Berrington Village Pump Edition 151 Dec 20 - Jan 21

The Village Pump
DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021
Edition: No. 151
Best wishes to you all for the
festive season and for the New Year
Have yourself a
jolly “careful”
Christmas
CAROLS ON THE DOORSTEP
We all need something to look forward to and
with the Shrewsbury’s lights switch-on and
Radio Shropshire’s Carols in the Square being
cancelled this year, along with all other ‘in
person’ festive events, an idea for Carols on the
Doorstep was formed. Residents across
Shropshire are invited to stand on their
doorsteps from 6-7pm on Wednesday 16
December and sing along to a set list of carols
which will be broadcast by Radio Shropshire. It
will be repeated on Christmas Eve. BBC Radio
Shropshire will broadcast a set list of carols and
Christmas songs to help everyone keep in time.
So, on the 16 th December, stand on your
doorstep with your household bubble, switch
on the radio and we can all sing carols
together.
Please keep to household bubbles only on
doorsteps!
There’s also an opportunity to enter in to a
best decorated house competition too!
More information on pages 8 & 9
The Village Pump, 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

PARISH COUNCIL INFORMATION
Berrington Parish Council Covid-19 Arrangements.
Berrington Parish Council usually meets at 7pm on the 1st Thursday of every month (except August and sometimes
December) at the Chapel Community Centre.
Until the Parish Council is able to meet in person, meetings will be held via the online platform Zoom. Details
of each meeting can be found on the Parish Council’s Website. To take part in these meetings you need to
contact the Parish Clerk no later than 36 hours before the meeting to request access.
Berrington Parish Council consists of nine elected or co-opted Parish Councillors:
Claire Wild (Chair); Richard Purslow (Vice-Chair); Claire Bonsey; Eric Brayne; Julia Brayne; Geoff Jones; Sue Mason;
Lezley Picton and Sue Shedden. 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: 07379 213308 mail: berringtonpc@gmail.com
Atcham Parish Council Covid-19 Arrangements.
Atcham Parish Council usually meet bi-monthly (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep & Nov) on a Wednesday evening at the
Malthouse, Atcham at 7.30pm.
Until the Parish Council is able to meet in person, meetings will be held via the online platform Zoom. Details
of each meeting can be found on the Parish Council’s Website. To take part in these meetings you need to
contact the Parish Clerk no later than 36 hours before the meeting to request access.
Atcham Parish Council consists of seven elected or co-opted Parish Councillors: Colin Wildblood (Chairman), Colin
Morris (Vice-Chairman), Jayne Caswell, Alastair Home-Roberts, Sue Shedden and Rob Trow. Parish Councillors can
be contacted as follows:
Jayne Caswell - jmjcaswell@gmail.com
Colin Wildblood - c.j.wildblood@btinternet.com
Sue Shedden - sueshedden52@gmail.com
Colin Morris - colinmorris113@googlemail.com
Alastair Home-Roberts - home.farming@btconnect.com
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Atcham Parish Council Website www.atchamparishcouncil.org.uk
IMPORTANT
Atcham Parish Clerk
Mrs Lorna Pardoe,
Home, Back Lane, Longnor, Nr Shrewsbury SY5 7PP
Tel: 07379 213308 email: atchampc@gmail.com
Deadline for the FEBRUARY - MARCH 2021 issue is
Friday 15th January 2021

A message from your Shropshire Councillor
Claire Wild
If there has been one good thing to come out of the Covid-19 Pandemic it is
confirmation of just how important communities are. We stood on doorsteps
and clapped for carers and people got involved in Covid Response teams
helping those who were in need and the community Facebook page came into
it’s own and proved that social media can be such a positive tool.
On this note let’s say a big community thank you
to Stephy and Sharl and their band of helpers for putting on the
scarecrow event at Halloween which, despite the torrential rain, was
enjoyed by so many families all socially distanced of course. There were
some seriously impressive scarecrows and it must have been a difficult
job for the judge, our very own High Sherriff Dean Harris from
Berrington. The raffle was also very impressive and a big thank you to all
those who donated prizes. The event raised a fabulous £720 for Breast
Cancer Research.
