TH,E PARISH NEWS (Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Mantis)
Va1.2, Na.10
March 1987 Editor:
Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford
North
Cadbury
40778
Judging by the number of events in Dates for your Diary this month, the community is coming to life again after its winter hibernation, There may be some folk living in our villages who have hesitated in the past about joining more fully in the life of the community, Now is the time to change all that - come along to one of the Annual General Meetings soon to be held - you will be made most welcome, Items for the next issue by March 18th, please,
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCil
At the February meeting, Mr. Cluett expressed the sincere good wishes of the Parish Council to Mr. George Chappell for his speedy return to good health, Mr. Cluett then welcomed Mr. Good from Southern Electricity, who was to answer queries and complaints about the domestic supply and street lighting, The meeting listened to Mr. Good's explanations and it was agreed to wait and see whether or not the installation of the new transformer will improve the reliability of the domestic supply, Failing this, Mr. Good suggested that volt-counter meters should be installed in affected homes and further investigations would follow, Concerning street lights, the problems, he explained, were probably due to faulty starter units, These are now being replaced with new electronic units, and we should, in theory anyway, have no further problems, Mr. Good is to act as our 'liason officer' with Southern Electricity, so all future complaints should be channelled through him, please, on Yeovil 75151, There is no news yet of the result of the Public Enquiry into the A303 improvement proposals but Mrs, Cottier hopes to know something by the Annual Parish Meeting, The Divisional County Surveyor is to be reminded of various outstanding highway complaints including: 1, The condition of the road surface between Weston Bampfylde and little Weston, 2. The surfacing of the area between the path and Mr. Clark's house, Church Road, 3. The re-surfacing of road, Green Close, 4, Various pot-holes in Church Road, Mr. Boyle- Hayward has promised that all these matters will receive attention. The clerk is to put to the S,S, D,C, the suggestion that a lay-by be formed from an area of land in front of bungalows 15-20 to ease the parking problem in Green Close. Meanwhile, Mr. Cluett thanks the residents for their help in this respect since the last meeting, Since this meeting, the clerk has written to the District Office of the Post Office, on the instructions of Mr. Cluett and has received assurance that a Post Office will continue in Sparkford as long as a replacement for Mrs, Hoare can be found. Mrs, North paid tribute to the many people who had worked so hard to ensure that rio-one. particularly the elderly, suffered in the January freeze. A vote of thanks was recorded to Parishioners and to the South Somerset District Council, the Wessex Water Board and to the various hard-working electricians and plumbers, Next meeting: Monday, 2nd. March Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
ANNUAL
PARISH MEETING, 1986
Mr Cluett welcomed 32 residents to the 1986 Annual Parish Meeting on 4th April. Mrs Rose Hoskins opened proceedings with a prayer for guidance which Mr Cluett followed with tributes to two residents who had sadly passed away during the year, Miss Abbott, q !'fta. -:Do~e(.,'We shall greatly miss the Rev, Patrick Connor and his wife, who for so many years played a very important part in our Community. Mrs Cottier, our County Councillor, next reported on the work of the S.C.C. and in particular, the various Committees on which she serves, Subjects she touched on were: Community involvement with the mentally handicapped, Home-helps, Education and the A303 improvement proposals. Mr Cluett, who represents us on the District Council then spoke on the work of the S,S, D,C" of its new policy to offer open spaces to Town and Parish Councils. and how schools are to be involved with conservation and tree planting schemes, One hundred new council houses are planned, as is a pilot scheme for low-cost housing, Flood alleviation projects are progressing and a small industrial estate is to be developed at Castle Cary, Mr Cluett followed this with a report on the business of the Parish Council over the past 12 months, This Parish
is grateful to J.H. Haynes and Co. Ltd for providing the paper for, and printing, free of charge, our 'Parish News'. He thanked Mrs Jane Chappell for typing the copy and Mr Mark Berry for editing the magazine and the distributors, in particular, Mrs T Edwards. Thanks also to the effort which has gone into providing the street lights. Our special thanks to J.H. Haynes and Co. Ltd. for 6 lights, to Wake's Services for 2 lights, to Adrian Smith for 1 light to the Ladies Club for 2 lights, and various donations which enabled us to finance another 2 lights. We then heard from representatives of the various Parish organisations, and Mr Cluett expressed his gratitude to all who work so hard to promote a lively and caring community. Next we heard from Mr Peter Ward, representing J.H. Haynes and Co. Ltd., who reported on the hopes and aspirations of the Company and of its progress so far. He thanked everyone for the goodwill which exists between his Company and the Parish. It was agreed to refer a query concerning the gate/stile in Cherry Pie Lane to the next Parish Council meeting. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr Cluett, Mrs Cottier and the Parish Council. It was an enjoyable meeting and the Chairman thanked everyone for coming.
CHURCH
SERVICES
1st. March - Quinquagesima 8.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Holy Communion Parish Communion
Sutton Montis Sparkford
8th. March - Lent 1 9.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m.
