The Bridge - December 2009

TheBRIDGE

December 2009

Community News

Cover photograph Gary Mayner

Editor : Margaret Ashmore Advertising : Steve Gillespie

Design and Artwork : David Glenn & Martin Flegg Photo Editor : Gary Mayner

Bewdley’s day of Climate Action

On the 21st October,over 100 people inBewdley placed theirhandsprints on a giantbanner of handprintswhich was hung fromthe town bridge as

part of a worldwide campaign on global

warming. The event in Bewdley was one ofmore than 2,000 rallies in more than 140nations which took place on the same day. Itwas coordinated by 350.org to urge worldleaders to take fast and effective action onglobal warming.People in the town came along to outsideBewdley Museum to make a mark in historyby placing their hand print on the giantbanner on the Saturday morning. Beforehandthe banner was taken to St Anne's PrimarySchool and the Bewdley School and Sixth

Supporting our advertisersFor over 40 years The Bridge has been recognisedas the community magazine for Bewdley.Everyone who is involved, from those who put ittogether to those who put it through yourletterbox, is a volunteer.

With no staff to pay or other overheads, weprovide exceptional value-for-money to ouradvertisers.

Starting in this issue, we are running colourpages to support our advertisers. Initially wehave written to those who have been advertising with us forthe longest time and here are the responses so far.

Over the forthcoming months, we will be contacting all our regularadvertisers and give them the opportunity to be featured in thisentirely free section.

All that we ask is for our readers to support the local organisationsthat recognise the value of advertising with us. Thank you

J u d y K n i g h tGARDEN DESIGNLocal garden designer Judy Knight from Ribbesford

and son Adam Wrighton of Eden Garden and Home

would like to wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year.

Now is the ideal time to start planning your garden for the

new-year and for planting new hedging and seasonal plants

Bookings for 2010 now being takenPlease call for a free consultation.

You can find this advertiser in the Garden Section

Supporting our advertisers

Phillips International TravelWe are a quality coach and tour company, all

aspects of which are operated by ourselves

- Alan & Celia Phillips. We recently won The

Best Small Coach Operator Award for the

UK when judges said ‘this is coach travel at

its best’.The programme of holidays and day tours

range throughout the United Kingdom &

Europe, with local picking-up points, commentary and drinks served on most

journeys. Our luxury coach is air conditioned and has exceptional leg-room.

You can find this advertiser in the Leisure Section

DONE & DUSTEDSeasons greetings toall our customers.Done and Dusted CleaningServices specialises in initial,

weekly, fortnightly or monthly cleaning;housekeeping service; holidaycleans and pre-sale decorating.All our staff are fully insured.You can find thisadvertiser in theHome Section

Pewterers House hasbeen called Bewdley'sbest kept secret. Aquiet, comfortable cottage on the edge oftown withing walkingdistance of both river and steam railway, offering old world charm withmodern facilities and a breakfast madefrom local produce. Pets welcome.www.pewterershouse.co.uk. You can find this advertiser in

the Leisure Section

Community News

Congratulations aredue to the editor andproducers of TheBridge, the smallmagazine that is thecommunity voice ofBewdley. I think it isan exemplarypublication and it isdelivered free, monthlyto 4,600 homes.

Theamount ofwork thatgoes intothis freemagazinemonthlymust beenormous

but so worthwhile.Dr. Richard Taylor MP

First of all, I’d like to thank everyone for their kind enquiries about Florence. I have to tellyou that since becoming notorious, she has tried again for the limelight, and only the quickthinking of little Archie, Nigel’s son, saved us from another chase round the brassicas. I cantell you, she’s off my Christmas present list.

There, I’ve said it. That word. The day we all love to hate. When this arrives through yourletterbox – (and incidentally, thank you for noticing it’s always there for the first of themonth; the contributors all hate me for demanding their copy so early, but it has made surewe’re well in time each month) – the December page will be showing on the calendar, Adventcalendars will have been started, and women’s magazines will be flaunting their Countdownto Christmas supplements. Does anyone actually follow their meticulous timetables?

I’ve never met anyone who does. As for me, I’mout and proud on the subject of Christmaspreparations; everyone gets a book as a present, Ispend The Day with some dear friends and a turkey,and my house stays unashamedly streamerless.

Of course I shall enjoy the various festivities roundtown; our Christmas Lights get better every year,and I love to see Load Street empty of traffic andbuzzing with people. I shall sing carols and go tothe special services, and won’t say “Bah, Humbug”more than ten times.

In the hope that our readers have a very happyChristmas in whatever way they choose –

Season’s Greetings, Everyone – from all at The Bridge!

The Bridge is the community voice of Bewdley. It isdelivered free monthly to more than 4,600 homes

Editorial

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[email protected]

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DAY TOURS

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Wed 2 Dec Winter Wonderland at Bridgemere Sat 16 Jan Peterborough & Fotheringhay

Mon 14 Dec Lunch time Carol Concert at B’Ham Sat 23 Jan Chester or Birkenhead Market

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Fri 25 Dec CHRISTMAS DAY TOUR & LUNCH Tue 16 Feb Concorde at Filton (inc tour)

Fri 1 Jan NEW YEAR TOUR & LUNCH Sat 20 Feb Leeds Kirkgate Market

Community News

1 Bewdley Museum Craft Open Evening6pm

3 Mothers' Union annual candlelitservice, St Anne’s Church 7:30pm

5 Christmas Lights Festival and MarketBewdley Market on Severnside SouthBewdley Museum Christmas MarketSanta's Grotto and Christmas FayreWyre Forest Symphony Orchestra,Kidderminster Town Hall The Big Blues Tribe.St Georges Hall

6 Walk with Bewdley Footpaths andBridleways 2pm

7 All Saints Wribbenhall Bingo 7pmWribbenhall Community Centre, Bewdley Floral Art Club 7:30pm StGeorge’s Hall 402961Bewdley Library Readers Group7:30pm [email protected]

10 Deadline for Bridge articlesStorytime for preschool children 2pmBewdley [email protected]

12 Bewdley Market on Severnside South 9amWho let the Dads Out 9:30am BewdleyBaptist Church 403267www.bewdleybaptist.org.ukValentines Choir, Pound Green & ButtonOak HallCarols for Christmas, Bewdley ChoralSociety, St Anne's church

17 Storytime for preschool children 2pmBewdley [email protected]

19 Bewdley Market on Severnside South 9am21 Royal British Legion, Black Boy Hotel,

WribbenhallCartoon Workshop with KevSutherland 10am St Anne’s ChurchAll Saints Wribbenhall Bingo 7pmWribbenhall Community Centre, Bewdley Choral Society Concert ‘TheArmed Man’. St Anne’s Church, Tel: 01299 40357

Please see the articles in the Bridge forother events, including Christmas

Services.

