Wyredin - December edition

Council services over festive period

There are no planned changes to rubbish or recycling collections over Christmas or the New Year.

Please make sure your bin is out for collection by 6am. Any extra recycling can be put out in an open bag or box as normal.

The Hub, our customer service centre, will be closed to visitors from Friday 24 December and reopens on Tuesday 4 January 2022.

The quickest, easiest and most convenient way to access council services is online. Our website and My Wyre Forest mobile app and web portal are all available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Your opinion matters

We want you to have your say on a range of budget proposals put forward by our Cabinet.

The Cabinet is looking to make the council a smaller organisation which focuses on protecting front-line services. This is to help close the funding gap, which is estimated to be £2.3 million by 2024-2025.

Please complete our online survey before midday on Thursday 9 December.

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Park for free after 3 this Christmas

North Worcestershire Business Awards

Business leaders from across North Worcestershire attended the second North Worcestershire Business Awards ‘celebrating people at the heart of business’ in the area. Seven winners took home beautiful crystal trophies from the prestigious awards dinner held at Hogarths Stone Manor on Thursday 25 November.

Twenty finalists were highlighted during the event which was organised by NWedR and NWBL (North Worcestershire Business Leaders).  BBC Presenter Joanne Malin (pictured) was the event host.

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Election result

We held a district council by-election on Tuesday 30 November in the Franche and Habberley North ward.

David Ross, Conservative Party was elected with 564 votes. 

To read the full results, please visit our website.

Election result

You can see democracy in action by watching our Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8 December from 6pm.

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All aboard as new pirate ship sets sail!

Young pirates can jump aboard and take to the stormy seas by visiting Stourport’s new pirate ship play attraction.

The ship opened its hatches alongside a new adventure trail on Monday 8 November at Riverside Meadows park in Stourport-on-Severn.

We commissioned specialist play company, Kompan, to complete the work.

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Don't be a tos53r

We have launched a campaign to crackdown on littering and remind residents about its impact on the environment.

The bold ‘Don’t be a tos53r’ campaign started in light of COP26 which highlighted everyone’s responsibility to look after the planet.

‘Don’t be a tos53r’ posters and banners, questioning why people are dropping their rubbish have been put up across the district in our parks, car parks and open spaces.

'Don't be a tos53r' roadshows took place across the district's three towns in November.

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Speak out against domestic abuse

We once again supported this year's White Ribbon campaign.

International White Ribbon Day was on Thursday 25 November and this year their campaign was #AllMenCan. 

The campaign was developed in March when the murder of Sarah Everard brought women’s experience of men’s violence to the forefront of everyone’s minds. It also opened up many conversations about men taking action and making a stand. This is what campaigners hope to encourage as we enter a new year.

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Struggling to find an affordable rental home?

Would you like to see improved community facilities and housing in your area?

Interested in making a difference to your local community?

Would you like to know more about Kidderminster Commotion – a construction initiative dedicated to building homes with and for young people, single parents, artists, and families with low incomes?

Are you interested to learn, as part of a small group, how to self-build an ultra-insulated super low cost sustainable timber frame home?

If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then Wyre Forest Community Land Trust might be the organisation for you!

Wyre Forest Community Land Trust is currently looking for members and volunteers to get involved, to find out more please click the button below.

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Festive fun at Bewdley Museum

We have fun for all the family at Bewdley Museum this Christmas

Artisans in the Gallery

Visit the Artisans in the Gallery on Saturday 11, 18 and Sunday 19 December.

Four local artists will be showcasing their amazing work and providing you with a unique meet the maker experience!

Beautiful gifts will be available to purchase from 10am to 4pm. Our resident crafts studios, Made In The Museum, are selling a range of handmade festive gifts too.

Pop into the museum shop and pick up stocking fillers, homeware, garden décor, jewellery, accessories and festive fragrances. There is also a selection of Christmas tipples for sale. Open daily from 10am to 4.30pm.

Christmas Pick ‘N’ Mix activities

There are various festive activities for children on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December. There is no need to pre-book.

Carols by candlelight

Join us for Carols by candlelight on Sunday 12 December from 4pm to 5pm. Winterfold House School will lead the singing. 

It’s a free event and you can get festive favourites including mulled wine, hot chocolate, mince pies and turkey or pork baps from the Garden Kitchen Café.

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Live music weekend

Live music is back at Bewdley Museum on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December from 12 noon.

On Saturday 18 December, the Vintage Class Singers will bring a taste of the 1940s. On Sunday 19 December, GR-VIII Men in Harmony will be singing acapella harmonies and performing Christmas carols.

The gift shop, craft studios and craft stalls will be open too. Stalls will be in the foyer, Shambles and Saw yard area trading from 10am to 4.30pm.

The Garden Kitchen cafe will also be open all day serving festive favourites.

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Wedding bells

Wyre Forest Heritage Weddings is hosting an open morning at Bewdley Guildhall on Saturday 15 January 2022 from 11am to 1pm. This is a great opportunity to see the venue and talk to our wedding team about your special day.

Please email the team to arrange a time slot or if you wish to view at a different time – please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Unusual gift idea

Are you looking for something a little different to give this Christmas?

How about buying someone tickets for the Wyre Forest Community Lottery and helping local good causes at the same time.  Tickets cost £1 with 60p going to good causes. The council does not receive any money from the scheme. To find out how to play or how your good cause could benefit, visit the Wyre Forest Community Lottery  (WFCL) website.

WFCL website

How are you doing Worcestershire?

If you are looking for ways to improve and support how you feel, then join Worcestershire County Council’s ‘How are you doing Worcestershire?’ Facebook group.

It is a space for you to discover ways to improve your mental health, your emotional health and how well you feel. The county council share resources and ideas with you and would love to hear your ideas and thoughts too.

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