THE PARISH NEWS (Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Montis)
Vo1.1, No.7
December 1985 Editor: Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford,
North Cadbury 40778
"In the bleak mid-winter": an apt description of the weather as I write. But look further on into the carol and the story of Christmas is told, bringing warmth and joy to our lives. May we commend to your notice the Carol Services to be held at our three churches this month and also the other activities in Dates for your Diary. While we rejoice and make merry let us not forget those, both at home and throughout the world, who will have little to rejoice about this Christmas, and do what little we can to help them. We wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Items for the next issue by December 15th, please
S~ARKFORD
PARISH
COUNCIL
At the November meeting of the Parish Council, the frequency of accidents occurring near the entrance to Hazlegrove House was discussed. As the A303 is a trunk road, however, the decision as to what can be done to alleviate the hazards rests with the Department of Transport but it is understood that the Police are now involved. In answer to the question of what can be done in the meantime, a suggestion was made, which it was agreed to put to Mr. Cann, the Headmaster. The suggestion was that all traffic leaving Hazlegrove House should be asked to turn left and that wishing to join the flow in the llchester/Oueen Camel direction could turn, for instance, in the Barrow Road. The matter is to be discussed at the next meeting, in the light of Mr. Cann's reply. It was learned that Twines Close is due to be resurfaced in April/May 1986 and it was agreed to ask the Divisional Highway Surveyor if Green Close could be resurfaced at the same time. Meanwhile, temporary repairs at Twines Close will be made, and holes in the road at the entrance to Higher Farm and at Manor Farm Cottages, Weston Bampfylde, will also be repaired. The Chairman and the Clerk are to seek further estimates for a litter bin for Twines Close. Mrs P. Hoare and Mr H. Bishop agreed to continue as Representatives for the Parish for peacetime emergencies such as floods, power cuts, snow drifts, etc. The Parish Council is to complete the questionnaire in respect of the Yeovil Area Local Plan after the exhibition on November 26th at Queen Camel Hall. The exhibition of plans for the A303 Sparkford Bypass was held in the Agricultural Hall, Sparkford Inn, on November 20th and 21 st. Mr Cluett, on behalf of the Community, thanked both Mr Toop and Mr Nurse for refurbishing the Parish Notice Board, which is now back in position. It was agreed to consider at the next meeting the request to subscribe to the Sparkford Copse Trust. The next meeting will be held on November 26th: no meeting in December. Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY December 6th. 7th. 11 tho 14th. 15th.
16th. 18th. 21 st. 22nd. 23rd.
Sutton Montis Village Hall Christmas Party (see separate announcement) Ladies Club Bingo, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Skittles evening in aid of Sparkford Church, at the Sparkford Inn, 7.30 p.m. Supper and Raffle. ÂŁ1.25. Names please to Chris. & Barrie Longman, Carlian, Church Road, Tel: North Cadbury 40650. N.S.P.C.C. Bingo, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Carol Service, Sparkford Church, 3.00 p.m. Carol Service, Sutton Montis Church, 6.30 p.m., followed by refreshments at Parsonage Farm, to which welcome. Cubs & Scouts Carol Service, Sparkford Church, 7.00 p.m. Mobile Library at Sparkford. Playing Fields Bingo, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Carol Service, Weston Bampfylde Church, 6.30 p.m. Cubs & Scouts carol singing party around Sparkford village. Everyone welcome.
