June july 2013 post

Produced by : Mick & Kim Workman, Mike Parker, Chris & Mel Wilson,

Marilyn Butt, with watercolour above by Julian Crawford

June & July 2013

A SeSaME Production. No 10

Photo by Mike Parker

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Editorial

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August/Sept

Oct/Nov

Dec/Jan

14th July

15th Sept

17th Nov

27. Current footpath news

8. Have your own group‟s web page

on www.sedgeberrow.com.

10. Sandfield Farm Open Day

Editors Mike Parker 01386 881863

Mel Wilson [email protected]

Advertising – see page 16

Copy Deadlines 2013

This publication is printed

on recycled paper

19. Evesham Survey

All paper used in the Sedgeberrow Post

has been sponsored by Kim & Mike

Workman, courtesy of Dunn & Dusted.

Do Support our Advertisers

You will see that a good mix of people

have responded to our offer of advertising

space in the 2013 Sedgeberrow Post,

showing us the services that they offer.

Without them we could not afford to pro-

duce this newsletter, with its splash of

colour and information for the village.

Thanks to them all. So please do your bit.

Consider what they are offering very

seriously and when you respond make

sure that you let them know that you

heard about them here, between the pages

of our village newsletter.

12. Traffic Mayhem

6. Big Butterfly Count

Not to be Missed

16. Advertise in the Post

4. Sedge Warbler

5. Remember Oil Buying Dates

3. Do you lack Rhythm?

29. School Play at Pershore No 8

28. Sedgeberrow School News

16. Village Hall News

11. Run Stuff

20. Main St Planning News

35. Sesame Seeds Allotments

14. Can you Sew?

30. My Brother Doofuss

18. Village Store

29. A Childhood Scene

30. Word Pics

31. More on new Main St Houses

33. Flood Group Report

34. Parish Council Report

3. Village Fete Date

49. Which? On Energy companies

38. Report on 10th April meeting

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Sedgeberrow Post is available online. Go to

www.sesame.me.uk & click on the Kingfisher. If you

want a reminder on every publication date see below:

Just contact the editor via [email protected] won‟t deliver but

send you a link to its place on our SeSaME website. A reader wrote: “What an excellent, beautifully produced, easy to navigate, online magazine.”

If so, that’s maybe why you might miss getting an article into the

Sedgeberrow Post on time.

We have to admit that the increased gap, caused by being bi-monthly,

makes timing a little complicated for article and minute writers. It does

though significantly reduce the pressure on the time commitment of the

busy twenty two villagers who generously arrange the rhythm of their

lives around dropping the Post onto your doormat.

You can get rhythm though! Please look at these 2013 copy deadlines:

14th July. 15th Sept. 17th Nov Take the floor, swirl into action, plot and plan your meetings so

that you are left with time to catch the Sedgeberrow Post. Pen your

articles with an eye on those magic dates.

Do you lack Rhythm?

Note from SeSaME: We process personal data in accordance with the rights of

data subjects under the Data Protection Act. Please inform us if there is any data

that you do not wish us to store on our computers.

Note Change of Date

Put the new date in your diary.

Don’t miss out. Act now.

Think about how you can

get involved, have fun and

support your village.

Ring 01386 881764

Sunday 8th September

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From: The Sedge Warbler

Sedge Warbler pic. copyright of P&H Harris. www.kenyabirds.org.uk.

All sorts of Sauce That challenged Lea & Perrins

with Evesham Relish

In the Feb/March Post I asked what readers knew about Evesham Relish and how

it stood up against the clearly much more successful Lea & Perrins sauce. “We

knew nutting.” Luckily David Nash of Cultural Services in Worcester has un-

earthed details of even more rivals who challenged Lea & Perrins decades ago.

We have "Worcester City museum collection" to thank for these.

Holbrook’s Worcestershire Sauce Label “ The Proprieters of Holbrook’s Worcestershire Sauce beg your acceptance of the

sample bottle sent herewith, and for which they ask the favour of a trial against Messrs

Lea & Perrins’ brand.

In quality and flavour Holbrook’s is equal, if not superior to any other make of

Worcestershire sauce, and has the distinction of having the largest sale of any Sauce in

the world.

Duplicates of the sample bottle are sold by grocers at 6d (2.5p). They are nearly twice

as large as a small bottle of Lea & Perrins’, which are sold at from 10d to a 1/- (5p).

We think the comparison worthy of consideration, as by buying Holbrook’s you will get

equal, if not better quality for half the price, and at the same time, nearly double the

quantity.”

No fancy labelling here but an immediate “cut to the chase” with free samples and

a price war. Some things never change, though it was clearly to no avail. Sedge

Warbler

Flying the flags of the

UK, France, Russia and a

possible Belgium, for their

claim to be unbeatable.

The Sauce Works, Angel

St, Worcester

Relying on the exotic attractions of

the orient to boost its spicy creden-

tials, whilst the bottle shown looks

identical to a Lea & Perrins one.

Waldron and Co, Worcester.

A blatant take on the

Lea & Perrins label, and

outsiders too. Stretton‟s

& Co, Worcester and

Birmingham. Claiming

their originality as well.

Talk to Mike, who will help you

sort out how much space you will need. (01386 881863)

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Please note change to a Thursday delivery date For a monthly email reminder - contact Mike Parker

Don’t miss out! Next Delivery Dates are:

Thurs 13th June, Thurs 11th July Make sure that you buy regularly as a member of Sedgeberrow Oil

Buying Group, as come the crunch at any time, because of supply and weather

conditions, loyal members will be prioritised.

Reminder: Minimum delivery is 500 litres, so check that your tank

will easily take that amount. It’s important because our Oil Buying

Group pays 1000 litre rates for 500 litre orders, which are normally at

least a 1p a litre more. 1. Check the dates - see below.

