LUNCHES DELIVERED
Tomorrow Friday 25 June – Homemade Lasagne served with mixed salad and crispy potatoes – £9
Sunday 27 June – Roast leg of Lamb and mint sauce OR Roast Turkey breast served with cranberry sauce, both served with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9 each + Sunday desserts – Homemade bread and butter pudding OR Forest fruit and vanilla cheesecake OR Pecan nut and chocolate brownie, all served with cream – £4 each
TO ORDER any of the above, please contact Carol-Anne and Nigel on 07866 670472
CHURCH NEWS
Sunday 27th June at 11.00am at St John the Baptist’ Church, Fladbury – A Morning Service
Sunday 4th July at 11.00am at St John the Baptist’ Church, Fladbury – Service of Holy Communion
Monday 5th July at 6.00pm at St Thomas’ Church, Moor – a service for the Festival of St Thomas (whose day is 3rd July). To maintain social distancing in this church, we ask that you please reserve a seat in advance, by letting Sally Hutchinson know, telephone: 861206, or by email to sallyatbadgers@aol.com;
Wedding of Victoria Porter and Thomas Nash at St John the Baptist’ Church, Fladbury on Saturday 26th June at 1.00pm
All our churches are open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm for individual private prayer. We hope you will find comfort in your visit.
Sarah, Parish Wardens and Wardens
NEXT FISH & CHIPS IN JULY
StarChip Enterprise will serve fish & chips outside the Anchor, Fladbury on Tuesdays 6 and 20 July from 4.30pm to last orders at 7.30pm.
FLADBURY VILLAGE HALL…..
is now open. Bookings can be made in line with the government guidelines – please contact Andy and Jane Davies on 01386 861158 or email fladburyvh@outlook.com
FLADBURY ART CLUB
Fladbury Art Club is now meeting in Fladbury Village Hall every Monday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. Artists sit singly at separate tables and Nick teaches and guides individuals. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nick Dawes on 07901 119279
GARDENING
· Part-time gardeners urgently wanted – if you would like some part-time gardening work or know of anyone who would like some, please let me know. Or if you have gardeners, perhaps you could ask them if they know of anyone – and please let me, Jane, know – email or ring 860531.
· And I have a few TALL sunflower plants which need a home
· More gardening information under “On going” at the end of KIT
FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL
For the second time since the government refused to extend the legislation to allow councils to meet using Zoom or similar, the Parish Council met in person on Monday, June 21st – the longest day. With all the doors and windows open, it was certainly rather cold by 9.00 pm!!
Footway from the Railway Bridge to A44
As you will know, the area immediately north of the railway was surfaced, the drainage sorted and the kerbs replaced a few months ago at the request of the Parish Council. Previously this area was frequently wet, muddy and unsightly. At the time the County Council wanted to resurface the path all the way to the A44. The Parish Council challenged this as we had other priorities for footway renewal and we didn’t believe that spending something like £46,000 of tax payers money on this could be justified as there were other priorities we had identified. One of these was NOT Rectory Green which the County Council decided to do without reference or consultation with the Parish Council.
More recently a significant crack has appeared in the footway on the bridge itself where the bridge deck meets the ground leading up to the bridge. This does require immediate repair and this can be achieved simply and quickly. It should be added that it was not in the original County Council project, not that the council ever provided any evidence to justify their proposals.
Network Rail
The Parish Councils of Fladbury and Charlton meet regularly with Network Rail to discuss the River Avon bridge project. The new section was put in place at the end of May but the shot blasting of the metal structure was postponed because of the nesting birds under the bridge. A licensed ecologist has now given the go ahead for the work. Scaffolding was due to be delivered on Monday, June 21st and work would begin when the scaffolding was in place. Most people will have received a letter from Network Rail because this work is likely to be noisy; it will only be carried during weekdays and will probably last up to five weeks. However, this phase has now been postponed until July 5th because the Avon Navigation Trust need to be in attendance and the 5th is the earliest date they could make.
