RoundRound AboutAbout the villages of Langford Budville and Runnington

June/July 2019 CONTENTS

1 Welcome 2 What's On 4 Jubilee Hall 6 Regular events at the Hall 7 Friendship Circle 8 Green Fingers - Bonsai 9 Open Farm Sunday 10 News from the Villages 12 Farewell & Welcome 13 New Village Agent 14 Out & About - Foraging 16 Seasonal Treats 17 Langford Ladies 18 News from the Churches 22 Our School 24 Things to Do w. Children 34 Local Transport Services 35 Community Contacts 36 Magazine Information

Welcome …

To the June edition of Round About…… After six weeks away in a very different environment, I have returned to a world of green! The patchwork of fields around the village is all cloaked in greens of different shades - blue-green wheat, green-green grass, and green hedgerows punctuated by plenty of wildflowers. I missed the best of the bluebells, and I am told it was a great year. My thanks to Laurian who took our cover photo. While we are on the subject of green - Green Fingers has explored the miniature Bonsai gardens at White post, Josh has gone Out & About, Foraging, some Langford Ladies (plus a Langford Gent) went for a Monumental Walk, and Our School is planning summer outings. We offer some suggestions for Things to Do with Children during the long summer holidays. So, What’s On in and around the villages? A summer Fete at the school, an equestrian evening at and plenty of music. Budvue Cinema at the Village Hall will be showing “The Favourite”. The Friendship Circle, every other Friday, offers company, conversation and outings. Langford Lakes will have an Open Day which is an enjoyable way to get out in aid of a good cause - do support them. You can find information about summer lunches and teas in News from the Churches, and information about church services etc. We have new faces to Welcome, and old ones to bid Farewell. The Parish meeting was held in May and is reported in Village News: Our Parish Council would welcome your input, so please check it out. As usual I will end with an appeal. We really like to have different voices represented in the magazine, so it with real pleasure that I have pictures and articles from our readers - thank you to Josh Wedderkopp, Jo Humble, Jean Marshall and Laurian Cooper whose contributions are very gratefully accepted. If you have a nice photo, a story, a recipe or news of comings and goings in your neighbourhood, please get in touch - our contacts are at the back of the magazine. We like to keep things local, seasonal and uncontroversial, and I am happy to help write or edit if you’re unsure of your words. Saranne Cessford, on behalf of the editorial team.

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What’s On…

Thurs 13 June 7.00 to 7.30 Police Beat Surgeries Jubilee Hall Thurs 11 July pm Parish Council Meeting Jubilee Hall Mon 10 June 7.30 pm Friendship Circle: Coffee & Jubilee Hall Fri 7 June 11.00 am Chat Open Farm Sunday @ Langford Lakes 11.00 am to Sun 9 June Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm 4.00 pm Langford Ladies: Visit to JW Meet at Martlet for Wed 19 June 6.30 pm Blooms carshare International Make Music St Andrew’s ch. 1.00 pm- Fri 21 June Day 6.00pm Friendship Circle: Birthday Jubilee Hall Fri 21 June 11.00 am Party/AGM Open Day @ Comeytrowe Higher Comey- Fri 21 June 6.00 pm Equestrian Centre trowe Farm Budvue Cinema: The 7.00 for 7.30 Jubilee Hall Sat 22 June Favourite pm St Andrew’s Ch. Wiveliscombe Town Band Fri 28 June 7.30 pm Wiveliscombe Friendship Circle - Golden Brixham Fri 6 July t.b.c. Hind Langford Budville 11.00 am - LB Schooll: Summer Fete Sat 6 July Primary School 1.00 pm Blue Grass Band Runnington Church Sun July 7 tbc

Parish Council meeting Jubilee hall Mon 8 July 7.30 pm Summer Tea Party in aid of St Greenlands, LB Sat 13 July t.b.c. Peter’s Church Friendship Circle - Coffee & Jubilee Hall Fri 19 July 11.00 am chat Budvue Cinema - The 7.00 for 7.30 Jubilee Hall Sat 20 July Keeper pm International Lunch in aid of Tantelon Sat 10 August 12.00 noon St Peter’s Church

On Friday 28th June at 7.30 pm, Wiveliscombe Town Band will present “Hits from the Screen” at St Andrew’s Church, Wiveliscombe. Featuring a “huge’ Brass band and some special guests. Admission Free: donations appreciated.

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OPEN DAY at COMEYTROWE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE 21 JUNE 2019: FROM 6.00 PM ADMISSION FREE Featuring Jonathon Marshall - World’s leading display falconer & his dancing Spanish Horses Pony Rides/Live Band/BBQ and Bar In Aid of Beacon Cancer Care Centre @ Musgrove Park Hospital Higher Comeytrowe Farm, Comeytrowe, , TA4 1EQ

June 21 is International make Music Day: 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm St Andrew’s Church Wiveliscombe, starting at 1 o’clock, Schools will be performing/ Bells will be ringing / and after tea and cake – kindly provided by the church ladies - Kingsmead students will strut their stuff followed by chamber groups of local musicians ending with Wivelele playing and all singing at 5 o’clock For more information please contact Hilary Wickham: [email protected]

