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Edvin Loach • Tedstone Delamere • Tedstone Wafre 

Upper Sapey • Whitbourne • Wolferlow 

The Parish Magazine 

of Greater Whitbourne 

50p 

January 2012

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The Rector 

Assistant Priest 

Churchwardens: Edvin 

Loach 

Churchwardens: Tedstone 

Delamere 

Churchwardens: Upper 

Sapey 

Churchwardens: Whitbourne 

Organist 

Parish contacts 

Revd. David Howell The 

Rectory, Whitbourne 

WR6 5RP 01886 821285 

Revd. Doiran Williams 

Howberry, Whitbourne 

WR6 5RZ 01886 821189 

Mr Robert Darby 

01885 482284 

Mrs Celia Mackenzie 

01885 483492 

Mrs Kathleen Harris 

01885 483681 

Mr W North 

01886 853321 

Mr I Evans-Fisher 

Mrs C Evans-Fisher 

01886 853441 

Mrs Myrtle Kneen 

01886 821707 

Mrs Sylvia Bland 

01886 853661 

Mrs Sheila Jones 

01885 488625 


Parochial Church Council (PCC) 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Electoral Roll 

Officer 

Councillor 

Deanery Synod 

Representatives 

Mr Stuart Beare 

01885 482570 

Mr Philip Knowles 

01886 822204 

Mr John Bland 

01886 853661 

Mr John Allan 

01886 821450 

Sir Nicholas Harington 

01886 821819 

Mr Jerry Cummins 

01886 821485 

Dr Martin Toms 

01885 488477 

Mr John Allan 

Mrs Brenda Allan 

Mr Stuart Beare 

Mr A Stormonth Darling 

01886 821918 

Editorial and advertising 

Mark Powell 01886 821121 

parish.magazine@yahoo.co.uk 

Cover Picture by Paul Lack 



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01886 853661 

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01886 821707 

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of Greater Whitbourne Page 3 

From 

The 

Rector 

The Epiphany “Where is the child who has 

been born king of the Jews? For we have observed 

his star at its rising, and have come to 

pay him homage.” (Matthew 2:2) 

Millions have been entranced by the characters 

of Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot and Miss 

Marple – especially perhaps Miss Marple – now 

have a status that almost amounts to national 

treasures, and they have both become an astonishingly 

regular presence on TV. On the 

face of it, neither is really likely material for 

such superstar status – their main characteristic 

seems to be their apparent unsuitability for 

the part, at least as far as their fellow characters 

are concerned. But they survey the everyday 

and seemingly unimportant information 

discounted by others and always come up with 

that vital clue that those more qualified have 

left behind. 

And so these strangers, these wise men, come 

from the East having picked out a vital clue – a 

star – from information that others had not 

thought important, even those qualified to 

work it out. But despite the romance of these 

star gazers, Matthew‘s story of Christ‘s birth 

is, frankly, rather a dull one. He has no journey 

to Bethlehem – Mary and Joseph are already 

there. There is no manger, no shepherds, no 

angels, probably no newborn baby (we gather 

this from the fact that Herod wanted all the 

children under two killed, so Jesus could have 

been any age up to two). He simply has these 

mysterious strangers arriving from an unknown 

destination far away, bringing gifts fit 

for a king. 

But for Matthew, the story of the visit of the 

magi IS the Christmas story, and it is worth 

looking at what he means. His magi arrive into 

a society that is blissfully unaware of the boyking 

in its midst. It seems easy to imagine 

these Eastern strangers richly attired in gold 

and coloured silk, which makes a great image, 

but it would be more consistent with Matthew 

if they were in their unremarkable travel 

clothes. There is no sign that anyone except 

Mary and Joseph had a clue about the importance 

and whereabouts of this child before the 

arrival of the magi, although the leaders of Israel 

knew where to look when they needed to. 

And afterwards the holy family flee to Nazareth, 

and there‘s no sign anyone knew who he 

was there either. It really was business as 

usual. 

But the clues are there, and Matthew lays them 

down for the wise to see: the genealogy of Jesus 

that points to his heritage as the son of 

David; the mysterious conception; the visitors 

with kingly gifts and the journey to Nazareth. 

A hidden king is born; a child who will lead 

Israel on a different course, and ultimately 

transform all of humanity. That‘s quite a thing 

to miss. 

Whether you love Christmas or hate it, or 

something in between, it is an ―Event‖, with a 

capital ―E‖. And Luke‘s story fits it very well. 

But for afterwards when the tree has dropped 

its needles and it‘s business as usual, Matthew‘s 

version comes into its own. We get on 

with life, but Christ is there, hidden in plain 

sight; we just need to look a bit more attentively. 

Just as Agatha Christie draws us in so 

that we are sleuthing alongside the hero of her 

stories, so Matthew draws us in to survey normally 

discarded information and to work out 

for ourselves who this amazing child is going 

to be: a hidden king; a leader who has the 

power to take us on a different course; a child 

with a mandate to transform all he touches. 

Who knows what we might find out about this 

child-king and what he means for us. How will 

it work out for each of us? We‘ll have to find 

out. But one thing we can be sure of: it would 

be quite a thing to miss. 

Bible Readings 

3rd Before Lent: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 

9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39. 

2nd Before Lent: Proverbs 8:1, 22-31; Colossians 

1:15-20; John 1:1-14. 

The Sunday before Lent: 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 

4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9 

Lent 1: Genesis 9.8-17; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 

1.9-15.

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Parish News 


Friendship Club 

On Wednesday 7th December 

we started off Christmas celebrations 

in style, with mince 

pies, cakes and other edible 

bits. We had a special Birthday 

cake to celebrate 

Eileen‘s ?0th birthday this 

month - it was good to see her 

up and about again after her 

bout of illness. Unfortunately 

we did not have our entertainment 

as Maggie has also been 

unwell - hopefully she will be 

better for February. We also 

had a visit from Santa who 

had left 2 large bags of presents 

for everybody and so we 

had a "lucky dip" to choose 

our gifts. Everybody seemed 

to just enjoy chatting and getting 

into the Christmas 

spirit. Many thanks to the ladies 

who brought food, raffle 

prizes and reminded Santa he 

needed to call on us early! I 

hope the Bromyard Police enjoyed 

all the leftovers that we 

persuaded CSO Steph to take 

back with her. 

There will not be a meeting in 

January as it is so soon after 

Christmas. Our next meeting 

will be on Wednesday 1st February 

when we will have our 

Post-Christmas party. Hope to 

see everyone there. 

Elsewhere in the magazine 

you will find a list of dates for 

the year - don't forget to come 

first Wednesday of the 

month. For further details 

please contact Ann Roberts 

(821063) or Eileen Badger 

(821501). 

Ann Roberts 

Parochial Church Council 

At its meeting in November 

the PCC reviewed and readopted 

its Child Protection, 

Vulnerable Adults and Health 

and Safety Policies. Mrs Susan 

Wyatt has stepped down after 

many years service as Parish 

Child Protection Representative 

and Mrs Celia Mackenzie 

kindly agreed to be appointed 

in her place. Mrs Mackenzie‘s 

contact details are posted in 

all the Parish Churches. The 

PCC expressed its very grateful 

thanks to Mrs Wyatt. 

The PCC also reviewed and 

approved the current fire risk 

assessments prepared by the 

Churchwardens. 

The PCC spent some time discussing 

stewardship. The Diocesan 

Stewardship Working 

Group has produced a very 

useful Stewardship Tool Kit 

which can be found on the 

D i o c e s a n w e b s i t e – 

www.hereford.anglican.org. 

Stuart Beare 

I moved into Old Wheelwrights 

in October and I 

would like to thank all those 

who have made me so welcome 

here. I have been wondering 

what I might do in a 

small way to contribute to the 

life of this village. Almost certainly 

it must be at home because 

of my limited mobility. 

So you remember the collect 

which gave ‗Stir up Sunday‘ its 

name? Or the one for ‗Bible 

Lent meeting 

Sunday‘? That one reminds us 

to ‗read, mark, learn and inwardly 

digest‘ the scriptures. 

Do we? I think most of us 

would say we read them much 

less than our ancestors did. 

Would some of you like to join 

me for an hour or so each 

week in Lent? I have been involved 

with such groups in 

Jersey and Cumbria; there will 

be plenty of time for discussion 

and refreshment. I have 

ideas as to how we could start 

and it will then be up to the 

group to decide what to do 

next. 

Please phone me on 821341 if 

you are interested and let me 

know which day of the week 

and time of the day would be 

most convenient. 

With best wishes for 2012 

John Taylor 

Whitbourne Garden Society Annual Show 2012 

This will take place on Saturday 14th July at the Village Hall, 2.00-4.30pm. The schedule and 

further information and advice will be published in February and subsequent issues of the magazine. 

Division A (fruit and vegetables) and Division B (flowers) have changed very little from 

2011, so your seed buying will be essentially the same.


Saturday 10th March 

Eat good food ! 

Meet new people ! 

For more information 

call Tess on 821691 OR 

Emma on 821383

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Keen readers of the magazine 

will have seen articles in the 

last two issues, one opposing 

and one supporting the Evans 

building plans. So, what do 

you think? You can vote, and 

s e e h o w o t h e r s a r e 

v o t i n g , b y g o i n g t o 

www.whitbournebuildinghave 

yoursay.com. Please do vote, 

even if you haven‘t formed a 

strong view yet, as it would be 

Again we see the annual spectacle 

of traumatised pheasants 

in our gardens and 

hedgerows trying to evade the 

guns of the shooters. 


Vote for Whitbourne 

good for everyone to see how 

the village as a whole 

feels. (The website allows you 

to go back and change your 

vote if you change your view 

later.) 

If you don‘t have the internet 

or email, then someone else 

can do it for you. Either way, 

please, have your say! 

