eckington village news for january 2015
Three Counties Chimney Sweep Richard M Foxen Gardening for You Certified Chimney Sweep Sweep & Vacuum Insurance Certificates Issued Chimney & Stove Maintenance & Repairs Bird Guards & Cowls Call Ian on: 01684 891005 Reliable, thorough and trustworthy 07847 236735 01684 773203 E. HILL & SON Funeral Directors Dip.F.D. BREDON HILL STORAGE Incorporating PERKS BROS. Eckington Pre-payment Plans Available Secure barn storage at competitive rates A caring service given by an independent family business cars ~ motorbikes ~ trailers etc. FAIRFIELD HOUSE, DEFFORD ROAD Tel: 01386 751674 07710 493103 PERSHORE 01386 552141 a comprehensive range of Help with English 22 High Street Tewkesbury Glos GL20 5AL 01684 298479 [email protected] Digital & Film Photo Processing in 1/2, 1 or 24 hours Wedding & Portrait Photography Classes in English for For further details please visit www.photostudio-tewkesbury.co.uk non-native business Print from print/transparency service and professional people We also print images onto mugs, coasters, placements and mouse mats 27years experience I can also help: Proof read, copy edit and reformulate non-native English texts & documents, Prepare presentations, meetings, interviews, Check grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax for native English speakers who struggle to express their purpose in writing. Call - Jill Edkins 01386750082 07528659828 Passport & ID photographs PRO ELECTRICAL SERVICES All Aspects of Electrical Work. Free Quotes. Guaranteed, Insured and Certified. Fully Qualified, Part P Electrician Dave McAspurn 24 Queensmead, Bredon Tel 01684 772261 Mobile 07957 585790 KEVIN WARD Ward’s Landscapes Kevin has the knowledge and skills to enhance your garden Garden maintenance. Slabbing – patios, paths. Fencing – erection, maintenance. Trees – pruning or removal. Lawns – laying, maintenance. Construction – cold frames, compost bins. Contact Kevin to carry out that job you’ve been waiting to get done. References available if required. Kevin Ward 07825 286136 3 Fulbert Rd, Pershore, WR10 1LN [email protected] www.landscapingpershore.co.uk An ad this size will cost you just £2.50 a month or £30 a year to go in the paper version, and just £5 per year extra to go online. If you are interested in advertising every month, or just select months of the year, please call Liz on 07794336696 or email [email protected] Stuart Huntley Aerial Erection Service Pershore DIGITAL TV, FREESAT & RADIO SYSTEMS SUPPLIED, INSTALLED & REPAIRED MULTIPLE OUTLETS SKY LINKS EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION CALL FOR ADVICE & YOUR FREE QUOTE 01386 553151 07976606967 Family Business Established 1973 READYHEDGE MATURE HEDGING & SCREENING COURT GATE NURSERY ECKINGTON WR10 3BB TEL: 01386 750585 THE HATTERY A Superb collection of beautiful HATS FOR HIRE For details please telephone 01386 751051 HM Garden & Landscape Services David Haynes Curtain Designer Fabrics by Clarke & Clarke, Warwick, Richard Barrie, Swaffer, Seamoor and many more. Poles & Tracks Curtains - Roman Blinds - Cushions CAROLE SMITH FREE ADVICE AND MEASURING Tel: 01684 772965 email: [email protected] Garden Maintenance Turfing Patio Cleaning Hedge Cutting Fencing Paving 01684 773834 07909 948284 MASSAGE THERAPY For the treatment of muscle and joint pain, overuse injuries, postural imbalances, stress Sally Allen (MFHT, CNHC) Tel: 07776 142427 www.bredonhillbodywork.co.uk Eckington Stores Shop locally and save money on petrol We always stock Cold lager and beer, wines and spirits Sandwiches, cold drinks, crisps, sausage rolls Bread, cheese, bacon, ham, fruit and veg Grocery, confectionary, household products Newspapers and magazines Frozen foods and ice cream Genuine offers on branded products changing every 4 weeks. See our leaflet for details. All our offers and products are subject to availability Opening hours 0600 to 1830 Monday to Friday 0600 to 1800 Saturday 0600 to 1300 Sunday John, Sue and Mark Tel: 01386 750266 Eckington Stores Shop locally Look out for genuine offers on branded products. We have offers throughout the year. Promotions usually include: · Beers, lager, wines and spirits · Cold drinks · Crisps and confectionary · Grocery usually including a