Berrington Village Pump Edition 130 (Jun - Jul 2017) Final Copy

Village Pump
June - July 2017
Edition: No. 130
A newsletter for Atcham, Berrington,
Betton, Brompton, Cantlop, Cross Houses
and Eaton Mascott
Published by Berrington Parish Council on behalf of the parishes of Atcham & Berrington

Berrington Parish Council
Berrington Parish Council consists of nine elected or co-opted Parish Councillors:
Claire Wild (Chair); Richard Purslow (Vice-Chair); Sue Mason; Lezley Picton; Claire
Bonsey; Mark Howarth, Julia Brayne, Eric Brayne and Steve Hawksworth. The Parish
Council meets at 7.30pm on the 1st Thursday of every month (except August and
sometimes December) at the Chapel Community Centre. More detailed information
can be found on our website www.berringtonpc.org.uk Why not come along to one of
our meetings. Guests are always welcome. If there is a local issue that concerns you
then feel free to ask one of the Councillors for help in representing you in this matter.
Berrington Parish Council Website
www.berringtonparishcouncil.org.uk
Berrington Parish Clerk
Mrs Lorna Pardoe,
Home, Back Lane, Longnor, Nr Shrewsbury SY5 7PP
Tel: 01743 718695 email: berringtonpc@gmail.com
Atcham Parish Council
Atcham Parish Council consists of seven elected or co-opted Parish Councillors:
Colin Wildblood (Chairman), Colin Morris (Vice-Chairman), Jayne Caswell, Alastair
Home-Roberts, Laura Plumridge, Sue Shedden and Helen Trow.
Parish Councillors can be contacted as follows:
Jayne Caswell - jmjcaswell@gmail.com
Colin Morris - colinmorris113@googlemail.com
Helen Trow - helentrowforever@gmail.com
Colin Wildblood - c.j.wildblood@btinternet.com
Alastair Home-Roberts - home.farming@btconnect.com
Sue Shedden - sueshedden52@gmail.com
Laura Plumridge - lauraplumridge@hotmail.co.uk
Atcham Parish Council Website
www.atchamparishcouncil.org.uk
Atcham Parish Clerk
Mrs Rebecca Turner
The Old Police House, Nescliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DB
t: 01743 741611
email: atchampc@gmail.com
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News from your
Shropshire Councillor
Claire Wild
DOG FOULING
I have been asked by the Parish Councils to, once again, bring the problem of dog
fouling to everyone’s attention.
Allowing your dog to foul public roads, areas, and playing fields is extremely anti-social. Just last week a
young child, under 5, fell in dog mess on the playing fields at Brompton. There is frequently dog mess
around The Chestnuts, the area where children catch the bus to school. There are also issues around the
bridge at Atcham and along the A458. I am being asked if we should ban dogs from all the green areas
around the village? This, in my opinion, would be very unfair as we know the majority of dog owners
take their responsibilities very seriously. Once again it is the few who are creating a serious health issue
for children and a possible ban for all dogs on areas owned by the Parish Councils.
It is baffling for two main reasons; 1. the person(s) whose dog(s) do this must know that it is them yet
they continue to do it - how can anyone be so anti social? 2. Other people must know who this/these
dog/s belong to and yet they have not reported it to the Parish Council. We need your help to solve this
problem. The Parish Council is really not keen on issuing fines, all the Parish Council want is for this vile
practice to stop. If you know whose dogs are being allowed to foul the areas please get in touch with
one of your Parish Councillors, your report will remain anonymous.
All dog owners need to be aware that spot checks are being made across the County to check if dog
walkers are carrying dog waste bags. Please ensure that when you walk your dog you have bags with
you. Please remember that dog waste, in bags, can be placed in any of the rubbish bins around the
village.
PROGRESS ON NEW YOUTH CLUB
Richard Parkes from Shropshire Youth Association attended the last Berrington Parish Council meeting.
We now have four volunteers to assist the fully qualified youth worker. Each session will require two
volunteers so if you would like to volunteer and you haven’t yet done so please email
david.fairclough@shropshire.gov.uk. The youth club is open to children from all the out lying villages.
Once the volunteers have completed some training and undergone all the necessary checks we will be
ready to start. The club is initially going to take Year 6, 7 & 8 children. Once the club has become
established it is hoped to include children from Year 9.
FREE SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES (5 - 16 year olds)
Berrington Parish Council in association with Embrace PE have organised a number of activity sessions
for the Summer break. These sessions will take place at the Brompton Playing Fields (weather
permitting) on the following dates:
Wednesdays 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th August 2- 4pm
If the weather is not good enough to use the playing fields the sessions will be held at the Chapel
Community Centre.
Continued/…..
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Est. 1999
SALOP LEISURE
Salop Leisure have now submitted their application for caravan storage, increasing the size of the main
showroom and café and moving their two houses from one end of the site to the other. In addition the
entrance to the farm and the existing dwellings, by the island, will be closed. There is now a bus stop
outside Salop Leisure which will be served by the number 81 & 96 buses.
I look forward to seeing you around our villages in the forthcoming months and if you would like to raise
any issues please do not hesitate to contact me. I wish you all a good summer.
Claire Tel: 01743 762313 E-mail: claire.wild@shropshire.gov.uk
COMMUNITY PROJECTS, CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
If you are considering starting any clubs or associations in the area or have an idea for a project that would
benefit our community please get in touch with the Community Action Officer team who would very much
like to hear from you. Our Community Action Officer is David Fairclough. David can be contacted on 07582
004015 or 01743 252483.