2. Phone on 01905 775920 or by email to [email protected].

3. Remember: If you order after midday of the day before delivery, you will

NOT be eligible for the reduced price. Check your tank levels regularly.

4. You must say you are part of the Sedgeberrow Oil Buying Group.

5. Give full delivery name and address.

6. Payment can be made either at time of ordering but certainly within TEN days of

delivery, either by cheque or by phoning in with debit card details.

7. Sign up with SeSaME for an “email - order date reminder” if you lead a busy life.

8.The price is not fixed until two days before delivery, as market prices change every day.

2013 Delivery Dates - Thurs 8th Aug. Thurs 12th Sept.

Thurs 10th Oct. Thurs 14th Nov. Thurs 12th Dec.

Sedgeberrow Sustainable and Manageable Energy

SeSaME. Website: www.sesame.co.uk – Email: [email protected]

Contact: Mike Parker (Chairman) Tel: 01386 881863

Sedgeberrow Oil Buying Group. SeSaME Oil Buying Group, in association with Evesons of Worcestershire.

Your Village Needs You Have you any experiences you wish to share, a skill that could please our

villagers? Do please us all by submitting articles, recording your events and most

importantly, hitting our bi-monthly deadlines.

If you are a local villager you will have a choice of a double A5 page spread, a

single A5 page, a half page and a quarter page. We can help you estimate how

many words you will need for each size.

Submitting Material For Publication

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Sedgeberrow Wordsearch Find all the words on the right in this locally themed Wordsearch

The idea for this Wordsearch comes to you courtesy of Lindsey, a Villager and Post

Advertiser (see page 17). If you have any ideas to share about what would be good

to see in the Post, please let us know. (Editor)

Where was this picture

taken then? (Pictures & idea courtesy

of Peter Loomes)

How well do you know your Village?

See page 30 for the answer.

Bridewell Drive

Churchill Road

Main Street

Barn Lane

Pear Tree Drive

Blacksmiths Close

Cheltenham Road

Winchcombe Road

Millfield

Bridgemeadow Close

Sandfield Lane

The Big Butterfly Count 20th July-11th August

Help plan for the protection of

our native butterflies.

Download an identification chart from

the special Big Butterfly Count

website (www.bigbutterflycount.org)

where you will find full details of how

to record what you see. Find out more

about the work of your local butterfly

conservationists by visiting

www.westmidlands-butterflies.org.uk

The Streets of

Sedgeberrow

Plus one other,

three word,

street name

that we

challenge you

to find.

See page 30,

if stumped

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The Sedgeberrow Village Website: www.sedgeberrow.com

If you are a Village Group who would like to keep people up to date with

activities on a page that you control on this website, contact Mike Parker

at [email protected] or on 01386 881863. Courtesy of our own Chris

Wilson, we are offering villagers access to their own page, via their own

unique password, enabling them to update their own written material. With

a nominal charge of £5 a year to cover administration costs. We hope that

people will come forward to cover many facets of village life.

Watercolour by Pam Cuthbert. 2003

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Sedgeberrow Parish Church News

Drawing by John Livingstone

Benefice of Hampton, Sedgeberrow

& Hinton on the Green.

Priest in Charge: Revd. Mark Binney as at

Hampton Vicarage on 01386 424235.

Churchwardens: Ann Banks 881623 and

Doreen Hayes 881965

June/July

July

July 7th 9am Holy Communion

July 14th 11am All age Worship

July 21st 9am Holy Communion

July 28th 11am All age Worship

June

June 2nd 9am Holy Communion

June 9th 9.45 am Confirmation

Service at Bengeworth

June 16th 9am Holy Communion

June 23rd 11am All age Worship

June 30th 9.45am Joint Benefice

Service at Bengeworth

Church News Our winter Bingo season is over for another year. Our last one on

April 13th was well supported. Our thanks to those who play and those who

donate prizes.

Monthly Coffee Mornings have resumed following the Christmas break our

next one being on June 27th and July 25th 10am-12noon

Come along and have a coffee and a natter.

We are entering The Best Kept Churchyard competition again this year.

This is a bi-annual competition. We were awarded 2nd place in our section

in 2011.

The pews by the Font have been rearranged to give better access for

Baptisms.

Church Coffee Mornings June 27th 10am to 12noon, July 25th 10am to 12noon

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Plans are well under way for Open Farm Sunday at Sandfield Farm, Sand-

field Lane, on Sunday June 9th 11 – 3pm. There are activities available for

all age groups. Entrance and activities are all FREE. Activities include a

trailer ride, farm walk (illustrated by pupils of Sedgeberrow School), pond

dipping with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, woodland play, meet the ani-

mals, ask a Vet, ask the Farmer, butter making, make a nature craft, ma-

chinery display and much more...Refreshments will be available including a

BBQ by Lower Clopton Farm Shop, as well as the opportunity to buy free

range eggs. In the event of wet weather, activities will be available under

cover. A free day out for all the family, right on your door step!

Sandfield Farm Open Day, Sunday June 9th 2013

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Entries with incorrect postage will not be accepted

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Kim mobile: 07974 191 648

Mike mobile: 07854 872 343

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Could you get a bus through that lot?

If it‟s your light blue car, please give

us a thought next time.