range of biscuits, tea or coffee, pet food and domestic items · Occasional range of frozen food and ice cream Full details are available in a colour leaflet at the shop. John, Sue and Mark Tel 01386 750266 im2 www.im2web.co.uk Laptops & Computers from £299.00 inc VAT Broadband, Repairs & Upgrades, Networks, Printers, Web Design Bredon (01684) 773632 Mob: 07595 218736 Email: [email protected] PICTURE FRAMERS Paintings, prints, photographs, needlework, memorabilia Gill & Kevin PICTURE SCENE 01386 750 547 Rose Cottage, Church Street, Birlingham (on the way to The Swan Inn) [email protected] www.picturescene.co.uk Free Kickstart event with CP Sport England on Sunday 18th January 2015 from 12 noon – 3pm @ MSJ, 33 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3LH. Contact Scott Tranmer for details. A new, exciting opportunity! Newtown Sports Cerebral palsy Football Club 5-11 Every Sunday morning 10am – 11am from Sunday 25th January 2015 First week free, then £2.50 per week. Malvern St James Sports and Fitness Centre, 33 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3LH Newtown Sports CP Football Club, Affiliated To Newtown Sports Junior FC. Contact: Scott Tranmer. Mob: 07703384731 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01684 566717 For children with cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, diplegia and other physical disabilities. Contact Scott Tranmer to register interest and find out more information or just come along on a Sunday morning. Sports kit, trainers, shin pads and water bottle required. West Mercia Police Pershore Rural North and South Safer Neighbourhood Team (NT) [email protected] About your team Safer Neighbourhood Teams work with local people and partners to identify, tackle and solve issues that matter to the community where you live. Making neighbourhoods safer by cutting day to day crime and anti-social behaviour is at the heart of keeping people in West Mercia safe. Thanks to an investment in mobile tablet style computers, these will enable officers to spend more time on patrol on the street and in neighbourhoods. Officers will continue to come to people when they need them and provide a high quality Get in touch 101 to talk to your local SNT or report a crime pershorerural.snt @westmercia.pnn.police.uk www.westmercia.police.uk @PershoreCops service however you contact us - in person (on the street, at community bases and at partners and communities together [PACT] meetings), on the phone or online. Only call 999 in an emergency, when a crime is in progress or life is in danger. Where we work Pershore Rural SNT is based at Pershore, we work around the areas of Bredon, Beckford, Sedgeberrow, Ashton under Hill, Elmley Castle, The Combertons, Eckington, Defford, Drakes Broughton, Wadborough, Peopleton, Norton-juxta-Kempsey, Whittington, Spetchley, The Flyfords, Upton Snodsbury. Your team are: PC 3243 Sean WOODS PCSO 6427 Julie PARDOE PCSO 40162 Steven TINKLER A classic thatched holiday cottage…. Rookwood Cottage is a beautiful cottage sleeping four in an attractive row by churchyard in Drewsteignton, a very pretty village with marvellous scenery and lots of footpaths along a picturesque stretch of the River Teign valley. An inglenook fireplace, open fire with logs provided, a generous welcome basket, White Company bed linen and soft fluffy towels are all included in the rental of this comfortable holiday cottage on the northern edge of Dartmoor. www.rookwoodcottage.com Call Ian & Jackie Pickford on 01386 750678 - 20% Eckington Discount … in an exceptionally pretty village -pilgrim- Green or cloudy pond? For a permanent solution ring 07905 612910 Specialising in garden ponds and water features, paving and landscaping Pond and aquarium cleaning and maintenance Pumps, filters, liners etc Supply and installation Water features Pond design and construction Landscaping and paving Telephone: 01886 821897 Mobile: 07905 612910 Email: [email protected] Website: www.water-wizard.co.uk A COURSE FOR THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY In the New Year we will be studying the Creed, the basis of Christian belief. Dates of meetings: 6th January (Please note change of date!) 10th February Meetings will take place at 2pm at Eckington