FEBRUARY 2021 50P - Owned by the Community - Serving the Community
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FEBRUARY 2021 50p - Owned by the Community - Serving the Community - Open daily 8.30 - 12.00 * Fresh fruit & Vegetables * Bread from Maiseys * Milk * Cheese * Thorners Pies * * Orders taken for fresh meat from Havercro�’s Butchers * Watch out for our February “Winter Warmer” event … more details to follow! BRENT TREE SERVICES Proprietor David Bateman NCH(Arb)1994 : Tech. Cert.(Arbor.A)2011 FOR ALL ASPECTS OF TREE WORK Fully Insured 19 Killarney Ave, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1NB TEL: 01278 787187 Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 3 3 The Parish of Three Saints St Christopher, Lympsham St Michael, Brent Knoll St Mary, East Brent Contacts Baptisms Rector of The Benefice of Three Saints To arrange a Baptism, contact the Rector or Church Reverend Kevin Wright Administrator. The Rectory, 3 Ash Trees, East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4DQ Please also see Church of England website for more Tel 01278 760844 or Mobile 07764 170463 information- www.churchofenglandchristenings.org e-mail - [email protected] Weddings Friday is the Vicar's day of rest Weddings can be arranged by contacting our Church Church Administrator – Mrs Carole Carter Administrator who will discuss with you availability of dates Church Office, Church Road, East Brent, Somerset, TA9 4HZ and times, also talk with you about the qualifying connection you must have with the Parish and to take your Tel 01278 769082 contact details. e-mail [email protected] You will then be contacted by The Rector to arrange a Office is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00 – 1.00 mutually convenient time to meet to discuss your Website www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk commitment and requirements. Churchwardens Please also see Church of England website for more St Michael’s, Brent Knoll information- www.yourchurchwedding.org Frances James 01278 760287 Funerals Mike Smith 01278 760691 / [email protected] Your chosen Funeral Director will contact our Church Church Treasurer – Jim Hanmer Administrator or Rector to arrange your requirements. 01934 750076 / [email protected] ******************* Visit our website – www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk PCC Secretary – Mrs Carole Carter Facebook: TPOTS 01278 769082 / [email protected] Twitter: @TPOTS6 COVID-19 National Lockdown – Stay at Home To keep everyone safe The Rector, Wardens and PCC have made the decision to suspend all worship and private prayer in the church buildings of this parish until further notice. We have been granted bishop’s dispensation to do so. The church as a family is very much alive. There is an ongoing programme of online live and recorded worship, which can be accessed by going to the website: www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk For further information, including funeral arrangements, please contact The Rector, The Revd Kevin Wright. Tel. 01278 760844 e-mail [email protected]. Kevin Wright Church Register – At Rest - Terry Stephen Azzopardi FEBRUARY BRENT KNOLL NEWS BKN.Innards.indd 3 20/01/2021 15:11 44 METHODIST CHURCH (www.brentknollmethodistchurch.com) Minister Revd. Steve Bennett I’m writing this article during the third national lockdown and I must admit I’m finding this one the most difficult. And speaking to friends around the community, I know I’m not alone. During the first lock down, there was very much a sense of unity and camaraderie, despite our being forced to spend time apart. A real sense of “we're all in this together”. It also helped that the weather turned warm and the days were noticeably longer. This third lockdown continued in that most miserable month of January when the weather was grim, daylight was scarce and after Christmas and New Year, there seemed precious little to look forward to. It’s no surprise that according to articles in various national newspapers that anxiety and stress are on the rise because, as a result of our spending more time indoors, we have more time to think and ruminate over all that is happening in our country at the moment. As Christians, we will be entering the period of Lent this month. A time where meditation, contemplation and thought are part of our journey through this most special of times. It is a time for us to focus on Christ’s journey to the cross. It is traditionally one of the most solemn periods in our church calendar. But despite our eyes being fixed on Jesus and his ultimate sacrifice, as Christians we are all aware of the great joy of Easter Sunday that followed the despair of that first Good Friday. We have the benefit of hindsight. We know the happy ending, if you like! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could have that benefit now? If we could peek into the future, say 6 months to a year from now, and found that things had gone back to “normal”. Hugs with family and friends were back on the agenda, we could meet with as many friends as we like and, for us here at Brent Knoll Methodist Church, we could attend worship without worrying about maximum numbers and social distancing. Of course, we don’t have the gift of hindsight, but we do have that wonderful gift of hope. When I popped out for a walk just before writing this article, I saw groups of snowdrops popping up - and didn’t they make me smile! Snowdrops defy all logic. They look tiny and fragile but they are so strong. They defy the worst of the weather and a real sign that Spring is really not too far ahead. A symbol of new life after the bleakness of Winter. They are truly a symbol of hope - of triumph over adversity. During these uncertain times, we continue to hold each and every one of you in our prayers. At the time of writing, all churches in our Methodist Circuit are currently closed for worship but we are still looking to the possibility of opening our chapel for an Easter Sunday service. This may or may not be possible, but talking to members of our congregation, we are all hopeful that the church will open again. I will, of course, keep you updated with any news. In the meantime, from all of us here at the Methodist Church, keep safe, keep warm. And enjoy looking at those first signs that Spring is on the way in this beautiful area of the country in which we are so blessed to live. God bless. Rosemary Krull Sedgemoor North West Beat Team PCSO 7675 Sam Piers PCSO 8338 Steve Hemmett 07889 655184 PC 2357 Tracey Jones 07889 655212 Sam.piers@avonandsomers 07889 657944 Stephen.hemmett@avonand et.police.uk Tracey.jones@avonandsom somerset.police.uk erset.police.uk BRENT KNOLL NEWS FEBRUARY BKN.Innards.indd 4 20/01/2021 15:11 The choice is yours Our new showroom at East Brent has been designed to give customers the chance to review our extensive product range in a relaxed, peaceful environment. Unfortunately we cannot open the showroom fully until restrictions are lifted but we can offer you the option of a virtual tour or a visit by appointment. Please ring us for more details. 8 Mill Batch Farm, East Brent, Near Highbridge, TA9 4JN Tel: 01278 760616 / 01749 671431 [email protected] www.thekingfisherfamily.com Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts Computer Problems? We come to you! Services include: • Problem Solving & Repairs • Broadband Problems • iPhone/iPad help • Virus/Spyware Removal • Performance Improvement • Upgrades • New PC Systems • Wireless Networking • Websites Mobile engineers covering Burnham, Highbridge, W-s-M and surrounding villages Engineer: 07973 536299 Office: 01278 787846 E-mail enquiry: [email protected] www.e-cps.co.uk Serving home & business users for over 15 years Est. 1996 SHORT NOTICE VISITS OFTEN POSSIBLE • EVENINGS & WEEKENDS ALSO AVAILABLE T RU-CLEAN WIND W CLEANING Domes�c & commercial windows Conservatory roofs Solar panels Power washing Gu�er / fascia / soffit cleaning UPVC restora�on Tel: 07378 194141 Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 7 7 News from the Parish Council Virtual Meeting in January Councillors attending: Cllrs Borland, Camp, Filmer, Freestone, Harper, Holmes, Hurkett, Summers, Trivett-Bill and Townsend (Chairman). The Clerk and 4 members of the public. Apologies: Cllr Knott & District Cllr Gilling. Planning Matters 07/20/00023: Change of use of land from agriculture to form extension to caravan park for the siting of static caravans and timber chalets. Formation of a fishing lake (revised scheme) at Westbrook Farm, Harp Road, Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HQ Response: Unanimously resolved to object to the proposal on the following grounds (a) Inadequate flooding measures. (b) Over development and not reduced sufficiently since a previous application. (c) Traffic generation issues. 07/20/00024: Erection of an agricultural Building at Hafod, Wick Lane, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 OHG. Response: Unanimously objected to this application on the following grounds. (a) Creating a poor visual amenity. (b) Over development of the relatively small site. (c) The unit proposed far too large for an agricultural use. (d) Insufficient ventilation for the purpose intended. 07/20/00025: Erection of 4 lodges and the creation of a parking area at Yarlington Barn, Dobunni Farm, Wick Road, Lympsham, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 0HA. Response: Unanimously supported this application on the grounds of Economic development and the associated benefits to the community. Decisions were taken on the following Matters 1. The Glebe Field. Resolved to make a tender application for the land behind the village green for the extension of community benefit. 2. Approved 4 local grants to the following The Rainbow Guides £250 Wessex Learning £250 Mendip Community Transport £100 Promise Works £200 3.