The Loddon Valley Link Church and Parish Magazine for Sherfield-on-Loddon, Stratfield Saye and Hartley Wespall with Stratfield Turgis Issue 449
September 2012
Services for September 2012
Sunday 2nd September Trinity 13
10.00am Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye* 10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 6.30pm Evensong with Communion St Mary’s Hartley Wespall
Sunday 9th September Trinity 14
10.00am Morning Worship St Leonard’s Sherfield With Sunday Club Friday 4.15pm Messy Church Sherfield Park Community Centre Sunday 16th September Trinity 15
10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield With Sunday Club 10.00am Matins (BCP) with Communion St Mary’s Stratfield Saye* by Extension 6.30pm Evensong St Mary’s Hartley Wespall
Sunday 23rd September Trinity 16
8.00am Holy Communion BCP St Mary’s Hartley Wespall 10.00am Harvest Family Service St Leonard’s Sherfield Wednesday 4.00pm Toddlers St Leonard’s Sherfield
Sunday 30th September Trinity 17
10.00am Benefice Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield
Sunday 7th October Trinity 18
10.00am Harvest Family Service St Mary’s Stratfield Saye* 10.00am Holy Communion St Leonard’s Sherfield 6.30pm Evensong with Communion St Mary’s Hartley Wespall
*Drive up close to the white gates, which will open automatically . Children are welcome at all our services. Services in italics are particularly Page geared 2 to children and families. BCP = Book of Common Prayer.
“Where’s Wally?” As you read this the Paralympics will be under way and the end of London 2012 will be in sight. Those of you who read this letter may recall that in June 2011 I wrote about my daughter telling me to put in my bid for a ticket for the London Olympics. My response was: “I was thinking of leaving the country during the Olympics.” Revd. Bob Politt Well, Sarah presented me with six tickets so off we went on Day 10 to the Olympic Stadium. I was right, it was crowded but the coffee was cheaper than expected, £2.80 and not £3.50 as predicted. The travelling to and from the Olympic Park, the welcome, the organisation and standard of building work, the layout were all exemplary and I was suitably impressed and shamed. It was great to be part of a crowd of 80,000 cheering on the competitors and our experience of the massive crowds negotiating the Park afterwards was remarkable. Generally people were being polite and helping each other rather than the expected High Street push and shove one tends to expect. There were lots of flags, fancy dress and people from all nations gathered to give their support to the competitors and hope for some medals for their country. Upon reflection, if I’d known you could wear fancy dress I’d have gone as ‘Where’s Wally’. Pride goes before a fall and I surely fell. Whilst I’d never have bought a ticket it was a great experience and a real winner and I’m glad I went. I’ve now asked my daughter if she could do the same with a National Lottery ticket! If someone who loves me hadn’t bought me a ticket I would never have known what I could so easily have missed. The Olympic runners of 2,000 years ago is what St Paul had in mind when he wrote his letter to the new Christians at Philippi: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Paul uses the language of an athlete to describe what we need to enter God’s Olympic Park — a fit and healthy faith in his Son who. has paid the price of entry and bought you a ticket. Don’t be like me over the Olympics and run the risk of losing out on something breathtakingly wonderful which God wants to give you because he loves and cares for you. His Son has done the running, your prize awaits collection. Christian greetings,
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BREACH LANE CHAPEL Sherfield on Loddon
Contact: Rev Chris Russell 01276 21469 Geoff Belsham 01256 882534
September 2012
SUN 2nd 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen
FRI 7th 7pm Deacons Meeting SUN 9th 10.30am Family Worship led by Graham Locke
3pm Bible Study at Chapel
Wed 12th 2.30pm Monthly Mid Week Fellowship – Ephesus Film Part 2 SAT 15th 2.30pm Disabled Christian Fellowship at Camberley Baptist Church SUN 16th 10.30am Family Worship led by Neil Owen
MON 17th 7pm Property Committee Meeting
TUE 19th 7.45pm Church Members Meeting
SUN 23rd 10.30am Family Worship led by Peter Nicholas
SUN 30th 10.30am Family Worship led by George Chilvers
CATHOLIC SERVICES Church of St Bede, Popley (www.vinntec.co.uk/hg/) Contact Fr. Dominic Golding, at the Parish Office Tuesday to Friday 9.30 - 1.00pm Tel: 01256 465214 Sunday Mass 9.00 am, 11.00 am, and 6.30pm
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Parish Registers Baptisms
Laila-Rose Davey 29.07.12 Sherfield Toby New 29.07.12 Sherfield Oliver Konitzer 05.08.12 Sherfield
Weddings
Michael Keer & 14.07.12 Stratfield Saye Shirley Davenport Justin Gurney & 14.07.12 Sherfield Nicole West David Hatherall & 09.08.12 Hartley Wespall Katie Toms Billy Joe Fury & 25.08.12 Sherfield Violet Cole
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND !!
Saturday 6th October 2012 at St Leonard’s Church Sherfield on Loddon Please contact Rody if you are interested in this amazing opportunity. There will be scores available should you want to practise in advance. Rehearsals start at 2pm on the 6th October The performance will be from 6.30pm to 8.30pm with refreshments in the interval. Information & tickets from: Rody Politt 33 Northfield Rd, Sherfield-on-Loddon RG27 0DR [email protected] 01256 882209 Page 5
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Editorial Welcome to the September edition of the “Link”. I had the unusual sight of a combine harvester getting bogged down in mud which gives some idea of how wet the summer has been! Not so long since the hosepipe ban. You should hopefully have your entries sorted out for Sherfield Show on the 1st September. There are lots of other things happening too so check the online calendar and if your event isn’t there, let us know. www.loddonvalleylink.hampshire.org.uk We’re getting quite musical with Jazz at the 4 Horseshoes on the 4th, Last Night of the Proms at the village Hall on the 8th and don’t forget the Beer Festival on the 22nd. Envelope scheme Next month it’s time for our regular envelope scheme. The vital income from this helps keep the magazine being delivered free to your door every month. You’ll get your envelope in the magazine next month plus details of how to send money directly. Envelope collection points are Post Office, The Shop, the Community Centre in Sherfield Park and The Iron Duke in Stratfield Saye. Don’t forget, you can also contribute using our easyfundraising scheme, see the website for more details.
I’m handing over the editorial baton to Jane next month but, as ever, comments, criticism and especially compliments to: [email protected].
ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH Saturday Open Days On the 8th, 22nd and 29th of September 10am until 4pm. A list of all the Open Day dates for the year is displayed in the Lych Gate at the Church. Everyone is welcome to visit for quiet reflection, a prayer, to study the architecture and history of the church or to view with a wedding in mind.
