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DELI VERED FREE TO 1,000 MESSENGER www.merriottvillage.org.uk HOMES [email protected] OCTOBER 2013

Merriott First School – S.O.S.

Support in achieving Outstanding School status: Would you like to hear children read or help them with their maths skills? Volunteers are being sought to hear children read between 9.00am and 9.30am and between 2.45pm and 3.15pm each day. Please call in or ring the office on 01460 72547 for more Please note copy information. deadline for the S.O.S. is our topic this term and we are looking at the emergency November services and their work in the community. We hope to have a visit from the Paramedics this half term. If anyone involved with any of the Emergency Services in any way has some time to spare, edition is the children are always eager to learn about new careers and ways of life. 11th October. Mr. Pearse is taking training to become a Forest School Teacher and this term each class will be Thank you. spending an afternoon a week out in the school grounds enjoying many and varied outdoor activities in all weathers. Just a reminder that Morrisons vouchers are being collected again. As in the past we have been able to purchase much needed equipment for the children to use in the school gardens. Vouchers can be dropped into school during the school day. Thank you for you support over the last few years. PLEASE NOTE: Don't forget to come along to our School Open Day and see how the school day is run. The school Dates for the next two will be open on Wednesday 23rd October from 9.30am – 2.30pm and we look forward to seeing Parish Council Meetings you. are: Tuesday 1st October

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Friday 1st November Parish Council Update

Community Pavilion “Dare to Dream 5” The application from the Parish Council to SSDC for Grant Funding 8th October 9.30-3.30pm INSIDE THIS of £12,500 towards the Pavilion was discussed at the Area West ISSUE: Meeting in August. It was agreed in principle, but further This event is being run in information needs to be provided by October 31st . collaboration with SSDC Gardening Club 2 and Business Thank you to Merriott Cricket Club who have promised a visit to Barrington Agency, with support from donation of £1,000. the Chard Town Team, Merriott Pre- 3 The completion date has slipped, due to the late arrival of the Newsquest and local busi- School - Job windows and mains water connection, so mid-October should nesses. It aims to inspire, Vacancies now see the project end with the delivery of a functional, yet inform and motivate those aesthetically pleasing building, provided by, and for, the residents who are thinking about, or 4 Shoe Box Appeal of Merriott. who have started, a new Dropped kerbs business or enterprise Mural near 5 The Parish Council has some ear-marked reserves for dropped The event offers advice, Merriott kerbs in the village to enable better access and mobility. guidance, signposting to Additional funding is being sought, so that a minimum of four sets support and key services Ode to the Social 6 can be ordered. Contractors are being approached for installation required to get any new Club estimates. business off the ground. Eggwood For further information Happy 103rd 7 contact: Sarah Parker, tel: Birthday Ida A Transfer Lease Agreement has been received from which will give rights to the 3 parishes of Merriott, 01458 211 272 or visit and for its use and maintenance. It is www.somersetbusiness presently being reviewed by a solicitor on behalf of the parishes. agency.org P A G E 2 YOUR Parish Council Needs YOU……….. Neighbourhood Beat Team

The Parish Council is responsible for helping to influence and shape the long term development of Merriott. As part of the planning process, it comments on Parish planning applications, it improves the quality of life and the environment in Merriott and works to identify issues which are important to you, its residents.

