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The Parish Magazine of Greater Whitbourne

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January 2012

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These may be left at Whitbourne Village Shop or e-mailed to [email protected].

Contributions should be accompanied by a name and full address. Anonymity will be considered on

request, but not provided automatically. Please note that the views expressed by contributors to the

Parish Magazine are their own and do not represent the position of the PCC or any other body.

The last day for submissions is the 10th of the month.

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The Parish Magazine is available in Church at Edvin Loach, Tedstone Delamere, Upper Sapey and

Whitbourne, also at Whitbourne Village Shop. The magazine is priced at 50p or £6.00 for an annual

subscription, collected at the beginning of the year. To subscribe, please call Mr Andrew Kneen.

The Rector Assistant Priest Churchwardens: Edvin Loach

Churchwardens: Ted-stone Delamere

Churchwardens: Upper Sapey Churchwardens: Whit-bourne

Organist

Revd. David Howell The Rectory, Whitbourne WR6 5RP 01886 821285 Revd. Doiran Williams Howberry, Whitbourne WR6 5RZ 01886 821189 Mr Robert Darby 01885 482284

Mrs Celia Mackenzie 01885 483492

Mrs Kathleen Harris 01885 483681 Mr W North 01886 853321

Mr I Evans-Fisher Mrs C Evans-Fisher 01886 853441 Mrs Myrtle Kneen 01886 821707

Mrs Sylvia Bland

01886 853661 Mrs Sheila Jones 01885 488625

The Epiphany “Where is the child who has

been born king of the Jews? For we have ob-

served his star at its rising, and have come to

pay him homage.” (Matthew 2:2)

Millions have been entranced by the characters of Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple – especially perhaps Miss Marple – now have a status that almost amounts to national treasures, and they have both become an as-tonishingly regular presence on TV. On the face of it, neither is really likely material for such superstar status – their main characteris-tic seems to be their apparent unsuitability for the part, at least as far as their fellow charac-ters are concerned. But they survey the every-day and seemingly unimportant information discounted by others and always come up with that vital clue that those more qualified have left behind.

And so these strangers, these wise men, come from the East having picked out a vital clue – a star – from information that others had not thought important, even those qualified to work it out. But despite the romance of these star gazers, Matthew‘s story of Christ‘s birth is, frankly, rather a dull one. He has no journey to Bethlehem – Mary and Joseph are already there. There is no manger, no shepherds, no angels, probably no newborn baby (we gather this from the fact that Herod wanted all the children under two killed, so Jesus could have been any age up to two). He simply has these mysterious strangers arriving from an un-known destination far away, bringing gifts fit for a king.

But for Matthew, the story of the visit of the magi IS the Christmas story, and it is worth looking at what he means. His magi arrive into a society that is blissfully unaware of the boy-king in its midst. It seems easy to imagine these Eastern strangers richly attired in gold and coloured silk, which makes a great image, but it would be more consistent with Matthew if they were in their unremarkable travel clothes. There is no sign that anyone except Mary and Joseph had a clue about the impor-tance and whereabouts of this child before the arrival of the magi, although the leaders of Is-

rael knew where to look when they needed to. And afterwards the holy family flee to Naz-areth, and there‘s no sign anyone knew who he was there either. It really was business as usual.

But the clues are there, and Matthew lays them down for the wise to see: the genealogy of Je-sus that points to his heritage as the son of David; the mysterious conception; the visitors with kingly gifts and the journey to Nazareth. A hidden king is born; a child who will lead Israel on a different course, and ultimately transform all of humanity. That‘s quite a thing to miss.

