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Loddon Valley Link, Church and Village Magazine for Sherfield on Loddon, Stratfield Saye, Hartley Wespall and Stratfield Turgis. and Bramley - October 2015

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October 2015

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The Loddon Valley Link Church and Village Magazine

for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye, Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis and Bramley

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Welcome to the October edition of the Loddon Valley Link. A very mixed Summer is over and the nights are drawing in already. Don’t forget the clocks go back on the 25

th.

Congratulations to Mike Ralph who won our photo competition as seen at the Sherfield Show and on this months cover. Also to runners up Andrew Dance and Georgina Glover, and to everyone else who entered. Keep the images coming in and we’ll enter them in next years competition and I’m sure you’ll see a few more of them over the coming months. The rest of the show highlights and all the show winners are in the centre pages. If you fancy a bit of Morris Dancing see page 26. Plus we’ve all the usual news and events from the various clubs and societies in the area. Please keep the photos and articles coming in, especially Sherfield Park residents. It’s your magazine too. Please send in your submissions to: [email protected].

Contents

Church Services P 4 Pastoral Letter P 7 Parish Registers P 9 Prayer Page P 11 WI P 17 Police P 19 NHS CCG P 22 Morris Side P 26 Neighbourhood Plan P 29 Sherfield Show P 30 NWR P 39 Sherfield Parish Council P 41 Cats Protection League P 43 Sherfield Park P 44 Sherfield Gardening Club P 48 Borough Councillor P 49 Christmas Tree Festival P 55 Small Ads P 56 Useful Numbers P 57

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Editorial

Editor - Simon Boase

Following the success of previous years get togethers, all the residents of Stratfield Turgis are invited to meet in

‘The Jekyll and Hyde at 7:30pm on Thursday the 29h October.

Wine and nibbles will be provided. As previous years it’s a totally informal chance to meet your fellow

residents and enjoy some good company.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

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Church Services

October 2015

*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.

Sunday 11th October Trinity 19

10.00am Morning Worship & Sunday Club St Leonard’s Sherfield

Sunday 18th October Trinity 20

10.00am Holy Communion & Sunday Club St Leonard’s Sherfield

6.30pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Sunday 25th October Last after Trinity

10.00am Family Service St Leonard’s Sherfield

Sunday 1st November All Saint’s Day

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

3.00pm Memorial Service St Leonard’s Sherfield

6.30pm Evensong with Holy Communion St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Sunday 4th October Trinity 18

10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield

10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye*

6.30pm Evensong with Holy Communion St Mary’s Hartley Wespall

Friday 4.15pm Messy Church St Leonard’s Sherfield

Monday 12th October

7.30pm Licensing of Rev’d Stephen Ball as Priest in Charge

St Leonard’s Sherfield

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BREACH LANE CHAPEL Sherfield on Loddon Geoff Belsham 01256 882534 / 07519 708416 Transport is available for all events at the chapel

October 2015 Services and Events

Catholic Services St Bede’s and Holy Ghost Churches,

Basingstoke.

Parish Office Tues to Friday

9.30 am-1.00 pm Tel.465214. Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00

am and 6.30 pm

St Leonard’s

Open Days

Everyone is welcome to visit for reflection, prayer, or

to view with a wedding in mind.

The church is open on the 3rd

, 10

th, 17

th and 24

th of October from

10am until 4pm.

Friday 2nd 10.30am Coffee Morning at the Chapel with

Book Sale for Mencap

Sunday 4th 10.30am Family Worship led by Rev. Richard

Lane followed by Harvest Lunch

Tuesday 6th 6pm Deacons Meeting

Friday 9th 10.30am Coffee Morning at the Chapel with

Book Sale for Mencap

Sunday 11th 10am Family Worship led by Geoff

Belsham

Thursday 15th 7.45pm House Group & Bible Study at 9

Coopers Lane, Bramley

Friday 16th 10.30am Coffee Morning at the Chapel with

Book Sale for Mencap

Saturday 17th 2pm Disabled Christian Fellowship

Sunday 18th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen

including Holy Communion

Sunday 25th 10.30am Family Worship led by Steve Smith

Wednesday 28th 3pm Midweek Fellowship at Chapel led by

Geoff Belsham

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Pastoral Letter Dear friends.

We are now really looking forward to arriving in the benefice and being with you all. However, the excitement of this new venture is, naturally, tinged with sadness. Leaving is tougher than we imagined. Goodbyes are really hard. When I was appointed to serve you I was elated but then the realisation

quickly dawned that we would have to say good bye to many, many dearly loved friends. I believe it is important to both live in and through the elation and excitement of new horizons and challenges but it is also important to acknowledge the grief of parting; of diverging paths. It is equally crucial, though, to realise that in most instances endings are also new opportunities and beginnings.

