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The Loddon Valley LinkChurch and Par ish Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye andHartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis

October 2011

Issue 440


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Services for October 2011

*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .

Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly

geared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.

Sunday 2nd October Trinity 15No Service due to road works St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am Harvest Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*

& Baptism

6.30pm Evensong with St Marys Hartley Wespall

Holy Communion

Sunday 9th October Trinity 16

10.00am Morning Worship St Leonards Sherfield

With Childrens Sunday Club

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Park Community Centre

Sunday 16th October Trinity 17

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

with Childrens Sunday Club

10.00am Matins (BCP) with Communionby Extension St Marys Stratfield Saye*6.30pm Evensong St Marys Hartley WespallWednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers St Leonards Church

Sunday 23rd October Last of Trinity

8.00am Prayer Book Communion St Marys Hartley Wespall

10.00am Family Service & Baptisms St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 30th October 4th before Advent10.00am Benefice Communion St Leonards Sherfield

Sunday 6th November 3rd before Advent

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonards Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Marys Stratfield Saye*

4.00pm Evensong with St Marys Hartley Wespall Holy Communion

Cover photo by Brian Archer


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Navigation

On 22nd October 1707, four British warships struckrocks and sank off the Isles of Scilly with the loss of2,000 crew. The problem was navigation and it was

one of the big mysteries of that time. Latitude was noproblem (circle location points going round a globe)but nobody could work out how to mark longitude(circle location points going from north/south).Parliament set up a commission and offered a huge reward for anyonewho could find the answer.

For centuries the greatest minds tried to solve this problem. Amongstthem were Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton and Halley (of the comet fame).

The Observatory at Greenwich was established for this reason andmany believed that the answer lay in the stars and the movements ofthe moon. Then a self taught watchmaker, called John Harrison,came up with a preposterous idea: he said that the problem could besolved with a special clock, a chronometer. For decades he wasmocked, humiliated and rejected until proven right. His mechanicalinvention was an affront to the greatest of minds but he was right. Itssuggested that his invention paved the way to Britain becoming greatand ruling the waves.

On holiday recently I enjoyed doing at bit of basic map reading.Navigation is about measuring, something we do all the time: cooking,weighing, DIY, scoring for games, gardening etc. Everything we doseems to be about measuring, and to measure something you musthave a basic standard from which to work .

This is fine until it comes to human behaviour. What standard shouldwe use to measure right and wrong? We have the law of the land butHuman Rights legislation can push this aside. Lots of us measure our

standards of behaviour from other people by saying: Do to otherswhat they do to you. This is OK if people do nice things to you. Somefollow the 10 Commandments which are good but how do you makethem work?

Like John Harrisons clock, this may seem a most unlikely source ofmeasuring, but God has given us the standard, the measure of hisown life, in his Son who said: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life,follow me. The Creators life is on full display in his Son, Jesus, and

he offers to share his life with all who are willing to receive him.

Christian greetings,

Revd. Bob Politt


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REACH LANE CHAPELSherf ield on LoddonContact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469

Geoff Belsham 01256 882534

CATHOLIC SERVICES

Church of St Bede, Popley(www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/)

Contact Fr. Dominic Golding, at theParish Office Tuesday to Friday 9.30 -1.00pmTel: 01256 465214

Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am,and 6.30pm

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Every Sunday 10.30am Family Worship

Every Tuesday 10.30am Open Morning (please phone to check)

Every Wednesday 2pm Kurling at Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin(with Mencap)

Thursday 6th 7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane

Sunday 9th 3pm Bible Study in Chapel

5.30pm Informal Worship - New Time

Saturday 15th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship atCamberley Baptist Church

Wednesday 19th 7pm Swimming at Tadley Pool (with Mencap)

Sunday 25th 3pm Bible Study at Chapel

October 2011


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Editorial

Harvest time rolls round again. Ive just been watching thelast of the corn stooks been taken off the fields and theploughs out already. As if that wasnt enough the clocks

go back this month.Lots of beautiful produce, flowers, arts and crafts were on display atthe annual Sherfield show. A flavour of the event can be seen onpage 23.

I was also involved in the bicentennial cricket match at StratfieldTurgis celebrating 200 years of cricket in the village. It was a great dayin all respects. Pictures on page 26.

Were still actively looking for another editor. For this and anything

else please contact us at [email protected]

We would like to thank everyone who attended Roy Bests funeral fora lovely afternoon celebrating his life . We would also like to thankeveryone who helped on the day making sure everything ran likeclockwork (he trained us well) from the parking to the seatingarrangements . The flowers in the church were wonderful thank you .Finally we would like to thank Stratfield Saye Estate and their staff forall their help.Thank you all very much. The Best Family


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Church Toddler Time for Babies to 5sThe next Toddler Time will beWednesday 19th October 2011 4.00-4.20pmAt St Leonards Church on the Red CarpetNursery Rhymes, Story , Pray er.

