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Public Consultation Merriott pupils 2 Proposed Telephone become explorers Examples of Mast on Merriott possible masts. Footpath Group 3 Recreation Field A mobile `phone provider is Flyers in the 4 considering improving signal cover Messenger in this area. They have identified a Marquetry in 5 site they may wish to use behind Merriott the Community Pavilion. Should this go ahead, the signal to MOG & the AAF 6 mobiles would be vastly improved Social Club News 7 for about half of all `phones, and possibly to all, as there are two Our Sponsors 8 networks providing the signals for all `phone companies. One or both would use the mast, which would The information and be about the height of the poplar Please write to the views in the Merriott trees North of theMerriott Pavilion. Parish Council Parish- Clerk, Mrs. Messenger are those A very significant fee Publicwould be pay- Consultation Katharine Sheehan, provided by the named able to the Parish Council if this does go ahead. [email protected] with a one word individual contributors ProposedThis money Telephone would be available Mast onto improve Mer- the wordheading heading `MAST’. `MAST’. Anyone Anyone can can do thisdo this for foryou you if and are not necessarily villageriott at a time Recreation when the CountyField Council is if youyou dodo notnot havehave email.email. supported by the reducing maintenance and other services. IainIain Hall Hall Editorial Team. Whilst A mobile `phone provider is consider- Chairman,Chairman Parish Parish Council Council every effort is made to ing improvingThe view ofsignal the communitycover in this isarea. vital Theyto the have ensure the informationidentified decision a siteprocess. they may wish to use behind the Community Pavilion. given is accurate, the Thank you to every- removed in sections for refurbishment. This is Merriott Messenger Should this go ahead, the signalone to whomobiles came would to the being kindly supported by the Merriott Heritage cannot accept be vastly improved for about halfVillage of all Hall `phones, Quiz in Trust and will be our first project of 2017. responsibility for any and possibly to all, as there are two net- November. It was a SAVE THE DATE: ‘Travelling Trends’ are errors or omissions. works providing the signals for all `phone compa- fun night with a visiting Merriott on 9th March in the evening. Copy date for the next nies. One or both would use the mast, which lovely supper and This will be a chance to buy High Street issue is 12th March. would be about the height of thewe poplar raised trees money Northtowards of the Pavilion.our 2017 projects. Thank you to Mike Your Editorial A veryDandridge significant for fee organising would beand payable ‘My Kitchen’ to the for Examples of possible Team: Parishfeeding Council us. if this does go ahead. This money masts. John Bowman 74077 wouldAfter be available just over to a improveyear as Treasurer, the village I athave a time come Marion Biggs 74170 whento the realise County that Council looking is after reducing the maintenanceHall is like clothing at heavily discounted prices. Travelling Peter Bryans 78182 and otherpainting services. the Forth Road Bridge – we always Trends visited Seavington last September and Jane Jackson 74162 The view seem of to the have community at least four is vital projects to the that decision we the event was very popular, so put this date in would like to support in order to keep the Hall your diary for some evening clothes shopping Janet Lailey 271008 process. fit for purpose and an enjoyable place for the and refreshments, or perhaps in preparation for Ann Lawrence 78461 people of Merriott to socialise and enjoy Mothers’ Day. If anyone is interested in being a Eric Vose 351857 Please leisure write pursuits. to the Parish Clerk, Mrs. Katharine model please contact me on 01460 78886 – you Email: Sheehan,Some merriott of you [email protected] have noticed some with iron a onerailing will get a free ticket. More details in next month’s Messenger. merriottmessenger@ missing from the front of the property. They are gmail.com from the original 1925 construction and being Rosemary Evans P A G E 2 [email protected]

