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From the RectorThere are many ways to be offensive,and many ways to be offended.A television personality is caught, oncamera, making lewd comments abouthis female co-presenter. Amid a flurryof public outcry he is sacked from hisjob for his “sexist and offensive”behaviour.A garish yellow and black label stuckto a windshield alerts passers by thatthe vehicle’s owner has committed a“parking offence”.A wealthy businessman is invited todeliver a university address. His talkis disrupted by a group of students:“How dare you lecture us on peaceand prosperity when your money wasmade by selling weapons? We areoffended by your presence.”After the high-profile trial of a gang ofyouths who killed another in a racistassault, the mother of the murderedboy tells reporters that she forgivesthe attackers. Many people areperplexed. “How can she let thosethugs off the hook like that? It’soffensive to common sense.”Today many of us too have chosen toassociate with Jesus by meetingtogether in his Church. Yet it isprecisely here that the possibility ofoffence raises itself. The hard sayingJesus poses to his disciples he posesto us: “Those who eat my flesh anddrink my blood abide in me, and I inthem. Just as the living Father sentme, and I live because of the Father,so whoever eats me will live becauseof me.” Does this offend you? If not –watch out! For those who are notoffended at Jesus often become anoffence to others.The first generations of Christ’sfollowers who chose not to beoffended by his claim to be the sourceof life in all its fullness foundthemselves seriously out of step withtheir society. The early Church wasnotorious for the way that men andwomen from different ethnicities,religions and social classes abidedtogether in the name of Jesus. Theirmeetings were considered sosubversive and odd that a commonslander against the Christians wasthat they were cannibals – a rumourbased, of course, on this very passage.But those who found life by taking onJesus’ life soon found other ways tooffend. To society’s disgust theseChrist-abiders took the gods soseriously that they claimed there wasonly one way to be saved. They took inunwanted children. They fed theundeserving poor. They stayed behindto tend the sick while everyone elsefled the plague. They had hope. Theypractised forgiveness. They offendedcommon sense. As we too abide inChrist and he in us, it is good to lookat our lives and our Church and ask ofour society – “Does this offend you?”3 August 2012

Friendship ClubRay Ward, who is known to many ofus in Whitbourne, came to our Julymeeting and regaled us with storiesabout some of his experiences in theMet Police. There was much laughterand also reminiscing as to how thingsused to be. Ray obviously enjoyed histime in the Met; so much so that onretiring from the Met Police hecontinued working with them asManager of Imbercourt, one of theirSports and Social Clubs in South WestLondon/Surrey. Many thanks Ray foran entertaining talk - we will beinviting you to join us again!There is no Friendship Club meetingin August due to Summer Holidaysetc. Our next meeting will be onWednesday 7th September at 11.00amin the Small Hall. Everyone iswelcome and if you want furtherinformation, please contact AnnRoberts (01886 821063) or EileenBadger (01886 821501). Ann RobertsSaltmarshe W.I. meetingWe had a very hands-on evening thisJuly. Norma Sydney demonstratedpainting on silk scarves. The resultwas highly decorative and colourful -the translucent silk giving a gossamerquality to the scarves. The painteddesign can be as accidental or preciseas one wants. Every scarf is unique.Norma acquires all her materials onthe Internet as it is difficult to trackdown specialist stores selling theparticular paints and dyes. She,personally, uses paints as opposed todyes and the method is relativelyuncomplicated. She uses a resistParish Newscalled Gutta, which is a rubbersolution which outlines the design andforms a barrier to the paint. Somepeople use wax as a resist as in batik.The silk is stretched on a frame.Wooden frames are available butNorma invented her frames usingplumbing pipes attached togethermaking a square. The paints arewaterproof and the colours are veryvaried. The interesting part of thedesign comes about with the use ofsalt on the wet surface. Dishwashersalt is preferable. It seems to bleed thesurface of the paint making random,interesting patterns. When thepainted silk is completely dry, the saltis brushed off, the silk is ironed andthen hand washed.The session seemed to bring out theartist in all of us. The resultant scarf,which a few of us had a "go" atpainting, was drawn in a raffle andone lucky lady won it. I can foreseethat there will be a lot of Christmasscarves given this year. Eve CurrieClifton upon Teme W.I.At our July meeting we were treated toan armchair walk through VictorianWorcester by Jocelyn Howells. Wewere fascinated by the many famouspeople who have lived and visitedWorcester and were treated toattractive slides of the places thesepeople lived and worked. Elgar tookcentre stage and we were surprised athow many houses he and his familyeither lived or worked in. Later thismonth we are going to visit the newWorcester Hive and are looking4 August 2012

forward to our guided tour. If youwould like to come along to the WInew members and visitors are mostwelcome. Our next meeting in theVillage Hall will be on September 11thand the speaker, Angela Bushaway,will be talking about Shiatsu. Forfurther information contact ourPresident, Charlotte Durling. Tel:01886 812310. Sheila Harris.Whitbourne WIThis month’s meeting featured MikeDummet who spoke on ‘EasierGardening for the Aging andForgetful!’ Mike, formerly of PershoreCollege and a horticulturalconsultancy, has a 2.5 acre garden inBerrow Green. Every one was hopingthat he could give some good advice.He showed us some good examples ofbeautiful coloured shrubs anddiscussed gardening clothing, glovesand a ‘man bag’. Then came gentleexercises as quite a lot of calories areburnt whilst gardening. Safety issueswere next followed by a discussion ofeasy maintenance of plants usingmetal supports, flexi-ties and mulch.Weeds were considered next and ademonstration followed with anonion hoe. Mike also talked aboutweed killers and squirting WD40around the rims of pots to stop snailsand on bird feeders to stop squirrelsclimbing up. After questions, a voteof thanks was given by Heather andwe closed the meeting with tea andcakes. Linda GreyVillage Hall 200 Club DrawApril 222 M. Schoonenberg £50; 152A. & M. Kneen £35; 24 P. Baseley £25;57 C. Walker £15; 119 N. Bell £10.July 174 P.Judge £50; 41 B. Malkin£35; 14 Julia Evans £25; 133 E.Foxwell £15; 138 Mrs Dixon £10Peter BaseleyThe Bromyard Grammar SchoolFoundationApplications are invited for awards tosupport education, travel and trainingopportunities for the year 2012/13.Details may be obtained from:bgsf@googlemail.com or 01885482543. The closing date Friday 19thOctober 2012. Mary SeldonHerefordshire Council to stopsupplying black waste sacksHerefordshire Council has reluctantlytaken the decision to stop supplyingblack refuse sacks to residents thisautumn. The move will save theauthority, being squeezed by severecutbacks in government funding,£200,000 a year. The decision alsomeans the council can continue toprovide weekly refuse collection toresidents across the county. Furtherinformation about how it affects youat http://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/council_gov_democracy/news/60774.asp. Keith ButlerWhitbourne Hallour Shires Festivalood, Arts, Crafts19th August 11am-5 pm£2, free parking5 August 2012