Healthy ref reshments. Al l welcome

Contact Bob Politt for more information

01256 882209 [email protected]

Report from the Evergreen's Club for the over 60sOur guest speaker for the September meeting was Steve fromWhitewater Nurseries. He gave a very interesting, informative talk anddemonstration on the planting of autumn/winter pots. Steve broughtwith him a variety of perennial plants and also pansies, cyclamen ,

violas and ivy and demonstrated different arrangements for pots.Members were also able to purchase plants and Steve also answeredany questions from the floor. The meeting closed with tea and a raffle.The next meeting is our Harvest Festival October 3rd at 2pm.

We would like to say a big t h ank y ou to the White Hart pub andSandhurst Marquees of Sherfield for putting together a wedding reception forus on Saturday 3rd September with less than a weeks notice! When things

went wrong with our planned venue I made a quick visit to the White Hart onAugust bank holiday weekend and from there our new venue and ten hourparty was arranged.

Luckily for us, Glenn from Sandhurst Marquees had availability for the dateand put together a fabulous marquee in the pub gardens. Manager Paul &chef Richard from the White Hart worked quickly with us to plan menus andarrange our outside bar facilities. Our two course lunch and evening buffetwere exceptional, receiving lots of compliments from our guests. The serviceby all the White Hart staff on the day was efficient, friendly and helpful.

Thanks to everyone involved, you made our day perfect! We really doappreciate all your hard work.

James & Sarah Johnston, Sherfield on Loddon


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Renowned for delicious

food, great ales and a

warm welcome

www.whitehartsherfield.co.ukWhite Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon,

Hants, RG27 0BT

01256 882280

www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk

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W ellington Farm Shop - 01189 326132 www.wellington-farm-shop.co.uk

Located on the A33 at the Riseley roundabout between Reading and Basingstoke


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BRAMLEY ART

CLASSESAntonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in

Drawing & Painting.

Monday 10.00-12.00am, 12.45-2.45pmand 7.00-9.00pm

90 for 10 weeks. 80 OAPsSituated in Cufaude Lane,

Beginners & Improvers welcome.Tel: 01256 883876

[email protected]

SHERFIELD 0-5SEvery Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noonSherf ied Park Community Cent re

Climbing f rame, toy s, parachute games,singing,juice and biscui ts, tea and cof fee.A great place to meet new people andmake new f riends every one wecome! Come and join us!designed to wear out your children!Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229,Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167



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ST. LEONARDS CHURCH

Saturday Open DaysOn the 8th& 22ndOctober from 10am until

4pm.

A list of all the Open Day dates for the yearis displayed in the Lych Gate at the Church.

Everyone is welcome to visit for quietreflection, a prayer, to study the architectureand history of the church or to view with a

wedding in mind.

Church Harvest Fest ival Family Service

St Marys, Stratfield Saye

10.00am Sunday 2nd October

Please bring fresh or tinned produce to theservices which will be donated to the LoddonSchool.

Par ish RegistersW eddings

Kerri Harvey 24.09.11 Sherfield

& Jason Dunderdale

Funerals

Roy Best 07.09.11 Stratfield Saye

Anna Lewis 16.09.11 Sherfield

Percy Sims 21.09.11 Sherfield

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For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480

www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]


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Aloe Vera Evening on October 18th.An opportunity to relax, have a glass of wine and find outthe benefits of Aloe Vera and buy products. If you'd like

an invitation or more information please contactRody on 01256 882209.

'Papre Chef' ving o Tuesday 8tNovmbTo be held at 33, Northfield Road, Sherfield

on Loddon from 7.30pm-

9.00pm includingrefreshments and demonstrations. In aid ofthe St Leonards Extension Project.

If you'd like an invitation please let Rodyknow on 01256 882209

The Women's Breakfast will be held onSaturday 12th November at Cross House inBramley, Ann Lenton will be speaking, starting withbreakfast at 8.30am.Requests for places to Rody Politt 882209

The next Bishop of Winchester will be the Revd Canon Tim Dakin.

Bishop designate Tim, who is currently head of the Church Mission Society,will be consecrated as the 97th Bishop of Winchester in January and assumethe role in Spring 2012.

As well as heading up CMS since 2000 Tim is also a member of the Churchof Englands ruling body, the General Synod, an associate priest in theparish of Ruscombe and Twyford in the Diocese of Oxford and an HonoraryCanon Theologian of Coventry Cathedral.

