THE PARISH NEWS (Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Montis)
Vo1.2, No.~
September 1986
Editor: Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford, North Cadbury 40778 May we commend to your notice the Harvest services to be held in our three churches (and at South Barrow Methodist Church) at the end of this month and the beginning of October; in spite of the very unsettled weather of the Spring and Summer, there is still much to be thankful for, and it would be thrilling to think that all the churches will be full to overflowing. In response to our plea of last month we are pleased to report that we have a new distributor for Sparkford: Peter Kenward, of Twines Close to whom we express our thanks, in advance! Items for the next issue by September 18th, please.
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCIL
At the August meeting of the Parish Council, highway matters were discussed and it was learned that the road between Mill Farm, Weston Bampfylde, up to the A303 via Little Weston is to be inspected and the necessary repairs undertaken. The odd piece of land outside Mr. Cluett's property in Church Road is to be measured for surfacing very soon. The tree which had fallen into the river and which in the past has caused some flooding of surrounding fields off Church Road has now been removed, and for this, we thank Mr. Wyatt. The S.C.C. have ruled that the lay by outside the Council built properties in Church Road is intended only for servicing adjoining houses and not for long term parking. It is not the policy of the County to mark out parking bays in such lay bys and a precedent cannot be made in this case. The Tree Planting Committee reported on work undertaken since the previous meeting but there are still jobs to be done. Mr. Binding is to be reminded that the name plate promised for Ansty Drive is still to be erected. This would be most helpful to people visiting the properties in the Drive and also, more importantly, to ambulances and fire engines such as were called to the recent emergency. Mr. Thistlethwaite, the County Street Lighting Engineer, is to be reminded that the erratically-working light outside 47 Church Road has not yet been repaired. Mrs. North reported that there were 4 short in the recent delivery of bin bags and this is to be reported to the S.S.D.C. as is the complaint that Green Close was missed in the recent quarterly scavenge. Mr, Chappell reported that now Twines Close has been resurfaced, children were again using it as a race track. Complaints of similar misuse of footpaths and highways in other parts of the Parish were also noted. The Community is reminded that not only is this an offence in law, it is a hazard to pedestrians and road users alike and everyone's help in discouraging children from this dangerous practice is sought. If this plea fails there will be no alternative but to ask the Police to intervene.
The next meeting is on Monday 1st September at 8,00 pm. Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
HARVEST
THANKSGIVING
This year Sparkford and Weston Bampfylde Churches will join together for a special Harvest Evensong in Sparkford Church on Friday, September 26th, at 7.00 p.m. to be conducted by the Rev, R. Snowsell. This will be followed by a buffet Harvest Supper in Sparkford Parish Hall. A warm welcome is extended to everyone for both the service and the supper, and it is hoped that both the Church and the Hall will be full. Harvest celebrations will continue in Sparkford on Sunday, 28th September, with a Harvest Thanksgiving Communion service at 9.30 a.m. This will be conducted by the Rev. Guy Bennett, a descendant of the Bennett family which has such a strong connection with Sparkford. There will be no service at Weston Bampfylde on this day - all will be welcome at Sparkford. Celebrations will conclude with the sale of Harvest produce in Sparkford Parish Hall on Monday, September 29th at 7.30 p.m. On the following Sunday, October 5th, there will be no service at Sparkford, but everyone is invited to join in a Harvest Thanksgiving Evensong at Weston Bampfylde, at 6.30 p.m., to be conducted by Preb. L. Walsh. The sale of produce will be on Monday, 6th October in Weston Bampfylde Hall at 7.30 p.m.
CHURCH
SERVICES
7th. September - Trinity 15. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (joint) 14th. September - Trinity 16. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 21st. September - St. Matthew (Trinity 17.) 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. HARVEST FESTIVAL 26th. September - Friday. 7.00 p.m. JOINT HARVEST FESTIVAL 28th. September - Trinity 18. 9.30. a.m. Harvest Thanksgiving Communion 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 5th. October - Trinity 19. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving
SPARKFORD 7th. Sept. 14th. Sept. 21st. Sept. 26th. Sept. 28th. Sept. 5th. Oct.
Sutton Montis Sparkford
Rev. C. Edmundson. Rev. R. Snowsell.
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Rev. R. Snowsell. Preb. J. Swingler. Rev. C. Edmundson.
Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis
Mr. R. Dick. Rev. L. Golledge. Rev. G. Waldron.
Sparkford
Rev. R. Snowsell.
Sparkford Sutton Montis
Rev. G. Bennett. Rev. C. Edmundson.
Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Preb. J. Swingler. Preb. L. Walsh.
CHURCH
ROTAS
Cleaning Mrs. Chappell &. Mrs. Warren Mrs. Ryall & Mrs. Brown. Miss Dyble & Miss Odium. (Harvest) Evensong. Mrs. Mills & Mrs. Longman. Mrs. N. Toop & Mrs. Marsh.
Flowers Flower Guild Mrs. I. Toop. Mrs. Ryall. Flower Guild. Flower Guild. Flower Guild.
Sidesmen Mr. T. Tuck. Mr. D. Ham. Mr. A. Fear. Mrs. G. Chappell & Mr. F. Warren. Mrs. B. Longman. Weston Bampfylde.
SOUTH BARROW METHODIST
CHURCH
Preachers appointed for September 1986 p.m. Mr. A.H. Lukehurst p.m. Mr. David Burton p.m. Mr. F. Derby p.m. Harvest Festival Family Service, Rev. Derek House
7th. 6.30 14th. 6.30 21st. 6.30 28th. 3.00 October 5th 6.30 p.m.