Despite the Community Centre not being in use the displays put up in the window for both Halloween
and Remembrance Sunday were lovely and appreciated by many. Thank you Sue, Ray and Brenda for
your work on this.
The scarecrow event did not put Stephy and Sharl off as they are now busy liaising with Santa’s Elves
to ensure that Santa makes a stopover on Christmas Eve (Page 4 for more details). Thank you so much
both. Santa’s Elves are raising money for the Neonatal unit in Stoke and they will have a donations
bucket with them as they travel around the village.
I am hoping that by the next time I write for the February and March 2021 edition of The Pump we will
be getting back to the new normal.
As always if anyone needs any help please do not hesitate to get in contact with me.
Please take care over the festive season, and stay safe.
Claire
t:: 01743 255 884
m: 07582 002 100
E-mail: claire.wild@shropshire.gov.uk
POLICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Our Local Police Team: Tel: 0300 333 3000 ext. 69008. There is also a team e-mail address:
shrewsburyre.snt@westmercia.pnn.police.uk
Website: www.westmerciapolice.uk Facebook/Twitter @ShrewsburyCops
You can always contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
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Santa’s making a special visit to
Cross Houses on Christmas Eve
Santa’s Elves have been really busy. They know that you might
not be able to visit Santa in the usual way in the run up to
Christmas so they have persuaded Santa to make a special visit
to Cross Houses Village.
On Christmas Eve Santa will be doing his rounds in Cross Houses
visiting the children (and the older children!). The Elves will need
£3.50 per child and for this you will get a book signed by Santa,
some chocolate coins and a personalised letter and the
experience of Santa visiting on Christmas Eve.
With Covid-19 still around the children would need to watch from indoors and
Santa's Elves will pop their present on their doorstep.
Santa has agreed that his Elves can raise money for the Stoke Neonatal Unit ICU for
babies so what better way to raise money by bringing some good cheer along the
way. If you would just like to make a donation to the Neonatal Unit the Elves will
have a collection bucket which you could pop something into if you so wished as
they pass by.
Please let the Elves know if you would like Santa to visit your little ones. Last date for
booking is the 6th December so the Elves can ensure all the gifts and letters are
sorted before Christmas Eve. To book a place you can get a message to the Elves via
Stephy in the Post Office or by messaging Stephy Durkan on Facebook via the Cross
Houses Community Page.
Santa and the Elves will be traveling around the village from 3.15pm onwards
Christmas Eve so they can take their time and make it super magical.
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Cross
Houses
Book Club
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.
We are currently meeting virtually but hope to resume
meeting up in person as soon as it is safe to do so.
For more information please call Sue on 01743
761355 or email sueshedden52@gmail.com
2020/21 Reading List
December 2020
“By the Light of my Father’s Smile” - Alice Walker
January 2021
“Normal People” - Sally Rooney
February 2021
“Saving Missy” - Beth Morrey
FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS
Dog walking and
pet services
Tel: 07805 727 697
References available upon request
DJ'S Building Services
. Extensions . Brickwork
. Plastering . Kitchen Fitting
. Carpentry . Bathroom Suites
. Electrical Professional & Reliable
For a FREE QUOTE CALL
Dave on 01743 709 362
07828 148 593
Copies of the agendas and full minutes for both Atcham and Berrington Parish
Councils can be found on the Parish Council Websites:
www.atchamparishcouncil.org.uk OR www.berringtonparishcouncil.org.uk
Planning Applications can be found by visiting the links below:
https://www.atchamparishcouncil.org.uk/community/atcham-parish-council-15085/planning-tracker/
http://www.berringtonparishcouncil.org.uk/community/berrington-parish-council-12525/planning-tracker/
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* Lawn mowing
* Hedge cutting
* Pruning
* Weeding
* Planting
* Brushcutting / strimming
Tel: 01743 761418
Mobile: 07580536112
Email: clive.s.gardiner@gmail.com
C. S. Gardiner
Garden services
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COULD YOUR HOUSE BE THE
BEST DRESSED HOUSE THIS CHRISTMAS?
