PARISH MAGAZINE – December 2020 WHEATHILL PRIORY GROUP OF PARISHES –“Jesus Lives: Follow Him”
Rev. Jane Durham tel: 01458 223417 Mobile: 07421 700 242 email: [email protected]
CHURCHWARDENS Keinton Mandeville with Kingweston Lydford on Fosse Barton St David Mr Stephen Jenkins (01458) 224422 Mr Ralph Berry (01963) 240164 Mrs Jan Craig (01458) 850825 Mrs Rachel Willcox (01458) 224644 Mrs Jennie Cooper (01963) 240236) Mrs Wendy Eitzen (01458) 850011
Lay Minister: Jane Sedgman (01458) 223237 Benefice Administrator, Jonathan Beardsworth – Email: wheathillbenefi[email protected] Web Page : wheathill.org Parish Magazine Editor : wheathillbenefi[email protected]
Join us for Christmas Services
We look forward to welcoming you to services over Christmas week, and have made the following plans. Obviously if Government guidelines prohibit worship then we will rethink and move online and any changes to these plans will be posted on the parish website Wheathill.org or outside our churches. (All December’s Services are listed on Page 2) If you would like to attend any of the services listed below then please follow the booking instructions. This will help both with managing capacity and complying with track and trace requests, enabling people to access the locations quickly and easily. Please do let the person taking bookings know if you book a place and subsequently do not need it. For all services please come with a mask for anyone over the age of 12 (advisory at the crib service, needed at all others) and for the Carol and Crib service please bring chairs and dress appropriately for the outside conditions. The Carol Service is under cover, and hence dry, but unheated and so resembles the outdoors! To Book your place: If possible please go to Wheathill.org and follow the link on the front page to the booking form. Otherwise the following people are taking bookings: 20 December 2:30pm Carol Service at Kingweston Grain Store TA11 6BE (also on YouTube/CD or DVD if requested) Booking Jonathan Beardsworth 01963 240929 wheathillbenefi[email protected] 24 December, Christmas Eve – 4:00pm Crib Service Keinton Mandeville Churchyard (under gazebos) Booking Rachel Wilcox 01458 224644 [email protected] 24 December, Christmas Eve – 8:00pm Holy Communion Lydford (also live-streamed to YouTube) Booking Jennie Cooper 24 December 01963 240236 [email protected] Christmas Eve 11:15pm Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville Booking Stephen Jenkins 07831505170 [email protected] Christmas Day 25 December 08:30am Holy Communion Barton St David Booking Carolyn Browning 01458 851617 [email protected] Christmas Day 25 December 10:30am Christmas Celebration Lydford Booking Jennie Cooper 01963 240236 [email protected]
Next issue will be JANUARY 2021 magazine – submissions up to 09:00 am Friday, 11 December Items to the Editor – VIA EMAIL PLEASE: wheathillbenefi[email protected] December 2020 Services Dear friends (assuming that Government and Church of England guidelines allow public worship I’m writing this mid-November, so before we know what restrictions or guidelines there are going to be after 2ⁿ December when this lockdown ends. Date Time Service & Comments Church / Loca on There is much speculation in the media and elsewhere about what is happening about ‘our Christmas’. Questions asked include: ‘Will we be able to gather with 6 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Barton St David families and friends as usual?’ ‘What are the restrictions going to be?’ ‘Will people 12:45 pm Bap sm Lydford follow the restrictions?’ 4:00 pm Chris ngle/Advent Star Keinton Churchyard Without doubt Christmas this year will be different. However, the message at (Please bring chair/picnic the heart of Christmas is the same, it does not change. In fact, living as we are blanket & dress appropriately) with unknown quantities and unexpected twists and turns maybe it resonates even more than at other times. The message at the heart of Christmas is of the 13 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville birth of a child, into a nation living under a military regime, with unexpected 10:30 am Morning Prayer Barton St David demands made upon the people and overcrowded towns. 4:00pm Blue Christmas Lydford We may not have the overcrowded towns, nor are we under a military regime (A quiet and reflec ve but we do live with a level of uncertainly that a year ago we would not have Christmas Service) believed. We are also, I suspect more aware of how many people there are in shops or in close proximity to us. A year ago, who would have thought that we would be asking people to ‘book’ to attend a Christmas Service. Or holding 20 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Lydford services in December in churchyards and a grain store. Or worshipping in masks, without shaking hands and sadly (as things stand) without singing. Kingweston Grainstore But we are, and the message is unchanging, a message that brings comfort 2:30 pm Carol Service TA11 6BE and joy, a message of hope for all people whatever their circumstances or (Please bring chair & dress challenges. This message is that God came to live among us, in the mess of life. appropriately) He came to live a human life as a baby, growing to a boy, young and then older man. He came to live alongside those who welcomed him and those who did not. 4:00 pm Crib Service Keinton Mandeville 24 Dec He came because he loved them, he still comes because he loves us. The heart of 8:00 pm Holy Communion Lydford the message is unchanging, our understanding of it changes and develops as time 11:15 pm Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville goes by. One of the carols that we often sing (when we can) says that this message is 25 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Barton St David ‘glad tidings of comfort and joy’. Comfort and joy wherever we worship, home or 10:30 am All Age Celebra on Lydford church. Comfort and joy wherever we spend our Christmas, because Jesus understands something of isolation, or struggle, of sorrow and loss and joy and 27 Dec 10:30 am Holy Communion Kingweston celebration. (by Extension) This year as we gather to remember Christmas, God coming among us, together we’re doing so in ways that are quite different, our Carol Service takes place in Kingweston Grain Store (TA11 6BE) because it is big enough to 3 Jan 08:30 am Morning Prayer Barton St David accommodate us. Jesus birth in a stable takes us to a grain store, part of the 10:30 am Holy communion Keinton Mandeville agricultural context in which we live. Before that on 13 December we have a Services at 10:30am are livestreamed onto Wheathill Bene ice on YouTube, over ‘Blue Christmas’ service. This is a quiet and re lective service, maybe for those Christmas we will livestream the 8pm on Christmas Eve. The Carol Service will be who are approaching Christmas with uncertainty, or who want something a little available on the Wheathill Bene ice YouTube channel, but also as a CD or DVD for quieter. And before that we have our Christingle and Advent Star Service in those who would like it. Keinton Churchyard under gazebos. We’ll be back there for the crib service and Could you please let Jonathan Beardsworth know by 14 December if you we have an extra service in Lydford to try to accommodate as many people as would like a CD or DVD, along with your name and address so we can send it to possible. you. So wherever and however you celebrate and remember this Christmas may it Church opening for private prayer be for you a time of comfort and joy and may you know the reality of God with us Following permission from the Government and Church of England and local risk as we gather together and apart to remember and to celebrate. assessments, churches in the bene ice are open for private prayer as follows: With best wishes Barton St David – Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm & Sunday mornings 10-11:30 am Jane Keinton Mandeville – Tuesday & Friday afternoons 2-4pm Kingweston – open 10am - 4pm daily Lydford – open Wednesdays 10:00 am – 3:00pm The Henry Livius Trust The Livius Trust aims to provide items, services or facilities at Keinton Keinton Mandeville Parish Church Openers – 2020 Mandeville Primary School to advance religion in accordance with the St Mary Magdalene Church will be open for limited sessions and church openers doctrines of the Church of England. The Trustees are open to any will be arranged. Should you need to swap, please could you let Emma know as proposals to accord with the Trusts aims. well as the person due to hand the key onto you. Rev. Jane Durham (01458) 223417 As the situation evolves and if more access is possible, a full rota will be Deborah Whi ngham (01458) 224057 published in the magazine. Meanwhile, if anyone else would like to help with the locking and unlocking of the church, please call 223344. Belinda Simson (01458) 223470 Neill Thomas (01458)223613
