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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY see inside for more details • Thursday, 21st Sept Dance classes in Childswickham Memorial Hall begin • Thursday, 21st Sept Fleecey Folk GRAHAM MACKENSIE • Tuesday, 26th Sept Wayfarers Club trip to Ledbury • Saturday, 30th Sept St Mary’s Harvest Supper • Tuesday, 10th Oct Wayfarers Club trip to Moreton in Marsh and Batsford Arboretum • Friday, 13th Oct to Sunday, 15th Oct Apple and Ale Festival at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton • Sunday, 22nd Oct Fleecey Folk VISHTEN • Tuesday, 24th Oct Wayfarers Club trip to Yew Tree Farm Centre and Henley in Arden


Sunday services continue each week at 10.30am. We are always very pleased to welcome visitors and newcomers and believe our welcome is second to none!

Cleaning

Oct 6th Mrs Stephenson & Mrs Hawkins Oct 13th/20th Mrs Hackett & Mrs Kirk Oct 27th/Nov 3rd Mrs Thompstone & Mrs Kendry

Contacts Childswickham Joan Barnett, Churchwarden 858309 Carol Strotten, Churchwarden 852312 Bell ringers: Tower Captain, Graham Lee 01386 858422

Coffee Rota Oct 1st Carol Strotten

Oct 8th Pat Hackett

Oct 15th Angela Kirk

Oct 22nd Brenda Stewart

Oct 29th Joan Barnett

Childswickham Church St Mary the Virgin Sunday Services at 10.30am

Communion 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays

Mission, Praise and Prayer 1st and 3rd

Canon John Thompstone 01386 852930 Joan Barnet (Church Warden) 01386 858309 Carol Strotten (Church Warden) 01386 852312

MUSIC FOR ST. MARY'S, CHILDSWICKHAM

Play the piano? Why not come along to St. Mary's on Sunday morning and accompany the hymn singing? You will get more practice, meet new people and enjoy cake and coffee afterwards!

A pianist is needed to accompany hymns on a Sunday morning at 10.30am. Is anyone out there, of any age, who might enjoy playing for us? A regular weekly commitment is not necessary. Please contact Carol Strotten on 01386 852312 for more details.

Broadway Tour is t Informat ion Centre

Following the sad loss of Dottie Friedli, the volunteers at Broadway TIC are regrouping and continuing to offer help and information to visitors and local residents alike. Dottie has run the TIC since she started it up in its previous location in The Courtyard many years ago, and since 2008 in Russell Square. She has trained us and passed on vast amounts of knowledge, so hopefully we can continue to keep up her standards! We are however, in need of a few new volunteers to help us out. Most of us do one half-day shift of 3½ hours a week. Visitors’ needs are very varied, but the work is interesting, occasionally challenging, and fun. If you think you would like to join our friendly team, please contact us. One of us will train you up and be by your side till you’re ready to fly solo. If you are able to use a computer that is helpful, but it’s not essential. A friendly smile and an interest in people are probably more important. You can contact us at the TIC – come in and see us or call 01386 852937, or call Sue Blofield on 01386 584366.


These may be funny, embarrassing, and…oh, just read them yourself. Enjoy, and share them with someone who needs a laugh!

As my five-year-old son and I were heading to McDonald's one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for whoever might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, "We should pray." From the back seat I heard his earnest voice: "Dear God, please don't let those cars block the entrance to McDonald's." As part of his talk at a banquet, our minister told some jokes and a few funny stories. Since he planned to use the same anecdotes at a meeting the next day, he asked reporters covering the event not to include them in their articles. Reading the paper the following morning, he noticed that one well-meaning cub reporter had ended his story on the banquet with the observation "The minister told a number of stories that cannot be published." A religious farmer lost his Bible out in the field. A few days later he went to answer a noise at his door. Standing there was a cow, with his Bible in its mouth. The farmer raised his eyes to heaven and thanked the Lord for this miracle. "Not really," said the cow. "Your name was written inside."

