IssueNo: 140 -September 2011 lh.FarmboroughIIYIJI vourcommunity newspaper reflecting news, views and events

Editor to receive Are you ready for this year's Community Award show? THE Flyer's Editor, Patrick Bridges, has THE 2017 flower show takes place on been awarded Chelwood Bridge Rotary Saturday September 2 in the Memorial Club's 2017 Community Award. Hall; doors open at 2.30pm. Admission costs just £1 for adults - children admitted Each year local Parish Councils are free of charge. requested to nominate a person that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution If previous years are anything to go by toward their community and this year visitors can expect to see superb flower Parish Council nominated arrangements, magnificent displays of Patrick for his work editing and publishing flowers , vegetables, preserves, cookery, Farmborough's free paper, the Flyer. painting , drawing, crafts and photography as well as some brilliant entries in the In an email to the Parish Council, a Rotary children's classes. Club spokesman said, "We are delighted to inform you that your nomination has Certificates , trophies, awards and prizes been awarded the 2017 Rotary are there to be won and the more entries Community Award. there are the better the show. If you've not entered before why not have a go this "It has been said that yet again all the nominees for this year's award have year? demonstrated outstanding and selfless In addition to the exhibits refreshments contributions toward their communities and delicious teas will be available and the selection process was again very difficult knowing that there could only be throughout the afternoon as well as a raffle with terrific prizes one winner.

"Patrick's running of the Farmborough Established in 1944 the show is affiliated Flyer struck a chord with those of us to the Royal Horticultural and National fortunate enough to be associated with Dahlia Societies and supported by the this award. What better way of pulling the Memorial Hall Committee. community together with the sharing of information that can have such an impact Community events such as this just don't on the daily lives of all Parishioners. I am happen by magic nor does their long sure that many can't wait for the next history mean there is less work for those edition of the Farmborough Flyer to drop involved. through their letter boxes." We owe a great deal of thanks and Patrick will be presented with his award, support to the hard working committee an engraved rose bowl and certificate, at and Show Secretary, Be Wright, for a Rotary Club dinner to be held on planning and arranging yet another September 12. amazing flower show.

Congratulating Patrick on behalf of the Parish Council, Parish Clerk, Trudi Thanks to the Farmborough Flower Gilbank, said, "Coming just after Sue Show Committee for sponsoring this Brown's MBE it is lovely to think that some edition of the Flyer. October issue of our community people are being deadline: Tuesday September 19 for recognised and acknowledged in this publication on September 27. way."

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 @ £6,253 grant toward Village St. Mary's Surgery Hall refurbishment!!! TIMSBURY SURGERY will open from Sally Davis 8.30am to 10.30am for routine pre-booked THE Hall Committee have wanted to appointments on the following Saturdays update the heating and electrics in the th rd September 9 and 23 · Hall to make it far more economical as well as attractive to users, it has looked really shabby following the toilet upgrade. St Mary's Surgery - Flu Vaccination Clinics So after a lot of research, discussion on Jackie Yates options plus fund raising activities to swell WE are running our annual flu vaccination our bank account throughout the planning clinics from Monday 25th September on we were ready to progress the work in various days and times through the week. August which causes least disruption to our regular users. If you fall into an At-Risk category or are 65 and over then please telephone the Having looked at quotes for all we wanted surgery on 470880 to book your to do the 'bill' was about £17,000 and this appointment as soon as possible. If you would practically empty our account and are unsure if you are in an At-Risk still some bits needed doing to make it category then our reception staff will be look a really good job such as decorating able to help you with this. the hall or sanding and sealing the floor; we couldn't afford both! Some patients over 65 will also be eligible for a Pneumonia vaccination so if you However, just at the right time while haven't already had one you will be searching through possible grant avenues offered this at the same time as your Flu from the Quartet Community Foundation vaccination. we came upon Churngold Environmental Fund who had a small window to apply for funds up to £10,000 with a quick turnaround, luckily we had all the required Goodwill Club returns after information and applied for the heating summer break part of the work as this 'ticked' the right Pat Tiley box. The work was due to start on August ON August 8 our outing was to Sidmouth 7 and on July 19 we heard we had been where it was also Folk Week. Everyone awarded a grant of £6,253.00 which had a lovely day plus the weather stayed covered the heating work. fine and dry. During this time we have also been in September 19 the outing will be a coach discussion with the Parish Council who trip to Corte where we will take the steam are ultimately responsible for the building train to Swanage. Non-members are very regarding part of the planned electrical welcome to join us on this trip. Please work linked to safety aspects and they are ring Bryn on 01761 471350 to book your helping us with approximately £3,000 seat. which covers 50% of those works.

Entertainment in September will be: With all this help we have been able to th 14 - Music with "Stuart and Geoff' look at both decorating and re-sanding the th 28 - Will be an early start at 1pm when floor. plus we will be able to replace the we will all enjoy a fish 'n chip lunch curtains with blinds so in the autumn you followed by a Bingo Session. will see a fully refurbished Hall.

