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PARISH MAGAZINE – November 2020 WHEATHILL PRIORY GROUP OF PARISHES –“Jesus Lives: Follow Him”

Rev. Jane Durham tel: 01458 223417 Mobile: 07421 700 242 email: [email protected]

CHURCHWARDENS Keinton Mandeville with Kingweston Lydford on Fosse Barton St David Mr Stephen Jenkins (01458) 224422 Mr Ralph Berry (01963) 240164 Mrs Jan Craig (01458) 850825 Mrs Deborah Whittingham (01458) 224057 Mrs Jennie Cooper (01963) 240236) Mrs Wendy Eitzen (01458) 850011

Lay Minister: Jane Sedgman (01458) 223237 Benefice Administrator, Jonathan Beardsworth – Email: wheathillbenefi[email protected] Web Page : wheathill.org Parish Magazine Editor : wheathillbenefi[email protected] Our Churches Our Communities

Barton St David Methodist Chapel, Keinton Mandeville What, When and Where?

Bath & Wells - Diocese news Page 13 Bishop’s Leer Page 15 CHURCH SERVICES PAGE 3 Church Opening details PAGE 3 Community Farm – PlotgateCSA Page 11 Community Transport (WPCT) Page 13 Keinton Big Breakfast Update Page 15 KM Methodist Services & Poem Page 14 St Peter’s, Lydford on Fosse Local Parish Councils Pages 6 & 11 All Saints, Kingweston Message - Rev. Jane Page 2 Mother’s Union Page 12 St Peter’s Lydford Notes, Page 10 Poem – MJP Page 7 Village Groups Beneﬁce Choir Page 4 Knit & Naer contact Page 3 Keinton WI Group Page 9 Lydford 3rd Tuesday Group Page 11 Lydford NHW Page 7 St Mary Magdalene, Keinton Mandeville Harvest Fesval See full Directory on page 4

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Next issue will be DECEMBER 2020 magazine – submissions up to 09:00 am Friday, 20 November Items to the Editor – VIA EMAIL PLEASE: wheathillbeneﬁ[email protected] Dear Friends Church Services ‘Remember, remember…..’ These are the services that are planned for November, obviously they may November is a month to remember, not only in ireworks but more importantly be changed in line with current Government guidelines. also remembering people and places. This year our remembering is particularly Sunday, 1st Nov 10:30am Holy Communion – Kingweston poignant as we may well be unable to remember in the presence of others and Monday, 2nd Nov 7:00pm All Souls Service – Lydford on Fosse we are acutely aware of the implications of the past few months on the lives of so many. Remembrance Services We begin the month by remembering that Christians are a part of a Please note these will all take place outside (whatever the weather) community that spans nations and generations, as we celebrate All Saints, so please come appropriately dressed: remembering all of God’s people some of whom who have gone before, others are still with us. All Saints reminds us that Saints are not just those whom the church Friday, 6th Nov 10:50am Remembrance – Keinton War Memorial has honoured throughout the years but all who follow Jesus, Paul used to write Sunday, 8th Nov 08:30am Holy Communion Barton St David his letters to All the saints in a particular place. We will celebrate All Saints in All Saints Church Kingweston on 1 November at 10:30am. 10:45am Remembrance – West Lydford War Memorial All Saints day is followed by All Souls day, when we particularly focus on those Wednesday, 11th Nov 10:50am Remembrance – Barton St David who have died, often in recent years, but at other times all those whom we love but see no more. We will be holding our usual All Souls service, with some Sunday, 15th Nov 10:30am Holy Communion Lydford differences on 2 November (All Souls Day) 7pm in Lydford. We will also hope to record and livestream the service for those who cannot be physically present in Sunday, 22nd Nov 8:30am Morning Prayer Barton St David the building. 10:30am Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville Then we come to Remembrance, the time when as nations we give thanks for 12:45am Baptism Lydford on Fosse those who have died serving the nation. Whilst the focus has often been on the two world wars, it is also on all those who have died since that time. Again our Advent gathering will be different this year, but we intend to gather (as far as is possible Sunday – 29th Nov 8:30am Holy Communion Lydford on Fosse within government guidelines) and details are in the magazine. As we recalled 10:30am Morning Prayer Barton St David the 80 anniversary of VE and VJ Day in the summer months, this brings all of that remembering together again. 4:00pm Faith 'n Fun Christingle and Advent Star Underpinning our individual remembering is the fact that the God whom we in Keinton Churchyard (Please dress warmly!) worship also remembers The Psalmist says: You have kept count of my tossings; Christmas Church Services put my tears in your bottle. Looking forward To attend any of our Christmas services (from 20 December Are they not in your record? onwards) you will need to book. We hope there will be a carol service with a Psalm 56:8 difference, crib service and worship in our churches over Christmas. Details will be in next month's magazine, but please note the need to book your seats! God doesn’t just remember he also ‘keeps count’ in that he sees, hears and knows what is going on deep within us, and he keeps those feelings safe, protected and Church opening for private prayer recorded. Following permission from the Government and Church of England and local We remember because God does, and his remembering gives us the risk assessments, churches in the beneice are open for private prayer as opportunity to grow in conidence, to know that we’re not alone and to learn to follows: trust him at all times, not just when things are going well, but also when all we Barton St David – Wednesday afternoon 2–4pm, please phone the can do is cry! Remembering is important, it is what anchors us to a past and gives direction and understanding to our futures too. Sometimes we need to churchwarden Wendy Eitzen to conirm time etc on( 01458) 850011 remember on behalf of others, because their memory is no longer what it was, or Keinton Mandeville – Tuesday and Friday afternoons 2-4pm because we no longer see them. Kingweston – open 10am - 4pm daily Whoever we remember and however we do it, the good news is that we do this Lydford is now going to be open See Lydford Church Notes page 10 as a community, with each other but also with God who remembers with us, and far from discarding our memories keeps them safe for us at all time. Keinton Mandeville Parish Church Openers – 2020 So however, and whoever you remember this month may you know that you St Mary Magdalene Church will be open for limited sessions and church openers are always safe in God’s greater memory of you and his holding of you will be arranged. Should you need to swap, please could you let Emma know as With my best wishes, Jane well as the person due to hand the key onto you. As the situation evolves and if more access is possible, a full rota will be Advent Course published in the magazine. Meanwhile, if anyone else would like to help with the Our Advent course this year will be on the themes of the Advent Candles, Hope, locking and unlocking of the church, please call 223344. faith, love and joy and will take place both 'in person' and online. The ‘in person’ course will be on a Wednesday afternoon starting on Wednesday 25 November 2:30pm in Keinton Mandeville Church (no need to Keinton Mandeville Knit and Naer Group book). When the Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Knit and Natter will again meet Online will take place on Tuesday evenings starting on 24 November at every Monday afternoon from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. at the Methodist Church Room. 7:30pm, these will be on Zoom and details will be available via the beneice New members, irrespective of ability, will always be welcome. weekly email nearer the time. Open to everyone from all the villages. Ring 223344 for more information.

