THE PARISH NEWS (Sparkford, Weston Bampfylde and Little Weston) (with Sutton Montis)
July/August
Vo1.3, No. 2/3
1987
Editor: Mark Berry, Bridge Cottage, Sparkford. North Cadbury 40778 Almost before we realise it 1987 is half over and the holiday season is with us once again, if the weather ever relents sufficiently to allow us to think of holidays. With this in mind, this number of the Parish News will be for the two months of July and August. In this issue we have the first contribution from one of the pupils of Queen Camel School. If space permits we hope to be able to publish further items of this nature in the future. Items for the next issue by August 15th, please.
SPARKFORD
PARISH COUNCIL
At the June meeting of the Parish Council it was agreed that the Clerk should again write to the Area Manager of the Post Office complaining of the late delivery of the first post of the day. We have the ridiculous situation whereby some parishioners receive the second post some half an hour before the first post, and this is in no way the fault of the person delivering the mail. Rather it is due to the arrangements introduced since reorganisation of the postal services to this area. The problem was raised of the fields between the Cam Bridge on the A303 and the Old Mill flooding after heavy rain. This, it is felt is due to the build-up of silt which is caused by the land slipping away from the bank of this stretch of the river. It is feared that the problem will be further aggravated by the road works when work on the Sparkford bypass commences sometime in 1988. The problem has been reported to Wessex Water, as mentioned in the June issue of the Parish News, but it is to be followed up urgently and Mr. Cluett is also to ask the South Somerset District Council to investigate. Mr. Boyle-Hayward, the County Divisional Surveyor, has agreed to have various complaints investigated including flooding within the vicinity of 'Underwoods' at Weston Bampfylde and the problem of damaged banking to the roadway at Higher Farm Lane; Weston Bampfylde. He has further been requested to investigate the possibility of resurfacing the road alongside Manor Farm Cottage, Weston Bampfylde. A strong protest is to be made to Mr. Clotworthy, the Chief Planning Officer of the South Somerset District Council, that a decision to disallow the application by the Cricket Club to display advertising signs on two cricket screens was reached before the Parish Council had the opportunity to make their recommendations. The Clerk is also to investigate again the possibility of grants from the South Somerset District Council to the Cricket Club. It was noted that in a recent issue of the 'Western Gazette', reference was made to a decision by the Sparkford Parish Council in relation to a planning application for a "proposed steel works" at Rats Castle. This, of course, was a mistake by the Western Gazette because Rats Castle is not within the boundaries of this Parish. The light outside 15 Church Road, opposite the entrance to Twines Close, is again not working properly and Mr. Good of Southern Electricity is to be informed of the fault. REMINDER: Parishioners are reminded that we are entered for the 1987 'Best Kept Village' Competition and that judging will continue into late August. Next Meeting: 6th July, 8.00 pm Avril Ward Clerk to the Council
AUTUMN
FAIR
There will be a meeting at Sparkford Parish Hall on Thursday, 9th July, at 7.30 p.rn., to discuss arrangements for the Autumn Fair, which will be held on Saturday, 14th November, in the Agricultural Hall of the Sparkford Inn. We hope that anyone willing to help in any way will come along.
CUB'S CHAT Glorious June is here at last!! The Cubs are practising for the Sports Day when we shall race against other Cubs from Bruton, Castle Cary, Milborne Port, Templecombe and Wincanton. Last year we won, so we shall try extra hard this year to come first again. We have a Quiz ready for all the families to do at the Teddy Bears' Picnic and hope you will all join in the fun. Bring your thinking caps! We have a Cub Fun Day at the end of June at Cricket St. Thomas (near Chard!); the Cubs are making animal masks to wear - it could be difficult to spot the 'real' animals on the day. Carole Cranmer Cub Scout Leader
CHURCH SERVICES 5th July - Trinity 3 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Parish Communion 12th. July - Trinity 4 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 19th. July - Trinity 5 10.00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 22nd July - St. Mary Magdalene 7.30 p.m. Holy Communion 26 July - Trinity 6 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 2nd August - Trinity 7 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Parish Communion 5.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 9th August - Trinity 8 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 16th August - Trinity 9 10.00 a.m. Morning Prayer 11.15 a.m. Holy Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 23rd August - Trinity 10 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer 30th August - Trinity 11 9.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Holy Communion 11.15 a.m. Morning Prayer 6th September - Trinity 12 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 10.00 a.m. Parish Communion
Sutton Montis Sparkford Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis Sparkford Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis (Flower Festival) Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Weston Bampfylde Sutton Montis Sparkford Sutton Montis Weston Bampfylde Weston Bampfylde Sparkford Sutton Montis Sutton Montis Sparkford
SPARKFORD 5th. July 12th. July 19th. July 26th. July 2nd. August 9th. August 16th. August 23rd. August 30th. August 6th. September
Flowers Mrs. Yeates Mrs. Longman Mrs. B. Toop Mrs. Hemborough Flower Guild Mrs. Baker Mrs. Hoare Mrs. Brown Mrs. Dick Mrs. Cottier
SOUTH Preachers appointed 5th 6.30 p.m. 12th 6.30 p.m. 19th 6.30 p.m. 26th 3.00 p.m.
