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The Parish Magazine
of Greater Whitbourne
February 2013
60p

Clergy
Parish and Magazine Contacts
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The Rector: Revd. David Howell The Rectory,
Whitbourne WR6 5RP 821285
Assistant Priest: Revd. Doiran Williams
Howberry, Whitbourne WR6 5RZ 821189
Churchwardens
Edvin Loach: Mr R Evans and Mrs J Evans
01885 482183
Tedstone Delamere: Mrs Kathleen Harris
01885 483681; Mr W North 853321
Upper Sapey: Mr I Evans-Fisher and Mrs C
Evans-Fisher 853441
Whitbourne: Mrs Myrtle Kneen 821707;
Mrs Sylvia Bland 853661
Organist: Mrs Sheila Jones 01885 488625
Parochial Church Council (PCC)
Secretary: Mr Stuart Beare 01885 482570
Treasurer: Mr Philip Knowles 822204
Electoral Roll Officer: Mr John Bland
853661
Councillors: Sir Nicholas Harington
821819; Mr Jerry Cummins 821485
Deanery Synod Representatives: Mrs Sylvia
Bland; Mrs Brenda Allan; Mr Stuart
Beare; Mr A Stormonth Darling 821918
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Editor: Mark Powell 821121; email: parish.magazine@yahoo.co.uk
Distribution: Mr Andrew Kneen
821707; email: akneen@btinternet.com
Front Cover : Frost by Liz Graham
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2 February 2013

From the Rector
Presentation of Christ in the Temple
2nd February
It’s May 1996 and a group of visiting
pilgrims are in the Church of the
Nativity in Bethlehem. They’re down
in the crypt where lies the place
traditionally held to be where Christ
was born. They’re singing “Away in a
Manger” and feeling uncomfortable,
finding it all a bit sentimental and
touristy.
Then a young Palestinian couple enter
the crypt carrying a newborn baby,
surely only a few days old. Ignoring
everyone around them they approach
the holy place of Christ’s birth, they
kneel and hold their precious baby
over the shrine for a brief moment or
two. And everything has changed. It’s
suddenly very quiet and still as the
visitors watch this simple gesture of
faith by parents wanting something
special for their baby.
The visitors are told this is customary,
it’s an offering or dedication of the
child to God and the seeking of God’s
blessing for the baby.
That baby would be about 17 years
old today. Is he or she still alive or
has a sword already pierced the
mother’s soul? Bethlehem today is not
a safe place for a child. Like Jesus she
or he has grown up in a land with
political and religious divisions which
seem to defy all attempts to bring
peace to the region.
Two babies, separated by 2000 years
and yet having so much in common.
Jesus was born into a troubled world.
His people were oppressed in their
own land by the occupying Roman
forces. They longed for the coming of
the promised Messiah, God’s chosen
one, who will bring freedom, peace
and justice to the people of Israel.
Among them was a man named
Simeon, he holds on in faith to a
promise made to him by God. Simeon
will not die until he has seen the one
who is God’s Messiah, the chosen one,
the anointed one.
Simeon holds this young baby in his
arms and knows his faith has been
rewarded in the revelation of Jesus as
the promised one. In his wisdom, he
sees that God’s salvation is not just
for the people of Israel, it is offered to
all people everywhere. God’s light will
shine out from Jesus, one of the
people of Israel, but it will be a light
that shines in all the dark places of
the world.
Simeon blesses Mary and Joseph but
also warns them of the shadowy side
of this glory and salvation: the
suffering that lies ahead for Jesus and
his mother.
We too hang on in faith to the
promises made to us by God in Jesus.
The promise that we are God’s
beloved children; the promise that
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death does not have the final say; the
promise that even out of the darkest
and most painful of circumstances
God will bring healing, light and new
life.
Simeon’s words for Mary are perhaps
for us too: loving Jesus will hurt. He
is still controversial and attracts
opposition from some who encounter
him; he still challenges our thoughts
and beliefs when they stray from the
way and the truth; he still brings
about our own self-judgement in the
way we respond to him.
There is suffering today throughout
the world and following Jesus does
not take us out of that suffering,
indeed it leads us deeper into it; but
however deep it is, we share it with
Jesus, and however dark it is we know
that resurrection light can shine in
that darkness which won’t overcome
it.
Ash Wednesday service.
Ash Wednesday is the 13th February;
there will be a special service in
Whitbourne at 10.30am. We hope to
run a lent study group on
Wednesdays at 11am – 12noon, this
will be instead of our usual Lent
Lunches, all are welcome. This year
our charity will be The Additional
Curates Society.
Pilates classes
Parish News
Pilates classes run on Tuesday
mornings at Whitbourne Village Hall.
Contact Sue Bratton for details. Tel.
07974 343609 email suebratton@tiscali.co.uk.
Clifton upon Teme WI
Our first meeting of 2013 was held on
Tuesday 8 th January and the speaker
for the evening was one of our own
members Ruth Wilson who gave a
very interesting talk on Dyslexia.
After hearing an excellent account of
Ruth’s career and her work with
Dyslexia we took part in a variety of
activities which showed some of the
difficulties those with Dyslexia might
experience. There were plenty of
questions for Ruth and these
continued throughout tea and coffee.
Our annual lunch is being organised
for mid February. The cookery club
are having a break from cooking this
month and will be lunching in
Carluccio’s.
Already looking forward to spring
and summer months the subject of
our speaker for February is Saving
Wildflowers and speaker for this is
Janet Maxwell-Stewart. If you would
like to come along to the WI new
members and visitors are most
welcome. Our next meeting in the
Village Hall will be on February 12th.
For further information contact our
President, Heather Hurley. Tel: 01886
812809. Sheila Harris
Clifton WI Diary dates
Feb. 12 th WI Clifton Village Hall 7.30
pm
Mar. 12 th WI Clifton Village Hall 7.30
pm.
4 February 2013

Whitbourne WI
January’s meeting held in the Live
and Let Live in the village was a
lovely gathering on a very wet
night. Everyone wished each other
‘Happy New Year’ and had a good
natter over a drink. A swift business
meeting was followed by some
lovely food and we all had a good
time. Linda Grey.
Friendship Club
Well Christmas is well and truly over
and we are now well into 2013. There
was no meeting in January. I trust
anyone who succumbed to the various
bugs doing the rounds has well
and truly recovered.
We will be holding our Annual post-
Christmas celebration at our February
meeting on Wednesday 6 January at
11.00am. Please let Jenny Mitchell
know if you are coming so that she
can ensure we have enough food!! We
look forward to seeing everyone there
and catching up on everyone's news.
If you would like to come and join us
for a coffee and a chat we meet on
the first Wednesday of the month at
11.00am in the Village Hall - everyone
welcome. For more information
please contact Ann Roberts (01886
821063) or Eileen Badger (01886
821501). Ann Roberts
Whitbourne Village Hall 200 Club
Winners
The following members have been
drawn in the final draw of 2012.
£50 - Mark Powell (255); £35 - Lee
Kenan (228); £25 - Mrs Rothwell (30);
£15 - Joanne O'Donnell (135); £10 -
Richard Evans (242).
Thanks to all those members who are
continuing to support the Village Hall
in 2013. If you would like to become
a member and contribute £5 a year to
help support the Village Hall and possibly
win a prize in our quarterly
draw, please contact us
on book.wvhall@gmail.com.
Jenny Williams
Whitbourne Waits
A big thank-you to those who came to
Whitbourne Waits for Christmas.
Thank you for your generosity (and
also for singing so well!). We raised
£200 for the Maggs Day Centre, and
the British Heart Foundation. Martin
and Margie Wall
The Magazine’s Crossword
Competition
Readers have pointed out a few
glitches with the crossword competition
including some missing clues!
Apologies for this editorial hiatus
which has hopefully now been resolved.
This month’s crossword is on
page 18. There is a prize of a meal
for two at the Live and Let Live pub in
the village so get your thinking caps
on and your entries submitted via the
village shop. Even if you can’t complete
the whole crossword, it’s still
worth submitting as, in the absence
of any correct entries, the most complete/correct
entry will be judged the
winner. Mark Powell
5 February 2013