Decorate Your Doorstep this Christmas to win a clutch of fab prizes!
My Shrewsbury magazine has teamed up with Birgitta Zoutman Photography, supported by Taylor
Wimpey, Wace Morgan and Bellway Homes to bring you this festive competition - with some great prizes
awarded for 'FUN', 'STYLISH' and 'OVER THE TOP' decorations.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter please send us a picture of your decorated doorstep to
editorial@myshrewsbury.co.uk no later than December 14th.
The competition is to be judged by The High Sheriff of
Shropshire and the Mayor of Shrewsbury, together with a
representative from Shrewsbury Foodbank.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
16TH, THE NIGHT OF DOORSTEP CAROLS!
Birgitta is also offering you the chance to have your photograph
taken on your doorstep in exchange for donations to the
Shrewsbury Foodbank. Please
email bzoutmanphoto@outlook.com for details
PRIZES
The brilliant awards and prizes include:
The Most Fun Decorations
A family ticket for four to all Shropshire Festivals events in 2021
The Most Stylish Household
A voucher for £80 off any photoshoot from Birgitta Zoutman Photography
The Most 'Over the Top' Decorations
A family ticket for a Shrewsbury Prison tour
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Please call now to
• Windows Cleaned
• Gutters Emptied and Cleaned
• Fascia Cleaning
• Lawns Mowed
• General Maintenance and Repairs
book in or for a free quote.
Handyman Home Services
t: 07800 537789 (Condover) e: andybithell@yahoo.co.uk
www.handymanhomeservices.co.uk
Window Cleaning Rates from:
Small House / Bungalow £7.50
Medium House/Bungalow £10.00
Large House / Bungalow £12.50
Why not try?
Severndale Nurseries
For a good selection of
*Quality bedding plants* *Pot Plants*
*Perennials* *Shrubs*
Personal Service
Weekdays 9am - 6pm
Sundays 10am - 5pm
Cross Houses 761212
The Malthouse, Atcham
Due to the government guidelines the Malthouse
Committee have
decided not to reopen
the venue at
present. They will
make a further
decision in the
New Year.
Netley Boarding Kennels
& Cattery
New fully heated and insulated kennels now open
Full inspection and bookings
Phone Den or Barb on 01743 718264 / 07803 240207
Collection and delivery service available
Enquire for discounts
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9am-10am and 4pm-5pm
Sat & Sun 9am-10am only
Vicki’s Slimming World Groups
in Cross Houses (Tuesday
mornings) and Harlescott
(Thursday mornings) are operating
but not in the usual way. Booking is
essential. For more information
please contact
Vicky on:
07758 987345
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CHURCH SERVICES
There will be no services at Berrington or
Betton Strange churches. Details for
services in Atcham can be found below
and on the next page for the Much
Wenlock area.
CHURCH SERVICES and NEWS from ST.EATA'S, ATCHAM
Sunday 6th December - Services will resume at 11 a.m. following
lockdown
CHRISTMAS
Christmas Eve Thursday 24th December. Service at 9 p.m.
Christmas Day Friday 25th December. 11 a.m.
Sunday 27th December 11 a.m.
These will be "said services" with organ music but no
singing. Masks to be worn. Could anyone wishing to come to
these Services please telephone the Parish Office to book in so
we can "Track and Trace" Telephone No:- 01743 355300 or e-
mail :-stgilesshrew@btconnect.com
A short Service of Remembrance was held on Sunday 8th November for the 2 minutes silence and the laying
of wreaths on behalf of the Parish and RAF Shawbury. Crosses were placed on the War Graves in the
Churchyard. LEST WE FORGET.
Wedding of Emma & Chris Pickering on 3rd October. We wish them many years of happiness.
