Some residents have been asking about the installation of CCTV cameras beside the Severn Trent pumping station on Mill Lane in Fladbury. These have been installed by the Environment Agency as part of its flood warning strategy. In addition to any other monitoring of levels in the river, the cameras will show when the road is flooding and help with road closure/diversion activity.

The parish councils of Charlton, Cropthorne, Fladbury and Wick have responded to the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Plan, following the Examination in Public in November 2020

The consultation asked for comments on whether the MLP is legally compliant and sound in respect of it being positively prepared, justified, effective and compliant with national policy. In respect of legal compliance, the parish councils’ opinion was that the MLP is not legally compliant in particular respect to community engagement and communication, as detailed in the National Planning Policy Format (NPPF) and Worcestershire County Council’s own Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). In respect of the soundness of the MLP, the parish councils’ opinion is not sound in respect of its impact on climate change, the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land and impact on air quality. The parish councils’ detailed responses can be downloaded and read on the Minerals Local Plan page of this website.

There are reports of the theft of drain and gully covers from Yessell Lane in Charlton and Neigh Lane and Main Street in Cropthorne. Worcestershire Highways’ contractors are making the sites safe and will eventually be replacing the stolen items. If anyone notices suspicious behaviour around street gullies, please report this to:

eveshamtsrw.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

A new facility in Fladbury!

COFFEE IN THE CLUB!  Fladbury Social Club are pleased to announce a new initiative. The club will be opening on Friday and Saturday mornings 8.30-12 noon for coffee and cakes.  We are opening on Friday 1st October so please come along and join us. The idea is to widen the appeal of the club so that everyone in the village can come and use this wonderful village venue. Membership or otherwise is not a problem if you are not buying alcohol! 

CHURCH NEWS AND SERVICES

Our Harvest Appeal – We are fortunate in this country to harvest food and natural resources from land and sea all the year round. Though it is in autumn, that emphasis is on a Harvest Season – a time to express thankfulness for the gifts we have been given and all whose work helps to produce healthy and sustainable harvests the world over and to think of and share our plenty with any who are in need. 

The Five Alive Harvest Appeal is once again raising funds 50:50 for Pershore Foodbank and Farm Africa. Farm Africa works with “farmers in eastern Africa to improve crops, protect the environment and develop business in rural areas.” There are two ways to make a donation: 

·         Online via the link: 5AliveHarvestAppeal2021 (virginmoneygiving.com)

·         By cheque payable to “The Parish of FMWCC” in an envelope marked “Harvest” and delivered to The Rectory or to one of the wardens in your village.  

Last year we raised the fabulous amount of £1200.  In showing our gratitude for the abundance of nature’s bounty we have so readily available around us, it would be wonderful for our local foodbank and Farm Africa if we could match this sum in 2021.  

Physical gifts of tinned and packeted food are also welcome at Harvest services (see below) – these will be added to the Pershore Foodbank collections.  

Church Services for October

Sunday 3^rd October

11:00am        Fladbury        Holy Communion

             1.00pm         Fladbury         Baptism service

Sunday 10^th October

9:30am          Bishampton   Holy Communion

11:00am        Fladbury        Harvest Festival 
11:00am        Wyre Piddle   Holy Communion

Sunday 17th October

9:30am          Bishampton   Harvest Festival
9:30am          Charlton         Holy Communion
11:00am        Fladbury        Holy Communion

Sunday 24th October

9:30am          Cropthorne    Holy Communion
11:00am        Fladbury        Morning Worship 

Sunday 31^st October – All Saints Day

11:00am        Fladbury         Holy Communion 
4:00pm          Bishampton    All Souls Service

We respectfully request that face masks are worn when attending church services, and that some form of social distancing is offered to others.

Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens

LUNCHES DELIVERED

Sunday 3 October – Roast leg of Lamb and mint sauce OR 

                                        Roast Turkey breast and cranberry sauce

Sunday 10 October – Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding OR 

                                          Roast loin of Pork and apple sauce

Sunday 17 October – Roast Turkey breast and cranberry sauce OR 

          Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding

Sunday 24 October – Roast loin of Pork and apple sauce OR 

                                          Chicken fillet in chasseur sauce

Sunday 31 October – Roast leg of Lamb and mint sauce OR

                                         Roast Loin of Pork and apple sauce

Each meal – £9 each + desserts – £4 each

When you ring to place your orders, we will tell you what the weekly desserts will be.  

Thank you everyone for your support – we appreciate all the orders you have given us

TO ORDER any of the above, please telephone us, Carol-Anne and Nigel, on 07866 670472 

Just to say…..

On Saturday, I, Jane, attended a private 80^th Birthday lunch party in the Village Hall. The invitation said “hot lunch” and guests had to choose beforehand what they wanted from a menu. The delicious lunch was prepared and beautifully presented and efficiently served by Four All Seasons catering – with Carol-Anne and Nigel in charge. The whole event was a very good advert for Four All Seasons Catering and for Fladbury Village Hall! 

FLADBURY VILLAGE HALL

For information and to book, please contact Andy and Jane Davies on 861158 or email fladburyvh@outlook.com or go on line https://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Diary/ViewWeeklyDiary/7289  where you will see weekly bookings. 

Weekly events include ART 2-4pm on Mondays and  KARATE 6-7pm on Tuesdays and GAMES CAFE 10.30am-12noon on Wednesdays (please see note under “In Cropthorne” about the Macmillan Coffee Morning) 

The Village Hall AGM is on Wednesday 24 November at 7.30pm. in the Hall. 

FLADBURY FOOTBALL CLUB

Moving up to Division One, we have played 3 games so far this season, all away from home. Our first game was against Inkberrow who finished equal top of the league last season only to miss out being champions due to a goal difference of just minus one goal. We were then narrowly beaten by Broadway 3-2 despite being ahead twice and them scoring in the 90th minute. Last Sunday we picked up our first 3 points with a 2-1 win over Offenham and we’re now 5th in the league.

Our first home game is this Sunday 3rd October in Fladbury KO 10.30am against Bretforton who usually finish in the top 3 most seasons so another very tough game. Then on  Sunday 10th October – Home game v Titans (cup), Sunday 17th October –  Home game v Mickleton Rangers and on Sunday 24 October – Home game v Evesham Working Mens Club (league winners last year). All support will be welcome. Support Village Life  –  support Your Local Team!

Peter Dickenson 861494 or 07780 995504

PS – we’re delighted to confirm that Simon from The Anchor has very kindly agreed to help the Club with drinks and food at his pub after home games for which we’re extremely grateful.

FISH & CHIPS

StarChip Enterprise will serve fish & chips outside the Anchor, Fladbury, on Tuesdays 5, 12, 19 and 26 October from 4.30pm to last orders at 7.30pm.

KNIT & NATTER…..

happens every three weeks in the Function Room at the Chequers Inn, Fladbury, where you can learn to knit from resident experts! Just bring yourself, your knitting/crochet and your conversation. The next gatherings are on Tuesdays 5 and 26 October at 7pm. For more information, please contact Amy McGann on 07850 075459.

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH UK from Pam Foley 860895

·         £1145 was raised at the Lunch Party in September which is a wonderful amount for Alzheimer’s Research. Huge thanks of course to Anne Rixom for hosting the event in her lovely garden and her delicious catering and to Simone Stewart and Carol Kennedy for providing the drinks and of course members of our team for all their help and support. Huge thanks to all the guests who came along to support us. It was a lovely day.