What’s On - December

Big Lottery GrantPound Green and Button Oak CommunityHall has been awarded a grant from the BigLottery for £40,000 to create a parking areawith disabled parking, a picnic area and raisedplant bed. The building work, which startedon October 19, will take a maximum of 10weeks. The committee apologise for anyinconvenience this may cause to visitors tothe hall. The pedestrian access will be open atall times and therefore clubs etc will all carryon as usual

Lions Duck Race

1 January 2010The Lions Annual DuckRace is a New Year’sDay tradition in

Bewdley. The sight ofhundreds of ducks bobbing down theSevern cheers the usually chilly January day,instilling excitement in children and adultsalike.The Lions have always encouraged home-made ducks, but have become increasinglyconcerned about the environmental effectsof ducks made from polystyrene andplastic Hence, this year home-made ducks are alleligible for the ‘Best Dressed Duck’Competition but will not be registered forthe Race unless they are completely bio-degradable. The Lions know ourenvironmentally conscious youngsters willunderstand.Hiring a duck costs £2 and registration is afurther £1. Registration starts at 10 a.m.Please register early to avoid large queuesand to ensure a prompt midday throw-in.The Lions want as many entries as possibleas the more money raised the more fundsare available to support good causes.

SEVERNSIDESCHOOL OF DANCING

ballet :: tap :: modernGreek :: Acrobatic danceAge range : 3yrs - teenagersClasses held at St George Hall,

BewdleyNew pupils welcomeFirst lesson is free

then payment is weekly for first half-term and after that by the half-term

Enquiries to PrincipalMrs Joyce Campbell (BTDA)

Bewdley 400633Regd teacher with the

Council for Dance Education and Training

Rachel Greenwood has a few spaces forlessons in violin, viola (or piano to Grade5). She has adjudicated at many festivalsand several of her students have gained

success at a national level. All ages welcome.

Tel : 01299 402513

Home TuitionExperienced Physics and Maths

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Private Tuition in Italian

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You move to a new area and you have a new job to settle in to, a new home tofind and perhaps schools to sort out for the kids. Once the initial hard work isover, you then start to think about how to meet people and build a social circle.Or perhaps you have been in the area for a long time but would like to expandyour horizons?

If you’re interested in coming along to a couple of evenings sosee if you like it, give one of us a ring. If you like, we caneven arrange for a couple of us to meet you in a pub for aninformal chat. We are a relaxed bunch and welcome all sorts- just as long as you enjoy social occasions and would like tobe able to put something back in to the community a couple of times a year. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Services December

St Anne’s BewdleySunday worship at 9.30am

Worship lasts for about an hour. Music is usuallya mix of contemporary and traditional. Childrenand young people will often meet in their owngroups and join with adults later on.

Here are details of what’s happening this month:

Monday Lunchtimes: Nov 30th, Dec 7th, 14th,21st: Soup Lunch & Food for Thought 12.30-2pm– Donation £3 – Sign up on list at St Anne’s tobook a seat.

Christingle service: Sunday 6th December4pm

The Mayor’s Carol Service: Saturday 12thDecember, 6.30pm with the Bewdley ChoralSociety and the Bewdley School Choir

Taize Prayer for Advent: Sunday 13thDecember 6.30pm

The Journey – Travelling Nativity in JubileeGardens: Sunday 20th December. Meet at StAnne’s at 3.45pm for 4pm start

Cartoon Workshop with Kev Sutherland:Monday 21st December, 10am-12NoonKevSutherland is a comic artist whose comic stripsare currently appearing in The Beano. In thisworkshop we’ll get you cartooning – together

we’ll produce a Christmas themed comic for youto take away. Suitable for young people in KS2 andbeyond.

25 places available Advance booking essential –Keith James 402275

Stand Up Comedy Workshop with TonyVino: Tuesday 22nd Dec, 9.30am-12.30pm .

This half day workshop is run by professionalcomedian Tony Vino and will cover the keyingredients of stand up comedy, from writing toperformance to confidence.

As well as having a laugh we hope that you goaway having with greater communication skills,higher levels of confidence, increased creativity &lateral thinking.

Suitable for young people 11-18 years. 13 placesavailable. Advance booking essential – Keith James402275

Ssssh ! An evening of Quiet and Prayer:Tuesday 22nd December 7-8pm

Christmas Eve: Nativity 6.30pm

Christmas Day: Family Communion 9.30am(bring a present)

Wednesdays at 10.15am – Morning worship

Booking a wedding at Ribbesford or St Anne’s –drop in at St Anne’s on a Tuesday evening, 7-8pm

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

A warm welcome

from

Bewdley Baptist Church

Christmas Services20th - 10am - An All Age Service whereeveryone is welcome, especially the parents ofchildren who come to our weekly groups.

20th - 4:30pm - Carols By Candle Light.Our traditional and popular carol service.

24th - 11:15pm Midnight Service - atraditional Christmas Eve Service

25th - 10am -One hour allage familyservice

27th - Onehour all ageservice with childrens activities

Like to know more?

Contact the ministers, John Rhodes or SimonHarry, at the church office (403267) or visit ournew look website.

www.bewdley.baptist.org.uk(Now includes video tours)


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Religious Society ofFriends (Quakers)

Bewdley Quaker Meeting House, LowerPark. Meeting for worship every Sunday

10.30-11.30am. Everyone is welcome.