CHURCH
ROTAS
Cleaning Mrs. N. Toop & Mrs. March Mrs. Doddington & Mrs. J. Toop Mrs. Hemborough & Mrs. Card Mrs. White & Mrs. House Mrs. Tate & Mrs. Doel Mrs. Baker & Mrs. North Mrs. Singer & Mrs. Norris Mrs. Deacon & Mrs. Ridout Mrs. Spencer & Mrs. Hoddinott Mrs. Chappell & Mrs. Warren
BARROW
METHODIST
for July 1987 Mr. G. Chapman Rev. R. Sargent Rev. B. Bacon Family Service, Rev. Derek House
Sidesmen Mrs. Longman Mr. N. Toop Mr. A. Fear Nr. N. Yeates Weston Bampfylde Mrs. G. North Mr. G. Chappell Mr. T. Tuck Mr. F. Warren Mr. F. Card
CHURCH
SPARKFORD
CRICKET
Home fixtures AVCO Somerset League, Div.~ July 4th. Bridgwater 2.00 p.m. 18th Winscombe 2.00 p.m. Aug. 1st Chew Magna 2.00 p.m. 15th Wells 2.00 p.m. 29th Wellington 2.00 p.m.
CLUB
Friendlies July 5th 12th 19th 26th 31st Aug. 2nd 9th 11th 16th 23rd
Mid-Wessex League, Div.4 July 11th Crewkerne 2.30 p.m. 25th Chard 2.30 p.m. Aug. 8th Bradford Abbas 2.30 p.m. 30th Red Con Cavaliers 2.30 p.m.
Nailsea 2.30 p.m. Uplyme 2.30 p.m. Clevedon Nudgers 2.30 p.m. Evercreech2.30 p.m. Upminster 2.30 p.m. Weymouth 2.15 p.m. Dorchester Casuals 2.30 p.m. Warborough & S'ford 2.00 p.m. Frimley 2.00 p.m. Sou'westers 11.30 .m.
Yeovil Evening League, Div.2 July 16th Johnson Park Aug. 6th Houndstone
SPARKFORD
PLAYING
FIELD ASSOCIATION
On Saturday, 13th June, the Sparkford Playing Field was officially opened by Mrs. Pamela Anderson, Chairman of the Leisure and Arts Committee of the South Somerset District Council. Sports, organized by Sally and Clive Taylor, were enjoyed by children and adults alike, with teas being served by members of the Committee. Helen Brazier
SPARKFORD
POST OFFICE
By the time you read this, Sparkford Post Office will - at last, and to the great relief of all concerned - have moved to its new home at Richard White's Garage, where Richard and Ros will offer a full range of stationery, greetings cards, ete., in addition to the groceries and other goods already available in the shop. So - you will be able to buy your stamps, collect your pension or allowance, pay your bills, and do your week's shopping all under one roof, besides having your car serviced. What more could you ask!
SUTTON
MONTIS
100 CLUB
The June £50 winner was no. 44, Mrs. A. Coombs.
TEDDY
BEARS' PICNIC
On 20th. June, many observed the caution regarding going down into the woods alone and came with their friends, relations and Teddy Bears. In spite of the overcast evening, Sparkford Copse rang with happy laughter as Cubs searched for treasure and Scouts dispensed hot dogs, Teddy Bears won pots of honey prizes for cuddliness and sartorial excellence, any found idle and not buying from the plant, etc. stall were given sheets of unanswerable questions to deal with and those old enough and lucky enough escaped to the bar - oddly enough it was the bar that needed propping up, not those around it! All this to raise funds for the Sparkford Copse Trust - new members needed and welcome; please contact the Hon. Treasurer, R.F. Dick, Duneagle, Church Road, Sparkford.
