Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell Parish News July/August 2021

Chew Stoke with Nempnett Thrubwell

Parish News [email protected] Free for EVERYONE in the area July/August 2021 https://lakesidegroup.org.uk/churches

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1 Nempnett Thrubwell

AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Suitable for private parties,

group activities etc. Regular Hire / Single Event Hire Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, bar area and stage to see information about the hall, to view our calendar For availability see chewstokechurchhall.org.uk FFI phone 01275 332222 or online [email protected]

NEMPNETT THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL is situated in a beautiful rural location with amazing views!It is an ideal venue for all types of functions and occasions, having extensive parking, level access, full disabled facilities, fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system and children’s play area.. To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page or call 01761 462391

Enjoy our covered courtyard & enclosed grass beer garden!

We are open daily!

MICHAEL W. ROWE FUNERAL DIRECTOR

A family business offering personal service day or night

Rest Room facilities

2 The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565

7 ******* USEFUL CONTACTS ****** Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Dick Raffety 01275 331102 Clerk: SJ Streatfeild 07778 317768

Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Counci Clerk: A Johnstone 07771 763557 Chew Stoke Church Hall Chairperson: Pete Wring 01275 333720 www.chewstokechurchhall.org.uk Bookings Sec.: C. Boardman 01275 332222

Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812

Toddler group Sara Hindlle 07798 922683 Scouts/cubs/beavers

[email protected] U3A Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds 01275 474729 Chew Stoke Golf Society Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Cricket Club Ro Masters 01275 331229 Drama Club Andrew Tromans 07710 163743 Chew Stoke School Headteacher: Ben Hewett 01275 332354

Chair/Governors: Gill Baker 01275 333753

Chew Valley School Headteacher: Gareth Beynon 01275 332272 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 333375 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01275 331143

Chew Valley Choral Society Helen Boyde 01275 333014 Chew Stoke Film Club Kim Heath 01275 331711 Harvest Home Nick Baker 01275 333753 www.chewstokeharvesthome.org.uk Litton Art Club (@ Chew Stoke) Anne Holloman 01275 333143

MAGAZINE CONTACTS AND DEADLINES

Got some news? Want to advertise an event or your business? You can get in touch with us either by Email: [email protected] or contacting the Editor: Cynthia K Troup 01275 333002 Handwritten entries can be delivered to Cynthia at Fairwood, Pilgrims Way, Chew Stoke Distribution: Suzanne McDonald Tel 01275 333130 Email [email protected]

The copy deadline for the September 2021 edition will be Friday 20th August

WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH Vicar : Rev Dr Ian Mills 01 275 474504 chewvalleywest@gmail. com ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Parish Office Mon, Weds, Fri 9am –1pm [email protected] 01275 331061

______Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Tina Kilroy 07920246322

Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 ______Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Chew Stoke Childrens Group: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup

Magazine: Editor: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald & Joanne Stephenson

Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Jerry Moorhouse Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter

______PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton PCC members: Chew Stoke :

Nempnett Thrubwell:

Sidespeople: Chew Stoke: Mesdames Limburn, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, McInnes, Troup, Kilroy and Down Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Soper, Kilroy, Poynter and Moorhouse.

Letter from our Vicar, the Rev. Dr. Ian Mills Dear Friends, When we arrived at the Rectory back in April we were immediately met with cards and bunting bearing greetings from children in Winford and Chew Stoke schools. These touch- ing messages made us feel so welcome, as did the cards and gifts which we received from so many people. Children have such a special and important place within our communities. As the end of the school year approaches, our thoughts turn to them, their parents, their families and their teachers as they prepare to enjoy a well-deserved break. When the bell rings for the final time at the end of this Summer Term, it will signal the end of a school year which has been like no other. Lessons have been disrupted by lockdowns; parents and guardians have had to step up as teachers at home; teachers have had to deal with last-minute changes and come up with new and innovative ways to deliver the curriculum on-line and safely in the classroom. Many important aspects of school life have been and remain suspended. Our children have not been able to sing together in choirs. For a time sport was disrupted, and school trips cancelled. Throughout all this our children have shown enormous courage and resilience as they faced months without seeing their friends. So, the end of this exceptional school year is a time to acknowledge all the disruption and upset which has been forced upon our children and their teachers, but also to give thanks and affirm them for overcoming so many hurdles along the way. Our Lord Jesus recognised the importance of children. In fact, Christ told his followers that they could not be part of God’s Kingdom unless they became like children. By this he didn’t mean acting with naivety or immaturity, but with a childlike innocence, curiosity and trust. Children at the time of Jesus’ earthly ministry were very much at the bottom of the social ladder—most definitely encouraged to be seen but not heard! But in the eyes of Jesus they were and are the most important, dearly loved by him and by God. When we read these passages in the gospel, we are reminded that the way God sees the world is not the way we see it. In God’s Kingdom the seemingly least important are held in the highest esteem. Those who are suffering, lonely, bereaved and anxious are closest to his heart. As we give thanks to God for our children and their schools, we remember everyone in our communities for whom this has been a difficult year. And as we pray with thanksgiving for all that has been achieved and overcome—and for the safety of our young people during the holidays—we pray also that God will give us the ability to hear those invisible, struggling voices in our communities as the most important. As we do so we begin to see the world around us as it was created to be. Yours in Christ,

