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PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MONTH We have been sent some lovely photos this month by Mark Newberry and Pat Hobbs. Pat took hers in January 2013 - history seems to be repeating

itself! Thank you both.

Please note copy deadline for the April edition is 12th March.

Articles received after this date Photo taken by Mark Newberry Photo taken by Pat Hobbs - looking Summer 2013 towards Long Sutton- January 2013 may not be included. Please Send your photo to: [email protected] include any artwork or photographs. Parish Council Update There are still two PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES – WE URGENTLY NEED YOU! SCOOP THAT POOP! There is a continuing problem of dog fouling on the village footpaths which are constantly in use. We would like to remind dog owners that a fixed penalty notice can be issued- maximum fine £1,000. If anyone sees that an owner does not clean up after their dog, take as many details as you can, time, place, breed of dog and report the incident by calling 01935 462462 and speak confidentially to the Enforcement Officer. Dates of Next Merriott Parish Council Meetings: Monday March 3rd and Monday April 7th at 7.00pm - Merriott Tithe Barn. INSIDE THIS For details of Planning Applications considered by the Parish Council in February, please ISSUE: turn to page 7. Community Speed Watch Update 2 MOORLANDS FARM DEVELOPMENT Mothering Sunday 3 Concert We have made good progress in the last few weeks and now have the approval Volunteering 4 of all parties necessary to enable the Opportunities legal agreements to be finalised. That with CAB will enable us to complete the highways design which will be the first activity on Success for 5 site, after our ecologist has checked the Karate Club site again. We still have some issues to resolve in order for the legal agreement Recent Flooding 6 with the doctor to be concluded, but by Sam Wycherley this is our next priority, now that the highways and access issues are Planning 7 resolved. We are keen to make a start Applications on site as soon as possible and will issue more detailed information in our next progress report. P A G E 2

Merriott First School News Community Speed Watch

Our New Year began best to use as toilet paper – a hand The Merriott CSW team has had a busy with a problem. towel, a nose tissue or toilet tissue. start to 2014 despite the best efforts of the Some people walking The children could see at the end of weather. We have now done over 46 their dogs between the experiment how important it was sessions at 7 different sites around the eight o’clock and half not to throw the wrong paper into village. Over 8000 vehicles have gone past past in the mornings the toilet causing blocked drains. The us and of these 600 have been logged as were letting them foul the area in front ‘soup’ Duncan made to represent speeding, with many still doing 40 to 50 of the school. Sometimes we were able what goes along our drains is best left mph in a 30 mph limit. At many of our to clear up the mess before children to the imagination! sites we are now getting zero speeders started to arrive, other times children Nigel Witcombe (pictured) loaned the which is great and what we have always carried the mess into school …. Please school his weather station for a week set out to achieve. Unfortunately we still remember to clear up after your dogs - and the children enjoyed hearing how have problems along Broadway and there is a dog litter bin at the top of he uses the information it sends to coming into and out of the village at either Evergreen Path. the hub in his kitchen for his work on end, with the highest number of speeders logged at Pye corner coming into the Later in the term we had two visitors to the farm. village from Crewkerne. We have good support our ‘The Elements’ topic. Thank you Duncan and Nigel. support from the Police and I believe that Duncan represented Wessex Water and the Safety Camera Van has been in the Henhayes Community Centre talked in a whole school assembly about Village at Pye Corner on numerous how we get our water, use it and recycle The next date in the series of monthly occasions. This is no surprise as there are it. He then led Key Stage Two through an Special Lunches is Friday 7th March at regularly 20-30 speeders at any time and 12.30pm when the traditional food of experiment to see which paper would be on any day in a one hour session at this Wales will be on offer at £7.50 for a two course meal plus tea or coffee. site. While the numbers are so high the Merriott Gardening Club Booking is essential at the Centre Office Camera Van is likely to be there. or by telephone 01460 74340. While we still have a speeding problem in On 26 March, returning by popular the village the CSW team will continue to request, Neil Lovesey of Picket Lane operate with a view to encouraging people Nursery will give us a talk entitled Charity Lunches to slow down and make the village a safer "Propagation 2”. At Picket Lane he and in Lent A simple place for all. We have a strong committed his team propagate all the plants for lunch of home- team and to increase our flexibility it sale. Part 2, by necessity, recaps on made soup, bread would be great to get a couple more mem- Part 1 then goes on to look at the and cheese will bers who would be able to support nodes of roots, the methods plant use be held every week in Lent (which sessions during the week days between to expand below ground and how we begins after Pancake Day, Shrove 09:30am and 17:00pm. If anyone wants to can use those methods to create new Tuesday) Everyone is welcome- just join the Merriott CSW team, training can plants. He will look at the 'magical' turn up between 12 midday and 2pm be arranged and you can reach me nodes at ground level and the many and give a donation to the chosen at [email protected]. ways of propagating plant material that charity. This year the venues are as time prevented him from dealing with follows: I would like to thank all the current CSW in Part 1. Then just to add a little extra, team members for their continued Wed. March 12th - ‘Southernhay’ he looks at how plants absorb foods support. Also the villagers for their opposite the shop in Hinton St and create their own carbohydrates. If positive response and for supplying hot George, (Clements’) for Homestart you need help with propagating a drinks to the team on some very chilly th favourite ‘something’, this is the man to Wed. March 19 - Lopen School- CSW Sessions. ask. Meet at the Tythe Barn, Merriott room, hosted by ‘Just Women’ for Grant Wright - Merriott CSW Coordinator at 7.30 pm. Refreshments, raffle, plant charity swap and much more. A friendly th Wed. March 26 - Springfield House, welcome awaits. Merriott (Stokes’), for All Saints’ OPEN GROUP New members from Hinton St George, Lychgate Appeal Lopen and Dinnington are most nd Wed. April 2 - Gappers Pool, 11 welcome. Come and join us. Church Street, Merriott, (Dismores’) 13th March - Merriott Social Club- talk Mo Frampton 07967 028277 for S.O.M.A. by Dr Mick Atkinson on "Dartmoor". th Wed. April 9 - Pitt Farmhouse, 27th March - Quiz Night and Coffee at Boozer Pit, Merriott, (Lawrences’) for Lynne's. Christian Aid. Enquiries - Maggie 76186