Whitbourne Garden
Society and The Annual
Show.
Ten years or more ago, so few members
were attending evening meetings
of the Garden Society that it was no
longer economic to pay the fees of
speakers and hire of the hall. Without
a programme of meetings there was
no need for subscriptions, formal
committee meetings or an AGM. Since
then the society has functioned as a
few people organising the Annual
Show in conjunction with the village
fete. Sheila Dodd has also arranged a
series of visits to interesting gardens
every year. Anyone has been welcome
to join the visits or enter exhibits at
the show without payment of subscription.
This informal arrangement has
worked satisfactorily, but now some
of those involved have grown old and
others have left the village, so there is
no longer anyone willing or able to
take on the running of the show.
I am, therefore, as secretary of the
Garden Society, calling a meeting to
discuss what to do next. Everyone will
be welcome. As the society has no
formal membership, if you are at all
interested or concerned about the
future of a society that has been part
of village life for well over a hundred
years, please come along.
The meeting will be at the Village Hall
on Wednesday 5th March at 7.30 pm.
Andrew Kneen
A Giant Step for
Whitbourne
With new purpose-built premises, at
last we have the space to showcase
what is going to be a growing range
of the best locally produced food and
drink, as well as the grocery staples
that you used to have to drive to
Bromyard for. Every few weeks we’ll
feature new products and new ways
of using them.
We are always keen to hear what you
would like us to stock - if you don't
see it on the shelves please tell us -
we will do our best to get any extra
special item for you. And we want to
support local producers. If you produce
things that you think we should
sell in the shop or know of someone
else who does then please let us know
by calling into the shop or emailing
liz.cousins2@virgin.net.
Watch out soon for a select range of
wine, beer and cider, much of it locally
sourced. We’ve also applied for
planning permission to extend late
night opening. Also, we’ll soon be relaunching
our website which will enable
you to keep in touch with us and
to order home deliveries.
Behind the shop are 12 allotments of
varying sizes. If you are interested in
taking one over, please contact Kate
Lack on 01886 821978 or via
klack@lack83.plus.com
Watch out for an announcement
about our grand official opening with
a high profile guest. And do make a
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using social media to keep customers
informed;
helping to plant and care for
our outdoor site.
We are flexible – tell us when you are
available and what you would like to
do. Even if it’s only an hour a week. If
you sign on as a volunteer you will
get full training and support from a
dedicated team. You may also qualify
for a special discount when you use
the village shop. Martin Yarnit;
martin.yarnit@virgin.net
Poetry Corner: My Pen
I have a friend that belongs to me,
It does not speak and cannot see.
It writes things down along the line,
Freeing thoughts from my mind.
note of our new phone number:
01886 821867.
As well as shopping with us, you
might like to get more closely involved
in the running of a community
-owned and run shop. For £20 you
can buy a share in the shop company,
which entitles you to a vote at our
meetings. And to help decide how we
re-invest in the community when
we’ve paid off our loans and have
money to spare. Or you could volunteer
for a variety of roles including:
making up and delivering customer
orders;
receiving and pricing deliveries;
stock checking;
helping to design and deliver
our marketing materials;
coordinating orders to our suppliers;
It writes of love, and life and fate,
Of beautiful things but never hate.
Stories it tells of days gone by,
Some personal things, it’s never shy.
The joy, the hardships a family
brings,
It’s clever and remembers all these
things.
Its favourite subject is country life,
The beauty of trees, flowers so bright.
The church in its splendour standing
tall,
The lane covered in leaves at fall.
In love with life it writes with grace,
About its owner in her favourite
place.
By Shirley Whittall
7 February 2013

Ferndale Singers
A new conductor has taken over as
Musical Director of the Ferndale Singers,
a talented group of amateur singers
based in Broadwas. Greg Swinford
is a Cambridge graduate and former
choral scholar at Selwyn College,
who teaches singing at Hereford Sixth
Form College, Hereford Cathedral
School and Queen Elizabeth Humanities
College, Bromyard. He is honing
the skills of the Ferndales, conducting
the choir and improving their technique
with various vocal exercises.
Looking forward, the singers would
welcome new members in all sections,
particularly altos, tenors and basses.
In December, they presented a Christmas
concert, singing carols and songs
in four parts. Another concert is
planned for the summer, and in the
meantime the choir will be working
towards expanding its repertoire of
music.
There is no audition to join the
group; just come along and enjoy taking
part! Rehearsals take place on
Thursday evenings from 7.30pm until
9pm in Broadwas Village Hall. Please
telephone 01886 821127 or 01905
333225 for more information. Chris
Baker.
Eat good food !
Meet new people !
Have great conversation !
And altogether have a fabulous time !
For more
information
call Tess on 01886
821691 OR Emma
on 01886 821383
8 February 2013

Whitbourne School Celebrates World Book Week
The new term promises to be a truly creative one at Whitbourne, with plans
afoot for our Book Week in March, featuring local author John Townsend as
well as World Book Day, and a performance in March at the Swan Theatre for
our dancers.
John Townsend will be revisiting old
haunts when he comes to us for the
day – as a former teacher, he worked
at Whitbourne several years ago,
supporting individual pupils. After
becoming a geography teacher, he
started writing school plays and
then moved into writing stories – his
first book came out in 1983 and he
has been writing ever since, focusing
on action books, both fiction and
non-fiction, taking a special interest
in drawing in those who are not keen
readers.
Dressing up for World Book Week He will spend the day with us, working
throughout the school, and we
will also have a chance to mark World Book Day, with costumes and competitions,
at the end of that week, as well as enjoying a week focusing on literary
activities and fun.
Our Year 2s and 3s have the chance to take what is becoming almost a regular
slot for us at Dancefest on Sunday March 3 – this dance showcase gives young
people of all ages the chance to rehearse, learn and develop dances to perform
on stage. This has involved older pupils in previous years, but this year some
of our younger children will have their chance to shine. Rachel Evans.
New Small Ads Service
From next month, the magazine will
be trialling a non-commercial small
ads service for readers of the magazine.
The cost for an advert is £1 per
month and each advert will be limited
to 20 words plus a contact phone
number /email address. Please email
your advert to the Editor (Mark Powell)
at parish.magazine@yahoo.co.uk.
Colour Edition of the
Magazine
The snow lies thick on the ground as I
write this and it is hard to think of
Spring. It will come, however, and I
plan a colour edition of the magazine
in May featuring images and photos
of ‘Spring in and around Whitbourne’.
So, dust down your camera, get arty
and email your photos to parish.magazine@yahoo.co.uk.
Deadline
is Sunday 14th April. Mark Powell
9 February 2013