(For further information, phone the Clerk on01562 755844)

Holy Family Catholic Church

High Street. Sunday Mass at 8am

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

MMeetthhooddiisstt CChhuurrcchhHigh Street

The first of our Christmas celebrationsthis year will be the Christmas Lunchon Saturday 12th December.The ever-popular Candlelit CarolService will take place on Sunday 20thDecember at 4.00 p.m. This is alwaysan enjoyable family occasion followedby coffee and mince pies.Christmas morning worship at 9.30a.m. will be led by Rev. CrawfordLogan. This is just a short service – docome and share this with us.A united service of lessons and carolswill be held on 27th December at 10.30a.m. led by Rev. Mary Austin and MikeDernie.

For more details of any of thesecelebrations or to know more aboutregular activities please contact Rev.Crawford Logan on 01562 742722

St Andrew’s Button OakThe Chapel in the Woods

Dec 13th 11.15am Holy CommunionRev Keith JamesDec 27th 11.15am Morning PrayerVince TaylorJan 10th 11.15amMorning ServiceCarol ServiceThe service of readings and carols at StAndrews will be on Sunday December20th at 4pm. It will be followed by drinksand mince pies.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS & BEST WISHES TO ALL

BRIDGE READERS IN THE POUND GREEN BUTTON

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All Saints Wribbenhall6th December

8.00am Holy Communion BCP9.30am Family Eucharist with Holy Baptism4.30pm Evensong

13th December 9.30am Family Eucharist20th December

9.30am Family Eucharist4.30pm Christingle Service

Christmas Eve 6.30pm Service of 9 Lessons and Carols11.30pmMidnight Mass

Christmas Day 9.30am Family Eucharist27th December 9.30am Family Eucharist

Services December

RIVERSIDE CHURCHbuilding life building hope

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Every Sunday @ 9:15am & 11:15amChildren & Youth meet in St George

Hall at 11:15 onlyCome and join us

Talented Live Band & Relevant Powerful Messages from the bible.

church office: 01299 405535www.riversideelim.com


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Community News

Friends of BewdleyMuseum

The Friends of Bewdley Musuem wouldlike to thank everyone for visiting themusuem. It is gratifying to see so manylocal people now using the museum on aregular basis. It really has become asignificant part of our lovely town. This is on target to be yet another recordbreaking visitor total and we would like tothank everyone who has donated on theirway in or out. We know a lot of regularvisitors and local people consistentlydonate; all the money collected is used toenhance museum, to add projects and thelittle extra touches that make it such awonderful place. If only donations couldrise alongside the visitors numbers, if I hada Christmas Wish it would be to raise £1for every visitor.We are purchasing new donationreceptacles – note I did not say “boxes” sodo look out for them. We also need somewood work doing to finish them off so ifanyone would like to fill their wintermonths with a few simple handy-“man” or“woman” jobs then please ring CarolMathieson on 01299 400386. We can useas much time as you can offer. If you are going to miss the Musuemduring the closed season why not join theFriends – it’s a great way of staying intouch and coming inside to work alongsidethe other volunteers. Happy Christmaseveryone and see you next year.Penny Griffiths The Friends of Bewdley Museum.

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March No4 - ElgarEspana - Chabrier

Joyeuse Marche - ChabrierDanse Macabre - Saint Saens

Saturday December 5th, 7-30pm

Kidderminster Town HallAdmission: Balcony £10 – Downstairs £8(student/seniors £6) Children under 14 FREE ifaccompanied by an adult Admission on the door or in advance from:Town Hall, Vicar Street, KidderminsterPhone enquiries: 01562 732158Forever Christmas, 35 Load Street, BewdleyE-mail: [email protected]

Get that "FeelGood" factor!Buy somecharity

Christmas cards,knowing that atleast 75% of yourmoney goes back to

the charity ofyour choice.

We still have cards, small gifts,ribbon and paper etc at the CardsFor Good Causes shop in :

Bewdley Library.Open 10-4.30 daily, closed Tues.

Saturdays 9.30- 12.30.

Congratulations to Angela BaileyHaycock of Newton Close who was

the first one to spot that the “WhereAre They Now” photo was Tony

Thompson of Bewdley Farm Shop.


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Community News

FuneralsSeptemberEdith May Blackford aged 88 years -service at St LeonardsRobert John Bellamy aged 63 years -service at Stourbridge Marjorie Watts aged 89 years - at StAnne's and StourbridgeRita Hughes - at All Saints' and Stour-bridgeGordon Ray Hodgkiss - at All Saints'OctoberAndrew Morton aged 53 years -service at St LeonardsElsie May Pratley aged 89 years -service at All SaintsMargaret Coldrick aged 84 years -service at St LeonardsMarjorie Grace Bruton - All Saints'and StourbridgeEthel Joan Wall - at All Saints'NovemberThomas Harrison at All Saints' andStourbridge

Baptisms:SeptemberOliver Robert Green at St LeonardsJoshua Marco Jordan & HattieGrace Ellis at St Leonards.Lucia Grace Elizabeth Smith at StAnne'sOctober:Naomi Alicia TromansRhys Thomas Harris-Knight at StAnne'sFrazer John Guy at All Saints

From the Registers

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Like many families our Church hasloved ones serving in the forces.At All Saints we would like to put alist of their names by our Peace

Candle so we can pray for each of themregularly, whether they are in a war zone orjust carrying out their regular duties.If you would like your loved one included onthis list please contact;Pam or Norman Wilson on 01299 [email protected]. Alternativelyplease speak to a church warden at All Saints.

Thank you!

