Bisterne Village Hall Charity Number 301747 Bisterne News

Issue 45 September 2013

BISTERNE SCARECROWS: THE RESULTS

Well done to all those of you Group of Scarecrows who have been hard at work

and created your masterpiec- 1st Scarecrow Summer Fete es for the annual Bisterne - Elizabeth Cox Scarecrow Festival. Dates for your 2nd James from Thomas the Tank Engine - Derek Mitchell diaries: The results are as follows: The Tortoise and the Hair – The Stables Family Home Single Scarecrow 3rd So where’s the picnic - Eileen and Richard Gowen Trust. 1st Gruffalo - Julia and Ru- Carnival pert Brewer, Sarah and Dave Well done to all the winners. Many thanks to Rasher Grat- Melbourne wick for judging this years 21st September The overall Champion Scare- festival. 2nd Goldilocks - Gayle, Matil- crow was awarded to Eliza- da and Rowan Hewlett beth Cox with her entry of Pictures of the scarecrows can Michaelmas the Scarecrow Summer Fete. be found on their very own 29th September 3rd Redundant - Betty Light Facebook page, Bisterne The ‘Jocelyn Gratwick Memo- scarecrow festival. Pair of Scarecrows rial Cup’ was presented to the Harvest Festival winner of the Champion Hopefully all the entries will 1st George and the Dragon Scarecrow. This was donated be used on the Carnival float 6th October - 3rd Ringwood Scouts by Jocelyn’s daughters, Beth, so if you missed them on (Angela Cork) Lorna and Polly in memory of display then you will catch their mother and will be en- Quiz Night 2nd The Owl and the Pussy them on the 21st. graved with the winners Cat - John and Diana Framp- 19th October name. ton There were also two entries 3rd Tour “Deux” France - The that were Highly Commended Film Night Tyrrells Ford Family by the Judge and these were: 8th October

Les Miserables The Dalek – The Stables Fam- ily Home Trust

Bonfire Night control 8th November LOVELY DAY FOR A RIDE A the horse for most of the way. The four horses soon got to Members of the local Carriage had some one sitting beside Remembrance Sunday know the way and were no Driving for the Disabled asso- them in the cart to show them trouble at all. 10th November ciation came with their ponies what to do, for safety reasons and traps to Bisterne one sun- a person on a bicycle was rid- When the guests got back to ny summers afternoon which ing by the horses head and the field they had smiles from Carol service of allowed sixteen less able bod- another following the cart. The ear to ear, a sense of achieve- ied people to enjoy a drive in route took them around left ment and a wish to embrace 9 Lessons the countryside. and right corners, over bridges, all around so that they could along narrow tracks with a tell them what a wonderful 22nd December With lots of helpers on hand turning area at the end , then time they had, and how well the four ponies were soon har- back to where they started the ponies had behaved. nessed up and ready to pull from, so this made them nego- the traps on a mile and a half tiate the same obstacles in Norman Light drive along gravel tracks reverse order. Depending on through the woods. Each guest their ability, they were able to PAGE 2 BISTERNE NEWS ISSUE 45

A GREAT NIGHT AT THE BARN DANCE

What a fantastic evening for our 2nd Brian and Wendy Ling for sourcing, Norman Light for being the money barn dance and hog roast, the weather buying and setting up the bar. man and dealing with ticket sales. was superb, the Hog was delicious and about 180 people came to join in with Tim Edgell for his help with moving Sylvia and Jim Hogg for printing the the fun. tables and dealing with wasp nests etc. tickets and doing the raffle.

It was a warm balmy evening with The Young Farmers for being in charge So once again a joint venture from the families joining in with the fun and of car parking as usual and did a great church and village hall has been suc- dancing. job. cessfully completed. Looking forward to next years! Our caller Ian was once again amazing Lal for dealing with the license with getting everyone involved. amongst other things. Sylvie Edgell

The Ice cream man was a favourite The church committee for the lovely with the young and old alike. cakes.

