The Bathford Bulletin April 2013
The Monthly Magazine for the Parish of Bathford
Photo from Hugh Baker
Our very own QEII Field 足 The Wynne Willson War Memorial Recreation Ground The Folly Field as was 足 see inside for more details. We are always looking for interesting or unusual pictures of the village余 particularly any that capture a distinct character of the village or are from an unusual vantage point. Please send your submissions to: enquiries@thebathfordbulletin.org Find us on Facebook Search for The Bathford Bulletin
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St. Swithun’s Church Bathford Rev Jane Burgess Telephone: 858325 email: jane@stswithunsbathford.co.uk Churchwardens: Readers:
Alison Millar Gerry Miller Gill Gilbert
851095 858402 858927
Joy Craine 858613 Michael Craine 858613 Dennis Pearson 858293
Everyone is warmly welcome! Groups for children during our Sunday Services, and our 14+ youth group, 'Rock on Saturdays' meets three times each month. Sundays
8:15am 10:00am
Holy Communion First Sunday Family Service 2nd, 4th & 5th Sunday Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Worship Please note that there will be no morning services at St Swithun’s on Sunday 7 April due to the Parish weekend away but there will be a service of Holy Communion at 6.30pm in Church. Evening Service
6.30pm
First Sunday Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Evening Prayer Other Sunday evenings at Bathampton or Batheaston please check website and notice board for times and venues. Mondays Thursdays Mondays Wednesdays
9:00 9:30am Prayer Time in Church 2:00pm 2nd Monday – Service in Community Room 2:30pm Holy Communion each first Wednesday at Shockerwick House.
House Groups Details from the Churchwardens or Notices. Visit www.stswithunsbathford.co.uk for up to date details of all events and services.
From the Registers: Weddings Sarah King and Thomas Burrows 10 March Page 2
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Funerals Bryan Watson 15 March
From the Bishop of Taunton The fullness of life now I was struck by an article by Janet StreetPorter in the Independent on Sunday which was titled, ‘Better a full life than an endless one’. She was commenting on some new research being funded by a group of technology billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook being one of them, who were looking into the possibility of extending human life. In her classically direct style she concludes, “I can see no reason to extend my life beyond what is normal and have no intention of copying Mr Zuckerberg and turning into a wrinkly 125 year old reliant on gadgets and supplements to get me through my dreary day.” We are in the Easter season and there is always a temptation to consider eternal life as the promise of some kind of endless life in the future, but the gospel of John in particular is keen to emphasise that the promise of Easter is not fullness of life in the future, but fullness of life NOW. Of course that is not simply a selfish hope that my life will be full, but rather a gospel imperative that those who believe in the Easter story should work and pray for fullness of life for all humankind, not least amongst the poor and the dispossessed. A native Indian tribe in North America has a tradition. At the end of each day, each member of the tribe is invited to collect a stone – a white stone if it has been a good day and a black stone if it has been a bad day.
When they die the stones are poured out over their body. If there are more white stones than black stones the whole community celebrates. If it is the other way round everyone goes home. May those of us who believe the Easter story live our lives to the full, not just for ourselves but for the welfare of all humankind, so that the number of white stones will always overflow into celebration. +Peter Taunton
Folly Field
The picture on the front cover this month shows the new plaque celebrating the registration of our playing field with Fields in Trust as a QE II Field. The purpose of the Trust (set up by HRH Prince William in celebration of his grandmother’s Jubilee) is to protect playing fields in perpetuity. The field was already protected by being a registered charity but the new trust deed will add to that protection and will help with achieving grants should we want to improve facilities in the future. The name given to the field has not been changed but is now even longer! It’s full title is: The Wynne Willson War Memorial Recreation Ground, A QEII Field but I suspect most people will still refer to it as The Folly Field. Anyone seeking further explanation can have their questions answered at the Annual Parish Meeting on 15 April. Stan Cherry, for Bathford Parish Council.
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History of the Royal British Legion in Bathford.
QUIZ NIGHT
at the Parish Hall
Members of the RBL in Bathford are currently compiling notes on the development of the Legion Branch here, and especially the development of the RBL Club. Does any Bathford Bulletin reader remember the building of the RBL Club premises in 1969 and 1970? How was the money raised? We have written records, but they are old, faded and may not tell the complete story. We are keen to record the RBL history before local residents' memories are lost. If any Bulletin readers can recall the building of the Club, or have any relevant papers or photographs, we would be grateful for their help. Please contact Kenneth McLeod (Hon. President) on 859319 or by email to kjm@kjmcleod.plus.com Our very own Bathford Village Choir will be starting on Thursday 25 April at 7:45pm in the Parish Rooms. Happiness is singing in the choir. Do come along and join us.
