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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2017 Published on behalf of High Littleton Parish Council Schools High Littleton with Brownies Contact:- Ann Edwards Tel: 07989 630541 News from the Parish Council High Littleton Pre School – Tel: 07971 914659 [email protected] In May, Mr Paul Wyatt resigned as Councillor and Chairman of High Littleton Parish High Littleton Toddler Group [email protected] Council. Mr Wyatt had been a Councillor for 25 years and the majority of those High Littleton C of E Primary School Contact:- Becky Fulford Tel: 01761 470410. years as Chairman. It was acknowledged by the Council, that Mr Wyatt’s contribution to Tel:- 01761 470622 High Littleton Bell Ringing – Contact: - o [email protected] Jenny Cornwell. Tel: 01761 453641 the parish was vast. Having grown up in High Littleton, Mr Wyatt’s historical knowledge Norton Hill School – Tel: 01761 412557 [email protected] complimented his devotion to improving and supporting both High Littleton and [email protected] High Littleton & Hallatrow Village Day Hallatrow. Mr Wyatt was the driving force behind most of the tra c and highway Somervale School - Tel: 01761 414276 Committee - Contact: Chris Wootten Tel: improvements seen today in the parish. The Council are sorry to lose Mr Wyatt, an [email protected] 01761 471106 [email protected] experienced and popular Councillor. Writhlington School - Tel: 01761 433581 High Littleton Ladies Group [email protected] Contact: - Mavis Hurley Tel: 01761 471647 The High Littleton Parish Council have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are High Littleton Luncheon Club – Contact: - interested please email Pauline Young (Clerk) [email protected] BANES Maureen Carey Tel: 01761 471852 High Littleton & Hallatrow WI - Contact:- Main Switchboard - Tel: 01225 477000 Earlier in the year, High Littleton Primary School children were invited to design a sign for Council Connect - including waste & recycling, Helen (Secretary) Tel: 01761 568125 the Village Gateway leading to Hallatrow from . The school children undertook roads & highways and general, library & [email protected] planning enquiries. Tel: 01225 394041 High Littleton Football Teams this task with great enthusiasm, o ering some excellent drawings. A sub-committee Local Councillor - Les Kew Tel: 01761 452649 Seniors: Nathan Randall Tel: 07515 507443 chose 3 of the drawings and they have been amalgamated into one  nal design by a St Johns Ambulance - Tel: 01761 453464 Vets: Gary Elliott Tel: 07812 132202 B&NES graphic designer. MP Jacob Rees Mogg - Tel: 0117 9872313 Over 35’s: James Tonizzo Tel: 07801 198963 High Littleton Parish Council Clerk- U13’s & Youth Coordinator: Planning Applications in April to July 2017 [email protected] Phil Smith Tel: 07766 305222 Police -To report damage, vandalism and U11s: Shane Sheppard Tel: 07821 277568 and Council’s comments U10s: Greg Easton Tel: 07342 261245 thefts anonymously- Tel: 101 17/01163/CLEU Use of Annexe as a separate dwelling (Certi cate of lawfulness for Woodland Trust: Tel: 01761 472108 U9’s: Adam Bean Tel: 07432 433091 U7s: Leyton Carpenter Tel: 07812 593631 an existing use). The Annexe, 20 Southover Road. The Council agreed to support this Doctors Surgeries & Hospitals High Littleton Recreational Ground application. Surgery, Committee – Contact:-Carey Gilliland Tel: 01761 452205 [email protected] 17/01184/FUL Erection of two storey side extension and single storey and rear extension. Elm Hayes Surgery, Paulton Recreation Ground Club Tel: 01761 472223 11 Claremont Gardens. The Council o ered comments only for this application. Noting Tel: 01761 413155 Pigeon Flying Club Tel: 01761 436041 concerns of the lack of parking. St Mary’s Surgery, Timsbury Cam Valley Arts Trail Group Tel: 07763218176 Tel: 01761 470880 Hallatrow NSPCC Committee 17/01316/FUL Erection of detached bungalow on land at 17 Scobell Rise and erection Contact: Jay Appleton Tel: 01761 452116 Paulton Memorial Hospital, Paulton of detached garage for existing dwelling (Revised Scheme). Willow Glade, 17 Scobell Tel: 01761 412315 [email protected] Rise. The Council agreed to support this application. Royal United Hospital, Bath Registered Childminders Tel: 01225 428331 Jo Mans eld-Tel: 01761 471754. 07968 756917 17/01837/FUL Erection of a single storey rear extension. High Beeches, 4 Meadow Lea. Clubs & Organisations Wendy Conner-Tel: 07952 955392 The Council agreed to support this application. High Littleton Beaver Scouts – Contact:- Tricia Horwood Tel: 01761 470809 Local churches 17/01757/FUL Conversion of adjacent barn to residential dwelling. Apples, Scumbrum [email protected] Methodist Church Centre Lane. The Council agreed to support this application. High Littleton Scout Group Contact:- Contact:- Maureen Carey Tel: 01761 471852 Simon Walker [email protected] Holy Trinity Church 17/02048/FUL Erection of single storey side extension following demolition of existing Cubs: Angie Wiles (Mon) [email protected] Revd Guy Edwards Tel: 01761 416581 side attached shed. Hope Cottage New Road. The Council agreed to support this Cubs: Ros Watts (Tues) [email protected] Church Hall Tel: 01761 471017 application. 2 3 Planning Applications in April to July 2017 and Council’s comments continued HIGH LITTLETON PARISH COUNCIL 17/01645FUL Extension of the current car parking with provision for a further 4-5 vehicles. Grey eld Wood, Grey eld, High Littleton (Outside the Parish). The Council IMPORTANT NOTICE agreed to support this application, subject to the Case O cer undertaking a risk assessment and plan, to ensure pedestrians’ safety along the track from the car park to Grey eld. PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCY