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Chi ldswickham Vi l lage Fete And what a day it was! The weather was fabulous and Childswickham turned out in force raising money for the Friends of St Marys and also Childswickham's Village Events pot. Net of over £2000 was raised. Thank you and Well Done! If you are hosting an event for Childswickham, that the Village Events pot may like to support, be sure to let us know. Thank you so much to our wonderful stall holders who worked tirelessly throughout the day from sorting and displaying the mountains of White Elephant and piles of books to our lovely hoard of Tombola, 'never a grumble', who's smiling faces are what this traditional village fete is all about. On fete day, people come together, spend time with their neighbours and enjoy putting a bit more in, not expecting anything back. How great is that?!

We had 'highly competitive' duck races, sack races, wheelbarrow races, 3 legged races followed by sheep racing with some fabulously well kitted out jockeys to boot! Thank you for the effort you put in with your beautiful Victoria Sponge Cakes and those wonderful fruit and vegetable animals. We hope you enjoyed preparing your entries! I still have a pair of orange mittens waiting to be reunited with their bear! Contact Anona on Facebook or 07817 561815. I definitely spotted a few welly's flying this way and that! We hope you had the time to have a go and visit everything, stopping at our Bar and BBQ on your way round! Thank you to our Raffle Prize Suppliers: Broadway Tower, The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Number 32, Russell's, Broadway Deli, Tony Graddon, Moreton Show, Lucy Ditchfield, Francesca Carmine, Steve Causon, Batsford Arboretum, All Things Wild, Sudeley Castle, Cotswold Farm Park, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Wayside Farmshop, Ragley Hall, Childswickham Inn, Fat Pony, Cotswold SweetArt. We hope to see you all again next year!

The Leedons’ Day Trippers Group We are, as our name suggests, a group of residents from Leedons Park - all National Trust members - who have organised trips to a variety of Trust properties mainly within two hours travel of Broadway. Many of our visits do get booked early but there are a few non-residents who enjoy the benefits of the trips with us.

Taking bookings now for:- WADDESDON MANOR for the Christmas Decorations, Garden and House Illuminations plus the Christmas Fayre in the grounds featuring over 80 Craft and Food stalls.

Friday, November 24th. leaving Leedons Car Park at 9.30am and returning by 7.30pm. National Trust Members £11 each. Non National Trust members £24 each.

Details and booking forms from Dave Bruton 18 Aston Road, Leedons Park 853148


Day Time Activity Contact

Monday 7 pm-10 pm Carpet Bowls Robert Simms 01386 853752

Tuesday 9.15-10.15 am 10.30-12.00 noon 6 pm-8 pm

Keep Fit Yoga Puppy Training

Tess 01386 858796 Aston Colley 01386 870893 Sue 07857 277184

Wednesday 10 am- 12.00 noon 2 pm – 4 pm 7 pm – 9 pm

Quilting Evergreens 2

nd/4

th week of month

WI ( 1st & last week)

Georgina 01242 820423 Dawn Bindoff 01386 858769 Innes Cole 01386 852740

Thursday 7 pm – 9 pm 7 pm – 9 pm

Dancing Ballroom Parish Council 1

st week alternate months

Kleo Tanner 01386 858905 01684 773236

Friday 9 am-12 noon 10am-12 noon

Art Group U3A winter months only 2

nd Friday

Claire Watson [email protected]

Sunday 7 pm-10 pm Ballroom Dancing Phil Milward

Charges Main Hall Residents £6.50 Non Residents £11.50 Helen’s Room Resident £6.50 Non Residents £11.50 Snooker Residents £4.50 Non Residents £5.00

For more information and to make a booking please contact Anne Wood 01386 854955 See web site for Rules and Conditions http://www.childswickham.org.uk