It is essential that we realise too that transitional spaces, between endings and beginnings, are not simply vacuums in which we stand vacant and inactive. Whether we can see it or not God is there. He is the God who understands parting and loss; the God who walks with us in the wondering, waiting and exploration and the God who fills the vacuum with his love. His people are a key element in the revelation of his love. In the first of John’s letters to the Early Church – in the New Testament – he makes it abundantly clear that one of the most profound ways to experience God’s love is through each other (1John: 7-12). It has always been my experience that the space left when we leave loved ones or by the departure of a loved one is, in time, filled in a different and unique way by the God given friendship and love of others – if we will allow it.

So whilst we feel the sadness of separation we also joyfully anticipate the many beautiful and amazing things that God will do with and in all of us as we enter a new phase of life in your company. Our path converges with yours and though we have no idea of what is ahead we are very confident of God’s constant presence and guiding. Our prayer is, “Lord Jesus, as we journey together with you, lead us to where you want us to be. Heavenly Father, your Kingdom come in us and your will only be done in and through us so that everyone will know just how much you love them. Amen.”

Until we meet, the peace of the Lord be always with you.

Stephen.

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Theme: Water Poverty

Friday 9th October 2015

Lots of craft, worship and tea for the children! All wel-

come

4.15 pm Arrive, Register, prepare for Worship

4.30 pm Worship followed by activities in three groups

5.15 pm Meal - cafe style (finish at 5.30pm) It is essential that you book (and please advise of any food

allergies).

For more information and to book, please contact :

Peta Alvares: [email protected] or on Facebook :

Messy Churchsol

Parish Registers

Weddings

Rosalynn Hamblin & 05.09.15 Sherfield

Oliver Bale

Sharna Tomkins & 25.09.15 Sherfield

Michael Waghorne

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TEXT FOR THE MONTH…

Matthew 18 : 3

And Jesus said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” The NIV Bible

Prayer for the Month.

Loving God, as we see around us the signs of autumn and regret the passing of summer, we find the idea of change difficult to accept. In our worship also, we find it too easy to lose the sense of joy and privilege of knowing you.

As we face new challenges in the coming months rekindle in us the spark of the hope and enthusiasm that your gospel message brings to us. Revive in us a picture of your kingdom and an understanding of the part you would have us play in bringing it to fruition. Help us to live and work for Christ. Restore us through your love and renew us in your service

In Jesus name we pray. Amen

Prayer Points for October……pray for:

The people of Syria that we and the world will not forget their desperate troubles, as the refugees flood into Europe and we consider how we should respond to plight.

The induction of our new priest Stephen Ball that he might inspire us and lead us to a greater knowledge of God and increase our love for Jesus.

All who attend the various home groups this autumn that they may enjoy warmth and fellowship as they study your word.

Stratfield Saye Parish Update

Next parish Council meeting OCTOBER 5th at 7.30 in Stratfield

Saye village hall. All welcome and have your say.

Next Coffee Club Monday 5th

at 11.00 Al welcome to come along and meet your neighbour and join in the chit chat with nice cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit For queries please contact Jean Carruthers 01189333230

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FLOWER ARRANGERS NEEDED

We like to have flowers each Sunday in St. Leonard’s church

Why not book a Sunday when you can provide a flower arrangement to celebrate a birthday....or an anniversary....or remember a loved one who has died......or other special occasion....or perhaps you would just like join the Flower rota; we are always looking for volunteers – to commit as much or as little time as you like; we would really appreciated some extra hands to lighten the load.

Arrangements need to be done for the Sunday service throughout the year apart from during Lent. The team of arrangers may contribute an arrangement for Harvest Festival, Christmas and Easter

If you would like to join the friendly team please contact Judith on 07702 822 262 / 01256 883 551.

No experience necessary and help and encouragement is on hand!

TIME TO ORDER !

THE REAL ADVENT

CALENDAR

Each calendar comes with a free 32 page Christmas story

activity booklet designed to use each day in Advent for only

£3.99. Behind each of the 24 windows there is a Fairtrade

Belgian chocolate and a line of the Christmas story.

For more information please contact Carol on

[email protected]

ALL ORDERS BY 1ST NOVEMBER PLEASE

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Miles Elliott

GARDEN MACHINERY

SERVICES

Phone/Fax: 01256 882224 Mobile:07810573479E-mail: [email protected]

Servicing Repairs Tuning

Adjustment Sharpening

Turgis Green

Now’s the time for servicing

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Reported by Ilene Iles

Glenda Holder, our President for the September Meeting in the absence of Doris L’Enfant, welcomed everyone to our Meeting in the Liddell Hall. She said that, hopefully we would be back in the main Hall for our next Meeting in October and we would be able to have a “real tea” once again!

The Business Meeting took place and Members were reminded about our Cookery Competition in November. Glenda advised those present that Schedules had been prepared and were available: bring back to the October Meeting and she hoped that we would have lots of entries! This part of the Meeting closed at 2.30 p.m.

