KIT February 2022

Dear reader,

Welcome to February's edition.

Things to look out for in this issue...

• Monday 31st January is the deadline for comments to Wychavon in respect of the Planning Application for 34 homes on Broadway Lane
• Friends of Fladbury meeting on Tuesday 1st February
• Fladbury Walkabout meeting on Tuesday 8th February
• Six Nations rugby starting on Saturday 5th February
• Worcester Cathedral Choir coming to Fladbury on Saturday 12th February
• A new business venture in Farm Street... Fladbury Cat Sitter
• And don't miss the Classified ads.

January's edition appears to have been well-received. However, it would be very useful to have your feedback on what you would like to see that is currently missing, etc. Do get in touch if you have any thoughts.

Contributions for March

Please send your contributions for the March edition of KIT by the end of Wednesday 23rd February.

Thank you and best wishes,

John

KIT editor: John Powell, email: fladburykit@gmail.com

Previous editions and to subscribe: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=26de73450a75eaead67edbcbb&id=4bdde08e02

FLADBURY PARISH COUNCIL 🏡🏘

Planning Application: 34 affordable homes off Broadway Lane, Fladbury

Planning Reference: 21/02924/FUL

The above application is currently being consulted upon by Wychavon District Council.

If you wish to comment, please go to

https://plan.wychavon.gov.uk/Planning/Display/21/02924/FUL

and make your comments by Monday 31st January.

The Parish Council plans to OBJECT to this application and urges you to do the same. If you need help doing so, Ian will gladly help you.

Chair: Ian Southcott, tel: 01386861061, email: iandjsouthcott@aol.com

CHURCH SERVICES & NEWS 🔔

Sarah writes...

Worcester Cathedral Choir leads Evensong at Fladbury on Saturday 12th February at 5.30pm and offers a short recital immediately after the service. We are delighted to welcome the choir. We look forward to seeing you and please invite others to come. There will be a special retiring collection after the service with all donations shared 50:50 in aid of the cathedral choir fund, to support their music and projects, and The Five Alive Parish.

Sunday 6th February

Saturday 12th February

Sunday 13th February

Sunday 20th February

Sunday 27th February

Ash Wednesday 2nd March

Sunday 6th March

Parish Priest:
The Revd Sarah Dangerfield, tel: 01386861669

Five Alive Parish Wardens:
Meredith Debenham, tel: 01386446276
Celia Willis, tel: 01386861348

Bishampton & Throckmorton Church Warden:
Peter Chatterton, tel: 01386462349

FLADBURY CE FIRST SCHOOL

[As seen in Kitty #4, Ed.]

Pam Stubbs writes:

Opportunities at Fladbury CE First School

Vacancy - Clerk to the Governing Body

Fladbury CE First School currently has a vacancy for a Clerk to the Governing Body, 100 hours pa in term time only. The salary scale is between £11 and £13 per hour according to experience. Information and full details are available on https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/111732/clerk-to-governors or enquiries can be made at the school office on tel: 01386860301. This is a varied and interesting part-time position and full training is offered.

[Closed 28 Jan, but if you are interested please give them a call anyway. The most important thing is filling the vacancy, Ed.]

Vacancy - School Governor

The school also has a vacancy for a School Governor. This is a voluntary position and as a guide attendance is two meetings per term and online committee meetings depending on which committee you are on (e.g. finance, buildings, personnel, curriculum and standards). The school is highly rated and a vital part of our village community. If you think you may be interested please call the office on tel: 01386860301 for an initial discussion.

FRIENDS OF FLADBURY 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👩‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Louise writes:

Friends of Fladbury Meeting - Tuesday, February 1st at 7pm in The Chequers

At our first meeting for some time, we will be discussing the future of the group after limited activity during the pandemic. In the past we have organised village events and fundraised to support village groups and projects. Please come along to meet us if you haven’t been involved in the past and want to find out more.

We will also be having a round up of the Fladbury Festive Five, a 5 mile off-road run, which took place on Sunday 9th January raising over ✨£1000✨ for Friends of Fladbury and Alzheimer’s Research UK. Many thanks to all those who helped cake making, marshalling, taking photos, packing goodie bags, marking the course. The event could not take place without the support of Fladbury villagers, friends and family.

We had almost 200 runners this year who all enjoyed the event so much. Here are a couple of comments we received:

"Thanks so much to you and the team for today, was great event, marshaling and of course cake 👌."

"Thank you for staging a great event especially with the extra complications of Covid safety measures."

"Nice selection of items in the gift bags. It's always a nice local community event."

Contact: Louise Bugg, tel: 07968252847, email: louisejanebugg@gmail.com.

FLADBURY SOCIAL CLUB 🍺

Coffee in the Club

Helen writes:

Thank you for your continued support for Coffee in the Club.

We have a series of exciting events coming up starting with a Valentines Special Weekend 💖. Come along and make a card for your loved one or buy a special cupcake 🧁 to give to them.

Join us every Friday 9am-12noon and Saturday 10am-12noon.

