Sparkford Village Magazine Vol 34 October 2016

The VOL.34

Village

Oct 2016

Magazine Covering Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde, Little Weston, Sutton Montis & Surrounds.

From The Editors Desk...

Welcome to the Latest edition covering Sept / Oct. BIG apologies but I have been away for a little while for personal reasons I know it does not help but I am the only one who has stepped up to do the magazine If anyone would like to take on the role in the future please let me know. I shall deliver to the door myself for 1 month only after this they shall be allocated to the ones dropped at Hazlegrove services and will need to be collected by each resident.

I have no longer got anyone to deliver for me at Wolfester Terrace end of Sparkford if one of you could please do this for me then I will be delighted. Due to my busy home & work life I have decided to trial a Bi monthly format to make things easier. This issue will be the second in this new format covering Sept / October I hope to make the magazine covering the following dates Sept / Oct, Nov / Dec, Jan / Feb, Mar / Apr, May / Jun, July /Aug an so on. The deadline will still be on the 15th of each month but each edition ill cover 2 months creating 6 editions per year I will see how this works over the next few months Please send all items to me at: editor@sparkfordvillage.co.uk or direct via post or hand delivered to my home address shown on back of magazine.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IS 15th OF EACH MONTH

If you can assist in any way either by delivery or editing the Village Magazine.

It’s a Voluntary Post & this can be either a permanent post or to cover illness & Holidays as and when needed in ALL AREAS: Sparkford, Little Weston, Weston Bampfylde, Sutton Montis, Queen Camel, & South Barrow.

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Message from the Head teacher Dear Parents, This year we have decided to hold our Harvest Festival in the school hall on Thursday 13th October at 9.15am. You are more than welcome to come and join our annual celebration. This year instead of asking for food donations we just ask that your child brings in a bulb which we can plant along the perimeter of the school grounds in readiness for the start of Spring.

Please see our website which has lots of photographs http://www.countessgythaprimary.co.uk/news/.

Kind regards Sue English Many thanks.

Diary Dates On Monday 3rd October Tulip Photography will be taking school photos. Any parent with a younger sibling who wish to have a photo are invited into the school hall at 8.30am so these photos can be taken before registration.

A Year 5 & 6 Bikeability consent forms, please hand in by Monday 25th September.

Please can we remind parents of Years 1, 2 & 3 to return their consent form for the flu vaccination programme. The nurses will be in school on Tuesday 1gth October 2016.

If you did not receive a letter, please call the school office who will arrange another form to be sent to you.

Harvest Festival will be held on Thursday 13th October at 9.15am in the School Hall. All welcome.

PTA Our AGM will be held on Thursday 6th October at 7.30pm in the school hall. For new parents who may not know about the PTA, we organise fund raising events like summer fairs, Christmas fairs, bingo nights etc. Over the years we have bought a lot of equipment to enrich the children's time at school.

The current officers will be standing down so we desperately need new members. If a new committee isn't formed, the PTA will sadly disband.

If you are interested, please come along to the meeting.

Dates for Your Diary CaféXtra The next CaféXtra Village Breakfast Gathering Will take place on Sunday 9th October. Breakfast served 9.30am – 11.00am Sparkford Church welcomes everyone for good coffee, Toast, Croissant, milkshake bar & A round of bacon rolls. This venture aims to provide a monthly meeting point for our village, with the option too to pray and hear a Bible story at one point in the morning.

No charge for breakfast but contributions welcome

Camelot Music Night Davis Hall, West Camel Wednesday 26th October 2016 8pm – 11:00pm - £4 Doors open 7.30pm Enjoy an evening of music ranging from classical, traditional, blues, country, folk, boogie, jazz and more. Each month anything from 8 - 12 different extremely talented performers entertain on a variety of instruments, from guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bazooki, flute and keyboards etc.

The artists range from local young groups or soloists, to established groups visiting from all over the South West. Raffle & bar. Find Camelot Music Night on Facebook or contact Martine/Iain on 01935 851556 or martine.hardy@live.co.uk if you would like to play and for more details

Sparkford Playing Field Association 2016 Here is the Diary of events for the Sparkford Playing Field Association During 2016 The events that have been arranged for this year are: Halloween Bingo – Saturday 29 October We All Look forward to seeing you all there Thank you to everyone who supported the Play day on Sunday 4th September, it was great to see so many people having fun.