David Harington 

Pheasant Shooting 

Pheasants are flying 'sitting 

ducks' - it hardly demonstrates 

a prowess in marksmanship 

to strike one. I fail to 

understand why pheasants 

have to be shot and why those 

who do cannot participate in a 

recognised competitive sport 

such as clay pigeon shooting. 

So why do you shoot pheasants? 

Answers welcomed. 

Colin Richmond 

In memory of Clive Landsborough - Bringsty 

Clive sadly died in Worcester Royal Hospital on 30th September, his funeral celebration having 

taken place in Whitbourne on 13th October. My thanks to Doiran and David for orchestrating 

a beautiful service. I was astounded that so many people, friends and the wider community, 

came to show their respect and love for a truly decent gentleman, as my precious 

Clive was in every sense. 

October seems a long time ago, but having missed an earlier deadline, I write now to thank 

those who attended for their generous donations in his memory. The Air Ambulance received 

£30, the Church Tower Fund £50 and a staggering £900 to The Marfan Trust for 

medical research into the condition Clive so bravely and quietly lived with. A BIG THANK 

YOU for this and the continued support I receive. 

On 20th November a few close friends gathered on Bringsty Common to scatter his ashes 

and raise a glass in a final tribute. 

Ann Landsborough and Blue, who behaved so well at the funeral and still misses Clive as 

much as I do. 

OPENING TIMES 

WEEKDAYS—8.45 AM TO 5.30* PM 

SATURDAYS—9.00 AM TO 3.00 PM 

SUNDAYS—10.00 AM TO 1.00 PM 

(*7.00 PM Wednesdays)


101 is now the number to call when you want to contact 

your local police — when it’s less urgent than 999 

Call 101 to report less urgent crime or disorder and for general police 

enquires. For example: 

If your car has been stolen; 

if your property has been damaged; 

to report a minor traffic collision; 

to give information about crime in 

your area. 

SAME BUT DIFFERENT: A new 

locally made film about Herefordshire‘s 

rural Equality and 

Diversity issues 

The Rural Media Company in 

Hereford is offering its latest 

project free of charge to community 

groups and organisations 

across the county. 

Funded by the Equality and 

Human Rights Commission 

(EHRC), Same But Different, 

explores the often hidden issues 

surrounding equality and 

diversity in rural areas. 

when you suspect drug use or 

dealing; 

Remember, in an emergency, always call 999. For example, this is when you need an immediate 

response because a crime is in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there 

is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened. 

Rural Equality and Diversity 

The free DVD is made up of 

18 short testimonies covering 

topics on age, disability, sex, 

race, religion and belief, sexual 

orientation and gender 

reassignment. Each participant 

talks candidly about how 

being ‗the same but different‘ 

has affected their lives in a 

poignant, entertaining and 

thought-provoking manner. 

The film helps us listen to 

these people and see something 

of their lives in Herefordshire. 

It lifts a veil on 

some of their inner thoughts 

and feelings to make us more 

aware of both their differences 

and similarities. Together 

the collection of films 

burst myths and reveals some 

surprising truths, demonstrating 

just how diverse our 

county really is. 

At the launch of SBD films 

earlier this year Jesse Norman 

MP for Hereford and South 

Herefordshire, said: "These 

films are little gems! I'd like 

to see them shown at cinemas 

up and down the country." 

So if you would like to organise 

a screening of Same But 

Different in a local venue, 

please do get in touch. We can 

provide a free copy of the 

DVD with accompanying 

notes, the necessary equipment 

to screen the film, and 

the services of our project coordinator, 

Jeff Newsome, to 

attend and facilitate a discussion 

if you require. 

Friendship Club Dates for 

2012 

Village coffee morning on the first Wednesday of the 

month at 11.00am in the Village Hall. Everybody welcome. 

For further details contact Ann Roberts (821063) or 

Eileen Badger (821501). 

February 1st March 7th April 4th May 2nd June 7th July 4th 

September 5th October 3rd November 7th December 5th 

There is no meeting in January or August.

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WADS invites............... 


We are pleased to bring a special 

event to the Village Hall 

on Saturday 14 th January. 

It is called The Ancient Legacy 

and is a journey through 

the seasons in music, song, 

poetry and sketches. 

The music is superbly played 

by some wonderful musicians, 

the songs are tuneful and melodic, 

and the poetry and 

sketches tell of old times on 

the land and the frustrations 

of the modern farmer weighed 

down by legislation. But don‘t 

listen to me, let me quote 

some of the comments that 

have been made after previous 

performances. 

“I know I speak for all when I 

say that we were both entertained 

and enthralled by your 

cast’s performance which 

changed a small folk club into 

a proper theatre for an evening. 

The drama and the humour 

of your actors and narrators 

coupled by the chance 

to sing our hearts out was a 

w i n n i n g c o m b i n a - 

tion. Everyone agreed it was a 

wonderful night.” Paul Ryan - 

Black Diamond Folk Club, Birmingham 

“Your play was truly amazing 

and really honoured the deep 

connection between people, the 

land and the seasons which we 

must keep alive”. Jane Cox, 

Worcestershire. 