2 2 December 2020 Services Dear friends (assuming that Government and Church of England guidelines allow public worship I’m writing this mid-November, so before we know what restrictions or guidelines there are going to be after 2ⁿ December when this lockdown ends. Date Time Service & Comments Church / Loca on There is much speculation in the media and elsewhere about what is happening about ‘our Christmas’. Questions asked include: ‘Will we be able to gather with 6 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Barton St David families and friends as usual?’ ‘What are the restrictions going to be?’ ‘Will people 12:45 pm Bap sm Lydford follow the restrictions?’ 4:00 pm Chris ngle/Advent Star Keinton Churchyard Without doubt Christmas this year will be different. However, the message at (Please bring chair/picnic the heart of Christmas is the same, it does not change. In fact, living as we are blanket & dress appropriately) with unknown quantities and unexpected twists and turns maybe it resonates even more than at other times. The message at the heart of Christmas is of the 13 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville birth of a child, into a nation living under a military regime, with unexpected 10:30 am Morning Prayer Barton St David demands made upon the people and overcrowded towns. 4:00pm Blue Christmas Lydford We may not have the overcrowded towns, nor are we under a military regime (A quiet and reflec ve but we do live with a level of uncertainly that a year ago we would not have Christmas Service) believed. We are also, I suspect more aware of how many people there are in shops or in close proximity to us. A year ago, who would have thought that we would be asking people to ‘book’ to attend a Christmas Service. Or holding 20 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Lydford services in December in churchyards and a grain store. Or worshipping in masks, without shaking hands and sadly (as things stand) without singing. Kingweston Grainstore But we are, and the message is unchanging, a message that brings comfort 2:30 pm Carol Service TA11 6BE and joy, a message of hope for all people whatever their circumstances or (Please bring chair & dress challenges. This message is that God came to live among us, in the mess of life. appropriately) He came to live a human life as a baby, growing to a boy, young and then older man. He came to live alongside those who welcomed him and those who did not. 4:00 pm Crib Service Keinton Mandeville 24 Dec He came because he loved them, he still comes because he loves us. The heart of 8:00 pm Holy Communion Lydford the message is unchanging, our understanding of it changes and develops as time 11:15 pm Holy Communion Keinton Mandeville goes by. One of the carols that we often sing (when we can) says that this message is 25 Dec 08:30 am Holy Communion Barton St David ‘glad tidings of comfort and joy’. Comfort and joy wherever we worship, home or 10:30 am All Age Celebra on Lydford church. Comfort and joy wherever we spend our Christmas, because Jesus understands something of isolation, or struggle, of sorrow and loss and joy and 27 Dec 10:30 am Holy Communion Kingweston celebration. (by Extension) This year as we gather to remember Christmas, God coming among us, together we’re doing so in ways that are quite different, our Carol Service takes place in Kingweston Grain Store (TA11 6BE) because it is big enough to 3 Jan 08:30 am Morning Prayer Barton St David accommodate us. Jesus birth in a stable takes us to a grain store, part of the 10:30 am Holy communion Keinton Mandeville agricultural context in which we live. Before that on 13 December we have a Services at 10:30am are livestreamed onto Wheathill Bene ice on YouTube, over ‘Blue Christmas’ service. This is a quiet and re lective service, maybe for those Christmas we will livestream the 8pm on Christmas Eve. The Carol Service will be who are approaching Christmas with uncertainty, or who want something a little available on the Wheathill Bene ice YouTube channel, but also as a CD or DVD for quieter. And before that we have our Christingle and Advent Star Service in those who would like it. Keinton Churchyard under gazebos. We’ll be back there for the crib service and Could you please let Jonathan Beardsworth know by 14 December if you we have an extra service in Lydford to try to accommodate as many people as would like a CD or DVD, along with your name and address so we can send it to possible. you. So wherever and however you celebrate and remember this Christmas may it Church opening for private prayer be for you a time of comfort and joy and may you know the reality of God with us Following permission from the Government and Church of England and local risk as we gather together and apart to remember and to celebrate. assessments, churches in the bene ice are open for private prayer as follows: With best wishes Barton St David – Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm & Sunday mornings 10-11:30 am Jane Keinton Mandeville – Tuesday & Friday afternoons 2-4pm Kingweston – open 10am - 4pm daily Lydford – open Wednesdays 10:00 am – 3:00pm The Henry Livius Trust The Livius Trust aims to provide items, services or facilities at Keinton Keinton Mandeville Parish Church Openers – 2020 Mandeville Primary School to advance religion in accordance with the St Mary Magdalene Church will be open for limited sessions and church openers doctrines of the Church of England. The Trustees are open to any will be arranged. Should you need to swap, please could you let Emma know as proposals to accord with the Trusts aims. well as the person due to hand the key onto you. Rev. Jane Durham (01458) 223417 As the situation evolves and if more access is possible, a full rota will be Deborah Whi ngham (01458) 224057 published in the magazine. Meanwhile, if anyone else would like to help with the locking and unlocking of the church, please call 223344. Belinda Simson (01458) 223470 Neill Thomas (01458)223613
3 3 Keinton Mandeville Methodist Chapel Weekly events Cancelled un l further no ce Benefice Choir The Bene ice Choir has been extremely busy recording carols December 2020 – Contents guide for services and Christmas songs to entertain during the forthcoming online [Zoom] Quiz Night. Details are in this Rev. Jane’s Le er (Page 2) edition and on the Bene ice website. Christmas Service Booking Details (page 1) During the last few months, we have prepared nearly Benefice Services (Page 2) twenty musical items for use during the Advent and Christmas celebrations. Benefice Choir notes (Page 5) For some of the carols we are joined by local friends and families from the Benefice Christmas Concert (Page 5) monthly Faith 'n' Fun services. It is lovely to see a mix of new and familiar faces Benefice Quiz (See bo om of this page) on the screen and there is also an appearance by our own barbershop group. KM Big Breakfast Fundraising Update (Page 15) It is very much hoped that a small group of singers will be allowed to sing for the Christmas Eve communion service at Keinton, but we will just have to wait Virtual Mee ngs info: Keinton Parish Council Update (Page 5 & 6) and see... Please don’t forget that you will need to book your place for all Christmas Lydford Parish Council details (Page 10) services – see details on front page of the magazine. Some of the choir songs, as well as performances by local musicians, will Lydford NHW (Page 7) appear in a YouTube Christmas Concert. This will go live on the Wheathill LDGC Quiz (Page 8 & 9) Bene ice YouTube channel (details below). So why not settle in with a glass of Poetry - “No Room” MJP (Page 9) mulled wine and a mince pie [or two] and enjoy some seasonal cheer. We will be St Peter’s, Lydford, (Page 10) fundraising for The Lord's Larder and donations can be given to any choir Walters & Pope Trust, Welcome POPin Cafe (Page 11) member or performer over the Christmas season. We will publish the amount Lydford 3rd Tuesday Group details (Page 11) raised in the January edition of the magazine. Thank you so much in advance for your support! Somerset Sight - Volunteer Advert (Page 11 ) If listening to any of the Bene ice Choir’s recordings has inspired you to want Surviving Winter (Page 12/13) to join us, please don’t hesitate to contact Lynne Kirkman on 01458 850040.
Bath & Wells Diocese, Manna Notes - (Page 13 ) Christmas Concert Coming to your computer screen soon! KM Methodist Church Services & Poem (Page 14)
Bishop’s message (Page15)
Marie Curie - Bereavement Support ( Page 11)
Saturday, 19th December Wheathill Benefce Quiz Night Going live at 6pm On the Wheathill Benefice YouTube Channel Musical items from the Benefice Choir & local musicians All donations for The Lord’s Larder. Please hand to any performer or Benefice Choir member.