·        COFFEE MORNING at Richmond Village, Woodnorton on Saturday 16 October from 10am to 12noon. Entrance £5 per person to include coffee, tea and lots of cake in beautiful surroundings. Come up and have a look. Craft stall and tombola – cash only please. All proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s Research UK.

EVESHAM Golf Club

At the Coffee Morning in September for MacMillan Cancer Care,  £1104 was raised. Many thanks all round 

Fraser Williamson, Club Secretary, Evesham Golf Club Ltd.
Phone: 01386 860395     Email: secretary@eveshamgolfclub.co.uk     www.eveshamgolfclub.co.uk

FLADBURY PLAYERS

“Sleeping Beauty “ Pantomime, performed by the Fladbury Players, will now be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday the 10^th/11^th/12^thFebruary 2022.  If anyone would like to join in the chorus or help backstage or on the performance nights, please get in touch with Helen Jones via the Fladbury Facebook page or come along to rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7.15pm in Fladbury Village Hall.  

A reminder – the Murder Mystery ‘Killing Thyme’ is on Friday 12^th and Saturday 13^th November.  Tickets are on sale at Fladbury Pie Shop or with Michelle Brotherton or me, Helen Jones (07891 443428).   We’re looking forward to seeing you!

Helen Jones, Secretary Fladbury Players at helenjones1956@outlook.com. 

CAFE CRAYCOMBE

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 15.00 for Breakfast, Coffee, Lunch and Tea with the hope of increasing the hours and the menu in this post lockdown era. 

WANTED – someone for a Saturday role at the Café. This would be suitable for a 16 or 17 year old or a gap year student and will initially be Kitchen based, with a view to training up to front of house service. Hours are typically 10.00 to 16.00.  Apply in person at the Café with short CV or via e-mail with the same to cafecraycombe@aol.com

FLADBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD & NATURE RESERVE

After all the restrictions of lockdown, our Barbeque on a dull but very mild September afternoon was a happy occasion which 18 of us enjoyed  Our next work party is on Saturday 9 October from 10.30am to 12noon – please let me know if you are interested in joining us. And a date for the diary – our AGM is on Wednesday evening 17 November. 

Jane, telephone 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL

·         Parish Councillor Vacancy. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor or would like to know more please contact me for more information or a chat. We meet once a month for about two hours with the rest of any business usually carried out by email. 

·         Dog Fouling. PLEASE clean up after your dog, particularly but not only, on the Recreation Ground where adults and children play sport. If you see others not doing so, please remind them.

·         Coal Wharf. The Environment Agency have now finished the project to remove and replace the old sluice as part of flood prevention. We have gained two brand new and rather smart benches in the process. The EA are looking at how the old sluice might be displayed on the wharf as part of our industrial heritage.

·         Road Closure. Station Road will be closed for up to five days from October 26th. This is for investigatory work on the crack in the footway on the railway bridge.

·         Field on Broadway Lane. It is uncertain why the investigatory work carried on the field on Broadway Lane but it was being carried out on behalf of the landowner. As things stand, Fladbury has no allocation for new housing and for any application to be successful, it would have to be agreed by the Parish Council. However, if government policy relaxes the rules around the planning process for new housing that could all change. The Conservative government are reviewing this situation currently having faced a revolt from some of its backbenchers. My view is that the work on the field on Broadway Lane is speculative and if government policy changes, we may see an application coming forward. Watch this space!

·         The Field and the Nait. Since the sad passing of David Wynn, the future of the field and the Nait have been the subject of some speculation. There have now been developments and the Parish Councill are calling a PUBLIC MEETING on Friday 22 October at 6.30pmin the Village Hall to consider the situation. 

·         Pool Garden. A new piece of play equipment has now been ordered along with new seating and this should all be installed in the next few weeks.

·         Wrubble – Planning Application. Further consultation in respect of the access has just ended. The Parish Council continues to object strongly.

·         County Minerals Plan. Working with our neighbours in Charlton and Cropthorne, we are preparing a further submission to the consultation process.

·         Next Meeting – 7pm on Monday 18 October in the Pavilion

Ian Southcott, Chair – 861061 email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com

Lynne Yapp, Clerk – email: clerk@fladburyparishcouncil.co.uk – PLEASE NOTE THIS CORRECTED EMAIL ADDRESS

FLADBURY POPPY FLOW 

·         Our Poppy Target is very close – thanks to all knitters still knitting hard!

·         Volunteers now needed please to help make the Poppies Flow – the next task is to attach Poppies to netting ready for display. If you are able to help, please come to Fladbury Village Hall on Wednesday 27 October  1pm-5pm and Saturday 30 October from 10am to 2pm

·         We are also looking for people to help make cake and cookies to be served as refreshments at the Fladbury Flow unveiling  on Saturday 6th November

If you can help with any of the above, please call Angela on 01386 861820 or message 0781187570 or comment on our Facebook Page #thefladburyflow

OCEAN BLUE…..

in Church Street, Fladbury, for beauty therapy and gifts, back treatment and our Autumnal offer – treat yourself to Lava Shell Back Massage for an introductory price of £32. Call Katie on 860110 or 07977 181001 and find out more on www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

FLORIST WORKSHOP

Autumn/Winter Arrangements  on Tuesday 16 November from 10am to 3pm in Fladbury Village Hall – £70 per person which includes all materials and lunch. All enquiries to Emma Hill, professional florist on  07969 035504, or Sue Hildesley in Lazy Lane, tel: 861237

TABLE TENNIS

Table Tennis is played on a super new table tennis table in the Village Hall during Games Cafe on Wednesday mornings. If you would like to use it at other times, please contact Games Cafe Organiser Sally Hutchinson on 861206.

Prior to the new table, table tennis was played on a table I rescued from a skip. This is now available for use somewhere else and needs removing from its present home in Louise Craske’s garage. It is two large flat wood boards, stored flat, with simple metal frames to support it when in use. If you are interested in having it in your garden or garage, please let me know – Jane on 860531. If no-one wants it, we shall be seeking help in disposing of it!

DEFIBRILLATORS 

Many of us know there are defibrillators in the village should they be needed in case of emergency situations. Well before the pandemic, a team of facilitators was formed and trained under the guidance of retired GP Felix Borchardt. Now is the time to refresh the team and perhaps recruit new members. If you are interested in helping, please contact Felix on 01386 860314 (leaving a message on his answerphone if you can’t reach him)

THE CHEQUERS INN

Several rumours have been spreading about the Chequers Inn. At the time of going to press, I have been assured that the pub is open and food is served every day – Monday-Saturday 12noon-3pm and 6pm-8.30pm and on Sunday 12noon-5pm – telephone 861854

FOR SALE

4-ft BED FRAME WITH HEADBOARD – black faux leather, NEW – still boxed – £75. Telephone  Barbara 07484 181533 (at Evesham Vale Caravan Park) 

In CHARLTON…..

·         A request from Sue Hiscocks – has anyone got a tapestry/cross stitch kit which they have never opened or may be just started, lying around? As you know, I lost all mine and the cost of them new is humongous! I also could do with some knitting needles which may be lying around somewhere looking for a home.  