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Merriott Drivers’ Service Mothering Sunday Concert - 30th March

One of our Sunday 30th March, All Saints Church, Merriott at 3:30pm drivers, Pippa (A Mothering Sunday Treat with Refreshments at 3:00pm) Mandeville, is “A Viola Fantasy” presented by Joseph Fisher and Lydia unable to Scadding will include works by Schumann, Hummel, Tele- continue being mann and Vaughn-Williams for the Viola and Piano. a driver, so would those who use the As a soloist Joseph has appeared with the Southbank Sinfonia at St. Johns Merriott Drivers' Service kindly cross her Waterloo, London; at The Royal Opera House, London performing Berio’s Folk name of your list. We want to say a big songs with the Jette Parker Young Artist- Dusica Bijelic and also at the Anghiari thank you to Pippa for all her help. Festival in Italy alongside Sir Thomas Allen, a world famous baritone. Lydia is an We have lost several drivers recently. If accomplished pianist - she has performed in the Bath and Cheltenham Inter- you would like to consider being a national Music Festivals and in venues such as Symphony Hall Birmingham, volunteer driver, please contact us on St. Georges Bristol and The Sage, Gateshead. She is currently an accompanist 76186 and we will be pleased to tell you and teacher at Wells Cathedral School. how the service works. It's very simple! Tickets £5, under 18’s free and available from Osborne Stores, Broadway, Maggie and Tom Jones Merriott; Crewkerne Information Centre or tel 01460 76360 to reserve. Profits Merriott Drivers’ Co-ordinators from the concert will go towards the church Lychgate Repair. VIEWPOINT

NEW to the Merriott Messenger this month is “Viewpoint” where we invite you to send in your views and opinions on local matters and indeed the Merriott Messenger itself. Please send to: [email protected] As I walk around the village with my dogs I think what a lovely place Merriott is, but what a shame about the litter! Yes, it may be a particular bugbear of mine but I feel very passionate about it. It may not be obvious to those people who drive through the village, but on walking around it seems that the hedgerows and grass verges are being used as a dumping ground for discarded bottles, cans, sweet papers and sandwich wrappers. I believe litter begets litter, which is why I try to pick it up when I can and am hoping that anyone living in Merriott might start to do the same, especially if it is outside their property. It's not difficult to do, but makes such a difference and it is one of the environmental issues in which we can make a difference. So when you put out your rubbish on collection day, try to make sure it isn’t going to blow away before it is collected and when you happen to see some litter on your travels don’t just ignore it, pick it up and put it in one of the several bins around about or take it home. Merriott is a very pretty place to live and we should all take pride in its appearance. Niki Scurr