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News from the Village Hall

The AGM of the Village Hall was held on May 9th 2019. Many thanks to all those who attended. The Hall continues to be extremely successful with increasing number of bookings including regular clubs, our very own village cinema - Budvue, Take Art events and ever popular children’s parties and wedding receptions. Thanks to good revenue and hall activity the Trustees are now looking to the future and the wish to improve the facilities wherever possible. New chairs are a priority and research has and continues to be carried out to see what is available and the costs involved. It is hoped that in the not too distant future we will be able to take this forward. The success of Budvue has not only demonstrated the need for more comfortable seating but also that a better sound system for the hall would be beneficial and these items are on the ‘wish list’. Hall maintenance has been carried out as needed under the direction of the new maintenance committee and the Hall remains in good condition, but it is vitally important that we continue to ensure it stays in that way and this, as with any building, is an ongoing task. The grounds committee have been busy tidying up the grounds: we would like to give a big ‘Thank You’ to all those who have helped out on a voluntary basis to ensure the planting is maintained and thriving. This includes the laying of the hedge between the hall and the field. You may have also noticed the new sign for the Hall. Having secured planning permission it is now in place and hopefully new users will now have no excuse for not being able to find us! There have been a few changes in the Trustee Committee. David Brown, after kindly volunteering as Interim Chair for the last 12 months, has stepped down and Michael Huntingford has taken on the role of Chair going forward. Andy Pritchard continues to sit as the Vice Chair, along with Margaret Brown as Secretary and Pam Farr as Treasurer on a temporary basis until a new Treasurer comes forward. Alison Toogood has resigned her Trusteeship and we would like to extend our thanks for all her input. In summing up it is really good to repeat how well the Hall is received by all the users. Its reputation continues to grow and thanks to new users from both near and far, knowledge of our outstanding facilities is being well spread. It must be

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said however that the successful operation of the Hall itself depends on the time and commitment made by members of each of the committees, and all our volunteers. The Trustees are, as always, extremely grateful for the contribution each and every one has made towards ensuring another successful year for our marvellous Village Community Hall. Village Hall Trustee Committee

The Jubilee Hall is an ideal venue for a wide variety of events including wedding receptions, parties and dances, shows and concerts, club and society meetings, fetes and community events, conferences, meetings and training days

Main Hall seats up to 150 theatre style, 150 at tables Comfortable Committee Room with seating for 36 Large, well equipped kitchen Spacious foyer and cloakroom Gravelled patio + grassed terrace Easy access and parking for 40+ cars Full bar/entertainment licence For booking availability visit www.langfordbudvillevillagehall.org.uk email [email protected]

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Regular Events at the Jubilee Hall

Day Repeat Time Contact Monday

Yoga - New Class Weekly 10.00 - 11.00 [email protected] from 29 April Parish Council 2nd Mon in 19.30 [email protected] month Tuesday

Pilates Weekly 11.30 -12.30 Claire Southcott; M: 077718 70033 [email protected] Iyengar Yoga Weekly 18.30 -20.00 Jackie Douglas; [email protected] Wednesday

Art Group Weekly 10.00 -12.00 Susie Kenward; T: 01823 662856 [email protected] Short Mat Bowls Weekly 10.00 -12.00 David Brown; [email protected] Philip Gothard; T: 01823 664724 Bridge Club Weekly 13.00 -15.30 Michael & Laurian Cooper; T. 01823 400474 ; [email protected] Red Dragon Weekly 18.00 -20.30 Peter Milne; T:01823 401134 Karate [email protected] Thursday

Iyengar Yoga Weekly 10.00 -11.30 Jackie Douglas; [email protected] Kingsmead Bowling Weekly 19.00 -22.00 Dudley Edgar 01984 629333 Club Friday

Dance Exercise Weekly 09.30-10.30 Caroline Ashworth; M:07841 038141; [email protected] Friendship Circle Bi-weekly 11.00-12.30 Pam Farr: [email protected]

Saturday

Budvue Cinema 3rd Sat. in 19.00 for Email: [email protected] month* 19.30 * check date on Ad - can change Sunday

Red Dragon Karate Weekly 17.00-19.00 Peter Milne; T:01823 401134 [email protected] 6

Friendship Circle

On 26th April, we enjoyed a talk given by Richard Kay from Lawrence’s Auctioneers in Crewkerne. His talk was entitled "10 Commandments of an Auctioneer". He stressed the importance of people and their feelings about cherished items: they may not be of much monetary value, but their importance to the person should not be forgotten. He brought some examples, one of which was a small knitted cottage brought in by the lady who had knitted it; this turned out to be a toilet roll holder and she had to be gently told that there wasn't a market for it! On another occasion, he went to a modest house to look at some paintings and give a valuation, when he noticed a large painting in the living room which hadn't been included; the owner knew that it had a signature, but didn't think it was genuine - it was a Bruegel and sold for around £780,000! Sound advice given was: restoration - don't do it yourself; and you can collect just about anything! Our 10th May meeting was a coffee and chat, plus a fiendish quiz devised by David Faulkner using the number "10" which got us all thinking! Our next meetings are : June 7th - Coffee and chat June 21st - Birthday party - AGM July 5th - Trip to the "Golden Hind" at Brixham July 19th - Coffee and chat Pam Farr

St Peter’s Church Bell Tolled for the people of France In response to the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday 15th April, The Archbishops of Canterbury & York and Prime Minister Teresa May requested that church and cathedral bells were rung as a mark of solidarity with the people of France on Maundy Thursday. Accordingly the tenor bell at St Peter’s Church was tolled after the evening Maundy Thursday evening service on April 18th by Jean Mathison.

