THE FARMBOROUGH FLYER Issue No 148: June 2018

Now every field is clothed with grass, and every tree with leaves; now the woods put forth their blossoms, and the year assumes its gay attire.

Virgil

WELCOME TO THE NEW-LOOK FARMBOROUGH FLYER Notes from the Editor: Another thank you I would like to make is to the Parish Council who covered the Hello everyone printing of our New-Look Farmborough

As I write the world is still abuzz about Flyer for the first three months to help us the Royal Wedding. What a lot of happi- get going. Thank you. ness and joy it provided, just what we all Presently with advertising revenue and needed after our dull winter and soggy, donations we will be able to print early spring! 12-page, monthly Flyers until the end of

There is so much going on around and in the year. We are just covering costs, so Farmborough in June you are sure to find please do keep the donations and adverts something to enjoy. The Royal Bath and coming. We don’t want to flood our publi- West show ends on 2nd June. 9th June is cation with adverts, so we are talking se- the 10th anniversary of World Gin Day. lected advertising. Small businesses that World Gin Day? Yes please! Ha! Ha! There can assist our community in some way are are coffee mornings, summer fun days, the target market. Let’s hear from you! festival after festival and, most important- Prices charged are in this edition. ly, the opening of our shop... hopefully at We print 600 Flyers every month and the end of June. these are distributed to every household

Have you torn off the back page of the in Farmborough and others are left in May Flyer and stuck it to your fridge? All prominent places for anybody to pick up the local contacts are there. The contact and take home (the Hall, hairdresser, list will be updated and printed again in Timsbury businesses, etc.). the August Flyer. Some changes to note for now: And please remember to keep informing the Editor of any events in and around Preb Jan Knott’s phone number is 479311. Farmborough at 01762 753189 or [email protected] . LIz Bence’s (Floral Art) email address is Without local contributions, there will be [email protected]. no Farmborough Flyer!

Christina Creese 750826 is taking over Is Summer on its way? Enjoy the G&T in from Maureen Fletcher as a Good Neigh- the garden! bour contact.

Memorial Hall bookings should be through Sandra Byrne Sally Davis 472356 for now. The Farmborough I would like to thank the not-for-profit Flyer SHOUT OUT advertisers who are slowly coming on this month goes to board and who understand the need for FARMBOROUGH these very cheap advertisements to help FLOWER SHOW and keep the Farmborough Flyer going. And FARMBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL we could not do without the donations that continue to come in. Thank you all. Thank you so much for your help Jesus tells us that whenever we meet the Thoughts from the Rectory needs of another person it is as if we are You may well recall the phrase: 'The best doing it to him. laid plans of mice and men'…. How true is Ah well, I don't suppose B&Q is going any- that! It's my day off and I had planned to where and surely they won't run out of go, with the husband, to B&Q to buy some doors? new doors. (We certainly know how to live!) Actually, though, we'd thought to With love & blessing combine it with a bite to eat, so not quite so bad. Then came a phone call…..and it is Jan Knott all change. All Saints Church This got me thinking and I suddenly re- Summer Fun Day called Tolstoy's story, 'The Two Pilgrims'. Saturday 7th July Two Russian men set out to go to Jerusa- 2.30 to 5pm lem for the great Easter Festival. This is Rectory gardens something that would be awe-inspiring and spiritually uplifting. A trip of a life- Join us for some good old-fashioned fun, time. including : • games for the children One is single minded. He will stop for • live band music with the Bath Spa nothing and his eyes are firmly fixed on band the journey's end. The other, as he jour- • afternoon tea neys on, encounters people needing help • a paying bar everywhere he goes. He spends so much • a competition for the best dressed time and, indeed money, that he never children's bike or scooter reaches the Holy City. However, some- Everyone is welcome! thing comes to this man which the other totally misses. Something comes through Visit a farm on T h e G r e a t him into the lives of many people which B r i ti s h F a r m D a y the other fails to find in any of the splen- did, great Easter Celebrations. God's pres- Sunday 10th June 2018 ence and good grace is at work in the one LEAF Open Farm Sunday, is one of the who let his plans go and served the needs farming industry’s biggest success stories. of others. Since 2006, over 1000 farmers across the UK have opened their gates and wel- A few days ago, a young woman, in a comed people onto their farm for one Sun- place not far from here, slipped and fell day each year. It is a fantastic opportunity down. Her head began to bleed, no doubt for everyone, young and old, to discover at she was disorientated. People walked on first hand what it means to be a farmer by leaving her on the ground. Eventually, and the fabulous work they do producing thank goodness, someone went to her our food and managing the countryside. aid. Find your nearest farm and more infor- What, I wonder, would you have done? mation at www.farmsunday.org The Farmborough Community Shop on 6 May at the Memorial Hall. This annu- al gathering celebrates the anniversary of Congratulations to the opening of the Hall 52 years ago. Christopher Bullock, who has been ap- The lunch was a superb carvery, a choice pointed as the shop of puddings and cheese and biscuits, fol- Manager. Here is lowed by coffee and mints. Feedback was an open letter from so positive we will look to repeat this him to you. for future lunches.