2 2 Dear Friends Church Services ‘Remember, remember…..’ These are the services that are planned for November, obviously they may November is a month to remember, not only in ireworks but more importantly be changed in line with current Government guidelines. also remembering people and places. This year our remembering is particularly Sunday, 1st Nov 10:30am Holy Communion – Kingweston poignant as we may well be unable to remember in the presence of others and Monday, 2nd Nov 7:00pm All Souls Service – Lydford on Fosse we are acutely aware of the implications of the past few months on the lives of so many. Remembrance Services We begin the month by remembering that Christians are a part of a Please note these will all take place outside (whatever the weather) community that spans nations and generations, as we celebrate All Saints, so please come appropriately dressed: remembering all of God’s people some of whom who have gone before, others are still with us. All Saints reminds us that Saints are not just those whom the church Friday, 6th Nov 10:50am Remembrance – Keinton War Memorial has honoured throughout the years but all who follow Jesus, Paul used to write Sunday, 8th Nov 08:30am Holy Communion Barton St David his letters to All the saints in a particular place. We will celebrate All Saints in All Saints Church Kingweston on 1 November at 10:30am. 10:45am Remembrance – West Lydford War Memorial All Saints day is followed by All Souls day, when we particularly focus on those Wednesday, 11th Nov 10:50am Remembrance – Barton St David who have died, often in recent years, but at other times all those whom we love but see no more. We will be holding our usual All Souls service, with some Sunday, 15th Nov 10:30am Holy Communion Lydford differences on 2 November (All Souls Day) 7pm in Lydford. We will also hope to record and livestream the service for those who cannot be physically present in Sunday, 22nd Nov 8:30am Morning Prayer Barton St David the building. 10:30am Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville Then we come to Remembrance, the time when as nations we give thanks for 12:45am Baptism Lydford on Fosse those who have died serving the nation. Whilst the focus has often been on the two world wars, it is also on all those who have died since that time. Again our Advent gathering will be different this year, but we intend to gather (as far as is possible Sunday – 29th Nov 8:30am Holy Communion Lydford on Fosse within government guidelines) and details are in the magazine. As we recalled 10:30am Morning Prayer Barton St David the 80 anniversary of VE and VJ Day in the summer months, this brings all of that remembering together again. 4:00pm Faith 'n Fun Christingle and Advent Star Underpinning our individual remembering is the fact that the God whom we in Keinton Churchyard (Please dress warmly!) worship also remembers The Psalmist says: You have kept count of my tossings; Christmas Church Services put my tears in your bottle. Looking forward To attend any of our Christmas services (from 20 December Are they not in your record? onwards) you will need to book. We hope there will be a carol service with a Psalm 56:8 difference, crib service and worship in our churches over Christmas. Details will be in next month's magazine, but please note the need to book your seats! God doesn’t just remember he also ‘keeps count’ in that he sees, hears and knows what is going on deep within us, and he keeps those feelings safe, protected and Church opening for private prayer recorded. Following permission from the Government and Church of England and local We remember because God does, and his remembering gives us the risk assessments, churches in the beneice are open for private prayer as opportunity to grow in conidence, to know that we’re not alone and to learn to follows: trust him at all times, not just when things are going well, but also when all we Barton St David – Wednesday afternoon 2–4pm, please phone the can do is cry! Remembering is important, it is what anchors us to a past and gives direction and understanding to our futures too. Sometimes we need to churchwarden Wendy Eitzen to conirm time etc on( 01458) 850011 remember on behalf of others, because their memory is no longer what it was, or Keinton Mandeville – Tuesday and Friday afternoons 2-4pm because we no longer see them. Kingweston – open 10am - 4pm daily Whoever we remember and however we do it, the good news is that we do this Lydford is now going to be open See Lydford Church Notes page 10 as a community, with each other but also with God who remembers with us, and far from discarding our memories keeps them safe for us at all time. Keinton Mandeville Parish Church Openers – 2020 So however, and whoever you remember this month may you know that you St Mary Magdalene Church will be open for limited sessions and church openers are always safe in God’s greater memory of you and his holding of you will be arranged. Should you need to swap, please could you let Emma know as With my best wishes, Jane well as the person due to hand the key onto you. As the situation evolves and if more access is possible, a full rota will be Advent Course published in the magazine. Meanwhile, if anyone else would like to help with the Our Advent course this year will be on the themes of the Advent Candles, Hope, locking and unlocking of the church, please call 223344. faith, love and joy and will take place both 'in person' and online. The ‘in person’ course will be on a Wednesday afternoon starting on Wednesday 25 November 2:30pm in Keinton Mandeville Church (no need to Keinton Mandeville Knit and Naer Group book). When the Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Knit and Natter will again meet Online will take place on Tuesday evenings starting on 24 November at every Monday afternoon from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. at the Methodist Church Room. 7:30pm, these will be on Zoom and details will be available via the beneice New members, irrespective of ability, will always be welcome. weekly email nearer the time. Open to everyone from all the villages. Ring 223344 for more information.

3 3 Keinton Mandeville Methodist Chapel Weekly events Cancelled unl further noce Benefice Choir Members of the Beneice choir continue to be seen – in unison Contents guide and details of events by Date and Page number and harmony – on screen in a church near you – as they join in making recordings of hymns and other music for the monthly November 2020 Rev. Jane’s Leer (Page 2) services. For Remembrance, this includes a moving Advent Course Details (page 2) arrangement of the tune Flowers of the Forest with the words Benefice Services (Page 3) of In Flanders Fields, based on a bagpipe lament often played Benefice Choir notes (Page 4) at military funerals. Concert for Music Space Update (Page 9) Preparations are also underway to record carols old and new for the forthcoming season of Advent and then for the Christmas celebrations. Wheathill Priory Group Community Transport details (page 13) Recordings and videos of the Choir’s efforts are uploaded to the Wheathill Beneice YouTube page: Wheathill Beneice YouTube and can also be found in some of the weekly online KM Lunch Club Update (See Below) services. KM Big Breakfast Update (Page 15) The Choir would welcome new participants, so do please KM Primary School Advert (Page 5) contact Lynne Kirkham for further information Tel: (01458) Keinton WI details (Page 9) 850040.

Virtual Meengs info: Keinton Parish Council Update (Page 6) Keinton Mandeville Primary School Lydford Parish Council details (Page 11) WANTED – NEW GOVERNOR We currently have a vacancy for a Co-opted Governor on the Governing board St Peter’s, Lydford, (Page 10) of our successful school; we are therefore looking to recruit a new, Walters & Pope Trust, Welcome POPin Cafe (Page 11) enthusiastic Governor to join us. LDGC Quiz (Page 8 & 9) Our school Governing Board is made up of Co-opted, Staff, Parent and Local Lydford NHW (Page 7) Authority Governors. Our Governors have a range of different backgrounds, Lydford 3rd Tuesday Group details (Page 11) skills and experiences, but they are all volunteers who work together for the beneit of the School. The school is currently rated as a ‘Good’ school by OFSTED, with strong MU Notes from e-Newsleer (Page 12 ) praise for many of our practises and the leadership team in our most recent inspection. However, never wanting to rest on our laurels, we have plenty of Bath & Wells Diocese News -Save a Cow update (Page 13 ) plans to keep us strong and relevant in this changing world, whilst keeping the children at the heart of everything we do. KM Methodist Church Services & Poem Page 14) If you think you have … WI - Keinton Mandeville (Page 14) • An interest in the performance of the school. • Time to undertake Governor work including attending meetings and visits to the school. Bishop’s message (Page15) • The ability to look at issues objectively. PlotgateCSA details ( Page 11) • The conidence to ask questions and join in debate. • A willingness to listen and make informed judgements. • The ability to work well with others. We are particularly looking for applicants with experience or an interest in the areas of inance, health and safety or the curriculum to enhance our current skill-set and support governor committees. What can we oﬀer? Keinton Lunch Club • The opportunity to work with our small team of enthusiastic governors and staff in improving our School. I am sure you will be aware that we are unable to run the • Training to develop an understanding of speciic School management issues. lunch club this winter. You will, I hope, be as disappointed as • A sense of achievement in making a difference to our School. the team are. If you are interested in inding out more about this role, please contact: Thank you all for the support that you have given to the Clerk to the Governing Board, Mrs A Dorey club. It is hoped that we may start again in the not too Keinton Mandeville Primary School, Chistles Lane, distant future. Keinton Mandeville, The team Somerset TA11 6ES T: (01458) 223452 E: [email protected]

