Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell
Parish News
[email protected] Free for EVERYONE in the area March 2020 https://lakesidegroup.org.uk/churches
1 Pilates Classes
run by Emma Charlton at AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Suitable for private parties,
Butcombe Village Hall group activities etc. Regular Hire / Single Event Hire Pilates is an exercise & it is Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, suitable for most people. bar area and stage Pilates can help you to to see information about the hall, to view our calendar for availability and to book improve your flexibility, help you gain phone 07583 289965 or online strength & help you relax. [email protected] The classes are small & friendly chewstokechurchhall.org.uk Please contact me if you would
like to come along to a class. [email protected]
NEMPNETT THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL is situated in a beautiful rural location with amazing views! It is an ideal venue for all types of functions and occasions, having extensive parking, level access, full disabled facilities, fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system and children’s play area..
To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page or call 01761 462391
2 3 4 MICHAEL W. ROWE FUNERAL DIRECTOR
A family business offering personal service day or night
Rest Room facilities
2 The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565
5 6 7 ******* USEFUL CONTACTS ****** Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Dick Raffety 01275 331102 Clerk: Catherine Parkman 07779 592328 Vice– Chairperson: Jeff Dowson 01275 332911 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Council Clerk: A Johnstone 07771 763557 Chew Stoke Church Hall Chairperson: Pete Wring 01275 333720 Bookings: chewstokechurchhall.org.uk Bookings Sec.: Louise Seaman 07583 289965 Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812 Toddler group Sara Hindlle 07798 922683
Scouts/cubs/beavers [email protected] U3A Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 01275 474729 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Chew Stoke Golf Society Cricket Club Ro Masters 01275 331229 07710 163743 Drama Club Andrew Tromans Ben Hewett 01275 332354 Chew Stoke School Headteacher: Chair/Governors: Gill Baker 01275 333753 01275 332272 Chew Valley School Headteacher: Gareth Beynon 01275 333375 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 331143 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01225 484510 Hub in the Pub [email protected] Kate Tate 01275 333014
Helen Boyde Chew Valley Choral Society 01275 331711 Chew Stoke Film Club Kim Heath 01275 333753 Harvest Home Nick Baker www.chewstokeharvesthome.org.uk 01225 232 401
MAGAZINE CONTACTS AND DEADLINES Got some news? Want to advertise an event or your business? You can get in touch with us either by Email: [email protected] or contacting the Editor: Cynthia K Troup 01275 333002 Handwritten entries can be delivered to Cynthia at Fairwood, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke Distribution: The McDonald Family Tel 01275 333130 Email [email protected] The copy deadline for the April 2020 edition will be Friday 20th March
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Want to be fitter, stronger, healthier …….than you have ever been? Come to classes at Yeofit –Yeo Valley HQ Gym * Top level, top qualified, friendly instructors * http://www.blueskysportsphysio.co.uk/, Yoga and Pilates classes * Classes to suit all ages and abilities – for men and women * Spinning, Boxercise, YeoPower, Circuits, Zumba, Aerobics * Post-Natal class: Bring your baby too! Alexander Technique class * Exercise referral sessions to help with health conditions like diabetes, high blood-pressure, mental health and joint issues. BMI >30 * The venue is light/airy with stunning views * Come with a friend/make friends - Come to the beautiful canteen after Personal Training: Louise 07919 416927 or Dan Edney 07557 308579
Contact Lynne Joyner 07748 963297 for information E: [email protected] W: http://lynnejoynerfitness.co.uk
If you would like to advertise Services include: Dog Walking here for the year 2020 Overnight Boarding for a very reasonable rate, Doggy Day Care contact the editor • Pet/Home Visits at Small Pet Boarding • [email protected] House Sitting Contact Vicki Morris [email protected] 07895 507189 9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH Rector in vacancy Associate Priests The Rev. Sandy Munday 01275 331060 (on duty Sunday, Monday & Tuesday) The Rev. Sandra Lovern 01275 332657 (on duty Thursday until Sunday) ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Parish Office Mon, Weds, Fri 9am –1pm [email protected] 01275 331061
______Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Alison Hoddell 01275 332421 Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 ______Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Chew Stoke Childrens Group: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup
Magazine: Editorial: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald & Joanne Stephenson
Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Jerry Moorehouse Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter
______PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton PCC members: Chew Stoke :
Nempnett Thrubwell:
_Sidesmen Chew Stoke: Mesdames Limburn, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, Theobald, Troup and Down Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Penna, Soper, Kilroy. 10 WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR VILLAGE HALLS?