At a glanceSunday 5 th August 11.00am - 5.00pm Music & Art, Food & Flowers.Bromyard Garden Festival presents “A Hot Day in August” for St. Michael’sHospice. Adults £5. Children 4-16 years £1. Guide dogs only. At MoorsMeadow Garden & Nursery, Collington, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4LZ. 4miles North Bromyard on B4214. www.moorsmeadow.co.uk. 01885 410318.Saturday 11 th August 2-5 p.m. Tractor Open Day and Cream Teas. Hosted byDave & Chris Townsend at 1 Old Gaines Bungalow, Whitbourne, Worcester WR65RD. Children most welcome – Supervised Trailer rides. Donations in aid ofTransporting Fergie TEF20 Tractor to Romania – Tel. No. 01886 821762.Monday 15 th August. Garden Outing to Broaden Green Cottage Garden. Meetat Whitbourne Village Hall at 11.15am. Further information from Sheila Dodd(01886 821835).Saturday 18 th August. St Michael’s Hospice Fete, 1-4 pm in the Hospicegrounds. There will be vintage tractors, a bouncy castle, go-karts, Morris Men,face painting, hook-a-duck, cake stalls and lots more.Wednesdays at 7.00 pm from mid-September— early November. An AutumnCourse at the Bromyard Local History Centre. The Working Landscape:A Thousand Years of Farming, Woodland Management and Quarryingin Eastern Herefordshire. Tutors: Sylvia Pinches & David Lovelace. This courseof six lectures examines how people have worked the land of Herefordshireand exploited its natural resources. Learners will be introduced to sources forlandscape history and to techniques and technologies for analysing and recordingthe landscape. Cost: £38. To book a place, ring Jennifer Weale on01886 821368.Friday 14 th September, Venus Challenge, the women only 10k midnight walkin aid of St Michael’s Hospice. Online entries for Venus Challenge are nowopen and for the first time girls over the age of 12 can take part too. Visithttp://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/Fundraising/events/list-of-events/venus-challenge-2012 for more information.Coffee morning at Winley Farm, Tedstone Delamere.Saturday 25th August at 10-12.30.By kind permission of Mr and Mrs William North.Draw; Bring and Buy, Coffee and BiscuitsVisit the newly-planted Jubilee Wood (weather permitting).Entrance £2.50.All proceeds to Tedstone Delamere Church.6 August 2012

Sunshine smiles on the village feteThe fete committee would like to say an enormous ‘thank you’ to everyone whohelped with Whitbourne village fete on Saturday July 14 th , in the face of someawful weather beforehand and the soggiest ground possible on the villagegreen. Those who helped us to set up, then manned stalls and created such agreat atmosphere, and then those who overcame tiredness and their own battleswith the elements to help us to dismantle and pack everything away – theyall deserve a vote of thanks. We hope that everyone who came enjoyed themselves– we were very lucky that the rain held off for the afternoon. There willbe a more detailed report, including the amount raised, next month.Whitbourne Village Fete CommitteeTriple celebrations in Whitbourne!Hot on the heels of the Jubilee picnic, villagers gathered together once again tocelebrate. On this occasion we had three reasons to make merry. The Communityshop celebrated its fifth birthday, the first cut was made to begin the newshop build and along withnew landlords we celebratedthe re-opening of the Live andLet Live pub. Our venue wasthe pub garden where we allenjoyed locally produced beefburgers and sausages, ablyprepared by the pub chef.Despite the rather wildweather it was a very happygathering and an excitingstep in the history of our villageshop.Eileen Badger, a foundermember of the team of volunteersmade the first cut of thenew ground assisted by AidenNeale. Much hard work andcareful thought has gone intoThe Cooke Family (left), the new landlords of theLive, and Eileen and Aiden (right) cutting the firstground at the site of the new shop.the new build and now we watch with anticipation as our new spacious premisestake shape.If, like me, you loved playing shops when you were young you will really enjoybeing a shop volunteer. However short a shift you can offer, you will be verywelcome to join the team. (I also used to enjoy playing at being a bus conductorso if you know where I can lay my hands on one of those ticket machines……… bring it on!) Margie Wall7 August 2012

Whitbourne School atthe Three Counties ShowThe end of the summer term is alwayspacked with events of all kindsand this year is no exception; Whitbournepupils proved to be prize potatogrowers at the Three CountiesShow – they grew a whopping 3.6kgof spuds to take the lead in the localheat of the national Grow Your OwnPotatoes competition. They weighedtheirs in at the show, having collectedthe seed potatoes at the showgroundback in March. They now go forwardto a regional event and hope to win anew picnic table and bench for theschool.Head teacher Mrs Julia Millwood said:“We are really proud of our effortsthis year – the wet weather certainlyhelped!” The children had the chanceto make ice-cream and try their handat some science experiments at theshow as well as visiting plenty of itsattractions.Clay modelling, a chance to soak thevicar, some outstanding face-paintingand craft activities were on offer duringour family fun day – we had avisit from some of the LonglandsFarm animals, with a horse-drawncart proving an instant hit.Our leavers have, as always, had aplethora of events to enjoy – they attendedCrucial Crew in Hereford,where they learnt about all kinds ofwider social and practical issues,from elementary first aid to how antisocialbehaviour affects society. Itwas, as always, an informative andinteresting day. They also attendedthe diocesan Leavers Service at HerefordCathedral, which brings togetherYear Six children from all over thediocese – the service, at the end ofactivities sessions, attended by theBishop, was both memorable and enjoyable.With the chance to sing for the Queenin Hereford, a visit to the Iron Agefort on the Malvern Hills, performingat Whitbourne’s fete and holding acharity coffee morning, the end ofterm has been as busy as ever and weend this year looking forward to ourholidays and a great new academicyear ahead. We especially look forwardto starting our new venture -Whitbourne Pre-School starts in Septemberevery Thursday morning,from Thursday13th September,from9am until 12noon. Thenew session isfor childrenwho are 3years andover and willbe held inschool.Rachel Evans8 August 2012