Agricultural Chaplain’s
Report
Comments on last year
The last year saw extremes in the
weather which seriously affected agricultural
production. Hosepipe bans
were introduced in early 2012 across
southern and eastern England by
seven water companies after two unusually
dry winters left groundwater
and river supplies low. February’s
rainfall was 68% of average and March
was the fifth driest on record with
39% of average rainfall. However,
April to June was the wettest spring
for more than a century and June to
August was the second wettest summer
for the last 100 years (1912 was
the wettest). As a result of the unsettled
Autumn, both harvesting of this
year’s crops and drilling for next
year’s have been adversely affected.
Poor yields and quality of wheat in
2012 suggests that the UK will be a
net importer of wheat for 2013.
Globally, world wheat production for
2012 was down by 48m tonnes, to
648m tonnes and world stocks declined
by 39m tonnes to 159m tonnes.
There had been a 12% decrease in
UK wheat plantings due to the
weather, dropping to an estimated
1.8m ha. Average wheat yields in the
UK were 14% below the 5-year average,
though oilseed rape yields rose
by 5% over the 5-year average and
winter barley yields held their own.
Potato prices were high at the end of
2012 though saleable yields are estimated
to be 20% down after the wet
season (the smallest crop since 1976),
leaving UK production at or below
The Rev Nick Read, Agricultural Chaplain,
Diocese of Hereford
4.5m tonnes. Quality has also suffered.
It has been an extremely turbulent
year for the dairy sector with farmerled
campaigns for fairer and more
transparent contracts beginning to
bear fruit. The weather has affected
silage quality and the costs of bought
-in feed are rising. An increase in concentrate
costs of £60-80/t adds between
2.5 and 3p to the price of a litre
of milk. In October 2012 milk supply
was 6.5% less that the same period
in 2011. However global milk
commodity prices have begun to rise
and there is hope this will feed
through to farmgate prices in 2013.
Beef supplies are tight, helping to
maintain prices, though the national
herd continues to decline. Prices have
risen from just over 200p/kg deadweight
in 2007 to almost 350p/kg
today, but margins are under pressure.
Forage quality is low and rising
feed prices will further erode the
profit margin. In contrast, domestic
production of sheep is expected to
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increase; the UK breeding flock rose
by 2% in 2011 though UK consumption
is falling. Whilst this has largely
been at the expense of New Zealand
imports there may be pressure on
domestic production.
The average cost of pig production
has been above average prices for
over 2 years and there is a further
predicted drop in the UK herd of 5%
during 2013. Whilst pig numbers have
fallen slaughtering has taken place at
gradually increasing weights so that
pig meat production has been rising,
and there is greater efficiency in the
system - the average number of pigs
slaughtered per sow was above 22 in
2012, compared to below 18 in 2005.
Prices may rise due to a decline in the
EU herd as the ban on sow stalls
comes into effect in 2013.
Letter from the Bishop
of Ludlow
I am always pleased when we reach
February. It is not that winter is over
but as the month progresses the long
dark days recede and the promise of
spring approaches. There is the hint
of better things ahead. February
marks a transition from the deadness
of winter into and towards the newness
of spring. Although variable as
to when Easter falls, nevertheless
Lent regularly begins in February.
Easter is early this year so much of
this month will be taken up into Lent.
Lent is what is traditionally understood
as a penitential season, a time
to reflect and amend our lives. In
many peoples’ minds this has become
associated with the giving up of some
pleasure. While for some this may be
a worthwhile exercise I would suggest
that in order to get the most out of
Lent this will generally not best be
achieved by simply giving up something
in that way. Instead, what
seems to be far better is choosing to
do something positive. Here is a
chance to take action that will enrich
and transform our lives and the lives
of others. It may be endeavouring to
do a new thing or it may be something
familiar that needs rekindling.
Amending our lives doesn’t have to
be miserable.
Paradoxically part of acting positively
may include giving up but not in the
way I have so far described. What I
mean is the positive creating of space
and time in our busy lives to read,
reflect and do something new with
others. The giving up then is the laying
aside of something to make space
for something better. Among the
creative things positively on offer this
lent is a diocesan course to help us
read and yes, enjoy the Bible. That
course called ‘reading the Bible for all
its worth’ is available on the Hereford
Diocesan website and comes with
downloadable notes, homilies and
study materials. Here is a chance to
try out with others new ways to read
the Bible and think afresh about its
core message. Not everyone finds Bible
reading easy. This material aims
to help. As Bishop Anthony has written:
The Bible is the written Word of
God and vital in our knowing Jesus
the living Word of God. To grow in our
love for Jesus, we need to know him
with our hearts as well as with our
heads. Enjoy lent. Alistair Magowan
11 February 2013

Who is your Worcestershire
Woman of the Year
2013?
Do you know an inspiring woman? A
woman who works hard in her community
or business, or who has
achieved great things in her life? An
unsung heroine? If so, she could be a
Worcestershire Women of the Year
2013.
The Worcestershire Women awards
have been running for more than 20
years and are a major fundraiser for
St Richard’s Hospice.
There are three categories:
Achievement award, sponsored by St
Mary’s Worcester. A woman who
through her dedication and determination
is able to demonstrate that
against all odds she has done something
incredible, inspirational or is
simply the best at what she does.
Voluntary award sponsored by
Peplow Jewellers. A woman who has
made a significant contribution to the
life of the Worcestershire community
by giving her time and effort freely.
Business award sponsored by Harrison
Clark. A woman who has made a
significant contribution to the success
of her own, or her employer’s
business.
Nominees should live or work in the
county of Worcestershire and the
closing date is 1 st March 2013. Nominations
can be made via the website
www.worcswomen.com where nomination
forms can be downloaded. Further
details of the awards are available
from Evelyn Birt 07799 885996
or Andrea Palmer 07786 437189.
The winners will be announced at a
fabulous lunch on Friday 27 th September
2013 at Fews Marquees in Hanbury
with an inspirational woman
speaker sponsored by Aspire Partnership.
Other events including a fashion
show (21 st February) and afternoon
tea (16 th May) are being held to support
the awards. Full details are at
www.worcswomen.com.
Moving Sale
We are moving from Little Stocking &
are wishing to sell on some furniture.
We are open to reasonable offers on
all items and will donate 50% of the
proceeds to Church Funds. All enquiries
to Richard Bond on 01886
821641. Richard Bond
Double Bed; Queen size bed
Round wooden coffee table
Small glass table
Wardrobe
3 x Bedside tables
Bookshelf (pair)
2 x Bookshelves
3 x Chests
Dressing table & stool
Corner cabinet
Desk
Drop-leaf table
Old Oak drop-leaf table & four chairs
Dining table
Carver & five formal dining chairs
Three-piece suite (cream)
Two chairs
Nest tables
12 February 2013

The Mayonnaise Jar and
the Two Beers
When things in your life seem almost
too much to handle, when 24 hours in
a day are not enough, remember the
mayonnaise jar and the two beers.
A professor stood before his philosophy
class and had some items in
front of him. When the class began,
he wordlessly picked up a very large
and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded
to fill it with golf balls. He
then asked the students if the jar was
full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box
of pebbles and poured them into the
jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles
rolled into the open areas between
the golf balls. He then asked
the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of
sand and poured it into the jar. Of
course, the sand filled up everything
else. He asked once more if the jar
was full. The students responded
with a unanimous ‘yes.’
The professor then produced two
beers from under the table and
poured the entire contents into the
jar effectively filling the empty space
between the sand. The students
laughed.
‘Now,’ said the professor as the
laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognise
that this jar represents your
life. The golf balls are the important
things—your family, your children,
your health, your friends and your
favourite passions—and if everything
else was lost and only they remained,
your life would still be full. The pebbles
are the other things that matter
like your job, your house and your
car. The sand is everything else—the
small stuff.
‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’
he continued, ‘there is no room for
the pebbles or the golf balls. The
same goes for life. If you spend all
your time and energy on the small
stuff you will never have room for the
things that are important to you. Pay
attention to the things that are critical
to your happiness. Spend time
with your children. Spend time with
your parents. Visit with grandparents.
Take your spouse out to dinner.
Play another 18. There will always be
time to clean the house and mow the
lawn. Take care of the golf balls
first—the things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just
sand.’
One of the students raised her hand
and inquired what the beer represented.
The professor smiled and
said, ‘I’m glad you asked. The beer
just shows you that no matter how
full your life may seem, there’s always
room for a couple of beers with
a friend. Submitted by Beryl and
Derek Shaw.
Ponds and Newts
Heritage Project
Would you like to learn about local
ponds, their history and their wildlife,
and to be able to identify many of the
species of animals and plants associated
with them?
Through the Herefordshire Nature
Trust’s Ponds and Newts Project you
have the chance.
13 February 2013