Vicarage. Please do join us. Magazine Deadline Please make sure everything is with Liz Crumpton by January 20th 6 Furlongs Road, Pershore, Worcs WR10 1NY 07794336696 [email protected] (all emails will be acknowledged so please re-send any that you do not receive a reply to in 2-3 days) Items can also be left for me at Eckington School Office Page 1 ECKINGTON DIRECTORY Vicar Church Wardens Parish News Editor Village Website Rev Susan Renshaw (Day off - Friday) The Vicarage, Drakesbridge Road Mrs Angela Lancelot Mr Derek Potter 750203 [email protected] 751138 750628 Mrs Liz Crumpton 561010 6 Furlongs Rd, Pershore [email protected] Lorraine & David Bainbridge (www.eckington.info) 751698 Parish Council Chairman Clerk District Council Mr George Glaze 751924 Mrs Louise Gerber, 2 Gibbs Close, Lower Moor 860782 Ron Davies, Blenheim, Upper Street, Defford 750627 Worcs, WR8 9BG County Council Adrian Hardman, Dormers, Oak Lane, Bredon, Nr Tewkesbury, Glos. GL20 7LR 01684 773172 Eckington Church of England First School (www.eckingtonfirst.worcs.sch.uk) 750666 Headteacher Mrs Gail Whiting Secretaries Mrs Nicky Peebles (mornings) & Mrs Lisa Wallace (afternoons) Caretaker Mrs Liz Crumpton 07794336696 Chair of Governors Rev Susan Renshaw 750203 Friends of Eckington School (FOES) www.friendsofeckingtonschool.co.uk Chairman Mrs Sara Bennett ([email protected]) 07772462947 Eckington Under Fives (07582 452024 ) Chair Mrs Ruth Seddon 07815480190 Admin Manager Mrs Donna Saunders 750831 Admissions Non Butler 07533 361468 Church Youth Group Becki Bickerton 07799 148664 Village Hall Bookings Mrs Cynthia Norton 750860 Chairman Mrs Betty Hodges 750449 (WI, Thursday Club, Whist Drive, Old Tyme Dancing, Jumble Sales, Parties etc) W I President Mrs Cynthia Mortimer 750548 Thursday Group Secretary Mrs Mollie Smith 750874 Whist Drive Scouts & Guides Chairman Recreation Ground Cricket Club Junior Football Club Bell Ringers RBL Mrs Betty Hodges (Monday - Scouts, Thursday - Guides) Mr John Jones Bookings - Mrs Sarah Fincher Mr Ian Fincher Mr John Oliver (www.eckingtonjuniors.co.uk) Mr Tony Cocks ([email protected]) Eckington & District Representative, Dewi Blythin 750449 Page 2 750492 751692 751692 751618 750654 750074 From the Vicarage…….. It always seems odd to be writing a letter wishing you all a Happy New Year when you will probably be reading this before Christmas! So if you are reading this before 25th December, may I wish you a happy Christmas; and if you are reading it after, I hope you had a fabulous one! I do hope that 2014 was a good year for you but I know that for some of you, there will have been personal disappointments, break-down of marriage, loss of job, bereavement and it will be a year you will be glad to see the back of. This time of year is a time for reflection of the past year but also a time of looking forward to all that this next year has to offer. There will be a General Election, so we could have a change of government and my particular plea would be for the next government to leave education alone for a while! For each one of us, a new year provides the opportunity to start afresh, to make those resolutions and keep them. Each year we make our resolutions with every good intention but somehow, as the weeks and months go by, they fade into the recesses of our minds. Most of us fail year after year. I can’t even remember whether or not I made any last year! The good news about God is that he doesn’t mind if we fail. He helps us to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off…and start all over again, as the song says. Each day we are given a new opportunity to do better than the day before, to be better people and to help to build a better world. Most of us don’t have a very wide sphere of influence but if we all try to make our corner of the world a better place, eventually all the corners will join up to form a big circle! If only we could get that message out right across the nations, what a wonderful world this would be. (I seem to be speaking in song lyrics this month!) Whatever your resolutions and plans are, I pray that God be with you all at the beginning of this New Year and that you will know his blessing, his peace and his love in your hearts and homes throughout the coming