Sparkford Village Magazine Vol 35 July & August 2017

The VOL.35

Village

Jul & Aug 2017

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

From the Editors Desk...

Hello everyone, as I write/type this magazine we are blessed with the utterly best weather we have had in years. We are drawing very close to one of the best times of the year Holiday season.

Please make sure that if any of you are outside all day that you take the sensible precautions and make sure that you have put on sun cream, have a hat, & have plenty of water to keep you revived.

Where possible stay out of the sun during the peak times between 12pm & 2pm as the sun is at its hottest. Please be a good neighbour and check in on our elderly residents to make sure they are safe & well during this hot weather.

I would like to express my continued gratitude to all of you whom deliver the magazine for me during the year. I am now very pleased to announce that Cara Nathan has kindly agreed to take on the role for delivery for Wolfester Terrace. MANY THANKS you saved the day. I am still looking for someone to deliver for me at‌.

The Avenue, Brains Lane, Top half of Church Road, Orchard Close. if one of you could please do this for me then I will be delighted.

For all of you whom wish to advertise or to have an article published please send all items to me at: editor@sparkfordvillage.co.uk or direct vi a post or hand delivered to my home address shown on back of magazine.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR INCLUSION IS 15 th OF EACH MONTH Why not get your magazine via our Facebook page found at? www.facebook.com/The.Village.Magazine.Sparkford.Surrounds

Dates for Your Diary CaféXtra The next CaféXtra Village Breakfast Gathering Will take place on Sunday 9th July. 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 July & 30th August 2017 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 Here is the Diary of events for the Sparkford Playing Field Association During 2017 Fun Day – Sunday 10 September Bingo – Saturday 11 November More details to follow but put the dates in your diary now so that you don’t miss out on the fun!!

The Youth Social Action Fund is open for grant applications between £1,000 and £5,000 to promote social action amongst young people. Social action is about stepping up to help others, learning new things, having fun, and building personal skills along the way.

It might involve volunteering, raising money for a great local cause, or campaigning for something that young people really believe it. Currently, 4 in 10 young people regularly take part in social action, but we want to see that number increase by 50% by 2020.

We know that young people have energy, talent and commitment to contribute to their communities, so the Youth Social Action Fund has been created to make this a reality. With funding from the UK Government and the Big Lottery Fund, Somerset Community Foundation is looking for community groups in our county who can run great social action projects.

Young people might want to organise traditional social action, like regular youth volunteering at a care home, or something different, such as micro-volunteering activities where individual young people decide what they want to do. For example, a group of friends might create a social media campaign promoting positive body image.

Applications for between £1,000 and £5,000 can be made now via our website, with the deadline for this year’s funding being 12 May 2017.

If anyone would like to talk through ideas before applying then please call Andy on 01749344949 or email andrew.ridgewell@somersetcf.org.uk Apply now: www.somersetcf.org.uk/socialaction

If you missed the wonderful concert held at the Methodist Church in April to raise funds for Christian Aid, you might like to join us for one the events coming up in the next couple of months. We always include a wide variety of music from sacred to popular and folk to musical theatre, so there’s something for everyone!

- Saturday 1st July - 7.30pm at Caryford Community Hall, Ansford. Proceeds to go to the running costs of this popular village hall. Tickets will be available from the Market House Information Point. For more details contact cfch.website@gmail.com - Saturday 8th July - 7.30pm at the Gillingham Methodist Church, Gillingham. This concert will be part of the Gillingham Festival with a retiring collection raising funds for the Dorset hospice.

If you would like us to help you to raise money for your Church or favorite charity please get in touch. 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 We look forward to seeing you!

Get inspired, get motivated, get active, come dancing!

Although there are many enjoyable ways to get fit, I would say there are very few that are as much fun and as sociable as doing modern jive. Strictly Jive (www.strictlyjive.com) do modern jive moves at the hall nest to the Sparkford Inn, High Street, Sparkford, BA22 7jh every Wednesday night, starting at 7.30. The hall has a wonderful dance floor, is light, easily accessible, a large car park and a bar.

What is modern jive? Sometimes known as Mo'jive, LeRoc, or Ceroc, it is a fusion of Ballroom, Jive and Latin dance styles. It's a partner dance but, you don't need to bring your own. It's easy to learn and really good fun to do. As well as this, it’s great to watch. You can dance to any tune as long as it has a beat, so the music choices are endless.

The benefits of dancing are many, it gets you away from the Television, and you meet new people and have a fun night out. It's an easy and a fun way of exercising, as well as learning a new skill. It also exercises the brain and focuses on visual, auditory, and tactile skills without you even noticing.

We welcome absolute beginners every week, with our beginner class will starting around 7.30pm, followed by music to practice. We will also do an Improver class later in the evening for anyone who wants to join in.

Jive classes are the friendliest classes around, with people walking around with a big smile on their face.