Sue Hiscocks 07568 169133 – yes, this is my number for maracas etc too – it was incorrect in the September KIT

·         HARVEST LUNCHEON on Saturday 16 October from 12.30pm in Charlton Old Schoolroom. Donations for Ploughman’s Lunch in aid of the parish Harvest Appeal for Pershore foodbank and Farm Africa. Entry by Donation.  And there will be a Raffle to raise funds for Charlton Old Schoolroom. All welcome! 

·       MUMS, DADS, CARERS and BABES and TODDLERS! Would you like to come to Charlton Old Schoolroom on Friday 29 October at 10am to meet each other? Further details from  Sue Hiscocks 07568169133 and Mary Gisborne 861472 

·         CHARLTON CHATTERY on Friday 29 October 2.30pm-4pm in Charlton Old Schoolroom – coffee cake and good company.- QUIZ  – RAFFLE (50p a ticket) – Halloween Theme – Fancy dress optional! Donations to Old Schoolroom Fundraising.

In CROPTHORNE…..

·         Macmillan Coffee Morning last Tuesday – Fantastic news, so far we have raised a little over £500 with more donations coming in. A big thank you to everyone in Cropthorne, Charlton and Fladbury for making donations, making cakes, for coming along to the Coffee morning, and for helping on the day. We would also like to thank members of the Games Cafe in Fladbury for sweeping up the cakes we still had after the coffee morning. Many, many thanks.     

Kathy Rayers and Christine Farrell

·         COFFEE AND CHAT at Cropthorne Village Hall every Tuesday morning 10-12. Everyone welcome from all surrounding villages and area. Bring a friend and make new friends. For more information contact 861533 – but just come along – you will be made welcome!

·         At HOLLAND HOUSE in Cropthorne (Main Street WR10 3NB) the next Garden Volunteer Day is on Thursday 7 October. If you would like to join in, please contact as below. The Warden, the Revd Ian Spencer, is also looking for volunteers to help at the various house events, of which there are many including retreats and yoga and…..

Afternoon Tea on Saturday 9 October

Sunday Lunch on Sunday 10 October

Meditative Quiet Day – Monday 18 October 10am-4pm 

Friendly Lunch and Talk about Cadbury & the Bournville Trust – Monday 25 October 

Traditional Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 8 December

Traditional Christmas Lunch and Carols – Friday 17 December

Festive Afternoon Tea – Saturday 18 December

Traditional Christmas Lunch – Sunday 19 December

Christmas Lunch & Carols – Tuesday 21 December

For further information and to book any of the above, go to www.hollandhouse.org or email enquiries@hollandhouse.org or call 01386 860330. For more information about volunteering, email ian.spencer@hollandhouse.org or telephone 860330

·         MUSIC NIGHT – the trio “Stripped Bare” will be playing at the Cropthorne Bell Inn on Saturday 30 October from 9pm 

In LOWER MOOR…..

·         The POST OFFICE is open in the Village Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12.30pm 

·         OLLY MURS TRIBUTE 8pm on Saturday 30 October at the Old Chestnut Inn, Lower Moor – 860380

·         BONFIRE & FIREWORKS on Saturday 6 November * Cash Bar and Hot Food from 6pm * Bonfire lit 6.30pm * Firework display 7pm * Adults £4, Children (5-16 years) £2, Family (2+2) £10. Strictly no sparklers. 

In WYRE PIDDLE…..

·         THE FISH & CHIP van will be in Wyre Piddle on Wednesdays 6 and 20 October and 3 November.

·         WYRE PIDDLE WI – on Wednesday 13 October at 7.30pm “Guide Dogs for the Blind” Demonstration with Trudie Marshall and on Wednesday 10 November “Christmas Craft”. All welcome to Wyre Piddle Village Hall. Contact Wendy 01386 561888

GARDENING

·         WJ ROWLINGS PLANT NURSERY in Cropthorne is open Thursday to Saturday 10.30am-3pm for pansies and violas @ £2 for a box of 6 plants, also cyclamen and bulbs, fruit trees and shrubs and perennials too. 

·         A change this month – RHS monthly advice pages – https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/in-month/october

LOGS AND WOODCHIPS FOR SALE….

on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October 10am-1pm at Tiddesley Wood, near Pershore – WR10 2AD in aid of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trustwww.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk   www.tiddesley.org.uk

PERSHORE VOLUNTEER CENTRE for lifts to hospitals and hairdressers etc – telephone 01386 554299 – clients, drivers and passenger assistants wanted!

ALMOST STOP PRESS – from a newcomer in Lower Moor…..

My name is Dr Jane Woodward and I am a Clinical Psychologist. I offer private therapy (Thrive Psychology) in a confidential therapy room at the Well-being Centre on Pershore High Street. My working days are Thursdays and Fridays. I am happy to offer early morning appointments and evening sessions, as well as some weekend slots too. Thrive-psychology@hotmail.com 07597894285 

CLEARING CLUTTER…..

• Jam and honey jars
• A demi-john and 3 Kilner jars
• Used Christmas cards – backs removed and sorted into subject matter
• Super pictures on masses of old calendars

are all going to the skip unless claimed – email or ring me if you are, or you know of anyone who might be, interested! 

And does anyone enjoy trying to repair electrical things? I have a three year old Gtech cordless “hoover” – which I have not over-used (as some of you know!) – and it keeps cutting out. Gtech in Worcester haven’t got their workshops going again since the pandemic began.

Days are getting shorter and cooler – yet more and more events are happening. Please let me know what is going on for the November KIT by Wednesday 27 October – or before if possible – and Christmas dates would also be helpful so that we can avoid clashes. 

Love Jane X                                          

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com                                             

EVERY WEEK

Sunday          Church services

                        Lunches delivered

Monday          Fladbury Art Group 2-4pm in the Village Hall

                        Pantomime rehearsals in Fladbury Village Hall

Tuesday         Post Office in Lower Moor Hall 9am-12.30pm

                        Coffee & Chat 10am-12noon Village Hall in Cropthorne

Karate 6-7pm Fladbury Village Hall

Wednesday   Games Cafe 10.30am-12noon Fladbury Village Hall

Thursday       Post Office in Lower Moor Hall 9am-12.30pm

Butcher closed in the afternoon

Murder Mystery rehearsals in Fladbury Village Hall

Friday             Coffee in Fladbury Social Club 8.30am-12noon

Saturday        Coffee in Fladbury Social Club 8.30am-12noon

October 2021

Sun 3             Home Football Match 10.30am Fladbury

Holy Communion 11am at Fladbury Church

                        Baptism Service 1pm Fladbury Church

Tues 5           Fish & Chips 4.30-7.30pm outside the Anchor, Fladbury

                        Knit & Natter 7pm Chequers Inn, Fladbury

Wed 6             Fish & Chip van in Wyre Piddle

Sat 9              Work Party in Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve 10.30am-12 noon

Sun 10           Holy Communion 9.30am in Bishampton Church

Home Football Match 10.30am Fladbury

Harvest Festival 11am in Fladbury Church

Holy Communion 11am Wyre Piddle Church

Mon 11          Fladbury School Harvest 1.45pm

Tues 12         Fish & Chips 4.30-7.30pm outside the Anchor, Fladbury 

                        Finished Poppies to Angela

Wed 13          Wyre Piddle WI 7.30pm in the Village Hall

Sat 16                        Alzheimer’s Coffee Morning 10am-12noon Richmond Village