Picture taken at approx 2pm

on 4th April 2013. Editor

More Traffic Mayhem

Report from County Councillor, Liz Eyre. Due to an obstructive vehicle in Main Street on the 24th April, Astons 540 bus got

stuck. (See page 38) This was the most recent in a long list of incidents. The reali-

ty is that the bus is experiencing regular problems in accessing the village and the

delays are causing a significant adverse effect on passengers, and on Aston's repu-

tation. They are not willing to risk further damage to their vehicles from having to

mount the verges, obstructions and hedges. If the bus service is withdrawn from

the village and the Old Cheltenham Road is used instead this would be a real blow

for the elderly and young people. One proposed solution, a single yellow line

down one side of the Street, is not welcomed due to access to the shop, which is

reopening, and potential devaluing of residential properties that have no parking,

added problems for some residents and the spoiling of the village's rurality.

I met with a Parish Councillor and a few local residents on the evening of May

3rd . The current immediate proposed solution, whilst we consider other options, is

the removal of overhanging hedging and trees near the Queen‟s Head Public house

by 16th May, a number of small but visible informative signs on private land

adjacent to the key pinch points, which could educate those who contribute to the

obstructive parking that is causing the problem.

It would be a real help if Main Street residents and their guests who have no off

street parking would park their cars close to the kerbs, avoid the pinch points and

corners, maximise off street parking, guide anyone they see who is not a direct

villager to park well away from areas that might affect the bus.

Please email me if you have any proposals which could help. I shall be speaking

to the Head Teacher of the school re some proposals. This subject will be on the

agenda at the Parish Council meeting on the 15th May.

Regards Liz Eyre. Electoral Division: covers Broadway and 8 South Worcester-

shire villages. 07801816755. Email: [email protected]

Plea from a local church-end resident: “Please stop dumping your cars out-

side my drive and also using it as a turning point.”

Better still, if you are a Sedgeberrowite, why not walk down to the pub, or the

shop when it has re-opened, and keep yourself fit. Editor.

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Contact details of your key elected members.

Still

Awaiting

Photo

Maureen Pratt – Chairman of Sedgeberrow Parish Council

Tel: 01386 881637. Email [email protected]

Clerk: Jacqueline Shields. [email protected]

Parish Councillors: John de Paris, Darren Farmer,

Richard Hunt, Alan Stow.

Roma Kirke – District Councillor

Woodpeckers, 9 Hands Orchard, Great Comberton.

Liz Eyre – County Councillor

150 High Street, Broadway, WR12 7AJ Tel: 01386 854807. Mobile: 07801816755

Harriett Baldwin – Member of Parliament. The House of

Commons, London SW1A 0AA. (For Caseworkers).Tel: 01684

585165. Email:[email protected]:

www.harriettbaldwin.com. Advice Surgery: Call Malvern Office

Parkers Paraffinalia

“keeping old lamps aflame”

Want to know more about

your paraffin lamp? Do you

like complete, old lamps of

your own for a kind mellow

light and help in power cuts?

Then call on Mike. 01386

881863 or 07949 200207

I collect and restore all

kinds of old oil lamps, like

Tilley, Hinks and Wells

Unbreakable lamps. I am

also quite happy to help you

with queries about ways to

restore or find parts for your

lamps and give talks about

early lighting.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.parkers-paraffinalia.co.uk

Hand tied

Bouquets,

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Floral

Arrangements,

Country

Posies and

Vase filling.

Main St, GL20 7AD

01386 881248

Beckford Stores

Speciality Foods & Delicatessan

Post Office & PayPoint

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Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01386 881248

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CAN’T SEW? It seems that sewing is becoming more popular.

Would you like to know how to make cushions,

curtains etc for your home ?

Have you got a sewing machine you never use?

I am starting classes in September at a local

venue, one night a week free of charge but

subject to a charitable donation of £2.50 per

session.

I am willing to give my time and experience for free, hoping to raise a

little money for various charities. If you have the time, the inclination and

a sewing machine, then contact me Chrissy Styles, on 01386 882677 and

we can sort out the details.

“Corduroy pillows are in the news”

“They are making headlines”

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Sedgeberrow Based

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Telephone: Home 01386 881505

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Email Shirley at:

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Email: [email protected]

01386 882353 or 07542748742

Call Lucy today for a

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Need more time at home or

work? Lots of ironing to do,

but no time to do it? I accept

all orders, large or small at

very competitive prices.

Ironing can be collected and

delivered back to your door.

Hard Pressed-Village

Ironing Service

Bulk Buying of LPG Gas Please share information.

Meanwhile please help by sharing information about the prices

that you are paying. It would be very helpful if anyone in the vil-

lage buying bulk gas or a red cylinder would contact SeSaME

with the following details: Supplier‟s name, date ordered, cylinder

size, price ex VAT and your street name. That information can

then be shared later amongst village buyers. Contributors of this

information will not be identified. Ring 01386 881863, or email

[email protected]. If you wish to have an idea about what is

being tried elsewhere you could have a look at Malvern DC‟s new

initiative, via their website. www.malvernhills.gov.uk

Wychavon DC are exploring the possibility of a

countywide initiative for bulk LPG buying (not red

cylinders at this time), so watch this space!

Look on their website for: Fuel & information offers-LPG Deal-

and finally the Householder Information Sheet

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Sedgeberrow Post Advertisements

Single Issue

1/4 page ……£7.50

1/2 page…...£15.00

Full page…..£25.00

For 2013 - 3 Issues

1/4 page ……£15.00

1/2 page……£30.00

Full page…..£60.00

All adverts that are booked for issues starting with February/March

2013, will also appear at no extra charge in the village website, under

“Local Traders” on the menu list. View www.sedgeberrow.com

Please email advert material to: [email protected]

To discuss your needs, format your advert,

ring 01386 881863 (Speak to Mike)

We can afford to include some colour in your advert for a logo or small section.

If however you wish to have full colour throughout we will need to negotiate

with you on the price

Sedgeberrow Village Hall

The Annual General meeting was held in the Betteridge Room on Monday 22nd

April 2013. At this meeting we received resignations of some of the committee

members: Chris Trewick as chairman and village representative, Marilyn Butt as

treasurer and Colette Malin as secretary.