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Green Fingers:

Bonsai landscapes at White Post Nursery Carol Mahoney, creator and owner of White Post Nursery since 1998 (22 years ago) has always had a passion for creating gardens, both full-sized and miniature. Her childhood saucer gardens have developed to unique bonsai landscapes with the mirror ponds replaced by agate slices. Carol does all the designing herself using plants found around the nursery – including oaks planted by the squirrels! Each landscape adjusts to its own miniature world, with the plants growing to suit their space. Carol uses wires to persuade the young plants to grow to interesting shapes but very rarely prunes the miniature trees. The landscapes are kept outside all year round but they do need protection from frosts and from summer sunshine. The key management requirement is watering as they have very little soil and therefore low water reserves. Carol does not feed the plants to prevent lush growth, though they do need occasional weeding. Although Carol is entirely self-taught, bonsai is an ancient artform. Initially originating in China over 1000 years ago, it was later redeveloped in Japan from the 16th century onwards, under the influence of Zen philosophy. Recognisable illustrations of bonsai have been found in scroll paintings from the medieval period, and trees are known to have survived up to 500 years. “Bonsai” means “planted in a container”, and the idea is to mimic the shape and scale of a full- size tree, whilst creating an item for contemplation. In the West, the first mention of these dwarf potted trees came in 1637, and they began to appear in Exhibitions in the late 19th century. For those wishing to learn more about the art, there are many books describing its history and cultivation. The Taunton and Bonsai Club holds regular meetings locally. Be sure to check out Carol’s delightful miniature creations closer to home at White Post Nursery. Tryphena Huntingford and Maggie Norvell LANGFORD LAKES Local Family Run Christmas Tree Farm set in the heart of rural Somerset Call us on 01823 400476 or visit www.langfordlakes.co.uk 8

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News from the Villages

Parish Council The Annual Parish Meeting was held at the Jubilee Hall on the 13th May. The Chairperson, Jan Middleton, reported on the Parish Council’s year, which included information about the recent election and gave thanks to Councillor Mike Perry who will not be continuing as a councillor. She also thanked Borough Councillor Roger Habgood for his support and hard work on behalf of the Parish Council and welcomed the new Borough Councillor Gwil Wren. Cllr Middleton thanked the long-standing previous Clerk, Christine Hake for her hard work and welcomed the new Clerk Carly Payne. Cllr Middleton reported that in an unprecedented move the PC would be paying for the defibrillator at the Jubilee Hall for one year, due to the cost being currently beyond the means of the Village Hall Committee funds. She explained how the precept money was spent during the year and how costs and responsibilities facing all Parish Councils were increasing. She touched on planning applications and appeals. Cllr Middleton said that the PC would be commencing work on a new 4 year plan for the Parish and wished to include parishioner’s views and she thanked everyone who works for the Parish, keeping its interests at heart. These being: all paid officials, all volunteers, SCC Councillor James Hunt, PC Footpath Officer Zenah Rowe, Saranne Cessford and the Roundabout team, the Village Hall Committee, The Churches, the Neighbourhood Watch representatives, the Friendship Circle, Budvue Film Club, both Speedwatch teams and all those involved with voluntary organisations. She thanked the Parish Councillors, Valerie Pitman, David Faulkner, Mike Perry and Roger Poole for their hard work on behalf of the Parish. The Parish Council’s financial statement for the year ending March 2019 was reported. Reports were heard on behalf of the Friendship Circle, the Police, the Church of St.Peter & St.Paul- Runnington, Langford Ladies, the Primary School, The Wildlife Trust, Footpaths, the Friends of St.Peter’s Church - Langford Budville, Budvue Film Club and the Village Hall Committee. Following this meeting, the Annual Parish Council Meeting was held. Jan Middleton was re-elected as Chairperson, Valerie Pitman was appointed as Vice- Chairperson. Representatives for the Parish and 10

Parish Council were agreed as: Footpath officer Zenah Rowe, Triangle ‘duties’ Cllr Valerie Pitman, Village Hall Representative Cllr David Faulkner, Neighbourhood Watch Representatives Mike Perry, Gordon Willis and Simon Farrar. Following this meeting, the Parish Council Meeting for May was held. The PC were pleased to announce the co-option of Maggie Norvell of Runnington who promised ‘to duly and faithfully fulfil the duties of Councillor of Langford Budville Parish Council to the best of her judgement and ability.’ The Annual governance Statement and Accounting Statements were approved. The PC wished the Footpaths Officer, Glenn Martin well in his retirement, beginning at the end of July and thanked him for the tremendous work that he has done for the Parish over the years. The new Football posts will be fitted as soon as the old posts are removed. Councillors have already measured the pitch, according to FA requirements in order to provide a legally sized pitch for future football games. The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on Monday June 10th 2019 at the Jubilee Hall, at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

Your view matters As the Parish Council commences a new term of office so we start to look at a new 4 Year Plan for the Parish. On the last occasion we produced a questionnaire for parishioners but this time we are going to try a different approach. If there is anything within the responsibilities of Parish Councils, that you would like us to consider in the 4 year plan let us know ASAP by emailing the clerk at:[email protected]. If you do not have access to the internet please write to: The Parish Council. C/o Ritherdon House, Langford Budville. TA21 0RL. We are currently considering the following topics: extra salt bins in the parish ( not Langford Budville), improvement to play matting, portable SID, replacement bench, restoration of finger posts, safer parking for the triangle. We look forward to hearing from you. Jan Middleton, Chairperson, Parish council 11

