THE PARISH NEWS (Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Montis)
Vo1.2, No.12
May 1987
Editor:
Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford.
North Cadbury
40778
My thanks to those who produced information about the aeroplane crash at Weston Bampfylde (see last month's issue) - to Jim Windsor, Mrs Joan Reeves, who sent me a copy of the newspaper report, and Herbert Hoskins, who was very much involved in the aftermath of the crash. Briefly, for those like us, relative newcomers to the village, an R.A.F. Mosquito aircraft, on a training flight, crashed in the field opposite Mill Farm at Weston, almost completely disintegrating. One landing wheel ended up in the churchyard, while one of the two engines is still buried some forty feet down under the field. Both trainee pilot and instructor baled out to safety. There was an intensive enquiry at the farm and it was three weeks before the wreckage, which had been closely guarded, was finally removed. This is a prime example of the type of happening that mustn't be allowed to pass into history without being recorded. Anne Aldworth, who wrote in the Parish News a few months back asking for your memories of old Sparkford, is the person to contact if you have any similar stories to tell; this is just the sort of information she would welcome. Items for the next issue by May 18th, please.
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCIL
At the April meeting, Mrs. Gwenda North reported that there is still some doubt that the electricity supply to the houses in the vicinity of Sparkford Church is 100%. However, as nothing can be proved until demand reaches a peak in the winter months it was agreed to defer further action until then. Happily, the street lights all appear to be working satisfactorily now that they have been fitted with the new electronic starter units. Mr. Boyle-Hayward, the Divisional Highway Surveyor, is investigating the complaints listed previously to which the following have been added: 1. Water overflowing gully at Sparkford Church. 2. Pot-holes outside 1-2 South View. 3. Re-surfacing required in Higher Farm Lane, Weston Bampfylde. Concerning the telephone box at Weston Bampfylde, British Telecom have advised that they will not reinstate the old cleaning arrangements because of cost. It was agreed to discuss the possibility of the Parish Council financing a local effort for this box and the box at Sparkford at the May meeting. More on Weston Bampfylde: It was agreed to ask the County Surveyor to have the railings to the re-built bridge inspected for safety. The Parish Council consider that the rails are too far apart and therefore, present a hazard to children playing on the bridge. A complaint is to be passed to the Area Delivery manager of the Post Office at Yeovil that the morning delivery is being unacceptably delayed since the new arrangements have been introduced. Mr. Cluett concluded the meeting with a thank-you to Mr. George Chappell, who is to retire from the Council at the May Election, for his years of service to the Parish. Next Meeting:
MONDAY,
P.S. A bouquet Church Road.
11th MAY. 7.30 pm
to South
Somerset
District
Council
for smartening
up the area near the council
P.P.S. PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T FORGET! WE ARE ENTERED FOR THE 'BEST KEPT VILLAGE' 1987. JUDGING TO TAKE PLACE DURING MAY, JUNE AND AUGUST.
MRS PAMELA
garages off
COMPETITION
HOARE
The highlight of the Annual Parish Meeting was the presentation from the Parish, and from her friends outside the Community, to Mrs. Pam Hoare. Mrs. Hoare retired as Post-Mistress on 31 st. March after 21 years of service to the Community. During these years she served as Parish Councillor, filling the vacancy created by the illness and subsequent death of her husband. She alone organised a fund to provide a bus-shelter at Sparkford for which the Parish will be eternally grateful. She served for many years as Secretary to the Parish Hall Committee and as Secretary to the now disbanded W.I. She also supervised many amateur dramatic productions involving children and adults, bringing joy to the Community. Her work with the League of Friends of Verrington Hospital and with the British Legion is to continue as is the help she has always given so willingly whenever the need presents itself in the Parish. Mrs. Cottier presented Mrs. Hoare with a basket of spring flowers and Mr. Cluett handed her a cheque for ÂŁ300 on behalf of the Community and her many friends. Mr. Cluett then summed up her work in the question familiar to the Toc H Movement, 'What is service?' 'Service is the rent we pay for our room on earth'. Mrs. Pam Hoare has truly earned a freehold in the life of the Parish of Sparkford.
Mrs Hoare writes: Corner Cottage, Sparkford.
Dear Friends Thank you all most sincerely for the wonderful surprising gift of flowers and the cheque presented to me at the end of the Annual Parish Meeting. I have purchased a colour television for myself with your most generous donations. I take this opportunity to wish Richard and Ros White every success with the Sub-postmaster's agency in the future. Thanks again,
Pam Hoare
SPARKFORD
BYPASS
As you will all have read and heard, the Department of the Environment have now authorised the construction of the long-awaited (and debated) bypass, although there seem to be many conflicting stories as to when the construction will actually start! We are assured that the final plans are largely in accordance with the wishes of the majority of the village and with the views expressed at the public meeting held in conjunction with the public enquiry.
