Charlton Village in Worcestershire
KIT-6 2021 – Keeping in Touch
Jane Bugg’s e-mail update 11th February 2021:
CLAP THE HEROES tonight, Thursday, at 8pm – the 6th week. This isn’t quite the same as last year on summer evenings but one or two folk keep clapping, when reminded!
For more Ongoing notices please go to the end of this email
LUNCHES DELIVERED
Friday 12 February – Homemade lasagne served with mixed salad and crispy potatoes – £9.
Sunday 14 February – Valentine’s Day! – Roast leg of Lamb and mint sauce OR roast loin of Pork and apple sauce OR homemade Steak and ale pie, all served with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9 each meal + Sunday desserts – sticky toffee pudding OR strawberry meringue cheesecake OR chocolate profiteroles, all served with cream – £4 each
TO ORDER, please contact, as soon as possible, Carol-Anne and Nigel on 07866 670472
FISH & CHIPS & MORE…..
every Thursday evening, with free delivery. Menu attached – text or leave a voicemail asap for Vicky at food genie on 07737326183
CHURCH NEWS
Wednesday 17th February is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. A service with readings, a short reflection and prayers keeping the Ash Wednesday theme will be available from the Five Alive Parish website. We shall also hold this service online on Zoom at 7.00pm. We are always pleased to welcome people to our online services. Please let Sarah know, priest@five-alive.co.uk; if you would like to receive the Zoom link.
Praying Together on a Sunday (at home) at 5’ Service each week – available to download from the Parish website from Saturday. We also hold this service online on Zoom – please ask Sarah, for the Zoom link priest@five-alive.co.uk; We begin to gather from 4.45pm, ready to start the service at 5.00pm.
St John the Baptist’ Church, Fladbury will be open on Sunday’s for individual private prayer from 10.00am to 4.00pm. We hope in a visit, you’ll find comfort. A church is open every day for individual private prayer – the Five Alive Parish website has details. Public worship within the Five Alive Parish is currently suspended.
Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens
AND IT’S SHROVE TUESDAY…..
before Ash Wednesday! As a tiny schoolgirl (a very long time ago), we used to say “Pancake Tuesday is a very happy day. If we don’t have a holiday, we’ll all run away”. Those were the days – dream on!
GREETING CARDS
· I know lockdown gives us time to do things but I have only just got round to sorting out the Advent and Christmas card and candle sales from my front porch. From the profit made, I was able to give donations to Fladbury Church, Centrepoint for homeless young people and Amnesty. Many thanks to all who purchased goods from me, Jane
· Denise Paxford of Broadway Lane raised £170 from the sale of the cards she makes and candles for the Duchenne Family Support Group. Denise thanks all who bought from her. She is making all occasion cards – telephone 860901
· Last year I purchased Easter cards to sell but lockdown arrived and the cards were trapped in the church. I now have the cards – if anyone would like to buy some, please contact me, Jane, by email or ring 860531. I am sure we can arrange delivery or takeaway!
FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL
The next Meeting is this coming Monday 15 February at 7pm on Zoom. If you wish to attend, please contact the Chair or Clerk – see below. I have just spoken with Ian who says you might like to compare their meeting procedures with Handforth Parish Council !
Ian Southcott – Chair, tel: 861061, email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com
Lynne Yapp – Clerk, tel: 01386 550687, email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com
The TELEPHONE BOX MINI-LIBRARY
Many thanks to all who offered to help with the running of the mini-library, as mentioned in last week’s KIT. The response is such good news. The bad news is that during lockdown it should be closed – which it now is. It was rightly brought to our attention that we are breaking the law by encouraging people to use this facility. Parish Councillor Sandy Insall is in touch with the group of volunteers who offered to help and plans are being made to sort it out as soon as we are allowed to be out and about and we can enjoy this popular facility again.
WANTED
The Pershore & District U3A Petanque Group is looking for a set of Boules. I wondered whether anyone has been turning out their cupboards and found a set of Boules they no longer require? If you have please would you leave them in the porch of No 6 Butt Furlong and the Petanque Group will be very pleased. If you would like them collected please ring me, Jenny Guy 01386 561433.
CLUTTER…..
· Christine Kenyon of Woodward Parks emailed to say “The Alzheimer’s Society are still accepting certain items e.g. old jewellery, stamps, foreign coins, technology, mostly things that you can post to them using their freepost. All the details are available if you google “Recycling for Alzheimer’s Society”
· Things I might put in the green or black bins or the tip if nobody wants them…..
- Some recent Saga magazines
- Several wildlife magazines featuring some brilliant photographs and articles
- Used padded envelopes – I’m a hoarder!