Glenda then introduced Dr. Alick Jones, our Speaker for the afternoon. His subject was “Birds and Gardens: Perfect Partners” – a very interesting and informative talk with slides. He explained that his talk was on behalf of The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) which deals with the science side of ornithology and works closely with the RSPB. The BTO relies on thousands of volunteers carrying our surveys for information concerning bird numbers etc. Dr. Jones went on to say that gardens constitute 10% of UK land and provide a very important, varied and diverse habitat for our birds as we are losing so many fields and hedges, and sadly some species are in decline (song thrushes, tree and house sparrows etc.). We were treated to some lovely slides of our common gardens birds (blue tits, robins, blackbirds, bull finches etc.) and visitors such as the field fare and wax wings and Dr Jones encouraged us all to grow plants that will provide seeds for the birds and to put up bird feeders. Ilene gave the vote of thanks.

Dr. Jones then judged the competition of bird ornaments/post cards and the winner was Joyce Griffin with her lovely ornament of two kingfishers on a plinth. Tea/coffee and biscuits followed and the raffle was drawn.

MEETING: WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER 2015 IN SHERFIELD

VILLAGE HALL AT 2 PM. SPEAKER: DEBORAH WHEELER - SUBJECT: “MEND AND MAKE DO - 1942” COMPETITION: A PHOTOGRAPH OF YOU AS A BABY (name on the back)

Birds and

Gardens

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Police Beat Report

In early July there were a number of theft related crimes in Sherfield Park, in the early hours of 28th and 29th. An insecure van and an insecure garage were entered and had items stolen from them. On the same night there was a 'smash'n grab' of a wallet from a car in Elvetham Rise and another attempt to enter a vehicle in the same road. Please ensure you secure your vehicles and do not leave valuables inside.

PCSO Nicole Wheatley has now started on the Sherfield Park and Chineham beat, taking the place of Richard Strauss. You will see her patrolling the area helping to keep Chineham and Sherfield Park safe.

Area Overview below from www.crimereports.co.uk

Sherfield Park (& Chineham) PC Jim Charlton 21015 and

PCSO Nicole Wheatley . Tel. 101 (or leave a message using collar numbers) Please don’t report incidents using email james.charlton @hampshire.pnn.police.uk

Bramley and Sherfield-on-Loddon NPT PCSO Nath Johnson 15740 PCSO Damon Hope 15394 Tel. 101 (or leave a message using collar numbers) Please don’t report incidents using email Nathaniel.Johnson.15740 @hampshire.pnn.police.uk damon.hope @hampshire.pnn.police.uk

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New Clinical Chair for North Hampshire Clinical

Commissioning Group

North Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Dr. Nicola Decker to the position of Clinical Chair (Interim). Dr. Decker takes over this key position from Dr. Sam Hullah who has returned to practice full time as a GP.

Dr. Decker will continue to work part time as a GP at the surgeries in Overton and Oakley.

Dr. Decker qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1990 and completed her post-graduate GP training in England in 1995. She joined the Oakley and Overton GP Practice in March 2002 after moving to Hampshire from Bury St Edmunds and became a partner in 2006. She was appointed as a NICE fellow in 2013 and this role has facilitated the Dementia Friendly Practice initiative which she launched with Overton and Oakley surgeries in April 2014. This work has now been cascaded by the Wessex Academic Health Science Network and is strongly supported by the Royal College of General Practitioners and Alzheimer’s’ society.

Dr. Nicola Decker said; “I am very excited about this opportunity to lead our CCG, to improve outcomes for our patients and to deliver the best value for money. Over the past nine years I have developed my leadership skills through experience gained as my practice’s management partner and commissioning lead as well as in my role as Dementia Lead for our CCG.”

“Dr. Matt Nisbet, chair of the CCG Membership Senate said; "Dr. Nicola Decker is an experienced and respected local GP. The CCG needs a strong clinical leader to continue its work to improve the health services provided to the 218,000 patients living in North Hampshire. I am sure Nicola will be an excellent leader and clinical advocate.”

Graham Wallis the Accountable Officer for North Hampshire CCG said;

“I am looking forward to working alongside Nicola in a true partnership

bringing the best out of the CCG’s clinical and managerial skills as we

lead North Hampshire CCG out of recovery.”

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The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council

of St Leonard’s Church, Sherfield on Loddon

have pleasure in inviting you to the

Licensing of the Rev. Stephen Ball

as

Priest in Charge

of

The United Benefice of Sherfield on Loddon,

Stratfield Saye and Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis,

Bramley and Little London

by

The Rt. Revd. David Williams, Bishop of Basingstoke

at St Leonard’s Church, Sherfield on Loddon

At

7.30 pm on the 12th

October 2015

Refreshments will be available after the service.

BASINGSTOKE MENCAP - CALL FOR MORE TRUSTEES

This local charity supporting adults and children with learning disabilities is seeking more people to join the board of trustees to enhance the skills of the existing members. We are especially keen to recruit people with business experience but even more important is a desire to help such disadvantaged individuals and help the charity to move forward.

