voting was very close but The Mug House’s “Spiced Beetroot and Apple Soup withApple Chips and Beetroot Crisps” was declared the winner by the Mayor of Bewdley, JanAdams (pictured above). The Mug House chefs, Pavol Kocis, Mark Rhoden and Lewis Stanleyhad even churned their own butter from local cream and customers from the pub hadhelped with the supply of vegetables. The competitors’ recipes will be put up onto theBewdley Development Trust website in the next few days.

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Bewdley Concert Band Bewdley Concert Band has held a First Anniversary Concertat St Anne’s Church. During the concert the bandcelebrated the past year and thanked its many supporters.Musical Director Mr Ian Worton said, ‘It was an absolutelymarvellous concert. The church was packed and the bandplayed exceptionally well. It was a wonderful way to round off our first year which has beenfantastic. The band has exceeded all my expectations this year. We really are now anestablished community band in Bewdley.’ During the past year the Band has grown to 33members of all ages and abilities and has performed at a variety of functions including JubileeGardens Bewdley, Bewdley Museum, Gheluvelt Park Worcester and Far Forest CountrysideShow. The band’s next performance will be at The Christmas Lights Festival in Bewdley.

The band still welcomes new members and would particularly like to hear from Clarinetplayers. Rehearsals are held on Saturday mornings at Bewdley Primary School. For moreinformation contact Band Secretary Valerie Blount on 078137 69904.

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All Saints Church Book Sale

On Monday 14th November, they arehaving their monthly Nearly New book,jigsaw and games, DVD, CD sale. All at 5for a £1. They have been donated somenew beautifully handmade cards at only £1. As usual the Church will be open forfellowship, chat, and private prayer andBarbara will also be on hand to offer freerefreshments and a chat.

The St Anne’s PIG

Following the very successful Year 3/4World War II project, which involvedhatching some chickens and growing somefine vegetables, you might be forgiven forwondering whether the PIG is part of thenew and improved 2011/12 project.

However, the PIG in question is the newlyformed Playground Improvement Group atSt Anne’s CE Primary School.

The group is made up of a small andextremely dedicated team of parents, whohave already given up a huge amount oftheir time to transform the drab and drearyoutside areas of the school and turn theminto colourful and attractive spaces in whichthe children can play.

After an inspirational win in the Bewdley inBloom competition in which the groundswere described as “newly turbocharged bysome enthusiastic mums”, the PIG are notrested on their well tended laurels. Theirnext plan is a fundraising project to lowerthe monkey bars on the climbing frame

The children are thrilled with the revamp.Over the summer the new beds lookedfabulous with the recently added plants andthe work around the slope leading up tothe main entrance has altered the previous

ugly bald patch into a lovely terraced area.

The sheds have been painted with flowersin bright colours and the woodenstructures have gone from brown to fulltechnicolour. The children are thrilled withthe work but there is still more to be doneand the improvements need to bemaintained.

Volunteers are always needed and anydonations of plants or supplies gratefullyreceived (call 07976008306 if youwould like to help in any way).

The PIG are planning a greenhouse for theschool to be constructed using 2 litreplastic drinks bottles so please allow themto recycle them for you.

On behalf of the parents and children at StAnne’s, we would like to say a huge thankyou to the people who have helped withthe project. Your time and dedication aremuch appreciated.

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Community News

Tails of a VeterinaryPractice – life at RiversideVets as seen by Gavin the

practice cat.

It looks like and exciting monthahead. One of my humans gave

birth to a human kitten (I think humans callthem babies ) at the end of September. All ofthe other humans are very excited aboutmeeting the new baby boy and are wishingMum well. I am missing her as she works inthe office a lot and I now have to do withoutcompany when I take my snooze.Back in October, I asked my humans to lookahead to this month and start preparing sothat I can get through the season offireworks without getting distressed. I mustadmit I am not at all fond of the loud bangs.Thankfully, I have my humans very welltrained and they know that it is most helpfulto start preparing in advance. Don’t worrythough, there are things you can do to helpyour pet even close to the time of fireworks.

My humans always make sure that thecurtains are drawn tight so that I can’t besurprised by any flashes of light. It also helpsto leave a radio or television on to masksome of the noise of the fireworks. I have afeliway diffuser that is plugged in fromSeptember which releases calmingpheromones into my room (you can use DAPdiffusers for the same purpose if you have adog). It also helps your pet if you provide safehidey places for them during the fireworkperiod. If your pet chooses to use their hideyit is important to allow them to do thiswithout interaction from you. Fussing themor talking to them can reinforce thatfireworks are something to be afraid of. Ifyou just allow your pet to hide and then goon about your normal routines then it helpsyour pet to realise that they need not bescared but allows them to follow theirnatural instinct of they do becomefrightened.Gavin.

