Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Let us have your
Comments on the
Magazine
Now that travel to far
flung places like
Birmingham
is just a memory join the
Carvers on their
travels around the world
CMS Newsletter
online
NOTICE to subscribers
to and readers of Cradley
Mathon and Storridge
Newsletter.
Would you please note
that in light of the
restrictions imposed by the
Diocese on the
transmission of printed
material including Parish
Magazines, the May issue
of the Newsletter will only
be permitted to be
published on its website
which can be accessed on
www.cmsnewsletter.org.uk
Readers will be notified
when the Newsletter
recommences in print. If
any reader is unable to
access this online edition
please write to the Editor
c/o Robert Colledge,
Barratts Cottage Cradley
WR13 5NF and we will
endeavour to resolve this
issue.
3rd June 2020
No 7
The seeds for this year’s
Grand Pumpkin
competition are now on
sale.
Contact Chris Lowder for
details of how to get them
and stay safe
COVID-19
try the online jigsaw puzzle
if you have spare time
Thank you for visiting okcradley.com
Just a point you may not appreciate: as the
okcradley magazine is online it is in fact
and during it’s publication month we are
continually adding and updating items as they arise
or change so please visit us any time for the latest
news and views as they happen
Community
The next Parish Council Meeting is at
7pm on Tuesday 9th June
it will be held online by Zoom virtual
meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85293701006?p
wd=QloyV1Y3aXo5R1lQNFlRSHlBQ2grUT09
Meeting ID: 852 9370 1006
Password: 270727
You can also join (audio only) by phone by
dialling 0203 4815237.
Phil Striplin Clerk to Cradley and Storridge
Parish Council
Dated: 3 June 2020
Documentation available from the PC
website
cradleyparishcouncil
OUR APOLOGIES FOR DELAY IN GETTING ISSUE 7 ONLINE
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
Correspondents:
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
CMS Newsletter
online
NOTICE to subscribers to and readers of Cradley Mathon and
Storridge Newsletter.
Would you please note that in light of the restrictions imposed
by the Diocese on the transmission of printed material including
Parish Magazines, the May issue of the Newsletter will only be
permitted to be published on its website which can be accessed
on www.cmsnewsletter.org.uk
Readers will be notified when the Newsletter recommences in
print. If any reader is unable to access this online edition please
write to the Editor c/o Robert Colledge, Barratts Cottage Cradley
WR13 5NF and we will endeavour to resolve this issue.
Now that travel to far flung
places like
Birmingham is just a memory
join the
Carvers on their travels
around the world
No 7
27th May2020
Let us have your
Comments on
the Magazine
The seeds for this year’s
Grand Pumpkin
competition are now on
sale.
Contact Chris Lowder for
details of how to get them
and stay safe
COVID-19
Thank you for visiting okcradley.com
Just a point you may not appreciate: as the
okcradley magazine is online it is in fact
and during it’s publication month we are
continually adding and updating items as they
arise or change so please visit us any time for the
latest news and views as they happen
Community
The next Parish Council Meeting is at
7pm on Tuesday 9th June
it will be held online by Zoom virtual
meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85293701006?p
wd=QloyV1Y3aXo5R1lQNFlRSHlBQ2grUT09
Meeting ID: 852 9370 1006
Password: 270727
You can also join (audio only) by phone by
dialling 0203 4815237.
Phil Striplin Clerk to Cradley and Storridge
Parish Council
Dated: 3 June 2020
Documentation available from the PC
website
cradleyparishcouncil
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
Virtually OK
No 7
At 7pm on 12th May 2020 Cradley Parish Council held their
first virtual Parish Council meeting.
All councillors were in attendance with several members of
the public also linked in (two without video presence)
The system used (Zoom) coped well with the requirements
of the meeting and being a first attempt was perfectly
acceptable.
One of the problems with this type of presentation and linking people in their own homes is a certain loss of
“decorum” that becomes evident. This is whichever way you want to look at it an official meeting of an elected
body and I suppose the fact that people are working from familiar surroundings adds to a relaxed attitude.
I do not intend to go into the actual agenda items discussed in detail or how laid down procedures were or were not
followed as this being the first meeting much lee-way is required.
It has to be said that there is room for much improvement to get away from the unprepared and disjointed thought
processes that were evident.
Zoom provide a large selection of assistance modes for the person holding the chair of the meeting to control the
proceedings. It was noted during votes being taken that raising of hands should have been substituted with a
voting click activation icon. Likewise the desire to speak should also be achieved likewise. As this is a council then
votes should be recorded as for, against and abstaining so these can be registered in the minutes accurately.
Unfortunately several hands were not readily evident as the councillor’s hand could not be seen due to bad
positioning at their camera.
Participants must master the art of checking their image positioning and lighting prior to any meeting for system
to work efficiently. The intervention on camera of the house pet may be cute on Good Morning Britain but not at an
official meeting of the PC
A quick check of how good or bad their microphones are or their positioning for optimum sound quality is very
necessary for good communication. Logging into Zoom at any time will allow anyone to check their set up of video
and sound. Desktop microphones are not expensive and it might be worth supply by the PC to those who need to
upgrade.