“Con gra t ula t ions – w e 

thought your play was just 

excellent, written and produced 

so well, immaculate performances. 

We had a really 

enjoyable evening. Loved your 

Jack in the Green centrepiece. 

Super music and pace.” 

Steve Minnett - Roister 

All who enjoy our countryside 

will enjoy this production. 

In addition you will also be 

able to enjoy the music of 

―Dampier‘s Round‖ and 

―Mamatrak‖. 

Tickets on sale now – look for 

the advert in the Parish Magazine. 

You may also like to look 

at the Web Sites 

Ancient Legacy http:// 

www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk 

/Folkplay.html 

D a m p i e r ‘ s R o u n d 

www.dampiersround.co.uk 

Rob Slater 01886 821684 

Give an hour this March 

Donating your time to the appeal will allow 

Marie Curie nurses to provide more free care to 

people with terminal cancer and other illnesses 

in their own homes. By supporting the appeal, 

you will be backing the Herefordshire Nursing 

Appeal which aims to raise the £88,000 needed 

to fund the Marie Curie nursing service in 

Herefordshire. 

Join your local team of volunteer collectors by 

calling Marie Curie Cancer Care now on 0117 

942 7132 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ 

daffodil today. 

Marie Curie Cancer Care is appealing to people 

in Herefordshire to give an hour as a volunteer 

collector for the Great Daffodil Appeal. 

The appeal is Marie Curie‘s biggest fundraiser 

and encourages everyone to give a donation 

and wear a daffodil pin in March. All money 

raised will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide 

more free care to local terminally ill people in 

their own homes. 

Daffodil pins can be picked up from local 

stores, schools, street collectors in Herefordshire 

throughout March. 

To get help from the Marie Curie Nursing Service, 

talk to your GP, district nurse or discharge 

nurse. For more information, visit 

www.mariecurie.org.uk or call 0800 716 146.


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Agricultural Chaplain‘s Report 

Cattle movement licences Potato yields up 

Failures in the government 

computer system run by the 

Animal Health & Veterinary 

Laboratories Agency means 

that cattle movement licences 

have been delayed resulting in 

animals being stuck on farms 

unable to move to abattoirs or 

other holdings. Some cattle 

have had to be shot. 

Meanwhile the government 

has set tougher targets for the 

troubled Rural Payments 

Agency for 2011-2012. The 

challenge is to have paid out 

78% of the £1.7bn Single Payment 

Scheme to at least 86% 

of those eligible before the 

end of December 2011, which 

compares to 70% paid out in 

the same period last year. At 

least 95% of farmers should 

have received their money by 

the end of March 2012. The 

Department of Agriculture in 

Northern Ireland faces penalties 

from Brussels of more 

than £100m over poor payment 

rates since 2005. 

Water prices 

It is predicted that the cost of 

water will rise to mirror that 

of energy in the foreseeable 

future. Population growth, climate 

change and tightening 

regulations designed to 

achieve sustainable water supplies 

are all leading to increasing 

competition for water resources. 

Recent reviews by the 

government on competition 

and innovation in water markets, 

and on charging for 

household water and sewerage 

services, together with clear 

indications of changing the 

system of water abstraction 

are feeding into a Water White 

Paper to be issued shortly. 

More than 70% of farmers and 

growers rely on mains water 

and the industry is concerned 

at the implications of changes 

to the pricing structure. 

Potato production in Great 

Britain in 2011 grew by 3.5% 

over the 2010 crop, reaching 

6.053m tonnes though the 

area under potatoes was 0.4% 

less. Average yields were 

47.9t/ha, compared to 46.1t/ 

ha last year. Potatoes are the 

world‘s sixth largest crop by 

volume with more than 325m 

tonnes grown. China is the 

largest producer with 69m 

tonnes. 

Bovine TB 

The NFU and the Badger Trust, 

who are diametrically opposed 

on their reaction to culling 

badgers to curb bovine TB, 

have joined forces to support 

trials of vaccinating badgers 

against bovine TB. Vaccination 

on seven farms started in October. 

Meanwhile the NFU and 

Defra have disagreed over the 

costs of two proposed badger 

culls on farms in the south 

west of England. Defra estimate 

the cost at £1.4m whilst 

the NFU suggests it will cost 

up to £112,000. 

Researchers at the Roslin Institute 

of the University of Edinburgh 

have found that some 

cattle are more resistant to 

bovine TB than others, and 

that such resistance can be 

inherited. It should, in theory, 

be possible to selectively 

breed cows for their resistance 

and this information 

could be available within two 

to three years. 

A decision on whether Wales 

will go ahead with a badger 

cull is expected before Christmas. 

