THE PARISH
NEWS
(Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Mantis)
Vo1.1, No.8
January 1986
Editor:
Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford, North
Cadbury
40778
Have you made any New Year resolutions? Or are you one of those whose only resolution is not to make any? Sterling work was done .by many in our community during 1985: we had a very successful Village Day, progress was made towards the establishment of the Playing Field, the Sparkford Copse Trust finally came into being, together with the many and varied activities connected with the Church, the Parish Hall and others, most of which we have been able to report in the Parish News. We hope you will continue to use this magazine as a medium to link together all the groups and activities of our community and area. That's what we're here for! Items for the next issue by 18th January, please.
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCIL
At the meeting of the Sparkford Parish Council held on the 26th November, it was agreed that the proposals exhibited at the Agricultural Hall recently for the improvement of the A303 at Sparkford were more or less in line with what is required, and proved most informative. The Parish Council considered the appeal for support on behalf of the St. Margaret's Somerset Hospice Building Appeal and agreed to donate £10.00. They further agreed to subscribe £25.00 to the Sparkford Copse Trust for life membership. The Yeovil Area Local Plan was also considered and the questionnaire duly completed. The main suggestions were: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
There is a need for small starter units for light industry, and with this is linked the need for starter homes. There is a need for more parking facilities at the Parish Hall and at Sparkford Church. More garages are needed particularly for houses built by the Council. When the improvement of the A303 at Sparkford is completed, more building land could become available which may fill the above needs. There could be scope for accommodating small industries at the old market area, the station yard and Snow's yard.
It was learned that Green Close is to be resurfaced in the Spring/Summer 1986 and, meanwhile, necessary repairs are to be made. The accounts, which were audited by the District Auditor, were inspected and approved. Lower estimates were being sought for the provision of a proposed litter bin at the entrance to Twines Close. In response to our letter Mr. Cann, the Headmaster of Hazelgrove House, reports that the Police are investigating the frequency of accidents at the entrance to the school and various suggestions are being considered. Meanwhile, a planning application to lower the two outer gate posts to the level of the dwarf wall was approved by the Parish Council. Next meeting: 7th January, 1986. Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
SPARKFORD
COPSE TRUST
We are endeavouring to achieve a substantial local membership by 15th January 1986 in time for formal ratification of the terms of our Trust Deed, which we hope will take place towards the end of that month. Those wishing to become members of the Trust are asked to forward the appropriate subscription to the Treasurer. Treasurer.
Rate of Subscription.
R. F. Dick, Duneagle, Church Road, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7J N (Next door to the Post Office.)
Life Membership Annual Membership Annual Membership O.A.P.'s & students Annual Membership (Parish Councils, Scouts, Schools, etc.)
£25.00 2.00 p.a. .50 p.a. 5.00 p.a.