It is unfortunate that Zoom require that anyone wishing to record the proceedings ( and have the disc space free!)
have to request permission from the chair. As the PC must allow any such recordings then either on the agendas or
prior to the meeting commencing an announcement should be made that requests to record will be granted.
What has also been shown up is that ALL documentation must be in place before the meeting so all referrals to
such and such are available to all who wish them and that there are no referrals to documents not published for
councillors and public.
It is appreciated that our new clerk has hit the ground running and has a backlog of catching up to do under the
overshadowing of virus requirements and I am sure no one envies him his task.
So welcome Phil and we look forward to our Parish Council once again being a professional body working for the
communities of Cradley and Storridge
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
No 7
At 7pm on 12th May 2020 Cradley Parish Council held their first virtual
Parish Council meeting.
All councillors were in attendance with several members of the public
also linked in (two without video presence)
The system used (Zoom) coped well with the requirements of the
meeting and being a first attempt was perfectly acceptable.
One of the problems with this type of presentation and linking people
in their own homes is a certain loss of “decorum” that becomes
evident. This is whichever way you want to look at it an official
meeting of an elected body and I suppose the fact that people are
working from familiar surroundings adds to a relaxed attitude.
I do not intend to go into the actual agenda items discussed in detail or
how laid down procedures were or were not followed as this being the
first meeting much lee-way is required.
It has to be said that there is room for much improvement to get away
from the unprepared and disjointed thought processes that were
evident.
Zoom provide a large selection of assistance modes for the person
holding the chair of the meeting to control the proceedings. It was
noted during votes being taken that raising of hands should have been
substituted with a voting click activation icon. Likewise the desire to
speak should also be achieved likewise. As this is a council then votes
should be recorded as for, against and abstaining so these can be
registered in the minutes accurately. Unfortunately several hands were
not readily evident as the councillor’s hand could not be seen due to
bad positioning at their camera.
Participants must master the art of checking their image positioning
and lighting prior to any meeting for system to work efficiently. The
intervention on camera of the house pet may be cute on Good Morning
Britain but not at an official meeting of the PC
A quick check of how good or bad their microphones are or their
positioning for optimum sound quality is very necessary for good
communication. Logging into Zoom at any time will allow anyone to
check their set up of video and sound. Desktop microphones are not
expensive and it might be worth supply by the PC to those who need to
upgrade.
It is unfortunate that Zoom require that anyone wishing to record the
proceedings ( and have the disc space free!) have to request permission
from the chair. As the PC must allow any such recordings then either
on the agendas or prior to the meeting commencing an announcement
should be made that requests to record will be granted.
What has also been shown up is that ALL documentation must be in
place before the meeting so all referrals to such and such are available
to all who wish them and that there are no referrals to documents not
published for councillors and public.
It is appreciated that our new clerk has hit the ground running and has
a backlog of catching up to do under the overshadowing of virus
requirements and I am sure no one envies him his task.
So welcome Phil and we look forward to our Parish Council once again
being a professional body working for the communities of Cradley and
Storridge
Virtually OK
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 7
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 7
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
I never knew that…..
No 7
How we look at a problem will invariably point us to the wrong answer
Written across the wall of the cave were the following symbols:
It was considered a unique find and the writings were said to be at least 3,000 years old! The piece of stone
was removed, brought to the museum, and archaeologists from around the world came to study the
ancient symbols. They held a huge meeting after months of conferences to discuss the meaning of the
markings. The president of the society pointed to first drawing and said:
"This is a woman. We can see these people held women in high esteem.
You can also tell they were intelligent, as the next symbol is a donkey, so they were smart enough to have
animals help them till the soil.
The next drawing is a shovel, which means they had tools to help them.
Even further proof of their high intelligence is the fish which means that during a famine, they seek food
from the sea.
The last symbol appears to be the Star of David which means they were evidently Hebrews." The audience
applauded enthusiastically.
Then an old Jewish man stood up in the back of the room and said,
"Idiots... Hebrew is read from the right... It says: 'Holy mackerel, dig the ass on that woman."
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
I never knew that………
No 7
How we look at a problem will invariably
point us to the wrong answer
Written across the wall of the cave were the following symbols:
It was considered a unique find and the writings were said to be
at least 3,000 years old! The piece of stone was removed,
brought to the museum, and archaeologists from around the
world came to study the ancient symbols. They held a huge
meeting after months of conferences to discuss the meaning of
the markings. The president of the society pointed to first
drawing and said:
"This is a woman. We can see these people held women in high
esteem.
You can also tell they were intelligent, as the next symbol is a
donkey, so they were smart enough to have animals help them
till the soil.
The next drawing is a shovel, which means they had tools to
help them.
Even further proof of their high intelligence is the fish which
means that during a famine, they seek food from the sea.
The last symbol appears to be the Star of David which means
they were evidently Hebrews." The audience applauded
enthusiastically.
Then an old Jewish man stood up in the back of the room and
said,
"Idiots... Hebrew is read from the right... It says: 'Holy mackerel,
dig the ass on that woman."
