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10 things you may not know about Droitwich
So, sit back, relax, and discover 10 things you probably didn’t know about Droitwich! 1. The birthplace of a Pilgrim Father. Edward Winslow, one of the leaders of the famous 1620 Mayflower voyage and a founder of the Plymouth Colony in America, was born in Droitwich in 1595. His role in the early history of the United States, including ...
Residents sound alarm on 'dangerous' road linking Droitwich and ...
He told the Standard: “Residents have tried for years now and we want the speed reduced. We have everybody in the village in support of the campaign. “10 miles an hour below motorway speed limit for the road is madness. “We have regular accidents at the junctions, some of which have caused serious injuries and even fatalities.”.
REVEALED - The dates and times of the 2024 Droitwich Spa …
1 day ago · Saturday, December 14 – Precinct – 10.30am to 2.30pm. Friday, December 20 – Waitrose – 10.30am to 2.30pm. Saturday, December 21 – Waitrose 10.30am to 2.30pm. Anyone able to help with any of the dates should email Bill Phillips at [email protected]. Bill has also urged parents not to tell their children when Father Christmas ...
Information - The Droitwich Standard
Information. Droitwich is a tremendous town where there is always something going on. There can’t be many towns, particularly of the same size as Droitwich, which boast so many popular events for its residents and also attracts so many visitors. There really is something for everyone whether it is the St. Richard’s Boat and Car Festival ...
Droitwich Rugby Club celebrates 50 years
DROITWICH Rugby Club celebrated its 50th anniversary last Saturday (September 24). Around 100 people had gathered for the celebration, which included matches, food and live music in the evening. Iain Thomas, Chairmen of the club, said: “It was a really good day with past and present players and the original founders.
DROITWICH- A Year In Review - The Droitwich Standard
Droitwich boy Alfie Steele’s mother Carla Scott and her partner Dirk Powell were jailed over his killing in June after the nine-year-old was found lifeless in the bath of his home on February 18, 2021. The following month, the town gathered at the Lido Park bandstand for an emotional and poignant service to remember and celebrate Alfie’s life.
Droitwich’s parliamentary candidates set to take hustings hot seat
The event has been rescheduled for 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at The Parish Church of All Saints, Evesham after initial difficulties aligning everyone’s calendars. Candidates invited to the event include Reform UK’s Sam Bastow, the Social Democratic Party’s Andrew Flaxman, the Green Party’s Neil Franks, the Conservatives’ Nigel ...
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - Droitwich gathers to honour the fallen
2 days ago · Photo by Sonny Rackham. IN A POIGNANT act of Remembrance, the people and organisations of Droitwich have gathered in Victoria Square today (Sunday, November 10) to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The somewhat overcast and occasionally sun kissed town centre was awash with poppies as members of …
Droitwich Spa FC show off newly redeveloped ground ahead of …
Aaron Sutcliffe 12 th Aug, 2022 0. DROITWICH Spa FC welcomed supporters to their newly redeveloped ground for the first time ahead of their eagerly anticipated homecoming next week. The club have finally completed their move back to their hometown having played at Stourport Swifts’ Walshes Meadow ground for the last four years.