Flooding at the entrance to Whitbourne.On Friday July 6th, the entrance to Whitbourne at the Wheatsheaf Pub wasblocked by flood water. This regular flooding problem is caused by run-offfrom higher ground and from Stocking Lane which collects at the bottom ofthe hill just before Sapey Brook, blocking access to everything but large 4x4vehicles. In addition, when Sapey Brook fills it can overflow across the bridgecreating a dangerous current for people trying to wade through the flood. Thiswas not the case on Friday though.There are three issues that require attention.Firstly, that a proper high capacitydrain be created to take the wateraway from the problem area at the bottomof the hill into Sapey Brook. Secondly,that the capacity of Sapey Brookbe inspected and the stream clearedwhere necessary of debris and sediment.Thirdly, that the drains oppositethe Live & Let Live Public House (wherewater bubbles up through the tarmac)be inspected and repaired or their capacityincreased if necessary.Calling all keen photographersDo you take pictures? Do you have any that might besuitable as covers for this magazine?Flooding at the Whitbourne entranceIn addition there are very clear planning and housing issues. For example, theimpact of any further building within and near Whitbourne needs to take intoaccount the impact on the loss of "soak in" natural drainage pushing yet morewater to channels that the tarmac roads naturally become. Also, if any furtherbuilding work takes place within the watershed for this catchment, there needsto be a major increase in the capacity of the groundwater drainage system.I will also be asking my Councillors and their advisors to take this into considerationwhen preparing the Neighbourhood Plan for the Parish. Keith Butler(Although Keith is the Parish Clerk, he writes here in his capacity of an affectedresident. He will, however, report any views expressed to him to the ParishI’ve done quite a few of them recently, but I’d loveto see some different pictures on the cover. Soafter a couple more that I’ve got ready, I propose to havea break from it – or even retire. Mark Powell, the editor, or I would bevery happy to look at possibles, or offer tips. So now’s your chance – what doyou want to see on the cover? Paul Lack9 August 2012

Exam success at QueenElizabeth HumanitiesCollegeQE Humanities College has gainednational recognition for being one ofthe top 10% of schools at addingvalue to their students’ achievementsat GCSE. The College qualified asone of the top 10% of schools in Englandfor added value at GCSE by scoring10 points or more on the SSATvalue-added scale for achieving fiveor more GCSEs at grade A*-C includingEnglish and maths.Sue Williamson, Chief Executive ofSSAT said: “The College should becongratulated for their stunning performancein adding value to their students’achievements. The College isone of the best schools in the countryat outperforming expectations fortheir pupils and improving their futureprospects. These results are testamentto the commitment and hardwork of the students, teachers andleadership team at Queen ElizabethHumanities College and a vindicationof their belief in high expectations,good teaching and ambition for everyyoung person.” David Kemp, AssistantHeadteacherOllie James and Becky Bouston—HeadBoy and Girl.(photograph taken by JamesBall, year 10)A new start for the Liveat WhitbourneWe are Mark, Samantha, Michael (12),Declan (11) and Elisha Cooke (10).Mark was born in Sligo, Ireland butmoved to England aged 15 to live inManchester. He became assistantmanager at Toby Hotel and Carvery inChester, where upon he met me,Samantha, as I had been workingthere for 5 years. We have since goneon to run everything from a villagepub like the Live & Let Live to our previousappointment - a 14 th Centurycoaching Inn with 33 bedrooms, 2function rooms, 2 bars, a coffee shopand a restaurant. The New Inn was amassively different business to theLive but after 20 years in the pub andhospitality trade we are hoping thatWhitbourne will clip our wings andkeep us busy for many years to come.We plan lots of things for the Live &Let Live; we want to return it to thecentre of the community it once was.We want it to be everything from ameeting place to a dining, drinking,social pub for adults and children. Allthe food is good, wholesome andhomemade and cooked by our chef,Roy Bosworth, a great believer in traditionalgame and fresh fish. Roy hasworked in places around Worcestersuch as The Manor House and TheKing Charles. He started working as apastry chef many years ago for JapaneseAirlines so has a lot of experiencein catering.We will be keeping a regular Wye Valleybeer on the pumps but we will bealternating on a regular basis. So farwe have had a selection of Wickwar10 August 2012

Bob, Butcombe Bitter and St Austell’sTribute.We have an array of forthcomingevents lined up with something onevery day of the week. Mondays-Filmnight, Tues –Quiz nights, Weds –Curry Club, Thurs – Two for Thursdaymenu, Fresh Fish Friday, Steak andGame Saturdays and Carvery Sundays.We are planning to have aNorthern Soul & Motown evening atthe end of the month. We will advertisethis on one of our many blackboardsthat adorn the front of theLive. Samantha CookeBishop of TangaThe new (elected September 2011)Bishop of Tanga, Maimbo Mndolwa,visited Whitbourne on Sunday 8 th July.He was in this country for the DiocesanConference, and staying with Rev.Walter Gould, former Vicar ofBromyard.Bishop Maimbo (William) came to the9.30 service, then afterwards told us abit about the problems he is facing inhis Diocese, and his very ambitiousplans for tackling them. He alsomentioned the problems faced byTanzania itself. Although in a muchbetter position now than ten yearsago, with many new schools and universities,this has led to a severeshortage of teachers. Extensive newfinds of natural gas and minerals, inflationapproaching 20% and continuingpolitical and religious problems,especially in Zanzibar, all mean thatthe future of the country over thenext decades will be interesting!After a very nice lunch with friends inthe Wheatsheaf the Bishop was takenby the rector on a tour of the rest ofthe Greater Parish before relaxing bythe fire (yes, a fire, in July!) watchingFederer beat Murray at Wimbledon.The Tanga in Touch WhitbourneChristmas Appeal for 2012 is nowaccepting donations. Last year weraised £800, which enabled around 80children to continue with theirschooling. They were given schooluniforms, books and pencils, and secondaryschool children had exam feespaid.The Bishop has kindly agreed to be aPatron of Tanga in Touch. Patrons donot have to actually do anything, butit is very useful to have an independentcontact in Tanzania who is outsideour general programme area andcan be called on from time to time foradvice – and he is good at answeringhis emails! Our other two patrons areBishop Michael Hooper – now retired– and Bishop John Ramadhani, alsonow retired but still living in Zanzibar.Brenda AllanPene and Alan Seabrook (Alan is RuralDean for Bromyard), Bishop Maimbo,Doiran Williams, Hazel Gould, WalterGould, David Howell, Sue Morris, MaureenWilliams and John Allan. Sitting atthe corner table are Annette Howell withJacob and Rebecca.11 August 2012