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
This is a community online magazine and is open to whoever in the community wants to contribute. 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 7
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
MAKE A CONTRIBUTION
This is a community online magazine and is open to whoever
in the community wants to contribute. 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 7
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
to the Magazine
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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 7
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
No 7
JUST A THOUGHT
Following on from issue 6 and the general view that journalists and other media
reporters continue to look for problems rather that offer solutions to our present
predicament. We transport you back to the second World War for these
“questions “ to the then Prime Minister
Very appropriate reaction Winston pity the fingers are the wrong way round
•
Can I have more clarity on the “Your country needs you”
slogan? It’s too ambiguous
•
Why aren’t you doing enough to prevent these air
raids?
•
Does the siren apply to everyone?
•
There are only male and female toilets in the air
raid shelter and I don’t identify as either
•
This respirator haversack has a leather strap and I’m a vegan
•
Why can’t I have almond milk on my ration card?
•
I find the term “black out” offensive
•
I find the lack of colour options within military
uniforms oppressive
•
Why didn’t we have stockpiles of Spitfires at
the start of this conflict?
•
Why were there not enough troop
transporters available to bring back our
troops from Dunkirk when you didn’t foresee
retreat?
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
No 7
JUST A THOUGHT
•
Can I have more clarity on the “Your
country needs you” slogan? It’s too
ambiguous
•
Why aren’t you doing enough to prevent these air raids?
•
Does the siren apply to everyone?
•
There are only male and female toilets in the air raid shelter
and I don’t identify as either
•
This respirator haversack has a leather strap and I’m a vegan
•
Why can’t I have almond milk on my ration card?
•
I find the term “black out” offensive
•
I find the lack of colour options within military uniforms
oppressive
•
Why didn’t we have stockpiles of Spitfires at
the start of this conflict?
•
Why were there not enough troop
transporters available to bring back
our troops from Dunkirk?
Following on from issue 6 and the general view that
journalists and other media reporters continue to
look for problems rather that offer solutions to
our present predicament. We transport you back
to the second World War for these “questions “ to
the then Prime Minister
Very appropriate reaction Winston
pity the fingers are the wrong way round
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
OBSERVATIONS
Let us have your observations
to the Magazine
No 7
We are living in a changing world where the social values rulebook is being re-written as we sit back
dutifully obeying the words of our government.
Where do our social values come from in the first place?
What is the right and the wrong thing to do?
It appears to be dependant on your moral “compass” which is surely a product of your surroundings,
family and community influences, religious or other beliefs.
All of these inputs contribute to the magnetism and accuracy of your “compass” by which you steer
through life. The influence of a meaningful education rather than an indoctrination is of course a guide as
to whether your “compass” is actually pointing you in the right direction.
Ignorance is bliss the old saying goes, and it may well be that not exploring or questioning what is presented to you
during your life offers a very narrow world of bliss.
We are/ as said in a time of historical change which if you have any interest in history ( not a cool subject these days
apparently) you will find that there is not a lot new in the world and those without the eyes on the past tend to repeat the
mistakes, repeatedly.
My first employer gave me a snippet of information many many years ago: “ don’t be afraid to copy a good idea you
come across, adopt it and improve upon it if you can” (this was in the days before mass copyright law suits) “ but NEVER,
EVER, copy a bad one”
Good advice which has held me in good stead.
There will always be in society who feel that the rules are not for them to follow. Societies are built
on a foundation of agreed rules. Some are unwritten some are hard and fast and called laws. The
non adherence to the laws carry agreed social penalties.
Those members of society who feel that the rules are not for them but still insist on cherry picking
what that society has to offer are usually the ones who rile people the most.
The latest incarnation of course is the presence on the streets of people protesting at an
alleged crime that took place in the USA and totally and selfishly ignoring the work being done in
the name of protection of members of our society from covid19.
How many of them next week, if they contract the virus, will expect and demand the protection
afforded by the health service of this society?
Being a member of a society and enjoying its benefits carries with it an obligation and
responsibility. This applies whether your society is a village or the world.
Those who expect the benefits and protection must also take on the responsibilities.
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
OBSERVATIONS
Let us have your observations
to the Magazine
No 7
We are living in a changing world where the social
values rulebook is being re-written as we sit back
dutifully obeying the words of our government.
Where do our social values come from in the first
place?
What is the right and the wrong thing to do?
It appears to be dependant on your moral “compass”
which is surely a product of your surroundings,
family and community influences, religious or other
beliefs.
All of these inputs contribute to the magnetism and accuracy of your
“compass” by which you steer through life. The influence of a
meaningful education rather than an indoctrination is of course a
guide as to whether your “compass” is actually pointing you in the
right direction.
Ignorance is bliss the old saying goes, and it may well be that not
exploring or questioning what is presented to you during your life
offers a very narrow world of bliss.
We are/ as said in a time of historical change which if you have any
interest in history ( not a cool subject these days apparently) you will
find that there is not a lot new in the world and those without the
eyes on the past tend to repeat the mistakes, repeatedly.
