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BAPTISM WEDDING When do we hold baptisms? How do we book our wedding? - on the fourth or fifth Sunday of a month at - please contact our Parish Administrator in 12.15pm or 1.15pm; the Church Office, who will discuss with we normally have one family at each time, you availability of dates and times; will talk however, there may be occasions when we to you about the qualifying connection you have another child to baptise and so there have with the parish; and will take you and will be two families together; your fiancé’s details; - or at our regular worship on a Sunday - you will then be contacted by our vicar to morning at 10.00am; arrange a date to meet.

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10.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm Priest in Charge Revd. Simon Lewis The Rectory, Ash Trees, East Brent [email protected] Churchwardens Miss Frances James 760 287 Mr Mike Smith 760 691 Services for May 2013 Date Service Time Church 5th May Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Easter 6 All-sorts-Worship 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 9th May Service followed by breakfast 6.30am Top of the Knoll Ascension Day Eucharist 7.30pm St. Mary’s East Brent 12th May Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Easter 7 Eucharist 10.00am St. Mary’s East Brent Iona (Celtic) Worship 5.30pm St. Mary’s East Brent 19th May Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Pentecost Eucharist 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 26th May Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Mary’s East Brent Trinity Sunday Eucharist 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Evening Prayer – Said 6.30pm St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Every Tuesday Holy Communion 2.30pm St. Mary’s East Brent Every Wednesday Holy Communion 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham SIDESMEN ROTA 5th May 10.00am Florence & Fleur Hale 12th May 8.00am Sally Wingate 19th May 10.00am Tim & Jane Hannah 26th May 6.30pm Bruce Wingate CHURCH REGISTER At Rest Agnes Lilian Miles What’s On in Brent Knoll? Browsing the events section on the website, one could be forgiven for thinking that very little goes on in the village. There are so few entries it is no wonder that events get double booked. It is so easy to enter them - why not try? Sue Boss 4

METHODIST CHURCH Minister Revd. Andrew Biggs It's official. It’s been the coldest March/beginning of April in recorded history. I have to say I initially felt a certain amount of smugness having escaped the bad weather experienced by most of the Country. Remember – I’m an ex-Essex girl who used to commute to London when the “wrong type of snow” ground transport to a halt. However, my heart went out to the farmers in areas hit by snow during the lambing season. It was difficult television viewing and put transport difficulties into perspective. Both farmers and their livestock have been the subject of our prayers. At the time of writing, we have been promised a “heat wave”. I'm of the Michael Fish “there's no hurricane” generation and am thus hugely sceptical. But I live in hope... The new Emmaus “term” started on April 18th. Once again - all are welcome to this rewarding ecumenical fellowship. It really doesn’t matter if you miss one session - or even attend only one session! - you will be guaranteed a warm welcome. We meet at Brent Knoll Methodist Church at 2.30pm on the following Thursdays: 2nd, 16th and 30th May, 6th and 27th June. Our own church anniversary is being held on Sunday 12th May followed by a bring and share lunch. We would love you to bring yourselves - as previous years have confirmed – there’s always been more than enough food to share! God bless. Rosemary Krull Preachers for May at 10.30am 5th May : Rev Andrew Biggs (Holy Communion) 12th May : Rev Stephen Marr (Church Anniversary) 19th May : Rev Pam Pembro 26th May : Mr David Lee CHRISTIAN AID WEEK Christian Aid week takes place from May 12 – 18 this year. There will be collections in Sanders on Thursday and Friday, and also throughout the week in Morrisons in Burnham. By the time you read this, I may have filled our days at Sanders and also the Monday at Morrisons, which is the day our Parish churches are covering, but it is always worth a phone call to help if you have an hour to spare: watch out for posters too. You will be helping the world’s poorest people to have a better standard of living and an income to help feed their families and have a better education. Christian Aid works through local partners, meaning that money is not spent on sending people from England to Africa, South America or India. Local people know what is best for the people in their country. Christian Aid also campaigns for governments to help with aid. This year’s campaign is on the subject of food, and asks “Why, if there is enough food in the world for all the people in the world, do all the people of the world not have enough food?” Something to think about. Pauline Chadwick Soup Lunch Wednesday, 15th May, Soup Lunch in aid of Christian Aid at St Mary’s Church, East Brent from 12 noon onwards. Run by Dot Coles and Gwen Hetton. Pauline Chadwick 5 Kingfisher Windows Local Family Business Est. 1986 by John Fisher

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Notes from the Parish Council Meeting 2nd April, 2013 KEY ISSUES RAISED AND DECISIONS TAKEN Footpaths and Highways Issues Raised Still concerns over poor state of the roads around the reservoir. Consideration to be given to an additional Dog bin on the lower end of Knoll path. The Knoll footpath near the top on National Trust property is badly in need of Repair. Chris East of the County Council to be contacted further regarding stiles and Footpath advice. Footpaths Panel to walk around the village to decide on areas of urgent attention. Road outside of Woodlands hotel is in a poor state. Necessary contacts will be made with the appropriate people. Village Green Matters Issues Raised Accumulation of cans and general rubbish appearing at the entry to the village green. General debris from hedges etc. is beginning to develop. There is also some patching up on the grass areas on the green. Benches need treatment. Decisions Taken To re seed areas that require some new growth. Quotes for benches to be refurbished. Small working party to clear the green of debris. Communications The Parish Council would like to encourage more people to register for email alerts: details on the home page of the Website. Survey results and on-going actions to be reported in the BKN. Planning Matters 07/13/00008: Erection of a conservatory at Manor Ride. The proposal was supported. 07/13/00006: Garden Store building with 10 pv panels at 165, Brent Street. Supported. Matters of Consideration Toilet Block External work now complete and the Parish Council are considering inside refurbishment and the exterior ground work. Speed Indicator Device Deferred until we can ascertain more information with SCC. Knoll Footpath More technical advice needed before proceeding with this project. Additions to Play Equipment The Parish Council have placed an order for the Finno Waltz Play equipment. This will be installed shortly. Village Life in pictures A book of local drawings depicting life in Brent Knoll is being considered by the Parish Council and a small working group has been set up to assess its viability. The pictures will be drawn by a local artist. Speed Gun Replacement The village now has an active speed watch group and would like to encourage more members. A new device is being bought with grant aid from Sedgemoor and Avon and Somerset Police. Full details of the meeting can be found on the minutes published on the website or by obtaining a copy from the Clerk. Next meeting – Tuesday May 7th, with provisional planning meeting May 20th. Meetings start at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Room, at the rear of the Parish Hall. Owen J Cullwick, Iona, 32 Oak Tree Place Burnham-on-Sea Somerset TA8 2LH Tel No 01278 794 463 email [email protected] 8

