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  Wyre Forest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wyre Forest is a local government district in Worcestershire, England, covering the towns on Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn and Bewdley.
Wyre Forest takes its name from a forest of the same name, despite the fact that much of this woodland does not lie within the district's boundaries, but rather in Shropshire.
The forest covers an area of 2,634 hectares (6,509 acres), and is noted for its variety of wildlife.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wyre_Forest   (259 words)

  
 Wyre Forest (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wyre Forest is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The Wyre Forest constituency was first fought under its present name in the 1983 general election, having succeeded the old Kidderminster seat, and was won for the Conservatives by Esmond Bulmer.
Wyre Forest was held with relative ease by the Conservatives' Derek Coombs in the 1987 and 1992 general elections; however the 1997 Labour landslide saw that party gain the seat with David Lock securing a majority of almost 7,000.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wyre_Forest_(UK_Parliament_constituency)   (302 words)

  
 ::: Wyreforest.net | Wyre Forest Study Group | Charcoal Burning:::
The last demonstration burn in Wyre Forest took place in May 1956 and was supervised by a retired charcoal burner Mr.
In Wyre Forest, where the adder was common, Joseph Nevey said that, far from regarding them as pets, he and all of his charcoal burner colleagues considered adders a hazard and kept a careful eye out for them to avoid being bitten.
Another story told in Wyre Forest related to the wife of a charcoal burner who was continually arguing with her husband.
www.wyreforest.net /Study_Group/wyreforest.netwb.html   (4760 words)

  
 Constituency Information - Wyre Forest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Wyre Forest is the North Central seat in Hereford and Worcester, it is has been a marginal many times but usually (except for 1945 and 1997) stayed in the Blue column.
The follwing wards of the District of Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest is descended from the old Kidderminster seat, which covered the rural areas out to Tenbury Wells in its day - but these are now part of Malvern Hills district except for Rock & Ribbesford ward (which is in Leominster constituency for the moment).
www.harlech.demon.co.uk /wyreforest.html   (963 words)

  
 Common Fanfoot Study in Wyre Forest 2002
The Common Fan-foot is known to occur in the Wyre Forest, with adults trapped annually in suitable habitat during the species’ flight period.
The Wyre Forest is one of the largest ancient semi-natural woodlands in Britain, extending to over 2,400 hectares, with over 1700 hectares of SSSI and over 500 hectares of NNR.
The Forest is situated on the western outskirts of Bewdley on the River Severn, with roughly half the woodland in Shropshire and half in Worcestershire.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /njsweb/Fanfoot1.htm   (352 words)

  
 Lib Dem President urges Wyre Forest supporters to back Dr Taylor this time (Wyre Forest Liberal Democrats)
The voters in Wyre Forest will also have the same commitment to the public services, to pensioners, students and young people and of course to a better, more accountable national health service.
Wyre Forest Lib Dems welcome Simon Hughes MP in a return visit.
Wyre Forest Liberal Democrat Candidates in the Worcestershire County Council Elections.
www.wyreforest.libdems.org.uk /news/30.html   (802 words)

  
 Welcome to Wyre Forest Community Safety Partnership
Situated in the North East part of Worcestershire, Wyre Forest district enjoys the benefits of both rural and urban environments.
The Wyre Forest district consists of the towns of Bewdley, Kidderminster, and Stourport upon Severn with surrounding rural parishes.
Wyre Forest has traditionally been associated with the carpet industry, for which it still enjoys international recognition.
www.wfcsp.supanet.com   (210 words)

  
 Wyre Forest Morris Men, dancers in the Cotswold tradition
Wyre Forest Morris Men, dancers in the Cotswold tradition
was formed in 1979 and is based at The Plough, Shenstone, near Kidderminster in the Wyre Forest.
During the summer months Wyre Forest Morris can be seen regularly around the area on their Tuesday evening tours as well as various weekend events throughout most of the year.
www.geocities.com /ianred.geo/wyre1.html   (195 words)

  
 Who are we?
Wyre Forest Deaf Children's Society is an affiliated member of the National Deaf Children's Society.
Wyre Forest Deaf Children's Society is a small society set up to promote deaf awareness and to assist local hearing impaired children and their families.
This is achieved by raising funds to assist in the purchase of expensive modern equipment, which is essential in helping children to compete in a hearing world.
www.wfdcs.freeuk.com   (117 words)