Mr. D. Sawyer
AN INVITATION
TO SPARKFORD
MOTOR
MUSEUM
Weston Bampfylde Church have found that they have to spend approximtely £1700 on the building. This is to paint the doors and guttering outside the Church and to woodworm treat and stain the ceiling in the Nave and Chancel. As you can imagine, it is difficult to raise this amount of money from such a small community. To raise funds we are holding a Cheese and Wine Party at Sparkford Motor Museum, by kind permission of Mr. J.H. Haynes, on Friday, October 31st at 8.00 p.m. We invite all who are interested to come. Tickets, including entrance to museum, buffet and a glass of wine, at a cost of £3.00, are obtainable from any Parochial Church Council member.
SUTTON
MONTIS
NEWS
Our best wishes to Mr and Mrs N. Atkins (previously Miss Susannah Ohlson) on their recent marriage at Sutton Montis Church. It was a pleasure to welcome back the Rev. Patrick Connor, who took the service, and Mrs. Connor. We hope Mrs. Jessie Davis will be home soon after her recent spell in hospital and send her all good wishes.
SPARKFORD
COPSE TRUST
Sparkford Copse Trust has been accepted for registration by the Charity Commissioners and its number has been allocated.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 1st 3rd 6th 13th 13th 21 st 24th 26th 28th 29th 30th
Sparkford Parish Council, Sparkford Parish Hall, 8.00 p.m. South Cadbury Parish Council, South Cadbury Pavilion, 7.30 p.m. Sutton Montis Village Hall Coffee morning, 10.30 a.rn.. including 100 Club draw for September ÂŁ10 winners. Everyone welcome. Coffee morning in aid of Sparkford Church at Mr. & Mrs. G. Chappell's, The Windles, Twines a.m. - 12 noon. Bring and buy stall. Raffle. Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Harvest Festival Evensong, Sutton Montis, 6.30 p.m. Skittles evening at the Sparkford Inn, in aid of the Sparkford Playing Field Association, 8.00 Joint Harvest Festival Evensong, Sparkford Church, 7.00 p.m., followed by Harvest Supper Parish Hall. Harvest Thanksgiving Communion, Sparkford, 9.30 a.m. Sale of Harvest produce, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. South Barrow Methodist Church, Sale of Harvest produce, preceded by a short service, 7.15
August
and
Close, 10.30
p.m. in Sparkford
p.m.
October 5th 6th 11 th 11 th 31st
Harvest Thanksgiving Evensong, Weston Bampfylde, 6.30 p.m. Sale of Harvest produce, Weston Bampfylde Hall, 7.30 p.m. Jumble sale in aid of Sparkford Church, Sparkford Parish Hall, 2.30 p.m. Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Cheese and Wine party, Sparkford Motor Museum, by kind permission of Mr J.H. Haynes, 8.00 p.m. In aid of Weston Bampfylde Church. Tickets, ÂŁ3.00, from P.C.C. members.
CUB'S CHAT Our Cub Camp at Huish Woods was great fun; we made pinhole cameras, cooked on wood fires, orienteering trail, made maps and built shelters in the woods. A big camp fire on the Saturday evening enjoyed by the Cubs, who sang the new songs all day Sunday as well! The climax of the camp was a battle, Leaders v. Cubs; we think the Cubs won! Our trip to Yeovilton Museum is much looked forward to, followed early in September by an evening Akela's house. We are busy planning our Autumn programme now. Our thanks to Major Crawford for the use of his swimming pool during the holidays. News about Colony we hope to form hopefully in the next issue.
THIS MONTH'S
followed an was greatly grand water barbecue
at
the Beaver
RECIPE
Chocolate Biscuits 40z butter 20z caster sugar 40z self raising flour 20z powdered chocolate a few drops of vanilla essence Cream the butter and sugar with the vanilla essence, work in the sifted flour and chocolate powder. Rollout floured board, cut into shapes with biscuit cutters, and bake at 350 deg.F (180 deg.C) for 15 to 20 minutes greased baking sheet.
on a on a
Gwenda North N.B. When cooking chicken drumsticks, coat them with oil or melted butter, salt, pepper, a little paprika, a squeeze of lemon, a sprinking of sugar, and roast or grill. (Treat any joint of chicken like this if grilling - it fairly transforms those flavourless frozen chickens.)
IN BRIEF We are grateful to Mrs Pamela Reynolds, formerly of Twines Close, for the gift of a tree (Sorbus Joseph Rock) for Sparkford Churchyard, in memory of her late husband. Muriel Spencer wishes to extend her very grateful thanks to all who helped in any way towards the Bingo and Raffle held at Cleaveside Close, Queen Camel, in aid of Cancer Research. 76 prizes were all donated, and the wonderful sum of ÂŁ264 was a very great success. Thank you to one and all.
SERVICES,
FOR SALE AND WANTED
Paddock House Gardens, Sutton Montis, will be open at weekends PICK-YOUR-OWN COX from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
of 20th/21 st and 27th/28th
SEPTEMBER By Mary Coleridge Now every day the bracken browner grows, Even the purple stars Of clematis, that shone about the bars, Grow browner; and the little autumn rose Dons, for her rosy gown, Sad weeds of brown. Now falls the eve; and ere the morning sun, Many a flower her sweet life will have lost, Slain by the bitter frost, Who slays the butterflies also, one by one, The tiny beasts That go about their business and their feasts.
STOP PRESS Don't forget the Sparkford
Bypass Enquiry, starting on September 30th at the Sparkford
Inn.
September
for