If interested, please contact Geoff Belsham on 01256 882534 or 07519 708416 or email [email protected].

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Day or night we provide a

complete personal, caring & professional service for all your funeral requirements

Dignified funeral service £895

plus disbursements

Please call Terina on 0118 9821111 28 Mulfords Hill, Tadley, Hants, RG26 3JE

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Basingstoke Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

In welcoming 52 members to the monthly meeting held on 2nd

September John Lambeth, the chairman, commented on the recent enjoyable visit to Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens. Christine Broadbent gave her welfare report and Tony Brazier, the Secretary, reminded everyone of the forthcoming Mystery Trip in October which includes lunch and tea.

Views of Sissinghurst

The guest was Jean Sheppard who presented a 50 slide pictorial quiz covering a wide range of subjects from art, geography and history through to horticulture, sport and zoology. Her detailed and often amusing description of the answers made up for the fact that no one managed a full score.

At the next meeting on Wednesday 7th October the speaker

will be Rachel Baughen from the charity “Kipepeo Designs”.

The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Brookvale Village Hall from 10 am – 12 noon and all retired Civil Servants and their partners are welcome. Further details about meetings can be obtained from the Secretary Tony Brazier on 01256 418770 or at [email protected] and if you would like to join us on any of our trips please contact Kate Lambeth on 01256 328791.

David Cowling

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Basingclog Morris Side

Basingclog are Basingstokes friendly local Clog Morris side comprising members from Basingstoke and surrounding areas. We dance the North West style of clog performing dances from the North of England originating some 300 years ago in and around the cotton mills. We are a mixed side so male and female dancers and musicians are welcome. Basingclog’s costume of black, white and red is designed to complement the style of North West dancing, giving a bright and colourful display. We believe in dancing to entertain, and we are renowned for the energy and enthusiasm we put into our dances, and for the volume of noise generated by our band.

We are coming to the end of another successful Summer season, you may have seen us dancing at local pubs, Festival Place, Sherfield on Loddon Festivals, and we have visited the Isle of Wight for the Bloodstone Weekend and The Rose and Castle weekend of dance in Northamptonshire, still to come is Bunkfest at Wallingford and The Swanage Folk Festival both in September.

Come and Join us!

We're actively seeking new members and welcome both male and female dancers and musicians. Now is a great time to try us out in our Winter practice period. Our practice season starts in September and run through to April/May plenty of time to learn a dance or two, Basingclog offers music, fresh air, dancing, laughter and friendship in equal measure and a chance to be part of something fun and worthwhile.

When? Tuesday nights at 8.00 pm. Where? Sherfield Village Hall

We only do it because it’s fun, check us out at: www.basingclog.org.uk

Michael Devenport

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Neighbourhood Plan Consultations

In progressing the Neighbourhood Plan the Working Party has involved members of the community who have signed up for the Forum, as well as groups using the Village Hall and places of worship within the Neighbourhood Area. This has helped with building up a vision, objectives and policies reflecting how local people would like to see Sherfield develop over the next 15 years.

We would now like to ask local landowners whether they wish to be consulted about any aspect of the Plan. Is there any specific information, circumstance or constraint that you wish us to take into account? We would welcome any input you may have.

Please contact Peter Hayes, Neighbourhood Plan Administrator on 07711 643151 or email [email protected] to put your views forward.

Thank you very much.

Alan Ball, Chairman SoL Neighbourhood Plan Working Party

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Sherfield show 2015

Family Fun for All Ages!

‘It’s brilliant! I had no idea it would be like this. There’s so much to see’, said a new resident.

Held on a sunny Sunday this year, in the beautifully refurbished village hall, this was a bumper 49

th year

for Sherfield Flower and Produce Show. The two halls were bursting with colour and brimming with

people and the sound of her harp, beautifully played by young Charlotte Farrugia, filled the Garden Room. We rely on our ‘regular’ entrants and standards were high across all classes but the committee was especially thrilled to see so many new people and so many entries from the 30 children who took part. ‘Well done children!’ said the judge. ‘The quality, creativity and quantity of entries was impressive.’ Our thanks to parents and

grandparents for encouraging and supporting their youngsters. Thanks also for the great jobs done by our stewards, judges, auctioneer, teas team, stallholders and raffle sponsors and we look forward to welcoming you all to our Golden Anniversary Show next year, again on a Sunday, 4

th September.

Natalie Larner Sherfield Show Sec.

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Winners are shown overleaf.