year. May God bless you all. Susan Page 3 Church Services for January 2015 Parish of Eckington and Parish of Defford cum Besford 4th January 9.00 am 10.30 am The Second Sunday of Christmas (Epiphany) Holy Communion (BCP) Eckington Parish Communion (CW) Defford 11th January 9.00 am 10.30 am The First Sunday of Epiphany (The Baptism of Christ) Holy Communion (BCP) Besford Parish Communion (CW) Eckington 18th January 9.00 am 10.30 am The Second Sunday of Epiphany Holy Communion (BCP) Parish Communion (CW) 25th January 9.00 am 10.30 am The Third Sunday of Epiphany (The Conversion of Paul) Holy Communion (BCP) Defford Parish Communion (CW) Eckington 1st February 9.00 am 10.30 am The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany (Candlemas) Holy Communion (BCP) Eckington Parish Communion (CW) Defford Eckington Besford JOAN’S “CATCH UP AFTERNOON” TUESDAY 13th and TUESDAY 27th JANUARY We are a group of Village people who meet up on every other Tuesday, from 2.00pm till 4.00pm to have a cup of tea and biscuits. You would be very welcome to join us and perhaps make some new friends. THIS IS HELD AT JOAN GREEN`S HOUSE. Page 4 Readers (OT/NT & G) and Intercession (I) Leaders for Parish Communion Date Venue Old Test (OT) Epistle (NT) Gospel (G) Readers Jan 4th Def Isaiah 60: Eph 3: Mt 2: Sue Creese (OT) 1 - 6 1 - 12 1 - 12 Richard Booth (NT) The Vicar (I) Jan 11th Eck Genesis 1: Acts 19: Mk 1: Kath Cocks (OT) 1 - 5 1 - 7 4 - 11 Karen Sagar (NT) Kalantha Brewis (I) Jan 18th Bes 1 Sam 3: Rev 5: Jh 1: Audrey Tong (OT) 1 - 10 1 - 10 43 - end Olwen Hill (NT) Audrey Tong (I) Jan 25th Eck Jeremiah 1: Acts 9: Mt 19: Tony Cocks (OT) 4 - 10 1 - 22 27 - end Angela Lancelot (NT) Heather Smith (I) Feb 1st Def Malachi 3: Heb 2: Lk 2: Bob Taylor (OT) 1 - 5 14 - end 22 - 40 Emily Taylor (NT) Derek Potter (I) S.O.S (Social on Saturdays) youth group 7-9pm for 11-14 year olds every Saturday. Held at Holy Trinity Church during term time. Kids United Service. First Sunday of every month 3-4pm at Holy Trinity Church. 07799148664 Page 5 Eckington Cricket Club 200 Club - Christmas Draw (Dec) 2014 £100 - 2 - Alan Burton £20 - 177 - Matt Rawlings £10 - 17 - John Checketts £10 - 78 - Sue Checketts Next meeting is 8th Jan 2015 Book Club December’s book, ‘The Amber Fury’ evoked some criticism from members of the teaching profession amongst us --- but was a gratefully light read for a busy month. Thursday Jan 15th we shall be at M&J’s with Camilla Longberg’s ‘The Ice Princess’ and on Wed 18th Feb at Marion’s with Elizabeth Strout’s ‘Olive Kitteridge’s A Novel in Stories’ In March we shall revert to our usual 3rd Friday of the month --- possibly --- it is always a moveable feast. If you have comments on any of the books mentioned in this column, do e-mail them to [email protected] or come to a meeting! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all village readers. Page 6 Land Rover Club Meeting 7.30pm on Thursday 8th January 2015 at The Oak Inn, Woodmancote, Defford. New Members Welcome. For details contact Fred Cooper 01386 750707 or Richard Draper 01386 750316 Tel: 01386 750033 www.thebelleckington.com St. Valentine’s Day 2015 Roasted Carrot & Coriander Soup Garlic & Rosemary Baked Camembert Smoked Salmon, Spring Onion & Cream Cheese Tart Braised Ham Hock, Wholegrain Mustard & Pea Terrine Pan Fried Pork Fillet, Parma Ham, Cider Cream Lamb Shank, Colcannon Mash, Honey Roast Roots Spinach & Tomato Risotto Grilled Trout Fillets, Battered Langoustine Tails Steamed Treacle Sponge, Orange Sorbet Baileys Crème Brulee, Chocolate Shortbread Strawberry Cheesecake, Mint & Lime Macerated Strawberries Selection of Ice Creams & Sorbets £22.50 per person IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY 20% OFF YOUR TOTAL FOOD BILL When Ordering From Our Main Menu NAME………………………………………………………………… ADDRESS …………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… EMAIL ……………………………………………………………….. Valid from 2nd January, Excluding Pie & Pudding, St. Valentine’s Day Please bring voucher with you Page 7 Eckington Neighbourhood Plan – Village Survey planned for January Work continues on the Plan and we would like to thank the over 50 people involved in one way or another in its production. To remind you, the Neighbourhood Plan is everyone's