Winchesters previous bishop, the Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, retired inMay after 16 years in position.
http://www.cofewinchester.org.uk/


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TEXT FOR THE MONTH From Colossians 4: 2-4Paul writes Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful andthankful and pray for us, too, that God may open a door forour message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ,

for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly,as I should.

The NIV BiblePrayer for the Month.Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for your church and for its ministry to theworld. May we, as members, be a source of love, hope, and comfort,compassion, challenge and inspiration to all whom we meet each day.Help us to be able to share our love and knowledge of you and be

able to speak of our experiences of your goodness to us and tell aboutthe difference you have made in our lives.Lord Jesus Christ, as we look at the world around us and hear news ofproblems everywhere, help us to keep faith and trust in you. Help usnot to be discouraged by our anxieties about the state of our owncountry. Help us remember what you did for us on the cross and beprepared to give all we have, for your people in our planet. Show usthat all that we possess comes from your generosity to us and by our

own generosity help us to show to everyone, that we meet, what partyou play in our lives. Grant to your people the inspiration of your HolySpirit that they may have the light of Christ in their hearts In Jesusname we pray. Amen

Prayer Points for OctoberPray for all who attend the Christianity Explained Course in Bramleythat they may become closer to you as they learn more of your lovefor them.Pray for the various home groups this autumn that they may enjoywarmth and fellowship as they study your word.Pray for the future of a world so full of anxieties and worries, uncertainof the future and unsure of the way forward. Give our leaders thecourage to create policies in which all feel they can trustPray for those who feel isolated and lonely as the darkness comesearlier each evening.Pray for all who mourn that they may receive the help, support and

encouragement they need.


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ELLIOTTSLANDSCAPING

Tree Surgery

Stump Grinding

Hedge Cutting

Fencing

Decking

Power WashingTurfing

Garden Maintenance

Peter Elliott 01256 883743

Mobile: 07725 749 644


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Friday 1 4th October at 4. 1 5pm

Life isnt tidy and one of the strengths of our Church is

that we dont mind getting messy! Messy Church is a

monthly opportunity for families to enjoy being

together, making things together, eating things together

and celebrating God together. All are welcome: children,

parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, carers,

aunts uncles and friends.

The session will run something like this:-

4.15pmarrive and register, have a drink and a biscuit

4.30pmCraft activities (on a Nautical theme)

5.00pmWorship, ending with Messy Grace

5.15pm Food!

If you would like to come along please give us a little

warning by contacting Jody Taylor on 01256 886119

Or email: [email protected]


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Est. 1982 Charity No. 1029688

For further information,

please contact us on

01256 880903

For a prospectus/

application form, contact

01256 883162

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk

0845 479 8890

Happy Faces PlaygroupSherfield-on-Loddon

Bring your happy face to our

happy placeA small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months toschool age

Flexible Sessions

including all day



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The Garage

AT SHERFIELD IS NOW OPEN

Goddards Lane, Sherfield-on-Loddon, HOOK, Hants. RG27 0EZ

Tel: 01256 882271

Mobile: 07812 939498

Under new management

Main dealer trained technicians

Labour rates reduced by 20%

WE CAN CARRY OUT

MOTS - CARS/MOTORCYCLES

SERVICES

DIAGNOSTICS

REPAIRS

AIR CONDITIONING

COLLECTION AND DELIVERY

SERVICE AVAILABLE


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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.

ALEXANDER & DRY

Twenty four hour service.Pre-paid funeral plans

available.

1 Seal Road, Basingstoke,

RG21 7NQTel: 01256 844663


YOUR COUNTRY FLORISTCHINEHAM

Traditional and contemporaryflowers for

all occasionsWeddings, Funerals, Parties etc.

Remember your loved one thebest way possible, with flowers.1 Reading Road, Chineham

RG24 8LN(next to Indian Restaurant)

Tel/Fax 01256 840222

SAT 24th September &SAT 22nd October

10am to 3pm (Free Entrance)


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Mens Breakfast Saturday 8th October 8.30am.

Stratfield Saye Village Hall

During breakfast: A glimpse of the beautiful Garden Route andTable Mountain in South Africa and the contrasting scenery of the

extinct volcano, Mount Kilimanjaro.

After breakfast: A chance to learn about the on-going work at threeschools providing education and a safe environment to childrenorphaned by Malaria or HIV / AIDS in the rural, beautiful, but very poorareas around Kampala, Uganda.

Our speakers are Bryan and Christine Watson, a Christian couplewho work in Uganda for a month each year and provide ongoingsupport for these projects.

Please let Sammie know if you would like to attend

0118 9816593 or [email protected]

James Christmas Education FoundationThis charity was set up by the will of Mr James Christmas in the 18th

century to provide resources for the education of children

permanently resident in the Parish of Sherfield-on-Loddon.