4 4 Keinton Mandeville Methodist Chapel Weekly events Cancelled unl further noce Benefice Choir Members of the Beneice choir continue to be seen – in unison Contents guide and details of events by Date and Page number and harmony – on screen in a church near you – as they join in making recordings of hymns and other music for the monthly November 2020 Rev. Jane’s Leer (Page 2) services. For Remembrance, this includes a moving Advent Course Details (page 2) arrangement of the tune Flowers of the Forest with the words Benefice Services (Page 3) of In Flanders Fields, based on a bagpipe lament often played Benefice Choir notes (Page 4) at military funerals. Concert for Music Space Update (Page 9) Preparations are also underway to record carols old and new for the forthcoming season of Advent and then for the Christmas celebrations. Wheathill Priory Group Community Transport details (page 13) Recordings and videos of the Choir’s efforts are uploaded to the Wheathill Beneice YouTube page: Wheathill Beneice YouTube and can also be found in some of the weekly online KM Lunch Club Update (See Below) services. KM Big Breakfast Update (Page 15) The Choir would welcome new participants, so do please KM Primary School Advert (Page 5) contact Lynne Kirkham for further information Tel: (01458) Keinton WI details (Page 9) 850040.

5 5 Keinton Mandeville Parish Council Lydford Neighbourhood Watch – [email protected] (01458) 224593 Sun View, Babcary Lane, Keinton Mandeville – [email protected] Emergency Call 999 Non - Emergency Call 101 Privacy Notice: http://www.keintonvh.co.uk/village/PCArchice/KMPCPN.pdf To Remain Anonymous Call 0800 555111 Parish Council Meengs Street Contacts During the current restrictions Parish Council meetings will continue to be held A37 – David Marten 01963 240571 remotely at the moment and details will be published on the website – Lydford on Fosse - Cary Road and Somerton Road – Tim Evans 01963 240507 http://www.keintonvh.co.uk/village/Parishcouncil.php at least three days East Lydford - Church Lane (A37 side) – Ian Poynter 01963 240424 beforehand. Details of how the public can join these meetings will also be published on the website. Church Lane (Castle Cary side) Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 Next meeng – is planned to take place on 3 November 2020 at 7:30pm. West Lydford Keinton Connected - FTTP Broadband Update South of the Brue – Anne Parkhouse 01963 240268/Mike Pauley 01963 240469 Further information has been provided in a lealet delivered door to door in the North of the Brue – Linda Foote 01963 240336 village – please respond to this if you are interested in having ibre to the B3153 from Lydford traffic lights to boundary with Keinton Mandeville including premises broadband, potentially with no installation cost! The igures provided King o’ Mill – Janet Holden 07709 277893 conirm that the bulk of the installation cost will hopefully be covered by public funding, through the DCMS Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. This is subject to Village Contact a suficient number of properties taking up a new FTTP broadband service. Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 PC Grants for local groups and organisaons [email protected] The Parish Council has a grants budget for local groups and organisations, if you would like to apply, please do so in writing via the clerk. ‘Wise Words’ What 3 Words Over the years I have made a collection of so called ‘wise words’ – sayings and What 3 words is a smartphone app which provides a really simple and accurate phrases which I just happened to come across in random places. Recently these way to identify location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each two popped up – both of which are pertinent in these dificult times. with a unique 3 word address. It means that now everyone, everywhere can ‘Challenges are what make life interesting, refer to any precise location – from a speciic building entrance to a point on a overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.’ hiking trail or a remote spot in a ield – using just three words. What3words is available as a free mobile app for iOS and Android and works ofline. It is also Joshua J Marine available at map.what3words.com It's simple -- all you need to do is download the app and either type in an ‘Remember you are braver than you believe and address, or zoom in on your current location. The app will then give you a three- Stronger than you seem and word address you can share with your friends or the emergency services. Smarter than you think.’ Why might I need the what3words app in an emergency? A.A. Milne Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time day or night and often in unfamiliar places. This can make describing your location very dificult if you On a similar theme, here is another poem sent in by Joyce: need to call 999. Having a precise location can help emergency services ind you much faster, and what3words is a way for you to describe your location, accurate Words to 3x3m square, using just 3 words. Words are amazing, they help us convey Our thoughts and our feelings in the things that we say. Solar Streets Iniave The Parish Council is looking to support a ‘Solar Streets’ initiative to offer lower Words can speak deep truths enlightening and wise, cost solar PV to local residents. Mary Phillips from Baltonsborough PC attended But, sadly, they also communicate lies. our October meeting to talk about this idea originally initiated by Frome Town Mothers and fathers are so very proud Council. FTC had approached a number of companies offering solar PV to see if When their little baby says it’s first word aloud. they could provide a lower cost system if a number of residents signed up. Friends greet each other with words when they meet. IDDEA were the only company able to do this and it had been a positive experience with 70 installations taking place. Lovers use words romantic and sweet. Since then, a number of other councils and villages had supported the Solar Teachers need words to help children learn, Streets initiative. Mary explained that IDDEA worked with local community Sometimes encouraging, sometimes quite stern. groups and councils to advertise the opportunity in the area and offered Novelists write them in story and tale. favourable prices for the householder; £4000 for a 14 panel, 4KW system. This is a discount of circa 20% at current prices. Post people carry them delivering the mail. Mary has made an initial enquiry to IDDEA and they would be willing to be Orators speak clever words worthy of note, lexible so that Baltonsborough could join with Barton-St-David, Butleigh and Politicians use them to tell folk how to vote (for them.) Keinton Mandeville to form Brue Valley Solar Streets. Words are so powerful, mighty and strong, The PC‘s involvement will be to make householders aware of the opportunity Use them to bless others and never for wrong. and to support it. The PV systems would be paid for by householders who would enter into a contract with IDDEA. Watch this space for further information! For they can be hurtful and make people cry, But when spoken in love they lift spirits high! .... SO USE WORDS CAREFULLY! .... M.J.P. 6 6 Keinton Mandeville Parish Council Lydford Neighbourhood Watch – [email protected] (01458) 224593 Sun View, Babcary Lane, Keinton Mandeville – [email protected] Emergency Call 999 Non - Emergency Call 101 Privacy Notice: http://www.keintonvh.co.uk/village/PCArchice/KMPCPN.pdf To Remain Anonymous Call 0800 555111 Parish Council Meengs Street Contacts During the current restrictions Parish Council meetings will continue to be held A37 – David Marten 01963 240571 remotely at the moment and details will be published on the website – Lydford on Fosse - Cary Road and Somerton Road – Tim Evans 01963 240507 http://www.keintonvh.co.uk/village/Parishcouncil.php at least three days East Lydford - Church Lane (A37 side) – Ian Poynter 01963 240424 beforehand. Details of how the public can join these meetings will also be published on the website. Church Lane (Castle Cary side) Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 Next meeng – is planned to take place on 3 November 2020 at 7:30pm. West Lydford Keinton Connected - FTTP Broadband Update South of the Brue – Anne Parkhouse 01963 240268/Mike Pauley 01963 240469 Further information has been provided in a lealet delivered door to door in the North of the Brue – Linda Foote 01963 240336 village – please respond to this if you are interested in having ibre to the B3153 from Lydford traffic lights to boundary with Keinton Mandeville including premises broadband, potentially with no installation cost! The igures provided King o’ Mill – Janet Holden 07709 277893 conirm that the bulk of the installation cost will hopefully be covered by public funding, through the DCMS Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. This is subject to Village Contact a suficient number of properties taking up a new FTTP broadband service. Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 PC Grants for local groups and organisaons [email protected] The Parish Council has a grants budget for local groups and organisations, if you would like to apply, please do so in writing via the clerk. ‘Wise Words’ What 3 Words Over the years I have made a collection of so called ‘wise words’ – sayings and What 3 words is a smartphone app which provides a really simple and accurate phrases which I just happened to come across in random places. Recently these way to identify location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each two popped up – both of which are pertinent in these dificult times. with a unique 3 word address. It means that now everyone, everywhere can ‘Challenges are what make life interesting, refer to any precise location – from a speciic building entrance to a point on a overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.’ hiking trail or a remote spot in a ield – using just three words. What3words is available as a free mobile app for iOS and Android and works ofline. It is also Joshua J Marine available at map.what3words.com It's simple -- all you need to do is download the app and either type in an ‘Remember you are braver than you believe and address, or zoom in on your current location. The app will then give you a three- Stronger than you seem and word address you can share with your friends or the emergency services. Smarter than you think.’ Why might I need the what3words app in an emergency? A.A. Milne Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time day or night and often in unfamiliar places. This can make describing your location very dificult if you On a similar theme, here is another poem sent in by Joyce: need to call 999. Having a precise location can help emergency services ind you much faster, and what3words is a way for you to describe your location, accurate Words to 3x3m square, using just 3 words. Words are amazing, they help us convey Our thoughts and our feelings in the things that we say. Solar Streets Iniave The Parish Council is looking to support a ‘Solar Streets’ initiative to offer lower Words can speak deep truths enlightening and wise, cost solar PV to local residents. Mary Phillips from Baltonsborough PC attended But, sadly, they also communicate lies. our October meeting to talk about this idea originally initiated by Frome Town Mothers and fathers are so very proud Council. FTC had approached a number of companies offering solar PV to see if When their little baby says it’s first word aloud. they could provide a lower cost system if a number of residents signed up. Friends greet each other with words when they meet. IDDEA were the only company able to do this and it had been a positive experience with 70 installations taking place. Lovers use words romantic and sweet. Since then, a number of other councils and villages had supported the Solar Teachers need words to help children learn, Streets initiative. Mary explained that IDDEA worked with local community Sometimes encouraging, sometimes quite stern. groups and councils to advertise the opportunity in the area and offered Novelists write them in story and tale. favourable prices for the householder; £4000 for a 14 panel, 4KW system. This is a discount of circa 20% at current prices. Post people carry them delivering the mail. Mary has made an initial enquiry to IDDEA and they would be willing to be Orators speak clever words worthy of note, lexible so that Baltonsborough could join with Barton-St-David, Butleigh and Politicians use them to tell folk how to vote (for them.) Keinton Mandeville to form Brue Valley Solar Streets. Words are so powerful, mighty and strong, The PC‘s involvement will be to make householders aware of the opportunity Use them to bless others and never for wrong. and to support it. The PV systems would be paid for by householders who would enter into a contract with IDDEA. Watch this space for further information! For they can be hurtful and make people cry, But when spoken in love they lift spirits high! .... SO USE WORDS CAREFULLY! .... M.J.P. 7 7 Lydford and District Gardening Club LDGC Quiz Any members who have completed their seed orders for next year should ensure that their forms are delivered to Simon or Ken as soon as possible. Any member … Connuaon who has not even received a seed catalogue as yet, should contact Simon or Ken even before they inish reading the rest of this drivel. And, as has been famously said before, now for something completely different! And so it came to pass that the number 5, as promised, did indeed step up to But not that different for those who might watch ‘Only Connect’. the plate and worked hard to bring some ‘5-based’ questions to the table. The In an easier version of ‘Resolving the Wall’, all that has to be done is that for basis for this responsibility was the fame of 5th November. In these straitened all of the following groups of four, a common theme has to be decided upon and times, Bonire Night could turn out to be a damp squib but even so we shall crack you, dear reader, have to think about a ifth, potentially confusing thing which on and do what is possible to lighten the load and the darkness. could be added to the list. One good example is worth a thousand confusing explanations, so if a list LDGC Quiz contained the words: – Yorker; Bosie; Googly; Chinaman; the common theme would obviously be ‘types of deliveries in the game of cricket’ and a ifth might be “5” ‘Doosra’ or ‘Beamer’! Hopefully you get my drift! Enjoy the following lists and have fun deciding on 1. Who, according to Shakespeare, implored his men on the eve of St.Crispin’s another member for each group. day to go into battle the next day and do what they could to be nasty to the 1. Boxer; Master; Sprinter; Relay. ? French. What was the name of the battle and which famous episode of war 2. Chow; Saluki; Boxer; Newfoundland. ? also took place on 25th October but in 1854 when Shakespeare was no longer around and the glory was taken by another wordsmith? 3. At the Zoo; America; Baby Driver; The Boxer. ? 2. What are the colours of the rings on the Olympic lag and what do the rings 4. Point; Slip; Gully; Third Man. ? represent? 5. The Third Man; The Trial; Citizen Kane; Moby Dick. ? 3. Name the irst ive actors to play Doctor Who on television with extra points 6. Clerihew; Elegy; Haiku; Ode. ? for getting them in the correct order. 7. Parr; Pickerel; Scrod; Smolt. ? 4. Guy Fawkes had the understandable notion that blowing up Parliament might be quite a good idea. In what year was the ‘Gunpowder Plot’ hatched 8. Jesse; Sash; Bay; Lancet; ? and who was the king at the time? 9. Manifold; Dove; Hamps, Churnet. ? 5. Who wrote the literature classics that are the books about ‘The Famous Five’? 10. Gunpowder; Bush; Pekoe; Mate. ? Give the names of the ive main characters with double points for the dog! Well, how much fun was that! 6. List the towns that traditionally make up the ‘Cinque Ports’. The ofice of December is next. Festive fun and questions for all. The themes may well be ‘Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports’ is a ceremonial position. Who held the seasonal or perhaps not. ofice between 1941 and 1965 and who was in the position between 1978 and 2002? 7. Which famous perfume was introduced on 5th May 1921? Benefice Choir – Summer Concert for Music Space Charity 8. The writer Arnold Bennett is renowned for his novel about ‘The Five Towns’. Many thanks to all those that supported my Summer Concert Name the towns and the traditional industry for which they were world on YouTube, either by performing or donating. famous. Huge bonus points are available for knowing which of the six towns that comprise the area was ignored by Bennett. We raised an amazing £355 for Music Space (www.musicspace.org). 9. Give the name by which a ive cents coin is known in the U.S.A. 10. Which is the only letter in the game of Scrabble, other pointless and frustrating ways to pass the time in lockdown are available, to have a value of 5 points? Continued next page