My first employer gave me a snippet of information many many
years ago: “ don’t be afraid to copy a good idea you come across,
adopt it and improve upon it if you can” (this was in the days before
mass copyright law suits) “ but NEVER, EVER, copy a bad one”
Good advice which has held me in good stead.
There will always be in society who feel that the rules are not for
them to follow. Societies are built on a foundation of agreed rules.
Some are unwritten some are hard and fast and called laws. The
non adherence to the laws carry agreed social penalties.
Those members of society who feel that the rules are not for them
but still insist on cherry picking what that society has to offer are
usually the ones who rile people the most.
The latest incarnation of course is the presence
on the streets of people protesting at an alleged
crime that took place in the USA and totally and
selfishly ignoring the work being done in the
name of protection of members of our society
from covid19.
How many of them next week, if they contract the
virus, will expect and demand the protection
afforded by the health service of this society?
Being a member of a society and enjoying its benefits carries with it
an obligation and responsibility.
Those who expect the benefits and protection must also take
on the responsibility.
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Culture Vulture
No 7
Art, is of course in the eye of the beholder and inherently in every one.
The only problem is that for the most part it remains just a dream and we
talk ourselves into believing that it is beyond our abilities.
For the most part therefore we never try. Many people who during the
lockdown have turned their thoughts and abilities to new horizons still
believe they cannot draw or paint or even sculpt. The tragedy is they
therefore do not try.
Have a look you may have an inner Turner lurking within or at least an
ability you never knew you had
More next issue
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Culture Vulture
No 7
Art, is of course in the eye of the
beholder and inherently in every
one.
The only problem is that for the
most part it remains just a dream
and we talk ourselves into believing
that it is beyond our abilities.
For the most part therefore we
never try. Many people who during
the lockdown have turned their
thoughts and abilities to new
horizons still believe they cannot
draw or paint or even sculpt. The
tragedy is they therefore do not try.
Have a look you may have an inner
Turner lurking within or at least an
ability you never knew you had
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
BEAT THE COVID-BLUES --
By growing a WHOPPER!
Yes, it's that time of year again -- time to fork out a measly tenner for a packet of
seeds, plant them, nurture them lovingly, then, at last, pop 'em into (preferably) your
back-garden midden -- and see the fruit grow to gigantic proportions!
In these dark days, what could be more enticing and satisfying than watching something you've planted burst into its
full glory? And as a bonus, you can eat it too! You can certainly never have too much curried pumpkin soup with
soured cream -- Ahh! I feel a recipe coming on (which'll have to wait for another time, alas).
So -- your Cradley Village Hall Grand Pumpkin Contest Committee has decided to carry on with the 2020 Grand
Pumpkin Contest -- come hell or high water! Of course there are various impediments to overcome, but frankly, given
man's (and woman's) ingenuity, we ought to be able to sort something out.
Here's what we'll be doing: Every year I always handle seeds wearing surgeon's gloves as a matter of routine (me
wearing the gloves not the seeds), so no problem there. Once sealed inside their Pumpkin Contest envelopes, said
envelopes have all been rubbed down with anti-bacterial wipes. Packets of seeds can now be safely collected
over the garden gate from Clematis Cottage (just up from the old post office) -- upon payment of a crisp tenner, natch.
As the Grand Pumpkin Contest Committee knows full well, there are quite few regulars and old stagers in and around
Cradley who determinedly take part in the annual competition year after year (you know who you
are!). You will be contacted!
A small tranche of seed packets will be placed in Cradley village hall and may be purchased
via Andy, our stalwart Post Office guy, on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons.
And remember -- you have a whole 6 months to grow your massive fruits. Plant
in May, show in October -- the end of October, actually on Hallowe'en itself,
Saturday 30th. Whether the Weigh-In will be held at the village hall itself, or the Red
Lion, as last year, will of course depend on circumstances at the time. Let us hope for
much relief by then.
And don't forget! Each seed packet is individually numbered. Don't
throw them away! All those handed in on the day -- 12-noon, whatever
the location -- will be chucked into our CVH Pumpkin Contest raffle-hat, with the possibility of copping
an at least half-way decent bottle of wine from your correspondent's dusty wine vault (still a few left, tho
no 2005 clarets, alas).
Finally: 880282, to order a packet of prime seeds, or purchase from CVH.
Meanwhile-- keep well, keep safe, and keep growing!
Chris Lowder
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
PUMPKINS
No 7
BEAT THE COVID-BLUES --
By growing a WHOPPER!
Yes, it's that time of year again -- time to fork
out a measly tenner for a packet of seeds,
plant them, nurture them lovingly, then, at last,
pop 'em into (preferably) your back-garden
midden -- and see the fruit grow to gigantic
proportions!
In these dark days, what could be more enticing and satisfying than
watching something you've planted burst into its full glory? And as a
bonus, you can eat it too! You can certainly never have too much
curried pumpkin soup with soured cream -- Ahh! I feel a recipe coming
on (which'll have to wait for another time, alas).