Email: david.fairclough@shropshire.gov.uk
COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM
Tel: 01743 253077 Email: communityaction@shropshire.gov.uk
POLICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Our Local Police Team is PC Dave Harte and CSO Jacqui Baldwin Tel: 0300 333 3000 ext 69008. There is also a
team e-mail address: shrewsburyrsw.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
You can always contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
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Free Summertime activities in July/August
for 5 - 16 year olds
Wednesdays 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th,
23rd and 30th August
2pm - 4pm at
Bromfield Playing
Fields
For further information please contact Sean McCarthy, Sports
Development Officer, Shropshire Council, Tel: 01743 255933
Provided by Berrington Parish Council, delivered by
Embrace PE
THE CHAPEL COMMUNITY CENTRE, CROSS HOUSES
Day/Session
Monday to Thursday
Members of the
Parish
Outside of
the Parish
Rate Payable
Morning £35 £45
Afternoon £35 £45
Evening £35 £45
Friday to Sunday
Morning £35 £45
Afternoon £35 £45
Evening £50 £75
To make a booking
ROOM HIRE RATES
2017
A refundable deposit
equal to the rate of hire
or £50
whichever is lower, is
to be paid at the time
of booking.
If paying the deposit by
cheque, it must be
valid for at least one
month after the date
booked.
The deposit will be
returned to you
providing the room/
venue is left as per our
terms and conditions.
please call Sue Mason on 01743 761423 or 07964 120 998
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SHROPSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Dr. Anthony Joseph
“Jewish Genealogy”
A talk relating to the
methods of tracing
Jewish ancestors
both generally
& personally.
Chapel Community Centre, Cross Houses, Shrewsbury SY5 6JH
Why not visit our website www.sfhs.org.uk
Crown Podiatry Ltd
NEW chiropody/podiatry service now open in CRESSAGE
Modern, newly furbished clinic providing full range of services including:
• nail cutting/nail deformities
• corns/callus and verruca’s
• ingrowing toenails
• biomechanical assessments
• customised insoles
• neurovascular assessments
• diabetic foot care
Fully qualified (3 years training) & fully insured
HCPC Registration No: CH33162 (health insurance claims)
Member of The Society Of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Mr Pius Karena (BSc MChS)
Tel: 01952 510865 Mobile 07790038367
Email: crownpodiatry@gmail.com www.crownpodiatry.co.uk
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Summer Term
News from Christ Church C.E. Primary School
Learning, Listening, Living
Summer term enables us to make the most of our fantastic school grounds and
beautiful surroundings. As well as our twice-weekly Forest School sessions and
usual outdoor learning, children are enjoying the beautiful field, trees and wildlife
at playtimes. This provides a calming backdrop to their many imaginary games,
sport and time with friends which are as essential to the school day as learning.
We look to prepare children for life, and so children who are 7-11, are doing 8
hours of First Aid training this term. Who knows when this vital skill might make
a real difference to someone?
Red Class: Year R and Year 1
Red Class have used Mini-beasts as their theme and have been looking under lots of stones! In Science they
are thinking about life cycles and we have some caterpillars in the classroom which we are all watching with
interest, as they form pupa and re-emerge as butterflies.
Green Class: Year 2 and Year 3
Green Class have been using the theme of Gardens. They have studied poems set in gardens, the stories of
Beatrix Potter and have been doing plenty of gardening of their own. Artwork has been inspired by natures
and flowers and they have been looking particularly at Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.
Yellow Class: Year 4, Year 5 and Y6
Yellow Class are studying the Vikings and had a recent day with Erik the Viking which allowed them to
experience replica armour and weapons. They are also challenging themselves with some canoeing around
our local area, led by the Arthog Outdoor Education Outreach Centre.
EYFS and Childrensworld UK (CWUK) for Pre-School Learning and Wrap-Around Care in the Holidays
CWUK were recently inspected and rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted who also commented on the quality of the
partnership between us. We are excited to be welcoming around 13 new Reception children in September
and over the last half term have 4 transition sessions and home visits so our new children and families get to
know us well.
PTA
Our PTA work so hard to provide funds in this difficult financial climate.
Come along to our Summer Fayre on Friday 30 th June at 6pm to support
your local school.
Dates
21 st June Red & Green Class visit Shropshire Wildlife Trust site in Ellesmere
19 th July Sports Morning
21 st July Leavers’ Church Service and final day of term for pupils
New term starts for pupils on Tuesday 5 th September
Tracey Cansdale
Head Teacher
@ChristChurchsy5
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BERRINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Thursday 6th April 2017
MINUTES
1. Welcome by Chairman: The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting.
2. Present: Councillor C Wild-Chairman; Councillor R Purslow –Vice-Chairman; Councillor S Mason; Councillor L Picton;
Councillor C Bonsey; Councillor E Brayne; Councillor S Hawksworth. Apologies were received from Councillor R Ward and
Councillor M Howorth. Also present were L Pardoe clerk to the Parish Council and one member of the public. Councillor R
Ward was not standing for the new elections and the Council expressed their thanks to him for all his hard work whilst
serving on the Parish Council.
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest. There were none at this point.
4. Confirmation and acceptance of the minutes from 2nd March 2017. It was agreed that these were a true and accurate
record of the meeting; proposed by Councillor R Purslow; seconded by Councillor L Picton and agreed by all members
present.
5. Matters arising: All matters were covered on the agenda.
6. Representations from members of the Public. Standing Orders were suspended to allow the members of the public to
speak; Mr Healey is looking into a feasibility study for the provision of a cycle path from Crosshouses to Weeping Cross. He
asked if the upgrade to the Pelican crossing was as a result of the parish council receiving CIL money. It was explained that
the upgrade to the crossing, roundabout and the VAS signs were a condition of the planning application for the Fletcher
Homes. He asked members if they were happy for him to approach Fletcher Homes to see if they might sponsor part of the
process of obtaining a feasibility report for the cycle path.. Councillor Wild said that they had no problem with that as long
as he made it clear that he was not from the Parish Council. He is intending to get a report for the Parish Council so they
look at what the Parish Council is able to do regarding the provision of the cycle path. He thanked the members for letting
him speak and then left the meeting. Standing Orders were reinstated.