Childswickham WI Held at Childswickham Memorial Hall on Wednesday, 6th September. This was an open meeting to which we welcomed guests and some husbands. Our talk this month was titled ‘The Cathedral Builders’, and the speaker Mr K Cattell took us on a trip through the history of cathedrals in England, France and Germany. Considered to be the first Christian church, and the basic floorplan for future churches, is Dom St Peter, Trier Cathedral in Germany. Often mistaken today for a fortress the first church was built by Constantine, the first Christian emperor. Construction began in 326 AD. Possibly the oldest church building is Syracuse Cathedral converted in 600AD from the earlier Greek Temple of Athena (600BC). The basic shape of the church was a rectangle, (the nave) with a rounded recess at the east end, which became known as the apse. The people were allowed in the nave and only the priests were allowed in the apse. A church becomes a cathedral if a Bishop is officially associated and has his ‘throne’ installed. Some of the first cathedrals to be built in England were at Old Sarum in Wiltshire in 600AD and in North Elmham, Norfolk in 675AD. With the Norman conquest of 1066 a way of bringing ecclesiastical and civil power together was achieved by building the cathedrals in the heart of important towns. Thus began an era of building:- York (1070), Lincoln (1092), Durham (1100), Canterbury (1175) and Wells (1180). Building could take 300 years as they were started on a wing and a prayer. They were started with little financial backing and often had to cease work until more money from sponsors or donations were acquired. Stone was brought from the quarries by water or older buildings were demolished and their stone recycled. Work also had to stop during the winter months. The building was started at the east end and progressed through the transepts to the nave. However as this could take one hundred years the chancel would look shabby compared to the new nave so further work would begin, often elongating the apse. Ribbed vaulting to the ceiling was introduced. Highly decorative carved bosses are situated where the ribs meet. Flying buttresses were developed to stop the walls collapsing outwards. The rounded Norman arched windows were replaced by pointed Gothic arches. The English design of situating the tower in the middle between chancel and nave means all the weight of the tower and spire is taken on 4 columns and has resulted in many towers collapsing and being rebuilt. The talk was very informative and we may look at the cathedral building with a more knowledgeable eye in the future.

The evening finished with the competitions and refreshments.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.childswickham.org.uk


The first age is learning at school, the second is learning at work and the third age is when that is over and you can learn whatever you like. Our name can be misleading. We are not remotely like university students. We do not sit exams. It is all about friendship, keeping active in body and mind, and enjoying our leisure hours in ways that our parents would have envied.

Membership is only £22 a year for a couple or £12 for individual. A general open meeting is held at Willersey Village Hall on 2nd Thursday of each month from 2.00pm and usually finishes by 4.00pm. Our Open meetings are open to visitors. We welcome a donation of £2.00 for members and non members. Groups meet throughout the week, mornings and afternoons, at this hall or other determined places. As usual there is the web site for more information. http://u3asites.org.uk

Next Open meeting Thursday, 12th October ‘Yellowstone in Winter’ - Terry Wall a well known award winning wildlife photographer makes a return visit.

January 2017 saw Wendy and Terry set off to explore the wilds of Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks. The coldest winter there for twenty years brought many rare species of wildlife down into the most accessible lowlands in search of food. Travel was by snowcoach in the park which was an unforgettable experience! Magnificent landscapes await; multiple thermal features and trees bathed in frost and snow. Expect a few dawn surprises punctuated by sightings of Great Grey Owl and Bobcat and last, but not least, Wolf!

How to carve the perfect pumpkin Here are some tips to make the most of your pumpkin this month.

1.The shape. Pumpkins come both short and round as well as tall and thin. Decide on the pattern

of face you will want to carve, and choose your shape of pumpkin accordingly. If you like big

toothy grins, better get a wide pumpkin!

2. The ripeness. Choose one with hard skin, which your fingernail will dent but not puncture. Avoid

bruised or dented pumpkins, unless the marks can be incorporated into the character of the

pumpkin you have in mind.

3. The hollowing. At home, begin by laying out sheets of newspaper, because you have a messy job ahead. Choose a

medium length knife with a thin serrated blade, and cut out a hole near the top around the stem. As you cut, it will help if

you angle your knife slightly upwards. This makes the lid and hole slightly cone-shaped, which stops the lid from falling

into the pumpkin later on.