‘As the incoming manager of your new A huge thank you to everybody supported community shop in Farmborough I would the event and special thanks to Sally like to say how excited I am about this op- Wildman for suggesting a carvery and for portunity for the village. My wife and I all her organising on the day. have lived in Farrington Gurney for the last three years and keenly appreciate the A raffle and licensed bar helped contribute need for local conveniences in villages to the £505 which was raised for such as ours. Hall funds. This is being put towards the refurbishment of the bar area. My most recent positions include over- seeing the Jane Austen Centre gift shop The next Hall event is the Craft Fayre in and tea room as well as managing super- October, so look out for information markets, so I aim to bring the experiences about this in the near future. learned in those roles to this new venture. Nicky Stone I hope together we can fulfil the potential of this fantastic opportunity to bring a Princess Meghan? No. According to Royal much-needed shop to Farmborough, protocol, the new Duchess of Sussex, will which will sell all of your essential items as never be called Princess Meghan. The well as locally sourced meat and produce. title of Princess can only be bestowed upon persons of royal blood. I am also looking forward to the potential of the coffee shop serving as a meeting Her official title is Her Royal Highness Prin- place for the local community in which we cess Henry of Wales, taken from her hus- will be selling a variety of drinks and home- band's name. When Meghan is not with made cakes. Harry, she will revert to being called the Duchess of Sussex. I look forward to meeting many of you in our shop and coffee shop in the weeks So why Princess Diana then? This title was ahead. something that became media and gen- Yours, Christopher Bullock’ eral public use. It was never official. She was officially Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Hall Anniversary Lunch (after her divorce from Prince Charles).

The recent Hall lunch, postponed from Harry and Meghan’s children will have March due to snow, was held on the royal blood, so will be called Prince and hottest day of the year (at least until then) Princess followed by their first name. Police News Bath & North East Somerset Council News

The National Fraud Intelli- • The West of England Joint Committee gence Bureau (NFIB) have has approved almost £1.5m funding for noticed an increase in Action two major projects designed to improve Fraud reports where fraudsters are offer- road infrastructure and support economic ing a discount on Television service provid- growth in Bath and North East Somerset. er subscriptions. Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting to be from a Television The junction at the Marksbury Co-op is (TV) provider offering a discount on their one. The Committee agreed to contribute monthly subscription. Victims have been £700,000 through the LEP’s Local Growth told their subscription needs to be re- Fund for improvements to the A39 Bences newed, or that part, or all, of the TV equip- Garage Junction. The project aims to ease ment has expired and they are due an up- congestion and enhance the functioning of grade on the equipment/subscription. In the highway network by improving the order to falsely process the discount, the current pinch point at the A39 junction fraudster asks victims to confirm or pro- with the A368 Marksbury Road. The im- vide their bank account details. The scam- provement scheme will add capacity to the mers may also request the victim’s identifi- junction by providing an additional lane for cation documents, such as scanned copies vehicles on the southbound approach and will build on the improvement work re- of passports. cently completed at the Three Headed The following telephone numbers are used Man Junction on the A39, which was again “08447111444”, “02035190197” and supported via the LGF. “08001514141”. The callers voices report- • B&NES Council are asking for the views edly sound feminine with an Asian accent. of residents of Bath on their plans to help Victims later make enquiries and discover Bath City Centre BREATHE cleaner air. If their TV service provider did not call them you work in central Bath, you might want and that the fraudster has made transac- to give your views on these plans. See link: tions on the victim’s bank account. https://youtu.be/JlFf1pCLNJQ