Pond wildlife discovery days
Four free pond wildlife discovery
days are available in March - see dates
below. The events will all have the
same format:
10am- 12.30pm – indoor session with
the Project Officer to learn about
ponds and pond life, with illustrated
talks and complementary training
packs with leaflets and information
sheets to aid identification at the
pond.
12:30pm - 1:30pm – lunch – please
bring a packed lunch. Coffee, tea and
biscuits will be provided free.
1:30pm to 3:30pm – visit to a local
pond to try out the identification
skills learned in the morning and a
chance to ‘ask the experts’.
To book your place, please contact
the Project Officer (see below).
Training Day Venues:
Ledbury: Fri 8 March at Ledbury Community
Hall.
Bromyard: Tues 12 March at
Bromyard Council Chamber
Mathon: Wed 13 March at Old Country
Farm, Mathon
Ashperton: Sat 16 March at Ashperton
Village Hall
Appeal for Ponds to be Surveyed
This Project is also offering free surveys
of
ponds
within the
north-east
of Herefordshire
around
Colwall, Ledbury, Ashperton and
Bromyard.
If you’d like to have a survey of your
ponds to find out the range of wildlife
in them and to learn more of the
history of ponds, please ring or e-mail
me. Also, please let me know of any
other ponds which could be surveyed.
Up to 40 surveys can be offered free
by the project.
My contact details are below. I look
forward to hearing from you. Nigel
Hand Project Officer, Ponds & Newts
Heritage Network Project, Herefordshire
Nature Trust, Tel: 01432 356872
n.hand@herefordshirewt.co.uk
www.herefordhart.org
The Village Shop Garden
The new village shop is up and almost
running, as I write this in early
January in readiness
for the
printing of the
February magazine.
The area
for the allotments
has been
allocated and
the fruit trees,
sponsored by
local people, are already settling into
the orchard, which will be undersown
with pollen-rich wild flower and
grass mixture.
Now it is time to turn attention to the
planting up of the areas surrounding
the shop. This has to be done in accordance
with some planning requirements:
e.g. that the height of plants
is limited near the entrance so that
there is a clear view onto the road;
14 February 2013

and that indigenous ones are used to
encourage pollinating insects and to
provide seeds, berries and shelter for
over-wintering birds.
For some of us this is an interesting
and exciting phase of the project, and
leads me to ask if any of you know of
plants that grow particularly well in
the environs of Whitbourne, or have
any seeds/plants to donate? If so,
please get in contact on the following
number: 822 228. It would be very
satisfying to be able to plant up the
garden during the spring and to
watch it develop and flourish over the
following months.
Finally, would anyone like to sponsor
the space along the right wall (facing
the allotments) of the shop, which is
to be seeded with a wild flower mix to
link with the orchard under-sowing?
This involves the cost of a kilo bag of
seed. If so, please get in touch. By
now you will have realised that funding
for planting is very limited.
Elizabeth White
A View from Longlands
Farm
So this is my New Year’s Resolution –
to contribute to the Parish Magazine.
Longlands Farm goes on – not much
has changed, except one wondered if
growing rice might be a diversification,
the fields have been so waterlogged
for the last few months. To
recap:
There are 28 Beef Shorthorn cows to
calve this spring, including ten firsttimers,
twenty two 12 month old
weaned calves, nine 2 year old heifers
to be mated this spring, twelve 2 year
old males destined for meat in the
next 3-9 months, a senior stock bull,
Frank, lounging in a barn with some
senior wives (he’s so laid back we
have to roll bales of straw around and
over him if he’s in repose); & Duncan,
a junior bull used to mate Frank’s
daughters (incest discouraged).
There are also 140 Lleyn ewes to lamb
at the end of March, all recently
housed and looking fairly smug as
winter progresses and 70 of their
daughters continue to brave the elements
outside – young ewes kept to
add to the flock next autumn or to
sell as breeding ewes. The Lleyn
(from the Lleyn peninsula in North
Wales used to be a rare breed. Bill’s
uncle Pat started the flock back in the
mid 70s – they are a medium sized,
pretty, white-faced and legged sheep
and wonderful mothers; in the last
20 years they have become very
popular commercially – there are now
several thousand registered flocks.
Ours is Flock 10, now the oldest established
flock in the country, though
sadly some of the original bloodlines
were lost when the flock was lost in
the Foot and Mouth outbreak. There
are 3 senior stock rams (1 ram can
successfully mate up to 60 ewes) , 11
junior stud rams and just 12 male
lambs left of the 120 born last year,
to sell for meat.
We also have 4 pigs, including two on
forestry duties, clearing undergrowth
in the woods; the others live on our
households’ waste food (the best reason)
and are destined for sausages
soon; 12 young hens laying and 2
cockerels, 1 senior and 1 henpecked
underling lined up for a casserole; 3
15 February 2013

pet bantams; 7 ponies, five used for
Riding for the Disabled group based
on the farm, one rather frisky Arab
type whom our daughters enjoy riding,
and one pet; one senior working
Collie, Nell, brilliant worker but recuperating
from a serious infection contracted
over the Christmas period;
her son, Brodie, very keen and obedient
but not much style; Sheila, an
Australian kelpie pup – very, very
keen and lively but not really under
control around the stock – training in
progress; one friendly Cocker spaniel
- meet and greet role; two house cats
– keeping mice at bay in the house
mostly; and two guinea pigs – our
daughter Megan’s pets, good for
building confidence in students too
daunted by cattle and sheep work.
That’s the list of four-legged friends.
Some make us a living, some are very
useful, and some just good company!
Three years ago I diversified into
working with teenagers excluded
from mainstream education. We also
host school visits, our most regular
being Whitbourne school.
Our big project at the beginning of
December was a combined farm visit
and nativity project. We hosted 12
groups over two weeks – 300 visitors
in all including 220 children – infants,
juniors and special needs. The first
part of the visit involved learning
about the farm and the animals,
meeting some of the cattle, including
big Frank, pet sheep, ponies, feeding
pigs and chickens and collecting eggs.
After a cup of warm home-made apple
juice and biscuit the cast donned
costumes and after some chaotic beginnings
the nativity tableau came
together, with Mary and Joseph, shepherds,
kings, an angel, a star, pet
sheep and ponies, and Nell the collie.
We follow a simple script interspersed
with carols, accompanied this
year by live musicians. All this
helped by care farm students. It’s a
lovely project, one to be repeated,
hopefully. One of the high points was
the combined Whitbourne school and
Longlands RDA visit with two-week
old Ivy Margaret standing in as baby
Jesus. Whether or not you believe the
Christmas story it brings alive a
poignant message.
We were hosting an infants group one
day, with two students helping – two
colourful young women who were
really good with the children, helping
them throughout the farm visit. It
came to dressing them up for the nativity,
which we did. The children
then moved away to take up their
places with sheep and ponies, and the
conversation went like this:
Me: ‘That’s a shame, we’re a king and
a star bearer short’.
(Pause.)
Student T: (sighs) ‘Oh alright, Julia, I’ll
be your effing king’.
Student M, entering into the spirit: ‘I’ll
take the star for you’.
So our tableau was completed, with
the innocent and not so innocent, but
all with good grace.
When I asked Margaret Richardson to
make the costumes for us last year,
her remit was simple tabards to fit
over coats for 4 to 14 year olds. This
she did and they’re lovely, packed
away now for next year. Julia Evans
16 February 2013