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Appeal for Poppy Collectors Please can you spare a few hours to collect ‘House to House’ for the Poppy Appeal?
Can you help during Oct 27- Nov 10? 20 collectors needed for Sherfield Park! Please contact Local Organiser: 01256 880075. To find out more about volunteering Tel: 0800 085 5924 Harvest Festival Services
St Leonard’s, Sherfield on Loddon 10.00am Sunday 23rd September St Mary’s, Stratfield Saye 10.00am Sunday 7th October St Mary’s, Hartley Wespall 10.00am Sunday 14th October
Please bring fresh or tinned produce to the services which will all be donated to the Loddon School. The monetary collection at St Leonard’s will be for Hands of Compassion, a charity giving hope to children in Zambia.
Toddler Time for Babies to 5’s Wednesday 26th September 4.00pm On the Red Carpet St Leonard’s Church
Nursery Rhymes, Story, Prayer. Healthy refreshments. All welcome! Contact Bob Politt for more information 01256 882209. [email protected]
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SHERFIELD 0-5’S Every Tuesday 10.00am to 12 noon Sherfield Park Community Centre Climbing frame, toys, parachute games, singing, juice and biscuits, tea and coffee. A great place to meet new people and make new friends – everyone welcome! Come and join us! designed to wear out your children! Contacts: Louisa 01256 881229, Beccy 880894, Kerry 880167
BRAMLEY ART CLASSES Antonia Dewhurst is teaching classes in Drawing & Painting.
Monday 10.00-12.00am, 12.45-2.45pm and 7.00-9.00pm £90 for 10 weeks. £80 OAPs Situated in Cufaude Lane, Beginners & Improvers welcome. Tel: 01256 883876 [email protected]
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For information call: 0118 932 6308 Brochure hotline: 0118 932 6480 www. wellington-riding.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]
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Friday 14th September at 4.15pm Life isn’t tidy and one of the strengths of our Church is that we don’t mind getting messy! ‘Messy Church’ is a monthly opportunity for families to enjoy being together, making things, eating and celebrating God together. All are welcome: children, parents, grandparents and friends. The theme for this month is Water. The session will run something like this:- 4.15pm—arrive and register, have a drink and a biscuit 4.30pm—Worship, followed by Craft Activities and then Food! If you would like to come along please contact Amanda Prince on 01256 880733 or [email protected]. Or have a look on Facebook: Messy Church - Sherfield on Loddon
Jazz at The Four Horseshoes, Sherfield on Loddon RG27 0EX with Equinox And Friends. 4th September and 2nd October (first Tuesday of the month). 8pm to 10.30 pm. Free admission. Food until 9.30 pm, bar until 11pm.
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The historic Stratfield Saye church has had a £50,000 makeover! The white paint on the outside walls, several decades old, was fading and flaking. The paint was causing problems, trapping the damp in the walls and making the plaster crumble. Now, thanks to a number of generous trusts and individuals, and to Stratfield Saye, Basingstoke & Deane and Hampshire Councils, the money for the repair work has been raised. All the old paint has been cleared off, and the outside walls have been repointed and cleaned. This lovely and historic church now looks almost as good outside as when it was first built in 1756. Do come and see it – all are welcome at our services. Geoffrey Preston
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TEXT FOR THE MONTH… From Ecclesiastes 3 I thought in my heart, “God will bring to judgement both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed.” There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to plant and a time to uproot, The NIV Bible Prayer for the Month Lord of all, as we thank you for our harvest we remember those whose harvest is poor or non-existent, those with insufficient resources to tend their land, those denied a just reward for their labours, those whose harvest has been destroyed in the chaos of war or by natural disaster. Help us Lord , as we celebrate our plenty to remember those who have so much less, the poor and needy of our world suffering famine or civil war on the brink of starvation. Lord of all, speak to us at this season of harvest time so that our hearts may be stirred and our consciences quickened. Teach us to share what you give to us through your bounty, with those who have nothing, so that a time may one day come when all have enough and none too much. Lord you bless us richly teach us to remember others. In the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour Amen Prayer Points for September Pray for the children as they return to school in September, for those who are changing schools and for those who are moving to higher education, calm their fears and help them to trust in you. Pray for our soldiers and service personnel in Afghanistan as they face the huge dangers of working to bring peace and security to the people. Pray for the people of Syria that the civil war in that country will end and a new government be formed that will bring peace for all. Pray for all unsure of their future, worried by the problems of the present economic downturn, fearful for their jobs and their families. Pray for world leaders at this time of anxieties, worries and uncertainty about the future. Pray for them to see a clear way forward.