Lots of thank yous to the following for Norman, the hog roaster, did a great making a great night: job of cooking and carving.

Sue and Keith Luckie for decorating Sara and Emma Bristow for serving the barn. the rolls for everyone.

Fred for his lighting expertise. The village hall committee for their apple sauce and stuffing balls.

Just for fun….. The world’s easiest quiz

4) In which month do Russians 7) What was King George VI’s celebrate the October Rev- first name? 1) How long did the Hundred olution? Years war last? 8) What colour is a purple 5) What is a camel’s hair brush finch? 2) Which country makes Pana- made of? ma hats? 9) Where are Chinese goose- 6) The Canary Islands in the berries from? 3) From which animal do we get Pacific are named after catgut? Answers on the last page what animal?

ELLA DACOMBE

A memorial service for Ella Dacombe spent living in the parish of Bis- of sympathy and for donations made was held at Bisterne Church on the terne. in memory of their mother. These 12th May conducted by the Rev Da- amounted to £900 and will be shared vid Meil. Following the memorial service her between Friends of Musgrove Park ashes were interred, to join those of Hospital in Taunton and Macmillan Ella past away in Taunton, where her late husband Arthur who passed Nurses. she had lived recently with her away 16 years ago, around an oak daughter June, and a funeral service tree which was planted on Bisterne had been previously conducted at sports field. Taunton Crematorium. Brian and Gwyneth Dacombe and Ella died at 106 years of age of June and Peter Light wish to thank which 90 of those years had been everyone for their support, messages ISSUE 45 BISTERNE NEWS PAGE 3

MEET THE BREWERS! As was reported in the last news- in this newsletter. There will be letter, Frank Brewer retired as more favourite recipes in future Head Keeper in February. His son newsletters. Rupert has taken on this role and recently moved to Bisterne with They have a two year old daugh- his family. ter, Megan who loves living in Bis- terne and is outside in all weath- Rupert was previously the manag- ers usually covered in mud and er of the pig units in the area be- grass stains! A Gamekeeper or fore deciding to tread in his fa- Beater in the making! ther’s and grandfather’s footsteps to continue the Gamekeeping tra- Rupert has been very busy since dition. taking on the role from his father getting ready for the new season Rupert is married to Julia who is and by the time you are reading originally from . They Julia has joined the Bisterne Vil- this the birds will have arrived on met over 17 years ago through the lage Hall Committee and has also the Estate ready for the shoots to Avon Valley Young Farmers! volunteered to be the Editor of this commence in October. newsletter. Julia works three days a week in

Salisbury for a firm of Accountants She can often be found in the and Tax Advisers in their tax de- kitchen baking cakes and a favour- partment. ite recipe of hers can be found later

Bisterne Snippets

Film Night Avon Valley Young Farmers Quiz

Skyfall was a great success for the film Recent meetings have included 19th October 7 for 7.30pm start night that was held at the Manor. a Gamekeeping talk and gun- Teams of up to 6 members Thanks go to Hallam and Lal for al- dog demonstration and they lowing the evening to take place in £2.50 per team member are busy planning their entry their home also to the Church and into this years Ringwood Carni- Bring your own drinks and snacks Hall committees for organising and val. Call 01425 476655 to book a table running the evening. The next night will be on the 8th October showing Find out more on their Face- ‘Les Miserables.’ book page Avon Valley YFC

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR GERALD KING

I would like to say thank you to every- A special thanks to Mr and Mrs Mills, and Last but not least, I would like to say a big one for all cards and floral tributes I to Jim Hogg for officiating at Gerald’s thank you, to everyone who helped make received, at the loss of my husband Ger- memorial service. the day go so well. ald (King). I must also make a special mention to The collection raised £475.49 for Gerald’s Furthermore, thank you to everyone who Lynn Coombes and all her Bisterne help- chosen charities of the RNLI and The Brit- came to Bisterne Church and made that ers for all their time and effort, in organ- ish Lung foundation. day so special for me. The number of ising the wake at the hall after the cere- people alone, showed me how much mony. Another thank you to the Rever- Sincerely people thought of Gerald in the area. end Miell and his wife and all the Bis- Evalina King terne Church Members. PAGE 4 BISTERNE NEWS ISSUE 45 WILD ENTERTAINMENT Extracts from Eileen Gowen’s wildlife diary