7. Police Report: There was no report yet from PC D Walton. The clerk would forward it to members as soon as it was
received.
8. Highway Matters;
i) Councillors to report any highways matters
ii) Councillors to discuss speeding matters within the parish: Councillor C Wild said that the VAS at the south of the village
was in the wrong place and needed to be nearer to The Bell. Clerk to contact Jason Hughes at Shropshire Council to see
about getting the VAS by the Bell to the opposite side of the road one lamppost down moved. Clerk to invite to the May
meeting. Members would like slow down areas at each end of the village.
9. Financial Matters:
i) Bank Reconciliation for Month End March 2017; It was agreed to accept the Bank reconciliation as presented by the clerk;
Proposed by Councillor R Purslow; seconded by Councillor S Mason.
ii) Accounts for payment: - It was agreed to pay the accounts as presented by the clerk; Proposed by Councillor R Purslow;
seconded by Councillor S Mason.
CHQ No. ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1087 Shropshire Council Lighting 156.58
1088 Bob Smith Carpets Carpets for Community Centre 4808.00
1089 SJF Print Printing of Pump 812.00
1090 National Trust Rent 132.10
1091 HMRC PAYE 33.60
1092 SALC Subscriptions 369.14
1093 L Pardoe Expenses 90.60
Standing Order L Pardoe Salary 358.21
Total £6,760.23
iii) Council to agree National Pay rise for 2016/2017 to be backdated to 1st April 2016 and also pay rise for 2017/2018 to be
implemented from 1st April 2017. (Circulated to members in SALC bulletin 13th March It was agreed to pay the pay rise as
agreed nationally as presented by the clerk; Proposed by Councillor R Purslow; seconded by Councillor S Mason.
iv) Council to receive year end accounts. It was agreed to accept the year end accounts as presented by the clerk; Proposed

y Councillor R Purslow; seconded by Councillor S Mason.
v) Council to consider the replacement of the fencing between The Chestnuts and Noel Hill Road as this is falling down and
needs replacing. After discussion it was agreed that Councillor S Mason & E Brayne would meet with Shaun Bott to look at
making a temporary repair while the Parish Council is waiting for a response from Greenbelt. It was agreed to try and get a
turnstile put in the fence when it is replaced to save the children having to walk all the way round on the main road.
10. Planning Matters:-
Previously considered applications:
Reference: 16/03210/FUL: Address: Proposed residential development land to the South of Crosshouses, Shrewsbury
Awaiting decision
Reference: 17/00119/DIS
Address: Land west of The Bell Cross Houses, Shrewsbury. Permission granted 15th March 2017
Council to consider new planning applications:
Reference:17/Reference: 17/01204/FUL (validated: 23/03/2017)
Address: Meadow Bank Farm, Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7DB
Proposal: Erection of steel portal framed shed for housing non lactating dairy cows
After discussion it was agreed that the Parish Council had no comments on the building. However there are grave concerns
over the traffic accessing the site from the cross roads. All the feed delivery wagons drive in but reverse out onto the main
road. Clerk to scan the map in and send to Planning Officer with the Parish Councils comments.
Proposed by Councillor S Hawksworth; seconded by Councillor R Purslow and agreed.
Council to consider any new applications received after 29th March 2017
There were no new applications to consider.
11. Correspondence Received: list to be circulated at the meeting.
Council to respond to Draft Economic Strategy- Council agreed to pass this to Councillor S Hawksworth to comment on
behalf of the Council.
12. Defibrillator Training: This was all set for Tuesday 25th April at The Community Centre starting at 19.00 until 21.00. This
would be delivered by Heartstart Midlands. It was a life awareness course.
13. Playing field Matters:
i) Council to discuss dog fouling and damage to the Playing Fields. This is an on-going problem and the Parish Council is
considering options to deal with this. There would be a large full page article in the next Parish Pump discussing the options
to deal with the dog fouling problem and people not picking up after their dogs. Clerk to contact Shrewsbury Town Council
and see if they would be able to assist us with enforcement of fines for dog fouling.
Shaun Bott had been mowing the field and there was a lot of Dog Faeces on it.
ii) There was a bench on the cinder track which had to be removed and the members wish to have another one to replace
it. Councillor E Brayne to meet with Shaun Bott to look at removing the fixings for the bench. Clerk to look at prices for a
bench. Clerk to contact National Trust and see if they have any second hand benches we could recycle.
iii) Clerk to contact Fletcher’s and ask if we can have the turnstile they have in their security fence when they no longer
require it for the playing field.
iv) Council to discuss the proposal for a BMX track in the playing fields. The clerk had replied to Mr. Smout but received no
response from him. It was agreed that she contact him again to attend a parish council meeting to explain his ideas to the
Parish council with a firm plan of action written down. Councillor E Brayne said that a BMX track would take a lot of space
and would curtail the ability to use the field for other activities. It was agreed that there needed to be a consultation
meeting with the locals to ascertain the desire and support for this venture. The long term implications needed to be looked
at.
v) It was agreed that the clerk contact Shaun Bott and get a cost to have the football pitch marked out on the field now the
better weather and lighter nights were here.
vi) There were still leaves from last year in the Play areas in The Chestnuts that had not been collected and the grass has not
been cut. Clerk to chase this up with the Management Company that took on the maintenance of these areas after
Persimmon.
14. Parish Matters:
Members to report any parish matters; There had been some fly tipping at the top of Sandy Lane but this was in the farmers
gate and not the responsibility of Shropshire Council.
