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No 13
World of Wonder
We are back
at Cradley Village Hall
from 2nd Dec
Local Computer repairs
Relax and enjoy
Introducing the first online magazine covering the three
villages of Cradley, Storridge and Mathon. This is a monthly
magazine with updates available during that time. We aim to
be very flexible in time scales to allow members of the
communities the maximum time to get their contributions to
us. We have a very relaxed editorial stance only requiring that
submissions meet basic standards of good manners,decency
and of course legality.
So, open house on making a contribution either personally or
on behalf of your group. Make use of us to get your point of
view or personal opinion and event out there or even debate a
topic all for FREE.
For local (and slightly further away businesses) we offer FREE
advertising with us along with direct links to your own website
and free advert design. We are a non profit making project and
only have web management costs to consider.
To contact us with any contributions, notices, information or
your expertise in your favourite interest drop us an Email or fill
in the form
Don’t forget to visit us several times during an issues month as
we are adding new items all the time
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Now that travel to far flung
places like
Birmingham is just a memory
join the
Carvers on their travels
around the world
No 12
27th October 2020
Let us have your
Comments on
the Magazine
Thoughts from
the Bench
World of Wonder
Local Computer repairs
We are back
at Cradley
Village Hall
from 2nd Dec
Relax and enjoy
Introducing the first online magazine covering the three
villages of Cradley, Storridge and Mathon. This is a monthly
magazine with updates available during that time. We aim to
be very flexible in time scales to allow members of the
communities the maximum time to get their contributions to
us. We have a very relaxed editorial stance only requiring that
submissions meet basic standards of good manners,decency
and of course legality.
So, open house on making a contribution either personally or
on behalf of your group. Make use of us to get your point of
view or personal opinion and event out there or even debate a
topic all for FREE.
For local (and slightly further away businesses) we offer FREE
advertising with us along with direct links to your own website
and free advert design. We are a non profit making project and
only have web management costs to consider.
To contact us with any contributions, notices, information or
your expertise in your favourite interest drop us an Email or fill
in the form
Don’t forget to visit us several times during an issues month as
we are adding new items all the time
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
No 13
From the Parish Council
Cradley & Storridge Parish Council November report
The parish council met on 10 November.
This is the time of year when the council sets its precept (which forms part of the council tax charge along with
payments to the county council and other authorities) for the following year starting on 1 April. It seems very likely
that the parish will not spend all its income in the current year, largely due to the effects of the coronavirus
restrictions, which means that the council will carry forward a surplus into next year. At the moment, the council is
minded to leave the precept unchanged.
As the number of households in the parish has increased, an unchanged precept would probably mean that each
household would pay slightly less in council tax for the parish council.
The council will make its final decision on what precept to set for next year at its January meeting, but in the meantime
we would very much appreciate comments and opinions from parishioners about what should be done.
Draft accounts will be published on the parish council website along with some options. We’d particularly like
thoughts on these alternatives:
The council could purchase speed indication devices (the flashing signs activated by traffic exceeding
the speed limit) or take other measures to help address speeding on the B4220 Bosbury Road;
The council could improve its two open spaces at Buryfields and Chapel Lane, including buying more
equipment, benches or chairs;
We do not at present have enough volunteers to reopen all the dog waste bins, so we could change to
using a commercial contractor;
The council could reduce the precept for one year only, but it would need to be increased again at April
2022.
Any other suggestions for priorities – at least, those that are within the powers of a parish council to address! – are
equally welcome. Comments can be sent to the clerk at clerk@cradleyparishcouncil.gov.uk. If anyone can’t see the
accounts online and would like a paper copy, please contact the clerk by email or call 07591 299749.
Apart from next year’s budget, the council also discussed what could be done to make our already attractive parish
even more beautiful. A number of ideas were raised, and the council will be consulting parishioners about what steps
would be supported.
As reported last month, the council received a high number of comments on the proposal to close the lane between
the entrance to Pixiefields and the junction with Chockbury Lane, all of which were in favour of the proposal. The
council has made a formal application to Herefordshire Council to make the change and we are waiting for their
formal response.
The council and our county councillor Ellie Chowns are continuing to press Herefordshire Council to prioritise work on
the persistent flooding by the surgery. We’re also very aware of concern about speeding through the village, and
considering ways this could be addressed.
The parish council doesn’t meet in December, so the next meeting will be on Tuesday
12 January 2021.
The councillors would like to wish all readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
No 12
From the Parish Council
Cradley & Storridge Parish Council
November report
The parish council met on 10 November.
This is the time of year when the council sets its precept (which
forms part of the council tax charge along with payments to the
county council and other authorities) for the following year starting
on 1 April. It seems very likely that the parish will not spend all its
income in the current year, largely due to the effects of the
coronavirus restrictions, which means that the council will carry
forward a surplus into next year. At the moment, the council is
minded to leave the precept unchanged.
As the number of households in the parish has increased, an
unchanged precept would probably mean that each household
would pay slightly less in council tax for the parish council.
