The Kingsdon Festival & Fete

Issue No. 109 August 31st 20165 The Kingsdon Festival & Fete

The three day Festival was once again a great success with exciting and diverse music on all three nights. Evening on Day 1 had the delightful Breeze entertain us with her beautiful voice, many have asked if we can have her back for the next Festival.

Saturday Evening Day 2 and the fabulous Kingsdon Big Band, arranged by our own Keith Thomas, entertained us. The 15 brilliant musicians were accompanied by the delightful and enchanting voice of Heather Wensley.

Heather’s extensive performing experience ranges from five star hotels, in the Mediterranean, to jazz clubs and session work, performing bossa nova, soul, jazz, folk and big band swing; influenced by artists as diverse as Ella Fitzger- ald, Nina Simone and Chaka Khan.

This was the 4th performance of the Kingsdon Big Band here in Kingsdon since their first performance in 2002 for the Queens Golden Jubilee. Will we see the Big Band next year? Watch this space!

Keith Thomas - Kingsdon Festival Director of Music

Well done Keith.

Sunday evening, Day 3 and the evening’s entertain- ment was the Rock & Blues Band, BA22.

BA22 are Rock and Blues band based in Yeovil. They have an extensive set list of covers from the 60's to the present day, including tracks from The Beatles, The Kinks, Thin Lizzy, The Stones, Wishbone Ash, Gary Moore, King of Leon, Bryan Adams and many more, along with some out- standing original material.

A selection of photos showing some of the visiting vehicles, the contestants in the very popular dog show, hosted by Julian Hutt, sponsored by Runner Duck Pet & Poultry Supplies. Action shot of the stocks - most refreshing!, guess the weight of May from W.H.W. Glenda Spooner Farm and some games for the young ones.

Page 2 The Festival Bar & BBQ The Festival BBQ

A great big thank you to Guy Osborne who organised and manned the Festival BBQ throughout the 3 days, helped by his assistant barbacuers. Thanks also to Julian who sourced the burgers and sausages at a very good rate. We hope no one had any lasting effects from the ‘Hot Chilli Sauce’ before the warning label was put on it!

The Festival Bar

We are indebted to Andy Fryer for his hard work organising , stocking and run- ning the bar, who with his bar staff kept us all refreshed over the 3 days. Because here was always a crowd around the bar I was unable to get a photo of Andy and his team. Andy did however have time to take part in the fun dog show with Brodie, with some success.

Festival Ice-creams

Many thanks to the Dibben Thanks to all who organised and helped with stalls family for arranging the Ice- and activities Cream stall.

If I have missed someone out I apologise. A big thanks also to David The Cream Teas Dibben who slept in the mar- Jackie Ellis, Freda Curtis, Babs Conway, Phil Winsor quee for two nights on security & Lisa Newbery duty. A thankless task but

Church Stall essential. My one night was bad enough! Norma Black, Shirley & Martin Singleton, Bel Allan, Freda Curtis, Joyce Limon, Gillian Carnall, Susan Turpin, Julie Norris & Liz Stirzaker

WHW Glenda Spooner Farm

Thanks to the staff from Glenda Spooner Farm who brought along May, a sensitive young mare who arrived at Glenda Spooner Farm in 2014

Fun Dog Show

The dog show, the brainchild of Julian Hutt which he organised and ran on the day was a great success much to the delight of all present. We are indebted to Runner Duck Pet & Poultry Supplies of Somerton who provided the many prizes

All the classic car and agricultural vehicles

Thanks to all the owners of the many interesting vehicles

Songs of Praise with Nick & Bel Allan

Thanks to all who attended the service, I counted a congregation of 55.

Generator & Toilets

We really do owe a big thanks to Mark Edgar for his generosity arranging the generator and toilets, they were mainly out of sight behind the marquee but without them the Festival could not have happened.

Site Management - Lights, Car Parking, H & S. etc. Thanks to Ian Dibben for his on-site management

The Festival Cash Desk

Responsible for the sale of the Bar & BBQ vouchers was Marilyn Elliott assisted by Maria & Antony Colton. By the end of the three days they had sold 3,647 £1 vouchers which meant the Bar & BBQ did not have to be bothered with handling cash. Page 3 The Organising Committee

Finally we owe a big thanks to all of the organising committee who spent many hours on the preparations and planning of the Festival. They were Keith Thomas, Ian Dibben, Guy Osborne, Babs Conway, Julian Hutt, Andy Fryer, Marilyn Elliott and yours truly...Wally

The Grand Draw

A very big thank you to everyone who donated so many fantastic prizes for our Grand Draw and those who bought tickets. I won’t mention names except for Dave Mackay, who once again, has provided our First Prize flight, I’m sure Gabby will really enjoy it. One other person I would like to mention, as she made her donated prize, that is our newish Kingsdon resident, Christine Taylor who gave the fantastic homemade quilt.