- Jam jars
- Newspaper pull-out puzzle pages
All free for take-away or delivery can be arranged! Email me, Jane, or ring me on 860531
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Did you know that one block of floral foam (Oasis) is equal to 10 plastic shopping bags?
After last week’s KIT, somebody mentioned biodegradable floral foam. To find out more, I went on line and found the attached article.
Before signing off…..
Lou Bugg, one of our three signpost people, emailed “Lovely to see Fladbury Folk looking out for one another. We live in a caring, sharing community which is so important as lockdown continues to impact us all. Please do contact us if any help is required at this time or you have a concern about a neighbour. Stay safe”
Louise Bugg, Friends of Fladbury – 07968 252847, email: louisejanebugg@gmail.com
The Revd Sarah Dangerfield – 861669, email: priest@fivealive.co.uk ;
Ian Southcott, Chair of the Parish Council – 861061, email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com
Love Jane X
KIT creator, tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com
On going…..
MARMALADE FOR SALE
Homemade Seville Orange Marmalade for sale.£2.50. Proceeds to Alzheimer’s Research UK. Please call Pam on 01386 860895
FACEMASKS
I am still making facemasks, several colours, patterns and sizes. How about a new one for Spring? Just give me a call. 01386 860576
WANTED
Pershore High School are still receiving requests from families who need devices so that children can access online learning from home so if you have any old devices that you feed could donate for this use, please contact Lou on 07968 252847 or email louisejanebugg@gmail.com
THINGS TO DO
· Jigsaw puzzles are in the porch at no 10 Butt Furlong. Please feel free to help yourselves
· Word puzzles are available from www.wordwheels.co.uk
GARDENING
· Monty Don’s clear guidance for gardening in February – www.montydon.com/tips-and-advice/february
· Does anyone have trouble with grey squirrels?
LOCAL TAKEAWAYS
· Chestnut Tree Inn, Lower Moor – better now and back every Friday and Saturday 4pm till 8 pm – Fish & chips, Scampi & chips, Southern fried chicken & chips, Warm duck salad, Burger & fries – and a new one on the list – Sausage, egg, chips & beans – all £8.95 each meal. To order and book a time slot, phone 860380
· Gardener’s Arms, Charlton – 861146 – open for collection 4.30pm-7.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, telephone from 2pm to order. Also Sunday lunch – menu attached
· The Bell at Cropthorne – 861860 or cropthorne@yahoo.com. Order by 2pm for collection between 6pm and 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Also weekend specials and Sunday roasts
· Kaur’s Spice Kitchen from Throckmorton Parish Hall between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on Fridays – orders must be placed by midnight on Thursday – phone 07545 392632
· Queen Elizabeth at Elmley Castle – extensive menu on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtime – phone 01386 710251
IT’S GOOD TO TALK!
Pershore Volunteer Centre run a weekly telephone chat scheme and are needing more telephone befriending volunteers. If you would like to find out more, please call the office on (01386) 554299
SUNFLOWERS in windows – drawings, paintings, craft ones – for all carers
Wychavon e-mail News (5th February 2021)
Community Development – Artwork e-news of arts and culture projects across Wychavon. See:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWYCHAVON/bulletins/2be87a3
COSRA 100 Club February Draw Results
£ 25 Sue Hall (#12)
£15 Barbara Pharo (#29)
££10 Emily Hall-Roberts (#85)
Wychavon email News (6th February 2021)
Wychavon District Council reports that extensive surveillance of Covid-19 has identified a small number of cases of the Covid-19 variant first discovered in South Africa, in localities across England, including the WR3 area of Worcestershire.
You can read the full report including details of how to book a test if you are concerned plus a statement from Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire at:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWYCHAVON/bulletins/2bfd38a
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more: latest rules on cash payments
Following recent press reports of shoppers being refused the option to pay for their shopping with cash, The Evesham Journal has provided the following summary of the payment rules from all of the major local supermarkets.
Asda
Asda is encouraging contactless shopping using its scan and go machines across all of its stores, in a bid to speed up transactions and reduce customer and staff contact.
The brand has rolled out ‘Scan and Go’ mobile to all of its supermarkets, superstores and supercentres, allowing shoppers to use their own device to scan their shopping and pack as they go.
Contactless payments now have a payment limit of £45.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has said that customers who choose to pay by cash should use the self-checkouts, so as to avoid any exchanges at the tills.
A spokesperson for the store said: “We would like customers to pay by card. If you would like to pay by cash, please use our self-service tills.
“SmartShop is available in Sainsbury’s supermarkets and helps you spend less time in store and reduces contact by letting you scan your own shopping and check out through a dedicated till area.”
Tesco
Tesco does not have any rules on refusing cash payments, but said it is focused on “ensuring everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment”.