17/02291/FUL Erection of a single storey side extension. 9 Rotcombe Lane. The Council The High Littleton Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor agreed to support this application. The work of Parish Councillors is voluntary and is a valuable contribution to the 17/02405/CLEU Use of The Annexe as a separate dwelling (Certi cate of lawfulness for community. Meetings are once a month. To be eligible, you must be over 21 and be an existing use)(Resubmission). The Annexe, 20 Southover Road. The Council agreed to listed on the Register of Electors for the Parish. support this application. If you are public-spirited and want to make a meaningful contribution to your community, then why not apply for co-option as a Parish Councillor. You will be 17/02569/FUL Erection of rear conservatory. Mai-see View, Scumbrum Lane. The involved in discussions and decisions with planning applications, highway and Council agreed to support this application . footpath issues, tra c management schemes, allotment management, parish sweeping and many other aspects of life in our community. Training courses will 17/02634/FUL Erection of second storey side extension, detached garage and new be available. entrance. Lyndhurst, White Cross. The Council agreed to support this application . If you have any further questions, or would like to register an interest to become a 17/02555/FUL Conversion of redundant agricultural building to form a new dwelling. councillor, then contact Pauline Young, High Littleton Parish Clerk. Redhouse Farm, White Cross. The Council agreed that they do not have an objection to Email:- [email protected], or write to Pauline Young, High Littleton this application. Parish Clerk, PO Box 4230, , BA3 5WR

Information can also be found on the two notice boards by the Post O ce in High Pauline Young (Parish Clerk) 14.07.17 Littleton and the Old Post O ce in Hallatrow, or you can visit the Parish Council website www.highlittleton.org.uk 02.08.17 Future of the old Methodist Church An o er to purchase the Methodist Church premises in High Littleton by the High Littleton Scout Group was accepted by the Methodist Church Managing Trustees of the North East & Bath Methodist Circuit at their meeting in May 2017; subject to conditions relating to any future resale by the Scout Group.