To book a private party, meeting, an event or class, here are your village hall contacts: Chew Stoke Church Hall Book online: chewstokechurchhall.org.uk or tel: 07583 289965 (Louise Seaman Bookings Secretary) The Methodist Chapel Hall [email protected] Nempnett Thrubwell Hall Book online: www.nempnett-thrubwellvillage-hall.org Tel: 01761 462391 Regular bookings at Chew Stoke Church Hall Monday 1000 -1600 Art Club 1700 Tae Kwondo (ffi Andy Mole 01275 343556) Tuesday 10.00 Keep Fit Class (Drop-in class £4.00 a session, bring a mat) 1 9.30 Chew Valley Choral Society
Wednesday 19.30 W.I. Meeting (3rd Weds only) Thursday 19.30 Parish Council (1st Thurs only) 19.00 Film Club (last Thurs day) 10.30 The Hall Singers Choir
Regular bookings at Methodist Chapel Hall: Monday 09.30 Pilates (Emma Walker, see advert p31) 18.30 Beavers Tuesday 14.00 U3A Intermediate Bridge Thursday 12.30 Lunch Club (3rd Thurs only) 19.30 Duplicate Bridge Club At Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall: Tuesday 1830 Tai-Chi (except first Tuesday of the month)
Come pray with us … St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke usually Mondays at 2pm Please call Mary Sommerville 333572 Feel free also to write in the request book at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke or contact one of the clergy. Also at 3 Madam’s Paddock, Chew Magna, first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
11 CHURCH NEWS LETTER FROM THE REV. SANDRA LOVERN
“So what do we need a priest for?” ‘Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son’ (St Paul to the Elders of the Ephesian Church)
Dear Friends This cheerful comment was overheard after a very successful service led by members of the congregation at one of our churches. Am I offended? No! it’s a brilliant question we should all have in mind as we seek God’s guidance in choosing a new full-time priest here. I can’t hope to give you an answer in one short article, but from the very beginning the apostles, with prayer and fasting, chose those who were mature in their faith and wise in the Word of God (the Bible!) to lead the fledgling churches, and laid hands on them. This we call ordination. God’s Holy Spirit is the gift promised to every man or woman who accepts Jesus Christ into their lives, but in this case the apostles were asking God’s Spirit of blessing for a particular task – to guide and lead the leaders, as they oversaw, with love and tenderness, the spiritual health of the churches they led and the journey of faith of every Christian under their care (in good old archaic language the church calls this the ‘cure of souls,’ and you will hear the Bishop give, or delegate, this responsibility to a priest when he when he installs them in a parish). Being called to priesthood is hard to explain. We wrestle with it long and hard during calling by God, excruciating and prolonged examination by the church as they seek to establish whether the call is real, and then training and actual priesthood. None of us ever stop questioning what God is asking of us, which is why we dedicate time to pray every day, to retreat and be with God, and continue to study and reflect. We would be shamefully unfit to lead you if we did not. And so, perhaps the simple (simplified) answer to that cheerful question is first, because God says so, and second, because we all need someone deeply in touch with the Holy Spirit who is hopefully well-read, wise and mature (not in years, but in God!) and has a servant-heart that desires to serve those they are called to care for. It is a fact that the gifts of ordinary church members come to the fore in a vacancy, so please, don’t ever stop doing all the wonderful, creative things that are happening now just because a new ‘dog-collar’ is appointed! We are stronger when we work together. Yours in Christ, Sandra Lovern. 12 LENTWISE By Paula Gooder
The season of Lent is nearly here and you are warmly invited to join our Lent group where you can spend an hour or so each week finding out more about God and faith. Whether you have a deep faith or none, we would love to welcome you.