If you have an interest in local issues and are able to attend monthly evening meetings (usually the first Monday of the month) at the Tithe Barn, starting at Hi everyone 7pm, then we would love to hear from you. Autumn has well and truly arrived. The We would also welcome residents to attend the meetings to hear first-hand what nights are drawing in and driving your Parish Council is involved with and if you have any issues you would like to conditions are becoming challenging raise, then again, please join us. The first part of the meeting is always an open due to the weather. Could I ask all session when such issues are discussed. drivers to please be especially If you would like to read the Minutes of these meetings, copies are posted on the considerate of cyclists, pedestrians and Notice Board at the Co-Op (along with the Agenda) and at the Church. They can horse riders as, due to the wet roads, also be viewed on the website. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 1st stopping distances will increase. If October. you are a cyclist, rider or pedestrian, please consider what you are wearing For further information please contact: when using the roads. Light coloured The Clerk - Marion Andrews – Tel: 01935 863420 or [email protected] or preferably florescent clothing is essential to ensure you can be seen at or the Chairman - Mr Ashley Wallis , Tel: 07768 615 253 this time of year. Marion Andrews Some of us attended the Merriott School Fete which was a fun afternoon and great to meet so many children Merriott Gardening Club— and their families. PCSO Gareth Allington has joined us Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd this week. He has previously worked in October (please note that this is the and is a very welcome 3rd Tuesday of the month for this time only). addition to Beat Team. We have arranged a visit to Barrington Court, The next Post will be on Barrington at 11.00am, following a talk by Saturday 5th October, 2pm - 3pm at Christine Brain, Head Gardener at Barrington. the Merriott Service Station. In the If you would like to come along, we are meeting at the Tithe Barn at 10.30am for meantime, if you have any non-urgent car sharing. Bring a picnic, or have a meal at the Strode Restaurant or light bites at concerns or wish to speak to a member 'The Beagles' Tearooms. The cost is at a reduced rate of £9 or, if you are a National of Crewkerne Beat Team, please ring Trust member, entry is free. 101 or make contact via the web page. Barbara Byford 72298 Crewkerne Beat Team (tel: 101)

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Henhayes Community Centre

It’s all happening at The Henhayes Centre, raising funds for the work of the Centre. Sunday 13th October Wedding Fair - 11am-4pm - £50 per stand / display. Public - free entry with complimentary Bucks Fizz. Further info from: 01460 74340 Friday 25th October Jazz and Blues Night with Julie Dunn and JOB VACANCIES Charlotte Storey - "Birds on a Wire ". Pre Concert 2-course supper 7-8pm - £6.50 (£5.50 if booked by 18th October). Pre-School Practitioner Concert 8-10pm - £7.50 ( £6.50 if booked 18 hours per week, term time only. by 18th October). Tickets available from Hourly rate depends on Centre Office Telephone 01460 74340. qualifications. Qualification: NVQ Saturday 26th October Level 2 in childcare is essential, or desirable NVQ Level 3 in childcare Big Breakfast - 10-12am learning and development. Standard Breakfast including tea /coffee £4 (added extras @ 50p.each). Temporary Pre-School No booking required. Practitioner As and when needed to cover illness and training. Hourly rate to be 3rd Oct - Meet at confirmed. Qualification: NVQ Crewkerne Library for a Level 2 in childcare. talk on services OPEN Successful applicants will have to available there. GROUP undergo a Disclosure and Barring 17th Oct - A talk by Service Check. Margaret Bourne on the work of Save For further information and an the Children. application form, please contact 31st Oct - A film night at the Social Club, Jenny Hayne on 01460 77922. showing "The Canal", produced by local Dead line for applications is film-making group - the Anoraks. Friday 11th October 2013 at 3pm. Enquiries - Maggie 76186

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Shoe-Box Appeal 2013 Moorlands Residential Home WEA Lecture Course Summer Fayre 18th October—22nd November

