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AUGUST 2015.
PUBLIC NOTICES AUGUST 2015.
TUESDAY KERBSIDE COLLECTION.
July dates will be. TUESDAY 11, & 25 AUGUST put bins out by 7.00am.
Waste Hotline 01285 623123. www.cotswold.gov.uk/go/waste
WILLERSEY PARISH COUNCIL
The Office is situated at the south western corner of the Village Hall, open for
enquiries and advice on Monday each week from 9.30am-12noon (except Bank
Holidays). At all times recorded messages can be left on the phone 01386 853635,
or e-mail [email protected]
WILLERSEY VILLAGE HALL
To hire hall please telephone LUCY JORDAN 01386 854886 after 6pm or leave
a message, or email [email protected] otherwise telephone Jean
Harris 01386 858434.
Hall Caretaker – Bill Payne 01386 858368.
METHODIST COMMUNITY ROOM HIRE – Tel: Penny Ingles 853306.
MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE
The Mobile Library next visit is on Thursday 20TH August. Near the Bell Inn
1350-1550. Please use the library, good selection of books etc., available
COTSWOLD VOLUNTEERS NORTH
Anybody who wishes to have transport for hospital and medical appointments
should ring the CVN Help Centre: 01608 651115. This telephone is manned from
09.30-13.30hrs Monday to Friday. At other times there is an Answerphone.
Transport charges are 50p a mile (Minimum charge £3.00
TRAVEL SERVICES TELEPHONE NUMBERS
National Rail Traveline
08457 484951
National Bus Traveline
0871 2002233
Hedgehog
01386 841466
N. N. Cresswell
01386 48655
Johnsons
01564 797000
Marchants of Cheltenham
01242 257714
Bus timetables for Gloucestershire are now available on the County Council’s
Web site at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bustimetables
Contact numbers for Breakdown of Services & Police
Electric Power Faults - 0800 328 1111.
Gas Emergency - 0800111999
Floodline – 0845 988 1188.
Severn Trent. Sewage – 08007 834444
Thames Water -Water Supply – 0845 9200888
Police – Telephone 101. Emergency 999. www.gloucestershire.police.uk
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Dear Friends
The recent photographs from the New Horizons Space Probe have been amazing,
but what I find even more amazing is the ingenuity of those who conceived the
project in the first place. Indeed it has been a delight listening to some of the
scientists involved, hearing their excitement and almost awe realising that their
project has come to fruition. I always find it difficult to understand the supposed
split between faith and religion. Scientists seem to me to be engaged in the
business of finding out about how our world and our universe work. Such curiosity
and such skill speak to me of God given intellect. And as for the universe, looking
up into the night sky or seeing the photographs from Pluto or looking into the
centre of a wayside flower or dandling a new born baby fill me with a profound
sense of being a tiny part of something vast and yet something in which there is
such detail and such beauty that it can only speak of God. Science seeks to explore
these mysteries and these wonders. When new things are discovered, when
chemical formulae are found that teach us more about the world or about the
functioning of organisms, when new ways of exploring the universe are invented,
then I am excited and can only think of these things in terms of understanding
more of this extraordinary universe created by God.
So much for my musings about science and religion! By the time you read this
letter, history will have been made and Rachel Treweek will have been ordained
and consecrated Bishop of Gloucester in Canterbury Cathedral. She is not the first
woman Bishop in England, but she is the first woman to be made a diocesan
Bishop. The others thus far have been suffragans, that is assistant Bishops. We
shall have the opportunity to welcome her to Gloucester at her inauguration
service on 19th September in Gloucester Cathedral. All of which reminds me how
some of the language and titles we use are confusing so perhaps I should explain at
least how things work in these six parishes. Currently I am Team Vicar and have
responsibility for the parishes – in other words the buck stops here! Celia is the
Assistant Curate which means that she is still in training. She completed a course
of theological training and was ordained deacon last year, 2014 and came here to
continue her training on the job. She was ordained priest this year, which means
that she can now preside at the Eucharist, the Holy Communion, she can also bless
and pronounce forgiveness in the name of God, baptise new believers and conduct
marriages. Celia will be with us for another two to three years completing her
training. All this is of course rather technical and what you will see on the ground
is both of us really enjoying working together as colleagues!