Thanks also to Christine’s husband Tim, for taking the photos for the Chronicle. What a great addition they are to the village. The draw made £823 for the Jubilee Fund. A list of all the prizes and winner can be found at the back of this edition

Maria trying to sell draw tickets

Just a view of the draw prizes in my lounge, the Elliott household can now get back to normal!

Both with a birthday on Day 3 of the Festival was Christine Taylor and Algy Napier who performed the ‘Birthday Jive’

Note from Steve Attwell

As Sarah Jory was unwell and unable to come and entertain us last year, she has now offered me another date. Friday 16th September. This time it is being held at the Quicksilver Mail (top of Hendford Hill, Yeovil. See enclosed leaflet)

All residents of Kingsdon who are interested are invited to come along, but please ring me on 07403239876 so that I can let you have your free tickets/passes. Page 4 All Saints Church

Priest in Charge: Revd Alan Symonds Tel/Fax 01458 272029 (For arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings and other occasional services) Curate: Church Warden: Mrs Bel Allan Tel. 01935 840878 Parochial Church Council: Secretary Nicholas J. Allan Tel 01935 840878 Treasurer Alan Carnall Tel 01935 840692 Tower Captain: Jackie Ellis Tel 01935 840344

Church Services for September

Sunday 4th September 11am Family Service Jenny Gallop Sunday 11th September 10am Benefice Communion C/ Mackrell Rev Alan Symonds / Jenny Gallop Sunday 18th September 6pm Evensong John Hutton Sunday 25th September 10am Holy Communion Joy Rattenbury / Rev John Greed Church Rosters for September

Brass: Sarah Steele-Perkins Flowers: Babs Conway & Sally Clapperton Kingsdon Village Hall Kingsdon Table Tennis Club For all information (except bookings) contact: - The Table Tennis Club play in the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings David Thomson, Park Farmhouse, Lower Rd. (apart from the 2nd Tuesday in the month) between 7.30pm and Kingsdon TA11 7LL Tel:01935 841453 9.30pm. If you are interested then please contact Shirley or Martin For bookings contact Marilyn Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Singleton on 841162 or just come along. Kingsdon, TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444 Email [email protected] Kingsdon Seniors Club The Seniors Club meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3pm in

the Village Hall. New members are always welcome. For infor- Bookings for September 2016 mation contact Club Secretary Marilyn Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Short Mat Bowls Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm, Kingsdon. Tel 01935 841444 email: [email protected] Tuesdays 10am - 12noon Table Tennis Club Tuesdays 7.30pm (not13th) Kingsdon Ladies Club Yeovil Dist. Canine Soc. Wednesdays 6.30pm The Ladies Club meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Art Club Thursdays 10am to 12noon the Village Hall. New members and visitors are always welcome. Private Function Saturday 10th For information contact Club President Freda Curtis, Manor Park Ladies Club Tuesdays 13th 7.30pm Villa, Frog Lane. Kingsdon TA11 7LL Tel 01935 840898 or Shop AGM Thursday 15th Club Secretary Jackie Ellis, Hill House, Rocky Hill, Kingsdon. TA11 Pilates Fridays 9.30am –10.30am (not 2nd & 9th) 7LB Tel 01935 840344 Practical Study Group Wednesday 21st Seniors Club Wednesday 28th Kingsdon Boule & Croquet Club The club meets every Thursday afternoon in members’ gardens between 2 and 4 pm, weather permitting. For more details contact Nina Carlisle 01935 840933 or email: [email protected]

Kingsdon Cricket Club Chairman : Marilyn Elliott 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon, Somerton, TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444 07990673935 Secretary: Ian Birrell Watersmeet, Huish Episcopi, Langport. TA10 9HE Tel 01458 259231 07817959709 Trustees: B. Carlisle, I. Birrell, J. Schofield Captain / Treasurer: J. Schofield K.C.C. Fixtures in September Vice-Captain: P. Waters 4 / 09/ 2016 Sunday Crewkerne Home 2pm 11 / 09 /2016 Sunday Wells Swans Home 1.30pm Everyone welcome

