Upcoming Events
BROOM WI: FAIR TRADE
Thursday 2 September 2010, 7.30pm
Broom Village Hall.
Speaker Nina Knapman explains why Fair Trading exists, what it does and how it is relevant to all of us in our local areas. She will enlighten, why the need to support our local producers and shops as well as other countries who supply produce we don't. It looks to be a very interesting informative evening. To finish the evening, refreshments will be provided.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 3 September 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
PRINCE OF PERSIA (12A)
Friday 3 September 2010 at 7.00pm at Crawford Memorial Hall, Bidford-on-Avon.
A Bidford Rural Cinema Project, presented by the Crawford Memorial Hall Committee and Bidford-on-Avon Parish Council.
Tickets just £2.50.
Refreshments sponsored by your local Warner's Budgens. Plenty of parking spaces.
For further information: Call 01789 778653 or 07718 628925
SUMMER FETE
Saturday 4 September 2010, 2.00 to 4.30pm
7 Waterloo Road, Bidford-on-Avon.
Cakes, Games, Tombola, Competitions, Refreshments, Skittles, Plants, Jams, Crafts and much more. Happenstance Border Morris Dancers at 2.30pm.
FORDANTE - CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT
Friday 10 September 2010, 7.30pm
Harvington Village Hall.
The award winning and critically acclaimed Fordante (cello, viola, violin, oboe, piano) is supported by the UK Arts Council and the Shropshire County Council to provide access to concerts by performing music to a high calibre within local communities.
The 2010 Tour features well known film music including Dr Zhivago, The Godfather, Out of Africa and Pirates of the Caribbean performed alongside Fordante's own passionate, film inspired music.
As one audience member commented "an absolutely wonderful evening" and is purposefully created to be suitable for all audiences including those new to classical music.
Tickets are £8 (under 16 £4) and available from 01386 870255 or 870817.
BIDFORD FIRE STATION OPEN DAY
Saturday 11 September 2010, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Bidford Fire Station.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 17 September 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - THE BATTLE OF EDGEHILL, 1642
Fri 17 September 2010 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Professor Malcolm Wanklyn.
ALCESTER AND BIDFORD COMMUNITY FORUM
Tuesday 21 September 2010 at 7.00pm
Welford Primary School.
Community Forums give YOU the opportunity to raise issues of local concern and are a way of ensuring you are kept up to date with what is happening in YOUR community. The Parish Council would urge residents to avail themselves of this unique opportunity.
Come along if you live or work in the parishes of: Great Alne, Aston Cantlow, Kinwarton, Alcester, Haselor, Billesley, Old Stratford and Drayton, Arrow with Weethley, Exhall, Wixford, Binton, Temple Grafton, Luddington, Salford Priors, Bidford-on-Avon, Welford-on-Avon, Clifford Chambers and Milcote, Weston-on-Avon, Dorsington, Wilmcote.
A 'Back and Forth' bus is available to take residents to and from the venue. Anyone wishing to make use of this to contact: Cllr. Gerrard on 778493; or Cllr. Mrs Keeley on 773011; or Cllr. Langston on 772778.
STRATFORD-ON-AVON DISTRICT COUNCIL OPEN DAY
Thursday 23 September 2010 at 1.00 to 8.00pm
Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HX.
ROBIN HOOD (12A)
Friday 24 September 2010 at 7.00pm at Crawford Memorial Hall, Bidford-on-Avon.
A Bidford Rural Cinema Project, presented by the Crawford Memorial Hall Committee and Bidford-on-Avon Parish Council.
Tickets just £2.50.
Refreshments sponsored by your local Warner's Budgens. Plenty of parking spaces.
For further information: Call 01789 778653 or 07718 628925
PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY
Sat 25 September 2010 from 10.00 to 11.30am
Parish Council Meeting Room, Bidford.
The Parish Council realises that it is not always feasible for residents to attend Parish Council Meetings. It has therefore agreed to hold regular Parish Council Surgeries on Saturday morning to give all residents the opportunity to raise, and discuss, pertinent issues with councillors.
Any issue which requires further action by the Parish Council will then be discussed at the next Parish Council Meeting.
TOY STORY 3 (U)
Friday 1 October 2010 at 7.00pm at Crawford Memorial Hall, Bidford-on-Avon.