During this time of holidays, I do hope that you will all manage to find some rest
and relaxation. The Christian concept of Sabbath is a good one.
With my love and blessings
Debbie
The Vicarage, Honeybourne. 01386 830302
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Gloucester Diocese Land Development Intentions
Weston rural cinema
The PCC needs to make Parishioners aware of major building developments
intended by the Gloucester Diocese of the Church of England, in addition to those
plans already granted permission or under consideration. The details are
contained in the following letter, sent by the PCC to the Bishop of Gloucester,
dated 20 July 2015. We are determined to oppose this imposition and will keep
you informed of developments. In the meantime, we shall be pleased to answer
any questions on this matter.
Dear Bishop Rachel,
We welcome you to our Diocese and regret that this must be our first contact with
you. We are forced to write to you with regard to the Diocese’s intention to sell the
glebe land in Willersey.
The Willersey Parochial Church Council (PCC) was only notified of these plans on
Tuesday, 7 July 2015, and was invited to attend a meeting, three days later, on
Friday, 10 July. The Churchwardens and the Vice-Chairman of the PCC duly
attended that meeting, hosted by Rev’d Craig Bishop of Chipping Campden. Also,
present were Mr Preece-Smith (Diocesan Secretary), Mrs Taylor (Glebe
Surveyor), from your Diocesan staff, and representatives of Savills and Gladman
who have been instructed by the Diocese to arrange for the land to be sold to be
the subject of a substantial housing and industrial development. We were only
invited to participate in the hope that we could be engaged in convincing our
Parish to accept this scheme.
It was immediately apparent at this meeting that the Parish was being
presented with a fait accompli: The Diocesan Secretary admitted that the
Diocese has been actively considering this development since September last
year and that the developers have been carrying out detailed investigations on
eight Glebe sites within your Diocese. Of these, Willersey and a parish in the
Forest of Dean, have been singled out for sale and development.
There will be no film in August. Details for September next month.
The PCC representatives pointed out many of the substantial factors against this
proposal, including:
 This meeting taking place on the day that the Government announced that
future development should be on brownfield sites and avoid such
greenfield sites in future, as far as possible;
 Willersey already being required, under the latest development plans, to
accept the building of 70 new houses on sites around the village. The
Parish Council expects this to be increased to 141 additional houses;
 Local amenities already being severely strained: e.g. the school and local
doctors’ surgery already at full capacity, virtually no local public transport,
the nearest railway station car park operating at full capacity, with
absolutely no possibility of expansion etc etc; and
 This intended initial imposition by the Diocese of circa 100 new dwellings;
in addition to the number already earmarked, being wholly
disproportionate; it would cause Willersey’s development quota to be
exceeded by 200%, at the same time as destroying the current, cohesive
nature of the community and completely changing its essential character.
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Youth Club
Weston sub-Edge Youth Club usually meets on the first and third Thursdays
of each month between 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. Members enjoy a wide range of
activities and Sue Stanier, our leader, and Alex Havery, her assistant, have an
exciting programme planned. New members between 10 and 18 years both
from the village and from the surrounding area are always welcome.
Join the Club and make new friends. Subscriptions are £1.00 per meeting and
drinks and sweets are on sale. For more information, contact Chris Rossington
on 01386 849316 or Sue on 07555 649056.
The programme for future meetings includes:
Wednesday 5th August:
There will be no Thursday meeting but members are invited to the National
Play Day at Chipping Campden Recreation Ground from 1.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Enjoy a climbing wall, the water slide, a bouncy castle, henna and face painting
as well as lots of other attractions. Entry is free Meet at Weston sub-Edge Village
Hall at 1.00 p.m. for transport. Members will require a letter from a parent/guardian
to give permission for Youth Club drivers to provide transport.