Bathford Society Talk, 29 April
For the last talk of the 201213 programme, Jean Manco is the speaker on "The History of St John's Hospital, Bath". Jean is well known as a buildings historian with many publications including the official guide to the World Heritage City of Bath. As usual the talk is in the Village Hall and starts at 8:00pm, with coffee from 7:30pm. David Howells Page 4
Friday 12 April at 7:30pm A fundraiser for
Bathford Cricket Club Cost: £7.00 per person on the night including Ploughman's Supper To reserve places or a table for up to six people phone: Stan on 859344 or use the booking sheet in the Village Shop Bar & Raffle on the night Tables limited don’t leave it too late!
Bathford Film Club
The next meeting of the Film Club will be on Monday 22 April at 2:00pm in St. Swithun’s Church. The film will be THE TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT, a comedy starring Stanley Holloway and John Gregson a group of villagers try to keep their branch line operating after British Rail decides to close it. Filmed locally, Freshford plays the village of Titfield, and Monkton Combe the station. Do come along and join us for an enjoyable afternoon’s entertainment, followed by tea and cakes. Transport available if required; contact Robert Wolsey on 01225 851390.
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PARISH COUNCIL NEWS 01225 859007 clerk@bathford.net www.bathford.net
Recycling Centre Resident’s Permit
The draft minutes of last year’s APM can be found on the Parish Council website or requested from the Clerk. Copies will also be available to read prior to the meeting in April.
From 2 April 2013 you will need a free electronic Recycling Centre Resident’s Permit in order to enter Bath, Keynsham or Old Welton recycling centres. Registration is free and for residents of Bath & North East Somerset only. The permit is an electronic authorisation based on your vehicle licence plate(s). You do not need to apply for a permit if you already have a van permit and are using this vehicle to visit the centre or if you have a resident’s Discovery Card and show this on site. For further details on how to register visit: • Your local library using the ‘Free Access’ facility • www.bathnes.gov.uk/residentpermit • Bath One Stop Shop, Manvers Street • The Hollies, Midsomer Norton • Riverside, Keynsham or phone Council Connect on 01225 394041
Litter Pickers
Date of Next Meeting
Notes from Bathford Parish Council Contact details: Judith Abbott, Clerk. 01225 859007 clerk@bathford.net www.bathford.net
Annual Parish Meeting (APM) 15 April
The notice of the APM and agenda are published in this edition of the Bulletin.
Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting 2012
Eight people attended B&NES Chairman’s ‘thank you’ event at the Guildhall in February. They were presented with a certificate recognising efforts of volunteer litter pickers and this will be framed and posted in the village.
Proposed Speed Reductions
By now you should have received the proposal to reduce the speed limit in various parts of the village to 20mph. Please complete and return your response form by 12 April as your views are important.
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The next meeting will be held on Monday 15 April 2013 at 6.30pm in the Parish Hall (please note change of time and venue) to be followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 7.30pm. Parishioners are reminded that all Parish Council meetings are open to the public and residents are welcome to attend as observers or to bring matters of concern to the attention of the Council in the first 5 minutes of the meeting. Have you lost a 4' wide five bar gate painted brown? Please contact John Smart on 858206.
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AT HOME DURING THE DAY? COME AND ENJOY LUNCH AT THE
Coffee Plus Café
Monday 8 and 22 April 11:45am 2:00pm Bathford Community Shop Café Delicious paninis, homemade soup, fresh sandwiches. Freshly made cakes and hot and cold drinks. £4 meal deal includes meal and drink for 1 adult and 1 child, or 1 adult without a child. A relaxed space to come and enjoy delicious food and good company. Toys also available.
Come and enjoy all welcome.
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Entry forms on www.saxondressagegroup.co.uk or from Lyn Doman tel 01373 834284
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PLEASE NOTE The deadline for receiving copy for the May 2013 Bulletin is 15 April 2013. Please email them to: enquiries@thebathfordbulletin.org or put them into the Bulletin Box in the Bathford Village Shop
Diary of Events 足 April 2013