Merriott pupils become explorers My Kitchen Event Pop up brunch at the The pupils of Merriott First School have all become explorers in our latest Merriott Village Hall topic and we are ‘visiting’ different countries all around the world in our Sunday the 26th February learning. Our Explorer topic has a geography focus, using maps, looking at 10.30 till 12.30. weather and climates, and human and physical features of a region. We Booking not essential but will also use our topic theme as a focus for our English work. advisable to reserve a table. Email is at [email protected] or Our new topic got off to a great start with the condact us via Facebook @ my kitchen. children coming dressed up as different types Eggs Benedict, fry ups, American pancakes are on of explorers, from those exploring space to the menu using handmade sausages, bread and the jungle! The day introduced how wonderful fresh local ingredients. the world is to explore and discover. Each class Emily Hilton had a large suitcase or rucksack filled with lots of objects about a specific country the children THE ROTARY CLUB OF CREWKERNE can learn more about. Over the next few present weeks the children will swap cases and will “SONGS OF PRAISE” even borrow ones from Haselbury School, our partnership school, to discover more about A happy hymn sing along with different countries in the world. We are also THE YEOVIL SALVATION ARMY BAND Our mysterious suitcases are organising a special school trip to Bristol Zoo At St. Bartholomew’s Church Crewkerne on helping us find out more later this term to explore the animal and plants about different countries Sunday 26th February 2017 at 3 p.m. from different countries around the world. The trip will include a learning workshop with Zoo educators and the oppor- Refreshments tunity to learn alongside pupils from both schools in their year groups. Donations in aid of “Water Survival Box” reg. charity Can you help? Can you spare some time to volunteer at your local school? We are looking for a group of volunteers to come and hear readers regularly in school and help in other ways. Ideally we would like Winter Social Afternoons at to have enough volunteers to offer support in each class on a daily basis. Merriott Village Hall We are also looking for volunteers to get our library up and running so Tea and Cake - £2, served from 3-5pm that children can borrow books and use this space more to research their (free refills, other drinks available) learning. If you think you could help please contact our school office This is open to all ages. team and register your interest. All volunteers are required to undertake Tables for craft and board games available, a DBS check to help safeguard our pupils. We look forward to hearing or just pop in for company and a chat. from you. Wednesdays Philip Smith, Executive Headteacher 8th and 22nd February Ann Lawrence Church Street, Merriott, Somerset, TA16 5PR Telephone: 01460 78912

Serving home cooked food daily: - Monday to Saturday. Midday to 2:30pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm ‘ Full menu and daily specials always available. The Commandments’ What do they mean to us in the 21st century? How did Jesus interpret them for his £8.95 2 course lunch menu available followers? This is the subject for our next series of six Monday to Friday. Monday evening meetings. Sunday. We shall be beginning the next series of the Pilgrim th Midday to 5:00pm Course on Monday January 30 at Pitt Farmhouse, 41 Boozer Pit, Merriott. We begin at 7pm with refreshments Traditional roasts, snack and and start our discussions and teaching at 7.30pm, children’s menus. finishing about 9pm. It’s free of charge and suitable for teenagers upwards. Come and join us. For more Quiz held every Sunday at 9:00pm. information, contact:- Monday night is Cribbage night 7:30pm. Rev Bob Hicks 01460 76406 or Derek Esp 01460 77224 Website: thekingsmerriott.com Facebook: @thekingsheadmerriott Bob Hicks