Bethan’s 10km sponsored swim On Thursday 4th April, our 11 year old daughter Bethan completed a 10km sponsored swim. This was a challenge that Bethan set herself in order to raise money to pay for the education of a six year old girl in Kenya called Deborah Chome. Bethan’s motivation was purely empathy for a younger child who lives thousands of miles away in an impoverished African village. Without the help of a sponsor, Deborah simply would not receive an education and would probably therefore be destined to remain in a cycle of poverty and destitution. By learning to speak English, learning basic maths and learning to read and write, she will at least be given a chance to make something of her life. The annual cost of providing a school place for Deborah is £72. Bethan raised an amazing £281 (and still rising), securing Deborah a place at school for the next four years. Bethan actually met Deborah on a holiday to Kenya in February 2012. She was one of hundreds of hopeful children waiting in the hot sun outside the school gates on ‘admission day’ – only 35 could be admitted, limited by the number of sponsors available to fund them. All the children's needs were assessed against a strict criteria of the surviving relatives they had, in order to provide for them and the living conditions in which they manage to exist. Those shortlisted for admission are visited at home in their mud huts, often kilometres away, to ensure the process is fair and not abused. It is heart breaking to witness those turned away simply because there are not enough Western sponsors to fund them. We already sponsor two children at the school and Bethan pleaded to be allowed to sponsor this little girl, promising to raise the money herself every year. Last year she sold her out-grown toys and grew tomato plants and runner beans, which you may have seen for sale outside our house. Bethan’s idea of a sponsored swim this year was her own. She designed the sponsor forms and asked family and friends to sponsor her. She got up at 05.30am, in sub-zero temperatures, to start swimming at 6am when most 11 year olds on their Easter holidays would still be tucked up in bed. She swam front-crawl non-stop for 3.5 hours, turning onto her back every 10th length to sip a drink whilst still kicking. We would just like to thank all the people who helped Bethan raise this money. Caroline at the post office, for keeping sponsorship forms on display for her, those of you (some who do not know Bethan) who were kind enough to sponsor her. Sara and Mark Cox-Conklin at Burnham pool, for allowing her to swim in a lane, long into a ‘non-lane’ session, the lifeguard at the pool for his cheerful and encouraging smile, the other early morning swimmers who showed interest, donated money and offered moral support and last, but not least, my sister Anne for offering the day before to keep Bethan company by swimming alongside her – beyond the call of duty for an Aunt and Godmother. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a child themselves (I know Brent Knoll School and several residents of Brent Knoll already do) I would be happy to talk to you about it. Sarah Rees (760 613) 9 THE FROCK SHOP Rebecca Southwell Dress Agency MBCha Mssch Itec Hons MGCP Brent Knoll’s Best Kept Secret Chiropody & Holistic Therapies Quality new and nearly Reflexology and Chiropody' new designer Home Visiting Service labels at Tel: 01278 795 915 discounted HPC Registered prices NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Adam Popham Director 10am – 4pm Mon to Sat A M P Electrical (SW) Ltd 11am - 3pm Sunday Domestic/Commercial/Agicultural Situated behind The Acorns Café local Electrical contractor (formerly The Goat House) All aspects of electrical work On the A38 at Brent Knoll undertaken in a courteous, friendly 01278 760 800 and professional manner www.thefrockshopuk.com Mark, Somerset, 07738221754

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION Committee meeting at 5, Manor Ride on Tuesday, 28th May at 2.30pm. All welcome. JS British Red Cross British Red Cross Week is from 5th -11th May this year. We shall be collecting at Sanders Garden World on the 9th, 10th and 11th May. There will also be a house-to-house collection throughout the week in the village. As usual, we look forward to your generous support. Elizabeth Mathews 760 407 BRENT KNOLL BAZAAR FARMERS’ MARKET & PARISH CAFÉ SATURDAY 11th May at Brent Knoll Parish Hall - 10.00am to 12 noon Locally produced fresh beef, pork, chicken, eggs, Cheese, Pickles and preserves. Vegetable Stall, Speciality bread, Westcroft Cider, Homemade Cakes and Savouries, Phoenix Cards, Handmade Cards, Silver and beaded jewellery, Children’s Games and Toys, Local Crafts, Textiles, etc., CDs, DVDs, Books, and Bric-a-Brac; Plus Raffle The Parish Café will be serving Bacon and Sausage Butties & light snacks Entrance FREE Good Quality, clean items for BRIC-A-BRAC stall will be appreciated, (collection or delivery) or to Book a Table (£7 per table) Phone Eddie Fuller (01278 760 308) Proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall Jubilee Room Digital Projector By the time you read this, the new Jubilee Room at the parish hall will have some new facilities installed, comprising a digital projector, a screen and a sound system. The digital projector will be ceiling mounted and wired through to the corner nearest the rear emergency exit. Access will be possible through four differing connectors: x a 3-lead composite video (RCA jacks) x a VGA channel x an HDMI connection x a USB port The screen is linked to the projector, such that it descends automatically when the projector is activated. The sound system comprises two speakers attached at ceiling level and accessible as standard through three of the connectors and through a 5½mm standard headphone jack plug when using a VGA channel. This facility has been enabled partly through significant grants from Sedgemoor District Council and Brent Knoll Parish Council. It should provide a major improvement for business users, groups requiring display facilities (including e.g. PowerPoint presentations, but also .jpg pictures directly from a stick or other USB connection), film fans wishing to share their interests, music groups who will find the speakers of excellent quality, and, it has been suggested by the nephew of a villager, for playing with an X-box on a large screen! To book these facilities at a very reasonable cost see “Useful Village Contacts” in this BKN. 13 CHELSEA FARM CENTRE LTD HARP RD, BRENT KNOLL, SOMERSET TA9 4HQ TEL: 01278 760 480 PLUGS - PLANTS - BULBS - HANGING BASKETS - TUBS - PERENNIALS - SHRUBS ALL PLANTS IN THEIR SEASON CITROEN SPECIALISTS - PARTS, REPAIRS, SERVICING OPEN 7 DAYS PARKING FACILITIES

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VILLAGE VIEWS If you would like to send in a letter relating in any way to our village life, I will try to publish it! There are a few ground rules. The content must not be libellous, defamatory or targeted at an individual. Letters will only be printed if the sender includes their name and address (although this need not be published). Finally, any views printed are those of the contributor and NOT the Editor or the BKN Team. Traffic issues in Brent Knoll Dear Editor, “Traffic Issues”! Well, what a rant! Although I do agree about Burton Row (come on, people, it’s 30mph all the way from East Brent to Brent Knoll, any more than that and you are driving illegally and with no consideration for road users and the people who live all along there). 50mph down Manor Ride?!, I don’t think so, it isn’t long enough. I live down there and I tried it – one night with no-one around and no cars parked (which is unusual), so no danger to others – 40 is the most you can do before the bend into Coombe side. A slight exaggeration there, whoever you are! “School Mums” – let’s not get sexist here, dads drop their children off at school and are no better at parking than the mums. A bit of white lining round the corners of Manor Ride, at least as far as the first driveway on both sides would help. But we do live in a country village, so if someone has a job on a farm and no means of transport from work to home and back, then a tractor it is. It isn’t doing anybody else any harm, and our young person has gone and got him/herself a job! Good for them, I say – it’s big enough to see, even without lights, you know, as are most cars. Pauline Chadwick Brent Knoll Flower & Vegetable Show th 29 June 2013 Calling all Brent Knoll gardeners - there will be a Flower, Vegetable and Produce Show at the Parish Hall on Saturday, 29th June. Now is the time to start planning and growing. No excuses, never mind the weather. Schedules will be available in the village shop at the end of May. We are relying on your support to create a really good show for the public to see. Please rise to the challenge. Flower Show Committee “200+ Club” – April Draw The April draw took place at the April Farmers’ Market and Bazaar in the Parish Hall, with the numbers drawn by various shoppers. The winning numbers were:-