Death of Elizabeth Brazier [Liz] Elizabeth had been a regular member of our Congregation with her husband
Darren, for some time. She had a beautiful singing voice. Her funeral was at St.Eata's on 7th October. She
was Deputy Head at Coleham School for around 20 years and will be sadly missed by everyone. May she rest
in peace and rise in glory. Our sympathy goes to Darren and Olivia.
Will be in
CROSS HOUSES
Every other Friday morning by the phone box
10.15am - 10.40am
Atcham & Cross Houses
Mobile Library
Will be in
ATCHAM
Every other Friday afternoon by “The Glebe”
1.30pm - 1.55pm
The mobile Library Service has been postponed until further notice.
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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Services 2020
Please note that you will need to book
on-line to attend services on Christmas
Day at Much Wenlock
www.muchwenlockchurch.co.uk
CHRISTMAS EVE
5pm Socially Distanced Carols on the Green at Much Wenlock
with the Lighting of the Tower (MCS)
7.15pm Holy Communion
Followed by Socially Distanced Carols at 8pm at St Peter’s Sheinton (AW)
8.00pm Holy Communion followed by Socially Distanced Carols at
St John the Baptist Kenley (MCS)
11.30pm ‘Oh Holy Night’
(Socially Distanced Carols in the Churchyard)
at St Mary’s Harley (PT)
CHRISTMAS DAY
8.00am BCP Holy Communion at Much Wenlock (MCS)
9.30am Holy Communion at Bourton (AW)
9.30am All Age Communion at Much Wenlock (MCS)
11.30am Morning Prayer with Carols at Much Wenlock (AW)
PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOURSELF AT RISK BY COMING TO CHURCH IF IT IS SAFER FOR
YOU TO STAY AT HOME.
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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
ROOM HIRE RATES
2021
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.
To make a booking please call Sue Mason on 01743 761423 or 07964 120 998
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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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
Think Tank
Formerly Period Houses in Miniature
Military Model Kits,
Scenics & Tools
Gaugemaster Lighting
Metcalfe Card Kits, Dapol Kits
Deluxe Materials, Javis Scenics
Adhesives & Raw Materials
Humbrol & Hataka Paint
Amera Plastic Mouldings
Wood & Styrene Mouldings
14 Parade Shopping Centre
St Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury SY1 1DL
01743 360298
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From The Rectory,
Dear Friends,
As I write I am half way through my self-isolation period and at times I have been climbing the Rectory
walls whilst at other times enjoying going at a slightly slower pace and dare I say even catch up on my
least favourite occupation, namely admin!
The two weeks have also given me the opportunity to get my head around how we are going to deliver
Christmas across the Team, because as you might expect we cannot deliver in the ‘normal way’ this year
due to restrictions placed upon us due to Covid 19.
I have resisted up until now making any of our services a ticketed affair and therefore with the PCCs
approval here in Much Wenlock have taken the decision with a heavy heart not to hold a Christingle
Service, Carol Service, Crib Service or Midnight Mass in Much Wenlock this year, as numbers would have
to be significantly reduced and I personally wouldn’t want to exclude or disappoint anyone if we had to
turn people away.
Thankfully, we are actively working on an online alternative to all these special services that can be
accessed via the website. We will however still hold 3 services on Christmas, Day at 8am, 9.30am &
11.30am, but these services will be ticketed and individuals as well as family groups will have to book a
place via the website: www.muchwenlockchurch.co.uk A Holy Communion Service will also take place at
Holy Trinity Bourton at 9.30am.
Please also take a walk into town in the early evening during the Christmas period as the Church Tower
will be lit up with the Christmas story again this year to lift our spirits.
With this in mind the Church of England’s Christmas initiative this year is entitled Comfort and Joy
that holds together the hope that Christmas will bring joy and celebration after a uniquely difficult year
with an acknowledgement that – for those who have lost loved ones or livelihoods, or who are potentially
still not able to be together with loved ones – it may be the Church’s role, both nationally and locally, to
provide consolation, rather than assume everyone will be ready to join in jubilation. We also have to
anticipate there may be further spikes.