Whether you love Christmas or hate it, or something in between, it is an ―Event‖, with a capital ―E‖. And Luke‘s story fits it very well. But for afterwards when the tree has dropped its needles and it‘s business as usual, Mat-thew‘s version comes into its own. We get on with life, but Christ is there, hidden in plain sight; we just need to look a bit more atten-tively. Just as Agatha Christie draws us in so that we are sleuthing alongside the hero of her stories, so Matthew draws us in to survey nor-mally discarded information and to work out for ourselves who this amazing child is going to be: a hidden king; a leader who has the power to take us on a different course; a child with a mandate to transform all he touches. Who knows what we might find out about this child-king and what he means for us. How will it work out for each of us? We‘ll have to find out. But one thing we can be sure of: it would be quite a thing to miss.

Bible Readings

3rd Before Lent: Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39.

2nd Before Lent: Proverbs 8:1, 22-31; Colos-sians 1:15-20; John 1:1-14.

The Sunday before Lent: 2 Kings 2:1-12; 2 Co-rinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

Lent 1: Genesis 9.8-17; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.9-15.


From

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Rector

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Friendship Club

On Wednesday 7th December we started off Christmas cele-brations in style, with mince pies, cakes and other edible bits. We had a special Birth-day cake to celebrate Eileen‘s ?0th birthday this month - it was good to see her up and about again after her bout of illness. Unfortunately we did not have our entertain-ment as Maggie has also been unwell - hopefully she will be better for February. We also had a visit from Santa who had left 2 large bags of pre-sents for everybody and so we had a "lucky dip" to choose our gifts. Everybody seemed to just enjoy chatting and get-ting into the Christmas spirit. Many thanks to the la-dies who brought food, raffle prizes and reminded Santa he needed to call on us early! I hope the Bromyard Police en-

joyed all the leftovers that we persuaded CSO Steph to take back with her.

There will not be a meeting in January as it is so soon after Christmas. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 1st Feb-ruary when we will have our Post-Christmas party. Hope to see everyone there.

Elsewhere in the magazine you will find a list of dates for the year - don't forget to come first Wednesday of the month. For further details please contact Ann Roberts (821063) or Eileen Badger (821501).

Ann Roberts

Parochial Church Council

At its meeting in November the PCC reviewed and re-adopted its Child Protection,

Vulnerable Adults and Health and Safety Policies. Mrs Susan Wyatt has stepped down after many years service as Parish Child Protection Representa-tive and Mrs Celia Mackenzie kindly agreed to be appointed in her place. Mrs Mackenzie‘s contact details are posted in all the Parish Churches. The PCC expressed its very grate-ful thanks to Mrs Wyatt.

The PCC also reviewed and approved the current fire risk assessments prepared by the Churchwardens.

The PCC spent some time dis-cussing stewardship. The Di-ocesan Stewardship Working Group has produced a very useful Stewardship Tool Kit which can be found on the D i o c e s a n w e b s i t e – www.hereford.anglican.org.

Stuart Beare

Parish News

Lent meeting I moved into Old Wheel-wrights in October and I would like to thank all those who have made me so wel-come here. I have been won-dering what I might do in a small way to contribute to the life of this village. Almost cer-tainly it must be at home be-cause of my limited mobility.

So you remember the collect which gave ‗Stir up Sunday‘ its name? Or the one for ‗Bible

Sunday‘? That one reminds us to ‗read, mark, learn and in-wardly digest‘ the scriptures. Do we? I think most of us would say we read them much less than our ancestors did.

Would some of you like to join me for an hour or so each week in Lent? I have been in-volved with such groups in Jersey and Cumbria; there will be plenty of time for discus-sion and refreshment. I have

ideas as to how we could start and it will then be up to the group to decide what to do next.

Please phone me on 821341 if you are interested and let me know which day of the week and time of the day would be most convenient.

With best wishes for 2012

John Taylor

Whitbourne Garden Society Annual Show 2012

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

further information and advice will be published in February and subsequent issues of the maga-

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

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

http://www.hereford.anglican.org


Eat good food !

Meet new people !