Merriott Messenger [email protected] P A G E 3 Merriott Footpath Group

We are pleased to welcome Ray Alsop and Mike Stokes to our the RoW team in Taunton to put on a bit of pressure! group of volunteers. Ray and Mike have recently moved into This is only a short report, but we continue with our the village and enjoy walking and are enthusiastic new maintenance programme and with spring and summer just members of our team. round the corner we will be out and about keeping vegetation under control so that the paths are easily accessible to you. Remember, we can be contacted by email, merriott.fg@ gmail.com or by phone on 01460 73158, if you encounter any issues whilst out walking. Finally, as a group, we are committed to keeping our parish footpaths in a condition that makes them pleasant to walk along. However, we are NOT here to pick up bags of dog poo that are being dropped on the footpaths, and in some instances, thrown into residents' gardens. There are bins all around the village where bags can be Our work to maintain the parish disposed of - please use them footpaths continues and there is or take your bags home and always something that needs dispose of them there. I am attention. We have recently in- sorry that I have to raise this stalled new way marking posts issue again and I appreciate through the old Scotts nursery that the majority of dog grounds which should make the walkers behave in a route of the path clearer to responsible manner. Thank walkers. We have also made you if you are one of them. improvements to the surface of the path through the woodland at the end of Beadon Lane (see photos). We are most grateful to our Parish Council for their support in providing materials and equipment to enable us to carry out these and other tasks. We are fully aware that there are issues with several stiles within the parish. At the moment we are not equipped to carry out repairs ourselves but the problem areas have been reported to the county rights of way team for them to assess. Unfortunately they are restricted by budget constraints, sogetting the necessary work done is frustrating. It might be helpful, if you are a landowner with faulty stiles, to contact John Goldie Parish Path Liaison Officer Charlotte Hamlin - Merriott Child-Minder We are Registered Childminders based in We regularly visit local community facilities Merriott supported by assistants. including the library, swimming, small We strive to provide flexible, professional holdings and other local attractions. On a childcare in a safe home-from-home regular basis we have outside providers who environment . visit us, bringing their individual skills / activities into the setting. All children have the right to be understood as individuals and given opportunities for Our opening times are 06.00 – 18.30 Monday to Friday. We aim to be as flexible imagination, creativity and play. The setting 72 Lower Street as possible and ad-hoc childcare is available. is filled with toys, dressing-up, crafts and a Merriott garden filled with climbing equipment, space TA16 5NW We provide healthy meals and snacks or to explore allowing children to discover new 01460 73361 your children can bring their own. We skills. Children are involved in animal care 07721 018335 provide school runs to both Merriott Pre- enabling them to have an understanding of Charlotte@merriott School and Merriott First School on a daily the animal’s needs and to respect them. childminder.co.uk basis. P A G E 4 [email protected] All Saints Church Services Merriott Gardening Club Sun 5th Feb 8.30am Holy Communion Tuesday 28th February Sun 12th Feb 9.30am Parish Communion Sun 19th Feb 10.00am Family Service A talk on “Wildlife Gardening and Sun 26th Feb 10.00am Sung Communion Hedgehogs” by Penny Richards to be held at the Tithe Barn, Church St. Dates for your diary: st Merriott at 7.30pm. Refreshments and Lent begins with a Communion service for Ash Wednesday on 1 March at 7pm. raffle. All welcome – non-members £2. During Lent we have more quiet and simple midweek Communion services, th th rd th Any queries please contact Barbara Thursdays at 10am (March 9 , 16 , 23 and 30 ). Julia Hicks Byford 01460 72298 Flyers distributed with the Barbara Byford Merriott Messenger Songs of Praise Merriott Gospel Hall, Broadway Join us at the You are invited to join us at 6.30pm on “Coffee Stop” the first Sunday every month for a time of singing traditional and contemporary hymns. Followed by refreshments and a time to catch up with friends, new or We would be delighted to print and old! distribute advertising flyers for you. All ages welcome - bring your friends They need to be submitted to our every Tuesday in Merriott Church from and family. Editorial Team - merriottmessenger@ 10.00am - 11.30am th Phone 72211 or 271763 for more gmail.com - by12 of the previous Coffee and cake £1 with free refills. details. month, together with payment. All welcome - children’s drinks Andrew Shepherd Cheques should be made payable to and play area. Merriott Messenger and sent to We look forward to seeing you there. A. Lawrence, Pitt Farmhouse, 41 Boozer Pit, Merriott TA165PW, or by bank Saturday 11th February Crewkerne transfer to: Lloyds Bank account no and District Twinning Association is 46840760, sort code: 30-63-64. holding a "Valentines Coffee Morning" Ann Lawrence at Crewkerne Heritage Centre in the upstairs room, from 10 am until Noon. Cake and top-ups of Coffee or tea Jive Talking! £2.50. Although there are many an easy and fun way of Everyone is welcome. If anyone has an enjoyable ways to get fit, exercising, as well as learning interest in hosting this year from there are very few that are as a new skill. It also exercises 25th/28th May please come along as much fun and as sociable as the brain and focuses on well to hear what we have planned. doing modern jive. ‘Strictly visual, auditory, and tactile Otherwise come along for a social Jive’ teaches modern jive skills without you even notic- morning. moves at the George ing. Regular dancing is great Cheryl Newman Reynolds Centre, Crewkerne for losing weight, maintaining TA18 8DA (next door to the strong bones, improving Flix in the Stix presents Swimming Pool) every Tues- posture and muscle strength, “Bridget Jones’ Baby” day night, starting at 7.30pm. increasing balance and on Sat 11th February The hall has a wonderful dance floor, is co-ordination, and beating stress. light, easily accessible, and has plenty of We welcome absolute beginners every in Hinton Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 in advance from the Village Shop free parking. week, with our beginner class starting and Dorothy’s Tea Room or £5.50 on What is modern jive? It’s a fusion of ball- around 7.30pm, followed by music in the door. To reserve tickets please room, jive and Latin dance styles. It's a order to practice. We will also do an contact Bob Kefford on 01460 72563. partner dance, but you don't need to improver class later in the evening for bring your own! It's easy to learn and anyone who wants to join in. Bridget has everything completely under control in her life: 40 something, really good fun. It’s also great to watch. Jive classes are the friendliest classes You can dance to any tune as long as it single again and focusing on her new around, with people walking around with top job. What could go wrong? Her has a beat, so the music choices are a big smile on their face. Not sure if it’s endless. love life intervenes once more: Bridget for you, why not give it a go? For more meets a dashing American (Jack)and The benefits of dancing are many. It gets details go to www.strictlyjive. com, becomes pregnant, but who is the you away from the television to meet follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or father, Jack or ex-husband Darcy? new people and have a fun night out. It's call Roy on 07811 018 284. Andrew Overhill Roy Warry