Farewell to old friends…

Two of our villagers are moving away. Jean and Roger Marshall are moving to Frome to be nearer their family and to see more of their two grandsons. They came to Somerset from Oxfordshire in March 2009, first renting 1 Courtlands before deciding to buy 8 Courtlands, where they have lived since October 2009. Jean and Roger have been involved in many different groups and activities whilst living here and have made many lovely friends along the way. Jean’s first encounter with village life was when she was invited to Langford Ladies. The meeting was very enjoyable, a pudding evening, where everyone took a pudding and sampled a little of each one! Roger got elected onto the Village Hall Committee soon after. They have been very involved in village life, taking part in productions of Changing Faces, and helping out with events at the Hall and at the Church Jean was a founding member of Friends of St Peter’s and Roger was roped in to serve as Father Christmas at the Lighting of the Christmas tree each year. Both were volunteer drivers for Wivey Link, based in Wiveliscombe, Jean for two years and Roger for 9 years. In June he’ll be on volunteering duty again at Somerset County Cricket ground, where three World Cup matches are taking place. They are sad to be leaving Langford Budville, but have many happy memories to look back on and have made some lovely friends along the way. They hope to come back occasionally so you may see them around. They are looking forward to their new life in Frome which will include their love of gardening, walking, photography and holidays plus some babysitting along the way! We will all miss seeing them on their walks round the village, and in our various productions. One of their most recent contributions was taking part in the Monumental trek, where they helped the group from the village to raise a great total of £817.00 for the National Trust. They will be much missed!

Maureen Batstone, who lived in the village for more than 40 years, recently moved to Tiverton. Maureen raised her family here, living originally at the Old Forge, and later moving to Quarryleaze. During her time here Maureen served as church warden for a number of years. She has many friends in the village and promises to visit, so we can look forward to seeing her in Langford Budville in the not too distant future. 12

Welcome to new ones…

We would like to welcome Brenda and Roland Taylor who have moved into Quarryleaze, all the way from Monksilver! (They have family in the area.) However, they have spent a large chunk of their working lives in British Columbia, mostly in Vancouver. Brenda is a keen golfer and Roland plays squash, and having taken over Maureen's lovely garden, they are now into gardening! Please make them very welcome.

New Village Agent: Do you have a problem and are not sure who to turn to? Do you need some help finding the right agency, service or people to speak to? Are you a carer that needs help and support? Does your community have a collective problem that needs a kick-start? Perhaps you are someone who is just finding life a bit hard going at the moment. I may be able to help. The role of the Village Agent is to bridge the gap between isolated, excluded, vulnerable and lonely individuals and those statutory and/or voluntary organisations which offer specific solutions to identified needs. All of the support that I offer is free and confidential. Any query, large or small – do get in touch. I am available on 07746 340546 and [email protected]. I can come and see you at home, or feel free to pop in to one of the following venues: Tuesday (1st and 3rd): Wiveliscombe House in The Square from 10-12. Wednesday: Come along to the Talking Cafe at the Silver Street Centre in Wiveliscombe from 10.30-12. Thursday: Lister House surgery in Wiveliscombe 9.15-11.45 and at Creedwell Orchard in Milverton from 12-3. Cat Sweatman - your Village Agent Tel: 01823 331222 / Mobile: 07746 340546 Email: [email protected]

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Out & About: Foraging

I love this time of year, as spring bursts into summer and the trees and hedgerows are laden with juicy, lush growth. The harshly defined boundaries of winter have been erased by a gush of greens, by an explosion of wildflowers, by bumblebees and all manner of curious bugs. This joyous cacophony of nature is wonderfully complemented by the smells and tastes of young growth as from the earth sprouts nature’s grocery store, sweet shop and medicine cabinet combined. For millennia, the woodland pantry has sustained an incredible and constantly evolving diversity of life and we are lucky enough to be the caretakers of a little part of it. This summer, as you travel through our lanes and tracks, take a moment to pause and savour the marvellous variety of species that surround us; nature’s supermarket is rich and raw and packed with antioxidants, vitamins, essential minerals and medicinal compounds, packed plastic free within leaves and flowers. Some wild species will taste bland, aren’t good for you, or might even be deadly, but then the same could be said for much of the stuff on shop shelves today. Just as you read the labels on packaging or research a diet, you can gradually learn the signs that led to a free and nutritious woodland snack. I’m still learning, and I follow the simple rules of foraging – don’t put anything in your mouth if you don’t know what it is, only try a little bit the first time, and only take what you will use - waste nothing. It’s fascinating and it’s fun to forage, and you’ll discover all manner of little treasures and beasties amongst the undergrowth! So, follow your nose into the woodland. For a sweet, spicy blast of flavour, seek out the white floral starbursts of wild garlic floating above a shallow sea of short kelplike leaves. All its parts are edible, from the subtle sweetness of the stalk to the garlic bomb of the flower head! Make sure to pick the leaves individually, as Lilly of the Valley, and Lords and Lady, both toxic, may grow amongst the swathes of wild garlic. Also known as Bear’s Garlic and Ransoms, this wonderful plant contains 20 times as much adenosine as common garlic. Adenosine is a compound that stabilisers blood pressure and reduces cholesterol. I love to chew my way down a flower stalk of wild garlic as I wander through the woods. Nearby, often in a shady corner by some tree roots or by a field gate, you might find the clover-like trifoliate leaves of wood sorrel. Look for three leaf hearts hovering over a stem! Thanks to the bite of oxalic acid, wood sorrel harbours a fantastically refreshing citrus sweet & sour kick within its little leaves, and especially within the stem. In fact, it’s jammed packed with vitamin C and in times past it was used as a treatment for scurvy!