IN BRIEF The bingo evening on May 9th in aid of Scout Funds (Jamboree) raised £87.00. And Robin White would like to thank all those who contributed to his raising £410 on his recent sponsored cycle ride. In the recent house-to-house collection on behalf of the Blind Institution, Maria Ham's share was £28.20. Well done! Strawberry Fair: The Strawberry Fair at Duneagle on June 20th raised £34.50 for Sparkford Church Funds. Thanks are expressed to the few who braved the afternoon drizzle and spent so lavishly, to those who helped and to those who generously donated items for sale, raffle, etc. May we express our sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Reg Hemborough on the recent death of Marion's mother, Mrs. Annie Pugsley.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY July 4th 4th 9th 13th 18th
Coffee morning in aid of Sparkford Church at The Windles, Twines Close (Mr. & Mrs. George Chappell), 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring and Buy stall. Raffle. Sparkford Playing Field Association, Disco and Barbecue at the Sparkford Inn, 7.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Tickets ÂŁ1.50, the barbecue being charged separately. Meeting to discuss arranqernentsfor the Autumn Fair, Sparkford Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Coffee morning, with Bring and Buy, at Underwoods, Weston Bampfylde (Mr. & Mrs. G. Lawson), 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Raffle. In aid of Weston Bampfylde Church and Sparkford Scouts Group. Sparkford Parish Hall bingo, 7.30 p.m. N.B. Note the change of date from July 4th, to avoid clashing with the Playing Field Disco.
August 22nd
Cheese and wine evening at 61 Church Road, Sparkford (Mr. & Mrs. F. Warren), 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Raffle. In aid of Sparkford Church. September 3rd A meeting to discuss arrangements for the Harvest Supper, which will be on September 25th, at Sparkford Church, 7.30 p.m. Anyone with suggestions or offers of help will be welcome. Jumble sale in aid of Sparkford Church, Sparkford Parish Hall, 2.30 p.m. 5th
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. Transport to and from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Day and night service offered during the holiday season from 10th July. Round trip ÂŁ43. Corton Denham 598
A TRIP ON THE WAVERLEY by Georgina Illingworth We set off from school at about 9.45 a.m. On the journey to Avonmouth we saw the Clifton Suspension Bridge. We reached Avonmouth and went over a swing bridge. It swings to the side and lets large boats through. There were locks that alter water levels for boats. There was a lighthouse and some oil tanks for storage. The Waverley is the world's last sea-going paddle steamer.We left the docks at approximately 11.50 a.m. Below deck you could see the engine working. Through small glass windows you could see the paddles. We went past Portishead and there were old houses by the sea and a rocky beach. At Clevedon there was a broken wooden pier which was once used for passengers. Also at Clevedon there is a Royal Navy training establishment. It is called H.M.S. Formidable. Unfortunately it is now going to be turned into flats. Further along the coast was Weston-super-Mare. It is a larger town and has a long sandy beach. We next saw Brean Down. It has no house or trees, just grass and gorse. It juts out from the land and you can walk to there from Weston-super-Mare. As we were reaching Flatholm and Steepholm a low sea fog hung overhead. Flatholm has iow cliffs and is a nature reserve.There are a few houses, and a lighthouse. We were surprised at the size of the foghorns. Steepholm had steeper cliffs and was in the shape of a mouse. There are pink-faced rabbits, seals and seabirds, including cormorants, puffins and gannets. Unlike Flatholm, it has no houses. When we turned around, the sea was choppy because the waves were crashing against the sides of the Waverley. We were now on the Welsh side of the Channel. We passed Penarth; the cliffs had brownish grey streaks in them. We saw Cardiff, the capital of Wales. When you look at Cardiff from the Channel it looks small, but it goes back a long way. In the distance we saw Brecon Beacons and the Severn Bridge. At last our cruise was finished. I enjoyed the trip and I am thankful to our teachers for taking us.
[This is an edited version of a much longer essay: space will not permit us to print it all. - Ed.]
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