Merriott Messenger [email protected] P A G E 5 Marquetry in Merriott Photograph of the month As from Monday, 9th January, 2017, a small group of enthusiastic marquetarians (well four of us actually!) will be meeting on a regular basis in the Blake Room in the Village Hall each Monday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4.00pm to indulge in our hobby of Marquetry. Many people have no idea of what Marquetry is all about, but in actual fact it is one of the oldest crafts, having its origins back in the 13th century. Marquetry is the “Deep frost in Merriott” - January 2017 art of making pictures, decorative designs and patterns, by Photo taken Mo Frampton the skilful use of the grain, figure and colour of thin veneers of wood, the separate parts of the picture or design being Please send your photos to: [email protected] cut to shape, assembled and glued to a prepared base or background. Marquetry is a development of Intarsia, the true inlay of wood upon wood which originated in Italy in Correction th the 13 century. It was originally used for decorating The contact phone number in th church furniture and in about the 17 century pictures the RAFT article in the last issue started to be developed. Nowadays, material, equipment was incorrect. Please contact and method of working has improved the production of Geraldine Downey on 271358. pictures, especially with the availability now of ranges of commercially dyed colours. This is an interesting and absorbing hobby and there is much satisfaction on finishing a picture from starting with a picture Save the Date! to copy and a pile of veneer. Merriott Village Hall We will welcome any visitors to our meeting to see what we Saturday 19th June 2017 are all about. This is a hobby which is open to both men After the resounding success of last and women and of any age. A keen eye and the ability to year’s handle a sharp knife would be useful!! Midsummer Concert and BBQ For further information, contact Ken Smart on 01460 74567, Live Band ‘The 1960s’ or [email protected], or go to www.marquetry.org (the most used marquetry site on a par with supper and bar with Google!!) Or, come and see us!! (Fathers’ Day Weekend) Ken Smart, 15 Shiremoor Hill, Merriott TA16 5PH