This Christmas the Church will need, in the words of St Paul in Romans 12.15, to ‘Rejoice with those who
rejoice; weep with those who weep’. We will aim to celebrate where we can together in one place – but
also embrace a wider community that wants to join in the celebration but may not be physically able – or
emotionally ready – to do so.
The hope is that Comfort and Joy will enable us to build a campaign that both enables us to reconnect
with the rich and joyous traditions of the past and to offer God’s consoling love in the present. Details of
how to obtain Comfort and Joy material and daily reflections during Advent can be found on the CofE
Website at:
htps://www.churchofengland.org/resources/preparing-advent-christmas-2020-comfort-and-joy
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However important our church buildings are, especially at Christmas. we acknowledge that essentially the
church is about people and our relationship one with and another and with God, so may each of us,
whether at home or in church embrace the words of the Carol that inspired this year’s CofE Campaign
namely:
Now to the Lord sing praises, All people in this place!
With Christian love and fellowship
Each other now embrace,
And let this Christmas festival
All bitterness displace:
O, tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas in the challenging of circumstances this
year and every blessing for 2021.
Matthew Stafford (Revd) - Rector of The Wenlock Group of Parishes
The Rectory, New Road, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6EQ
Tel: 01952 727396 Email: wenlockrectory@btinternet.com
Website: www.wenlockchurches.co.uk
CHRISTMAS COLOURING
More pages are available to print off
https://www.favecrafts.com/Adult-Coloring-Pages/Christmas-Coloring-Pages-PDF
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Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice
December 2020
Dear All,
As I write this we are heading into our second ‘Lockdown’, and I hope that as you read this we are coming
out into something that feels a little lighter, but as we have learned during this year, nothing is certain.
This year has thrown many things at us which have been challenging at best, and we understand that you
have had to adapt to so many changes in such a short time, which can feel exhausting. We appreciate that
our Medical Practice has been one of those areas of your life which has had to change and adapt, and we
are grateful to all of you for your patience and understanding throughout.
Flu Clinics
These have certainly been different this year thanks to COVID-19 and we have used differing ways to deliver
safe and effective clinics including ‘Drive Thru’ clinics and ‘Walk Thru’ clinics at William Brookes School
and smaller surgery based clinics. We are incredibly grateful to William Brookes School and their team
who have been generous with their time and facilities, giving us support in running these clinics. We are
also very thankful to our Patients’ Voice group, with several members giving up their time to help run the
clinics. We were asked by Public Health England to vaccinate specific risk groups initially, which we successfully
did with our Drive Thru clinics. We then widened out our clinics to offer appointments to any of
those aged over 65 years, or under 65 years with a pre-existing condition. To date we have vaccinated well
over 1,000 patients and hope that all those who have attended have found the clinics safe and efficient. If
anyone is reading this who is eligible and would like to have a vaccine please contact the surgery.
We know that earlier this year the government announced that they would aim to vaccinate those not
normally eligible aged 50 – 64 years, however we have yet to be advised to start this process. We are
awaiting notification from NHS England, and as soon as we have more information we will publicise any
details.
We understand that it may have felt frustrating with the changes and how the vaccinations have been
staggered in delivery. This year has been complicated by changes to those eligible to be vaccinated, the
methods of vaccination, and the delivery of the vaccines themselves. We will learn from all of these experiences
and improve how these are delivered in future.
And Finally….
We want you to know that things are difficult right now, but that we are still here for you. We have
worked throughout this pandemic and will continue to do so until instructed otherwise. The way you access
us may be different but we promise we are here to help, support and to continue giving you the best
care we can.