Contact: Helen Jones, email: helenjones1956@outlook.com, tel: 07891443428

Rugby - Men's Six Nations 🏉

Mark says:

The men's Six Nations Championships will televised from the 5th, 12th, 13th, 26th & 27th February. Come and cheer your favourite team.

[And there's the women's Six Nations at the end of March too, Ed.]

TLC - Tuesday Lunch in the Club

Jane writes:

Chicken stew or vegetable lasagne (at £5 each) was the menu for January's TLC and much enjoyed by 24 people, with the opportunity to buy drinks from the bar, and tea, coffee and cake.

The next TLC is on Tuesday 22 February. All are welcome but I do need to know numbers. If you would like to join in, please email or ring me.

Contact: Jane Bugg, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com, tel: 01386860531

The Club is open:

• Thursdays and Fridays from 4.30pm
• Saturdays from 4pm
• Sundays 12noon-3pm and 7-10pm
• Coffee & Cake on Friday and Saturday mornings

Club Secretary: Mark Hatfield, email: markhatfield@outlook.com, tel: 07718584849

FLADBURY WALKABOUT 2022 🌺

Steve writes:

Zoom Meeting - 7pm Tuesday 8th February

With COVID 19 restrictions easing, we are pleased that our Walkabout event seems possible this year and the first planning meeting has been scheduled on Zoom for 7pm on Tuesday 8th February. While our focus after a two-year hiatus will be to work towards the Walkabout we all know and love, we are also—as ever—very open to new ideas.

Newcomers are particularly encouraged to get involved in this fun and sociable village weekend, which is a major fundraiser for the Village Hall, School, Church and local good causes. Offers of help, support and to take on responsibilities are always welcomed and most particularly in the areas of Heavy Gang, Signage, Car Parking and Village Hall Catering.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to all current committee members nearer the time, but if anyone else would like to get involved or offer support, please email us at walkabout@fladburyvillage.co.uk.

Regards,

Steve Curtis & Ian Southcott (Co-chairs)

FLADBURY PLAYERS 🎭

Helen writes:

Panto news

Rehearsals continue for the production of Fladbury Players' Sleeping Beauty.

Tickets for the show, scheduled for 1st, 2nd & 3rd April, will be on sale soon.

Contact: Helen Jones, email: helenjones1956@outlook.com, tel: 07891443428

FLADBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD & NATURE RESERVE 🍏

Jane writes:

January's Work Party

10 or 11 folk formed a work party on a very cold Saturday morning in January but hard work kept us warm. We removed several very old apple trees, allowing neighbouring trees to hopefully flourish. [Hmm, to boldy go, Ed.]

February's Work Party

The next Work Party is on Saturday morning 12 February from 10.30am to 12noon. All helpers welcome. We are hoping to prune and must complete it by the end of March. [That's one heck of a Work Party - longer than Lent!, Ed.] Please turn up or be in touch if you want to know more.

For those who don’t know

The Community Orchard was established some 12 years ago with the renovation of an old orchard alongside the railway line. Following the sale of several Christmas trees alongside the Orchard for a few years, the Nature Reserve was established. Over 40 households contribute £20 a year for maintenance of the Orchard and Nature Reserve. Others contribute with their work and knowledge. We encourage and conserve wildlife and biodiversity and we welcome new contributors of work or money or both. We hope to enjoy some social events again this year. Again, please be in touch if you want to know more.

Love Jane x

Chair: Jane Bugg, tel: 01386860531, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com

FLADBURY PIE SHOP 🥧

Sonia writes:

Just a brief note to keep you up-dated with Fladbury Pie Shop. We are delighted to say that Arran has now started trading as Fladbury Pie Shop Limited and that Simon has taken a step towards semi-retirement, but will still be very much around for the foreseeable future.

Rest assured that nothing much will change with regard to the recipes and the outstanding quality of produce that the shop turns out, other than increased product range. So keep your eyes open on social media platforms for new lines on a weekly basis.

Here's wishing both Arran and Simon all the best for their future success.

Opening Hours

7am-5pm – Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

7am-1pm – Thursday

7am-12noon – Saturday

Orders taken over the phone 01386860228 – and will deliver free locally.

FLADBURY CAT SITTER

Teresa writes:

Do you love to travel but hate boarding your cat? I offer a fully insured cat sitting service in your own home. Bookings can be for as little as a single day or a longer period. Take the stress out of leaving your cat.

Call me on tel: 07988773134 or check out my website https://www.fladburycatsitter.com.

LUNCHES DELIVERED 🍽

30th January:

• roast leg of lamb and mint sauce or
• roast loin of pork and apple sauce

6th February:

• roast topside of beef and Yorkshire pudding or
• chicken fillet in a chasseur sauce

13th February: 💖 Valentines meal 💖

• roast loin of pork and apricot seasoning or
• homemade steak and ale pie or
• poached salmon fillet served with watercress sauce

• homemade Black Forest gateaux or
• homemade apple pie or
• strawberry and vanilla cheesecake

• book now to surprise your other half

20th February

• roast leg of lamb and mint sauce or
• roast turkey breast served with cranberry sauce

27th February

• roast loin of pork and apple sauce or
• roast topside of beef and horseradish sauce

All mains include seasonal fresh vegetables and potatoes and are £11 each.