COULD YOU BE A FOSTER CARER? Do you have a heart of gold and a core of steel? Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Do you have experience in child-care and personal resilience? Are you a kind and caring individual with a sense of humour? Do you have a spare bedroom? We welcome anyone over 21 (no upper age limit) of any ethnicity, single people or couples, those with or without their own children and in a rented or owned property. We will provide you with dedicated training and support from our local team of child care professionals. Excellent fees & allowances. For further information or an informal discussion please contact: Nigel Bell on 07974658782, or email [email protected] Website: www.fusionfostering.com. Based in North Curry, Somerset. P A G E 6 [email protected] Merriott Open Group and the AAF At the December meeting Merriott Open There are a number of ways, in which Group was treated to an inspiring talk by you can help this project. If you have Simon Frackiewicz about a charity he old, unwanted and unused glasses which supports in Kenya. Simon is a partner in you could donate, these can be recycled Robert Frith Optometrists, who support by Simon to give better sight to a Kenyan the charity and also sponsor The person. They can be left at any branch of Merriott Messenger. Robert Frith Optometrists. Donations to The Akamba Aid fund cataract operations, which cost less fund is an independ- than £50, are always needed, and can be ent charitable trust made at: based in South www.justgiving.com/TheGiftOfSight. Somerset that since with them, and to ensure that funds 1999 has worked in donated are used wisely. Eastern Kenya with Simon has now extended the work of the poorest rural communities. AAF by setting up an eye clinic based at Although initially supplying food parcels Gai Health Centre to help alleviate some during periods of drought, they are now of the many eye problems of the local assisting hundreds of families with people. He spoke about these problems affordable healthcare and education, as at the meeting and had some graphic well as building dams and wells to help photos to illustrate his overwhelming them make the most of the infrequent workload whenever he travels to the rainfall. The trustees, including Simon, area. regularly travel to Kenya (at their own Although a small charity they are making More details about their work may be expense), living with the local communi- a big difference to the lives of the found on their website ties, to discuss and monitor the various Akamba tribe, and are always grateful www.akambaaidfund.org aid programmes they have developed for the support of people in our area. Marion Biggs

“Outstanding performances” by the Fisher Sinfonia Ensemble Dear Editor ….. Christmas arrived at All Saints Church in Merriott with their I was walking my dog with 2 of my small 8th Carols & Classics Concert on the 17th December. An children yesterday. We did the full audience of 206 was treated to a magnificent evening of Merriott lap (as we call it) and I counted Classical music, Festive arrangements and Carols performed 30+ pieces of dog mess that were not by the Fisher Sinfonia Ensemble. The evening included collected up by dog owners. This was on works by Widor, Haydn, Bridge, Bach, Brahms and Liszt the main routes around the village (Lower performed by the extremely talented ensemble of Strings, Street, Broadway, Church Street then Piano and Organ and organised by Joe Fisher of Merriott. Higher Street). Not only this, I wheeled rd The Piano Quintet in C Minor (3 Movement) by J. Brahms my pram wheels into 3 separate piles that were hidden by grass had the audience captivated. A beautiful rendition of Liszt’s along the alleyway through Shiremoor Terrace. “Un Sospiro” was also performed by Guest pianist Gamal Khamis on the Schiedmayer Piano. Gamal produced an Luckily this was just my wheels this time but normally my 21 interesting fact that the very early Schiedmayer pianos were month old likes to walk and being an unsteady crazy boy does often fall over and we have ended up with poo on his hands. used by Liszt himself. Other solos included Richard Brasier performing Widor’s “Toccata” pulling all the stops out on Merriott is a lovely village and eventually it will just 'stink' if dog the old church organ, and Leo Melvin on Cello performing owners don't become more responsible. Poo shouldn't be left Cello Suite No. 6 by J.s. Bach, a 5 string cello arrangement for small children to fall in and step in. So the message here is but masterfully played on his gut strung 4 string cello. man up and pick up your dog poo!! Merriott Resident (name & address supplied) A truly festive evening raised over £1,170 for the church fabric fund. Bob Hicks, the vicar of Merriott, thanked and congratulated the musicians on their outstanding perform - Antiques “Call my Bluff” ances and reiterated the fact that Merriott and the Guess which description of the antiques is TRUE! surrounding area are truly lucky to have such talented With guest experts Nic Saintey, Christopher musicians visit and perform at the church. Bob also Hampton & Daniel Goddard on Tuesday 7th thanked all the helpers, organisers, raffle donators and of March in The Millennium Hall, Water St, Seavington St Mary course Mortimers the Bakers for the supply of Mince Pies TA19 0QH. Bar opens @ 7.00pm, quiz starts @7.30pm. Tickets for the 8th year! in advance @ £10 from Seavington Community Store or ring Paul Fisher Marion on 01460 249522. Delicious buffet supper included. Tables for 6 or join with others on the night. Proceeds in aid of improvements to Seavington Community Store. Merriott Messenger [email protected] P A G E 7

