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 100th 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 100th birthday on 24th 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!
.
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.