chance to get involved in saying how the village should, or should not, develop in the years ahead. It’s your chance to say what you like about the village now, and what you would want improved, particularly where planning is concerned. Early in January we will be starting our first consultation with as many people in the Parish as possible. The consultation will be in the form of a survey delivered to every household. Please complete the survey; we know it will take a little time but everyone’s opinion is valuable and needed if we are to prepare an effective Neighbourhood Plan. Each street has a ‘champion’ who will help you complete the survey and thus create a combined view of what the village wants for the future of Eckington. We have recently received assurances about the extent that the Plan will be taken into account when planning decisions are made in the future which is why this is so important for the village. If you have any concerns or questions please telephone Ian Pickford on 01386 751335 or email: [email protected]. We also have a new web site that gives details of the work we are doing at www.eckingtonplan.co.uk. Page 8 Light Up the Community – Eckington Clara Zurick-Ball (aged 8) On a snowy Christmas night Jemima was going out on the Christmas window trail. She walked down Boon Street with her Mum and brother. Lit up in the windows she saw Mary & Joseph with baby Jesus, a window with five gold rings, an angel and a partridge in a pear tree. They turned the corner into Drake’s Bridge Road when she found a window she really liked. It had a Christmas tree with elves holding hands and dancing. The elves had green outfits and green matching hats with bells on top. Jemima was watching it so carefully that she didn’t notice her big brother Matt walk on with her Mum. Then suddenly she realised that an elf on the window had toppled over. Jemima touched the window and her finger went right through it. She climbed through and the elves all started throwing snow balls at her. “It’s all right I’m just trying to join in” said Jemima calmingly. “What’s your name?” interrupted an elf with a security outfit on. “Jemima” answered Jemima. “But we’re busy” said the elves. “Busy doing what?” “Ain’t your business that we’re stealing the new slide from the rec.” “Gulp!” said the security elf. “Why do you want to steal it?” asked Jemima. “Because, because... .” Long pause. “We want to.” “But it’s for the children to have fun on. Anyway it’s stuck to the ground” explained Jemima. The elves stood there looking confused. Suddenly a loud scream broke the silence. Jemima’s Mum was standing outside and couldn’t see Jemima in the street. “Uh oh” thought Jemima “I’d better be off!” But when she tried to leave there was a pane of glass stopping her. Then she remembered the slide and slid down it. She fell into a cold muddy puddle right next to her brother Matt in the rec. “Brilliant.” Jemima walked with her brother back to her Mum. Jemima explained to her Mum “I went into the window picture and all the elves were trying to steal the slide from the rec.” Mum laughed “Don’t be silly, it was just your reflection in the window. Suddenly one of the elves jumped out of the window and shouted “Oi! You weren’t meant to use the slide escape, you were meant to stay with us.” Mum gasped “You were telling the truth!” “I always do!” replied Jemima and then she asked “Can the elves come and live with us?” The elf asked “Does the security elf have to come? He’s so strict.” Mum replied “Yes, you should all come. As long as you tidy up the park rather than steal things.” The elf replied “Of course I’ll tidy. I’m good at that” and he started straight away tidying up the twigs that were lying around. Once he’d finished the elves got all the twigs together and made a magnificent hut which became the place for the under fives group to meet and play. In springtime the elves came back to the rec and built a little garden in the woods for everyone to enjoy. Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Leave a light on and keep your home safe and secure Lighten up! Most house break-ins are opportunistic. Don’t give thieves a chance! House burglaries remain relatively low in West Mercia - less than 1% of homes are burgled each year. However, when it is dark outside, unlit houses can be a target for thieves. You can significantly reduce the chance of your home being burgled by taking a few simple precautions: A well-lit home gives the impression that someone is in. Use timer switches to turn lights on while you are out. Save energy and money with low-energy or dusk to dawn sensor light bulbs. A low-energy bulb costs less than 5p per week to run (if left on for six hours each day). Lock windows and doors and keep gates well secured. Invest in external lighting. For more practical home security tips, visit: www.westmercia.police.uk For More Information please contact Pershore Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team: PC Sean Woods & PCSO’s Julie Pardoe and Steve Tinkler on 101 or via email [email protected] Page 12 Bonfire Night: Just to say a huge thank you to everyone that donated pancakes. We raised £207 which was great. A special thank you to 2 ex Eckington school children Jonty Doyle and Tilly Bennett who helped serve on the night. They worked extremely hard. Auction of Promises: What a night! Fun was had by all, we have received excellent feedback on the evening which is always lovely to hear as we all put a lot of time and hard work in to organising and setting up this event. Thank you to EVERYONE who helped, donated, bought tickets, bought promises, starred in the DVD & produced the DVD it wouldn’t of happened without you. We raised a whopping £4047 which is absolutely fantastic. Every single penny goes back in to the school to support OUR children. If you would like to buy a copy of the DVD that was shown on the evening. Then please contact the school office or email me. Copies are £5 and all money goes to the school. Roll on Next years - It’s going to be bigger and better (if it is at all possible)! Theme for 2015: ‘Strictly come dancing’ If you would like to get involved with FOES in any way big or small then please come along to our next meeting which is going to be held at the school on the 8th January 2015 – 8pm – Refreshments provided. We will be brain storming for future FOES events If you can’t make but would still like to get involved then join us on ‘Facebook’ or email me at [email protected] Many thanks for all your continued support Kiele, Chair of FOES Page 13 Eckington Thursday Group A Happy New Year to all that have supported us on our outings and meetings in the Village Hall over the past year. We would like to welcome anyone, including any newcomers to the village, to come along and join us. THURSDAY JANUARY 8TH Meeting in Eckington Village hall at 2.00 pm An afternoon to discuss group events etc. during 2014 Also discussing group arrangements for 2015 20p Bring and buy table. Bingo Refreshments and a raffle. Entrance fee £2.00 to include refreshments. THURSDAY JANUARY 22nd Carvery at “The Hobnails Inn, Little Washbourne. Followed by Blooms Garden Centre, Bishops Cleeve. . Coach leaves Eckington at 11.00am Cost of coach -------- £9.00 One course carvery-£7.95 TOTAL COST---£16.95 For information on the above events contact Janet on 750066, Margaret on 750316 or Mollie on 750874 Page 14 Do you have a qualification in Childcare at a minimum of level 3 with at least two years’ post qualifying experience? Would you be interested in joining a dedicated team? We are looking for a Lead Practitioner to join us in the New Year. If you would like a new challenge and to find out more then please contact Julie at Registered Charity No: 700305 Tel: 07582 452024 or Email: [email protected] Be part of a child’s learning Page 15 Eckington W I The last meeting of the year was a members’ only Christmas Party at the Village Hall on December 3rd. Starting the evening with a delicious glass of mulled wine prepared by Anne, almost a full turnout of members enjoyed a social evening of games and quizzes, including Smite & bingo. A selection of nibbles was enjoyed throughout the evening and we finished with teas and coffees and a slice of a Snowman Cake made by Alex. As well as prizes for the games and some wonderful raffle prizes, each member was presented with a small gift so no-one went home empty handed. It was a lovely evening on which to end our year. We did discuss a small amount of business, mainly