So -- your Cradley Village Hall Grand Pumpkin Contest Committee has
decided to carry on with the 2020 Grand Pumpkin Contest -- come hell
or high water! Of course there are various impediments to overcome,
but frankly, given man's (and woman's) ingenuity, we ought to be able
to sort something out.
Here's what we'll be doing: Every year I always handle seeds wearing
surgeon's gloves as a matter of routine (me wearing the gloves not the
seeds), so no problem there. Once sealed inside their Pumpkin
Contest envelopes, said envelopes have all been rubbed down with
anti-bacterial wipes. Packets of seeds can now be safely collected
over the garden gate from Clematis Cottage (just up from the old post
office) -- upon payment of a crisp tenner, natch.
As the Grand Pumpkin Contest Committee knows full well, there are
quite few regulars and old stagers in and around Cradley who
determinedly take part in the annual competition year after year (you
know who you are!). You will be contacted!
A small tranche of seed packets will be placed in Cradley
village hall and may be purchased via Andy, our
stalwart Post Office guy, on Monday mornings and
Thursday afternoons.
And remember -- you have a whole 6 months to grow
your massive fruits. Plant in May, show in October -- the end of
October, actually on Hallowe'en itself, Saturday
30th. Whether the Weigh-In will be held at the
village hall itself, or the Red Lion, as last year, will
of course depend on circumstances at the time.
Let us hope for much relief by then.
And don't forget! Each seed packet is individually numbered. Don't
throw them away! All those handed in on the day -- 12-noon, whatever
the location -- will be chucked into our CVH Pumpkin
Contest raffle-hat, with the possibility of copping an at
least half-way decent bottle of wine from your
correspondent's dusty wine vault (still a few left, tho
no 2005 clarets, alas).
Finally: 880282, to order a packet of prime seeds, or
purchase from CVH.
Meanwhile-- keep well, keep safe, and keep growing!
Chris Lowder
The online magazine for Cradley, Storridge & Mathon
Pumpkins
No 7
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Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
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Updated ?
Some of the artists from the 60's are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate ageing
baby-boomers who can remember doing the "Limbo" as if it were yesterday!
Herman's Hermits ---
"Mrs. Brown, You've Got a
Lovely Walker!"
Ringo Starr ---
"I Get By With A Little Help
From Depends!"
The Bee Gees ---
"How Can You Mend A
Broken Hip?"
Roberta Flack ---
"The First Time Ever I
forgot Your Face!"
Johnny Nash ---
"I Can't See Clearly Now!"
The Commodores ---
"Once, Twice, Three times
To The Bathroom!"
Procol Harem---
"A Whiter Shade Of Hair!"
Leo Sayer ---
"You Make Me Feel Like
Napping!"
Abba---
"Denture Queen!"
Tony Orlando ---
"Knock 3 Times On The
Ceiling If You Hear Me
Fall!"
Leslie Gore---
"It's My Procedure,
and I'll Cry If I Want
To!"
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No 7
Herman's Hermits ---
"Mrs. Brown, You've Got a
Lovely Walker!"
Ringo Starr ---
"I Get By With A Little Help
From Depends!"
The Bee Gees ---
"How Can You Mend A
Broken Hip?"
Roberta Flack ---
"The First Time Ever I
forgot Your Face!"
Johnny Nash ---
"I Can't See Clearly Now!"
The Commodores ---
"Once, Twice, Three times
To The Bathroom!"
Procol Harem---
"A Whiter Shade Of Hair!"
Leo Sayer ---
"You Make Me Feel Like
Napping!"
Abba---
"Denture Queen!"
Tony Orlando ---
"Knock 3 Times On The
Ceiling If You Hear Me
Fall!"
Leslie Gore---
"It's My Procedure,
and I'll Cry If I Want
To!"
Updated ?
Some of the artists from the 60's are revising
their hits with new lyrics to accommodate
ageing baby-boomers who can remember
doing the "Limbo" as if it were yesterday!
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number for clue
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Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
More humour
Always Room for fun in Life
No 7
New our online jigsaw Puzzle
Give it a go and let us know if you want more
if you get a message regarding flash
being disabled on google
log into your browser
Click and hold pieces to move into position, if they match they will click together
Two young boys walked into a chemist one day, picked out a
box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter.
The pharmacist at the counter asked the older boy, 'Son, how
old are you?
'Eight', the boy replied.
The man continued, 'Do you know what these are used for?'
The boy replied, 'Not exactly, but they aren't for me. They're for
him. He's my brother. He's four."
"Oh, really?" the pharmacist replied with a grin.
"Yes." the boy said. "We saw on TV that if you use these, you
would be able to swim, play tennis and ride a bike. Right now,
he can't do none of those."
Is this classed
as safe drinking?
More humour
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Always Room for Fun in Life
Too much doom and gloom in today’s world?
Let us have you favourite joke or cartoon to share
with others and brighten up their day and put a
smile on their faces
No 7
Petrol is
finally
affordable
but we
can’t drive
anywhere!
More humour
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
This Month’s gardening videos
A great site to try if you don’t want to trudge
around garden centres. Great range of plants
available to order on line and have delivered
to your door..