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Citizens Advice Bureau - Volunteer Opportunities for all

To support this Bureau for help - this can be either face busy and invaluable to face or on the telephone. They also service and a new support the client in finding the next step project aiming to and level of service required to move increase Advice their case forwards. A volunteer commit- Services to the ment of 2 x 4 hour sessions per week is people of this area, required to fulfil this role. South Somerset CAB is looking to After gaining experience in this role and recruit volunteers to two different roles. additional training, there are Free and excellent training is provided. opportunities to move to Advice work Reception and Information Assistant: which requires extended and more in- The purpose of this role is to welcome depth interviews with clients through an clients who “drop in”, manage the appointment system. Full role descrip- waiting room and to assist with infor- tions are available upon request. mation and signposting where If you or anyone you know would be appropriate. A volunteer commitment interested in volunteering for South of 3 and a half hours per week would be Somerset CAB please contact Leonie required to fulfil this role. Girling at Voluntary Sector Support, a Gateway Assessor / Adviser: project of South Somerset association for Voluntary and Community Action. Gateway Assessors carry out an Winter Moonrise effective triage style interview with Email: [email protected] or tel: clients when they first approach the 01935 414023 The looming orange moon pauses Merriott Coffee Stop Fundraising for Africa Expedition Cheek down on the horizon, Coffee and cake for £1 with th His artist's beret over one ear, free refills, good company Saturday 29 March - Curry Night To squint through black twigs and play area for children, is MerriottVillage Hall at 7pm. Tickets At the landscape he is creating. every Tuesday 10 - 11.30am at All £5 on the door for an evening of good He lays a silver wash on the fields, Saints Church, Merriott. An ideal place food and good company. Raffle and Adds a gleam to standing water; to meet up or take a break during your refreshments available and you are Defines dark hedges with a darker line. walk. Everybody is made welcome. The welcome to bring your own drinks. At midnight, his tilted face volunteers who run this take turns Thank you for your support and for Is shining small overhead about every 8-10 weeks. If you would making the Italian night such a As he stands back from his canvas like to help, or can occasionally bake success. To consider the effect. cakes, please contact - Jean Crisp by Janet Lailey on 01460 279654 Thomas Bending 01460 74799

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Success for Merriott Karate Club

Lamprill - Purple Belt (5th Kyu), Fleur Cooper - Green Belt (6th Kyu), Adeline Cooper - Green (6th Kyu), Nick Sale - Orange (8th Kyu), Emma Sale - Orange Belt (8th Kyu), Eve Sale - Orange Belt (8th Kyu),Molly Sale - Orange Belt At a recent Karate grading held at (8th Kyu), Richard Sale - Orange the Wincanton Honbu Merriott Belt (8th Kyu). Karate Club students achieved great Merriott Karate Club is a small, success and were rewarded for all but very friendly club that caters their hard work and effort. for students from age 6 upwards. Under the watchful eye of senior They meet every Monday and instructor, Sensei Paul Hacker, all Tuesday in Merriott (first lesson the students grading performed to free) where students are taught a very high standard. Sensei Hacker everything from the basics of was extremely pleased with the Karate to self defence. All level attained by all Merriott students are taught the strict students and praised their efforts rules and guidelines for the highly. He also praised the efforts of performance of Karate and are Sensei Brett Jacobs (Senior's in- constantly reminded that their FAMILY FLIX structor) and Sensei Kevin Fone karate techniques are not to be ”Turbo” will be shown on Sunday 9 March at (Junior's instructor) and comple- used outside the dojo. Karate not 2.30pm in Hinton St George Village Hall. mented them on their work with only helps to improve your Adults £5 in advance/£5.50 on the door; children the students. bodies physical condition but can (under 16; must be accompanied by an adult) £3. also help with confidence. Kylie Channon - Purple Belt (5th Tickets available from Our SHOP in Hinton. Kyu), Nick Durant - Green Belt (6th For further information contact Kyu), Jo Bending - Brown (1 white Sensei Brett Jacobs on 07968 stripe - 3rd Kyu), Fenton Garrettaz 953705. - Orange Belt (8th Kyu), Max