Thursday 20th August:
Visit to Roly’s Fudge Shop in Stratford-upon-Avon to see how the fudge is
made and have lots of tasting opportunities. Meet at Weston sub-Edge Village
Hall at 6.30 p.m. Members will require a letter from a parent/guardian to give
permission for Youth Club drivers to provide transport.
Phone 01386 849316 to book a place.
Thursday 3rd September:
Ball games
THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST AND ST.
LAWRENCE. WESTON-SUB-EDGE.
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AND FETE
IN THE VILLAGE HALL
ON SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER AT 2 P.M.
FLOWERS, PRODUCE, HANDICRAFT AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS.
ENTRY FORMS AND SCHEDULES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM
HARTWELLS TIMBER YARD AND THE VILLAGE BAR.
PRODUCE. CAKES. BOOKS. AUNT SALLY. BRIC-A-BRAC. GAMES.
WELLY WANGING. PONY RIDES. BOUNCY CASTLE. TEAS.
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY STYLE FUN.
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BROADWAY EMBROIDERY GROUP
On a very warm July morning, Christmas was on the agenda for the
Embroidery Group. Rose even had considered mince pies for
refreshments, but with the weather so summery, cold drinks and biscuits
proved more suitable! To enable members more time to complete the
Christmas Surprise July was chosen for everyone to start the project.
A small Christmas tree design was Rose’s challenge for us all. Various
techniques which we had learned over the months were suggested for
decorating the shape, Dorset Buttons, Suffolk Puffs and French Knots
proved to be the most popular with bugle beads and stars creating candle
effects. Everyone’s design evolved differently over the morning and the
finished Christmas Trees are to be displayed at the December meeting.
Plenty of time for all members to complete!! We shall see.
The August 6th meeting is at Florizel, Lower Green, 10am-1pm, when
members can bring their own sewing projects, followed by lunch at the
New Inn if members would like to complete the morning there.
September meeting, 10am-1pm September 3rd “Poppies Galore”.
More details on this please contact either Penny Ingles 01386 853306
Gillian Beale 01386 852958
Willersey Footlights.
Our usual stall will be at the Horticultural Show on August Bank Holiday
Monday. Any donations will be gratefully appreciated –
CLOTHES, FANCY GOODS, TOYS, BOOKS, BRIC-A-BRAC.
(Sorry NO FURNITURE)
Please Ring: Mal. 858351 or Sue. 852939 Thanks very much
WILLERSEY VILLAGE HALL
The Management Committee will be running a Raffle at the Horticultural
Show, (we hope it won’t rain like last year).
Neville Jelfs Tel: 858351 will be organising it, and Jennie Bond Tel:
853430 will be arranging a rota of helpers. Anyone who would like to
donate a prize or help in any way on the day please get in touch.
SEPTEMBER CHURCH & VILLAGE NEWS.
Copy for September News must be received by Tuesday 18th August
unless otherwise notified. Please let me have any items of interest or
notice of forthcoming events, leave at Willersey Stores or drop in at 27
Collin Close, Telephone 01386 858434 email [email protected]
The Diocesan Secretary was previously unaware of any of these factors but made
it clear that he had no interest in them, whatsoever, and that the Diocese would
be taking none of them into consideration nor allowing them to deflect it from its
determination to impose this development upon our village.
If this major development were allowed to proceed, the Diocese would retain land,
north of the B4632 and the two fields south of that road, adjacent to Saint Peter’s
churchyard as ‘dowry land’. We were appalled to hear the Diocesan Secretary
admit that he intended to sell the whole of this remaining land for development at
the earliest opportunity.
We were both alarmed and dismayed when the Diocesan Secretary insisted, not
once, but three times, that he was merely implementing Diocesan policy. In an
attempt at defending his stance, he maintained that:
 he did not consider it improper to have concealed these proposals from
the Parish until immediately prior to Planning Permission being sought nor
to have given only three days’ notice to the PCC of the meeting;
 he did not consider that it was any business of the Diocese to take into
consideration the views of the PCC, Parish Council or any other persons.
