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The Loddon Valley Link Church and Parish Magazine
for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye and Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis
March 2012 Issue 444
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Services for March 2012
*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically .
Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly geared to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.
Sunday 4th March Lent 2 10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye* 4.00pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall With Holy Communion Wednesday 11.00am Lent Holy Communion St Leonard’s Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Park Community Centre
Sunday 11th March Lent 3 10.00am Morning Worship St Leonard’s Sherfield With Sunday Club Wednesday 11.00am Lent Holy Communion St Leonard’s
Sunday 18th March Mothering Sunday Lent 4 10.00am Family Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 10.00am Matins (BCP) with Communion by Extension St Mary’s Stratfield Saye* 4.00pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall Wednesday 11.00am Lent Holy Communion St Leonard’s
Sunday 25th March Lent 5 8.00am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Hartley Wespall 10.00am Family Service St Leonard’s Sherfield Followed by APCM at 11.15am Wednesday 11.00am Lent Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield Wednesday 4.00 pm Toddlers St Leonard’s Sherfield
Sunday 1st April Palm Sunday 10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye* 3.00pm John Stainer Crucifixion Concert St James Bramley 6.30pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall With Holy Communion
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“I’m giving up whisky for Lent”
“But you don’t drink whisky,” replied my wife. “That’s why I’m giving it up!” We’re in that period known as Lent...pancakes, Ash Wednesday, Mother’s Day, Hot Cross Buns, ‘Good Friday’, Easter Eggs and all that stuff. Where did it all come from?
Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or ‘Mardi Gras’ (fat Tuesday to the French) marks the eve of Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, during which you weren’t meant to indulge yourself, so pancakes were a last chance to ‘blow out’ before Lent. The word ’shrove’ comes from the word ’shrive’ meaning to confess and so people would confess their sins to the priest, they would then be shriven in readiness for Lent.
You’ll often hear people talk about giving things up for Lent, to lose weight or drink less. Lent itself is the 40 days from Ash Wednesday leading up to Easter Day and is taken from the story in the Bible of Jesus being tempted in the desert for 40 days before he began his ministry. During this period Christians would do something different to deepen their faith e.g. pray more regularly or give more time to studying the Bible. It’s a time for spiritual growth rather than dieting!
Mothering Sunday was the Sunday mid-way through Lent when strict abstinence was relaxed. In days gone by girls ‘in service’ were allowed, by the more generous ‘masters and mistresses’, a day off to visit their mothers. Today, like so many things, it’s become another day in the commercial calendar when the price of flowers rockets because children want to buy their mothers a gift.
Good Friday marks the day on which Jesus died on a cross and because he gave his life in love for us to open the way to God, we call it ‘good’ Friday. Hot cross buns used to be eaten only on this day to celebrate this event. Now you can buy them all year round.
The word Easter comes from the Anglo Saxon word ‘Eostre’, the name of the pagan goddess of spring, given new meaning as people became Christians— a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
The Christian calendar is about a journey: from Jesus’ birth to his death and resurrection and it reminds us that we are all passing through this life on our journey. Many have gone before us and many will follow. The good news is that we have a Father in heaven who wants to take our hand on this journey and lead us home.
Christian greetings,
Revd. Bob Politt
BREACH LANE CHAPEL Sherfield on Loddon
Contact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469 Geoff Belsham 01256 882534
CATHOLIC SERVICES
Church of St Bede, Popley (www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/)
Contact Fr. Dominic Golding, at the Parish Office Tuesday to Friday 9.30 - 1.00pm Tel: 01256 465214
Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am, and 6.30pm
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MARCH 2012
and every
THU 1st 7.30pm Bible Study at 9 Coopers Lane
SUN 4th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen
SUN 11th 10.30am Family Worship led by Graham Locke
3pm Bible Study at Chapel
5.30pm Informal Worship
SAT 17th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at
Camberley Baptist Church
SUN 18th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen
WED 21st 7pm Swimming at Tadley Pool ( Mencap)
SUN 25th 10.30am Family Worship led by Geoff Belsham
3pm Bible Study at Chapel
TUE 10.30am Open Morning (please phone)
WED 2pm Kurling at Ridgeway Centre, Buckskin
(with Mencap)
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EDITORIAL
Welcome to the March edition of the Loddon Valley Link. Winter seemed to arrive briefly this month, but it looks like spring’s approaching fast.
We’re introducing a bit more colour to the magazine this month and adding extra pages, as we never seem to have enough room to fit everything in. Please keep the contributions coming. We love to hear from you.
The Stratfield Turgis interpretation board is due for installation shortly and we’ve included a taste in the centre pages together with a leaflet covering some of the lovely walks in the area. A great push to get out and about. Stratfield Turgis have also given the recreation ground a bit of a spruce up on p13
I had a great ‘research’ visit to Sherfield Village Brewery on p28
We’ve got some discussion on local planning issues on p22/23
Whitewater Primary school is 300 years old on p29
We’re still looking for a new editor for the link so please get in touch if you fancy giving it a go.