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Sherfield Trophy (Horticultural Classes) - Ken Cook Gresham Cooke Trophy (Flower Division) - John Attwood Traders Trophy (Rose Classes) - Sally Handford Certificate of Merit (Pot Plant) - Julie Stiff Crowson Cup (Floral Art) - Sandra Nicholson Certificate of Merit (Novice in Floral Art) - No Award Forecourt Cup (Vegetable Classes) - Ken Cook Farmers Cup (Horticultural Novice Classes) - Bramley School Quenchers Cup (New to Exhibiting) - Martin Banister Onion Cup (Heaviest Onion) - John Attwood Sherfield Gardening Club Trophy (Club Member's Points) - Dan Farrow Loddon Cup (Fruit Classes) - Richard Elphick Eustace Vase (Domestic Classes) - Sheena Archer Bramley Camp Shield (Handicraft Classes) - Sheena Archer Manser Challenge Bowl (Home Produce Classes) - Sally Handford Lyde Cup (Caked baked by a Man) - Ian Elvar/Danny Spurrier Photographers Trophy (Photography Classes) - Gordon Joslin Dawson Cup (Fine Art Classes) -Jane Farrow A.R.T.Trophy (Best Craft Article in Hard Materials) - Sheena Archer/Andrew Morgan John Hill Trophy (Drinks) - Jo Brennan Happy Faces Trophy (Children, under 5) Imogen Candy Elphick Cup (Children, Key Stage 1) - Chase Claughton Brain Cup (Children, Key Stage 2) - Harley Claughton Bowman Trophy ("I grew it myself") - Harley Claughton John Rolton Cup (Childrens' Photography) Thomas Haywood/Lottie Haywood/Molly Kirby/Lyla English

NB. Photos not in order

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If you go down to the woods today……

Users of the village green may have noticed some strange sightings over the past year – fairy doors, dinosaur bones, pirate treasure and even a collection of teddy bears picnicking, to name but a few.

This is because over the past year the village green and village hall has been host to a Monday-morning toddler group called Wild Child, which celebrates its first birthday this month. A year ago this month I was tentatively stepping out into the village green (in a torrential downpour!) with a group of bewildered-looking toddlers and their enthusiastic parents. We pretended to be hedgehogs, made a massive pile of leaves (which we then took great pleasure in kicking about) and created our own hedgehogs from playdough and sticks that the children collected themselves.

Since then we’ve had very many adventures on the green and I often reflect on what an ideal setting it provides for our sessions. It is not only beautiful, ecologically diverse and situated conveniently next to a lovely village hall but, perhaps more importantly, it is safe and used by friendly and considerate people. Not once has any of my equipment gone ‘walk-about’ and not once have any of our children been greeted by anything other than a friendly smile by other users of the green. So I would like to say a very big thankyou to the people of Sherfield for enabling us to create a really rather special playing and learning environment for our toddlers.

Angela Simmons, founder of Wild Child (www.wildchildtoddlers.com or www.facebook.com/wildchildtoddlers)

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Our most recent meeting was our annual play reading. The play chosen was ‘Star Quality’ by Noel Coward, a little-known play about a play. This was Coward’s last play, but is unusual in that it was originally a short story written in 1951. It was re-written as a play in 1967, but not produced on the stage until 2001. Its first ‘outing’ was at the Theatre Royal, Windsor before being performed on the West End stage where its premiere was in October 2001 starring Penelope Keith and Una Stubbs. It was adapted by Christopher Luscombe, the play’s director. It is about a play called ‘Dark Heritage’ and features a well-known actress by the name of Lorraine Barrie, a very temperamental lady who thinks a lot of herself and clashes with the play’s ruthless director. She is loosely based on Gertrude Lawrence, a friend of Coward’s. The cast also features theatre veterans and a young naïve playwright. From the first rehearsal to the opening night, there is a clash of personalities and egos. It follows the processes involved with staging a play including castings, read-through, re-writes, dress rehearsal and finally the opening night. We enjoyed reading this play which was quite humorous and interesting in that it was previously unknown to most of us. We have recently welcomed a new member to our group and there are two other ladies who are keen to join us. We meet once a month in members’ houses, although sometimes hire a room for talks or special events. If you are interested in coming along to see what NWR is about, please give me a ring on 882106. Our next meeting in early October is another annual favourite, ‘Wine, Women and Song’, where over a glass (or two!) of wine we each choose songs which may or may not link to a theme and which we obviously like. Later in October we will be discussing ‘Freedom of the Press’. Our November meeting will be our annual telephone quiz, then into December it will be our Christmas Celebration Gill Fearon

‘Star Quality’

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Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council

Meeting dates The next Full Parish Council meeting dates are 14

th

October and 11th November at 7.30 pm in the Liddell Hall.

Housing Survey By the time this is published, the housing survey should be underway in the parish. Please can you take the time to respond and give your views as this will feed into the report to define requirements for future housing. Dog Fouling Once again this matter has been brought to our attention. It is particularly concerning that dog owners allow their pets to foul areas which are dedicated to sports and play activities. All dog owners should be aware of the requirement to clean up after their pets and should make sure they have the appropriate equipment to do so. Owners who fail to clear up after their dogs could be fined up to £1000 in court, but there is also a fixed penalty scheme that allows authorities to issue £50 spot fines for the offence. Not only is it illegal not to clear up after your dog, it is unpleasant, antisocial and can be dangerous to children and those taking part in sports on the Village Green. Please clean up after your dog and dispose of any mess appropriately. Allotment Holders AGM The Allotment Holders AGM will be held in the Liddell Room on Wednesday 7

th October at 7.30 pm.

