Portrait of Pembridge Blog 4
September was a busy month in Pembridge with two of our local businesses supporting charity events. The Westonbury Mill Water Gardens donated their entrance fees on 3rd October to Pembridge Church. It was a lovely sunny day, perfect for seeing the bottle grotto and the ingenious water driven cuckoo clock. If you haven’t visited yet, put it on your bucket list.
The sun also shone for the King’s House Afternoon Tea, in aid of Breast Cancer Now, raising £580 for the charity. See our Past Events gallery for photos.
October’s packed with events in and around Pembridge. See our “Dates for Your Diary” for details.
The Parish Hedgerow Survey is underway and looking for volunteers to help map the flora and fauna which depend upon them. On 4th October tree warden, Nick Rumble, will be at The New Inn to explain why it’s important and what’s involved. We met up with him to find out more.
With the start of Autumn, Pembridge Film Nights are back. “Barbie” was a sell-out success and there are a few tickets left for “Waking Ned,” showing on 5th October at The New Inn. Richard Goddard gives us a preview of this season’s films. Follow the online links to book your seat.
Pembridge and Shobdon Royal British Legion are holding their AGM at The New Inn on 9th October. Membership is open to all, regardless of whether you have served. The branch has over 50 members who enjoy talks, visits, and social events, alongside raising funds for veterans and their families.
The RBL is gearing up for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Appeal Organiser, Graham Hudson, tells us what to expect between 26th October and Remembrance Sunday on 12th November.
Leading to Remembrance Sunday, we are publishing the stories of the 41 fallen heroes who had links with Pembridge. Rory MacColl has undertaken painstaking research to reveal each of their stories.
Pembridge Ecology Group meet on 20th October at the Bridge St car park, to complete their monthly survey of the Conservation Area, followed by lunch at The King’s House. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome to join in.
Pembridge School has a vacancy for a Governor. Could this be you? See our feature about what’s involved and how to find out more. If you’re interested in working with children, there is also a vacancy at the school.
Pembridge Church will be holding its Harvest Festival service on 15th October and the Autumn Supper at Pembridge Parish Hall on 28th October at which apple grower, Bridget Rose, will give a talk.
Other events at the Parish Hall include an opportunity to meet the sculptor of the Verdun Oak statue, Ed Elliott, on 11th October. On 14th The Hardy Plants Society will host Gail Plant on how to create a scented garden. Regular events include the weekly Pembridge Auctions, Jive classes, and Running Group. On 21st October Pride in Pembridge will be hosting a Coffee Morning.
26th October is the date for the Folk and Food session at The King’s House, which on 28th is hosting a Moroccan Night.
Harold Rumsey, former landlord of The Red Lion, was an award-winning racing driver in the 1950s. You can read about Harold and his Triumph TR2 in our history section.
Kay Ingram, October 2023