Quality plants well packaged and protected.
From plugs to ready to plant out
(depending on season and plants.)
Only one slight drawback is that they have
had to abandon free delivery this season and
now charge £3.95 per order (over £40 to get
free delivery) but with such a great selection
of top quality plants at great prices you will
want to buy more than £40 anyway!
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 7
Found the best equipment
around or an innovative gadget?
Let your fellow gardeners share it.
Visit Now for news and views
Email sign up for new articles
to your computer)
Don’t forget the great
pumpkin competition. judging
at the end of October seeds
now available from:
Chris Lowder
call on
01886 880282 before
collecting and paying to
ensure social distancing
Well, another month of isolation and almost unlimited
sunshine which does in some ways compensate for not
having that foreign holiday that was booked and cancelled.
The greenhouse is refurbished and the compost ordered
over a month ago arrived bang on time. With some soil
reclaimed from my other job (more about that later)
there was enough to fill the newly built beds and
re-soil the wall mangers around the patio and
also populate a newly built border at the
entrance to the greenhouse. Something I didn’t
notice in my desperation to source the compost at
a
time of famine was that it was NOT peat free and needed bolstering to improve
water retention
It is surprising what ingenious use you can make of old items that have been
discarded around the plot. The old saying of one man’s trash is another man’s
treasure is of course driven by your imagination.
The problem with spending so much time in the garden, as already said, exposes
all those to does, that don’t get done. Without an excuse and seeking gainful use
of your now limitless free time they loom large.
The greenhouse, which now has it’s first occupants ( donated tomato plants) is
the subject of research into a diy watering system which is being tested as I
speak.
My Tikki project is now on hold!
The old shed (20 tears old and neglected) at the bottom of the garden loomed
into my sights. It has long been full of wood and homeless items which I have
stuffed in it until l could no longer gain access. Out of sight and out of mind!
The long time leaking roof has been in the “meaning to do “ category for at least
five years. So, with loins girded tools in hand it’s emptying and destruction was
planned and commenced. It contained enough wood to start a timber yard, so
many cupboards and panels ( including a full length mirror) which might come in
handy (Ladies it is a man thing) and a myriad of lost tools and objects of
forgotten origin ( it’s an age thing)
Once emptied it was found that besides the roof and some rotten
floor boards the structure was pretty sound and re-useable.
Conversion to a three sided lean to for storage and easy access was
the
eureka moment. The roof came off in one piece and the floor boards removed to
reveal that there was an area of concrete slabs underneath ideal for what I
wanted to do. Plans to replace roof timbers that were not their best were
thwarted by lack of supply. ( you try buying 2x1 wood!). Plans to cover the roof in
translucent corrugated PVS again met by lack of supply, due apparently by
demand for protective screens in supermarkets.
So a makeshift roof was built until supplies return to normal.
It is amazing that when you are restricted in what you have to work with and
unable to “call on a mate” how you manage to solve the problems that present
them selves.
More importantly just how completely satisfying it is to be able to say “I did
that” rather than “I ordered a new one” and the man put it up
whilst
emptying my bank account.
Oh the soil reclaimed from under the shed ( washed there
over the years) was sieved to remove stones and debris
and used to bulk up the compost! (all for free!)
I don’t know if it old age or an attempt to reduce my
workload but I decided, with the wife’s
permission of course, to stop mowing
about 30% of the lawn in an effort to
make a wildlife and wild flower area where
nature can have control back as to what
grows there. in return I will only have to
mow twice a year. I might just help
mother nature along with some
wild flower seeds scattered in
the area along with those
poppy seeds gathered last
year.
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!
Found the best
equipment
around or an innovative
gadget?
Let your fellow
gardeners share it.
This Month’s gardening videos
Coming Soon
site being completed
(Email sign up for new articles to your computer)
A great site to try if you don’t want to trudge around garden
centres. Great range of plants available to order on line and have
delivered to your door..
Great quality plants well packaged and protected from plugs to
ready to plant out (depending on season and plants.)
Only one slight drawback is that they have had to abandon free
delivery this season and now charge £3.95 per order (over £40 to
get free delivery) but with such a great selection of top quality
plants at great prices you will want to buy more than £40 anyway!
No 7
Don’t forget the great
pumpkin competition.
judging at the end of October
seeds now available from:
Chris Lowder
call on
01886 880282 before
collecting and paying to
ensure social distancing
Well, another month of isolation and almost
unlimited sunshine which does in some ways
compensate for not having that foreign
holiday that was booked and cancelled.
The greenhouse is refurbished and the
compost ordered over a month ago
arrived bang on time. With some soil
reclaimed from my other job (more about
that later) there was enough to fill the newly
built beds and re-soil the wall mangers around the patio and
also populate a newly built border at the entrance to the
greenhouse. Something I didn’t notice in my desperation to
source the compost at a time of famine was that it was NOT
peat free and needed bolstering to improve water retention
It is surprising what ingenious use you can make of old items
that have been discarded around the plot. The old saying of
one man’s trash is another man’s treasure is of course driven
by your imagination.