The Royal Bri sh Legion Poppy Appeal 2020 Thank you very much to all who kindly donated to this year's Poppy Appeal Friday 4th December 2020 as every penny matters to this incredibly worthwhile cause. At 7pm A special mention goes out to Keinton Stores, the Quarry Inn and the Cross Keys Inn for kindly displaying a collection box and in doing so helping to raise Coming to a computer screen near you ! awareness and signi icantly increasing donations in our area. Places limited – book soon The total raised for this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was £455.26, which is amazing given the very challenging times we are facing. Email: [email protected] Again, thank you all. or text Trevor Ryder 07773397208 for Zoom details Veronica Spencer, Local organiser All donations for Church Funds Royal Bri sh Legion
4 4 Keinton Mandeville Methodist Chapel Weekly events Cancelled un l further no ce Benefice Choir The Bene ice Choir has been extremely busy recording carols December 2020 – Contents guide for services and Christmas songs to entertain during the forthcoming online [Zoom] Quiz Night. Details are in this Rev. Jane’s Le er (Page 2) edition and on the Bene ice website. Christmas Service Booking Details (page 1) During the last few months, we have prepared nearly Benefice Services (Page 2) twenty musical items for use during the Advent and Christmas celebrations. Benefice Choir notes (Page 5) For some of the carols we are joined by local friends and families from the Benefice Christmas Concert (Page 5) monthly Faith 'n' Fun services. It is lovely to see a mix of new and familiar faces Benefice Quiz (See bo om of this page) on the screen and there is also an appearance by our own barbershop group. KM Big Breakfast Fundraising Update (Page 15) It is very much hoped that a small group of singers will be allowed to sing for the Christmas Eve communion service at Keinton, but we will just have to wait Virtual Mee ngs info: Keinton Parish Council Update (Page 5 & 6) and see... Please don’t forget that you will need to book your place for all Christmas Lydford Parish Council details (Page 10) services – see details on front page of the magazine. Some of the choir songs, as well as performances by local musicians, will Lydford NHW (Page 7) appear in a YouTube Christmas Concert. This will go live on the Wheathill LDGC Quiz (Page 8 & 9) Bene ice YouTube channel (details below). So why not settle in with a glass of Poetry - “No Room” MJP (Page 9) mulled wine and a mince pie [or two] and enjoy some seasonal cheer. We will be St Peter’s, Lydford, (Page 10) fundraising for The Lord's Larder and donations can be given to any choir Walters & Pope Trust, Welcome POPin Cafe (Page 11) member or performer over the Christmas season. We will publish the amount Lydford 3rd Tuesday Group details (Page 11) raised in the January edition of the magazine. Thank you so much in advance for your support! Somerset Sight - Volunteer Advert (Page 11 ) If listening to any of the Bene ice Choir’s recordings has inspired you to want Surviving Winter (Page 12/13) to join us, please don’t hesitate to contact Lynne Kirkman on 01458 850040.
Bath & Wells Diocese, Manna Notes - (Page 13 ) Christmas Concert Coming to your computer screen soon! KM Methodist Church Services & Poem (Page 14)
Bishop’s message (Page15)
Marie Curie - Bereavement Support ( Page 11)
Saturday, 19th December Wheathill Benefce Quiz Night Going live at 6pm On the Wheathill Benefice YouTube Channel Musical items from the Benefice Choir & local musicians All donations for The Lord’s Larder. Please hand to any performer or Benefice Choir member.
The Royal Bri sh Legion Poppy Appeal 2020 Thank you very much to all who kindly donated to this year's Poppy Appeal Friday 4th December 2020 as every penny matters to this incredibly worthwhile cause. At 7pm A special mention goes out to Keinton Stores, the Quarry Inn and the Cross Keys Inn for kindly displaying a collection box and in doing so helping to raise Coming to a computer screen near you ! awareness and signi icantly increasing donations in our area. Places limited – book soon The total raised for this year's Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was £455.26, which is amazing given the very challenging times we are facing. Email: [email protected] Again, thank you all. or text Trevor Ryder 07773397208 for Zoom details Veronica Spencer, Local organiser All donations for Church Funds Royal Bri sh Legion
5 5 Keinton Mandeville Parish Council Keinton Mandeville Parish Council con nua on …. (01458) 224593 Sun View, Babcary Lane, Keinton Mandeville – [email protected] This has created a serious hazard for other road users using this junction. As a Privacy Notice: http://www.keintonvh.co.uk/village/PCArchice/KMPCPN.pdf result of a request by the PC, Somerset Highways have agreed to monitor this situation through regular visits by enforcement contractors; however it would Parish Council Mee ngs also be of value if members of the public could also report such incidents to Parish Council meetings will continue to be held remotely and details will be [email protected] published on our new website at least three days beforehand, including details of Somerset Waste Partnership briefing how the public can join the meeting. The next meeting is planned to take place New Bright Blue Bags, what-goes-where guides and detailed collection calendars on December 1st 2020 at 7:30pm. are being delivered to all 51,000 Mendip homes as they move to Recycle More New Parish Council Website – Take a look at our new dedicated Parish Council expanded collections from Monday 26 October. Recycle More will take much website: https://keintonmandevillepc.org.uk The village website still remains at more weekly kerbside recycling, adding plastic pots, tubs and trays, cartons/ www.keintonmandeville.com but all things parish council have now transferred to Tetra Paks, household batteries, small electrical items to the existing materials. the new site. This leaves far less rubbish to be collected every three weeks. Once Recycle More Parish Councillor Vacancy has begun in Mendip, work will continue to take the new service to the rest of the Thank you to Jon Sparks for his service on the Parish Council, he has recently county including South Somerset in late June/early July 2021. More details and stepped down and we have a vacancy. If you are interested in becoming a dates: somersetwaste.gov.uk/recycle-more Councillor please read the piece below on traf ic issues. Feel free to contact the Lydford Neighbourhood Watch – [email protected] clerk for further information. Emergency Call 999 Non - Emergency Call 101 Christmas Tree Recycling Service To Remain Anonymous Call 0800 555111 Unfortunately SSDC are unable to offer the service this year and provide the Street Contacts following advice: Where possible, SWP and SSDC would like to encourage A37 – David Marten 01963 240571 people to consider replanting trees, home composting or adding them to a corner Lydford on Fosse - Cary Road and Somerton Road – Tim Evans 01963 240507 of the garden as a wild habitat. Where that’s not possible, anyone subscribing to East Lydford - Church Lane (A37 side) – Ian Poynter 01963 240424 the SWP Garden Waste Service can leave their tree out next to their garden waste Church Lane (Castle Cary side) Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 bin for collection. The usual restrictions apply – branches should be less than 15cm or less in width. Anyone not subscribing to the service can take trees to West Lydford any of the county’s 16 recycling sites https://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/ South of the Brue – Anne Parkhouse 01963 240268/Mike Pauley 01963 240469 recycling/centres/ for the garden waste skips. Other collection points may be North of the Brue – Linda Foote 01963 240336 available at the time, and together, SSDC and SWP will endeavour to publicise B3153 from Lydford traffic lights to boundary with Keinton Mandeville including these where possible. SSDC apologise for any disappointment this may cause and King o’ Mill – Janet Holden 07709 277893 hope to have the service back up and running next year. Village Contact – Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 Traffic Issues [email protected] The Parish Council has been following a lively debate amongst village residents on www.nextdoor.com regarding traf ic issues in the village and possible Online Security and Passwords remedies. The Council are pleased to see the passion and energy for improving With the increase in online scams and cyber crime it is the safety of the roads in the Keinton Mandeville. The Council has a vacancy for a a good time to review your passwords and on-line new councillor who will set up and run a community speed watch group in the security. village, plus have an input on the highways improvement scheme that the County Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre and Council are currently planning for the village. It would be great if someone could the Police Digital Security Centre is simple and easy: come forward to lead this group with the help of the others who are keen to slow the traf ic down in the village. Please contact the Parish Clerk if you would like to 1. Use different passwords for your email and online accounts. 