April I had my first sighting this year of a May I found a long tail tits nest complete with July A frenzy of noisy, hungry babies and very swallow, also a very tired be-draggled looking babies peeping out of their tiny doorway. busy parents, our last nest box full of great tits blackcap arrived, next morning it was full of fledged mid-July and at the same time the Lots of orange tip butterflies in and around life and feeding on peanuts and scraps. jenny wrens fledged. the garden A lovely surprise on opening the curtains, to August There were butterflies everywhere- a I watched over the course of several days a find five siskins feeding on the niger seed, few peacocks, more tortoiseshell than we had great spotted woodpecker in action, tapping there were four males and one female. On the seen here for several year, lots of whites, on our lawn rather hard with its beak to make other niger seed feeder were the usual five mixed with red admirals, commas and numer- the worms surface and goldfinches. It was a very busy ous blue’s making a very colourful display. morning, obviously they were then off to the back of the all hungry after the bad village hall to feed its Night moths also plentiful, we have had pine weather the day before, lots of young. hawk moths visit our honeysuckle. Sadly miss- greenfinches, sparrows, dun- ing so far this year is hummingbird hawk June The cuckoo is still nocks and robins were clearing moths, only one sighting earlier on in the calling, most of the young up the scraps from under the summer. feeders. birds are now coming to feed themselves including This year we have seen more bumble bee’s I found a song thrush sitting the young great spotted than any other bee’s, our honeysuckle was tight on its nest in the hedge, woodpeckers. I also literally “humming” to us. also two blackbird nests and a watched a young green robin nest building. woodpecker feeding from Late one night, as I turned into our back drive, the ant hills in the outback a tawny owl did a swoop from the oak tree It was butterfly watch time, garden. We have a pair of along with the more usual robins and thrushes on and flew ahead of me disappearing into the ones, I saw a tortoiseshell, their second family now “outback” garden and was calling as I locked several common blue and always searching the gar- the car, what a lovely home coming! We often along the road home from I den for baby food. Our little pond is now full hear it but seldom see it ! saw four brimstone. of tiny frogs.

THE STABLE FAMILY HOME TRUST— Summer Fayre 2013

Saturday 27th July dawned a beautiful hot, the replica Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car We had a huge variety of stalls, bouncy sunny day, just right for our Summer (courtesy of Metalworks) was castle, a beer and refreshment tent and a Fayre and staff and service users rallied on display. wide range of food options to choose from round to get everything ready for the including fruit smoothies, ice cream, deli- stream of visitors. This year we were de- cious cakes and tea, lunches freshly pre- lighted to see so many people who had not pared by our chef and a BBQ organised by visited our Summer Fayre before and the Men’s Group from Ringwood Parish some 1,500 visitors streamed into the car Church. There was no excuse to be hun- park to support our biggest fundraiser of gry at our Summer Fayre! the year. They were greeted by Bransgore Rotary Club who bravely manned the car There is so much to tell and so little space park for us and directed people into the available here so if you would like to re- main arena for our Summer Fayre where ceive our quarterly Newsletter please con- tact Marion Davies on 01425 485090 or