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As you leave woodland behind and head down the lane, keep an eye out for Jack by the Hedge, or Hedge Garlic. With its cruciform white flowers and toothed triangular leaves, it’s very common in our hedgerows and verges. Just like Honesty, its pink flowering cousin, Jack by the Hedge is in the brassica (mustard) family and its seed heads taste like Dijon mustard! The leaves are edible and have a mild garlic taste, followed by either a gentle bitterness or an unpleasant bitterness like that of crunched up paracetamol – it all depends upon your taste-buds! If you’re passing a stone wall or the thick roots of ancient trees, look for Shrek’s bellybutton, the Wall Pennywort or Navelwort. It’s a succulent and juicy plant whose thick round penny-like leaves are hard to mistake. The cool flesh inside each leaf is both as tasty as cucumber and as soothing as Aloe Vera – it’s after- sun and salad in one! Finally, my favourite, the glorious harbinger of summer – the elder! When the elderflowers blossom summer has truly arrived and what is better on a hot, sunny day than a refreshing and tasty beverage? See our recipe for Elderflower cordial in Seasonal Treats on p.16: Bliss! Wild Garlic Pesto (from Wildfood UK) A few hazelnuts and pinenuts – roughly chopped A couple of handfuls of wild garlic leaves A handful of wood sorrel A decent handful of grated hard cheese (parmesan) Grind in some pepper/ Add a good glug of olive oil/ Roughly chop it all up together with a demi luna or mixer. Some other wild foods to consider: Ground Elder – brought here by the Romans as a salad crop. Young leaves are tastier than sweet parsley. Careful though – once it’s flowered the leaves can cause drowsiness and the need to wee! Lime leaves – succulent and sweet in salads. Primrose, dead nettle and violet flowers – sweet and decorative. Damsons and sloes – for jam and gin! If you’re keen to get out and taste, I’d recommend Richard Mabey’s classic, ‘Food for Free’, and John Lewis-Stempel’s ‘Foraging’. There are a host of excellent wild food websites on the web, such as Wildfood Uk, which often contain really useful videos and recipes. Even better, why not try a local wild food walk with someone like Ffiona Campbell. Most important of all, get outside and have a gloriously, meandering summer of exploration!

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Seasonal Treats - Elderflower Cordial

Ingredients: 20 large heads of elderflower 4Ibs sugar (1.8kg) 2 pints water (1.1 litre) 2 ¾ oz citric acid (74 gm) 2 ripe lemons ½ Camden tablet Method: The elderflower is perfect now for cordial but you do need to be selective in your choice of flower heads. Choose flowers that are just opened, smell good and are pale yellow in colour. This is more important than their size or even the quantity of flowers. Avoid flowers that might be significantly polluted by passing traffic and any that have gone completely white and don’t smell delicious. Be confident that you are picking elder. There are plenty of suitable trees on local footpaths and on the common. Pick flowers into a basket so that they do not sweat and make the cordial the same day. Citric acid and Camden tablets are available at Sunseed in Wellington. Anybody who has ever made beer or wine will have Camden tablets tucked away in a cupboard. Dissolve the sugar in the water using a gentle heat and bring to the boil once the sugar is fully dissolved. Grate the lemons to remove the zest and then slice the lemons. Put the flowers, citric acid, lemon zest and lemon slices into a large bowl and pour the syrup over them. Stir to distribute the acid, cover the bowl and leave for 24 hours. Sterilize your glass bottles by cleaning them carefully and putting the dry bottles in a medium oven for 10 minutes. Be wary of plastic inserts! Strain the syrup, discarding the flowers and lemons, and add half a crushed Camden tablet. Stir until fully dissolved. Pour into your clean bottles and the syrup will keep for at least 6 months if not a year. As well as providing a refreshing drink, elderflower syrup can be used to flavour fruit salads and can be added to various cakes and puddings. Tryphena Huntingford 16

Langford Ladies

A Monumental achievement On a lovely sunny day, five intrepid walkers set off from Langford Budville for the start of the National Trust inaugural Wellington Monumental Trek. We all had lifts from the village up to the start point, Wellington Monument. Zenah was very brave and chose to do the 21k walk whilst Barbara, Pam, Jean and Roger chose the less challenging 10k walk. Zenah set off at 9.30 am from the monument with 12 other walkers led by guides from the Adventure Café. This organisation was responsible for sourcing the routes, checking health and safety issues and even liaised with local farmers, including ensuring a bull was put in a lower field during the walk! At 1.30 pm Barbara, Pam, Jean and Roger set off on their shorter 10k walk with 24 other walkers including the local Mayor and our MP, Rebecca Pow. Other walkers were accompanied by a fine selection of dogs and one toddler, carried on her daddy’s back! This group was also led by two guides from the Adventure Café. It was a stunningly beautiful day and most of the time we were far away from traffic noise, which made the bird song even more beautiful. It was not too challenging apart from the last forty minutes which was a hard slog back to the start point but oh it felt so good to achieve our goal. The organisation was excellent and tea and cake was available at the beginning and end. The co-ordination was so good that both sets of walkers arrived back at the finish within a short time of each other. All walkers were presented with a beautiful medal to commemorate the day. Simon Farrar very kindly acted as chauffeur for the group and was there to welcome us back. He transported us back to the village and we were invited to join him and Lauren in their beautiful garden for a very welcome cup of tea and more cake! All the money raised by the walkers will go straight to the National Trust Restoration Fund. Any expenses were covered very generously by Cotswold Outdoor. The combined sponsorship raised by our five walkers was a brilliant £814.20! Many thanks to Simon and Lauren, plus everyone that sponsored us and sent us their good wishes. A great time was had by all! Jean Marshall The next meeting on Wednesday 19 June will be a visit to JW Blooms at Hillcommon - a cut flower nursery. They specialise in event floristry and design work. The cost will be £5 a head. Please can we meet in the pub car park at 6.30 to car share. Afterwards we can pop across to The Orchards for some supper and/or refreshments. Visitors very welcome. Please confirm with Zenah email address : [email protected] 17