2. Use Three step up to this challenge. random words passwords – Examples: owlpigfox , (or better; owl-pig-fox), (or The Highways Authority at Somerset County Council manage and are better still; Owl-Pig-Fox). Why 3 random words? Simple - these 'created' words responsible for the roads in the village. The Parish Council are currently working are not in any dictionary with them to come up with various projects to slow down traf ic and improve pedestrian safety in the village. The scheme will be carried out under the County 3. Use two-factor authen ca on (2FA) This is a second level of security that's Council’s Small Improvement Scheme. The Parish Council have been saving up being used increasingly. It uses your mobile phone number to send you a text funds to contribute to the cost of the works if it will result in a better scheme. message with a 'one-time' code to enter. The irst draft sent to the Parish Council for comment was based on lawed traf ic speed data. We shall be looking at a second draft shortly and will share the ideas with the Parish. School 20mph Zone Somerset County Council is progressing a programme of works that will seek to implement advisory 20mph speed limits outside Somerset schools in the next 2 years. Keinton Mandeville Primary School is scheduled for implementation as part of the phase 2 works for next inancial year; initial investigation work will Some online services now have 2FA automatically turned on - for others it may take place before Christmas this year. be a security option that you can turn on yourself, such as Gmail, Facebook etc. Enforcement of double yellow lines High Street All that will be requested is your mobile number, so that the one-time The Parish Council are aware that there have been issues with large commercial authentication code can be exchanged. See – https://www.policedsc.com/security- vehicles parking on yellow lines at the junction of Queen Street and the High advice/advice-hub/password policy; https://www/ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/setting- Street so their drivers can use the village shop. (continued next page) two-factor-authentication-2fa; https://www/ourwatch.org.uk/passwords 6 6 Keinton Mandeville Parish Council Keinton Mandeville Parish Council con nua on …. (01458) 224593 Sun View, Babcary Lane, Keinton Mandeville – [email protected] This has created a serious hazard for other road users using this junction. As a Privacy Notice: http://www.keintonvh.co.uk/village/PCArchice/KMPCPN.pdf result of a request by the PC, Somerset Highways have agreed to monitor this situation through regular visits by enforcement contractors; however it would Parish Council Mee ngs also be of value if members of the public could also report such incidents to Parish Council meetings will continue to be held remotely and details will be [email protected] published on our new website at least three days beforehand, including details of Somerset Waste Partnership briefing how the public can join the meeting. The next meeting is planned to take place New Bright Blue Bags, what-goes-where guides and detailed collection calendars on December 1st 2020 at 7:30pm. are being delivered to all 51,000 Mendip homes as they move to Recycle More New Parish Council Website – Take a look at our new dedicated Parish Council expanded collections from Monday 26 October. Recycle More will take much website: https://keintonmandevillepc.org.uk The village website still remains at more weekly kerbside recycling, adding plastic pots, tubs and trays, cartons/ www.keintonmandeville.com but all things parish council have now transferred to Tetra Paks, household batteries, small electrical items to the existing materials. the new site. This leaves far less rubbish to be collected every three weeks. Once Recycle More Parish Councillor Vacancy has begun in Mendip, work will continue to take the new service to the rest of the Thank you to Jon Sparks for his service on the Parish Council, he has recently county including South Somerset in late June/early July 2021. More details and stepped down and we have a vacancy. If you are interested in becoming a dates: somersetwaste.gov.uk/recycle-more Councillor please read the piece below on traf ic issues. Feel free to contact the Lydford Neighbourhood Watch – [email protected] clerk for further information. Emergency Call 999 Non - Emergency Call 101 Christmas Tree Recycling Service To Remain Anonymous Call 0800 555111 Unfortunately SSDC are unable to offer the service this year and provide the Street Contacts following advice: Where possible, SWP and SSDC would like to encourage A37 – David Marten 01963 240571 people to consider replanting trees, home composting or adding them to a corner Lydford on Fosse - Cary Road and Somerton Road – Tim Evans 01963 240507 of the garden as a wild habitat. Where that’s not possible, anyone subscribing to East Lydford - Church Lane (A37 side) – Ian Poynter 01963 240424 the SWP Garden Waste Service can leave their tree out next to their garden waste Church Lane (Castle Cary side) Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 bin for collection. The usual restrictions apply – branches should be less than 15cm or less in width. Anyone not subscribing to the service can take trees to West Lydford any of the county’s 16 recycling sites https://www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/ South of the Brue – Anne Parkhouse 01963 240268/Mike Pauley 01963 240469 recycling/centres/ for the garden waste skips. Other collection points may be North of the Brue – Linda Foote 01963 240336 available at the time, and together, SSDC and SWP will endeavour to publicise B3153 from Lydford traffic lights to boundary with Keinton Mandeville including these where possible. SSDC apologise for any disappointment this may cause and King o’ Mill – Janet Holden 07709 277893 hope to have the service back up and running next year. Village Contact – Lynne Mitchell 07773 345092 Traffic Issues [email protected] The Parish Council has been following a lively debate amongst village residents on www.nextdoor.com regarding traf ic issues in the village and possible Online Security and Passwords remedies. The Council are pleased to see the passion and energy for improving With the increase in online scams and cyber crime it is the safety of the roads in the Keinton Mandeville. The Council has a vacancy for a a good time to review your passwords and on-line new councillor who will set up and run a community speed watch group in the security. village, plus have an input on the highways improvement scheme that the County Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre and Council are currently planning for the village. It would be great if someone could the Police Digital Security Centre is simple and easy: come forward to lead this group with the help of the others who are keen to slow the traf ic down in the village. Please contact the Parish Clerk if you would like to 1. Use different passwords for your email and online accounts. 2. Use Three step up to this challenge. random words passwords – Examples: owlpigfox , (or better; owl-pig-fox), (or The Highways Authority at Somerset County Council manage and are better still; Owl-Pig-Fox). Why 3 random words? Simple - these 'created' words responsible for the roads in the village. The Parish Council are currently working are not in any dictionary with them to come up with various projects to slow down traf ic and improve pedestrian safety in the village. The scheme will be carried out under the County 3. Use two-factor authen ca on (2FA) This is a second level of security that's Council’s Small Improvement Scheme. The Parish Council have been saving up being used increasingly. It uses your mobile phone number to send you a text funds to contribute to the cost of the works if it will result in a better scheme. message with a 'one-time' code to enter. The irst draft sent to the Parish Council for comment was based on lawed traf ic speed data. We shall be looking at a second draft shortly and will share the ideas with the Parish. School 20mph Zone Somerset County Council is progressing a programme of works that will seek to implement advisory 20mph speed limits outside Somerset schools in the next 2 years. Keinton Mandeville Primary School is scheduled for implementation as part of the phase 2 works for next inancial year; initial investigation work will Some online services now have 2FA automatically turned on - for others it may take place before Christmas this year. be a security option that you can turn on yourself, such as Gmail, Facebook etc. Enforcement of double yellow lines High Street All that will be requested is your mobile number, so that the one-time The Parish Council are aware that there have been issues with large commercial authentication code can be exchanged. See – https://www.policedsc.com/security- vehicles parking on yellow lines at the junction of Queen Street and the High advice/advice-hub/password policy; https://www/ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/setting- Street so their drivers can use the village shop. (continued next page) two-factor-authentication-2fa; https://www/ourwatch.org.uk/passwords 7 7 Lydford and District Gardening Club Quiz Con nued The problem with writing this before the end of the November lockdown is that what will follow is by no means clear. As you receive this magazine, the immediate future could involve hugging everyone you meet as often as possible, more of the same grim dark isolation as was experienced in the preceding four 9. In a glorious meld of BBC 1’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and the invaluable car weeks or any of the in inite variety of combinations in-between. Consequently, journey game of ‘Categories’, try to think of a dance style beginning with in the absence of accurate knowledge, optimism will be the thought for the day each letter of the alphabet! The internet should only