The Foundation has a very small income, which is distributed at the

discretion of the Trustees. Parents or guardians may make an

application on behalf of any child living in the Parish of Sherfield-on-

Loddon, who has a particular educational need. Any application must

be made in writing for consideration of the Trustees and addressed

to:

Mrs Eleanor Burt, James Christmas Education Foundation,22 Northfield Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon.

Hook. RG27 0DR.

Applications will also be considered from any organisation catering

for the education and leisure welfare of village children.

Applications must be received by Sunday 30th October

Revd Bob Politt (Chairman)


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Rewires, Fuse boxes,security lights

Garden lights, alarms quotes free

www.j-elec.com

[email protected]

0118 942 7553

David and Mary Cole

and Wills Garden Services.

Boars Bridge Farm, Little London

Tel: 01256 881354

Mobile: 07951917943 or 07986616687

Email: [email protected]

We offer a complete range of garden services,garden clearance and tidying, mowing, pruning, hedge cutting, patio cleaning,

fencing, patios, turfing, etc.

Theres never enough time to do Garden Clearance, Seasonal Tidies, Grass Cutting, Turfing, Hedge

Trimming, Steam Cleaning (Patios, Paths, Walls), Creosoting.

We offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly visits or one-off tidy upsTel: 01256 880333 or Mob: 07776 211211

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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

We have a packed schedule of speakers and garden visitsplanned for the rest of 2011 and beyond. Anyone interestedin gardening will be most welcome to join us at the SherfieldVillage Hall at 7:30pmOn Monday 17th OctoberJohn Negus, well known gardenwriter, broadcaster, lecturer and photographer will talk aboutConservatory & House Plants. Trained at Wisley Gardens

and Merrist Wood Horticultural colleges, photo-journalist John Negus enjoyssharing his passion for gardening and other outdoor pursuits. John

broadcasts regularly on Radio Surrey and Sussex and also writes features forWomans Weekly.

On Monday 21st NovemberSusan Campbell will talk about The History ofthe Walled Garden.Susan has been researching the history of the walledkitchen garden for over 20 years. She has personally visited andphotographed nearly 400 walled kitchen gardens in the UK and abroad, andis a foremost authority on the subject. She lectures and advisesprofessionally and is currently recording the National Trust's restoration of thekitchen gardens and glasshouses at Tatton Park, for a book.

For arrangements contact:Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

Thank you Sherfield for your generosity last year

Remembrance Sunday - 13th Nov

Poppy Appeal House Collection starts on

Saturday 29 October 2011

Please help to raise extra

Funds through Gift Aid

Put your donations into the Gift Aid envelopes & print your

details clearly.

Can you help to collect in Sherfield Park? Tel:880075


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Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Planning Aid

A new service has been launched by Planning AidEngland to give free independent professional planning

advice to communities, neighbourhood groups andindividuals who cannot afford to pay professional fees. For details ofeligibility and criteria go to www.rtpi.org.uk/planningaid or phone 0330123 9244.

A33 Traffic Survey

A sincere thank you to all those who responded to the survey in theJuly/August edition regarding pedestrian /cyclist use of the A33between the village and Sherfield Park. 129 replies were received in

total and overall there was strong support for traffic measures to betaken on this section. The full set of results can be viewed on theparish council website at:

www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk/noticeboard. The report has nowbeen sent to Hampshire County Council as part of its review on thesafety and ease of use of the A33.

A Call for Action

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is calling for support

to amend the draft National Planning Policy Framework proposed bythe government as it is extremely worried about the implications forHampshire where all greenfield sites outside of the National Parks andAreas of Outstanding Natural Beauty would be at risk. To have yoursay, go to www.cprehampshire.org.uk.

where a template letter may be found for forwarding on to your M.P.

Urgent volunteers required!

Please see the call for volunteers in the newsletter enclosed with this

edition.

The Village Green Volunteers, in particular, need extra hands to plantthe free trees supplied by the Tree Council any time you can sparewould be most welcome.

The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be onWednesday 12 October 2011 at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall allwelcome!

Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO

Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZTelephone: 01256 473927 Email: [email protected]


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A village event for all ages

.45th Sherfield Show

The annual flower,produce & crafts

show is alwaysgood fun andattracts all agegroups: fromunder-5s competing for the

Happy Faces Trophy, won by TylerHudson, to those in their 80s! Knocking his

friendly rival, Norman Smith, off prime

position, John Attwood stole theShow.

The committee would like to thankthose who

entered &attended,donors,advertisers,

judges, stewards and especiallyfamilies or individuals entering multipleclasses.