As ever, comments, criticism and especially compliments to [email protected].
Queens Jubilee Saturday 2nd June
Hartley Wespall and Stratfield Turgis residents are reminded to let the organisers of the Jubilee Lunch have rough numbers of people attending. www.hartleywespallpc.org/home/jubilee or www.stratfieldturgis.org.uk
Golden Wedding.
Roger and Geraldine Dare celebrate 50 happy years together on 31
st March
2012.
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Annual Parochial Church Meetings St Mary’s Stratfield Saye and St Mary’s Hartley Wespall will be holding their APCM at 7.30pm on Monday 19th March at Stratfield Saye Church. St Leonard’s APCM will be held at 11.15am on Sunday 25th March at the Church.
Church News Lent course ’Running the Race’ - Booklets are still available, free of charge, through all of our three churches or directly from Revd Politt (01256 882209 or [email protected]). The course will guide you through weekly Lent Readings based on Paul’s letter to the Phillipians.
Special Mothering Day Service - a Family Communion Service will be held on 18th March at 10am at St Leonard’s Sherfield.
Late Diny Nicholson - those of you who knew Diny, who lived in Stratfield Saye and served on the PCC, are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Odiham Village Church on Thursday 8th March at 12.30pm.
Maundy Thursday Supper - 5th April 7pm at the Liddell Hall - an ecumenical evening to which Christians of all denominations are welcome. Details of all the Easter Services will be in the April Loddon Link.
Berkshire Brass Concert St Leonard's Church, Sherfield on Loddon
Sunday 22 April 2012 at 7pm This 10-piece ensemble has a very good reputation and an extremely wide repertoire. Berkshire Brass borrows its instrumental line-up from brass banding, with four cornets and three trombones complemented by a tenor horn, a baritone or euphonium and a tuba. See www.berkshirebrass.co.uk. We are looking forward to a great evening in aid of the St Leonard’s Extension fund. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are £5, minimum donation, each, children free, and can be reserved by contacting Bob or Rody Politt 01256 882209/ [email protected]
Renowned for delicious
food, great ales and a
warm welcome
www.whitehartsherfield.co.uk
White Hart, Reading Road, Sherfield on Loddon,
Hants, RG27 0BT
01256 882280
www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk
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Wellington Farm Shop - 01189 326132 www.wellington-farm-shop.co.uk
Located on the A33 at the Riseley roundabout between Reading and Basingstoke
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BRAMLEY ART
CLASSES Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in
Drawing & Painting.
Monday 10.00-12.00am, 12.45-2.45pm and 7.00-9.00pm
£90 for 10 weeks. £80 OAPs Situated in Cufaude Lane,
Beginners & Improvers welcome. Tel: 01256 883876
SHERFIELD 0-5’S
Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon
Sherfield Park Community Centre
Climbing frame, toys, parachute games, singing,
juice and biscuits, tea and coffee. A great place to meet new people and
make new friends – everyone welcome! Come and join us! designed to wear out your children!
Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229, Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167
www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk
ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH Saturday Open Days
On the 3rd 17th 31st of March from 10am until 4pm.
A list of all the Open Day dates for the year is displayed in the Lych Gate at the Church.
Everyone is welcome to visit for quiet reflection, a prayer, to study the architecture and history of the
church or to view with a wedding in mind.
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Lent Communions at
St Leonard’s
Once again we are offering short mid-week Holy Communion services during the weeks leading up to Easter. These are half hour services open to all de-nominations.
Wednesdays at 11.00 - 11.30am
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March
The Crucifixion
by John Stainer
An opportunity to sing and listen to this popular Cantata on
Palm Sunday - 1st April St James Church Bramley
There will be two rehearsals at 3pm: Sherfield Church 11th March
and Bramley Church 25th March. If you require a copy of the score please let Rody know by Sunday 4th March.
We will sing selected parts of it at the 10am morning service at St Leonard’s Church.
Lunch will be provided for the choir at Cross House in Bramley followed by the full performance at 3pm in Bramley Church
Further details from Rody Politt on 01256 882209
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For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480
www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]
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From Sheena Archer.
I recently received this enquiry from Julie Irwin:
"My late father told me that he was taken to a hospital in your area after suffering injuries in Palestine in 1947. He talked about the village (Sherfield on Loddon) and also Stratfield Saye House,
I believe that he was sent somewhere in the area for rehabilitation. It is a long shot, but do you know of any establishments in your area, commonly known for looking after wounded soldiers at this time."
If you know of local buildings that were used as temporary hospitals please let me know and I will pass the information to Julie.
Sheena Archer 01256 882099 or [email protected] Thank you for your help.
