IssueNo: 138-Julv 2011
the FarmboroughIIYtJr vourcommunitv newspaper reflecting news, views and events
MBE for former Nurse Farmborough's community lunch, an idea taken up by other villages , is an excellent THE MBE has been awarded to example of the community serving the Farmborough 's Sue Brown, in recognition community. We owe Sally; the army of of 37 years of service to nursing. voluntary helpers and the hundreds of Farmborough School pupils that have Sue, who lives in Bridge Gardens, been involved in the project over the years previously worked in community and a ginormous vote of thanks for doing such orthopaedic nursing until 1995 when she a brillian t job. joined the staff at Bath's Royal Nationa l Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases work ing as Nurse Consultant for Connected Tissue Diseases - a post she held until her retirement in 2016. AU. SAINTS' CHURCH In an interview about the award she said, , ~q\}~~~~~99'-" "I am absolutely delighted and SUMMERFU N I overwhelmed to receive the MBE tor services to nursing. As a nurse I have SATURDAY, 1ST JULY always wanted to make a difference for my In the Rectory Garden patients and this is the most fantastic 2.30 - 5.00pm reward that I could be given". 2.30pm : Church Lane • Parade of We 're sure that everyone will congratulate decorated bikes and scooters. AfternoonTeos & Ice Creams Sue on receiving the award in the Queen's family fun with Tradition al Gomes Birthday Honours . It's splend id that her Licensed Bar (wit h Pimms!) hard work, achievements and dedication Bath Spa Band have been recogn ised in his way - it's an honour richly deserved. Well done Sue!
Cook's last lunch! AFTER ten years at the helm, 'cook extraordinaire', Sally Davis, will hang up her apron after dishing up her last 3 Hot weather equals lax course community lunch at the Memorial Hall on Thursday July 6. home security HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to be The monthly get together began as a on their guard and ensure that their result of a tripartite initiative by the property is secure espec ially during this Goodwill Club, the Church and spell of very hot weather when doors and Farmborough School, and since its windows are often left open. Don't be inception the number of lunches served caught out; there may be a thief about! each month has risen from 35 to as many as 55. Our thanks to Stella and David Hatten One villager said , "The lunches really are for sponsoring this edition of the Flyer. amazing. No matter how many people August issue deadline: Tuesday July turn up for a meal there's always plenty to 18. Publication: Wednesday July 26. go round with some left over at the end of the day. It's like feed ing the 5,000. I don't know how Sally does it!" SOMETHING FOR THE FLYER? Contact Patrick on 01761 471074 or 0797 5655 989 or send a text or email: farmborou ghfl [email protected] Saturday opening times @ Farmborough Women's St. Mary's CAMEO - June 2017 TIMSBURY SURGERY will open on Kathy Redman - Press and Publicity Saturday July 8 and July 22 from 8.30am Officer to 10.30arn for routine pre-booked CAMEO members were in for a treat this appointments. month with an evening of entertainment and a ploughman's supper. Music and singing was provided by Roger, Dick and COMMUNITY LUNCH Al of 'Now and Then' with the audience in the MEMORIAL HALL being encouraged to join in with some of on THURSDAY JULY 6 the songs. 12.30 for 12.45 pm. Cost just £4.00. ~tlV@OO~ ~i!i~@~~ - Farmborough Goodwill Club Pat Tiley ON JULY 18, our outing will be to Weymouth. This trip is open to anyone who would like to come. Please ring Bryn on 01761 471350 for details.