A huge thank you to everyone who supportedthe Traidcraft Sale in St Anne’s Church inNovember. We had a wonderful day, with salesof £4000 of Traidcraft goodies. This makes areal difference to the lives of our producerpartners in the developing world. One simple story shows the impact of ourpurchases. The raisins Traidcraft uses in itssnacks, cakes, bars and confectionery aresupplied by members of the EksteenskuilAgricultural Co-operative, who farm on islandsin the Orange River in South Africa. This yearthe co-op decided to use some of the Fairtradepremium to buy brightly coloured rucksacks forall the children in the local schools. Thechildren were carrying their books in plasticcarrier bags and in the rainy season they gotdamaged. One grateful headteacher describedthe day the rucksacks arrived as a blessing andthe gifts as manna from heaven.Check out StAnne’s if you missed the Christmas Fair as wehave an extended stall full of Christmas goodiesand gifts, or contact me direct to place anorder. But hurry, the beautiful craft items areselling out fast. Thanks again, your support forFairtrade really does change livesElaine Barbour [email protected]

The deadline for the January

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Community News

Mystery DinerAfter a long hard week at work, there is nothing better than a lie in on aSunday morning, knowing that you have nothing to prepare for Sundaylunch.Arriving at the front door you are met by the resident St Bernard, givingyou the feeling that you are dining in your friends’ home.The decor is mainly cocoa brown and cream, with stripped pine mix 'nmatch tables and chairs with the hint of the chic country house feel.Sunday lunch menu consists of home made pate - this must be the best inthe county, prawn cocktail, melon or soup of the day; good wholesomeportions are served well, but still with that feeling of being at a friendshome.Traditional roast beef, lamb or pork, all served with a large portions ofvegetables, roast and boiled potatoes - the giant yorkshire puddings wereplate size and tasty, not a meal for anyone on a diet but then it was a Sundaylunch, so one day a week won't harm anyone.An excellent wine cellar is held and a delicious choice of nine home-madesweets, with cheese and biscuits, and a selection of teas and coffeescomplemented this super Sunday treat.One other point: the up to date and very tastefully decorated washrooms.Most of the time they are overlooked, but well-kept washrooms alwaysscore well with me.But where was I? At The Sun and Slipper at Mamble, well worth the driveout, not only on a Sunday but any day of the week, from Tuesday to Sunday.

Arty (GuideDogs for the Blind)

PuppyI am writing on behalfof Arty, the black

labrador puppy, to be found in the town andshops of Bewdley every day! Withoutexception, you have all welcomed him intothe community and it seems an appropriatetime to both thank and update you on hisprogress.Arty was born on 20th October 2008. Hecame to Bewdley on 3rd December, my firsttime as a puppy walker for the Guide DogAssoc. As a puppy walker, my role is toexpose the dog to as many different

environments as possible and teach it basiccommands. Thanks to you, the community, Arty is very'well socialised'. Like any youngster, obeyingand behaving can leave room forimprovement: but Arty is ready to move onto his basic training at Leamington in January.Many thanks to you all for your support ofboth Arty and me. I will keep you informedof his progress. I shall be introducing you to 'puppy numbertwo' in the New Year. Both Arty and I hope2010 will bring you all Peace, Health andHappiness.

Gabi Wootton.PS Interested in puppy walking or boarding?Tel: 0845 3717771 email : [email protected]

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All Saints'20th December 9.30am Family Eucharist4.30pm Christingle ServiceChristmas Eve 6.30pm Service of 9 Lessons andCarols11.30pm Midnight MassChristmas Day 9.30am Family Eucharist

Community News

Christmas at Be-

wdley

Baptist Church10am Come and join theparty - an all age service4:30pm Carols by Candle-light - the perfect way to startChristmas celebrations

11:15 Midnight Service- a one hour service foreveryone.

10-11am Celebrating thebirth of Jesus- a short all age service

10-11am Celebrating themeaning of Christmas- a short all age service

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Bewdley Baptist ChurchHigh Street, BewdleyTel : 01299 403267

www.bewdleybaptist.org.uk

Christingle ServiceSunday 6th December, 4pm, St Anne’s, Church with St

Anne’s Primary School ChoirAll ages are welcome to this

family- friendly service where wegive out Christingles and support the work ofthe Children’s Society. Informal & atmosphericit’s the perfect preparation for the coming of

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Thurs 24th December - Christmas Eve11.30pm Midnight Mass by CandlelightFri 25th December - Christmas Day11.15am Holy CommunionSunday 27th December 11.15am Matins

St Anne’s, Bewdley Christmas 2009Sun 20th December meet 3.45pm at

St Anne’s Church. The Journey - a travellingNativity to be staged in Jubilee Gardens, Thurs 24th December - Christmas Eve6.30pm Nativity Service Fri 25th December - Christmas Day9.30am Family Communion Sun 27th December9.30am Holy CommunionSt Andrews Button OakChristmas 2009Sun 20th December 4pm Service of readingsand carols, followed by drinks and mince pies.

Bewdley Methodist ChurchSun 20th Dec 4pm Candlelit Carol ServiceFri 25th Dec 9:30 Christmas morningworship at 9.30 a.m. Sun 27th 10:30 A united service of lessonsand carols

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Community News

Melissa’s winning bonfirenight safety poster

In early November, police and communityagencies were involved in ‘Not in myNeighbourhood week’. This Home Officeinitiative was to inform people of actiontaking place in their area to tackle crime andanti-social behaviour and to make theircommunities safer. Its aims were to increaseawareness of what the police and localagencies do. In Bewdley, in partnership withCommunity Wardens Kevin Roy and RobKautzner, we used the week to engage withthe up and coming citizens in three of ourlocal primary schools to increase theirawareness of unacceptable behaviour in theirneighbourhood and do something about it.Children in years 1 to 4 were asked to designa poster highlighting the dangers ofirresponsible use of fireworks. Thanks to the generosity of local businessesand fund raising by our ‘good egg’ PACTChair Rod Wilson we were able to give a 3rd,2nd and 1st prize to each school. The overallwinner was Melissa Lunnon from Far ForestPrimary School. The prizes were presentedby a ‘friendly lion’ from West Midlands Safari

Park. Our apologies go to the teaching staffat the schools who were left to deal with abunch of ‘hyper’ pupils for the rest of the day!A book has been purchased for each schoollibrary for all the children who took part inthe competition.Our thanks go to West Midlands Safari Park,Wyre Forest Community Housing, Allcock’sOutdoor Store, Friends of Bishops Wood,Teddy Grays, Bewdley Co-op, BewdleyMuseum, Forever Christmas, Vantage Chemist,Bewdley Books and Mayfair Holdings.We offer our very best wishes from Bewdley& Rural Local Policing Team to you all for thefestive season.CSO Jeni Bray & CSO Nicky Fice,

As part of their project on theGreat Fire of London, childrenfrom Bewdley Primary Schoolvisited our Fire Station.