Saturday 10th March

For more information

call Tess on 821691 OR

Emma on 821383

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Vote for Whitbourne Keen readers of the magazine will have seen articles in the last two issues, one opposing and one supporting the Evans building plans. So, what do you think? You can vote, and s e e h o w o t he rs a r e v o t ing , by go in g t o www.whitbournebuildinghaveyoursay.com. Please do vote, even if you haven‘t formed a strong view yet, as it would be

good for everyone to see how the village as a whole feels. (The website allows you to go back and change your vote if you change your view later.)

If you don‘t have the internet or email, then someone else can do it for you. Either way, please, have your say!

David Harington

OPENING TIMES

WEEKDAYS—8.45 AM TO 5.30* PM

SATURDAYS—9.00 AM TO 3.00 PM

SUNDAYS—10.00 AM TO 1.00 PM

(*7.00 PM Wednesdays)

In memory of Clive Landsborough - Bringsty Clive sadly died in Worcester Royal Hospital on 30th September, his funeral celebration hav-ing taken place in Whitbourne on 13th October. My thanks to Doiran and David for orches-trating a beautiful service. I was astounded that so many people, friends and the wider com-munity, came to show their respect and love for a truly decent gentleman, as my precious Clive was in every sense.

October seems a long time ago, but having missed an earlier deadline, I write now to thank those who attended for their generous donations in his memory. The Air Ambulance re-ceived £30, the Church Tower Fund £50 and a staggering £900 to The Marfan Trust for medical research into the condition Clive so bravely and quietly lived with. A BIG THANK YOU for this and the continued support I receive.

On 20th November a few close friends gathered on Bringsty Common to scatter his ashes and raise a glass in a final tribute.

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

Pheasant Shooting Again we see the annual spec-tacle of traumatised pheas-ants in our gardens and hedgerows trying to evade the guns of the shooters.

Pheasants are flying 'sitting ducks' - it hardly demon-

strates a prowess in marks-manship to strike one. I fail to understand why pheasants have to be shot and why those who do cannot participate in a recognised competitive sport such as clay pigeon shooting.

So why do you shoot pheas-ants? Answers welcomed.

Colin Richmond


SAME BUT DIFFERENT: A new locally made film about Here-fordshire‘s rural Equality and Diversity issues

The Rural Media Company in Hereford is offering its latest project free of charge to com-munity groups and organisa-tions across the county.

Funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Same But Different, explores the often hidden is-sues surrounding equality and diversity in rural areas.

The free DVD is made up of 18 short testimonies covering topics on age, disability, sex, race, religion and belief, sex-

ual orientation and gender reassignment. Each partici-pant talks candidly about how being ‗the same but different‘ has affected their lives in a poignant, entertaining and thought-provoking manner.

The film helps us listen to these people and see some-thing of their lives in Here-fordshire. It lifts a veil on some of their inner thoughts and feelings to make us more aware of both their differ-ences and similarities. To-gether the collection of films burst myths and reveals some surprising truths, demonstrat-ing just how diverse our county really is.

At the launch of SBD films earlier this year Jesse Norman MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire, said: "These films are little gems! I'd like to see them shown at cinemas up and down the country."

So if you would like to organ-ise a screening of Same But Different in a local venue, please do get in touch. We can provide a free copy of the DVD with accompanying notes, the necessary equip-ment to screen the film, and the services of our project co-ordinator, Jeff Newsome, to attend and facilitate a discus-sion if you require.

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

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

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

enquires. For example:

If your car has been stolen;

if your property has been dam-

aged;

when you suspect drug use or

dealing;

to report a minor traffic collision;

to give information about crime in

your area.

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

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

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

Rural Equality and Diversity

Friendship Club Dates for 2012

Village coffee morning on the first Wednesday of the month at 11.00am in the Village Hall. Everybody wel-come. For further details contact Ann Roberts (821063) or Eileen Badger (821501).

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

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

There is no meeting in January or August.

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WADS invites............... We are pleased to bring a spe-cial event to the Village Hall on Saturday 14th January.

It is called The Ancient Leg-acy and is a journey through the seasons in music, song, poetry and sketches.