That, he maintained, was the business of the Planning Authority; and
 that his only purpose was to sell off whatever Glebe land he could, in
order to raise funds to further the broader work of the Diocese and that he
had a strict duty under Charities law to do this; refusing to accept that the
Charity Commissioners expect responsibilities to be discharged with
common sense and a degree of proportionality.
As we made clear, our parishioners cannot be accused of “NIMBY-ism”. They
have been understanding of the need to accept the building of additional housing;
indeed, following the recent planning activity, Willersey has been held up, in the
District, as the example of how communities should enter into such processes
positively and constructively.
We pointed out to the Diocesan Secretary that his decision was bound to attract
an adverse reaction, well beyond the bounds of Willersey, and that the Church of
England would thereby invite considerable criticism and be seen to be riding
rough-shod over the views of its own congregation and local parishioners.
He was intransigent.
Finally, we put it to him, several times, that he was only concerned with
financial benefits to the Diocese administration and not with any other
factors concerning the community at large. Several times, he agreed!
We cannot believe that you will be content to find that your Diocese thinks it right
to impose its will on a parish just because it believes it can, nor that you would
intend for our church, the Church of England, to become an organisation for which
the ends justify the means, however appalling their consequences. We earnestly
hope that you will halt these proceedings and reconsider. Of course, we would
welcome a meeting with you.
Yours sincerely, Robert McNeil-Wilson (Churchwarden), Judy Munt
(Churchwarden), The Lord Dear (Vice-Chairman, Willersey PCC).
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Willersey Amateur Horticultural and Craft Society
The “Horticultural and Craft Show” will be held in the Village Hall on
August 31st Bank Holiday Monday
( 2pm -- 5pm )
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Horticultural and Craft Show in Village Hall
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Teas and Cakes in Garage Showroom
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Vintage Car and Tractor Display on Village Greens
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Various Stalls and Attractions for everyone
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Grand Raffle
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Live music during the afternoon with Ruby Lamont.
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Scarecrow Trail around the Village
The Eric Beadle and Des Agg Cup to be announced at 3p.m.
Show schedules available from Willersey Stores
Still not too late to run a Stall on the day - contact Bill Payne (01386
858368) Anyone wishing to exhibit in the Craft Show contact Sandy
Barnes or Gillian Beale
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Don`t forget to let your imaginations run wild for the Scarecrow
competition :“Occupations”
Entry forms available from Willersey Stores from Saturday August 1st and
must be returned by the Monday 17th August.
Judging forms available from Friday 21st and must be returned by
Friday 28th
£20 Garden Voucher for winner
Winning Scarecrow to be announced on Show Day at 3p.m in Hall
Friends of the school
On Friday 3rd July we took Year six out for their leavers day out. We
started the day at the Hollywood Bowl then a Chinese banquet for lunch
followed by fun at Broadway park!
We wish them all the best for the future.
Horticultural Show
We are planning to have a few fundraising stalls this year to help
raise funds for the playground project. If any residents would like to
make a donation to our chocolate Tombola please bring to 17 Field
Lane.
Playground Update
We have received more plans from another playground supplier and the
quote again is in excess of £25,000. We have received kind donations from
charities in Saintbury and Weston Sub Edge but still have a long way to go
if any local residents or businesses would like to make a contribution
please make cheques payable to Willersey Friends of the school and send
to either Willersey Primary School or 17 Field Lane Willersey WR12 7QB.
Also don't forget about Easyfundraising.org.uk this is a free and easy
simple way to raise money for the school each time you shop online a
percentage goes to our school. You can download the EF app it really is
free and easy plus you find out first about sales and special offers available
at main retailers!
Thank you so much for your continued support we hope you have a great
summer and hope to see you at the Horticultural show.