Holy Communion Holy Communion Evening Prayer
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
15th. March - Lent 2 10.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m.
Morning Prayer Holy Communion Evening Prayer
Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis
22nd. March - Lent 3 9.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m.
Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evening Prayer 29th March - Lent 4 (Mothering Sunday) 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Family Service 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 5th April - Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Parish Communion
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Sutton Montis Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
N.B. We understand that the pastoral re-organization proposals will be implemented forward to welcoming the Rev. Lyn Morris and his staff at our services.
SPARKFORD 1st. March 8th. March 15th. March 22nd. March 29th. March 5th. April
CHURCH
by the 1st March,
ROTAS
Flowers
Cleaning
Sidesmen
Mrs. Chappell Mrs. Longman Mrs. Yeates Mrs. Berry Mrs Warren Flower Guild
Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. Mrs Mrs.
Mr. T. Tuck. Mr. D. Ham Mr. A. Fear. Mrs. C. Longman. Mr. B. Longman. Weston Bampfylde.
E. Marsh & Mrs. B. Pay Ryall & Mrs. Brown Dyble & Miss Odium Mills & Mrs. Longman N. Toop & Mrs March Doddington & Mrs. J. T~0'p
CARY DEANERY PILGRIMAGE,
and we look
1987 - Saturday, 16th May
The Deanery Pilgrimage will be to Romsey Abbey and Broadlands, the home of Lord Mountbatten. Buses will collect throughout the Deanery at approx. 8.00 a.m. arriving at Romsey at about 10.15 a.m., in time for Holy Communion in the Abbey at 11.15 a.m. Lunch will be taken in Romsey, either purchased there or a picnic. The afternoon will be spent at Broadlands, and we shall leave after a short informal open air service at 5.15 p.m., aiming to be home by 7.30 p.m. The inclusive cost will be ÂŁ4.50 per head. If you are interested, please give your name(s) to Alan and Rose Hoskins (North Cadbury 40026), together with the fare, by March 29th, so that coach bookings can be confirmed.
SOUTH Preachers 1st 6.30 8th 6.30 15th 6.30
appointed p.m. p.m. p.m.
BARROW
METHODIST
for March 1987 Rev. WA Holden Mr Pugh Mr. F. Derby
IMPORTANT
22nd 29th
NOTICE
CHURCH
3.0 p.m. 6.30 p.m.
Family Service United Service at the Methodist Church
FOR ALL LADIES
The Women's World Day of Prayer is a new event for our three parishes. It provides a wonderful opportunity to escape from the busy daily routine for an hour to meet for prayer and fellowship with other Christians, and to direct our thoughts and prayers to Christians in other parts of the world. This year we have been invited to Marston Magna Church on Friday, March 6th, when the theme of the service will be 'Come and Rejoice'. The service will be led by Mrs Yolande White, and the guest speaker will be Mrs Rose Hoskins. It begins at 2.30 p.m. and there will be tea and biscuits afterwards. This year marks the centenary of the founding of the Women's World Day of Prayer, so it is a rather special occasion. Please try to come - you will be made most welcome.
SPARKFORD
POST OFFICE
As you will all know, Mrs Pam Hoare has resigned her position as Subpostmistress from the 31 st March. For the past 21 years she has provided Sparkford and the surrounding villages with a service that couldn't be bettered, no matter where you might go! In addition she has found time and energy, at one time and another, to participate fully in the life of the village (Women's Institute, Drama Group, Parish Hall Committee, etc), not to mention bringing up her own family. It is most unfortunate that the injury she sustained last year has made it necessary for her to give up, but we are sure thatshe will enjoy her new-found freedom and will benefit therefrom. Applications for the post of Subpostmaster are now being considered, so WATCH TH IS SPACE for further news.
QUEEN CAMEL
P.T.A. 200 CLUB
The winners in the recent draws were: November December £200 Mrs. J. Hodgson, IIminster £25 Mr. C. Standerwick, £75 Mrs. I. Binding, Sparkford North Barrow £50 Mr. A. Brown, Yeovil £10 Mr & Mrs D. Close, £25 Mr. B. Northcott, Charminster Speckington £5 Mr. C. Hicks, Yeovil
SUTTON
MONTIS
VILLAGE
January £25 Mr. A. Bruckel, Yeovil £10 Mrs. L. Singleton, Marston Magna £5 Mr. R. Woods, Marston
Magna
HALL
The 100 Club January £10 winner was No. 89, Mrs M. Coombs. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday, 10 April which will be followed by a Wine and Cheese party, during which the February, March and April £10 draws will be made. Future events will include the £50 draw on Friday, 19 June, and other events on the 18th September and the 4th December.
SPARKFORD
PLAYING
FIELD ASSOCIATION
Here's a chance to get rid of your surplus flab, from sitting about indoors all the winter! The Playing Field Association are holding a sponsored slim during April and May. Sponsor forms will be available in late March from Alison Roylance (North Cadbury 40577). Lots of other events will be happening during the year - keep an eye on 'Dates for your Diary'.