April No. Prize Name First Prize 33 £ 20 Mr & Mrs A.R. Evans Brent Street Brent Knoll Second Prize 290 £ 20 Mr N. Barnaby Burton Row Brent Knoll Third Prize 116 £ 16 Mr N.A. Nussey Brent Street Brent Knoll Fourth Prize 52 £ 12 Mr & Mrs A. Castle Brent Street Brent Knoll Fifth Prize 110 £ 12 Mrs J.P. Kirkpatrick Burton Row Brent Knoll Sixth Prize 62 £ 10 Mrs P.G. Loynd Cedar Close Brent Knoll Seventh Prize 169 £ 8 Maj. & Mrs J.S. Harper Brent Street Brent Knoll Eighth Prize 201 £ 6 Mrs A. Dyte Brent Street Brent Knoll You can see all the “200+ Club” winners on the village website at www.brentknollvillage.info Thank you all for your continued support of the “200+ Club” and our Parish Hall. Bob Filmer, 200+ Club Co-ordinator FRONT COVER Photo Thanks to Tony Gilbert for this month’s front cover picture of the Brent Knoll Ewes!! Ed. 16

As our arranged speaker was unable to attend our March meeting, Simon and Olga Anderson very kindly agreed to come along to give a very interesting and detailed explanation of how a support dog can help disabled people. While most of us had some knowledge of seeing and hearing dogs, only a few were aware of support dogs. With the aid of their own beautiful and intelligent dogs, we were given a demonstration of some of the many ways in which these trained dogs can be of help. It was a very enjoyable afternoon and we were able to contribute £102.50 to the charity Support Assisting Disabled People. At our May meeting, Terry Merrett Smith will give a talk entitled ‘Perchance to Dream’, which I believe refers to Ivor Novello. Next meeting – 15th May – Terry Merrett Smith – ‘Perchance to Dream’ We are a very friendly group and we welcome new members of all ages. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month, so just come along to a meeting or contact Joy Collett - 01278 760 458. Trish Mace WI CRAFT GROUP We will meet this month on Monday May 20th at 2.30pm in the Methodist Church school room. We are a small group of ladies who knit and natter. We knit for the Mission to Seafarers and the Sweep charity which sends items to Romania. We welcome new members. There is no need to be a member of the WI. This month I have received donations of knitting for both charities, for which we are very grateful. For further details please phone me on 760 691. Margaret Smith Quotes and Tips from the Farmer’s Wife May May 26th – St Augustine’s day, patron saint of Canterbury. Before the change in the Calendar in 1752, May Day fell eleven days later, and Spring would be further advanced. May Day was a celebration to the end of Winter, and the start of Spring. Rain on the 8th of May, expect a wet harvest. Who doffs his coat on a Winter’s day, will gladly put it on in May. When Cleaning out your garden pond, be sure to burn the weeds and any unwanted Aqua plants. Even if thrown on a compost heap, some will take root and spread. These plants are lethal to our waterways. Give help to our vanishing bee population by planting bee friendly flowers, shrubs and trees, Daisy shaped flowers, mints, beans and flowering herbs. Old saying on cutting finger and toe nails: Cut your nails on Monday and you cut them for health, Cut your nails on Tuesday and you cut them for wealth, Cut your nails on Wednesday and you cut them for luck, Cut your nails on Thursday no luck, Cut your nails on Friday you’re sure to fall, Cut your nails on Saturday the best day of all, On Sunday you don’t cut at all. Another Wart remedy. Blow your warts towards the new moon, when you first see the next one. Farmer’s Wife 17 ROGER KEEN Carpentry & General Home Maintenance Kitchens & bathrooms fitted or re-fitted (complete or partial refit or repair) Doors trimmed and re-hung; shelves, cupboards & wardrobes custom-made to fit awkward spaces. Estimates without obligation Public Liability Insurance; No VAT Call: Roger Keen - Tel. 01278 782909 or 07795 415474

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Brent Knoll House Histories Early Maps - 7 Last month we looked at the houses on the northern side of the western end of Brent Street. This month we will look at the southern side, which provides a very different perspective, for, in the early 19th century, there are fewer buildings on this side than on the northern side and many of those that were in existence then have not survived or were, in fact, farm buildings. In 1811 there were ten buildings on the south side, as opposed to nineteen on the north side. Eight more were added to the south side before the Tithe Map in 1842, giving a total of eighteen. These can be seen on the map below, which is a smaller version of the relevant part of the 1842 Tithe Map shown last month. The 1811 map is not reproduced again, but can be referenced through April’s article. The earliest, Queen Anne part, of Ivy Clad Hall is on both maps, with the early 19th century wing added prior to the 1842 map. Kennet House (described in some detail in earlier articles) did not exist in 1811, though there are buildings on the site (but not necessarily the current ones) by 1842. Between there and Musk Farm three buildings are shown in 1811, but have, as far as I can see, all disappeared now, as have the additional three which are shown on the 1842 map. The first (the part of plot 769 next to plot 764) was, I am told by someone whose family lived there, damp and in a state of decay. It was removed to make way for the buildings at the top west of Laurel Avenue, when that was developed. The buildings in plot 764 were not houses (probably barns) and two of the three in plot 732 were probably the same. The third, however, was the home of John Collard, who rented it from Robert Henning Phelps (who also owned plot 764, though that was leased to a carpenter named William Body – there were two people named William Body at that time, the other is

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732 723 764 769 better known, and was an auctioneer and land surveyor). Collard was about 35 years old and had 6 children. His wife, Jane was around 5 years younger, but presumably died (possibly in child-birth) as she does not appear in 1851, when he is now married to Eliza, who is 43 years old (though in 1861 she is only 45!). In 1841 he is described as a farmer, but in 1851 he is only an agricultural labourer. Musk Farm appears on both the 1811 and the 1842 maps and is owned by James Sandy, who is 45 years old and farms 35 acres. His wife is Mary, aged 52, and they have 5 children, ranging from 24 years old down to 14 years old, all but the last working on the farm, as I suspect does Mary. To the west of Musk Farm there are 5 more buildings in 1811, with 2 more in 1842. The first of these, almost directly opposite the Red Cow, is the home of John Cox, cordwainer (shoemaker), who is about 55 years old and lives with Jane, presumably his daughter, aged about 15, and Sarah Hutchings, who is also about 15 and probably the servant. Continued on page 20 20

Brent Knoll House Histories - Continued By 1851 Hester Cox is living there. She is 35 years old, a dress maker, and possibly a daughter of John Cox, who may have inherited the property. There are two cottages on the site today, Maisy’s Cottage (formerly Alcombe Cottage) and No. 155 (formerly Lucerne), both of which have stepped voussoirs above their windows, a common feature of early 19th century houses. Ann Cook, aged about 70, said to be of independent means, lives in what is now Red Roofs, which does not appear on the 1811 map, though at least some part is in Stepped voussoirs – tapered stones place by the Tithe Award of 1842. Her forming an arch over the window neighbours on the west (plot 725) are George and Elizabeth Hoskins, both about 30, a baker and his wife. They have two servants, Ruth Parker, aged 20, and Joseph Howe, aged 15, plus a junior baker, James Field, who is 20 years old. This property is on both the 1811 and the 1842 map and was known as Koz-e-cot at one time, but is now Avonlea. As far as I know, there is no sign of what must have been a commercial oven for baking bread, but there must have been one and it would be nice to know exactly where this was as no outhouse is shown. In plot 723 there is a farm building which became part of Slade Farm, but was still Home Ground in 1842. Park Farm was plot 722, appearing on both maps and owned by Thomas Frost in 1842. Thomas, born in Badgworth, farmed 180 acres. He was aged 58. His wife, Elizabeth, from Huntspill originally, was 62 and their family, all born in South Brent, comprised at least 7 children, though by this time they were all working for their living on the farm. Their ages ranged from 32 to 19 years old. None seemed to have married as yet. Anne Field in 1842, leased plot 719 to William Emery, aged 34. He was a master cooper, and his wife, Ann, also 34, was a dress maker. They had 4 boys and 1 girl, aged from 11 years down to 6 months. This house does not seem to exist today. It would be just behind Chimney House. The last house along what was then known as The Street, or sometimes just Street, was in plot 714 and also appears on the 1811 map. It was owned by Hannah Sandy, a widow of 63 years, who was a farmer of 15 acres. Working with her in 1851, when she was still active at 72, was a local girl, Margaret Torr, who was a 15 year old dairymaid, and Thomas West, a farm labourer, aged 19, who came from Mark. Before continuing to investigate further west along these two maps, I intend, next month, to have a look at the field systems around this part of Brent Street, as some substantial differences occur between those on the north side of the road and those on the south. I will also have a look at how well the boundaries today compare to those of two hundred years ago. Both features provide clues to the way that our village has developed over many hundreds of years. John Page BRENT KNOLL AND MARK TENNIS CLUB The Final Winter Whist drive for the tennis club is to be held at Ivy Clad Hall by courtesy of Frances James on the 13th May at 7pm. Admission £1.50p. DO 21