Julie Wood 07721 084967
Great British Tea Party in aid of The Scoliosis Association
Lauren Oram, 4 Collin Close, & Faye Stanton would like to pass on
their thanks to everybody who supported their Great British Tea Party
on the 20th June at the Village Hall. The day was huge success raising
an amazing total of £2140 for the Scoliosis Association! More donations
have since been received bringing the total to £2450. Many thanks to
everybody who supported the event by either coming along on the day
or by providing the wonder raffle prizes, tombola donations, homemade
cakes and cash donations. Lauren & Faye have been overwhelmed by
the support and generosity of the local community – thank you
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON THE DAY
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JULY FAMILY SERVICE
At our Family Service this month we welcomed Amelia Francis, her family
and friends into church for her Christening. It was lovely to see so many
children in Church. The theme for this month’s service was The Lord’s
Prayer and with the help of the congregation and pictures. As the Prayer
was read pictures were held up to help us illustrate this important prayer,
we then sang the prayer to the cheerful Caribbean tune.
Thanks to Jae for reading and to Danny and Lenny for helping with the
collection.
We have another Christening next month so come along to welcome
Charlotte into our Church, it is 11o’clock start time so please come.
CHURCHYARD MOWING 2015.
Dates From
To
20.7.15
2.8.15
Peter Bond & John Preston
3.8.15
16.8.15
Stephen & Nigel Foxall
17.8.15 30.8.15
Stephen Jordan & Bill Payne
31.8.15 13.9.15
Rob & Judith McNeill-Wilson
CHURCH CLEANING
Week ending
August 9th
Jennie Bond & Gillian Beale
th
August 15
Ann Embury & Gillian Beale
August 22nd Rachael Barker & Elaine Bridger
August 29th Julie Wood & Justine Steventon
BRASS CLEANING
Weeks ending
August 8th & 15th Cathy & Patrick Twigger
August 22nd & 29th Tim & Richard Prestage
Willersey Village Flower Festival
Many thank to everyone from all the organisations who took part in
the Patronal Flower Festival in St Peter’s Church in June. The church
looked beautiful and smelt delicious. Part of this may have come from the
very scrumptious cakes which were eaten joyously by our visitors!
Please can we do it again!
Penny Burch
THANK YOU
Thank you to the many people in the village who made cakes for the
refreshments at the Flower Festival in St. Peter’s Church. There was a
wonderful selection to choose from and enjoy with tea and coffee. £320
was raised from donations and this will go into St. Peter’s fund.
Rachael Barker.
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A Remarkable Life in Willersey
Freda King, our indomitable grandmother, celebrates her 100th birthday this
month. She has lived her entire life in this wonderful village not without
hardship, but with much love and laughter too. Born at Homeleigh,
opposite the Village Hall, during the First World War, she was the 8th of 11
children born to Tom and Emily Proctor, Nellie, Rod, Ruby, Jessie,
Florence, Janet, Doreen, Freda, Harry, Edgar and Ena. At that time
Homeleigh was a farm with fields behind (where Hays and Collin Close
now lie) where she worked hard herding cows and delivering milk from an
early age to villagers and to the railway at Willersey Halt by the bridge in
Badsey Lane to be taken to market. It was also home to white ducks who
enjoyed the pond and came back each night - something we would love to
see again. One of her earliest memories is the tarmacadam road being
laid through the village and getting stuck in it and playing with friends Joan
Andrews and Lily Kilby on the greens. She attended Willersey School until
she was 14 and had her left hand tied to the desk for most of her school
years. Consequently she was unable to join in many of the activities with
the other children.
She married Pat King in 1939 and is loving mother to Anne and Josie,
grandmother to Elizabeth, Lucy, Dominic and Christopher and has five
great grandchildren. Freda has lived happily in the cottage next to the
shop for over 72 years. Barely five feet tall, she is a force of a woman. She
has lived through the depression, two world wars, rationing and seen so
many changes, she taught herself to drive, raised a family and became
proficient at weaving on a hand loom (not a mean feat for her size) to
name a few.