CUB'S CHAT Our Blue Peter Bring and Buy Sale at the end of January raised over £38 in under an hour for the Sight Saver Appeal. Well done Kieran Sheldon, one of our Scouts, who initiated and organised the whole event, and thanks to all the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who came along with their families to buy things at the stalls run by Cubs. At the end of February we are entering a team in the District Chess and Draughts Competition at Bruton - good luck our team! We are also having an Inter Six Quiz this month - just for fun! February should be the quietest month of the year what with playing chess, answering questions on general knowledge and pancake cooking, but somehow, knowing our Cubs, I doubt if it will be! Carole Cranmer Cub Scout Leader
SERVICES,
FOR SALE AND WANTED
Brenda and Jenny: caterers for weddings, parties etc. Floral arrangements and special dietary needs on request; also crockery and cutlery for hire (no charge if we cater for you). Yeovil 79787.
IN BRIEF The jumble sale on 14th February realised the sum of ÂŁ78 for Sparkford Church funds. Thanks to all who helped in any way. At this time of the year, especially, we hear of several folk who have been ill at home or in hospital. May we wish them all a speedy return to full health and strength. It has been brought to our notice that elderly folk living in the bungalows in Green Close are very concerned about the way some people are walking across their front lawns, doing the grass no good at at all, and along the paths under their front windows, when going from one bungalow to the next. We have been asked to point out that there is no right of way along these paths, and callers should use the paths to and from the road. Mrs Totsy Edwards would be glad to receive any odd balls of wool you may have - they would be of great use at the Queen Camel Day Care Centre. Come the end of March, and the beginning of Summer Time, it will be time to think of Churchyard maintenance once again. Here's an invitation to any of our younger folk with an hour to spare once a week - so that some of us older ones can lean on our spades for a bit! We have three mowers at Sparkford, so it doesn't take long to cut the whole churchyard. More details next month. May we extend our sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of jonathan Nash, of South Barrow, whose recent death was so sudden and unexpected. He was a keen member of the Sparkford Scout Troop and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY March 3rd 6th 7th 11 th 12th
14th 16th 19th 24th 25th 27th 28th
Pancake evening at Carlian, Church Road, Sparkford, by kind invitation of Mr & Mrs Barrie Longman, 7.30 p.m. Bring and buy stall. Women's World Day of Prayer service, Marston Magna Church, 2.30 p.m. (see separate notice) Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. South Cadbury Annual Parish Meeting, Sutton Montis Village Hall Coach trip to Bath. Depart Twines Close 9.15 a.m. Arrive back 3.30 p.m. Other pick-up points by arrangement. Fare ÂŁ1.50. Bookings to Gwenda North, 57 Church Road (North Cadbury 40489). Fares to be paid by 10th March, please. ' Cary Deanery Christian Healing Day, North Cadbury Village Hall and Church, 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Service in Church at 3.30 p.m., Speaker: Rev. Peter Hancock, Diocesan Healing Advisor. Installation Service for the Rev. Lyn Morris, Sparkford Church, 7.00 p.m., followed by coffee and biscuits in the Parish Hall (see also the note under Church Services). Sparkford Church Annual Meeting, in the Church, 7.30 p.m. Weston Bampfylde Annual Church Meeting, in the Hall, 7.30 p.m. Preliminary meeting for Confirmation candidates (of any age) at the Rectory, Englands Lane, Queen Camel, 6.30 p.m. Sparkford Annual Parish meeting, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.00 p.m. Sparkford Playing Field Association Indoor Market, Sparkford Parish Hall, 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
April 4th 10th
11 th 25th
Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Sutton Montis Village Hall Annual General Meeting, with Cheese and wine party Coffee morning at Bridge Cottage, Sparkford (Vera and Mark Berry) in aid of Sparkford a.m. to 12 noon. Bring and buy stall. Raffle Bingo in aid of the British Heart Foundation, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m.
THIS MONTH'S
Church,
10.30
RECIPE
Nelson's Square 12 oz. stale brown bread 4 oz. Demerara sugar 1 large egg Dash of gravy browning 6 oz. mixed fruit 4 oz. margarine (melted) Mixed spice, to taste. Soak the bread in cold water for 15 minutes, squeeze out as dryas possible, and put into a mixing bowl with the sugar, fruit, spice, and beaten egg. Mix thoroughly, add the melted margarine and gravy browning, and cook in a greased tin for 11/2 to 2 hours at 325-340 deg. F (160-175 deg. C) Chris Longman
DID YOU KNOW? That the birthstone for March is the Bloodstone or the Aquamarine, and the flower is the jonquil? That the heaviest piece of wood known to man is the chip he carries on his shoulder?
STOP PRESS The Sparkford Copse Trust Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 20th March in Sparkford at 7.30 p.m. Everyone from Sparkford and neighbouring villages will be very welcome.
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& Printed
Parish Hall
by J. H. Haynes & Co. Ltd.. Sparkford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7JJ.