Food price wars affect farm 

income 

Office for National Statistics 

(ONS) figures show that the 

rate of Consumer Prices Index 

annual inflation fell by 0.2% to 

The Rev Nick Read, Agricultural 

Chaplain, Diocese of Hereford 

5% in October, driven largely 

by widespread discounting by 

supermarkets. Overall, food 

prices fell by 0.9%, which is 

the largest September to October 

reduction since 1996. This 

included price reductions for 

vegetables (2.4%), fruit (1.6%), 

milk, cheese and eggs (1.2%) 

and meat (0.7%). However, the 

industry feels that this is simply 

being passed back down 

the chain, adversely affecting 

the margins for primary producers. 

A major dairy company 

recently announced reductions 

in pre-tax profits in 

the six months to 1 st October 

2011 of over 40% compared to 

the same period last year. 

CAP reform 

Concern continues to be expressed 

over the proposed 

changes to the Common Agricultural 

Policy (see November 

briefing) and the Environment, 

Food and Rural Affairs Committee 

is focussing its attention 

on the compulsory measures 

being suggested to protect 

the environment, the 

―greening‖ measures which 

would withhold 30% of payments 

unless farmers adopt 

environmental practices. 

Meanwhile MEPs are suggesting 

that CAP reform should be 

delayed until the European 

Union has solved its financial 

crisis and approved its next 

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round of budgets. Although 

CAP reform is intended to be 

implemented by 1 st January 

2014, the EU is also negotiating 

its Multiannual Financial 

Framework (MFF) which is not 

scheduled for completion until 

2014. It is suggested that 

At a glance 


January. A Spring Course at the History Centre in 2012 "Archaeology of Herefordshire," with 

special reference to Bromyard and district. By Staff of Herefordshire Archaeology (the county 

archaeological service of Herefordshire Council). Talks on Wednesdays at 7.30pm starting 18 th 

January. Venue: Bromyard Local History Centre. Cost: £35 for 8 lectures and 2 field trips. The 

field trips will probably take place on Saturdays, dates & time to be decided. To book a place, 

ring Jennifer Weale on 01886 821368. 

Saturday 7 th January. Herefordshire Ramblers will be starting a walk from Saltmarshe village 

hall. Meet at 10.00, armed with a packed lunch, boots and waterproofs! All are welcome. We will 

be enjoying a seven mile walk round this beautiful but little-walked area, visiting Wolferlow, Tedstone 

Delamere, Tedstone Wafre and Lower Sapey. Full details from Tom on 01886 821544. 

Sunday 8 th January. Epiphany Carol Service at Hereford Cathedral. Sung by Hereford Cathedral 

Voluntary Choir, celebrating the veneration of the Christ-Child by the Magi. 3.30 pm. 

Saturday 14 th January. “The Ancient Legacy”. The story of the green man in songs, poems and 

sketches. Whitbourne Village Hall 7.30pm. Tickets Rob Slater 01886 821684 

Saturday 14 th January. Working party on village green. See Ron James. 

Wednesday 18 th January, at 12:00. WRVS "Christmas in January" Lunch Club. Festive Roast 

Turkey & Christmas Pudding or Trifle £7.50 including drinks and entertainment. Special diets 

catered for. To book contact 01885 488654. 

Saturday 28 th January. Bach‘s Christmas Oratorio at Hereford Cathedral. Sung by the cathedral 

choir and with Marches Baroque and international soloists. Tickets available from the Perpetual 

Trust Office (01432 374261) and Cathedral Shop. 7 pm. 

Wednesday 1 st February. Friendship Club. Whitbourne Village Hall. For further details contact 

Ann Roberts (821063) or Eileen Badger (821501). 

Sunday 5 th February. Coral Evensong at Hereford Cathedral to mark the Accession of HM The 

Queen. Attended by the Lords-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Shropshire & Powys. 5.30 pm. 

Saturday 18 th February. Quiz: in aid of the church Bell Restoration Appeal. 

Wednesday 22 nd February Ash Wednesday. BBC Radio 3 live broadcast of Choral Evensong at 

Hereford Cathedral. To mark Ash Wednesday, with music including Allergi‘s Miserere. Please be 

seated by 3.15 pm. The broadcast will be carried on BBC iplayer for the following seven days and 

repeated on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 26 February. 3.30 pm. 

Saturday 25 th February St Michael’s Hospice presents The Hereford Police Male Choir in concert 

at 7:30pm in the Shire Hall, St Peter’s Square, Hereford. Tickets are £8.50 per person and 

can be purchased from the Hospice Events Team on 01432 851000 or email info@st-michaelshospice.org.uk. 

All proceeds to St Michael‘s Hospice. 

March. Day trip to New Holland Factory, Basildon, Essex organised by Blue Force Tractor 

Club. Further details from Lynne Samuels, 07549 181700. 

Saturday 10 th March. Whitbourne Safari supper. In aid of Whitbourne Church. 

MFF and CAP Reform should 

be in tandem to be most effective. 

Thursday 29 th March. “The Buffalo Gals”. Another superb Arts Alive Show hosted by WADS. 

