KIT November 2022

Dear reader,

Welcome to our November edition.  There's quite a bit to get through, so please read on.

Things to look out for...

• Fladbury Village Hall AGM needs our support.
• Many hands make light work at the Fladbury Church Spring Clean.
• A Warm Space will be starting at Fladbury Social Club.
• There is Defibrillator Training at Fladbury Village Hall and you'll also find a session at Cropthorne.
• Tickets are on sale for 'Murder by Mattress' and The New Year's Eve Extravaganza.
• We have updates on The Five Village Proms including how to get a refund, the Planning Application off Broadway Lane, and Fladbury Walkabout.
• The Community Speed Watch is looking for volunteers.
• We also have an update from our Fladbury & Cropthorne Bellringers as they try to dodge wobbly masonry.
• And please don't miss our Classifieds. This month we have a few Lonely Hearts!

If you have something for KIT, please get in touch.

John Powell
KIT editor

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Church Services & News

News

Update on Fladbury Church
We are hopeful of getting back into the church during the week of 7th November, following repairs to the pinnacle on the church tower. Only when scaffolding is erected (scheduled for 1st November, weather permitting) shall we know the extent of the damage and the condition of all the tower pinnacles and turrets. Repairs to a separate issue with timber inside the bell tower will follow the work on the outside. Our priority is to be able to use the main building of the church. We anticipate the cost of scaffolding and repairs to exceed £5,000 (+VAT) though until a high-level inspection is carried out and we know what work is required, this figure is a very rough estimate. The usual first Sunday service will, this month, be at Cropthorne.

A Service to Remember Loved Ones
A service dedicated to remembering loved ones; also known as an All Souls' Service will be on Sunday 30th October at 4pm at St John the Evangelist Church, Charlton. It is a short service with hymns, prayer, an opportunity to light a candle in memory of loved ones and reflect. All are welcome.

"A Service of Light" marks the beginning of Advent on Sunday 27th November at 6pm at Fladbury Church. A candlelit service with Advent carols and readings telling the story of Christ's coming. A good start to Christmas preparations.

Thank you everyone who contributed to The Harvest Appeal. Financial donations for Farm Africa from The Five Alive Parish and Bishampton with Throckmorton totalled £1,521. Donations of food for Pershore Foodbank from the Five Alive exceeded 47kg, which roughly equates to 110 meals.

Thank you to all who organised and supported Charlton's Autumn Fair last Saturday which raised £580 which will be split £290 each for Charlton Church Fabric Fund and the Joseph Baker Workman Charity for the upkeep of the Old Schoolroom.

Sarah
Parish Priest

Services

Sunday 30th October

Sunday 6th November

Sunday 13th November - Remembrance Sunday

Sunday 20th November

Sunday 27th November

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Parish Priest:
The Revd Sarah Dangerfield, tel: 861669

Five Alive Parish Wardens:
Meredith Debenham, tel: 446276
Celia Willis, tel: 861348

Bishampton & Throckmorton Church Warden:
Peter Chatterton, tel: 462349

Village Hall AGM

7.30pm, Wednesday 16th November

Andy Davies writes:

The Fladbury Village Hall AGM will be held in the village hall on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30pm.

If you are unable to attend but would like to make any comments or suggestions, please email fladburyvh@outlook.com.

Church Spring Clean

10am, Thursday 17th November

Jean writes:

We hope Fladbury church will be back in use soon and an Autumn "spring clean" is needed to be ready for the Christmas services which so many people enjoy.

A cleaning work party is provisionally planned for Thursday morning 17th November at 10am - in the church, of course! If you want more information, please contact Jean Ounsted 860363.

Please come and join in - everyone is welcome.

The Fladbury Players
proudly present

on
18th & 19th November

Helen Jones writes:

The Fladbury Players proudly present the murder mystery 'Murder by Mattress'.

Performances are on 18th & 19th November, 7.30pm, at Fladbury Village Hall.

Tickets are £10 which includes a ploughman's supper and a chance to guess who dunnit. Tickets available from Fladbury Pie Shop, John Airey (07882 850979) or Helen Jones (07891 443428).

We look forward to seeing you.

Fladbury Social Club

Bar Open

Sunday, 2-5pm & 7-10pm
Thursday, 6-10pm
Friday, 4.30-11pm
Saturday, 4pm to midnight

Coffee & Cake

Friday, 9am-12.30pm
Saturday, 10am-1pm

RED Bring & Buy Stall on Friday and Saturday 11th & 12th November in aid of the RBL Poppy Appeal – a vital good cause.

