Work is expected to start next week (17th May) on additional parking and safety improvements on the access to the Sheppey from Blacksmiths Lane (Church End). The parking surface will be in the form of a mesh through which grass can grow. Plans are attached but should anyone have queries then please email John Grove, Chairman Cropthorne and Charlton Village Hall, at chairman@ccvh.co.uk

LUNCHES DELIVERED

Tomorrow Friday 14 May – Braised steak served in a rich onion gravy served with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9

Sunday 16 May – Roast Beef served with horseradish sauce OR Roast loin of Pork served with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9 per meal + Sunday desserts – Homemade bread and butter pudding OR Biscoff cheesecake + Pecan nut and treacle tart, served with fresh cream – £4 each

TO ORDER, please contact Carol-Anne and Nigel on 07866 670472

FISH & CHIPS – not next week 

StarChip enterprise will be selling fish and chips outside the Anchor on Tuesday 1 June – 4.30pm to 7.30pm last orders. 

CHURCH NEWS

Sunday 16^th May 

11.00am – Service of Holy Communion at St John the Baptist’ Church, Fladbury

Sunday 23^rd May – Pentecost

11.00am – Service of Holy Communion at St John the Baptist’ Church, Fladbury

Fladbury Church is open daily. We hope you shall find comfort in your visit. 

 Revd Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

We are in Christian Aid Week and we know that over £1,400 (including gift aid) has already been raised by the Five Alive parish via on-line giving! In addition to this, a few envelopes have been posted through doors in our villages and these will be counted next week. But the desperate need is more than we can imagine so, if you haven’t got round to it yet, please…..

·         Donate on-line today – https://envelope.christianaid.org.uk/envelope/sally-hutchinson?channel=status or

·         Donate by picking up a red envelope from our church porches for your donation and then posting it, if possible by this coming Monday 17 May, through letter boxes in 

FLADBURY at the Old Barn, Station Road or 6 Woodward Parks 

LOWER MOOR at Pandora, May Tree Road (Carol Martin, tel: 860982)

WYRE PIDDLE at Middle Cottage, Church Street (Liz Gardner, tel: 554985) or 8 Haines Avenue

          (Wendy Malkinson, tel: 556102)

CROPTHORNE at The Granary, Main Street (Peter & Hilary Harris, tel: 860509)

CHARLTON at Horton House, The Green (Julian Hawley, tel: 860420)

 If you would like to know more or need some help, please contact any of the above or Sally Hutchinson 861206, Christian Aid Week Five Alive Treasurer, email: sallyatbadgers@aol.com or Jane Bugg 860531, Christian Aid Week Five Alive Administrator, email pjbugg@btinternet.com

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL

After 12 months of Zoom meetings, the next Parish Council meeting will be held in person on Monday, May 17th at the Sports’ Pavilion commencing at 7.00 pm. 

The pavilion can accommodate the members of the Council, with a one-way system, social distancing, hand sanitising, masks to be worn and ventilation through keeping the main doors open. On this basis all the PC members have agreed to attend. As it is a public meeting, the public are able to attend but, to meet the requirements, any visitors may have to sit outside. As things stand, the exercise will have to be repeated for the June meeting.

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

(Clerk – Lynne Yapp, tel: 01386 552233,  email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com)

FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB

Rain washed out any hope of play in last Saturday’s league fixture at Fladbury and the Sunday friendly was cancelled by the opposition.

Hopefully it will be a different story this weekend with 2 more fixtures scheduled at Fladbury.  Saturday’s game this week is a friendly against Warwick CC and Sunday sees the visit of Poppyfields CC.  Both games are due to start at 2pm. No league game on Saturday is due to a re-organisation of fixtures by the Cotswold Hills League.

One can but hope the torrential downpours we have been experiencing may cease in time for the matches to go ahead.

Pete Sudlow, tel 860335

KARATE CLASSES

“My name is Tony Johnson and I’ve been training in Martial arts since 1966. I have travelled all over the world to improve my teaching and training skills. I tested and passed Master grade in 1990 and won Grand Champion title in 1993 at the World Moo Duk kwan  tournament in Florida USA. I have taught and established clubs all over the U.K. and I’m really excited to be adding another in Fladbury in June. My art – Tang Soo Do – can be practiced by people of all ages. The emphasis is on building self confidence, self defence, fitness and good health”

See the attached leaflet! Tony will be in Fladbury Village Hall on Tuesday 1 June from 6pm to 7pm – his phone number is 07961 853552

FLADBURY VILLAGE EVENT

As you may have read here before, to celebrate the end of lockdown, a village event is being  planned over the weekend of Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July to help Fladbury villagers get to  know each other again and to get to know newcomers to the village! Further details will be circulated round the village very soon and any comments or suggestions are welcome before the next planning meeting on Tuesday 25 May – please contact…..