The problem with spending so much time in the garden, as
already said, exposes all those to does, that don’t get done.
Without an excuse and seeking gainful use of your now
limitless free time they loom large.
The greenhouse, which now has it’s first occupants ( donated
tomato plants) is the subject of research into a diy watering
system which is being tested as I speak.
My Tikki project is now on hold!
The old shed (20 tears old and neglected) at the bottom of the
garden loomed into my sights. It has long been full of wood
and homeless items which I have stuffed in it until l could no
longer gain access. Out of sight and out of mind!
The long time leaking roof has been in the “meaning to do “
category for at least five years. So, with loins girded tools in
hand it’s emptying and destruction was planned and
commenced. It contained enough wood to start a timber
yard, so many cupboards and panels ( including a full length
mirror) which might come in handy (Ladies it is a man thing)
and a myriad of lost tools and objects of forgotten origin ( it’s
an age thing)
Once emptied it was found that besides the roof and some
rotten floor boards the structure was pretty sound and
reuseable.
Conversion to a three sided lean to for storage and
easy access was the eureka moment. The roof came
off in one piece and the floor boards removed to reveal
that there was an area of concrete slabs underneath
ideal for what I wanted to do. Plans to replace roof timbers
that were not their best were thwarted by lack of supply. (
you try buying 2x1 wood!). Plans to cover the roof in
translucent corrugated PVS again met by lack of supply, due
apparently by demand for protective screens in
supermarkets.
So a makeshift roof was built until supplies return to normal.
It is amazing that when you are restricted in what you have
to work with and unable to “call on a mate” how you manage
to solve the problems that present them selves.
More importantly just how completely satisfying it is to be
able to say “I did that” rather than “I ordered a new one” and
the man put it up whilst emptying my bank account.
Oh the soil reclaimed from under the shed ( washed there
over the years) was sieved to remove stones and debris and
used to bulk up the compost! (all for free!)
I don’t know if it old age or an attempt to
reduce my workload but I decided, with
the wife’s permission of course, to stop
mowing about 30% of the lawn in an
effort to make a wildlife and wild
flower area where nature can have
control back as to what grows
there. in return I will
only have to mow twice
a year. I might just help
mother nature along with
some wild flower seeds
scattered in the area
along with those
poppy seeds
gathered last
year.
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Gnomes@okcradley.com
Cradley’s world famous Gnomes are out and about enjoying the sunny weather but clearly not
observing distancing requirements!
Fool! they are not human and therefore invulnerable to viruses.
They are still queueing at the old shop along with their duck friends who
are keeping their distance by the bench with some others on the window
ledge probably realising that they need to go to Pete the Meat or
Crumpton Hill for provisions.
The old Gnome was spotted playing leapfrog with a real frog on the top of the
fence by the brook. No sense of danger these Gnomes health and safety will have
a fit.
One has taken up guardianship of the dog bin and is re-inforcing the fact that they cannot be used
and instructing people to
take it home!
Keep an eye out for the Gnomes on your exercise walks and send us any snaps by email or
by filling in the contact form
(link below)
Spotted in your area
The Gnomes of Cradley
No 7
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Spotted in your area
Gone but not forgotten
Someone took a lot of care to build a
cross and I’m sure they would like it
back. Found in the bushes at
Poundbridge after the recent floods, it
must of course have originated
upstream, kings ditch, Mathon??
If you would like it
back, please contact
me via the Editor
Ivan
Editor@okcradley.com
Part of the inscription
Gnomes@okcradley.com
Cradley’s world famous Gnomes are
out and about enjoying the sunny
weather but clearly not observing
distancing requirements!
Fool! they are not human and
therefore invulnerable to viruses.
They are still queueing at the old
shop along with their duck friends who are keeping their
distance by the bench with some others on the window ledge
probably realising that they need to go to Pete the Meat or Crumpton
Hill for provisions.
The old Gnome was spotted playing leapfrog with a real frog on the
top of the fence by the brook. No sense of danger these Gnomes
health and safety will have a fit.
One has taken up guardianship of the dog bin
and is re-inforcing the fact that they cannot be
used and instructing peopel to take it home!
Keep an eye out for the Gnomes on your
exercise walks and send us any snaps by email
or by filling in the contact form
(link below)
No 7
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 7
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 pur patrons and will ensure a swift return to normal business as soon as
regulations allow.
Until then stay safe
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 7
Contact Us
Editor: final selection pending
Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
Out and About
CRADLEY WANDERINGS
Plenty to ruminate upon during my daily peregrinations
around Cradley and its labyrinthine network of
footpaths and bridleways . Coronovirus , now
imaginatively known as Covid-19 , has tossed the
world of we human beings into a complete tiswas .
Does anybody really believe that the pandemic will
fizzle out any time soon ? My guess is we have
the problem for at least the rest of 2020 .
I recall that the last national census of 2011 had Cradley and
Storridge recorded as some 63% of our community being either retired
or not in active work ! It is not unreasonable to conclude that the vast
majority of some 1800 soles are indeed in the 60-90+ age category .