Crossword No. 4 (Compiled by Lord Threadneedle)1 2 34 5 67 89 101112 1314 151617 1819Across1. Disagreeably nerve-wracking (9)4. A precious stone (3)6. Oft-replaced joint (3)11. Lunceford’s Sue; so unrefined! (15)12. Carly Simon’s mirror dance (7)13. Latin lover abhors tea! (7)16. The thief of time (15)17. A golfer’s support (3)18. Regretful Road (3)19. The science of water (9)Down2. Creating faraway pictures (15)3. Providing no assistance (15)5. One who Endeavours to Inspect (5)6. Open, untilled land (5)7. Supposed origin of life? (11)8. Being of many cultures (11)9. Self-write (9)10. Coming together at the midline (9)14. Dorset coastal town (5)Solution for Crossword No. 3Across 1: underestimate; 7: tie; 8: emu; 10: Gospel Oak; 12: end; 14: Edwy; 15:quandary; 16: logistic; 17: free; 20: Ulmus; 21: Palladian; 22: gnu; 23: dated; 24:mastersingers.Down 2: ne’er-do-well; 3: enigma; 4: Eros;; 5 Icelandic; 6: trek; 7: The Yearling; 9:unaddressed;11: pedant; 13: hygrometer; 15: quicklime; 18: sun-dog; 19: Hindi; 21:puma.12 August 2012

Letter from the Bishopof Hereford“Do you not know that in a race therunners all compete, but only one receivesthe prize? Run in such a waythat you may win it. Athletes do it fora crown that will not last, but we do itfor a crown that will last forever.”These words were written almost2,000 years ago by St. Paul to Christiansin Corinth and are especiallyappropriate at the moment.I am always challenged by the hoursand hours of practice that top athletescommit to, as well as their single-mindedness and dedication, not justover a few days or weeks or months,but consistently over many years. Ifthey are prepared to go to theselengths and make the associated sacrificesrequired for their sport, howmuch more should we be prepared tospend dedicated time over weeks,months and years for God’s work,which is the goal and meaning of ourlives?A few weeks ago, over 500 Year 6children from our Church Schoolsgathered in their Cathedral focussingon the theme of “Going for Gold”.Among other things, they were askedwhen they were last told that theywere “as good as gold”?Their theme prompted me to explainto them that bishops wear a gold mitre,with its distinctive shape and colour,as a reminder to all of us of thegift of the Holy Spirit, which, on thefirst Pentecost / Whit Sunday, wasseen as a golden flame of fire on theheads of each of the disciples. At ourBaptism, and when we come to him infaith, God gives his Spirit to each ofus - and not just to bishops! Each ofus is a “dwelling place of God’s Spirit”- God in us. He is the “gold” in us, ourtreasure, our real worth.As we delight in the spectacle of theOlympic Games, celebrate the Olympiansand praise the medallists, let usbe encouraged to review our owntraining, so that the gold that is alreadyin us may shine out. That needsus to grow into a way of being morein tune with God’s Spirit at work inus, and it needs us to do something,too. It needs us to recommit to ourtraining of prayer, worship and learning,which leads us deeper in our collaborativeworking for the commongood, serving one another and ourcommunities better.Bishop Anthony PriddisAgricultural Chaplain’sReportBovine TB UpdateThe Badger Trust's challenge to Defra'sproposed cull took place in theHigh Court on 25th and 26th June. Ifupheld the two proposed pilot cullsin Gloucestershire and Somersetcould be delayed or scrapped. TheTrust argues that the culls should beoverturned on three grounds: thatthey fail the strict legal test of"preventing the spread of disease";that Defra's cost-impact assessmentis flawed; and that the Secretary ofState did not have the legal powers togive Natural England responsibility toissue licences for the cull. Althoughculling badgers is likely to reduce theincidence of bovine TB within the des-13 August 2012

ignated areas, the Badger Trust arguesthat that there will be an increasein areas surrounding these, theso-called "perturbation effect." BovineTB cost £91m in England during2010-11 in compensation paid for theslaughter of 25,000 cattle..Future of DairyingA recent report on the future of thedairy industry offers long term hope.The sector is worth £10.12bn in theUK and has one of the highest degreesof market penetration of anyconsumer product. The consumptionof dairy products is rising; 99% ofpeople regularly eat or drink dairyproducts (up from 96% in 2010) and96% regularly consume fresh milk (up2% on the year). In spite of the longerterm prognosis dairy farmers stillface price uncertainty with rumoursof a further price reduction duringAugust. Many are already losingmoney on each litre produced. One ofthe exceptions is the Sainsbury'sDairy Development Group which hasintroduced a "cost tracker formula"which reflects the costs of productionincluding feed, fuel and fertilisercosts. From 1st July Sainsbury's willincrease prices paid to farmers by0.26 pence per litre.Milk producers and processors arediscussing a voluntary code of practicegoverning their relationships. Ifsuccessful, this would allow farmersto terminate contracts with processorsif the farmgate price fell too lowmuch more easily than at present, butdetails about the requisite notice periodsetc., remain to be determined. Itis hoped that the Code will be announcedat Livestock 2012 in September.Food InflationFood price inflation is predicted tofall throughout the rest of 2012 accordingto a European agribusinessconsultant. Food inflation peaked atjust over 7% last June, but has sincefallen back to 4% and is forecast toend the year at between 2 and 3%.One of the contributory factors is thebetter than expected prospect fornorthern hemisphere grain harvestswhich should help to bring downworld grain prices and feed throughinto lower feed costs for animal production.Rev'd Nick Read‘As you like it’ – Weloved it!Gifted and able English students fromQE College went to see a performanceof William Shakespeare’s ‘As You LikeIt’ at the Commandery, Worcester, onThursday 14 th June.Although the rain meant that the performancewas moved from the gardeninto the Great Hall, students still enjoyedthe evening’s entertainment.Harry Hall, one of the students whotook part in the trip, said “I’m pleasedI went. I understood the play eventhough I didn’t know the story beforehand.”Tamzin Moon, who recentlyhad a starring role in theschool’s very successful productionof ‘Les Miserables’, said “The actorsdid an amazing job! I really enjoyed itand I understood it all”. Poppy Lanewas inspired by the performance: “Ican’t wait to see another performanceof one of Shakespeare’s plays!”.14 August 2012