The Kingsdon Chronicle The Kingsdon Chronicle is an independent journal published monthly and is financed by voluntary donation. Cheques paya- ble to ‘The Kingsdon Chronicle’ The Kingsdon Chronicle welcomes correspondence from its readers. Name and address must be supplied but may be withheld from publication on request.. The Kingsdon Chronicle reserves the right to edit items for publication. Contributed letters and articles printed in The Kingsdon Chronicle do not necessarily reflect the views of The Kingsdon Chronicle production team. “All contributors are deemed to agree to their material in the Chronicle being published in the web copy on the village website. The editor will assume that all material supplied is original, or from copyright free sources. (It is the contributor’s responsibility to gain any necessary permissions and to provide acknowledgments).” Editor: Wallace Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon. TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444, Mobile 07990673935, Email: [email protected] www.kingsdon.org/kingsdon-chronicle/ Page 5 The economy is terrible. At the beginning of the year, the Why are kindergarten teachers so optimistic? politicians promised things would improve by the last quar- Because every day they try to make the little things count. ter... Well, I'm down to my last quarter and they haven't im- When Diane found out she was pregnant, she told the good proved! news to anyone who would listen. Her 4-year-old son over- heard some of his parents private conversations. A happily married man had only one complaint, his wife One day, when Diane and her 4-year-old were shopping, a was always nursing sick birds. One cold evening, he came woman asked the little boy if he was excited about the new home to find a raven with a splint on its beak sitting in his baby. favourite chair. "Yes!" the 4-year-old said, "and I know what we are going On the dining room table there was a feverish eagle peck- to name it, too. If it's a girl we're going to call her Christina, ing at an aspirin while in the kitchen his wife was comfort- and if it's another boy we're going to call it quits!" ing a shivering little wren that she found. The furious spouse strode over to where his wife was tow- I was watching the London Marathon and saw one runner elling down the cold little bird. dressed as a chicken and another runner dressed as an egg... "I can't take it anymore! We've got to get rid of all of these I thought, "This could be interesting." darn..." The wife held up her hand to cut him off in mid-curse. "Please dear," she said, "not in front of the chilled wren."

HELGA'S DIARY ON A CRUISE SHIP

DEAR DIARY - DAY 1 All packed for the cruise ship -- all my nic- est dresses, swimsuits, short sets. Really, really exciting. Our local Red Hat chapter - The Late Bloomers - decided on this "all- girls" trip. It will be my first one - and I can't wait! ------DEAR DIARY - DAY 2 Entire day at sea, beautiful. Saw whales and dolphins. Met the Captain today -- seems like a very nice man. ------DEAR DIARY - DAY 3 At the pool today. Did some shuffleboard, hit golf balls off the deck. The Captain invited me to join him at his table for dinner. Felt honored and had a wonderful time. He is very attractive and attentive. ------DEAR DIARY - DAY 4 Won $800.00 in the ship's casino. The Cap- tain asked me to have dinner with him in his own cabin. Had a scrumptious meal com- plete with caviar and champagne. He asked me to stay the night, but I declined. Told him I could not be unfaithful to my husband. ------DEAR DIARY - DAY 5 Pool again today. Got sunburned, and I went inside to drink at piano-bar; stayed there for the rest of the day. The Captain saw me, and bought me several large drinks. Really is quite charming. Again asked me to visit his cabin for the night. Again I declined. He told me, if I did not let him have his way with me, he would sink the ship... I was shocked! ------DEAR DIARY - DAY 6 Today I saved 2,600 lives. Page 6 Cllr. Susan J. Mackay Cottage Barn, Top Street, Kingsdon TA117JU Tel: 01935 840023 [email protected]