Saturday 28 th April. Concert by Malvern College Choir in Whitbourne Church. In aid of the 

Bells Appeal 

Saturday 12 th May. Coach trip to London: to see the sights and have time for shopping, in aid of 

Church Bell Restoration Appeal.

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Letter from the Bishop of Hereford 

What will this New Year 

bring? 

Who of course can tell? Some 

will answer, ―Que sera, sera‖, 

―Whatever will be, will 

be.‖ While that is undeniably 

true, at one level, it can be remarkably 

fatalistic. Do we 

really just want to acquiesce, 

let events take their course 

and do to us what they will? 

When we contemplate the momentous 

changes that have 

taken place in the world during 

2011, including the ―Arab 

Spring‖ and the Eurozone Crises, 

we are very acutely conscious 

that each one of us is 

enormously affected by international 

events well beyond 

our influence, let alone our 

control. We may well think 

that we have little enough say 

in what happens in our own 

country without worrying 

about other ones, but our 

WADS invite you to 

a journey through the seasons 

in music, song, poetry 

and sketches with 

some of the Counties most 

respected folk musicians 

and actors. 

Also appearing: 

―global village‖ world makes 

us all the more conscious of 

our inter-connectedness. 

A recent social survey showed 

that as a nation we are more 

ready than we were to take 

responsibility for the events 

affecting our own lives, such 

as health care, and show 

greater ―self-reliance‖, but the 

down-side of that is that we 

do it in a more individualistic 

and selfish way rather than a 

corporate, social one. 

We do not need much of a 

crystal ball to know that economic 

hardships are going to 

continue and that, as always, 

this will be felt most acutely 

by the poorest. The need for 

us to take responsibility for 

ourselves and our future in 

the right kind of way must 

also include our taking seriously 

also the needs of others, 

especially the most vulnerable. 

Economic hardship can 

make some less generous, 

while others respond in the 

opposite way, even more 

aware of the sufferings of others, 

and the need to reach out 

to them. 

As we begin this New Year, 

however much we are subject 

to forces outside our control, 

we are also able to make 

choices and decisions which 

shape who we are becoming, 

how we are reaching out to 

others, how we are serving 

them and God. These are not 

areas to leave to ―chance‖ but 

to act upon, using for good 

the free-will and responsibility 

entrusted to us. 

May your decisions and 

choices help to make your 

New Year and that of others a 

happy one! 

Bishop Anthony Priddis 

Dampier’s Round and Mamatrak 

WHITBOURNE VILLAGE HALL Saturday 14 th January 7.30pm 

TICKETS Adults £5 Children £3

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BUZZARDS’ VIEW 

SUNNINGDALE ESTATE 

KNIGHTWICK WR6 5PP 

“Some of The Best Views in Worcestershire” 


SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION 

Sleeps 4, one double room and two separate 

single bedrooms. Private estate with 

own grounds, lovely walks down to River 

Teme. Idyllic, rural location. Non-smoking 

and no pets. £225 - £390 per week. 

Please contact: Paul & Vicky Dodd 

Tel: 01905 840429 

Mob: 07813 483 532 

COME AND JOIN US 

FOR A GREAT START 

TO YOUR NEW YEAR 

FITNESS! 

WE HAVE BEEN HAVING 

GREAT FUN! 

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 

6.30-7.30PM 

£3.50 per session 

Commences 11 th January. 

All enquiries: Lynn 

07974855771


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Live and Let Live, Whitbourne 

Email: liveandletlivewhitbourne@gmail.com 

Tel: 01886 821796 

Monthly Disco 

8 till late 

Come and enjoy a good 

sing-a-long with our Karaoke 

We are now open for food throughout the week, 2-8 pm. 

Also, two-course Sunday Roast dinners from 12-4 pm 

Free function room available for all types of Parties.

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Useful numbers (all 01886 unless otherwise shown) 


Knightwick Surgery 821279 Whitbourne Primary School 821266 

Great Witley Surgery 01299 896788 Clifton-Upon-Teme Primary Schl 812258 

Nunwell Surgery, Bromyard 01885 483412 Brockhampton Primary School 01885 

Tiblands Nursery School 821394 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 821823 

Police – West Mercia 0300 3333000 (email book.wvhall@gmail.com) 

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) 821796 

U N I Q U E 

L A N D S C A P E S L T D 

INSPIRATIONAL GARDEN DESIGN SERVICE 

PLANTING DESIGNS 

SOFT / HARD LANDSCAPING 

Award winning garden design. Inspirational ideas 

and a passion for plants. Established 1996. 