Ian 861061, email iandjsouthcott@aol.com or 

Steve 860432, email steve.curtis@AvonReflections.co.uk or

Pete 860233, email peter@lacy123.plus.com or

Dan 861305, email dan_j_barker@hotmail.com

A VERY BIG THANK YOU….

is what Sue and Rob Hiscocks asked me to say for them in KIT following the devastating fire at their home in Charlton. They are overwhelmed by the generosity, care and love which they have received from people in Charlton and surrounding villages. Sue is sorry she hasn’t thanked people personally – she and Rob, with the help of friends and neighbours, are very busy sorting out the debris remaining in the house. Charlton folk have washed clothes and kitchen utensils and ornaments and transported some furniture to the kind offer of storage facilities. Sadly, Sue and Rob have had to throw in a skip the charred remains of their albums, records and memories of family life and worldwide travels they have enjoyed. They are now hoping for news of where they will be living for the next 12 months for which they will need a settee, armchair, large dining table and chairs, king size bed and double bed, small dresser, lots of coat hangers and a coffee table. 

As you can imagine, the paper work which Sue and Rob are having to deal with is huge so if you can help with any of these items, please email in Charlton – jdhawley72@gmail.com –  or me, Jane, in Fladbury – pjbugg@btinternet.com. 

GARDENING

·         No mow May – dare you! If you leave the grass on your lawn to grow, wildflowers and weeds will grow too which are essential for our pollinating insects to keep us all alive! Even leaving a small circle or a couple of triangles is good and actually provides some colour and variety and beauty. 

·         Monty Don’s gardening tips for May – https://www.montydon.com/tips-and-advice/may-2021

SOME DATES TO NOTE…..

10-16 May – Christian Aid Week

Saturday 15 May – Cricket match

Sunday 16 May – Cricket match

Monday 17 May –More release from lockdown

                              –  Fladbury Parish Council meeting

Tuesday 25 May –Fladbury Village Event planning meeting

Wednesday 26 May –Annual Parochial Church Meeting 

Saturday 3 July – Fladbury Village event 

Sunday 4 July – National “Thank you” day and Fladbury Village Event

Every Sunday – see Church news

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR KIT…. 

is welcome. Deadline is early evening on Wednesdays for circulation around noon on Thursdays – the circulation list is growing! Hope we are all managing to keep in touch as we creep out of lockdown. Thanks to folk who keep in touch with folk without computers – I can forward an easy-print KIT to you if it helps. 

Love Jane X

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com

at 6 Woodward Parks

On going…..

BIRDWATCHER SOUGHT – was it you?

I have just received an email which says…..

Two of us were walking near the holiday park between Fladbury and Wyre Piddle and spoke to a woman who was bird watching and lives in Fladbury. Presumably she will get KIT. Could you ask her to get in touch with you so you can give her my email, if she would like and that is alright with you. I wondered if we might go on occasional bird watching walks

If this mystery birdwatcher is you and you would like to be put in touch with the emailing birdwatcher, please do let me know – Jane on 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

WHEELCHAIR OFFER – a good wheelchair is available for a voluntary donation to charity. If interested, please contact Margaret Carter on 860247

OXTON ORGANICS Is the fruit and vegetable shop beyond the bottom of Broadway Lane. They also have some half local, organic and delicious lamb boxes left – about the lowest possible food miles you can get!. If you would like to know more, please email jayne@oxtonorganics.co.uk

OAKLANDS FRUIT FARM (tel: 861503) is open for strawberries Monday to Saturday 8am-4.30pm. For newcomers, go through Cropthorne and turn right at the main road for Pershore. Oaklands is WR10 3JT, on the righthandside, a way past Clives.

OCEAN BLUE on Church Street  – now open Tuesday to Saturday, tel: 860110 – Winter Medley offer still available –  contact Katie on 07077181001 or www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

PUBS and CAFE OPEN

·         The Anchor Inn – open every day from 11.30am for drinking outside – tel: 860391

·         The Chequers – open for drinking and eating outside – reduced main menu and pizzas – food Monday-Saturday 12noon-8pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm  – tel: 861854

·          Cafe Craycombe – open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive from 10am to 3pm for outside table service and for take-aways – tel: 860732  

 HOUSES STILL SOUGHT 

·         We are a young family of 4 who have lived in the village for the past 5 years (renting a property on Paynes Lane). Our children attend Fladbury first school and we are now in the position to buy our first home, which would be the dream to stay in the village. Any support in achieving our dream would be greatly received. Kindest regards, Gemma & Phil Ryder – phone 07973 843852

·         I am hoping to downsize – if anyone has a smaller 2-bedroomed property in Fladbury they are thinking of selling, please let me know Jane, tel: 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

ROWLINGS, our local garden centre in Cropthorne, telephone 01386 860793, is open from 10.30am to 4pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the spring and summer 

TAKE A WALK through the Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve and see the blossom – but please avoid walking on the wildflower meadow or in the pond 

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.  

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.

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

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.

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

At present, the bookstand in the church cannot be used – but watch this space.

HOLLAND HOUSE, Main Street, Cropthorne WR10 3NB, tel: 01386 860330

– www.hollandhouse.org/programme/list-of-events
Quiet Garden Days are being held 10am-4pm on Thursdays 20 May, 17 June and 15 July
VOLUNTEERS WANTED are wanted to help at the Tracy Sollis Leukemia charity shop in Evesham (in the library arcade).  Please contact Sue Sollis on O1386  421424 for further details.  
GOING FREE at 6 Woodward Parks – plastic plant pots, out-of-date seeds, a few in-date seeds, jam jars – ring Jane 860531

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 for good causes – Jane 860531.

Attachments area

Cropthorne and Charlton Village Hall will be holding its Annual General 
Meeting on the 18th May 2021 at 7:00pm in the Main Hall. Residents of both villages are 
welcome to attend.