The current position is: the Custodian Trustees (the legal owners) have to approve the o er arrangement and the sale of the premises to the Scout Group. The transaction cannot proceed until this approval has been given in writing. The Managing Trustees are ‘con dent that approval will be granted’.

The Scout Group would allow the Community continuing use of the hall.

Look out for the new bench in memory of Graham Dando 1947-2017. Mike Walker, Chairman, High Littleton Scout Group 20 July 2017 4 5 BROADBAND NEWS - TRUESPEED Green Lane Farm Bed and Breakfast It’s 18 months since I last reported any  bre broadband progress, in which time BT have upgraded local exchanges and feeds to the green street cabinets, and many of us have taken advantage of improved services.

Truespeed, our local ULTRA-fast installer of their 100Mb/s service, have been seeking signi cant investment to enable proper progress to be made and have announced that they have arranged £75 million from Aviva Investors. This major funding enables them to forge ahead now with their increased sta ng.

They are currently installing  bre to the premises in Priston, , Stanton Wick, , Newton St Loe, Woolard, Burnett, and Badgworth, Biddisham and the Allertons. (This last group shows what can be done. Whilst these villages are outside our normal area, local people got more than 30% of their population to sign up, and work is underway.) With the new money, they are expecting now to target , , , E and W Harptree, . More details available at www.greenlanefarmbandb.co.uk Alternatively please call Caroline on 01761 452833 Chris Rylance or email [email protected]. 01761 472207 [email protected]

MENDIP GOLF CLUB High Littleton & Hallatrow WI Situated off the A37 between On a lovely evening in early July we enjoyed a picnic in the garden of one of our Gurney Slade and Shepton Mallet members. Later in the month the walking group had a pleasant walk exploring the local area. At our August meeting we had a return visit from Wafaa Powell who gave us an • A warm welcome is extended to all beginners, intermediate and interesting talk about the lives of women in Lebanon. experienced golfers of any age to come and sample the course and facilities at this friendly Members’ Club Since June some of our members have been busy knitting and crochet for the Village • Excellent teaching available from very experienced PGA Professional Yarn Bomb. • Mendip GC is one of Somerset’s fi nest courses with good playing conditions throughout the year The WI is taking part in Kindness Day 2017 and as part of our involvement HL & H WI • The course has wonderful views extending over 7 counties are hosting another Community Lunch on Tuesday 14th November 12.30pm at the • Various subscription options available – contact the Secretary or Recreation Ground Social Club. The cost is £5 and will include  sh and chips and a view on our website dessert. If you or someone you know is interested in joining us for lunch and some good • Excellent clubhouse catering company please contact Vicky Maule on 01761 472959. Obtain more information from the Secretary THE MENDIP GOLF CLUB, Gurney Slade BA3 5UT We meet on the  rst Tuesday of each month in the Church Hall. Doors open at 7.15pm Telephone 01749 840570 (option 1) and visitors are always welcome. If you would like more information about the WI please [email protected] – www.mendipgolfclub.com contact Sheila on 01761 470962 or Helen on 01761 568125. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Sheila Richardson, President 6 7 Rec Ground Trust Lots of activity up at the Rec this summer and, despite some technical hitches with equipment, as I write this the committee are in the last stages of prep for Village Day.

A mixed bag of news from the last month or two - closing the car park on some nights seems to have discouraged a fair bit of antisocial behaviour and e orts will continue to curb this. Dog poisoning has been reported (please do look out for powder left on the ground or discarded balls with suspicious  llings) and fouling has been sporadically returning after an improvement in recent months - especially around the playground. On the upside, the trees behind the Club have been shorn, lots of borders tidied and one big autumn job will be play equipment refurb (which will mean the temporary removal of the lower goal).