Loddon Sports Junior Football Club
Loddon Sports are to play hosts to a soccer School to be operated by the Coaching staff at Reading Football Club during Easter school holiday break. The event will take place on Sherfield Village Green over the two day period April 12th / 13th 2012. Sessions will commence at 10.00am and continue until 3pm each day.
Boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 15 are invited to attend. Anyone interested in taking part should contact Reading Football Club on 01189681380 or email [email protected] where full details will be available.
Club outdoor training sessions will restart on the village green on Saturday mornings for boys and girls in year 1 , year 1 'R' and pre reception commencing Saturday March 17th 2012 at 09.30am
Newcomers always welcome, do come along and enjoy being involved in skills, fun and enjoyment.
Any parents who would like to learn more about these Saturday sessions can contact me on 01256 882798
The clubs annual Invitation Tournament will be held over the weekend of Saturday/ Sunday May 26th / 27th 2012. This will feature competition football for age groups under 7 to under 15.
Fred Berntsen
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Pygmalion
Interiors The complete interior design
service. Our large showroom
allows us to offer a wide
range of furniture in addition
to fabrics, wallpapers, blinds,
flooring, pictures & prints
and many accessories.
Tel: (01252) 842287 www.pygmalioninteriors.co.uk
Unit 6, Warren Hill Farm,
Hulfords Lane, Hartley Wintney
www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk
Happy Faces Playgroup Sherfield-on-Loddon
“Bring your happy face to our
happy place”
A small, friendly playgroup for children aged 2 years 6 months to
school age
Flexible Sessions
including all day
Est. 1982 Charity No. 1029688
For further information,
please contact us on
01256 880903
For a prospectus/
application form, contact
01256 883162
E-mai l: happyfacesplaygroup@hotmai l.co.uk
Website: www.happy-faces-playgroup.co.uk
0845 479 8890
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Biffaward funding comes to Stratfield Turgis
Plans to improve facilities on the recreation ground at Stratfield Turgis have been boosted by a grant from Biffaward, a multi-million pound environment fund managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts which uses landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services.
Stratfield Turgis Parish Meeting made the successful application for funding through Biffaward’s Small Grants Scheme, introduced to enable groups to access lower levels of funding in order to improve the quality of life in their community. The grant has enabled the slide to be fully refurbished with additional new safety surfacing to meet health and safety requirements.
A representative from Biffaward, Gillian French, Programme Manager , said ““Biffaward is delighted to support this project, which has been led by local residents. Outdoor spaces are incredibly important; the improved area will be a fun, stimulating and engaging place where children and their parents can meet and socialise.”
Sheila Campbell, Chairman of the Parish Meeting thanked Biffaward for the grant.
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ELLIOTT’S
LANDSCAPING
Tree Surgery
Stump Grinding
Hedge Cutting
Fencing
Decking
Power Washing
Turfing
Garden Maintenance
Peter Elliott 01256 883743
Mobile: 07725 749 644
www.classictreeservices.co.uk
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Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council New cemetery The parish council would like to take this opportunity to advise residents that the extension to the existing burial ground in St Leonard’s Church is now open for burials. Although the new cemetery is accessed via a gate from the existing site, it is under the ownership and management of the parish council. The ground is unconsecrated and totally secular so able to welcome those from all faiths together with those who hold no particular belief. The cemetery has a lawned section for burials where a headstone may be erected and also a woodland section where memorials are not permitted but which will be planted with trees to create a natural environment. Separating these two areas is a wild flower meadow. Over the years, the parish council intends to provide more soft and hard landscaping including a memorial garden to provide a place of quiet reflection for relatives. The parish council believes in offering as much choice as possible to the bereaved and has attempted to keep regulations to a minimum but some are necessary to ensure that the cemetery is a safe and fitting place for all those who visit and work in it. A full list of the regulations and fees may be obtained from the parish clerk or viewed online at www.sherfieldonloddon-pc.gov.uk. Hitting the Cold Spots Hampshire County Council has launched its “Hitting the Cold Spots” initiative which is aimed at preventing vulnerable people suffering from the impact of cold weather. This takes the form of an information pack on a number of topics and contains a room thermometer and a snood. Also included is freephone number to the Environment Centre where practical support can be provided such as a free visit from an Advisor to discuss benefits and tariff queries and organising insulation, loft clearance boiler repairs etc. If you would like one of these packs or know anyone that may benefit from one then please contact the clerk, details below. The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 14 March at 7.30pm in the Liddell Hall – all welcome! Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 473927 Email: [email protected]
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The Garage AT SHERFIELD IS NOW OPEN
Goddard’s Lane, Sherfield-on-Loddon, HOOK, Hants. RG27 0EZ
Tel: 01256 882271
Mobile: 07812 939498
Under new management
Main dealer trained technicians
Labour rates reduced by 20%
WE CAN CARRY OUT
MOT’S - CARS/MOTORCYCLES
SERVICES
DIAGNOSTICS
REPAIRS
AIR CONDITIONING
COLLECTION AND DELIVERY
SERVICE AVAILABLE
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS &
MONUMENTAL MASONS.