What: Paula Gooder, well known speaker and writer, uses fresh in- sights from John's gospel to look at what spiritual essentials will help us to survive life's storms and challenges, both big and small, as we journey through life.
Where and When: Wednesdays at 7. 30pm. 4th March: Direction Sacred Heart, Chew Magna 11th March: Nourishment Chew Magna Baptist Church 18th March: Wisdom Chew Magna Baptist Church 25th March: Refreshment Chew Magna Baptist Church 1st April: Security Sacred Heart, Chew Magna For further details, ask: Sandra Lovern Lakeside Group Churches 01275 332657
message from Archbishops Justin Welby (Canterbury) and John Sentamu (York):
‘This Lent, we hope both adults and children might engage in God’s plea for SPEAKERS TO INSPIRE….MUSIC us to “Care for Creation.” It is an TO LIFT YOU UP……. PRAYER TO opportunity for us to rebuild our GET YOU IN TOUCH WITH GOD relationship with our planet, and in turn ……... AND GOOD COFFEE & with the God who is Lord of everything, CAKES! a time to engage in prayer, learn more about the remarkable world we have EVERY 4TH THURSDAY OF been given and build habits that last THE MONTH beyond the season to protect and AT THE PELI BARN honour the earth.’ CHEW MAGNA This year’s #LiveLent challenge offers 40 short reflections and suggested Next meeting will be on actions to help you, your family and your church live in greater harmony 26th March and the speaker with God, neighbour and nature. will be Crawford Telfer
#LiveLent app (e-mail, smart speakers, a social media campaign and much Do come along and share in our more!). Sign up for free digital daily hospitality and fellowship reflections. For more info go to: https:// Lakesidegroup.org.uk www.churchofengland.org/livelent
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MARCH Sunday 1st 10.30am Morning/Family Service for Lent Monday 2nd 7.00pm Parochial Church Council Wednesday 4th 12.30pm Soup Lunch in the Church Hall Wednesday 4th 7.30pm Village meeting to discuss the reordering of the Church – see separate advert Friday 6th 11am Women’s World day of Prayer @ Baptist Chapel Chew Magna FFI 333572 Sunday 15th 6.30pm Choral Evensong for Lent Friday 29th 3.15 – 4.30pm Children – drop in after school to make a posy of flowers for your mother or other carer for Moth- ering Sunday This is a FREE EVENT @ CHURCH HALL Sunday 22nd 10.30am Family service for MOTHERING SUNDAY Thursday 26th 7.30-9.30pm Filling Station @ The Pelly Barn, Chew Magna: Crawford Telfer will be the speaker Saturday 28th 10am-12.30 Graveyard Blitz see separate advert Sunday 29th 10.30am Patronal Service at Nempnett Thrubwell NO SERVICE AT CHEW STOKE –see below APRIL Wednesday 1st 12.30pm Soup Lunch in the Church Hall Sunday 5th Palm Sunday Communion
A Village Meeting – Come & have your say
Wednesday 4th March at 7.30pm @ St. Andrew’s, Chew Stoke An open meeting to discuss what changes need to be made to the internal layout of the church so that it can be used for community activities as well as a place of worship
On 29th March Nempnett Thrubwell will be having its Patronal Service at 10.30am to which you are all invited. Come and listen to West Gallery Style Music playing in our ringing gallery during the service, and then join us for refreshments afterwards. Everybody is welcome 14 ST ANDREW’S CHEW STOKE & ST MARY’S NEMPNETT CHURCHYARD BLITZES!
Spring is nearly here, leaving very wet and overgrown churchyards. They need a bit of TLC—gentle mowing, pruning and brushing up. Do come along and join us for a quick tidy-up before Easter.
SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 10 – 11 AM. Coffee, Cakes and Chat too!