CHURCH SERVICES 3rd. May - Easter 2 8.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Holy Communion Parish Communion
Sutton Montis Sparkford
10th. May - Easter 3 9.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m.
Holy Communion Holy Communion Evening Prayer
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
17th. May - Easter 4 10.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m.
Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion'
Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis
24th May - Rogation Sunday 9.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6.30 p.m.
Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evening Prayer
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
28th May - Ascension Day 9.30 a.m. 7.30 p.m.
Queen Camel Lydford
Holy Communion Deanery Evensong
31st May - Sunday after Ascension 9.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m.
Holy Communion Family Service Morning Prayer
Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Sutton Montis
7th June - Whitsunday 8.00 a.m. 10.00 a.m.
Holy Communion Parish Communion
Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
SPARKFORD 3rd. May 10th. May 17th. May 24th. May 31 st. May 7th June
Cleaning
Sidesmen
Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Mr. N. Yeates. Mr. G. Chappell. Mr. F. Warren. Mr. A. Fear. Mr. T. Tuck. Weston Bampfylde.
Baker Lock Brown Deacon Chappell S. White
SOUTH 6.30 6.30 6.30 3.00 6.30
p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
ROTAS
Flowers
Baker & Mrs. North Singer & Mrs. Norris Deacon & Mrs. Ridout Spencer & Mrs. Hoddinott S. White & Mrs. House Chappell & Mrs. Warren
BARROW
Preachers appointed for May 1987 3rd 10th 17th 24th 31 st
CHURCH
Rev. Baillie Miss Langridge Mr. Dunn Rev. R. Sargent (Family Service) Mr. Burton
METHODIST
CHURCH
WESTON
BAMPFYLDE
CHURCH
The Annual meeting of Weston Bampfylde Church was held on March 24th. The Rev. and Mrs. Lyn Morris were welcomed to the meeting and Mr Morris took the chair. Thanks were expressed to all who had helped in many ways with the running of the church during the year. The Treasurer reported a successful year financially, with a loss of only £414 in spite of spending over £1800 on various decorations and renovations during the year. Officers elected were: Wardens: Mr A Hoskins Mr H. Bishop Secretary: Mr F. Hoskins Treasurer: Mr H. Bishop Deanery representatives: Mr A Hoskins Mr D. King-Brain
SUTTON
MONTIS
NEWS
The past weeks have seen the arrival of our new Rector, the Rev. Lyn Morris and his wife, Peggy, to whom we extend a warm welcome. At the same time our thanks go to all those who have so willingly supported our parish by ministry and attentive counselling during the long vacancy. The Annual meeting of Sutton Montis Church, held on March 18th, was a special opportuinity to meet our new rector, who chaired the meeting. A particular vote of thanks was extended to Mr Brian Raihey who retired as Churchwarden after 25 years of loyal and dedicated service; he will be greatly missed in that capacity. Mr John Kerton generously offered to take over as Churchwarden. He was duly elected, with grateful acknowledgement of his already considerable contribution over the years in maintaining our lovely churchyard. Mrs June Pain held a Tupperware Coffee morning and"faffle on April 2nd in aid of Church funds and donated £40. Our grateful thanks for her kind effort. February: Sutton Montis 100 Club £10 winners: No. 64 Mr. B. Green March: No. 83. Mr. M. Cornish April: ~o. 75 Mr. M. Biggs
QUEEN CAMEL March winners:
£25 £10 £5
P.T.A. 200 CLUB
Mrs J.E. Gibson, Rimpton Mr & Mrs A Dewey, Queen Camel Mr & Mrs C. Younger, Sparkford
SPARKFORD
POST OFFICE
Please note that Richard White has now taken over the post office at Sparkford and will for the time being be continuing the service at its present location in Mrs Hoare's premises. He will be continuing all the postal services that Mrs Hoare provided. Mr White will be pleased to welcome both old and new customers between the following hours, until futher notice:
Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday
AM. 9.00 to 12.30 9.00 to 1.00 9.00 to 12.30
SPARKFORD
P.M. 1.00 to 4.00 Closed Closed
CRICKET CLUB
Are you interested in playing cricket, instead of just sitting and watching it on the box? Perhapsyou would like to play, but don't think you are good enough. Don't waste any more time - get in touch with Sparkford C.C., who are looking for new talent, particularly young players. The man to contact is Alan Giles, Villa Farm, Rimpton (Tel. Marston Magna 850634), or just turn up at .the ground on a match day, and make yourself known. Coaching evenings will be arranged for anyone who is interested. Home fixtures for May Friendlies AVCO Somerset League, Div.1 N. Perrott 2.30 p.m. 17th 2nd Purnells 2.00 p.m. 24th Chard 2.30 p.m. 16th Bishops Lydeard 2.00 p.m. Yeovil Evening league 7th Compton House 21st Stoke
