POWICK Ramblers, numbering 23 people and three dogs, left the Rose and Crown car park last Thursday for a six-mile walk beginning on the Severn way. After leaving Madge Hill on the A38 the route led past Severn Bank House and the Coach House and then followed an old track.

The walkers then crossed the A38 to enter the Croome estate by the main gates bearing the arms of the Coventry family and then on to Earl’s Croome and the church of St Nicholas. The path crossed fields into Baughton and then on to the village of Kinnersley. The footpath ran parallel to the M5 motorway, past the rotunda and Knights Pool to enter Birch Lane to meet the A38 again and cross to the Rose and Crown.

Don was thanked for leading the walk.

Next week’s walk is on Friday, March 23, meeting at Bromsberrow Church (GR743336) at 10am. The four-and-a-half mile walk goes to Howlers Heath and will be led by Phil (01886 832774).

Next Saturday, March 24, there is a table-top sale in Powick Parish Hall from 10am till 1pm, entry 50p. Tables are still available; £8 (commercial £12). Ring Nick Sandy to book a table. All proceeds go to Powick Playing Field Association.

A special event for children to enjoy is being held in Powick Parish Hall next Saturday from 7pm where there is a puppet show with shadows and music. A workshop making shadow puppets is on offer at 5pm. Tickets are £4 for children for the show and £6 for show and workshop. Adults accompanying children are £6 and tickets can be bought on the door.

Also on Saturday, March 24, there is a coffee morning with cakes, brica- brac and a raffle in St James’ Church, Callow End, from 10am till noon, in aid of the Barnabas Fund.

Hymns and prayers in the Celtic tradition were part of the Celtic healing service held last Sunday morning at St Peter’s Church, Powick. Many of the hymns were written by Rev John Bell, of the Iona Community.

Congratulations to Neville Radburn, a member of the congregation at St Peter’s, Powick, for writing a poem commemorating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Neville sent his poem to the Queen and in return he received a card of thanks.