At a glance
2 nd Thursday of the Month. Upper Sapey Whist Drive at Sapey Village Hall.
8.00 pm. All welcome.
Sunday 3 rd February, Farmer’s Breakfast in Whitbourne Village Hall 9-12.
£7.50 (family reductions). In aid of Cancer Research.
Saturday 9 th February Curry and Lasagne Evening, Sapey Golf Club 7.30pm.
£12 per ticket in aid of Tedstone Church and Saltmarshe and District Hall.
Contact Kathleen Harris 01885 483681.
Wednesday February 13 th Garden Outing to Painswick to see the Snowdrops.
Meet Whitbourne Village Hall 9.45 am. Further details from Sheila Dodd,
821835.
Saturday 2 nd March Safari Supper. Eat good food ! Meet new people ! Have
great conversation ! Have a fabulous time ! For more information call Tess on
01886 821691 or Emma on 01886 821383.
Wednesday 6th March Rolls Royce Merlin BDLHS Talk by Hugh Langrishe.
7.30pm at The Conquest Theatre Bromyard. Exploring the development, production
and use of the famous British aero-engine which played such an important
part in Allied success in World War II. Powering such fine aeroplanes
as Hurricane, Spitfire, Mosquito, Lancaster, Halifax and Mustang, it was in use
throughout the war. The talk is fully illustrated by contemporary photographs.
Non members £3.00 Members Free.
Saturday 2 nd March at 1.30 pm. Calling all dog owners for a Trot around
Bromyard on a fun Scavenger Hunt. Entry Fee £5 per dog (£2.50 for extra
dogs). Meet Council Office Car Park, Roberry St, Bromyard HR7 4DU. Refreshments
available. Further details from Sue—07940838357.
Saturday 9 th March Weobley Concert at Weobley Village Hall (HR4 8SN) from
7.30 pm to 10.30 pm (doors open at 7 pm) featuring Pickin’ In The Kitchen -
Weobley’s own bluegrass band of 6 ‘seniors’; The Remi Harris Trio - Remi
started playing aged 7 and, at 24, is now one of the UK’s top Gypsy Jazz guitarists;
The Down County Boys - Our most popular and ‘fun’ UK bluegrass band.
Tickets £9 (up to 28 th Feb) then £10, including at the door. For bookings, email
weobleymusic@hotmail.co.uk or call Bob and Kate Best on 01544 318513.
Reminder
Magazine subscriptions are due. If you have not paid your subscription
for 2013 (£7.00) please pay your local distributor or
Andrew Kneen as soon as possible. Many thanks.
17 February 2013

Crossword No. 10 (Compiled by Lord Threadneedle of Whitbourne)
Sponsored by the Live and Let Live Pub, Whitbourne
To enter a prize draw for a meal for two at The Live, please submit your completed
crossword to the village shop by the 15th of the month (a purple folder
is held under the till to receive magazine contributions). Please include your
name, phone number and/or email address. The winner will be notified in
next month’s magazine. Note from Editor—In the absence of a correct entry,
the most complete/correct entry will be judged the winner.
A slightly easier crossword this month......
Perfect for that tea-break!
1 2 3
4
5 6 7
8
9 10
11
12
13
14 15 16
17
18
19
20 21
22
Congratulations to Paul and Kate Lack –winners of December’s and January’s
crossword completion and meals for two at The Live and Let Live, Whitbourne.
18 February 2013

Across
1. Tiny keepsake portrait (9)
5. We ain’t there no more, Toto! (6)
7. Where is Figaro? (7)
9. Sheepish (5)
11. As in 1 across (8)
12. Member of Religious Society of
Friends (6)
14. A fault, from Russia to West (6)
17. Homer’s not-so well-heeled hero
(8)
18. Twelve (5)
20. Plate used at dinner (7)
21. Striped felines (6)
22. Silent Rudolf (9)
Down
1. Of great size or solidity (7)
2. Having a voracious appetite (8)
3. Glass part (4)
4. Of incomprehensible depth (10)
6. An inclination (5)
8. Otherwise known as a ‘shag’ (9)
10. Woken elder in handicraft (10)
13. King’s evil (8)
15. Lulu’s hit! (5)
16. Fast, in music (7)
19. Eve’s beau (4)
Solution to Crossword No. 9
Across 1.Maurice Sendak; 6.forbearance;
9. rehouse; 10.curve; 11.prime;
12.Buttons; 15.cadence; 17.cosec; 18.
inert; 19.abstain;
22.preterlegal.;23.permanent wave
Down 2.imbue; 3.Evans;
4.semiconscious;5.Conservatoire;
6.florist shop; 7.about; 8.equilateral;
9.Rebecca; 13.tad; 14.own; 16. enter;
20.bitsa; 21.inept
Curry
or Lasagne Evening
at Sapey Golf Club
Saturday 9 th February at 7.30pm
Steve Palmer entertains with
60s and 70s music
Proceeds in aid of
Tedstone Delamere Church and
Saltmarshe and District Hall
£12 per ticket
from Kathleen Harris
01885 483681
Conquest Theatre—
Bromyard
Conquest Productions
Beauty and the Beast
Feb 14th - 23rd (matinees
16/17/23) 7.30pm 2.30pm
FILMS@CONQUEST
Feb 8 Anna Karenina (12A)
Look out for Borderlines
Festival Films in March
Saturday morning coffee shop –
join us for lively chat and good
coffee!! 10.30-12.30
Book now on www.conquesttheatre.co.uk
Box office 01885 488575
19 February 2013

Who cares for the
carers?
CARING (Confidence, Ability, Resources,
Nurturing, Group) is a seven
week course for unpaid carers of people
with life limiting illnesses. With
the help of funding from Skills for
Care, St Michal’s Hospice are able to
deliver this in the areas of Ross on
Wye and Leominster. If you are keen
to find ways to help you manage with
your caring role then we hope to have
some of the answers. You do not
need to attend every week if you are
not able to. The weeks consist of the
following information:
Week 1: Caring and the family
Week 2: Looking after me
Week 3: Resources and information
Week 4: Communicating – how to talk
to everyone
Week 5: medical terminology and nutrition
Week 6: moving and handling people
and occupational therapy
Week 7: Where do we go from here –
the future
Dates for the courses are:
Ross on Wye – The Ryfield Centre on
6/2, 13/2, 20/2, 27/2, 6/3, 13/3,
20/3. Times 2 – 4.30
Leominster – Royal British Legion on
8/2, 15/2, 22/2, 1/3, 8/3, 15/3, 22/3.
Times 1.30 -4. For further information,
please contact Nickatie DiMarco,
In-Reach Manager, St Michael's Hospice,
01432 851000.
Active Security
UK Ltd
Automatic Roller Garage Doors
for your home
Sectional Doors and Roller
Shutters for farm and industry
Metal Fabrication Gates and
Railings
Tel. 01885 488994
www.activesecurity.com
7 Little Hereford Street, Bromyard, HR7
4DE
Bromyard Garden Machinery
Tel 01885 489199
www.bromyardgardenmachinery.com
Sales Service & Repairs
on all makes of machinery
COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE
Please call in or visit our website
for more information
20 February 2013

Alan Rogers
Tree Maintenance
& Gardening
4 Clover Court
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4BJ
Phone: 01885 482916
Paul the Painter
Professional painter & decorator in
Clifton-upon-Teme.
Interior & exterior, from a single room to
a whole house
Tel 01886 812168 / 07759 298754
E-mail paulthepainter23@msn.com
THOMAS DESIGNS
Curtains • Pelmets
• Blinds • Tie-backs
• Cushions
Made to your requirements
01885 488968 or
07980 141106
Email: thomasdesigns@btinternet.com
Game pies and stunning organic
meat delivered FREE!
These delicious pies,
handmade to order by
local chef Mickey Provis,
contain pheasants shot
on Whitbourne Estate.
They are held together
with our very own Berkshire
sausage meat.
Mickey flavours his pies with juniper, mace, thyme,
fresh sage and rosemary.
Prices from £13.50 including delivery in Whitbourne.
Also available gourmet hampers and organic Beef
Shorthorn steaks, roasting joints and more. See our
website www.greencowkitchens.co.uk or give
Mickey a call or email for further information.
Mickey Provis: 07917 693 765 or
07583 651 166.
Email: mickey@greencowgroup.co.uk
DEREK WILLIAMS
Garden Maintenance
(grass cutting for 60 years)
For :-
Mowing
Strimming
Hedge cutting
Tree maintenance
Fencing
Shed building
General maintenance
Tel. 01886 821137
Mob. 07714068815
Email willdo@live.co.uk
21 February 2013

