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 Robbins, 1 Oak Close; 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 death. Badsey register: funerals of Patrick J Johnston, Helen Hartwell & Ivor V Rennison. Reports on Mother's Union (Sandra Sparrow); St James Guild of Bellringers (dedication of a complete set of new bell ropes presented to the church by the guild, represented by Hilary & John Bolton, Captains, and Doug Bott, returned ringer after 30 years plus, took place during Candlemas service taken by Reverend Mike Shepherd, assisted by John Callaghan; thanks to Colin, Doug & Clint for helping John with the hanging; report by Hilary Bolton); Saturday Activity Group; Reader John Callaghan (wish him a speedy recovery after being taken into hospital); St James' Flower Guild (no flowers in Lent, report by Hazel Stewart). Forthcoming events: Badsey Remembrance Hall AGM; tea afternoon at the Remembrance Hall; Angels exhibition in church.