Social distancing rules will be observed.

LUNCHES DELIVERED

Tomorrow Friday 7 May – Homemade lasagne served with mixed salad and crispy potatoes – £9

Sunday 9 May –- Roast leg of Lamb served with mint sauce OR Homemade steak and ale pie, both served with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9 each + Sunday desserts – Homemade Bakewell tart OR Banoffee pie OR Lemon meringue roulade – all served with fresh cream – £4 each

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

CHURCH NEWS

St John the Baptist Fladbury Church is open daily for individual private prayer, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. 

Sunday 9^th May at 9.30am – a Service of Holy Communion at St James’ Church, Bishampton

and at 11.0am – Morning Service at Fladbury. This Sunday marks the beginning of Christian Aid Week. 

 Revd Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK

As you know, this happens every year in May when we think about poverty-stricken people in the world whose difficulties this year have increased with the effects climate change and the pandemic. Like last year, we are still in lockdown but we can still help by donating money – please see the poster – before “Ongoing” – later in this email.  

A note from Bill North…..

Those who were at the burial of Chris in Fladbury Churchyard enjoyed the African chant which the family sang at the end. Having lived in Zambia for a number of years, I was probably the only one who knew the exact meaning of the words. They are very poignant so I’m sharing them…..

“Let’s go together in one spirit, let’s go together in one spirit, let’s go together in one spirit  

  Let’s go, Granny. Let’s go together in one spirit. “

FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB

Fladbury experienced mixed fortunes at the weekend, winning their first League Match of the season by a margin of 32 runs with Ian Sheppard taking 5 Rowington wickets. On Sunday however they fell to a 109 run defeat at home to Eckington who batted first, amassing a formidable total of 290 in their 40 overs – a daunting target to chase and after falling behind the required rate, Fladbury were eventually bowled out for 181.

Saturday 8^th May sees Fladbury entertain Leek Wooton in a Cotswold Hills Div 4 League fixture with a start time of 1.30pm

Sunday’s game is also at home to Bushley, a friendly with a 2pm start.

At time of writing (Wednesday 5th) and weather permitting, the first in a series of midweek 20 over matches is due to take place at 1800 at Fladbury. This is the first in a series of such matches which will continue throughout the season. Next week’s game on Wednesday12^th May is an away fixture to Bretforton. 

Any potential cricketers out there are welcome to get in touch or come along to the ground on a match day and make themselves known.

Pete Sudlow, tel 860335

FISH & CHIPS THIS TUESDAY

StarChip enterprise will again be selling fish and chips outside the Anchor this TUESDAY 11 MAY – 4.30pm to 7.30pm last orders. NHS and Care workers get free chips with relevant ID – StarChip have served nearly a thousand free portions to them since March last year 

GARDENING

·        PLANT SALE THANKS – Thank you very much to everyone who supported our Alzheimer’s Research fund raising plant, cake and craft sale on Saturday. It was great to see so many village folk enjoying the opportunity to mingle and chat. People were very generous with donations and purchases and the grand total of £1,135 was raised for the charity. Thank you to all but especially Anne and Simone for hosting the event and Heather for her amazing previous plant sales.
Anne Rixom has put a table in her drive with some remaining plants and an honesty box.
Pam and Team (Pam Foley 860895)

·         I have too many healthy huge COURGETTE PLANTS in my greenhouse – they need re-potting before being planted out at the end of any risk of frost. Please relieve me of some for a donation to Alzheimer’s Research UK – Jane 860531

·         Monty Don’s gardening tips for May – https://www.montydon.com/tips-and-advice/may-2021

BIRDWATCHER SOUGHT – was it you?

I have just received an email which says…..

Two of us were walking near the holiday park between Fladbury and Wyre Piddle and spoke to a woman who was bird watching and lives in Fladbury. Presumably she will get KIT. Could you ask her to get in touch with you so you can give her my email, if she would like and that is alright with you. I wondered if we might go on occasional bird watching walks

If this mystery birdwatcher is you and you would like to be put in touch with the emailing birdwatcher, please do let me know – Jane on 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL

After 12 months of Zoom meetings, the next Parish Council meeting will be held in person on Monday, May 17th at the Sports’ Pavilion commencing at 7.00 pm. 

Although this is the date of the next government milestone, we are now not allowed by law to conduct meetings by Zoom as from May 6th. This is because the legislation brought in last year expires on that day and the government has refused to extend this particular piece of legislation in spite of a High Court challenge.

Some councils have taken the decision not to meet in person as yet due to the reluctance of members to attend an indoors meeting in premises that have not been risk assessed and are not capable of being Covid secure. The pavilion can accommodate the members of the Council, have a one-way system, social distancing, hand sanitising, masks to be worn and ventilation through keeping the main doors open. On this basis all the PC members have agreed to attend

As a public meeting, the public are able to attend but to meet the requirements, any visitors may have to sit outside. 

As things stand, the exercise will have to be repeated for the June meeting.

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

(Clerk – Lynne Yapp, tel: 01386 552233,  email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com)

 FLADBURY VILLAGE EVENT

Hope you have the date in your diary – Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July when we will be celebrating the end of lockdown – and getting to know each other again and getting to know newcomers to the village! Dan Barker is planning a leaflet for the weekend, hopefully including  open gardens, boat trips, craft exhibition, art exhibition, music, Saturday night party on the Green and Sunday lunchtime barbeque in a village garden. On Sunday morning on the Green, there will be an opportunity to express our thankfulness and to remember. The next meeting of the planning group is Tuesday 25 May. It would be good to have any comments or suggestions before then – please contact…..