Women at the crossroadsWhen the big upheavals come in life it’s good to know that thereis someone to turn to for advice and direction. The crunch pointis not always huge and it’s not always bad, but we Christiansbelieve that our Father God wants to be involved with everyaspect of our lives and involve us in the building of His Kingdom.

This is the theme of Bewdley Baptist Church’s Women’s Dayon Saturday November 19th – “Moving forward: finding God’spathway for your life”.

During the day, which starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm,there will be interactive sessions led by Rosalyn Derges of

Inspired Women’s Ministries, exploring prayer and other ways of hearing from God.

There will also be worship, time to chat and sharing of Communion. Refreshments areprovided but delegates are asked to bring their own picnic lunch. There is no charge forthe day but there will be opportunity to make a donation to cover costs.

If you are interested please contact Mary Farmer at the church on 01299 403267,leaving a message if necessary. Bookings should be made before November 13th. Wehope to see you there!


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Potential Sites for Gypsies,Travellers

and Travelling ShowpeopleWyre Forest District Council is undertaking aconsultation on potential sites to provide accommodationfor Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople up to18th November.

The District Council is preparing its Local DevelopmentFramework which will set out the sites for newdevelopment across the District up until 2026. Thisincludes a possible green belt site in StourportRoad, Bewdley

The consultation offers the opportunity for you to getinvolved in a number of ways:

• A consultation document and a response form areavailable on the web atwww.wyreforestdc.gov.uk by following the linksfrom the Home Page article “Gypsy, Traveller andTravelling Showpeople Consultation” From here youwill also be able to submit responses electronically.

• Hard copies of the consultation document can beviewed at the Worcestershire Hubs inBewdley and the Library in Bewdley.Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Se

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• Write to the council at, Planning Policy Team, WyreForest District Council, Duke House, ClensmoreStreet, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2JX

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AA wwoonnddeerrffuull ssuupprriisseeThe members of Dance Funtasia, a theatre workshop that

meets at St. George’s Hall in Bewdley, had a wonderful surprise waiting for them whenthey returned after the summer holidays. The International Council of the MargaretMorris Movement had awarded them two trophies. Jessica Potter had won the juniormembers trophy for her dance performed at the centenary celebrations of theMovement in London and the whole group had won the Claire Cassidy for their creativework. The latest project is a theatrical production written and performed by themembers themselves to be staged next year. The group meets once a month on aSaturday for a workshop in dance, drama and creative art and is always open to newmembers. For further information please ring Joyce on 01299 400633.

Can you supportyour local hospice?You can visit any one of theirfour shops which have beenspecifically allocated certainitems. Bewdley’s shop sellsladies and gents clothing, bric-a-brac and a separate bookshop. There are other shopslocated in Kiddeminster,Stourport and Spennels.Christmas cards are availablenow in the shops or availableon line .DonatingThey especially need autumnfashion accessories, bric-a-brac, small pieces of furniture,bridal wear, mother of thebride outfits and evening,party, prom dresses.If you are moving or clearing ahouse then telephone 01562515757VolunteeringWhy not become a volunteercontact Natalie Norgrove on01562 515737


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Community News

It is autumn well and truly now. This is thetime to enjoy a brisk walk, making the mostof the longer views that have opened up inthe forest with the loss of the foliage.

Perhaps you will be rewarded with a sightingof fallow deer as they search for acorns andbeech mast to feed on. Frosty or mistymornings have their ownatmosphere, with sparklingice crystals fringing eachstem or dewy cobwebsdelicately draping fences,branches and ground. Whynot join one of theHealth Walks everyTuesday and Sundaystarting from the Visitor Centre at 11am?They are free and their aim is to build fitnessat a gentle pace.

If you haven’t been before come at 10.30amto allow time to register with the volunteer

leader. Pre-school children and their carerscan meet every term-time Thursday from10am to 11am for forest-based play andactivities with Forest Friends, led by theDiscovery Centre’s staff.

I hope that you have been able to see theDiscovery Centre during the last year, either

with a school, leisure group orat one of our special publicevents.

The last of the specially-commissioned interpretativeartworks is now in place in oraround the building, enablingpeople to engage with theforest, its wildlife, history and

geology in all sorts of imaginative ways.These were all made by artists in the regionand were funded by Biffa and HeritageLottery Fund.