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It was a testament to how much the children enjoyed their time with Ben that they were always early and warming up before the official start time!! Ben taught the children all the basic strokes and rules of the game using fun games, whilst constantly providing individual feedback to each player. From the youngest to the oldest, all participants not only enjoyed their tennis coaching, but felt they had improved tremendously. Comments included "The coach was excellent, my son really liked him", "Please can we do it again?", "It was really fun" and "Can this be a regular activity, please?" A big well done to the two young Bramley Primary School pupils, Phoebe Chave and Grace Merrin, for suggesting the tennis coaching and thank you to the Parish Council for agreeing to it. We hope the money raised goes some way to helping with the repairs to the tennis court. If you would be interested in any future tennis coaching that may be provided, please email [email protected] to register your interest. Page 18 Update from Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council Community Speedwatch Community Speedwatch is a scheme that is operated in partnership with the police to ensure that those exceeding the speed limit on roads with a limit of 30mph or less are brought to the notice of the police. It involves members of the local community operating equipment at selected roadside locations to collect details of the speeding vehicles, which are entered on to a database. The owner of the vehicle is then sent an advisory letter from the police. If the same registration number is logged again within 12 months, the owner will receive a warning that, if the vehicle is seen speeding a third time, the details will be passed to an officer who may take further action. Volunteers must be aged at least 17 and each scheme needs a minimum of six volunteers. Applicants will need to complete an application form and vetting process which can take up to six weeks to clear. For more information on the scheme please visit the police website at www.hampshire.police.uk or contact the local beat officer WPC Mandy Jewell (07554 775617). If you would like to register your interest in becoming a volunteer then please contact the parish clerk (details below). Reporting highway defects Many residents contact the parish council to report highway problems and these are promptly reported to the Highways Authority. However, the parish council does not have access to priority reporting and is required to report the defects via the on-line system that is open to the general public. This may be found at: www3.hants.gov.uk/ roadproblems. Alternatively, you may email [email protected] or phone 0845 603 5633. Play area safety surfacing replacement The parish council would like to thank residents for their co-operation during the recent safety surfacing replacement. This was scheduled to be completed before the start of the school holidays but, because of the wet weather, was delayed substantially. The next Sherfield-on-Loddon Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 12 September at 7.30pm in the Sherfield Park Community Centre. Julie Collins - Clerk to the Parish Council, Sherfield-on-Loddon, PO Box 6862, Basingstoke, RG24 4QZ Telephone: 01256 473927 Email: [email protected] Page 19 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk There’s never enough time to do … Garden Clearance, Seasonal Tidies, Grass Cutting, Turfing, Hedge Trimming, Steam Cleaning (Patios, Paths, Walls), Creosoting. We offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly visits or one-off tidy ups Tel: 01256 880333 or Mob: 07776 211211 www.masonsgardens.co.uk [email protected] Will’s Garden Services Tel: 07951917943/01256 881354 Email: [email protected] A complete range of garden services: Garden clearance, Mowing, Hedgetrimming, Paving, Pruning, Fencing, Turfing, Tree Care Paul Allen Carpentry . Tiling . General House Maintenance Local Reliable Friendly Service Established over 20yrs Tel. 0118 9702243 Email [email protected] Page 20 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MONUMENTAL MASONS. ALEXANDER & DRY Twenty four hour service. Pre-paid funeral plans availa- ble. 1 Seal Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NQ Tel: 01256 844663 Page 21 A view from the Borough Council Councillor Ranil Jayawardena I hope you’ve had a relaxing summer. While there are no formal Council meetings in August, there has still been much to do! As you may be aware, I have been working with Hampshire County Council to get highway improvements for Bramley and Sherfield. I am very pleased that this work has now begun in Bramley and I am working with the County and Parish Councils to get improvements in Sherfield as soon as possible. It seems the developer of Razor’s Farm (which is located ‘behind’ Taylor’s Farm, on the Bramley-Chineham border, at the end of Cufaude Lane) would like to put a planning application forward before the Local Plan is complete. Alongside other local Councillors, I met with the developer to highlight my concerns about their plans for the site, which I hope they will take on board. At the end of July, the Council accepted a recommendation from the Manydown Executive Committee, which I chair, to promote the Manydown land for consideration as part of the Local Plan, reversing the 2006 decision. However, I don’t want to mislead you into thinking that this means no building anywhere else – while Manydown may be able to take some housing, it will not provide all we need – so we must have a sensible, balanced discussion about where housing goes. That said, I will continue to fight for the lowest possible housing numbers in Bramley and Sherfield, to prevent inappropriate development from taking place in our area. A full update on my work is online (tellRanil.com) and, if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me. E: [email protected] | T: 01256 322207 | W: tellRanil.com | @CllrRanil The first Basingstoke Half Marathon was held last year on a very hot October day, the crowds were out cheering on the 1,300 runners as they tackled a challenging, but picturesque race course through Cliddesden, Farleigh Wallop and Ellisfield. After rave reviews from runners, an even better event is planned for Sunday 7th October 2012. www.basingstokehalfmarathon.com Page 22 The Women’s Institute Reported by Ilene Iles The July and August Meetings were opened by our President, Dee Bulpitt, and Jerusalem was sung. The Business Meetings followed their usual pattern, Minutes were read, reports given and other matters dealt with, including our 90th Birthday in April 2013 and our outing to the D-Day Museum at Southsea in September. Our July Meeting was our Summer Party and Dee had prepared two quizzes for us “60 Glorious Years” covering events during the Queen’s long reign and “Prime Ministers during the Queen’s Reign” (in date order). A delicious birthday tea followed. After the Business Meeting in August, we were given a very interesting talk with slides by Jill Daniels – “Where and What is That in Hampshire”. Members learnt unusual facts and stories about places in the county which gave ideas for unusual places to visit. Helen Rolton gave the Vote of Thanks and tea followed and the raffle was drawn. NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER 2012 2PM SPEAKER: JULIA DINGWALL – THE PINK PLACE – LOCAL BREAST CANCER CHARITY Stratfield Saye