ALEXANDER & DRY
Twenty four hour service. Pre-paid funeral plans
available.
1 Seal Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NQ
Tel: 01256 844663
www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk
YOUR COUNTRY FLORIST CHINEHAM
Traditional and contemporary flowers for
all occasions Weddings, Funerals, Parties etc. Remember your loved one the best way possible, with flowers. 1 Reading Road, Chineham
RG24 8LN (next to Indian Restaurant)
Tel/Fax 01256 840222
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Beat officer’s report: Mandy Jewell.
Mobile 07554 775617
Speed enforcement: Unfortunately due to other commitments, no speed enforcement was carried out during January Crime prevention: After the beat panel meeting in December it was agreed that, via our NHW coordinators, crime prevention advice would be passed on to local residents. This is being sent out in the near future. Incidents in January: The numbers of incidents across the area ranged from 107 in Tadley to 32 in the Candovers, with Bramley beat having 66. The number of crimes on the beat equalled those in Tadley at 29. Whitchurch had 32 with the other beats averaging 15. The incidents of ASB ranged from 19 in Tadley and 13 on the Oakley beat, down to an average of 3, with Bramley beat having 5, these related to neighbours, parking complaints and nuisance telephone calls. In January 2011 we had a total of 78 incidents, with 27 crimes and 4 ASB incidents. Countrywatch: The area now has a Countrywatch team who will look at poaching, ASB on rural land (misuse of footpaths/ fields, raves) and fly tipping (illegal dumping of waste). Incidents to be reported as any other incident: 0845 045 45 45 or 101
Information Day 21st March 10.30am - 1.00pm St Michael’s Church Cottage
Church Square, Basingstoke, RG21 7QW
Information & advice from a variety of organisations. Find out about local services, benefits, equipment, sources of support, leisure activities, insurance, legal advice, funeral plans, pendant alarms, volunteering & more. Everyone welcome! Especially useful for local older people, their relatives & carers. Pop in for a cuppa. Browse the information stands for useful leaflets. Ask your questions in person. Tel: 01256 423874
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Rewires, Fuse boxes, security lights
Garden lights, alarms quotes free
www.j-elec.com [email protected]
0118 942 7553
There’s never enough time to do … Garden Clearance, Seasonal Tidies, Grass Cutting, Turfing, Hedge
Trimming, Steam Cleaning (Patios, Paths, Walls), Creosoting.
We offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly visits or one-off tidy ups Tel: 01256 880333 or Mob: 07776 211211
www.masonsgardens.co.uk [email protected]
Will’s Garden Services
Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354
Email: [email protected]
A complete range of garden
services: Garden clearance, Mowing,
Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning,
Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care
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Church Toddler Time for Babies to 5’s
The next ‘Toddler Time’ will be
Wednesday 28th March 2012
4.00-4.20pm
At St Leonard’s Church
on the Red Carpet
Nursery Rhymes, Story, Prayer.
Healthy refreshments.
All welcome
Contact Bob Politt for more information 01256 882209
Women’s Breakfast - Saturday 17th March
8.30am-10.00am - Stratfield Saye Village Hall
Please come and join us for a wonderful break-fast! Jane Hancock, the wife of the Bishop of Basingstoke, will be speaking.