My website is www.strictlyjive.com and my mobile is 07811018284.

If you like further information, please let me know.

Kind regards Roy Warry

What’s on at Sparkford Village Hall….

Monday Daytimes O Gauge Group meet every Monday between 10.00 and 12.00 Monday & Tuesday Evenings (Term Time) Scouts Cubs & Beavers Tuesday Yoga 10:00am – 12:00pm Contact Marjorie Rourke Tel: 01963 350452 Wednesday Sparkford Art Group 2.00 – 4.00 Friday Men’s Barber in Committee Room 12:00pm – 6:00pm To make a Donation or to BOOK the Village Hall Contact Victoria Rogers Tel: 01963 440475

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

We URGENTLY need your votes to help us buy our new minibus!

Our local Scout group is working hard to raise funds for a new minibus – no easy task! We have put in a bid to the Co-op community fund to help. You can vote for our project by logging in to your membership account if you are a Co-Op member, or for just £1 and a few easy clicks you can join here www.coop.co.uk/membership and not only vote for us – SPARKFORD SCOUT GROUP (please do!) but also get money off your own shopping at Co-op! THANK YOU for helping us

Our Beavers have been having a lovely time in the woods over the last few weeks, they have learnt to cook on a camp stove and on a camp fire, and this week went tree-shaking to see what mini beasts we could find and earn their Explorer badge. We had a great hike from West Camel to Queen Camel and started to learn how to read a map. We have also been making cards and gifts for Father's Day. The Beavers are very excited about their upcoming Sleepover, this could be their first time away overnight for some, but we are going to have lots of fun!

The Cubs have been busy getting ready for a District Wide Cub camp, where they will be staying with around 200 other cubs – learning how to be organized with equipment and teamworking.

We have also been getting to know Sparkford by doing an alphabet scavenger hunt.

Before half term the Scouts did a first aid session to freshen up on their basic first aid skills and had great fun doing some role play, bandaging each other and learning what to do in an emergency. With the lighter nights and warmer weather, we've been kayaking and hiking at Langport and it's brilliant to see the Scouts skill and confidence growing on the water.

We also had a weekend visit to Dorset Water Park with West Coker Scouts which was great fun.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW LEADERS FOR SCOUTS AND CUBS – this could be as casual helpers or full leaders - anyone interested in joining or helping please email sparkfordscoutgroup@gmail.com For any other enquiries or ideas please contact Helen Wooldridge – helen@cuddledry.com

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 Neighborhood 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 councilors.

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.

Long Hazel Park Sparkford….

Are now offering for sale for the over 50s four detached fully residential lodges with car parking space.

The lodges will be built in Devon by Pathfinder Homes and delivered on site ready for occupation.

They will have full LPG central heating, be triple glazed, fully eco-friendly and with low running costs.

If anyone is looking to downsize but remain in the area they can buy an affordable bespoke lodge in Sparkford. Please contact us for more information.

We also operate a four-star holiday and touring park for motorhomes, caravans and tents in a gated development. We hire out two self-catering holiday lodges each sleeping up to four adults. Should you have any family or friends wishing to spend time in the area whilst visiting, we will be pleased to accommodate them.

All enquiries welcome to Alan and Pamela Walton on 01963440002 Email longhazelpark@hotmail.com Website www.longhazelpark.co.uk

Church Service Calendar Sunday 2nd July 2017 – 3rd Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: Jeremiah 28.5-9, Romans 6.12-end, Matthew 10.40-end, Psalm 89.1-4, 15-18 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion at Sutton Montis 9.30 am Village Service at Corton Denham 9.30 am BCP Communion at Sparkford 9.30 am Holy Communion at Queen Camel 4.30 pm Tea Time at the Davis Hall, West Camel 6.30 pm CW Evening Prayer at Weston Bampfylde Sunday 9th July 2017 – 4th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: Zechariah 9.9-12, Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19, 25-end, Psalm 145.8-15 9.30 am Milkshake Church at Sparkford Village Hall 9.30 am All Age Service at Queen Camel 11.00 am All Age Service at West Camel 11.00 am BCP Morning prayer at Weston Bampfylde 6.30 pm BCP Evening Prayer at Corton Denham 6.30 pm Evening Service at Sutton Montis Wednesday, 12th July 2017 7.00 pm Sacred Space at Queen Camel Sunday, 16th July 2017 – 5th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: Isaiah 55.10-13, Romans 8.1-11, Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23, Psalm 65 8.00 am BCP Holy Communion at West Camel 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Queen Camel 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Corton Denham 9.30 am BCP Matins at Sparkford 11.15 am Informal Morning Service at Sutton Montis 6.30 pm BCP Holy Communion at Weston Bampfylde Saturday 22nd July 2017 12.00 noon Wedding of Richard Stone and Nikki Champion at Queen Camel Sunday, 23rd July 2017 – 6th Sunday after Trinity/Mary Magdalene (Green/White) Readings: Wisdom of Solomon 3.1-4, 2 Corinthians 5.14-17, John 20.1-2,11-18 Psalm 42.1-10 10.00 am Together at 10 at SPARKFORD Sunday, 30th July 2017 – 7th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: 1 Kings 3.5-12, Romans 8.26-end, Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52, Psalm 119.129-136 9.30 am BCP Morning Prayer at Sutton Montis 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sparkford 9.30 am CW Morning Prayer at Corton Denham 9.30 am Holy Communion at Queen Camel 6.00 pm United Service at West Camel 6.30 pm Evening Service at Weston Bampfylde Saturday 5th August 2017 2.00 pm Wedding of Hamish Wright and Ameila Heathcote at Queen Camel