Ian 861061, email iandjsouthcott@aol.com or 

Steve 860432, email steve.curtis@AvonReflections.co.uk or

Dan 861305, email dan_j_barker@hotmail.com

HOME TO RENT STILL WANTED

Sue and Rob hiscocks of Charlton and their dog Florence are still wanting a home to rent, preferably furnished, for 12 months, not too far away.  Please contact Julian Hawley if you know or hear of anything which might be suitable – telephone 860420 or email  jdhawley72@gmail.com

ANOTHER WORD PUZZLE

sent in by John Prichard – see how many words you can create from R IEEENDDF. Rules – the first letter has to be used in each word, minimum of 3 letters per word, each letter can only be used only once in a word, no plurals allowed. 

Target (in 3 minutes) – Fair 12, Good 19, Very Good 27, Excellent 35. 

SOME DATES TO NOTE…..

Saturday 8 May – Cricket match from 1.30pm

Sunday 9 May – Cricket match from 2pm

10-16 May – Christian Aid Week

Monday 17 May – Fladbury Parish Council meeting

Tuesday 25 May – Fladbury Village Event planning meeting

Wednesday 26 May – Annual Parochial Church Meeting 

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 July – Fladbury Village event 

Every Sunday – see Church news

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR KIT…. 

is welcome. Deadline is early evening on Wednesdays for circulation around noon on Thursdays. Hope we are all managing to keep in touch as we creep out of lockdown. Many thanks to folk who keep in touch with folk without computers – I can forward an easy-print KIT to you if it helps. 

Love Jane X

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com

at 6 Woodward Parks!

Christian Aid Week 

Monday 10 – Sunday 16 May 2021

Christian Aid sets out to help people in poverty- stricken countries and those less fortunate than we are. Posters around our villages and media ads tell of their plight and what we can do to help them improve their livelihoods

Last year, the Five Alive parish raised over £1,300                            

Please can you help us beat this figure this year?

There is a desperate need to help the many people who are battling with the effect of extreme weather, a lack of clean water and now the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

A CHURCH SERVICE remembering the work of Christian Aid and the people throughout the world who need help will be held on Sunday 9 May at 11am in Fladbury Church. If you would like a lift, please contact Sally or Jane (see below)

TO DONATE MONEY for the work of Christian Aid…..

·       on line, go to https://envelope.christianaid.org.uk/envelope/sally-hutchinson?channel=status (this link enables us to know the total the Five Alive parish has given) 

·       write a cheque payable to FMWCC or give cash and place cheque or cash in the Christian Aid red envelope available in Church porches. Then put the envelope through letter boxes in 

FLADBURY at the Old Barn, Station Road or 6 Woodward Parks 

LOWER MOOR at Pandora, May Tree Road (Carol Martin)

WYRE PIDDLE at Middle Cottage, Church Street (Liz Gardner) or 

8 Harries Close (Wendy Malkinson)

CROPTHORNE at The Granary, Main Street ( Peter & Hilary Harris)

CHARLTON at Horton House, The Green (Julian Hawley)

If you would like to know more or need a lift to church, please contact

Sally Hutchinson, Christian Aid Week Five Alive Treasurer

Email: sallyatbadgers@aol.com or Tel: 01386 861206

or

Jane Bugg Christian Aid Week Five Alive Administrator

Email pjbugg@btinternet.com or Tel: 01386 860531

Thank you – we hope you can help

On going…..

WHEELCHAIR OFFER – a good wheelchair is available for a voluntary donation to charity. If interested, please contact Margaret Carter on 860247

OXTON ORGANICS Is the fruit and vegetable shop beyond the bottom of Broadway Lane. They also have some half local, organic and delicious lamb boxes left – about the lowest possible food miles you can get!. If you would like to know more, please email jayne@oxtonorganics.co.uk

OAKLANDS FRUIT FARM (tel: 861503) is open for strawberries Monday to Saturday 8am-4.30pm. For newcomers, go through Cropthorne and turn right at the main road for Pershore. Oaklands is WR10 3JT, on the righthandside, a way past Clives.

OCEAN BLUE on Church Street  – now open Tuesday to Saturday, tel: 860110 – Winter Medley offer still available –  contact Katie on 07077181001 or www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

PUBS and CAFE OPEN

·         The Anchor Inn – open every day from 11.30am for drinking outside – tel: 860391

·         The Chequers – open for drinking and eating outside – reduced main menu and pizzas – food Monday-Saturday 12noon-8pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm  – tel: 861854

·          Cafe Craycombe – open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive from 10am to 3pm for outside table service and for take-aways – tel: 860732  

 HOUSES STILL SOUGHT 

·         We are a young family of 4 who have lived in the village for the past 5 years (renting a property on Paynes Lane). Our children attend Fladbury first school and we are now in the position to buy our first home, which would be the dream to stay in the village. Any support in achieving our dream would be greatly received. Kindest regards, Gemma & Phil Ryder – phone 07973 843852

·         I am hoping to downsize – if anyone has a smaller 2-bedroomed property in Fladbury they are thinking of selling, please let me know Jane, tel: 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

ROWLINGS, our local garden centre in Cropthorne, telephone 01386 860793, is open from 10.30am to 4pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the spring and summer 

TAKE A WALK through the Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve and see the blossom – but please avoid walking on the wildflower meadow or in the pond 

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.  