A Bidford Rural Cinema Project, presented by the Crawford Memorial Hall Committee and Bidford-on-Avon Parish Council.
Tickets just £2.50.
Refreshments sponsored by your local Warner's Budgens. Plenty of parking spaces.
For further information: Call 01789 778653 or 07718 628925
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 8 October 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
LETTERS TO JULIET (PG)
Friday 22 October 2010 at 7.00pm at Crawford Memorial Hall, Bidford-on-Avon.
A Bidford Rural Cinema Project, presented by the Crawford Memorial Hall Committee and Bidford-on-Avon Parish Council.
Tickets just £2.50.
Refreshments sponsored by your local Warner's Budgens. Plenty of parking spaces.
For further information: Call 01789 778653 or 07718 628925
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - THE BIDFORD MORRIS TRADITION
Fri 22 October 2010 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Phil Taylor and Bidford Morris Men.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 29 October 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 5 November 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - ONE HOUSE, ONE FAITH, ONE FAMILY: THE THROCKMORTON STORY
Fri 19 November 2010 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Anne Fox.
PARISH COUNCIL SURGERY
Sat 20 November 2010 from 10.00 to 11.30am
Broom Village Hall, Broom.
The Parish Council realises that it is not always feasible for residents to attend Parish Council Meetings. It has therefore agreed to hold regular Parish Council Surgeries on Saturday morning to give all residents the opportunity to raise, and discuss, pertinent issues with councillors.
Any issue which requires further action by the Parish Council will then be discussed at the next Parish Council Meeting.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 26 November 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
ALCESTER AND BIDFORD COMMUNITY FORUM
Tuesday 7 December 2010 at 7.00pm
Great Alne Memorial Hall.
Community Forums give YOU the opportunity to raise issues of local concern and are a way of ensuring you are kept up to date with what is happening in YOUR community. The Parish Council would urge residents to avail themselves of this unique opportunity.
Come along if you live or work in the parishes of: Great Alne, Aston Cantlow, Kinwarton, Alcester, Haselor, Billesley, Old Stratford and Drayton, Arrow with Weethley, Exhall, Wixford, Binton, Temple Grafton, Luddington, Salford Priors, Bidford-on-Avon, Welford-on-Avon, Clifford Chambers and Milcote, Weston-on-Avon, Dorsington, Wilmcote.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 10 December 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - CHRISTMAS SONGS FROM THE PAST
Fri 10 December 2010 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
With Misyck Anon.
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE SURGERY
Friday 31 December 2010, 10.00 to 11.00am
Bidford Library, Bramley Way.
Warwickshire Police will be holding bi monthly surgeries at their office, situated in Bidford Library, Bramley Way, giving residents the opportunity to raise any issues that concern them with PCSO Martin Sanford.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - MEDIEVAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Fri 21 January 2011 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by The Discover History Group.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - ROLAND'S WAR: A COVENTRY SOLDIER'S WAR, 1915-18
Fri 18 February 2011 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Chris Holland.
ALCESTER AND BIDFORD COMMUNITY FORUM
Tuesday 8 March 2011 at 7.00pm
Crawford Memorial Hall.
Community Forums give YOU the opportunity to raise issues of local concern and are a way of ensuring you are kept up to date with what is happening in YOUR community. The Parish Council would urge residents to avail themselves of this unique opportunity.
Come along if you live or work in the parishes of: Great Alne, Aston Cantlow, Kinwarton, Alcester, Haselor, Billesley, Old Stratford and Drayton, Arrow with Weethley, Exhall, Wixford, Binton, Temple Grafton, Luddington, Salford Priors, Bidford-on-Avon, Welford-on-Avon, Clifford Chambers and Milcote, Weston-on-Avon, Dorsington, Wilmcote.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - TASTING THE PAST: FOOD THROUGH THE AGES (INCLUDING SAMPLES!)
Fri 18 March 2011 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Moira Byast.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - THE BLACK COUNTRY: WHEN? WHERE? WHAT?
Fri 15 April 2011 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Dr Trevor Raybould.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - YESTERDAY'S CHILDREN: BIDFORD IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Fri 20 May 2011 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Publication preview.
BIDFORD AND DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY - TWO MURDERS IN TUDOR WARWICKSHIRE
Fri 17 June 2011 at 7.30pm
St Laurence Church.
Presented by Dr Jan Broadway.