The music is superbly played by some wonderful musicians, the songs are tuneful and me-lodic, and the poetry and sketches tell of old times on the land and the frustrations of the modern farmer weighed down by legislation. But don‘t listen to me, let me quote some of the comments that have been made after previous performances.

“I know I speak for all when I say that we were both enter-tained and enthralled by your cast’s performance which

changed a small folk club into a proper theatre for an eve-ning. The drama and the hu-mour of your actors and nar-rators coupled by the chance to sing our hearts out was a w i n n i n g c o m b i n a -tion. Everyone agreed it was a wonderful night.” Paul Ryan - Black Diamond Folk Club, Bir-mingham

“Your play was truly amazing and really honoured the deep connection between people, the land and the seasons which we must keep alive”. Jane Cox, Worcestershire.

“Congratulat ions – we thought your play was just excellent, written and pro-duced so well, immaculate per-formances. We had a really enjoyable evening. Loved your Jack in the Green centre-

piece. Super music and pace.” Steve Minnett - Roister

All who enjoy our countryside will enjoy this production.

In addition you will also be able to enjoy the music of ―Dampier‘s Round‖ and ―Mamatrak‖.

Tickets on sale now – look for the advert in the Parish Maga-zine. You may also like to look at the Web Sites

Ancient Legacy http://www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk/Folkplay.html

D a m p i e r ‘ s R o u n d www.dampiersround.co.uk

Rob Slater 01886 821684

Marie Curie Cancer Care is appealing to people in Herefordshire to give an hour as a volunteer collector for the Great Daffodil Appeal.

The appeal is Marie Curie‘s biggest fundraiser and encourages everyone to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin in March. All money raised will help Marie Curie Nurses to provide more free care to local terminally ill people in their own homes.

Donating your time to the appeal will allow Marie Curie nurses to provide more free care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses in their own homes. By supporting the appeal, you will be backing the Herefordshire Nursing Appeal which aims to raise the £88,000 needed to fund the Marie Curie nursing service in Herefordshire.

Join your local team of volunteer collectors by calling Marie Curie Cancer Care now on 0117 942 7132 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/daffodil today.

Daffodil pins can be picked up from local stores, schools, street collectors in Hereford-shire throughout March.

To get help from the Marie Curie Nursing Ser-vice, talk to your GP, district nurse or dis-charge nurse. For more information, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk or call 0800 716 146.

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Agricultural Chaplain‘s Report

The Rev Nick Read, Agricultural Chaplain, Diocese of Hereford

Cattle movement licences

Failures in the government computer system run by the Animal Health & Veterinary Laboratories Agency means that cattle movement licences have been delayed resulting in animals being stuck on farms unable to move to abattoirs or other holdings. Some cattle have had to be shot.

Meanwhile the government has set tougher targets for the troubled Rural Payments Agency for 2011-2012. The challenge is to have paid out 78% of the £1.7bn Single Pay-ment Scheme to at least 86% of those eligible before the end of December 2011, which compares to 70% paid out in the same period last year. At least 95% of farmers should have received their money by the end of March 2012. The Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland faces penal-ties from Brussels of more than £100m over poor pay-ment rates since 2005.

Water prices

It is predicted that the cost of water will rise to mirror that of energy in the foreseeable future. Population growth, cli-mate change and tightening regulations designed to achieve sustainable water sup-plies are all leading to increas-ing competition for water re-sources. Recent reviews by the government on competition and innovation in water mar-kets, and on charging for household water and sewerage services, together with clear indications of changing the system of water abstraction are feeding into a Water White Paper to be issued shortly. More than 70% of farmers and growers rely on mains water and the industry is concerned at the implications of changes to the pricing structure.

Potato yields up

Potato production in Great Britain in 2011 grew by 3.5% over the 2010 crop, reaching 6.053m tonnes though the area under potatoes was 0.4% less. Average yields were 47.9t/ha, compared to 46.1t/ha last year. Potatoes are the world‘s sixth largest crop by volume with more than 325m tonnes grown. China is the largest producer with 69m tonnes.