Entertainment for July: 13th "Old Pub Garnes" with Martin Horler 2?1h"Vince Vee" with songs of the 60s 70s and 80s. The food was prepared by CAMEO committee members and comprised of a Bonus ball winners: selection of cheeses, bread, salad and Brian Harris and Margaret Lait pickle. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers provided by Danni. We have had several new members join this year. If you would like to join us The raffle prizes were won by Anita, Betty please come along to our very friendly and Molly. This resulted in a lot of club. All our meetings take place at the laughter as they were all coincidentally, Memorial Hall starting at 2.30pm. For sitting at the same table! more details cal I Pat on 01761 4 70491. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the nice relaxing evening. The next Saturday a~emoon BlNGO SESSION Dates to look forward to: is on July 15 Tuesday 4th July - Talk by Francis Duck in the Memorial Han about The Bath War Hospital Saturday 22nd July - Walk around Newton Eyes down at 2.30pm Park Entrance fee £1 (under 14's free) Thursday 21 st September (tbc) - Trip to For more information contact Radstock Museum
Jan Jones on 01761 750840 e,fl".MEo ~ Don't forget YOUR community website! www.farmborough.org.uk lists clubs/ CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) organisations and businesses, plus details meets at Farrnborough Memorial Hall at of village facilities and services, news and 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of each events. To add your event or news, or month. New members are assured of a update any details, please email: warm welcome, fun and friendship. [email protected] Parish Council News - June Enforcement Notice - Land at Willow Farm, Timsbury - demolish and remove Trudi Gilbank - Parish Council Clerk [email protected] the unauthorised workshop, conservatory and basement situated below the THE June Meeting of Farmborough Parish Council was held on Tuesday 13 June conservatory, workshop and adjacent kitchen. Remove all materials resulting 2017. from demolition from the site and reinstate The amended lease for the Community the land beneath the demolished buildings Shop was signed and witnessed, along to the same level as the land to the with the Deed of Surrender of the original immediate south of the workshop. Notice lease. Mark Swabey, Chairman of the takes effect on July 1 2017 with 12 months Community Shop Committee told the for compliance. Parish Council that the latest Share Issue is going well and he hopes the shop will A public drop-in event will be held in open by the end of the year. Marksbury Village Hall on 20 June 2017 from 4pm to 7pm regarding the scheme to A number of parishioners attended the improve traffic flow on the A39. meeting to speak on various planning applications. Following some damage to trees after the recent high winds the Parish Council is The Parish Council also welcomed a new looking to arrange an audit of all trees at Parish Councillor, Michael Woods. the Ree, the Allotments and at the Michael has lived in the village for many Memorial Hall years and having recently retired is keen to become more involved with village life. The next meeting of the Parish Council He was co-opted onto the Parish Council will be held on Tuesday July 11 2017 at and welcomed by the Chairman, Martin 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. Carter. There is still one vacancy remaining and anyone interested in this Rural Links with the Village vacancy should contact Trudi Gilbank, the Agents across BANES Parish Clerk, or any of the Parish Village Agent, Ken Webb Councillors. WE successfully launched Rural Links in association with St. Monica Trust with an The Parish Council considered two event at Ubley on the 181 June. The planning applications: attendance was amazing and everybody Parcel 1100, Priston Lane -17/02046/FUL who came had a very enjoyable day. - Erection of a single storey agricultural barn. It was agreed to object to the Rural Links brief is to set up a network of application, with comments. volunteer drivers across the area, to help The Coach House, Kingwell Hall, older residents and those who have no Hayeswood Road - 17/02712/FUL - transport, to get to appointments and Erection of ground floor extension to west attend the many activities available. We elevation, north and south elevations, new cannot do this without the help of local hip roof to garage building and associated residents in the area. internal alterations and landscape works. It was agreed to support the application. If you are willing to volunteer and spare some time to help with this vital work in The following result was noted: your community and make life easier for Farmborough Memorial Hall, Little Lane • your neighbours, who are less fortunate 17/01777/FUL ~ Erection of a Community and prevent them from becoming isolated Shop (Resubmission) - PERMIT and neglected please contact me to discuss the details. A Temporary Stop Notice has been issued Ken Webb with regards to Parcel 7259, north of Village Agent Hayeswood Road, east of the A39 - West of England Rural Network 160/01286/FUL - requirement to stop all Mobile: 07919006708 activity relating to the erection of a Office: 01275 333700 dwelling. School May Fayre It was a lovely sunny day and the 2 youngest were lucky enough to be carried School Association Committee all the way, one by their Mum and one by SO the sun didn't shine all afternoon but a Sue who runs the gym ...many fit bit steps great time was had by over 300 people at and energy spent we tucked into organic the School Association May Fayre on May cakes from The Organic Cake Company 20th . Whether it was a BBQ, a cream tea, and drank tea supplied by Cup of Tea. a go on the bottle tombola, adding to their soft toy collection or a bid in the Silent Great fun was had by all ... Auction that appealed; £2,400 was raised towards School Association funds.
