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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 Â£15 (Â£13) + Â£9 under 16s
Slideslow Drive Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1PQ
Sunday 25 Jan 2015
www.artrix.co.uk
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Eckington Football Club
07771887824
Quiz @ The Bell
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Kids United Service
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Mums and Minnows
750401
Quiz @ The Anchor
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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
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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