Once more we are beginning to think We held our annual Summer Fayre at Lecture Course about preparing shoe-boxes for this Moorlands Residential Home on Exploring Spanish Christmas. As always, we are so very Saturday 10th August. Thankfully the Art and Culture. grateful to the many people who do- sun shone for us and as we had hoped What was it like to nate lovely boxes for children who are we were able to hold the event outside. be a King, a court desperately poor and who would other- dwarf, a slave or a The residents and visitors were treated wise receive nothing for Christmas. The beggar in 16th and to a Dog Agility Show. Sally Milden, boxes are delivered personally to the 17th century Spain? from Somerton, brought her dogs children and they are always received George and Millie to show off their skills with joy and great thankfulness. During this course, fascinating and little- which had recently won them prizes in known paintings are used to explore life Sometimes people get together to national dog shows. The children at court and on the streets. make up boxes, or you can simply attending had the chance to work along- donate items or sponsor a box - we are side Sally in leading the dogs and were The Minster Rooms, Court Barton, grateful for any way in which you can presented with rosettes for doing so. Ilminster TA19 0DU. Fridays 1:30pm to help. Cream teas were enjoyed by all, as well 3:00pm from 18th October to 22nd Leaflets with more details are available as a variety of stalls for visitors to November. Course No. C33524688. in the Church and in the Post Office . browse around. Fee £37.00 . The drop-off date for the boxes is To enrol please telephone: Saturday 9th November at 12 Higher 08454582758 a week before, or online Beadon, Merriott. at http://www.wea.org.uk/ We are holding a Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy to start off the appeal: Saturday 19th October 10.00 - 12 noon 35, Shiremoor Hill, Merriott All are very welcome - thank you for We would like to thank all in the your support! Contact: Beryl Virgin community who came to the event and 74917 or Beryl Bellamy 74574 supported us in many different ways. Jayne Dadzitis, Manager

As I was walking my elderly dog along one of the footpaths in Merriott I saw a dog running towards him - immediately I put him on the lead. The said dog leapt on him knocking him to the ground. After asking the owner to call off the dog and put it on a lead , they said that it was not used to being on a lead! An altercation followed which was not at all pleasant and could have been avoided if the dog had been under control. May I ask all dog owners to have their dogs in control so to avoid unpleasantries in the future. Susie McPherson

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Mural near Merriott Hinton St. George ‘Flix in the Stix’

presents ‘Song for Marion’ (PG), on Saturday, October 12th in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 in advance from the Village Shop and Dorothy’s Tea Room, or £5.50 on the door. (contact tel 01460 72906)

A group of OAPs decide to enter a choir competition, singing current pop songs. Marion (Vanessa Redgrave), although very ill, is determined to take part Camilla busy at work on her beautiful mural against the wishes of her husband (Terence Stamp). Gemma Arterton, the If you regularly drive along the A358 past The Trading Post young teacher, makes you smile you may have already noticed the amazing mural which has throughout. A feel-good drama. been painted on its side wall, next to the Railway Carriage Café. This incredible piece of artwork, which incorporates the ALL SAINTS’ SERVICES - OCTOBER actual carriage itself, has been crafted during the Summer by Sun 6th - 8.30am - Holy Communion the local, young artist, Camilla Yuill. Aged 24, Camilla has had Sun 13th - 9.30am - Holy Communion no formal training but evidently just has pure, natural talent! Sun 20th - 10am - Harvest Festival She has always enjoyed art but never followed her passion Sun 27th - 10am - Sung Holy Communion into higher education. However, during her time at university she formed an Arts Society, painting murals as part of the Future Dates university's refurbishment and last Summer was involved in a Thursday 7th Nov - 7pm All Souls Service mural project with Youth Club. to remember loved ones who have died. 10th November 10.50am - Remembrance Sunday Camilla is inspired by the Mexican mural painter, Diego Rivera and the wood engraver, Howard Phipps. She has loved doing Ruth Norman this latest project, although at times must have felt a little October 1919 – September 2013 self-conscious with her progress being constantly in view of It is with great sadness that we have to let you the Café customers! It also took slightly longer than planned know that our dear Mum, Ruth Norman, who due to the many interruptions from curious and enthusiastic lived in The Hamstones, Merriott for several customers wanting to discuss her art and generally chat years, died peacefully and without pain on about the mural. Tuesday 10th September 2013 at Sunrise of So, I would definitely recommend a trip up to The Trading Weybridge. Donations if desired to Arthritis Care, c/o Lodge Post, if only to view this fabulous mural - but you could also Bros, 36 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8AB or via their enjoy a tasty meal or snack at the same time and if you are website www.lodgebrothers.co.uk and click Make a inspired to maybe having one done yourself you can contact Donation. Camilla by email - [email protected]. Libi Harrison and Barbara Howse

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News from All Saints Church Ode to the Social Club