The new committee now consist of the following:

Chairperson and village Hall bookings secretary: Colette Malin

Secretary: Joanne Hornblow:

Committee Members:

Paul Hunston, Richard Hunt, David Trengrove, Ivor Davies, Rob Wood, Jenny

Wood, Mike Parker, Jane Norton, Marilyn Butt, Maureen Pratt, John De Paris, Sal-

ly Tebutt, Jem Williamson, Claire Jupp, Darren Farmer.

Sedgeberrow Village Hall will be organising a Village Fete on Sunday the 8th

September 2013. All monies made from this event will go towards the upkeep of

Glebe Meadow, The Betteridge Room and the Village Hall.

If anyone is able to offer some time to help run some stalls, make cakes, or would

like to have their own stall please call one of the following Colette Malin 881014,

Marilyn Butt 881764, Claire Jupp 881169, Kate Gibbons 882287. We need your support to enable us to be able to maintain the village facilities.

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All electrical work

undertaken:

Extra sockets, downlighters, security lighting.

New consumer units to current specification.

Testing and certification.

Free estimates.

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-Woodburners and Liners fitted

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-Broken roof tiles replaced

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[email protected]

stress

poor posture, back, neck

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improved performance in

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general health & well being

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Lindsey is a fully qualified vtct beauty therapist and has worked in the beauty industry since 2003.

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Beauty by lindsey

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Target opening date is July 1st

2013

What would you like from your local store?

We will be stocking a range of everyday items from

newspapers, milk and vegetables….

and whatever else you need!

Do let me know your suggestions & ideas.

We would like to hear from local producers also.

Please email me at:

[email protected]

I look forward to seeing you in store soon! Sophie

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WOODY’S GARDEN

SERVICES

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Evesham Town

Use Survey

Undertaken Autumn 2012

Results available 3/2/2013

The results displayed in this report have arisen from a questionnaire published in

Cotswold & Vale Magazine in September 2012. Originally commissioned by the

Evesham Market Towns Partnership (EMTP) with the assistance of the Vale of

Evesham Commercial and Tourism Association (VECTA), the purpose of the sur-

vey was to obtain a view of the town through local eyes, and through the eyes of

tourists, to assist with planning a way forward for the town. They also hoped to

counter some myths about the town.

Most of those who completed the questionnaire lived in Evesham or Badsey;

however, views were also obtained from every village in the Vale. Interestingly,

only a handful said that they were satisfied with the parking arrangements. Editor

Read more at http://www.eveshamourfuture.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/

survey_report.evesham.town_use.02.2013-03-12.pdf

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Wychavon District Council Planning

Meeting.

Thursday 28thMarch 2013

This second planning meeting again

showed a good attendance of very con-

cerned Sedgeberrow folk, keen to show

their opposition and strongly in support

of those speaking on their behalf. It was,

unfortunately, to no avail.

Sally Tebbutt made a compelling argument about Main Street‟s limitations and

stating that there were much more suitable housing sites within the village.

There was clearly a lot of concern amongst Planning Committee members

about flooding and drainage issues and onlookers could be forgiven for believ-

ing they felt that the matter was out of their hands. They were given a sewage

assessment from Severn Trent that no upgrade was needed, even though their

workers had been called out several times last year for blockages and surface

sewage discharges into households. The Flood Group‟s wish for a proper flood

assessment was deemed unnecessary. It was the comment by Councillor Adrian

Darby, inexplicably pre-empting the judgement of a planning appeal, that gave

the death knell to villagers hopes. He claimed that if they refused the applica-

tion, it would be reversed by a Planning Officer. The inappropriateness of this

comment was summed up later by a letter in the Journal from two villagers :

“We believe by making such a statement before what turned out to be a close

vote (8-6), the councillor both brings into question the integrity of the com-

mittee to vote only on the information before them, and also presupposes the

decision an inspector might make on appeal, the outcome of which cannot be

predicted prior to it actually taking place.” The result indeed was quite close,

with only 8 supporting the application compared to 6 opposing it, and was very

disappointing for villagers.

The future is uncertain. We know we have entered a period of unpredictable

and extreme weather patterns, with increased precipitation likely, both in sum-

mer and winter. Good planning would suggest that not allowing houses to be

built where they might, even just possibly, add to the burden of flood risk, must

be a reassuring and low cost flood alleviation tactic. Our concerns have not

been addressed. It remains to be seen who was right. What we do know is, that

in the event of further extreme flood conditions, it is our villagers who will

bear the brunt, whilst planning culpability will not be made an issue. Editor

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Sedgeberrow

Women’s Institute

First of all, events that have happened since the last 'Post' magazine.

Several members went to the Annual Group Meeting at Cheltenham Town

Hall, where we heard some very good speakers including Sharon Davies,

who told us about some of the struggles she had as she rose to become a top

class swimmer.

We had our usual visit to the Regal Cinema. Sadly our speaker for April,

Nick Clark, was not able to come as he had had an eye operation. Hopeful-

ly, he will be on our programme for 2014. However, we were very

fortunate in having Ian Lloyd-Oswald, who came at the last moment to tell

us about his interest in 'Wood'. We hope to hear from him again on a differ-

ent subject next year.

By the time you read this report the Painting Day will be over, as will the

Clay Pigeon Shooting Day. Chris Shaw will have spoken about the Ashton

Garden Centre and their exciting plans for the future. We will also have

heard about the planting of hanging baskets and been to the Nursery and

done some of our own planting.

We shall have had our coffee morning, our book club meeting and our

skittles evening at Dumbleton.

Future events

Our June meeting will be quite different as we are having Pam Atanga to

talk about Life in Cameroon and the making of glass beads from old

bottles.