The supermarket has various safety measures in place in stores, including screens and mandatory face masks, based on the latest government guidance.
Morrisons
Morrisons has not introduced a ban on cash payments, but all digital orders must be paid for at the online checkout.
For online shopping, the supermarket said: “We can’t accept cash or cheques, so all payments must be made by card.”
Aldi
Alid is encouraging shoppers to pay for items using contactless card payments in all stores where possible, although cash payments will not be refused.
Lidl
Lidl has not announced any specific rules on cash payments, meaning shoppers will be able to pay by cash if needed.
Proposed Project to Upgrade The Old Schoolroom
The trustees of the Joseph Baker Workman Charity, which manages the Charlton Old Schoolroom, are proposing to further develop the building as a village asset by improving and upgrading the facilities.
Currently the building is used by the community as a village hall for events and social gatherings and provides a venue for the local Pre-school and Scout group. It is also available for regular use by community groups and organisations, including an elderly residents’ group and for private functions.
The project would involve constructing a new extension at the front of the building, enabling the addition of larger, improved toilet facilities with new disabled and mother/baby facilities. The space created by this new extension would then allow us to make further internal improvements including the provision of a modern, larger kitchen area and a new corridor and fire exit, providing improved access for disabled people, children and the elderly. We would also re-lay the very uneven driveway to provide better and safer access with better parking facilities for disabled visitors. We also plan to replace some of the tables and chairs together with the very old curtains in the main hall. Initial outline plans are shown below.
The trustees and the Parish Council believe that the proposed improvements would greatly benefit our many users and the village as a whole and are intending to apply for a Wychavon Council grant to fund the project. We have already received confirmation that this is the type of project for which they may approve funding. However, before we go ahead with a formal application, it is important that we consult with residents to understand whether they agree with and support the project.
Thank you in advance for your feedback, which is much appreciated,
Committee of the Joseph Baker Workman Charity
Nigel Cates / Julian Hawley/ Mary Gisborne /Wendy Sharpe / Rob Hiscocks
Charlton Parish Council
Roger Davies / Richard Sims
New Advice on How to Avoid Being Scammed
Regrettably criminals are trying to take advantage of the Coronavirus lockdown by introducing new and ever more convincing scams. The Metropolitan Police have published “The Little Book of Big Scams”, and you can download a copy here:
the-little-book-of-big-scams.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [2.7 MB]
Although it’s quite a big publication, it’s worth reading thoroughly as it contains a wealth of advice on how to recognise a number of scams and consequently how to avoid being caught out.
Bridge Repairs at Cemetery Corner
Contractors from Worcestershire County Council have started work to repair the bridge at Cemetery Corner in the Village. Consequently there is a 3-way traffic control and traffic lights at the junction of The Strand, Church Leys and Mill Bank to protect the workforce. The estimated duration of the repair work is 3 weeks, but it is hoped that it will be finished sooner and the traffic control removed.
Coronavirus Vaccination News
Mark Goodge has relayed this important message from the Vale of Evesham Primary Care Network:
Important message for patients at Abbey Medical Practice, Barn Close Surgery, Bredon Hill Surgery, DeMontfort Medical Centre, Grey Gable Surgery, Merstow Green Medical Practice and Riverside Doctors’ Surgery.
Over the next couple of weeks, these practices will be inviting 70 ~ 74-year old and Clinically Extremely Vulnerable patients to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Riverside Surgery vaccination hub.
If we have a mobile number on file for you, you’re likely to receive this invite by text – but it won’t look like our usual messages. It will however contain your surgery name, and will ask you to read through some information on our website before booking using your link.
You’ll need to enter your date of birth in order to book – but you won’t (and will never) be asked to provide any bank details or any personal identity documents. If you ever receive anything asking for this, do not provide it, as it’s almost certainly fraudulent – so please be careful!
If you don’t have a mobile number on file with your practice, please don’t worry – you won’t be left out. Practices will be calling those patients directly in order to book them in, so please wait to be contacted by your surgery.
In time we hope to provide vaccinations at all seven practices – but for the time being, please ensure that you go to Riverside Surgery for your appointment once it’s booked.
We and all our surgeries are grateful for the continued support of our wonderful local community – so thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we roll out this life-changing vaccine across the Vale of Evesham.
More Scams Reported
Unfortunately more scams are being reported as criminals try to take advantage of the Coronavirus emergency and current lockdown.
People are receiving texts purporting to be from the NHS saying that they are eligible for a Coronavirus vaccination, and asking for personal details including credit cards. As we all know, the vaccine is free and the NHS would never ask for payment details to arrange an appointment.
A similar scam is also being operated via telephone calls.
Please be on your guard at all times and don’t let the scammers win.