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.

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

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.

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

At present, the bookstand in the church cannot be used – but watch this space.

HOLLAND HOUSE, Main Street, Cropthorne WR10 3NB, tel: 01386 860330

– www.hollandhouse.org/programme/list-of-events
Quiet Garden Days are being held 10am-4pm on Thursdays 20 May, 17 June and 15 July
VOLUNTEERS WANTED are wanted to help at the Tracy Sollis Leukemia charity shop in Evesham (in the library arcade).  Please contact Sue Sollis on O1386  421424 for further details.  
GOING FREE at 6 Woodward Parks – plastic plant pots, out-of-date seeds, a few in-date seeds, jam jars – ring Jane 860531

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 for good causes – Jane 860531.

The latest edition of Wychavon District Council’s email newsletter contains articles covering the latest update on the Coronavirus pandemic including vaccination misinformation, the availability of free Covid-19 rapid home testing kits, the new parking regulations which come into force on 4th May 2021 and the re-opening of Droitwich Lido. You can download the complete newsletter at:

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKWYCHAVON/bulletins/2d6f31e

KIT 67

LUNCHES DELIVERED

Tomorrow Friday 30 April – Poached fillet of salmon served in a prawn and paprika sauce, fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes – £9

Sunday 2 May – Roast Turkey breast served with cranberry sauce OR Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding, both served with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9 each + Sunday desserts – Pecan nut and chocolate brownie OR Homemade fruit crumble OR Forest fruit and vanilla cheesecake, all served with fresh cream – £4 each

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

*** PLANT SALE THIS SATURDAY ***

Alzheimer’s Research UK Plant Sale on Saturday 1st May 2.00- 4.00 in Fladbury  two venues to allow for social distancing, both next to our local pubs! 

Plants and cake stalls @ Anne Rixom’s garden, next to The Chequers and 

Plants and craft stalls @ Simone Stewart’s garden, next to The Anchor.

Pam Foley, 860895

CHURCH NEWS

St John the Baptist Fladbury Church is now open again daily for individual private prayer, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. 

Sunday 2^nd May at 11.00am – a Service of Holy Communion at Fladbury.

Sunday 9^th May at 9.30am – a Service of Holy Communion at St James’ Church, Bishampton

and at 11.0am – Morning Service at Fladbury. This Sunday marks the beginning of Christian Aid Week. As last year, there will be no house-house collection but please see posters around our villages and in church porches and there will be more information in next week’s KIT.

 Revd Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens

From the North Family…..

 Jo, Liz, Kate and Bill really appreciated and were touched by the many messages received following Chris’s death and by the loving support of those who were able to be at the Churchyard for the burial on Monday. Chris now rests in peace. Thank you all. 

HOME TO RENT WANTED

Sue Hiscocks, a Church Reader, was with us in Fladbury Churchyard on Sunday morning. Sue often cycles on her tricycle to be with us from her home in Charlton where she lived with her husband Rob and dog Florence. Some of you will have read or heard about the fire which destroyed their home on Sunday evening. Sue and Rob so appreciate all the kind offers of help they have received and Julian Hawley of Charlton has kindly offered to channel all enquiries and offers of help for them. One of their greatest needs is to rent a property in this area, preferably furnished, where they can live for 12 months with their dog. Please contact Julian if you know or hear of anything which might be suitable – telephone 860420 or email  jdhawley72@gmail.com

RED GERANIUMS for sale for Christian Aid in May and June – Jane, 860531

FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB

The first game of the season at Fladbury last Sunday resulted in a 52 run victory for the hosts. Batting first, Fladbury scored 199 for 5 and then bowled out Corse Lawn for 147.

This Sunday 2^nd May sees a visit to Fladbury from close neighbours Eckington – 40 overs per side starting at 2pm.

20/20 Cricket – For those of you who may prefer the shorter version of the game, there are a series of midweek “20 over” fixtures this season. All these games will be played on Wednesday evening with a start time of 6pm and, to save time, will consist of 15 x 8 ball overs – the first 8 overs being bowled from the same end and the final 7 from the opposite end, again to save time and more importantly daylight. The first match in this series is scheduled to take place at Fladbury at 6pm next Wednesday 5th May against Great Alne. If anyone would like to play in these games, then please contact our midweek captain Richard Hobday on 07763 691367.

Pete Sudlow, tel 860335

 FISH & CHIPS THIS TUESDAY

StarChip enterprise will again be selling fish and chips outside the Anchor this TUESDAY 4 MAY – 4.30pm to 7.30pm last orders. NHS and Care workers get free chips with relevant ID – StarChip have served nearly a thousand free portions to them since March last year – see the photo at the end

OXTON ORGANICS…..