In July/ August we are hoping to arrange a walk at Farmcote followed by a

light lunch. Our coffee mornings, book club and cinema visits will continue

as usual.

Visitors and prospective members are always welcome.

Ella Hardman 01386 881088

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. Some good News for Bees

European states have voted to ban three neonicotinoid pesticides

on crops attractive to honey bees. The decision follows growing

evidence that neonicotinoids pose 'a high acute risk' to bees, as

well as huge pressure on European governments to act. Restrict-

ing the use of these pesticides could be an historic milestone on

the road to recovery for our bees. But action on pesticides alone isn't enough. Oth-

er key causes of bee decline, such as disease and habitat loss, also require

urgent Government attention. A downside is that the UK Government's refusal to

back restrictions on these chemicals, despite growing scientific concern about their

impact, is yet another blow to our environmental credibility. Some local good news

is that our local Ashton Garden Plant Centre‟s (See page 26) Newsletter had

already announced, prior to that decision, that they would not be stocking those

pesticides and were also selling bee-friendly wildflower mats. Editor

“What does a clock do when it‟s hungry?”

“It goes back for seconds.”

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Have a Safe & Secure Summer!

West Mercia is a safe place to live and burglary figures remain low. In fact, less

than one per cent of homes are burgled each year and your local policing team is

working hard to reduce this figure even further. Most burglaries are carried out by

opportunistic thieves and up to half are committed by thieves who enter the house

through an unlocked door or an open window.

With the advent of hot weather, West Mercia Police is reminding residents to be

vigilant and follow a few simple steps to significantly reduce the chances of their

home being broken into over the summer months and while away on holiday:

Ensure doors and windows are locked at all times.

Fit sturdy deadlocks (British Standard BS3621) to all external doors

Use timer switches to turn lights on in the evenings while you are out

Ensure newspapers, post, milk etc are not left on display

Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your home while you‟re away

Don‟t forget your garden! Effective garden security includes defensive planting

and well-kept fences and will help keep your home secure.

To find out more, get in touch with PC 3243 Sean Woods or PCSO 6340 Simon

Williams, Pershore Rural South Local Policing Team by calling 101, or emailing

[email protected].

Alternatively, visit our website at www.westmercia.police.uk .

To report information anonymously please contact

crimestoppers on: 0800 555111

“ I stayed up all night to see where the sun went.”

“Then it dawned on me”

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CRYSTAL VIEW WINDOW CLEANING

SERVICE

For a great service and sparkling windows

Roger Andrews

Telephone 881255 Mobile 07541 990 871

[email protected]

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(LAST CAFÉ ORDERS 15 MINS BEFORE CLOSING)

We look forward to seeing you and to providing service with a smile.

Picturesque – Art Cafe

Main Street, Dumbleton. WR11 7TH. Telephone: 01386 881782

e-mail: [email protected]

web: www.picturesquegallery.co.uk

We invite you to sample the delights at Picturesque Art Café

Why not discuss your Picture Framing, Photographic Enhancement requirements

on a one to-one-basis and enjoy browsing our selection of Cards, Jewellery and

Gifts, all at affordable prices. We also offer:

Fresh:- Buckland Local tomatoes, Large Local Eggs, Local Bread, Local Milk.

We offer a comprehensive menu and can cater for small groups by prior

arrangement. We are certain you will find many tempting things to enjoy.

BUSINESS SHOP Tuesday 10.00a.m. – 5.00.p.m.

Wednesday 10.00a.m. – 5.00.p.m.

Thursday 10.00a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Friday 10.00a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Saturday 10.00a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Sun/Monday CLOSED

ART CAFÉ HOURS OF Tuesday 10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Wednesday 10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Thursday 10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Friday 10.00a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Saturday 10.00a.m. – 3.00.p.m.

Sun/Monday CLOSED

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FOOTPATH WARDEN’S REPORT Walking: Happily there was good weather for April‟s spring walk via

Wormington and College Farm. Let‟s hope that the summer‟s

circular walk through the riverside woods and back via Sand-

field Farm on Sunday 14th

July (please note the change of

date) enjoys more of the same. As usual the walk will start at

11.00am from the school/village hall, and will be approximate-

ly 4 miles long and take about 2 hours. Looking ahead the au-

tumn circular walk will be on Sunday 5th

October and will

begin on the Wychavon Way towards Ashton- u-Hill, before

returning to Sedgeberrow through Dumbleton. Of course the

usual rules apply on both walks regarding clothing, footwear,

and refreshments, and with the proviso they will be cancelled or amended if neces-

sary. Please contact me as footpath warden, if you need further details of these

walks, or wish to raise any other issues about our rights of way.

Cycling: Ten years ago following a village campaign the cycle path from Evesham to

Sedgeberrow was opened, providing a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists alike.

Regrettably the promise of an extension to Station Road, Ashton-u-Hill was

reneged upon by the relevant authorities and never installed.

However in relation to Councillor Hardman‟s recent expressions of concern about

the safety of our section of the A46, our County Councillor has suggested it is

„back on the agenda‟. If you wish to back the completion of the cycle path please

get in touch your local County Councillor (See page 13) and express your support.

Running:

Now in its sixth year the very successful Evesham 10K is being held on Sunday 7th

July, and you will find further details in the advert on page 11 of this edition of

„The Sedgeberrow Post”. You can either collect a copy from me at 23 Winch-

combe Rd or download an entry form from www.eveshamvalerunningclub.org.uk,

Please contact me if you need further information:

either on 01386 882113 or e-mail: [email protected]

Ashton under Hill Open Gardens

8th and 9thJune 2013 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Admission is just £5 for adults and this allows entry to all the gardens and other attractions.