4. The scraping. Dig out your pumpkin with a large spoon. Make sure the pumpkin is perfectly flat on the bottom.

5. The face. Use a crayon to draw on the face. It can easily be wiped off if you go wrong, but in the meantime, will give

you some guidance. Now, cut out the design, pushing out the pieces of pumpkin wall as you go along.

6. The preserving of your masterpiece! Vaseline does this well – it seals in the moisture, and slows down the growth of

mould inside. Popping your pumpkin into the fridge each night also will help.

7. The illumination. A small plain white votive candle in a glass holder works best.

8. The setting. Pumpkins need a flat, stable surface away from anything that can catch fire. A table in a conservatory

works well. If you are using a windowsill, make sure that curtains and blinds are well out of the way, and that the cat or

kids won’t knock it off.

Childswickham Tallest Sunflower Competition 2017

The winners of the Sunflower competition are: Adults 1st prize at the height of 3.70 metres Maria Iommi She wins a meal voucher for 2 at the Childswickham Inn and Brasserie. 2nd prize at the height of 3.52 metres Anne and Fred Braithwaite They win a cream tea for two at the Wayside Farm Shop at Wickhamford. Children 1st prize at the height of 3.60 metres Finley Hawkins He wins a ticket for 2 on the steam train to Santa’s grotto on Christmas Eve

2nd prize= at the height of 3.30metres George Hawkins 2nd prize= also at 3.30metres Ben and Sam Cook They win 2 tickets to the Regal Cinema. Thank you to all who kindly donated prizes and to everyone who entered the competition. The £200 raised was donated to St Mary’s Church towards renewing the bell ropes.

Judy and Robert Simms


Yoga to Relax & Revive Gentle movement and relaxation.

Beginners welcome.

Childswickham Village Hall Tuesdays 10.30-12.00pm,

Bretforton Village Hall Tuesdays 6.30-8.00pm.

Broadway Lifford Hall Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm.

Enquiries Aston Colley 01386 870893 www.unwind-yoga.co.uk

Broadway Station Progress October 2017 Just a brief report this time. The corrugated sheets for the roof arrived at the beginning of September, and are being fitted, starting on the platform side of the building. The wooden cladding on the southern gable end is complete. The vehicle access gap which had been left in the wall of platform 1 has been closed off and the wall is now complete. Contractors have finished their work to stabilize the embankment between the Childswickham Road bridge and the Evesham Road bridge. However, at the time of writing the track has not yet advanced further towards the station. Instead, efforts have turned to laying the sidings and points at the northern end of the station site, working south from the Springfield Lane bridge towards the platforms. For those of you with internet access who want to keep abreast of progress on a regular basis, a blog detailing our work at the station can be found at: http://broadwaystationgroup.blogspot.co.uk and a blog giving details of the tracklaying can be found at: http://broadwayextensionblog.blogspot.co.uk

John Blofield

The Churches and Art of Florence 6 days from £1,199 departing 3

rd March 2018 -

John Thompstone is leading this holiday – tailor made to suit our own requirements. Basically, it is under the auspices of the North Cotswold U3A but is not limited to that organization if there are other friends and neighbours who would to come. It will provide an opportunity to absorb the atmosphere and the artistic delights of this historic Italian City, in many ways ‘the cradle of the Renaissance.’ Amidst a wide ranging programme, we shall visit the Basilica of San Minato al Monte; the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine & Capella Brancacci: the Uffizi Gallery and the Bargello Museum: Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, and the Baptistry; Museo di San Marco; the Basilicas of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce – as well as having free time to explore and relax. We stay in a 4* hotel on B & B basis + 3 Dinners, and all entrance charges are included. This should be an absorbing visit to a unique city - and at a quieter time of the year. If you are interested in joining the group and would like to receive the brochure with full details please contact John – Tel: 01386 852930 or email: [email protected]

http://www.unwind-yoga.co.uk/

http://broadwaystationgroup.blogspot.co.uk


Past Views of Childswickham, part of a collection which is to be displayed in the

Memorial Hall during the winter months.

Kelly’s Directory 1919 referred to the building as being a Congregational Chapel.