Many thanks also go to Jan Panting,Volunteers Organiser from Thrive for presenting the trophies. Adonation from the Show will soon be presented to Thrive acharity using gardening to change lives at BeechHill.

Sherfield Show is foramateurs. Weencourage you to try your hand atexhibiting and look forward towelcoming you next year. Visit

www.sherfieldshow.hampshire.org.uk

Natalie Larner Show Secretary


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The Role of the Beat Officer

WPC Mandy Jewell

I was recently asked if I would write an article about the

role of a beat (Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT))officer. The list below was published by our districtcommander recently, outlining what was expected fromus. Needless to say it is not an exhaustive list.

Community engagement

Partnership working

Long term problem solving

Investigating neighbourhood crimes

Tackling Anti Social Behaviour (ASB)

The beat team is myself and Geoff, PCSO 13385 Fermor-Dunman.

Community Engagement

We have regular contacts with our parish councils, of which

there are 7 and our Neighbourhood Watch coordinators. Theseprovide for a two way exchange of information and help us toprioritise our patrol plans in the light of changing circumstances.We hold a quarterly meeting with representatives from eachparish (this is named the beat panel) which reviews our activitiesand plans. From time to time we carry out ad hoc surveys togain input from various localities. within the beat area. We use a

survey form Your Voice Counts which is sent out for thispurpose.

Partnership Working and Problem Solving

This term stems from the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 whichsets out an agenda whereby relevant agencies work together asnew problems emerge. It is designed to ensure that we all thinktogether and act in a concerted way.

We are fortunate, in the Basingstoke area, to have a goodworking relationship with the housing associations and the


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Community Safety Team at Basingstoke & Deane BoroughCouncil. We have put a working group together to resolvevarious issues around the beat area. Currently we are workingtogether regarding the play area on the new estate at Bramley

and the lighting along the cinder track between the new estateand the railway station. This approach assists for long termproblem solving.

Investigating Neighbourhood Crimes

As a beat team we check all the incidents which have occurredin the beat area and identify those where there are furtherenquiries to be made and possible arrests. For example we are

currently looking at a series of pushbike thefts where there areclear indications on links between the thefts.

We notify business communities and agricultural interests ofissues both inside and outside the area to enable them toincrease their state of alert if a crime trend begins to emergewhich is of particular relevance to them.

Tackling Anti Social Behaviour (ASB)

We are particularly concerned to identify and address thecauses of ASB. For example disputes between adults generatedby children playing inappropriately can be avoided by providingthe right kind of play facilities for the children.

We have been fortunate this year. To date there havent beenmany incidents and those incidents which have been reportedhave not resulted in an ongoing problem. We patrol areas where

incidents have been reported to us and where from experiencewe know it is likely that issues may emerge.

Speed enforcement is another matter raised by residents, andagain it is a subject raised in most parishes across the area.Some beat officers have been trained to use the laser speeddetector, unfortunately only one in the Basingstoke rural area,so we still rely on our colleagues to support us in this role.


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Stratfield Turgis and Hartley Wespall Cricket Club.

Bicentennial Cricket match and Fun Day on 29th

Aug 2011.

200 years of cricket in Stratfield Turgis.


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Basingstoke

Afernoon W.I. will

be holding their

biennial Autumn

Fayre and Crafs

on Saturday 29th

October 2011 atSt. Michaels

Church Coage,

Basingstoke Town

Centre, between

10.00 am and

12.00 midday.


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BATS Next Gen are proud to announce that their next show will beOur House the Madness musical.

Featuring hits such as "Baggy Trousers", " My Girl'sMad At Me", "It Must Be Love" and "House of Fun",

Our House tells the story of Joe Casey as he faces adecision on the night of his 16th birthday. We see bothoutcomes as his life splits in two during this fast-moving, high energy show, and find out what happenswhen both Joes must make one final, major choice - but just how diffi-cult is it to choose the right one?The show will be performed from Wednesday 26th October to Satur-day 29th October 2011 at Queen Mary's Hall, Queen Mary's College,

Cliddesden Lane, Basingstoke. Evening performances commence at7:30pm and there is a matinee at 2pm on Saturday 29th October.

Tickets are priced from 10 (concessions available) and can be pur-chased from the BATS Next Gen website (www.batsnextgen.co.uk) orfrom the Box Office on 07919 597785

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Sherfield Park Community Centre

We are really excited at the Community Centre as somany fantastic groups and activities are starting during September.We encourage everyone to come and look around the Centre andcheck out our fabulous facilities, whether its party hire youre after, afitness class, a coffee and a natter or a corporate meeting there isdefinitely something for everyone!