11 Benefice of Chew Valley West Diocese of Bath & Wells

St Katharine, Felton ● St Mary & St Peter, Winford ● St James, Regil ●

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Nempnett Thrubwell ● St Andrew, Chew Stoke

Sunday 4 July 2021 Trinity V 900 St Mary & St Peter, Winford Morning Prayer 1030 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Holy Communion 1830 St Katharine, Felton Evensong Sunday 11 July 2021 Trinity VI 0900 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Communion Nempnett Thrubwell 1100 St Mary & St Peter, Winford Family Service 1100 St Katharine, Felton Holy Communion 1830 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Evensong

Sunday 18 July 2021 Trinity VII 1030 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Family Service 1100 St Katharine, Felton Morning Worship

Sunday 25 July 2021 St James 0830 St James, Regil Patronal Holy Communion 1100 St Mary & St Peter, Winford Holy Communion 1830 St Katharine, Felton Evensong 1830 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Evensong Nempnett Thrubwell Sunday 1 August 2021 Trinity IX 1100 St Katharine, Felton Holy Communion 1830 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Evensong Sunday 8 August 2021 Trinity X 1030 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Morning Prayer 1100 St Mary & St Peter, Winford Family Service 1100 St Katharine, Felton Morning Worship Sunday 15 August 2021 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Trinity XI 0900 The Blessed Virgin Mary Patronal Eucharist N. Thrubwell 1100 St Mary & St Peter, Winford Holy Communion 1830 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Evensong Sunday 22 August 2021 Trinity XII 0830 St James, Regil Holy Communion 1100 St Katharine, Felton Holy Communion 1830 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Evensong Sunday 29 August 2021 Trinity XIII 1030 St Andrew, Chew Stoke Benefice Eucharist (combined) 1830 St Mary & St Peter, Winford Benefice Evensong (combined) 12 ST ANDREWS CHURCH DIARY

July READERS SIDESPEOPLE FLOWERS/CEANING Sunday 4th Holy 4th-11th Communion L Wormald L Down 10.30am S Limburn Altar: S Cook Lady Chapel: tba 18th-23rd Sunday 11th S Cook P Jameson Altar: L Boyd Evensong P Hakins J Mcinnes Lady Chapel: C Troup 6.30pm

July Church Cleaning:

J Williams Sunday 18th T Kilroy S Limburn D Abrahams Family Service C Troup J Mcinnes 10.30 am Brass: A Summers

August Sunday 1st L Wormald L Down 1st-8th August Evensong C Troup P Jameson Altar: 6.30pm 1st L Wormald 8th C Raffety Lady Chapel; Sunday 8th T Kilroy J Mcinnes S Manville Morning Prayer A Troup S Manville 10.30am

15th Sunday 15th S Cook P Jameson Altar: C Raffety Evensong C Troup S Limburn Lady Chapel: tba 6.30pm

Sunday 22nd L Wormald C Troup 22nd & 29th Evensong P Hawkins L Down 6.30pm Altar: J Williams Lady Chapel:

L Wormald

Sunday 29th A Troup P Hawkins August Cleaning: Benefice T Kilroy C Troup M Jameson Eucharist M Bone 10.30am Brass:

S Rasche

At the present time St Andrews continues to open for two sessions per week for private prayer ensuring a 72 hour period between sessions, as follows: Sunday 1-5pm and Thursday 9am – 1pm From 19th July however it is hoped to be open daily. For Funerals, Weddings and Baptisms, please contact the churchwardens (see p.10 for contact details)

July/August Services at Nempnett Sunday 11 July 9.00am Holy Communion(Ian) Sunday 25July 6.30 Evensong (Victor) Sunday 15th August 9.00am Patronal Service (Ian) Sunday 29th August 10.30 joint Benefice Service at Chew Stoke (Ian)