They had a wonderful timeand learnt so much from ourteam of local volunteers. Thenit was onto the Baptist Churchfor activities and an audiovisual presentation on the fire.

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Community News

Free insulation for

over 60s

Over 60s in the Wyre Forest district arebeing offered the chance to have free loftand cavity wall insulation, thanks to WyreForest District Council’s ‘Wyre 60’ scheme.For a limited period, anyone who is 60 orover and lives in a privately owned orprivately rented home can apply for thescheme. The grants are being offered on afirst come, first served basis. Cavity wall and loft insulation are the twomost effective energy efficiency measuresavailable. For a poorly insulated property£1 out of every £3 spent on heating couldbe wasted. By insulating your home you cannot only save money but also help protectthe environment from global warming andincrease the value and saleability of yourhome.To apply contact the energy experts at Acton Energy on 0800 988 2881. They willconfirm whether you are eligible for thescheme and arrange for the work to becarried out. They also have details of all ofthe energy efficiency schemes on offer.

My Top Ten ChristmasMemories (so far…)1) Watching ‘Far From the

Madding Crowd’ frombehind the sofa when I wasabout five (Terence Stamp’sswordsmanship has neverleft me)

2) Getting a Girls World hairand make-up set

3) Christmas shopping to ‘The Tide is High’by Blondie

4) Eating turkey even though I don’tactually like it

5) Worrying I was about to be dumped (Iwas, in the New Year)

6) Travelling in a blizzard from Rochdale toSheffield in a Morris Ital Estate with myboyfriend (not the one from 5), fearingfor our lives

7) Having to wear work clothes onChristmas Day because everything elsewas covered in baby sick

8) Baking my first ever Christmas cake9) Baking my second ever Christmas cake

in a dodgy oven (fool), scraping theburnt bits off and ending up with a short,squat cylinder with the circumference ofa coffee jar lid.

10) Singing along to ‘Fairytale of New York’by the Pogues – the best Christmas songever

What’s this got to do with libraries? If all life’s experiences were great, think howboring books would be!Merry Christmas!

Kay Sanderson, Bewdley Library

GGrrooww wwiitthh WWyyrree PPrroojjeeccttFREE EVENTS in DecemberTree Care4th December & 22nd January 10am till3pmLearn more about our amazing nativetrees, how to care for and plant them.Hedge laying11th & 12th December and 5th February10am till 3pmFor any of the events below booking isessential. To book your place call 01299269 048 or [email protected]

Lenny WoolhouseSue Edwards would like to pass on the

gratitude of Prestwood Nursing Home to allthe friends of Lenny Woolhouse who kindly

made donations in her memory.


Community News

Who Let The Dads Out9:30 -11:30 12th Dec

For dads, grandpas, step-dads, carers, uncles etc the chanceto bring along their pre-school children for a morning of

fun and activity.The chance to play games, make things for mum, enjoy a

drink and a bacon butty ... just to start.Like to know more :

Ring 01299 403267 or visit www.bewdleybaptist.org.uk

Bewdley Baptist Church61 High St, Bewdley

KEMP Hospice

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies

We are inviting our friends andsupporters to join in our newChristmas campaign andcelebrate this season byholding a Mulled Wine andMince Pies event to help raisefunds for KEMP Hospice. Yourusual Christmas gathering withfriends, family, or at work, couldbe a fun, festive and very socialway of supporting the muchloved local charity.

If you would like to hold anevent, no matter how simple,we can send you a supporter’spack with delicious recipes,posters and invitations to helpyour Christmas party along.

For help or further informationplease get in touch with theFundraising Department on01562 861217.

POLICE CONTACT DETAILSYour local policing team is Bewdley and Rural, based atBewdley police station, 15 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley,DY12 1AQ. We cover Bewdley and Wribbenhall and theparishes of Rock, Arley and Kidderminster Foreign(Trimpley).0300 333 3000 ext. 3060 or 3901 (non emergency only)Voicemail 01562 828288 FAX 01299 402607Email: [email protected] are; - Police Sergeant 1492 Chris [email protected] Policing & Wildlife Officer PC 2336 Pauline [email protected] Support Officer 6225 Jeni [email protected] Support Officer 40009 Nicky [email protected] hold PACT meetings quarterly in Bewdley and PACTsurgeries at every monthly Parish Council meeting. If youlive or work in Bewdley, Arley, Rock or Trimpley you arewelcome to attend to raise concerns or issues. Details are on our website www.westmercia.police.uk(go to local policing page). Alternatively you can write tous on PACT postcards available at Bewdley MedicalCentre, HSBC Bank, Bewdley Library, St Anne’s Church,The Hub, Bewdley School & 6th Form Centre, Arley PostOffice and Far Forest Stores.

CAROLS FORCHRISTMAS

A Christmas celebrationof carols old and new

with plenty ofopportunity to singsome of your festive

favouritesBewdley Choral Society

St Anne's Church Saturday 12th December

7.00 pmFree entry


St. Anne’s C of E Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley DY12 2UQ Telephone: 07964096764 www.communitycornerpreschool.co.uk

Open Monday to Friday, 9.00a.m. to 3.00p.m., during school term time. Children accepted from 2½ years to 5 years. Funded places offered for 3 & 4 year olds.

Exceptionally highly qualified & experienced staff. Judged Ofsted “Outstanding” June 2008 & January 2009

For further enquiries or to arrange a visit to see our fantastic indoor & outdoor facilities please call the above number.

At Abbeyfield House we offer a friendly style of living with single en-suite rooms, a cooked mid-day lunch and lighter evening meal.

Abbeyfield House is ideal for older people who can no longer quitecope with living alone at home, but who are still active and value

their independence.