Thanks to all our dedicated committee members and volunteers, the Rec is looking great at the moment but any help is always appreciated in keeping up such a valuable village resource. If you have any ideas, news or suggestions for us please do pop up to our meetings (3rd Thurs of each month) or contact via our Facebook page.

Carey Gilliland (Chairman)

Garden Bon res: a reminder of the guidelines There are no laws against having a bon re, but there are laws for the nuisance they can Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap & Jazz cause. Tel. 01761 479026 Burning domestic waste Classes held in Timsbury, Camerton, , You can’t get rid of household waste if it will cause pollution or harm people’s health. Chew Magna, & Saltford. This includes burning it. You can get rid of household or garden waste by composting or recycling it. Contact your local council to  nd out how to dispose of garden waste and Ages from 3 years onwards. about recycling in your area. Danger to tra c by smoke You could be  ned if you light a  re and you allow the smoke to drift across the road and become a danger to tra c. Complain about a neighbour’s bon re Your council can issue an ‘abatement notice’ if a neighbour’s bon re is causing a nuisance. A bon re must happen frequently to be considered a nuisance. Your neighbour can be  ned up to £5,000 if they don’t stick to the notice. Source: https://www.gov.uk/garden-bon res-rules. 8 9 The Somersetshire Coal Canal Society What a lot of wool! For the second year running, the Somersetshire Coal Canal Society had a stall at the On Saturday 19th August High Littleton and Hallatrow were covered in a multitude Timsbury Fun Day and yet again it proved to be an extremely productive event. It of coloured wool to help celebrate our Village Day event on Bank Holiday Saturday. is always a pleasure to meet so many people who have family connections to the Canal and the coal eld but it is also good to introduce newcomers to this fascinating bit of The turnout of knitters and crocheters over the last few months has been amazing; many history on our doorstep. Roger’s collection of old maps is always a big draw; people love have found meeting up with others to be creative has been really enjoyable. We had a locating their houses (bragging rights available for anyone whose home appears on the huge range of ages join in; school children from 4 years, through to Gertie, 92 years old. 1886 OS Map). The same questions tend to arise: Hints and tips have been shared and encouragement to carry on creating really kept everyone on track. I think we should all be proud of what we have achieved. Will the Canal ever be re-opened along the full twelve miles? Thanks to all the knitters, crocheters, pom-pom makers, cake buyers and grant giving Answer: there are no speci c plans for restoration of the whole canal, but our current people who supported this fun event. Everyone deserves a mention including Mary and preservation work involves restoring some canal structures and ensuring a proper water Marion who made the knitted  gures, Jess and her sister Nell, along with Mavis, have supply for the Paulton and Timsbury Basins; the ownership of canal is divided between been in charge of the strips for the Big Top Tent and the school that made over 170 pom dozens of private landowners, and without their agreement, restoration would be poms. Also thanksl for letting us use the Methodist Hall at no charge and  nally thanks impossible. to Angie who has been supplying us with her fabulous German Friendship Cake which Who does all the work? has kept us all going!!! Answer: volunteers, and we are always We hope you enjoyed it. looking for more. Sandra Roberts How can I  nd out more? Tel: 07805 722880 Answer: go to our website at coalcanal. org and check out our programme of walks and talks.

Ruth Eversley SCCS

Book your free art taster sessions From September 23rd you will be able to book your place on a free art activity run by Cam Valley Arts Trail Group at their  fth November Arts Trail (4th & 5th November, 11am - 5pm). Art taster sessions have been funded in part by High Littleton Parish Council and High Littleton WI. Activities are for all abilities and ages though children must be accompanied by an adult. You can book by going onto www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk and following the links provided. Spaces are limited. We look forward to you joining us.