to remind members about the Xmas Lunch at the Bell on Tuesday 9 December and also to update them on our first 2 skittle matches (we lost!). Our next meeting on 7th January will be an evening with Paul Harding to “Discover History”. Paul is part of a small, friendly team of professional historical interpreters who like to concentrate on providing historical accuracy and authenticity through demonstrating the personal lives of how our ancestors lived, worked and enjoyed their pastimes. What period of history will he be talking about at our meeting? Come along and find out!! Visitors will be welcome at the Village Hall at 7.30 pm, cost £4.00. Potter’s Wheel Workshops - One Day Ever yearned to go ‘hands on’ with a potter’s wheel…or maybe you need to fine tune your technique? Whatever your experience, beginner or improver, this is the course for you. Small friendly groups and seven electric potter’s wheels ensure plenty of individual attention and guidance. Participants are consistently amazed at what they achieve in a day! Your fabulous creations will be left with us to dry thoroughly before they go into the kiln. Once they have been fired and glazed, we’ll carefully wrap and dispatch your finished pots to your home address. You will be delighted at the professional results when they arrive on your doorstep approximately one month later. Booking essential Cost: £120 Includes refreshments, lunch, all the materials you are likely to need*, firing, glazing and the cost of posting your finished masterpieces. (*additional materials can be purchased at cost for prolific makers!) Time: 10am - 4pm Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RD Saturday 24 Jan 2015 Contact telephone: 01531 633 886 eastnorpottery.co.uk/ Call to check latest times or cancellations. Page 16 The Anchor Inn at Eckington Dates For Your Diary Tuesday 20th January Pub Quiz – 8:30 pm Friday 30th January Pool Tournament – 7:30 pm Friday 13th February Mr & Mrs Competition – 7:30 pm Tuesday 17 Pub Quiz – 8:30 pm th February Proud to be Local We are proud to use local produce and suppliers when making our homemade dishes. And for our real ale enthusiasts we will have a selection of beers from a range of local breweries. So come in and try our new offerings. We wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Look forward to seeing you all again in 2015!!! Cotheridge Lane, Eckington, Worcestershire WR10 3BA 01386 750356 [email protected] www.anchoreckington.co.uk www.facebook.com/theanchoreckington @anchoreckington ODDSOCKS presents THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and the boisterous, bumptious, loud and lovable Toad as the adventure of a lifetime unravels on the riverbank. Watch out for the dangerous weasels, stoats and ferrets from the wild wood along the way! Live music, hilarious comedy and exciting adventure from the ever popular Oddsocks as they turn their inimitable, clever and funny hands to this classic tale of boats, cars, trains and washerwomen! www.oddsocks.co.uk 19:00 to 21:00 Phone:01527 577 330 £15 (£13) + £9 under 16s Slideslow Drive Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1PQ Sunday 25 Jan 2015 www.artrix.co.uk Page 17 Eckington Stores - Deals to 6th January 2015 Beers and Lagers Spitfire, Bishops Finger, Hobgoblin and many more any 3 for £5 Carling, Carlsberg, Strongbow 15 x 440ml only £10 each Coors Light, Carling, Strongbow, Fosters 568ml any 4 pint pack for £5 each Stella, Budweiser, Kronenbourg 568ml 4 pints for £5.50 each Becks, Fosters, Tuborg, Kronenbourg, 12 x NRB any 12 pack for £8 each Wine, Cider and Spirits Smirnoff, Whyte and MacKay, Malibu, Gordons 70cl Hardys Stamp, First Cape Limited Release Calvet, McGuigans Black Label, Concha Y Torro 75cl Distant Vines PM £4 Jack Daniels 70cl Tia Maria 70cl Bicardi PM £14.49 only £12 each only £5 each only £6 each any 3 for £10 only £21 only £16 only £14 Drinks, Crisps and Confectionary Quavers, Monster Munch, Walkers Sensations PM £1 any 2 for £1.40 Pringles PM £1.79 only £1.25 each Quality Street Jar 600g better than half price £3.50 Other facilities My Hermes Parcels collection point - sent Monday to Saturday Western Union Money Transfer linking most parts of the world National Lottery Scratchcards – There are