Is the fruit and vegetable shop beyond the bottom of Broadway Lane. They also have some half local, organic and delicious lamb boxes available – about the lowest possible food miles you can get! The  lamb will be available for delivery or collection next week. If you would like to know more or book half a lamb, please email jayne@oxtonorganics.co.uk

OAKLANDS FRUIT FARM

Thanks to Penny for letting me know that the Oaklands Fruit Farm (tel: 861503) is open for strawberries Monday to Saturday 8am-4.30pm. For newcomers, go through Cropthorne and turn right at the main road for Pershore. Oaklands is WR10 3JT, on the righthandside, a way past Clives.

FLADBURY VILLAGE EVENT

Further plans were discussed at a meeting this week to celebrate the end of lockdown, to get to know each other – again! – and to help newcomers to get to know Fladbury long-timers and each other. So far, ideas for over the weekend of 3 and 4 July are open gardens, boat trips, craft exhibition, art exhibition, music, Saturday night party on the Green and Sunday lunchtime barbeque in the village. On Sunday morning on the Green, there will be an opportunity to express our thankfulness and to remember. The next meeting of the planning group is Tuesday 25 May. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Ian Southcott 861061, email iandjsouthcott@aol.com or Steve Curtis 860432, email steve.curtis@AvonReflections.co.uk

HOLLAND HOUSE, Main Street, Cropthorne WR10 3NB, tel: 01386 860330

On line event Saturday 1st May – the Friends of Holland House Virtual Retreat – see poster in Church porches or their web site – www.hollandhouse.org/programme/list-of-events
Quiet Garden Days are being held on….

     Thursday 20th May 10am-4pm
     Thursday  17th June 10am-4pm
     Thursday   15th July 10am-4pm
To join in person visit the web site and book on line where it is also possible to complete a short survey. The Trustees would love to hear what sort of events and activities we would like to see on the summer/autumn programme.                                                        
Kathleen Bentley 861847

SOME DATES TO NOTE…..

Saturday 1 May – Plant Sale for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Sunday 2 May – Cricket Match at 2pm

Tuesday 4 May – Fish & chips outside the Anchor 4.30-7.30pm

Wednesday 5 May – Cricket match at 6pm

Thursday 6 May – local elections – post office closed in Lower Moor

10-16 May – Christian Aid Week

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 July – Fladbury Village event 

Every Sunday – see Church news

NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR KIT…. 

is welcome. Deadline is early evening on Wednesdays for circulation around noon on Thursdays. Hope we are all managing to keep in touch as we creep out of lockdown, 

Love Jane X

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com

at 6 Woodward Parks!

On going…..

WHEELCHAIR OFFER – a good wheelchair is available for a voluntary donation to charity. If interested, please contact Margaret Carter on 860247

VOLUNTEERS WANTED are wanted to help at the Tracy Sollis Leukemia charity shop in Evesham (in the library arcade).  Please contact Sue Sollis on O1386  421424 for further details.  
BOOKS – now that lockdown is easing, the telephone box library is open again, mainly for paperbacks. If you have any queries, please contact Parish Councillor Sandy Insall on 860909. 

At present, the bookstand in the church cannot be used – but watch this space.

WINTER MEDLEY at Ocean Blue on Church Street – two Treatments for £49.00 – contact Katie on 07077181001 or www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

PUBS and CAFE OPEN

·         The Anchor Inn – open every day from 11.30am for drinking outside – tel: 860391

·         The Chequers – open for drinking and eating outside – reduced main menu and pizzas – food Monday-Saturday 12noon-8pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm  – tel: 861854

·          Cafe Craycombe – open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive from 10am to 3pm for outside table service and for take-aways – tel: 860732  

HOUSES WANTED

·         We are a young family of 4 who have lived in the village for the past 5 years (renting a property on Paynes Lane). Our children attend Fladbury first school and we are now in the position to buy our first home, which would be the dream to stay in the village. Any support in achieving our dream would be greatly received. Kindest regards, Gemma & Phil Ryder – phone 07973 843852

·         I am hoping to downsize – if anyone has a smaller 2-bedroomed property in Fladbury they are thinking of selling, please let me know Jane, tel: 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

ROWLINGS, our local garden centre in Cropthorne, telephone 01386 860793, is open from 10.30am to 4pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the spring and summer 

TAKE A WALK through the Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve and see the blossom – but please avoid walking on the wildflower meadow or in the pond 

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.  

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 for good causes – Jane 860531.

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.

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

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.

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 

GOING FREE at 6 Woodward Parks – plastic plant pots, out-of-date seeds, a few in-date seeds, jam jars – ring Jane 860531

Following yesterday’s Zoom meeting with representatives of Charlton, Cropthorne and Fladbury Parish Councils and concerned residents together with representatives of Network Rail, the following statement was issued via email:

Hi All

Following discussions with the site team this morning and with the help of Network Rail’s Construction Manager for the scheme, the following has been put in place:

• 5mph signage has been erected including a notice that all HGV’s must use Whitehouse Farm where we now have a watchman / gateman in place.  The stone lorry which used Sidings Lane this morning appears to have slipped through the net. 

• R&W Rail have reiterated with their stone supplier the route to be taken to site this morning.

• A water bowser will be on site from tomorrow, to supress any dust caused by our vehicles.

Yesterday, it was noticed that on Sidings Lane a tractor travelled down this road causing a plume of dust.

It would be appreciated that where there are any instances of the site speed limit not respected then the vehicle registration would be useful to confirm they are involved with the works and discussion will be had with them reminding them of the site rules.

