Here is the round-up of next month’s events – it looks like a busy
few weeks.
In this issue:
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Ian Yates writes:
Birlingham's
Village Design Statement (VDS) is now available for your review and comment.
This 27-page document is the culmination of nearly two years of work by members
of the Parish Council and a large group of volunteers in the village. We believe
that after the extensive consultation process, the VDS not only fairly
represents the views of residents but is also consistent with current planning
policy, which is essential for adoption. It will not only be a useful planning
tool but also provides an interesting snapshot of life in the parish in 2017 for
future generations.
We would now
like to give all residents one final opportunity to comment on the document
before it is submitted for adoption. Individual comments will be considered for
inclusion by referencing the general opinions received during the consultation
process. The VDS and its extensive appendices are available at
http://www.birlingham.org/parishcouncil/vds/index.htm.
To limit costs, printed copies will only be made available to those unable to
access the document on-line. A small number of printed copies will also be made
available in the church, at the Flower & Produce Show, at Cuppa & Chat
and in the telephone box. If you need a printed copy, please post your request
(marked ‘VDS’) in the letter box by the front door of the Village Hall.
Comments can
be made in the following ways:
Please include your name and address in your comments. The final date for
receiving comments is Saturday 30th September 2017.
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Clare Kew writes:
Birlingham Flower & Produce Show look forward to welcoming you to this
year’s Show on the Cricket Pitch, from 2.00pm on Saturday. We have ordered good
weather and look forward to seeing how talented everyone has been! Here are just
a few reminders regarding entries:
- Entry forms are now being accepted at 4 Church Street. Closing date for
the receipt of entry forms is Thursday 31st August at 8.00pm. The Schedule and
Entry Form can be downloaded from www.birlingham.org/organisations/docs/fp_show_schedule_2017.pdf.
- Entry cards will be issued from Friday 1st September between 6.00pm and
8.00pm, or can be collected from the marquee on Saturday 2nd September from
8.30am. Payment must be made on collection of entry cards.
- All exhibits must be staged between 8.30am and 11.00am on Saturday 2nd
September. Additional entries will be accepted, space permitting, also at this
time. Entrants are responsible for displaying their own entries and assigning
entry cards; please make sure entry cards are attached to exhibits where
possible. Paper plates will be provided for displaying.
Public viewing commences at 2.00pm. Contribution of surplus produce and
unwanted exhibits will be most welcome for the produce sale.
A reminder that anyone who has a trophy, please make sure it is returned to
4 Church Street at the earliest convenience.
Any additional raffle prizes would be gratefully received, as well as
anyone who is willing to assist on the day in whatever capacity. Please make
yourself known to me or Caryl Mills prior to the weekend – all help is
gratefully received (contact
info@birlinghamshow.co.uk).
The cricket club bar will be open from 1.30pm and cream teas are also being
served.
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Ann Maxwell writes:
The Harvest Festival Service will be held on Sunday 3rd September at
3.00pm. Gifts of produce and tinned goods would be much
appreciated. Either put them in the church during the week or bring them with
you to the service. All donations will be given to Maggs Day Centre for the
Homeless in Worcester.
The Friends of St James are providing tea and cake
in the Village Hall after the service. Please come!
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Services at St James’ Church during
September will be held at the following times:
- Sunday 3rd: Harvest Festival, 3.00pm (with Rev. Claire Lording)
- Sunday 10th: Holy Communion, 10.30am (with
Rev. Orion Edgar)
- Sunday 17th: Morning Praise, 10.30am (with
Peter Stansbie)
- Sunday 24th: Holy Communion, 10.30am (with
Rev. Orion Edgar)
Please note that the Harvest Festival begins at 3.00pm.
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Angela Fitch writes:
The next
meeting of Birlingham Photography Club is on Tuesday 5th September.
As the complexities of protecting our own creations, whether
written, painted, sketched or photographed, becomes increasingly confusing it's
time to take a step back and consider how to protect our images from being used
without our permission. Join us next Tuesday, when the Intellectual Property
Office (IPO) will bring their professional and legal knowledge to BPC members
when they sift myth from truth around the whole issue of copyright
regulations.
Everyone is welcome, no matter what level
you’ve reached, what you like taking photos of or which kit you use – BPC has
something for everyone and we welcome new members and visitors. We start at
7.00pm and finish at 8.30pm. £3pp to include light refreshments. More
information at
www.birlinghamphotography.co.uk, phone
Angela Fitch on 07585 904636 or email
birlinghamphoto@btinternet.com.
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The next Cuppa & Chat takes place on
Wednesday 6th September, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Come and enjoy tea, coffee and
cake in Birlingham Village Hall – an opportunity to meet friends and discuss the
results of the Flower & Produce Show and last weekend’s successful Open
Studios event.
All are welcome and transport can be
provided if required. For more information, please contact Adrianne Woodward on
01386 750936.
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The Tour
of Britain cycle race will be passing through Birlingham (on the A4104 from
Pershore towards Defford) on Sunday 10th September. The lead car is expected to
arrive at 11.10am, with the riders passing between 11.20am and 11.30am. During
that time the road will be closed.
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Paula Aston writes:
Following last year’s huge success, Race Night returns on Saturday 16th
September to the Village Hall. Tickets are £2.50 per person and are going fast.
Feel free to invite friends and family and bring your own nibbles and
refreshments.
To reserve your place please contact Ann Maxwell on 01386 751662 or Paula
Aston on
paston1976@gmail.com. All funds raised will go to St James'
Church.
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Kelvin Hartshorne writes:
Thank you to all those who participated in
Worcestershire Open Studios last week and the many people who supported it. The
event was a great success and there will be a full report in the next issue of
Birlingham News.
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Ann Maxwell writes:
Wednesday 23rd August 2017 was the 100th anniversary of Alfred’s death at
Poperinge, Belgium, during the Third Battle of Ypres. He was born in Birlingham,
the son of Thomas and Sarah Taylor. His father was then landlord of the Swan Inn
and later farmed from Box Farm.
One of Alfred’s relatives got in touch to see if we could mark the
anniversary, so we lit a candle for him on the prayer table on the 23rd. We now
have photographs and other information about Alfred and his family, and have
made a small display in the church.
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The following planning application has
been determined by Wychavon District Council: