Monthly parish newsletter distributed free to all households in the parish. Personnel - Vicar, Reverend Dr Adrian Hough, The Vicarage; Assistant, Reverend Michael Shepherd, 90 Main Street, Bretforton; Churchwardens, Mrs Sue Cole, 45 Bretforton Road and Mr Chris Smith, 27 High Street; Readers, Mr John Callaghan, Mrs Penny Christison, Mrs Sheila Lancaster; Newsletter Editor, Mrs Yvonne Haynes, 4 Seward Close. Includes letter from Adrian, the Vicar, writing about prayer.Badsey register: baptism of George H Oakey; marriage blessing of Patricia & Brian Taylor; funerals of William H Merriman & Ronald S Charlwood. Reports on Mother's Union (Sheila Taylor talk on "Obscure Things"; thanks to all who made the 80th Anniversary service on 16th June an enjoyable occasion and thanks to Hilary Bolton for arranging a peal to be rung in honour; report by Sandra Sparrow); A Brief History of Badsey and Aldington (shortly to be sent to the printer; anyone else wishing to subscribe, contact Terry Sparrow); open gardens and tea afternoon (Mrs Barbara Bennett & Mrs Sheila Taylor thanked all who gave generously; St James' Flower Guild (Mrs Hazel Smith & Mrs Hazel Stewart, Mrs Julie Gardner & Mrs Eleanor Sams, Mrs Maureen Davies & Mrs Sandra Sparrow, Mrs Stephanie Hartley & Mrs Yvonne Haynes); BASH Charity (no longer in existence; was based at The Wheatsheaf Inn; remaining monies allocated to Badsey-based children's groups; Parish Council; Jubilee celebrations (Wendy and Mary thanked all who attended Seward Road's street party; The Wheatsheaf Inn, Friday Club and Recreation Club Entertainment Group thanked all who helped organise, donated prizes and supported the day at the Recreation Club; sponsorship from the Parish Council, Recreation Club Management Committee, Pro Culture; donations from many including The Royal British Legion, Women's Institute, Scout Group, Football Shootout, Spar Village Shop; Golden Jubilee Summer Fete, Badsey First School (opening by Mrs E Spencer; fancy dress judged by Mr Terry Sparrow).