There had been 6 thefts from vehicles in the village in the last week. Tools had been taken from the vehicles.
15. Date and Time of next Meeting– It was agreed that this would be held on Thursday 11th May 2017. It was also agreed that
as the May meeting was later there would be no meeting in June and the next meeting would be on Thursday 6th Jul 2017.
The Chairman thanked all for attending and closed the meeting at 9.20pm
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COST OF FOOD ROCKETING?
Ever thought of
GYO
Growing Your Own?
You could be growing your own fruit and
vegetables at a fraction of the cost in the shops.
Interested in having your own allotment?
Even if you are a beginner, there are plenty of
other allotment holders willing to give advice.
To book your plot at the Cross Houses
Allotment contact
Cameron Moffett on
01743 761443
Do you enjoy reading and would like to
discuss your ideas and thoughts with like
minded people - then please come and join
our small, free, friendly and local book club.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday
of every month (except August) at The Bell
Inn at 7pm - please come along and join us.
Everyone is welcome, for more
information please call Sue on 01743
761355
Cross Houses Book Club
2017 Reading List
June
‘The Help’ – Kathryn Stockett
July
‘Still Alice’ – Lisa Genova
August
NO MEETING
September
‘The Bone People’ – Keri Hulme‘
My Brilliant Friend’ – Elena Ferrante ‘
Wolf Hall’ – Hilary Mantel
October
‘Stoner’ – John Williams
November
‘The Buried Giant’ – Kazuo Ishiguro
December
‘Mother, Mother’ – Coren Zailckas
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Do you have a few hours per month you can spare?
Shropshire RCC are recruiting volunteers to become Relevant Persons’ Representatives.
This is an important and rewarding role and volunteers would have satisfactory skills and
experience to carry out the role. You will be visiting people in Care Homes (in your locality).
Full training and support is given. All volunteers will be DBS checked and reimbursed of travel
expenses.
Can YOU make a difference?
There is currently a waiting list of people who need a Representative urgently!
For more information please contact Nickie Edwards at
Shropshire RCC tel: 01743 342165
or email: nickie.edwards@shropshire-rcc.og.uk
Supported by:
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SUDOKO (Hard)
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town centre on the A458 Bridgnorth road. Offering local, seasonal freshly prepared
food, Bed & Breakfast - all ensuite rooms & of course a very warm welcome.
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Shrewsbury Antique Centre
Princess House, SY1 1 JZ….just behind the "Square"
Largest Antique Centre in Town with over 50 Traders
Dealing in Gold, Silver, Potteries & Ceramics, Watches & Jewellery
Furniture, Militaria, Sports Memorabilia, Musical Items & Records,
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Friendly, Helpful Staff to assist
Open to All : Mon to Sat (10am to 5pm)
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Volunteers needed for Friday Group
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12.30pm - 3pm
or any part of this time period.
If you have skills you can share with your local group please
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Group may need help with organisation, publicity, accounts,
events and many other areas.
Like all of the volunteers who assist with RDA, you will be
given full training and support in your role whatever you
choose to do.
For Details Contact:
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IMPORTANT
Deadline for
the Aug/Sep
issue is Fri
14th July 2017
THE PUMP - ADVERTISING
Advertising rates are:
Full Page: £25 per edition or £110 per annum
1/2 Page (Landscape): £12.50 per edition or £55 per annum
1/4 Page (Portrait): £10 per edition or £45 per annum
1/4 Page (Landscape): £10 per edition or £45 per annum
1/8 Page (Landscape): £7.50 per edition or £30 per annum
The Village Pump is a bi-monthly publication of 700 copies.
Advertisements need to be paid for in advance. If you would like to place
an advert in the Village Pump then please contact the Editor:
Lezley Picton, Newmans Hall, Eaton Mascott, Shrewsbury SY5 6HE
e: lezley.bpc@btinternet.com t: 01743 761619
Cheques should be made payable to Berrington Parish Council and sent
to Berrington Parish Clerk, Home, Back Lane, Longnor, Nr Shrewsbury
SY5 7PP.
Magazine Editor:
Lezley Picton, Newmans Hall, Eaton Mascott, Shrewsbury, SY5 6HE
t: 01743 761619 e: lezley.bpc@btinternet.com
The Village Pump
The Village Pump is delivered on a bi-monthly basis to houses throughout the Parishes of Berrington and
Atcham.
If you feel you could help your community by delivering the Pump in your area please contact Lezley
Picton on 01743 761619. The more volunteer deliverers we have the smaller the area to deliver. We
look forward to hearing from you.
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Please telephone 01743 761264 to book your place and
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CRESSAGE
Malc Mollart and his wife Jude were the guest speakers at March’s CGC meeting. Their talk was titled
‘Creating a Year Round Garden’ based on their own experience of creating a garden from scratch at
their home in Plealey Near Pontesbury. Everything they did was recorded, photographed and
catalogued and Malc even wrote a regular on-line Blog sharing their successes and failures during
different seasons. Their garden has been open under the National Garden Scheme, appreciated and
admired by many visitors over the years but Malc and Jude are taking a break in 2017 but hope to
reopen their garden next year.
Chris Neil County Organiser of the National Garden Scheme was the guest speaker at CGC’s April
meeting. She spoke for some time on the founding of the NGS, which this year celebrates its 90 th
birthday, the ethos behind it and the charities which benefit from it. For example in 2016 the NGS
donated £2.7m shared between 9 major charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie,
Hospice UK and several minor charities too. For further details on gardens open within Shropshire
check the NGS website on www.ngs.org.uk.
New members welcome. All meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month, 7.30pm in
Cressage Village Hall unless otherwise notified. Membership is just £5 a year. Contact for further
information: Jan Halmshaw Secretary (01952 510594)
Now you can find CGC on Facebook too!