Catherine Ryle - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 842662 Email: [email protected]

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Will’s Garden Services Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354

Email: [email protected]

A complete range of garden services:

Garden clearance, Mowing,

Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning,

Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care

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Cat carers desperately needed for local feline charity

Cats Protection’s Basingstoke & District Branch is

looking to recruit fosterers to care for unwanted and

abandoned cats while they wait to find a new owner.

Cat fostering is hands-on cat welfare work looking after

felines on a short-term basis, either in cat pens in their garden or a

spare room in their home.

The Basingstoke branch, which is run entirely by volunteers, needs

people who can offer a temporary home to one or more cats whilst

they get back on their paws.

“Cat fosterers play a vital role in our charity by caring for cats in their

own home until a new owner can be found,” said Hilary Wells, Branch

Co-ordinator.

“No special equipment is needed but cat fosterers do need to have

either a spare room or an area in their garden where a cat pen can be

housed and, of course, a love of cats is a must. The charity will

provide plenty of assistance and support materials for all fosterers.

“Offering a temporary home to a cat in need can be an incredibly

rewarding experience, and becoming a volunteer for Cats Protection

is a great way to meet new friends – both human and feline!”

One cat currently requiring a new home is Willow who is a lovely

friendly cat. He is approximately 3-4 years old

and is really affectionate and loves a fuss. He is

looking for a new home without very young

children.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for

Cats Protection’s Basingstoke & District Branch

then please call 0845 177 1364 or email

[email protected]}.

www.basingstoke.cats.org.uk

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SHERFIELD PARK MATTERS

The Sherfield Park Community Association (SPCA) is supporting a Voluntary Community Good Neighbours Scheme that will help individuals who need transportation to hospital or to doctor’s appointments. If you could really use the service, are interested in volunteering or just want more information, contact our scheme leaders Kathy and Graham Ling at 01256 882 584 or email: [email protected] SHOPS The time has come to get the shops we have all been looking for! To help make that happen the SPCA is looking within its community for support from those willing to assist with relevant legal and commercial leasing expertise. Look out for our notices on the SPCA web page or on Facebook. Or simply email your ideas and questions to: [email protected] SPEEDWATCH Speeding through Sherfield Park has become an ever increasing problem and residents now fear that it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs on one of our roads. Gaiger Avenue, Rockbourne Road and Allington Rise have been identified as the worst roads at this time. As a result, there is now an intention to introduce a local SPEEDWATCH programme. Promoted by our Borough Councillor, this programme would be manned by local residents - trained by police to use specialist equipment that would record speeding offenders. Thereafter there is a reporting system that initially issues written warnings to all drivers shown to be speeding. If these offences are repeated, more serious actions are taken by the appropriate authorities. Volunteers interested in joining this scheme are being sought via the Sherfield Park Neighbourhood Watch. To record your interest or for more information email Peter Howe of the NHW Co-ordinating Team at: [email protected] Remember, the SPCA is a registered charity whose sole purpose is to support the community. It is not part of the government and is certainly not government funded; neither is it associated with any political party. Simply put it’s a group of volunteers responsible for the Community Centre and its recreation fields. So, if you are interested in joining in and helping to serve the community, or just have questions, then do let us know at: [email protected]/ or why not drop in for a chat?

All residents of Sherfield Park are more than welcome to attend SPCA

Committee Meetings held on the last Wednesday of each month at 8:00

pm at the Sherfield Park Community Centre. Howard Perkins

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An evening with

FORTE All Male Vocal Quartet

Saturday 10th October 7.30pm Join these West End professionals for an evening of entertainment,

Singing hits from rock, pop, swing & musical genres. Tickets £20 per person and include canapés and a drink on arrival.

Smart Casual Dress and a licensed cash bar

West end Coach trip ‘Jersey Boys’

Thursday 12th November 7.30pm Tickets £55 per person including seat in the stalls and return coach

fare. 1st instalment of £35 due 1st October and 2nd instalment of £20 due 1st November. Tickets are very limited. No tickets available

after 1st October due to reservation criteria.

Coach departs Sherfield Park Community Centre 4.20pm or Four Lanes School, Chineham 4.35pm. Departs London 10.30 arriving

back approximately midnight.

SHERFIELD YOUTH

GROUP

New Term starts Sep 16th Every Wednesday during

term time School Years 4-6 from

6.15—7.15pm School years 7-11 from

7.30—9pm Annual Membership £2

Weekly Subs £1

QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 21st November

7.30pm Tickets £7

For tickets and enquiries contact

[email protected]

tel 01256 883967 or visit

www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk

Sunwood Drive, Sherfield Park , Hampshire RG27 0FP

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Fundraising Ramble!