Take Care
Dr Jess Harvey, on behalf of all at Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice
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Accessing GP Services
We are still providing general medical services to our patients as we always have but the way to access
these has changed a little:
On line Consultations - eConsult
eConsult is an online platform that enables patients to request medical advice from their GP by simply
undergoing an online consultation. During the online consultation patients may be provided with advice
for self-help or information on other services to receive the care that aligns with their symptoms. If the
GP feels that a patient needs a face-to-face appointment then they will contact the patient within 48
hours and invite them in for an appointment. For many medical queries the GP will contact the patient
directly or instruct a member of the Practice team to contact the patient with GP advice. We may
respond to your e-consultation via telephone, email or text message if you have given consent to
receive text messages from the Practice. In order to ensure we meet the increasing demand and needs
of our patients whilst ensuring our services are utilised appropriately, we encourage patients to utilise
this service and to find further information visit the practice website:
www.muchwenlockandcressagemp.co.uk.
If you are unable to utilise the eConsult method of contacting the surgery and wish to seek advice from
a GP you can book a telephone consultation with a doctor for a morning or afternoon call back. The GP
will discuss your issue with you and if necessary arrange an appointment to see you face to face in the
Practice. Please ensure you are available to receive a call at any time during the 4 hour window as we
cannot give you a definite call back time. If you have an urgent on the day issue we are continuing to
operate a duty doctor service and are also providing home visits where necessary for housebound
patients or patients who are too ill to get to the Practice.
Nurse appointments and Health Care Assistant appointments
Appointments for essential treatments and tests are booked as previously by contacting the Practice by
phone to book in. Please note that there is a reduction in the number of available appointments to
allow for cleaning of areas in between appointments and to ensure social distancing between patients
coming in to and leaving the Practice.
Chronic disease reviews are continuing though some of these are taking place via the telephone or
video link rather than face to face. Patients are being invited for these appointments. Please bear with
us if your review is overdue as we are catching up from the first lockdown period when all chronic
disease reviews were suspended. If you are struggling to manage your chronic disease then please let
us know. Please note we are currently unable to offer online bookable appointments.
*Access to Medical Services over the Christmas/New Year Period*
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ORDER YOUR REPEAT MEDICATIONS IN ADVANCE OF THE CLOSURES
• Thursday 24 December: Cressage Practice will open as normal until 12.30 pm. Much Wenlock
Practice will remain open until 6.00 pm.
• Both Practices will be closed on: Friday 25 December, Monday 28 December and Friday 1
January.
Both Practices will be open as usual on Tuesday 29 December, Wednesday 30 December, Thursday
31 December. The 111 service will be available to provide medical advice over the Christmas and
New Year period.
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POTENTIAL ADVERTISERS
If you think the Village Pump is only a magazine that circulates to 700+
readers over two parishes, think again…..
This magazine also appears online at
www.berringtonparishcouncil.org.uk &
www.atchamparishcouncil.org.uk
Buy local, use local services and tradesman and support
the local economy
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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.
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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TWO COURSE
SPECIAL
12 - 3pm MON - SAT
£6.95
CROSS HOUSES
To book a table or for more information please
call 01743 761264
P PCHOOSE FROM P P
GAMMON, EGG & CHIPS (GF)
BREADED SCAMPI, CHIPS & PEAS
SAUSAGE, FREE RANGE EGG & CHIPS
SWEET & SOUR VEGETABLES (V) (GF) With rice or
chips
TRADITIONAL
SUNDAY LUNCH
Served every Sunday
Available from 12
noon.
1 Course - £7.95
2 Courses - £9.95
CHICKEN CURRY (GF) Served with rice or chips
BRAISED BEEF, ONION & ALE
With rice or mashed potato
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN (GF)
Served with rice or chips
VEGETABLE CURRY (V) (GF)
With rice or chips
BREADED PLAICE
Served with chips and peas
ABERDEEN ANGUS CHEESE BURGER
Served with chips
PANINIS
Served with Chips
CHEESE & ONION
CHEESE & TOMATO
HAM & CHEESE
CHEESE & BEAN
BBQ CHICKEN & CHEESE
ALL
£5.95
FOLLOWED BY ANY SWEET
FROM THE “TODAY” BOARD
The Bell Inn, an 18th century traditional country Inn, 4 miles south of Shrewsbury town centre on the A458
Bridgnorth road. Offering local, seasonal freshly prepared food & of course a very warm welcome.