A huge thank you goes to everybody who helped in advance , on the day and came along to our Fayre, particularly John and Julie Warrington, for running the BBQ and cake stall, to Chris and Clare Pike for not just running the bar but helping out with tables, cakes and anything else needed. Thank you to the office for printing leaflets and to Pauline Judd for delivering over 150 leaflets in the run-up.
The Silent Auction raised over £800 , and we'd like thank the dozens of our local businesses who so willingly provided auction prizes, including Wallmead Motors, New Inn, Butchers' Arms, Rascal's , Seven Stars, Our Plaice, King William, The Connies , Old Station Inn and many more.
The School Association has just bought Balance Lifestyle and Fitness is all about new outdoor play equipment for pupils, combining healthy living with personal who are now taking full advantage of this, training , coaching and mentoring. in our English summer and we're looking Conventional gyms can sometimes feel forward to more initiatives in the coming impersonal and can be busy with loud months. Watch out for news in the future music and an emphasis on youth. of our plans and purchases ! The Gym is set in beautiful countryside Balance 1Ok Walk - June 3 and is peaceful , quiet and private. This gym is designed for all those who would Emma Boatman like to train in idyllic surroundings in a 14 MEMBERS and staff from Balance personal and unique training space with Lifestyle & Fitness gym went on a 10km free parking and no traffic queues into and walk from the gym in Timsbury to the out of Bath! village of Priston. [* "Farmborough Common". See the 1841 This beautiful walk ventured across Tithe Map or OS map ref: ST6760. Ed.] footpaths to an Iron Age Hill Fort (sadly nearly ploughed up} high on a hill near Tunley , before dropping down to Newton Brook and an old quarry where thirsty dogs can drink and paddle. Far Collect © reaching views were enjoyed before for us every time you © (i) reaching Priston village with its central shop online! walnut tree. Lammas Field Farm is amazonco.uk JohnLew,, eb ry !~~SC.? overlooked by Single Tree Hill*, known g locally as One Tree Hill, which can be spotted for much of the walk and from where we headed back to Timsbury. ~ {r&ml the.,, 'Rectory stranger, you made me feel at home ...... If you try to help anyone at all, you do HAVE you ever had one of those days? I something for me'. was late for a meeting because the person, driving in front of me, had With love and blessings obviously just hired the large camper van and was finding it somewhat tricky to Jet-n1Kt'Wtt drive. $crvkee for ..JJulrat ~ll $.1intG' Meeting over, I returned to the car park to find someone's car, at a rather rakish farmborough angle, at the back of mine. My brave little 2nd 11am Friends and Family Service Peugeot had stopped that car as it rolled 6.30pm Alternative Communion away. I reached for my mobile phone ... it (Taize Music) was sitting on the hall table. 9th 11 am Parish Communion 6.30pm Evensong (BCP) My car was trapped and the car park 1eth 8am Holy Communion (SCP) ticket, in the offending car, had just under 11am Morning Prayer (SCP) 2 hours of parking left. It was, also, rather 23rd 11am Friends and Family difficult for people to drive past, so I Communion received quite a few glares and one 6.30pm Evensong at St James' , woman asked me to move, as she was on Cameley her way to a funeral and in a hurry. (Lucky 30th 11 am Benefice Communion I wasn't taking it, thought I) Service at Stanton Prior.
Then the great and wonderful public Tuesday Teas every Tuesday from stepped in to help. A young man rang the 2.30pm; Choir Practice from 7 'til 8pm and police they weren't particularly Bell Ringing 8 to 9pm every Wednesday. interested, as fortunately I wasn't squashed or injured. Please see the diary in the church porch; notice board or Trio' for full details of all The car park attendant arrived and rang services and activities within the Benefice. head office. Not much interest there , though the attendant gave me his name and number (for insurance purposes). Several people came over and Summer Messy Church commiserated. And then ...... he arrived! A young, strong dad, with a child and buggy , thought he could move the car.