                        Harvest Lunch 12.30pm in Charlton Old Schoolroom

Sun 17           Harvest Festival 9.30am Bishampton Church 

                        Holy Communion 9.30am Charlton Church

                        Home Football Match 10.30am Fladbury

                        Holy Communion 11am Fladbury Church

Mon 18          Fladbury Parish Council 7pm Pavilion

Tues 19         Fish & Chips 4.30-7.30pm outside the Anchor, Fladbury 

Wed 20          Fish & Chip van in Wyre Piddle

Fri 22              Fladbury School closed to pupils

                        Public Meeting 6.30pm Fladbury Village Hall

Sun 24           Holy Communion 9.30am Cropthorne Church

Home Football Match 10.30am Fladbury

                        Holy Communion 11am Fladbury Church

Mon 25          Half term break for schools

Tues 26         Station Road closed for 3 days or so

Fish & Chips 4.30-7.30pm outside the Anchor, Fladbury

                        Knit & Natter 7pm The Chequers Inn

Wed 27          Poppy Flow assembly 1-5pm Fladbury Village Hall

                        NOVEMBER KIT DEADLINE

Fri 29              Babes & Toddlers & Carers 10am Charlton Old Schoolroom

                        Charlton Chattery 2.30-4pm Charlton Old Schoolroom

Sat 30                        Poppy Flow assembly 10am-2pm Fladbury Village Hall

Logs & Woodchips for sale at Tiddesley Wood 10am-1pm 

Olly Murs Tribute 8pm at the Old Chestnut Inn, Lower Moor

Music Night – “Stripped Bare” playing from 9pm at the Cropthorne Bell Inn – 861860

Sun 31           Logs & Woodchips for sale at Tiddesley Wood 10am-1pm

Holy Communion 11am Fladbury Church

                        All Souls’ Service 4pm Bishampton Church

November 2021

Sat 6               Fladbury Flow unveiling

                        Bonfire & Fireworks in Lower Moor

Fri 12  )           Murder Mystery in Fladbury Village Hall

Sat 13 )

Sun14             Remembrance Sunday

Sun 28           Advent Sunday…

The 4th Charlton Village Show was a successful well attended event in aid of the schoolroom fund. Displays included flowers, vegetables, culinary items and handicrafts. The weather was good and everyone enjoyed tea and cakes, provided by villagers, sitting outside. Pictures of some of the exhibits and attendees are shown below:

We have recently been advised by Network Rail that repairs to the brickwork on the underbridge area between Fernhill Farm and the river need to be undertaken. Subsequently representatives of Charlton and Cropthorne Parish Councils and concerned residents held a zoom meeting with Network Rail on the 24^thAugust.

They will be working every day between 7am and 6pm from Monday 13 September until Thursday 02 December. Below are some key dates for this project. Please understand that exact times and dates can change with a project like this.

• Monday 13 – Wednesday 22 September                      Site preparation and compound set up
• Thursday 23 – Monday 27 September                   Installation of cofferdam and over pumping
• Friday 01 October – Tuesday 19 November         Repairs to the bridge’s brickwork
• Weds 24 November – Thursday 02 December    Demobilise from site

Network Rail will have a generator, powered tools and an excavator on site, which may generate noise at times. They have tried to arrange their shifts and work to minimise disturbance as much as is possible.

As with the previous Network Rail project on the River Avon Railway bridge that has now been completed large vehicles will access the site via Whitehouse Farm in Ryden Lane and then across to Sidings Lane. Other vehicles will use Sidings Lane and the speed of vehicles will be limited to 5MPH.  We have stressed that in the current dusty conditions that this speed is too fast past houses and asked if drivers can slow down further. 

If you have any questions or concerns you can get in touch with Network Rail any time either by:

calling 03457 11 41 41

visiting www.networkrail.co.uk/contactus 

email to crwest@networkrail.co.uk  

In any communication please quote “Brickwork repair works at Fernhill Farm Underbridge”.  

Following completion of the last Network Rail project Sidings Lane is in a poor condition with lots of potholes remaining. We had been advised that the potholes would be repaired and are chasing Network Rail to undertake this work. 

We are also aware that other Network Rail maintenance is going on in the area leading to other vehicles travelling too fast along Sidings Lane. Our Network Rail contact is liaising with them and seeking to ask them to drive at a reasonable speed. 

The following letter has been delivered to all near neighbours to the works:

Wychavon District Council are asking residents for their views on the design of a new barrier to protect the park from illegal encampments. The deadline for responses is 11pm on Sunday, 12 September 2021.

You can download and read the full message from Wychavon here:

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWYCHAVON/bulletins/2edfa81

In this KIT….

v Helping Refugees from Afghanistan this weekend

v Garden Party Lunch in Fladbury – have you got your ticket?

v Table Tennis in Fladbury

v Art Group growing in Fladbury 

v In Lower Moor, Harvest Service date

v In Wyre Piddle, pub re-opening + news of the WI

v In Charlton, Charlton Show open to all + a new Baby and Tots group

v In Cropthorne, job opportunities at Holland House + Picnic in the Park + news of the Garden Centre 

v The new September KIT + PS thanks

A collection of donations for Afghan Families arriving in Britain is being organised by “Evesham Vale Welcomes Refugees” and “Teams 4 U”. Items suitable for donation are 

Small and medium ladies’ and men’s OUTER clothing in good condition

NEW underwear and socks * Child and baby clothes in good condition

Paired shoes and boots, all sizes * Gloves, hats, scarves

Warm bedding, including blankets * Toiletries for all ages, including sanitary wear

Baby equipment, nappies, wipes 

Children’s toys/drawing equipment/books (suitable for use indoors) 

Please take items to Teams 4 U, Four Pools Shopping Centre, Davies Road, Evesham WR11 1YP between 10am and 4pm on Friday 27 August, Saturday 28 August and Sunday 29 August. 

100 YEARS OLD LAST TUESDAY!

Congratulations to Jean Quarterman of Sandys Close who was 100 years old on Tuesday 24 August. Amongst many cards and greetings, Jean received a birthday card from the Queen and a beautiful bunch of flowers from Fladbury Parish Council. Jean was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her two daughters, Margaret and Beth, emailed

“On behalf of our mother, we very much thank everyone who sent cards and flowers and came to see her on her birthday. She had a really wonderful day and enjoyed herself.  We have taken lots of photos so she can relive the day at her leisure and will give us lots to talk about. 

Thank you all, Margaret and Beth”

LUNCHES DELIVERED on Sunday 29 August

Sunday 29 August – Roast topside of Beef served with horseradish sauce OR Roast Turkey breast  served with cranberry sauce, both served with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes – £9 each meal + Sunday desserts – Homemade Apple crumble OR Lemon meringue roulade OR Chocolate and orange torte, all served with fresh cream –  £4 each             

TO ORDER any of the above, telephone 07866 670472 or contact Caroline on 07766 254747 for any enquiries

CHURCH SERVICES AND NEWS

Sunday 29 August at 11.00am at Fladbury Church – A Service of Holy Communion 

We shall be delighted to welcome our friends from St Oswald’s, Croxley Green whilst on their 100^th anniversary retreat at Holland House. The Companions first came to Holland House in May 1976; a friendship between them and the Five Alive Parish has been enjoyed since 

Also, on Sunday 29 August, an afternoon Service at 3.00pm at Throckmorton Chapelry

Thursday 2 September at 12 noon at St John the Baptist’ Fladbury – Funeral Service of Barbara Clarke

Saturday 4 September at 11.30am at Cropthorne Church – Wedding of Michael Watson and Judith Lewis

Sunday 5 September at 9.30am at Charlton – Harvest Festival

11.00am at Fladbury – A Service of Holy Communion

We thank Jane for starting Keeping in Touch at the first lockdown. It has been so appreciated. KIT has developed into a mammoth operation for Jane as more people have enjoyed keeping in touch, and have wanted and found in KIT local information and sources of help and services. Thank you, Jane. Now we look to a different form for KIT and communication, and we look forward with hope to a return to more occasions for meeting socially.