Keinton Mandeville WI If looking to make friends and learn about new things, look no further than our WI. You will be surprised at what we oﬀer The W.I. are making sure we keep in contact with members, sometimes via Music Space provides music therapy for around 400 children, young people internet group chats, quizzes etc. but also good old fashioned phone calls!!! and adults each week across the South West. They use music making to help If anyone would like to join us and become a friend of the W.I. for the people communicate and express themselves. duration of the lockdown then don’t hesitate. It won’t cost you a penny and we Watch out, we will be doing another concert before Christmas, will be delighted to include you in our communications. complete with sing-a-long carols. Just email [email protected] Lynne Kirkman

8 8 Lydford and District Gardening Club LDGC Quiz Any members who have completed their seed orders for next year should ensure that their forms are delivered to Simon or Ken as soon as possible. Any member … Connuaon who has not even received a seed catalogue as yet, should contact Simon or Ken even before they inish reading the rest of this drivel. And, as has been famously said before, now for something completely different! And so it came to pass that the number 5, as promised, did indeed step up to But not that different for those who might watch ‘Only Connect’. the plate and worked hard to bring some ‘5-based’ questions to the table. The In an easier version of ‘Resolving the Wall’, all that has to be done is that for basis for this responsibility was the fame of 5th November. In these straitened all of the following groups of four, a common theme has to be decided upon and times, Bonire Night could turn out to be a damp squib but even so we shall crack you, dear reader, have to think about a ifth, potentially confusing thing which on and do what is possible to lighten the load and the darkness. could be added to the list. One good example is worth a thousand confusing explanations, so if a list LDGC Quiz contained the words: – Yorker; Bosie; Googly; Chinaman; the common theme would obviously be ‘types of deliveries in the game of cricket’ and a ifth might be “5” ‘Doosra’ or ‘Beamer’! Hopefully you get my drift! Enjoy the following lists and have fun deciding on 1. Who, according to Shakespeare, implored his men on the eve of St.Crispin’s another member for each group. day to go into battle the next day and do what they could to be nasty to the 1. Boxer; Master; Sprinter; Relay. ? French. What was the name of the battle and which famous episode of war 2. Chow; Saluki; Boxer; Newfoundland. ? also took place on 25th October but in 1854 when Shakespeare was no longer around and the glory was taken by another wordsmith? 3. At the Zoo; America; Baby Driver; The Boxer. ? 2. What are the colours of the rings on the Olympic lag and what do the rings 4. Point; Slip; Gully; Third Man. ? represent? 5. The Third Man; The Trial; Citizen Kane; Moby Dick. ? 3. Name the irst ive actors to play Doctor Who on television with extra points 6. Clerihew; Elegy; Haiku; Ode. ? for getting them in the correct order. 7. Parr; Pickerel; Scrod; Smolt. ? 4. Guy Fawkes had the understandable notion that blowing up Parliament might be quite a good idea. In what year was the ‘Gunpowder Plot’ hatched 8. Jesse; Sash; Bay; Lancet; ? and who was the king at the time? 9. Manifold; Dove; Hamps, Churnet. ? 5. Who wrote the literature classics that are the books about ‘The Famous Five’? 10. Gunpowder; Bush; Pekoe; Mate. ? Give the names of the ive main characters with double points for the dog! Well, how much fun was that! 6. List the towns that traditionally make up the ‘Cinque Ports’. The ofice of December is next. Festive fun and questions for all. The themes may well be ‘Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports’ is a ceremonial position. Who held the seasonal or perhaps not. ofice between 1941 and 1965 and who was in the position between 1978 and 2002? 7. Which famous perfume was introduced on 5th May 1921? Beneﬁce Choir – Summer Concert for Music Space Charity 8. The writer Arnold Bennett is renowned for his novel about ‘The Five Towns’. Many thanks to all those that supported my Summer Concert Name the towns and the traditional industry for which they were world on YouTube, either by performing or donating. famous. Huge bonus points are available for knowing which of the six towns that comprise the area was ignored by Bennett. We raised an amazing £355 for Music Space (www.musicspace.org). 9. Give the name by which a ive cents coin is known in the U.S.A. 10. Which is the only letter in the game of Scrabble, other pointless and frustrating ways to pass the time in lockdown are available, to have a value of 5 points? Continued next page