Missed Rubbish or
Recycling
Collections
If your recycling, rubbish or garden waste is not
collected as expected you must report your
missed collection to Shropshire Council within two
working days by calling 0345 678 9007. Before you report a missed collection please wait
until 5pm (because the collection crews may still be out working). Also check:
• that your containers were out on the right day.
• that your containers were out by 7am
• that your containers were out in the correct place
• that your lid was closed and no extra waste was next to your bin
• that the correct waste was in the containers
Shropshire Council will investigate the incident and if your collection has genuinely been
missed they will come back and collect it within two working days.
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PAUL CASWELL CARS
ATCHAM GARAGE
Supplying quality used cars since 1985
We have a great range of low mileage used cars available.
We also service and repair most makes and models of cars and have the latest diagnostic equipment for
engine fault codes and warning lights including ABS, Airbags, Power steering etc.
We also carry out Air Con re gassing and servicing.
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Post Office Opening Hours:
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Sat—9am—12 noon
Open Daily 7am—9pm
TEL: 01743 761577
FAX: 01743 761663
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The Reverend Sarah Hare writes
Dear Friends
In this time after Easter, there are many different dates that we celebrate in the church.
Forty Days after Easter we celebrate Ascension Day. I have just been into one of our local schools doing an
assembly thinking about this day and talking about how it is like Christmas in reverse! At Christmas, God
sent his Son Jesus to be on earth with us and on Ascension Day, we remember that Jesus returned to his
Father in heaven telling his friends to wait in Jerusalem, to wait for the Holy Spirit and to go and tell people
everywhere about him. As we enter June in the church we celebrate Pentecost on the first Sunday of June
where The Holy Spirit is sent to be with those first disciples and to empower them for the mission that they
have to tell people everywhere about Jesus, his life, his death, his resurrection and his love for each one of
us. The Holy Spirit still lives with us and in us today.
One child in the school asked me how long it took the disciples to tell all people everywhere about Jesus and
my answer was that we are still doing this. The call of the Church is no different to that first call to those first
disciples. In this time between Ascension and Pentecost our Archbishops have given a call to people to pray
and to pray specifically for “Thy Kingdom Come.” This is a line from The Lord’s Prayer where we pray that
God’s Kingdom will come here on earth – that the things that God wants for our world and for each and
every person will happen here with us. We may be living in a different time, with different challenges to
those first disciples, but still our call is to tell other people about Jesus in our words and our deeds.
Hopefully by now the residents of Betton Strange, Berrington and Cross Houses will have received a leaflet
telling you more about the churches in your area, if we can help in any way then please do get in touch.
I am aware that there are various rumours about the future of Betton Strange Church and at present I have
temporarily closed the church while we try to find a way forward with the current health and safety
requirements in a building which uses gas as it’s only source of power, however, I am hopeful that as we
start June that we will be able to start services again at Betton Strange.
Please come and join us at any of our services as we work out together how to get to know God better and to
show his love in our lives to those around us.
With every blessing.
Revd Sarah Hare
Team Vicar in Wenlock Team of Parishes, Contact Details: 3 Grenville Drive, Much Wenlock,
Shropshire, TF13 6HB Tel - 01952 728045
E-mail – wenlockteamvicar@aol.co.uk
Berrington Church Lottery Winners
1st £15, 2nd Prize £10, 3rd Prize £5
APRIL 1st G Taylor, 2nd N Gough, 3rd R Wills
MAY 1st A Fryer, 2nd M Saul, 3rd A Fielding
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The Parish of
All Saints, Berrington
CHURCH SERVICES IN THE PARISH OF
BERRINGTON WITH BETTON STRANGE
JUNE
Sunday 4th June, 9.45am
Betton Strange
Sunday 11th June, 11am
Berrington
Sunday 25th June, 10am
Family Service, Chapel Community
Centre
MAY
Sunday 2nd July, 9.45am
Betton Strange
Sunday 9th July, 11am
Berrington
Sunday 23rd July, 10am
Family Service, Chapel Community
Centre
Jazz & Fizz
at Berrington Church
will be held in September
More details to follow in next edition
of The Pump.
Berrington Church
ALTAR FLOWERS
June
Wk 1 & 2
Cheryl King
Wks 3 & 4
Ann Fryer
July
Wk 1 & 2
Jean Law
Wk 3 & 4
Jean Law
CHURCH CLEANING
April
Julie & Simon
Davis
May
Amy Holcroft
COME AND JOIN THE
CELEBRATION at Christ
Church C of E Primary
School, Cressage.
Sunday 18th June 2017 at 4pm
Sunday 16 th July 2017 at 4pm
Join us for fun, food, Bible story and crafts.
Messy Church is an All-Age event where
anybody is welcome to attend. However,
children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult at all times. For further
information, please contact Revd Sarah Hare
(Team Vicar in The Wenlock Team of
Parishes) on 01952 728045 or
wenlockteamvicar@aol.co.uk
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ATCHAM PARISH COUNCIL NEWS – MAY 2017
WELCOME
On 4 th May 2017, elections were held across Shropshire for town and parish councils and Shropshire Council.
Five candidates stood for election to Atcham Parish Council and all were duly elected. Two further
candidates have since come forward and been co-opted on to the parish council.
Your councillors for the next 4 years are: Colin Wildblood (Chairman), Colin Morris (Vice-Chairman), Jayne
Caswell, Alastair Home-Roberts, Laura Plumridge, Sue Shedden and Helen Trow.
Councillor Claire Wild was also re-elected as the Shropshire Councillor for the area.