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Women’s Society Our Hot Pot Supper was a great success. I am sure we all came home feeling that we had put on weight! Thank you so much Julie for working so hard to make the evening such a success and thank you to everyone who baked some delicious dishes. We have a change of venue for our meeting on April 25th. We have been invited to meet at Dot. Hatfield’s house, Park Lodge, Brent Street at 8.00pm when we have a speaker coming to talk to us about ‘Young Carers’. I feel that this will be a very interesting topic as many of us do not realise how difficult it is for some young people having to go to school and care for someone too. Please do join us, you will be most welcome. We are visiting Banwell Caves on May 30th; this will be an earlier meeting than usual as we have to be at the Caves by 7.00pm. We look forward to seeing you all on the 25th. Ann Women’s Institute The speaker at the April meeting was Myra Cox who spoke about the Cinnamon Trust, a national charity which provides foster care for the pets of elderly and terminally ill people who have to go into hospital. Their animals are taken to the homes of volunteers who supply love and care in abundance until the owner and pet can be reunited. The Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved into residential accommodation. The Flower of the Month Competition was won by Jean Rich with a Jonquil. There will be no speaker at the meeting on May 8th as it is the new date for our AGM. We will also be discussing the Resolution - Closure of High Street Shops. There will, of course, be the Bring and Buy Table. JMG Talented local now one step away from The O2! Gracie Wickens-Sweet from Brent Knoll is now just one step away from playing within The O2 in London after impressing the TeenStar judges AGAIN! Gracie Wickens-Sweet, aged 8 has now made it through to the AREA Finals so is one good performance away from playing within one of the greatest live music venues in the world. TeenStar is an exciting brand new national talent competition for teens and pre-teens which searches for the UK’s best singers, singer- songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres. TeenStar, is being brought to you by Future Music who already produce other national competitions including the hugely successful Open Mic UK competition. Such acts as Jahmene Douglas, Birdy, Hatty Keane and Lucy Spraggan, who have all come through Future Music competitions. One contestant who is impressing the judges so far, is Gracie Wickens-Sweet, now in the running to compete for a place in the National Final within The O2 in London. She wowed the judges and the huge audience in a Regional Final Showcase having already got through an initial audition. More than 9,000 hopefuls entered TeenStar in its first year and now Gracie Wickens-Sweet is amongst the last few acts competing for a place at the Grand Final in The O2. Chris Grayston, Events Coordinator for TeenStar comments “We are looking to find an act that has something unique to offer, another Birdy or Lucy Spraggan that can go all the way, with both the ability to deliver a strong live performance but also potential to become a professional recording artist. There is so much talent out there I’m sure we can find that star again!” Please contact Anne Sweet mum if you would like to support and see Gracie perform live again this time in Reading on May 19th at noon £9 per ticket Tel 07773 319 950 or if you would like to support her in another way you could visit the Teenstar competition website and view her live performance that she did in Cardiff and then press like. We need views, as many as we can get. She is singing part of your world from the little mermaid. Thanks in anticipation for your support. To watch Gracie perform go to - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8_a08VJ_Hc&sns=em 24

Brent Knoll Local History Society Twenty people attended the March meeting of the above society and enjoyed discussing a wide range of subjects. Two drawings by Thomas Rowlandson, one from the cover of “West Country Farms” by Nat Alcock and Cary Carson and the other showing the New Inn and its surroundings at Cross, were shown, the latter being a lovely painting done in the 1790s, which was compared with a photograph of the scene today. The differences were quite astounding. Above the door was a sign which boasted ‘Neat Wine’, which inferred that often it might be watered down in some establishments! The New Inn, a Post House, was a halfway house between Bristol and Taunton. This led to a discussion of the local road patterns and the effects of the early 19th century turnpike roads on the district from Cross to Brent Knoll. Cast iron Mile Posts were shown, which can still be seen by sharp-eyed observers on the A38, although, unfortunately the one near Brent House has recently been badly damaged. A painting of the area around Shute Shelf in 1832 showed the road there being used by a parliamentary candidate, William Miles, who was greeted by his supporters in an election which he lost (though he gained a seat at the next election). At the top of the hill were trees in an area said to be used for hanging criminals. The content of “West Country Farms” was then used to illustrate various styles of houses through the ages, including two-tier crucks from the 14th century which are unique to Somerset. The book discussed estate maps ranging from 1598 to 1764, one of which included East Brent, illustrating how they could be used to analyse the type of farming practised at that time. It appears local farmers would buy and rear cattle, then take them to Bristol to sell them before the winter and the wet weather came. The evening was rounded off by the showing of a magnificent film, narrated partly by John Betjeman, which told the story of the Somerset and Dorset Railway. It was fascinating to see where the railway lines were and to see steam trains chugging past familiar landscapes and stopping at wayside halts on their way from Evercreech to Burnham on Sea. There was also a good link to Bournemouth. The film showed a different world and included discussion by railway personnel of their work at the time. What came over, was the pride in their work, their co-operation and friendliness, not only among themselves but to passengers and to people they passed on their short journey. Fascinating and very different views of Highbridge were seen, showing it to be a thriving railway town. To see a steam train hauling its carriages along this line as it belched out smoke across the countryside was a very memorable scene. The branch line ended in Burnham in the region of the current Morrison’s supermarket. Much regret was expressed, by both railway workers and passengers alike, at the demise of the Somerset and Dorset Line (the slow and dirty!), closed in the 1960s. These ‘Beeching Cuts’ meant that much more traffic spilled out onto already crowded roads (don’t we know it?!). Old railway lines were taken up with indecent haste so that they could not be renewed by any enthusiasts. All in all it was another very informative and enjoyable evening for which we thank John Page for his splendid efforts. The next meetings of this society will be held at 7:30pm in the Jubilee Room of the Parish Hall on Monday 29th April and 27th May at 7:30pm. New members will be most welcome. BDF “Meet & Eat” Meet and Eat will be held on Monday May 20th in the Nuttall Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall, at 12.30pm. Doors open at 12 noon. We look forward to seeing you for a wholesome lunch. Why not invite a friend to come along? Please book with Liz by Friday May 17th on 01278 760 810. Liz, Rosemary, Weit and Bella 25