Last weekend I took the path from Kingsbridge via Netherley Farmstead and up over Cockshott Hill, down to Bank Farm ,
along through Six Acre Wood and down from Upper Vinesend via Vinesend Lane , to Buryfields and then home via Brookside
, Poundbridge and Chapel Lane . One of my favourite walks . It takes me around 90 minutes to cover approximately 5 miles .
Plenty of time to cogitate about the hugely underused and poorly maintained pathways and signage of this fantastic public
asset .
I got to thinking that , over the next 6 months , our myriad housebound over 60's could get to acquire some depressive
tendencies . In which case our 67 kilometres of public rights of way offer the perfect antidote to feelings of depression and
hopelessness .
I know these paths well . They offer some of the very best walking and relaxation that anyone could wish for . With summer
on the cusp and the older members of our nation being urged to self -isolate it dawned upon me that I may be able to help .
So here is an offer to do my bit to help members of our almost housebound and ageing community.
I am up for sharing suitable gentle walks around the parish with one or two folk at a time .
If you want to come with me any time just phone me on 01886 881019 and we could set something up to suit us both.
Spring is almost officially here and nature is at last waking up. Lots of wild-life flora and fauna to enjoy and a chance to
recharge one's emotional batteries !
Geoff Fielding
No 7
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Out and About
Cradley Wanderings
Plenty to ruminate
upon during my
daily
peregrinations
around Cradley and
its labyrinthine
network of footpaths and bridleways .
Coronovirus , now imaginatively known as Covid-19 , has
tossed the world of we human beings into a complete
tiswas . Does anybody really believe that the pandemic will
fizzle out any time soon ? My guess is we have the problem
for at least the rest of 2020 .
I recall that the last national census of 2011 had Cradley and
Storridge recorded as some 63% of our community being
either retired or not in active work ! It is not unreasonable to
conclude that the vast majority of some 1800 soles are
indeed in the 60-90+ age category .
Last weekend I took the path from Kingsbridge via
Netherley Farmstead and up over Cockshott Hill, down to
Bank Farm , along through Six Acre Wood and down from
Upper Vinesend via Vinesend Lane , to Buryfields and then
home via Brookside , Poundbridge and Chapel Lane . One
of my favourite walks . It takes me around 90 minutes to
cover approximately 5 miles . Plenty of time to cogitate
about the hugely underused and poorly maintained
pathways and signage of this fantastic public asset .
I got to thinking that , over the next 6 months , our myriad
housebound over 60's could get to acquire some depressive
tendencies . In which case our 67 kilometres of public rights
of way offer the perfect antidote to feelings of depression
and hopelessness .
I know these paths well . They offer some of the very best
walking and relaxation that anyone could wish for . With
summer on the cusp and the older members of our nation
being urged to self -isolate it dawned upon me that I may be
able to help . So here is an offer to do my bit to help
members of our almost housebound and ageing
community.
I am up for sharing suitable gentle walks around the parish
with one or two folk at a time .
If you want to come with me any time just phone me on
01886 881019 and we could set something up to suit us
both.
Spring is almost officially here and nature is at last waking
up. Lots of wild-life flora and fauna to enjoy and a chance to
recharge one's emotional batteries !
Geoff Fielding
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Are you one of those people who when getting into your Ford Fiesta magically transforms it to a racing Porshe?
If so then the opportunity is there to race your familymobile.
Every year Nurburgring is opened up to "would be racers" to come and pay $45 to race your car or bike around at
whatever speed you can or cannot handle - no insurance coverage so when you rack it up its yours to fix.
You should be aware of course that the cost of crashing can soon ramp up with barrier repairs, track damage and track
closure costs and safety cars to at least a whopping 6000 Euros. This doesn’t include any hospital treatment or damage
to your car which of course won’t be covered by your normal insurance as you were racing.
Even saying this there seems to be no shortage of petrol heads who want to try.
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PETROL HEADS PAGE
Are you one of those people who when getting into your Ford Fiesta
magically transforms it to a racing Porshe?
If so then the opportunity is there to race your familymobile.
Every year Nurburgring is opened up to "would be racers" to come and pay
$45 to race your car or bike around at whatever speed you can or cannot
handle - no insurance coverage so when you rack it up its yours to fix.
You should be aware of course that the cost of crashing can soon
ramp up with barrier repairs, track damage and track closure costs
and safety cars to at least a whopping 6000 Euros. This doesn’t
include any hospital treatment or damage to your car which of course
won’t be covered by your normal insurance as you were racing.
Even saying this there seems to be no shortage of petrol heads who
want to try.
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Features Editor:Harold Armitage
Storridge: Vacancy
Cradley: Vacancy
Mathon: Vacancy
Web: Ken Nason
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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
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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
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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)
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restrictions are lifted and the world
gets back to normal
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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
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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
AJ Mowing Services
All your mowing
needs covered
with one call or
email
To advertise with us call
01886 880952
or email us
jim@ajmowing.com
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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
AJ Mowing Services
All your mowing
needs covered
with one call or
email
call us to
discuss your advert
01886 880952
jim@ajmowing.com
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