SOUTH
CADBURY
PARISH
MEETING
11 March 1987
Reports for 1986/7 were received from Mr. Cluett. District Councillor, Mrs. Cottier, County Councillor and Mr. Rainey, Chairman of the Parish Council. A few minor matters were raised from the floor and dealt with to the satisfaction of the questioners. The Parish Meeting was followed by a brief meeting of the Parish Council which produced no matters worthy of general publication. The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (to appoint, Inter alia, the officers for 1987/8) will be held in the S. Cadbury Playground Pavilion on Wednesday 20 May 1987 unless otherwise stated. Parish Clerk
IN BRIEF The recent coffee morning at Mrs March's, Green Close, raised £42 to buy prizes for the Bingo evening in aid of the British Heart Foundation. The Hall bingo on April 4th realized the sum of £61 for Hall funds. The coffee morning on April 11th at Bridge Cottage raised £36 for Sparkford Church funds. Grateful thanks to all who helped to achieve the above fine results. Congratulations to Peter and Sue Protheroe of the Sparkford Inn, who were awarded the Bass Wales and West 'Catering Managers of the Year' title. What a magnificent achievement - top out of 250 Bass houses! And our thanks to Peter and Sue for all the help they give to the Community in so many ways. Mandy Hickman has carried out the house-to-house collection on behalf of the R.N.L.1. in our neighbourhood for some years, but she now feels that she would like some help, or, preferably, a complete change. If you feel you would like to volunteer, get in touch with John King, of the Yeovil Branch, R.N.L.I., West Coker 3165.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY May 2nd 6th 7th 9th 9th 13th 14th
15th 16th 16th 16th 19th 20th 23rd June 6th 6th 9th 19th 20th 20th
Sparkford Parish Hall bingo 7.30 p.m. Sparkford Playing Field Association Annual General Meeting, Sparkford Parish Hall, 8.00 p.m. District Council election. North Cadbury and District Horticultural Society coffee morning and plant sale, North Cadbury Village Hall, 10.30 a.m. Grand bingo in aid of the Scouts Jamboree Fund, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Royal British Legion, Women's Section, Sparkford Branch meeting, Weston Bampfylde Manor, 2.15 p.m. Skittles evening in aid of Sparkford Church, Sparkford Inn, 7.30 p.m. £1.50, including refreshments. Names of intending skittlers (and others wishing to come!) to Chris and Barrie Longman, Carlian, Church Road, (North Cadbury 40650), in advance, please. Sparkford Parish Hall Annual General Meeting, in the Hall, 7.30 p.m. Royal British Legion, Women's Section, Coffee morning at Queen Camel Cottage, 10.30 a.m. Stalls, including Bring and Buy, Raffle. Cary Deanery pilgrimage to Romsey Abbey and visit to Broadlands. Evergreen Club bingo, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Weston Bampfylde Parochial Church Council, in the Hall, 7.30 p.m. South Cadbury Parish Council Annual meeting, South Cadbury Pavilion. Sparkford Church Flower Guild coffee morning, Grey Gables, Church Road (Mr & Mrs N. Yeates), 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring and Buy stall, Raffle. Saturday Market. Sparkford Parish Hall, 10.00 a.m. - Noon. Plants, Cakes, Tombola, China, White Elephant. Refreshments, Raffle. Proceeds to Sparkford Church. Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Sparkford Parochial Church Council, in the Church, 7.30 p.m. Sutton Montis Village Hall, Spring Party and Buffet Supper. Admission by ticket, £2.50, in advance from committee members. To include 100 Club £50 draw. Strawberries and cream with Bob and Joan Dick (more details next month). Teddy Bears Picnic in Sparkford Copse, arranged by the Copse Trust (more details next month).
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.
LATE NEWS SPECIAL Spending the Easter weekend in Falmouth, we called in to see Irene and Patrick on Saturday morning and spent a very pleasant hour with them, relating all the news. Sunday morning we went to the Easter 8.00 a.m. Communion at Mawnan Smith Village Church, when Patrick had 61 communicants - he had also had a 7.00 a.m. Communion. They specially asked to be remembered to everyone. Chris and Barrie Longman