New – Warm Space!

Starting on Tuesday 22nd November from 10am-3pm, turn off your heating at home and enjoy coffee, tea and biscuits for £1, a cup of soup and a roll for £3. Bring your sewing or knitting, pack of cards or dominoes, newspaper or magazine, watch the TV, chat and keep warm! If successful, this will continue on a weekly basis – with volunteer help. Please will you volunteer once in a while?

Club Secretary – Mark Hatfield 07718 584849
Coffee & Cake and Warm Space – Helen Jones 07891 443428

Automatic External Defibrillators

Training on Wednesday 23rd November

Felix writes:

Some people have asked about training to use the village Automatic External Defibrillators. I have arranged a session in Fladbury Village Hall at 7pm on Wednesday 23rd November.

Anyone interested to give me a ring first please as numbers may be limited this time.

Thank you.

Felix Borchardt, tel: 01386 860314

New Year's Eve Extravaganza

with The Dame Edna Experience

Helen writes:

Tickets are now available via the online link or from Helen Jones for this amazing evening of entertainment. Tickets are £15 and include a disco, THE DAME EDNA EXPERIENCE (suitable for adults only), followed by the disco again before Dame Edna herself welcomes in 2023.

Please follow the link to the online booking form with payment details and book your tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1048f4LflGreCkkxTt-3uSpCj8BrEIUX4D-1UoaUck_I/edit?pli=1

Please ensure you put your name in the reference section of the BACS payment.

Tickets are on a first come first served basis.

Any queries please contact Helen Jones on 07891 443428.

The Five Village Proms

Refunds

Mark Blackwell writes:

I am very conscious that people have bought tickets for the concert last Friday that we had to postpone due to the issues with the church tower and I have not followed this up.

At present we are agreeing a new date, which will likely be the end of January or March, but we are not in a position to announce until the timescale for the work required on the church is resolved.

With respect to refunds:

• for people who bought tickets from Eventbrite your monies should have already been refunded earlier this week;
• for those who purchased from the Fladbury Pie Shop they will refund your monies on presentation of your ticket or alternatively you can hold onto the ticket and use it for the next concert; if, when the new date is announced, you can't make it you can still request a refund.

Apologies for the delay in notifying you of this.

Contact Mark, email: Mark@mhrconsultancy.co.uk or tel: 07768 146879.

Planning Application off Broadway Lane

Applicants have appealed

Ian writes:

As many of you will know, the application for 34 affordable homes on a site off Broadway Lane was refused by Wychavon in September. However, the anticipated appeal by the applicants has been notified.

It is likely to be heard by the Planning Inspectorate in December and is scheduled for three to four days. The appeal is against Wychavon's decision but your Parish Council plans to attend and participate in the appeal process. How this will work exactly is yet to be defined; however, we will keep you advised as the matter unfolds over the coming weeks.

Ian Southcott
Chair, Fladbury Parish Council

Community Speed Watch

Volunteers

Mike writes:

Fladbury Parish Council intend to reintroduce the Community Speed Watch programme and are looking for volunteers who are willing to help.

Volunteers will only need to give up a maximum of two hours per month.

If you would like to volunteer, or you were a volunteer and would like to continue, please contact me, Mike Neilan, tel: 07486 434517, email: michaeljneilan@gmail.com.

Fladbury Walkabout Update

Maintaining the fabric of our church

Ian writes:

After two years away, the 2022 Fladbury Walkabout roared back with a very successful event.

As you know, part of the profits go to maintaining the fabric of our beautiful church building and the Walkabout is pleased to announce that the Parochial Church Council will be receiving a cheque for £8,400. This is particularly vital at this point in time as there is a serious problem with some of the masonry on the church tower which resulted in the recently scheduled concert having to be postponed.

Ian Southcott
Fladbury Walkabout

Fladbury & Cropthorne Bellringers

When do we practice?

John writes:

We are a band comprising mostly people new to ringing. We’ve been learning since April, with tremendous support from local towers and, most importantly, our local communities. Getting sufficient rope-time is important to us to bring us up to standard for ringing for weddings and services at both St John's Fladbury and St Michael's Cropthorne.