I have just watched some of the observe even as you bring the harvest Where be ye going tonight? ‘Harvest’ programmes on TV this week in. Food production requires enormous To the Club – of course – that’s right! and have been amazed by how much I skill, commitment and dedication. There’s all sorts of stuff to do, didn’t know about food production in Sometimes the economics barely add Some suits me and some suits you. up, but the harvest must continue. It is this country. Want to test your skill at sports? important that we don’t take any of this I saw a cherry grower importing different At the Club, you won’t get bored. for granted, that we appreciate our species of bee into his polytunnels to Seek out pockets playing pool, food, our farmers and everyone else maximise fruit production and I learned Or roll a heavy skittle ball. how carefully they had to be picked to involved in bringing food to our tables. Maybe you’re a dab at darts? avoid damaging next year’s crop. This is the season when we give thanks A game of cards? Gin, or Hearts? for all of this, thanking God for the I was particularly interested in the I’m hoping that you’ll all agree, plants and animals, sun and rain and the potato harvest, because we grow some The Social Club’s the place to be. of these ourselves, because I love eating dedicated people. We also continue to them and because I know what a tough pray for the harvest and the farmers. It’s not just games – there’s so time our local potato farmers had last And I think it’s also a good time to much more, year. remember the value of our food. All good fun and not a chore. There’s Zumba sessions once a week, It is great to see that this year’s harvest This year’s harvest gifts from our To work on fitness and physique. for most foods has been so much better services will go to the Pilsdon than last year’s. But many farmers are Community in Dorset, to some local On Sunday night, at half past eight, still bearing the costs of last year and families and to the Lord’s Larder. Try the quiz – trust me, it’s great. some prices have fallen recently, which Revd Julia Hicks Or maybe luck is more your thing? must be desperately frustrating to See page 5 for Services in October The Bonus Ball – you could win! And don’t forget the member’s draw, The “Hinkley Point C” Debate It’s what Saturday nights are for. If the winner does not show, by Samuel Wycherley The prize money, it grows and grows. As well as these events each week, Recently, planning permission was bombarded with neutrons, resulting in There’s the odd special music treat, granted for the building of Hinkley Point the fission (splitting) of the nuclei, They’ve just put on a mighty show, C, near . Hinkley Point C will releasing energy. This is a much more Country and Western’s ‘Bimbo’ Pro! be a new nuclear power station run by concentrated way of generating EDF S.A. electricity compared to coal, gas or And if the hall is ever free, You could book the odd party, With the Fukushima Daiichi incident a renewables, also without the climate Fit with kitchen, stage and bar, few years back and the decision by change. It’s got it all – hip, hip, hurrah! Germany to decommission all of their However, there are downsides, nuclear power stations, nuclear power including radioactive waste to be Need a space for your new club? has become increasingly controversial. disposed of, and, at the end of the A meeting place, or just a pub? “Stop Hinkley”, for example, has been plants’ lifetime, a radioactive nuclear The Social Club welcomes all, campaigning against the building of the reactor to de-commission. These can Got requests? Give them a call. plant and has been endorsed by some take up to 50 years after disuse to be- So if you’re free, pop on down, MPs and Lord Ashdown. come safe to dismantle, as radiation You never know who’ll be around, How does the plant affect Merriott? levels in the reactor need to drop to Bring your friends and family, Merriott is only 30 miles from the site, safer levels. It is also predicted that the And join this Club’s community. twenty miles within the standard 50-mile radioactive waste from Hinkley will Where be ye going tonight? evacuation zone in France and the U.S. remain onsite until 2130. To the Club – of course – that’s right! (the U.K. has no such zone). Therefore, The downsides may also be economic. I’m hoping that you’ll all agree, there is a chance that should a EDF is demanding that the Government The Social Club’s the place to be. Fukushima-style incident arise (the last guarantee a high tariff in order to make major tsunami in the Bristol Channel was the venture profitable, meaning that the Social Club - Dates for your diary th in the 17 century), Merriott may be in taxpayer may also lose out. Sat 5th Oct – Chiff Chaff– local duo; blend the firing line. To conclude, Hinkley Point C is a project of country/pop/ballads/rock ‘n’ roll Nuclear power stations use Uranium or that will probably go ahead to comple- Sat 2nd Nov – Family Halloween Disco Plutonium to generate electricity. tion, but perhaps “Stop Hinkley’s” cam- Sat 9th Nov – Twerzels – West Country’s Uranium/Plutonium nuclei are paign is well founded in the long term. finest Wurzles tribute band

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Short Story Competition Results What’s On elsewhere ……..