Everyone welcome. Call Anne 333812 with any queries for Chew Stoke or Rosemary 01761 462571 for Nempnett
Friday 20th March 3.15 – 4.30pm
Calling all children! – FREE EVENT
Drop in at the Church Hall after school
Make posies to take home & give your mum or carer for Mothering Sunday
Enjoy tea & cakes with friends!
St Andrew’s Parish Register Funeral Service 29th January John Edward Dobbs May he rest in peace
Sheila Dobbs would like to thank everyone who came to John's celebration of life service and to say another big thank you for all the kind messages of support and lovely cards.
ST ANDREW’S PASTORAL GROUP For Chew Stoke readers, if you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit, including anyone new to the village, please contact Gill Wring on 333720 or Alison Hoddell 332421
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PRAYER FOR MARCH Lord Jesus Christ, sometimes you present us with a choice between right and wrong, good and evil. In this time of Lent, as we examine our lives, give me courage to face the choices life brings, and give me wisdom to choose the right way. In your name, we pray. Amen
MORNING WORSHIP AT CHEW STOKE CHURCH SCHOOL takes place on Tuesday mornings at 9.10am in term time & lasts about 20 minutes The Headmaster would be pleased to welcome members of the Parish at these sessions to worship with the School community FUNDRAISING IN THE CHEW VALLEY
ST ANDREWS CHURCH SOUP LUNCH Wednesday 4th March in the Church Hall from 12.30 until 1.30pm A selection of home-made soups and cakes Fairtrade stall £5 per person, £1 for under 5’s £225 raised for Dorothy House Hospice last month –Thankyou! Everybody welcome, high chairs available
LIGHT CLASSICAL MUSIC @ St Andrew’s, Chew Stoke Sunday 8th March 3.30 for 4.00pm
The Mantuan Piano Trio will be performing light music including Waltzes, Marche Militaire, Songs from Carmen & other popular pieces
Tea & cakes available from 3.30pm – Free concert but donations would be welcome in aid of the St Andrew’s tower repairs
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Stowey Church Annual Organ Recital; Stars of the Future
The 3rd Annual Organ Recital will take place at Stowey Church BS39 5TQ on Saturday 25th April at 7 pm and will be followed by a two course supper at Manor Farm, Stowey. Tickets cost £15 for the recital and £10 for the optional supper are available now from Mrs Sue Skinner on 07740 626 696 or email, [email protected] This will prove to be a very popular recital, so please book your tickets early! We look forward to seeing you there.
QUIZ NIGHT with Light Supper Chew Stoke Church Hall, Church Lane BS40 8TU
Saturday 28 March 7pm for 7.30pm start Come & enjoy a Light Supper, raffle, cash bar—lots of fun! Tickets £12.50 from Tim Gracey (01275 854623)
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SCHOOL NEWS
Chew Stoke Church School and the community working together The Worship, Ethos and Equality Team from Chew Stoke Church School have been busy learning more about the church. The team have been vis- iting St Andrew’s Church to recognise the differences and similarities between the church and the school. During their last visit they explored the church; this included going part way up the tower to see the bells and then having a go at ringing them, they even got to play the organ!
The team still have a busy year ahead of them, next term they will be attending a meeting of the Parochial Church Council and later this academic year they will be forming links with a school in Africa or Asia. They will FaceTime, WhatsApp and write letters to the pupils at the school to learn more about them. The Worship, Ethos and Equality Team includes pupils, teachers, governors the headmaster and even a dog!
Earlier this month the children from Owl Class at Chew Stoke Church School entertained the Chew Stoke Toddler Group with some nursery rhymes and songs. Thank you to Mrs Hope and Owls for organising this.
The Chew Stoke Toddler Group use the school as a meeting place each Wednesday morning; this is a great community link between us and the village.