be used as a last resort and the festive season will be anticipated! Gardeners are easy people for whom after all family, guests and relatives have been quizzed for their memories to buy presents. (My English teacher would be proud of that one.) (Thank you of Ed. Balls, John Sergeant and Peter Shilton! Mrs. Morley!) Plants, bulbs, seeds, string, sherry for the potting shed, magazine 10. Who was introduced to the House of Lords on October 5th 2020 as Baron of subscriptions, more string, a voucher for a blacksmith to straighten fork tines Ravensworth in the county of North Yorkshire? and lots of other similar goodies. So, immediately after reading this weighty tome, do go out and make the 11. Which group took a version of the hymn, ‘Amazing Grace’ to No.1 in the hit gardener in your life happy by buying something suitable before the shops close parade on 1st April 1972? Perhaps not the inest moment for this band but again. Or, even better, give an i.o.u. which can be redeemed in January when memorable nonetheless! garden centres are desperate to get people over their thresholds and will 12.... and to continue the musical theme and provide further stimulus for therefore have substantial sales of useful things amidst all the left-over debate over the next few weeks, look at the following list of 12 drummers Christmas decorations that they are desperate to of load. But before that and decide which groups they are most remembered for playing with. happens, how about a gentle quiz. Only twelve questions this month but Jon Bonham : Keith Moon : Ringo Starr : Cosy Powell : Carl Palmer : Honey everything should become relatively obvious quite quickly! Lantree : Don Henley : Chris Frantz : Phil Collins : Frank Beard : Ginger Baker : Debbi Peterson. LDGC Quiz It is to be hoped that the Gardening Club will re-meet in 2021. If only for the fact that there will then be something to report upon and questions about Stoke City, Staffordshire and unpopular popular music will have no need to see the light of 1. If, on answering a knock at the door, one was faced by a Perdix Perdix day. Or as much daylight as there is in January..... perched precariously (Alliteration! More English points!) in a Pyrus Communis why might one view the forthcoming 11 days with a degree of NO ROOM excited expectation or serious worries as to avian storage problems and Joseph speaks...... rather more strangers than usual around the dining table? And whilst we It couldn’t have come at a worse time for us - Caesar Augustus are on about Latin names for birds, which football table game is perfectly demanding a census be taken all across the land. It meant we’d have to named? go to Bethlehem, a journey of some 80 miles from Nazareth. We traveled 2. In which literary work does the Mock Turtle appear? Who wrote this book light, leaving behind the crib I’d fashioned for our first born son, hoping and what was the author’s real name. we would be back before the baby’s birth. But that was not to be. 3. What is the French for hen? What is the French for Christmas? What is the The journey was a nightmare - donkey stumbling on the cobbled road French for Red Wine. And, importantly, what is the French for ‘ Yes please, - Mary more anxious every mile we made. Eventually, the inn insight, another glass (bottle?) would be very welcome, thank you! we sighed relief. Sadly it did not last for we were told the inn was full. 4. Who was the bird and animal impersonator who featured heavily on radio There was no place for us. No room... and television during the 1960s and ‘70s? Born in 1908 and only leaving us No Room....NO ROOM!! in 1996, this gentleman was a truly unique entertainer as well as being a respected ornithologist. A copy of his appearance on the Morecombe and 2000 years have passed - it’s much the same...... Wise Show is worth a trawl on u-tube! A woman cries, (a voice without a name). 5. What is measured using an alphabetical scale that goes from A at 37.8mm to She speaks. .... Z at 68.5mm? As a further clue, what was the B-side of the 1967single for “It was a reckless thing to do I know, but I could take no more- Martha and the Vandellas which had ‘Jimmy Mack’ on the A-side? The bombs, the gunfire and the rockets roar. 6. Which bird was looked upon most favourably during Lent in previous ages I did not want the baby to be born in a war zone. because it was regarded as a ish and could therefore be eaten during that I left, with other refugees, trudging mile upon mile, time of fasting? until at last we reached the English sea. 7. Traditionally in England the British Crown enjoys ownership of all The Channel crossing was horrific-gigantic waves engulfing us unmarked Mute swans swimming on open water. However, this right could as our little boat rocked precariously trying to avoid the mighty ships. and has been granted to subjects or bodies. Which two organisations Eventually we stood, bereft, drenched, shivering, on a foreign shore. maintain the right to mark and own some of the swans on the River Thames Rescuers came. They tried to help, but said, “You can’t stay long. and what is the name of the ritual whereby swans are claimed? What is the We’re burdened now with refugees. derivation of the pub name - ‘The swan with two necks’? You cannot stay!!...... No room, No room, NO ROOM. 8. Which king was so impressed with some little curd tarts that he commanded that they should be named ‘Maids of Honour’ after the lady Dear Loving God, for refugees we pray, who had baked them? Which town is now associated with this particular They have no room, no place where they can stay. pastry dish? Again, Almighty God, for them we pray. M.J.P Continued next page
8 8 Lydford and District Gardening Club Quiz Con nued The problem with writing this before the end of the November lockdown is that what will follow is by no means clear. As you receive this magazine, the immediate future could involve hugging everyone you meet as often as possible, more of the same grim dark isolation as was experienced in the preceding four 9. In a glorious meld of BBC 1’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and the invaluable car weeks or any of the in inite variety of combinations in-between. Consequently, journey game of ‘Categories’, try to think of a dance style beginning with in the absence of accurate knowledge, optimism will be the thought for the day each letter of the alphabet! The internet should only be used as a last resort and the festive season will be anticipated! Gardeners are easy people for whom after all family, guests and relatives have been quizzed for their memories to buy presents. (My English teacher would be proud of that one.) (Thank you of Ed. Balls, John Sergeant and Peter Shilton! Mrs. Morley!) Plants, bulbs, seeds, string, sherry for the potting shed, magazine 10. Who was introduced to the House of Lords on October 5th 2020 as Baron of subscriptions, more string, a voucher for a blacksmith to straighten fork tines Ravensworth in the county of North Yorkshire? and lots of other similar goodies. So, immediately after reading this weighty tome, do go out and make the 11. Which group took a version of the hymn, ‘Amazing Grace’ to No.1 in the hit gardener in your life happy by buying something suitable before the shops close parade on 1st April 1972? Perhaps not the inest moment for this band but again. Or, even better, give an i.o.u. which can be redeemed in January when memorable nonetheless! garden centres are desperate to get people over their thresholds and will 12.... and to continue the musical theme and provide further stimulus for therefore have substantial sales of useful things amidst all the left-over debate over the next few weeks, look at the following list of 12 drummers Christmas decorations that they are desperate to of load. But before that and decide which groups they are most remembered for playing with. happens, how about a gentle quiz. Only twelve questions this month but Jon Bonham : Keith Moon : Ringo Starr : Cosy Powell : Carl Palmer : Honey everything should become relatively obvious quite quickly! Lantree : Don Henley : Chris Frantz : Phil Collins : Frank Beard : Ginger Baker : Debbi Peterson. LDGC Quiz It is to be hoped that the Gardening Club will re-meet in 2021. If only for the fact that there will then be something to report upon and questions about Stoke City, Staffordshire and unpopular popular music will have no need to see the light of 1. If, on answering a knock at the door, one was faced by a Perdix Perdix day. Or as much daylight as there is in January..... perched precariously (Alliteration! More English points!) in a Pyrus Communis why might one view the forthcoming 11 days with a degree of NO ROOM excited expectation or serious worries as to avian storage problems and Joseph speaks...... rather more strangers than usual around the dining table? And whilst we It couldn’t have come at a worse time for us - Caesar Augustus are on about Latin names for birds, which football table game is perfectly demanding a census be taken all across the land. It meant we’d have to named? go to Bethlehem, a journey of some 80 miles from Nazareth. We traveled 2. In which literary work does the Mock Turtle appear? Who wrote this book light, leaving behind the crib I’d fashioned for our first born son, hoping and what was the author’s real name. we would be back before the baby’s birth. But that was not to be. 3. What is the French for hen? What is the French for Christmas? What is the The journey was a nightmare - donkey stumbling on the cobbled road French for Red Wine. And, importantly, what is the French for ‘ Yes please, - Mary more anxious every mile we made. Eventually, the inn insight, another glass (bottle?) would be very welcome, thank you! we sighed relief. Sadly it did not last for we were told the inn was full. 4. Who was the bird and animal impersonator who featured heavily on radio There was no place for us. No room... and television during the 1960s and ‘70s? Born in 1908 and only leaving us No Room....NO ROOM!! in 1996, this gentleman was a truly unique entertainer as well as being a respected ornithologist. A copy of his appearance on the Morecombe and 2000 years have passed - it’s much the same...... Wise Show is worth a trawl on u-tube! A woman cries, (a voice without a name). 