News from the Churches

Bishops letter - We all have something to offer

There is a story told about Sir Michael Costa who was an Italian-born conductor and composer who became well known and popular in during the nineteenth century. It is said that one day he was conducting a rehearsal in which the orchestra was joined by a great chorus. About halfway through the rehearsal. With trumpets blaring, drums rolling, and violins singing, the piccolo player muttered to himself "what good am I doing? I might just as well not be playing. Nobody can hear me anyway." So he kept the instrument to his mouth, but made no sound. Within moments, the conductor cried, "Stop! Stop! Where's the piccolo?" Michael Costa could tell that the piccolo was not playing. Something was missing and because of that the performance was incomplete. I am sure there are times when we can all identify with that piccolo player. There are times when we may feel insignificant and useless. Whatever age we are there is the temptation to look at other people who seem to have more talent than we have, who are better at things than we are, who are more confident or skilled than we are- and to think we don't matter or that our contribution doesn't count. Perhaps we are tempted sometimes just to settle back and let somebody else do the work. We reason that what we have to offer won't make much difference anyway, or that because other people can do it much better than we can, that there is no point in us joining in. I take heart from the story of the feeding of five thousand. In the middle of that story we read of Andrew, Peter's brother saying: "There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fishes, but what are they amongst many? (John 6.9). This is a story of someone giving what he has to the Lord and about Jesus then using what is offered to feed a multitude of hungry people (John 6. 1-14). What do we learn from that? Surely one thing we learn is that each of us has something important to offer which God can take and bless and use. Whether our talent is great or small, the performance isn't complete until we do our best with what we have and until we offer our lives and our gifts to God and ask him to use us for his glory and to serve others.

The Right Revd Peter Hancock Bishop of Bath and Wells

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Churches’ Service Rota

Langford Second Date Runnington First Reading Budville Reading

2 June 10.30 am 10.30am Acts 16 Revelation 22

9 June 9.15 am Join Genesis 11 Acts 2 Pentecost Joint HC Langford 1-9 1-21

16 June No service 6.00 pm Proverbs 8 Romans 5

23 June Join 9.15am Isaiah 65 Galatians 3 Runnington Joint HC 1-9 23-29 30 June 6.00 pm 1 Kings 19 Galatians 5 5th Sunday East Group 15-16, 19-21 1, 13-25 Patronal Joint Service Service for Songs of Runnington Praise

OPEN THE BOOK Our 2 primary schools in the East Group, and Langford Budville are enjoying 'Open the Book' once a fortnight. We have also started 'Open the Book' in the wider Wellington Team Benefice at Rockwell Green & primary schools . They would all like this to continue! For this to happen we need more people to join our friendly team of volunteers for some Wednesdays between 9.00 am and 12.30pm. Refreshment break included. Please contact your vicar Alan for more information. There is a good explanatory video at https://www.biblesociety.or.uk/get-involved/open-the-book/

Information about Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

Contact: Revd. Alan Ellacott Tel: 01823 669824 Email: [email protected]

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Notes from St Peter’s

May has been a busy month with our monthly lunch and our Plant Sale. The first Light Lunch of the season raised just over £100 pounds SUMMER TEA PARTY despite several of our usual AT GREENLANDS customers being on holiday. There will be no lunch in June as all the Saturday 13 July caterers will be on holiday but Light @ 3.00 pm Lunch will served in the Church on Thursday July 19th. Our Plant Sale Enjoy Tea or Coffee and was a great success and raised over Cake with friends: Good £270. There are a few plants left conversation and a chance over that are in the church porch if to walk around this lovely you have spaces to fill in your garden. and productive garden. We are holding a Summer Tea Party All proceeds to St Peter’s in the lovely gardens at Greenlands church (by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Bale) on Saturday July 13th. A date for your diary. Sarah Nutt

You are invited PS. On a personal note I am collecting to an bottles for a bottle stall at the International Lunch Comeytrowe Equestrian Open Evening which is being held to raise money for To be held at the Beacon Centre at Musgrove Hospital on June 21st. The main Tantelon attraction of the event will be Jonathon Marshall with his Andalusian Saturday 10 August @ 12.00 Horses and falcons plus pony rides, live Come and taste food from music etc. around the World! Please leave bottles (or donations!) in 3 courses plus a complimentary the porch at the Church or at The Old Chapel preferably before June 10th. drink for £15.00 Proceeds to St Peter’s Church Sarah

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News from Runnington Church

The Cyclone Idai Appeal: Runnington Coffee Morning. The coffee morning held at Runnington Church on April 27th in aid of the Cyclone Idai Appeal raised the magnificent sum of £374.60. A huge thanks to every one who contributed so generously to this event which was well supported both by Runnington and by many from further afield who all spent so readily on the various stalls as well as enjoying a cup of coffee and an opportunity to meet up with friends. Grateful thanks also to those who gave most generous donations and to Runnington P.C.C. for organising such a happy and successful event. Taizé Evening Service The ethos of the Taizé community, founded in 1940 by a small number of Catholic and Protestant monks, committed to reconciliation after the trauma of the war - simplicity of worship and quiet meditation through prayer and music - was reflected in the beautiful service held in Runnington Church on May 19th. A full church responded to John Young’s expert tuition by managing to sing the chants accompanied by three instrumentalists. Prayers were read by the congregation and Rev’d Alan Ellacott, who lead the service, thanked everyone for coming. A very big thank you to John Young who managed to make the service both fun and spiritual. Thanks to Rebecca Osborne’s expert organisation, the evening ended with everyone enjoying Pimms and delicious nibbles. Blue Grass Band: On Sunday evening July 7th The Blue Grass Band will give a concert in Runnington Church: Details to follow. Susan Osborne

