Welcome to the second anniversary edition of the Birlilngham village email. Over the last year we have covered 100 events and other items of interest; please keep them coming. This week we welcome to the subscription list a former resident, now living in New Zealand.
 
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The first ‘Cuppa & Chat’ will take place on Wednesday 5th March between 3.00pm and 4.30pm in Birlingham Village Hall. This will be a regular event, taking place on the first Wednesday of every month. All are welcome and transport can be provided if required.
 
If you would like to help with these events, please contact Brenda Fletcher on 01386 750173 or Adrianne Woodward on 01386 750936.
 
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The annual litter pick has been confirmed for Saturday 15th March. Please join us for our Communities Against Litter effort and help us to create a tidy village.
 
Litter-picking equipment is provided. Meet on the village green at 10.00am.
 
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The Trussell Trust (www.trusselltrust.org) is working in partnership with Pershore Benefice to create a Food Bank for Pershore. Although the website says that the Pershore Food Bank is still under development, food is already being collected and distributed to about 40 Pershore families, who find themselves in need of a little extra support whilst they get through difficult times.
 
If you would like to make a donation of food, either tinned or packet, please drop whatever you can spare in to Angela Fitch at 3 King William IV Close (off Church Street) – just leave it in the porch if Angela is out. All donations will be delivered to the Food Bank in Pershore on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, fresh, chilled and frozen foods can’t be taken, as the Food Bank lacks storage facilities for these, but all other contributions are very gratefully received.
 
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Dilys Metcalf, ITEC, is offering you the opportunity to experience a relaxing reflexology and/or Indian head massage in your own sitting room for only £10. All proceeds will go to sponsor her daughter, Esther, who is running in the London Marathon in aid of a very worthwhile cause, Shelter.
 
Dilys has 20 years’ experience of these techniques. To book an appointment, phone her on 07969 206446 or email dilysmet@btinternet.com. Gift vouchers are available.
 
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The following planning application has been determined by Wychavon District Council:
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