A Roe Deer and its young in Chew Stoke fields as captured by Lucy Masters

GIVE US A RING! BECOME A BELL RINGER Bell ringing is a team activity that is open to everyone. It stimulates the brain and helps to keep you fit, while making a glorious sound and maintaining a traditional skill. To find out more ring John Bone on 01275 332328 Come and see what goes on and give it a try. The St. Andrew’s, Chew Stoke Band rings for the Sunday evening service at 5.45pm and for Weddings. Our practise night is on Monday evening at 7:30pm

PRAYER FOR THE SUMMER Loving Father, we pray for all living in our village. We pray that we will be kept free of the Covid virus, and be able to enjoy meeting friends and neighbours, and find refreshment in travelling further afield, or just through walking our local paths. We give thanks for all those who work to provide us with food, care, and refreshment. We pray for the vulnerable here and around the world, and for those looking after them. We pray for parents, children and teachers through the school holidays. To all these give your loving presence, strength, and peace. In Christ’s name. Amen

Thankyou to Mary Sommerville for this prayer and all the others she has given us over the years. We wish her the best in her new life in Bristol. Please let me know if you could provide a prayer for the magazine in the future. Ed.

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Thursday 5th August @ Dippinstile, Joanna Brown’s garden in aid of

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Sunday 18 July 2 - 6pm Combined entry £5 cash only. Children free Cake stall, plant stall, ice cream

More information at ngs.org.uk 16

The Lease of the Church Hall

As you probably know, the Parish Council has agreed to take a 30-year lease of the Church Hall (thus becoming the Village Hall) in order to relieve the PCC of the burden of maintaining it. Terms have been agreed and the draft lease is being finalised but the approval of the Charity Commission for the scheme will be required. We are told by the lawyers that this may take some months so the new arrangement is not likely to be in place until the autumn. In the meanwhile, we are very grateful to Pete Wring’s Hall Committee which will continue to manage the Hall and the booking system.

Andrew Troup, Churchwarden, June 2021

ST ANDREWS CHURCH TOWER APPEAL

If you have been too busy to respond to our plea for help for the Church Tower, it is still not too late! We know this is not a good time to be asking but we do need to start the repairs to the tower soon if its condition is not to deteriorate further. We would be really grateful for any donations, however large or small, to help sustain our village church for the benefit of all and for future generations. If you are able to help, you are invited to donate to: “The Friends of St. Andrew’s Church”, sort code 60-05-22, account no.20097999 in one of these ways: By internet banking transfer, quoting your name as a reference; OR go to Chew Stoke section of the Lakeside Group of Churches website to donate online; OR by cheque sent to Peter Jameson, Church Treasurer, 5 Webbs Mead, Chew Stoke, BS40 8TP.

The Diocese of Bath and Wells Manna Magazine The Editor has been asked to remind you that the Diocesan Manna magazine is still available online on the first of the month at https:// www.bathandwells.org.uk/supporting-parishes/parish-communication/manna/ .

Their Prayer Calendar is also available on https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/ ministry-for-mission/discipleship/calendar-prayer/

SCHOOL NEWS

Celebration of Sport Chew Stoke Church School has worked hard to keep its children active and its sports provision strong throughout the pandemic. As such it has been awarded the Platinum School Sports Award and most recently the Gold Modeshift Stars Award. The school’s staff are committed to providing a range of opportunities to keep children physically active, healthy and happy. The emphasis is not just on competitive sport but the excitement of trying something new and taking part. The school has a wide range of lunch time and after school clubs for the children to get involved in, school teams which the children can represent their school in competitions or tournaments and whole class festivals with other local schools or those slightly further afield. With Covid-19 cases falling and government guidelines now allowing the return of organised sports, the School was lucky to be invited to Ashton Gate Stadium to take part in the annual Bristol Sport Foundation ‘Celebration of Sport Day’. The opportunity invited 15 Year 5 children to play in a Jail Break Cup Tournament across a whole morning with 11 other schools. Jail Break is an invasion style game which can have its rules changed to incorporate the skills of other sports e.g. cricket and handball. The game also challenges the children to use their communication, team work and tactic skills. The children were lucky to play all their games on the pitch at the stadium, which has been closed to spectators for some time. The children played a range of different Jail Break games and were unbeaten in the entire tournament, winning a magnificent trophy. A great achievement! It was amazing that this year's Celebration of Sport could go ahead. The event gave schools the opportunity to celebrate the partnership they have with Bristol Sport Foundation and to create lots of lovely memories for the children and adults involved. On top of this, it was excellent to see all the children having so much fun, enjoyment, enthusiasm and passion throughout the festival. Sport has such a positive impact on children’s mental health and well-being and this event gave the children such a boost of confidence and motivation.