The council will make its final decision on what precept to set for
next year at its January meeting, but in the meantime we would
very much appreciate comments and opinions from parishioners
about what should be done.
Draft accounts will be published on the parish council website
along with some options. We’d particularly like thoughts on these
alternatives:
The council could purchase speed indication devices (the
flashing signs activated by traffic exceeding the speed
limit) or take other measures to help address speeding
on the B4220 Bosbury Road;
The council could improve its two open spaces at
Buryfields and Chapel Lane, including buying more
equipment, benches or chairs;
We do not at present have enough volunteers to reopen
all the dog waste bins, so we could change to using a
commercial contractor;
The council could reduce the precept for one year only,
but it would need to be increased again at April 2022.
Any other suggestions for priorities – at least, those that are within
the powers of a parish council to address! – are equally welcome.
Comments can be sent to the clerk at
clerk@cradleyparishcouncil.gov.uk. If anyone can’t see the
accounts online and would like a paper copy, please contact the
clerk by email or call 07591 299749.
Apart from next year’s budget, the council also discussed what
could be done to make our already attractive parish even more
beautiful. A number of ideas were raised, and the council will be
consulting parishioners about what steps would be supported.
As reported last month, the council received a high number of
comments on the proposal to close the lane between the entrance
to Pixiefields and the junction with Chockbury Lane, all of which
were in favour of the proposal. The council has made a formal
application to Herefordshire Council to make the change and we
are waiting for their formal response.
The council and our county councillor Ellie Chowns are continuing
to press Herefordshire Council to prioritise work on the persistent
flooding by the surgery. We’re also very aware of concern about
speeding through the village, and considering ways this could be
addressed.
The parish council doesn’t meet in December, so the
next meeting will be on Tuesday
12 January 2021.
The councillors would like to wish all readers a
merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
No 13
Make a move?
We have just moved from Russet House to Oaklands.
Nothing out of the ordinary you might think but… as we
are late 70's and early 80's it has ended up extremely
hard work.
We have moved a few times over the years and were
“old hands” at it.
We did not want to rent or store furniture so we were
left with a short window in which to find a suitable house and facilitate the move.
We did not mind the size of the house but wanted a much much smaller manageable
garden. We carried out lots of viewings of potential houses around this area as wr
were hoping to find something in Colwall. In the end we landed up here in Oaklands in
a fairly large house but with a small garden. Job done or so we thought!
Decisions on kitchens, carpets, where to put things, what needed altering and
refurbishing finally ended up with our removing two internal walls with the resulting
upheaval of a building site. We quite wisely took a few days away (before lock down) to
avoid the worst.
We also discovered that in this digital age just how much a simple change of address
adds to your burden. Derek has spent hours changing addresses with things like,
passports, DVLA etc. etc.
We have also had to face a procession of decisions requiring to be made one after
another. Being married for 54 years, we have so far not fallen out too much,
Our Advice: If you wish to move house and downsize, then think about it in your 60's
or 70's at the latest.
We see potential in this house and am sure we will be happy here,
NO! we are not going to move again!!!
Derek and Ann Carver
Burlton House,
Oaklands.
MOVING HOUSE
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Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Make a move?
We have just moved from Russet
House to Oaklands. Nothing out
of the ordinary you might think
but… as we are late 70's and
early 80's it has ended up
extremely hard work.
We have moved a few times
over the years and were “old hands” at it.
We did not want to rent or store furniture so we were left
with a short window in which to find a suitable house and
facilitate the move.
We did not mind the size of the house but wanted a much
much smaller manageable garden. We carried out lots of
viewings of potential houses around this area as wr were
hoping to find something in Colwall. In the end we landed up
here in Oaklands in a fairly large house but with a small
garden. Job done or so we thought!
Decisions on kitchens, carpets, where to put things, what
needed altering and refurbishing finally ended up with our
removing two internal walls with the resulting upheaval of a
building site. We quite wisely took a few days away (before
lock down) to avoid the worst.
We also discovered that in this digital age just how much a
simple change of address adds to your burden. Derek has
spent hours changing addresses with things like, passports,
DVLA etc. etc.
We have also had to face a procession of decisions requiring
to be made one after another. Being married for 54 years, we
have so far not fallen out too much,
Our Advice: If you wish to move house and downsize, then
think about it in your 60's or 70's at the latest.
We see potential in this house and am sure we will be happy
here,
NO! we are not going to move
again!!!
Derek and Ann Carver
Burlton House,
Oaklands.
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Travel Bug
It is not widely known that we have in Cradley an intrepid couple who will
not mind us
saying, are in what most people would class as the “twilight “ of their years. Where most of us
would be sitting in the back garden in our rocking chairs watching the world go by they are out
quenching their seemingly insatiable thirst for travel. They have put together a website with
which to share their experiences and are happy to help with any advice etc. that they can give to
would be travellers to those destinations
So follow the travels across the globe of Derek and Ann Carver
Travel section of our web site
Below are some reasons why you, the readers of OK
Cradley might be interested in the travel section of
our website
Both our children spent time travelling around the
world before going to university .