If you would like to come along please contact Rody Politt to confirm attendance on 01256 882209 or [email protected]
Reminder - MENS BREAKFAST Saturday 3rd March 2012
8.30am at Cross House, Bramley Our speaker will be Martin East, a former pilot with the
RAF. He is going to tell us about his amazing meeting with God on an RAF base in the tropics and his journey to faith. Please let Sammie know if you would like to attend. 0118 9816593 or [email protected]
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A Strategic Planning View from Bramley and Sherfield Borough Councillors The Borough Council is legally obliged to draw up a Local Development Framework (LDF) – a set of policies and plans that will guide future planning and development decisions. Once formally adopted, this framework will be one of the key factors in planning applications. The main document in this framework is the Core Strategy. This planning document identifies where development will take place, how new jobs will be supported and how the environment of the Borough will be protected and enhanced. It also allocates major
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SOLVE (Save Our Loddon Valley Environment) Report – 2,300 houses near you
The Manydown Company (MDC) has been granted an expedited Judicial Review (JR) hearing on March 13/14. This challenges the legality of the Council’s Core Strategy. It is separate from SOLVE and CountryWatch; we have held back on our JR, to avoid duplication. If successful this could halt the Council’s preparation of the Core Strategy forcing them to make 2000 acres of taxpayers’ land, Manydown, available for development. Your Councillors support the exclusion of Manydown and 2300 extra houses around their wards: re - letter 26th February in the Basingstoke Gazette. More letters and articles followed including a reply from SOLVE. Ask your Borough Councillor why he has, in effect, chosen to dump 2300 houses on your doorstep. Despite the JR, the consultation period on the draft Core Strategy, without Manydown, began on 10th February and ends on 23rd March - see the Council website. Visit our website www.solveloddon.org follow us on Twitter: @SOLVE2010. Telephone contact Kate Tuck - 01256 324043. Peter Bloyce SOLVE Representing residents who believe our unique eco-systems and historic sites of national importance are as important as our economic aspirations, and should be protected for the continued enjoyment of the wider Basingstoke community
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sites and locations for development to meet the needs of our growing population. We have worked hard to ensure that Sherfield village itself does not need to build any new homes between now and 2027. In addition, we have campaigned to bring the number of homes to be built each year down from 945 to 594 – protecting as many greenfield sites as possible. You can support these approaches in the consultation that is now open and will last until 23rd March 2012.Visit the Borough Council website at: www.basingstoke.gov.uk/go/corestrategy However, there is a need to have some development on the periphery of the Town – including Redlands, on the Parish boundary, to be part of a development adjacent to Chineham. We have lobbied to ensure that policies are in place to prevent any further encroachment of housing beyond this site, but there is still more to do. We want to ensure that only the right policies are included in the LDF – and, for that, we need your help. If you would like to feed in to this process, please email us directly at the address below. One other word on the lips of some residents is “Manydown”. What is it and what is happening? Manydown is an expanse of land to the west of Basingstoke, which is currently leased jointly to the Borough and County Councils by The Manydown Company (TMC), a private interest. TMC launched a Judicial Review against the Council regarding its decisions not to promote their land for development in this LDF. Contrary to some reports, the Council has made clear that it will be looking at the Manydown land with full scoping and consultation to be carried out, but this takes time. However, TMC were seeking a “stay” to prevent the Council from publishing the pre-submission Core Strategy for consultation. On 8th February the High Court dismissed the application for a “stay” but agreed, in line with normal process, that the Judicial Review hearing would still be heard in March. If progress on the Core Strategy is delayed, then there could be adverse consequences for the Borough as a whole – including Sherfield. Without a LDF in place, developers will be able to put in planning applications for sites without the Council having any strategic control of the phasing and so on. People seeking to stall the process should think very carefully about the potential impact of their actions. Cllr Rhydian Vaughan and Cllr Ranil Jayawardena [email protected] | 01256 322207
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Mine’s a pint by Simon Boase
Continuing the occasional theme of featuring local enterprises, I visited the recently formed Sherfield Village Brewery at the invitation of Peter Cook (it’s a tough job …).
Sherfield Village Brewery started life in May 2011 at Goddards Farm, following a couple of months building and fitting out. It’s an ideal location for brewing as the spent mash is recycled directly to the happy cows.
As Pete explained, beer making is simple but the final result is dependent on a few good ingredients and lots of care. Pete’s speciality is the use of New World hops which give his beers their distinctive flavours, with the hops being added both early and late in the brewing process.
I spent a very pleasant hour in Pete's company sampling the latest brews: Delicious chocolaty stout, excellent Hoppy Harrington (my favourite), and the Threesome bitter (but still not sure how I'd ask for that). If you get chance to try I can thoroughly recommend them all. Just listening to Pete talk about his passion and smelling the different hops is a great experience.
See www.sherfieldvillagebrewery.co.uk
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Rotherwick / Whitewater Primary School
is 300 years old!!!
Whitewater Primary School, incorporating Heckfield School and Rotherwick School, was 300 years old on 7th January 2012. In 1712 Frederick Tylney set up a school in Rotherwick for 20 scholars. In the 1980’s Heckfield Primary School and Rotherwick County Primary merged to become Whitewater C of E Primary School. We are looking for any past pupils, staff or community members who would like to be part of the celebrations. Over the last three years, many people have been (and still are!) planning and working hard to bring together the community of the school to celebrate. Some amazing events are planned and we wanted to share these with you; March 17th Spring Ball– for tickets e: [email protected] June 16th Rotherwick Country Fayre; vintage vehicle display, many attractions, Arena Events, Craft and Food Stalls. 11am-3pm. Eve Race night in Village Hall. £10 pp to include supper. 7.30pm. E-mail [email protected] for more details. June 17th School Open day. 10am-4pm. Refreshments available.
Sherfield 0-5’s Nearly New Sale of
qual i ty chi ldren's seconds Saturday 3
rd March
2 pm - 4pm Sherfield Park
Community Centre Fr e e e n t r y
If you would like to make some money, why not hire a table?