Ultrafast Fibre Broadband
If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so as the more residents and businesses that express an interest , the sooner the project can begin – please to go to the village website to do so. We are grouped with six other villages in this part of Worcestershire. The contractors, Airband, are planning to hold a number of public drop-in sessions to help explain the process. One will be in Fladbury and as soon as we have a date, we’ll let everybody know.
Ian Southcott – Chair, tel: 861061, email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com
(Clerk – Lynne Yapp, tel: 01386 552233, email: clerkfladburypc@mail.com)
FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB
On Saturday Fladbury succumbed to a heavy defeat by 9 wickets at league leaders Southam. The home side won an important toss and inserted Fladbury on a wet pitch which proved much easier to bat on as it dried out later in the day.
Sunday’s match at neighbouring Elmley Castle proved to be a much closer run affair in a rain reduced 35 over contest. Brent McOmish top scored for Fladbury with a fine 53, ably supported by Dave Prudden who finished on 49 not out in a total of 172 for 4. Alas it was not to be quite enough as the hosts reached their target with just one over to spare despite commendable bowling performances from Dave Harris and James Turner.
Home matches this weekend! This coming Saturday 26 June Fladbury host Alcester&Ragley in a league fixture starting at 1.30 while Sunday27 June sees the first visit to the village of Romsley&Hunnington with a 2pm start.
It is still proving desperately difficult to get 11 players out on both days at the weekend. Anyone who fancies turning out to play, even if only on an occasional basis, is welcome to make themselves known.
Pete Sudlow, tel 860335
Information Provided Centre Using V-Base Page 2
WHAT IS “On going” ?
It is at the end of KIT and is information and notices which have appeared in previous KITs which may still be helpful, especially for newcomers to KIT – and for those of us who forget!
FLADBURY KNIT & NATTER
Around 10 people turned up for Knit and Natter on Tuesday – there was some knitting, some crocheting, a tiny bit of tapestry embroidery and lots of nattering! Everyone welcome to Fladbury Knit & Natter on Tuesday 13 July at 7pm in the Function Room at the Chequers Inn, Fladbury. Just bring yourself, your knitting/crochet and any other craft work – and your conversation. Experienced needle people are willing to teach not so experienced keen to learn! For more information, please contact Amy McGann on 07850 075459 – and there will be more conversation and instruction about…..
THE FLADBURY FLOW – update
Celebrating 100 years
Raising funds for the
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 1921 – 2021
The Poppies we create will be displayed on a net, as a river in the centre of Fladbury, draped from the War Memorial within the churchyard, across the grass and all along the front wall from 6th to 21st November 2021. The target is to create approximately 2,340 Knitted and Crochet Poppies and to raise £1 for every Poppy created. People in Fladbury and beyond are invited to take part in memory of all the people listed on the village War Memorials
To take part….
£1 packs containing knitting and crochet patterns and enough yarn to complete three Poppies will be available on Saturday 3 July from the end of Chequers Lane (near the Anchor Green), together with a display and more information – and some knitting or crochet instruction! If you want to know more before then, please contact Angela Fowler –
Email angelafowler555@gmail.com (please put ‘The Fladbury Flow’ in the subject box)
Facebook – message on Facebook Messsenger
Telephone 861820
Crafters, learners and non-crafting helpers all needed!
TALKING OF CRAFTERS…..
Conversations about and during lockdown have revealed many crafty people. Can anyone use the following?
- Several feather pillows – perhaps useful for upholstery?
- Corks
- A rug making kit
- Some tapestry wools
To help me clear my clutter, please contact me, Jane – email or ring 860531.
HANDYMAN WANTED – STILL BEING SOUGHT
Someone with “Handyman” skills to support Holland House in Cropthorne on an ad-hoc basis. Typical jobs are putting up shelves, painting, fixing leaky taps and showers, and other ad-hoc repair work. For more information please email ian.spencer@hollandhouse.org or ring 01386 860330. Holland House is an equal opportunities employer.
ROADWORKS IN CHARLTON – postponed!
Having reported road works in Charlton due to start on 21 June, Charlton folk received the following message from District Councillor Liz Eyre…..
