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Inside this Merriott Pre -s cho ol - recycling the ‘n o n -re cycla ble ’ i s s u e : Here at Merriott Pre-school we are passionate • Crisp packets Co-op—helping to 2 about the care and education that we provide for • Oral hygiene products and all the children and families that pass through our reduce food waste • Pet food packaging locally doors. With your help, we are able to divert millions of One element of this is looking after our planet and Merriott “most 3 pounds of waste from landfills and incinerators caring for others. We, as a staff team, have begun wanted” on the each month. talking, reading and learning about recycling with run the children for several months now and they have As well as educating children from a young age News from the 4 grasped the initiative fully and are now under- through hands on, fun, real life experiences help Merriott Heritage standing the difference between things that CAN set the tone for decades to come. Together we can Trust and CANNOT be recycled. They have even begun make a real difference! Marquetry Society 5 to make ‘eco bricks’ to be used to make a large All collections shall be weighed and will help us to of Great Britain structure when we have made enough. raise essential funds to further promote our mini This has led us to think about the plastic epidemic recycling centre right here in the very heart of our All about 6 that is affecting the world currently and asking special village. Umbellifers ‘what could we do here to help’? For more information please visit: https:// First marathon for 7 Merriott preschool have teamed www.terracycle.co.uk/en-GB Eve Sale up with TerraCycle who is elimi- We shall look forward to documenting our first Sponsors 7 & 8 nating the Idea of Waste® by shipment. re-cycling the ‘non-recyclable’. Three coloured and clearly labelled bins are So, alongside our new partnership with Terracycle, The information and views located on the left side of the setting as you enter in the Merriott Messenger we are proud to announce the new opportunity the green gate. are those provided by the open to the entire village to recycle: Jenny Hayne and Team at Merriott Pre-School named individual ...... contributors and are not necessarily supported by the Editorial Team. Whilst Merriott Bowls Club Open Day every effort is made to Sunday 28th April (over 18) to try the sport for the first time in a ensure the information relaxed & friendly environment given is accurate, the 10.00am - 4.00pm Merriott Messenger Ever thought of trying Outdoor If you’ve bowled before, come along for a roll-up cannot accept Lawn Bowling? Come along for and see what the club has to offer. No need to responsibility for any errors a free introductory session at the Club on the 28th book , just turn up – equipment will be provided, or omissions. we just ask you to wear flat soled shoes. Copy date for the May April. issue is 12th April. Have a fun roll-up. Members will be available to For further information, or if you can’t make it on hep you if required and ensure you enjoy yourself. the day book a session to suit you, call Ian Kendall on 01460 73029. Visit our website : Your editorial Light refreshments will be available and there is free parking. The club welcomes men and women www.merriottbowls.btck.co.uk t e am: Ian Kendall John Bowman 74077 ...... Marion Biggs 74170 The Merriott Minions under 10’s Peter Bryans 78182 football team show off their Robert Jane Jackson 74162 Frith Optometrists sponsored Janet Lailey 271008 jackets prior to their cup final at the Sophie Lewis beginning of March. It was a very Eric Vose 351857 close game which they were unfor- tunate to lose, 2:1, after they had Paula Bateman 271175 hit the goal posts three times. Their Em a il : coaches, Paul Hollard, Ben Williams merriottmessenger@ and Bob Knott were very proud of gmail.com them. Ben Williams ...... P A G E 2 [email protected] ...... Busy times at the Merriott Social Venue March has been and gone and as I write place every month, except the poster holidays. Here is what we have on in this mid-March, hopefully I am still the thief....any ideas how we can get more April …. everyone is welcome chairperson of Merriott Social Venue locals to visit the Market? It’s put on for Sunday 7th – Ladies Pamper Night 6.00 - after our AGM on the 14th March! Who you to enjoy. 9.30pm knows, this could be my last report, but We are pleased the Merriott Youth Foot- Saturday 13th - Indoor Market 10 - 1pm I’m sure we have formed a committee ball Group did well raising over £1000 at Saturday 13th - Easter Bingo 6.30 - again and can continue to move forward their family race night and of course lots 9.30pm to secure this Venue’s future. of parties as well, finishing off the month th Well it was a busy month with the with a good old live music night. Don’t Thursday 18 - Easter Bingo 6.30 - jumble sale and bingo raising lots of forget we still have lots going on during 9.30pm money for our ongoing repairs and refur- the week, like Wednesday night cash Saturday 20th - Easter Draw 8.30pm bishments and of course our indoor bingo, skittles, pool, darts and table Friday 26th - Karaoke Night 8pm market as well, although there are still tennis. This month the pamper night has Lola Clarke many of you unaware aware this takes moved to Sunday 7th April due to Chairperson ...... Helping to reduce food waste locally M e r r i o tt The Co-op has launched people in the community. G a rd e n i n g Food Share into our To become a Food Share partner there stores. are some T’s & C's and all the infor- C l u b This is our new national mation you need to apply is online at Tuesday 30th April food redistribution www.coop.co.uk/foodshare. This meeting will be the culmination of programme that enables us to donate We would like to reach out to our our Club season and to herald our new good quality food directly to local com- community with this amazing year of gardening treats, our AGM and, of munity groups. As part of running our opportunity, so if you are involved with course, our delicious buffet and the ever- busy little shop here in Merriott, we a group that could benefit, do please popular gardening quiz. usually have some food left at the end apply online. We would really like to You will be able to renew your member- of the day that we aren't able to sell to support a local group in our area. our customers. This food can now be ship or you may like to join our very Jayne Hopkins friendly Gardening Club, especially new offered for free, to approved partners Manager, Merriott Co-op that can put it to good use feeding residents to Merriott, we will be very happy to see you all...... Our events for 2019/20 season are full of All Saints Church, Merriott, presents delightful talks and outings including a SWING into SPRING close encounter with a bird of prey and An evening of singing from professional vocalist trips to Hestercombe and Burrow Farm GRAHAM DAVID gardens and lots of other goodies! This on Saturday 11th May at 7.30pm time the meeting will start at 7pm and be Merriott Social Venue, Lower Street, Merriott held as usual at the Tithe Barn, Church Tickets £7.50 (to include a light supper and must be booked Street. in advance) are available from Jean Crisp, 23 Beadon Lane, For further information contact Barbara Merriott. 01460 279654 or email: [email protected] 72298. Barbara Byford ...... All . proceeds . . . .to . Merriott . . . .Church ...... th Moorlands Farm, April 4 "Think Global, Act Global" Broadway Beaminster Eco Group share some simple Application to remove provision OPEN ideas on how we can make a difference. th for a GP surgery and pharmacy. GROUP April 18 Coffee and Collections. Bring your Number 19/00564/DPO treasured collection - or part of it - to share Flaxlands, Boozer Pit with members. For further information Erection of single storey rear extension. contact Marion Biggs on 74170 or [email protected]. Number 19/00394/HOU Marion Biggs 5 Higher Street Demolition of outbuildings and single storey ele- Notice of Annual ments attached to main house. Erection of extensions General Meeting with attached garage and conservatory. Friday 12th April at 6.00pm 19/004391/HOU Marion Biggs in The Blake Room All welcome Merriott Messenger [email protected] P A G E 3 ...... M e r r i o tt “ most wanted ” o n t h e r u n The two suspects who were arrested for be a match with the All Saints Church limited due to the nationwide epidemic the All Saints Church lead theft have lead “Smart Water” codes. of lead thefts. failed to surrender to their bail In the meantime, the roof at All Saints Previous thefts have seen All Saints conditions. Church has been installed with temp- Church seeking over £20,000 in The men from Birmingham are at large, orary, but sturdy, protection. Quotes in additional grants and donations. This has but have been flagged on the the region of £8,000 to replace the roof put a considerable burden on the church National Computer for re-arrest. How- section and damaged drain gutters in funds, congregation and wider commun- ever, charges have still not been made, stainless steel have been received. It is ity over the last 8 years. After the as a Police Laboratory backlog of cases is hoped that minimal costs will be incurred repairs, the roof will be “Lead Free” and delaying identification of the lead found by the church as our insurers should cov- hopefully not a target for future thefts. in their possession. Hopefully there will er the majority of the cost. Payouts are Paul Fisher ...... Water in all its forms A professional blade sharpener is once again visiting Hinton on Cold rain, stripping the spirit from life. th Saturday 30 March at St. Warm rain, which refreshes joy, George’s Church giving you an Felt first on the skin. opportunity to have your garden Dew on long grass, drenching my legs. tools, knives and scissors, a well- Water humming and groaning in a kettle, for coffee, earned sharpen. Just bring Or bubbling in a pan, them along to St George’s As I tumble in crisp cauliflower, between 10.00 and 1.00 and Smooth spinach leaves. while you enjoy a cuppa and The enveloping comfort of a hot bath. cake, your tools will be given a The crunch of transformative snow; new lease of life. Brittle ice-geometry in puddled ruts. Sea water, salty, sounding, shifting, Raising funds for Our Church Crashing surf, silky ripples. Building Trust. Editorial team member, Peter Bryans, A remembered stream - clear water Jane Jackson relaxes in Jamaica with his copy of the Merriott Messenger. Running over pebbles - disclosing delight: Water-crowsfoot floating in languid swathes, Gardening Quote Green starred with white; caddis worms of the Month Armoured in their cases of sand jewels. “I love Spring anywhere, Tears, of sympathy, sorrow or frustration. but if I could choose, Tears, that all humans recognise as communication; I would always greet it Messages sent and received, but in a garden”. Ruth Stout All too easily misunderstood. ‘Spring is in the air’ Sent in by Mo Frampton Janet Lailey photo taken by Paula Bateman

