With traditional Christmas carols, Festive songs and entertaining bell ringing, a wonderful Christmas Carol Service was held on Sunday 14 December, followed by an enjoyable social afterwards. Thanks to residents, friends of our Community and the Clent Bell Ringers for coming.
Although electric scooters are available to buy, they are currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas unless part of a legal e-scooter loan scheme. As there are no legal schemes in place in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, e-scooters can only be ridden on private land with the permission of the land-owner.
West Mercia Police are actively trying to reduce the anti-social behaviour caused in the community by the illegal use of e-scooters, as well as raising awareness of the law. Anyone found using them in public areas risks having the e-scooter seized by the police. Get smart on e-scooters and watch this video to find out more: https://orlo.uk/Df0Ni
In recent years, there have been an increase in the use of fireworks as part of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
As a rural area with livestock, horses and pets, can we ask that you refrain from setting off fireworks, as the loud bangs and flashes can be very frightening, and can cause injury, and in some cases death, which happened a few years ago.
For many the festive season is a period of good cheer, however, it is not as joyous for some people, and that it can be a difficult time of year. If you need a chat, try calling one of the following who are available to listen:
With band members only 15 years of age, Dead Spirit Music led last ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE on Wednesday 17 December, with vocal support from the audience.
Huge thanks to everyone who came to our Festive Fairfield event. We hope you enjoyed the evening.
With tunes from the Great American Songbook, a sprinkling of festive songs and, at the end of the show, an unexpected audience participation, singing and dancing’s to New York, New York (written by John Kander and Fred Ebb and popularized by Frank Sinatra), the Midland Concert Orchestra’s A Hint of Christmas, held on Sunday 30 November, did not disappoint.
Huge thanks to the very talented Midland Concert Orchestra and to our wonderful audience.
Christmas is just around the corner, and there’s a bumper crop of interesting stories this month. From keeping your home safe over the festive period, to celebrating wonderful Neighbourhood Watch volunteers, and a free webinar on Domestic Abuse.
To read this month’s issue, CLICK HERE
As the Cyclamen flowers fade away, the Pansies start to bloom in the Community planter (Yew Tree Lane – Stourbridge Road junction), maintained by dedicated volunteers, thank you
We need YOU to be part of our Nativity on Christmas Eve, 4pm in the Village Hall. 16 adults are needed to fill the various parts, our readthrough will be on Thursday 11th December 7pm – 7.30pm in St. Mark’s (wrap up warm, there’s no heating). Please help bring joy to the season. There’s no need to memorise the script.
Over the past three years across the three counties that make up the West Mercia Police Force there have been 13 fatalities and 132 serious injuries on the roads where alcohol has been a contributory factor. An additional 24 fatalities and 100 serious injuries have occurred involving drugs.
Each one of these is a loved one lost. Each one is a life cut short.
There really is no excuse if you are caught driving over the influence of drink or drugs. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to drive.
Throughout December West Mercia Police are supporting Operation Limit, the national drink and drug drive operation. Part of this will be raising awareness of the consequences of driving under the influence but also high profile enforcement, continuing the work that takes place 24/7 throughout the year. Highlighting the issues around driving under the influence of alcohol is forming part of an overall month long campaign, Operation Christmas Presence, aimed at helping keep everyone safe this festive season.
Don’t risk it for the sake of one drink this Christmas.
Warning to motorists ahead of Christmas festivities | West Mercia Police