Pudding list will appear on the Facebook page each week and on menus put into delivery bags. These are £4 each with fresh cream.

Ordering

To order any of the above, please call Carol-Anne and Nigel on tel: 07866670472

Thank you for your continuing support.

Carol-Anne and Nigel, Four All Seasons Catering

YOUR SUPPORT PLEASE, & THANKS

Marmalade

Pam & John Foley write:

Very many thanks to all who bought our homemade marmalade.

✨£176✨ has been raised for Alzheimer's Research UK.

A few jars are left if anyone missed out!

Christmas Tree Recycling

Jane Bugg writes:

Many thanks to Toby Cheung and helpers who chopped up Christmas trees on Anchor Green for donations for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

✨£326✨ was raised.

They did collect a few trees from people’s homes. Next year they plan to drive round collecting trees so people can just leave them out.

Duchenne Family Support Group

Denise Paxford writes:

Due to back problems I will be taking a break from making cards for the time being. A big thank you to Jane and everyone who has supported me and helped raise money for the Duchenne Family Support Group. I hope it will not be a long break.

Best wishes, Denise.

CLASSIFIEDS!📰

Does anyone still file paper records? [I know Jane does, Ed.]

Large quantity of A4 lever arch files going free. Maxi size (7cm wide), Medium (5cm) and a few ring binders (4cm). Many colours. Also a few A5 ring binders.

Please collect from doorstep of Manor House Barn (good weather only) and/or send message to Margaret, tel: 07928886309.

Due to change of printer...

Unused ink cartridges (Internet Ink) 3 cyan, 2 magenta, 2 yellow. EPSON 29 XL compatible, i.e. Strawberry illustrated pack if had been genuine Epson cartridges. Contact Margaret, tel: 07928886309.

Flash Speed Mop

Angela Jane Interiors, Pinvin

Holland House, Cropthorne

For details of the programme of events, including Friendly Lunches, Garden Volunteer days, Day Retreats, please visit https://www.hollandhouse.org. Bookings can be made via the website or by calling 01386860330.

FISH & CHIP VAN 🐟 🍟

StarChip Enterprise will be outside the Anchor Inn on the following Tuesdays from 4.30pm to last orders at 7.30pm.

• 1st February
• 8th February
• The remaining Tuesdays in February are assumed but not confirmed

FLADBURY VILLAGE HALL 🎉

Weekly events

• Art Group, 2-4pm Monday
• Games Café, 10.30am-12noon Wednesday
• Line Dancing, alternate Tuesdays & Wednesdays
• Pilates, Tuesday 7.30pm & Friday 11am
• Yoga, Thursday 6.15pm

Weekly bookings

• To see weekly bookings, including the events above, please visit https://v2.hallmaster.co.uk/Diary/ViewWeeklyDiary/7289.

For information and to book the hall, please contact Andy and Jane Davies, tel: 01386861158, email: fladburyvh@outlook.com

In CHARLTON...

Diane Barlow writes:

Charlton Chattery

Charlton Chattery, a friendly gathering with refreshments, will take place in The Old Schoolroom on Friday 25th February from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Tea/coffee and cake (donations please). Raffle 50p ticket. All welcome.

Charlton Old Schoolroom

Charlton Old Schoolroom will be holding their Management Committee meeting on 15th February. This is not open to the public. However, if anyone has any items they would like to bring to the attention of the committee please contact the secretary, Diane Barlow.

Diane Barlow, email: deebee65@live.co.uk, tel: 01386860521

In CROPTHORNE...

Jane Bugg writes:

The Loo Project

Tea & cakes at The Granary, Cropthorne WR10 3LT on Saturday 5th February from 3.30-5pm with Hilary Harris and helpers.

Friendly chat and cake takeaway in aid of St Michael’s Church loo project.

Hilary Harris, tel: 01386860509

EVERY WEEK 📌

*alternate Tuesdays & Wednesdays

FEBRUARY 2022 🗓

1st, Tuesday

• Friends of Fladbury meeting at the Chequers Inn
• Quiz night at the Anchor Inn

3rd, Thursday

• Pershore Volunteer Centre invite you to "Have your Say" in Fladbury Village Hall

5th, Saturday

• Firewood logs for sale, Tiddesley Wood
• Tea & cakes at the Granary, Cropthorne

6th, Sunday

• Firewood logs for sale, Tiddesley Wood

8th, Tuesday

• Fladbury Walkabout Zoom Meeting
• Village People at Cropthorne & Charlton Village Hall

12th, Saturday

• Work Party at Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve
• Worcester Cathedral Choir sings Evensong in Fladbury Church

21st, Monday

• Fladbury Parish Council monthly meeting in the Sports Pavilion
• Schools' half-term week

22nd, Tuesday

• TLC (Tuesday Lunch in the Club) at Fladbury Social Club

25th, Friday

• Charlton Chattery at The Old Schoolroom

AND BEYOND 📡