If you would like to join our club please We already appreciate the support we come along. All our meetings are held at have from residents who use the Hall for the Memorial Hall starting at 2.30pm regular activities or one off parties and unless otherwise stated. For details ring hope bookings will continue to grow as it Pat on 01761 470491. will look really attractive to users. Farmborough Women's Other CAMEO events to look forward to are: CAMEO - August 2017 Tuesday September 5 - Demonstration of Kathy Redman - Press and Publicity Kinesiology. Officer Thursday September 21 - Trip to CHRISTMAS came early to members of Radstock Museum. Farmborough Women's CAMEO this e,PIMEo month in the form of a Santa made using '-..V the art of sugarcraft. Janet Pavey gave a fascinating step by step demonstration of how to make an impressive decoration with products readily available in most CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) supermarkets. The audience were meet at Farmborough Memorial Hall at amazed to see how quickly a splendid 7:30pm on the first Tuesday of each item could be constructed using a few month. New members welcome. simple shapes, but that was most likely due to Janet's forty years of experience with sugarcraft! IF you have ever wondered what to cook and bake when a family member or guest has special dietary needs or wishes, Farmborough Women's CAMEO has prepared this perpetual calendar for you: Farmborough Women's CAMEO

Sue Brown gave the vote of thanks and <\I-~ 1-•<('ht.lll(• n,l,u "itl v i•t,. d was herself given a huge round of \.t·~ U t"' I IU /"-,. flUf &.,. .,~ applause for her significant achievement of recently receIvIng an MBE in 12 delicious dishes to delight all of you. recognition for her services to nursing. Each recipe is accompanied by a gorgeous photo. During the interval, members were treated to delicious home made vegetarian, vegan You do not need to have special dietary or free-from cakes and biscuits which are needs to find these recipes absolutely featured on a new CAMEO recipe delicious! calendar which has been put together by Jutta and friends. Each month features a Calendars available from Jutta (01761 different recipe which is accompanied by a 479017) for £6 each. stunning photograph.

The evening was rounded off by Danni Neighbourhood Policing who had organised 'Kim's game' for Team members to test their memory skills. Two PLEASE call 01761 471111 for teams achieved full marks so a tie break information as to when the Neighbourhood was needed. The eventual winners were Policing Team will next be at Timsbury's Denise and Betty with Jan and Sue a very 'Health and More'. close second. ~ Pig 'n 1 Perry raises £800 FARMBOROUGH FLOWER SHOW Farmborough Community Shop SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 MANY thanks to all those who came to the Pig 'n' Perry on 5 August. We managed to FARMBOROUGH MEMORIAL HALL book fine weather again and it was great AT2.30PM to see so many new and familiar faces showing support for Farmborough Community Shop. Your generosity raised £800 from the BBQ, perry/cider, raffle, and some very popular family games, which included a skittle alley, coconut shy, splat Admission: £1 - Children: Free the rat, egg-throwing contest, and by Sponsor of this edition of the Flyer request, an egg and spoon race. Thank you to everyone who made it such a successful event!