She is one of those women you would want by your side, loyal and
capable. She casually tells of walking through the village to find the
midwife, while in labour, in the middle of the night with Anne on her back
and bombers overhead. Living through hard times and losing the love of
her life Pat too soon after he returned from the war has given her a
resilience not to be underestimated. Her longevity is testament to the fact
that she is tough both mentally and physically.
Age however has not dulled the sparkle in her eyes and she continues to
support and care for her family and make us laugh. We intend to celebrate
her wonderful years in Willersey.
Freda would very much like all her friends to join her
for birthday celebrations on Sunday 23rd August
at Willersey Village Hall between 3pm – 4.30
Your presence is requested, but no presents.
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NOTES FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL
August 2015
Pond
Parish Council was most grateful to those hard working villagers who turned up
to help with the pond clearing on the 11th July, much of the weed in the pond
was successfully cleared. On Saturday 8th August from 10am onwards, the
Parish Council will be finishing the job, so if you have an hour to spare a bit of
help would be most appreciated! Thanks also goes to Budget skips who, as
part of their ongoing community work in the surrounding area, donated the skip
free of charge to the Parish Council.
Missing Post Box
Its back! and the post box will be ready for use shortly.
Frampton Drive
Gloucestershire Highways have resurfaced the footpath and some of the road
surfaces in the Frampton Drive area. However, during their work a shallow gas
main was found, so work had to stop. Therefore, as soon as this has been
attended to the job of resurfacing in the Frampton Drive/Collin Close area will
be finished.
Noise Nuisance
Recently concerns have been raised about noise levels from the Farncombe
estate area on 11th and 12th July. The Parish Council have reported a number
of complaints to the environmental department at Cotswold District Council as
requested by residents. The clerk has also begun a dialogue with Ms G Roe
event organiser at Farncombe to ensure that any future disturbance is kept to a
minimum. Ms Roe assured the Parish Council that no further outside events of
this nature were planned for the remainder of the year other than firework
display on bonfire night and those listed below. The Parish Council
understands that the event, although very loud, had support from a number of
residents who enjoyed the music and attended the event, this was also reported
to the environmental department.
Upcoming Foxhill Manor Fireworks
Further to the above the Parish Council has been sent a list by Ms Roe
advising on the upcoming fireworks at Foxhill Manor they are as follows:
 Thursday 30 July
 Friday 14 August
 Saturday 26 September
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PUBLIC INFORMATION LEAFLET (Notice sent from the Parish Council)
Gloucestershire Constabulary puts the public at the heart of everything we do.
To make sure you get the best possible service from us, we have reviewed how
we work, where we work and when we work.
Following this review we have made some changes that we will start to bring in
over the second half of 2015.
We believe these changes will allow us to provide a quality service to everyone
in Gloucestershire even though we receive less money to fund our service than
before.
There will still be six policing areas in the county based around the
City of Gloucester; the towns of Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Stroud; the Forest
of Dean and the Cotswolds.
Constables and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will continue to work
in each area but a key change will be that we will now police the county as ‘one
team’. This means we will deploy our officers and PCSOs at the times, and in the
places, where they are needed most. We will make this assessment not just by
responding to daily demand but also by assessing on a regular basis up-to-date
intelligence to pinpoint where harm and vulnerability are greatest.
We have changed as well how we work so no matter where they are
based our personnel will work in the same way and at the same time as in all
parts of the county.
These changes will make us more flexible and resilient, giving you a
better service when your community needs us most.
We will keep open police stations in all six police areas from where we will deploy
officers and PCSOs. You will be able to use these buildings to report a crime to us
face-to-face. We know however that many people have busy lives and want to be
able to contact us by phone and on the internet.