5. What is measured using an alphabetical scale that goes from A at 37.8mm to She speaks. .... Z at 68.5mm? As a further clue, what was the B-side of the 1967single for “It was a reckless thing to do I know, but I could take no more- Martha and the Vandellas which had ‘Jimmy Mack’ on the A-side? The bombs, the gunfire and the rockets roar. 6. Which bird was looked upon most favourably during Lent in previous ages I did not want the baby to be born in a war zone. because it was regarded as a ish and could therefore be eaten during that I left, with other refugees, trudging mile upon mile, time of fasting? until at last we reached the English sea. 7. Traditionally in England the British Crown enjoys ownership of all The Channel crossing was horrific-gigantic waves engulfing us unmarked Mute swans swimming on open water. However, this right could as our little boat rocked precariously trying to avoid the mighty ships. and has been granted to subjects or bodies. Which two organisations Eventually we stood, bereft, drenched, shivering, on a foreign shore. maintain the right to mark and own some of the swans on the River Thames Rescuers came. They tried to help, but said, “You can’t stay long. and what is the name of the ritual whereby swans are claimed? What is the We’re burdened now with refugees. derivation of the pub name - ‘The swan with two necks’? You cannot stay!!...... No room, No room, NO ROOM. 8. Which king was so impressed with some little curd tarts that he commanded that they should be named ‘Maids of Honour’ after the lady Dear Loving God, for refugees we pray, who had baked them? Which town is now associated with this particular They have no room, no place where they can stay. pastry dish? Again, Almighty God, for them we pray. M.J.P Continued next page
9 9 St Peter’s Church, Lydford on Fosse The Walters and Pope Trust Fund (Lydford-on-Fosse) Services – Please see pages 1 & 2 of the magazine. ❖ HELP! Do you know anyone in Lydford who needs help and/or support? All Souls Service ❖ It may be help with buying books for university. On the 2ⁿ November, prior to the latest lockdown, a Service for All Souls was held in St. Peters. The congregation came from across the Bene ice, and beyond, ❖ It may be help with buying tools or equipment for a new job. to remember those members of their families that they had lost over recent ❖ It may be support for someone who is ill, or who is caring for someone. years. It was both a moving and respectful Service and brought peace to those attending. The Walters and Pope Trust Fund has a small annual income – the Trustees Remembrance Service would like to spend this money, fairly and discreetly, for the bene it of anyone On the 8 November we were due to hold the annual Remembrance Service who lives in Lydford. If there is anyone who would like assistance, please which this year was very different from the previous years. Again, due to the contact the Trust in con idence: Secretary, Caroline Seehra (New number) tel: current restrictions, we were unable to hold the normal Service when we have (01963) 240735 or The Treasurer, Ann Parkhouse tel: 01963 240268. representatives from the Scout Movement and other Organisations. This did make us realise what a different world we live in at present. Instead we pre- Lydford Third Tuesday Group recorded a Remembrance Service in lovely sunshine which was then put on the We held our irst Zoom “tea-time chat” for Third Tuesday members in November. Wheathill YouTube site for all to view on Sunday morning. Chatting online is never quite the same as meeting up in person, but it was nice to Gi Week catch up with friends that we haven’t seen for a long time. A very grateful ‘thank you’ to those who have donated this year. To date the Note : All Mee ngs are suspended un l further no ce amount raised towards the maintenance of the Church and surrounding area is in We now have our own Third Tuesday website for members and friends to keep in the region of ifteen hundred pounds. touch and share items of interest with everyone. Spring Bulbs Link to website: https://lydford3t.btck.co.uk. To bring some cheer to Spring 2021, approximately ive hundred bulbs, mainly We will let members know as soon as we think it is the right time to start up our daffodils, have been planted in the Churchyard by the fence and part of the hedge meetings again and a revised programme of events will be put on the Third alongside the river. Tuesday website. In the meantime, please send your contributions for the CCTV website to Lesley. The CCTV on the Church has been upgraded with an ANPR camera being itted on Women Visitors are welcome to all our events held at 7:30pm on the third the corner of the Church to enhance the reading of registration plates of cars Tuesday of most months in the Parish Hall, West Lydford. Membership is £15 parked in the car park. This is to aid in tracing those who are involved in any p.a. Please contact Sarah Gooder on 240698 or Lesley Ridgley on 240837 if you anti-social or inappropriate behaviour in the area. We have also re-sited a would like more information or if you would like to come along with someone. camera to cover more of the Churchyard and one to cover the interior of the Everyone is welcome to attend our “Open Meetings” Church. It is considered that the above work is necessary due to the area becoming more popular with swimmers and walkers. Lords Larder At this time of year we usually hold a collection of dry foods to go the Lords Larder – a Food Bank run in conjunction with Yeovil Community Church. Due to Covid we have not felt it safe to send food donations but have, over the past months, sent two donations of two hundred and ifty pounds each. This has assisted in funding the purchase of groceries to be delivered in the Yeovil area to those who ind themselves unable to fund the purchase of food to feed their families during these very dif icult times. St. Peter’s PCC will be sending a further donation for the Christmas Appeal, which has to be sent by the 11 December. People in the Lydfords have been generous in the past and if you would like to make a money contribution can you please put it through the letterbox of one of the Churchwardens: Ralph Berry – Greystones, Cary Road, East Lydford or Jennie Cooper, Springwood, High Street, West Lydford. Cash or cheques made payable to St. Peter’s PCC. Christmas 2020 – The Services this year are going to take a different format. Please be aware that booking is essen al if you wish to a end one of the services: Christmas Eve – 8:00 pm Holy Communion Christmas Day – 10:30 am Christmas Celebration of Morning Prayer To book please email: [email protected] or Tel: (01963) 240236. We will need to know the number of people attending; how many in/or not in a bubble and a telephone number in case we need to contact you. We wish you all a Peaceful, Happy Christmas and the same for 2021 Lydford on Fosse Parish Council Please check our website for details of our Virtual Monthly Meetings at: lydfordonfosse.co.uk – Click on Parish Council, scroll down to that month’s agenda and link for Zoom meeting on irst page of agenda. – [email protected] Next Mee ng is December 10th. 10 10 St Peter’s Church, Lydford on Fosse The Walters and Pope Trust Fund (Lydford-on-Fosse) Services – Please see pages 1 & 2 of the magazine. ❖ HELP! Do you know anyone in Lydford who needs help and/or support? All Souls Service ❖ It may be help with buying books for university. On the 2ⁿ November, prior to the latest lockdown, a Service for All Souls was held in St. Peters. The congregation came from across the Bene ice, and beyond, ❖ It may be help with buying tools or equipment for a new job. to remember those members of their families that they had lost over recent ❖ It may be support for someone who is ill, or who is caring for someone. years. It was both a moving and respectful Service and brought peace to those attending. The Walters and Pope Trust Fund has a small annual income – the Trustees Remembrance Service would like to spend this money, fairly and discreetly, for the bene it of anyone On the 8 November we were due to hold the annual Remembrance Service who lives in Lydford. If there is anyone who would like assistance, please which this year was very different from the previous years. Again, due to the contact the Trust in con idence: Secretary, Caroline Seehra (New number) tel: current restrictions, we were unable to hold the normal Service when we have (01963) 240735 or The Treasurer, Ann Parkhouse tel: 01963 240268. representatives from the Scout Movement and other Organisations. This did make us realise what a different world we live in at present. Instead we pre- Lydford Third Tuesday Group recorded a Remembrance Service in lovely sunshine which was then put on the We held our irst Zoom “tea-time chat” for Third Tuesday members in November. Wheathill YouTube site for all to view on Sunday morning. Chatting online is never quite the same as meeting up in