We started travelling after we both qualified as sub
aqua divers. Our first open water dive was in
Mexico then we dived in Indonesia, Philippines and
Micronesia. Afterwards we continued travelling and
now have been to many different countries all over
the world.
How do we do it? Usually we have travelled
with our ruck sacs and have organised our trips
using the Lonely Planet as a guide. We book the
first night as we need to know where we are
staying as we are usually very tired after long
flights. Most of our major holidays have been for
about 5 weeks as this gives us time to see a country
(one country) well.
Why do we do it? We both like to see a
country, meet the people and learn about their
culture, way of life etc. When one meets people
who have such a poor standard of living, it makes
us really appreciate what we have. We have often
said young people should see how the other half
live and would then know how lucky they were. We
love talking to people and in one case while talking
to a young man on a train in India, he 5 years later
contacted us in England, stayed with us and we
then stayed with his family in Nepal in a small
village.
In Nepal we met a WHO worker who stayed with us
then we stayed with his family in Alaska.
contact: info@derekandann.co.uk
No 13
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Travel Bug
It is not widely known that we have in Cradley an intrepid couple
who will not mind us saying, are in what most people would class
as the “twilight “ of their years. Where most of us would be sitting
in the back garden in our rocking chairs watching the world go by
they are out quenching their seemingly insatiable thirst for travel.
They have put together a website with which to share their
experiences and are happy to help with any advice etc. that they
can give to would be travellers to those destinations
So follow the travels across the globe of Derek and Ann Carver
Travel section of our web
site
Below are some reasons why
you, the readers of OK Cradley
might be interested in the
travel section of our website
Both our children spent time
travelling around the world
before going to university .
We started travelling after we
both qualified as sub aqua
divers. Our first open water
dive was in Mexico then we
dived in Indonesia, Philippines
and Micronesia. Afterwards we
continued travelling and now
have been to many different
countries all over the world.
How do we do it? Usually we
have travelled with our ruck
sacs and have organised our
trips using the Lonely Planet
as a guide. We book the first
night as we need to know
where we are staying as we
are usually very tired after
long flights. Most of our major
holidays have been for about 5
weeks as this gives us time to
see a country (one country)
well.
Why do we do it? We both like to see a country, meet the people
and learn about their culture, way of life etc. When one meets
people who have such a poor standard of living, it makes us really
appreciate what we have. We have often said young people should
see how the other half live and would then know how lucky they
were. We love talking to people and in one case while talking to a
young man on a train in India, he 5 years later contacted us in
England, stayed with us and we then stayed with his family in Nepal
in a small village.
In Nepal we met a WHO worker who stayed with us then we stayed
with his family in Alaska.
contact: info@derekandann.co.uk
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
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Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
No 13
Mental Fitness for Retirees Evaluation
This test is to ascertain your mental state now. If you get one right you are doing ok, if
you get none right you better go for counselling. (I'll meet you there.)
There are 4 test questions. Don't miss one
Giraffe Test
How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?
Stop and think about it and decide on your
answer before you click for the correct answer
Elephant Test
How do you put an Elephant in the fridge?
The Lion King Test
The Lion King is hosting an Animal Conference. All
the animals attend except one. Which animal does
not attend?
Okay, even if you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you
still have one more chance to show your abilities
The Crocodile Test
There is a river you must cross but it is used by
crocodiles and you don’t have a boat. How do you
manage it?
Around 90% of retirees taking this test got all the questions wrong, but many pre-
School children got several correct answers.
This conclusively proves that most retirees don’t have the brains of a four year old
The correct answer: Open the refrigerator, put in
the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests
whether you tend to do simple things in an overly
complicated way.
Did you say open the fridge and put in the Elephant?
wrong answer
Correct answer: Open the fridge, take out the Giraffe,
put in the elephant and close the door. This tests your
ability to think through the repercussions of your
previous actions
The correct answer: The Elephant. The Elephant
is in the fridge. You just put it in there. This tests
your memory
The correct answer: You jump in the river and
swim across. Haven’t you been listening? All the
crocodiles are attending the Animal Conference.
This tests whether you learn quickly from your
mistakes
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No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Mental Fitness for Retirees Evaluation
This test is to ascertain your mental state now. If you get one
right you are doing ok, if you get none right you better go for
counselling. (I'll meet you there.)
There are 4 test questions. Don't miss one
Giraffe Test
How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?
Stop and think about it and decide on your
answer before you click for the correct
answer
Elephant Test
How do you put an Elephant in the fridge?
The Lion King Test
The Lion King is hosting an Animal
Conference. All the animals attend except
one. Which animal does not attend?
Okay, even if you did not answer the first three
questions correctly, you still have one more
chance to show your abilities
The Crocodile Test
There is a river you must cross but it is used
by crocodiles and you don’t have a boat.