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LET THERE BE LIGHT A transformation has taken place along Church Road and its vicinity with the introduction of street lighting, now installed from the Parish Hall to the Church, and in Wolfester Terrace: it is so obviously much safer and easier for everyone using these footpaths after dark. What began as a sincere concern for our elderly residents has developed into a project which has united and will continue to benefit our whole community for many, many years. On behalf of the Parish Council I would like to thank those who have contributed to the provision of these lights: J.H. Haynes and Company Ltd., who have generously donated four. Mr Reg Wake, our local and long established Coach Proprietor, on whose services so many of us, including our school children, rely, who gave two. Mr Adrian Smith, our local and much respected Builder, whose high standard of workmanship can be seen in this and surrounding parishes, who gave one. The Ladies Circle, whose generous efforts in fund raising for various charities are always much appreciated, who gave one (plus). . Wincanton Transport who generously donated ÂŁ50.00. The balance from the Sparkford Royal Silver Jubilee Fund, namely ÂŁ169.00, rounded up with donations from the Ladies Circle and others, financed one. The remaining four lights were paid for through the Parish Rate, which means that we all shared in this most worthwhile project. Whilst mentioning J.H. Haynes and Company, we would like to congratulate them on achieving 25 years of phenomenal growth in the publishing field: we share in their success in that so many in our area are among their employees. The recently opened and highly praised Motor Museum is an important attraction for our Parish. For a considerable period after the Second World War much of the importance 'Of Sparkford waned with the closing of the railway station, the Milk and Cheese factory, the cattle market, which in turn caused the banks and solicitors to close their offices, some coal and corn merchants, and a once thriving blacksmith's shop. The establishment of the Haynes Publishing Group is, therefore, very welcome, and perhaps some of the derelict sites, once occupied by the market and the station, will eventually be developed by some light industries, encouraged by the success of this company. Donald Cluett
CHURCH
SERVICES
Advent 1. Sutton Montis Holy Communion Weston Bampfylde Parish Communion (joint) Advent 2. Sparkford Holy Communion Sutton Montis Morning Prayer Weston Bampfylde Evening Prayer - Advent 3. Weston Bampfylde Morning Prayer Sparkford Service of Lessons & Carols Sutton Montis Service of Lessons & Carols Sparkford Cubs & Scouts Carol Service - Advent 4. Holy Communion Sparkford (The Sunday School will take part in this service) 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion Sutton Montis 6.30 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols Weston Bampfylde 24 December - Christmas Eve. Weston Bampfylde 11.30 p.m. Holy Communion
December 8.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 8 December 9.30 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 15 December 11.15 a.m. 3.00 p.m. 6.30 p.m. 16 December 7.00 p.m. 22 December 9.30 a.m.
11.30 p.m.
Holy Communion
Sutton
Montis
Rev. L. Golledge. Rev. R. Snowsell. Rev. R. Snowsell. Rev. L. Golledge. Mr. C. Hemborough. Rev. L. Golledge. Mr. R. Dick. Churchwardens. Rev. R. Snowsell. Preb. J. Swingler. Rev. L. Golledge. Churchwardens. Preb. L. Walsh. Bishop of Bath & Wells, assisted by Rev. P. Allen.
25 December - Christmas
Day. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 29 December - Sunday after Christmas. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 5 January - Epiphany 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Parish Communion (joint)
Sparkford Sutton Montis
Rev. L. Golledge. Rev. P. Allen
Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Sutton Montis
Rev. L. Golledge. Preb, L. Walsh Mr C. Hemborough
Sutton Montis Sparkford
Rev. C. Edmondson. Rev. L. Golledge.
SPARKFORD Dec.1 st Dec.8th Dec.15th Dec.22nd Dec.25th Dec.29th
Flowers Flower Guild Cubs & Scouts Mrs. Cottier Flower Guild Flower Guild Flower Guild
CHURCH
ROTAS
Cleaning Mrs. Deacon & Mrs. Warren Mrs. N. Toop & Mrs. March Mrs. Mills & Mrs. Longman Miss Dyble & Miss Odium Mrs.Warren
KNIT-IN
Sidesmen Weston Bampfylde. Mr. Yeates. Mr. Chappell & Mr. Warren. Mr. Hemborough. Mr. Fear. Mr. Yeates.
& Mrs.Chappell
AND SELL OUT
Twenty-one ladies sat in a large circle in Sparkford Parish Hall on October 31 st. and knitted solidly for an hour, at the end of which time they had raised, by sponsorship, the magnificent sum of £260. The knitted squares will be joined together to form a blanket, which will be donated to a deserving charity. The 50/50 sale which followed on November 2nd. was quite literally a sell-out. An enormous variety and quantity of goods of all descriptions, ranging from chairs to china and radios to refrigerators, came under the hammer of Mr Digby Wells, of Messrs. Cooper and Tanner Ltd., who very generously gave of his services for the occasion. The hall was crowded to overflowing, and the £371 taken exceeded all expectations. The proceeds from both these events will be shared by Sparkford and Weston Bampfylde Churches and Halls. Very sincere thanks are expressed to all who helped to make these activities such a great success.