News from The Swan

Thank you to all our customers who are making the 6 Nations rugby tournament a big hit again. Starting in March, Lucy (local village hairdresser), will be holding a haircut night on the first Tuesday of every month (7pm) - £6 trim, £4 cutters. Tea & coffee can be served if required. 1st March: Steak Night (choice of cuts) 2 dinners & bottle of wine £22. 4th March: Haircut night from 7pm. 14th March: Cheltenham Gold Cup day charity bash for Macmillan cancer – watch out for details around the village or at the pub. 15th March: Conclusion of the 6 Nations. Will Ireland triumph? Go green anyhow & celebrate St Patricks Day early with a choice of 2 traditional Irish meals & sweets £10p/p. 29th March: Charity skittles day for Guide Dogs for the Blind – watch out for details around the village or at the pub. 30th March: Mothering Sunday Roast. (Choice of 3 roast meats) Main and dessert £11p/p. 20th April: Easter Sunday. Roast Turkey & trimmings – just like Christmas! www.theswaninnmerriott.co.uk P A G E 6

News from All Saints Church

Lots of people have been day 5th March. Lent lunches will be on asking about how we Wednesdays again and all are welcome. can help people affected We are also running some other events, by flooding on the including a visit to Hilfield Friary. Levels. It looks as Throughout Lent (beginning on Thurs- Young Musician of the th though donating to the day 13 March at 10.00am) there will Year Competition Somerset Community be short mid-week Communions in Foundation will help individuals and church. Please see the Link Magazine We would like to hear from anyone, small businesses as they do their best to for more information about times and still in full time education, who recover. We are also collecting fresh venues. would like to take part in the 2014 Young Musician of the Year fruit and vegetables to take to Finally, our Mothering Sunday service is Competition. Heats will take place Muchelney Church where they can be a fairly informal family service with on the 17th and 18th March and the distributed. If you are interested in help- some activities for children and some final on Wednesday th4 June, as part ing, please contact us or use the basket flowers to give to mums. Please feel of the Festival. in the church. We are asked for fairly free to come along. sturdy things that can be stored in a cold Deadline for applications is the 3rd Revd Julia Hicks church; such as apples and oranges, March 2014. cabbages, roots vegetables etc (a local Church Services - March Full details and an application form farm is providing potatoes). Sun 2nd - 8.30am Holy Communion can be obtained by visiting our We continue to collect non-perishable Sun 9th - 9.30am Holy Communion website: www.hintonfestival.org or food for the Lord’s Larder, so please Sun 16th - 6.00pm Evensong (NB no by emailing : check that you get the right basket! And Family Service) janefrancesjackson @gmail.com thank you to everyone who regularly Sun 23rd - 10am Sung Holy Communion th We look forward to hearing from supports this. Sun 30 - Mothering Sunday Family Service you. The season of Lent begins on Wednes-

The Recent Flooding by Sam Wycherley

I am sure we have all heard about reach the ‘mainland’. Houses have been more trees will slow the flow onto the the recent floods near Muchelney flooded, the population displaced and Levels, as the roots absorb water, thus and on the surrounding Somerset 80 square kilometres, most of which is reducing the risk of flooding and there Levels, a problem still continuing due farmland, have been flooded, destroy- are some alternative low-impact to recent rain and arguably a slow ing crops and incomes. The situation suggestions that have worked else- response from the Environment has become so serious that the army where. Agency. It is an issue that has made has even been called in to assist. There is of course the (unpopular) its way to the Commons, David So what can be done? The Somerset suggestion that we leave nature to take Cameron overruling his own Environ- Levels are usually kept dry by a series of its course. Muchelney was traditionally ment Secretary, Owen Paterson MP, drainage ditches feeding into the rivers an inland island and much of the Levels on the issue, by promising action such as the Parrett. This system has have been reclaimed artificially. This is against a situation that is “desperate been in place since the 17th century. Sea unsound, however. The Levels are home and “unacceptable”. defences put in place in the 20th century to many people, and the extra farmland Even the Prince of Wales has visited have also prevented flooding by sea, it gives us is vital to the local economy. the flooded Levels, pledging £50,000. something the Levels are prone to, Will the Environment Agency take Lord Smith, the Environment Agency bearing in mind that parts are below sea action? I should hope so, but whether or chief and the Prime Minister have level. The solution most popular with not they are capable of doing very much each paid a visit. But it is the actual those living in the vicinity is the dredg- is questionable. Perhaps the victims of effect of the flooding (which also ing of the River Parrett. This will the floods are as much the victims of occurred last year) that is most increase the flow so that water should austerity as the rain. With cuts to the important and what can be done to drain more quickly from the Levels, Environment budget and a shrinking stop it, or alternatively leave nature providing that the drainage ditches are government, reaction to disasters such to take its course. The flooding has also kept clear. However this measure is as the flooding has been slowed and the cut off Muchelney’s 200 inhabitants, temporary and in the past flooding has Environment Agency may feel they and they have had to use a boat to occurred despite dredging. However, cannot afford dredging. there are alternative measures. Planting MERRIOTT MESSENGER P A G E 7