For a free no-obligation site visit/quotation, please 

contact Shaun on: Mobile: 0777 88 44 878 Tel. 01584 

831733 

Email: shaun@uniquelandscapes.co.uk 

www.uniquelandscapes.co.uk 

Guy James 

Joinery 

Modern Design with 

Traditional Craftsmanship 

~Thank you~ 

to all our advertisers 

The magazine would not be 

viable without your continuing support 

~~~ 

Please mention the Parish Magazine 

when replying to adverts 

www.guyjamesjoinery.co.uk 

Tel: 07967 476470 / 01885 483163


Conquest Theatre – Bromyard 

January 6th (Film) 8pm. Water for Elephants 

(12A) starring Reese Witherspoon & Robert 

Pattinson 

January 13th 7.30pm. Conquest Comedy Club – 

Open Mic Night. If you are keen to perform comedy 

in the company of a friendly and supportive 

audience you will be welcome to try your hand. 

Hosted by Bromyard’s very own funny lady Nonny 

James 

January 15th 2.30pm. Paul’s Pics. Theatre 

President Paul Spelman journey through the Canadian 

Rockies last Autumn and following many requests 

will show slides and movies of his adventure. 

FREE ADMISSION 

Diary Date: Conquest Productions GINGER- 

BREAD MAN. Magical, musical family show. February 

9 10 11 16 17 18. 

Book now on www.conquest-theatre.co.uk or box office 

01885 488575. 

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Bromyard’s 

Art Gallery 

41 Broad Street, Bromyard, 

HR4 7AN 

telephone: 01885 483458 

email: 

info@dotsgallery.co.uk 

Open Wednesdays – 

Saturdays 

10.00am – 4.00pm 

beautiful local art and 

crafts 

picture framing 

artists’ cards 

MALCOLM BRADSHAW 

GENERAL BUILDER 

EXTENSIONS 

ALTERATIONS 

CONVERSIONS 

PROPERTY MAINTENCE 

PATIOS, GARDEN WALLS, ETC. 

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE 

TEL: 01886 821447 

MOBILE: 07714 542536 

malcolm.bradshaw3@btinternet.com

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The Parish Magazine


JULIET TWINBERROW 

BVM&S, MRCVS 

PROVIDING A MOBILE 

VETERINARY SERVICE 

PLEASE TELEPHONE 

FOR DETAILS 

01886 821408 

or 

07772 799754 

www.housevet.co.uk

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BROCK FABRICS 

Hamnish Nr Leominster 

Large selection of 

Designer Furnishing Fabrics 

Chintz and Linen Union 

From £5.50-£15.00 per mtr 

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

of Greater Whitbourne Page 19

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• Extensions 

• Design & Planning 

• Garage Conversions 

• Porches 

• Alterations 

• Repairs & Maintenance 

• Kitchen & Bathrooms 

For free advice & estimates call 

Church Lane, Broadwas 

Worcestershire, WR6 5NQ

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YOUR MAGAZINE 

NEEDS YOU 

Magazine contributions are welcomed 

for our February edition on 

any topics which interest you 

For example, do you have interesting 

hobbies you would like to share with 

our readers? 

Have you stuck to any New Year‘s 

resolutions, or perhaps broken them 

already? 

Are there places you would recommend 

visiting? 

Please use the contact details on the 

inside front cover.


King’s Arms Yard, Bromyard, Herefordshire. HR7 4EE 

Tel: 01885 488822 

www.bromyardvets.co.uk 

RCVS approved Tier 2 

Purpose built, dedicated small animal 

facility. 

Overnight in-patient care 

24 hour emergency service with our own 

vets 

Full in-patient facilities including separate 

dog/cat and prey species ward & Isolation 

Ward 

‣ In-house Laboratory 

‣ ECG & Blood Pressure Monitoring 

‣ Orthopaedic surgery 

‣ X-Ray & Colour Dopplar Ultrasound 

Scanner 

‣ Dentistry 

‣ Treatment of raptors & other avians 

‣ Nurse Clinics 

Martin Flamank BVetMed MRCVS 

Sandie Weeks-Gibbard BVSc MRCVS 

Gemma Taylor BVSc MRCVS

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(Wednesdays till 7.00 pm)

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The Parish Magazine: 

Advertising rates 

Months 1 3 6 12 

Full page £20 £60 £120 £240 

1/2 page £8 £24 £48 £96 

1/4 page £4 £12 £24 £48 

1/8 page £2 £6 £12 £24 

A great way to reach local 

customers. 

Please email your requirements to 

parish.magazine@yahoo.co.uk


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Whitbourne 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 

Janet Knight: 821619 

Gillie Stormonth Darling: 821918 

Susie Tetley: 821432 