  
 Golf Visitors welcome at Wyre Forest Golf Club Wyre Forest Golf Club within easay reach of Kidderminster, Stourport and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Golf Visitors welcome at Wyre Forest Golf Club Wyre Forest Golf Club within easay reach of Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley, Worcester, Droitwich, Stourbridge, Halesowen and Dudley.
Wyre Forest Golf Club is delighted to welcome visitors to the friendliest club in Worcestershire.
Wyre Forest is also delighted to welcome visitors on a pay and play basis.
www.wyreforestgolf.co.uk /play.htm   (245 words)

  
 The Wyre Forest, Bewdley, Worcestershire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Just a few miles from our home are the woodlands of the Wyre Forest which lie on the border of Worcestershire and Shropshire.
The usual point of access to the forest is from the small picturesque town of Bewdley through which runs the River Severn.
The Wyre Forest is the remnant of an ancient Royal Forest which probably stretched from the Clee Hills in the west to the Clent Hills in the east.
website.lineone.net /~john_mackie/forest.htm   (193 words)

  
 Wyre Forest Adder Census and Report 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Of the 87 currently or previously occupied sites surveyed in Wyre Forest, only 24 were found to support adders in 2000.
This brings the total overall to 111 mature adders in Worcestershire and the Wyre Forest (part of which is in Shropshire).
Wyre Forest Adder census and report 2000: correlated with local meteorological data.
www.wbrc.org.uk /WorcRecd/Issue11/Adders.htm   (443 words)

  
 Wyre Forest Conservatives
With residents in Wyre Forest disappointed that little action is being taken in Westminster over their concerns regarding telephone mast planning, relief may be coming in the form of a Private Members Bill to move the emphasis of planning to local councils.
Mark Garnier, Conservative Parliamentary Spokesman for Wyre Forest, delivered a petition in early 2005 from over a 1,000 Wyre Forest residents highlighting their desire for a change in the law to allow local residents a say in local planning applications.
With as many as 50 planning applications for telecoms masts expected in Wyre Forest this year alone, there has never been a more urgent requirement for the planning law to be changed.
www.wyreforestconservatives.com   (1311 words)

  
 Britain: Wyre Forest protest vote exposes limitation of single-issue politics
Retired physician Richard Taylor made local hospital provision the central issue of his general election campaign in Wyre Forest, in the west Midlands.
Opposition to local hospital closures in the Wyre Forest constituency, and particularly in the town of Kidderminster, has mounted over the last few years.
The Wyre Forest vote highlights the limitations of single-issue politics.
www.wsws.org /articles/2001/jun2001/wyre-j15_prn.shtml   (1539 words)

  
 Forestry Commission - Wyre Forest - Callow Hill
Callow Hill is part of the Wyre Forest.
Wyre`s 6,500 acres is all that survives of that historic forest.
Foresters carefully manage the woods to protect its special plants and animals including rare butterflies and orchids.
www.forestry.gov.uk /website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandWorcestershireWyreForestCallowHill?Open&PrintFriendly=y   (157 words)

  
 Forestry Commission - Wyre Forest (England - Worcestershire)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Historic Wyre Forest offers visitors a range of woodland walks and trails amongst beautiful ancient oaks woods and statuesque fir trees.
The Wyre Forests 6,500 acres is all that survives of a wood that once stretched along the Severn Valley from Worcester to Bridgenorth.
The forest consists of rolling hills with picturesque valleys in an area of rich geological interest.
www.forestry.gov.uk /website/wildwoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandWorcestershireWyreForest   (167 words)

  
 Forestry Commission - News - woods walks and wildlife (wyre forest)
For information, ring the Wyre Forest Discovery Centre, on 01299 266929.
Wyre Forest is signposted off the A456 Bewdley to Leominster
Wyre Forest is signposted off the A456 Bewdley
www.frcc.forestry.gov.uk /newsrele.nsf/WebPressReleases/60036ED4BC5F2664802569E400499EB9   (376 words)

  
 Wyre Forest Liberals
Wyre Forest Community Housing are investigating alternative uses for many of its Community Centres — including the Broadwaters Community Centre.
Wyre Forest Holocaust Memorial Day Committee Chairman Cllr Mike Oborski said today "It is extremely important that once a day we do stop we are doing to remember the enormity of the horror of what happened during the Holocaust.
A WYRE Forest District Council cabinet member who branded public sector workers "leeches" has apologised for his remarks but is refusing to resign despite coming under fire from opposition members.
www.wfl.motime.com   (7136 words)