(left to right) Tamzin Moon; Harry Hall;Poppy LaneBonnie Griffiths, Deputy Head, wasdelighted with the trip’s success. “Allof the students coped admirably withthe challenge of seeing the play withoutstudying it beforehand. As always,the students behaved impeccablyand were excellent ambassadorsfor our school.” David Kemp, AssistantHead TeacherTiblands Nursery andPre-School news.The children have been busy thisterm. We have enjoyed celebratingthe Diamond Jubilee and also theOlympics with many races. We alsohad a visit from Bromyard Fire Stationwho very kindly came to showthe children what they do and to havea play with the equipment. It was agreat afternoon and we sincerelythank the team who gave up theirtime to bring the fire engine out! Thechildren talked about it for days after.We have also been working with FatherDavid who visits weekly to readthe children a story, and each weekwe have learnt more about the storywith a map and stickers. This hasbeen great fun and a big thank you toFather David.Sadly, we say goodbye to many facesthis term as they prepare for school.We wish them all well and hope to seethem on future visits to receptionclasses. We say goodbye to Evie Lady,Laney Cridland, Amy Wake, Rosie Garness,Sophie Garness, Isabelle Symonds,Katie Price, Lexie Sewell,Lewis Hood, Hannah Marshall, KatePyatt, Dillan Benthan-Lane and JackCartwright. If anyone wishes to visitthe school, please contact Trish Garnesson 01886 821394. Trish GarlandSTOPat theSHOP!15 August 2012

Growing up on the farm– By David TownsendEpisode Four (of Eight)Feeding the animals. In the summerthe cattle needed much less feeding,for the cows with their calves couldgo out on the pasture to graze. But inthe winter months much time wasspent morning and late afternoonpreparing and distributing the foodfor feeding the stock (animals) withthe added chore of mucking out thepigs and giving all the animals a layerof loose wheat straw on the floor forwarm bedding. Around 7-30am in themorning, you would hear the corngrinder rattle into life. The mangoldswould be carted and tipped onto thebarn floor next to the beet cutterfrom where they had been winterstored. Once the beet was forked intothe feeder hopper, the beet cutterwould carry the mangolds along thetop of two close running horizontaldrums with angular metal teeth toclean the loose soil off and then cutthe mangolds into 4 inch slices muchlike a larger runner bean slicer. Boththe corn grinder and the beet cutterwere belt driven connected to a pulleyon a large shaft running across theupper storey of the bottom barn,driven by an electric motor in the enginehouse next door. In one cornerof the barn were large sacks filledwith dried sugar beet pulp, and betweenthe two machines was a cleanopen concrete space for mixing thefood.Sugar Beet was one of our saleablecrops, we had the option either to buyback dried pulp in sacks, or have theraw damp pulp delivered loose in thelorry bed. A quarter of a sack of pulpwas placed on the barn floor, withhalf a bucket of water added in aspace in the centre of the pile partedwith the shovel. A portion of bran(the outer shell of wheat) togetherwith a shovel or two of pulped mangoldswere added and generouslymixed together.You knew when feeding time was imminent,for Jack Burraston could beheard whistling a tune, as he mixedthe food to the sound of the shovelsliding across the barn floor. A fewmoments later the latch on the barnfront door would drop open and Jackwould emerge carrying a large galvanisedsteel food bin on his shoulder.During extreme winter conditions thecattle would be kept in, so besidesbeing fed with the ground corn, mangoldsand sugar beet pulp mixturethey needed hay, bedding straw andan ample supply of water. Jack couldnot drive the tractors, so he had tofetch the bales from the rick yard byhand. Most straw was used for bedding,but in the depths of winter youwould often supplement hay with oatstraw, as it was the only straw withany nutrients in it, helping to keepthe animal’s stomachs full. Both thelarge enclosed cattle yards had tanksof water with an automatic ball cockto keep them full, but the smaller enclosedsheds, needed water carryingto them. Cows can drink up to tengallons each day, so this meant a lotof buckets of water. The cows woulddraw the water up at great speedemptying the trough in moments.16 August 2012

Morning and evening the cows wouldbe brought into the cowshed and tiedup. Then the calves that were kept ina shed attached to the cowshedwould be let in to the cows to suckle.One of the cows would have hadsome of her milk taken off by handmilking for the farmhouse.Dad often told the story of the younglad experiencing his first day on afarm. This lad knew nothing aboutfarming or country life. The farmerstanding outside his farmhouse doorcalled for the lad, and presented himwith the traditional wooden threeleggedstool, and a metal milkingbucket, sending him off without instructionsinto the cowshed to milkthe cow.A short time later the farmer couldhear noises coming from the cowshed.He could hear the feet of thecow slipping on the hard stone floor,together with the metallic sound ofthe bucket being given some roughtreatment, not to mention what typeof language the lad was giving thecow for not co-operating. Some momentslater the lad emerged with thebucket crumpled almost flat and thestool with its legs missing. Seeing thelad emerging from the shed lookingsomewhat distressed, the farmerhastily emerged from the farmhousegreeting the lad with "What’s the matterson”. “Sir” he responded “I couldnot get the cow to sit on the stool.”One or perhaps two nine-month-oldpigs would be slaughtered each seasonfor bacon for the farmhouse.Some parts were boiled as ham andothers for bacon, with the head andfeet (trotters) used for broth.Each spring dad would take me out inone of his first cars, either the Ford 8or later the Austin 12 to the railwaystation at Knightwick to collect a deliveryof day old chickens. The chirpof the chicks was enjoyable to listento as we made our way back throughthe lanes back to the farmhouse. Thechickens were primarily the responsibilityof mum to feed and collect theeggs. Once the chickens started tolay, the older hens would be culledoff, making a tasty Sunday dinner.In my early teens, I had the responsibilityof shutting up the hens eachnight. One morning I went to open upthe hen house to be met by hensheads scattered on the ground. I hadforgotten to shut up the hen housedoor the previous night. The fox hadmade his nightly visit, found the dooropen, and had prepared his nextmonth's dinner, by killing them all.When confession time came at breakfast,mum seemed to keep herthoughts to herself, but dad did notseem too concerned, as I believe itwas a convenient way of closing thechapter on keeping chickens, becauseno more chickens were kept.To be continued...........Growing up on the Farm is availablefrom Amazon priced £9.9917 August 2012

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BADLEY WOOD TREE SERVICESStuart 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* Logs £50 delivered * Logs and wood chip mulch for saleCall for a free, no obligation quote or advice.07855 847 492, or 01886 821 869Email: sgalvin@hotmail.co.ukwww.badleywoodtreeservices.comChestnut Construction LtdCivil Engineering andBuilding WorkSite ClearanceEarth MovingDrainageGroundworks & Bio DiscsDrivewaysHouse BuildingIndustrial Building01886 821 45307817 198 303Clifton-upon-TemeEarly YearsCentreOffering quality childcareand pre-school educationsfor 0-5 year oldsOpen 7.30am - 6.00pmExperienced qualified staffFlexible hoursOfsted registeredNursery Education Grants availableAlso offering job opportunities forprofessional, committed stafflooking for support in theircareer developmentFor further details, please telephoneManager Sandra Sharratt at the Centre01886 812380The Village, Clifton-upon-Teme,Worcs WR6 6DH19 August 2012