Parish Council Coffee Morning Date for your diary. The next monthly coffee morning is 3rd September 11.00 a.m in the Village Hall - all welcome. STRATFIELD SAYE RESIDENTS NEW PEOPLE TO DELIVER THE MONTHLY LODDON VALLEY LINK MAGAZINES URGENTLY NEEDED IN STRATFIELD SAYE Please contact Penny Mayo 01189332379 if you can offer some help. Thank you SEWING GROUP Come and join us. We meet at Stratfield Saye Village Hall on the last Thursday of the month from 12.30 -3.30pm. We enjoy sewing together any type of stitching, quilting, tapestry, embroidery and mending. Enquiries: Veronica Upton 0118 332240 Page 23 Community Safety Fun Day! (promoting responsible dog ownership) 15th September 12pm - 3pm Dog Shows (enter your dog on the day), Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Stalls, games and activities, dog awareness & advice. FREE Entry. Face Painting 50p and small charge for refreshments. Everyone Welcome, with or without dogs! Every one Welcome New for September! Fitness Kickboxing Mondays 7.30pm—8.30pm (Starts 3rd) Sing Along & Smile Mondays 10am—11am (Starts 10th) Yoga Wednesdays 9.30—10.30 am 10 week course, £60 (starts 19th) Youth Zone Wednesdays 6-7.30 ages 9+ & 7.30-9 ages 11+ (Starts 19th) Dates for you diary (Sept/Oct) 5th Sept Razors Farm Exhibition (by Croudace Strategic) 1-9pm 8th Sept Rainbow Cakes—Sugar Craft Workshop 10-1pm 12th Sept Forrester's Free School Exhibition 5.30—7.30pm 19th Oct Ladies Pamper Night 7.30—10pm 27th Oct Cake Making class with Rainbow Cakes 10-1pm 31st Oct Halloween Party & Teen Disco TBC For details of all classes & events Visit www.sherfieldparkcommunity.co.uk Tel: 01256 883967 or email [email protected] Page 24 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk Page 25 The Shop in the Village Twenty Seven years of Dodd’s magic and still going strong The Shop in Sherfield has rightly become a village institution. However, I didn’t realise quite how long Ken, Julie and Paul Dodd and Steve Bachelor had been there. Amazingly, the 27th anniversary comes up in October but, chatting to Ken and looking back, things haven’t changed that much. The shop has expanded slightly since the early days. There‘s far more focus on fresh quality produce with more fridges and less freezers. New lines include freshly baked baguettes and pastries. There’s lots more wine being sold now and, where possible produce, is sourced locally, for example fresh bread from Bramley. However, the key ingredient, its welcoming atmosphere is still there and it is the place to go to bump (often literally) into local life. The many returning regulars attest to the quality of the goods and the warmth of the welcome, and as Ken and Julie both say, it’s the lovely people that help them enjoy life at the shop. Steve has been running the meat counter since the beginning and is justly famous for his butchery skills and quality of the meat. Just ask and he can get it for you. Amongst everything else, Paul handles deliveries around the area and they are helped by a really friendly team. Vicky is seen modelling the latest delivery vehicle on the right. The shop is open: Monday to Saturday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm, Sundays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm With fresh food and friendly faces the magic's still there. Long may it continue. Simon Boase Page 26 House Twenty8 CONTEMPORARY GOURMET COFFEE SHOP A contemporary gourmet coffee shop in the heart of the beautiful Hampshire village of Sherfield. Serving the exceptional Nespresso coffee and a selection of gourmet teas, complemented by a vast array of pastries and homemade cakes. Light lunches, beverages, milkshakes and ice creams can be enjoyed inside or on the terrace outside overlooking the village green. The gift shop offers a selection of gourmet foods, pottery, jewellery, furniture and accessories for the home and garden. Sarah Fannon has lived in Sherfield on Loddon for over 10 years with her two sons Harry and Lawrence. Her first business at the age of 19 was a Victorian tea room and then, having a natural flair for design, she went into interior design. This is clearly visible in the unique and contemporary design of House Twenty8. Wifi and loyalty cards are available and there is plenty of free parking opposite in the village car park. It was always important to Sarah to keep the post office running, which has serviced the village for many years. Sarah hopes House Twenty8 will become a well-supported addition to the village. Opening times: Monday to Friday 7.0am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 5.30pm Sunday & B Hols 9.0am to 4.0pm For further details visit: www.housetwenty8.com Pip Iles Page 27 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk SII F. RF I F. I [) 1I TT I F. G F. M. 'R Outstanding Early Years education and care for your child. GEMS , OUCAlION (jj;&@ r BEAUTY OFFER OF THE MONTH FREE 20 MINUTE MASSAGE (WORTH (22) WITH EVERY 1 HOUR DERMALOGICA FACIAL £40 .. - www.ddbea uty.co.uk emall ~ ddbea uty. co . uk Te l: 07538 547372 Page 28 ROTHERWICK GIFT FAIR IN AID OF THE RAINBOW TRUST The annual Gift Fair will take place on Tuesday 9th October at Rotherwick Village Hall from 9.00am till 4.00pm. It will include over 50 specially selected stalls offering a wide variety of gifts, food and sought after merchandise not available from High Street shops. ‘Rotherwick Café’ will be selling delicious home-made fare and drinks. The money raised will help fund a Family Support Worker for the Rainbow Trust who will provide practical support and emotional care to families in Hampshire and Berkshire who have children with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. Please support this most worthy cause. NAOMI HOUSE AND JACKSPLACE. An Open Day & Fete will take place at Naomi House on Saturday 15th September from 11.00am till 4.0pm. Activities include a free prize draw, pony rides, bouncy castle, BBQ & Café, birds of prey, dog display teams, clog dancers and a children’s interactive quiz. Vintage buses will operate a free park & ride system from Forest Edge Kart Club, Barton Stacey, SO21 3BF to Naomi House. Entry will cost £2 per adult, 50p for children and free for under 5s. For further details visit www.naomihouse.org.uk Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust, known as Naomi House & Jacksplace, provides support to children and young people from across Southern England with life-threatening conditions. THE JOE GLOVER TRUST. The Joe Glover Trust, a Hampshire based children’s cancer charity, are getting behind the fund-raising appeal for Charlie’s Day Unit at Basingstoke Hospital. £50,000 is required to provide a 2-bed Oncology Unit within Charlie’s Day Unit to help children and their families facing cancer treatment. Visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BasingstokeAppeal to make a donation. Companies wishing to be involved should contact Jane Wilmshurst on 07818 417164. RADCAN Did you know that there is currently no local facility for radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients in the catchment area of the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke? RadCan is a charity that has been set up, specifically, to raise funds to provide a radiotherapy facility at the Basingstoke. It is one of the mayors charities this year RadCan has organised an organ recital by local organist Andrew Benson-Wilson at Pamber Priory on Sunday 2nd September at 3.00 p.m. Tickets cost £12 and will include afternoon tea. Also a dinner dance at Audleys Wood Hotel on Saturday 20th October at 7.30. Tickets cost £60 to include champagne on arrival, 3 course dinner, half a bottle of wine per person, tea and coffee and dancing. For further information on RadCan please contact Margaret Porter, RadCan Treasurer on 01256 356012 or see radcan.org.uk Page 29 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk l.8ndsceping F..