BADLEY WOOD TREE
SERVICES
Stuart Galvin Tree Surgeon
All aspects of tree work undertaken
to the highest standard. Fully
qualified and insured.
Felling and removal * Shaping and
pruning * Hedge trimming * Storm
damaged and dangerous trees*
Wood chip mulch for sale
Free no obligation quote & advice.
07855 847492 * 01886 821869
Email: sgalvin@hotmail.co.uk
www.badleywoodtreeservices.com
HUGH DAVIS
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Most aspects of tree surgery undertaken including
pruning, trimming, felling and removal
Hedge laying and fencing
Mowing and garden maintenance
From private garden to agricultural (HLS) work
NPTS qualified and full public liability insurance
Contact 01886 821542 or 07813 611221
Chris Treuttens
Garden and Landscape Maintenance
Including
Patios, Fencing, Hedging
NEW! Japanese Knotweed control
Qualified chainsaw operator
Telephone
01531 670756 or 07789 062450
FEEL LIKE
KICKING
YOUR
COMPUTER?
JULIET TWINBERROW
BVM&S, MRCVS
PROVIDING A MOBILE
VETERINARY SERVICE
PLEASE TELEPHONE
FOR DETAILS
01886 821408
or
07772 799754
www.housevet.co.uk
COMPUTER GURU !
Don’t! Save your
energy to call your
local
on 01905 830 794 (mobile 07815 697 703)
DAVID KIRBY can solve your problems
and save your sanity!
Home visits or, in some cases, even help by
remote control via “LogMeIn”. Ring for details.
COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
I.T. TUITION FOR BEGINNERS & UPWARDS
22 February 2013

Ground Maintenance and
Landscaping Specialists
Foul Drainage Systems
Inspection Covers,
Chambers & Frames
Septic Tanks and
Soakaways
Sewage Treatment
Plants
We install/repair:
Sewage Pumping
Stations
Grease Traps
Storm Water
Drainage Systems
Gullies
Call for a free quotation
1 Old Orchard, Hereford Road,
Leigh Sinton, Malvern,
Worcestershire, WR13 5EU
E-mail: dan@fixmydrains.co.uk
Tel: 01886 833074
Mobile: 07875 394571
Approved member of the Royal
College of Veterinary Surgeons
Practice Standards Scheme
Purpose built small animal facility
24 hr emergency service with our
own vets
Kings Arms Yard, Bromyard
Herefordshire HR7 4EE
Tel. 01885 488822
www.bromyardvets.co.uk
bromyardvets@btinternet.com
The Vets: Martin Flamank (BVetMed MRCVS ) :
Sandie Weeks-Gibbard (BVSc MRCVS) : Kelly-
Bryant-Jefferies BVSc MRCVS
Chestnut Construction Ltd
Civil Engineering and
Building Work
Site Clearance
Earth Moving
Drainage
Groundworks & Bio Discs
Driveways
House Building
Industrial Building
01886 821 453
07817 198 303
Clifton-upon-Teme
Early Years
Centre
Offering quality childcare
and pre-school educations
for 0-5 year olds
Open 7.30am - 6.00pm
Experienced qualified staff
Flexible hours
Ofsted registered
Nursery Education Grants available
Also offering job opportunities for
professional, committed staff
looking for support in their
career development
For further details, please telephone
Manager Amanda Thomas/Claire Vincent at
the Centre on 01886 812380
The Village, Clifton-upon-Teme,
Worcs WR6 6DH
23 February 2013

BROCK FABRICS
Hamnish Nr Leominster
Large selection of
Designer Furnishing Fabrics
Chintz and Linen Union
From £5.50-£15.00 per metre
Ring Val Hicks for further details
& opening hours on 01568 760 223
Or visit our website
www.brockfabrics.co.uk
We also have a selection of beautiful
cushions and stock coloured linings
& curtain tape
Researching Bromyard Area, Local Family,
House or Local History? We have Parish
Registers, Censuses, Maps, Newspapers,
Photos and much more at
THE LOCAL
HISTORY CENTRE
5 Sherford St, Bromyard
(next to the Post Office)
Opening Hours
Thurs & Fri. 10-1 & 2-4.30
Sat 10-12.30
Tel: 01885 488 755 (opening hours only)
email: bromyard.history@virgin.net
web: www.bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
Bromyard Travel
Services
Your Professional, Friendly
Local Independent Travel Agency Dealing
With All Atol Bonded Travel Companies
From Large to Specialist
Beach Holidays, Tropical Sun, UK Breaks, Luxury Travel
Late Deals, Coach Holidays With Local Collection, Flights,
City Breaks, Ski & Snowboard, Lakes & Mountains… Plus
Holidays Direct From Your Doorstep!
Let Us Tailor Make Your Holiday To Suit You. Free
Out Of Hours Appointment Service Available!
Jason & Jackie Young
51a High Street, Bromyard, HR7 4AE
Tel: 01885 488 667
jason@bromyardtravelservices.co.uk
Canapés by Gill
For any occasion
Also available
Private lunches, afternoon teas & dinner parties
www.canapesbygill.co.uk
info@canapesbygill.co.uk
Gill Dobb 01886 884603/07768 287 441
Friendly and conscientious service
BABYSITTER
Mature, reliable, experienced
CRB checked
Level 1 and Level 2 in childcare
Currently studying Level 3
References supplied
Call Emily on: 07964531360
24 February 2013

Bromyard Tyres &
Service Centre
Tel 01885 489199
www.bromyardtyres.com
Full diagnostic service
available
Sales Service & Repairs
CARS & LIGHT COMMERCIALS
COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE
COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE
Prompt, reliable & friendly service
Cowls and chimney pots fitted
Fully qualified and fully insured
Guild certificates issued after every
sweep
HETAS Stove/Log burner Installer.
Chimney lining
Call Eddie
Tel 01905 700701 / 07712 220671
www.elitesweeps.co.uk
KILN DRIED
FIREWOOD
FROM LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE
HARDWOODS
LESS MOISTURE = MORE HEAT
BULK DELIVERIES TO YOUR
DOOR
TEL: 01981 251 796
www.certainlywood.co.uk
KEEP YOUR
LOGS DRY
WITH OUR
LOG
STORES
25 February 2013

O P W Plumbing
REPAIRS, HEATING & BATHROOM
Oliver Williams
16 Hardwick Close
Bromyard
Hereford
HR7 4QR
Home:01885 489110
Mobile:07530 063 113
PUSSY CAT
CATTERY
www.pussycatpussycat.net
Idyllic peaceful location
Built and run to FAB specifications
Individually heated, safe and secure
Units with covered outside run
Viewings welcome
Amanda and Neil Wills
Seville Cottage
Suckley
Worcester
WR6 5EQ
01886 884867
LOVE TO SING
JOIN GOT2 SING
Lift those winter blues.
A fun, warm welcome awaits you.
Your first session is FREE.
OPENING JANUARY 2013
Tuesdays
7.30-9pm
St Laurence C of E Primary School,
Jockeyfield, Ludlow
Opening night
Tuesday 29th January 2013
www.got2sing.co.uk
Private Language
Tuition
for children and adults
Spanish, French, English
and Romanian
Qualified Teacher
Contact Anca Higgins BA(Hons)
Tel: 01885 489411
or 07704 504278
Email: gthamb@tiscali.co.uk
26 February 2013