We have some great events coming up too over the October half term

with a Multi Sports Fun Day on 25th October for ages 7+ and ticketswill be on sale for a Halloween Party for all the family on October 30 th.We will also be hosting our 2nd quiz night during October, so keep upto date on our website!

For further information or enquiries please contact

Candice Wright, Centre Manager,[email protected] Tel 01256 883967 or visit ourwebsite www.sherfieldparkcommunitycentre.co.uk


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At the heart of our community for over 100 yearsPage 31

Village Hall MattersSherfield on Loddon Villag e Hall

Reg. Cha rity No. 272385

Tel: 01256 882539 / 07799245361 Email:[email protected]

THE LIDDELL HALLThe Liddell Hall is the smaller hall, adjacent to the main hall andopened in 1991. Over the summer this hall has been redecorated anda new floor covering has been laid. The flooring material is heavy dutyvinyl woodplank recommended for community hall use with a

polyurethane surface treatment to assist ongoing maintenance.THE QUEENS DIAMOND JUBILEE

At a recent meeting of user groups and other interested parties it wasagreed to hold a community event to celebrate the Queens DiamondJubilee next year. The date has been confirmed as Monday 4 th Juneand it is planned that the Village Hall will be at the hub of thecelebrations throughout the day.

PoSHThe generosity of PoSH members plays an important role in

fundraising. If you become a Patron ofSherfield Village Hall, not only

will you be helping us to conserve a wonderful building but you standa chance of winning one of our annual draw prizes. See our website orcall Jill on 882416. Please dont forget the PoSH Coffee Morning onthe 2nd Saturday of each month at 10.30am in the Garden Room. Allwelcome - you dont have to be a Patron to attend.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Fri 21st Oct Live at the Hall Cabaret Bar & Pizza

Sat 29th

Oct Holly Market

For more information on clubs, groups, events and hall booking see:


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THE WOMENS INSTITUTEReported by Ilene Iles

At our September Meeting, Dee Bulpitt, our President, remarked on whata good turnout there was. There were 41 present. She mentioned that,

sadly, Peggy Clarkson had passed away in the last month and a shortsilence was held in her memory. Dee reported that Lois Batting is nowhome and doing well. Jerusalem was sung unaccompanied and theMinutes of the previous Meeting read by Ilene and signed by Dee. Thecorrespondence was dealt with by Val Denny. She confirmed the trip toBletchley Park on the 11th October will take place. It will leave The WhiteHart at 9.30 am. Evelyn Holdaway gave the Treasurers Report and Deeadvised those present that our subscriptions for the coming year are

increasing. Dee also mentioned that there would not be a walk thismonth. Brenda Frost distributed the birthday cards for the month andSocial and Group Skittles evenings were discussed. Dee mentioned thatthe schedules are ready, with application forms, for our CookeryCompetition in November. The Business Meeting closed at 2.45 pm.Dee then introduced our Speaker Ms Anne Bremmer of Harper AspreyWildlife Rescue whose talk was entitled Sharing Our WildlifeExperiences. Anne brought with her a colleague and six small rescue

animals! She started her talk by telling us that they are based nearCamberley and have 27 volunteers and great support from Brian May ofQueen who lets them use part of his property in Windlesham forpreparing the animals for their release back into the wild. They deal withinjured and abandoned deer, foxes, badgers, bats, ducks, squirrels,hedgehogs, spiders the list seemed almost endless. Anne emphasisedthat ALL the animals go back to the wild they are never kept as petsand, if they cannot be released, they are euthanased. We were given lotsof information about wildlife, their habits, feeding, preferred environments,

the harm that we humans cause with pesticides, slug pellets etc., and theillnesses and other stresses they suffer. During her talk, Annes colleaguebrought round a baby pipistrelle bat, Rodney a baby hedgehog, andSammy (hedgehog) who was only 5 days old, a baby tufted duck and twobaby grey squirrels! When they are old enough the will be put into a verylarge enclosure without human contact to make them human wary beforebeing released back into the wild. Val gave the vote of thanks for a veryamusing and interesting talk.

A delicious tea followed and the raffle was drawn.

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 5th OCTOBER 2011 AT 2 P.M.SPEAKER: JINA IRELAND - SUBJECT: WOMEN IN PRISON


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Carl FanningThe Village Decorator

Decorating the Loddon Valley Area

Painter and Decorator

Local Tradesman with 25 years experience

Decorating local properties since 1980

A Dulux Trade Member

Good quality Trade Paints used -Internal and external decorating

Free estimates - advice on colour and paints

Full liability cover- all work is guaranteed

Telephone: Carl on: 01189 424 883

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Report by Gill Fearon

Sadly our September meeting had to be changed owing to the deathof Chris Hortons mother. Chris was planning a play reading so this

had to be postponed to a later date. At the last minute, Jo Brennanstepped in with a talk about the year she and her family spent living inJerusalem in 1966-7. Her husband was an Ophthalmologist with theRAF and worked in the hospital in Jerusalem. Jerusalem has had avery chequered past and was under British control from 1922 to 1948when it was divided between the newly created state of Israel, andJordan.