Bovine TB

The NFU and the Badger Trust, who are diametrically opposed on their reaction to culling badgers to curb bovine TB, have joined forces to support trials of vaccinating badgers against bovine TB. Vaccination on seven farms started in Oc-tober. Meanwhile the NFU and Defra have disagreed over the costs of two proposed badger culls on farms in the south west of England. Defra esti-mate the cost at £1.4m whilst the NFU suggests it will cost up to £112,000.

Researchers at the Roslin In-stitute of the University of Ed-inburgh have found that some cattle are more resistant to bovine TB than others, and that such resistance can be inherited. It should, in theory, be possible to selectively breed cows for their resis-tance and this information could be available within two to three years.

A decision on whether Wales will go ahead with a badger cull is expected before Christ-mas.

Food price wars affect farm income

Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the rate of Consumer Prices Index annual inflation fell by 0.2% to

5% in October, driven largely by widespread discounting by supermarkets. Overall, food prices fell by 0.9%, which is the largest September to Octo-ber reduction since 1996. This included price reductions for vegetables (2.4%), fruit (1.6%), milk, cheese and eggs (1.2%) and meat (0.7%). However, the industry feels that this is sim-ply being passed back down the chain, adversely affecting the margins for primary pro-ducers. A major dairy com-pany recently announced re-ductions in pre-tax profits in the six months to 1st October 2011 of over 40% compared to the same period last year.

CAP reform

Concern continues to be ex-pressed over the proposed changes to the Common Agri-cultural Policy (see November briefing) and the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Com-mittee is focussing its atten-tion on the compulsory meas-ures being suggested to pro-tect the environment, the ―greening‖ measures which would withhold 30% of pay-ments unless farmers adopt environmental practices. Meanwhile MEPs are suggest-ing that CAP reform should be delayed until the European Union has solved its financial crisis and approved its next

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January. A Spring Course at the History Centre in 2012 "Archaeology of Herefordshire," with special reference to Bromyard and district. By Staff of Herefordshire Archaeology (the county archaeological service of Herefordshire Council). Talks on Wednesdays at 7.30pm starting 18 th January. Venue: Bromyard Local History Centre. Cost: £35 for 8 lectures and 2 field trips. The field trips will probably take place on Saturdays, dates & time to be decided. To book a place, ring Jennifer Weale on 01886 821368.

Saturday 7th January. Herefordshire Ramblers will be starting a walk from Saltmarshe village hall. Meet at 10.00, armed with a packed lunch, boots and waterproofs! All are welcome. We will be enjoying a seven mile walk round this beautiful but little-walked area, visiting Wolferlow, Ted-stone Delamere, Tedstone Wafre and Lower Sapey. Full details from Tom on 01886 821544.

Sunday 8th January. Epiphany Carol Service at Hereford Cathedral. Sung by Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir, celebrating the veneration of the Christ-Child by the Magi. 3.30 pm.

Saturday 14th January. “The Ancient Legacy”. The story of the green man in songs, poems and sketches. Whitbourne Village Hall 7.30pm. Tickets Rob Slater 01886 821684

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

Wednesday 18th January, at 12:00. WRVS "Christmas in January" Lunch Club. Festive Roast Turkey & Christmas Pudding or Trifle £7.50 including drinks and entertainment. Special diets catered for. To book contact 01885 488654.

Saturday 28th January. Bach‘s Christmas Oratorio at Hereford Cathedral. Sung by the cathedral choir and with Marches Baroque and international soloists. Tickets available from the Perpetual Trust Office (01432 374261) and Cathedral Shop. 7 pm.

Wednesday 1st February. Friendship Club. Whitbourne Village Hall. For further details contact Ann Roberts (821063) or Eileen Badger (821501).

Sunday 5th February. Coral Evensong at Hereford Cathedral to mark the Accession of HM The Queen. Attended by the Lords-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Shropshire & Powys. 5.30 pm.

