Wyre Forest Chess Club
Wyre Forest Chest Club
With Half Term nearly upon us I thought I’d send an update regarding Chess Clubs in the Wyre Forest / North Worcestershire area . . .
All levels and all ages are welcome at any of the venues and it’s free!
(we usually get more junior players along during school holidays)
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Kidderminster Chess Club
Wednesday evenings from 7pm
Habberley Social Club Truro Drive Kidderminster DY11 6DN
Parking info: * Free parking at the large club car park.
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Bewdley Chess Club
11:30pm to 2pm Fridays
St Anne’s Church Load Street Bewdley DY12 2AF
Parking info: Free parking in Sandstone Road if you don’t mind a 10 minute walk
Tea / Coffee, cakes etc available. Parking info: . . . . .
* Redthorne Car Park 50p an hour – High Street Bewdley DY12 2FB
* Pay & Display car park in Dog Lane (DY12 2EF)
* Park for free at Blackstone picnic site (DY12 1PU) or Sandstone Road (DY12 1BQ)
if you don’t mind a 10 / 15 min walk into Bewdley. . .
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Stourport Library Chess Club
3pm to 5pm Tuesdays
Stourport-on-Severn Library
Civic Centre New Street Stourport DY13 8UN
Parking info: * Limited parking at the Civic Centre
* Pay & Display car park in Martins Way, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8UU
* Can park for free at the CO-OP or Tesco if you buy something.
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Coaching available if required.
Road Closure – Part of B4190 Habberley Road
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLIC NOTICE
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
(B4190 Habberley Road, Bewdley)(Temporary Closure) Order 2022
Order made: to close that from its junction with B4190 Kidderminster Road for a distance of 500 metres in a north easterly direction.
Reason: Surface Dressing by WCC
Exemptions: to permit access to any land or premises fronting the highway affected where there is no other form of access; and to allow the works to be undertaken.
Alternative route: B4190 Kidderminster Road, A456 Kidderminster Road, A456 Bewdley Hill, A456 Bewdley Road, A442 Proud Cross Ringway, A442 Franche Road, B4190 Habberley Lane and vice versa.
Maximum duration: 18 Months. Anticipated duration: 23 days Commencing: 6 April 2022
Thomas Pollock Head of Commercial Law (Legal & Governance) County Hall Spetchley Road Worcester
Community groups invited to apply for Platinum Jubilee grant to celebrate The Queen’s 70-year reign
Grants are available to community groups making plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years of service.
Community groups can apply for grants of up to £500 to support the running of Jubilee Community events in a Covid safe way.
Celebrations are being held across the country during a four-day bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Helen Dyke said: “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee gives us the opportunity to reconnect with our friends, family and neighbours by coming together and celebrating the historic 70-year reign.
“We are pleased to say we are making limited funding available to help fund Platinum Jubilee community events, street parties and celebrations across the district.
“Local groups can apply for up to £500 to help fund their project or activities and I encourage communities to get in touch with their town or parish council, local charities and community groups to get involved.
“Your plans will need to include ways to help the community recover from the pandemic. For example, you could use the grant to hold a community lunch or street party outside. It could also pay for more cleaning and sanitation.
“Applications for Platinum Jubilee grants close at 5pm on Monday 25 March 2022. To find out more, including how to apply, visit – www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/hm70.”
Flooding Update – 22 February 2022
Storm Franklin Flooding Update
- Wyre Forest Team with WRS Staff have been door knocking all Bewdley affected properties within the Beales Corner flood zone. As noted all caravan parks notified
- Note – Event declared as Severe Flood Incident
- WFDC liaising with blue light bronze cell in Bewdley – Elim Church
- Barrier predicted overtop at Beales Corner – Tuesday Afternoon – Time TBC
- Pedestrian access across bridge to be closed tomorrow and shuttle bus to be operated
- Weather position moving forward much improved
- Note – Severn Trent pumps removed – will be redeployed
- Rest Centre deployed & stood down at 21:30 – emergency out of hours as stand by
- Peak predicted at 5.00 – 5.5 Wednesday
Chess Club – St Anne Church, Fridays 12pm – 2pm
All local Chess Clubs are free to join and all levels are welcome.
We usually have more junior players during half term . . . .
KIDDERMINSTER 7pm WednesdayHabberley Club Truro DriveKidderminster DY11 6DNBEWDLEY 12pm to 2pm FridaySt Anne’s Church Load StreetBewdley DY12 2AFSTOURPORT 3pm to 5pm TuesdayStourport Library Civic CentreNew Street Stourport DY13 8UN
Flooding Latest – 22 February 2022
Worcestershire
• Severe Flood Warning issued for Beales Corner, Bewdley as River Severn level expected to rise further
• High river levels the result of back-to-back storms and continued heavy rain
• Residents in flood-risk areas urged to evacuate with support from police and council
The Environment Agency has issued a Severe Flood Warning for Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire due to extremely high river levels on the River Severn that are threatening to over-top flood barriers.
Properties in Beales Corner are at a very high risk of flooding as the fast-flowing water from the River Severn is expected to flood the area later today.
Teams from the Environment Agency have been working throughout the weekend to deploy temporary flood barriers at Beales Corner which are expected to divert the majority to the flood water. However, there is still a high risk that some water will breach the top of the defence.
The Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warnings when there is imminent risk of flooding and threat to life. Residents are strongly urged to evacuate their homes during the flood and are being supported by the police and councils.
Environment Agency Area Duty Manager for Worcestershire Gary Bywater said:
“We are facing a significant flood risk at Beales Corner in Bewdley and urging people to remain vigilant and take extreme care. Heavy rain, affecting already wet areas, is likely to cause significant river flooding along the River Severn for several days.
“We have teams out on the ground taking preventative action and we are working with other agencies to support people who need to evacuate their homes.
“We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.”
The Environment Agency has been working with local authorities over the past year to ensure that excellent resilient measures are in place to make should the flood barriers are fully operational including re-surfacing the road and maintaining the drains.
Residents are urged to sign up to Environment Agency Flood Warning messages and to make sure they are prepared for flooding by following the ‘Prepare, Act, Survive’ guidance:
• Prepare a bag that includes medical and insurance documents
• Check the latest flood situation online – https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings
• Know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water
• Check your insurance to make sure you are covered for flood damage. If you rent your home, it is your responsibility to have insurance for your belongings.
• If you are flooded, call 999 if in immediate danger and follow advice from emergency services.