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Merriott Parish Boundaries considered by the Parish Council in February Spare a thought for those who deliver the Merriott Messenger to those 90+ (a) APPLICATION NO: 13/05172/OUT APPLICANT: Berrow Developments Ltd. properties outside the village centre PROPOSAL: Erection of 6 detached dwellings to include 2 affordable unit. (outline) of Merriott but within the Parish (GR 344949/113272) LOCATION: Land to The North of the Half Moon House, Boozer Boundaries. They have to travel down Pit. Merriott. PRESENTATION FROM BERROW. narrow, often muddy, potholed and (b) APPLICATION NO: 13/05208/FUL. APPLICANT: Mr & Mrs White. PROPOSAL: sometimes unsurfaced lanes. For Erection of two storey extension. Erection of double garage with dormer windows those who thought Merriott ended at LOCATION: 1 Pye Corner, Merriott Rd. Merriott. Boozer Pitt or Merriottsford, here is a map of Merriott showing the (c) APPLICATION NO: 13/05039/S73A. APPLICANT: Oyster Properties. PROPOSAL: boundary and outlying properties. Variation of condition 2 & 3 of application to change parking arrangements.

LOCATION: Broadway Farm Barn, Broadway. Merriott.

(d) APPLICATION No 14/00060/FUL. APPLICANT : Mrs M Gray. PROPOSAL: Erection of single storey front extension. (GR 344081/112755) LOCATION: 31 Church Street Merriott. ADVICE OF APPEAL: Location Land at Goldwell Farm, Yeovil Road. Crewkerne. 110 Dwellings plus associated open space. A copy of Appellant Grounds of Appeal and Planning Certificate can be inspected by contacting the appeal officer Adrian Noon 01935 462370 or Jill Bartholomew 01935 462460. Representations x 3 copies, within six weeks from January 22nd.

DETERMINATION OF APPLICATIONS Location: 26 Glebelands. Merriott– Granted subject to conditions Location: Oyster Properties Ltd- Granted subject to conditions Location: Oyster Properties Ltd- Building Consent for Listed Building. Granted with conditions.

PLANNING PERMISSION has been previously GRANTED for : 24 properties in Moorlands Farm. There is indication from developers that the build will commence in 2014. 10 properties Broadway Farm: This site is already under construction. 52 properties Tail Mill. A long term application. Map courtesy of Peter Bryans More information can be found via the South Somerset District Council website: www.southsomerset.gov.uk

carers, families and friends throughout the South West. News from Merriott Social Club By the way, we also have a listing on March talented bunch from the workforce of Lemonrock so you can always find up- Saturday 1st sees the return of local duo Augusta Westland. to-date information on any live music Chiff Chaff, with Phil on keyboard & Tony Thursday 27th—has been set aside for coming up here at the Club and if it’s on guitar and providing vocals; they this year’s AGM beginning at 7:30pm – an event other than music you’ll find present a subtle blend of country, pop, all members are invited to attend – lots it listed on our Facebook page. Check romantic ballads and a little bit of good will be discussed including this year’s us out. old rock ‘n’ roll – an easy listening night achievements and future projects, but Finally, now that the hall has had a suitable for all ages. Tony lives in the perhaps most importantly the financial facelift, with not just a lick of paint village and all at the Club will know his health of the club will be discussed …… but new furniture as well, private brother……our very own Fred, who looks spoiler alert! ...... everything’s looking bookings are increasing greatly in after the beer lines here. rosy! Please do try and attend- you’ll number, so if you would like to book Saturday 22nd—once again we have be offered the opportunity to express the hall for your party or celebration another local, Colin Elswood. Colin is your views or ask any questions. then pop in any evening or telephone playing solo this time with an eclectic mix Saturday 29th and it’s “Eyes Down” at 74376; Saturday nights are heavily of 60s, 70s and 80s music, but I’m sure 7:30pm for a charity Bingo night in aid booked right up to the end of June many of you will recognise him as the of “Ups & Downs”, a Down Syndrome but we do have a few available. lead singer of The A W House Band, a support organisation for parents, Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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