To help make things easier we have changed our website, completely redesigning
it. You can now report a crime online; use the site to get practical advice on a
range of issues and also use it to find out more about the police service in your
part of Gloucestershire. Our web address is: www.gloucestershire.police.uk
We will be equipping our officers and PCSOs with new mobile phones so you can
contact them directly when they are on the beat. The phones are so advanced
they will allow our staff to complete most of their ‘paperwork’ online without having
to return to a police station. This means you will see more officers and PCSOs
using their mobile phones in public places.
Please feel free to approach them. You will know who they are because another
change we have made (in common with many police forces in England) is to have
an officer’s or PCSO’s name displayed on their uniform. And, to enhance our
professional appearance even more, we have re-introduced the traditional white
shirt and black tie for police officers that are not deployed on operational duties.
In addition to these changes you can, of course, still call
us at anytime of the day or night on the 101 non-emergency telephone number or
by dialling 999 if an immediate police presence is needed. This is something you
can depend on in every part of Gloucestershire and it is a professional service we
are proud to deliver.
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WILLERSEY W.I.
K9 CAPERS
FUN DOG SHOW
IN AID OF
ST. PETER’S CHURCH WILLERSEY
TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
WILLERSEY HORTICULTURE SHOW
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY
31 AUGUST 2015 FROM 2.00pm
ON THE TOP GREEN
SCHEDULE
DOG WITH THE MOST APPEALING EYES
BEST RESCUE DOG
BEST YOUNG DOG UPTO 18 MTHS
BEST VETERAN 7 YEARS & OVER
BEST CONDITION
DOG MOST LIKE ITS OWNER (FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL)
BEST WORKING DOG (NO DISPLAY)
DOG THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME
BEST IN SHOW - ALL 1ST WINNERS
£1.50 per entry Rosettes to 6th Place
TIMED DOG JUMPING ALL AFTERNOON
TRUDY BATES – 1918-2015
Many people in Willersey were saddened to hear o the death of Trudy, as she and
her husband Pat were very popular in the village.
Trudy came from a family of eight, living quietly in a village in Buckinghamshire
– her father was still serving in the First World War when she was born.
She and her sister Betty Palmer were close companions and those of us privileged
to be invited to a gathering at one of their homes, realized the closeness of the
family to which they belonged. In particular a strong memory of Pat, already
‘advanced in years’ reciting a poem of many verses, learned as a young boy at
school, without hesitation, and with meaning. Surely a talent very rare these days.
Our thoughts now go to Betty and Trudy’s two children who true to family,
watched and cared for her
An example to us all – Rest in Peace Trudy.
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The W.I. is in recess for the summer and we rounded off the July meeting with a
relaxing evening at Hillers Nursery. Twenty-six ladies in fine voice sang
Jerusalem before tucking into a salad made from local produce at the restaurant,
closely followed with strawberries and cream accompanied by a refreshing glass
of Pimms.
Although the evening was overcast we enjoyed a humorous and informative talk
from plantsman Jeff Soulsby and many ladies left with armfuls of plants.
Mal was standing in as President for the evening and kept most of us in order
while discussing forthcoming events. A number of members are attending the
County Meeting at Cheltenham to hear Julia Summers speak on her book about the
origins of the W.I. called 'Jambusters'. The recent BBC programme Home Front
was based on her writing. A Silk and Spangled Jewellery workshop is being held
in Chipping Campden in October and is now on offer for members who wish to
take part.
The W.I. Annual Coffee Morning 1st of August
This event is to raise funds for the seniors' Christmas Party. Penny, Alison and
Glennys will be serving coffee in the Jubilee Room; Val will marshal the door;
Mildred and Mary are running the raffle; Jenny and Gi are covering the cake
stall; Eileen and Jane are on the plant stand; Sue, Cathy and Mal are running
the ever popular 'Fancy Goods'; and Gillian and Sandra Spensley are in charge
of Nearly New Clothes. All contributions are welcome but come and spend your
money and support this local event. We are serving coffee from 10.30am to 12.30.
Weather permitting we will place the stalls on Sawpit Green.