I sincerely hope that this will be the end of the issues you and the residents have been experiencing.

Best wishes

Matthew Thompson, Communications Manager, Network Rail

Please also note the new email address to which any complaints regarding vehicles and contractors working on the Fladbury site should be addressed as detailed in an earlier post on this website. Emails should be headed “Fladbury Project” in order to ensure that they reach the correct person in Network Rail.

Any concerns about driving issues on public roads should also be reported to the local Police by dialling 101. In this case, you will definitely need to include registration details of the vehicle involved and the date & time of the incident. Obviously video footage from a dashcam etc. would be very useful.

As previously reported, Network Rail have agreed to instruct their drivers and contractors to take special care when driving through Charlton Village. They have agreed that all Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) should access the site via Ryden Lane and Whitehouse Farm, and that only light vehicles should be using Sidings Lane. All drivers should obey a voluntary 20MPH speed limit when driving on Village roads, and 5MPH when driving on site.

If anyone has any complaints regarding the conduct of vehicle drivers, please email:

crwest@networkrail.co.uk

Emails should be headed “Fladbury Project” in order to ensure that they reach the correct person in Network Rail, and should include full details of the incident you are complaining about, including location, date and time of the incident, and if possible, the registration number of the offending vehicle, and copy Roger Davies, Chair of Charlton Parish Council and Richard Sims, vice-chair.

Any concerns about driving issues on public roads should also be reported to the local Police by dialling 101. In this case, you will definitely need to include registration details of the vehicle involved and the date & time of the incident. Obviously video footage from a dashcam etc. would be very useful.

LUNCHES DELIVERED

Friday 23 April –  Chicken fillet served in an asparagus sauce and fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9

Sunday 25 April – Roast leg of Lamb served with mint sauce OR Roast loin of Pork served with apple sauce, both served with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes – £9 each + Sunday desserts – Honeycomb cheesecake OR Homemade bramley  apple pie OR Treacle and pecan nut tart, all served with fresh cream – £4 each

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

PUBS and CAFE OPEN

·         The Anchor Inn – open every day from 11.30am for drinking outside – tel: 860391

·         The Chequers – open for drinking and eating outside – reduced main menu and pizzas – food Monday-Saturday 12noon-8pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm  – tel: 861854

·          Cafe Craycombe – open Tuesday to Saturday inclusive from 10am to 3pm for outside table service and for take-aways – tel: 860732  

CHURCH NEWS

Tolling Bells for Prince Philip – many thanks to Martin Ounsted in Fladbury Church and Rob Sadler in Cropthorne Church for each tolling a bell for Prince Philip before his funeral last Saturday. In Fladbury, Martin tolled the bell in Fladbury 99 times….

Public Worship – we are so very pleased to resume public worship at Fladbury church this  Sunday 25^th April with a Morning Service at 11.00am. There will be a Service of Holy Communion on Sunday 2^nd May at Fladbury church at 11.00am. 

Services will be held following Covid 19 Guidance which includes mandatory face coverings (unless exempt under the government rules), social distancing, hand sanitiser being available, and NHS Test and Trace recording. 

Vocations Sunday for the Church of England is this Sunday 25^th April. Vocation means what you are called by God to be and do. Traditionally this Sunday is regarded as an opportunity to explore the calling to ministry. However, for many, their vocation is what they are already doing in their job now. This maybe in employment or as self-employed, or in a voluntary role and it is frequently where much time is spent. It is vital that we recognise that we serve God through faithful discipleship in all aspects of our life, including the time spent in paid or unpaid work. The Diocese of Worcester are organising an online workshop on Wednesday19th May 2021, 7pm – 9pm and repeated on Thursday 10th June 2021, 7pm – 9pm, exploring Everyday Faith at Work. For more information and to register, see here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/everyday-faith-in-work-tickets-144389941201 or see the attached flyer.

The Service of Thanksgiving for Chris North will take place at Fladbury church on Monday 26^th April at noon. Chris will be received into church with prayer at 11.15am. The service at noon is required by Covid guidance to be private, though Bill and family shall be pleased to see friends present near to the churchyard, socially distanced. Our prayer is with Bill, Kate, Liz and Jo and their whole family. 

Donations are invited for St. Francis Hospital Katete, Zambia, which Chris and Bill often visited, having once lived in Zambia.  These may be sent to E Hill & Son, Funeral Directors, Defford Road, Pershore. Worcs. WR10 1HZ or given online through the hospital Just Giving Page – https://www.justgiving.com/zacct.

 Revd Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL

Fladbury Mill – the last few days have seen willow cuttings and other vegetation coming into the mill stream. This causes significant issues for the Mill as it blocks the flow and is difficult to remove. Please avoid dumping this kind of material into the river.

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

(Clerk – Lynne Yapp, tel: 01386 552233,  email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com)

WINTER MEDLEY at Ocean Blue 

Two Treatments for £49.00

30 minute Dermalogica Facial 

Back massage 

Shellac Gel Hands

Shellac Gel Toes

Indian Head Massage 

Hopi Ear Candles 

Please contact Katie on 07077181001 or www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB

The first cricket match of the new season takes place at Fladbury this Sunday 25^th April.  Hopefully the weather will be warm enough to see some spectators bringing a picnic to the playing field.

The opening match is a friendly against visitors from Corse Lawn and consists of  40  overs per side starting at 2pm.