POLICE REPORTS
The police reported the following incidents during April 2017
Assault: 0 Theft: 1 Burglary Other: 0
Vehicle Crime: 0 Criminal Damage: 0 Burglary Dwelling: 0
Other: 0 Road Traffic Incident: 3 Road Collision: 2
ASB Personal: 0 ASB Environmental: 0 ASB Nuisance: 0
SALOP LEISURE FUTURE PLANS
Salop Leisure have now submitted a planning application for development at their site. This comprises an
additional display area, extension to the cafe, additional outdoor caravan storage and display area,
installation of security fencing, creation of a children’s play area, formation of an attenuation wildlife pond,
additional customer and staff parking and relocation of 2No dwelling. Our understanding is that the new
touring caravan and camping site is due to open very shortly.
DRAINAGE PROBLEMS
Drainage issues in the parish are in the process of being addressed in the parish council is working with its
neighbours and Severn Trent on this issue.
HIGHWAYS ISSUES
The parish council is asking for Malthouse Lane to be resurfaced. We are also liaising with the developer
regarding the high volume of construction traffic using Cross Houses Lane.
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH - VOLUNTEERS WANTED
We are still looking for volunteers for Community Speedwatch – please contact the Clerk if you may be
interested.
MEETING DATES
The meeting dates for forthcoming council year as follows: 12 th July, 13 th September, 8 th November, 10 th
January, 14 th March, 9 th May. All meetings are at The Malthouse and start at 7.30pm.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be on 14 th March 2018 and will start at 7pm
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CHURCH SERVICES at ST.EATA'S, ATCHAM
June and July - There is a Eucharist [Book of
Common Prayer] every Sunday at 11am.
A Curate will be joining the Parish in the
summer and plans are in hand for a party at the
Malthouse to welcome him and his family -
more details next issue.
Advance Notice :- A Bridge Afternoon will be
held in the Malthouse on Sunday October 9th
with lunch. Tables are already being booked so
if you would like any information you can
contact Gill on 01952 740747.
Food Bank :- The P.C.C. decided that a box be available in Church for a trial period during the Service on the
last Sunday of each month. A list of most urgently needed items can be found on the Notice Board in the
Church.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting :- This was held on Thursday 27th April when the present Church Officers
were re-elected for 2017/18. The members heard that there were 68 persons on the Church Electoral Roll, 7
weddings last year, 4 baptisms and 220 visitors from all over the world had signed the Visitors' Book. A new
carpet has been purchased for the aisle and font area.
Sunday 2nd July
Church Fete
2pm with Duck Race at 3.30pm
This Annual popular event raises much needed
funds for the day to day running of this very historic
Church. Entry is free with lots of stalls, tea and
cakes plants, lots of entertainment and a Raffle. Buy
your duck on the day for £1.
Help on the Friday evening [30th June] is needed to
erect tents and stalls. If anyone feels they
could give an hour of their time "thank you" in
advance.
ATCHAM
FLOWER
CLUB
The Malthouse, Atcham, Shrewsbury, SY5 6QE
Wednesday 21st June, 7.30pm
Helen Raymond-Clarke
(Albrighton)
“Treats Bi Potter x”
Wednesday 19th July, 7.30pm
GARDEN VISIT to “Windyridge”, Church
Lane, Little Wenlock, TF6 5BB
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs G Chancellor
Saturday 8th July, 10.30am COFFEE MORNING
“Whitegates”, Ukington, SY4 4UL Courtesy of Gill & David Withinshaw
New Members and Guests very welcome. For further information please contact Mrs Lewis on 01743 860342
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The Station
Cattery
Berrington
Prop. Brenda Graham
Heated Chalets with outside
covered runs overlooking fields.
Personal attention
at all times.
Inspection very welcome
01743 761513
BERRINGTON VILLAGE HALL
The Village Hall in Berrington is
available for hire (at very
competitive rates). Prices available
on application. To make a booking
or an enquiry.
Please contact Penny Walker on
01743 761522
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Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice
June 2017
Patient Voice Group Annual General Meeting
The Patient Voice Group Annual General Meeting took place on the 25 April. Two speakers
attended the meeting. Julie Thomas - Breast Screening Specialist Nurse and Karina Beeke –
Bowel Cancer UK. Both speakers gave a very interesting and informative talk on the
importance of screening to ensure early diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
The following members were re-elected to their posts:-
Chair: Mr D. Price
Vice Chair: Mr G. Bailey Secretary: Mr B Nelson
Unfortunately, aside from the Committee members and a member of staff from the Practice,
no other patients attended the event.
The next Patient Voice Group meeting will be held on the 18 th July at Cressage at 6pm. If you
would like to raise any discussion points please contact the Secretary; Brian Nelson via the
Practice or email nelson@wroxeter.net prior to the meeting. Please note the Meeting does
not deal with complaints. If you wish to make a complaint please do so in writing to the
Practice Manager.
The Patient Voice Group is keen to increase its Committee membership and is particularly
interested in hearing the views of other NHS service users from the perspectives of families,
and working individuals. The Patient Voice Group meets quarterly but if you are unable to
attend the evening meetings, the Patient Voice Group will look at ways of incorporating your
views. If you are interested in joining the Patient Voice Group please contact Brian Nelson via
nelson@wroxeter.net
The NHS Friends & Family Test
The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) was created to help service providers understand
whether their patients are happy with the service provided, or where improvements are
needed. It is a quick and anonymous way to give your views after receiving care or treatment
across the NHS.
Please let us know what you think about your recent experience of the services that are
offered at Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practices by completing a short questionnaire
available in the patient waiting rooms at both sites, on the check-in system or our website
(www.muchwenlockmp.co.uk). Thank you.
*TEXT MESSAGE APPOINTMENT REMINDER* We offer patients the opportunity to receive a
SMS text message appointment reminder service and you can also receive your blood test results as
a SMS text message. For further information, please speak to a Receptionist about this service.
