THE PARISH
NEWS
(Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Montis)
Vo1.2, No.3
August 1986
Editor:
Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford,
North
Cadbury
40778
It is not uncommon for appeals for help by various organisations to appear in the pages of Parish News. Now here is an appeal for help for Parish News itself. Mrs. Totsy Edwards (to whom we are grateful for her help over the past year) is unable to continue delivering Parish News, so we are looking for volunteers to distribute the magazine in Sparkford, particularly to Wolfester Terrace and High Street. Anyone who can spare an hour or so once a month is asked to let me know as soon as possible. Items for the next issue by August 18th, please.
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCIL
At the July Meeting of the Parish Council, it was learned that dogs are entering the new playing field because the pedestrian gate is not kept shut. It was agreed that a notice prohibiting dogs and requesting that the gate be kept closed was necessary. Mr. Cluett said that he would put this suggestion and the suggestion that a lock be fitted to the field gate to the Playing Field Committee, of which he is also Chairman. Meanwhile, the co-operation of everyone using the field is asked to ensure that it provides a safe environment, particularly for the younger children. Still on the subject of the playing field, Mr. Cluett reported that very shortly now, with the help of the Manpower Services Commission, the play equipment would be erected. The meeting then went on to discuss highway matters during which it was agreed now that the actual bridge works at Weston Bampfylde are completed, the road between Mill Farm up to the A.303 via Little Weston is in urgent need of resurfacing. The Divisional Highway Surveyor is to be contacted in this respect. Mr. Cluett next reported that, as a result of recent investigations, a build-up of sludge had been cleared from the sewers, in and around Manor Close, and it is hoped this will solve the overflow problem. The Tree- Planting Committee then detailed the various maintenance tasks, undertaken since the last meeting, in the new copse off Sparkford Hill Lane and on trees planted between the Lane and the Electricity sub-station. There is still work to do, however, and the Committee will be in action again soon. A Public Inquiry into the A.303 improvement proposals, it is announced, will be held in the Autumn and the Parish will be notified of the exact date and venue in due course. As the grass verge running alongside the pavement outside Mr. Clark's property in Church Road is the responsibility of the Divisional Highway Surveyor, Mr. Boyle-Hayward is to be notified that it requires attention. NEXT MEETING:
MONDAY,
4th.
August,
8.00 pm.
Now that the long summer holidays are upon us, timely warnings from British Rail and the Countryside Cbmmission. Parents are reminded to warn children of the dangers of playing on or near railway lines, and also that some of our field and hedgerow plants, particularly those with brightly coloured berries, are very poisonous. Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
CUB'S CHAT We路ve been busy planting seeds in the Sparkford Copse: primroses, cowslips, violets and harebells, which the Trust kindly provided. To these we added daffodil bulbs as our contribution. These have been carefully chosen to fit in with the existing flora and fauna and will hopefully make an appearance next Spring. . July saw us putting up nesting boxes in the Copse; one provided by the Trust to replace vandalised box and others which the Cubs have made themselves. This is all part of a Conservation Badge the boys are working for. We use the Copse for many of our activities and have also enjoyed practising for a forthcoming Sports Day on the new playing field. A game of rounders was also enjoyed there - until we lost the ball! Anyone finding it please hand it to Rachel Peaty, who will return it to Akela. Throughout the summer holidays we will be fishing in the River Brue, hiking along the Corton Ridge, visiting Yeovilton and camping at Huish woods near Taunton. On 24th. August we are entering a team of 4 Cubs in a 21/2 mile Fun Run at Langport. We hope to start a Beaver Colony (6-8 years) later this year: names for our ever growing waiting list now please to Akela (Carole Cranmer), Camel Leas, Babcary Road, South Barrow. (Tel. North Cadbury 40717).
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CHURCH SERVICES 3rd. August - Trinity 10. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (joint) 10th. August - Trinity 11. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 17th. August - Trinity 12. 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 24th. August - Trinity 13. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 31st. August - Trinity 14. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 10.30 a.m. Family Service 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 7th. September - Trinity 15. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (joint)
Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Preb. J. Swingler. Rev. C. Edmundson.