Jo described living in a simple flat which had no heating and wastherefore very cold in the low temperatures of winter. She relatedgoing up onto the roof to peg out her washing and being shot at byJewish snipers. Everywhere she went she had to be covered up.Whilst there, Jo and her family visited local sites including Wadi Rumwhere Laurence of Arabia apparently hid. She described the RiverJordan as being very narrow, not as wide as the River Thames, whichsurprised us and also visited Nabulus, the site of Abrahams Tomb.

She passed round photos to show us what these places were like andalso passed round some lovely jewellery which she had acquiredthere.

Towards the end of their stay there was trouble in Ram Allah whereher older children went to school by bus. One day the bus did notreturn and so Jo drove herself to try to collect them, but was thwartedby tanks blocking the road. Eventually the children were brought backby soldiers, but it was obviously a terrifying ordeal, although Joseemed to be very relaxed and calm about it and indeed about thewhole experience of living in a great melting pot of a city at that time.When war broke out in 1967 Jo and her family had to flee toDamascus in Syria. It was a very interesting talk which we allthoroughly enjoyed. Even I, in my jet-lagged state, managed to stayawake!

This talk kept to our theme of Around the World and we also plan tohear another talk by a member on the Amazon. Our October meetingwill be a Music Evening when we will choose music from our visitsabroad.

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Can you help Cats Protections Basingstoke & DistrictBranchraise cash for the kitty?

Cats Protections Basingstoke & DistrictBranch needs to recruit a FundraisingOfficer to enable it to raise money and helpeven more cats and kittens.The branch, which is run entirely byvolunteers, needs someone who can sparea few hours a week to oversee itsfundraising activities. No previousfundraising experience is necessary as thecharity can provide assistance and support

materials.

Cats Protection is the UKs leading cat charity and the Basingstoke &District Branch is part of a nationwide network of 257 volunteer-runbranches and 30 adoption centres that together help over 230,000cats each year.As well as finding new homes for unwanted and abandoned cats, thecharity also offers cat care advice to the public and can help towardsthe cost of neutering.

Hillary Wells, Branch Co-ordinator said: The branch does a huge

amount of work to help local cats but we really need someone to helpraise money to enable us to carry on our work. The role is a variedone and includes booking events, organising volunteers to help,attending fetes and fairs and organising raffles.They dont have to be a fundraising expert, as the charity can provideassistance and support materials, but we do need someone whocares about cats and has bags of enthusiasm. The role is a voluntary

one and by sparing just a couple of hours a week it can make a hugedifference to needy cats. We are sure whoever takes on the role willfind it incredibly rewarding. Its also a great way to make new friends both human and feline!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Cats ProtectionsBasingstoke & District Branch, then please contact Andrea Shepherdon 0118 9814617.

www.basingstoke.cats.org.uk


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Basingstoke WindowCleaning ServicesWe use a pure water , reach

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Simon: 07852 117 361Dan: 07712 885 345

For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Jan Martin

Tel: 01256 882539 Mobile: 07799 245 361 Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk

Seeking a Venue for your Party, Reception, Craft Fair or

Club meeting.... then look no further.....

Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall is theplace for you!


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T he Chr istmas T ree F estival

9th11th D ecemberIn St. Leonards Church

This Years Theme is:

A Childrens Book TitleAll are welcome to take part including Businesses, Families,

Clubs and Individuals.It is Free and Fun

Events during the week-end will include:a Launch Party, Stalls, Refreshments, a Concert by Wessex

Harpers and local talent.

There will also be a spontaneous pantomime.Entry forms and details of the Christmas Tree Festival are includedin this copy of the Loddon Valley Link

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SHERFIELD F C end of season report 2010 - 2011Once again the club has encountered a difficult season both on & off thefield of play. A year ago Don Campbell stood down as 1st team manager& despite a lot of effort, we were unable to find a successor. Sadly Donalso made the decision to retire from the committee so leaving us withouta chairman. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Don for hiscommitment and contribution to the club over the years.

This resulted in Jordan Haddock becoming player manager but sadly bythe end of October Jordan also resigned due to the pressure of theposition. Meanwhile the reserve team, managed by Chris Spencer whomissed most of the season due to serious injury, were performing welland with very good results.