-.cing Patio Laying BIoc:t Pamg Turf laying -~LAy; ... Garden CIeai allCeS , ~~ ~"FYNE • FLOORING W":i'> ~ yut, ,_"""" I 0/1" • "'''''''''''''*, ,... _ oM ~ , «IdI,- co",..,& r.oo.."",...... ". " ..._t ...... _'" .... "" __ omn...... , ..... yoo.t .... t...t , .... I"' ...... ~.,.,& Il0;.0. .. ., "',.<>J .-..... you .....c COnIm .. ciaI 1\ "",01<0." no I"" .,. .... •00 ...... ,., po' ...... ,.".·'ubbo'· 01256 6S6229 1rl_1W1,.""" www.f\.nelloo. inR·com Page 30 Beat Officer’s Report: Speed Enforcement: I carried out speed enforcement duties in July & August Mortimer Bramley Sherfield Silchester West End V/warn Verbal Warning V/warn 21 5 15 19 DAT Driver Awareness Training DAT 1 0 1 1 FPN Fixed Penalty Notice FPN 0 0 0 0 RFS Referred for RFS 0 0 0 0 summons Solid white lines, Sherfield Road, Bramley. Unfortunately, there are still many motorists who seem unaware of the rules surrounding solid white lines. The white lines in Sherfield Road were put there to try and prevent accidents & road rage incidents where motorists insisted on overtaking a line of parked cars when they couldn’t see if anything was travelling up Bramley Lane. Rule 129 Highway Code: double white lines where the line nearest you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10mph or less. Rule 240 Highway Code: you MUST NOT stop or park on a road marked with double white lines, except to pick up or set down passengers. Please, they are there for the safety of all road users. Vehicle Crime will continue to be a priority due to an increase, although small at the moment, in the number of incidents and, in theory, the summer months approaching and more people using pub and beauty spot car parks. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) the statistics for July are: 5 calls relating to the travellers, 4 relating to neighbours, 1 to youths, 4 to vehicles, 1 to noise and 1 other. As always I request that any incidents are reported to 101. The number of incidents in July for the beat area was 97; made up of 15 ASB incidents and 24 crimes. The number of incidents across the other beat areas ranged from 30 to 68, with Tadley having 124. The number of ASB incidents ranged from 6 to 14, with Tadley having 41. The number of crimes ranged from 4 to 22, including Tadley. Countrywatch: The area now has a Countrywatch team who will look at poaching, ASB on rural land (misuse of footpaths/ fields, raves) and fly tipping (illegal dumping of waste). Incidents to be reported to 101 WPC 504 Mandy Jewell beat mobile:07554 775617 [email protected] Page 31 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk (ould you save money on your mortgage? s.~iIl (onra Jane pro'I'id.-s melO diems both loca lly Mid i ~ the Loodoo offia' wooe aP\llOj"lfo.llt ~'MirlYNmm, · r"""orJ __ ",",be,.,.,...... ~,... _, ~ Jol flo<" "_s..... tent:JIoKl"!il _...:I__"""'"UJ I ~~"~~"S'9' ! FRAME GI ,,', notioo' _ ...... O ~ IG ' N~ l .lllf _ '" ' ... .., On , ... .--...... ,....,.""" Iou' ...... _ ..... _-,0<"'_ ...... opoc ...... "'_ """"" _...." to P<>«'"''' ' ".... "' ....-. ...-..... fn>m ioo' '" fot . ~ ...... pd..... ... GlfTS '1l>o ""'" ~ lull of ,...oM rO\>. _ "'" "'" 1.,..,...;,0, M .... ~ "...,...... oi www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk K Bone Heating Services Ltd Heating, Electrical, Plumbing & Renewable Solutions Solar Photovoltaic PV – Solar Hot Water - Heat Pumps Advanced Gas Heating Tel: 01256 414190 - Mob: 07595 679211 – [email protected] For more details please visit our website at: www.kboneheating.com For a Warm Friendly Welcome THE SHOP IN SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON Selling a vast range of groceries including: Local Bakery bread & Cakes Market fresh fruit & veg Quality fresh meat & poultry Excellent selection of Wine Beer Spirits & Tobacco All at competitive prices THE SHOP, Reading Road, Sherfield Telephone: 01256 882234 Open: Monday—Saturday 7.00 am to 7.00 pm Sundays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Orders taken for Delivery Page 33 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk M.W (Building Contractors) Ltd General Builders maintenance & repairs painting & decorating electrical incl. appliance testing plumbing & heating purpose made joinery stockist of rockery stone Tel: 01256 882736 / 882368 / 0836 626323 Petra Jewellery J Cook Landscapes A reputation for quality Jewellery made to suit you & your budget! Maintenance Decking & Fencing Patios & Driveways Garden Design & Build Free design consultations Clearance Bespoke wedding rings Stunning selection of designs in stock Call now for a free quote: Non-tarnishing white gold 01256 412723 / 0771 7214521 Hand-selected fine diamonds e: [email protected] www.petrajewellery.com www.jcooklandscapes.co.uk 01256 355945 Studio 7, Viables Craft Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ Page 34 Evergreen's Club for the over 60's Our meeting for the month of July was a demonstration by Jan Painter about the various crafts she had on display. Jan spoke of how she first became interested in crafts, which started with her buying a knitting machine, and from there her interest in different crafts began. The items on display ranged from knitted coats, knitted scarves, teddy bears, various items of beading, embroidery, greeting cards, and boxes made from card which opened up to reveal smaller boxes with photographs inside. Jan gave a very enthusiastic talk and is obviously always learning something new to make. Many of the items she makes for family and friends, and hopefully, she may have inspired us to learn a craft. The meeting ended with tea and a raffle. Our August meeting was a very interesting slide show by Fred Berntsen. Fred took us on a journey to the USA. After landing in Washington DC he then travelled to Atlanta then on to Stone Mountain, which has characters from the civil war engraved into the stone. He also showed us the Park, which was built for the 1994 Olympics. Then we arrived in Nashville, Tennessee and a visit to Graceland, home of Elvis Presley, which is still to this day a shrine for the King. Inside are displayed his golden discs. Outside are the five graves of the family, which are visited everyday by the loyal fans who leave flowers. The last visit was to New Orleans, the home of jazz. Fred also showed slides of the boats, which tourists can go for a ride on the swamps to see the alligators and crocodiles. Next were slides of Southern Ireland, which included Cork, Wexford Harbour and Bantry Bay where the Irish immigrants left from during the potato famine. The last visit was to Austria and the beautiful views of the snow capped glaciers. After the slide show we had tea and a rd raffle. The next meeting on the 3 Sept. is a Royal Quiz. May Wilkie Be prepared for the Flu Season If you are aged 65 or over, or suffer from chronic disease (such as heart, lung, liver, kidney or neurological disease) have diabetes, a weak immune system or if you are pregnant, then you are at increased risk from flu. Clift Surgery patients can book their