The pretty chapel, called Ebenezer, was built in 1843 as a branch of the Broadway Chapel for the convenience of its members in the village. It was situated opposite the cottages on Chapel Lane.

When entering the chapel you walked under a seated balcony, and at the far end there were two flights of stairs leading to the pulpit. It was restored in 1892 and a new window and porch were added.

The chapel ceased being used as a place of worship in the early 1900s. In the 1950s the children in the local school were walked to the chapel by their teachers to receive their lunch. This continued until a canteen was installed in the school.

In the early 1960s the Reverend T P Hern gave woodwork classes to the young people of the village in the chapel. After it fell into disrepair and became unsafe it was demolished in the 1980s. This photograph of St Mary’s Church was taken in June 1870.

If you look closely you can see two steeplejacks at the very top erecting or repairing the weathervane. Also note the two entrances on this side of the church. The one on the left was for the priest’s use only. Both have been blocked and the porch demolished. The tree has also been felled. It was replaced by a yew tree on either side of the gate.

Robert Simms There appears to be no scaffolding or Health and Safety worries in 1870.


Sudoku Each line, column and square must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Easy 8 Intermediate 8

LOCAL WALKS WITH THE COTSWOLDS VOLUNTARY WARDENS OCT 2017

A Cat, a Fox and a Pig – Saturday 28th October - Moderate A circular walk taking in Hidcote Bartrim and the Foxcote estate. A long, steady uphill stretch at the beginning and a short but steep climb about halfway. Please bring a packed lunch. 5.5 hours: 10 miles. Start: 10:00 am Mickleton Church, park considerately. OS Map ref SP 162 435 PLEASE use appropriate footwear as some walks may be steep and muddy in places. EASY - Length may vary but terrain is mainly flat (level); MODERATE - includes some hills and

rough ground. STRENUOUS – may be rough underfoot and ascents and descents may be steep. We welcome guide and hearing dogs - sorry, others not allowed. Walks are free although we do invite donations to help fund our conservation and improvement work. The Wardens run a full programme of guided walks throughout the Cotswolds. For more information see www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk or Tel: 01451 862000, also for any changes to arrangements such as due to extreme weather.

Home cooking and baking for all occasions celebration cakes, buffets,

wedding favours, business breakfasts and lunches,

pre-packed picnics, edible gifts and more!

Contact Ruth on 07813455724

BROADWAY BOWLING CLUB Kennel Lane, WR12 7DJ Quiz Night: Saturday 14th October at 7 pm. Entrance fee £6 to include a ploughman's supper. Booking required. Christmas Bingo: Saturday 18th November 7pm. Booking required.

For further information please contact Avril Wood on 01386 834768

http://www.escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/


Where in our world is this?

CRACKERS What's big and grey and has 16 wheels? Why did the elephant paint his toenails red? How does an elephant get down from a tree? What do you get if you cross an elephant and a kangaroo?

A picture to colour

September is the start of the third season of the year. Do you know what it is called? In this season lots of the trees begin to lose their leaves and their seeds. How many trees can you find in this word search?

Join the dots

D E C I D U O U Y R O K C I H

M S S Y C A M O R E T R E C E

S A A E R E T R R E E S E T H

D A P L T L O S E E T E H E I

W O L L I W R L B E B A V E S

S S G O E E A I L O N G A M A

S W O W N A S L U L E Y L D U

R A I W O N G E M T L E A H E

C L O O L O D O H R P S D R P

Y N S O E Y D B A S P S O O N

D U B D E R I D E E A P P E N

D T I N G R O N N O B L T H E

C L I M C E A T E A A N D S T

A Y B H A H R E U R R K N T I

L S P L O C U S T R C I S N G

ASH MAGNOLIA

ASPEN MAPLE

BEECH MULBERRY

BIRCH OAKS

CRABAPPLE POPLAR

CHERRY SYCAMORE

DOGWOOD WALNUT

ELM WILLOW

HICKORY YELLOWWOOD

An elephant on roller skates So he could hide in the cherry tree! He sits on a leaf and waits till autumn! Big holes all over Australia.