9 9 St Peter’s Church, Lydford on Fosse The Walters and Pope Trust Fund (Lydford-on-Fosse) Services ❖ HELP! Do you know anyone in Lydford who needs help and/or support? List and timing of Services can be found in the front of the magazine and on the ❖ It may be help with buying books for university. notice board in the Churchyard. We are now moving from Autumn to Winter and ❖ It may be help with buying tools or equipment for a new job. in addition to the normal Services in November there will be two special ones. Monday 2ⁿ November – 7:00pm – All Souls Service ❖ It may be support for someone who is ill, or who is caring for someone. This Service is for people who have lost a member of their family. Due to The Walters and Pope Trust Fund has a small annual income – the Trustees restricted numbers please can you contact Rev. Jane Durham – phone numbers would like to spend this money, fairly and discreetly, for the beneit of anyone and email on the front of the magazine – if you hope to attend. who lives in Lydford. If there is anyone who would like assistance, please Sunday 8 November – Remembrance Sunday contact the Trust in conidence: Secretary, Caroline Seehra (New number) tel: (01963) 240735 or The Treasurer, Ann Parkhouse tel: 01963 240268. 9:30am East Lydford War Memorial – A short service of remembrance. 10:45am St Peters Church – This Service will take place in the Car Park due to the The Welcome and POPin Cafe restricted numbers allowed in the Church. With Track and Trace now being an The Welcome & POpin Cafe will not now re-open unfortunately, due to current important part of everyday life names and phone numbers of attendees will have government social guidelines. We will let you know as soon as it is safe to do so - to be taken. There will be people standing at each end of the car park for this Watch this Space! Hoping everyone is keeping safe and well. purpose. Please allow time for this to be done in an orderly way. Social distancing will have to apply in the car park and there will be people Lydford Third Tuesday Group there to assist with this. Probably, like most people, you are not necessarily Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Relief: THANK YOU! happy with the above but, if we want to rid ourselves of this horrible virus, it may Over the last few months, some of our members have been busy raising funds for be a small price to pay. There will be collection boxes at the edge of the car park our chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Relief. So far, the total amount raised is an and all cash received will go to the Royal Brish Legion which is a way of amazing £494 and this has been passed on to Macmillan. The money was raised appreciating what Servicemen/Women have done for us in the past. Please through sales of lowers, fruit & vegetables etc at the garden gate and sales of remember the time 10:45am – and dress appropriately for the weather. some hand-made items. We would like to say A BIG THANK YOU to our Over the summer months there has been acvity in the Churchyard fundraisers and also to all of you who so generously supported our garden gate sales. Footpath – this has now been completed using money from Note : All Meengs are suspended unl further noce the donation kindly received from The Weir Company. We now have our own Third Tuesday website for members and friends to keep in A contractor was employed for the main part of the work touch and share items of interest with everyone. with most of the hard work being done by volunteers from Link to website: https://lydford3t.btck.co.uk. the village namely – Neil Mitchell, Michael Chard, Jonathan We will let members know as soon as we think it is the right time to start up our Beardsworth, Ted Alexander – for which a ‘thank you’ is meetings again and a revised programme of events will be put on the Third offered. With all the extra footfall through the churchyard Tuesday website. In the meantime, please send your contributions for the we do hope this will be appreciated, and ask walkers to website to Lesley. keep to the path so the grass does not become unsightly Women Visitors are welcome to all our events held at 7:30pm on the third and slippery, but also giving the newly sown grass time to Tuesday of most months in the Parish Hall, West Lydford. Membership is £15 establish. p.a. Please contact Sarah Gooder on 240698 or Lesley Ridgley on 240837 if you Churchyard Maintenance would like more information or if you would like to come along with someone. This year we have had to rely on volunteers from village to Everyone is welcome to attend our “Open Meetings” help with the Churchyard Maintenance. We are very grateful to Ted Alexdander, John Cooper and Mark Deaney Lydford on Fosse Parish Council for their help. Please check our website for details of our Virtual Monthly Meetings at: lydfordonfosse.co.uk – Click on Parish Council, scroll down to that month’s Church Open for Private Prayer agenda and link for Zoom meeting on irst page of agenda. – After careful deliberations the PCC has taken the decision to reopen the church [email protected] Meengs dates for 2020: November 12th and for Private Prayer. With the incidence of Covid 19 very low in this area and the December 10th. number of visitors to the area now reduce, we feel it is suficiently safe to reopen. The church will be open on Wednesdays from 10am until 3:00pm for Private PlotgateCSA Community Farm Prayer and we hope those who wish to pray are able to do so in peace and Plotgate Community Farm is co-operatively run by its members, growing tranquillity. Please follow the Covid rules outlined on the sheet inside the main seasonal vegetables on a 9-acre site in Barton St David. door. The Farm’s members can collect, or have delivered, a weekly or fortnightly Gi Week share of the produce, each box containing at least 8 different types of vegetable. We wish to thank all those who have already given towards the fabric fund from There are events, activities and opportunities as well as fresh food all through the the reading of our Gift Week letter. We should be able to let you have an idea of year. the inal amount raised in next month’s magazine. Every Friday from 4 –7pm – We have freshly-picked vegetables to collect from the Barton Inn. If you’d like a share of the harvest – we also deliver on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings - call or text 07817608283, or email :[email protected] Our other collection points are in Glastonbury on Mondays and Langport on Saturdays.

10 10 St Peter’s Church, Lydford on Fosse The Walters and Pope Trust Fund (Lydford-on-Fosse) Services ❖ HELP! Do you know anyone in Lydford who needs help and/or support? List and timing of Services can be found in the front of the magazine and on the ❖ It may be help with buying books for university. notice board in the Churchyard. We are now moving from Autumn to Winter and ❖ It may be help with buying tools or equipment for a new job. in addition to the normal Services in November there will be two special ones. Monday 2ⁿ November – 7:00pm – All Souls Service ❖ It may be support for someone who is ill, or who is caring for someone. This Service is for people who have lost a member of their family. Due to The Walters and Pope Trust Fund has a small annual income – the Trustees restricted numbers please can you contact Rev. Jane Durham – phone numbers would like to spend this money, fairly and discreetly, for the beneit of anyone and email on the front of the magazine – if you hope to attend. who lives in Lydford. If there is anyone who would like assistance, please Sunday 8 November – Remembrance Sunday contact the Trust in conidence: Secretary, Caroline Seehra (New number) tel: (01963) 240735 or The Treasurer, Ann Parkhouse tel: 01963 240268. 9:30am East Lydford War Memorial – A short service of remembrance. 10:45am St Peters Church – This Service will take place in the Car Park due to the The Welcome and POPin Cafe restricted numbers allowed in the Church. With Track and Trace now being an The Welcome & POpin Cafe will not now re-open unfortunately, due to current important part of everyday life names and phone numbers of attendees will have government social guidelines. We will let you know as soon as it is safe to do so - to be taken. There will be people standing at each end of the car park for this Watch this Space! Hoping everyone is keeping safe and well. purpose. Please allow time for this to be done in an orderly way. Social distancing will have to apply in the car park and there will be people Lydford Third Tuesday Group there to assist with this. Probably, like most people, you are not necessarily Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Relief: THANK YOU! happy with the above but, if we want to rid ourselves of this horrible virus, it may Over the last few months, some of our members have been busy raising funds for be a small price to pay. There will be collection boxes at the edge of the car park our chosen charity, Macmillan Cancer Relief. So far, the total amount raised is an and all cash received will go to the Royal Brish Legion which is a way of amazing £494 and this has been passed on to Macmillan. The money was raised appreciating what Servicemen/Women have done for us in the past. Please through sales of lowers, fruit & vegetables etc at the garden gate and sales of remember the time 10:45am – and dress appropriately for the weather. some hand-made items. We would like to say A BIG THANK YOU to our Over the summer months there has been acvity in the Churchyard fundraisers and also to all of you who so generously supported our garden gate sales. Footpath – this has now been completed using money from Note : All Meengs are suspended unl further noce the donation kindly received from The Weir Company. We now have our own Third Tuesday website for members and friends to keep in A contractor was employed for the main part of the work touch and share items of interest with everyone. with most of the hard work being done by volunteers from Link to website: https://lydford3t.btck.co.uk. the village namely – Neil Mitchell, Michael Chard, Jonathan We will let members know as soon as we think it is the right time to start up our Beardsworth, Ted Alexander – for which a ‘thank you’ is meetings again and a revised programme of events will be put on the Third offered. With all the extra footfall through the churchyard Tuesday website. In the meantime, please send your contributions for the we do hope this will be appreciated, and ask walkers to website to Lesley. keep to the path so the grass does not become unsightly Women Visitors are welcome to all our events held at 7:30pm on the third and slippery, but also giving the newly sown grass time to Tuesday of most months in the Parish Hall, West Lydford. Membership is £15 establish. p.a. Please contact Sarah Gooder on 240698 or Lesley Ridgley on 240837 if you Churchyard Maintenance would like more information or if you would like to come along with someone. This year we have had to rely on volunteers from village to Everyone is welcome to attend our “Open Meetings” help with the Churchyard Maintenance. We are very grateful to Ted Alexdander, John Cooper and Mark Deaney Lydford on Fosse Parish Council for their help. Please check our website for details of our Virtual Monthly Meetings at: lydfordonfosse.co.uk – Click on Parish Council, scroll down to that month’s Church Open for Private Prayer agenda and link for Zoom meeting on irst page of agenda. – After careful deliberations the PCC has taken the decision to reopen the church [email protected] Meengs dates for 2020: November 12th and for Private Prayer. With the incidence of Covid 19 very low in this area and the December 10th. number of visitors to the area now reduce, we feel it is suficiently safe to reopen. The church will be open on Wednesdays from 10am until 3:00pm for Private PlotgateCSA Community Farm Prayer and we hope those who wish to pray are able to do so in peace and Plotgate Community Farm is co-operatively run by its members, growing tranquillity. Please follow the Covid rules outlined on the sheet inside the main seasonal vegetables on a 9-acre site in Barton St David. door. The Farm’s members can collect, or have delivered, a weekly or fortnightly Gi Week share of the produce, each box containing at least 8 different types of vegetable. We wish to thank all those who have already given towards the fabric fund from There are events, activities and opportunities as well as fresh food all through the the reading of our Gift Week letter. We should be able to let you have an idea of year. the inal amount raised in next month’s magazine. Every Friday from 4 –7pm – We have freshly-picked vegetables to collect from the Barton Inn. If you’d like a share of the harvest – we also deliver on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings - call or text 07817608283, or email :[email protected] Our other collection points are in Glastonbury on Mondays and Langport on Saturdays.