Since the beginning of this year there have Did you know…… been 300 Action Fraud Reports nationwide relating to this fraud. Victims aged over 66 That the UK (alongside Germany, France, seem to be the most targeted. Hungary, Romania and Italy) has been re- ferred to the European Court of Justice for • Don’t assume a phone call or email is its repeated failure to tackle illegal levels authentic just because they know your of air pollution and could now face a major name and other personal details fine. It is possible that the UK will still be • Don’t be rushed or pressured into bound by the ECJ judgements after Brexit. making a decision • Don’t hesitate to question uninvited approaches in case it’s a scam. Volunteers are still needed for the Com- • Stay in control: have the confidence to munity Shop. Please contact Chris Bullock refuse unusual requests for personal or [email protected] financial information See more www.farmboroughshop.co.uk

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Church of England Primary School

Positions Vacant

Two School Governors

We have a vacancy for 2 new school gov- ernors. The school’s governing body sets the framework which determines how the Simon Cutler DipFA, MLIBF Headteacher and staff run the school and has responsibility for strategic decisions Call Farmborough resident Simon on 07710332634 or email This is a responsible voluntary position. [email protected] You will be helping to shape the future of for advice on investments, pensions, our school as it continues its exciting

retirement planning, mortgages Journey as part of a multi-academy trust. and financial protection. For more information please contact As a mortgage is secured against your home it could Mrs Player or Phil Callan (Chair) on be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments. Blackdown Financial is a trading name of W&T Ltd. 01761 470628 or Registered in England No. 3717558 [email protected] www.blackdownfinancial.co.uk Closing date is 15th June

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For more information please email : Contact Sandra at [email protected] [email protected] or call 01761 470628 01761 753189 ADVERTISING RATES FOR will be out and about doing many inter- THE FARMBOROUGH FLYER esting activities. We like to put the out in scouting Preference is for ¼ page adverts Per edition: Any boys and girls wishing to join us will be welcomed, as will anyone who would Businesses B&W Full Colour like to become a leader. B2 ½ page £30 £35 Please contact Wendy Sherborne at B4 ¼ page £20 £25 [email protected] for more info. Not-for-Profit Organisations SCHOOL N2 ½ page £20 £25 ASSOCIATION N4 ¼ page £13 £17 SUMMER FAYRE Friday 22nd June

Contact the Editor This year, instead of a May Fayre, The [email protected] Farmborough Primary School will be hold- ing a Summer Fayre on Friday 22nd of Bank Holiday Scout Jamboree June after school.

Wansdyke District Scouts held an amazing Please put the date in your diaries and jamboree at Fry's from the 25th – 27th come along for loads of fun and to help May. 600 plus people were registered raise extra funds for the school. with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from all round High Littleton attending. The theme of the camp was films. High Littleton were Westerns. Great fun was had by all.

High Littleton is the name of our scout group . We have 3 sections beavers (6-8 ) Cubs (8-10 and a half) and scouts (from 10 and a half) all sections are part of the whole of High Littleton Scout Group and all contain girls.

We are always looking for young people to take over the main roles as a leader. If people fail to come forward then small- er groups like High Littleton will fold, de- priving the young boys and girls of the fun of camping, cooking on open fires, hiking, abseiling, caving, etc. We try to make the programme we provide as interesting as possible and we have many young people who go on to be young leaders.

All through this term the young people Flower Show Coffee Morning Saturday 7th July from 10.30 a.m.