lots of prizes to be won for players 16+ Health Lottery agent - £1 per line for players 16+ - draws every Wednesday and Saturday Call at the shop to see our full range of products and deals or ring 01386 750266. We open from 0600 to 1830 Monday to Friday, 0600 to 1800 Saturday and 0600 to 1300 Sunday with variations during the festive period. All items are subject to availability. John, Sue and Mark Page 18 Eckington Parish Council No residents were present at the Open Public Forum. The following issues were brought to the attention of the Parish Council: Tewkesbury Road, uneven surfaces (footways) – Matter reported to WCC, although no specific issues found – route is inspected on a monthly basis, any defects identified and addressed; Nafford Road – overgrown hedges and ditches in need of clearing – reported to WCC; Re-surfacing of Station Road (footways) – resurfacing is not due to take place in the immediate future, although another inspection will be made shortly. This may result in maintenance patch work being undertaken. 30mph speed sign, Pershore Road – WCC confirm that this will not be moved further into the village, this being due to lack of density of housing along this stretch. The Clerk will continue to pursue the matter with Safer Roads Partnership; Jarvis Street/School Road (cones) – The matter will be raised with the local Policing team, in order to ascertain the long term plan for this area; Road markings within the village – The Parish Council will carry out an inspection in the Spring to see whether any road markings within the village require re-painting. It was reported that the initial consultation period in relation to the Neighbourhood plan had now concluded. WDC had received 5 non-contentious responses. WDC will prepare a report for the January or February Planning Committee meeting. It was noted that WDC have approved the NHB application for the Village Hall (in relation to improvements). An application has also been lodged for Eckington Under Fives (in respect of Forrest School equipment). Maintenance/clearance work in relation to the left hand side of the Cemetery has now been agreed and is due to be carried out in January. It has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that residents have been experiencing problems relating to the local bus service. If you have been affected in some way regarding this matter, the Parish Council would urge you to write to the bus company, with copies to Worcestershire County Council and the Parish Council, in order that the relevant bodies are made aware of the issues. th The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 January 2015 in the Village Hall at 7.30pm. All are most welcome to attend. If anyone wishes to raise any issues direct with the Council, you may do so during the public open forum which is at 7.30pm prompt. Page 19 Calendar for January 2015 Every Saturday Every Saturday Every Sunday 1st Sunday 1st Sunday 1st Thursday 3rd Tuesday 3rd Thursday Junior Football 751618 Youth Group Page 5 Eckington Football Club 07771887824 Quiz @ The Bell Page 7 Kids United Service Page 5 Mums and Minnows 750401 Quiz @ The Anchor Page 17 PACT surgery @ Eck Stores Tuesday 6th Wednesday 7th Thursday 8th Pilgrim course W I meeting Cricket meeting Land Rover Club FOES Meeting Thursday Grp meeting Catch Up Parish Council meeting Book Club Quiz @ The Anchor Thursday Grp outing Potter’s Wheel W Shop Football Club starts Wind in the Willows Catch Up Pool Tournament Tuesday 13th Thursday 15th Tuesday 20th Thursday 22nd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th Tuesday 27th Friday 30th Page 20 Page 1 Page 16 Page 6 Page 6 Page 13 Page 14 Page 4 Page 19 Page 6 Page 17 Page 14 Page 16 Page 10 Page 17 Page 4 Page 17 Project delivered in partnership with: Lace up your boots… CP Football Kickstart Details as follows: o Date: 18 Jan 2015 o Venue: Malvern St James Sports and Fitness Centre, 33 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3LH o Time: 12.00pm to 3.00pm o Age: 5-16 years, all abilities o Price: Free, must book in advance by 10 Jan 2015 o Contact: Sam Turner at [email protected] Registered Charity No. 1088600 Visit www.cpsport.org | follow @cp_sport
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