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Brent Knoll Parish Council - Chairman’s Report 2012/13 This is the report of the Parish Council of Brent Knoll for the year ending 31st March 2013. I firstly have to thank the councillors for their support over the past year and in particular our clerk Owen Cullwick who provides excellent secretarial, financial and administrative support to the council. The PC has once again continued to take an active role in the local community but also in the costal cluster meetings where our fellow PCs meet to discuss issues that are dealt with at District and County level. Matters such as the proposed extension to Hinkley Point, social problems associated with drugs, speeding problems, broadband provisions and local development plans are items that we have received general updates. Your councillors have attended training sessions that are designed to increase their general knowledge of council activities and their obligations as councillors, including how to deal with planning matters. This is additional time given by the councillors and shows their degree of commitment to providing an effective Parish Council. The purpose of the parish council is as custodian of the assets of the village, this includes, the village green, roads and footpaths. They also have responsibility for all planning matters that come before Sedgemoor District Council. Your councillors seek to interpret the planning rules as accurately as possible and in doing so will only object within the planning guidelines that are available whilst taking into account the general development of Brent Knoll. The income of the PC is derived from Sedgemoor District Council, called our precept. Any increase in our precept has to be paid for by the residents of Brent Knoll. As a PC we are very mindful of this. We have managed to keep our precept fixed for a number of years. Consequently any project that we wish to undertake must be done so wisely. Fund raising is not an option for the PC. It is recognised that, with a small residential population of less than 1500 people, the financial structure of the Parish Hall which provides such an important function in the village, the Parish Church and other local groups our residents can only be a called upon so much for financial support. The income of the PC can only be increased by the use of grants that are available from local organisations. What have we achieved for the year 2012/13? Communication. The PC is keen to ensure that any concerns of the residents are made known to them. In this regard the PC met with Julie Evans who is resident in the village to explore how communication could be improved and hopefully raise more awareness of the work of the PC. As a result the PC commissioned a survey which was distributed to all residents. Just over 50 responses were received which have been analysed and a report fed back through the Brent Knoll News. Our concern is how do we reach the remainder of the residents of Brent Knoll and I have no doubt that this will be explored in the forthcoming year. However the PC will seek to implement, where possible, some of the concerns that have been raised. The PC would like to thank all those who responded. Our website has recently been updated to improve our communication. Speeding. This is a problem that affects all the village. The PC is currently investigating the purchase of speed detector equipment which would be placed at strategic places within the village as an indicator to motorists of their present speed: however approval of County Highways is a problem and this is an on-going item within the PC. There is also a speed watch group within the village that carry out a regular speed checks on cars passing through the village. 28

Reports are circulated to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary. At present the PC have applied for grant aid from Sedgemoor District Council and Avon and Somerset Constabulary to fund the purchase of a new speed detector device as old technology is being replaced. The Village Green and Toilet Block is under the care of the PC. In this regard the toilet block has recently been refurbished externally. This was necessary as the existing structure was deteriorating and becoming unsightly. The Village Green is a multi-use area and we are pleased to be able to provide this area for important village functions. This year I am pleased to inform you that the PC has secured funding to purchase a new piece of play equipment for the Village play area. This has been funded by Sedgemoor District Council, Viridor Credit Environmental Company Ltd and The Nuttall Trust Charity. We are most grateful for their support. Our Village Green is regularly inspected by members of the PC to highlight any problems. This is also supplemented by a company called GB Sports who we retain to regularly check the safety of our play equipment and report on any defects. Finally we have recently renewed the contract for grass cutting and maintenance with our local provider. Roads and footpaths. Harsh winters, Water Board Contractors and flooding have taken a toll on our roads and footpaths this winter. The PC has a good relationship with Somerset County Council Highways and we are a pleased to report that, where possible, attention is quickly provided for any reported faults. The PC is mindful of the problems that exist in Hill Lane in particular and are working with the Highways Authorities. Flooding. The exceptional weather during 2012/13 has been of particular concern to the PC. The flooding in the areas of Manor Ride, Church Lane, Burton Row and Brent Street has indicated weaknesses in drainage which must be addressed. These concerns not only relate to rainwater run off but also to foul water problems. It is hoped that our Annual Parish meeting will help to provide a plan to address these concerns. Social housing. The PC was interested to determine whether the housing needs of Brent Knoll were being satisfied. With this in mind, the PC instigated a survey to identify any demand for this form of housing. An open meeting has been held in conjunction with Sedgemoor District Council. At this time, land within the village has not identified as an appropriate site. The PC will be seeking development opportunities should the land and demand arise. Village visitor book and Village Sign. We have entered into discussion with a local artist to design a village sign that would identify Brent Knoll in particular, what it stands for and welcomes visitors. A pictorial book depicting village life throughout the year together with items of interest will also be compiled. It is envisaged that this will be supported by the PC and sponsors. Multi-activity games area, MUGA. The PC has considered the installation of this equipment particularly for older children in the village. A site was identified that would be incorporated into Brent Knoll Primary School and be of advantage to both the school and the village. However the owner of the land is not predisposed to make the land available. Our plans have had to be shelved for the time being but will be re-instigated should an appropriate site be identified. Finally I would like to remind all residents of Brent Knoll of the public sessions that are held prior to all formal meetings of the PC. This is an opportunity to place before the PC any items that are of concern. The PC is elected to serve and we can only do this effectively with the support and active participation of the residents of Brent Knoll. Colin Townsend 29

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PARISH HALL COMMITTEE FORTHCOMING EVENTS for your DIARY 2nd Saturday Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Café 8th June Village Fête 19th Oct. Harvest Supper with 20th July Music on the Green with “Combyne ‘arvester” “Sodz Law” (Music from 60’s to present) 22/23rd Nov. “BAD” Performances!! September Race Night (tbc) Next meeting – AGM Monday, 13th May, 7.30pm, “Jubilee Room” PAM DITE When Pam Dite opened the Village Fete last year, she recalled in the programme her two happiest memories. One was singing in a production of the “Crucifixion” and the other was acting “at the Playhouse in Weston in John Bailey’s 1970 play ‘Beside the Severn Sea,’” where she was Lottie the maid. (John Bailey edited the “Weston Mercury” for many years). Pam loved the stage and she was a definite c1963 – Pam Dite receiving the cup in the Burnham & Highbridge Carnival star of any production she Skittle Competition, with Bill Fisher, Alec’s business partner. participated in, as many of you who saw her in the BAD productions a year or two ago, will fondly remember. So it was suggested that we dedicate the new stage we so desperately need in the parish hall as a commemoration of her life and all the happiness she gave to us. This idea met with instant approval from all the Committee Members. We had already talked about attempting to raise money from various grant giving bodies, which we intend to pursue as quickly as possible, but it was also agreed that we should allow other villagers the opportunity to participate, as it was felt that many others would like to remember her in this way. So, if you would like to contribute, donations will be accepted in the Village Shop (or by any Committee Member) from now until the end of July. (Any cheques should be made out to the ‘Brent Knoll Parish Hall’). Please help us to make this a fitting tribute to Pam. We would like to say thank you very much to all who came and supported our coffee morning on 16th March, at the Methodist Church, to raise money for Simon who is running the London marathon for the Wallace and Gromit appeal, Bristol Children's Hospital. Everyone had a lovely time and we were very pleased to have raised £281.87. Thank you to all who helped on the day and also to those who gave such generous raffle prizes, donations and delicious cakes. Thank you to the local businesses who donated to our raffle, namely: Westcroft Cider, BWOC garage, Sanders Garden Centre, JSB hairdresser, Havercroft butchers and Mr Beans cafe. Denise Walters and family ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Men's Section The next meeting of The Royal British Legion will be held at the Red Cow on Tuesday 7th May at 7.30pm. All members welcome. Eddie Fuller 32