Our Short Story Competition was a POPULAR CRAFT & PRODUCE FAYRE AT MISTERTON great success and I would like to VILLAGE HALL thank all of you who entered - we Saturday 26th October from 11am – 3pm. With over 20 stalls very much enjoyed reading your of hand-made crafts and gifts along with a range of home- stories. I am delighted to announce made food produce - cakes, bread, sausages, jams, pickles, the winners: ready meals. Contact Lorraine on 07885 424 587 for details. Under 11 - Ellie Hooper ooOOoo 12 - 18 years - Chloe Tuck CHILDRENS HOSPICE SOUTH WEST - FUND RAISING Adult - Christina Longman CHRISTMAS LUNCH at Warners Hotel , Cricket St. Thomas, Nr. Chard - Sunday We publish here the winning story in the Adult category. Ellie December 1st. and Chloe’s entries will be published in the coming months. 3 Course Christmas lunch, tea, coffee & mince pies. Janet Lailey Followed by a PANTOMIME.... all this for £22.50. Tickets & more details from Carol 01935881510. Everyone is very welcome, please come and support us. The morning mist was slow to clear and the hot weather ooOOoo seemed to be about to change. FUND-RAISING BINGO Every Monday, until Christmas, at Misterton Village Hall. Daisy had been baking since dawn. Her father, mother, older Eyes down 7.30pm. brothers, sister and husband were all hard at work bringing in the harvest but Daisy, who was heavy with her third child, had ooOOoo stayed behind to care for the little ones and make a hearty HINTON ST GEORGE FESTIVAL lunch. Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir - Saturday 5th October - “Right, Thomas” she smiled at her eldest “we’ve got bread, 7.30pm - St George’s Church, Hinton St George. Tickets apples, cheeses and homemade preserves, do you think that’ll available from: 07500 532 543 or email: be enough for those hungry labourers?” [email protected] Thomas smiled back at Daisy. He was three years old and in just a few summers would be working alongside his family. After all the food was packed into wicker baskets Daisy, Thomas, Mary and Daisy’s younger brother, Michael, set off. The children walked in a procession. Daisy and her brother Michael struggled with the awkward hampers. Joyful villagers leaned out of shuttered windows to bid them ‘Good Afternoon’ and remark that they had ‘not seen finer children Moorlands Residential Home anywhere’. recently had the pleasure of helping As they entered the farmland they negotiated stiles, streams, resident Ida McCarthy celebrate her 103rd Birthday. brambles and overzealous lambs, that weren’t so lamb-like Ida, who spent most of her life as a florist in Kent, moved anymore. to Somerset 6 years ago to be near her family. She moved to Moorlands Residential Home in March this The workers were shading themselves under the bough of a year. She heads up five generations and as well as her large tree when they arrived. The angry clouds were own children, she has eight grandchildren, nine great threatening rain. grand-children and one great, great grandchild. Once the baskets were settled on blankets and everyone was To celebrate her birthday, a party was held at Moorlands tucking into a well appreciated lunch, Daisy went and sat by where 25 visitors and staff gathered to offer their her husband. congratulations on reaching the ripe old age. A choir from Hinton St George "The Hinton Singers" entertained John considered the lush countryside and then the three and Ida enjoyed singing along with them! generations of the family and remarked: Care Assistant Francesca Wells commented: "The after- “There’s no finer place on this earth”. noon party was a great success and Ida really enjoyed Christina Longman herself surrounded by her friends and family. She is a very happy, bubbly person who is always smiling". Thank you to our sponsors for their support

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