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Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice
Continued…...
EXTENDED ACCESS TO GP & NURSE APPOINTMENTS
There is a network of GP Practices within Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin offering
extended access. The service offers routine GP & Nurse appointments to patients
on weekdays evenings and Saturday mornings.
Listed below are some of the Practices that offer routine GP & Nurse extended
hours appointments throughout the week and Saturday morning:-
• Bridgnorth Medical Practice
• Albrighton Medical Practice
• Ditton Priors Medical Practice
• Station Drive Surgery
• Shawbirch Medical Practice
• Donnington Medical Practice
• Lawley Medical Practice
• Riverside Medical Practice,
Shrewsbury
• Haughmond View Medical
Practice, Shrewsbury
• South Hermitage Surgery,
Shrewsbury
• Mount Pleasant Medical Centre,
Shrewsbury
• Marysville Medical Practice
• Mytton Oak Medical Practice
To access this service please telephone: 0333 222 6649 to arrange a routine
appointment and if you find evening or weekend appointments more convenient.
The current extended hours services at Much Wenlock on a Monday evening will
end as of the 30 June. We unfortunately are no longer able to provide this
serviced due to staffing. However we are looking into the possibilities of hosting
extended access clinics at Much Wenlock for some evening/weekend sessions and
will keep you informed of any services developments.
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PRACTICE EMAIL ADDRESS
The contact email address for the Practice is: muchwenlockmp@nhs.net

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01743 452150
Opening Hours:
9am to 5pm Mon to Sunday
Open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Household Recycling Centres (HRCs)
If you have any items that are too big for the kerbside collection service, you can drop them off at your local
HRC. We recycle over 30 different types of materials – everything from kettles and toasters, to car batteries,
paint and cooking oil! Don’t forget, if you’re in a van – you may need a permit.
Bulky waste
Another way to recycle large, bulky items is to donate them to a local re-use shop or scheme. Or if you’d like
us to pick it up, you can pay to use our bulky waste collection service. Simply call: 0345 678 9007
Mixed recycling boxes
✓
✓
✓
Aerosols
Drink cans
Foil
✓ Food tins
✓ Sweet tins
✓ Bottle tops
✓ Metal tops
✓ Plastic packaging
✓ Glass bottles and jars
Your blue bag for recycling
✓
✓
✓
Magazines
Junk Mail
Envelopes
✓ Catalogues
✓ Ready meal boxes
✓ Egg boxes
✓ Newspapers
✓ Cardboard packaging
✓ Cereal packets
Garden and food waste
✓ Grass cuttings, leaves
and weeds
✓ Tree, shrub and any rose
prunings
✓ A small amount of shredded
paper
Your kitchen caddy
✓ Fruit and veg peel ✓ Coffee grounds and tea bags
✓ Meat, fish and cheese
Batteries
Please place in a clear, plastic bag and put out on recycling day.
General waste
For anything that can’t be recycled, you can still use your general waste bin. We send this waste to an Energy Recovery
Facility where it is used to generate electricity.
So before you bin it, ask yourself, can it be recycled?
Remember, we don’t collect waste from the side of your bin. Make sure everything fits inside and the lid is closed.
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COUND & DISTRICT CRAFTERS
Meetings are held on the
first Monday of each
month at Cound
Guildhall 10am - 12 noon.
£5 per session, different crafts each
meeting.
Everyone is most welcome - new
ideas can be incorporated and tried
so please come along and join us.
Please contact Sue on 01743
761355 or email
sueshedden52@gmail.com for
more information.
Date Craft You will need to
bring
June 5th Brooches Felt, Beads, Scraps
for embellishment,
Needle and Thread
July 3rd
September
4th
Lavender
Bags
Wooden
Decoration
Fabric, Lavender,
Needle & Thread
Pictures etc. to
decoupage,
scissors and glue.
Will be in
CROSS HOUSES
Every other Friday morning by the phone box
10.15am - 10.40am
That’s the
2nd, 16th & 30th June & 14th
& 28th July
Attention All Dog
Owners
Atcham & Cross Houses Mobile Library
Please clean up after your dog,
particularly around the Atcham
Bridge area, on the playing
field in Cross Houses and
around the play areas in The
Chestnuts where children may pick up
harmful bacteria! Place the dog waste in the
bin provided. Thank you.
Will be in
ATCHAM
Every other Thursday morning by “The Glebe”
2.55pm - 3.20pm
That’s the
1st, 15th & 29th June &
13th & 27th July
Telephone 01743 255024 for further details. www. Shropshire.gov.uk/libraries
Ben Carter
Landscaping, Grounds,
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Hedge Cutting
Chemical Application (lawns, drives etc)
Shed, Fence Maintenance
Tree, Shrub Planting
Woodland Management
Please call me on
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for a quote or further information
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The Village Store & Pedal Stop
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Open daily for great coffee, light lunches, cakes and much more. Eat in or take out.
Our Deli Counter stocks Wenlock Edge Farm meat, Coopers Sausage Rolls & Pork
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We stock a wide range of convenience and household items, together with farm
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Berrington with Betton Strange PCC invites you to
Summer Lunch
The Chapel Community Centre, Cross Houses
Sunday 2nd July, 1pm
Tickets – £12 Children £6
Tickets to be ordered in advance please
for catering purposes from;
Tracy 01743 761795 Janet 01743 7615
Cheryl 01743 761623 Heather 01743 761044
GARDENING MATTERS
From Tim Robinson - Manager - Love Plants at Salop Leisure
So many roses, so little space....
Sensuous roses confirm the presence of early summer. The variation in fragrance and the brilliance of
their blooms create a magical atmosphere in the garden. Roses contribute scent, form and colour and
can easily be incorporated into any garden scheme.
