In this issue we report the passing of two villagers, who over many years have, in their unique ways, played their part in contributing to this village community.

In this issue:
  1. Anne Porter
  2. Ernie Mence
  3. Bystander Copy Date, Sunday 15th October
  4. New Bus Service, Monday 16th October
  5. Fire Safety
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1. Anne Porter

We are sorry to announce that Anne Porter died peacefully at home on Tuesday 3rd October.

The funeral service will be held at St James’ Church, Birlingham on Friday 20th October at 12.00 noon.

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2. Ernie Mence

We are also sorry to inform you that Ernie Mence died on Saturday 7th October, after a long illness.

His funeral service will be held at St James’ Church, Birlingham on Tuesday 24th October at 2.30pm.

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3. Bystander Copy Date, Sunday 15th October

The copy date for the next issue of the Bystander is this Sunday, 15th October. If you have any articles, photographs or other information that you would like to include in this edition, please send them to bystander@birlingham.org as soon as possible.

The Bystander will be published in November.

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4. New Bus Service, Monday 16th October

The timetables for the new 53 and 54 services, which operate between Eckington and Worcester via Birlingham Church, come into effect on Monday 16th October.

As the two services follow different routes, we have summarised the times for the main destinations in a single timetable, which can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/docs/ bus_timetable_2017_oct.pdf.

The full timetables for the new services are available at www.birlingham.org/docs/bus_timetable_53_2017.pdf and www.birlingham.org/docs/bus_timetable_54_2017.pdf . The timetable for the new X50 and 51 services, which do not come through Birlingham but provide additional connections from Pershore to Worcester and Evesham, are at www.birlingham.org/docs/bus_timetable_X50_51_2017.pdf .

Car drivers are asked not to obstruct the narrow road running past the church gate, as this is the route used by the buses.

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5. Fire Safety

We have received two leaflets from Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service regarding fire safety.

The first leaflet provides information about fire safety and gives the number to call for free fire safety advice. The leaflet can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/docs/fire_safety_2017_1.pdf.

The second leaflet gives advice on avoiding chimney fires. This leaflet is available at www.birlingham.org/docs/fire_safety_2017_2.pdf.

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