LUNCHES DELIVERED
Tomorrow Friday 6 August – Chicken fillet served in a mushroom sauce with fresh vegetables and potatoes – £9
Sunday 8 August – Roast topside of Beef served with horseradish sauce OR Roast Pork served with apple sauce, both served with fresh seasonal vegetables and potatoes – £9 each meal + Sunday desserts – Homemade bread and butter pudding OR Forest fruit and vanilla cheesecake OR Treacle and pecan tart, all served with fresh cream – £4 each
TO ORDER any of the above, please contact Carol-Anne and Nigel on 07866 670472
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – WE HAVE DECIDED TO CLOSE FOR TWO WEEKS FROM 15TH OF AUGUST TO GIVE OUR LOVELY HARDWORKING-THROUGH-THE-PANDEMIC STAFF A HOLIDAY TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND HAVE A WELL EARNED BREAK…..WE WILL OF COURSE BE BACK ON 29TH OF AUGUST…MENUS WILL BE OUT NEXT WEEK…
Thank you everyone for your support and see you after next week on 29th August….we appreciate all the orders you have given us….see you very soon. Carol-Anne and Nigel
CHURCH NEWS
· Saturday 7 August at Charlton – A Celebration of Life – Flowers in the churchto remember those of the village who have died, among them Helen Fowler, and to help look forward to the future
· Sunday 8 August – 9.30am at Cropthorne Church – A Service of Holy Communion and at 11.00am at Fladbury Church – A Morning Service
· Thursday 12 August at 12.00pm at Fladbury Church, Wedding of James Clark and Jessika Poplawski and at 12.30pm at Throckmorton Chapelry, Wedding of John Harris and Jennifer Harley – we wish each wedding couple every blessing in their married life together.
· Sunday 15 August at 9.30am at Charlton Church – A Service of Holy Communion (to let us know if you are coming, please call Julian 860420 or email jdhawley72@gmail.com; or call Sue 07568 169133 sueandrobert@hotmail.co.uk) and at 11.00am at Fladbury Church – A Service of Holy Communion
· Tuesday 17 August at 3.00pm at, Fladbury Church – A Service of Thanksgiving for David Wynn – please let Katherine Gray know before 10 August if you would like to attend because numbers are being limited to offer some form of social distancing. Katherine will be pleased to hear from you by email – katherinegray07@btintenet.com – or mobile 07712 402281.
Sarah, Parish Wardens, and Wardens
REST IN PEACE
· A service of thanksgiving for the life of Rob Speed was held in Fladbury Church on 27 July. During the service, we learned that, when Rob was a pupil at Taunton school in the late fifties, two otters were adopted and the then biology teacher, who later founded Somerset Wildlife Trust, encouraged Rob to care for them. Such was the care Rob gave them, he appeared on BBC television with the otters and Rob had an interest in otters for the rest of his long life. Donations of over £100 were collected for the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Rob and Elaine’s family thank everyone for their support, including cards and messages, for attending the service and giving donations.
· Ann Champion, wife of the late John Champion, a former rectory of Fladbury, died at home in Pershore last Friday 30 July. Their daughter Lucy wishes it to be known that her funeral is on Wednesday 18 August at 2pm at Pershore Abbey, followed by 3pm at Fladbury Crematorium and then back to Pershore for some refreshments, venue to be confirmed. Her ashes will be buried in John’s grave in Fladbury churchyard, hopefully in September.
FLADBURY gently RE-CONNECTING…..
on Saturday 7 August – an occasion to connect with newcomers and re-connect with friends and neighbours in Fladbury “al fresco”, between 11am and 5pm. By now you should have received the yellow leaflet featuring lists of open gardens and table top stalls and an email about boat rides. If you haven’t received either of these, please let me, Jane, know – tel: 860531, email pjbugg@btintenet.com
And two late amendments – there will be no table top at Spring Cottage in Lazy Lane but there will be a table top at 23 The Chantry – Gwyneth Thomas selling all sorts of bric-a-brac, including some hand knitted articles – weather permitting!
THE FLADBURY FLOW….