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

Wednesday 22nd February Ash Wednesday. BBC Radio 3 live broadcast of Choral Evensong at Hereford Cathedral. To mark Ash Wednesday, with music including Allergi‘s Miserere. Please be seated by 3.15 pm. The broadcast will be carried on BBC iplayer for the following seven days and repeated on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 26 February. 3.30 pm.

Saturday 25th February St Michael’s Hospice presents The Hereford Police Male Choir in con-cert at 7:30pm in the Shire Hall, St Peter’s Square, Hereford. Tickets are £8.50 per person and can be purchased from the Hospice Events Team on 01432 851000 or email [email protected]. All proceeds to St Michael‘s Hospice.

March. Day trip to New Holland Factory, Basildon, Essex organised by Blue Force Tractor Club. Further details from Lynne Samuels, 07549 181700.

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

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

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

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

At a glance

round of budgets. Although CAP reform is intended to be implemented by 1st January 2014, the EU is also negotiat-

ing its Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) which is not scheduled for completion un-til 2014. It is suggested that

MFF and CAP Reform should be in tandem to be most effec-tive.


Letter from the Bishop of Hereford What will this New Year bring?

Who of course can tell? Some will answer, ―Que sera, sera‖, ―Whatever will be, will be.‖ While that is undeniably true, at one level, it can be re-markably fatalistic. Do we really just want to acquiesce, let events take their course and do to us what they will?

When we contemplate the mo-mentous changes that have taken place in the world dur-ing 2011, including the ―Arab Spring‖ and the Eurozone Cri-ses, we are very acutely con-scious that each one of us is enormously affected by inter-national events well beyond our influence, let alone our control. We may well think that we have little enough say in what happens in our own country without worrying about other ones, but our

―global village‖ world makes us all the more conscious of our inter-connectedness.

A recent social survey showed that as a nation we are more ready than we were to take responsibility for the events affecting our own lives, such as health care, and show greater ―self-reliance‖, but the down-side of that is that we do it in a more individualistic and selfish way rather than a corporate, social one.

We do not need much of a crystal ball to know that eco-nomic hardships are going to continue and that, as always, this will be felt most acutely by the poorest. The need for us to take responsibility for ourselves and our future in the right kind of way must also include our taking seri-ously also the needs of others, especially the most vulner-able. Economic hardship can

make some less generous, while others respond in the opposite way, even more aware of the sufferings of oth-ers, and the need to reach out to them.

As we begin this New Year, however much we are subject to forces outside our control, we are also able to make choices and decisions which shape who we are becoming, how we are reaching out to others, how we are serving them and God. These are not areas to leave to ―chance‖ but to act upon, using for good the free-will and responsibility entrusted to us.

May your decisions and choices help to make your New Year and that of others a happy one!

Bishop Anthony Priddis

WADS invite you to

a journey through the sea-sons in music, song, po-etry and sketches with some of the Counties most respected folk musicians and actors.

Also appearing:

Dampier’s Round and Mamatrak

WHITBOURNE VILLAGE HALL Saturday 14th January 7.30pm

TICKETS Adults £5 Children £3

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

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

Free function room available for all types of Parties.

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Conquest Theatre – Bromyard

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

(12A) starring Reese Witherspoon & Robert

Pattinson

January 13th 7.30pm. Conquest Comedy Club –

Open Mic Night. If you are keen to perform com-

edy in the company of a friendly and supportive

audience you will be welcome to try your hand.

Hosted by Bromyard’s very own funny lady Nonny

James

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

President Paul Spelman journey through the Cana-

dian Rockies last Autumn and following many re-

quests will show slides and movies of his adven-

ture. FREE ADMISSION

Diary Date: Conquest Productions GINGER-

BREAD MAN. Magical, musical family show. Feb-

ruary 9 10 11 16 17 18.

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

01885 488575.