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Our School: Off to Eden

Following an unusually short half term culminating in the end of key stage SAT tests for the Year 2 and 6 children during May, we are looking forward to the final stretch of the school year bringing a calmer, yet no less busy time to Langford Budville Primary School. We welcomed Mrs Sarah Lewis to the staff this term; we are benefitting from the considerable experience she brings to her role. The Key Stage Two children are enjoying working with her, and she has rapidly become an integral member of our small staff team. Outdoor learning is a focus this term, taking advantage of our natural environment both locally and further afield. All children will be enjoying rambles in the local area, some heading out for most of the day and venturing quite a distance, to include a picnic on the way. In June the whole school is visiting the Eden Project in Cornwall. We will be experiencing life in the rainforest and Mediterranean climates all in one day, together with warm Cornish weather at the stunning biomes – with plenty of opportunities for ‘Wow!’ moments at every turn. After this, we are planning a week of activities entitled Beautiful Biomes, to develop our understanding about these climates even further. Beam House in Bideford is the destination for the older children on their residential trip in June; here they will share new experiences, take part in outdoor activities and build teamwork skills which will challenge their resilience and determination. Meanwhile, back at school, we have a new front door; its changed location has much improved our overall site security, a project which will be completed as soon as the railings and gates have been replaced: do come and have a look – we think it will all look excellent! Jane Major: Head of School Langford Budville C of E Primary School

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Things to do - with Children…

Where shall we go today ? It is often a question which arises in our house and a difficult one to answer as there are so many choices. Do we stay local ? Cycle to the triangle and play family games like football or rounders ? or walk through the nature reserve playing hide 'n' seek as we go or stopping to build a nature camp ? or take a stroll across the fields from the village to Tonedale and Wellington for a sneaky hot chocolate? or shall we go swimming ? or enjoy our local cinema ? or do we go further ? The Quantocks - https://www.quantockhills.com/downloadable-walks Blackdowns, - https://blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/visit/walks-rides/ Exmoor - http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/ Dartmoor - https://www.visitdartmoor.co.uk/active-dartmoor/walking all have beautiful walks with amazing views. or take the bikes and enjoy the family friendly Tarka Trail or Exeter- Exmouth cycle path or Haldon Forest ? https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/tarka-trail-braunton- meeth/ https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/exe-estuary-trail/ https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park or visit one of our local National Trust properties, especially if they have a special events on ? www.nationaltrust.org.uk or do we enjoy one of the many attractions within Taunton - the Museum, https://swheritage.org.uk/museum-of-somerset/ or Vivary Park? or enjoy the walk between Dunster Marsh and Watchet (we then take a bus back to the car at Dunster Marsh..) Perhaps take the West Somerset Steam Railway from Bishop’s Lydeard to Minehead (and back again!) https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/ or do we just enjoy chill-in with our friends in the village.

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Or go exploring for ammonites on Kilve Beach and have tea at the Chantry afterwards - but check the tides first!

There are many more places to try: Go to https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/ for some ideas.

Or explore the options on https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/

We are really lucky to live in a beautiful area with so much to see and do. Jo Humble and Saranne Cessford

YOGA the Iyengar way Langford Budville Jubilee Hall Tuesdays 6.30-8.00 pm Thursdays 10.00-11.30 am BEGINNERS WELCOME suitable for all abilities contact Jackie Douglas [email protected]

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BUILDER ALBY ANDERSON A friendly self-employed multi-skilled builder with 25 years experience New to area : no job too small References available on request. 01823-400607 07778 842752 [email protected] Fursdons, Langford Budville, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0QX

Wellie Cabs Your local courteous cab company covering this area and further afield Special rates for local one way journeys between 8.00am - 5.00pm Langford to Wellington or Milverton £7.00 Langford to Wivey £9.00 Loyalty Card available - please ask

Call Lloyd on 01823 400769/07780 677778 [email protected]

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TONY’S GARDENING Mariah Payne SERVICES Lady Painter & Decorator with 20 Years’ Experience Landscaping Patios & paths Free Turfing & fencing Estimates Stonewalling & brickwork Given

Maintenance Grass & hedge cutting Quality Workmanship Sowing, planting, weeding General pruning Interior & Exterior Paintwork, Wallpapering Fair prices: no job too small & Tiling Contact Tony at Langford Budville Mob: 07776 423418 01823 401366 Stallards, Standle, Wellington, 07985 153 231 Somerset TA21 9NJ

ANDREW LOVELL Chimney Sweep

Naturally grown seasonal vegetable boxes, delivered weekly to your door. Alex and Ruth Clean and Efficient 07854680335 01823 672055 01984 623540 steepholding.co.uk 07946 303905 steepholding.gmail.com 23 Spring Gardens Holcombe Rogus, TA21 0JY Wiveliscombe TA4 2LQ

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cakes Jackies cakes Email – [email protected] Tel – 01823 672817 Mobile – 07866 125061 Jackie’s cakes & catering

Delicious, fresh, home cooked cakes. Bespoke for all occasions; weddings, christenings, birthdays, celebrations - or just because you’re worth it! Catering for funerals; Buffets for 20-200 people, from setting the table and chairs to the washing up, saving you time to spend with family, friends or guests on a busy day. Scones freshly cooked for an afternoon cream tea.