Lympsham Gardening Club At our April meeting, Sue Applegate from Kelways told us all about growing and tending Peonies and Irises. Kelways at Langport, Somerset was established in 1851 and has been famous for growing Peonies and Irises for over 160 years. After Sue had shown us a slide show, she amusingly demonstrated how to divide Irises using her cat’s litter tray! Dates of future Meetings:- Tuesday May 14th The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds with Steve Hughes. Thursday May 16th Spring Coffee Morning to be held at Lympsham Sports Pavilion starting at 10.00am. Tuesday June 11th A visit to Ian Gibson’s at Dobunni / Yarlington Annual Outing To be held on Wednesday 26th June. This year the venue is Dunster Castle and Gardens. If you would like to go, please notify Julie Baker or any member of the committee. Mariette Denison Date for your Diary - July 20th, 2013 This year’s Music on the Green is on Saturday 20th July. Due to last year’s success, we have again decided to go for a band playing music from the 60’ to the present. ‘Sodz Law’ are a local Blues Rock band, who will get you up on your feet dancing the night away. To make the evening even more family friendly, we have decided to keep the ticket price for adults to only £8 and admission for accompanied children under 14 is FREE, so you can really make it a family night out, with great live entertainment in your own village! Bob Filmer A Mozart Jigsaw Villagers are invited to a Book Launching and Wine and Cheese Party at ‘Bramcote’, 135, Brent Street, on Sunday 28th April. The house will be open on that day from midday until 5pm to interested visitors. Come along and enjoy complementary wine and cheese and support your local author who has just published a 300 page book entitled, ‘A Mozart Jigsaw’. The stories, accounts, diary extracts and two radio plays show Mozart as seen through the eyes of his friends and acquaintances and also through those of the author. It is a readable, imaginative, entertaining yet serious and idiosyncratic look at this great composer. Even if you don't like classical music (is there anyone?!) just come along anyway for the wine, cheese and stimulating company. N.B. If you are one of the hundreds who wish to attend this unique village event, please be sure to let us know well in advance for catering purposes! Thank You, Brian D. Freestone, Tel. No: 760 759: Email: [email protected] The Lewy Body Society Dear Miss Jean Owen, Thank you very much for your donations totalling £481 to the society in memory of your late father Mr William Jesse Owen. The Lewy Body Society was founded in 2006 in order to support research into DLB and to raise awareness and educate the public, the medical profession and those in health-care decision-making positions about the disease. The first LBS funded research began in 2007 with PhD studentship at Newcastle University and we have just sponsored 2 further projects and are looking for our next project. We have no paid staff, we are volunteers who have travelled the DLB journey so all donations directly fund research and support our raising of awareness work. Yours sincerely, Jacqueline Cannon, (CEO – The Lewy Body Society) Patron: Miss June Brown MBE 33

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J 8 4 J 25 See the internet at http://www.brentknollvillage.info/BKnews/april%202013.pdf (Page 35) for last month’s puzzle. I am compiling this May’s puzzles from Brazil! A record 14 persons solved last month’s Hard Sudoku! 7 sent entries by e-mail (preferred) and 7 delivered to me. Welcome back to Jenny Butters and Malcolm Holness who I had not heard from for a while! They were Klaus Brenner, Jenny Butters, Pauline Chadwick, Tim Cromwell, Mac Hares, Arndt Hartmann, Malcolm Holness, Liz Ibrahim, Vicky Jones, Chris Marsh, Frankie New, Margaret Rogers, John Spiers, and Caroline Sturgess. Number 7! (Malcolm Holness) won the ballot. Send this month’s solution to 48, Brent Street or to [email protected]. If there are several winners, there will be another ballot. David Filmer Last month’s Sudoku Solutions (by popular request from several competitors) are below:- Easy Sudoku Hard Sudoku 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 5 7 4 9 23 A 1 6 A 1 9 7654 283

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A reminder for gardeners It's time to start thinking about plants for the Plant Stall at the Fête in aid of St. Michael’s Church. Please start propagating and potting up bits and pieces that are superfluous. Also anyone who would like to give a hand behind the counter, so to speak, would be welcome, so we regulars can take a break. It is a great way for new residents in the village to get to meet folk and join in. Keep at it everyone. Sue Boss More Ramblings of a Rambler At the time of writing we are still in the depths of Winter, yet we are officially into Spring. Spring arrived on the 21st of March, that was nine days before we switched to Summer Time, confusing is it not. The Forsythias which normally start flowering during February have just started to flower and the Blackthorn flower is yet to appear. The Blackthorn flower appears before the leaves as opposed to the Whitethorn, another name for the Hawthorn, where the leaves appear before the flower. The flower of the Hawthorn known as May is used to decorate the headdress of the May Queen on May the first, I think she MAY be unlucky this year. During my primary school days, this was the time of year when all the girls fought to become the May Queen and all the boys went into hiding for fear of being chosen to be the May Queen's attendant. The boy attendant was required to dress in velvet bloomers and was then teased by all his friends. All that boys in the forties wanted to do was make dens and defend them with catapults and pea shooters made from dried Cow Parsley stems using Haws as ammunition. Sightings during April have included Blackbirds having a wash and brush up on the drain in Church Lane; they would have been washed away earlier in the year. I have seen a pair of Mallard in different positions on the Village drain, looking for a nesting site. A Heron was seen at very close quarters after getting itself stuck under the netting of our fish pond: it was released at a cost of one of our goldfish. The Rambler

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An evening with Jay Jerome What an evening was had by all who attended the Jay Jerome Gig in the Brent Knoll Parish Hall on Saturday evening 16th March. Great songs from 50’s and 60’s plus lots of dancing and clapping of hands to the music by both young and old alike. A complement to the ladies who provided a finger buffet, and what a feast it was. The bar also did its bit with an excellent selection of affordable and drinkable beverages. Well done Jay. Good to have such Home Grown talent to entertain us. What more could one want?! John Hughes The Origins of Phrases and Sayings From time to time we all use common sayings, but how and where did they come from? Take “To use your loaf” as an example. Simply this phrase means to show common sense, use your head. It would seem to derive from cockney rhyming slang as in “use your loaf of bread” i.e. head. However, further research suggests that this expression can be found in the archives of the American Civil War. It is said that the confederate soldiers would receive a freshly baked loaf of bread each day as part of their rations. When engaging the federal army, confederate troops were known to spear their loaves with a bayonet, place a hat upon it and hold it up to see if it attracted any incoming gunfire and it was known as “using your loaf” “Gone for a burton”. This phrase is used to indicate somebody who has been lost or had an unfortunate experience. Prior to the Second World War, Burton Ales ran an advertising campaign showing a football team with one player missing, leaving a gap in the team. The slogan stated “he’s gone for a burton”. During the Second World War, the RAF picked up on this slogan, when one of their pilots was missing or crashed into the sea, i.e. “he’s gone for a burton” “Umpteen”. Although not a phrase, it is interesting to see how this word came into being, it is used to describe a randomly large amount, i.e. “you have been told umpteen times to do that and you have still not done it”. During the First World War, Army Signallers used Morse code to send and receive messages, for no reason I can find, the word umpty, became slang for a single dash in Morse code. By using the “teen” part of sixteen, seventeen etc. the word “umpteen” was used for a large number of dashes. Roger Ward Parish Hall Bookings Do you need to make a last minute booking for May? The main hall is currently still available on the following dates and times: Saturday 4th and 25th, Sunday(s) 5th, 12th and 26th (12 noon onwards). Always worth phoning or emailing me to check on other days as most weekend days are not fully booked. In the main hall we have capacity to fit in groups requiring a 1-2 hours on most mornings. Tuesday afternoons are still free, as are the first and fourth Wednesday afternoon of the month and Friday evenings. Currently we have capacity in the Jubilee room for daytime booking and Tuesday evenings. Please, if you leave a message on the answer phone don’t say your phone number too quickly. I have not been able to respond to a couple of queries recently due the telephone number being undecipherable, so if you phoned last month and haven’t had a reply please try again or email or text. When leaving a message of enquiry, please state the date you are looking for, the time you require and the rooms you require. Also, please state if you are a Brent Knoll resident and leave your name and contact details. May I also take this opportunity to remind everyone that you must now sign and return one copy of the Confirmation of Booking letter, to validate your booking. Jenny Butters, Phone: 760 477, Text: 07748 781593 or e-mail: [email protected] 41