person, but it was nice to Gi Week catch up with friends that we haven’t seen for a long time. A very grateful ‘thank you’ to those who have donated this year. To date the Note : All Mee ngs are suspended un l further no ce amount raised towards the maintenance of the Church and surrounding area is in We now have our own Third Tuesday website for members and friends to keep in the region of ifteen hundred pounds. touch and share items of interest with everyone. Spring Bulbs Link to website: https://lydford3t.btck.co.uk. To bring some cheer to Spring 2021, approximately ive hundred bulbs, mainly We will let members know as soon as we think it is the right time to start up our daffodils, have been planted in the Churchyard by the fence and part of the hedge meetings again and a revised programme of events will be put on the Third alongside the river. Tuesday website. In the meantime, please send your contributions for the CCTV website to Lesley. The CCTV on the Church has been upgraded with an ANPR camera being itted on Women Visitors are welcome to all our events held at 7:30pm on the third the corner of the Church to enhance the reading of registration plates of cars Tuesday of most months in the Parish Hall, West Lydford. Membership is £15 parked in the car park. This is to aid in tracing those who are involved in any p.a. Please contact Sarah Gooder on 240698 or Lesley Ridgley on 240837 if you anti-social or inappropriate behaviour in the area. We have also re-sited a would like more information or if you would like to come along with someone. camera to cover more of the Churchyard and one to cover the interior of the Everyone is welcome to attend our “Open Meetings” Church. It is considered that the above work is necessary due to the area becoming more popular with swimmers and walkers. Lords Larder At this time of year we usually hold a collection of dry foods to go the Lords Larder – a Food Bank run in conjunction with Yeovil Community Church. Due to Covid we have not felt it safe to send food donations but have, over the past months, sent two donations of two hundred and ifty pounds each. This has assisted in funding the purchase of groceries to be delivered in the Yeovil area to those who ind themselves unable to fund the purchase of food to feed their families during these very dif icult times. St. Peter’s PCC will be sending a further donation for the Christmas Appeal, which has to be sent by the 11 December. People in the Lydfords have been generous in the past and if you would like to make a money contribution can you please put it through the letterbox of one of the Churchwardens: Ralph Berry – Greystones, Cary Road, East Lydford or Jennie Cooper, Springwood, High Street, West Lydford. Cash or cheques made payable to St. Peter’s PCC. Christmas 2020 – The Services this year are going to take a different format. Please be aware that booking is essen al if you wish to a end one of the services: Christmas Eve – 8:00 pm Holy Communion Christmas Day – 10:30 am Christmas Celebration of Morning Prayer To book please email: [email protected] or Tel: (01963) 240236. We will need to know the number of people attending; how many in/or not in a bubble and a telephone number in case we need to contact you. We wish you all a Peaceful, Happy Christmas and the same for 2021 Lydford on Fosse Parish Council Please check our website for details of our Virtual Monthly Meetings at: lydfordonfosse.co.uk – Click on Parish Council, scroll down to that month’s agenda and link for Zoom meeting on irst page of agenda. – [email protected] Next Mee ng is December 10th. 11 11 Manna – December 2020 Stepping Up Employment Support Star ng the new year with prayer A co-ordinated network of employment and skills For the last couple of years, Somerset’s support for individuals, employers and businesses clergy and parishioners have had the seeking support and information in relation to employment, skills careers and chance to meet together at Everyday apprenticeships is being rolled out across Somerset under the Step Up Somerset Faith events (Archdeaconry Days), to brand to boost existing provision in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. think about how they live out their faith. This includes a new one-stop-shop website www.stepupsomerset.org.uk 2021’s gatherings will be online from 10 which will provide support for individuals who are job hunting, seeking training to 16 January and all are invited. The in new industries or working to strengthen their skills by providing details of theme is ‘Prayer – Everyone, Everywhere!’ employment and skills services and resources. Those who ind themselves at The Archdeacon of Wells, Anne Gell, risk of or being made redundant can ind a full range of support including help says, “As is so often the case with these with reskilling, inancial assistance and wellbeing information. events, the theme is simple, but key to how Employers will be able to gather information on redundancy support for their we live out our faith. workforce, staff development and offering apprenticeships or industry Prayer is the foundation of our relationship with God and yet so many people placements to young people. The website will also provide a platform for lack con idence in praying if they don’t have a written prayer in front of them. We promoting any recruitment or development events available to attend. will be sharing examples of people from across Somerset who pray whilst singing, For anyone without internet access further one-to-one help can also be drawing, walking, skateboarding or just listening to the breeze in the grass.” provided via a single phone helpline: 0300 790 6275. On Sunday, 10 January a 30-minute recorded service from Wells Cathedral will be available to join on-line. Focused on prayer, it will include a re lection from Ruth, Bishop of Taunton. On Monday to Friday of that week, a short video will be released each day, featuring people talking about the ways they like to pray, with each day will focus on a different theme, such as ‘prayer and nature’ and ‘prayer and the digital world’. The videos will be accompanied by a few suggestions of things for people to try in their own time. On Saturday, 16 January there will be an opportunity to join others on Zoom to hear more about prayer and discuss what people have tried during the week. Find out more about ‘Prayer – Everyone, Everywhere!’ and register to receive the materials in January at www.bathandwells.org.uk/archdeaconry-days-2021 Alternatives will also be available to those who are not able to access materials online. Call Julia Hill on 01749 685114.
12 12 Manna – December 2020 Stepping Up Employment Support Star ng the new year with prayer A co-ordinated network of employment and skills For the last couple of years, Somerset’s support for individuals, employers and businesses clergy and parishioners have had the seeking support and information in relation to employment, skills careers and chance to meet together at Everyday apprenticeships is being rolled out across Somerset under the Step Up Somerset Faith events (Archdeaconry Days), to brand to boost existing provision in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. think about how they live out their faith. This includes a new one-stop-shop website www.stepupsomerset.org.uk 2021’s gatherings will be online from 10 which will provide support for individuals who are job hunting, seeking training to 16 January and all are invited. The in new industries or working to strengthen their skills by providing details of theme is ‘Prayer – Everyone, Everywhere!’ employment and skills services and resources. Those who ind themselves at The Archdeacon of Wells, Anne Gell, risk of or being made redundant can ind a full range of support including help says, “As is so often the case with these with reskilling, inancial assistance and wellbeing information. events, the theme is simple, but key to how Employers will be able to gather information on redundancy support for their we live out our faith. workforce, staff development and offering apprenticeships or industry Prayer is the foundation of our relationship with God and yet so many people placements to young people. The website will also provide a platform for lack con idence in praying if they don’t have a written prayer in front of them. We promoting any recruitment or development events available to attend. will be sharing examples of people from across Somerset who pray whilst singing, For anyone without internet access further one-to-one help can also be drawing, walking, skateboarding or just listening to the breeze in the grass.” provided via a single phone helpline: 0300 790 6275. On Sunday, 10 January a 30-minute recorded service from Wells Cathedral will be available to join on-line. Focused on prayer, it will include a re lection from Ruth, Bishop of Taunton. On Monday to Friday of that week, a short video will be released each day, featuring people talking about the ways they like to pray, with each day will focus on a different theme, such as ‘prayer and nature’ and ‘prayer and the digital world’. The videos will be accompanied by a few suggestions of things for people to try in their own time. On Saturday, 16 January there will be an opportunity to join others on Zoom to hear more about prayer and discuss what people have tried during the week. Find out more about ‘Prayer – Everyone, Everywhere!’ and register to receive the materials in January at www.bathandwells.org.uk/archdeaconry-days-2021 Alternatives will also be available to those who are not able to access materials online. Call Julia Hill on 01749 685114.
