AT the end of March, Powick Ramblers met at the New Inn, Ombersley Road, in Worcester for a 4 1/2 mile walk which began at Bevere. The path led down to the River Severn and followed the riverbank downstream, past residential houses, to Gheluvelt Park where the War Memorial sculpture was seen. The path then led back to the New Inn where some members took lunch and where Cheryl was thanked for leading the walk.

Last Thursday on what proved the warmest day of the year so far, 19 walkers and four dogs – Pebbles and Widgeon joined Deno and Tilly – met at St Mary’s Church, Bromesberrow for a four ½ mile walk through some stunning countryside. The bright sun had brought out new green leaves on the trees, blossom on hedges and many spring flowers were seen. The walk passed dozens of ewes with their young lambs, a vineyard and a field of horses and fields where early shoots of wheat were growing. The route led to the Bromesberrow Estate with its lakes, woodland and White Park cattle, past Bromesberrow Place to Howlers Heath. At the top of the ridge, along part of the Geo Park Way, there were fine views across to the Malverns, the Eastnor Estate and the obelisk; and in the other direction to the Black Mountains, May Hill and Marcle Ridge; and behind were the Cotswolds. Buzzards were seen and plenty of pheasants were heard and spotted by the dogs! The special feature of the walk was the many wild daffodils in High Wood, and at the edge of the wood a few early bluebells were only just in flower alongside dog’s mercury and wood anemones. The path returned past the newly refurbished War Memorial (erected in 1921) and due to be rededicated in May; past St Mary’s Primary School and back past Bromesberrow Court Farm which is a member of Gloucestershire Farming Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG). Phil was thanked for leading the walk and members retired to the Robin Hood Inn at Castlemorton for lunch.

On Thursday, April 21 the Ramblers walk will start at 10am from Pershore Bridges Car Park (GR953451) for a five mile walk along the River Avon and through Tiiddesley Wood to see the bluebells. The leader is Nancy (01905 620185).

An Easter fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 16 at Powick Parish Hall from 11am till 2pm with the cost at £2 per child. There will be Easter activities including crafts, an Easter Bonnet Competition, a Pets’ Corner, an Easter egg hunt, face painting, a Lucky Dip and a raffle. The event is organised by Powick Pre-school.

Powick Playing Field Association holds its AGM on Monday, April 18 in Powick Parish Hall at 8pm. Come and hear about the last 12 months and plans for the future. A Committee meeting follows the AGM. Two new pieces of play equipment – a basket swing and a Supernova roundabout- have now been installed on the playing field in time for the Easter break.

Powick Bell Ringers rang a Quarter Peal at St Peter’s Church last Saturday evening to mark the passing of Canon John Williams who was vicar from 1964 till 1985. His widow Kay and sons John and David and daughter Karen came to listen. His funeral will be held at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, April 18 at 3.30pm, and donations are for the Royal British Legion. To mark his retirement 21 years ago the bell ringers also rang a peal.

On Friday, April 29 in celebration of the Royal wedding day Powick bells will ring a full peal of 5040 changes which will take three hours of continuous ringing. Listen out between 10am and 1pm.

Worcestershire Cottage Garden Society hosts a talk and slide show on Saturday, April 16 in Powick Parish hall at 2.30pm. Keith Southall will talk about his 25 years as a garden designer and constructor. There will also be a Members’ Tulip Show with a prize of a £10 Garden Token from Grange Farm Nursery.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday and the service at Powick is at 11am with the distribution of palm crosses and Holy Communion. There are a number of services next week to mark Holy Week leading up to Easter Day. On Maundy Thursday, April 21 the service is at 8pm at St James’, Callow End and Good Friday’s service will also be there at 2pm.

Decorating for Easter is on Good Friday, April 22 at St Peter’s from 3.15pm when gifts of flowers and greenery would be welcome along with offers of help. At St James’, Callow End, the church will be decorated on Saturday, April 23 from 10am.

Three Counties Flowers will be giving a floral art demonstration with a buffet or carvery lunch for £3.50 per head at The Red Lion, Powick, on Easter Saturday, April 23. In the evening from 7.30pm there will be a fashion show with floral displays. Fresh flowers and bouquets for Easter may be ordered from 01905 831445.