Sunday, 6th August 2017 – 8th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: Isaiah 55.1-5, Romans 9.1-5, Matthew 14.13-21, Psalm 145.8-9, 15-end 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sutton Montis with Corton Denham 9.30 am BCP Holy Communion at Sparkford with Weston Bampfylde 9.30 am All Age Service at Queen Camel with West Camel 4.30 pm Tea Time in the CHURCH (not the Davis Hall), West Camel Wednesday, 9th August 2017 7.00 pm Sacred Space at Weston Bampfylde Sunday, 13th August 2017 – 9th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: 1 Kings 19.9-18, Romans 10.5-15, Matthew 14.22-33, Psalm 85.8-13 11.00 am All Age Service at West Camel with Queen Camel 11.00 am Family Service at Weston Bampfylde with Sparkford 6.30 pm BCP Evening Prayer at Corton Denham with Sutton Montis Sunday, 20th August 2017 – 10th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: Isaiah 56.1,6-8, Romans 11.1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15. (10-20)21-28, Psalm 67 9.30 am BCP Matins at Sparkford with Weston Bampfylde 9.30 am Holy Communion at Queen Camel with West Camel 11.15 am Informal Morning Worship at Sutton Montis with Corton Denham Sunday, 27th August 2017 – 11th Sunday after Trinity (Green) Readings: Isaiah 51.1-6, Romans 12.1-8, Matthew 16.13-20, Psalm 138 10.00 am Together at 10 at WESTON BAMPFYLDE, weather permitting, this will be an outdoor service with an animal theme, please bring a chair, and a pet, all well-behaved animals welcome.

From the Registers From the Registers Weddings: June 3rd

May God bless their lives together Victor Whittington and Louisa Rossiter at Queen Camel

Funerals: Behold, I stand at the door and knock June 10th Memorial Service for Jeremy Roffey at Sutton Montis June 16th Thanksgiving Service for Caroline Morrow at West Camel

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Chris Lee Tree Surgeon Fully Qualified and Insured NCH (Arb) & NPTC Ovencor is your local, independent oven cleaner. Our fully trained specialist technicians provide a friendly, reliable and thorough domestic and commercial oven cleaning service.

Call today on 07817 698277 or 01963 350215 Trendle House, Trendle Lane, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0EJ

COUNTRYMAN Countryside & Garden Peter Keenlyside Mobile: 07706364709 Landline: 01963 251 733 Email: countrymangardens@hotmail.com

PETE WHITE - BMS BUILDING SERVICES 2 RECTORY FARM CLOSE QUEEN CAMEL, YEOVIL, SOMERSET BA227PS MOBILE No: 07763202864 LAND LINE: 01935 851322

The Care & Repair Company Double Glazing Repairs & Replacement Dave Baker Email: careandrepair01@btconnect.com Call: 01460 72142

For all your Garden and Home Improvements - Over 20 year’s local experience Extensions, patios, landscaping, stonework, Brickwork, fencing & plastering All aspects of Garden and Home Improvements for a free, no obligation, quotation please call: 07977 070703 Or 01963 371453 Carl.mintern@gmail.com

Vale of Camelot Growers PLANTS GALORE An interesting selection of high quality perennials and annuals tomato an veg plants Basket and tub orders now being taken or buy a ready-made one from our beautiful choice from mid-May OPEN Tues-Sat 9.30-5.50 Sun 10am-4pm Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays) TEL : 07969372979 You can find us between Sparkford and South Cadbury on the old A303.

For details Email: info@valeofcamelotgrowers.co.uk Vale of Camelot Growers, Sparkford, Yeovil.

BA22 7JR.Tel. 07969372979

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Copy deadline for inclusion by noon on 15th of each month Typeset © Mr Peter Downton, TerrierByteIT, Wychwood, Church Road, Sparkford, BA22 7JN Tel: 01963 441423 Email: editor@sparkfordvillage.co.uk Printed by Gillingham Press Company Ltd, South Street, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4AP