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COMING UP AT ST PAUL’S CHURCH, BISTERNE… Finally, don’t miss our ever popular Christmas favourite, 9 Lessons and Carols with the Candlelight Choir, On Sunday 29 September we cele- Our main Harvest Festival Service on Sunday 22 December, starting at brate Michaelmas with a special this year will be at 6pm on Sunday 6 11am. service at 10am all about October. Please bring along con- Angels. We will hear what tributions to our collection of the Bible has to say about tinned and packet foods for Ring- Don’t forget, there is a service at 10am every Sunday in St Paul’s Bis- angels and sing some great wood Foodbank. terne. You are always welcome. hymns about angels. Bring along some angels to decorate Our Remembrance Sunday service Revd David Miell, Vicar the church. Children dressed in Bisterne church begins at 10am Tel (476462) as angels will be especially on 10 November. welcome as would any artistic crea- tions depicting angels. DEADLINE FOR THE DECEMBER ISSUE I don’t know about you but I only like ripe bananas, so if you have some that have gone 18TH NOVEMBER. ANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO: brown, this is the recipe for you.

Julia Brewer MINI BANANA LOAF CAKES 69 Bunnybrook Lower Bisterne [email protected] Prep 15 mins Cook 40 mins 125g/4oz softened butter 175g/6oz dark muscovado sugar WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS NEWSLETTER SO IF YOU HAVE ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS, 2 eggs, lightly beaten A BISTERNE BUSINESS TO ADVERTISE OR INTERESTING 300g/11oz plain flour ARTICLES THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD THEN PLEASE EMAIL ON [email protected] OR CONTACT JULIA 1tsp baking powder BREWER OR ANY OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 150ml/5fl oz milk 3 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed 50g/2oz sultanas

You will need 4 250ml/7.5fl oz lightly greased mini loaf tins or you can make muffins

Bisterne Village Hall Preheat oven to gas mark 4/ 180C (160 for a fan oven) Add butter and sugar to a bowl of a food mixer, beat for 5-6 mins until Charity Number 301747 fluffy. Add egg a little at a time and beat on slow after each addition until combined.

Fold in flour and baking powder, then milk and stir. Add banana and sul- The Hall is available for private parties, tanas and mix gently until combined, then spoon equal amounts into tins. clubs, meetings and organized functions. It has an entertainment license for 100 Put in oven and bake for 35-40 mins. If they start to colour too much people and is the ideal venue for a number then cover with foil. Leave to cool for 10 mins, then turn out on a wire rack. of events at a reasonale price. For viewing and booking, please telephone 01425 476703 Can be brushed with warmed honey or maple syrup. Julia Brewer

HORSES DAY OUT AT BISTERNE

On a sunny Sunday in May the local Then onto the back road to Ripley dendron, and then back to the field in branch of The British Driving Society School looking over the hedge at some front to the Manor. It took nearly two met in front of Bisterne Manor for a sheep and lambs on the way, across to hours to complete the route, the horses picnic before going on a 12 mile drive the road for Bransgore where they looking as though they had enjoyed it around the area. Members had come as much as those that had just sat and from as far away as Somerset and did nothing but looking around at the Berkshire with a wide range of carts wonderful countryside. and horses from two little Shetland ponies with one person on board The whole route was judged a great through to two large Cobs pulling a success as there were no hills to go up, four wheeled carriage with four people very little traffic on the roads, lots of having a ride. gravel tracks where they could go at what speed the liked and different At one pm the first team were har- turned left for Sandford and Brixies countryside to where they normally nessed up and ready to move off, the Farm. The few cars that were met drive. A request was put in for the others followed at five minute inter- slowed down to take pictures as the same next year with the hope that the vals, for safety reasons this kept the carriages drove by. meadows will be dry enough for a trip horses well apart. The route had lots of along the river bank to be included. arrows showing the way with the hope With the cows out of the way, they that none of them got lost in a part of were able to go across the fields to Up- the country that very few of them per Bisterne Farm, then into the wood Norman Light knew. The first part of the drive was along gravel tracks, past empty pheas- though the wood at the back of the ant pens, through Douglas Fir planta- Manor where the rhododendron were tions, beside Larch plantations with in full bloom with the smell of the azal- their bright green leaves just showing,

eas very evident as they passed by. another look at the azaleas and rhodo-

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