Meg Dawson: 821510 

Asimina Smith: 821435 

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 

Message to all who display this notice: 

PLEASE DISPLAY THE LATEST UPDATED COPY – THANK YOU FOR YOUR COPERATION 

This page updated January 2012 

Monday 

Whitbourne Village Hall 

Absolute Beginners Line Dance Class 

Improver & Intermediate Line Dancing 

Tuesday 

Coppertops, Worcester 

Absolute Beginners Line Dance Class 

Improver & Intermediate Line Dancing 

Wednesday 

Martley Village Hall 

Classic & Golden Oldies Line Dancing 

Intermediate & Advanced Line Dancing 

Friday 

Whitbourne Village Hall 

Absolute Beginners Partner Dance Class 

Improver & Intermediate Partner Dancing 

All Classes 7.00pm to 8.00pm and 8.00pm to 10.00pm 

Jeff & Thelma MillS 

Tel: 01886 821772 Mobile: 0773300 8664


Church Rotas 

Our Parish Cycle of Prayer 

Useful information 

1st Jan Tedstone Wafre 

8th Jan Tedstone Delamare 

15th Jan Whitbourne 

22nd Jan Wolferlow 

29th Jan Edvin Loach 

5th Feb Upper Sapey 

12th Feb Tedstone Wafre 

19th Feb Tedstone Delamare 

26th Feb Whitbourne 

For the theme of the readings, please refer to 

the reading sheets at available at the back of 

the Church. Readers need to check with the 

celebrant as to which reading is preferred if an 

alternative is shown. 

Flowers and Brasses 

1st Jan Mr A and Mrs K Cunningham 

8th Jan Mr A and Mrs K Cunningham 

15th Jan Mrs M Meadows 

22nd Jan Mrs M Meadows 

29th Jan Mrs Maureen Williams 

5th Feb Mrs Maureen Williams 

12th Feb Mrs Marlene Malkin 

19th Feb Mrs Marlene Malkin 

26th Feb Lent 

Any queries relating to flowers, please contact 

Mrs Ann Taylor on 821744. 

Sidesmen—Whitbourne 

1st Jan Mr J Cummins 

8th Jan Mr D Shaw 

15th Jan Mr S Bland and S Cole 

22nd Jan Mrs M Kneen 

29th Jan Mr. J. Allan 

5th Feb Mrs S. Jones 

12th Feb Mr J. Cummins 

19th Feb Mr D. Shaw 

26th Feb Mr S Bland and S Cole 

Parish Communion Readers—Whitbourne 

1st Jan Sir N Harington 

8th Jan Mr J Allan 

15th Jan Mr J Bland 

22nd Jan Mrs M Kneen 

29th Jan Mr C Short 

5th Feb Mrs B Allan 

12th Feb Mrs S Dodd 

19th Feb Sir N Harington 

26th Feb Mr J Allan 

Details of the readings can be found on p. 3. 

Church Cleaning—Whitbourne 

7th Jan Mr J & Mrs B Allan 

14th Jan Mrs E & Miss E Badger 

21st Jan Mrs A Evans 

28th Jan Margaret du Feu & Becky Edwards 

4th Feb Mrs M Kneen 

11th Feb Mr J & Mrs B Allan 

18th Feb Mrs E & Miss E Badger 

25th Feb Mrs A Evans 

Upper Sapey 

January/February Carol Wilde/Helen Miles 

Anyone wishing to be included in the cleaning 

rotas can contact Carol Wilde on 853491 

(Upper Sapey) or Claudia Buxton on 821583 

(Whitbourne). New volunteers for any of the 

rotas are always welcome. 

Coffee - Whitbourne 

1st Jan Mr J & Mrs S Bland 

8th Jan Mrs A Taylor & Mrs M Williams 

15th Jan Mrs A Evans & Mrs M Schoonenberg 

22nd Jan Mrs E Badger & Mrs P Ransley 

29th Jan Mrs W Cummins & Mrs S Dodd 

5th Feb Mr J & Mrs S Bland 

12th Feb Mrs A Taylor & Mrs M Williams 

19th Feb Mrs A Evans & Mrs M Schoonenberg 

26th Feb Mrs E Badger & Mrs P Ransley 

If the dates shown for the Whitbourne rotas 

are inconvenient and you are not able to 

change with anyone else on the list, please let 

Claudia Buxton know on 01886 821583. 

Thank you to all those who put so much effort 

into keeping our Churches running 

smoothly.

Church Services 

1st January The 

Naming of Christ 

8 am 

9.30am 

*Holy Communion Whitbourne 

Holy Communion Whitbourne 

8th January Baptism 

of Christ 

9.30 am 

11 am 


Holy Communion U. Sapey 

15th January 

Epiphany 2 

9.30 am 

11am 

3pm 


Holy Communion Tedstone 

Delamere 

Holy Communion Edvin Loach 

22nd January 

Epiphany 3 

9.30am 

11 am 


Holy Communion Upper Sapey 

29th January 

9.30 am 


5th February 

Third Sunday 

before Lent 

8 am 

9.30 am 

*Holy Communion Whitbourne 


12th February 

Second Sunday 

before Lent 

9.30 

11 am 


Holy Communion Upper Sapey 

19th February 

Sunday before 

Lent 

9.30 am 

11 am 

3 pm 


Holy Communion Tedstone 

Delamere 

Holy Communion Edvin Loach 

26th February 

First Sunday of 

Lent 

9.30 am 


The Holy Eucharist will be offered at Whitbourne every Wednesday at 10.30am 

* denotes Book of Common Prayer 

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