How many sunflowers can you find in the Village News?


Hinton on the Green

St Peter’s Church

Services: 2nd Sunday at 6pm

4th Sunday at 11.15am

St Mary’s Church, Aston Somerville

A service of Holy Communion is held on the second Sunday of alternate months at

4pm. The next service is on Sunday, 8th October 2017.

QUIZ NIGHT and RAFFLE at LIFFORD HALL FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER

To help buy a Doppler Machine for Barn Close Surgery

7pm for 7.30pm start. Maximum of 6 in a Team. Includes a PLOUGHMAN’S DINNER and a warm mince pie. Wooden cutlery provided, please bring your tipple & glasses. If you wish to pay on the night, please email [email protected] by Thursday 30th November to reserve your place, giving your team name and team member names. Or hand a cheque (payable to Barn Close Surgery) directly into the Surgery in an envelope for the attention of Jean Taylor and clearly marked “Christmas Quiz” plus your team name and team member names. £10 per person.

Back by popular demand!!

Chi ldswickham Bingo Night and Raff le . Saturday, 25th November 2017 In the Chi ldswickham Memor ia l Hal l

Organiser - Nicola Brazier.

Start Time - Doors open at 7pm for a prompt start with first "call" at 7.30pm

Bingo and Raffle Prize Donations, all gratefully received Please give prize donations to Nicola Brazier, 1 Green Close, Childswickham (01386 858812)

Funds raised this year will be in aid of The Acquired Brain Injury Trust, Evesham, charity no 115943 and

Share (The Bianca Project) charity no 1002326 supporting children with special needs in Romanian orphanages.

All the family are welcome! Look out for posters appearing around the village in the next few weeks.

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House of the Open Door Childswickham House, Buckland Road, Childswickham, WR12 7HH

email : [email protected]

HOUSE OF THE OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY MEN’S BREAKFASTS

These are held at 8.30am on the first Saturday of each month, and gentlemen you are welcome to come and “taste and see”. Good food followed by good singing and prayer, if you would like to stay. No charge, but donations welcome if you can. Let us know in advance if you are coming and if you have any particular dietary requirements.

Please contact Tom at: Email: [email protected] Tel: 01386 852084

St Michael & All Angels, Broadway Sundays 1st, 2nd 4th Parish Communion 10.30am 2nd & 4th Holy Communion 8.00am 3rd Morning Worship alternating each month with Iona service 10.30am 5th Parish Service 10.30am Wednesdays Holy Communion BCP 11.00 am

Broadway United Reformed Church

Sunday Service 10.30-11.30 5th 12th 19th 26th

77 High Street, Broadway

St Saviour’s Roman Catholic Church, Broadway Anticipated Sunday Mass at 5pm on Saturday

Weekday Mass at 10am on Tuesday and at 11am on Friday Leamington Road, Broadway

Wayfarers Club Since our last update, the Wayfarers Club have enjoyed trips to Cribbs Causeway in Bristol and more recently a lovely sunny day out to Woodstock, Bladon and Burford. Listed below is our trip schedule for September and October.

If you would like to learn more about the club, please contact Bill Watson on 01386 852959

and for bookings Sylvia Parker on 01386 858401 or email [email protected].

Tues 26th Sept 2017 Medieval Ledbury, Herefordshire

Tues 10th Oct 2017 Moreton-in-Marsh Market and Batsford Arboretum

Tues 24th Oct 2017 Yew Tree Farm Craft Centre and Henley in Arden





Holiday Homes

Whatever direction you wish to follow from Broadway we offer a select range of distinctive Holiday Homes located in the and around the area. So for a short or long stay contact our office in Broadway or visit our website.

Long Term Rentals

We also specialise for those who wish to stay

for longer and have a personal and

professional service with landlords and

tenants. Visit us at our web site for full details

WWW.COTSWOLDPROPERTYLETTINGS.COM

Saddlers Barn, Kennel Lane, Broadway 01386 858147

WWW.COTSWOLDHOLIDAY.COM Hares Tree Work & Garden Services

A local independent company. NPTC certified and fully insured.