The club suffered a cruel & severe setback when the pavilion was broken

into causing 1,450 worth of damage. My sincere thanks to Adrian Burt &Lloyd Gibbons who carried out emergency repairs, the following day.

Meanwhile I took over the position of 1st team manager but the 1st teamstruggled to get the right results. On a positive note, the reserve teamreached the county cup semi-final which was a great achievement.

However in the new year it became apparent that despite the club having54 registered players we were unable to raise two teams. This resultedwith the reserve team being withdrawn from the league with Chris

Spencer & Gary Staff becoming joint managers of the one remainingteam. Despite an improvement with results the 1st team was relegatedfrom the premier league for next season.

I would like to thank the following for their continued support - The WhiteHart, Sandhurst Marquees, Saracen Aviation, The Four Horseshoes, TheShop, Sherfield Oaks Golf Club, Longford Mill, Mekanix, SCATS ,Wyvalegarden centre car wash & Sherdon Estate Agents plus others tonumerous to mention for their raffle donations and help over the year. I

would like to express a sincere thank you to Mr Matt Todd of CPN Ltd,who kindly supplied a new kit for the season. Also a special thank you toJan Holden for her help & support & the remaining 8 gentlemen of theclub committee & last but by no means least" The Wags".

The officers for the club for the forthcoming season are Gary Staff,Chairman, Gary Spencer, Secretary and Jan Holden, Treasurer. WayneBrewer has accepted to position of honorary president in recognition ofhis commitment and contribution to the club over the years.

Our fundraising efforts continue with The Four Horseshoes running'Bonus Ball' competition every week plus The White Hart holding ourmonthly 'Meat Raffle' for 2 a ticket you could win 40 of vouchers tospend in The Shop. Meat Raffle is drawn on 1st Sunday on every month.

Gary Spencer, Secretary


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WAG TAILS DOG SERVICE Looking for a reliable, trustworthy local dog

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Sherfield, Bramley, Chineham and Old Basing? Contact Katieon 01256 880446 or Mob: 07985 157700

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATORFirst class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small.For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256 882132 or mobile 07876021772

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISERSelf Assessment Tax Returns + Arrears + Claims + Payroll+ Self Employed + VAT Returns. Initial consultation free.Call 07920 112533 or email to [email protected]

DECORATOR I decorate. Inside and Outside. I cut lawns.I do all sorts of repairs. I am reliableand reasonable. I AM JOE.Tel:01256 883143

SEWING. EXPERIENCED & CONVENIENT

Visit Dis emporium (next to Sherfield Garden Centre) for all your sewingneeds. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing alterations & repairs. Curtains,Blinds, Soft Furnishings. Call Diana 01256 881114/ 07796045944 Eve.

COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCET.S.I. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating. For any quotation TEL:01256 780460 Mob: 07989940210

GUITAR LESSONS. Local teacher covering rock, heavy metal, acousticand jazz styles. Lessons are one-to-one, half an hour to one hour. CallGraham 01256 881513 or mob: 07752591046

ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINESmall ads. For businesses are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30words. For Sale / Wanted ads 2 monthly for a maximum of 12words. Space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. .Contact Pip Iles for details

BABY SITTING.15 yr old girl. Sensible. Good with childrenCall Caitlin OSuillivan 01256 880216

GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT SAUSAGES AND BACON available.Orders taken now for pork boxes. Reared in Hartley Wespall.

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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee

Editor for Nov:

edition.


Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559email: [email protected]

Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705email: [email protected]

Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938

email: [email protected]

Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166

Committee Member: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458email: [email protected]

Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250

email: [email protected]

Editor:

All ads. Email: [email protected]

Advertisingenquiries to:

Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559(email: [email protected])

Treasurer Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277(email: [email protected])

Deadline for ads. for November edition is 10th October

Deadline for including material in the Nov: edition is 16th Oct

Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379email: [email protected]

Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209email: [email protected]

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ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINESmall ads. For businesses are 5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words. ForSale / Wanted ads 2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words. Space permitting.Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices

Editor Brian Archer Tel: 01256 882099([email protected])

Brian Archer Tel: 01256 882099email: [email protected]


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CHURCH OFFICERS

OFFICERSRector: Reverend Bob Politt, Tel: 01256 882209

Kindly Note: The Rectors day off is ThursdayAssistant Priest: Revd. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593

Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860

Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705

ST. LEONARDS CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON

Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538

Peter Chessell Tel. 01256 478050

Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680

Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188

Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099

Peggy Willson Tel. 01256 880503

ST. MARYS CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE

Churchwarden: Vacant

Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459

Organist: Fran Oliver Tel. 01189 268364

ST. MARYS CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL

Churchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559

Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413

Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705

Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092

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