How do you manage it?
Around 90% of retirees taking this test got
all the questions wrong, but many pre-
School children got several correct answers.
This conclusively proves that most retirees
don’t have the brains of a four year old
The correct answer: Open the refrigerator, put in
the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests
whether you tend to do simple things in an overly
complicated way.
Did you say open the fridge and put in the
Elephant? wrong answer
Correct answer: Open the fridge, take out the
Giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door.
This tests your ability to think through the
repercussions of your previous actions
The correct answer: The Elephant. The
Elephant is in the fridge. You just put it in
there. This tests your memory
The correct answer: You jump in the river and
swim across. Haven’t you been listening? All the
crocodiles are attending the Animal Conference.
This tests whether you learn quickly from your
mistakes
Loading crossword puzzle. One moment please.
Today’s Crossword
have a go- click
number for clue
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Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
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Web: Ken Nason
More humour
Always Room for fun in Life
No 13
More humour
Cleaning up the garage at last!
Contact Us
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Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
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Web: Ken Nason
Write an article
This is a community online magazine and is open to whoever in the community wants to contribute to it. It is not here to churn
out the safe establishment viewpoint though accommodation will be made for their inclusion if they so wish to.
We will have a very light editorial touch but within the requirement of the law. We will not judge comments or points of view as
contrary to sometimes entrenched traditions but look upon them as a basis for open debate and discussion.
For it to be a truly community magazine we want to ensure that there is no one in the community of the three villages covered is
ever “afraid” to put forward their viewpoint or opinion
Submit an article or make a comment
No 13
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Write an article
This is a community online magazine and is open to whoever
in the community wants to contribute to it. It is not here to
churn out the safe establishment viewpoint though
accommodation will be made for their inclusion if they so
wish to.
We will have a very light editorial touch but within the
requirement of the law. We will not judge comments or points
of view as contrary to sometimes entrenched traditions but
look upon them as a basis for open debate and discussion.
For it to be a truly community magazine we want to ensure
that there is no one in the community of the three villages
covered is ever “afraid” to put forward their viewpoint or
opinion
Submit an article or make a comment
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
LOOKING AHEAD
It may have escaped some peoples notice but society as we know it is slowly closing down with
the social aspect of community life being the first casualty. With pubs and restaurants closing
and gatherings becoming increasingly thin on the ground, the usual programmes of social
events are fast disappearing.
We will until further notice not run the looking ahead or poster pages as no one is advertising
as of now. We will of course keep the villages diary up to date as and when we get notices of
cancellations and resumption of normal services.
Please keep us informed via the contact page should you wish entries or alterations to the
online diary or future posters displayed.
Let us have your Comments
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LOOKING AHEAD
It may have escaped some peoples notice but society as
we know it is slowly closing down with the social aspect
of community life being the first casualty. With pubs and
restaurants closing and gatherings becoming
increasingly thin on the ground, the usual programmes
of social events are fast disappearing.
We will until further notice not run the looking ahead or
poster pages as no one is advertising as of now. We will
of course keep the villages diary up to date as and when
we get notices of cancellations and resumption of
normal services.
Please keep us informed via the contact page should you
wish entries or alterations to the online diary or future
posters displayed.
Let us have your Coments
to the Magazine
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
The Marketing Maze
Let us have your observations
to the Magazine
No 13
You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party.
You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed."
That's Direct Marketing.
You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy.
One of your friends goes up to him and, pointing at you, says, "She's
fantastic in bed."
That's Advertising.
You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and get his
telephone number. The next day you call and say, "Hi, I'm fantastic in
bed."
That's Telemarketing.
You see a guy at a party; you straighten your dress. You walk up to him
and pour him a drink. You say, "May I?" and reach up to straighten his
tie, brushing your breast lightly against his arm,
and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed."
That's Public Relations.
You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you and says,
"I hear you're fantastic in bed."
That's Brand Recognition.
You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He fancies you, but you talk
him into going home with your friend.
That's a Sales Rep.
Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you.
That's Tech Support.
You're on your way to a party when you realize that there could be
handsome men in all these houses you're passing, so you climb onto
the roof of one situated towards the centre and shout at the top of
your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!"
That's Facebook.
You are at a party; this attractive older man walks up to
you and grabs your ass.
That's Donald Trump.
You didn't mind it, but twenty years later
your attorney decides you were offended
and you are awarded a settlement.
That's America!
People often ask for a simple explanation of
"Marketing." Well, here it is:
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Let us have your observations
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No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
The Marketing Maze
You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party.
You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed."
That's Direct Marketing.
You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a
handsome guy.
One of your friends goes up to him and, pointing at you,
says, "She's fantastic in bed."
That's Advertising.
You see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and
get his telephone number. The next day you call and say,
"Hi, I'm fantastic in bed."
That's Telemarketing.