First he took photos (of the cars) and emailed them to me (for insurance 'Daniel in the Lions' Den' purposes). With that 4 builders appeared. Sunday July 23 The pushing began and the car edged @3pm in the forward; a convenient large bit of rock was Rectory Garden, Farmborough found and wedged behind the car. There followed by tea was a small gap with room for manoeuvre to get my car out Could I do it? No, but EVRYONE WELCOME - one of the builders could. As I thanked PLEASE JOIN US them who should arrive but the driver of the runaway car. :.·, Finally I was on my way home great ly cheered by the kindness and care I'd received from Luke, Alex, Keith and others. I thought of Jesus saying: 'When I was hungry you fed me. When I was thirsty you gave me a drink. When I was a Obituary - Eric Hill Become a member of ERIC HILL, my husband, died suddenly in Farmborough Community France on April 26 while on holiday. We had to obtain eight certificates to Shop repatriate his urn. The Shop Committee WITH the majority of our funding secured Eric was born in Worth/Wookey (not to be through the LEADER programme, our confused with Wookey Hole) in Somerset revised planning application approved , in 1933 in his grandmother's front parlour. plus the lease in place with agreement from both the Parish Council and As a small boy he had lived for a while in Memorial Hall committees , we are inviting Filton, Bristol, where his father worked for all residents/business owners to get BAC. Luckily the family moved back to the behind the shop financially so that we can country the week before the street in open the doors before the end of the year . which they lived was bombed. Over £38,700 of our £50,000 community funding target has already been invested From leaving school, except for the time by local residents, but we need to raise he did National Service , he worked in the rest as soon as possible, plus a little Wells for what ultimately became Thorn extra, to enable us to fit out and stock the EMI. For two of these years he was shop and to cover VAT. seconded to the Admiralty in Bath, one year of which we spent in Scotland, living How can you help? in Helensburgh, close to Faslane and the The best way is to become a member Gare Loch on the Clyde He was working (shareholder). Membership costs just £1 O on the Simulator School for the Polaris (although you can give us more if you are project. able) - see the enclosed leaflet , or visit www.farmboroughshop.co . uk When we returned to Somerset we bought 9 Bell Close in July 1966. In 1976 we The shop is no longer a pipe dream, but it bought a holiday home in Robin Hood's does need input from as many people as Bay, a place I fell in love with at the age of possible to be of benefit to the whole 12 when my father , a Yorkshireman, took community I the family there for a holiday. We had decided to move to 'Bay at the end of this UPCOMING COMMUNITY SHOP year - which I shall still do - and I will fulfil EVENTS: Eric's long-time wish to have his ashes Saturday 5 August: The Pig 'n' Perry - scattered on the beach there . fantastic family BBQ on The Ree, with Judith Hill locally sourced meat, ciders, and other tasty treats Saturday 30 September: Big Family Coffee Morning in support Apple Day - our festival of fruit; bring your apples and pears to The Ree for of the Flower Show pressing and juicing Be Wright THE Flower Show Committee is holding a Many thanks to everyone who came to our Coffee Morning with Cakes and Crepes on Cream Tea Afternoon in May; the weather Saturday 8th July, from 10.30am till 12 was kind and we raised £250 from cream noon, at Sunnybrook (Be and Peter tea sales and the raffle, plus eight new Wright's home), The Street (between The shop members invested £2500. Batch and Church Lane).
There will also be a raffle , and some C~atula.t""'~t'o plants and portions of quiches for sale. All A nlt"ev Eathercte-t'\I profits to go towards the cost of putting on who-will, be,, 8 O this colourful and fun event taking place on,J (..(.,f\.e, 2 rt" on Saturday September 2. Thank you in Happy ~ Anlt"a, ~ ~ advance for your support. happy Y&'UYN,- of the,; ilcty ! Fun Day fundraiser for Cornet player blown away Children's Hospice SW by haul of more trophies! A Family Fun Day to raise funds for MANY congratulations to Aidan who has Children's Hospice South West is being won yet more awards for playing the held at the New Inn, Farmborough cornet between 2 and 5pm on Saturday July 29. The event will include a BBQ, music, games, face-painting and a raffle. If you would like to provide a raffle prize or help in any way please contact Alexandra Miller on 0796 103 1965 or email: alexandra. k. mi Iler@hotmail. corn Fidget Spinners - Popular toys seized ALMOST 300 potentially dangerous fidget spinners have been seized by Bath and NE Somerset Council's Trading Standards team.