April FilmCrew: The next land, a young couple find their idyllic screening is at Wadham School. Doors screening at Wadham School takes place romance colliding with issues of sexual open at 7pm with the film starting at on 5th April - On Chesil Beach (2017)(15). freedom and societal pressure, leading to 7.30pm Visitors can pay at the door, £6 Based on Ian McEwan's novel, which he an awkward and fateful wedding night. per ticket. Tea/coffee and cake available adapted for this screenplay. In 1962 Eng- Starring Billy Howle & Saoirse Ronan, plus cushioned, tiered seating. John Facey, Chairman FilmCrew Moorlands Care Home Moorlands Road, Merriott, TA16 5NF

Moorlands Care Home offers quality care, provided by trained carers in homely, peaceful surroundings that have been refurbished to a very high standard. We also have a full time, dedicated, activities co-ordinator making sure that days are as full and active as you would like. Our services include: Respite care Day care Long term residential care For further information, please call Jayne on 01460 74425 P A G E 4 [email protected] ...... News from the Merriott Heritage Trust It is now four years since the untimely yard behind No 18 Lower Street and the part, we believe, of the “improvements” death of Cathy Herriman of Lower Street restoration of the Moorlands Farm to William Cuff’s Model Farm. This is which led to the formation of the Winnower and Scratter are progressing part of a -wide “Hill to River” Merriott Heritage Trust and its endow- at last. Thanks to Steve Bisgrove, the scheme to better manage flood ment with substantial funds. She asked well has been accessed by a four-inch prevention in the County with particular that these funds be used to support the borehole and can be photographed using reference to the Parrett basin. We are preservation and enhancement of the special equipment. A second largely anxious to preserve a section of the historic built and natural heritage of the complete Winnower from the original culvert in situ if possible. Photographic village. manufacturer in Wisbech has been records will be available for the Trust Two of our founding Trustees have now obtained to enable the missing comp- Archives. retired from office. John Stuttaford, our onents from our Winnower to be Much Trustee activity has taken place Treasurer has been replaced by Tina reproduced by woodworking specialist, over the last few months regarding the Mortimer but we have yet to find a re- Bruce Bellamy, who will complete the vexed issue of access to the proposed placement for our Secretary, Pat Hobbs, restoration to full working order. Shiremoor Hill low-cost housing develop- who although no longer a Trustee has Villagers will have noted the excellent ment. We recall that the Parish Council agreed to stay on to help with our ad- repair to the first phase of the restor- supported the original outline plan for ministration and archives until we find a ation of the south wall of the Church. housing in the field at the end of Manor replacement. Nic Preston, one of our The Trustees were pleased to be able to Drive subject to a carefully-designed Trustees, has taken on the task of provide financial assistance for this work access adjacent to the Squash Club and Minutes Secretary. and for the remaining length which will passing behind this building to reach the Pat has almost finished cataloguing the be completed this year. development field via a single-track Merriott archives held by stone bridge over Holwell Lane. This Museum, where it will be easily access- proposal by our Council has been consist- able to future researchers. We are also ently refused by the developers on the gradually accumulating artefacts and grounds of cost and is not supported by documents ourselves. These will SSDC planners. To some extent such a eventually require a permanent home, bridge would have protected the ancient hopefully within the village. We are village route to the Holy Well, the nearby indeed grateful to the residents who springs which issue forth to produce the have already entrusted to us historic Merriott Stream. documents, both personal and collective, Our research going back to the early and we hope that we can be a repository 1800s show that this green, sunken lane for anything before it reaches the skip, has never been part of either of the no matter how unimportant it seems. adjoining fields, as is claimed, and there- History does not stop at any given