Flu Vaccination now by contacting Clift Surgery Reception on 01256 881228 Page 35 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk ASH BROOK FUNERAL DIRECTORS & MONUMENTAL MASONS West Green Road, Hartley Independent family Funeral Wintney RG27 8LP Director Open June to late September for Day or night we provide a Pick Your Own & Ready Picked complete personal, caring & fruit, vegetables and flowers professional service for all your including Strawberries, Tayberries, funeral requirements Currants, Gooseberries, Dignified funeral service £895 Raspberries, New Potatoes, plus disbursements Asparagus and Flowers. We also sell local Honey, Free Range Eggs and Please call Terina on Homemade Jams 01256 881002 CALL 01252 845772 from May 1st Ash Lane, Silchester, RG7 2NL For information, & to place orders. Or visit www.westgreenfruits.com www.ashbrookfunerals.co.uk Page 36 Sherfield on Loddon Village Hall Reg. Charity No. 272385 Tel: 01256 883624 Email: [email protected] SUPPORTING THE HALL If you are looking for a simple way to support the Village Hall then please consider becoming a PATRON. This costs just £12 per household for a year and will entitle you to free entry into our annual draw as well as to a free cup of coffee/tea at our monthly coffee mornings in the Village Hall. During September APPLICATION FORMS may be obtained from the Village Hall, the Village Hall website or at any time by ringing 882416. INDUCTION HEARING LOOP We announced earlier in the year that our application for funding to “Awards for All” (The Big Lottery Fund) has been successful. This funding has enabled us to purchase an induction loop hearing system, which will work in conjunction with the majority of hearing aids, to amplify and clarify sounds, whilst removing background and extraneous noise. If all goes according to plan the system will be installed and available for use during September. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sat 1st Sep - Sherfield Show Sat 8th Sep - PoSH Coffee Morning Sat 8th Sep - Last Night of the Proms Sun 16th Sep - Proms Tea in the Garden Sat 22nd Sep - Sherfield Beer Festival For more information on clubs and groups, events and booking the hall, visit our website at: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk Page 37 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk Carl Fanning The Village Decorator Decorating the Loddon Valley Area Painter and Decorator Local Tradesman with 25 years experience Decorating local properties since 1980 A “Dulux” Trade Member Good quality Trade Paints used - Internal and external decorating Free estimates - advice on colour and paints Full liability cover - all work is guaranteed Telephone: Carl on 01189 424 883 or 0795 266 1965 Page 38 Report by Gill Fearon Our recent meeting was ‘The Decade You Were Born’. We have a wide range of ages and our oldest member was born in the 1920s. She described the turmoil which took place in Europe when empires, such as the Austro-Hungarian, were broken up and new countries, such as Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, were created. It was a decade of the Model T Ford, flappers, Fleming (who discovered penicillin) and votes for women over the age of 21. The 1930s saw the depression, the building of the Empire State Building in New York, the abdication of Edward VIII and the rise of Hitler’s influence in Germany. Life in the 30s was described with memories of steam trains, buses and bikes as very few owned a car. Life was simple, no television or central heating, but radio and coal fires. People were formal and children were allowed to play outside all day with little supervision. Obviously the Second World War dominated the 1940s but, partly as a result of war, there were various inventions, the ‘mobile’ phone and transistors for example. Interestingly, three toys were invented: the slinky; silly putty and the frisbee. Others included Tupperware, aerosol cans and the Jeep. American influence and the formation of the NHS were also discussed. Into the 1950s we heard about the Festival of Britain in 1951, which promoted science, technology, industry, the arts and architecture. Life for women was described. When, having been largely employed during the war years, they were relegated to the home to be housewives or, if they worked, their jobs were often of a menial nature. Life in general had not changed very much since the 1930’s but, gradually ‘mod cons’ made an appearance and people started to buy televisions, which became more widely available, especially for the Queen’s Coronation in 1953. Popular culture was researched for the late 50s and we remembered singers such as Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Guy Mitchell and Tommy Steele. Of course, no 1950s list would be complete without mention of Bill Haley and the Comets! Major films from that time included Bridge over the River Kwai, Jailhouse Rock and Vertigo. That was as far as we got as no members were born in the 60s or 70s. NWR as a national organisation is always looking to gain more members and we welcome all ages. If enough younger women were interested, a new second group could be formed and joint meetings could be arranged. Please contact me on [email protected] for further information. Our next meetings will be a discussion on a book which NWR nationally has been reading, and a play reading. Page 39 GOING FOR GOLD The sun shone down for the weekend of the Sherfield Arts and Flower Festival, held at St. Leonard’s Church on the 21st and 22nd July. Villagers had been encouraged to display personal accomplishments that for each had been a golden achievement in their particular discipline. The talent on display was truly amazing and a credit to each person who exhibited. There were paintings, pottery, tapestries, various patchwork quilts, floral kneelers, hand made and dressed dolls, sculptures as well as a beautifully furnished model of Park Corner Cottage and a 56 year old working model boat. Talks were given by Sheena Archer on Park Corner Cottage as it would have been 100 years ago and by Donald Dawson on the history and building of his boat. There was a children’s story time by Bob Politt and organ recitals by Brian Archer and Mike Abrams. On the Saturday evening there was a wonderful concert given by EVOC, a wind ensemble originally formed in 1975 by Stewart McCormack from serving members of the Royal Engineers Staff Band at Southwood Camp, Cove (EVOC is Cove spelt backwards). Our thanks are due to the members of EVOC who kindly donated their time and talent to help with the fund raising while at the same time providing us with such a high class musical evening. The weekend concluded with the raffle draw and a Grand Auction of the flowers and some of the exhibits. Special thanks are due to all who helped in any way to make the weekend such a success, from those on the bring and buy stall, the tea and cake stall, those selling raffle tickets and to each person who helped in any way (unfortunately too many to name here in the space available). However a big thank you to Rody Politt who masterminded the whole project and without whom there would not have been such a festival. Over £2,000 was raised towards the church extension for the toilets and Sunday School room. The total now lies at £173,000 which is well on its way towards the £270,000 estimated overall cost, remembering that we are three years into a five year project. Donald Dawson (ed, More photos available from the website.) Page 40 46th SHERFIELD SHOW 2012 Saturday 1 September 2:00 Sherfield Village Hall Do come and join us in a traditional village event that showcases local talent & brings out the smiles. Great for all the family! 