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SUDOKO (Hard)
9 7
4 5
1 3
3 7 6
2 8 9
9 4
7 6 8 9
6
3 4 1
Fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, column and
each of the 3 x 3 squares contains all the digits from 1-9.
SUDOKU X
3 5 4 8 6
3
7 5
2
1 9 8
4 7
6 3
5 8
7 2 9 1
Complete the grid so that every row, column, diagonal and 3x3
box contains every digit from 1 - 9 inclusive.
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THE PUMP - ADVERTISING RATES
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@gmail.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. Alternatively you can pay by Bank Transfer.
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.
ADVERTISEMENT DISCLAIMER
Please note ACCEPTANCE OF ADVERTISEMENTS DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. THE EDITOR
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EDIT ARTICLES IF SPACE IS LIMITED.
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News from Christ Church C.E. Primary School
Preparing, Sowing, Growing
Celebrating and enjoying being creative…
As we head towards Christmas at Christ Church, if you wandered along our corridor you would still hear
children practising Christmas songs for a Nativity and other performances. We may not be able to invite
parents and grandparents into school to watch because of Covid but we will still be celebrating in school.
Each class will be filming their performances which will be shared with parents via our school remote
learning platform, Seesaw.
At school, we appreciate the importance of creativity more
than ever. As the world seems to grow a little smaller and
darker with restrictions, it is important that children and
adults can find joy and release in song, dance and art. Our
Y6s have been having a fantastic time learning Samba
drumming this term, and not only has this linked well with
their ‘Diversity’ curriculum theme, it has been a great
source of pride as they have worked as a team and
managed to layer drumming rhythms together, that seemed
impossible when they first started.
Our Y3s recently completed a lovely art project, using clay
to make fruit tiles. Seeing how long it took – from the initial
work with clay, through it drying out, being fired, then
painted and fired again for glazing – was a really good
lesson in perseverance and patience. These are qualities
we are all needing ‘in spades’ as a country with the
pandemic!
Physical exercise is also really important for mental wellbeing
and the children had a great time raising money for
new chairs across the school, in a PTA Sponsored Skip and
Squat.
A huge thank you to the wider community who were very generous – the total raised was over £1,500.
If your child will be 4 between 1 st September 2020 and 31 st August 2021 and you would like to find out about
our Reception provision, then please get in touch. You can also find out more about starting school on our
website: www.christchurchcressage.co.uk We are the catchment school for Cressage, Cross Houses, Harley,
Eaton Constantine and many villages in the surrounding area, as well as taking children from further afield.
Tracey Cansdale, Headteacher
@ChristChurchsy5
Follow us on FaceBook or Twitter for regular news and updates:
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Post Office Opening Hours:
Mon—Fri 9am—5.30pm
Sat—9am—12 noon
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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 3000
Bromford Housing Association 0330 1234 034
Severnside Housing 01743 285000
01743 360945 (emergencies)
Councillor Claire Wild 01743 255 884 / 07582 002 100
Shropshire Council Covid-19 Helpline 0345 678 9028
Citizens Advice Bureau (Shrewsbury) 0344 499 1100
Age Concern 01743 233123
Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline 0808 808 1677
Atcham & Berrington Parish Council’s - Clerk 07379 213308
Gas Emergency Services 0800 111 999
National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50
Shrewsbury Dial-a-Ride 01743 45350
NHS Direct 111
NHS Direct Text Phone (for deaf/hard of hearing) 18001 111
Shropshire Council 0345 678 9000
Severn Trent (water and sewerage) 0800783 4444
Shropshire Home Point 0300 303 8595
Chapel Community Centre (Bookings) 01743 761423 / 07964 120 998
Village Pump Editor, Lezley Picton 01743 761619
Shropshire Council (Streets, Roads and Transport)
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
0345 678 9006 (inc out of hours)
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