Tree Surgery & Felling

Hedge Cutting

Garden Clearance

Tree & Hedge Planting

For more information, please call

Dave on : 07790 794 321

BROADWAY DOG GROOMERS

A professional dog grooming service where our number one priority is your pet.

Lucie is ‘City & Guilds’ qualified and operates from a well equipped, relaxed luxury parlour in Broadway.

Please contact 07807 666859 or http://www.broadwaydoggroomers.co.uk

Pick up and drop off available to fit in with your busy lifestyle.

Going away on holiday? I can have your pooch staying with me in the comfort of my own home.

Viewing days - Wed. 9.00am -5.30pm Sales days - Thurs.

from 10.30am


CAB Citizens Advice Bureau

at SignPost in Broadway 01386 859029

Sessions usually last Thurs in month 1.00pm – 3.00pm

HINTON PEST CONTROL LTD A local Company with 15 yrs of Pest Control Experience

Speedy Response to Domestic Calls Commercial Quotes Available

Wasps, Flies, Bed Bugs, Fleas, Carpet Moths/Beetles, Biscuit Beetles, Ants, Cockroaches, Rats, Mice, Rabbits, Squirrels,

Birds, Moles.

Fully Insured, BPCA/RSPH II Qualified Staff Very Competitive Rates

Telephone: 01386 41762/ 07775 168666 Website : www.hintonpestcontrol.co.uk

Local Independent Family Run

Funeral Directors

24 HOUR PERSONAL SERVICE

www.merstowgreen.co.uk

Golden Charter Prepaid Funeral Plans

Please contact us if you would like to arrange a free no obligation home visit to discuss a prepaid funeral plan.

[email protected]

Your local, legal specialists offering quality professional advice in the following

areas:-

• Residential and Commercial Conveyancing • Bespoke Will Drafting Service (to include free

drafting for over 55’s* ) * terms & conditions apply • Probate/Administration of Estates • Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of

Protection Matters

For further information or to book an appointment please contact our office.

Tele No. 01386 858107 Fax 01386 859454 Email [email protected]

Web site www.aaholmes.co.uk

The Old British Schoolroom, 47b High Street, Broadway, WR12 7DP

At Merstow Green Funeral Home we are here to provide practical guidance and emotional support when grief and intense feelings of loss can make even the simplest of tasks overwhelming. Our qualified Funeral Director Mr Philip Tomlins and his professional staff are committed to offering the highest level of service and bereavement care during your time of need.


LINDSAY BECKMAN & CO LTD

Chartered Accountants

Business &

Tax Advisors

For all your accountancy needs

8, Bloxham Road, Broadway,

Worcs, WR12 7EU

01386 853653

FREDERICK C TAYLOR

APPROVED ELECTRICIAN

40 yrs experience

All types of installations large & small Prompt, friendly, personal service

TEL : 01386 852297 The Old Forge, The Cross,

Childswickham, Broadway, WR12 7HJ

The

Perfect Venue from only

£11.50 per hour

If you’re looking for a spacious venue for your event or activity, our hall in the beautiful village of Childswickham could be just the place for you.

Kitchen facilities - Snooker room available-Separate meeting room-

Parking-Disabled facilities

FOR FURTHER INGFORMATION

Please phone Anne on 01386 854955 or Rob on 01386 853752

DANCE CLASSES – MEETINGS - ART GROUPS – DEMOS – TALKS - PLAY GROUPS-CHRISTENINGS - FUNCTIONS - RECEPTIONS

etc

BLUE CABS of Broadway

07770 175 175

Airport and Station Transfers in comfort

Best rates and reliability

Credit and Debit cards accepted

Local and long distance

Alan Aston Motor Engineers First For Service

Eastwick Garage Eastwick Drive Evesham Worcs. WR11 2LG

Tele. No 01386 760700

Philip Tomlins

Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons

Tel (01386) 765133 24 Hr Service

Private Chapel of Rest The Leys, Evesham

WR11 3AP

Pre-payment Plans Available


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