8:30 Staging of Exhibits 10:45 Judging Begins Plus 2:00 Viewing & Refreshments Local Stalls 3:45 Presentation of Awards Proceeds this year to Local Guiding & Scouting Page 41 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk A. SEWELL PINE TREES CARPENTRY lig hting, Electrical & ,1,1 aspect! Ii C.!rpemy ilrlerL!I.!I'l Audio Visual _ .. !mqrq"",.... DA~DBIIlWN '_ """ ..... ""',...... "" .. Ino' . ~_ TV'''""'.."..,...... "'" ""-.. 0-...... _ ...... " , ,,, _ CClY .. 0 ""," -=-¥'''''' Free E strna:~ ~ K Chris Gosden Autos Independent Ford Specialist GARAG~ and Master Technician • DON'1~~AI DOOR aY!1CANRllAlJ I mAiRS ----~-- SeMci"" & R~ p" i ", ... Bo- . k ~s . (Iulc"",,. CI mbf,ItS IIIIIlIlWlS I won GUIIIIITlIIl ~! . I< . t Fo S ..od In S~ . l d · on · loddon Te l 01256883527 Mobile: 07809410866 Page 42 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk Seeking a Venue for your Party, Reception, Craft Fair or Club meeting.... then look no further..... Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall is the place for you! For further information on availability, charges and bookings contact Loraine Smith, Hall Manager. Tel: 01256 883624 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sherfieldvillagehall.co.uk Basingstoke Window Cleaning Services We use a pure water, reach and wash system for a perfect smear-free finish Windows Cleaned Inside Conservatory Roofs Cleaned Guttering Cleared & Cleaned Soffits & Fascias Cleaned For a free, no obligation quote call Simon: 07852 117 361 Dan: 07712 885 345 Page 43 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk . B N S Basingstoke Network Services BNS is your local computer company with many years of experience. We offer a friendly, efficient service that’s excellent value for money. We specialise in all aspects of software and hardware support, maintenance and training - from installing exchange servers to servicing laptops—we can do it! Call us on 01256 883838 www.basingstoke-network-services.co.uk Your computers are our business! PLUMBING & HEATING SPECIALIST Serving the local community for 30 years Bathrooms & shower installations Solar thermal installations and energy-friendly controls Gas Safe and Oftec registered for peace of mind with gas and oil installations 29164 Telephone: 01256 882309 Email: [email protected] YOUR LOCAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING AND ELECTRICAL NEEDS TEL: 01256 880044 MOBILE: 07754 554554 Email: [email protected] www.pscservices.co.uk Page 44 Letters to the editor Living in a Rubbish Village I have lived in the lovely village of Sherfield on Loddon for several years and have enjoyed the environment that so many unsung heroes have contributed their time and energy to. We live in a lovely part of Hampshire and our common is used by many of us for sports, play, dog walking, picnics, feeding the ducks as well as just enjoying the surrounding nature. Over the past few weeks I have been shocked at the amount of litter that has appeared around the common and it seems to be getting worse. There have been empty drinks cans left on benches, food wrappers, and I don't just mean the odd misplaced chocolate bar wrapper but frozen food containers, sandwich wrappers, carrier bags, drinks bottles and more. After a very recent cricket match (4th August) there were left over sandwiches on the floor outside the cricket pavilion along with empty malteser and wine gum bags, drinks bottles and two carrier bags. There is a litter bin directly outside the pavilion. We can't blame strong winds for distributing the litter after the match. I know little about cricket but I do know that it is played in calm summer weather. This litter was there within minutes of the last of the cricket crowd leaving. This morning my dogs enjoyed their usual stroll around the common. As we came to the duck pond we found someone's complete picnic litter under a bench with a half eaten sandwich left for the next lucky visitor to the bench to enjoy. Again there are several litter bins placed around the pond. If I see litter in our village I pick it up and bin it. I urge you to do the same. Better still, throw away your own litter in the bins provided. As a dog owner I am expected (and rightly so) to clear up after my dog. Why should litter be any different? We live in a lovely, not a rubbish village. Name and address supplied There was a really yummy chocolate tart at the Jubilee lunch which Anya begged me to get the recipe for. The lady who made the tart has passed the recipe on and suggested that it went into Loddon Link as I wasn’t the only person asking about it. The recipe is: Yummy ‘No Bake’ Chocolate Tart (courtesy of Sainsbury’s mag) (serves 6-8) 175g finely crushed Mix the biscuits with 100g of melted butter. digestive biscuits Press the mix into the base and up the sides of 150g melted unsalted butter a 20cm loose bottom cake tin. 100ml double cream Gently warm the cream with the rest of the butter until just below boiling point. Remove 200g finely chopped dark from the heat and add the chocolate, stirring chocolate until melted. 40g shelled and chopped Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes and pistachio nuts then pour into the base. Sprinkle the nuts over it and put it in the fridge for 1-2 hours to set. Clare Coyle Page 45 www.LoddonValleyLink.hampshire.org.uk Page 46 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Updated May 2012: The STD code is 01256, unless otherwise stated. Allotments. Bruce Batting 882605 Basingstoke Gazette. Chris Horton 882426 Bingo. Dawn Vernon 882693 Brownies. Sue Handasyde-Dick 882337 St. Leonard’s Church. Revd. Bob Politt 882209 Breach Lane Chapel. Geoff Belsham 882534 Catholic Church Father Dominic Golding 465214 Clift Surgery Patient Group Bryan Jenkins 881938 Cricket Club (Sherfield) Andy Stevens 882414 Cricket Club (ST & HW) Paul Baldwin 881973 Evergreens. Jean Berntsen 882798 Football (Junior) Fred Berntsen 882798 Football (Seniors) Gary Spencer 882597 Happy Faces Playgroup Peggy Hutchins 880903 Loddon Players Chris Horton 882426 Loddon Quilters Pris O’Rourk 881839 Loddon Valley Link. (See back pages ) Lunch Club. Helen Belsham 882534 NWR. Gill Fearon 882106 Stratfield Saye P. Council. Penny Mayo 01189 332 379 Stratfield Turgis P. Meeting Sheila Campbell (Chair) 882351 Sherfield Parish Council Julie Collins (Clerk) 473927 Police - Local beat officer Mandy Jewell 07554 775617 Police - Report an incident Police Control Room 0845 045 45 45 Poppies. Natalie Larner 880075 Post Office 882210 Sher. Community Care Grp Doreen Tosswill 882344 Sherfield Fete. Bruce Batting 882605 Sher. Dist. Gardening Club Linda Syckelmoore 882341 Sherfield Show. Natalie Larner 880075 Short Mat Bowls. Norman Stanley 881021 Toddler Group 0-5s. Judith Sullivan 883551 Tree Warden. Jane Jordan 880852 Village Green Volunteers. Bruce Batting 882605 Whist Drive. Jean Wright 882845 Women’s Institute Val Denny 882410 Village Hall Caretaker/Bookings. Loraine Smith 883624 Management Committee Bruce Batting 882605 Fund Raising Committee Alan Ball 883838 Please inform the Editor of changes to the above information. Page 47 HOUSE CLEANING BY MARIA. Reliable & affordable service. Friendly, easy-going & experienced lady who cleans