It’s just over three weeks until Birlingham’s day of celebrations on Saturday 19th May, incorporating the Royal Wedding, Family Day and FA Cup Final. Details below.

In this issue:
  1. Birlingham Photography Club, Tuesday 1st May
  2. Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 2nd May
  3. St James’ Church Services – May
  4. Parish Council Co-option, Wednesday 16th May
  5. Royal Wedding, Saturday 19th May
  6. Family Day, Saturday 19th May
  7. Black Country Evening Thanks
  8. Planning Applications
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1. Birlingham Photography Club, Tuesday 1st May

Angela Fitch writes:
The next meeting of Birlingham Photography Club is on Tuesday 1st May from 7.00pm until 8.30pm.

Top Worcestershire wedding and portrait photographer, Richard Barley, makes his first visit to BPC on 1st May. Richard will speak to a packed audience about the most fundamental of skills for any photographer – Getting the Light Right!

We’ve all taken photos where faces are in shadow or the sun has silhouetted the subject, or maybe there has been too much light and your images have looked washed out – there is only so much that can be done in Photoshop and it all takes time, so getting it right ‘in-camera’ is what’s needed. Whether you rely on natural lighting or opt for the control of studio lights, getting the amount, direction and type of lighting is the crucial element in making a nice composition a beautifully lit image.

BPC is an accessible club, suitable for photographers of all abilities. There is no joining fee, you simply ‘pay and play’ (under 18s to be accompanied).

For more information about Richard Barley visit www.richardbarleyphotography.com and check out BPC’s website at www.birlinghamphotography.co.uk for the full 2018 programme.

STOP PRESS. Summer exhibition opens mid June and runs until mid July – ‘Paperback Photographer!’ Free entry, Evesham Library, Oat Street, Evesham.

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2. Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 2nd May

The next Cuppa & Chat takes place on Wednesday 2nd May, from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Come and enjoy tea, coffee and cake in Birlingham Village Hall – an opportunity to meet friends and make plans for the Royal Wedding and the Birlingham Family Day..

All are welcome and transport can be provided if required. For more information, please contact Adrianne Woodward on 01386 750936.

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3. St James’ Church Services – May

Services at St James’ Church during May will be held at the following times:

  • Sunday 6th: Morning Praise, 10.30am (with David Bray)
  • Sunday 13th: Holy Communion, 10.30am (with Revd Alma Organ)
  • Sunday 20th: Morning Praise, 10.30am (with Peter Stansbie)
  • Sunday 27th: Holy Communion, 9.00am (with Revd Claire Lording)
Please note that Holy Communion on Sunday 27th starts at 9.00am.

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4. Parish Council Co-option, Wednesday 16th May

The Parish Council will co-opt a new member at their next meeting on Wednesday 16th May. If you would like more information on the Parish Council and its role, and how you can apply to become a councillor, please email the Clerk, June Hiden, at birlingham_clerk@yahoo.co.uk.

Full details of the co-option can be viewed at www.birlingham.org/pc_info/casual_vacancy_2018.pdf.

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5. Royal Wedding, Saturday 19th May

You are all invited to join the Jubilee Committee to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Cricket Club on Saturday 19th May. Refreshments will include cream scones and ‘wedding’ cake with a cup of tea/coffee/cordial and/or prosecco. The Cricket Club bar will be open from 11.00am. The ceremony begins at midday and is expected to last an hour.

The wedding will be followed by the PCC’s Family Day in the afternoon and then the Jubilee Committee will be televising the FA Cup Final from 4.30pm onwards.

The provisional schedule is as follows:

   11:00       Festivities begin with light refrshments; bar open
   12:00       Screening of Royal Wedding
   1:00         Royal toast with prosecco or non-alcoholic alternative; screening of procession
   2:00-5:00  Family Day on cricket pitch
   4:30         Screening of FA Cup Final

Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends to watch the wedding on a screen in the pavilion. It would help the Jubilee Committee to cater if you could tell us that you are coming by emailing news@birlingham.org.

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6. Family Day, Saturday 19th May

Paula Aston writes:
The preparations for the Family Day at the Cricket Club on Saturday 19th May are moving at a rapid pace now with only a few weeks to go. The Family Day starts after the Royal Wedding celebrations in the Cricket Club pavilion.

As always, we need volunteers to run stalls and to help set up and pack down. If you can’t help on the day perhaps you could help with donations? We need cakes, books, white elephant, adult and children’s tombola prizes, a teddy bear and any other donations you would like to make. If you let me know I can pass you to the stallholder to collect anything.

We also need help on the Friday evening (18th May) to erect the marquee. This should only take an hour and the bar will be open afterwards! We will also need assistance taking the marquee down after the event. If you can help in any way, please contact me on 01386 751425 or email paston1976@gmail.com.

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7. Black Country Evening Thanks

Adrianne Woodward writes:
A big thank-you to all of the friends, family and villagers who came together to make the Black Country Evening such a success.

It had humour, singing and poetry from Dandy and of course amazing food provided by Marion New. Special mention must go to Chris Hermon who made an excellent MC and the local businesses who donated raffle prizes – the Swan Inn, Birlingham Nurseries and Jayne Brassington.

The Black Country Evening was a fundraising idea put forward by John Hill and as he is sadly no longer with us was dedicated to his memory. It was an evening that I’m sure he would have enjoyed and it raised a creditable £370 for the St James’ Church funds.

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8. Planning Applications

The following planning application has been determined by Wychavon District Council:

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