Linda Iles Forestry Commission

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Endangered species in the Wyre ForestSadly the future of the CommunityDiscovery Centre and everything thatgoes on there is in question.

The Forestry Commission is havingits budget cut by 25% and theproposal on the table cuts all but oneof the Wyre education staff.

This would leave one “Learning Co-ordinator” to “facilitate” education ina new district reaching fromShrewsbury to Cornwall.

The delivery of education as we know it (and as valued by visiting teachers for nearly 20years) would be lost.

We are fighting, and there may still be hope. If you want to let mehave your views please email me at [email protected] .

Linda Iles


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Help a local children’s charity by donatingitems to our charity shop in Stourport-on-Severn. We are looking for items of furnituree.g tables, chairs, sofas, drawers etc., alsoelectrical items in working order (includingcomputers). We can collect & deliver items.

You can find the shop at:24-25 High Street Stourport-on-Severn (nextto the Nat West Bank) DY13 8BJ

For more details please contact Kat01299 823537

Email [email protected]


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Community News

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 3RD OCTOBER 2011

Wribbenhall Millennium Green

It was agreed to fix the Annual General Meeting of the Millennium Green Trust for Tuesday15th November at 6.00pm at the Shaw Hedge Road Community Centre.

Civic Awards

Just a reminder that 30th November is the closing date for anyone to nominate a worthyindividual for a Civic Award. The scheme which has been in place for over ten years is toreward people with the honour (and a medal) who has given outstanding service to the localcommunity in Bewdley/Wribbenhall.

Householders’ Boundary Hedges

Now we are well into autumn the Town Council would ask where possible that for anyonewho has a property with bushes or hedges which have grown up over the summer, and nowoverhang or interfere with footpaths and passageways, to give them a trim so pedestrians canwalk past safely.

20 mph Speed Limit

The Mayor had received a letter form the County Council’s Director of EnvironmentalServices (Highways Chief) rejecting many of the arguments in favour of an immediateintroduction of a 20mph speed limit in the town centre including High Street where it wassaid “the reality is that no casualty improvements are likely to be achieved by theintroduction of a 20mph limit along this road where speeds are already low.” The TownCouncil will continue to lobby for the limit.

Christmas Lights

Following on from the purchase last year of some new “feature” lights, Councillors agreed tosome further updating of the timing and switching equipment and to look at furtherimprovements to the lights themselves including those on the Christmas tree as part of nextyear’s budget

St Anne’s Church Clock

Those of you who noticed that the church clock had stopped at 12 o’clock for rather a longtime should know it was because the entire mechanism had been sent away for upgrading. Itshould now be back in place.

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Future Town Council meetings

Future Town Council meetings held at The Guildhall on Mondays at 7.30pm are:

7th November, 5th December, 3rd January (Tuesday) 6th February and 5th March .

Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are posted on the NoticeBoards outside the Mayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall Entrance and Load Street Car Park.They are also available at the Library and at the Town Clerk’s Office and on the TownCouncil’s page of www.bewdley.org.uk

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Community News

Bewdley Christmas Lights FestivalSat 26th November From 2.00pm

The organisers are hoping as many of you as possible will brave whatever the weather sendsand come and join them in the town centre. Here you can take part in all the fun and doyour Christmas shopping both at all the charity and trade stalls and also the town’s shops. Aswell as the stalls there will also be a fair, music, entertainment, Wyvern Radio presenters, thegrand parade, Santa, and the switching on of the town lights.Would you like to take part?� Charity and trade stalls welcome, please contact them as soon as possible to book.� Entertainers welcome.� Children’s Fancy Dress Competition. This year’s competition theme is ‘Santa’s Little

Helpers’. Assemble by Bridge House at 4.50pm to join the parade. Judging will take placeat the Guildhall.

� The Parade – would your organisation like to be represented – contact the organisers� Exhibiting of Festive Advent Wreaths in St Anne’s Church from Saturday 19th November

to Sunday 27th. If your organisationor business would like to exhibit an Advent Wreathto represent Christmas contact the organisers.

� Helpers on the Day – to erect stalls, marshall the parade etc. urgently needed.Contacts:

Ann 01299 404226 [email protected] Maggie 01299 404065 [email protected]

The time table for the day is 2.00 Market and entertainment starts4.50 Fancy dress entries to Bridge House5.00 All those taking part in the Parade to Bridge House5.15 Parade, led by Children Nativity Group, begins5.30 Town lights switched and St Anne’s Bell Ringers ring the church bells .

Many people chatted to me aboutGuide Dogs in October and I havebeen able to send a cheque fromthe people of Bewdley to support

their work in the future.