18 Chew Stoke Parish Council News www.chewstoke.org.uk

Legislation allowing councils to hold meetings over Zoom ended on May 6th, the Parish Council has been unable to meet in June. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 1st either in the Village Hall or in Rectory Field at 7.30pm. To be confirmed. We will share the information on social media, the website and the noticeboards.

Hedges- please remember to keep any hedges that border footpaths, pavements or highways cut back, especially where these impact on narrow paths. It is the responsi- bility of the landowner to keep hedges cut back.

Befriender opportunity – become a Reading Friend Reading Friends is a UK wide social reading and befriending programme. The purpose of Reading Friends is to help those who feel vulnerable, isolated and lonely, something that we have all become aware of this past year. It is an offer run by B&NES libraries and is a great initiative that is known to help mental health and wellbeing. The Great Western Bike Ride will be coming through the village on Sunday 18th July The route goes through Long Ashton, Winford, Chew Stoke, Compton Martin, Ubley, Blagdon, Cheddar and Weston. Please be aware of the event taking place on this date, hopefully some people might also want to support - or even take part in – this major West Country challenge event. The organisers are keen to ensure that it doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone on the day, and advance notice should enable people to plan their own activities accordingly. On the fundraising front, around £400,000 has now been raised by participants for charities and good causes since the Ride began, and at community level we’re continu- ing to promote and provide financial support for the Mendip Hills Fund – we think it’s a fantastic initiative for local communities, and it’s a great way for us to say ‘thank you’ and put something back directly into the area. More info here: https:// www.greatwestonride.com

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) will be running their annual WaterBlitz event this summer and are seeking river enthusiasts to take part. Between 9th – 12th July, BART aim to collect many samples from the rivers, streams and lakes of the Bristol Avon catchment to help gain a snapshot of water quality. BART will supply free water testing kits to volunteers which will measure nutrient levels in a water sample taken from a chosen waterbody. The presence of nutrients may indicate a pollution event nearby or ongoing issues from land management, sewage outfalls or urban pressures. The results will help BART target their ongoing conservation work Individuals or groups can get involved in the event and BART would like to encourage schools and community groups to take part too. Head to https:// bristolavonriverstrust.org/event/bristol-avon-waterblitz-2021/ to find out more and register for a free, easy-to-use water sampling kit and to take part in BART’s WaterBlitz event! . 19

Clubs & Societies

Online Talks for The Arts Society Mendip

No Talks in July/August. Will begin again in September.

The Litton Art Groupwill be meeting in members’ gardens. Please contact Ann Hollomon on 01275 333143 or by email at [email protected]. for more information.

CHEW VALLEY FLOWER CLUB The next few dates for Chew Valley Flower Club are as follows. Our meeting place is always Compton Martin Village Hall on a Monday night, commencing 7.30 p.m. Dates are published in the Chew Valley Gazette. You will always be made welcome if you feel you would like to join us. Just come along on any of the dates below:

5th July Demonstration Bridgette Manton Sunshine and Showers 19th July Practice Class Denise Stirrup Creating with Pressed Flowers August No meeting 6th September Demonstration Tracey Johnson Wild Innovations

If you would like to know anything more about the Club please give me a ring on 01275 332054, or email me at [email protected]. I’d be happy to have a chat.

Christine Macmullen

DId you know that the BANES mobile library van comes to Mill Lane Chew Stoke every other Friday from

12.35—13.05?

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Chew Stoke WI

`Making changes has become the norm for us in the WI as once again, sadly, we had to alter the plans for our June meeting due to Covid. We had invited Trish Johnson, Bridge Master and Engineer for Bristol Suspension Bridge to talk to us in June 2020 but then had to reschedule her talk to June this year. However we have had to cancel our meeting in the hall yet again and reschedule her talk for September 15th. Hopefully it will be 3rd time lucky and we can host this open evening for members, and family and friends, starting at 7.30pm.

As we had enjoyed our "history" walk led by Derek Holloman in May, we were pleased to be able to meet for part 2 on 23rd June starting at St Andrews and ending at the School- then across the road to Jessica’s garden for refreshments.

Our traditional Members Show planned for 21st July is now certainly in doubt and depends on whether restrictions are lifted. So we are keeping fingers and legs crossed as it would be so sad to miss yet another year of our competition which has been an annual event since 1923! We may postpone the show till later in the month but will go ahead to find the winner of our potato growing competition (see Facebook for updates). Dates for the diary, 14th August. 3.00 -5.00 pm WI Cream tea. £5 00 Brook Cottage Shoreditch Lane.