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Ground Maintenanceand LandscapingSpecialistsWe install/repair:Foul Drainage SystemsInspection Covers, Chambers &FramesSeptic Tanks and SoakawaysSewage Treatment PlantsSewage Pumping StationsGrease TrapsStorm Water Drainage SystemsStorm Water SoakawaysGulliesCall or visit our website for a free quotation1 Old Orchard, Hereford Road, Leigh Sinton, Malvern,Worcestershire, WR13 5EU E-mail: dan@fixmydrains.co.ukTel: 01886 833074 Mobile: 07875 394571Kings Arms Yard, BromyardHerefordshire HR7 4EETel. 01885 488822www.bromyardvets.co.ukbromyardvets@btinternet.comApproved member of the RoyalCollege of Veterinary SurgeonsPractice Standards SchemePurpose built small animal facilityOvernight in-patient care24 hr emergency service with ourown vetsFull in-patient facilities includingseparate dog/cat, prey speciesward and isolation unitsIn-house LaboratoryECG and blood pressure monitoringOrthopaedic surgeryX-ray and Colour Doppler UltrasoundScannerTreatment of raptors and otheraviansNurse clinicsThe Vets: Martin Flamank (BVetMed MRCVS ) : Sandie Weeks-Gibbard (BVSc MRCVS) : GemmaTaylor (BVSc MRCVS)22 August 2012

O P W PlumbingREPAIRS, HEATING & BATHROOMOliver Williams16 Hardwick CloseBromyardHerefordHR7 4QRUNIQUELANDSCAPES LTDGARDEN DESIGN SERVICEPLANTING DESIGNSSOFT / HARD LANDSCAPINGAward winning garden design.Inspirational ideas and a passion forplants. Estab. 1996.Free no-obligation site visit/quotation,call Shaun0777 884487801584 831733Home:01885 489110Mobile:07530 063 113Email: shaun@uniquelandscapes.co.ukwww.uniquelandscapes.co.ukPUSSY CATCATTERYwww.pussycatpussycat.netIdyllic peaceful locationBuilt and run to FAB specificationsIndividually heated, safe and secureUnits with covered outside runViewings welcomeAmanda and Neil WillsSeville CottageSuckleyWorcesterWR6 5EQ01886 884867Spanish and FrenchIndependent LanguageCoursesatH.O.P.E. Family Centre,Bromyard.Short courses fordifferent levels of ability.Flexible times and dates.Private tuition also available.Please contactAnca Higgins BA(Hons)Tel: 01885 489411or 07704 504278Email: gthamb@tiscali.co.uk24 August 2012

Geomex LtdArchitectural Designers and Structural EngineersArchitectural Plans – Extensions / Alterations / New BuildListed Building Consent and Historic BuildingsBuilding Regulation SubmissionsStructural DesignFull InsuranceEur.Ing Paul Smith.DipHI, BEng, MSc, C.Eng, MICE, MCMI, MCIHT, MCIOBTel: 01886 832810Email: geomex@fsmail.net Web: www.geomex.co.ukFASTEFFICIENTEFFECTIVEWe treat:-• Sports Injuries • Back Pain ••Muscular Pains, Sprains & Strains •• Postural Problems •• Pregnancy Related Back Problems •• Babies, Children, Teens & Adults •We offer a complete service: Osteopathy,Soft Tissue Massage, Acupuncture, UltrasoundTherapy and OrthoticsRegistered with all health insurance companies.Evening and weekend appointmentsavailable3 King George Avenue, Droitwich Spa,WORCS. WR9 7BP01905 772458info@backsrus.co.uk • www.backsrus.co.ukCompany Reg. No. 0774240825 August 2012

LEE JAMES CARPENTRY& JOINERYQualified and experienced in allaspects of carpentryKitchens supplied and fittedFirst and second fixDoors and windowsOak timber framesLoft conversionsRoofingRenovations - old and newPlastic facias and gutteringFor free quotes, competitive prices anda professional service, please phone:07779 073 870or 01886 821 151Quality & satisfaction guaranteedJ A C JoineryUnit 44The Hop Pocket Craft CentreBishops FromeWorcester WR6 5BTTel 07968 343174 / 01432 851235Handmade bespoke, kitchens,conservatories, home offices,bedrooms, doors, windowsand fine furniture.Also suppliers of triple glazed windows.www. jacjoinery.co.ukCompetitive prices. Free quotationsDANCE CLASSESMonday Whitbourne Village HallAbsolute Beginners Line Dance ClassImprover & Intermediate Line DancingTuesday Coppertops, WorcesterAbsolute Beginners Line Dance ClassImprover & Intermediate Line DancingWednesday Martley Village HallClassic & Golden Oldies Line DancingIntermediate & Advanced Line DancingFriday Whitbourne Village HallAbsolute Beginners Partner Dance ClassImprover & Intermediate Partner DancingAll Classes 7.00pm to 8.00pm and 8.00pm to 10.00pmJeff & Thelma MillsTel: 01886 821772 Mobile: 07733 008 66426 August 2012

T C S E R V I C E SPlumbing & Domestic Appliance RepairsCity and Guilds Registered20 years experience Public Liability Insured10% Discount for OAPsTony Clarke6 Toll House Close, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TXTel 07793 815369 01905 424738Free flow areaand largeorchard areaTiblands Nursery SchoolWhitbourne (Nr Worcester)WR6 5RE 01886 821394+ Pre-SchoolSyliva and Trish Garbess NNEB NVQ3 TDLB (assessor for the NVQ)Take Ten More for Play (after school training)Established in 1996, new purpose built building officially opened on Saturday 7 th October 2006 by Dr TaitOfsted approved and nursery education grants acceptedGood partnerships with local schoolsOpen all year round from 8.30am - 6pm for children aged 6 months-5 yearsOffering quality care and education in a secure and nourishing environmentAfter school + holiday club open Monday – FridayFor more details or to arrange a visit contact Sylvia or Trish27 August 2012