date; fore its destruction to provide access to we are in the process of making it now an otherwise land-locked pasture field is and it should be recorded for future so- unjustified. As a result, the Trustees have cial historians. Under threat decided to make the case to HM Land The Trust’s two natural heritage manage- Registry that the claimed ownership by ment projects continue, with Patrick We have recently provided further fund- the developer, Stonewater Ltd, should Armstrong tending Broadway Garden ing for the completion of the Village Hall not be confirmed. Certainly we feel that and Mark Boucher carrying out routine railing restoration and future financial Cathy would have been appalled at the hedge management in Shyners Lane. assistance has been approved for the prospect that the ancient lane featured is Mark is helped by neighbours along the repair, restoration and repainting of about to be buried almost entirely under footpath whose efforts are much appre- traditional, directional fingerposts in the a 4-metre high embankment and access ciated. The rebuilding of the dry-stone Parish. road or that the stream should run in a retaining wall opposite the Terrace re- The Trust recently attended a site consul- large concrete culvert with grills at either mains in abeyance for the future. tation meeting concerning the proposal end to prevent access. So much for Merriott’s natural heritage!! Two of Cathy’s specific requests, the to open the brook at Moorlands, which was culverted in the mid-19th century as Tony Hobbs exposure of the ancient well in Rousell’s Chairman ...... All Saints Church services in April with the 16 Bells Choir, Hinton 2pm Good Friday Service, th St George. Service starts at the st Thu 4 10am Midweek Communion for Sun 21 EASTER SUNDAY ‘Preaching Cross’ (no service in Lent 6am Easter Sunrise Service, Merriott) th Jubilee Wood, Hinton St George Sun 7 10.30am Sung Communion Thu 18th Maundy Thursday th 10.30am Easter Communion Thu 11 10am Midweek Communion for 7pm Communion with the 16 th Lent Bells Choir Sun 28 9am Holy Communion th (No Café Church this month) Sun 14 Palm Sunday Fri 19th Good Friday 10.30am Benefice Communion 10am – 12pm Easter Workshops Bob Hicks

Merriott Messenger [email protected] P A G E 5 ...... The Marquetry Society of Great Britain The Society was founded in 1952 and is national Marquetry Exhibition usually chosen to appear in the quarterly recognised as a leading authority on the staged by one of the larger Groups, this magazine, usually with some comments craft of marquetry in all its branches. It is year being the turn of the Sutton Cold- on it, it is nice to be judged by your a non-commercial organisation which field Group from Sunday 26 May to Fri- peers. You will have seen some of my exists to promote, foster and encourage day 31 May. There are several stages one comments in the previous Merriott interest in this ancient craft. The Society can go through, from Beginner to Messengers, so do come and speak to has members in all parts of the British Intermediate, to Advanced and advance- me at the Monthly Indoor Market and Isles and in many places abroad, viz. USA, ment is through getting awards which see a small selection of my work and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, just then take you up to the next level - I am learn this fascinating craft by joining our to mention a few. The visits and uses of now in the Advanced (Top) Level. local Group. its web site (marquetry.org) is almost as This is about the time when we start Contacts, as usual: Ken Smart 01460 high as that of Google!! working out what picture(s) to send or 74567 or [email protected] Larger groups tend to organise their even perhaps we do not have any ready or Mike Burnham 01460 351785 or competitions, as our old Group Moster- in time!! The judging is done by [email protected] ton did, but the main Competition, open Advanced Marquetarians and therefore Ken Smart to. all. .members, . . . .is the. . Annual . . . Inter . .- . . .if .one . gets. . an. award. . . or . your . . picture . . . is ...... Please be responsible …… I had to walk my son and pram onto the road outside the squash club the other day, due to this pile. I picked it up (despite not having my dog) so that others wouldn't step in it and placed it in the bin right next to the squash club. An extremely lazy dog owner yet again in the village. Jo Tucker

Calling all book lovers! A popular home library service run by the Royal Voluntary Service is looking for more readers in your area. Songs of Praise Our volunteers will choose and 1st Sunday of deliver books from the library for free to people who each month at 6.30pm. enjoy reading but are unable to get to their local library All welcome. due to poor health or mobility, or caring responsibilities. Our volunteers will agree with you a time which is convenient for you and spend time with you . For more information , please ask at your local library or Mobile Tuesday contact the Service Manager for the Home Library Service Library @ 9.30 - 10.00 Kirsty Jenssen on tel: 07920 250834 or email Merriott 9th April [email protected] Janette Osborne School