SPARKFORD
PARISH
HALL
Our Parish Hall received a Special Commendation award in the 1985 Best Run Village Hall competition. The management committee hope to improve on this next year, and would like to hear from anyone who would be willing to become members of the committee. A great opportunity to put forward new ideas and make use of fresh talents. Contact Vera Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford. Tel: North Cadbury 40778.
SPARKFORD
BY-PASS
If, by any chance, you missed the exhibition of plans and draft orders for the Sparkford By-pass in November, you will find copies available for inspection at either Sparkford or South Cadbury Post Offices, until February 1986.
SUTTON
MONTIS
VILLAGE
HALL
The Bring and Buy on November 9th made a profit of £38. Many thanks to all helpers and contributors. The Christmas Party, with buffet supper, will be on December 6th at 7.30 p.m. Admission is by ticket only (£2.50), obtainable in advance from Eileen Cornish or Alfred Ledger. Numbers will be restricted to 50. The 100 Club Christmas £50 draw will be made during the party.
IN BRIEF Sparkford Evergreen wish to thank everyone who helped to make their sale on Saturday, 16th. November, such a great success. The total sum raised was a magnificent £150. Volunteers are urgently required to help with a Handicap Group at Wincanton on Mondays. Anyone interested should contact Chris. Longman on North Cadbury 40650. The vestry at Sparkford Church is now spick and span once more, thanks to the carpet generously given by Chris and Barrie Longman, and expertly fitted by Jane Chappell. The Coffee morning in aid of the 59 Trust at Mrs. J. Toop's on November 6th realised just over £30. Thanks to all who helped and attended.
SERVICES FOR SALE AND WANTED FOR SALE: Garden trailer, drop sided Buckingham and Bawden, 3ft. by 5ft. very good condition. cost £180 new, £100 or near offer. Tel: Corton Denham 260. FOR SALE: Portable mains/battery stereo radio cassette player/recorder. Recently overhauled. Very good condition. £30 or near offer. Tel: N.Cadbury 40650. RUN OUT of sugar or tea? Need an extra pint of milk in a hurry? Can't finish the washing because you've used the last of the powder? Richard White's Garage General Stores can fill the gap. Or why not do your shopping locally and save on petrol or bus fares. Open seven days a week. Monday to Friday 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.; Saturday 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.; Sunday 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Tel: North Cadbury 40772. WINTER WARMERS: Brooklands Farm offer a large variety of Indian dishes for you. Sold from our freezer (already cooked - just warm and serve). Dinner parties a speciality. Do you know where we are? - Brooklands Farm, Brains Lane, Sparkford, (next to the cricket ground). Tel: North Cadbury 40283.
THIS MONTH'S Christmas
RECIPE
Cake.
This cake can be made just a week or two before Christmas. 1.
Cream together
80z. butter, 80z. caster sugar, rind of 1 orange, rind of 1 lemon.
2.
Beat in 4 eggs.
3.
Fold in 90z. plain flour; alternately with 60z. sultanas 40z. chopped cherries 30z. chopped glace pineapple 20z. chopped candied orange and lemon peel 10z. chopped citron peel or angelica 40z. chopped crystallized ginger 20z. chopped walnuts 20z. chopped blanched almonds
4.
Wh.en thoroughly
mixed stir in the orange and lemon juice and 3 tablespoons
sherry.
5. Put mixture into a lined 8 inch cake tin, and bake in the centre of the oven at 350°F or 180°C for 20 minutes. When cake starts to brown, cover with greaseproof paper, reduce heat to 300°F/150°C and bake for a further 2 hours or so, until fully done. 6.
Turn out, cool, and ice to taste. Chris. Longman