Children under 16 free of charge, as is a complimentary illustrated programmes to help guide

you around the gardens. Car parking is free.

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News from Sedgeberrow CE

First School

01386 881391

During the Easter holidays we had some P.I.R. lighting controls

installed throughout school which we hope will help us to mini-

mise our electricity bills. The eco-committee have already been

monitoring electricity usage for the past two years and as a

school we try very hard to switch off lights, close doors and turn down thermo-

stats. We have a target line on our whole school graph and the children collect a

token for each week that we manage to keep electricity consumption below it.

When they reach a total of ten tokens they are allowed to choose a treat afternoon

which is an enjoyable reward. The hippos we installed in the toilets a couple of

years ago have enabled us to reduce our water consumption and we are currently

investigating cavity wall and loft insulation too. We are very proud of our eco-

schools status and keen to retain our Green Flag when we are re-assessed next year

so the action plan is constantly being updated.

The final day of the week was „Red Nose Day‟ so we all

dressed in red and sold noses to raise money for Comic Relief.

We held an inter-house bake-off competition on this day too

which was great fun and were able to send £449 to the cause.

At the end of the Spring Term we held a very

successful Book Week in school. You may

have seen the photo in the Journal showing the

children coming to school dressed as characters

from a book to celebrate World Book Day.

Throughout the week there were various activi-

ties related to books and reading taking place

including a visit from Evesham Library staff

and a Scholastic Book Fair.

This term began very well and is packed with events as usual. Year 5 spent a week

doing bikeability training and class photographs were taken for parents to pur-

chase. Our regular visits to Sandfield farm continue and Year 5 have some bell-

boating sessions this term in preparation for the regatta in June at Pershore. Year 1

attended a cluster multi-skills festival and are off to Bristol Aquarium soon while

Reception are due to visit Cotswold Farm Park. Year 2 will be visiting the Almon-

ry Museum in Evesham to learn all about local history and Year 4 are looking for-

ward to a World War II workshop in school. Our residential trips to Malvern and

Condover outdoor education centres take place soon and Year 3 will be going to

take part in „Pilgrim‟s Quest‟ at Worcester Cathedral.

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Mrs M M Humphreys Headteacher www.sedgeberrowfirstschool.ik.org

A Childhood Scene

Technically, I reckon I‟m a bit young to be reminiscing... but Sedgeberrow IS a

lot different now from when I was tiny in the 1980s. Whilst some things remain

the same, the most noticeable change is the lack of shops. There were once two,

and to avoid getting mixed up, we used to call them „top shop‟ and „bottom

shop‟. This was based purely on the fact that one was towards the top of the vil-

lage, whilst the other was lower down...

„Top shop‟ (now „The Ark‟) was where we went for groceries, and to use the

post office – me clutching my blue plastic deposit book of a Saturday. „Bottom

shop‟ was where I really looked forward to going, for there was Olive, and her

sweets! Most of the sweeties really did only cost a penny then, and they were

tantalisingly displayed beneath the glass counter. I would spend ages agonising,

then point out my choices to the lovely Olive, who would put them in a white

paper bag for me. My absolute favourites were the blue and pink liquorice all-

sorts, with little balls all over them, and the raspberry and blackberry jellies.

It was a weekly treat – ritual even - to go to the shops in Sedgeberrow. Here‟s

hoping that will be a possibility again soon.

(From an ex Sedgeberrow resident. Editor)

Do you have a childhood tale to tell? Please share it with us.

Our new stage is being used well

during break and lunchtimes and

the playground markings have been

repainted in bright colours, so our

children have great fun outside.

Our Summer Fete takes place in school on Friday 14th June from 3.30 –

5.30 pm. It would be lovely to see lots of people there.

Key Stage Two Show – I’m a Believer! Pershore Number 8 It has been a few years since we performed our annual show in a theatre but this year we

are delighted to be using Pershore Number 8 for I‟m a Believer! (based on the story of

Shrek). This show is definitely not one to be missed and we really hope to fill the auditori-

um on both nights so everyone in the parish and community is welcome to come along.

Performances take place on Wednesday 19th June and Thursday 20th June at 7.00 pm

and tickets are on sale from the school office at a cost of £6 per adult and £3 per child un-

der 16. Hopefully there should be no need to restrict the number sold as the auditorium is

so large. The children in Key Stage Two are working incredibly hard on making this a

successful performance and we really hope you will all be able to support them.

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Here it is!

<== The answer to

the page 6 question.

Wordsearch Answer Yellow Brick Road

Hallo everyone Muppet here

It‟s true folks, revenge is a dish best eaten cold – our two-

legs has given Doofuss a haircut (whilst my hair is growing

back very nicely thank you). Who‟s laughing now Ah? At

least my haircut was done by a professional (even if it was

a professional butcher!) Doofuss is so scrawny (if I could

count I‟d know just how many ribs he‟s got) that he has to

run around in the rain just to get slightly wet – Honestly, I

saw more meat on the butchers pencil!

Because Doofuss is now too embarrassed to be seen in public it means that both

our two-legs aren‟t getting out as much as they should so we have had to invent

a fitness regime for them. First we allow them to throw our toys as far as they

can which will improve their upper body strength, then we get them to collect all

the toys and bring them back and this walking backwards and forwards will in-

crease their lower body strength. Clever or what? We give them lots of encour-

aging barks and tail wags but they don‟t seem to enjoy exercise hour as much as

us, in fact Old Grey Beard can be heard muttering darkly about stupid animals.

We have absolutely no idea to whom he refers ... it couldn‟t possibly be us,

could it? Muppet

Word Pics. Eg: First one is Breakfast… now work out the rest:

See page 31 for the meanings.