Sarah, Parish Wardens, and Wardens 

FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB

Due to persistent rain, Saturday’s game at Fladbury was reduced to 20 overs which Southam won by 7 wickets. This meant that they had at the same time clinched the League title. Sunday’s match at Clent was cancelled.

The cricket became all too insignificant when news broke of the tragic loss last week of 22 year old Laurence Chinn- Brown. Laurence played on a number of occasions for Fladbury in the last 2 years of covid restricted cricket seasons, but was keen to play more. He was very well liked and everyone at Fladbury Cricket Club wish to extend their sympathy and wishes of love to the whole family at this sad time.

The final League game of the season takes place at Ragley Hall this coming Saturday 28 August against Alcester& Ragley CC while on Sunday 29 August starting at 2pm Fladbury host Pebble Mill in a 40 over match.

Pete Sudlow, tel 860335

FISH & CHIPS

StarChip Enterprise will serve fish & chips outside the Anchor, Fladbury, on Tuesday 31 August from 4.30pm to last orders at 7.30pm.

FLADBURY VILLAGE HALL

For information and to book, please contact Andy and Jane Davies on 861158 or email fladburyvh@outlook.com or go on line https://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Diary/ViewWeeklyDiary/7289  where you will see weekly bookings.

PILATES – New course starts in September. Newcomers can contact Diane on mobile 07967136750 or email diane.Pilates4Health@gmail.com  

KARATE from 6pm to 7pm on TUESDAYS – contact Tony Johnson on 07961 853522

FLADBURY ART GROUP….. 

meets every Monday from 2pm to 4pm in Fladbury Village Hall. Come and join us!

Individual help given in all mediums at individual tables – for more information, contact 

tutor Nick Dawe on email daweart2015@gmail.com or phone 07901 119279 or ring Kathleen 861847 or Louise 860589

THE GAMES CAFE…..

has opened the Village Hall doors again to play BOARD GAMES and TABLE TENNIS, along with a cup of coffee, chocolate biscuits and chat! We meet every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12noon. Please pop in, even just for a chat, or, if you want more information or would like to join in and haven’t been before, please ring Sally on 861206.

NO BUSES ON THE HORIZON…..

but Pershore Volunteer centre are now able to offer WHEELCHAIR USERS and (up to) three members of the family or friends. “Thanks to recent grants and the purchase of our wheelchair accessible vehicle we want to help you get out and about for shopping, visiting family, dentist, doctor, optician and hairdresser appointments, hospital visits, etc, etc. Please call us today on 01386 554299 for more information and to book your next trip.”

Looking ahead…..

GARDEN LUNCH PARTY…..

 in aid of Alzheimer’s Research to be held in the garden of ‘The Firs’, courtesy of Anne Rixom, on Sunday 5 September at 12.30pm * £15 per person * Bar and raffle available. TICKETS ARE GETTING LOW so please contact Anne 860680 or Simone 860916 or Pam 860895 now to make sure you get one! 

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

New classes beginning September in Fladbury – ‘Back to basics : Foundations of Yoga and meditation.’ Small groups. Private studio. All mats, props etc.., provided. 

Thursdays at 2pm starting on 9 September  and Tuesdays at 8am from 14 September. 
For any questions and booking information please contact Lisa – Therapeutic Yoga –  

email : lfm@live.co.uk or phone 077477 99708.           Lisa Foster Morison 

FLADBURY KNIT & NATTER…..

happens every three weeks in the Function Room at the Chequers Inn, Fladbury, where you can learn to knit from resident experts! Just bring yourself, your knitting/crochet and your conversation. The next gathering is on Tuesday 14 September at 7pm. For more information, please contact Amy McGann on 07850 075459.

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL

Next Meeting – 7.00 pm on Monday, September 20th in the pavilion.

Chair – Ian Southcott, tel: 861061, email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com

Clerk – Lynne Yapp, tel: 552233, email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com

FLADBURY FLOW OF POPPIES

After a visit to Charlton Chattery, Angela now has 99 poppy knitters! A few more poppies are needed so, if you haven’t started yet, please do so – message Angela Fowler on 07811 875701 to find out more. All completed poppies need to be given to Angela at Number 1 Bungalow in Chequers Lane or Elaine at 1 The Green by Tuesday 12 October. After that, the poppies will all be attached to the flowing net to celebrate 100 years of the Royal British Legion in November.   

STILL FOR SALE…..

·       GOOD FURNITURE in Fladbury

Oak Bookcase. Hand crafted by Nigel Griffiths (Derbyshire).  Dim W 153 cm x H 92 cm x D 29 cm £100 ono

Oak coffee table. Hand crafted by Nigel Griffiths (Derbyshire). Dim W 99cm x H 43 cm x D 49 cm £60 ono

Both items were designed to match. Photos available or visit to view

2 x bedside cabinets in pine – antique finish. Dim W 40 cm x H 66 cm x D 36 cm. £50 for the pair. Photo available or visit to view

Please contact 07903 951812 or brianchandler01@gmail.com

·       Di Blasi Folding Tricycle Model R32

20 inch wheels; 27-29 inch saddle to pedal; Low bar – easy access, including carry bag and luggage bag. Cost nearly £1800 in 2009. Excellent condition; only very lightly used.Offers in region of £500.  See the photo in the butcher’s notice board. If interested, please call 01386 861442 or 07710 043767 – located Butt Furlong, Fladbury. 

FOR GIVE-AWAY – a “Dalek” style COMPOSTER 

contact Mike Neilan – 07486 434517

In CHARLTON…..

·        4^th CHARLTON VILLAGE SHOW

Saturday 4^th September 2021 in the Old Schoolroom – Lots of classes OPEN TO ALL – not just Charlton residents! Free entry but donations welcome, raffle and refreshments available – in aid of Charlton Old Schoolroom Refurbishment Appeal 

Entries set up 9.00 to 11.30, open to public 2.00pm. 

Sections for flowers, vegetables, fruits, preserves, baking and handicrafts, including children – only one entry per person per class in each category 

More information from Sue 07568 169133 or Julian 860420 or see poster at the end of KIT

Please do come and support us by entering your produce and coming to have a look round the displays

·         HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE in Charlton Church on Sunday 5 September at 9.30am featuring the Charlton singers and guitars! Covid risk assessment has been completed, please wear a mask

·         WANTED – maracas, tambourines, bells, shakers and a drum! Please contact Sue Hiscocks on 07710 043767

·         BABIES and TOTS with mums and dads and grandparents and Mums to be are forming a new group in Charlton – first meeting Friday 10 September from 2pm in the Old Schoolroom for refreshments, meet and chatter. For 861472more information, please contact Mary 861472 or Sue 07568 169133. Also WANTED, suitable toys and play mats

·         CHARLTON CHATTERY in August was welcomed back with lots of chat and smiling faces. Next Chattery – Friday 24 September. More information in September KIT or contact Mary on 861472

In CROPTHORNE…..