TIM RUSSELLLOCKSMITH &SAFE ENGINEEROver 16 years in the lock tradeLOCKS AND SAFESSUPPLIED – SERVICED – FITTED –OPENED & REPAIREDFree estimates – 24HR Service36, Church Street, Bromyard, HerefordshireHR7 4DP01885 488 842 – 07889 921 814e-mail: trlockandsafe@supanet.comwww.trlockandsafe.netR OBERT PERRINDIP ARCH (HONOURS) LONDONArchitect & DesignerOffers professional advice onresidential extensions and newbuild projectsPlanning applications, buildingsregulation submissions &site supervisionFull service from designto completionFree initial consultationOffice: 01584 781 302Mobile: 07971 511 714ExtensionsP I N N A CL EBUILDERSALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORKDesign & PlanningGarage ConversionsPorchesAlterationsRepairs & MaintenanceKitchens & BathroomsFor free advice & estimates call01886 822121 07967 484354Church Lane, Broadwas,Worcester, WR6 5NQD R Maund-PowellAll aspects of residentialand agricultural groundworksand landscapingundertaken10 Knights CourtBishops FromeWR6 5BZTel:01885 490676Mobile: 07977 141734Groundworks and LandscapingContractordavidmaundpowell@aol.com28 August 2012

dots GalleryOriginal AffordableContemporaryPlease come in and have a browsePaintings and printsJewellery and CeramicsUnique range of cards by localartists and makersWe also have a high quality bespokeframing service with friendly adviceOpen Monday–Saturday 10am-4pm41 Broad St, Bromyard, HR7 4BT01885 483458www.dotsgallery.co.ukDarren—07870 369420Steve—07970 593552WOODENDPAINTER & DECORATORINTERIOR AND EXTERIORHEATHFIELDBRINGSTYNR WORCESTERTEL:- 01886 821392All eventscatered for -Weddings, PartiesShows, etcwww.oasisbarservices.co.ukEmail: Enquiries@oasisbarservices.co.ukTAYLORS CONSERVATORY CAREA family run business with an establishedreputation for professional quality serviceSupply and InstallationAftersales care and Re-roofingWe supply and fit:Aluminium windows and doorsUPVC windows and doorsHardwood & softwood windows & doorsConservatories in hardwood,UPVC and aluminiumWe are agents for Compton Garages and AltonGreenhouses, also Pilkingtons ApprovedInstallersPLEASE PHONE FOR A FREE QUOTATION22 Saxon Close, Clifton-upon-TemeWorcs. WR6 6DLHave you got a problem with yourTV, VIDEO, WASHINGMACHINE, MICROWAVE etc?Then callPat PriestGeneral Electrical ServicesNOW!Established locally for 18 years with over30 years experience of the trade. Weoffer fast, reliable and honest solutionsto your problems at fixed rate prices01886 82110924 hour answeringservice01886 812424 Mob. 07801 28182129 August 2012

AS YOU LIKE ITRachel MutterLady DecoratorProviding and entirerange of home decorationservice s including:‣ Interior design andconsultancy‣ Painting: Internaland External‣ WallpaperingWith over 8 years experience you can be sure of anexcellent result as well as competitive rates.References available on request.Please do not hesitate to call for a noobligation quote. No job too big or too small.01886 822 238 07793 361 768Whistlewood Cottage, Lulsley, Knightwick,WORCESTER WR6 5QTRichard Bond and Mick AdamsAs well as the services already providedbelow, following requests we have nowadded PAINTING & DECORATING, bothinterior and exteriorGrass cutting, strimmingHedge cuttingGeneral gardeningFencingPathwaysPatiosShed building and repairGravestone resettingPainting/decorating interior and exteriorOther jobs as requiredSensible rates - QuotationsPlease call Richard Bond01886 821641 or 07785 396159E d w a r d sC l e a n i n g S e r v i c e sWindow cleaning, sills and framesFascia boards & soffitsConservatories, car portsGutter cleaning & maintenancePatios, decking, drivewaysCaravan cleaning01885 48595507723 314 506Mick RonePlumbing and Elite BathroomsTHE COMPLETE INSTALLATION***********Building alterations to create thatextra spaceLighting effectsSuperb tiling ideasAir baths installedSpecial needsFor that extra care and attentions in yourhome and a free survey to discuss yourbathroom projectsTel/Fax 01886 88459830 August 2012

Prompt, reliable & friendly service All types of flues & appliances cleaned. Cowls and chimney pots fitted. Fully qualified by the Guild of MasterSweeps and fully insured. Guild certificates issued after everysweep. Chimney liningNo Mess No Dust No FussCall EddieTel 07895 612915/01905 679950Tipton Hall Riding SchoolRiding lessons for all agesHackling through wonderful countrysideHorse Livery—small friendly yardRoger Benbow (registeredinstructor)Phone: 01885 488791Mobile: 07792 358741www.tiptonhallridingschool.comAlan RogersTree Maintenance& Gardening4 Clover CourtBromyardHerefordshireHR7 4BJPhone: 01885 48291631 August 2012

GRAPH SURVEY PARTNERSHIPLand and Engineering Surveying ServicesCivil Engineering Setting Out, Topographical Surveys,Volumetric Analysis, Establishing ControlNetworks, Data Preparation, 3D Machine Guidanceand Instrument Hire. All teams carry Robotic EDM,GPS and Precise Levelling functionality.Tel 07973 381362/07885 203875www.graphsurveys.co.uk8 Heathbrook Avenue, Wall Heath, West Midlands,DY6 0ER! Good Eating !Outside catering for any occasionParties, Weddings, Receptions, Funeral teasVery competitive ratesExcellent serviceFor more information call:Janet Rogers (01885) 482392A N D R E W J E L L E YO P T I C I A N SAndrew Jelley BSc (Hons) FC OptomTeresa Davies FBDODuncan Edwards FBDOAlex Lane BSc (Hons) MC Optom34/36 High Street, Bromyard. HR7 4AETel: 01885 488 259enquiries@andrewjelleyopticians.co.ukwww.andrewjelleyopticians.co.ukMALCOLM BRADSHAWBUILDING CONTRACTOREXTENSIONSALTERATIONSGARAGES AND PORCHESPAVING AND PATIOSGARDEN WALLS ETCOVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCETEL: 01886 821447 MOBILE: 07714 542536malcolm.bradshaw3@btinternet.comM A R T L E YO S T E O P A T H I C C L I N I CNot just for backs0 1 8 8 6 8 8 9 0 0 2for information and appointmentsOsteopathic treatment for infants to adultsincluding cranial techniquesLynette Topham BSc (Hons) OstRegistered OsteopathUnit 4A Hope House Farm BarnsMartley,WR6 6QFmartley_osteo@btconnect.com32 August 2012