Geomex Ltd
Architectural Designers
and Structural Engineers
Architectural Plans
Listed Building Consent and
Historic Buildings
Building Regulation Submissions
Structural Design
Full Insurance
Eur.Ing Paul Smith.DipHI, BEng, MSc,
C.Eng, MICE, MCMI, MCIHT, MCIOB
Tel: 01886 832810
Email: geomex@fsmail.net
Web: www.geomex.co.uk
Red Kite
Pest Control
&
Wildlife Management
Combining Tradition and Innovation
For all your local Pest Control requirements
Humane, environmentally responsible methods
Flexible Contracts ~ Individual Treatments
BPCA and NPTA Qualified
NPTA and UKPCO member
All INSECT Pests
All RODENT Pests
All WILDLIFE Pests
Specialized Trapping service
Pest Prevention
Free Advice ~ Free initial survey
Free no obligation Quotations
Telephone Andy Staples on:
07977 044987 / 01886 832730
FASST
EFFIICIIENT
EFFECTIIVE
We treat: Sports Injuries • Back Pain •
•Muscular Pains & Strains • Postural
Problems • Pregnancy Related Problems
• Babies, Children, Teens & Adults
We offer a complete service: Osteopathy,
Soft Tissue Massage, Acupuncture
Registered with all health insurance
companies. Evening and weekend
appointments available
3 King George Ave, Droitwich Spa
WORCS. WR9 7BP 01905 772458
info@backsrus.co.uk
www.backsrus.co.uk
27 February 2013

LEE JAMES CARPENTRY
& JOINERY
Qualified and experienced in all
aspects of carpentry
Kitchens supplied and fitted
First and second fix
Doors and windows
Oak timber frames
Loft conversions
Roofing
Renovations - old and new
Plastic fascias and guttering
For free quotes, competitive prices and
a professional service, please phone:
07779 073 870
or 01886 821 151
Quality & satisfaction guaranteed
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING SPECIALISTS
PART OF CHAMBERMAIDS EST. 1993
* Fully trained & insured operators
* Latest equipment
* Minimum drying times
* We move furniture
* Customer satisfaction guarantee
* Oriental rug specialists
* Stainshield treatment
* Deodorizer treatment
* Conditioning treatment
* Quotations on request
Home heating oil
Agricultural fuels
Auto top up facility
Gas oil & road diesel
Lubricants
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Specialists, Highfields, Knightwick,
Worcestershire WR6 5QG
01886 821554 : 07971 603007
Ledbury 01531 632712
www.watsonfuels.co.uk
28 February 2013

T C S E R V I C E S
Plumbing & Domestic
Appliance Repairs
City and Guilds Registered
20 Years Experience
Public Liability Insured
10% Discount for OAPs
Tony Clarke
6 Toll House Close, Rushwick,
Worcester, WR2 5TX
Tel: 07793 815369
01905 424738
St Richard’s Preparatory, Pre-
Preparatory and Nursery School
www.st-richards.org.uk
A school of 130 boys and girls aged rising 3-13,
taking full advantage of its rural position. The
school has high academic standards, excellent
facilities and small classes which allow devoted
individual care. Our children flourish, being fully
involved in sport, drama, music.
Daily minibus service from Knightwick (A44) to
St Richard’s School. (Children may be picked up at
appropriate places along the A44.)
For further details please contact the Headmaster.
St Richard’s School, Bredenbury Court, Nr.
Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4TD
(01885 482491)
AS YOU LIKE IT
Rachel Mutter
Lady Decorator
Providing and entire
range of home decoration
service s including:
‣ Interior design and
consultancy
‣ Painting: Internal
and External
‣ Wallpapering
With over 8 years experience you can be sure of an
excellent result as well as competitive rates.
References available on request.
Please do not hesitate to call for a no
obligation quote. No job too big or too small.
01886 822 238 07793 361 768
Whistlewood Cottage, Lulsley, Knightwick,
WORCESTER WR6 5QT
29 February 2013

NEW...LUXURY CATTERY
Phone Lesley on 01886 821154
Kitty’s Cattery
New, luxury cattery set in beautiful
countryside. Run by genuine cat lover
Fully licensed and insured
All chalets have heated bedrooms
and spacious play runs
Special needs and diets catered for
Coronation Cottage, Broadwas (Nr. Martley), Worcester,
WR6 5NT www.kittyscattery.co.uk
Tipton Hall Riding School
Riding lessons for all ages
Hackling through wonderful countryside
Horse Livery—small friendly yard
Roger Benbow (registered
instructor)
Phone: 01885 488791
Mobile: 07792 358741
www.tiptonhallridingschool.com
R OBERT PERRIN
DIP ARCH (HONOURS) LONDON
Architect & Designer
Offers professional advice on
residential extensions and new
build projects
Planning applications, buildings
regulation submissions &
site supervision
Full service from design
to completion
Free initial consultation
Office: 01584 781 302
Mobile: 07971 511 714
P I N N A CL E
BUILDERS
ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK
Extensions
Design & Planning
Garage Conversions
Porches
Alterations
Repairs & Maintenance
Kitchens & Bathrooms
For free advice & estimates call
Church Lane, Broadwas,
Worcester, WR6 5NQ
01886 822121 07967 484354
D R Maund-Powell
All aspects of residential
and agricultural groundworks
and landscaping
undertaken
10 Knights Court
Bishops Frome
WR6 5BZ
Tel:01885 490676
Mobile: 07977 141734
Groundworks and Landscaping
Contractor
davidmaundpowell@aol.com
30 February 2013

Mick Rone
Plumbing and Elite Bathrooms
THE COMPLETE INSTALLATION
***********
Building alterations to create that
extra space
Lighting effects
Superb tiling ideas
Air baths installed
Special needs
For that extra care and attentions in your
home and a free survey to discuss your
bathroom projects
Tel/Fax 01886 884598
Darren—07870 369420
Steve—07970 593552
All events
catered for -
Weddings, Parties
Shows, etc
www.oasisbarservices.co.uk
Email: Enquiries@oasisbarservices.co.uk
WOODEND
Established 1970
PAINTER & DECORATOR
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
HEATHFIELD, BRINGSTY
NR WORCESTER
TEL: 01886 821392 MOB: 07709 739301
TAYLORS CONSERVATORY CARE
A family run business with an established
reputation for professional quality service
Supply and Installation
Aftersales care and Re-roofing
We supply and fit:
Aluminium windows and doors
UPVC windows and doors
Hardwood & softwood windows & doors
Conservatories in hardwood,
UPVC and aluminium
We are agents for Compton Garages and Alton
Greenhouses, also Pilkingtons Approved
Installers
PLEASE PHONE FOR A FREE QUOTATION
22 Saxon Close, Clifton-upon-Teme
Worcs. WR6 6DL
Have you got a problem with your
TV, VIDEO, WASHING
MACHINE, MICROWAVE etc?
Then call
Pat Priest
General Electrical Services
NOW!
Established locally for 18 years with over
30 years experience of the trade. We
offer fast, reliable and honest solutions
to your problems at fixed rate prices
01886 821109
24 hour answering
service
01886 812424 Mob. 07801 281821
31 February 2013