18 urgently needs a good hearted person to give an THE CHURCH HALL hour or so a week to act as Bookings Secretary for the Hall. This is not an arduous job but is of great value to the village community. Any age considered! If you would like to help, please contact Val Anthony (331237) or Peter Wring (333720) for further information. Has anyone got a surplus artificial Christmas tree 4 to 5 feet high? The Church Hall Committee would like to have one for festivities next Christmas. We would appreciate some lights too if possible. Please contact Val Anthony on 331237 or [email protected].
3rd March. Ancient Egyptian artistry in glass Lucia Gahlin, an experienced Egyptologist, will talk to The Arts Society Mendip on how the early Egyptians developed the art of glass with distinctive style and innovation. We meet at Strode Theatre, Street, BA16 0AB at 11.00am. Details at http://theartssocietymendip.org.uk. Guests welcome by prior arrangement 01934 862435.
CHEW VALLEY U3A On Monday,16 March, David English will be giving Chew Valley U3A a talk entitled "A Loss Adjuster's Tale". It will shed new light on the work of loss adjusters in the Insurance business. This will take place at the Ubley Village Hall at 10.30 am and the doors will be open to welcome new members and old at 10.00 am when refreshments will be available. Meeting fee £1 - visitors £2.50. Gadget Busters £3 per session! Organised by Age UK Bath & North East Somerset Pensford 9.45 - 11.45 on Wednesday 4th March, Wednesday 18th March Bishops Sutton 1.30 - 3.30 on Friday 6th March, Friday 20th March Do you have difficulty using your laptop, iPad, tablet, phone or digital camera? Visit Gadget Busters who are here to help. Drop into our friendly and informal group and talk to one of our volunteers. No need to book, just turn up. Please note Gadget Busters are now based at Pensford Village Hall at the Rural Links Wellness Wednesdays Hub. We are also at the Link (formerly Bishops Sutton Methodist Church), The Street, Bishops Sutton as part of Bishops Sutton Community Library on Fridays
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Monday 2nd March we have Nicky Heal, National Demonstrator, presenting ‘Spring Inspirations’. Nicky is very well regarded in flower circles and we are all looking forward to his demonstration. We meet at Compton Martin Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Monday 16th March is a practice class and Joyce Burton, one of our very experienced members will take the class and the title will be ‘March Winds’. Joyce is a great teacher and I am sure we will be doing something exciting on that evening. Again, Compton Martin Village Hall, 7.30 pm. For further information please contact :[email protected].
COMPTON MARTIN GARDENING CLUB Wednesday March 11th at 7.30pm at Compton Martin Village Hall Mr Tony Gray will talk on "Pests and Diseases’ CHEW VALLEY GARDENING SOCIETY Thursday March 12th at 8pm at Stanton Drew Village Hall David Moon will speak on ‘Gardens of the Rich and Famous’ www.facebook.com/chewvalleygardeningsociety
West Side Story (Cert PG) Saturday 14 March 2020 – 7:00pm Goodbye Lenin (Cert 15) Thursday 26 March 2020 – 7:30pm The Majestic has these two screenings in March – First up is a ‘Saturday Special’ a screening of the ultimate musical - West Side Story. The evening will begin with an ‘American Diner’ supper. Entry is by ticket only - £10 members and guests £12.50. ‘We always see a healthy demand for these evenings said membership secretary Shirley Marsh, ‘so we encourage folk to book early.’ A recent, but now regular feature to the season is the presentation of a foreign language film and this year is a screening of the poignant and funny ‘Goodbye Lenin’ – a young man who to protect his mother who has emerged from a coma does everything in his power to stop her learning that her beloved East Germany has disappeared forever! Doors for West side story are 6:30 for 7pm start. Doors for Goodbye Lenin are 7pm for 7:30 start. For tickets to West Side Story please contact Shirley Marsh 01275 331143
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CHEW STOKE WI February being the shortest month of the year, means this magazine is going to press before our members meeting, when Rob Handy will be our speaker. A resi- dent of the Valley, Rob will talk on his life of aiming to be self suffi- cient and his forest garden. The WI have "sort of" adopted the Bristol charity ‘One 25’ which offers help to homeless women. We have to date, made up from donations, 13 starter packs. These contain essential items to prepare food a basic kitchen e.g: cup, plate, pan, tin opener. In order to provide more packs we need dinner plates, small lidded pans and small frying pans. If you have any of these things spare, please give to one of our members or telephone 01275 472600. Next meeting. 7.30pm 18th March Sarah Cooke: "My Weaving Journey"