Contact Louisa on 01256 881229 [email protected]
Refreshments available
S a l e
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Basingstoke Choral Society
is performing J S Bach’s St Matthew Passion
In Winchester Cathedral at 7.15pm, 3rd March 2012.
This glorious work, widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of sacred choral music, to be sung in the glorious setting of Winchester Cathedral promises to be an evening not to be missed. Tickets available from Winchester Cathedral Box Office, by phone on 01962 857275 or online at www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
BAOS (Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society) Presents
Oliver! at The Haymarket 19th
-24th
March 2012
"Please sir, I want some more.." Come and join BAOS as they celebrate 90 years of quality musical
entertainment in Basingstoke with one of the most famous and loved British musicals.. Book early to avoid disappointment. Group discounts are available. Tickets from £15. Contact the Box Office
on 01256 844244. For more information on BAOS please visit: www.baos.org
Hook Choral Society is performing the magnificent
Handel's Messiah at
All Saints Church, Southern Road, Basingstoke on
24th
March 2012 - 7.30 pm featuring
The Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by
Nicholas Woods - Musical Director The choir are really enjoying the rehearsals and build up to this concert which promises to be a truly memorable occasion with full orchestra and professional soloists. Tickets will soon be available from Trees Newsagents in Hook; Dawsons in Basingstoke or by phone from Helen on 01256 766522 or any choir member. Prices are £12 per head (£10 concessions and accompanied children under 11 free)
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Join Clift Surgery’s Patient Representative Group (PRG)
This article is about a new NHS initiative, the Patient Participation Directed Enhanced Service (DES). This is a programme to enhance surgery services according to the specific needs and make-up of the patients in the Practice. For example they may include:
hours of opening and the ability to book ahead
range of skills available – access to different professionals
a choice of modes of contact e.g. face-to-face, phone or electronic contact
enabling care as close to home as possible An important condition is that the practice will only qualify for funding under this scheme if it is able to clearly demonstrate that it has established a Patients Representative Group (PRG) comprising registered patients and has used its best endeavours to ensure that the PRG is representative of its patient community. If you would like to support this initiative, please email Clift Surgery at [email protected] giving your name, your house number/name and postcode and put “Wish to Join PRG” in the subject line. The surgery will acknowledge your request, but then you will not hear anything until the first topic for consultation is distributed. Your email address will be secure and will not be passed to any other party nor will it appear in the distribution of the consultation request emails. Note that in a previous LVL article in September 2011, a PCG (Patient Consultative Group) was described, but this initiative has now been superseded by the PRG. Patients who have already registered for the PCG will be transferred to the list for the PRG and do not need to reapply. Further information on the implementation of the DES can be found at: http://www.productiveprimarycare.co.uk/Data/Sites/1/patient-participation-directed-enhanced-service.pdf
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Situated on the B3011, the farm shop is in an idyllic location with
plenty of parking. We have a master butcher - Mr Roger
David on site who has over 40 years experience.
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Friday 9th March at 4.15pm Life isn’t tidy and one of the strengths of our Church is
that we don’t mind getting messy! ‘Messy Church’ is a
monthly opportunity for families to enjoy being together,
making things, eating and celebrating God together. All
are welcome: children, parents, grandparents and friends.
The session will run something like this:-
4.15pm—arrive and register, have a drink and a biscuit
4.30pm—Worship, followed by Craft
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Please note the next Messy Church will be after
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Sherfield Football Club
Will be holding their inaugural beer festival on Saturday 5th May
at The White Hart.
The event will start at midday so please come along to:
Enjoy the FA cup Final on the big screen in the afternoon
Sample local beers and ciders in the marquee
Feed your appetite with the BBQ and Hog Roast
Listen to our featured band ‘The Swarm’ in the evening.
If you would like to sponsor a barrel (£25), have other ideas for the advertisement of your business or company or just wish to
find out more please contact Mark Adams on 01256 83921.
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MAIN HALL KITCHEN & GARDEN ROOM
The Main Hall kitchen and Garden Room bar are being united as the hatch between them is being converted into a doorway. More storage will be created in the bar area, which is necessary as the Hall now runs its own bar at Village Hall events and needs to store numerous drinks and glasses. The commercial dishwasher purchased recently will be installed in the bar area, a commercial range cooker will be purchased for the kitchen and there will also be space for a tall fridge. The current small fridge in the kitchen will be replaced by the newer one in the Garden Room. When building work is completed, an industrial non-slip vinyl will be laid in the kitchen and bar area and the Garden Room carpet will be replaced with the same wood effect vinyl as in the Liddell Hall.
CLEANING Just before Christmas, the Village Hall was the subject of a deep clean which included cleaning the ceiling fans in the main hall and all toilets.
GARDEN Rubbish and nettles have been cleared, some levelling and seeding completed and some new concrete paths laid. More work is planned for the Spring which will include a garden area for Happy Faces playgroup to cultivate.