·         JOB OPPORTUNITY – “Holland House Retreat Centre, Main Street, Cropthorne, needs two people to help clean the house and work in the kitchen. We’re combining the jobs to give some interest and variety to the work, and the hours are open to negotiation. For more information email  ian.spencer@hollandhouse.org or telephone 01386 860330”.

·         At HOLLAND HOUSE, the next Friendly Talk and Lunch is on Monday 6 September 12.30pm-3pm. The speaker will be Revd Alma Organ – The Spirit of Iona and CommunitY. Come by yourself or with a friend. There is a QUIET GARDEN DAY on Thursday 16 September, 10am-4pm. To book, go to www.hollandhouse.org or call 01386 860330. And many new retreats are planned – go tohttps://www.hollandhouse.org/programme/list-of-events/

·         WJ ROWLINGS PLANT NURSERY in Cropthorne is closed until Thursday 9 September when it will open again from 10.30am to 3pm with all the winter bedding pansies etc!

·         PICNIC IN THE PARK is on Saturday 11 September – more information in September KIT

·         The HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE is on Sunday 26 September 

In LOWER MOOR…..

·         The POST OFFICE is open in the Village Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 12.30pm 

·         The HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE is on Monday evening 13 September – more information in the September KIT

In WYRE PIDDLE…..

·         The ANCHOR re-opens under new management on Friday 27 August – cheers!

·         WYRE PIDDLE WI first meeting in the Village Hall since lockdown – and it happens to be the AGM – Wednesday 8 September – for more information, ring secretary Wendy Berry on 561888

·         The HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE is on Sunday 19 September 

THE SEPTEMBER KIT 

KIT is going monthly so the SEPTEMBER KIT will be emailed and circulated next Thursday 2 September and the October KIT will hopefully be circulated on Thursday 30 September. This means that news and information has to cover the whole of a month – event organisers and news reporters please note!! 

The deadline for information and news for the September KIT is Wednesday 1 September – but it helps if you can get it to me as soon as possible please. 

So let’s keep on Keeping In Touch! 

Love Jane X                                          

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com                                             

PS Thanks to John Prichard for rescuing me from a computer meltdown this morning – and for delivering paper copies of KIT. Also thanks to Joan Thorpe for delivering paper copies, to Mike Neilan for circulating KIT via the Parish Council, to Steve Curtis for putting it on Fladbury website and facebook and to all who circulate KIT in Fladbury and surrounding villages. 

Ongoing…..

·        Ocean blue on Church Street is having a break but will open again this Tuesday 31 August –  then open as usual Tuesday to Saturday, tel: 860110 or contact Katie on 07977181001

·        In Worcester….

• Up to Tuesday 31 August, “The Leaves of the Trees” in Worcester Cathedral is an art

installation of 5,000 steel ‘Hope’ leaves, as a reflective memorial to the effects of the pandemic, designed to honour those who have lost their lives but also to allow everyone to take a moment to contemplate what we have been through and to think about loved ones.

• There are beautifully decorated elephant sculptures all over central Worcester until Sunday 5 September – visit www.worcestersbigparade.co.uk

            4^th Charlton Village Show

Saturday 4^th September 2021 in the Old Schoolroom

Free entry but donations welcome, raffle and refreshments available

In aid of Charlton Old Schoolroom Refurbishment Appeal 

Entries set up 9.00 to 11.30, open to public 2.00pm. 

Section1 Flowers – Classes:1 vase of garden flowers

Section2 Vegetables – Classes: 6 runner beans, longest runner bean, 5 potatoes on a plate, 3 carrots, 5 tomatoes on a plate, 5 cherry toms on a plate, heaviest tomato, 1 cucumber, heaviest marrow, 3 onions, 3 leeks 3 capsicum peppers, 3 chilli peppers, funniest misshapen vegetable

Section 3 Culinary- Classes:1 jar of jam, 1 jar of curd, 1 jar of marmalade, 1 jar of jelly, 1 jar of chutney, 3 cup cakes (men only), 3 scones, 1 sponge cake, 1 decorated cake, 1 fruit pie

Section 4 Fruit – Classes:5 cooking apples, 5 dessert apples,5 plums, 5 pears

Section 5 Handicrafts – Classes: 1 painting water colour, 1 painting other media (both up to 24x16ins) 1 photograph of a local landscape (up to 12x8ins),1 handmade greetings card, 1 hand knitted article, 1patchwork article,1 crochet article, 1                      embroidery/canvas

Section 6 Children (14 or under) Classes:1 dressed wooden spoon dolly, 1 animal made from vegetables,1 painting (up to 18x 12ins) ages 3-7/ 8-14, 3 decorated rice krispie cakes, 1 painted stone, 1 farmyard scene in a seed tray 

Only one entry per person per class in each category 

More information from Sue 07568 169133 or Julian 860420

Please do come and support us by entering your produce and coming to have a look round the displays

 Do also come to the Harvest Festival service in Charlton Church on Sunday 5^th September at 9.30am featuring the Charlton singers and guitars!

Covid risk assessment has been completed, please wear a mask

KIT 83 – Someone is celebrating a Century next week!

CHURCH NEWS

Saturday 21 August at 2.00pm at Fladbury Church – Service of Thanksgiving for the life of 

            Gill Tullett – reduced seating capacity regretfully necessitates this service being private.

Sunday 22 August: 

  9.30am – Bishampton Church – Service of Holy Communion

11.00am – Fladbury Church – A Morning Service 

11.00am – Wyre Piddle Church – Service of Holy Communion – please let us know you 

                   are coming – Liz: 554985 or Wendy: 556102

  1.00pm – Fladbury Church – Baptism of Arthur George Richards and Theodore Rupert Richards 

       Please remember these young lives, their parents and godparents in your prayers.

Thursday 26 August at 11.00am at Wyre Piddle Church – Funeral Service of Rosemary Swift

 – reduced seating capacity regretfully necessitates this service being private.

Sunday 29 August at 11.00am at Fladbury – we shall be delighted to welcome our friends 

           from St Oswald’s, Croxley Green whilst on their 100^th anniversary retreat at Holland House. 

           The Companions first came to Holland House in May 1976. The friendship which has grown     

           since between them and the Five Alive Parish is much enjoyed and celebrated. Also, on    

           Sunday 29 August, there will be an afternoon Service at 3.00pm at Throckmorton Chapelry 

Thursday 2 September at 2.00pm at Fladbury Church – Funeral Service of Barbara Clarke

We sendCongratulations and our very best wishes to Jean Quarterman on her 100^th birthday on 24^th August. 

Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens

100 YEARS OLD ON TUESDAY!

Congratulations to Jean Quarterman of Sandys Close who will be 100 years old on Tuesday 24 August. Born in 1921 in a small mining village called Pelsall, Jean went to the village school and then boarding school in Malvern before training to be a Norland Nanny. During the war, she looked after families all over England before working at a nursery in Kidderminster. Whilst staying with friends in Great Witley, she met Alan who was on leave from the Navy. They got married and lived in Kidderminster where Margaret was born and then they lived in Martley where Beth was born. Alan became head of a school in Astley before being appointed Headmaster of the then Fladbury Infant and Junior School and Jean and Alan and their daughters moved on New Year’s Eve 1965 into the School House, alongside the Churchyard – their neighbours were very quiet! Fladbury had 2 pubs, a butchers, a post office cum shop and a general store. The train stopped calling at Fladbury just as they moved in so they caught one of many buses to Pershore to catch the train, which did not stop in Pershore all that often.
Jean belonged to the WI and the Mothers Union. She set up the baby clinic which doubled as a meeting place for young mums and she and Mrs Smithaman started the Silver Lining club for the elderly. Along with other ladies in the village, she baked cakes for the first Open Gardens which sold out on the first day so they went home to do another big bake for the next day. There were dances, whist drives, village fetes , Christmas fairs – Jean was always in the middle ,doing something – and can remember who was at Fladbury School when Alan was Headmaster!

To celebrate the occasion, Jean and her family, including Jean’s 5 great-grandchildren, are gathering together for the first time in many years. If you would like to share in the celebration, it will be 
Open House on Tuesday 24 August from 1pm to 3pm at 5 Sandys Close, Fladbury – but no presents please – just your presence!  

REST IN PEACE

·         Donations in memory of Chris North, who died in April aged 81, were sent to St Francis Hospital, Katete, Zambia where Chris and Bill lived for many years. Bill writes “I have now received a note of deep appreciation and thanks from St Francis for the numerous donations which were given in memory of Chris. It seems to have taken them a while but they are deep in the Zambian bush! Jo, Liz, Kate and I are also hugely grateful for your generosity and for the love shown for Chris. Bless you all”

·         David Wynn, who died in July aged 84, was remembered at the service of thanksgiving on Tuesday by his friend and neighbour Tim Willis who in his eulogy included “David worked to renovate Fladbury Mill. This included reinstating the electricity generating turbine and restoring and flood-proofing the Mill and surrounding grounds. Life at the Mill was never dull; David and Angela (who died in 2018 aged 82) found all sorts of things had floated downstream and became stuck on the ‘grids’ of the waterwheel and they were cut off by the major floods in Easter 1998 and July 2007….on the latter occasion they were marooned in the bedrooms of the Mill for 4 days….together with Misty the dog! David and Angela were centrally involved in initiating the annual Fladbury ‘open gardens’ Walkabout weekends” 

CHARLTON CHATTERY will meet in The Old Schoolroom tomorrow Friday 20th August 2.30pm to 4.00pm with coffee, tea, cakes and good company.  There will be information on how you can help with The Fladbury Flow.  This month there will also be a raffle. Passports from non-Charlton residents NOT required!

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FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB

Fladbury’s woes in the Cotswold Hills League continued on Saturday at Tanworth who made 225 for 7 wickets from their 40 overs. In reply Fladbury could only muster 154 all out with Simon Purfield top scoring on 48 having spent the majority of the season on the sidelines injured.

Next season the League system is to be reorganized with no relegation this year from Division 4, which is a stroke of luck for Fladbury who are firmly rooted one off the bottom with just 2 games remaining.  Instead all the teams in Divisions 4 and 5 will be joined and split again on a geographical basis to form two new leagues, Division 4 North and Division 4 South.

Last Sunday, batting second, Fladbury finished all out 106 runs short of Old Georgians total of 247 for 4. An unremarkable game of which I shall say little. There was however one notable performance by a Fladbury player and it came from an unlikely source. Diego Gutierrez, who apart from taking an outstanding catch in the deep, then went on to score 56 with the bat – surely he must be the first Spaniard in the Club’s history to do so. Diego’s favoured sport is Handball which he has played at a high level in Spain and although it must be said he is not yet totally au fait with many of the Laws of Cricket it seems he will be a useful addition. 

This weekend Saturday 21 August a League match is at home to the leaders Southam starting at 1.30pm while on Sunday Fladbury travel to Clent for a 40 over game.

Even at this late stage of the season it is worth mentioning that the Club is still desperately in need of more players. Anyone interested should please make themselves known

Pete Sudlow, tel 860335

The KNITTED BIBLE? Yes! Sue Hiscocks of Charlton let me know that it originated in Hartlepool when members of the United Reform Church started to knit The Last Supper scene in 2008. They kept on knitting further scenes and it has now toured round many cathedrals and churches – and, after postponement because of covid, is in St James Church, Badsey, now and until this Sunday 22 August, open daily 11am-4pm.. Entry is free to all with refreshments available to purchase. For more information, please visit https://eastvaleavon.com/the-knitted-bible. Something to natter about at……

FLADBURY KNIT & NATTER on Tuesday 24 August at 7pm in the Function Room at the Chequers Inn, Fladbury, where you can learn to knit from resident experts. Just bring yourself, your knitting/crochet and your conversation. For more information, please contact Amy McGann on 07850 075459

LUNCHES DELIVERED on Sunday 29 August

To give our lovely hardworking-through-the-pandemic staff a well earned break, we are not around this weekend but will be back on…..

Sunday 29 August – Roast topside of Beef served with horseradish sauce OR Roast Turkey breast  served with cranberry sauce, both served with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes – £9 each meal + Sunday desserts – Homemade Apple crumble OR Lemon meringue roulade OR Chocolate and orange torte, all served with fresh cream –  £4 each             

TO ORDER any of the above, telephone 07866 670472 or contact Caroline on 07766 254747 for any enquiries

FISH & CHIPS – StarChip Enterprise will serve fish & chips outside the Anchor, Fladbury, on Tuesday 31 August from 4.30pm to last orders at 7.30pm.

FLADBURY VILLAGE HALL

For information and to book, please contact Andy and Jane Davies on 861158 or email fladburyvh@outlook.com or go on line https://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Diary/ViewWeeklyDiary/7289  where you will see weekly bookings.

·         FLADBURY ART GROUP meets on MONDAYS 2-4pm Contact Nick Dawe on email daweart2015@gmail.com or mobile 07901 119279. 

·         PILATES – New course starts in September. Newcomers can contact Diane on mobile 07967136750 or email diane.Pilates4Health@gmail.com  

·         KARATE from 6pm to 7pm on TUESDAYS – contact Tony Johnson on 07961 853522

·         GAMES CAFE – every WEDNESDAY from 10.30am to 12 noon to play board games and table tennis and to chat. If you want more information or would like to join in and haven’t been before, please ring Sally on 861206.

Did you miss?…..

·       GOOD FURNITURE FOR SALE in Fladbury

Oak Bookcase. Hand crafted by Nigel Griffiths (Derbyshire).  Dim W 153 cm x H 92 cm x D 29 cm £100 ono

Oak coffee table. Hand crafted by Nigel Griffiths (Derbyshire). Dim W 99cm x H 43 cm x D 49 cm £60 ono

Both items were designed to match. Photos available or visit to view

2 x bedside cabinets in pine – antique finish. Dim W 40 cm x H 66 cm x D 36 cm. £50 for the pair. Photo available or visit to view

Please contact 07903 951812 or brianchandler01@gmail.com

·         FOR SALE – Di Blasi Folding Tricycle Model R32

20 inch wheels; 27-29 inch saddle to pedal; Low bar – easy access, including carry bag and luggage bag. Cost nearly £1800 in 2009. Excellent condition; only very lightly used.Offers in region of £500 – cash on collection. Please call 07710 043767 :  Located Butt Furlong, Fladbury 

·       FOR GIVE-AWAY – a “Dalek” style COMPOSTER 

contact Mike Neilan – 07486 434517

Just to say….. 