Lisa, Secretary – Sparkford Playing Field Association

Following our hugely successful performance supporting G4 at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil in September, Castle Cary choir are in full swing practicing for their Christmas concerts. These will include some seasonal favourites, some new arrangements, and of course the opportunity for the audience to join in singing some carols with us.

There will be two Christmas concerts this year….

Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm at the Holy Cross Church, Babcary. Tickets £8, to include a glass of mulled wine and mince pie, from Maureen Trott on 01963 240256 (meadmoor@farmline.com) or on the door. Fundraising for the Benefice of the Six Pilgrims.

Friday 9th December at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall, North Street, Castle Cary for an evening of Christmas songs, including some light hearted readings relevant to the joys of Christmas. Tickets £8 on the door includes refreshments. Fundraising for the Methodist Hall and for the choir.

We look forward to seeing you!

We are now taking bookings for 2017, so if you need to do some fundraising for your church or favourite charity, maybe we could sing for you? To find out more about fundraising, future events and to join the choir, please call John Roberts on 07970 039007 or check out our website at www.castlecarychoir.org.

GALHAMPTON PLAYGROUP Five Years Ago Galhampton Playgroup moved to Sparkford Parish Hall. In September 2016 The Galhampton Playgroup Will be moving once again. As of the start of the September term we shall become part of North Cadbury Primary School.

This is a great opportunity for us as we will be able to offer longer hours and more days then we have been able to provide before, we are looking forward to this new chapter.

We would like to all thank the local community & the parish hall committee for all their support over the last 5 years. We now have spaces available for new children as we start in North Cadbury. For more information and to enrol your children please contact us on 07704188927 MANY THANKS the staff & committee of Galhampton Playgroup

What’s On at Sparkford Village Hall….

Galhampton Preschool (term time) Monday 9:00am – 3:30pm Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm Thursday 9:00am – 3:30pm Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm Contact Fiona Hooper Tel: 01963 440626 Monday & Tuesday Evenings (Term Time) Scouts Cubs & Beavers Tuesday Yoga 10:00am – 12:00pm Contact Marjorie Rourke Tel: 01963 350452 Wednesday & Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm Dog Training Classes Contact Lucy Roberts 07817 487901 Friday Men’s Barber in Committee Room 12:00pm – 6:00pm

DID YOU KNOW???

Did you know that you can Hire Tables, Chairs, Kettles, Crockery, Glasses, Cutlery & More from the Sparkford Village Hall?

To make a Donation or to BOOK the Village Hall Contact Victoria Rogers Tel: 01963 440475

Sessions Available Did you know that you can Hire the Sparkford Village Hall?

Available for hire at ÂŁ4.00 per hour.

Morning & Afternoon sessions available, to make a booking of the Village Hall Please contact Victoria Rogers Tel: 01963 440475

Queen Camel Tuesday Group August / September Report Traditionally we don’t meet in August because so many members are away, however, this year we decided to get together for a pub lunch and chose the Kings Arms at Thornford. The thirty-four members who participated thoroughly enjoyed the visit and I can see it becoming a regular occurrence.

In September we again tried something new. The suggestion box threw up the idea of a ‘swap event.’ Bring up to five pieces of costume jewellery, or clean undamaged scarves or stoles and get five tokens in exchange. These tokens you then use, to ‘buy’ items that take your fancy. Any extra you want, you pay a nominal sum for and any surplus items go to a charity shop.

The idea was a huge success and we coupled it with a ploughman’s lunch of cheese scones, salad, pickle, apple and, of course cheese! Wine or juice, and coffee finished off the lunch nicely.

Next month we have a 1960’s musical quiz which will probably be well attended.

We meet, as you know, on the first Tuesday of each month at the Queen Camel Memorial Hall arriving at 10.00am for a 10.30am start. Our membership grows by the month and we would love you to share in that success. If you want any more information about our activities, please call Pat Champion on 01963 32264 or Marion Chapman on 01963 220741.

Sparkford Playing Field Association is looking for a Secretary.

The Committee plays an important role ensuring that the playing field and play area are kept clean, tidy and more importantly safe for the children and adults that use it.