Yes, it is time to start thinking of the Flower Show which this year will take place on West of England Rural Network Saturday 1st September. Rural Links first Music Project event was

held at the Compton Dando Village Hall on In order to raise funds for this lovely village th event, the Committee is organising a the 10 of May. Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th July to It proved to be a great success with a take place at Be and Peter Wright's house, group of mixed ability musicians attending. Sunnybrook, The Street, Farmborough. There was a trumpet, a violin, a banjo, drums and some keyboards. Everyone got Also, we would like to give advance warn- on very well and by the end of the session ing to photographers that one of the clas- they managed to play a tune together. ses this year will be 'Interesting Cloud For- mation', so you may want to start clicking. We welcome anyone who would like to just come along with their musical instru- Be Wright, Flower Show Secretary ments and join us. Rural Links Music Project events are held Did you know…… at Compton Dando Village Hall on Experts are saying that there has been an Thursdays, 2.00-4.00pm . Future dates: th th th increase in the number of children with 14 June., 12 July and 9 August. leukaemia. They believe that babies who We look forward to seeing you there. are not exposed to germs at a young age are more likely to develop leukaemia as Ken Webb children. WERN Village Agent Tel: 07919006708 Did you know …..

The RSPCA receives the equivalent of one Session Dates 2018 call per hour about dogs trapped in hot cars. Dogs can die in hot cars! Even if left June 2nd th only for a short while. July 14 September 8th If you believe that a dog is in danger, call October 13th 999 rather than the RSPCA. November 24th (Christmas Special)

If you break the car window, be aware Memorial Hall on Saturdays that you can be charged with criminal damage. Eyes down 2.30 p.m. Entrance £1 (under 14’s free) Please don’t ever leave a dog in a hot car, even with the win- For more information/transport dows down a tad! contact Jan Jones 01761 750840 Talent and Trading Scheme Coffee Morning In aid of Cancer Research UK

Saturday 23rd June 10h30 – 12h30

Venue: 9 Brookside Drive, Farmborough (Ros Hulcoop’s home)

Enjoy:

gathered sponsors (Pat Tiley, Ros Hulcoop, Ruth Sextion, Brenda Mountain, Josie Je- rome, Be Wright, and Lotus – Nicolette  Coffee Robson’s daughter-in-law, with her two and cakes young children, Oliver and Arabella), but  Books also to those who kindly sponsored the  Crafts walkers and to those who supported the  Plants event in any way. Thank you!  As new items Be Wright  Raffle Inner Wheel Afternoon Garden Party Talent and Trading Scheme Sunday June 17 at 3 p.m. Venue: Hollowtree House, Folly Lane Our group organised a sponsored 7-mile Stowey, BS39 4DW walk on Saturday 21st May in order to raise The Inner Wheel Club of Chelwood Bridge funds for Cancer Research UK. invites you to a garden tea party to raise The walk began at Betty Baker’s house in funds for RUH's Forever Friends Appeal. Farmborough, went towards Priston and Club President, Heather Curtis, has cho- Marksbury and finished back in Farmbor- sen this as her charity of the year, ough at Betty’s House. The seven walkers, ‘because of the wonderful treatment I who included 2 very young children (and a received in the RUH when I was ill.’ pushchair!), were met by friends there, Besides raising money for Forever Friends, many from CAMEO, who had organised a this event will give you the chance to sit wonderful spread of food and drinks. down in gorgeous surroundings with mag- Many thanks to Betty Baker, Anita nificent views and to partake of sandwich- Eatherden, Cheri Langley and Gill Hayden. es, cakes and tea.