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Brent Knoll Guides Message from Brent Knoll Guides Young Leader - Paris A massive THANK YOU to everyone who has been donating clothing, shoes, etc. in the Rag Bag Collecting Bin in my garden. I have already sent off 35 large bags to Rag Bags. I will be collecting throughout the year, so please, when you have a spring clean, change your wardrobe, shoes, bedding, curtains, towels, etc. put any unwanted items in a black bag and place in the collecting bin in my garden - St Michael's House, Church Lane. Thank you for your support. RAG BAGS - Is a scheme where people fill a bag with old textiles, clothing, paired shoes, hats, soft toys, curtains, towels, bedding (not pillows or duvets). These are then taken to a factory where they are graded and the majority of it is sent to Africa for the people living there. Paris BRENT KNOLL JUBILEE FÊTE This year the Brent Knoll Village Fête will be held on Saturday, the 8th of June. Please do make sure you have this date in your diary and we will look forward to seeing you at the BIG event of the village calendar. We will, as usual, start proceedings at 2pm. This month we need feedback from all of you who would like to participate with stalls, or would like to help with the organisation of the day - which could mean coming onto our committee, if you would so like, but could also mean volunteering to do some specific things, such as helping to set up and close down on the day, or helping to run a stall, or helping with some of the small jobs required before the day. There have already been a considerable number of people requesting sites for the day so we know it will be a great event. One item that we would like to promote is the fancy dress theme for the day. This year we have chosen “Superheroes” as the theme, which we hope will attract quite a few children (and adults, of course) to dress up as their favourite character – Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Cat Woman, the Hulk, or, perhaps, your superhero footballer or ballet dancer. If you really feel that way you could even come as your superhero politician!! On the day we will have our regular events – the well-loved school dancing group and the Chalice Morris Men – both perennial favourites. We are also in the process of investigating additional events, so keep a look out for more details regarding our plans. Please let me know if you would like a stall, would like to run an event or are willing to help in any way on 760 986 or [email protected]. John Page, Chairman Village Fête Committee Where I’ve been! I have been in many places, but I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don’t have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my friends, family and work. I live close so it’s a short drive. I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I’m not too much on physical activity anymore. I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go and I try not to visit there too often. I’ve been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm. Sometimes I’m in Capable, and I go there more often as I’m getting older. One of my favourite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenaline flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get! And, sometimes I think I am in Vincible but life shows me I am not. People keep telling me I’m in Denial but I’m positive I’ve never been there before! c/o Mary Wridgway 44

Brent Knoll Weather Report – March 2013 March 2013 will be remembered for that biting north-easterly wind and, elsewhere in the UK, for exceptional snowfall as well - we got off lightly compared with much of the country. At just 3.8°C (39°F), the average March temperature here was not just lower than any month in the previous Winter – it was the lowest for any month since December 2010, when we had the big freeze. By way of contrast, the average temperature for March 2012 was 8.7°C (48°F), the warmest March recorded here. Early March was promising enough, with high pressure over the UK and some glimpses of blue sky: a welcome change from February’s gloom. A gentle south-easterly wind brought in warm air, and on 5th March the thermometer reached 15.1°C (59°F) – which, as it turned out, was the highest temperature of the month. There was no significant rainfall until 7th March, when our high moved just far enough North to allow an Atlantic low pressure system to bring a little rain. Because the high pressure was still lurking to our north, this depression passed well south of the usual track, bringing stormy weather to the Mediterranean. Rainfall here was light, and high pressure was soon back in charge but this time with a cold north wind - a pattern that became all too familiar later in the month. Dawn on the 14th saw the lowest temperature so far this year, -5.4°C (22.3°F), and halfway through March we had only recorded 5mm (0.2in) of rain. The third week of March saw more seasonal weather as low pressure systems brought wind and rain, and the wettest day of the month was the 16th with 9.6mm (0.4in). A deep low on the 23rd brought rain for us, but elsewhere in the UK that rain fell as snow, and many in the north and east of the country felt the full effects. For the last week of March, high pressure returned once more and blocked any more Atlantic weather systems, and there was no further rain. Instead we were sandwiched between high pressure to our north and low on the continent, and the result was a steady flow of cold air fresh from Siberia. The last week of March was much colder than the first, and the month ended with record low temperatures for the time of year. Total rainfall for March was a below-average 35.8mm (1.4in). The air drawn in by the persistent high pressure was not just cold, it was also very dry and humidity was often below 50%. This has completed the drying out of land after last year’s rain, but soil temperatures are low – it will be a late Spring this year. Stephen Baggs; www.knollweather.co.uk BRENT KNOLL BEAT SURGERY our Neighbourhood Beat Officers PC 3874 Esther Lawson and PCSO 9613 Pauline Dixon will be holding a Beat Surgery on Wednesday, May 1st 10.30am to 12 noon Nuttall Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall Please use this opportunity to meet your Neighbourhood Beat Team and discuss any issues 45 PLUMBING BY GEORGE! 302969 Brent Knoll · Small Jobs - Dripping Taps - Leaking Toilets, Outside Taps, Shower Replacements, etc. · Gas Boiler replacement, Radiators and System Upgrades, Boiler servicing · Limited time only - up to 7 year extended warranty on all new Worcester Boilers (accredited installer) · Bathroom Design and Installation Tel: 01278 760 543 Or 07813 321 197 PICTURE FRAMER Any style of frame or mount supplied. HOW DO YOU Restoration service for Frames, Pictures CHOOSE THE RIGHT and Prints. ESTATE AGENT? John Harper 5 RECOMMENDATION Pen Orchard, Brent Knoll 5 REPUTATION Somerset, TA9 4DX 5 TRUST 5 EXPERIENCE Tel: 01278 760803