Sunday 11th October 2015

Start time: 9:30am to 11:30am Location: Greywell Hill House Greywell Hook Hampshire RG29 1DG Tickets: £5 (under 16’s free) to include light refreshments Please note the number of tickets available is limited and must be purchased prior to the event.

Ramble Details: There will be a choice of two routes – 3 and 5 miles, which can be linked together for keen ramblers! Dogs on leads welcome.

Making a difference to local

families’ lives ‘Walk a mile in my shoes

before you judge me Walk for a while to support me!’

For more information please contact: Home-Start North West Hampshire 01256 405988 [email protected]

Odiham Art Group Annual Art Exhibition

31st October, 1

st November

At Robert Mayes School

West Street , Odiham

10am – 5pm

We hold our exhibition each autumn in Robert May’s School. We do not have a selection process for exhibitors but

encourage all our members to show work. We make a small charge for each entry. The standard and prices are as varied as the experience of the exhibitors and we are always proud

of the result.

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Sherfield and District Gardening Club

We’re very excited about our October speaker on the 19th, Steve

Brooks. Steve is a popular, gardening broadcaster and presenter and will be telling us all about ‘Gardening Tips of the World’. He has spent 21 years with the BBC and his lively, very popular, gardening show on BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire, won him the prestigious Garden Writers Guild award for The Best Radio Gardening Programme. He has broadcasted for many years live from Chelsea Flower Show and BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Steve has also been a presenter of Central TV’s popular 'Gardening Time’ programme and won a coveted Royal Television Society Award for his Channel 4 series Growing Plants.

Members and guests are all very welcome. If you want to come along, please contact Vanessa or Linda to buy a ticket (members £1.50, guests £2.50).

Our talk on November 16th will be given by Sally Burr who will be talking about Natural Christmas Decorations. More details to follow in next months Loddon Link.

Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the Sherfield Village Hall at 7:45pm.

For arrangements contact Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760

Calling all Artists.

Following our successful Art Exhibition this year

we are again holding the Easter Exhibition at

St Leonard's Church Room on Saturday 26th,

Sunday 27th & Monday 28

th March and would like

to invite local artists to exhibit and sell their work.

For further details please contact Jane Farrow, tel:01256882680, email [email protected] or Tessa Elphick tel: 01256882860.

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Borough Councillor Update - Joyce Bowyer

October is set to become a very busy month with the Inspector arriving to scrutinize the Local Plan for Basingstoke as well as receiving discussions from interested parties.

Until we get this plan approved, without a 5 year land supply, we are totally open to speculative Developments across our part of Hampshire and we have seen more than our fair share in our corner of the Borough.

Along with colleagues from Chineham and Bramley I have attended a pre planning meeting for a development at Redlands off the A33 roundabout opposite Taylors Farm for up to 150 dwellings. There is a Pop up Café at Sherfield Park Community Centre on Sunday morning 4

th October

between 10.30 and 12.30 where the plans can be viewed and a representative will be available to answer any questions though I stress this is NOT a consultation but an exchange of views and ideas.

I will also be attending a meeting concerning detailed planning for Razors Farm and hope that concerns expressed by Councillors at the last meeting will have been addressed.

Although both these Developments are in adjoining parishes they have a huge affect on the residents of Taylors Farm.

[email protected] Taylors Farm Councillor BDBC

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James Christmas Education Foundation

In the eighteenth century the will of Mr James Christmas provided for this charity to support the education of children who live in the parish of Sherfield -on Loddon.

The Foundation has a very small income to distribute 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, 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 15th October 2015

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &

MONUMENTAL MASONS.

ALEXANDER & DRY

Twenty four hour service.

Pre-paid funeral plans available.

1 Seal Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NQ

Tel: 01256 844663

www.Loddonvalleylink.org.uk

Happy Faces Play group

Sherfield- on-Loddon

“Bring your happy face to our

happy place” A small, friendly playgroup for

children aged 2 years 6 months to school age

Flexible Sessions including all day

Further information:

01256 880903

Prospectus/application form:

07791 141176

[email protected] www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk

Est. 1982. Charity No. 1029688

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World Sight Day 2015

Bring us your unused, unloved specs

Thursday 8th October 2015

The Basingstoke Lions Club

will find them a home

Information on local resources for the visually impaired

also available on our stand at

Queen Anne’s Square, Festival Place

9am – 3pm

Basingstoke Lions - part of Lions International – “Fighting Blindness”

www.basingstokelions.org.uk

Ordinary people – amazing things!

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YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING &

ELECTRICAL NEEDS

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US: Tel: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554

Email: [email protected] www.pscservices.co.uk

PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST

Bathrooms & shower installations

Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls

Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind with

gas and oil installations 29164

Serving the local community for 30 years

Telephone: 01256 882309

Email: [email protected]

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Christmas Tree Festival

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November

Theme - Pantomines

St. Leonard’s Church

Entry by

donation to all

events.

