(This page was last updated on Sunday 5th February 2012 09:59am)

Latest News from The Shieling

Suspicious Vehicle
Observations required please for a dark blue or black Nissan Terrano, registration number MH05EOB. This vehicle may be involved in rural crime in the Cotswolds. If seen in suspicious circumstances, please contact Gloucestershire Police immediately, using the 101 or 999 numbers.

8 February 2012, 4:48pm

Dabchick seen in the Nature Reserve
While out for a walk round the Nature Reserve today we saw two Dabchicks (Little Grebes) in the small area of the lake that was not frozen at the eastern end of the reserve. Our first sighting of these small cute water birds - but not the first in the Nature Reserve.

5 February 2012, 4:02pm

New Village Hall website
The new Beckford Village Hall website is now up and running - we will watch it with interest as it develops.

1 February 2012, 11:19pm

Nature Reserve Working Party
A small band of volunteers spent the morning doing some tidying work in the Nature Reserve. A row of hawthorn hedges were planted on the northern boundary; the steps all round the reserve were repaired; the western bank was cleared ready for sowing grass and wld flower seed and various paths were re-stocked with wood chippings.

21 January 2012, 12:17pm

Red Kite sighting
A first for us at The Shieling. At 1:50pm today we watched a Red Kite flying over the field behind Beckford Close - being harrassed by the local jackdaws. Although fairly common now around this area, we have never seen one come so close to the house in Beckford.

15 January 2012, 2:00pm

Worries about the water levels in the Nature Reserve
There are concerns about the water levels in the Nature Reserve affecting the waterfowl during the breeding season. Click on the subject for more information.

10 January 2012, 11:52am

200 Club Winners
New winners for the Beckford Nature Reserve 200 Club are now available. Please click on the subject above to view.

4 January 2012, 12:50pm

Happy New Year
Andy and Marion wish all our supporters around the world (and those with a genuine interest in our website) a very happy, healthy and trouble-free 2012

31 December 2011, 4:02pm

Burglary in Beckford High Street
Please be on the look out for cars parked at dusk sitting outside houses with headlights on, it could be someone just waiting whilst a burglary is in progress! Earlier this week between 4pm and 6pm a house in the village was broken into, with silver and jewellery taken. Please make sure you lock back doors, and take keys out of the lock. Report anything suspicious - rogue callers, unusual vehicles directly to the police using the new 101 number.

22 December 2011, 8:34am

Christmas and New Year waste collections
Please click on the link in the title to see the changes to waste collections over the Christmas period.

15 December 2011, 5:03pm

Top 10 stories from BBC News - Hereford & Worcester

Comments wanted on historic park
Worcester City Council wants to hear residents' views on a historic park - the site of an English Civil War battle - as part of a heritage lottery bid.

9 February 2012, 12:08am

Appeal over murder case sightings
The descriptions of two men seen near the cottage of murdered Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates are released by police.

8 February 2012, 4:26pm

Carpet firm could cut more jobs
Worcestershire-based firm Brintons Carpets says a further 150 jobs could be cut.

8 February 2012, 1:05pm

Medieval church to be refurbished
A Medieval church in Hereford is undergoing redevelopment which its members hope will make it more appealing to the wider community.

8 February 2012, 9:20am

Potential Gypsy sites considered
Residents in part of Worcestershire are asked to give their views on three sites which are being considered for Gypsy and traveller use.

8 February 2012, 1:39pm

Decrease in railway cable thefts
Cable thefts on the West Midlands railway network, including in parts of Worcestershire, have fallen, latest figures show.

8 February 2012, 1:50pm

More arrests over fatal flat fire
Police investigating the death of a man in a suspected arson attack on a flat in Worcester arrest four people.

7 February 2012, 1:35pm

Midlands radio stations to merge
Three radio stations in the West Midlands region, including The Wyre, are to merge under plans put forward by their owner.

7 February 2012, 4:10pm

Abu Qatada ruling 'unacceptable'
The government works with Jordan over assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported once released from Long Lartin jail.

7 February 2012, 5:13pm

VIDEO: Jubilee medals deal created jobs
A contract for diamond jubilee medals creates jobs for a Worcestershire manufacturer.

8 February 2012, 6:40pm

The Big Society

The 'OLDIE' magazine had an interesting article as one of a regular feature called 'RANT'. You may find this amusing - anything seem familiar? click here to view.