The Secretary role is voluntary and requires someone who is able to attend about six meetings per year, produce agendas and minutes for these meetings, assist with the organisation of and help at events such as the Duck Race and Fun Day and also help to secure additional funding for the group.

If you are interested in this voluntary role please contact Lisa Davis - d.k.davis@btinternet.com.

Thanks Lisa Secretary - Sparkford Playing Field Association

3rd Sparkford Scout Group

Latest from 3rd Sparkford Beavers, Cubs and Scouts New Term Update! Lots of Activity for Sparkford Scouts Beavers are very excited to be returning after such a fabulous summer! We have lots planned for this term, visits, camp fires, singing, scary mask competitions, Olympic challenges and cooking! We do have a waiting list so please put any names down as soon as possible so we can get your child started in scouting when a space is available. If you would like further details or to be added to the waiting list, please email Siobhan on sparkfordscoutgroup@gmail.com with names, date of birth and contact details.

As Cubs come back after the summer holidays we shall be welcoming some new starters. We shall try to make the most of the last few light evenings by getting outside to play games, and for outdoor learning. This term we hope to learn about radios and telephones. We hope to be making a telephone and to create our own radio show. So if anyone has any experience with this, and wants to help make this a really great experience, we would love to hear from them.

Scouts are starting the new term with a busy programme. We will be making the most of the evenings outside before the winter arrives and will be focussing on team building. Some of the Scouts are attending a Survival camp next month and they will also be taking part in an outdoor activities camp at Osmington Bay. We didn't stop during the summer as we joined West Coker Scout Group and attended a week long camp at Gilwell Park, the Scouting headquarters. This was a fun filled week including activities, challenges and competitions as well as a trip into London and Lee Valley Water Park. We are already planning the summer camp next year at Kent International Jamboree.

Our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts kicked off the new term working hard packing shopping for customers at Sainsbury’s in Sherborne and raised just over £400! Huge thank you to all at Sainsbury’s and to the shoppers for their very kind donations – this will make a big difference for us. We also need to thank the parents, grandparents and Scouts who worked hard at the ‘Classics at the Castle’ car show this summer, as parking attendants and litter pickers! Thank you to the Rotary Club for inviting us once again and giving a generous donation to our group.

We are always keen to hear from members of our local communities who have skills or ideas to share with our group – please do contact us on helen@cuddledry.com or call Helen Wooldridge 01963 440801.

As you all now know Sparkford no longer has a Neighborhood Watch, it was disbanded in April 2016 due to no one willing to step forward to take the helm which is an unfortunate fact.

This comes at a time when our security and peace of mind is eroded not only by the inability of the police to continue the support and protection we had once all come to expect, but also by what is happening in the world around us.

Neighborhood Watch has always provided a link between ourselves and the Police and even been referred to as the “eyes & ears” of the Police. It has also helped in consolidating a community from a social angle as well as a security one.

Everything was handed over to the Parish Council as of April the onus was placed firmly on our Parish council to at least keep a “watching brief” on the Neighbourhood Watch. This I believe is a possible solution and would be in line with councils who delegate the various responsibilities, such as planning, footpaths, trees etc. to different councillors.

I would like to again Ask if there is anyone in our community who would be willing to take on the running of the watch. If this is something you could see yourself doing, please contact a member of the Sparkford Parish Council whom would be able to help you set it up once more.

Enthusiastic, reliable and polite lad (11) seeking one-off or regular odd jobs for pocket money in and around the village. Please contact Keith (Dad) on 440033 or 07970 568742.

Church Treasurer The church is seeking a treasurer to support the work we do. This is not an onerous role and requires 2 or 3 hours a month and to attend 4 evening meetings a year.

Please contact Andy Voysey on 01963441010.

Cheers Andy

Craft Fayre Saturday 5th November 2016 Queen camel Memorial Hall from 10 am to 12:30 pm Join us for our Annual Craft Fayre with a great range of stall with their handmade gifts.

A perfect start to your Christmas shopping.

Tombola & raffle with fantastic prizes all of which have been kindly donated.

Children’s activity room, Something for all the Family.