Programme in LVL

next month

Friday e

vening.

View the

trees a

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opening

event.

Musical

Enterta

inment by

Evoc

Mulled wine a

nd mince

pies-

Sunday 10

-4pm.

Service at

10am

View the

trees

Tower tours

Saturday 10am-4pm

View the trees, Christmas Market

Make your own Christmas wreath

and crackers, Face painting

Tombola, Children’s choirs,

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HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable and affordable service. Friendly, experienced lady who cleans every corner. Ironing also available. References. Tel 07933 316989. [email protected]

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

SEWING, EXPERIENCED AND CONVENIENT. Di is now back in the conservatory, Sherfield Garden Centre. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing alterations, repairs, curtains & blinds and soft furnishings. 07796 045944.

PC SUPORT. For technical help with PCs, Macs, tablets, internet, wi-fi: repairs, upgrades and installation: Call Ian on 07977 143310.

LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER. Self assessment tax returns, arrears, claims, payroll, self-employed, VAT returns. Initial consultation free. Call 07920112533 or e-mail [email protected]

LOCAL INDEPENDENT CLEANER. Why pay agency fees? Every penny counts towards a cleaner home. Trustworthy and honest. Excellent service. Excellent references. Excellent rates. telephone 07407543891.

DOMICILIARY CARER. Female aged 49. CRB certified/Carer P.L. Insurance. Patient and kind, offering personal care / companionship to the elderly in their home and respite care. Based south of Reading. Will travel within 10 mile radius. References available.. Michelle 07776 255688

INSIDE/OUT Property maintenance, carpentry, decorating, locks fitted, garden maintenance. Tel 01256 882696 or 07713 470223. E-mail [email protected]

WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or regularly. Local, reliable window cleaner (testimonials available). For a quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 [email protected]

WEIGHT LOSS. I lost 5 stones in 5 months; 9 stones in 2 years. AND kept it all off. I now coach others to achieve their weight loss and wellness goals. For your personalised coaching & mentoring contact Gus. 07500554540 or [email protected]

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Bruce Batting Chris Horton Sue Handasyde-Dick See inside back page Geoff Belsham Fr. Chris Rutledge John Darker Andy Stevens Paul Baldwin Jean Berntsen Fred Berntsen Peggy Hutchins Chris Horton Jacky Morgan (See back pages ) Helen Belsham Gill Fearon PCSO Nath Johnson PC Jim Charlton Police Control Room Natalie Larner Pam Luck Doreen Tosswill Bruce Batting Linda Syckelmoore Natalie Larner Norman Stanley Penny Mayo Linda Bishop Sheila Campbell (Chair) Catherine Ryle (Clerk) Judith Sullivan Jane Jordan Bruce Batting Virgilius Vickers Val Denny Wendy Gosden Ivan Gosden Alan Ball

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Loddon Valley Link Management

Editor for the October edition – Jane Abrams Please submit copy no later than 16

th of the month

Email: [email protected]

Advertising enquiries to Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 [email protected]

Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month

Committee: Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson 01256 882379 ([email protected]) Treasurer: Pip Iles 01256 880559 Secretary: Ilene Iles 01256 880559 ([email protected]) Rev. Sammie Armstrong. 01189816593 ([email protected]) Dr. John Williams 01256 882705 ([email protected]) Chris Wright 01246 880436 [email protected] Germano Giugovaz 01189 332166 Claire Osborne 01256 324458 ([email protected]) Simon Boase 01256 881250 ([email protected]) Brian Archer 01256 882099 ([email protected]) Jane Abrams 01256 881188 ([email protected])

Church Officers Priest in Charge: Rev. Stephen Ball (From October) Assistant Priest: Rev. Sammie Armstrong 01189 816593 ([email protected]) Curate (priest responsible for Bramley & Little London: Rev. John Lenton 01256 880570 Licensed Reader: Richard Elphick 01256 882860 Licensed Reader: Dr. John Williams 01256 882705 Licensed Reader: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092 Church Admin: Lisa Goodall 01256 882788 ([email protected])

ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, CHURCH END, SHERFIELD ON LODDON, RG27 0JB (no mail)

Churchwarden: Peter Gould 01256 882538 Churchwarden: Richard Elphick 01256 882860 Treasurer: Dan Farrow 01256 882680

Organist: Mike Abrams 01256 881188 Organist: Brian Archer 01256 882099

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE Churchwarden: Dr. John Williams 01256 882705 Treasurer: Charles Atkinson 01256 882459 Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 882705

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL Churchwarden: Pip Iles 01256 880559 Treasurer: Michael Webster 01256 882413 Organist: Dr. Gill Williams 01256 82705 Organist: Andrew Doggart 01256 880092

MESSY CHURCH, SHERFIELD PARK Leader: Carol Armstrong 01189 816593

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