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Sedgeberrow British Legion

Womens Section

A change to what’s in the programme, The Monthly Meeting will now be held at Court House

on Wednesday June 5th

by kind invitation of Brenda Davis at 7.30 PM.

The July 3rd meeting will now be held at

7 Glebe Road Aston Somerville

by kind invitation of Chris Bradley at 7.30 PM.

Re Main St: A Personal Message of Thanks From Sally "Huge thanks to everyone who supported our cause in trying to stop the planning

application for the site on Main Street. I am sorry to report we were unsuccessful

which was a massive blow to us all. We will now have to endure the disruption of

building 20 houses on the site along with all the extra traffic and added problems

with our sewage and drainage system. We will carry on trying to have input on

how the houses are located within the site and will report back to the village if

there is any further news." Sally Tebbutt

Further to Sally‟s commitment to having an input on how the houses are located

within the site, readers may wish to know that a small group of people have ex-

pressed a desire also to contribute to other housing and planning essentials, which

they see as in the best interest of the Village. As well as Sally‟s interest in neigh-

bourhood impact, there will be issues of flooding, drainage, energy, the housing

levy and conservation that will need careful consideration. They have agreed to

keep each other well informed about their activities thereby minimising un-

coordinated approaches to the District Council and Sedgeberrow Nominees Ltd,

who judging from meetings with the latter‟s representatives, have as much inten-

tion as us to create a quality project for the village. One that will meet many of

those essential requirements.

If you are not part of that group and wish to be involved in any of the areas above

you can ring the Editor on 01386 881863 and he will put you in touch with the

relevant person. Editor

Half Hearted, Moral support. Cross roads. Cross breeds. Painless operation.

A friend in need. For instance. Middle aged. Quite right. Your time is up.

Travel overseas.

Answers to Word Pic’s meanings, on page 30.

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SEDGEBERROW FLOOD GROUP

www.sedgeberrow.com Flood Warden - Richard Hunt 01386 882079 Secretary – [email protected]

Report on recent activities:

We are keen to maintain an up to date register of our Flood Friends so are busy

updating the details of all volunteers. Do expect a call from us soon to check we

have it right for you. Likewise, if you are new to Sedgeberrow and would like to

volunteer, please contact us.

We continue to campaign for a resolution to the Insurance - Statement of Princi-

ples, through our M.P. Harriett Baldwin. On 16th May a statement was issued by

the Flood Minister Richard Benyon – “The ABI has extended the present agree-

ment for one month from 30th June and is close to a solution”. Watch this space!

We are also working closely with Charlton Flood Group, both in terms of Insur-

ance and the EA budget cuts to flood defences.

As a group we have been looking at possible sites for temporary water storage

upstream of the village that could be used to alleviate the pressure of peak flows.

In conjunction with Worcestershire County Council we have also been investigat-

ing the filling in of ditches, which are a key element in reducing water run-off.

WCC will actively pursue any unlawful action they are made aware of, so if you

see anything when walking around the village or surrounding areas do let us

know.

The Flood Group was disappointed at the outcome of the Main Street housing pro-

posals. We believe the true flood risk from these additional houses has not been

identified and that proposals were not thoroughly analysed. As a result we will

work closely with Severn Trent Water and Worcestershire County Council (lead

agency on flood management) to monitor the development.

Through the Highways Agency, hydrological and ecological surveys along the

River Isbourne have been undertaken. Much useful information is starting to be

reported to us which we will share with you in due course.

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SEDGEBERROW PARISH COUNCIL

Wychavon Parish Games The 2013 Parish Games will be taking place later in the year and the en-

tries need to be sent in by the end of June. Please let me know if you

would like to take part in any of the events and I will let you have a copy

of the rules. All competitors must reside in Sedgeberrow.

This year’s events are:

Angling (Sat 21st September) – A team of 3 players –

River Avon, Evesham

Bell Boating (Sat 29th June) – A crew of 6 members –

St George‟s Field, Pershore

Bowls (Sun 18th August) – A team of 4 players –

Bredon Bowling Club

Crib – A team of a minimum of 6 players

Cross Country (Mon 9th September) – A team of up to 6 runners –

Pershore High School

Ladies Darts – A team of 5 players

Men’s Darts – A team of 7 players

Dominoes – A team of a minimum of 3 pairs

Five-a-side (Sun 7th July) – A team of 5 players –

Pershore Rugby Club, Wyre Piddle

Petanque (Sun 28th July) – Teams of 2 players – Waterside,

Evesham

Pool – A team of 5 players

Ladies Rounders (Sun 7th July) – A minimum of 6 players –

Pershore Rugby Club

Skittles – A team of 10 players, including 3 women

Junior Table Tennis (Sun 6th October) – A team of 2 players –

St Egwin‟s Middle School

Senior Table Tennis (Sun 6th October) – A team of 2 players –

St Egwin‟s Middle School

Proposed Waiting Restrictions Worcs County Council Officers have drawn up a plan showing proposals

for waiting restrictions (Limited Waiting 7am to 7pm) for Main Street.

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Maureen Pratt – Chairman. Tel: 881637

Email: [email protected]

Recent Developments on the Allotment Plots

just off Churchill Road

The sap is rising, beans are already winding and change is in the air. Well,

just about. Sadly that change includes four of the old team moving out of

the village. Thanks though to Alice, Guy, Gilly and Simon for their efforts

at the start of it all.

Richard Hunt is the new Chairman and will also cover the Treasurer‟s

role. Anna Hadley will become Secretary as Cerys reduces her input.