13 13 THE METHODIST CHAPEL, KEINTON MANDEVILLE The Right Reverend Peter Hancock Minister: Rev Craig Manley Bishop of Bath and Wells Reverend Craig Manley HCMANLEY Methodist Church, Somerset Mendip Circuit December 2020 Tel: 01963 351 598 : Mobile: 07900 687 264 Bringing Comfort and Joy [email protected] : [email protected] One of our oldest (16 century) English carols tells us Services that the story of Jesus’ birth as a baby into our world, is We have been sad not to have been able to meet for worship through November. good news, bringing “tidings of comfort and joy”. And For December, we are hoping services will resume including our usual, informal don’t we just need comfort and joy at this moment! Christmas Morning service. The now customary anti-COVID measures will apply. We know that Christmas will not be the same this year. Please watch the notice board outside chapel for service details. The usual gatherings of family and friends will not have Thank you to all those who have donated clothing and bedding for the needy the same shape this year. Traditional carol services and to be distributed by Street Baptist Church. Midnight Mass may not be possible either but that doesn’t mean that Christmas is cancelled! We are sorry to announce the passing on 16 November of This year more than ever we need to carol the words, ‘comfort and joy’. We Mrs Hazel Brown a er a long illness in Wessex House care home. need to ind new and novel ways of telling the Christmas story. The Church of We wish everyone a blessed Christmas, England and our own diocesan team have provided plenty of ideas by which we whatever the circumstances, as we welcome the Christ child. can bring Christmas to our communities. I’m going to be both a tax collector and a donkey in some of our diocesan video re-telling of the story! Beyond Christmas Perhaps even more important is how we can personally be messengers of ‘Twas the week before Christmas comfort and joy. Who do you know who might need you to bring them so And all through the land comfort this Christmas? Maybe someone who is alone, especially anxious, grieving a loved one? How could you offer comfort and support? Cash tills were ringing And as for joy…? Perhaps we ourselves need to rediscover the joy of the As money changed hands. Christmas story. What could be more wonderful than knowing that God loves us ‘Twas the week before Christmas so much that even though it was costly, He chose to come and join us in a world, And tinsel was hung, dark with fear and suffering, and bring the light of His presence! Excitement was filling Bishop Ruth The hearts of the young. ‘Tis the week after Christmas, Big Breakfast Fundraising Update – £2,800 raised! The cards have come down. An enormous thank you from the committee to everyone who has supported our We’ve binned all the tinsel, Big Breakfast fundraising this year. Where has the joy gone? When we started to make plans back in June we really didn’t know how successful any form of fundraising would be. Due to COVID-19 we realised that ‘Tis the week after Christmas the community wouldn’t be able to gather in the Village Hall with family and And Jesus remains. friends to enjoy a hearty breakfast or a delicious cream tea. We became aware He’s always there with us that we wouldn’t be able to hold a raf le or tombola and that the charities we In joy and in pain. support wouldn’t be able to have their stalls. We also knew that the local organisations and the charities we help would not be able to hold their usual ‘Tis the year after Christmas fundraising activities. As a committee we decided that we needed to try and raise And God is still here. some money in a COVID-19 friendly way! He’ll never desert us, As you are aware, we set up a Just Giving page for online donations, put collecting tins in local businesses and also provided for those who wanted to There’s no need to fear. make cash or cheque donations directly to the treasurer. Thanks to your amazing So remember though Christmas generosity we have raised a staggering £2,800. Just comes once a year, We cannot thank you all enough for getting behind our fundraising and for The reason for Christmas supporting these local organisations; Is JESUS IS HERE! Keinton Mandeville Village Hall; Keinton Mandeville Netball Club; DLR Keinton Mandeville Playing Field; Keinton Mandeville Sea Scouts; Keinton Mandeville School; Barton Pre School; Barton St David Scout Group; and The Giraffe House Pickleball Club Keinton Mandeville Knit and Na er Group Also, our chosen chari es Bloodwise, Save the Children and WHY. When the Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Knit and Natter will If you would still like to buy some Save the Children Christmas cards please again meet every Monday afternoon from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. at the contact Sue on 07973380143. Methodist Church Room. All the money you have donated will be distributed between these groups. Many thanks to Keinton Stores, The Quarry Inn, Sycamore Farm, The Barton New members, irrespective of ability, will always be welcome. Inn, Home Farm Kingweston, The Cross Keys and Charlton Adam Post Of ice for Open to everyone from all the villages. having our collecting tins. The biggest thank you goes to every one of you who has Ring 223344 for more information. helped us raise this amazing amount of money. The date of the Big Breakfast 2021 is October 16 . We look forward to seeing you all then and enjoying a happy and memorable time together. THANK YOU. 14 14 THE METHODIST CHAPEL, KEINTON MANDEVILLE The Right Reverend Peter Hancock Minister: Rev Craig Manley Bishop of Bath and Wells Reverend Craig Manley HCMANLEY Methodist Church, Somerset Mendip Circuit December 2020 Tel: 01963 351 598 : Mobile: 07900 687 264 Bringing Comfort and Joy [email protected] : [email protected] One of our oldest (16 century) English carols tells us Services that the story of Jesus’ birth as a baby into our world, is We have been sad not to have been able to meet for worship through November. good news, bringing “tidings of comfort and joy”. And For December, we are hoping services will resume including our usual, informal don’t we just need comfort and joy at this moment! Christmas Morning service. The now customary anti-COVID measures will apply. We know that Christmas will not be the same this year. Please watch the notice board outside chapel for service details. The usual gatherings of family and friends will not have Thank you to all those who have donated clothing and bedding for the needy the same shape this year. Traditional carol services and to be distributed by Street Baptist Church. Midnight Mass may not be possible either but that doesn’t mean that Christmas is cancelled! We are sorry to announce the passing on 16 November of This year more than ever we need to carol the words, ‘comfort and joy’. We Mrs Hazel Brown a er a long illness in Wessex House care home. need to ind new and novel ways of telling the Christmas story. The Church of We wish everyone a blessed Christmas, England and our own diocesan team have provided plenty of ideas by which we whatever the circumstances, as we welcome the Christ child. can bring Christmas to our communities. I’m going to be both a tax collector and a donkey in some of our diocesan video re-telling of the story! Beyond Christmas Perhaps even more important is how we can personally be messengers of ‘Twas the week before Christmas comfort and joy. Who do you know who might need you to bring them so And all through the land comfort this Christmas? Maybe someone who is alone, especially anxious, grieving a loved one? How could you offer comfort and support? Cash tills were ringing And as for joy…? Perhaps we ourselves need to rediscover the joy of the As money changed hands. Christmas story. What could be more wonderful than knowing that God loves us ‘Twas the week before Christmas so much that even though it was costly, He chose to come and join us in a world, And tinsel was hung, dark with fear and suffering, and bring the light of His presence! Excitement was filling Bishop Ruth The hearts of the young. ‘Tis the week after Christmas, Big Breakfast Fundraising Update – £2,800 raised! The cards have come down. An enormous thank you from the committee to everyone who has supported our We’ve binned all the tinsel, Big Breakfast fundraising this year. Where has the joy gone? When we started to make plans back in June we really didn’t know how successful any form of fundraising would be. Due to COVID-19 we realised that ‘Tis the week after Christmas the community wouldn’t be able to gather in the Village Hall with family and And Jesus remains. friends to enjoy a hearty breakfast or a delicious cream tea. We became aware He’s always there with us that we wouldn’t be able to hold a raf le or tombola and that the charities we In joy and in pain. support wouldn’t be able to have their stalls. We also knew that the local organisations and the charities we help would not be able to hold their usual ‘Tis the year after Christmas fundraising activities. As a committee we decided that we needed to try and raise And God is still here. some money in a COVID-19 friendly way! He’ll never desert us, As you are aware, we set up a Just Giving page for online donations, put collecting tins in local businesses and also provided for those who wanted to There’s no need to fear. make cash or cheque donations directly to the treasurer. Thanks to your amazing So remember though Christmas generosity we have raised a staggering £2,800. Just comes once a year, We cannot thank you all enough for getting behind our fundraising and for The reason for Christmas supporting these local organisations; Is JESUS IS HERE! Keinton Mandeville Village Hall; Keinton Mandeville Netball Club; DLR Keinton Mandeville Playing Field; Keinton Mandeville Sea Scouts; Keinton Mandeville School; Barton Pre School; Barton St David Scout Group; and The Giraffe House Pickleball Club Keinton Mandeville Knit and Na er Group Also, our chosen chari es Bloodwise, Save the Children and WHY. When the Coronavirus restrictions are lifted, Knit and Natter will If you would still like to buy some Save the Children Christmas cards please again meet every Monday afternoon from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. at the contact Sue on 07973380143. Methodist Church Room. All the money you have donated will be distributed between these groups. Many thanks to Keinton Stores, The Quarry Inn, Sycamore Farm, The Barton New members, irrespective of ability, will always be welcome. Inn, Home Farm Kingweston, The Cross Keys and Charlton Adam Post Of ice for Open to everyone from all the villages. having our collecting tins. The biggest thank you goes to every one of you who has Ring 223344 for more information. helped us raise this amazing amount of money. The date of the Big Breakfast 2021 is October 16 . We look forward to seeing you all then and enjoying a happy and memorable time together. THANK YOU. 15 15 Our Parish Magazine is Produced by the Wheathill Benefice Parochial Church Council and printed by Snell Print The Parish Magazine is now back in print but will also be available on the Benefice Website: wheathill.org as well as on the village website bartonstdavid.org.uk plus kingweston.net keintonmandeville.com and linked via lydfordonfosse.co.uk plus the copies emailed to contacts on Facebook. We are continuing to deliver a free copy to every house in the villages of Barton St David, Keinton Mandeville, Kingweston, Lydford on Fosse and Wheathill by our much valued volunteers. Please tell any business you may use from adverts shown on pages 2 - 16 that you saw their advert in the Wheathill Bene ice Parish Magazine