A few more RED poppies are needed and now some PURPLE wool is available for poppies to be knitted in memory of animals lost in war. To find out how you can help, please message Angela Fowler on 07811 875701 or visit the gazebo on the village green on Saturday 7 August
FLADBURY CRICKET CLUB
Saturday’s league match at Stratford was abandoned due to rain after less than 10 overs, with Fladbury having been sent in to bat, on 44 for 1. Sunday’s game in Worcester against Old Vigornians went ahead although reduced to 35 overs per side, despite torrential rain earlier in the day.Following splendid opening spells of 4 for 41 from Dave Harris and 3 for 36 from Will Wade, the King’s School alumni were at one point reduced to 16 for 6.Unfortunately the remainder of the Fladbury bowling attack could not quite match up, with the result that OVs staged a remarkable recovery to eventually post a total of 194 all out. A spirited 49 from 48 balls from Will Wade made for a very promising start to Fladbury’s reply together with a solid but pedestrian half century from Dave Prudden. Once Wade had departed the run rate lost its impetus and once again left too much to do with too few resources, Fladbury finishing 35 runs short on 160 for 7.
This weekend both fixtures are at home, with Welford on Avon the visitors on Saturday 7 August in the League starting at 1.30pm followed on Sunday 8 August by a match starting at 2pm against Flyford Flavell.
Pete Sudlow, tel 860335
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. There is no meeting on Monday 9 August.
· 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, except for Wednesday 11 August when it will be held at the home of Louise Craske in Weston Orchard. If you want more information or would like to join in and haven’t been before, please ring Sally on 861206.
THE NAIT
As reported last week, the Nait is closed to the public, hopefully temporarily. If you see anything that needs attention in the field or any swans in distress, please phone 07493457562
FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL
The Coal Wharf – ‘Jacksons’ Compound – The Parish Council were approached by the Environment Agency at the beginning of the year because there was the necessity to carry out work on the old sluice near the Coal Wharf next to Fladbury Mill. At the time it seemed quite urgent but then things seemed to be downgraded. However, they came back to us a couple of months ago with a timetable for the project. They will be removing the old wooden sluice which we will retain as a museum piece on the Coal Wharf and the space will be infilled with concrete. This requires some draining, some underwater work etc etc. Access is from the Coal Wharf which is owned by the Parish Council hence the need to consult with us. The work should take about four or five weeks to complete. Meanwhile the area is closed and they have installed alarms and CCTV to protect their kit.
Recreation Ground – The new height restriction barrier at the entrance was installed last Monday. Additional work to the fence and the old gate is planned together with a replacement for the old ‘kissing gate’ to facilitate safer access.
Next Meeting – The PC does not meet in August and so the next meeting will be at 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
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
Looking ahead…..
FISH & CHIPS – StarChip Enterprise will serve fish & chips outside the Anchor, Fladbury, on Tuesdays 17 and 31 August, from 4.30pm to last orders at 7.30pm.
CHARLTON CHATTERY will meet in The Old Schoolroom on 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!
FLADBURY KNIT & NATTER – Tuesday 24 August at 7pm in the Function Room at the Chequers Inn, Fladbury. Just bring yourself, your knitting/crochet and your conversation. For more information, please contact Amy McGann on 07850 075459
New notice – 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 available from Anne 860680, Simone 860916 or Pam 860895
And finally, KIT – what do you think?
This is KIT number 81. I circulated Keeping In Touch No.1 on 18 March 2020, the beginning of the first lockdown, when we decided that we could no longer publish and circulate the community magazine Five Alive. KIT itself and the mailing lists have got longer, including printed copies for people without computers – and the time it takes me to do it has got longer. From September, I am thinking of producing a monthly KIT until the end of the year. And then what? What do you think? Please let me know. Meanwhile, let’s re-connect!
Love Jane X
tel: 860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com
at 6 Woodward Parks but still hoping to downsize!
On going…..
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
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
EVESHAM Golf Club – in fladbury at the top of station road is welcoming new members. For more information, see the club website or the Club Secretary, Fraser Williamson, on 01386 860395 or email secretary@eveshamgolfclub.co.uk
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
BUSES – if you are interested in the provision of a community bus for shopping trips and even perhaps excursions for Fladbury and neighbouring villagers, please register your interest with John Bolt (860768) or Jane Bugg (860531).
QUIET GARDEN DAYS at Holland House on Thursdays 19 August and 16 September, 10am-4pm. To book, go to www.hollandhouse.orgor call 01386 860330
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