English shrub rose - A comparatively recent introduction, include many which have rapidly established
themselves as firm favourites and are happily, widely grown.
Old shrub roses - Gallica, Damask, Alba, Centifolia and Moss, these are the roses of history, the
forerunners of today’s garden shrub roses. Richly scented, magnificent blooms with lax growth, giving
the garden an air of maturity.
Modern Bush Roses - For sheer brilliance of bloom, for innovative colour, for massed display, the
modern bush rose will satisfy all such demands and more besides. Included in this group are the
Hybrid Teas, the most popular of all garden roses, multi-flowered Floribundas, and an extensive range
of miniature and Patio roses, many ideal for small gardens or pots.
Miniature and Patio roses - Are suitable for today’s smaller gardens and are reliably hardy.
Climbing and Rambler Roses - Cascading from mature trees, draping arches and pergolas, or clothing
ancient walls, even covering an unsightly shed, the Climbing and Rambling roses may be put to endless
use. Combine them with a complementary clematis for an eye-catching diplay of colour and interest
over the summer period. Choose from soft, pastel shades, vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows or cooling
creams and whites.
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Some confusion arises over the terms climbing and rambler. Essentially the difference is simple,
Climbing roses possess larger flowers than those to be found on ramblers, more closely resembling
those of other garden roses. Generally they are likely to repeat their flowering whereas the ramblers
flower mainly once only. The stems of climbing roses are stiff and are generally retained as a
framework whilst ramblers have lax stems; those which have borne flowers are cut back to ground level
after flowering in August. Train and tie in new shoots as they develop; feed and mulch following
pruning.
These are my top 10 roses for garden performance
ENGLISH SHRUB ROSE
‘Gertrude Jekyll’ - one of many English roses which may be relied upon for their robust habit, abundance
of flowers and disease free foliage. Reduce stems by about half in late autumn or early winter to reduce
the possibility of damage through wind rock. Height 1.2m (4’) x spread 1m (3’).
'Scepter'd isle’ a medium shrub, with double soft pink blooms. Upright growth with a strong myrrh
fragrance. Will flower freely and continuously. Height 1.2m (4') x spread 1m (3')
OLD SHRUB ROSE
'Rosa Mundi' (Rosa gallica versicolor) - Blooms are unevenly striped rose-pink. They are heavily
scented. Height 1.2m (4') x spread 1.2m (4'). Grow Rosa 'Mundi' as a low, compact hedge to divide one
part of the garden or flower border from another.
MODERN BUSH ROSE
‘Iceberg’ - Of all the Floribundas ‘Iceberg’ is probably not only the best known but most widely grown. It
flowers over a long period, often well into winter. Height 1.2m (4’) x spread 1.2m (4’).
'Jude the Obscure' – a very free-flowering, bearing large incurved, chalice-shaped flowers. Soft yellow
blooms with outstanding fruity fragrance. Height 1.2m (4') x 1.1m (3.5).
'For Your Eyes Only' - 'Rose Of the Year' 2015. A repeat-flowering floribunda rose, bears a profusion of
single scented pink blooms beautifully shaded with a halo of apricot and salmon and a distinctive rich
pink eye. Perfect as a container or ground cover rose. Height 1m (3') x 1m.
PATIO ROSE
‘Sweet Dream’ - Bushy, upright growth and dense foliage make theis apricot-peach, patio rose suitable
for the rock garden or for pot cultivation. Height 45cm (1.5’).
RAMBLER
‘Felicite et Perpetue’ - Distinctive pompom flowers mass this classic rambler rose throughtout the
season. A delicate scent, suggestive of primroses, recalls the early spring. Altogether reliable and gardenworthy.
Height 3.5m (12’).
CLIMBER
‘New Dawn’ - vigourous, fragrant and tolerant of some shade. Height 3.5m (12’).
'Gloire de Dijon' – a very fragrant, repeat flowering rose. Fully double, creamy-buff flowers, sometimes tinted
pink. Height 5.4m (18').
Tim Robinson, Manager – Love Plants at Salop Leisure
If you have any top-tips be it gardening, cleaning etc. or have an article that you think the
residents of Atcham and Berrington Parishes would find interesting please get in touch
with the Village Pump Editor as we are keen to ensure that The Pump is an interesting
read and not just information and adverts. We look forward to hearing from you.
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Cressage Surgery 01952 511166
Samaritans 01743 369696
Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111
Furniture Scheme 01743 246668
Shrewsbury Police Station 0300 333 000
Bromford Housing Association 0330 1234 034
Severnside Housing 01743 285000
01743 360945 (emergencies)
Councillor Claire Wild 01743 762313
UK National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00
Citizens Advice Bureau (Shrewsbury) 0344 499 1100
Age Concern 01743 233123
Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999
Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline 0808 808 1677
Berrington Parish Council Clerk 01743 718695
Atcham Parish Council Clerk 01743 741611
National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50
Shrewsbury Dial-a-Ride 01743 45350
NHS Direct (Emergency Medical Advice) 111
NHS Direct Text Phone (for deaf/hard of hearing) 18001 111
Shropdoc 0333 222 66 55
Severn Trent (Water Problems) 03457 500 500
Shropshire Home Point 0300 303 8595
Chapel Community Centre (Bookings) 01743 761423 / 07964 120 998
Village Pump Editor, Lezley Picton 01743 761619
Shropshire Council 0345 678 9000
Bins & Recycling (Missed Collections) 0345 678 9007.
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 01743 261000
Princess Royal Hospital, Telford 01952 641222
MANWEB Emergency 0845 272 7999
RSPCA (cruelty hotline) 0300 1234 999
Floodline 0345 988 1188
Dog Fouling (Reporting) - Longden Road Depot 0345 678 9006
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