Residents are being warned about the dangers of this popular toy amongst youngsters after some have been deemed to pose a choking hazard to children.
Fidget spinners, which are said to relieve stress and improve concentration, have been removed from shops and stalls by Recently Aidan travelled to Bideford to council officials who discovered small take part in the Slow Melody Contest parts that could easily pop out. Some where he won the 10-12 years 'Slow featured a blade with sharp pointed edges Melody Solo' in competition with 16 other and others had LED lights containing soloists. lithium-ion batteries, which, if ingested, can cause internal bleeding. He also won the 17 years and under Air In most cases, no safety warnings or Varie class with his fellow players from the minimum age restrictions were indicated band and was in the winning Quartet, on the fidget spinners nor were there any bringing home a total of 3 trophies. details as to the name and address of the manufacturer or importer, which would Aidan was awarded a huge shield for his cornet playing. He said "overall it was an enable the toy to be swiftly withdrawn from the market in the event of a product safety amazing event". Well done Aidan and again many congratulations! issue.
If you have concerns about a spinner you have bought, or a retailer selling them, Plants for sale @ No. 64 contact the Citizen Advice Bureau on Sam Ross 03454 040506; if necessary, they will refer THANKS to everyone who's bought and complaints to the relevant local authority if donated plants so far; there's still a few Trading Standards need to investigate. tomatoes, plus sweet and chilli peppers, courgettes, marrows, pumpkins and squashes, herbs, and perennial plants, all Flag Days for July from the gate of 64 The Batch. Money 3 - Thomas - Apostle raised helps fund Seedy Saturday. To 22 - Mary Magdalene/ Prince George of donate plants, please contact Sam on 470 Cambridge born 2013 690. 25 - James - Apostle More funds needed to Policing Team at Timsbury complete work on THE next date when the Neighbourhood Policing Team will be at Timsbury's Marksbury tower 'Health and More' is unavailable at the John Haywood time of going to press. For information THE cost of the additional work to support please call 01761 471111. the pinnacles on Marksbury tower has been estimated at a possible £35,506 with a further five weeks to complete the work on the tower and roof. Currently the architect, contractor, structural engineer and the Parochial Church Council's . .,'J· d ~-~~- ~~~~ Standing Committee are looking at ways IT'S COMING BACK!!! This very popular of reducing the costs. fundraiser will be returning to Farmborough on Friday August 4. The event is being organised by All Saints' ,.' Church Social Committee and tickets (maximum of 40) will be on sale soon. 'At Home' raises £915 Ann Swabey THANK you to all those who supported our recent fund raIs1ng event for Children's Hospice South West - 'At Home' at Pennmearc, Marksbury on June 10. St Peter's church tower under wraps Pictures: Michael Horseman About 70 people (luckily not all at the same time) enjoyed tea, coffee, bacon The six bells have been removed from the rolls and cake. The Bring and Buy was belfry to the bell hanger's workshop; they well supported with people going off with will be returned later in the year. plants, some holiday reading and more delicious cake. We would like to thank the many local businesses and individuals who generously donated food for the event and raffle prizes. Thank you, too, to the Village Hall Committee for the loan of crockery and tables and to Beech Tree Farm.
So far a total of £915 has been raised. We were thrilled with this result, which far exceeded our expectations. This all goes to support the brilliant work carried out at the Children's Hospice. Thank you again from Marksbury Friends' Group.
FARMBOROUGH GOOD NEIGHBOURS offer free lifts to villagers of all ages (child seat available) to local surgeries and hospitals If you can help raise the extra funds Contributions for lifts welcome needed to complete the additional work Contacts: Maureen Fletcher 472168 please contact the Rector on 01761 Patience Barnes 470032 479311 or John or Judith Haywood on Mai and Donny Allen 470277 01761 470317.