People often ask for a
simple explanation of
"Marketing." Well, here it
is:
You see a guy at a party; you straighten your dress. You walk
up to him and pour him a drink. You say, "May I?" and reach
up to straighten his tie, brushing your breast lightly against
his arm,and then say, "By the way, I'm fantastic in bed."
That's Public Relations.
You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He walks up to you
and says, "I hear you're fantastic in bed."
That's Brand Recognition.
You're at a party and see a handsome guy. He fancies
you, but you talk him into going home with your friend.
That's a Sales Rep.
Your friend can't satisfy him so he calls you.
That's Tech Support.
You're on your way to a party when you realize that there
could be handsome men in all these houses you're passing,
so you climb onto the roof of one situated towards the
centre and shout at the top of
your lungs, "I'm fantastic in bed!"
That's Facebook.
You are at a party; this attractive older man walks up to
you and grabs your ass.
That's Donald Trump.
You didn't mind it, but twenty years later
your attorney decides you were offended
and you are awarded a settlement.
That's America!
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Culture Vulture
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Culture Vulture
Art, music, dance, theatre we will have it here. Want your great work of
art shown to the world then let us have a picture or painting
and we will display it here for free
Or just relax and listen
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Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
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No 13
Thoughts from the bench
As I sit here ( seem to do a lot of that these days) congratulating myself on almost
completing another year I tend these days to get into existential thinking such as why
am I here and for what purpose?
There are many, who, I am sure would be quick to supply a somewhat unkind
answer which may not be strictly in keeping with the fast approaching season of
goodwill. But hey I can live with that having not liked everyone I have met in my life.
With my hot brew in hand and overcoat on I sit outside in the fresh air watching the death of another season as
we deepen into winter time. Knowing that another spring will follow I have to marvel at mother nature and her
resilience and eternal cycle of life which some might say we have done our damnedest to use and abuse. If you
listen to the doom watchers who these days peddle a more refined and technological powered version of
priesthoods who chanted to the great unwashed “ your all doomed and damned unless you repent unto the one
true way”( and give yourself to our control)
I look around and even at my great age, I still see things that I have never seen or actually understood before. In
this life we should never stop learning and if we do stop then we have squandered one of the things I have decided
we are here for.
The acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. Not for itself you understand or as a means of gaining power but to
support our second fundamental reason for being here.
To pass that knowledge and wisdom on to our children as a head start in life to help their attaining their life’s
knowledge deposit account. Their shared deposit would of course add to mankind’s overall balance
leading to an enrichment for all.
Unfortunately we seem to have lost our way in that we give more homage to these principles regarding
money rather than knowledge.
I sit at the top of three generations who call me father, grand father and great
grandfather and soon spirits willing, a great-great grandfather. I hope In my own
small way I have attempted to pass on my life experiences and acquired
knowledge to help them on their journey through life.
Unfortunately the little shits never listen or take any notice of old people so let
them struggle like I had to!
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Thoughts from the bench
As I sit here ( seem to do a lot of that these
days) congratulating myself on almost
completing another year I tend these
days to get into existential thinking
such as why am I here and for what
purpose?
There are many, who, I am sure would be quick to supply a
somewhat unkind answer which may not be strictly in
keeping with the fast approaching season of goodwill. But
hey I can live with that having not liked everyone I have met
in my life.
With my hot brew in hand and overcoat on I sit outside in the
fresh air watching the death of another season as we deepen
into winter time. Knowing that another spring will follow I
have to marvel at mother nature and her resilience and
eternal cycle of life which some might say we have done our
damnedest to use and abuse. If you listen to the doom
watchers who these days peddle a more refined and
technological powered version of priesthoods who chanted
to the great unwashed “ your all doomed and damned unless
you repent unto the one true way”( and give yourself to our
control)
I look around and even at my great age, I still see things that I
have never seen or actually understood before. In this life
we should never stop learning and if we do stop then we
have squandered one of the things I have decided we are
here for.
The acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. Not for itself you
understand or as a means of gaining power but to support
our second fundamental reason for being here.
To pass that knowledge and wisdom on to our children as a
head start in life to help their attaining their life’s knowledge
deposit account. Their shared deposit would of course add
to mankind’s overall balance leading to an enrichment for all.
Unfortunately we seem to have lost our way in that we give
more homage to these principles regarding money rather
than knowledge.
I sit at the top of three generations who call me
father, grand father and great grandfather and
soon spirits willing, a great-great
grandfather. I hope In my own
small way I have attempted to
pass on my life experiences and
acquired knowledge to help them
on their journey through life.
Unfortunately the little shits never listen or take any notice of
old people so let them struggle like I had to!
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
No 13
AT SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
Thankfully, no loggers took it down, nor forest fires or earthquakes!
Just a quiet life in a California forest for all these years .
Not every tree has a nickname, but 'The President'
has earned it.
This giant sequoia stands at 247 feet tall & is
estimated to be over 3,200 years old.