I had a phone call from Gill who owns Arty.He continues work hard; there have beensome 'ups and downs', but she is supportedby her trainer based in Southampton. Havinghad three dogs before Arty, she is verypatient and knows that like us, dogs can beless inclined to work some days!

Sadly, Frazzle has been withdrawn from thetraining programme. She became verystressed if paving slabs, drain covers wobbledand despite being taken back to basics theproblem has continued. She may have

'pinched' the pad of her paw, which wouldhave been very painful. Her trainer is awareof her qualities and it is still hoped that shewill become a working dog in another guise.Whatever her futureshe will certainly enrichthe lives of those she shares.

Pippin is nearly 6 months and well into hertraining. She is confident and has to be'handled' firmly! She enjoys attending theclasses run by Guide Dogs, in Kidderminster.She has built a strong bond with Sophie, across labrador/retriever, who was Frazzle'sbest friend

Many thanks for your continued support.Other puppy-walkers are amazed whatcelebrities all the dogs have become!

Gabi Wootton


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Community News

Fancy going to Laos?Anyone who has had even a passing conversation with the Griffinsin the past couple of weeks cannot have avoided hearing about ourbrilliant holiday in Laos. We fell in love with the places we saw, thekind and friendly people we met, and the laidback “Laos way”, andhave been talking about it at length ever since. We would not havehad such a brilliant time getting to know Laos without our travelagent, Tavanh.

As usual, we made our own travel arrangements to get to Laos, and looked on the internetfor a local travel agent to organise the trip within the country. We’re not sure why we choseTavanh Travel, but we were so glad we did. Although we only paid a small deposit in advance,Tavanh planned everything for us, booking hotelsand transport, arranging guides and makingeverything run smoothly.

For example, when we arrived in Laos with aridiculously short amount of time to catch ourfirst internal flight, Tavanh’s rep was waiting withour visa forms already completed so we could beat the head of the queue. And when our journeyto the Plain of Jars (where the damage done toLaos by US forces in the Vietnam War is mostevident) was disrupted because of mud slides,she tried every option to get us there and thenmade alternative arrangements when even shehad to give up.

We met Tavanh when we went to her office to pay the balance of the cost. From the emailsit was hard to predict what she would be like, but even so we were surprised to find abeautiful young woman with just a hint of an Australian accent who had made quite a longjourney herself in creating her company.

Every year, the Australian government helps Laos by providing 20 scholarships for Laostudents to study in Australia. Tavanh was one of the lucky recipients and was awarded adiploma in Tourism Management, inspired by her father who had worked in tourism. Shereturned to Laos and set up Tavanh Travel Service – helpfully tavanh means the sun in Lao.The company has been operating for almost 10 years now and serves guests from all overthe world, particularly Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. It is a small businessand is privately and locally owned, unlike many others where the profits don’t stay in Laos. Itoffers mostly tailor-made tour programs in every part of Laos including activities such astrekking, elephant riding, cooking, Mekong river cruises and meeting Laos people throughvisiting hill tribes and home-stays. It also makes arrangements for school groups coming toLaos in exchange with local students.

If you ever think of visiting Laos, contact Tavanh [email protected] or her website: www.explorelao.com

Yes, the Bridge calendar 2012 is now available.It featurers some of the stunningphotographs taken by Gary Mayner of ourwonderful historic town

The Bridge regularly receives praise and positivecomments about the standard of the pictures itfeatures and a number of people have requestedcopies of the photographs and a few have suggesteda calendar.

The good news is that the calendar has beendesigned and printed and is now available.

An ideal gift

The stunning calendar is a folded A4 size (handy topost) and opens up to an A3 size to hang on the wallwith a month to view. It is printed in full colour onhigh quality paper and supplied in a white envelope sothat you can post to your friends. All this for just £8.What a Christmas gift!

The calendar is available from a number of locationsincluding St Anne’s Church, Bewdley Baptist Church,All Saints and other outlets in the town.

You can make sure that you do not missout by placing your order now andreturning the order form below:

A year in the life of Bewdley

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July 2012The community magazine for Bewdley. Produced and delivered free to all homes

in Bewdley every month by a team of volunteers.

The BRIDGE

www.bewdleybridge.org.uk

Dates for your diary this month

The Bridge Calendar 2012 - Order formName . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Number of calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at £8 per copy

Please make cheques payable to BEWDLEY PCC

Return this form to FREEPOST RSLT-KZYE-ACAR, St Anne’s Church, Load Street, Bewdley, Worcs, DY12 2AE

Calendars will be delivered during early November 2011

the bridge - november 2011

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