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One or two hour sessions are available Find out about Davidand Goliath from £20 per hour. All types of help and assistance provided, including getting started, organising files, backing up data, email and Internet, office software, Facebook and Skype, purchasing advice, maintenance, and more. Local references can be provided on request. Contact Sam Ross on 470690 or [email protected] Free Filing Cabinets Lupins for sale @ No.64 A two drawer, table height, wooden filing Sam Ross cabinet (a little jaded) and 2 four drawer, I have loads of lupins looking for a home, office size wooden (mahogany finish) filing at only £3 each. Mostly blue, purple and cabinets (very good condition) going free pink flowers. Available from 64 The Batch, to a good home. If interested in either or or contact Sam on 470 690. All money all of these items please call Peter received will go towards funding Seedy Morrison at Mount Pleasant Farm, Hobbs Saturday 2018. Wall, Farmborough on 01761 470376. Temporary closure of Luke's Dog Biscuits Timsbury Road Hi! I am 14 years old and I offer a BATH and NE Council intends service in Farmborough of handmade, to make an order to close temporarily to hand delivered dog biscuits. I deliver in vehicles Timsbury Road commencing from Farmborough on Tuesdays and if you are its junction with Old Lane to its junction not at home at around 6pm that is fine as I with Bellifants for a distance of offer a system where you pre-pay me for approximately 140 metres the biscuits at the start of each month and I will leave them in a designated place or The order is required because works are in your letterbox. being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road consequent upon The biscuits are priced at £1 for a bag of 8 drainage connection works in the handmade biscuits. Please call 07756 carriageway and will be operative for a 342 543 with any questions or to arrange maximum period of 6 weeks from a weekly delivery. September 4 2017. The road will only be restricted as and when traffic signs are in position and may not be effected for the The next Saturday a~emoon whole of the period but only for so long as BINGOSESSJON is necessary to execute the works which it is on September 9 is anticipated will be for 4 weeks. in the Memorial Hall Motorists may face delays Eyes down at 2.30pm Entrance fee£ 1 (under 14's free) at 'Two Headed Man' For more inf onnation contact junction! Jan Jones on 01761 750840 MOTORISTS using the A39 to commute to , and Bath are being warned that they may face delays at the Two Headed Man' junction until The Big Family Apple Day- November as work is being carried out on 30 September the junction with the B3116. Farmborough Community Shop ARE you overwhelmed with apples and The A39 is a key commuting route with pears? Then bring them for pressing, two key traffic light controlled junctions juicing , and drinking at The Ree on with the B3116 and A368 at Marksbury. Saturday 30 September from 12pm to As it stands congestion at these two 4pm, where we will have an apple press junctions impact not only on through traffic which will turn all your apples and pears but also cause delays for local traffic. into tasty juice. Remember to bring a bucket or suitable container(s) to take it Bath and NE Somerset Council is home! A charge of £1 per 5 litres of proposing to carry out improvements at pressed juice will be made to cover these junctions in a two-stage process running costs. which will greatly reduce queue lengths. The work at the 'Two Headed Man' No apples and pears? No worries! Come junction is due to be undertaken this year with friends and family to celebrate the with the A39/A368 junction (Co-operative abundance of local fruit, watch the apple Shop at petrol station at Marksbury) being pressing, play our fun family games, try delivered in 2018. your luck in our big prize raffle, and find out more about your community shop. The existing light controlled junction at the There will also be locally produced apple 'Two Headed Man' features one lane in juice, cider/perry, and food too. Food: £3 each direction. Vehicles turning here adults, £2 kids. Meal deals (incl. drink): £5 frequently hold up traffic while they wait adults, £3 kids, £15 family. for the opportunity to turn. It is proposed Vegetarian/gluten free option available. to widen the carriageway of the A39 on each approach to two lanes and provide For more info, call: 01761 470 690 or dedicated turning lanes email: [email protected] ~frow,,,the,,'R,edory ANOTHER day had begun. I was in a bit .$epumber .5eroice6 at 1 of a rush - breakfast beckoned. As I was '1Ul$aint6 tarmborougb de-coring and slicing an apple, to go on the top of my cereal, I was struck by the 11am Friends and Family Service thought that, as yet, nobody, as far as I 6.30pm Alternative Communion know, has modified an apple not to have a (Taize Music) Celebrant: Revd R. core. After all we have seedless grapes! I Widdowson was thinking how much quicker it would be 11am Holy Communion to prepare breakfast. I then took myself in 6.30pm Evensong {BCP) hand as I thought about the seemingly 8am Holy Communion (BCP) never ending need to speed up the pace 11am Benefice Harvest of life. We have many labour saving Communion in St Peter's Church devices and yet, many of us seem time Marksbury poor. We can become totally enveloped in 11am Benefice Harvest a kind of mad race of noisy and over busy Communion at St Lawrence, living. followed by lunch 6.30pm Evensong (BCP) This, naturally , got me thinking about things spiritua l. I recently attended a study Tuesday Teas every Tuesday from day that incorporated times of silent, still 2.30pm; Choir Practice from 7 'til 8pm and meditation. We were invited to think of Bell Ringing 8 to 9pm every Wednesday . something of God as we breathed, deeply, Please refer to the diary in the church in and out. I left that place feeling porch; notice board or 'Trio' for full details refreshed and re-energized. I had made of all services and activities within the connections with the Other with Love Benefice of F armborough, Marksbury and with God. In the daily rush of life, there ar~ Stanton Prior. times when I can't seem to spend 20 seconds in silent contemplatio n and prayer. I know that when I skip doing this, I am the poorer. I need to nourish the September Flag Days spiritual dimension of my being. I believe that we all do. 3 - Merchant Navy Day 14 - Holy Cross Day The theologian and author Anthony 15 - Prince Henry (aka Harry) born 1984 Padovano wrote: 17 - Battle of Britain Sunday A child cannot say why a balloon fills him 21 - Matthew - Apostle with joy ; 29- Michael and All Angels a poet cannot find words to match the wonder of the stars or the sea; a musician is at a loss to explain what Beethoven does to him; FARMBOROUGH GOOD NEIGHBOURS a person in love cannot express himself offer free lifts to villagers of all ages adequately ...... (child seat available) There are times when words say nothing to local surgeries and hospitals and when silence expresses everything. Contributions for lifts welcome Contacts: Maureen Fletcher 472168 In the words of the Psalmist: 'Be still and Patience Barnes 470032 know that I am God' Mai and Donny Allen 470277

With love and blessings J~KJ'\Ott Don't forget YOUR community website! Ark docks at All Saints' www.farmborough.org.uk lists clubs/ organisations and businesses, plus has Church on September 6 details of village facilities and services , ARK which meets after school at All news and events. To add your event or Saints' Church begins its new term on news, or update any details , please email: Wednesday September 6. admin@farmborough .ora . uk