CHEW VALLEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Our next lecture, on Thurs 5th March, will be given by Colin Budge who is going to give a talk entitled “ Walls and Boundaries in the Land- scape”. It is broadly chronological from prehistoric times to the 19th century taking examples from across the South West. Colin uses Google satellite images, maps and documents to illustrate this talk. We shall meet in the Old School Room, as usual, start time 8.00.pm. Tea / coffee and biscuits served afterwards. Everyone welcome! A date for your diaries! We have arranged an outing on the Bagheera, a continental style river boat, from the floating harbour, Bristol, down through the Avon Gorge and back on Weds 17th June. The cost will be £25. FFI: Russell Peters Tel:01275332741 / 07976266427. email: [email protected]
Thursday 26th March Chew Valley Wildlife Group: THE WOODLANDS TRUST What makes our trees special. Woodlands and trees form an iconic part of the British land- scape. Rosie talks about how The Woodland Trust is working to protect, restore and create new woodlands for the future. We all have a role to play in protecting these special places for future generations.
Illustrated talk by Rosie Walker from the Woodlands Trust. In Chew Magna Old School Room, 7.45pm. Admission £2.50.
21 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Council Report The monthly meeting of Nempnett Parish council took place at the village hall on 4th February and the issues discussed were: Areas in the parish that had potholes, road damage or suffered flooding were identified and have now been reported to B&NES for rectification.
A planning application had been received for the demoli- tion of the existing bungalow with outbuildings and it’s replacement with a 1.5 storey building, with integral garage, at Hilltop which the Council concluded it wished to support.
The precept for 2020/21 was agreed at £4100.
Whilst there had been no further developments with Bristol Airport, the Council continues to be represented at relevant meetings to enable it to monitor issues / changes and comment when appropriate.
It is planned to repaint the signposts in the area during the summer. A full copy of the minutes is available on www.nempnettthrubwell-pc.org.uk or on the parish notice boards and the next meeting is scheduled for 19:30 on 3rd March 2020 at the village hall. There will be no March meeting of the Chew Stoke Parish Council. The next meeting will be on 2nd April 7.30 at the Church Hall.
CHEW VALLEY SNAILS: social running at the speed of chat!
Do you fancy learning to run in an inclusive, non competitive environment? Do you already enjoy running? Even if you haven’t ever considered running before Chew Valley Snails could be right for you. Our trained Run Leaders are all locally based and the whole club is extremely friendly and supportive. Since the start of CV Snails in early 2017 over 120 local people have learnt to run through one of the Snails Couch to 5k courses, which are perfect for complete novices or those wanting to get back into running. CV Snails also host several Social Runs each week, these vary in length, location and start times so there is something on offer for everyone. Social Runs are welcoming, chatty and good for both physical and mental health. On all runs faster runners are expected to loop back if necessary so no one is ever left behind. Social Runs explore the local area, starting from a variety of local villages such as Chew Stoke and Stanton Drew, and many runs also start from car parking areas around Chew Valley Lake.
FFI: https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/ChewValleySnails. 22 23
A Chew Valley based business that specialises in all aspects of Garden Design Garden Landscaping Garden Maintenance
For discussions and quotes please contact: Gavin English Mobile: 07748968527, landline 01275 380150 Email: [email protected] www.yourenglishgarden.com We are fully qualified and insured. References are available on request.
The Chew Stoke flower & gift shop. Call in and buy cut flowers, ‘ready to go’ bouquets, plants, gifts and much more!
Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am to 12 noon.