Yessell Lane
Street works inspector held a meeting yesterday in relation to the above works area. The work will not be going ahead until September. Signage on the carriageway is to be removed from the site. The works cannot be carried out under 2-way lights safely, therefore the road closures will need to be planned in.
And this morning I have received an email saying “Road works August 9th to 11th. More details coming!”
FLADBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD & NATURE RESERVE
Thanks to all who help maintain the beauty and hopefully fruitfulness of our Orchard and Nature Reserve – the ox-eye daisies are a picture at the moment for all to enjoy. And we are delighted that the Brownies hold their weekly meetings round the shack. If anyone would like to know more about the Orchard and Nature Reserve, and/or might like to help with maintenance, please let me, Jane, know – email or ring 860531.
SOME DATES TO NOTE…..
Saturday 26 June – Cricket match in Fladbury from 1.30pm
Sunday 27 June – Cricket match in Fladbury from 2pm
Saturday 3 July – Fladbury Flow enrolment
Sunday 4 July – National “Thank you” – or will it be?
Tuesday 6 July – Fish & Chips outside Fladbury Anchor
Tuesday 13 July – Knit and Nattter from 7pm in the Chequers
Tuesday 20 July – Fish & Chips outside Fladbury Anchor
Every Sunday – see Church news
And KIT welcomes news and information, personal announcements, things for sale or to give away, etc, etc…..
Love Jane X
tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com
at 6 Woodward Parks
On going…..
GARDENING
· From Brenda in Charlton – 860341 – I need someone who can put down a few slabs (already have these), a bit of fence painting and one or two odds and ends in the garden. The slabs are for relocating my storage area. And I still have the following well grown plants which need new homes – climbing and dwarf beans, sprouts, courgettes, and just the one zesty King cucumber – all for just a donation for my charity – Kidney Research – thank you.
· From Jenny in Fladbury – 861048 – empty garden composter going free – please ring Jenny for more information or where to collect in Woodward Parks
· Despite the sign on the gate, I have just been informed that Rowlings, in Cropthorne, our local garden centre on the main Pershore to Evesham road, is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.30am to 3pm. Nicola tells me they have a few geraniums left, lovely bedding plants and lots of gorgeous perennials!
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
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT DRIVERS URGENTLY REQUIRED – Interested? then drop in for a chat, we are near to the market in Pershore, phone us on 01386 554299 or email volunteering@pershorevolunteers.org.uk – website : pershorevolunteers.org.uk
Pershore and District Volunteer Centre, 1 Billing House, Pershore WR10 1EY.
CAFE and PUBS
· Cafe Craycombe is open for meals inside and out from Tuesday to Saturday – booking is advisable – telephone 01386 860732. For other enquiries, please email cafecraycombe@aol.com
· The Anchor is open every day from 11.30am for drinking inside and outside – tel: 860391
· The Chequers is open for drinking and eating inside and outside, table service – food Monday-Saturday 12noon-8pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm – tel: 861854
· The Bell at Cropthorne is open every day except Tuesdays. Children welcome.
Telephone 01386 861860 or email cropthornebell@yahoo.com
OXTON ORGANICS At the side of the rough track,beyond the bottom of Broadway Lane, the Cauli Trolley is stocked up with more beautiful produce.
FLADBURY FOOTBALL CLUB – If anyone wants to know more about the Club or is interested in joining, please ring Peter and Mary on 861494
WHEELCHAIR OFFER – a good wheelchair is available for a voluntary donation to charity. If interested, please contact Margaret Carter on 860247
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
OCEAN BLUE on Church Street – now open Tuesday to Saturday, tel: 860110 or contact Katie on 07977181001 or www.oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk
HOLLAND HOUSE Quiet Garden Days on Thursdays 14 July, 19 August and 16 September, 10am-4pm. For more information and to book, go to www.hollandhouse.org or call 01386 860330
HOUSES STILL SOUGHT
· We, a young family of 4, want to buy our first family home in Fladbury – please contact us if you know of any property for sale – 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
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
JAMS AND CHUTNEYS to give away, some well after the best before date but fine – I just don’t eat that much jam and chutney! Please email me, Jane, or ring 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 – Jane 860531.