11 11 Mothers' Union has been active throughout the pandemic, supporting members at a local level and acting to raise awareness of emerging issues. From News in Brief- posted 8th October 2020 coordinating budding poets in the Northwest of the UK to broadcasting radio News, Children and young people messages to remote communities in Argentina, our members are pillars of support in their local communities. An ‘a-moosing’ way to make a diﬀerence That's what putting one's faith into action is all about, being there in a time of Pupils, parents and teachers at Cutcombe and need, stepping up and taking action. Currently, we may not be able to meet as we Exford Church of England First School have been once did but we can look forward to enjoying fellowship again once this dificult having an ‘a-moosing time raising money for season has passed. For now, we will meet virtually, and we will share our lives as their Send a Cow Harvest Appeal. best we can. They have been drawing, painting, sticking, There is a saying that 'the person who has hope, has everything'. We know as colouring and photographing to create a Cow we support each other and our communities during these dark days that there is Gallery. still a brighter future for us all. There are more than 80 pictures of fat, thin, With every blessing, tall and short cows in all colours of the rainbow. The Fundraising and Communicaons Team As well as having lots of fun, they have raised £210 to fund a real cow through the charity which will support a family in rural Africa. Staying connected through midday prayers Bishop Ruth, patron of the charity, said: Our UK members who don't have access to the “A lot of thought and creativity has gone into internet at home will still be able to hear our this joyous project. A cow will make a huge midday prayers thanks to the Church of difference to a family’s lives.” England's Daily Hope line. To see the full gallery of pictures go to Just call 0800 804 8044 from a UK mobile or www.bathandwells.org.uk check under News, landline and press option 4, then option 8. Children and young people - A gallery of cows to raise money to send a real cow to Africa - at the We are of course still running midday prayers bottom of the page click on “Send a Cow Gallery” Monday – Saturday on our public Facebook page. Thousands of you have viewed these already, but for those interested and not aware, feel free to watch and comment. Please remember to share the following Wheathill Priory Community Transport – WPCT sign-up link with anyone you think may be interested in receiving this Like most organisations, during these abnormal times, newsletter: bit.ly/mothersunionemails our community transport has been affected by the coronavirus guidelines laid down by the government. MU Cookbook Lands! I am sorry to say that our community transport is still not back in service We are delighted that our Food and Fellowship cookbook is currently being and regrettably will not be so until the government social distancing rules printed! are relaxed. The problem is that our insurers will not cover us under the The cookbook features a variety of recipes from members and clergy around current rules. I am afraid, therefore, that should you need transport you will the world, special prayers and graces and a foreword from our Worldwide have to rely on kind friends, relatives and neighbours for a lift. President Sheran Harper. Once the distancing rules are relaxed and our insurers provide cover, we This is a lovely reminder of what a will inform our regular clients by telephone that we are up and running and global movement we are and will spread the word to the wider community through this magazine, the village make a lovely gift for friends and web site, posters and word of mouth. family. Keep safe and we look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant The cookbook will be available future. Finally, if during this period of enforced inactivity you have had any on the MU shop at: mueshop.org thoughts about joining our organisation as a driver please do get in touch and will be priced at just £5.00. with me, Neill Thomas on 223613. We would be delighted to hear from you.

The Henry Livius Trust The Livius Trust aims to provide items, services or facilities at Keinton Mandeville Primary School to advance religion in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England. The Trustees are open to any proposals to accord with the Trusts aims. Rev. Jane Durham (01458) 223417 Deborah Whingham (01458) 224057 Belinda Simson (01458) 223470 Neill Thomas (01458)223613 Notes from MU October 2020 e-Newsleer mothersuniononline.org 12 12

Mothers' Union has been active throughout the pandemic, supporting members at a local level and acting to raise awareness of emerging issues. From News in Brief- posted 8th October 2020 coordinating budding poets in the Northwest of the UK to broadcasting radio News, Children and young people messages to remote communities in Argentina, our members are pillars of support in their local communities. An ‘a-moosing’ way to make a diﬀerence That's what putting one's faith into action is all about, being there in a time of Pupils, parents and teachers at Cutcombe and need, stepping up and taking action. Currently, we may not be able to meet as we Exford Church of England First School have been once did but we can look forward to enjoying fellowship again once this dificult having an ‘a-moosing time raising money for season has passed. For now, we will meet virtually, and we will share our lives as their Send a Cow Harvest Appeal. best we can. They have been drawing, painting, sticking, There is a saying that 'the person who has hope, has everything'. We know as colouring and photographing to create a Cow we support each other and our communities during these dark days that there is Gallery. still a brighter future for us all. There are more than 80 pictures of fat, thin, With every blessing, tall and short cows in all colours of the rainbow. The Fundraising and Communicaons Team As well as having lots of fun, they have raised £210 to fund a real cow through the charity which will support a family in rural Africa. Staying connected through midday prayers Bishop Ruth, patron of the charity, said: Our UK members who don't have access to the “A lot of thought and creativity has gone into internet at home will still be able to hear our this joyous project. A cow will make a huge midday prayers thanks to the Church of difference to a family’s lives.” England's Daily Hope line. To see the full gallery of pictures go to Just call 0800 804 8044 from a UK mobile or www.bathandwells.org.uk check under News, landline and press option 4, then option 8. Children and young people - A gallery of cows to raise money to send a real cow to Africa - at the We are of course still running midday prayers bottom of the page click on “Send a Cow Gallery” Monday – Saturday on our public Facebook page. Thousands of you have viewed these already, but for those interested and not aware, feel free to watch and comment. Please remember to share the following Wheathill Priory Community Transport – WPCT sign-up link with anyone you think may be interested in receiving this Like most organisations, during these abnormal times, newsletter: bit.ly/mothersunionemails our community transport has been affected by the coronavirus guidelines laid down by the government. MU Cookbook Lands! I am sorry to say that our community transport is still not back in service We are delighted that our Food and Fellowship cookbook is currently being and regrettably will not be so until the government social distancing rules printed! are relaxed. The problem is that our insurers will not cover us under the The cookbook features a variety of recipes from members and clergy around current rules. I am afraid, therefore, that should you need transport you will the world, special prayers and graces and a foreword from our Worldwide have to rely on kind friends, relatives and neighbours for a lift. President Sheran Harper. Once the distancing rules are relaxed and our insurers provide cover, we This is a lovely reminder of what a will inform our regular clients by telephone that we are up and running and global movement we are and will spread the word to the wider community through this magazine, the village make a lovely gift for friends and web site, posters and word of mouth. family. Keep safe and we look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant The cookbook will be available future. Finally, if during this period of enforced inactivity you have had any on the MU shop at: mueshop.org thoughts about joining our organisation as a driver please do get in touch and will be priced at just £5.00. with me, Neill Thomas on 223613. We would be delighted to hear from you.