Imagine, this tree was already 700 years old
during the height of ancient Greece's civilization
and 1200 years old when Jesus lived. while Rome
was well into its rule of most of the western world
and points beyond.
The trunk of The President measures 27 feet across,
with 2 BILLION needles from base to top.
Because of its unbelievable size, this tree has never
been photographed in its entirety, until now.
National Geographic photographers have worked
along with scientists to try and create the first
photo that shows The President in all its glory.
They had to climb the tree with pulleys and levers and took thousands of photos.
Of those, they selected 126 and stitched them together to get this incredible portrait of The President.
And here it is:
The man standing near the
trunk of the tree is a good
indicator of the tree's size.
Incredible,isn't it?
That’s a BIG one”
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
AT SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
Thankfully, no loggers took it down, nor forest
fires or earthquakes!
Just a quiet life in a California forest for all
these years .
Not every tree has a nickname, but 'The President'
has earned it.
This giant sequoia stands at 247 feet tall & is
estimated to be over 3,200 years old.
Imagine, this tree was already 700 years old
during the height of ancient Greece's civilization
and 1200 years old when Jesus lived. while Rome
was well into its rule of most of the western world
and points beyond.
The trunk of The President measures 27 feet across,
with 2 BILLION needles from base to top.
Because of its unbelievable size, this tree has never
been photographed in its entirety, until now.
National Geographic photographers have worked
along with scientists to try and create the first
photo that shows The President in all its glory.
They had to climb the tree with pulleys and levers
and took thousands of photos.
Of those, they selected 126 and stitched them together
to get this incredible portrait of The President.
And here it is:
The man standing near the
trunk of the tree is a good
indicator of the tree's size.
Incredible,isn't it?
That’s a BIG one”
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
This Month’s gardening videos
LET US KNOW HOW YOUR GARDEN IS GOING WITH ALL
THE ATTENTION IT IS GETTING AT THE MOMENT
TAKE SOME PICS ON YOUR PHONE
No 13
Found the best equipment
around or an innovative gadget?
Let your fellow gardeners share it.
The first real frosts of winter are here and the final assault on the
remaining leaves that have been clinging to trees and bushes will
soon invade the ground with the next heavy blow we get .
The geraniums lifted, potted and put in the unheated
greenhouse seem quite happy and three of them are still
flowering. Need to stop that as they need as much energy
as they can get. My first wallflower cuttings are still
managing a 50% success rate and should get a good start
in the spring( fingers crossed) .
Other than looking untidy the garden seems to be all well and an excellent spring-board
(pun intended) for next year. One major job is the biennial pollarding of the 25 year old
willow in the garden. So, up the ladder soon with all the saws, cutters and hatchets
available to bring the monster under control. I had a thought that I might trim and save
the long whippy branches and stick them in the ground and try a living wall as
recommended all over You Tube rather than consign them to the the garden shredder and into wood chips.
During the summer lock down it was almost a pleasure to be shackled to the garden as the weather was superb. Now it is
wet and depressing during this transition to winter. Enlightenment has come via said You Tube and a vast selection of
garden “hacks”
I have lost count of how many times I have muttered “well I didn’t know that!” and have found myself following the crumb
trail of one idea after another- fascinating!
I found a video (Spanish with sub titles) which showed how to grow
lemon seeds ( and supposedly any other seeds) using the humble
banana as a propagating medium. Basically drill some holes in the
banana and stick the seeds into the flesh and produce seedlings much
much faster than using normal potting methods. Also just cut the
banana into sections and bury in potting compost to plant on. So simple! Like all good ideas.
Also, I have learned how to air root rose cuttings using a plastic bottle and can now propagate the lady of the house’s
favourite rose bush. So mega brownie points there then. Seriously You Tube is great for gardeners in lock down. A bit like
clearing the leaves up. Once you work through the rubbish there are hidden gems to be found underneath
Your Local Garden Centre
Wykeham Gardens
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Let us have your gardening tips
and tricks and even host a
regular gardening column. We
will continue to seek out the
most informative videos from
the web but feel free to
let us have a
video
tour of your
garden or a
video of how
you do
things.
Wonderful things smart phones!
This Month’s gardening videos
No 12
LET US KNOW HOW YOUR GARDEN IS GOING WITH ALL
THE ATTENTION IT IS GETTING AT THE MOMENT
TAKE SOME PICS ON YOUR PHONE
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Found the best
equipment
around or an
innovative gadget?
Let your fellow
gardeners share it.
The first real frosts of winter are here and
the final assault on the remaining leaves
that have been clinging to trees and
bushes will soon invade the ground
with the next heavy blow we get .
The geraniums lifted, potted and put in the unheated
greenhouse seem quite happy and three of them are still
flowering. Need to stop that as they need as much energy
as they can get. My first wallflower cuttings are still
managing a 50% success rate and should get a good start
in the spring( fingers crossed) .
Other than looking untidy the garden seems to be all well
and an excellent spring-board (pun intended) for next year.