Anyone who is interested in playing cricket for Fladbury  is welcome to come along to Sunday’s game and make themselves known to the captain, David Prudden.

Fladbury field a side in the Cotswold Hills League Division 4 on Saturdays with the season starting the first weekend of May. More players are needed in particular for these Saturday games. On Sundays the games are all friendlies against other local teams in the area.

Hoping to see some of you there               

 Pete Sudlow, tel 860335

PLANT SALE

Alzheimer’s Research UK Plant Sale on Saturday 1st  May 2.00- 4.00 in Fladbury. Two venues to allow for social distancing, both next to our local pubs! 

Plants and cake stalls @ Anne Rixom’s garden, next to The Chequers and Plants and craft stalls @ Simone Stewart’s garden, next to The Anchor.

Pam Foley, 860895

WHEELCHAIR OFFER       

A good wheelchair is available for a voluntary donation to charity. If interested, please contact Margaret Carter on 860247

VOLUNTEERS WANTED 

Volunteers are wanted to help at the Tracy Sollis Leukemia charity shop in Evesham (in the library arcade).  Please contact Sue Sollis on O1386  421424 for further details.  

FREE GARDEN GATE!

We have a wooden GARDEN GATE that we no longer need. It needs some TLC (see photo) but is basically sound and is free to anyone who would like it – ring us on 861442 to arrange collection.          Rosemary & John Allsop

SCRAP METAL

From me, Jane – Just to report that Will the scrap metal man collected metal from my front lawn in Woodward Parks on Tuesday morning. Following the ad in facebook and KIT, he did several other collections in Fladbury and was very pleased. He collects washing machines and dish washers, pans  and microwaves, etc, etc  but not fridges, freezers or gas bottles. He enjoys his work and welcomes requests for free pick-up – his mobile no is 07935478231 

PUZZLES

·         Jigsaw Puzzles – with lockdown easing, fewer people are using the jigsaw puzzles in Sue Hildesley’s porch so Sue is gradually taking them to charity shops – if you want any, please ring Sue on 861237.

Many thanks to the Bugg family and to Sue for providing this facility in the village during lockdown.

·         Another word puzzle – sent in by John Prichard – see how many words you can create from Y EEALDBTL. Rules – the first letter has to be used in each word, minimum of 3 letters per word, each letter can only be used only once in a word, no plurals allowed. Target (in 3 minutes) – Fair 8, Good 14, Very Good 19, Excellent 25. 

BOOKS 

·         Now that lockdown is easing, the telephone box library is open again, mainly for paperbacks. If you have any queries, please contact Parish Councillor Sandy Insall on 860909

·         At present, the bookstand in the church cannot be used – but watch this space

FLADBURY VILLAGE EVENT

The next meeting of the planning group is next Tuesday 27 April for this event on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July. If you have any comments or suggestions or want to join the Zoom meeting, please contact Ian Southcott – email  iandjsouthcott@aol.com or phone 861061

SOME DATES TO NOTE…..

Sunday 25 April – Cricket match on Fladbury Playing Field

Tuesday 27 April – Fladbury Village Event planning meeting

Saturday 1 May – Plant Sale for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Thursday 6 May – local elections – post office closed in Lower Moor

10-16 May – Christian Aid Week

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 July – Fladbury Village event 

Every Sunday – see Church news

NEXT KIT…. 

will be circulated next Thursday. Deadline for information, items and news – early evening on Wednesday. I welcome news and information to help us all keep in touch as we emerge from lockdown. Facebook certainly keeps some people in touch but some people don’t do facebook but do read KIT, some people don’t do either, some people can’t do either so some folk print off KIT for them. If you think you know of someone who is not in touch and you would like to help, I can send you a printable version of KIT to put through doors. Just good to be in touch!

Love Jane X

tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com

at 6 Woodward Parks!

On going…..

HOUSES WANTED

·         We are a young family of 4 who have lived in the village for the past 5 years (renting a property on Paynes Lane). Our children attend Fladbury first school and we are now in the position to buy our first home, which would be the dream to stay in the village. Any support in achieving our dream would be greatly received. Kindest regards, Gemma & Phil Ryder – phone 07973 843852

·         I am hoping to downsize – if anyone has a smaller 2-bedroomed property in Fladbury they are thinking of selling, please let me know Jane, tel: 860531 or email pjbugg@btinternet.com

·         I know of someone who is looking for a bigger property with a large garden in the area 

GARDENING

·         Monty Don’s tips for April – https://www.montydon.com/tips-and-advice/april-2021

·        See the wonderful Clivia flower in my porch at 6 Woodward Parks where there are also odd packets of seeds – some in date and some beyond the use by date – free !! or swap- and free plastic plant pots

 ·         Rowlings, our local garden centre in Cropthorne, telephone 01386 860793, is now open from 10.30am to 4pm and then on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the spring and summer 

TAKE A WALK through the Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve and see the blossom – but please avoid  walking on the wildflower meadow or in the pond to protect the new growth of spring. (For those who don’t know where the Orchard and Nature Reserve are, from the centre of the village, fork left just before the railway bridge and follow the grass lane)

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.  Hoping to have a Murder Mystery event in late October/early November and the panto has been rescheduled for late January 2022 

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 for various good causes. If you want any, please ring me, Jane, on 860531.

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.

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

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.