“Water in all its Forms” Social Club News by Janet Lailey Merriott Social Club staff and com- and bacon bap. Cold rain, stripping the spirit from life. mittee would like to wish all our Cash Bingo: Warm rain, which refreshes joy, members and non-members a very Donna will be holding cash bingo in Felt first on the skin. Happy New Year and thank them for the function room every Wednesday Dew on long grass, drenching my legs. their continual support throughout night from 8pm. Water humming and groaning in a kettle, for 2016. 2017 promises to be another coffee, Dates for your diary: eventful year with monthly markets, Or bubbling in a pan, th bingos, private functions, skittles, Saturday 28 January will our next As I tumble in crisp cauliflower, darts and pool teams not to mention live band ,’Old Skool’. Smooth spinach leaves. the fantastic line up of bands and Saturday 25th February we will be The enveloping comfort of a hot bath. karaoke we have coming up. having our popular karaoke in the The crunch of transformative snow; Don’t forget the function room can bar. Come on down early to ensure Brittle ice-geometry in puddled ruts. be hired by members and non- a table for a 9pm start. Sea water, salty, sounding, shifting, members and is ideal for a variety Thank you to all who attended our Crashing surf, silky ripples. of events, please do book up early New Years Eve Party is was a A remembered stream - clear water though. fantastic night and once again a Running over pebbles - disclosing delight: sell out!!!!! Water-crowsfoot floating in languid swathes, Green starred with white; caddis worms Remember to keep an eye on our Armoured in their cases of sand jewels. notice-board for the latest news Our next Monthly Market will be on and events, as well as our website Tears, of sympathy, sorrow or frustration. Saturday 4th February and is in aid (merriottsocialclub. co.uk) and Tears, that all humans recognise as of Stoke Children’s Brass band and Facebook page. communication; MS - pop in for an after Christmas K Rooke Messages sent and received, but bargain while enjoying a nice cuppa on behalf of Merriott Social Club All too easily misunderstood.

Request for Information Obscene graffiti has recently been sprayed on the wall of the bridge at Merriotsford. Spraying graffiti constitutes criminal damage and also looks very unpleasant, giving the wrong impression to anyone visiting the area. If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information which may help to identify the culprit can you please ring 101 and ask to speak to PC Chris PURCELL or PCSO Michelle HAIMES. Alternatively please e-mail: michelle.haimes@avonandsomerset. police.uk.

Songs of Praise 1st Sunday of each month at 6.30pm. All welcome.

Mobile Tuesday Library @ 21st Feb Merriott 9.30 - 10.00 School

Gardening Quote of the Month sent in by Mo Frampton What is paradise? But a garden, an orchard of trees and herbs full of pleasure and nothing there but delights. William Lawson

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