One major job is the biennial pollarding of the 25 year old
willow in the garden. So, up the ladder soon with all the
saws, cutters and hatchets available to bring the monster
under control. I had a thought that I might trim and save
the long whippy branches and stick them in the ground
and try a living wall as recommended all over You Tube
rather than consign them to the the garden shredder and
into wood chips.
During the summer lock down it was almost a pleasure to
be shackled to the garden as the weather was superb. Now
it is wet and depressing during this transition to winter.
Enlightenment has come via said You Tube and a vast
selection of garden “hacks”
I have lost count of how many times I have muttered “well I
didn’t know that!” and have found myself following the
crumb trail of one idea after another- fascinating!
I found a video (Spanish with sub titles)
which showed how to grow lemon
seeds ( and supposedly any other
seeds) using the
humble banana
as a propagating medium. Basically
drill some holes in the banana and
stick the seeds into the flesh and
produce seedlings much much
faster than using normal potting methods. Also just cut the
banana into sections and bury in potting compost to plant
on. So simple! Like all good ideas.
Also, I have learned how to air root rose cuttings using a
plastic bottle and can now propagate the lady of the
house’s favourite rose bush. So mega brownie points there
then. Seriously You Tube is great for gardeners in lock
down. A bit like clearing the leaves up. Once you work
through the rubbish there are hidden gems to be found
underneath
Your Local Garden Centre
Wykeham Gardens
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Car Park Donations:
The
Club
Committee
would
like
to
thank
all
surgery
visitors
who
have
contributed
via
the
car
park
donations
box
(on
the
reception
desk).
If
you
park
in
the
Club
car
park,
then
you
can
help
us
to
keep
it
open
for
you,
by
making
a
donation each time you use it.
As
well
as
our
events,
join
us
Monday
–
Saturday
for
a
drink
and
a
chat
from
7:30pm.
Our
member’s
facilities
include
snooker,
pool,
skittles
and
darts.
You
don’t
need
to
be
ex-service
to
be
a
member;
you
can
join
for
around
5p
a
day
and
membership
includes
annual
Royal
British
Legion
Membership,
a
quarterly
magazine
and
other
benefits
only
available
to
members!
Why
not
come
along
and
see
for
yourself
the
benefits
of
joining,
and
start
planning
your
local
nights out.
No 13
Royal British Legion Club – Re-opening
Due to the latest government restrictions we will not be opening as desired. We will
review the situation and re-open as soon as possible
Patron Her Majesty The Queen
Poppy Appeal 2020
You will not be surprised to learn that the Royal British Legion have decided not to hold the nationwide
door to door collections in aid of the Poppy Appeal this year.
It is also highly unlikely that major retail outlets will be hosting collection points.
The impact on fundraising is likely to be significant and will seriously affect the work of the RBL in
support of Forces Veterans.
The Cradley,Storridge and Mathon branch is proud of the fundraising achieved locally over the years
through the generous contributions of local residents, schools, organisations and businesses and once
again asks for your help.
Please continue to donate if at all possible.
You can do this by looking out for static collecting boxes at the following locations
with effect from 22nd October.
Bell Inn, Bosbury
Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge
Wheatsheaf Inn, Fromes Hill
Oak Inn, Staplow
Cradley Butcher
Crumpton Hill Farm Shop
Bosbury Barber
Fromes Hill Cafe
Fromes Hill Convenience Store
Fromes Hill Outdoor Shop
Royal British Legion Club, Cradley (as from Nov.2nd)
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Car Park Donations:
The
Club
Committee
would
like
to
thank
all
surgery
visitors
who
have
contributed
via
the
car
park
donations
box
(on
the
reception
desk).
If
you
park
in
the
Club
car
park,
then
you
can
help
us
to
keep
it
open
for
you,
by
making
a
donation
each
time you use it.
As
well
as
our
events,
join
us
Monday
–
Saturday
for
a
drink
and
a
chat
from
7:30pm.
Our
member’s
facilities
include
snooker,
pool,
skittles
and
darts.
You
don’t
need
to
be
ex-
service
to
be
a
member;
you
can
join
for
around
5p
a
day
and
membership
includes
annual
Royal
British
Legion
Membership,
a
quarterly
magazine
and
other
benefits
only
available
to
members!
Why
not
come
along
and
see
for
yourself
the
benefits
of
joining,
and
start
planning
your
local
nights out.
Royal British Legion Club – Events for the
future
In line with regulations we have had to curtail our events
for the foreseeable future. We apologise to our patrons
and will ensure a swift return to normal business as soon
as regulations allow.
Until then stay safe
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Out and About
Cradley Wanderings
No 12
Spotted by our intrepid travellers Derek and Ann Carver. A field
crammed full of poppies. Afghanistan? No- whilst near Stow and a bit
closer to home this field of daisies near Mathon. Isn’t our countryside
wonderful. Why we want to go abroad for holidays is a mystery?