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JANET MORRIS

Freelance Hair Dresser

Gents, Ladies & carpet & upholstery cleaning Children Carpets - upholstery - rug cleaning Stain guard protection For appointment or Fast drying consultation please call Eco friendly 01823 660191 Free quotations and honest friendly advice 07768 648244 Steve Wright Tel : 01823 666025 or 07860554753 Member of the Freelance Hairdressers www.tauntoncarpetcleaner.co.uk Association

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DEEJAY SECURITIES LIMITED burglar alarms - cctv beams - door access JULIAN JONES 07711 567736

Office tel: 01823 663 821 email: [email protected] www.deejaysecurities.co.uk

Stallards Standle Wellington Somerset TA21 9NJ

Event support - (we provide a refreshments stand at events ) dinner parties, function catering/setup/clear up support. House blitzes, Service support, Spring cleaning, Care support.

Established since 2007- fully insured and reliable help - Whatever you need, if we can’t help, we probably know someone who can! Contact Denise Masters: 077 730 70219 / 0800 756 6425 E:[email protected]

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01823 400324 07710 618892 Little Pippins, Langford Budville, Wellington Somerset TA21 0RD [email protected]

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Local Transport Services

Somerset County Council has launched a traffic and travel website which provides live updates from the Council’s traffic control team. www.travelsomerset.co.uk Slinky Bus

 Anyone in Langford Budville can use the bus. It is free for those with a bus pass and a reasonable fare will be charged for everyone else.

 To use the bus you must register in advance. Download a form from: www.movingsomersetforward.co.uk/public-transport/slinky-services-demand- responsive-transport or call 01823 331266.

 To use the bus you have to book a place at least 24 hours and up to 14 days in advance. Bookings can be made between 9.30-3.30, Monday to Friday by calling 01823 331266.

 The Slinky bus will make up to three return journeys a day at approximate times to Wellington and once to *MPH. When you make your booking, check the current times which can change. *There will be an extension to and from Musgrove Park Hospital on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for those who cannot use conventional buses. ¨ It isn’t possible to just turn up at a bus stop and board. Any problems, ring 0300 123 2224 or email [email protected].

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Community Contacts

Parish Council Chairperson Jan Middleton 01823 400165 Vice Chairperson Valerie Pitman 01823 400283 Roger Poole 01823 400567 Maggie Norvell [email protected] David Faulkner [email protected] Parish Clerk Carly Payne [email protected] Churches Team Vicar The Rev Alan Ellacott 01823 669824 [email protected]

Church Wardens: Langford Budville Lyn Wyatt 01823 400245 Runnington John Houghton 01823 661323 Michael Huntingford [email protected] Jubilee Hall Chairman Michael Huntingford [email protected] Vice Chairman Andy Pritchard [email protected] Secretary Margaret Brown [email protected] Treasurer Pam Farr [email protected] Booking enquiries 07511 790357 www.langfordbudvillevillagehall.co.uk Primary School Head of School Jane Major 01823 400483 [email protected] Police Beat Officers PCSO Vicky Henderson Victoria.Henderson@avonandsomerset. Tel: 101 Crime police.uk tel: 07889 655302 recording PCSO Louise Fyne 6945 Tel: 07889 659476 999 Emergencies Village Website: www.langfordbudvillevillage.co.uk Jubilee Hall Website: www.langfordbudvillevillagehall.co.uk

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Magazine Information

Editorial team: Saranne Cessford & Tryphena Huntingford - joint editors Denise Hunt - Treasurer; Maggie Norvell; Zenah Rowe; Juliet Shrimpton. To contact us please email: [email protected] heading your email: Articles, Feedback, Advertising, Small Ads, etc. Our final copy dates: Round About: Aug/Sept edition: 19 August Oct/Nov edition: 19 September Round About in Brief: July edition: 23 June September edition: 23 August Cover photograph: Bluebells on the Common: Laurian Cooper RA printed by Booksprint, 01823 662531, [email protected]

Advertising Rates This magazine is distributed free of charge to around 300 households in and around the villages of Langford Budville and Runnington.

6 editions 1 edition Commercial Mono Colour Mono ¼ page £30.00 na £7.00 ½ page £60.00 £100.00 £13.00 A5 page £100.00 £200.00 £25.00

Sponsorship of articles for a 1 year, six edition period is also available, as well as special rates for charitable and non-commercial advertising. Small Ads - Non commercial For Sale items: Under £10: up to 4 lines free; additional lines £1.00 each. Over £10: 50p a line for first 4 lines, additional lines £1.00 each. Wanted items: £1.00 per 2 lines. Contact us at [email protected] to discuss your requirements.

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Come and stay in our wonderful, beamed Barn, full of character in peaceful hamlet near . Four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, large kitchen, huge open, beamed reception area with gallery room above, flexible bedroom arrangements. Wonderful, peaceful, sunny, uplifting atmosphere. Come and chat to me about it Louise Bancroft - 01823 665533/07835 960704 [email protected] www.runningtonciderbarn.co.uk FREE HOUSE a good old fashioned village pub with a warm welcome from Craig and Anca Tuesday to Sunday, serving lunch and dinner Closed Mondays

Extensive Menu and daily specials Traditional Sunday Lunches, Delicious homemade puddings Senior Citizens lunches Tuesday through Friday Large Car Park

Langford Budville, Wellington, TA21 0QZ Book online at http://www.martletinn.co.uk/ or 01823 400262