Bromyard’s

Art Gallery

41 Broad Street, Bromyard,

HR4 7AN

telephone: 01885 483458

email:

[email protected]

Open Wednesdays –

Saturdays

10.00am – 4.00pm

beautiful local art and

crafts

picture framing

artists’ cards

MALCOLM BRADSHAW

GENERAL BUILDER

EXTENSIONS

ALTERATIONS

CONVERSIONS

PROPERTY MAINTENCE

PATIOS, GARDEN WALLS, ETC.

OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

TEL: 01886 821447

MOBILE: 07714 542536

[email protected]

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JULIET TWINBERROW

BVM&S, MRCVS

PROVIDING A MOBILE

VETERINARY SERVICE

PLEASE TELEPHONE

FOR DETAILS

01886 821408

or

07772 799754

www.housevet.co.uk

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BROCK FABRICS

Hamnish Nr Leominster

Large selection of Designer Furnishing Fabrics

Chintz and Linen Union From £5.50-£15.00 per mtr

Ring Val Hicks for further details & opening hours

on 01568 760 223

Or visit our website

www.brockfabrics.co.uk

We also have a selection of beautiful cushions And stock coloured linings & curtain tape

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Extensions

Design & Planning

Garage Conversions

Porches

Alterations

Repairs & Maintenance

Kitchen & Bathrooms

For free advice & estimates call

Church Lane, Broadwas Worcestershire, WR6 5NQ

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YOUR MAGAZINE

NEEDS YOU

Magazine contributions are wel-

comed for our February edition on

any topics which interest you

For example, do you have interesting

hobbies you would like to share with

our readers?

Have you stuck to any New Year‘s

resolutions, or perhaps broken them

already?

Are there places you would recom-

mend visiting?

Please use the contact details on the

inside front cover.


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

Tel: 01885 488822 www.bromyardvets.co.uk

RCVS approved Tier 2

Purpose built, dedicated small animal

facility.

Overnight in-patient care

24 hour emergency service with our own

vets

Full in-patient facilities including separate

dog/cat and prey species ward & Isolation

Ward

In-house Laboratory

ECG & Blood Pressure Monitoring

Orthopaedic surgery

X-Ray & Colour Dopplar Ultrasound

Scanner

Dentistry

Treatment of raptors & other avians

Nurse Clinics

Martin Flamank BVetMed MRCVS Sandie Weeks-Gibbard BVSc MRCVS Gemma Taylor BVSc MRCVS

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The Parish Magazine:

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A great way to reach local

customers.

Please email your requirements to

[email protected]

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Whitbourne Community Car Scheme

If you have transport problems getting to medical Appointments etc, we will be happy to help. Please start ringing from the top of the list

Janet Knight: 821619

Gillie Stormonth Darling: 821918 Susie Tetley: 821432 Meg Dawson: 821510

Asimina Smith: 821435

Current charge: 25p per mile from driver‘s door to driver‘s door

The service covers all residents in the Parish of Greater Whitbourne Please give as much notice as possible when you need transport

Our drivers reserve the right to refuse a request if they feel it is inappropriate Volunteers are always welcome: please ring Gillie Stormonth Darling on 821918

Message to all who display this notice: PLEASE DISPLAY THE LATEST UPDATED COPY – THANK YOU FOR YOUR COPERATION

This page updated January 2012

Monday

Whitbourne Village Hall

Absolute Beginners Line Dance Class

Improver & Intermediate Line Dancing

Tuesday

Coppertops, Worcester

Absolute Beginners Line Dance Class

Improver & Intermediate Line Dancing

Wednesday

Martley Village Hall

Classic & Golden Oldies Line Dancing

Intermediate & Advanced Line Dancing

Friday

Whitbourne Village Hall

Absolute Beginners Partner Dance Class

Improver & Intermediate Partner Dancing

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

Jeff & Thelma MillS

Tel: 01886 821772 Mobile: 0773300 8664

Church Rotas Our Parish Cycle of Prayer

1st Jan Tedstone Wafre

8th Jan Tedstone Delamare

15th Jan Whitbourne

22nd Jan Wolferlow

29th Jan Edvin Loach

5th Feb Upper Sapey

12th Feb Tedstone Wafre

19th Feb Tedstone Delamare

26th Feb Whitbourne

Useful information

For the theme of the readings, please refer to the reading sheets at available at the back of the Church. Readers need to check with the celebrant as to which reading is preferred if an alternative is shown.