Follow Derek and Ann on their
far away travels here
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Villages Diary
Halls Diaries
No 13
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Your local group or club here
Please email us if you wish us to include your group/organisation
in our contact list
CMS Newsletter
online
No 13
Cradley,Storridge & Mathon
Support Group
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Web Sites & Contacts
Your local group or club here
Please email us if you wish us to
include your group/organisation
in our contact list
No 12
CMS Newsletter
online
Cradley,Storridge & Mathon
Support Group
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Poster Parade
Free
exposure
for
that
poster
for
your
event
or
fund
raising.
We
can
design
it
for
you
or
you
can
fill
in
the
contribute
form
and
attach
a
picture.
Either
way
you
get
full
colour
exposure
without
printing
or
laminating costs (save the planet)
Suspended until after isolation
restrictions are lifted and the world
gets back to normal
No 13
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Poster Parade
Free
exposure
for
that
poster
for
your
event
or
fund
raising.
We
can
design
it
for
you
or
you
can
fill
in
the
contribute
form
and
attach
a
picture.
Either
way
you
get
full
colour
exposure
without
printing
or
laminating
costs
(save
the planet)
No 12
Suspended until after isolation
restrictions are lifted and the world
gets back to normal
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Resource Centre
Come along to Cradley Village Hall
Resource Centre and get help with your
computer problems or questions on a
one to one basis FREE of CHARGE. Use
our computers, internet access and
tablets all free of charge. We also have
a full colour laser printer to copy or
print your documents at a fraction of
the cost in Malvern (and no travelling).
Pop in and have a chat and a coffee. We
don't judge or bite just help! For details
call Ken on 01886 880 952
Resource Centre open
Mondays 10:30am -12:30pm
Thursdays 2:00pm -4:30pm
Heritage Group
Come along to Cradley Village Hall
and search our archives and get
help in tracking down your
ancestors in the local area. We have
people available to point you in the
right direction and extensive records
and photographs of Cradley,
Storridge and surrounding area.
Come on in, NO CHARGE and enjoy
a chat and a cup of coffee. For
futher information or specific
requirements contact Jeff White on
01886 880 000
Heritage Group open
Mondays 10:30am -12:30pm
Thursdays2:00pm -4:30pm
Post Office
In Cradley Village Hall for all your
needs. Do virtually all the services
available at Malvern PO. Cash
withdrawals for Post Office Card
Account customers and for the
majority of High Street Banks. All mail
services.( Parcel force and Royal Mail)
Stamps, Postal orders,Passport
checking. Vehicle licensing. Foreign
currency (pre-ordered) and travel
insurance, Health Lottery.. And much
more.
Post Office open
Mondays 9am-1pm
Thursdays 1:00pm-4:30pm
YOUR GROUP OR CLUB
HERE
Just let us have details and
a picture and we will put
you on the “on your
doorstep “ page in every
issue until you decide to
stop. Include what you do
when you do it and a
contact number or email
for information. All for
free!
Resource Centre
Come along to Cradley Village Hall
Resource Centre and get all of your
printing needs catered for. From one
off sheets to large run copying. Full
colour laser printing up to A3 size all at
cheaper rates than you can get in
Malvern and with no travelling. We also
supply a free design service for your
documents or posters. Further
information call Ken on 01886 880 952
Resource Centre open
Mondays 10:30am -12:30pm
Thursdays 2:00pm -4:30pm
On Your Doorstep
Cradley Wi
Come and join us or just find out
what we do.
We meet on the first Thursday in each
month February, March & November at
10am. All other Months at 7.30pm. We
meet at Cradley Village Hall. Rectory
Lane Cradley WR13 5LH unless
otherwise stated in the diary.
Subcriptions 2020: £43 Full Member.
£21.10 Dual Member . Visitors £4
For more information contact
President Maureen Sullivan:
maureensullivan60@gmail.com
01886 881045
Secretary: Sue Hyson.
sueh@cmail.com
01886 880541
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
We are offering free advertising for local businesses and groups within easy reach of
the three villages to assist in recovery during and after the present situation.
We include links to your own website and any additional promotions you may run
during that period without extra charges.
We also do a free design service for your advert or publish whatever you have at the
moment.
Contact us today: no obligation just free help
No 13
Bamfords Repairs
Computers
Mobile Phones
Mac’s
•
Custom Computer Builds
•
Virus Removal
•
Operating System Re-installation
•
Networking
And More…..
based in Cradley your local solution
Jack: 07413601663
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
We are offering free advertising for local
businesses and groups within easy reach of the
three villages to assist recovery during and
after the present crisis
We include links to your own website and any
additional promotions you may run during that
period without extra charges.
We also do a free design service for your advert
or publish whatever you have at the moment.
Contact us today: no obligation just free help
No 12
Editor: final selection pending
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Bamfords Repairs
Computers
Mobile Phones
Mac’s
•
Custom Computer Builds
•
Virus Removal
•
Operating System Re-installation
•
Networking
And More…..
based in Cradley your local solution
Jack: 07413601663