MANOR FARM’S OWN! The new season has started at Manor Farm, Merriott. We are ploughing land, planting seeds and readying ground for growing a wide variety of seasonal vegetables. We are also now able to supply additional veg as well as continuing with our own Free Range eggs, farm pressed beetroot juice, apple juice and cottage style cut flowers. Our daffodils are looking particularly lovely at the moment. We now also sell locally produced honey, jams and chutneys, as well as logs and kindling. If you want a variety of fresh produce, please come and visit our small rural farm shop and see for yourself. Manor Farm, Lower Street, Merriott, TA16 5NP Tel: 07963 102258 Email: [email protected] Like us on facebook @manorfarmsownmerriott P A G E 6 [email protected] ...... All about Umbellifers by CB Plants It won’t be long now Sweet cicely Myrrhis odorata is a hardy Fennel is another easy to grow herb that until the country perennial herb whose leaves have a gives height and drama to the garden. lanes are billowing sweet aniseed flavour and can be cooked the strong upright stems to 2 metres tall with frothy cow with sharp fruits such as rhubarb and have many yellow flowers in large flat parsley or ‘Queen gooseberries to sweeten them meaning umbels in late summer and soft green Annes Lace’. Cow less sugar needs to be added. Sweet feathery foliage. Bronze fennel has parsley is a member cicely has clusters of creamy white flow- beautiful bronze foliage. As with the of the Umbellifer ers in May and June followed by black others, fennel flowers are very attractive family of plants and seeds which also have an aniseed flavour. to hoverflies and other pollinators and there are many It likes to grow in moist soil in sun or part also excellent for flower arranging. plants in this family shade and looks attractive in a border Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ is a Fennel that we grow in our with Tulips, Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) and purple leaved form of the common cow gardens. Aquilegias (Granny’s Bonnets). parsley, it has dark purple stems and lacy Carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley are Angelica, Angelica archangelica, is an heads of white flowers and is a very eaten in the first year of growth but if left architectural plant that can grow to 2 attractive garden plant that comes true to grow for a second year, will send up a metres tall and in its second year has from seed. tall stem topped with umbels of small large almost spherical flower heads of There are many more umbellifers I could yellow flowers that are loved by hover- greenish flowers followed by long lasting mention, popular garden annuals such as flies. Allow the parsley to self seed and seed heads that self sow prolifically. Ammi and Orlaya and perennials for long you will get a fresh crop of new plants. Angelica stems have traditionally been lasting flowers including Meadowsweet, The herbs coriander and dill are annuals candied for use in confectionery and a Sea-Hollies and Selinums, more on these and will flower the year they are sown leaf can be added to stewed fruit to re- ornamentals next time. giving us fresh seed to use in the kitchen duce acidity. Angelica will grow best Catherine Bond, CB Plants, through the winter. when in deep moist soil. Lower Severalls Nursery ...... Humanitarian Assistance A reminder to the residents of Merriott they are still requested as are baby this in your diary:- Music in the Mead- from Refugee Support Group, South buggies and carry-cots in reasonable ow, Hinton St George, Sunday 19th May, Somerset (RSG), that summer clothing is condition. from 2pm. This will be the third after- now being requested by Raft for men RSG continues to fundraise for specialist noon in the Secret Garden at the end of (not large sizes please), women and charities working in the Middle East and West Street, starring Ricky Romaine on children; suitable footwear and bedding Europe with people still fleeing destruc- sitar with accompanists, plus the folk and sleeping bags. Fourteen portable tion and death. Although the war in group Teasing the Cat, playing and sing- sewing machines were donated in the Syria appears to be approaching an end, ing traditional instruments and songs. autumn from residents there is little likelihood of any citizens There will be a marquee for shelter and a to be sent to camps in the Middle East returning to this broken country, much of number of interesting stalls. Tickets £8; and Africa to promote self sufficiency: it derelict and without a functioning a donation requested for children. infrastructure, for many more years. Please bring a chair each and your own After the concert on April 5th another drinks for another successful event. event takes place in May. Please put Geraldine Downey, RSG 01460 271358 ...... This months issue of the Messenger is we enjoyed a delicious dinner over- brought to you from Cape Town and looking the ocean in Simons Town. look who I met! Ann & Andy Lawrence I also came across this ad in the local were holidaying at the same time and free paper which amused me. I hope it does you too. Jane Jackson

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