For more information and to visit Abbeyfield, phone

David Pagett on 01562 68640

Rooms available at Abbeyfield House

The Abbeyfield Kidderminster Society LtdAbbeyfield House 17 Birmingham Road

Kidderminster DY10 2BX

Tel : 0783 729 5698Pre-school and Play group

Wribbenhall Community Hall, Shaw Hedge RoadWribbenhall, Bewdley

Mon 8.45 - 2.45 Tues 8.45 - 1.15 Thurs 11.15 - 1.45 and Fri 8.45 - 2.45Relaxed and happy pre-school environment

Own secure outdoor garden.6 staff fully qualified in Early Years Care and Education with

First Aid Training + Our own free car park with spaces for 16 carsOFSTED OUTSTANDING 2009.

Children are accepted from the age of 2 - 5 years (no need to be potty trained).3 and 4 year olds receive educational funding 15hrs per week (free)

Holiday club also available for 2 – 10 yearsStaff are also trained in Special Educational needs, Risk assessment

and Health and Safety.Pre-school Cost £2.30 per hour minimum session length 2hrs


Have you been diagnosed withdementia or caring for someone withdementia?Alzheimer’s Society can support youwith advice, information and practicalsupport.To find out more about our servicescontact:Wyre Forest Branch 83 New Road, Kidderminster DY10 1AE01562 823800For support and information call theNational Dementia Helpline0845 300 0336alzheimers.org.ukRegistered charity no. 296654

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Community News

Volunteerswanted forcharity shop

Mentor Link Services CIC will shortly beopening a charity shop in the area and arelooking for volunteers and stock.

They need volunteers to sort, arrange, clean,price and sell stock. Hours are to suit andtraining will be provided.

As well as looking for normal charity shopstock – clothes, books and bric a brac, theyalso want small electrical items in workingorder.

For further details contact Del on01299 400616 email

[email protected]

Bewdley Townswomen'sGuild

In October Dr Mike Redman gave aninteresting talk about holidays available ona variety of cruise ships with Saga Travel.The craft group continued to knit squaresto make into blankets for the FistulaHospital in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.Four members enjoyed a harvest lunchwith Lickhill Guild.The next meeting will be the Christmasparty to be held at WribbenhallCommunity Centre at 7.30pm on Tuesday15th December.For more information phone 01299401235

Walking

the Footpaths by Mike Ward

Rural walks and the scenic splendouraround us are part of the joys of livingin this wonderful county ofWorcestershire.

Living in the countryside means respectingthose who earn their corn from the land.For without the farmers, there would beno rural pleasures for the eye to behold.

Most farmers are happy to indulge ourrambling instincts as long as we observethe basic code of countryside conduct;sticking to the footpaths when they crossfarmland; closing gates behind us, keepingdogs on leads and cleaning up after them.

Ramblers only ask that footpaths are notblocked or turned into a gauntlet of bulls.And we hope farmers appreciate that thesepaths are at times difficult to discern evenon a modern map, and easy to stray off.

If we respect the farmers and their

property, if we treat our ruralsurroundings with due reverence, we canall share our rural delights as friendlyneighbours.

There will always be a minority of angryfarmers who resent anyone crossing theirland. Ramblers have been verbally abusedand even threatened with violence.

Deliberate obstruction of paths is one ploy,and some farmers will go out of their wayto scare walkers away. Why? They maywell have had bad experiences of ramblersabusing their rights.

While most rural dwellers know how tobehave, a minority of outsiders can makefarmers’ lives a misery and give honestwalkers a bad name.

And while the police will arrest an angryfarmer who threatens walkers with a 12-bore shotgun, the countryside vandalsoften escape with impunity.

Just as the law comes down hard on illegaluse of weapons, so farmers should beproperly protected against those whoblight their land or their livestock.

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BEWDLEYRING CRAFT CLUB

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For more information call:Nicky 01299 878962Jackie 01562 748264All breeds welcome

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Local CalendarGirls

Fun in the park 2010

In aid of the Millbrook Appeal

Please support our fundraising for the MillbrookSuite for cancer patients.Our calendar costs only

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Community News

Bewdley Horticultural Society

Dull DecemberDecember is not the best month of the year forgardening. We are often beset by cold wet and windyweather, short days and very little sunshine. But, forthe hardy gardener there is always something thatcan be done, digging, cleaning, plot preparation andthinking. Despite everything the lawn still is a challenge;prepare areas for spring seeding, and mowers andscarifiers will need cleaning, oiling and dry storage butremember to stay off the lawn in frost and snow.Keep the greenhouse plants fairly dry and not toowarm when growth is at a low ebb; ventilate onwarmer days; keep slugs at bay and the area tidy. Ifstoring hydrangeas or fuchsias keep them in a coldgreenhouse or shed but don’t allow them to dry out.Check that stored tubers and dormant bulbousplants are protected from frosts as damage canspread from one to another. Continue to collect andcompost leaves and other organic materials for nextyear’s top dressing. Make sure outside taps and pipesare lagged against frost, shake heavy snowfall frombranches and shrubs to avoid breakages. Finally sit bythe fire and plan what you might want to order andplant for next season. Merry Christmas and good gardening for 2010.Stuart Williams

Bewdley TouristInformation Centre

Load Street, Bewdley,Worcestershire, DY12 2AE

Tel/Fax: 01299 [email protected]

Events in BewdleyDecember

Until 20thViews of Kidderminsterby Knox Ferguson. BewdleyMuseum. Free. Tel: 01299 4035735th Bewdley Christmas Market &Christmas Lights “switch on”. Tel: 01299 4001575th Christmas Fun and Grotto.Bewdley Museum Visit to Santa’sGrotto. 12 noon – 3.30pm. £3. Tel: 01299 4035735th The Big Blues Tribe.St GeorgesHall 8.30pm. £6. Tel: 01886 81288877th Bewdley FloralArt.’Countdown to Christmas’Kidderminster Town Hall 7.30pm.£8. Tel: 01299 40296121st Bewdley Choral SocietyConcert ‘The Armed Man’.St Anne’sChurch, £10/£9. Tel: 01299 400402

Shop in theBright Lights

Christmas shopping train to Birmingham,Bicester Village and London Marylebonefrom Severn Valley Railway stations.

