Kidderminster

8:02am Thursday 22nd May 2008

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY - Tony Baker presented a programme of recorded music under the heading "Out and About". He began with 18th century composers, Michael Haydn and Johann Christian Bach, featuring the latter's Sextet for oboe, violin, cello, two horns and forte piano.

An unusual recording of Elgar's Sea Pictures was heard - sung in Russian in a 1977 recording, conducted by Svetlanov.

Tony recalled a concert in October 1983 in Birmingham Town Hall, when he heard the USSR State Symphony Orchestra with soloist Valery Kimov performing Khachaturian's violin concerto, and a recording of this work, played by Klimov, was then heard.

The programme ended with the work of a composer who is still living, John Metcalf, with a setting of plain chants performed by a choir from Cardiff.

The annual meeting will be held tomorrow at Holy Innocents community centre, Kidderminster, at 7.30pm. For details, contact vice-chairman Von Stewart on 01562 755990.

FRANCHE LADIES - On Wednesday, June 11, the guest speaker for the evening will be Patricia Boyd with a talk entitled what the butler saw' at the group's new venue, the Community Hall, the former St Barnabas School, starting at 8pm. New members welcome.

For further information, contact Mrs Matthews on 01562 66512.

METHODIST CHURCHES - Sunday services are as follows. Trinity Methodist Church, Churchfields, Kidderminster at 10.30am, with Holy Communion, led by Rev Mary Austin with Alistair Fuller (KEMP Hospice) and at 6.30pm, led by Barbara Lee. There is an informal lunchtime service at Trinity every Thursday at 12.30pm.

Broadwaters Methodist Church at 10.30am, led by Janet Murray. Cookley Methodist Church (worshipping at St. Peter's Church) at 10.30am, Holy Communion, led by Rev. Pam Garrud. Foley Park Methodist Church at 10.30am, led by Ken Mothersdale, and at 6.30pm, led by Rev Canon Owain Bell.

Any enquiries about Trinity or Broadwaters should be directed to the minister Rev Mary Austin on 01562 823300 and for Foley Park, Bewdley or Cookley to Rev Pam Garrud on 01562 742722.

HABBERLEY WI - The two resolutions were put to the members by Pam Plant and Liz Davies. The delegate was given discretion to vote.

The entry in the spring rally was displayed and Habberley was second, half a point behind the winner. The town walk in Bewdley will be on July 9.

A small group took part in the litter pick in Habberley Valley in April but members had a pleasant time and had tea and cakes with the ranger.

President Sue Stone presented the budget. She also had a display of photographs showing the WI scheme Let's Cook', which is helping young families to cook. Sue is now the co-ordinator for the district.

Annual awards for the flower of the month and the competition were won by Brenda Benbon and Edith Shelton.

There is an outing to Spetchley Gardens on June 5, departing from the hall at 1.15pm. The evening finished with a quiz organised by Delia Loney and Sheila Grant which was won by Mrs A Brassington.

JUBILEE (ELIM CHURCH) , HOO ROAD - Fellowship meetings are held on Sunday at 10.30am and Wednesday at 7.45pm.

Jubilee Kids clubs meet on Wednesday evenings at Sutton Park and Franche Primary Schools. On Wednesday evening there will be another visit from Revival Fires Dudley.

For more details, contact Rev Will O'Leary on 01562 822966 or 07792 806596.

MILTON HALL BAPTIST CHURCH - Residents are welcome to attend Sunday services at the church in Lorne Street, Kidderminster.

The morning service is at 11am and the evening service is at 6.30pm. People are welcome to stay for a free cuppa and a chat after the morning service.

Other activities during the school term at the Church include Boys Brigade on Monday at 6pm, Little Stars (Mums and Tots) on Tuesday between 10am and noon and Girls Brigade on Thursday at 6pm.

For further details contact Rev Jack Bentham on 01562 632401 or visit the website at www.milton hallbaptistchurch.co.uk CYCLING CLUB - There are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and is an informal ride, the destination to be decided on the day. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits Crowle near Droitwich. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch.

On Wednesday evening there is a ride to The White Hart Inn in Kinver. The ride leaves The Green at 7pm. For further details contact John Weston on 01299 401005 or visit the website at Kidderminsterctc.org.uk FRANCHE WI - At the May meeting Marjorie Whiting talked about this year's national resolutions.

A beetle drive was also held.

The next meeting will be a talk on the loan collection of craft from WI House. The competition is a handicraft made by a member. All welcome at St Barnabas Community Hall at 7.30pm on June 3.

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