Monday 14th September - Open Meeting - so all are welcome
Margaret Clayton will talk about her years in the Home Office - 'Never Say No'
Sue, Cathy and Jackie are the hostesses for the evening,
Mal is providing the raffle prize and Jenny is responsible for table flowers.
The competition is 'A Political Cartoon'
YOUNG ARTISTS
Willersey Horticultural & Craft Show
would like to hear from you if you are a secondary school or college student.
We are seeking to showcase young people's art and craft
The Show is on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31st.
All work is required by Sunday August 30th and it would be returned directly
after the show.
Please contact Maggie Topp 01386 858635 for more details
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SERVICES AT ST. PETER’S CHURCH
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES
AUGUST 2015
AUGUST 2015
N.B.
Holy Communion with traditional 1662 Prayer Book
language is celebrated every Wednesday at 11.00am. Do come
along and/or
Drop in for coffee and a chat 11.30-12.00 noon
Reader
August 2nd
BCP Holy Communion
August 9th
Eucharist
August 16th
11.00am
August 23rd
Sidesman
Trinity 9
Alison Dear
Geoffrey Dear
2 Samuel 11 v26-ch12 -13a
Ephesians 4 v 1- 16
Trinity 10
Ken Spensley
Ken Spensley
2 Samuel18 v 5 -9, 15, 31-33
Ephesians 4 v 25 to ch5 v 2
FAMILY SERVICE*
With Baptism
10.00am
Combined Benefice Service at Pebworth
Ephesians 6 v 10 – 20
John 6 v 56 - 69
August 30th
United Service at the Methodist Church
10.30am
*No Communion at this service.
(8am Mickleton,
9.30am Weston,
Coffee Rota for August.
August Alison & Geoffrey Dear
9th August Bill & Shirley Halling
16th August FAST TEAM
23rd August At Pebworth
30th August At the Methodist Church
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2nd
6.30pm Aston)
SUNDAY SERVICES ALL AT 10.30am, unless stated.
2nd August
Mr Alan Cooper
9th August
Own arrangement
16th August
Revd Christine Kettlety
23rd August
Mrs Sheila Brown
30th August
United Service with St. Peter’s
Revd Christine Kettlety
WILLERSEY METHODISTS – JULY HAPPENINGS
4 July – a Croquet Challenge for the area. Willersey challenged Mickleton,
Evesham and Stratford and won! The cup is on the pulpit to prove it! It was also
the last event for our Superintendent Minister who’s moving on to Yorkshire. A
huge cake was shared between us. We had an American family with us to share
the day – complete with a huge US flag.
11th July – Our Coffee Morning in the garden with sunshine and a lovely
atmosphere. The plants seemed to be a highlight, together with the cakes. It was
like a mini Chelsea watching people depart! Croquet was popular and those who
took part are intending to join our Wednesday afternoon first week of the month
group. Welcome, just watch your ankles! £218 was raised for church funds. Many
thanks to all who helped and came.
The Church was open with informal arrangements with Biblical references. Wild
flowers were popular, quoting the ’lilies of the field’, ‘seeds that fell among thorns’ ,
‘deserts shall bloom as a rose’. These were much enjoyed over the weekend.
12th July – One of our older local preachers was retiring after Sunday service, so
we had cake and coffee. Another time of warmth and fellowship.
15th July - Munch Bunch when a group of ladies prepare lunch for around 23
people who like company when they eat. There is NO MUNCH BUNCH IN
AUGUST but book in for September 16th by ringing David Ingles on 853400.
If you would like to join the team to help on these happy occasions (we do have
a dishwasher!) then please ring David as above.
THERE IS NO BAN ON MEN HELPING! And aprons are not compulsory!
COFFEE – Don’t forget our Coffee Morning on Friday, in the Community
Room 10.00-11.30am. Coffee, chat and craft for everyone. Traidcraft Goods
available
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS US IN ANY WAY AT THESE
EVENTS. YOU ARE IMPORTANT TO US.
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