Flowers and Brasses

1st Jan Mr A and Mrs K Cunningham

8th Jan Mr A and Mrs K Cunningham

15th Jan Mrs M Meadows

22nd Jan Mrs M Meadows

29th Jan Mrs Maureen Williams

5th Feb Mrs Maureen Williams

12th Feb Mrs Marlene Malkin

19th Feb Mrs Marlene Malkin

26th Feb Lent

Any queries relating to flowers, please contact Mrs Ann Taylor on 821744.

Sidesmen—Whitbourne

1st Jan Mr J Cummins

8th Jan Mr D Shaw

15th Jan Mr S Bland and S Cole

22nd Jan Mrs M Kneen

29th Jan Mr. J. Allan

5th Feb Mrs S. Jones

12th Feb Mr J. Cummins

19th Feb Mr D. Shaw

26th Feb Mr S Bland and S Cole

Parish Communion Readers—Whitbourne

1st Jan Sir N Harington

8th Jan Mr J Allan

15th Jan Mr J Bland

22nd Jan Mrs M Kneen

29th Jan Mr C Short

5th Feb Mrs B Allan

12th Feb Mrs S Dodd

19th Feb Sir N Harington

26th Feb Mr J Allan

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

Church Cleaning—Whitbourne

7th Jan Mr J & Mrs B Allan

14th Jan Mrs E & Miss E Badger

21st Jan Mrs A Evans

28th Jan Margaret du Feu & Becky Edwards

4th Feb Mrs M Kneen

11th Feb Mr J & Mrs B Allan

18th Feb Mrs E & Miss E Badger

25th Feb Mrs A Evans

Upper Sapey

January/February Carol Wilde/Helen Miles

Anyone wishing to be included in the cleaning rotas can contact Carol Wilde on 853491 (Upper Sapey) or Claudia Buxton on 821583 (Whitbourne). New volunteers for any of the rotas are always welcome.

Coffee - Whitbourne

1st Jan Mr J & Mrs S Bland

8th Jan Mrs A Taylor & Mrs M Williams

15th Jan Mrs A Evans & Mrs M Schoonenberg

22nd Jan Mrs E Badger & Mrs P Ransley

29th Jan Mrs W Cummins & Mrs S Dodd

5th Feb Mr J & Mrs S Bland

12th Feb Mrs A Taylor & Mrs M Williams

19th Feb Mrs A Evans & Mrs M Schoonenberg

26th Feb Mrs E Badger & Mrs P Ransley

If the dates shown for the Whitbourne rotas are inconvenient and you are not able to change with anyone else on the list, please let Claudia Buxton know on 01886 821583. Thank you to all those who put so much ef-fort into keeping our Churches running smoothly.


Church Services

Many thanks to our printers, Critical Mail Continuity Services — www.cmcsdr.com

1st January The Naming of Christ 8th January Bap-tism of Christ 15th January Epiphany 2 22nd January Epiphany 3 29th January 5th February Third Sunday before Lent 12th February Second Sunday before Lent 19th February Sunday before Lent 26th February First Sunday of Lent

8 am 9.30am 9.30 am 11 am 9.30 am 11am 3pm 9.30am 11 am 9.30 am 8 am 9.30 am 9.30 11 am 9.30 am 11 am 3 pm 9.30 am

*Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion U. Sapey Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Tedstone Delamere Holy Communion Edvin Loach Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Upper Sapey Holy Communion Whitbourne *Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Upper Sapey Holy Communion Whitbourne Holy Communion Tedstone Delamere Holy Communion Edvin Loach Holy Communion Whitbourne

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

* denotes Book of Common Prayer

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