11th September Cake and Craft stall at the Harvest Home.

FFI If you are female why not join us? Tel : Jan 01275 472600

Plans are firmly in place for this year’s Virtual Chew Valley 10k, which takes place th from 12 September – 31st October and is open to all ages, including children. This year’s scaled-down Chew Valley 10k on 12th September has less than a third of the usual places available and is sold out, but you can still join in the fun and support the beneficiary charities in the process by taking part in the

Virtual Chew Valley 10k!

This year, the Chew Valley 10k and Virtual Chew Valley 10k will help raise much- needed funds for Chew Valley School Society, Bishop Sutton School Society, Chew Valley-based NICU Support (which supports premature babies and their families and local Neo-Natal Units) and the Lymphoma Research Trust, in memory of local resident, Mr Mark Wookey.

Visit www.chewvalley10k.co.uk to find out all details and to enter. You can also follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @chewvalley10k.co.uk.

21 Serving The Chew Help Line Valley Area: phone sessions during Chew Valley Library the Coronavirus The Old Chapel, Bishop Sutton pandemic Near the post office with off street parking in Organised by Chew Valley the chapel grounds. www.chewvalleylibrary.org.uk Gadget Busters - we are still looking for Library now open for browsing and volunteers! for collection of pre-ordered books. On-line 1.30 - 3.30 pm The Library is now a distribution point for COVID lateral flow test kits 2nd and 16th July

Do you have difficulty using your Thursday Afternoon laptop, iPad, tablet, phone or 2 pm till 4-30 pm digital camera? Email Saturday Morning 10am till 12 noon [email protected], who are here to help Café reopened with waiter service!

Chew Valley Country Market

is open again on

FRIDAYS 10.00a.m. - 11a.m. at The Lower Old School Room, Chew Magna.

We welcome all our customers to join us again for

home-baking, homecrafting, home growing and local fayre.

Hazel Wedlake ( Market Manager)

From Hazel’s Country Diary—Flowers and Things that Fly!

Mid June seemed quiet in the garden. I didn’t see so many birds but the feeders still needed replenishing twice a day. I’ve seen squirrels on the new ‘Squirrel Buster’ feeder and, although I don’t think they can access the food directly, they can shake enough to the ground to win again! During the hot spell the dragonflies appeared with their fluorescent blue/green bodies, bronze winged damselflies being the first. Then the demoiselles with their dark blue/ black wings and unhurried fluttering by the brook. The mayflies were late—appearing in the second week of June. I was puzzled to see them crash landing onto the roof of our car one evening. Apparently they spend up to a year as nymphs underwater shedding skins many times before emerging as dull coloured winged adults in June. The skin is shed again and the mayfly emerges as the familiar white winged insect before the nuptial flight takes place over water. Once the eggs are laid in the water, the female dies, and the male shortly after—all within a couple of hours! A final fling you might say in the life of this oldest living group of winged insects!

The humming of bees was evident by our holly tree whose white flowers often go unnoticed - and beside it a cotoneaster, always a favourite with the bees. The very invasive blue vetch and the old fashioned single flowered aquilegias (or Granny’s bonnets) buzz with bumble bees also. I’ let my sprout plants go to flower which the bees really enjoyed too—but sprout honey? The same family as oil seed rape though so should taste just fine! The honey bees seem to have become a fulltime job for Paul with their numbers in- creasing and more hives to be made. During a pause in one particular bee inspection I made him a cup of tea—not a wise move as he forgot to zip his veil up again and found himself brushing away bees from his mouth ! Help!

Chew Valley and Keynsham Befrienders Lockdown has been a huge challenge to many of us in local community, but none more so than those who live alone or those who are living with chronic illness and prior to the pandemic already felt isolated and unable to share their feelings with those around them. We are currently looking to recruit new volunteer befrienders in the Chew Valley area. What is a befriender? We support individuals and their families in the Chew Valley and Keynsham areas who are experiencing emotional and mental distress. In most cases those we visit just need a sympathetic ear and someone to have a good to chat with. Our volunteers are fully trained in the skills required to become a confident befriender. The most important skill however is the ability to listen and empathise with people. All training and expenses, such as travel costs are covered by our organisation. We are particularly looking for more male befrienders as some of our referrals have expressed a wish to have a male companion to talk about sport and other interests. If you would like to find out more, please contact Mary Douglas-Jones on 01275 475154 or [email protected]. We aim to start a training course in August and a further course in the autumn. 23

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