  
 Worcestershire Health Services: Wyre Forest PCT
Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust (PCT) is responsible for providing a range of community health services such as District Nursing, Health Visiting, School Nursing, Nurse Advisers to the elderly and therapy services.
We also manage the Wyre Forest Community Unit which is a 20 bedded ward based on the Kidderminster Hospital site, and the Specialist Childrens Services on behalf of the county.
Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust, 7th Floor, Brook House, Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminser DY11 6RJ
www.worcestershirehealth.nhs.uk /WFPCT   (304 words)

  
 Wyre Forest Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Wyre Forest Local group is organised by a small group of dedicated hard working members.
Wyre Forest Local Group relies on its local members to deliver newsletters three times a year (April, September and January).
Wyre Forest's network of deliverers saves the Trust postage and enables valuable Trust funds to be spent elsewhere.
www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk /local/wyre.htm   (381 words)

  
 Local Authority Building Control - Wyre Forest
Wyre Forest Building Control Services from a Business Unit of the Planning Division within the Directorate of Planning and Environment, and are located at Land Oak House, Chester Road North.
In addition to the usual Building Control duties, the Unit is also responsible for dealing with licensing applications, demolitions and dangerous structures.
Wyre Forest Building Control is anxious to provide a level of service that truly responds to our customers' needs.
www.labc-services.co.uk /offices/westengland/worcestershire/wyreforest   (226 words)

  
 Woodland Industries in the Wyre Forest
Although the print should not be taken as an accurate historical record, it does show aspects of the Wyre Forest which contributed to the areas industrial importance:
The woodlands of the Wyre Forest near Bewdley in Worcestershire provided an important location for some of these industries.
Wood was slowly burned to produce charcoal which was used in smelting and other manufacturing processes, long after the discovery of coke smelting by Abraham Darby in the early 18th century.
www.search.revolutionaryplayers.org.uk /engine/resource?resource=747   (377 words)

  
 Wyre Forest Computer Solutions - Disclaimer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
4.1 Wyre Compute shall provide the Service to the Customer subject to the Agreement and subject to availability and shall exercise all due care in the provision and maintenance of the Service to provide high quality and reliability.
5.2 Wyre Compute shall at its sole discretion use this information for any credit reference or debt collection purpose including disclosure to and use by its agent or agents acting on its behalf.
6.2 Other than agreed advance payments Wyre Compute shall invoice the Customer monthly in advance for use of the Service and payment is due within the terms displayed on the invoice, unless otherwise agreed between the parties in writing.
www.wyrecompute.com /conditions.htm   (1031 words)

  
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With a history both glorious and unbearably tragic Poland today is an industrial power at the very heart of Europe — its economy described as “the Polish tiger” — now a member of NATO and busily seeking membership of EU.
THE POLISH COMMUNITY IN WYRE FOREST was brought here by the harsh fortunes of war.
WYRE FOREST ANGLO-POLISH SOCIETY has been formed “to develop friendship and understanding between the Polish and British communities in Wyre Forest; to stimulate interest in Polish culture and traditions; and to encourage interest in travel to Poland”.
polcon.tripod.com /index-anglopolish2.html   (571 words)

  
 Alzheimer's Society Wyre Forest Branch Home Page, Alzheimers, Kidderminster, Tenbury, Stourport, Bewdley
We provide support and advice to carers on all forms of dementia and will identify other sources of help within the Wyre Forest community.
There are two walks one of 1.4 km which is suitable for wheelchairs, the other is 5 km for which you will need suitable foot ware.
The Centre was opened by Dr Richard Taylor MP on the 26th March 2004.
www.alzheimers.org.uk /BranchWebsites/WyreForest/Pages/Home.htm   (270 words)

  
 Common Fanfoot Study in Wyre Forest 2002
Sample leaves have been sent to the disease diagnostic service at the Forest Research Centre at Alice Holt, where they will check for possible fungal, viral or invertebrate causes of leaf twisting.
Indeed as sufficient prime habitat (not too much conifer plantation) has survived in Wyre then it hopefully isn’t a problem in Wyre.
As most woods nationally are now isolated, and often only 20 to 100 hectares in size, then extinctions must have been quite common (even for 100 hectare woods).
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /njsweb/Fanfoot4.htm   (793 words)

  
 Wyre Forest District Council Homepage
Dancers aged five to twenty-five are set to compete in the Wyre Forest Dance Festival which celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year.
Schools across Wyre Forest are being encouraged to take part in a new competition that aims to recycle old Yellow Pages directories in return for cash prizes.
A workshop to make Chinese lanterns has been organised by Wyre Forest District Council in order to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dog.
www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk   (232 words)

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