An amazing amount of money was raised To purchase tickets, which are priced at for Cancer Research UK - £1,178.00! £10 each, or to obtain further information, So, a very big thank you to everyone who, please contact: not only took part in the walk and Mrs Heather Curtis on 01761 452092

National and World Days in June Farmborough Women’s CAMEO There seems to be a ‘Day’ for everything

these days .. from a World Gin Day to a Last month, Mel Wittmaack encouraged National Fudge Day! I like those two! I’ve CAMEO members to get moving with the selected a few International ones coming philosophy ‘Move it or Lose it!’ up in June that might be of interest:  1st—International Children’s Day Mel emphasised the importance of keep-  9th—World Gin Day ing fit to ensure the health of our heart,  14th—World Blood Donor Day lungs, joints and muscles. As we age it is  15th—World Elder Abuse Awareness vital to keep muscles strong which will Day (sad that such abuse exists) help with balance, stabilise joints and  16th—World Surfing Day maintain flexibility. Keeping flexible will  17th—World Day to Combat ensure that everyday activities such as Desertification and Drought (is Deserti- bending down to do up shoes, or reaching fication a word?) items from a high shelf will be much easier  21st—World Music Day to achieve. Keeping thigh muscles strong  21st— Global Motor Neurone Disease will help with getting out of the bath, or Awareness Day going up stairs, whilst hand and wrist exer- Ed cises will assist with opening jars or doors.

Did you know…..? After a demonstration on how exercises can be carried out whilst seated, CAMEO that nearly 50% or our global coral reefs members then put into practise some of are dead.. caused by warming waters, the moves described by Mel. overfishing and pollution? Scientists have predicted that 90% of coral reefs around After the break, the ‘Handbag Game’ was the world will have died by 2050. We are played which resulted in much laughter in danger of a huge environmental disaster and friendly competitiveness as the ladies that little is known and talked about. rushed to find the items requested in their own handbags. ‘What a lot we carry Coral reefs produce some of the oxygen around with us’ was the general opinion! we breathe. Often described as underwa- ter rainforests, they populate a tiny frac- Forthcoming events: tion of the ocean but provide habitats for 5th June - Belly dancing one in four marine species. Reefs also 3rd July - American Supper and Quiz form crucial barriers protecting coastlines Kathy Redman from the full force of storms.

Did you know…? There is hope. Scientists all over the world Meghan Markle’s wedding veil had 53 are ‘growing’ specific, hardy coral species flowers embroidered on it’s edge? Each that replicate 10 times faster than normal. flower represented one of the 53 Com- They place pieces of these on bleached monwealth countries. Apparently the fo- coral and are restoring the reefs. This will cus of Meghan and Harry ’s work will be in take years. It is an uphill battle and will the Commonwealth countries. rely on a change in human behaviour. Date JUNE EVENTS Where Time 2018 End June Shop Opening Celebration Farmborough Community Shop TBC TBC 02/6 Royal Bath & West Show (last Showground, Shepton Mallet. 09h00 day) BA4 6QN 05/6 CAMEO Belly Dancing Farmborough Memorial Hall 19h30 – 21h30

07/6 Goodwill Lunch Club Farmborough Memorial Hall 12h30- 14h30

11/6 Floral Art demo by Farmborough Memorial Hall 18h00 – Marie Munday 21h30 14/6 Rural Links Music Project Compton Dando Hall, Court Hill 14h00 – Road, BS39 4JZ 16h00

16/6 Corston Fields Festival Corston Fields Farm, Corston, 12H00 BA2 9EZ

17/6 Inner Wheel Afternoon Hollowtree House, Folly Lane 15h00 Tea Party Stowey BS39 4DW

22/6 Summer Fayre Farmborough Primary School 15h30

23/6 Talent &Trading Scheme 9 Brookside Drive, Farmborough 10h30 – Coffee Morning BA20AX 12h30

Date JULY EVENTS Where Time

03/7 CAMEO American Supper and Farmborough Memorial Hall 19h30— Quiz 21h30 07/7 Church Summer Fun Day Farmborough Rectory Gardens 14h30 – 17h00 07/7 Flower Show Coffee Morning Sunnybrook, The Street, Farm- 10h30 borough BA2 0AR 09/7 Floral Art demo by Carol Gardi- Farmborough Memorial Hall 18h00— ner - ‘Nature’s Summer Palette’ 21h30 12/7 Rural Links Music Project Compton Dando Hall, Court Hill 14h00- Road, BS39 JZ 16h00