Flowers to order for weddings, funerals and special occasions Unit 5 Fairseat Workshops, Stoke Hill, Chew Stoke, BS40 8XF www.classicflowerdesigns.co.uk www.facebook.com/classicflowerdesigns @chewflorist T: 01275 333095
Local delivery available.
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We cover Bristol and the surrounding area, just give us a call on 07764 633 003 or send an email to [email protected] if you'd like a quote.
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Valuations for Insurance, at LOWER SCHOOL ROOM Probate & Family Division (next to Bank) Single items or complete CHEW MAGNA FRIDAYS 10 A.M.– 11A.M. estates purchased. HOME BAKED GOODS, PRESERVES, House Clearance Service SMOKED SALMON, HAM & BACON, 40 Years Experience CRAFT & CARDS, JEWELLERY & PLANTS COME AND SEE US ! Telephone: 01761 462075 smell and taste our new percolated coffee! or 07766 752327 toasted teacakes, home made sweet and savoury snacks to buy.
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29 30 31 32 33 ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROTAS MARCH Readers Sidesmen Children’s Group
1st Morning/ Mary Sommerville Romans 5. 12-19 Laura Down Sheila 10.30am Family Service Cynthia Troup Matthew 4. 1-11 Limburn 8th Evensong Liz Wormald Genesis 12. 1-4a Mike Murrant 6.30pm Andrew Troup John 3. 1-17 Jessica McInnes 15th Parish Sue Cook Exodus 17. 1-7 Peter Jameson 6.30pm Communion Mary Sommerville John 4. 5-42 Peter Soper
22nd Mothering Sunday Sara Hindle Colossians 3:12- Laura Down Tina Kilroy 10.30am Morning/Family Jerry Moorhouse 17 Jerry Moorhouse Heather Service Luke 2:33-35 Patch 29th March NO SERVICE AT CHEW STOKE CHURCH FLOWERS
No flowers in March as it is Lent CHURCH CLEANING : Jan Osborne and Suzanne MacDonald Brass: Liz Botham CHURCH HALL CARETAKING: Week beginning 2nd Michelle 8th Dick 15th Mary 22nd Di 29th Suzanne
A further opportunity to join the Parish Electoral Roll Last year we prepared a completely new electoral roll for St Andrew’s Church and welcomed a number of new members. The roll has to be updated every year in March; please let us know if you would like to join this year. Joining the roll is a practical symbol of commitment to our Church; there is no time or financial commitment involved. We will contact you occasionally with information about services, in particular details of funerals in the church. And this year we shall be making important and difficult decisions about the reordering of the church to make it more useful for community as well as religious uses.
Further details & an application form can be found on a sheet inserted into this copy of the magazine, or obtained from St Andrew’s Church or from the Electoral Roll Officer, Sara Hindle on 331795 or the churchwarden, Alison Hoddell, on 332421. Forms must be returned by the beginning of April.
If you would like to be ‘In Association’ with us but do not meet the criteria on the form, please email Sara or Alison.
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MarchServices The Lakeside Group Ministry Chew Magna, with Dundry, Norton Malreward and Stanton Drew and Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell
1st March 8th March 15th March 22nd March 29th March 1st Sunday of 2nd Sunday of 3rd Sunday of Mothering 5th Sunday of Lent Lent Lent Sunday Lent
8.00am Holy 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am Chew Communion Parish Morning Parish Magna 10.30am Communion Worship Communion 1st Sunday Special
Dundry 11.00am 10.30am 10.30am Morning Family Parish Worship service Communion (Ang/Bapt) at Baptist Chapel Chew Stoke 10.30am 6.30pm 6.30pm 10.30am Family Evensong Parish Family service Communion Service
Nempnett 10.30am Thrub- Parish 4.00pm 10.30am well Communion Evensong PATRONAL + SERVICE Baptism
Norton 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am Malre- Morning Parish Morning ward Worship Communion Worship + Baptism
Stanton Drew 10.30am 8.00am 10.30am Parish Holy Morning Communion Communion Worship
The Methodist Chapel services are at 10.30am every Sunday.
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