GRAPH SURVEY PARTNERSHIP
Land and Engineering Surveying Services
Civil Engineering Setting Out, Topographical Surveys,
Volumetric Analysis, Establishing Control
Networks, Data Preparation, 3D Machine Guidance
and Instrument Hire. All teams carry Robotic EDM,
GPS and Precise Levelling functionality.
Tel 07973 381362/07885 203875
www.graphsurveys.co.uk
8 Heathbrook Avenue, Wall Heath, West Midlands,
DY6 0ER
! Good Eating !
Outside catering for any occasion
Parties, Weddings, Receptions, Funeral teas
Very competitive rates
Excellent service
For more information call:
Janet Rogers (01885) 482392
A N D R E W J E L L E Y
O P T I C I A N S
Andrew Jelley BSc (Hons) FC Optom
Teresa Davies FBDO
Duncan Edwards FBDO
Alex Lane BSc (Hons) MC Optom
34/36 High Street, Bromyard. HR7 4AE
Tel: 01885 488 259
enquiries@andrewjelleyopticians.co.uk
www.andrewjelleyopticians.co.uk
MARTLEY
OSTEOPATHIC CLINIC
Not just for backs
Osteopathic treatment for infants to
adults including cranial techniques.
Lynette Topham BSc (Hons) Ost
Registered Osteopath
Unit 4A Hope House Farm Barns
Martley,WR6 6QF
01886 889002
for information and appointments
martley_osteo@btconnect.com
Tiblands Nursery School
Whitbourne (Nr Worcester) WR6 5RE
01886 821394
Sylvia and Trish Garness NNEB NVQ3 TDLB
(assessor for the NVQ)
Take Ten More for Play (after school training)
Established in 1996 in new purpose built building
officially opened October 2006 by Dr Tait.
*Ofsted approved and nursery education grants
accepted. *Good partnerships with local schools.
*Open all year round from 8.30am - 6pm for
children aged 6 months - 5 years. *Offering
quality care and education in a secure and
nourishing environment. *After school + holiday
club open Monday – Friday.
For more details or to arrange a visit
contact Sylvia or Trish
32 February 2013

Community Car Scheme
If you have transport problems getting to
medical appointments etc., we will be
happy to help. Please start ringing from
the top of the list.
Gillie Stormonth Darling: 821918
Susie Tetley: 821432
Meg Dawson: 821510
Asimina Smith: 821435
Janet Knight: 821619
Current charge: 25p per mile from
driver’s door to driver’s door. The service
covers all residents in the Parish of
Greater Whitbourne. Please give as much
notice as possible when you need transport.
Our drivers reserve the right to
refuse a request if they feel it is inappropriate.
Volunteers are always welcome:
please ring Gillie Stormonth Darling on
821918. Updated February 2013
Jeremy Massey Electrics
Electrical Contractor
All electrical Installations carried out to 17th
Edition - BS7671
Domestic, commercial, industrial
New installations and rewires
Interior and exterior lighting
Electrical and telephone sockets
Electrical health checks
Fault finding
Certification
Contact: Jeremy or Maria
01886 888493
J B Services
Painting and Decorating
I offer very competitive rates and excellent
service. For a no obligation quotation, please
call:
Home: 01885 482149
Mobile: 07870 110124
LOGS 4
SALE
Call 07721 458089
Or 01886 821394
Guy James
Joinery
Modern Design with
Traditional Craftsmanship
www.guyjamesjoinery.co.uk
Tel: 07967 476470 / 01885 483163
33 February 2013

Useful numbers
(all numbers 01886 except where stated)
Knightwick Surgery 821279
Whitbourne Primary School 821266
Great Witley Surgery 01299 896788
Clifton-Upon-Teme Primary School
812258
Nunwell Surgery, Bromyard 01885
483412
Brockhampton Primary School 01885
483238
Bromyard Town Council 01885 482825
Saltmarshe & District Hall 853512
Herefordshire Council 01432 260000
Upper Sapey Village Hall 853512
Worcestershire Council 01905 763763
Whitbourne Village Hall bookings 821823
(email book.wvhall@gmail.com)
Police – West Mercia 0300 3333000
Police - CSO Stephanie Annette 07970
602354
Clifton-upon-Teme Village Hall 812880
Whitbourne Village Shop 822227
The Wheatsheaf Inn 822282
Clifton Upon Teme Village Stores 812303
Live and Let Live (Whitbourne) 822197
Tiblands Nursery School 821394
Live and Let Live (Bringsty) 821462
E d w a r d s
C l e a n i n g S e r v i c e s
Window cleaning, sills and frames
Fascia boards & soffits
Conservatories, car ports
Gutter cleaning & maintenance
Patios, decking, driveways
Caravan cleaning
Three Counties
Chimney Sweep
Certified Chimney Sweep
Sweep & Vacuum
Insurance Certificates Issued
Chimney & Stove Maintenance
& Repairs
Bird Guards & Cowls
01885 485955
07723 314 506
Call Ian on: 01684 891005
34 February 2013

Flowers and Brasses
3rd February Mrs M. Jones
10th February Mrs D. Baseley
17th February Lent—No flowers
24th February Lent—No flowers
3rd March Lent—No flowers
10th March Lent—No flowers
17th March Lent—No flowers
24th March Lent—No flowers
31st March Mrs D Haddock
Any queries relating to flowers, please
contact Mrs Ann Taylor on 821744.
Sidesmen—Whitbourne
3rd February Mrs S Bland & S Cole
10th February Mrs S. Jones
17th February Mrs M. Kneen
24th February Mr. J Allan
3rd March Mr J. Cummins
10th March Mr D. Shaw
17th March Mrs S Bland & S Cole
24th March Mrs S Jones
31st March Mrs M. Kneen
Parish Communion Readers—Whitbourne
3rd February Sir N. Harington
10th February Mr. J. Allan
17th February Mr C. Short
24th February Mr. J Bland
3rd March Mrs M Kneen
10th March Mrs S Bland
17th March Mrs B Allan
24th March Mrs S Dodd
31st March Sir N. Harington
Church Rotas
Church Cleaning—Whitbourne
2nd February Mr J. Allan
9th February Mrs E. & Miss L. Badger
16th February Mrs A Evans
23rd February Mrs M Kneen
2nd March Mrs G. Stormonth
Darling
9th March Mrs A. Howell
16th March Mrs E. James
23rd March Mr J. Allan
30th March Mrs E. & Miss L. Badger
Upper Sapey
February/March
Helen Miles/Carol
Evans Fisher
Coffee - Whitbourne
3rd February Mrs A. Evans & Mrs M.
Schoonenberg
10th February Mrs E. Badger & Mrs P.
Ransley
17th February Mrs W Cummins & Mrs
S Dodd
24th February Mr J and Mrs S Bland
3rd March Mrs A Taylor & Mrs M
Williams
10th March Mrs A. Evans & Mrs M.
Schoonenberg
17th March Mrs E. Badger & Mrs P.
Ransley
24th March Mrs W Cummins & Mrs
S Dodd
31st March Mr J and Mrs S Bland
Any queries relating to flowers, please contact Mrs Ann Taylor on 821744. Anyone wishing to be
included in the cleaning rotas can contact Carol Wilde on 853491 (Upper Sapey) or Myrtle Kneen
on 821707 (Whitbourne). New volunteers for any of the rotas are always welcome.
If the dates shown for the rotas are inconvenient and you are not able to change with anyone else
on the list, please let Myrtle Kneen know on 01886 821707. Thank you to all those who put so
much effort into keeping our Churches running smoothly.
35 February 2013

Sunday 3rd February
The Presentation
Church Services
8.00 am
9.30 am
6 pm
*Holy Communion, Whitbourne is
cancelled due to the Farmer’s Break
fast at the Village Hall
(Moved—see below)
Holy Communion, Whitbourne moved
to 6 pm from 9.30 am
Sunday 10th February
Sunday before Lent
9.30 am
11 am
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Upper Sapey
Sunday 17th February
Lent 1
9.30 am
11 am
3pm
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Tedstone Delamere
Holy Communion, Edvin Loach
Sunday 24th February
Lent 2
9.30 am
11 am
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Upper Sapey
Sunday 3rd March
Lent 3
8 am
9.30 am
*Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Sunday 10th March
Mothering Sunday
9.30 am
11 am
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Upper Sapey
Sunday 17th March
Passion Sunday
9.30 am
11 am
3 pm
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Tedstone Delamere
Holy Communion, Edvin Loach
Sunday 24th March
Palm Sunday
9.30 am
11 am
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Upper Sapey
Sunday 31st March
Easter Day
9.30 am
11 am
11am
Holy Communion, Whitbourne
Holy Communion, Tedstone Delamere
Holy Communion, Upper Sapey
The Holy Eucharist will be offered at Whitbourne every Wednesday at 10.30am
* denotes Book of Common Prayer