FUNDRAISING As a Charity, the only regular income the Hall has is from its hiring fees so donations and fund raising events are vital to maintain the Hall and carry out further renovation and refurbishments. If you would like to help with fund raising events please contact Alan Ball on 01256 883838.
For more information on clubs and groups, events and booking the hall, visit our website at:
www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall
Reg. Charity No. 272385
Tel: 01256 883624
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THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Reported by Ilene Iles
Approximately 40 Members attended our Annual Lunch at BCOT at 12 noon on the 8th February which was kindly organised by Helen Rolton, and we returned to Sherfield Village Hall about 3 p.m. for our monthly Meeting. Dee Bulpitt, our President, opened the Business Meeting at 3.20 p.m. and welcomed everyone. Jerusalem was sung, the Minutes were read, the Treasurer’s Report given by Evelyn Holdaway and correspondence and up-coming events dealt with by Val Denny. She then went on to give details of our spring trip to Alton and Selborne on Tuesday, 17th April, leaving the White Hart at 9.30 a.m., and there was a discussion about possible venues for our autumn trip. Other internal matters were dealt with and the Business Meeting closed at 4 p.m. This was followed by tea/coffee and biscuits and the raffle was drawn bringing proceedings to a close. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 7TH MARCH 2012 AT 2 PM. IN SHERFIELD VILLAGE HALL SPEAKER: MRS M FORBES SUBJECT: CRAFT CRAZY RECYCLER
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As 2012 sees the UK hosting the Olympics, our theme for this year is ‘Taking the Challenge’ and we are encouraged to take on challenges ourselves. Perhaps learn to do something we have been delaying or take up a new hobby or sport. To reflect our theme we have planned a meeting to discuss women who have faced challenges and how they have overcome them. As this year is also the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, we have arranged a meeting entitled ‘Aspects of Diamonds’ and also a debate on the future of the monarchy. Our country theme evening will be Greece, again to reflect the year of the Olympics. We have also planned our usual events such as our evening ramble, Safari Supper, Telephone Quiz and Christmas meal as well as a play reading, music evening and book review. Our February meeting was ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?’ where we all chose three dinner guests and had to explain why we chose them and what we talked about. They could be people who were dead or fictional. People in the media were a popular choice – after all they would have plenty to talk about! Sir David Attenborough was chosen for his knowledge and enthusiasm, Alastair Cook for his expertise on the USA and Julian Pettifer for his experience as a war reporter and more recently his interest in nature. Other media folk included John Peel for his support of new musical talent, Sarah Kennedy for her warm personality, Ian Hislop (chosen twice) for his humour and knowledge of current affairs, and Michael Portillo for his engaging personality in presenting a series of train journeys. One brave member would ask Michel Roux Jnr to dinner! Sailors and adventurers Francis Chichester and Ellen McArthur would have fantastic stories to tell of their round-the-word voyages and what inspired them to do it. Richard Burton was chosen for his lovely voice and Sir John Betjeman for his beautiful poetry. An interesting combination of guests would be St Peter, Abu Bakr and Ananda discussing Jesus, Mohammed and Buddha. For humour Pam Ayres and Dawn French would be given an invitation to dinner and for professionalism and dedication, Betty Boothroyd. This is just a sample of people we would invite and it led to some interesting discussions on the various achievements and personalities of those chosen. Our next meeting will be our Greek evening when we will all bring some Greek food, do a quiz on Greece and listen to some Greek music.
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Sherfield and District Gardening Club
Our 2012 schedule continues with two excellent speakers booked for March and April. Anyone interested in gardening will be most welcome to join us at the Sherfield Village Hall at 7:30pm
On Monday 19th March Victoria Ennion will talk about ‘Foliage in Design’. Victoria is a garden designer, expert gardener and lecturer. She trained in horticulture and garden design at Capel Manor College, and has been running her own gardening business since 1998. She worked in the West London area, creating small urban oases as well as working longer term in large NGS gardens. In 2004 she started working at Capel Manor College, teaching horticulture and garden design to adults. In 2009 she left London and moved to Winchester where she set up Crowsfoot Gardens, which specialises in garden design and restoration. (crowsfoot.co.uk) Monday 16th April sees the return of Ray Broughton whose lively talk last February about ‘soil Management’ was very well received. This time Ray will tell us about ‘Plant Propagation’ This talk is based on his own observations and is backed up by years of scientific study and practice. If it’s anything like last year’s talk, he will have us enthralled and scribbling notes to catch his words of wisdom. Ray was trained at RHS Garden Wisley, is a fellow of the Institute of Horticulture and a lecturer for the Royal Horticultural Society.