Chiltern Railways and the Severn ValleyRailway are again joining forces to offerresidents along the Severn Valley line adirect train service to London Marylebonefollowing the successful trip in August.

On Saturday 28th November the servicewill leave Bridgnorth at 0745, calling atHampton Loade, Highley, Arley and Bewdley,and then go on to Kidderminster,Birmingham Moor Street (for the Bullring),Bicester North (for the connecting busdirect to Bicester Village Designer OutletCentre) and London Marylebone.

Marylebone is only 3 stops on the BakerlooLine to Oxford Street and a short walk toMadam Tussauds, the Planetarium and BakerStreet.

MarionEvansFamily LawSolicitors

67 High Street, BewdleyWorcestershire DY12 2DJ

Tel: 01299 402741Fax: 01299 401800DX: 29901 Bewdleyemail: [email protected]


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Bespoke Christmas CardsWant to send your own personalisedChristmas cards this year? PRINTWORX has it covered! We can produce as few as 25 cards featuring your own design using our high quality, short run digital presse.g. 25 x A5 cards printed in colour on 350gsm board, c/w envelopes!

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For me, December is about crisp mornings,the stark shapes of bare trees silhouettedagainst pale skies, the busy activity of greysquirrels searching out their winter stores ofnuts and acorns.

As the month progresses it is also aboutnoting the hollies with the best berries(plenty of choice this year) and the treeswith mistletoe. This strange plant is partiallyparasitic but won’t harm the host tree if it isonly present in small amounts. It has longbeen associated with magic and fertility buthas taken its place among Christmastraditions as a “kissing bough” hung abovethe door.

The borders remain a stronghold for theplant, which requires mild, damp weather anda good population of suitable trees such asapple, lime and poplar. It can provide someuseful extra income for orchard owners sosome introduce it on purpose by squashingthe berries on to fruit trees, mimicking theaction of a mistle thrush cleaning its beak.

Tenbury Wells is the centre of the trade inmistletoe and has auctions on 1st and 8thDecember, plus a Mistletoe Festival on 5th

December with all manner of 21st CenturyDruidic goings-on.

I was recently at the inaugural meeting of theFar Forest Orchard Group. 20 local peoplegot together to plan how to protect theirtraditional orchards. Grow With Wyre hastools for pruning and ladders for harvestingthat can be lent out. If you are interestedplease contact Mark Cleaver of the WyreCommunity Land Trust on (01299) 488083.

The Forestry Commission’s Wyre ForestDiscovery Centre will be showing familieswith children from 5 to 11 years old how tomake Christmas Decorations using naturalmaterials from the forest on Saturday 19thDecember from 10.30am to 12noon. Thecost is £3.50 per child and places need to bebooked on 01299 266929.

The Discovery Centre has also made aChristmas wreath for the display at St. Anne’sChurch as part of Bewdley’s ChristmasLights Festival on 5th December – we reallyare so lucky in this area to have such a richcommunity life. However you want to spendit, I wish you a very happy Christmas season.

Linda Iles, Forestry Commission

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Studios 2010Bewdley Open Studios gives local artists theopportunity to display their works as partof this major art event. The 4th annualBewdley Open Studios event will take placeon the weekend of June 26-27th, 2010. Theorganisers keen to enrol as many localartists as local artists as participants andregistration has already started.Last year over 50 artists were involved inthe event. Painters, sculptors,

photographers and specialists in ceramic art,textiles, etching, stained glass and wooddisplayed their skills and work.The event is under the aegis of The Friendsof Bewdley Museum and the museum itselfacts as a hub with an exhibition of artists’works in the Wyre Forest Gallery runningfrom June 19th to July 4th. Artists showtheir work in their homes, gardens, studiosor at arranged venues (some of these inthe museum ). Work is for sale and 10%commission goes to Friends of BewdleyMuseum. If you would like to take part orwould like to know more about the eventthen contact Tony Zalin on 01299 400335email: [email protected]

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Community News

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 2nd NOVEMBER 2009 The Bewdley School & Sixth Form CentreThe Planning Committee were pleased to welcome Mr Dermot Galvin an Architect with theCounty Council to talk about the substantial redevelopment proposals for this School. TheCommittee were shown what were outline plans (as opposed to detailed plans) and agreed atthis stage to support the proposals in principle. They expressed concerns that some worksneeded off-site, such as improvements to footpaths and pavements, would not come out of thebudget allocated by the government’s Building Schools for the Future but instead would have tocome out of the County’s own highways budget which was already under strain. Whether thescheme can go ahead will be known in the New Year.Residents’ Parking SchemeThe Council meeting was noteworthy for the fact that in excess of 60 members of the publicattended and filled the Council Chamber and ante-room to express their anger at the decisiontaken by the District Council to enforce regulations that meant car parking was only available for23 hours per day and not continuous. Cllr John Campion, Leader of the District Councilrecognised the popular feeling and the impracticality of the changes and informed the meetingthat there would be a full review of the parking regulations. The Town Council encourages allresidents to make their views known to the District Council once the review gets underway inthe near future.High Street – TrafficCounty Councillor John Campion informed the meeting that having met with the Mayor andwitnessed for himself the ongoing traffic problems in the High Street, he would seek to get up-to-date information on the volume and speed of traffic; put up a mobile flashing speed activated signand look seriously at giving clearer priority at the difficult junction with Load Street.Town Council BudgetThe Town Council is putting together next year’s budget. It will be mindful of the need to keepany Council Tax increase down to a minimum. The Town Council’s functions and responsibilitiesare very limited and the overall amount it receives by way of a “precept” from local residents isjust over £80,000 ie £21.52 per average Band D household. However, Councillors did considerthat local residents should be given an opportunity of putting forward any suggestions for smallscale spending which could lead to an improvement in the appearance of the town and itsfacilities. If anyone would like to take up the offer then please do get in contact, preferably inwriting, with your Town Councillor or with the Town Clerk at the Guildhall.

TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

Future Town Council meetings held at The Guildhall are: 4 January, 1 February, 1 March and 6th April2010.Minutes of Town Council and Planning Committee Meetings are on the Notice Boards outside theMayor’s Parlour, in the Guildhall and Load Street Car Park, in the Library and at the Town Clerk’sOffice and on the Town Council’s page of www.bewdley.org.uk.and on the My Parish page ofwww.worcestershire.gov.uk

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Community News

Our community project, based in All Saints’Church Wribbenhall every Monday (exceptBank Holidays), continues to provide keyinformation & advice from specialists inmany fields whilst offering a warm welcomeand light refreshments to all.

We are now drawing to the end of 2009 &also to the end of our 3rd year of openingand what a year 2009 has been!

We have had specialist sessions with up toeight different agencies in our Church at thesame time; times when the laughter of theyounger members of our community hasechoed around our rafters; people writingletters of thanks or taking the time to phoneme to express their thanks for the helpreceived, problems sorted; experts, famousin their fields, making themselves availableproviding information & support for thoseso much in need and the unstinting week byweek welcome from our gallant team ofMonday Girls. You may have missed comingalong but our Monday Girls haven’t, theyhave been there ready & able to be a

listening ear, font of knowledge or just agood friend.

So if you have come along it was great tomeet you, but there are many others whohave missed their opportunity. So do lookout for our colourful posters aroundWribbenhall & Bewdley advertising our nextweek’s “specialists” or read our report eachweek on the Community Page of “TheShuttle” and make the decision to come &join us. We are very confident you will notgo away disappointed.

And as for 2009? There is nothing more thanto wish you all a very happy & peacefulChristmas and a prayer that 2010 will be anespecially good year bringing God’s blessinginto your life and minimal sadness; fromevery one at All Saints’ Church Wribbenhall,especially the Monday Girls. We lookforward to meeting you on the next Mondayyou are able to join us.

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07890 738 089.

ALL SAINTS' WRIBBENHALL BINGO

The excitement continues on the first and thirdMonday's of the month in Wribbenhall CommunityCentre on Shaw Hedge Road. The night starts at7.00pm and ends at 9.00pm. It's a great night out,fun for all AND you can go away with lovely prizes.We look forward to seeing you there on:

Monday 7th & 21st December 4th & 18th January2010.

21st DECEMBER is our Christmas PartyNight with special prizes, sherry & mince pies

and LOTS of fun.

A night not to be missed, see you there!!

All Saints' and Wribbenhall Together

Wribbenhall/BewdleyLadies' Luncheon ClubIn October we were given a veryinteresting illustrated talk on"RNLI - The Family", by KathUnderwood. All ladies are invitedto the meeting on 16th December,when there will be Musical UkuleleEntertainment by Ray Shakeshaftand Friends, who are making awelcome return. Meetings areheld on a monthly basis at theRamada Hotel. To enquire or tobook your place please ring400363.


CentenaryLaunch Party

On Saturday 17th October Bewdley Girlguiding came together for a party to celebratethe launch of their Centenary year. The funwas held in St George’s Hall and the girlsdecorated their own table cloths in centenarycolours – pink, yellow and blue, shared party

food and were entertained witha magic show by Mr Genie.

Brenda Goode, DistrictCommissioner also presentedSophie Booth of 2nd BewdleyBrownies with a Certificateof Competence for calling

the ambulance service when her father chokedand needed emergency treatment. Sophieremained calm giving the control room all thenecessary information. Sophie had recentlycompleted her First Aid Badge with BewdleyRed Cross and was able to put some of herskills in to practice. Well done from everyonein the Bewdley guiding family.

Community News

Bewdley Museum Special Winter Opening - every Friday,Saturday & Sunday until 20th DecemberBring friends and family to your local museum beforeChristmas. There is plenty to keep the whole familyentertained and free entry is a bonus at thisexpensive time of year. Bewdley Museum is one ofonly two places in the country that you can see ropesmade by the traditional method. A demonstration willtake place daily at 2 pm. The ever popular clay pipemaking will take place throughout the afternoon, theair raid shelter will be open between 1pm and 3pmand the café will serve home cooked refreshmentsbetween 12 noon and 3.30pm. During your visit enjoy two new temporaryexhibitions:-In the Wyre Forest Gallery – ‘Views of KnoxFerguson’ an exhibition featuring sketches ofKidderminster made by the Scottish artist John KnoxFerguson in the 1890s. The sketches illustrate manybuildings which have since been demolished such asSwan Street which was replaced by the Swan Centrein 1968.In the Severn Gallery – Christmas CraftsExhibition, a chance to purchase unique hand-crafted gifts made by our resident crafts workers.Affordable prices from stocking fillers to specialistitems.

Saturday 5th December from 2 pm. Light switch-on at 5.30.� Trade and charity stalls, music at the marquee, Kings Norton British Legion Youth

Marching Band, Salvation Army, stilt walker, puppets, hand bells and LOTS MORE

� Childrens Fancy Dress Competition. Organisations are welcome to join in the paradewhich meets at 5.00 at Bridge House

� Come and look at the shop windows and see who has won first prize

� Pig roast and other refreshments and The Sunshine Radio Bus.

For more details ring Lynne 07768 461363

Refreshments inSt. Anne's Church

Saturday 5th December11:00 – 4:00

Proceeds to Bewdley GirlGuiding

Come along and enjoy a cup of teaand have a look at some past and

present Guiding photographs

Bewdley Fringe

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Bewdley. Free entrySing yourfavourite Carolsin one ofBewdley's mostatmospheric pubs

Bewdley Rowing Club

Christmas Pud-ding races

On Saturday December 12th the RowingClub will hold its annual Christmas Puddingraces.

Anyone wanting to take part puts theirname into a hat and scratch teams are ran-domly drawn to row against each other.

It is done just for fun, and the victoriousteam wins a Christmas Pudding!

This is a Regatta-style race;- being a sprintover a short distance as opposed to theHead races which comprise most winterracing. So if you are in town that day visit theriver around lunchtimeand cheer them on!

The Row-to-Bristol in aidof Children in Need waspostponed due to highwater levels, but will takeplace as soon as possible.

Melanie Gunn

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The Bridge - December 2009