THE METHODIST CHAPEL, KEINTON MANDEVILLE The Right Reverend Peter Hancock Minister: Rev Craig Manley Bishop of Bath and Wells Reverend Craig Manley HCMANLEY Methodist Church, Somerset Mendip Circuit November 2020 – One more step Tel: 01963 351 598 : Mobile: 07900 687 264 [email protected] : [email protected] As a vicar one thing I really enjoyed, even though it seemed to come round rather quickly, was writing the Services letter for the parish magazine. I know that not all The services are all at 10:30am and are Shortened Morning Worship unless parishes are able to produce a parish magazine and otherwise stated and are subject to alteration depending on COVID-19 some ind a website is a better way to communicate cirumstances:. with people, however, I do still appreciate reading them when I can. So I would like to express my thanks 1st November Shortened Morning Worship Jacquie Cobb to all those involved in writing, editing and producing parish magazines. 8th November Remembrance Barry Speddings They are often still an effective way to share what we are doing in our churches and to share with others the good news of the gospel. 15th November Shortened Morning Worship Elizabeth Rankin Recently I was reading one which had an article by someone recalling a visit made to the north west of the USA some 40 years ago. They spoke about the 22nd November Harvest Themed Elizabeth Manley warmth of their welcome and the joy of being invited to preach in the church. What caught my eye, was that they remembered visiting Lake Wallowa where it 29th November Holy Communion Rev. Craig Manley is said: ‘the air is so pure and the sky so clear that one can see the dawn of the day after tomorrow!’ What a glorious expression. Of course, the truth is that we don’t know what the future holds and at the moment things are challenging and GOD’S ERASER uncertain for all of us and indeed for the world. Our sins compared to Jesus One night recently when I was in hospital, unable to sleep and waiting for the Must one day be rubbed out. dawn to break, I found myself singing the words of ‘One More Step Along the Way’ I go which has the chorus: ‘And it’s from the old I travel to the new, Keep me No whitewash or eraser travelling along with you’. Maybe as we look to the future, with the joys and Will wash them down the spout! challenges that it will bring, that should be our prayer – Lord help us to travel with you wherever you may be leading. His blood was spilt to save us, With my warmest greetings, To make us white as wool. Bishop Peter God’s reconsideration Was to make Christ His tool! Keinton Mandeville A little faith was needed Big Breakfast 2020 update To make this plan come true, Thank you SO much to everyone who has supported the Big Breakfast While generations waited, Appeal 2020. To those who have donated through Just Giving, by For this included you! cheque or by cash we are extremely grateful. So don’t go feeling guilty, As the magazine goes to the printers before the end of October, when But praise Him with a shout. our appeal ends, we are not able to give you a ﬁnal total. We will do *Christ didn’t come to rub it in, this in the December magazine. Every penny you have donated will He came to rub it out!! go towards supporting local organisations and our chosen charities; Bloodwise, Save the Children and WHY (We Hear You). (*These lines were ﬁrst said by Bishop Chris Edmonds according to Bridge Church, Bolton’s website) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT. Christine Joye Eastmond (Please note that Ian Rogers is editing a book of Christine's poems and it is hoped The Big Breakfast Committee the book will be available by Christmas.)

14 14 THE METHODIST CHAPEL, KEINTON MANDEVILLE The Right Reverend Peter Hancock Minister: Rev Craig Manley Bishop of Bath and Wells Reverend Craig Manley HCMANLEY Methodist Church, Somerset Mendip Circuit November 2020 – One more step Tel: 01963 351 598 : Mobile: 07900 687 264 [email protected] : [email protected] As a vicar one thing I really enjoyed, even though it seemed to come round rather quickly, was writing the Services letter for the parish magazine. I know that not all The services are all at 10:30am and are Shortened Morning Worship unless parishes are able to produce a parish magazine and otherwise stated and are subject to alteration depending on COVID-19 some ind a website is a better way to communicate cirumstances:. with people, however, I do still appreciate reading them when I can. So I would like to express my thanks 1st November Shortened Morning Worship Jacquie Cobb to all those involved in writing, editing and producing parish magazines. 8th November Remembrance Barry Speddings They are often still an effective way to share what we are doing in our churches and to share with others the good news of the gospel. 15th November Shortened Morning Worship Elizabeth Rankin Recently I was reading one which had an article by someone recalling a visit made to the north west of the USA some 40 years ago. They spoke about the 22nd November Harvest Themed Elizabeth Manley warmth of their welcome and the joy of being invited to preach in the church. What caught my eye, was that they remembered visiting Lake Wallowa where it 29th November Holy Communion Rev. Craig Manley is said: ‘the air is so pure and the sky so clear that one can see the dawn of the day after tomorrow!’ What a glorious expression. Of course, the truth is that we don’t know what the future holds and at the moment things are challenging and GOD’S ERASER uncertain for all of us and indeed for the world. Our sins compared to Jesus One night recently when I was in hospital, unable to sleep and waiting for the Must one day be rubbed out. dawn to break, I found myself singing the words of ‘One More Step Along the Way’ I go which has the chorus: ‘And it’s from the old I travel to the new, Keep me No whitewash or eraser travelling along with you’. Maybe as we look to the future, with the joys and Will wash them down the spout! challenges that it will bring, that should be our prayer – Lord help us to travel with you wherever you may be leading. His blood was spilt to save us, With my warmest greetings, To make us white as wool. Bishop Peter God’s reconsideration Was to make Christ His tool! Keinton Mandeville A little faith was needed Big Breakfast 2020 update To make this plan come true, Thank you SO much to everyone who has supported the Big Breakfast While generations waited, Appeal 2020. To those who have donated through Just Giving, by For this included you! cheque or by cash we are extremely grateful. So don’t go feeling guilty, As the magazine goes to the printers before the end of October, when But praise Him with a shout. our appeal ends, we are not able to give you a ﬁnal total. We will do *Christ didn’t come to rub it in, this in the December magazine. Every penny you have donated will He came to rub it out!! go towards supporting local organisations and our chosen charities; Bloodwise, Save the Children and WHY (We Hear You). (*These lines were ﬁrst said by Bishop Chris Edmonds according to Bridge Church, Bolton’s website) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY, WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT. Christine Joye Eastmond (Please note that Ian Rogers is editing a book of Christine's poems and it is hoped The Big Breakfast Committee the book will be available by Christmas.)

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The Parish Magazine is now back in print but will also be available on the Beneﬁce Website: wheathill.org as well as on the village website bartonstdavid.org.uk plus kingweston.net keintonmandeville.com and linked via lydfordonfosse.co.uk plus the copies emailed to contacts on Facebook. We are continuing to deliver a free copy to every house in the villages of Barton St David, Keinton Mandeville, Kingweston, Lydford on Fosse and Wheathill by our much valued volunteers. Please tell any business you may use from adverts shown on pages 2 - 16 that you saw their advert in the Wheathill Beneice Parish Magazine