REFRESHMENTS, FREE ADMISSION, EVERYONE WELCOME

All Proceeds for The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Church Service Calendar Sunday, 2nd October 2016 – 19th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion by extension at Sparkford 9.30 am Village Service at Corton Denham 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sutton Montis 10.00 am All Age Service at Queen Camel 4.30 pm Tea Time at West Camel (Davis Hall) 6.30 pm CW Evening Prayer at Weston Bampfylde Sunday, 9th October 2016 – 20th Sunday after Trinity (Green) 11.00 am Harvest Festival & lunch at West Camel 11.00 am Harvest Festival and lunch at Queen Camel 11.00am Harvest Festival & lunch at Corton Denham 6.00 pm Methodist Harvest Praise Service at West Camel 6.30 pm Evening Service at Sutton Montis 6.30 pm BCP Evening Prayer at Weston Bampfylde Wednesday, 12th October 2016 - PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE 7.00 pm Sacred Space at Sparkford Sunday, 16th October 2016 – 21st Sunday after Trinity (Green) 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion at Queen Camel 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Corton Denham 9.30 am BCP Matins at Sparkford 11.00 am Harvest Festival and lunch at Weston Bampfylde 11.00 am BCP Holy Communion at West Camel 12.30 pm Baptism of Edward Chaunce at Queen Camel 6.30 pm Harvest Festival and supper at Sutton Montis Sunday, 23rd October 2016 – Last Sunday after Trinity (Green) 10.00 am Together at 10 The Cam Vale Benefice Service – Holy Communion at QUEEN CAMEL Sunday 30th October 2016 – All Saints Day (Gold/White) 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion at West Camel 9.30 am CW Morning Prayer at Corton Denham 9.30 am BCP Morning Prayer at Sutton Montis 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sparkford 6.30 pm All Souls Service at Queen Camel No service at Weston Bampfylde

From the Registers Baptisms: We welcome them into God’s family 17th July Oliver and Ava Mattravers at Sparkford 24th July Scarlett Davies at Queen Camel 4th September George Clothier at West Camel 17th September Barnaby Hodder at Corton Denham Weddings: May God bless their lives together 8th July Alexander Hewlett and Georgina Rudd at Queen Camel 6h August Justin French and Rhian Hatton at Corton Denham 12th August Nicholas Elsworth and Georgina Case at West Camel 28th August James Hoar and Rachel Leese at Queen Camel Funerals: Behold, I stand at the door and knock 29th June Morley Spencer at Sutton Montis 11th July Dot Ims at Queen Camel 14th July Nigel Robinson at North Cadbury 22nd July Joan Ferth at Yeovil Crematorium 25th July Reg Oldsworth at Sparkford 18th August Lesley Creighton at Yeovil Crematorium

SPARKFORD CHURCH ROTAS

October Flowers 2nd Mrs. L. Rankin 9th Mrs. Y. Lancaster 16th Mrs. Y. Lancaster 23rd Mrs. B. Mills 30th Mrs. B. Cottier

October Keyholders 2nd Mr. D. Ham 9th Mr. T. Marsh 16th Mr. B. Tallon 23rd Mr. A. Voysey 30th Mrs. R. Carpenter

October Cleaners 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th

October Sidespersons 2nd Mr. B Tallon 9th Café Xtra 16th Mrs. R. Carpenter 23rd Together @ Ten 30th Mr. M. Wright

November Flowers 6th ““““““““ 13th Remembrance Sunday th 20 Flower Guild 27th Flower Guild

November Keyholders 6th Mrs. T. Groves 13th Mrs. D. Osmond th 20 Mrs. H. Sanders 27th Mr. D. Ham

November Cleaners 6th 13th 20th 27th

November Sidespersons 6th Mr. D. Ham 13th Mr. B. Tallon 20th Mrs. M. Wright 27th Together@Ten

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Dear Readers we are looking for distributors to deliver the Village Magazine it’s a Voluntary Post & this can be either a permanent post or to cover illness & Holidays as and when needed in ALL AREAS: Sparkford, Little Weston, Weston Bampfylde, Sutton Montis, Queen Camel, & South Barrow.

If you have some spare time and do not mind delivering in your Village or locally & would be interested, please fill out the following form & post to me at the editors Address or email me your details Many Thanks.

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