THE PARISH NEWS (Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Montis)
Vol.2, No.5
October 1986
Editor: Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford, North Cadbury 40778 At last a spell of fine weather of more than two days' duration: perhaps this is the Indian summer we have all been hoping for. Let us make the most of it while we can - as they say 'It'll help the winter along!' Items for the next issue by October 18th, please.
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCIL
At the September meeting of the Parish Council, it was reported that since the last meeting the light outside 47, Church Road has undergone maintenance but not half an hour after this was completed, the light was again working erratically - on during the day, off at night The problem has been made worse since a recent storm - the light now flashes on and off periodically, night and day. The clerk is to ask Mr. Thistlewaite, the County Street Lighting Engineer, to have the faults investigated and rectified immediately. The South Somerset District Council has asked that householders who received a short supply of bin bags in the recent delivery contact them and the shortage will be made good. The S.S.D.C. are investigating the complaint that. Green Close was not included in the recent scavenge. Mr. Chappell reported that since the last meeting the problem of children cycling on the pavement of Twines Close has improved and there were no further complaints from other parts of the Parish. The Tree Planting Committee have almost finished their work for this year and Mr. Cluett thanked them for their splendid efforts. Mr. Cluett and Mrs. Cottier were appointed to represent the Parish Council at the Public Inquiry into the A303 improvement proposals to be held at the Sparkford Inn on 30th September. Next meeting:
Tuesday 2nd October.
Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
SOUTH CADBURY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING, 3rd SEPTEMBER 1986 SPARKFORD BYPASS: Notice was taken of the Public Inquiry to begin at 10 a.m. on 30th September 1986 at the Sparkford Inn. As South Cadbury Parish's requirements in respect of Chapel Cross appear to be met in the published plan, no further action by the Parish Council was deemed necessary. at present CADBURY CASTLE: Notice has been received that the Nature Conservancy Council has de-notified the area as special in botanical terms. It was decided to ask the Chief Planning Officer what, if any, are the implications regarding matters of planning and conservation; and whether the owners of the site have been informed. MEETING OF DISTRICT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN WITH PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES: To be held at the Bear Inn, Wincanton, 7.30 p.m. 26th November 1986. Lady Winchilsea agreed to represent the Parish Council. People on the Electoral Roll are invited to inform her of any matters they would like her to raise. NORTH CADBURY VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE: Mr. F.M. Bradford was nominated the Parish's representative on the Committee. SOUTH CADBURY - DUMPING OF GRASS AND HEDGE CUTTINGS: Complaint has been received that sundry citizens are in the habit of dumping these on road verges. It was decided to publish the complaint here without specifying which citizens or places, in the hope that the guilty ones would get the message and refrain from the anti-social practice in future. SOUTH CADBURY - ROAD ALONG CHURCHYARD WALL: Complaint has been received about deterioration making parking difficult It was resolved to ask the District Surveyor to consider whether a kerb can be provided. BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION: Lady Winchilsea thought it would foster Community Spirit if South Cadbury were to enter for the competition. It was resolved to raise the matter at the next Parish Meeting (March/April 1987) to see if there is any general enthusiasm for the idea. Brodie Lea PARISH CLERK
CHURCH 5th. October - Trinity 19. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Harvest Thanksgiving 12th. October - Trinity 20. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 19th. October - Trinity 21. 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 26th. October - Trinity 22. 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 2nd. November - Trinity 23 - (All Souls Day). 8.00. a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion (Joint)
N.B. Sunday School meets in Sparkford month) at 10.30 a.m.
SOUTH for 5th. 12th. 19th. 26th.
Preb. J. Swingler. Preb. L. Walsh.
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Rev. R. SnowselL Rev. C. Edmundson. Preb. J. Swingler.
Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis
Mr. R. Dick. Preb. J. Swingler. Rev. C. Edmundson.
Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Rev. R. Snowsell. Rev. G. Waldron. Mrs. R. Hoskins.
Sutton Montis Sparkford
Preb. J. Swingler. Rev. L. Golledge.
CHURCH
Cleaning Mrs. N. Toop & Mrs. March Mrs. Doddington & Mrs. J. Toop Mrs. Hemborough & Mrs. Card Mrs. White & Mrs. House Mrs. Snelling & Mrs. J. House
Flowers Flower Guild Mrs. Dick Mrs. Brown Mrs. Singer Flower Guild
Preachers appointed
Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde
Church every Sunday (except the first
SPARKFORD 5th. October 12th. October 19th. October 26th. October 2nd. November
SERVICES
BARROW
October 1986 6.30 p.m. 6.30 p.m. 6.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m.
METHODISr
Sunday in the
ROTAS Sidesmen Weston Bampfylde. Mrs. C. Longman. Mrs. G. North. Mr. F. Card Mr. N. Toop.
CHURCH
Mr. D. Sawyer Local Arrangement Rev. Ray Sargent Family Service
CUB'S CHAT During September, the Cubs have spent the month looking at the wide variety of occupations to be found in the village. They have interviewed many people to discover what a cross section of jobs are to be found. Mrs. Hoare at the Post Office and Mrs. Taylor, a teacher, are now both recorded on tape for posterity, talking about the work that they do. We are visiting the Sparkford Sawmills, Wakes Garage and the Sparkford Sewage Station to find out about the people who work there and what they do. Rev. Lyn Morris is also meeting us at St. Barnabas Church in Queen Camel to tell the Cubs about a typical day in the life of a vicar. The Sparkford Churchwarden has also chatted to the Cubs and described his various duties to them. Thank you to all these and many others who have given of their time so freely and willingly.