Cam Valley Arts Trail Group A selection of the ‘Yarn Bomb’ decorations that appeared around our villages last month to support Village Day 2017. 10 11 5th Anniversary celebration C����ra��n� ��� �rt � �� ��� C�� V����� 2017 Arts Trail Sat 4th & Sun 5th November Exhibitions, demonstrations and free taster art sessions from over 40 artists in venues around the Cam Valley. www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk facebook.com/camvalleyartstrail

H��� L�������� R��������� C��� Shop local for all the gift s that you need !! YOUR FRIENDLY LOCAL CLUB HOME OF HIGH LITTLETON FC, HIGH LITTLETON PIGEON at FLYING CLUB AND NUMEROUS SKITTLE TEAMS Beautiful gifts OPEN Lovely things for everyone……. Monday - Saturday: 8pm till 11.30pm Come and have a wander round, we’ve always Sunday: 7.30pm till 11pm something new. Tel; 01761 472223 (during opening times only) Gorgeous smells and accessories, prett y things for the home, scrumpti ous children’s clothes & traditi onal toys. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Membership £3 adults , OAP free. Open: 9.30am-5pm (Mon- Sat) 10am – 4pm (Sun) [email protected] 01761 452442 Enjoy our friendly atmosphere and cheap prices! Home Farm, Main Street, , , BS39 6UB

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Holy Trinity Church HOLY TRINITY CHURCH SERVICES Food glorious food! 3rd Sept 10.00 Family Service with 1st Oct 10.00 Harvest Family Holy Communion Worship with Food is one of my great pleasures in life – whether it is a simple supper of  sh 10th Sept 9.30 Morning Worship Holy Communion cooked with some butter, lemon and herbs, served with new potatoes and garden 17th Sept 9.30 Holy Communion 8th Oct 9.30 Morning Worship veg, a Chinese takeaway or an elaborate creation I sometimes enjoy in a restaurant. 24th Sept 9.30 Morning Worship 15th Oct 9.30 Holy Communion Food is wonderful. I enjoy the variety of colour and taste and texture, I enjoy delicious 22nd Oct 9.30 Morning Worship smells. Actually, I enjoy everything about food - growing it, shopping for it, cooking it, 29th Oct 10.00 Bene ce Holy sharing it and eating it. Communion at The Bible shares this delight, in food and wine, using it to speak about God’s generosity: Paulton Church Ho, everyone who thirsts, Some October services may be subject to change - please check notice board. come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Village Litter Pick Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Many of you will know that over the past few years Barry and Jenny Gimbert have Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, been coordinating the bi-annual litter pick in both our villages. Their e orts have and your labour for that which does not satisfy? encouraged a team of volunteers to turn out and collect an astounding amount of Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, rubbish. and delight yourselves in rich food. Isaiah 55-1,2 Recently Barry and Jenny have moved from the village and they have passed the ‘reins of God creates and inhabits the whole process of life, and God is generous. Gratitude for coordinating’ the village litter pick to Colin and Jane Bowden; regular volunteers at the this is a good motive for our hospitality to others. As we enjoy our food, it is good to think litter picks. We’d like to thank Barry and Jenny for all their help over the last few years. about who could be invited to share it with us. As someone who mostly lives alone, I The next litter pick date has been arranged for Saturday 16th September, meeting at know that food is much better enjoyed in company – and whenever we share food – 10.30am at the Star and The Triangle Hallatrow. Colin and Jane would love to see all especially with someone outside our usual circle, we take part in God’s generosity and regulars and any new comers will be made very welcome. Gloves, bags and picking delight. equipment are provided. Revd Guy Edwards 01761 416581 [email protected] For further information contact [email protected]

Bell Ringing Practice Prayer Group Every Wednesday 7.30pm Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday monthly. Scouts’ Jumble Sale at Holy Trinity Church Tel: 472496 or 479861 on Saturday 14th October Community Lunch at Congyre Hall Timsbury Tuesday 14th November 12.30pm at the Recreation Ground Social Club. 10am til 11.15 am. £5 for  sh and chips and a dessert. All welcome. To book and for further Donations of Jumble on the day at the hall after 9am information contact Vicky Maule on 01761 472959. or contact Carol Holmes for collection on Tel: 07860570025

14 15 The First World War: October 1917 The war was now in its fourth year and already eleven families in the parish had received news of the deaths of their sons, fathers and brothers.