·         Denise Paxford made £46 – not £146 – selling greeting cards for the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy charity when gently re-connecting – my apologies for the typo. 

·         More poppies needed to make up 2340 for the Fladbury Flow. If you haven’t started yet but think you might give it a go, please message Angela Fowler on 07811 875701 

·         Ocean blue on Church Street is having a break but will open again on Tuesday 31 August –  then open as usual Tuesday to Saturday, tel: 860110 or contact Katie on 07977181001 or www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

·        In Worcester….

• Up to Tuesday 31 August, “The Leaves of the Trees” in Worcester Cathedral is an art installation of 5,000 steel ‘Hope’ leaves, as a reflective memorial to the effects of the pandemic, designed to honour those who have lost their lives but also to allow everyone to take a moment to contemplate what we have been through and to think about loved ones.
• There are beautifully decorated elephant sculptures all over central Worcester until Sunday 5 September – visit www.worcestersbigparade.co.uk

Looking ahead…..

GARDEN LUNCH PARTY…..

 in aid of Alzheimer’s Research to be held in the garden of ‘The Firs’, courtesy of Anne Rixom, on Sunday 5 September at 12.30pm with bar and raffle. Lunch tickets £15 each available from Anne 860680, Simone 860916 or Pam 860895 – telephone now before they run out!

THERAPEUTIC YOGA

New classes beginning September in Fladbury – ‘Back to basics : Foundations of Yoga and meditation.’ Small groups. Private studio. All mats, props etc.., provided. 

Thursdays at 2pm starting on 9 September  and Tuesdays at 8am from 14 September. 
For any questions and booking information please contact Lisa – Therapeutic Yoga –  

email : lfm@live.co.uk or phone 077477 99708.           Lisa Foster Morison 

QUIET GARDEN DAYS  at Holland House on Thursday 16 September, 10am-4pm. To book, go to www.hollandhouse.org or call 01386 860330. Also the next Lunch and Talk is on Monday 6 September and new some new retreats are planned

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL

Next Meeting – The PC does not meet in August – next meeting will be at 7.00 pm on Monday 20 September in the Pavilion

Chair – Ian Southcott, tel: 861061, email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com

Clerk – Lynne Yapp, tel: 552233, email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com

KIT from September will be monthly when……

·         I will hopefully add an attachment of an updated Fladbuiry Information – please let me have information about recommended local electricians, decorators, plumbers, etc, to be included

·         Christmas will be mentioned! including news of the Christmas Shoebox project which is organised locally by people who have visited the countries where these gifts are sent

·         I will need news and information from you please! Please let me know of activities for the month ahead.

Love Jane X

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com

at 6 Woodward Parks 

Ongoing…..

EVESHAM GOLF CLUB – IN FLADBURY is your local club (at the top of Station Road ) and is welcoming new members.  There are a variety of membership options available. More details can be found at the club website: www.eveshamgolfclub.co.uk. Whether you are starting golf or returning, the Club provides a great opportunity for both social and competitive golf in a friendly atmosphere and a beautiful setting.  Our excellent PGA Golf Professional, Rob Steele, is on hand to provide lessons and all the equipment you will need! Please contact the Club Secretary, Fraser Williamson, on 01386 860395 or email secretary@eveshamgolfclub.co.ukfor more information.
Our fully refurbished club room provides an excellent space for dining plus our patio offers a great opportunity to enjoy a light bite, drink or something more whilst enjoying great views. 

FACEMASKS – Vanessa has a huge variety of facemasks. To order, please email vanessatofield@hotmail.co.uk or ring Vanessa on 01386 860576.

FLADBURY SOCIAL CLUB is open on Thursdays from 4.30pm to 10pm, then Friday 4.30-11pm, Saturday 4-midnight, Sunday12noon to 3 and 7-10.30pm, closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Anyone who would like membership or any further info on the club then please contact Mark Hatfield on phone number 07718 584849 or email markhatfield@outlook.com         

FLADBURY FOOTBALL CLUB – If anyone wants to know more about the Club or is interested in joining, please ring Peter and Mary on 861494

FLADBURY PLAYERS are seeking new members to join the committee. If you are interested in joining us please contact me, Helen Jones, Fladbury Players Secretary on 07891443428/01386 860352 or email helenjones1956@outlook.com.  

FLADBURY TENNIS CLUB – please contact me if you would like to come and give us a try – Michele Protherough  – 01386 860123   mobile: 07974387670 email: mprotherough@gmail.com           

OAKLANDS FRUIT FARM WR10 3JT (tel: 861503) is open for strawberries Monday to Saturday 8am-4.30pm – go through Cropthorne, turn right to Pershore, past Clives, Oaklands is on the right 

OXTON ORGANICS – on the left-hand side of the rough track,beyond the bottom of Broadway Lane

LATERAL FLOW TEST KITS to check covid are free of charge at the butcher’s shop – customers are allowed to take up to 2 packs at a time. Any questions? Please contact Mark Hatfield (yes, Mark who lives in Fladbury), LFT Manager, Transformation & Change Team, Worcestershire County Council, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP, Mobile: 07874 883764, Email: mhatfield@worcestershire.gov.uk

GREETING CARDS – If you get stuck for a greeting card, I have quite a variety of new cards with envelopes, and some recycled, for 50p each or less – Jane 860531.

BUSES – if you are interested in the provision of a community bus for shopping trips and even perhaps excursions for Fladbury and neighbouring, please register your interest with John Bolt (860768) or Jane Bugg (860531).

WJ ROWLINGS PLANT NURSERY in Cropthorne – We are changing our opening times -we will be open Thursday to Saturday 10.30-3 for the next few weeks – and then be guided by the weather. Watch this space for any changes!         Nicola and Victoria, tel:860793

ROUNDABOUT – the charity for furniture donations –needs household items in good condition – staff will collect suitable items. For further information, go to www.roundaboutevesham.org.uk or email manager@roundaboutevesham.org.uk.

PERSHORE FOODBANK is still in need of donations which can be left in Fladbury and Charlton Church porches. For further information, please contact Christine Farrell 861689 for Fladbury and Julian Hawley 860420 for Charlton.

PRESS PERFECT – an Ironing service – Pershore based covid secure ironing services. Free pick up and delivery locally.- £15, per 60 litre laundry basket. Facebook: Press Perfect. Mobile: Carol on 07701020404

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS and PASSENGER ASSISTANTS needed by Pershore Volunteer Centre telephone01386 554299 or email volunteering@pershorevolunteers.org.uk or visit website www.pershorevolunteers.org.uk

SCRAP METAL – Will, the scrap metal man, collects metal, including old washing machines and dish washers, pans and microwaves, etc, etc but not fridges, freezers or gas bottles. Requests for free pick-up – mobile 07935478231 

BOOKS – the telephone box library is open again, for paperbacks. If you have any queries, please contact Parish Councillor Sandy Insall on 860909.