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KATE REEDER CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST North Somerset Branch ACUPUNCTURIST (Registered charity no. 205284) CLINICAL PILATES INSTRUCTOR Come and Enjoy CLINICS AND PILATES CLASSES a BUNNY BONANZA AT YARLINGTON BARN, LYMPSHAM as part of • BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA RABBIT AWARENESS WEEK at the • NECK PAIN AND HEADACHES RSPCA BRENT KNOLL ANIMAL CENTRE • SPORTS INJURIES Brent Road, Brent Knoll, TA9 4BL • JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN Saturday 4th May TEL: 07922284356 11am-4pm Come and see the lovely rabbits at the Centre and E-MAIL: learn lots about their care [email protected] Refreshments, Games, Stalls You can get further details from the Animal WEB: Centre on 01278 782 671 or via our website: WWW.YARLINGTONBARN.CO.UK www.rspcanorthsomerset.org.uk The Chris Evans Bike Ride and BBQ Would weather enthusiasts confirm that Sunday 14th July will be a sunny day? We are cycling from the Red Cow to Godney and back in memory of Chris Evans. All wannabe cyclists are invited to join us at the Red Cow car park at 11am and return in time for a BBQ in the gardens of the Red Cow. If cycling isn’t for you, please do come and enjoy the BBQ at 4pm. The delicious meats will be supplied by the Havercrofts. Tickets cost £10 per adult and profits raised will be sent to the British Lung Foundation and a local cause. Chris enjoyed his cycle rides through the village returning more often than not to his favourite destination at the Red Cow. Chris was active in the Knoll to Wind Farm campaign and became a Parish Councillor. Sadly he was diagnosed with a lung condition in 2008 and life became more difficult for him but he never lost his humour or love of life. We hope this explains the cycle challenge of some 26 miles over the Somerset levels to raise funds for research into the lung condition. We have had a great deal of enjoyment from residing in Brent Knoll and would also like to make a donation from the funds raised to a local cause. Whether or not you knew Chris we do hope you can come and join us in our challenge or for the BBQ. Please sign up at the Red Cow or the Post Office and look forward to a Grand Day Out! The Evans Family Tel: 760 979 48 USEFUL VILLAGE CONTACTS: PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL, Secretary Maxine Bashford 760190 CHURCH WARDEN Miss Frances James 760287 Mike Smith 760691 CHURCH CLEANERS Wiet Harper 760803 CHURCH FLOWERS Mrs Marion Vining 760612 POPPY ORGANISER Mrs Sally Wingate 760610 BRASS CLEANERS METHODIST CHURCH Revd. Andrew Biggs 782306 Mrs Mary Frost 783120 MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Tessa Munt 01934 710748 COUNTY COUNCILLOR John Denbee 01934 712304 DISTRICT COUNCILLOR Bob Filmer 760760 Andrew Gilling 01934 750580 PARISH COUNCIL, Clerk Owen Cullwick 794463 Chairman Colin Townsend 760226 Planning enquiries Andrea Hurkett (Brent Street +) 760099 Bella Ward (Burton Row +) 760528 Footpath Contact Peter Osborn 760839 PARISH HALL, Booking Secretary Jenny Butters 760477 Bazaar Eddie Fuller 760308 Secretary Sandra Few 760451 Caretaker Richard Bream 760810 DOCTOR Dr S L Aung 760313 WRVS PRESCRIPTION SERVICE 760313 WRVS LUNCHEON CLUB - BURNHAM David Munchin 760326 BRENT KNOLL PRIMARY SCHOOL Miss Karen Davidson 760546 TODDLERS GROUP Jane Hannah 760629 BRENT KNOLL TADPOLES PRE SCHOOL Cathy Hurley 769126 VILLAGE SHOP Caroline Chennells 760225 BRENT KNOLL NEWS, Production Editor Bob Filmer 760760 Distribution Elaine & Eddie Fuller 760308 POLICE NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER 101 RHYNE PROBLEMS Lower Axe Draining Board 789906 VILLAGE AGENT Christine Stephens 07943 555519 VILLAGE SOCIETIES: BRENT AMATEUR DRAMATICS (BAD) Sarah Joyce 787493 CANCER RESEARCH CAMPAIGN Mrs Janet Harris 760259 CONSERVATIVE BRANCH Bob Filmer 760760 ECUMENICAL GROUP Revd. Margaret Trapp 760573 GOOD COMPANIONS Mrs Joy Collett 760458 GUIDES / BROWNIES / RAINBOWS Jane Sinnott 760987 HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (Burnham) Mr L Wallis 760550 HOUSE GROUP David Munchin 760326 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (Men’s Section) Rod Southwell 760445 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (Women’s Section) Pam Dite 760408 SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB Alan Castle 760424 TENNIS CLUB David Outfin 783993 WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Janet Southwell 760445 WOMEN’S SOCIETY Julie Baker 751229 YOUTH GROUP (7/11 & 12/15 Years) Sue Cox 08809 911787 ST MICHAELS CHURCH, BRENT KNOLL - REVD. SIMON LEWIS Tel: 01278 760496 METHODIST MINISTER: THE REVD. ANDREW BIGGS Tel: 01278 782306 BAPTIST MINISTER: (Burnham) THE REVD. STEVE AYERS, College St. B.O.S. Tel: 783920 CATHOLIC PRIEST FATHER TIBOR SZENDE, Burnham & Cheddar Joint Parish Tel: 01934 742564 E&OE 49

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Diary for May 2013 Page 1st SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 1st Mobile Library [NOTE Wednesday!!] See Village Notice Boards for Details 1st Community Beat Surgery Nuttall Room 10.30-12 noon 44 4th Plant Sale & Open Garden Rookery House, Mark 10.30-1pm 36 4th RSPCA “Bunny Bonanza” Brent Knoll Animal Centre 11.00-4pm 47 5th Start of British Red Cross Week 12 6th Pilates (every Monday) Parish Hall 9.15am 6th Short Mat Bowling Club (every Monday) Parish Hall 2.00pm 7th Toddlers (and every Tuesday) Methodist Schoolroom 10.30-12 noon 4 7th RBL Men’s Section Committee meeting The Red Cow 7.30pm 31 7th Parish Council – Public Session Jubilee Room 7.30pm 7 Parish Council – Meeting Jubilee Room to follow immediately 7th Knoll Group of Ringers (Every Tuesday) St Michael’s Church 7.30pm-9pm 8th Women’s Institute – “AGM” Parish Hall 2.30pm 23 8th Parish Hall Committee Meeting Jubilee Room 8.00pm 31 9th Ascension Day Service Top of the Knoll 6.30am 3 9th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste 1 Day Late Your House Early!! 11th Bazaar, Farmer’s Market & Parish Café Parish Hall 10.00-12 noon 12&31 11th Meet James Heappey Parish Hall 7.30pm 36 12th Start of Christian Aid Week 4 12th Methodist Church Anniversary Service Methodist Church 10.30am 4 13th Winter Whist Drive (Tennis Club) IvyClad Hall 7.00pm 16 14th Lympsham Gardening Club Manor Hall, Lympsham 7.30pm 32 15th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 15th DEADLINE FOR JUNE BRENT KNOLL NEWS 12.00 noon 50 15th Christian Aid Soup Lunch St Mary’s Church, EB 12.00 noon 4 15th Good Companions - “Perchance to Dream” Parish Hall 2.30pm 16 16th Lympsham Gardening Club Coffee Morning Lympsham Pavilion 10.30am 32 17th Cupcake Workshop Jubilee Room 10.00-1pm 20th Mobile Library [NOTE Monday!!] See Village Notice Boards for Details 20th Meet & Eat Nuttall Room 12.30pm 23 20th WI Craft Group Methodist Schoolroom 2.30pm 16 20th Parish Council – Provisional Planning meeting Parish Hall 7.30pm 7 22nd SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 27th Spring Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy Methodist Schoolroom 10.00am 4 27th Brent Knoll Local History Society Jubilee Room 7.30pm 24&43 28th RBL Women’s Section Committee meeting 5, Manor Ride 2.30pm 12 29th Mobile Library [NOTE Wednesday!!] See Village Notice Boards for Details 30th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish 1 Day Late Your House Early!! 30th Women’s Society – Banwell Caves 7.00pm 23 Anything missing? Make sure your events are listed in the Monthly Event Diary DEADLINE FOR THE JUNE 2013 ISSUE – All contributions to be received by NOON on Wednesday, 15th May, to:- Bob, e-mail: [email protected] or Wascelyn, 48, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4DT The Brent Knoll News welcomes all contributions. Views expressed are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor or represent the standpoint of the Brent Knoll News. The Editor reserves the right to edit or amend any contribution. BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE WEBSITE: www.brentknollvillage.info

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