Normally the band practise on Thursday evenings, 7-9pm at St John's with the aim of doing one Thursday in the month at St Michael's. However, with St John's being off limits in the short term, there is currently no normal.

To get more rope-time, we are thinking about practicing more at St Michael's Cropthorne but moving to an earlier time. This may well be 6.30-8pm on Tuesday evenings. Whatever we do we will do our best to keep you informed.

In the meantime, thank you for your continued patience and forbearance. If you have any concerns please get in touch.

John Powell
Tower Correspondent, email: john.powell@live.co.uk, tel: 07776 063252

Classifieds 📰

Please contact John at fladburykit@gmail.com if you'd like an entry in this section.

Personal Notices

De-humidifer For Sale
De-humidifer for sale in Charlton.
Contact Kathleen bentleykathleen3@gmail.com

Cordless Floor Cleaner Wanted
I am looking to buy a cordless floor cleaner – to encourage me to do some housework! [🤐, Ed.]
If you have one surplus to your needs, please ring Jane on 860531

Attractive, Single, Seeks Companion
Is anyone who kindly donated a cake for Walkabout missing a cake container?

The one above was collected in error but is now back in Fladbury Village Hall. Please contact Jane Bugg on 860531 to arrange return.

Could You Be The One?
A white ceramic dish was left behind after the post-Walkabout barbecue at Greylyn.

If it's yours, please contact Jean Ounsted on 01386 860363 to collect.

[Sorry Jean, I guess that's the last time you'll say to me 'Can I leave the title up to you?', Ed.]

Regular Events & Groups

Book Club (Wyre Piddle WI)
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 3rd November, 10am at Fladbury Social Club.
Wendy Berry, email: wendy.berry@btinternet.com

Coffee & Cake, Fladbury Social Club
Come along and join us enjoying good company and conversation on Friday and Saturday mornings.
RED Bring & Buy Stall on Friday & Saturday 11th & 12th November in aid of the RBL Poppy Appeal.
Helen Jones, tel: 07891 443428

Fladbury & Cropthorne Bellringers
Normally open practice is Thursday evenings, 7-9pm at St John's Fladbury. However, with St John's being off limits in the short term for repairs, we'll do our best to keep you updated on the church gates, at both Fladbury and Cropthorne, and on social media.
John Powell, Tower Correspondent, email: john.powell@live.co.uk, tel: 07776 063252

Fladbury Community Orchard & Nature Reserve
To know more about the Orchard & Nature Reserve and how to become a member, please contact me, Jane.
Jane Bugg, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com, tel: 01386 860531

Games Café
Meets every Wednesday, 10.30am-12noon, Fladbury Village Hall.
Sally Hutchinson, tel: 01386 861206

Knit & Natter
We meet next on Thursday 3rd November, 10am at Fladbury Social Club, so bring your projects or just pop in for coffee and chat.
Karen Walton, email: waltonkaren4@gmail.com, tel: 07811 480152

Pilates
New courses start in Fladbury Village Hall:
7.30pm, Tuesday 1st November
10.30am, Friday 4th November
Diane Gray, email: diane.pilates4health@gmail.com, tel: 07967 136750

TULIP
Tuesday Lunch in the Pub is on Tuesday 15th November from 12noon in the Chequers. I will circulate the menu, but if you are not on the TULIP list and would like to be, please let me know.
Jane Bugg, email: pjbugg@btinternet.com, tel: 01386 860531

Warm Space, Fladbury Social Club
Starts Tuesday 22nd November from 10am-3pm. Turn off your heating at home and enjoy coffee, tea & biscuits for £1, a cup of soup and a roll for £3. Bring your sewing or knitting, pack of cards or dominoes, newspaper or magazine, watch the TV, chat and keep warm! If successful, this will continue on a weekly basis - with volunteer help. Please will you volunteer once in a while?
Helen Jones, tel: 07891 443428

Cropthorne

Village People
Macmillan Coffee Morning and Evening. Final total £600. Many thanks to everyone who supported this great charity.

Fashion Show
A very enjoyable evening was had by all. The models modelled, the wine flowed, and everyone went home happy with plans for a new wardrobe! Thanks to everyone for their support.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Training
Defibrillator Training and Basic First Aid. Tuesday 8th November 7pm, Cropthorne & Charlton Village Hall, £3. Provided by Sam, a local Paramedic. Everyone welcome, especially husbands, partners, and friends (you may have to revive us at some time!).

