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July 2023
Have your say
This month we are going to be launching new consultations. One survey will be asking for your views on what you think our priorities should be over the next four years. We want to know what is important to you to make somewhere a good place to live and what you feel needs improving in the district.
In separate surveys we will be asking you for your views on measures we have in place to tackle alcohol related anti-social behaviour and irresponsible dog ownership. We are reviewing our Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) in place in Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport town centres as well as our dog control PSPO.
The surveys will be available later this month on our consultations webpage.
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If you would like to be notified when the surveys are live, please sign up to our consultations email list.
Meet the Rangers
Join our Rangers on Saturday 15 July at one of our newest nature reserves - Mitton Marsh. They will be leading a short, easy walk around the reserve, taking questions and talking about the work they have done and have planned. They would also like to hear about visitors' sightings on the reserve. If all goes to plan our Shetland cattle will be onsite carrying out their first graze.
Meet 10am at the bridge over the River Stour on Mill Road, Stourport. (What3Words ///angel.them.career) The event will finish at 11.30am.
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Brinton Park Splashpad
The splashpad in Brinton Park is open and perfect for children to enjoy in the warm weather.
The opening times have changed from previous years based on your feedback. The splashpad now opens daily from 11am to 5pm. On busy days, the splashpad may be closed between 2pm and 3pm for cleaning and safety checks.
Keep an eye on the Brinton Park Heritage Fund Facebook page for any changes.
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Regenerating Worcester Street project
The next step of the regeneration of Worcester Street in Kidderminster is underway. Contractors will be taking down the former Woolworths, Megavalue, Poundland and Sigma Aquatics buildings. This phased demolition is being rolled out over the next few months. The plan is for the area to be transformed into an outdoor green space in the middle of town. Consultations on the proposals are due to take place in August.
Defibrillator fund open
Are you involved in a local organisation such as a village hall or sports club that has or would like to have a defibrillator?
Organisations across England are being invited to bid for a share of £1 million of government funding to buy defibrillators for community spaces.
You can register an expression of interest for the £1 million Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund. It is aimed at increasing the number of defibrillators in public places where they are most needed and help save lives.
If your organisation already has a defibrillator is it registered on the national database - ‘The Circuit’? It provides information on where defibrillators are located and enables emergency services, including first responders, to locate the nearest one. Defibrillator registration is simple and quick to do.
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Love Kidderminster Funday
Love Kidderminster Funday is taking place in the town centre on Saturday 22 July. Organised by Kidderminster BID it is a free event with a market, dance performances, miniature donkeys, Titan the Robot and much more! Follow Kidderminster BID on social media for more details.
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Have your say on planning in Worcestershire
We are your local planning authority and for most things planning related you need to contact us, but
did you know Worcestershire County Council (WCC) also has a role to play in planning for Worcestershire? The County planning team is responsible for preparing planning policies for minerals and waste development together with strategies for major infrastructure such as highways.
WCC is refreshing its planning consultation database. You can sign up to be consulted about the topics you are interested in.
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Access to Work
Are you struggling to start work or keep a job due to a disability or a long-term physical or mental health condition? You may be able to get practical and financial support from Access to Work. This is a publicly funded employment support programme which aims to help more disabled people start or stay in work. The sorts of things it can help with include equipment in your workplace, travel costs, training.
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Job vacancies
Conservation Officer - closes Sunday 9 July
Subscribe to our jobs bulletin
Each Wednesday we send out a job bulletin featuring all our latest vacancies. It’s easy to subscribe to this and all our other newsletters by visiting the subscribe page on our website.
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Coming up at Bewdley Museum this July...
Bewdley Museum is the place to be this summer, there are so many events and activities going on for the whole family to enjoy!
Cherry Fayre
On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July the Cherry Fayre and 1940s weekend, 10am to 4.30pm, with live music both days in QE11 Jubilee Gardens with plenty of different varieties of cherries to purchase. Classic cars, Forever Forties Re-enactors. Cherry Trees and Bewdley Civic Society stall and raffle. There will also be a Craft Fayre with resident Craft studios open.
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Romans return
Visit our family friendly exhibition exploring the Romans in the district. It includes a display of Roman finds from the museum collections. Runs until Sunday 3 September. On Saturday 12 August, Comitatus, Britain's leading Late Roman re-enactment group will be putting on an infantry display. Join us to take the museum back to AD 400.
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Also this summer...
On Thursday 6 July we have Bewdley Town ghost walks: PMV Paranormal invite you to venture with them into the dark and deviant history that lies within the town of Bewdley.
Children's summer activities are back. 10.30am to 2.30pm from Wednesday 26 July. Four weeks of fun with different themed weeks. Activities cost £6 per child. No booking required.
Try your hand at calligraphy. We have a course running at the Guild Hall on Saturday 29 July. £55 per person. Aimed at beginners wanting to demystify the art.
You can learn all about rocks and fossils with our 'Ask the experts' session on Saturday 29 July. Geologists from the Geopark will be at the museum between 11am and 3pm to answer your questions and will help you identify any rocks or fossils you take along.
Which is the best Shakespeare play? In MacHamLear, Macbeth, Hamlet and King Lear battle it out to be performed. Saturday 5 August, Outdoor theatre, 5pm. Tickets £15 adults, £10 per child.
Beginner crochet sessions are returning this summer. The first set is already fully booked but we have started a waiting list. If you would like to be the first to hear when new workshop dates are released, please contact the Museum to add your name to the list.
Craft studios vacancies at Bewdley Museum
If you are a crafter and looking for somewhere to work, we have an exciting opportunity to join the museum's resident craftspeople. One of the sawyard units is now available to rent.
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