Cub Scout
SERVICES,
Carole Cranmer Leader (N. Cadbury 40717)
FOR SALE AND WANTED
Paddock House Gardens, Sutton Montis. The Cox season is late this year, so the opening of pick-your-own is deferred to Saturday/Sunday, 11/12 and 18/19 October, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.
SPARKFORD
PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION
The Committee would like to express their gratitude to those loyal villagers who braved the torrential rain on the night of the Village Barbecue Evening. Their support meant that we broke even financially instead of incurring a large loss. The evening was a success, despite the weather and all the hard work in planning and setting up such an event was made worthwhile. The next event after the Skittles evening on 24th September will be the 50/50 sale on November 1st. Goods (not clothes) for sale will be received at Sparkford Parish Hall during the day, viewing will be from 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., and the sale will begin at 6.00 p.m., the auctioneer being Mr. Digby Wells of Messrs. Cooper and Tanner. Collection of goods for the sale can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Alison Roylance on North Cadbury 40577 or Mr. Donald Cluett on North Cadbury 40217.
SUTTON MONTIS
TENNIS CLUB
The results of the finals of the Sutton Montis Tennis Club Tournament, held on Sunday, 14th September, were as follows:Women's singles: Mrs. Tyley beat Mrs. Palmer Men's singles: Dr. Burke beat Mr. Gunn Women's doubles: Mrs. Spender and Mrs. Tyley beat Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Ing ,Mixed doubles: Mrs. Oliver and Dr. Burke beat Mrs. Spender and Mr. Tabor
SUTTON MONTIS
VILLAGE HALL
100 Club £10 winners: August No.8, Mrs. I.J. Leyshon September: No. 87, Mr. M. Kavanagh Future events: Friday, 31 st. October: Hallowe'en supper, including 100 Club October and November draws for £10 winners. 7.30 p.m., entrance £1.50 at the door. Friday, 5th December: Christmas party, including 100 Club £50 draw for December winner. 7.30 p.m., tickets £2.50, in advance, from Eileen Cornish.
QUEEN CAMEL PRIMARY
SCHOOL P.T.A. 200 CLUB
The following are the winners for June, July and AugustJune: Mr. Wood 130 July: Mr. Dunford 3 August Mr. Dutton 15 Mrs. W. Dole 39 Rev. P. Clarke 121 Mr. Hicks 93 Mrs. Imrie 21 Mrs. P. Doel 134 Mr. Watson 96 Our thanks to Mr. G. Batson for all his hard work. The Club is now being run by Mr. S. Maunder. Anybody wishing to join, or wanting to know more, can obtain a form from the Office (at Queen Camel). (£12 per year or £1 per month) . • The Star Draw takes place in November.
£25 £10 £5
IN BRIEF The Coffee morning on September 13th at Mr. & Mrs. G. Chappell's raised £54 for Sparkford Church funds. In spite of the appalling weather the Mini-Fete organised by the Sparkford Branch of the Conservative Association on August Bank Holiday Monday made a profit of over £100 towards the Branch's quota. Congratulations to Richard Ball, of Sparkford, British Junior (under 21) Modern Pentathlon Champion (for the uninitiated, modern pentathlon consists of five disciplines: riding, fencing, swimming, shooting and cross country running). Not only did Richard win the individual title, but he helped Yeovil's Pegasus Modern Pentathlon Club to win the team event in the championships at Basingstoke recently. Note for the beautiful bouncing belles of Sparkford: Keep Fit classes with Eileen Snelling started on Thursday, 25th September, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.45 p.m. Now one for the gentlemen: a reminder that the Gentlemen's Hairdresser is in attendance in the Committee Room of Sparkford Parish Hall every Friday from 1.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Sparkford members of the North Cadbury and District Horticultural Society did well again at the Society's Autumn Show: everyone who entered won an award in one class or another.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY October 2nd 5th 6th 11 th 11 th 25th 31 st 31 st
Sparkford Parish Council, Sparkford Parish Hall. 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. 3rd Sparkford Scout Group, Autumn bazaar, Sparkford Parish Hall, 2.15 p.m. Stalls, games, teas, etc. Sutton Montis Village Hall Hallowe'en Supper (see separate announcement). 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, including entrance to the museum, buffet and a glass of wine, from any Parochial Church Council meeting.
November 1st 8th 13th 15th'
50/50 sale, Sparkford Parish Hall, 6.00 p.m. Sparkford Playing Field Association (see separate announcement) . Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. Skittles evening at the Sparkford Inn. Autumn Fair in aid of Sparkford and Weston Bampfylde churches and Sparkford Parish Hall, in the Agricultural Hall of the Sparkford Inn.
December 5th 10th
Sutton Montis Village Hall Christmas party (see separate announcement). South Cadbury Parish Council.
THIS MONTH'S
RECIPE
Beef and barley broth 3/41b shin of beef
2 pints beef stock salt and pepper to taste 2 medium carrots, peeled & chopped 2 leeks, washed & chopped 2 large sticks celery, diced 20z pearl barley 1 tbsp chopped parsley Cut beef into small pieces and put in a large saucepan. Cover with stock, season and bring to the boil. Cover pan and simmer gently for 1'/2 hours. Add the prepared vegetables and barley and simmer for a further 1-1'/2 hours or until the vegetables and barley are soft. Serve the broth with a sprinkling of chopped parsley. Gwenda
From TH E CALEN DAR By Barbara
Euphan Todd
I knew when Autumn came Not by the crimson flame Of leaves that lapped the eaves Or mist In amethyst And opal-tinted weaves; But because there were alley-taws (Punctual as hips and haws) On the counter at Mrs. Shaw's.
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