every corner. References available. Tel 07933 316989. Email [email protected] 5 BEDROOM HOLIDAY HOME IN JARNAC FRANCE Sleeps 12 ideal for two families heated large swimming pool. Call Sue on 01256881077 or email [email protected] LOCAL DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Experienced (18 years) now living in Sherfield Park. Good results, patient with learners, also Pass Plus and refresher lesson. Graham Ling 01256 882584 LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR and EXTERIOR DECORATOR First class job guaranteed. Over 30 years experience. No job too small. For a free estimate ring Ian on 01256 882132 or mobile 07876021772 LOCAL EXPERIENCED TAX ADVISER Self Assessment Tax Returns, Arrears, Claims, Payroll, Self Employed, VAT Returns. Initial consultation free. Call: 07920 112533 or email: [email protected] SEWING. EXPERIENCED & CONVENIENT. Visit Di’s emporium at the Conservatory in the Sherfield (Wyevale) Garden Centre car park. Bespoke dressmaking, clothing, alterations & repairs. Curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and Arts & Crafts. Call Diana on 07796 045944 COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE T.S.I. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating. For any quotation Tel: 01256 780460 Mob: 07989940210 WAG TAILS DOG SERVICE Looking for a reliable, trustworthy local dog walker - Sherfield, Bramley, Chineham and Old Basing? Contact Katie on 01256 880446 or mob: 07985 157700 GUITAR LESSONS. Local teacher covering rock, heavy metal, acoustic SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS SMALL and jazz styles. Lessons are one-to-one, half an hour to one hour. Call Graham 01256 881513 or mob: 07908422440 A & L ELECTRICAL SERVICES. Over 30 years’ experience. Free quotes. Specialising in domestic work, boiler control wiring and PAT testing. Andrew Doughty and Liam Cranston. Office: 01932 880930. Andy: 07861 749311. Liam: 07889 029219. Email: [email protected]. IRONING. No need to worry about the ironing ..... just call Louise on 01256 886383 or 07988 856304 and I will collect your clean washing, iron it, and deliver it back to you ready to wear. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - Friendly professional design service specialising in domestic extension, renovation & new build. Free on-site consultation, feasibility study & site assessment, planning & building control. Tel: 07866279701. Email: [email protected] Page 48 V.I.P PLASTERING. Internal & external plastering, rendering, coving & floor screeding. Plaster over artex ceiling, 29 years experience. Tel: 01420 89468 or Mob: 07970064182. CORNERHOUSE CAKES - CAKES MADE AND DECORATED Sugarcraft lessons. One to one available. Two hour beginners lessons everything provided. Take home your own made bouquet. Contact Chris on 0118 9812889 after 5p.m. SINGING LESSONS for beginners, unconfident and experienced singers of all ages. Liz Scott Hall, MA, LTCL (Member of the Incorporated Musicians and International Society for Music Education). Tel: 01256 882562. Email: [email protected] PARENTS FIRST AID COURSES - we run a 2 hour course in your own SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS home. Training delivered by qualified instructors. Written guide given too. Contact First Aid Angels. Phone: 01256 412240 or email: [email protected] GYMSTICK Muscle classes. Thursdays 5.50pm and 7.00pm. PILATES classes. Mondays 10.00am and 7.00pm. Sherfield Park Community Centre. First class half price with this advert. Contact Emma. Tel: 07787 558221 or email: [email protected] BARRY'S BUILDERS Patios,extensions,garden walls,refurbishments etc. For free estimate phone: 01256 417862 or mob: 07825064818. PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER. Hair and make-up, cut and colour. Weddings and special occasions. Contact Vivienne on 07733 220447 or email [email protected] WINDOW CLEANER. Windows cleaned or gutters cleared - one off or regularly. Local, reliable Window Cleaner (testimonials available). For a quote call Pete Owen on 07762 616600 [email protected] MUMS THE WORD NANNY AGENCY. We provide families with nannies, house-keepers, au-pairs, gardeners and baby-sitters. www.mums-the- word.co.uk or e-mail [email protected] or tel 01256 881500. SPRINTER SERVICES: All work around the home undertaken. Kitchen & Bathroom installation, Tiling, Carpentry, Plumbing, Brickwork & Patios. Chineham based, References available, Insured. Please call Riad on 07733430365 or 01256 357153. FOR SALE. An appealing NeoBreton property 15 mins from beach; ideal holiday home; a home with a B&B business; rental potential or two homes in one. Contact email [email protected] Page 49 Loddon Valley Link Management Committee Chairman: Dr. Donald Dawson Tel. 01256 882379 email: [email protected] Deputy Chairman: Revd. Bob Politt Tel. 01256 882209 email: [email protected] Treasurer: Winston Bruce Tel.01256 883277 email: [email protected] Advertising Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 enquiries to: email: [email protected] Deadline for ads. for next edition is 10th of September. All ads. Email: [email protected] ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE AND ONLINE Small ads. For businesses are £5 monthly for a maximum of 30 words. For Sale / Wanted ads £2 monthly for a maximum of 12 words. Space permitting. Requests are dealt with in order. Display ads. Contact Pip Iles for prices Editor for the October Edition Jane Abrams Deadline for copy for the next edition is 16th of September. Email: [email protected] Secretary: Ilene Iles Tel. 01256 880559 email: [email protected] Hartley Rep.: Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 email: [email protected] Sherfield Park Rep: Eileen Leivesley Tel: 01256 882938 email: [email protected] Stratfield Saye Rep: Germano Giugovaz Tel: 01189 332166 Editor: Claire Osborne Tel. 01256 324458 email: [email protected] Editor: Simon Boase Tel: 01256 881250 email: [email protected] Editor: Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 email: [email protected] Editor Jane Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 email: [email protected] Page 50 CHURCH OFFICERS Rector: Reverend Bob Politt Tel: 01256 882209 Kindly Note The Rector’s day off is Thursday Assistant Priest: Rev’d. Sammie Armstrong Tel: 01189 816593 Lay Readers: Richard Elphick Tel. 01256 882860 Dr. John Williams Tel. 01256 882705 ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH, SHERFIELD ON LODDON Churchwardens: Peter Gould Tel. 01256 882538 Steve Hemmings Tel: 01256 882523 Treasurer: Dan Farrow Tel. 01256 882680 Organists: Mike Abrams Tel. 01256 881188 Brian Archer Tel. 01256 882099 Peggy Willson Tel. 01256 880503 ST. MARY’S CHURCH, STRATFIELD SAYE Churchwarden: Vacant Treasurer: Charles Atkinson Tel: 01256 882459 ST. MARY’S CHURCH, HARTLEY WESPALL Churchwarden: Pip Iles Tel. 01256 880559 Treasurer: Michael Webster Tel. 01256 882413 Organists: Dr. Gill Williams Tel. 01256 882705 Andrew Doggart Tel: 01256 880092 Page 51 BUYING or SELLING LETTING or RENTING You need...... e xpert advice, frie ndly efficient , c onvenience of being • in Sherfield ... une personal a1;1,ention of the , right through 0 completion. We deliver. Sherdon Estate Agents and Valuers ~ _ . ~-.g AoacI. SI">erlieO For further information. ca~ us on 01256 882200. emai InfoOsherdon.com or visit our weOs~e lor aR the latest property information. t'" rightmove..... -5! 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