Private Percy Dix died of his wounds on October 5th 1917 in Flanders. He had been with his regiment, the 1st battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry during the Ypres Summer O ensive and was wounded in an attack at Langemarck on 4th October.

Percy was taken to  eld hospital near Proven but died the following day and is buried in Dozinghem Military Cemetery.

He was 21 years old and the only son of Oliver and Louisa Dix.

Private Hubert John Hayes was born in Hallatrow and was the third son of Edward, a carpenter and Loveday Hayes of High Street, High Littleton. Hubert joined up in November 1915 and was enlisted in the 14th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment and landed in France in January 1916.

Twenty two year old Hubert was killed on October 22nd during an attack on German trenches and his body was not found. His commanding o cer Major Sydney Baker wrote to the family to explain that Hubert had been shot by a sniper. Later in 1918 that same o cer was killed in action.

Hubert was employed as a gardener by Sir Audley Neald of Grittleton House near Chippenham. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial. Three other Hayes Ken Holloway & Son brothers served in the war and all survived, two in the Royal Engineers and another in the Royal Navy. Est 1974

Rob Ladd Wells Road, Hallatrow

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18 19 What’s On in September & October Tuesday 5th September WI Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7.30pm ‘Somerset Willow Farming’ - Richard Roberts Tuesday 12th September Parish Council Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7pm Wednesday 13th September Village Day Wash Up Meeting, Methodist Hall, 8pm Thursday 14th September Cam Valley Arts Trail Group Meeting, Meadgate Cafe, 7.30pm Saturday 16th September Village Litter Pick 10.30am at the Star & The Triangle Hallatrow Monday 18th September Ladies Group, Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. Ploughman’s Supper and ‘Bring & Buy’ Thursday 21st September Rec Ground Trust Meeting, High Littleton Recreation Club, 7pm Saturday 23rd September Festival of Local Food & Drink, Conygre Hall, Timsbury 10am - 3pm Saturday 23rd September Charity Skittles Evening, High Littleton Recreation Club, 7.30pm

Monday 2nd October Ladies Group, Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. Speaker TBC Tuesday 3rd October WI Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7.30pm AGM & 5th Year party Tuesday 10th October Parish Council Meeting, High Littleton Church Hall, 7pm Saturday 14th October Scouts’ Jumble Sale, Conygre Hall, Timsbury 10 - 11.15am Monday 16th October Ladies Group, Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. ‘Butter ies & Moths’ - John Cummings Thursday 19th October Rec Ground Trust Meeting, High Littleton Recreation Club, 7pm Monday 30th October Ladies Group, Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm. Speaker TBC ADVANCE NOTICE Village Day AGM, Wednesday 8th November, Methodist Hall, 8pm

News & Views Co ee Mornings Editor: Karen George every Thursday from 10am – 11.30am [email protected] at the Methodist Hall To advertise contact Vicki Smith 07815 620247 All welcome Copy deadline for Nov / Dec 2017 issue: 1/10/2017 Cover Photograph Mobile Library Visit Dates ‘Methodist Church’ courtesy of Peter George, Dates: 12th & 26th September, High Littleton. October dates tbc If you have a photo you’d like to go on the News Stop: Rotcombe & Views cover then send it in to Time: 11:25 - 11:45 am [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: All contributions to the News & Views are provided on a voluntary basis and The Community Bus do not necessarily re ect the views or opinions Grey eld Road, 10am – 12pm of the Parish Council or the Editor. Neither Sept - 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th the Parish Council or the Editor can be held Oct - 2nd, 9th & 16th responsible for the accuracy or otherwise of the Registered Charity 1157469 information provided. 20