For arrangements contact: Linda on 882341 or Vanessa on 881760
New Forest Spring Fair
Brand new for 2012! New Park, Brockenhurst will be hosting a variety of events this year, starting with the launch of our New Forest Spring Fair on Sunday 8th April. The Fair will have a full programme of events in the display ring, country activities, trade stands and animals. This will be a fun filled day out for all the family and something for all ages.
If you would like any further information please visit our website at www.newforestshow.co.uk or contact the Show Office on 01590 622400.
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For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Loraine Smith, Hall Manager. Tel: 01256 883624 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk
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BASINGSTOKE LADIES’ CHOIR NEEDS YOU!!!
Ladies – can you sing? Our choir, established for nearly 50 years in Basingstoke, is buzzing with some lovely things to look forward to. We are planning a tour to Malta next year with Basingstoke Male Voice Choir and we’re leading up to our 50th anniversary in 2014.
We are currently rehearsing for the BBC Choir of the Year competition, the first round of which is taking place in The Anvil on Saturday 4th February. We are currently in real need of Top Sopranos, so if you need a new hobby and have a high singing voice, our choir is the place for you. We rehearse at The Carnival Hall, Council Road, Basingstoke on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. for further details, please ring our Membership Secretary, Jan Hodges, on 01256 781035. You can be sure of a very warm welcome!
BASINGSTOKE MALE VOICE CHOIR - 2012
Gentlemen, try something new this year! If you’ve enjoyed the recent programmes about choirs with Gareth Malone, come along and join a choir yourself. The benefits are enormous. Further information can be found on our website www.basingstokemvc.org.uk or you can
chat to Tony Brown, on 01256 336984.
This year the choir will be welcoming back the prize-winning Farnham Youth Choir at their forthcoming St George’s Day Concert on 21st April in St Michael’s Church. This will be followed by their Annual Concert on 26th May in the United Reformed church – their guests being the Taunton Male Voice Choir. 8th July sees the choir joining with other local choirs and choral societies in the Basingstoke Festival of Choirs’ Jubilee Celebration Concert in The Anvil.
BMVC will also be taking part in a male voice choir choral festival at the Fairfield Hall, Croydon, and in the autumn the choir travels to Ely Cathedral helping the Huntingdon MVC celebrate their 50th Anniversary. With such a busy programme the choir is always keen to recruit new choristers and will be running an open evening on 5th March at 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, London Street. We hope to see you on March 5
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Updated Feb 2012: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated.
Allotments. Basingstoke Gazette. Bingo. Brownies. St. Leonard’s Church. Breach Lane Chapel. Catholic Church Clift Surgery Patient Group Cricket Club (Sherfield) Cricket Club (ST & HW) Evergreens. Football (Junior) Football (Seniors) Happy Faces Playgroup Loddon Players Loddon Quilters Loddon Valley Link. Lunch Club. NWR. Stratfield Saye P. Council. Stratfield Turgis P. Meeting Sherfield Parish Council Police - Local beat officer Police - Report an incident Poppies. Post Office Sher. Community Care Grp Sherfield Fete. Sher. Dist. Gardening Club Sherfield Show. Short Mat Bowls. Toddler Group 0-5s. Tree Warden. Village Green Volunteers. Whist Drive. Women’s Institute Village Hall Caretaker/Bookings. Management Committee Fund Raising Committee .
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SEWING. EXPERIENCED & CONVENIENT. Visit Di’s emporium at the Conservatory in the Sherfield (Wyevale) Garden Centre car park. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing, alterations & repairs. Curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and Arts & Crafts. Call Diana on 07796 045944
COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE T.S.I. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating. For any quotation Tel: 01256 780460 Mob: 07989940210
GUITAR LESSONS. Local teacher covering rock, heavy metal, acoustic and jazz styles. Lessons are one-to-one, half an hour to one hour. Call Graham 01256 881513 or mob: 07908422440
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Loddon Valley Link Management Committee
Editor for the April Edition
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559 email: [email protected] Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 email: [email protected]
Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938
email: [email protected]
Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166
Committee Member: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: [email protected]
Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250
email: [email protected]
Editor:
All ads. Email: [email protected]
Advertising enquiries to:
Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 (email: [email protected])
Treasurer Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277 (email: [email protected])
Deadline for copy for the next edition is 16th of the month
Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379 email: [email protected]
Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209 email: [email protected]
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ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE Small ads. For businesses are £5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words. For Sale / Wanted ads £2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words. Space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices
Brian Archer Tel: 01256 882099 ([email protected])
Brian Archer Tel: 01256 882099
Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of the month
CHURCH OFFICERS
OFFICERS Rector: Reverend Bob Politt Tel: 01256 882209
Kindly Note: The Rector’s day off is Thursday
Assistant Priest: Rev’d. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593
Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860
Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705
ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON
Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538
Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680
Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188
Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099
Peggy Wilson Tel. 01256 880503
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE
Churchwarden: Vacant
Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL
Churchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559
Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413
Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705
Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092
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