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Rev. R. Snowsell. Preb. J. Swingler. Mr. E. King.
Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis
Mr. R. Dick. Preb. L. Walsh. Rev. G. Waldron.
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Rev. R. Snowsell. Rev. C. Edmundson. Mrs. R. Hoskins.
Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Sutton Montis
Preb. L. Walsh. Mr. R. Warr. Rev. L. Golledge.
Sutton Mantis Sparkford
Rev. C. Edmundson. Rev. R. Snowsell.
SPARKFORD CHURCH ROTAS 3rd. Aug. 10th. Aug. 17th. Aug. 24th. Aug. 31st. Aug. 7th. Sept.
Flowers. Flower Guild Mrs. B. Toop. Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Hoare. Mrs. Hemborough. Flower Guild.
Cleaning. Mrs. Tate & Mrs. Doel. Mrs. Baker & Mrs. North. Mrs. Singer & Mrs. Norris. Mrs. Deacon & Mrs. J. Ridout. Mrs. Spencer & Mrs. Hoddinott. Mrs. Chappell & Mrs. Warren.
SOUTH 3rd. 10th. 17th. 24th. 31st.
6.30 6.30 6.30 3.00 6.30
p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
BARROW
METHODIST
Sidesmen. Weston Bampfylde. Mr. N. Yeates. Mr. G. Chappell. Mr. F. Warren. Mrs. J. Chappell. Mr. T. Tuck.
CHURCH
Preachers appointed for August 1986 Mr. R. Holland. Mr. F. Beamond. Rev. R. Sargent. Family Service. Rev. W. A. Holden. Joint Service with the Parish Church, Preacher: Rev. R. Simmonds.
SPARKFORD
CHURCH
The cruets at present used for holding the wine and water at the service of Holy Communion are proving to be rather small. The Churchwardens would be grateful to hear from anyone who would like to subscribe to the purchase of a more suitable pair.
SPARKFORD
COPSE TRUST
The first General Meeting of the Trust. held in Sparkford Parish Hall on 27th June, formally adopted unanimously the Constitution drawn up by the Committee elected at the public meeting last Autumn, in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Commissioners. Thanks to the hospitality of Major and Mrs. W.K.B. Crawford, a Cheese and Wine evening was held at Weston Bampfylde Manor on 5th July, the proceeds -going to the funds of the Trust. So far, funds equalling about half the cost of acquiring the Copse so as to preserve it as a public amenity have been raised. Individuals or organisations wishing to become members of the Trust or to contribute towards the cost of its activities are asked to contact the Treasurer, R.F. Dick, Duneagle, Church Road, Sparkford.
SPARKFORD
PLAYING
FIELD ASSOCIATION
The field is now fenced and gated and a regular mowing rota is in operation. Any more volunteers to make up a reserve list would be useful - only one mow per season! The field is already being used by the villag.e youth, which is very gratifying. In the next few weeks the playground equipment will be erected, hopefully during the summer holidays for the school children to use. The Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the gallant team of workers, who with the guidance and help of Jim Toop installed all the posts, fencing and gates: Trevor Tuck, Mr. Cluett, Ken Templeman, Roy White, Steve Pay, Jock Imrie, Richard Mills plus Martin and Stephen Mills, and Robin White. If anyone has, or knows of, a quantity of topsoil for disposal, the Committee would be glad to hear about it in order to fill in a depression in the ground. Get in touch with Mr. Donald Cluett (North Cadbury 40217) who will make the necessary arrangements for collection. The jumble sale on July 11th raised £80 for Association funds: thanks to all who helped. Don't forget our Village Barbecue Evening, at the Cricket Field, on Saturday, August 23rd: please come and support us and have a good night out. too, weather permitting!
SUTTON
MONTIS
100 CLUB
£10 winners:
June: No. 90, l.t/Cdr J. B. Lea. July: No. 16, Mrs E. G. Spencer. The next draw (for August and September) will be made at the Coffee morning to be held on Saturday, 6th September, 10.30 a.m.
