King’s Coronation Event – Sunday 7 May 2023

Bewdley Town Council is thrilled to be organising and sponsoring a Kings Coronation event on Sunday the 7th May.

We have a day packed with fun for all of the family and will be holding this celebration at Riverside North Park in Bewdley from 11am – 6pm.

We have plenty for you to be involved with on the run up to the event as well as the event itself.

Three weeks prior to the Coronation on Monday the 17th April and running for four weeks we invite you to take part in ‘The Kings Wardrobe’ a family fun Virtual Trail in the town centre itself. The free Trail allows families to open a browser – no need to download any apps! Please see the poster for the full details.

We would also like to involve any club, school, nursery, family or business to get creative and help us make ‘Bewdley Big Bunting’ to decorate the Park, maybe even the Town! The Town Council, from its office in Load Street will supply the bunting pennant, just email us at deputy@bewdleytowncouncil.org / admin@bewdleytowncouncil.org or accounts@bewdleytowncouncil.org. Alternatively call 01299 400157 to arrange collection and get creative – the best three pennants will receive a prize!

If you would like to have a stall please contact Jon at Jon@tipicallyinspired.co.uk

Join us for Music, Magic, Fair rides, Food, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Stalls and much more!

 

 

 

 

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Everyone welcome at Bewdley Museum opens for business

Bewdley Museum is ready to burst into spring. Staff and volunteers carefully packed the museum away for its winter break, but on Saturday 4 March it’s back and fully open for business!

The museum has been a big part of Wyre Forest heritage and culture since 1972.  A visit is an opportunity to step back into the town’s Georgian history and the area’s industrial past. It’s also a chance to step forward and take part in the museum’s rich calendar of events.

In 2023 there is something for visitors and residents alike. Family friendly events include a production of David Walliams’ Bad Dad, regular children’s craft activities, the annual Cherry Fair and an opportunity to find out what the Wyre Forest Romans got up to. There’s a murder mystery evening, an outdoor theatre production of MacHamLear, paranormal goings on, a ghost walk and an unknown Pre-Raphaelite exhibition to be enjoyed. Bewdley Museum is also joining national celebrations for King Charles III’s Coronation. On Sunday 8 May there will be a patriotic performance by Bewdley Concert Band, set in the museum’s beautiful gardens.

The museum’s craftspeople are in action all year round. A small group of artisans produce their wares under the distinct ‘Made in the Museum’ Bewdley, label. The museum is also a popular spot for weddings.

Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Community Safety, Graham Ballinger said:

“I never fail to be delighted by a visit to our museum. It’s always a place to learn something new but at the same time feel nostalgic and respectful about what the people of Wyre Forest have achieved, often in very tough times. It remains free to visit, so there are plenty of opportunities to come back time and again to enjoy the new exhibitions.”

The Shambles walkthrough, shop and Garden Kitchen café are already open and the events programme can be found at www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk/exploring/whats-on/.  New events get added throughout the year.

Christmas Switch On and The Nutcracker Trail 2022 Feedback Surveys

Please take part in these short surveys. There are four surveys; two for visitors for the Christmas Lights Switch On and the Nutcracker Trail and two for Local Traders on the same events. Your opinions really do matter and help shape future events in the town.

 

Christmas Lights Switch On Community Feedback https://s.surveyplanet.com/9af18xvl

Nutcracker Trail Community Feedback https://s.surveyplanet.com/6pt7kotq

Traders Nutcracker Feedback https://s.surveyplanet.com/aykawi94

Traders Christmas Switch On Feedback https://s.surveyplanet.com/gm3p5bvy

 

 

 

 

 

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Rock Pathfinders February Walks

Feb Walks

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Bark Avenue, Winners of the Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition 2022

Congratulations to Bark Avenue, who are the winners of the Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition 2022 as voted for by the residents and visitors to Bewdley.

The photographs show the winning windows and the Mayor, Cllr Rod Stanczyszyn, presenting the winner’s certificate.

Bewdley Town Council would like to thank all the traders who took part. The time and effort that so many have put in to creating fantastic displays has really captured the spirit of the season.

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Beales Corner Flood Defence Construction

The Environment Agency are starting to develop the programme of works for the Beales Corner Flood Defence scheme and would like to know of any risks to their programme and how the works could impact on the community. If anyone is aware of any scheduled town/public events in 2023 and 2024 that might be impacted by any temporary works or partial road closures, please make the Environment Agency aware by emailing james.turner@environment-agency.gov.uk