Wreath Making
Friday 2nd December 6pm, Charlton Old Schoolroom, £6. Everything provided: rings, wire, ribbons and foliage. Bring your own refreshments.

Coffee and Chat
Every Tuesday morning 10am-12noon, Cropthorne & Charlton Village Hall. Library, games and jigsaws available to borrow.

Craft Club
Every Monday afternoon 2-4pm Cropthorne & Charlton Village Hall. Bring along your hobby, relax, and enjoy a hot drink.

If you would like to know more about Village People or any of the above events please contact Kathy Rayers, email: krayers@btinternet.com, tel: 07811 190555

Charlton

Charlton Chattery
For details of the next Chattery, please contact Diane.
Diane Barlow, email: deebee65@live.co.uk, tel: 01386 860521

Crafters & Creators
Meet 3rd Friday of the month in Charlton Old Schoolroom, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Bring your own project and meet other crafters. For more information Elaine 07729256076 or Loraine 07947633724.
Elaine, tel: 07729 256076
Loraine, tel: 07947 633724

Morning Get Together
For details of the next Morning Get Together, please contact Diane.
Diane Barlow, email: deebee65@live.co.uk, tel: 01386 860521

Mobile Library

Wednesday 9th November (2nd Wednesday)
11:30-11:45, Broadway Lane, Fladbury
11:50-12:05, Chantry, Fladbury
12:10-12:25, Post Office, Lower Moor

Tuesday 22nd November (4th Tuesday)
13:15-13:30, Lay-by, Cropthorne
13:35-13:50, The Green, Cropthorne
13:55-13:10, Ryden Lane, Charlton

Christmas

Charity Christmas Fair
Saturday 26th November, 11am-3pm

Last held before lockdown, the Charity Christmas Fair is back in Fladbury on Saturday 26th November in the Village Hall from 11am to 3pm.

There will be Advent calendars & candles and Christmas cards for sale and stalls selling gifts, including bowls of bulbs, and Christmas accessories – decorations, mince pies and more - all supporting several charities. On the stage will be bric-a-brac and fashion accessories, and refreshments will be served all day – coffee, light lunches, tea – and mulled wine, of course!

Please note the date now and then come and join us – entry is free!

Further information from Lynn Osborne 07762 786957 or Jane Bugg 01386 860531

Christmas Shopping Night at Ocean blue
Monday 14th November, 5-8pm

It's that time of year again, where I have decided to plan another Christmas Shopping Night in the hairdressers, on Monday 14th November 5-8pm.

During the evening you will be able to enjoy a glass of fizz & nibbles, browse gifts, have the opportunity to have your nails done, enter a charity raffle, and explore my new makeup range with Viv from Mii cosmetics.

I just wanted to put on a little occasion to share a bit of festive cheer and to re-engage with one another especially after the last couple of years.

I would love it if you put this date in your diary and please come join me during the evening.

Please let me know if you would be interested, just to accommodate numbers for the evening.

Katie Haines, tel: 07977 181001, email: katie@oceanbluebeautytherapy.co.uk

November 2022 🗓

3rd, Thursday

• Book Club, 10am, Fladbury Social Club
• Knit & Natter, 10am, Fladbury Social Club

8th, Tuesday

• CPR training, 7pm, Cropthorne & Charlton Village Hall

9th, Wednesday

• Mobile library, Fladbury & Lower Moor

11th & 12th, Friday & Saturday

• RED Bring & Buy Stall, Fladbury Social Club

13th, Remembrance Sunday

• Acts of Remembrance

14th, Monday

• Christmas Shopping Night at Ocean Blue, 5-8pm

15th, Tuesday

• TULIP, 12noon, The Chequers Inn

16th, Wednesday

• Village Hall AGM, 7.30pm, Fladbury Village Hall

17th, Thursday

• Spring Clean, 10am, Fladbury Church

18th & 19th, Friday & Saturday

• 'Murder by Mattress', 7.30pm, Fladbury Village Hall

22nd, Tuesday

• Warm Space, 10am-3pm, Fladbury Social Club
• Mobile library, Charlton & Cropthorne

23rd, Wednesday

• Defibrillator training, 7pm, Fladbury Village Hall

26th, Saturday

• Charity Christmas Fair, 11am-3pm, Fladbury Village Hall

And Beyond 📡