IN BRIEF Sparkford Parish Hall bingo on July 12th raised £59 for Parish Hall Funds. The Coffee morning at Mr. and Mrs. F. Warren's on July 12th, in aid of Sparkford Church, realised £74 for Church funds. The jumble sale held by the Evergreen Club on July 19th raised £70. The Coffee morning at Gill and George Lawson's on July 19th made £70 for Weston Bampfylde Church funds. The organisers of all the above events wish to thank all who helped to make them so successful. Some £350 was raised at the Charity Cricket match between Sparkford C.C. and a Jockey's XI on July 9th, in spite of a somewhat disappointing numbers of spectators. Many well known figures from the racing world, as well as some more at home on the football field, helped to produce some lively batting and bowling. In addition, there was a dazzling display of aerobatics by members of the Marlboro Aerobatics Team. We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Alan Tucker, of Twines Close, Sparkford, who died recently.
SPARKFORD Home fixtures for August Somerset League Div.1 2nd Wellington 2 p.m. 16th Kilve 2 p.m. 30th Purnells 2 p.m. Club fixtures 10th North Perrott 12th Warborough & Shillingford 17th Frimley 24th Sou'westers 31st Dorchester Casuals
CRICKET
CLUB
Wessex League Div.4 9th Chard 2.30 p.m.
2.30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 11.30 a.m. 2 p.m.
SERVICES,
FOR SALE AND WANTED
Paddock House Gardens will have James GRIEVE and DISCOVERY apples at low prices from about mid-August and COX from mid-September. CONGRATULATIONS on passing your driving test, New home, Welcome home - or just plain Happy Birthday? Cards for these and every other occasion, together with a wide range of stationery, pens, freezer bags, etc. at your local Sparkford Post Office; and all the most reasonable prices!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY August 1st 4th 9th 14th 23rd 25th 26th
Cricket: Sparkford C.C. v. Somerset C.C.C., in aid of Joel Garner's Benefit Fund, 2.00 p.m. Sparkford Parish Council meeting, Committee Room, Sparkford Parish Hall, 8.00 p.m. Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Bingo and raffle in aid of Cancer Research, at Cleaveside Close Social Club, Queen Camel, 7.30 p.m. Good prizes. Please come and support a very worthy cause. Village Barbecue Evening on the Cricket field, in aid of Sparkford Playing Field Association. Sparkford Branch Conservative Association Mini- Fete and Family Dog Show. Children's and Adults' Competitions, Various Stalls, Refreshments. In and around the Parish Hall. 2.30 p.m. Weston Bampfylde Parochial Church Council meeting, in the Hall, 8.00 p.m.
September 3rd 6th 13th 13th 24th
South Cadbury Parish Council, South Cadbury Pavilion, 7.30 p.m. Sutton Montis 100 Club coffee morning and draw. Coffee morning in aid of Sparkford Church at Mr. & Mrs. G. Chappell's, The Windles, Twines Close, 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon. Bring and buy stall. Raffle. Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Skittle evening at the Sparkford Inn, in aid of the Sparkford Playing Field Association, 8.00 p.m.
THIS MONTH'S
RECIPE
am grateful to the Georgeham and Croyde Playgroup, North Devon, for permission to reprint the following recipe from their Recipe Book. If anyone is bold enough to attempt it, I should be glad to hear how they get on - with possibly a sample to try!
BIBLE CAKE 80z 80z 1 tab 3 8 oz
Judges Jeremiah 1 Samuel Jeremiah 1 Samuel
8" tin
Slow oven 11/2 hours
5.25 (last part) 6.20 14.25 17.11 30.12 (second part) Judges 4.19
8 oz 20z Pinch 1 Ib 3 tabs
Nahum Numbers Leviticus 1 Kings 2 Chron.
SUMMER I knew when Summer breathed Not by the flowers that wreathed The sedge by the water's edge, Or gold Of the wold, Or white and rose of the hedge; But because, in a wooden box In the window at Mrs Mock's There were white-winged shuttlecocks. From: 'The Calendar' by Barbara Euphan Todd
3.12 17.8 2.13 4.22 9.9