Community Car SchemeIf you have transport problems getting tomedical appointments etc., we will behappy to help. Please start ringing fromthe top of the list.Gillie Stormonth Darling: 821918Susie Tetley: 821432Meg Dawson: 821510Asimina Smith: 821435Janet Knight: 821619Current charge: 25p per mile fromdriver’s door to driver’s door. The servicecovers all residents in the Parish ofGreater Whitbourne. Please give as muchnotice as possible when you need transport.Our drivers reserve the right torefuse a request if they feel it is inappropriate.Volunteers are always welcome:please ring Gillie Stormonth Darling on821918. Updated August 2012Jeremy Massey ElectricsElectrical ContractorAll electrical Installations carried out to 17thEdition - BS7671 Domestic, commercial, industrial New installations and rewires Interior and exterior lighting Electrical and telephone sockets Electrical health checks Fault finding CertificationContact: Jeremy or Maria01886 888493J B ServicesPainting and DecoratingI offer very competitive rates and excellentservice. For a no obligation quotation, pleasecall:Home: 01885 482149Mobile: 07870 110124LOGS 4SALECall 07721 458089Or 01886 821394Guy JamesJoineryModern Design withTraditional Craftsmanshipwww.guyjamesjoinery.co.ukTel: 07967 476470 / 01885 48316333 August 2012

Useful numbers(all numbers 01886 except where stated)Knightwick Surgery 821279Whitbourne Primary School 821266Great Witley Surgery 01299 896788Clifton-Upon-Teme Primary School812258Nunwell Surgery, Bromyard 01885483412Brockhapton Primary School 01885483238Bromyard Town Council 01885 482825Saltmarshe & District Hall 853512Herefordshire Council 01432 260000Upper Sapey Village Hall 853512Worcestershire Council 01905 763763Whitbourne Village Hall bookings 821823(email book.wvhall@gmail.com)Police – West Mercia 0300 3333000Police - CSO Stephanie Annette 07970602354Clifton-upon-Teme Village Hall 812880Whitbourne Village Shop 822227The Wheatsheaf Inn 822282Clifton Upon Teme Village Stores 812303Live and Let Live (Whitbourne) 822197Tiblands Nursery School 821394Live and Let Live (Bringsty) 821462St Richard’s Preparatory, Pre-Preparatory andNursery SchoolBredenbury Court, Near BromyardSt Richard’s is a school of 130 boys and girls aged rising 3-13 and takes full advantage of its rural position.The school has high academic standards, excellent facilities and small classes which allow devotedindividual care. St Richard’s children flourish being fully involved in sport, drama, music andmany other activitiesDaily 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 HeadmasterSt Richard’s SchoolBredenburyNr. BromyardHerefordshireHR7 4TD(01885 482491)www.st-richards.co.uk34 August 2012

Flowers and Brasses5th August Mrs H Colley12th August Mrs A Taylor19th August Mrs A Taylor26th August Mrs M Jones2nd September Mrs M Jones9th Sept Mrs D Baseley16th Sept Mrs D Baseley23rd Sept Mrs D and Mr L Haddock30th Sept Mrs D and Mr L HaddockAny queries relating to flowers, pleasecontact Mrs Ann Taylor on 821744.Sidesmen—Whitbourne5th August Mr D. Shaw12th August Mr S Bland and S Cole19th August Mrs M Kneen26th August Mr J. Allan2nd September Mr J. Cummins9th September Mr D. Shaw16th September Mr S Bland and S Cole23rd September Mrs M Kneen30th September Mr J. AllanParish Communion Readers—Whitbourne5th August Mrs M Kneen12th August Mrs S Bland19th August Mrs B Allan26th August Mrs S Dodd2nd September Sir N Harrington9th September Mr J Allan16th September Mr J Bland23rd September Mrs M Kneen30th September Mrs S BlandChurch RotasChurch Cleaning—Whitbourne4th August Mr J & Mrs B Allan11th August Mrs E & Miss E Badger18th August Mrs A Evans25th August Margaret du Feu &Becky Edwards1st September Mrs M Kneen8th September Mr J & Mrs B Allan15th September Mrs E & Miss E Badger22nd September Mrs A Evans29th September Margaret du Feu &Becky EdwardsUpper SapeyAugust Carol Evans FisherSeptember Audrey ClarkCoffee - Whitbourne5th August Mrs A Taylor & Mrs MWilliams12th August Mrs A Evans & Mrs MSchoonenberg19th August Mrs E Badger & Mrs PRansley26th August Mrs W Cummins & MrsS Dodd2nd September Mr J and Mrs S Bland9th September Mrs A Taylor & Mrs MWilliams16th September Mrs A Evans & Mrs MSchoonenberg23rd September Mrs E Badger & Mrs PRansley30th September Mrs W Cummins & MrsS DoddAny queries relating to flowers, please contact Mrs Ann Taylor on 821744. Anyone wishing to beincluded in the cleaning rotas can contact Carol Wilde on 853491 (Upper Sapey) or Claudia Buxtonon 821583 (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 elseon the list, please let Claudia Buxton know on 01886 821583. Thank you to all those who put somuch effort into keeping our Churches running smoothly.35 August 2012

Sunday 5th AugustNinth Sunday after TrinityChurch Services8am9.30am*Holy Communion, WhitbourneHoly Communion, WhitbourneSunday 12th AugustTenth Sunday after TrinitySunday 19th AugustEleventh Sunday after TrinitySunday 26th AugustTwelfth Sunday after TrinitySunday 2nd SeptemberThirteenth Sunday after TrinitySunday 9th SeptemberBirth of Virgin MarySunday 16th SeptemberFifteenth Sunday after TrinitySunday 23rd SeptemberSixteenth Sunday after TrinitySunday 30th SeptemberSt Michael and All Angels9.30 am11 am9.30 am11 am3 pm9.30 am8am9.30 am10 am9.30 am11 am3 pm9.30 am10 amHoly Communion, WhitbourneHoly Communion, Upper SapeyHoly Communion, WhitbourneHoly Communion, Tedstone DelamereHoly Communion at Edvin LoachHoly Communion, Whitbourne*Holy Communion, WhitbourneHoly Communion, WhitbournePatronal Festival Edvin LoachHoly Communion, WhitbourneHoly Communion, Tedstone DelamereEvening Prayer, Edvin LoachHoly Communion, WhitbournePatronal Festival Upper SapeyOur Parish Cycle of Prayer5th August Upper Sapey12th August Tedstone Wafre19th August Tedstone Delamare26th August Whitbourne2nd September Wolferlow9th September Edvin Loach16th September Upper Sapey23rd September Tedstone Wafre30th September Tedstone DelamareConfirmation Classes will be startingat the end of August if youwould like to be confirmed or havea relative who would be interestedplease contact the Rector on 01886821285.The Holy Eucharist will be offered at Whitbourne every Wednesday at 10.30am* denotes Book of Common Prayer