Funding has been obtained through the Parish Council to improve the

facilities. We should be reaping the benefits of that over the next few

months. If anyone has any spare, used scaffolding planks, or similar

timber that can be used for the new raised beds, please contact member

Mike Parker on 01386 881863

The aims of the restrictions are to maintain traffic flows (particularly for

the local bus service), which are hampered by parked vehicles, and to im-

prove safety. The Parish Council, at its meeting in March, agreed that the

proposed yellow lines and accompanying street furniture were unaccepta-

ble and hoped that villagers would reduce indiscriminate parking them-

selves. Since then there have been further obstructive incidents with the

Aston‟s buses getting stuck. (see page 38) Unless an urgent resolution to

this continuing issue can be found, the bus company will have no choice

but to withdraw the bus service from the village and use the old Chelten-

ham Road instead. This would also include the school buses. In the mean-

time would all residents endeavour to park their vehicles off the road when

possible, or park close to the kerb making sure they are not causing an ob-

struction to traffic flow.

If you wish to apply for an Allotment Plot, get involved, do contact Anna

on 01386 882010. Help is at hand, if you are new to it all.

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Week 11 No 293 Mrs.Woodruff £10

Week 12 No 245 Mrs.G.Walker £20

Week 12 No 248 Mrs.Lessimore £10

Week 12 No 12 Mr.H.Ashworth £ 5

Week 13 No 165 Mr.A.Browning £10

Week 14 No 94 Mrs.S.Smith £10

Week 15 No 226 Mr.M.Dones £10

Drawn by

Mrs.A.Welch.

Thank you for your

continued support

C F Banks

We are always looking for new members. It only costs 20p per

week the same as it did 23 years ago.

Each week there is a £10 prize, every 4th week £20, £10 and

£5 prizes, and in week 52 there is a £100 prize.

200 Club Winners

Weeks 11 to 20

Week 16 No 107 Mr.Lloyd-Oswold £20

Week 16 No 201 Mr.K.Bick £10

Week 16 No 301 Mrs.Heath £ 5

Week 17 No 128 Mr.W.Brain £10

Week 18 No 172 Mrs.S.Baylis £10

Week 19 No 281 Mrs.Robinson £10

Week 20 No 171 Mrs.McGuinness £20

Week 20 No 308 Mr.A.Brook £10

Week 20 No 57 Mrs.J.Sollis £ 5

Drawn by

Mr.M.Savidge.

A hungry chap sees a sign in a pub window:

“a pie, a pint and a friendly word - £3.”

Inside the barmaid serves him a pint and a pie.

“Just a minute,” he says, “where‟s my friendly word?”

“Don‟t eat the pie,” she says.

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Services

Traditional

Window Cleaners

Family Run Business

Established 1993

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Domestic and Commercial

17th June

8th July

29th July

Enquiries about this service should be made to:

EVESHAM LIBRARY, OAT STREET, EVESHAM, WR11 4PJ

Tel 01905 822722, [email protected]

19th August

9th September

30th September

The Mobile Library will be visiting the above stops

on the dates listed below:-

Churchill Road: 9.20 – 9.40am. School: 9.45 - 10.05am.

Phone Box: 10.10 -10.25am.

SEDGEBERROW

Mobile Library Timetable

21st October

11thNovember

2nd December

Note: The Mobile Library will now NOT be stopping at the Church

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Report of the 10thApril, Public meeting at the Village Hall,

with Guest Speaker, Heather Lammas AIEMA, and

Liz Harris, from Worcestershire County Council.

A dozen Sedgeberrow villagers came to enjoy the delights of tea and cakes,

generously provided by Jenny Wood and Ella Hardman, whilst being up-

dated about the County Council‟s Climate Change strategy consultation.

They were there, at SeSaME‟s invitation, to explain about plans in

Worcestershire for responding to a changing climate and increasingly

severe weather patterns. There was also the hope that those attending

would follow up with completing an online consultation document, with a

deadline of Friday 26th April submission time.

It was a stimulating time, with Heather giving us a broad outline of the

thinking behind the strategy and able to explore our views about some of

the issues as they compared to the actual reality. It was a great learning

curve for many of us. The evening ended with Heather asking people to

record their ideas and responses in relation to three strategic areas.

1. Resilience to fuel costs and severe weather.

2. Creating a low carbon environment.

3. Existing achievements in the Village.

This created much interest and discussion, creating useful lists that she

could take away as a contribution to the consultation process.

We await the updated Worcestershire Climate Change Strategy Consulta-

tion with great interest.

24th April

Astons 540 Bus

blocked by

corner

Parking!

(See page 12)

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groups at a time that suits you.

Donna is a qualified Advanced Fitness

Instructor. Previous to this she was a

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the dance styles of both Zumba and

Boolaka to everyone. A fun and exciting

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Mon One on One

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Tues Sedgeberrow

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WHICH? gets energy companies

to publish complaint figures.

from the graph that in the last quarter of 2012, EDF Energy received the most com-

plaints of the major energy companies, with 81 complaints logged for every1000

customers. By comparison Scottish Power received just under 14 complaints

per1000 customers. Between them the six major suppliers – British Gas, EON, EDF

Energy, Npower, Scottish Power and Scottish & Southern Energy – have received

more that 5 million complaints a year.

Why so many complaints I don‟t know? There‟s no reason to think so many com-

plaints are due to the fact, as I understand it, four of them are subsidiaries of foreign

companies, because the best is one of them, two being German, one Spanish and

one French. The good thing to know is that in future you should be better informed,

when exploring the pros and cons of switching your electricity supplier. Editor.

The April issue of WHICH? Reports that the energy regu-

lator Ofgem has responded to their call for better data to be

published about energy suppliers‟ complaints, following

their 2012 investigation. It means that you can now com-

pare energy companies by the number of complaints they

receive. The data will be published quarterly. You can see

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A simple of mondegreens. “This green unpleasant land.”

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“The infernal combustion engine.”

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