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Page 10 Kingsdon Parish Council Parish Council Meeting The Kingsdon Parish Council Meeting will be held on September 8th 2016 in the Village Hall, Kingsdon, starting at 7.30pm All welcome Parishioner’s comment time – If you have any comments related to the following agenda items please do contact any coun- cillor should you not be able to make the meeting in person. Apologies – to receive and approve any apologies for non-attendance Declarations – to receive any declarations of interest Minutes of previous meeting – to receive and approve the minutes of the monthly meeting held on the 14th July 2016. Matters arising not covered by agenda- to report on actions from the previous meeting- G. Osborne weight limit sign, I. Dibben notice board quotations, D. Beswick – contact RSPCA, organization of meeting with James D and grant application, K. Hatt previous info on Mow Barton Road trees. Chairman’s Report - David Beswick to report and make any comments on any important information. Correspondence - Clerk and Councillors to report on any communications not covered by the agenda items. Finance Financial report – report on current finances by the responsible finance officer and bank reconciliations Cheque signing – cheques which have been paid and cheques for signing Former Primary School sports field - sited at the (north west) junction of Mow Barton Road and Lower Road , and diagonally opposite the Village Hall - Update on the current situation by B. Paine Statement from SSDC – look at and agree a statement agreed condemning any form of racism, intolerance, bigotry or xeno- phobia, requested by SSDC Kingsdon village website – update so far – I. Dibben Use of village field - To consider, and if thought fit, adopt the policy guidance notes on “Use of the Parish Field for events by non-resident individuals, groups or organisations” and “Use of the children’s play equipment in the Parish Field” – requested by B. Paine. Date of next meeting CLERK TO THE PARISH COUNCIL Mrs K. Hatt 01935 841275 [email protected]

THIS IS A DRAFT AGENDA AND SUBJECT TO SOME CHANGES THE FINAL AGENDA

Kingsdon Ladies Club Tuesday 13th Sept at 7.30pm in the Kingsdon Village Hall The Speaker is Bob Selway who will talk on Wood Turning New members welcome. Refreshments Babs Conway/Isobel Thomson

Page 8 Kingsdon Parish Council

“In the course of 2016 several parishioners have made enquiries about activities they would like to hold on the village field.

In order to provide a consistent and equitable response to such requests these Guidance Notes has been compiled and approved by the Parish Council.”

The further Guidance Notes referred to covering the ‘Play Equipment’ and ’Use by non-resident individuals, groups or organisations’ will be an agenda item at the September 2016 Parish Council meeting.

Kingsdon Parish Council Guidance Notes on use of the Parish Field by Parishioners (A separate policy guidance note will cover requests for the use the village field by non-resident individuals, groups or organisations)

For many years the Parish Field has been used for the enjoyment of parishioners, their families and friends and long may it continue. A number of people have recently enquired about the extent of activities, fun and games, and scope to which they can hold a gathering or event on the village field. This guidance note sets out the broad parameters for use of the field to enable there to be a consistent framework within which all parishioners can use and enjoy our much valued village amenity. Parishioners are very welcome to enjoy picnics, family birthday parties, or similar celebratory events; these may well involve the use of a pop-up gazebo or small children’s play tent, a wind break, and folding tables and chairs. Sporting activities such as rounders, cricket, five-a-side football, croquet etc, are welcome as they have been over many years. BBQs are permissible but must be under the supervision of a responsible adult and located to avoid any fire hazard or damage to the grass. Dogs are not permitted, other than on the footpath between Manor Road and Frog Lane, or for specifically adver- tised events, where they must be on a lead. In all instances it requires an activity to be conducted in a manner that does not limit or spoil the use of the field by others. It will be necessary to obtain the permission of the Parish Council for any of the following:

 Overnight Camping  Bouncy Castles  Any activity involving vehicles  Use of any electricity generating equipment  Any requiring large marquees or other structures  Any event involving formal invitations to participants

The following activities are prohibited

 Shooting  Archery  Bonfires  Fireworks (unless it is an event approved by the Parish Council) Please see a separate Policy Guidance note covering the use of the Children’s Play equipment that is also located in the village field. Issued: August 2016

Page 9 SSDC Planning Applications Received

Application No: 16/02549/FUL Application Status: Approved with conditions Applicant: Mr & Mrs S Harris Location: 42 Silver Street, ,Kingsdon, Somerton, Somerset. TA11 7JX Proposal: Replacement front porch, replacement single storey rear extension and garage extension

Application No: 16/02877/FUL Application Status: Pending consideration Applicant: Mr & Mrs J. Lockhart Location: Lattice Cottage, 13 Chapel Hill, Kingsdon, Somerton, TA11 7LE Proposal: Proposed summerhouse and garden store

The annual Harvest Supper will be held on Sunday 2nd October at 7pm in the Village Hall. Tickets £4 for Adults and £2.50 for children will be available from: Ann Leahy Tel: 840502 Jackie Ellis Tel: 840344.

Kingsdon Village Seniors Club

Our new 2016/2017 season of meetings and events commences on Wednesday 28th September 2016.

The first meeting of the new programme will be a “Beetle Drive” organised and run by Gill Paine.

As usual the meeting will commence at 3.00pm in the village hall.

This promises to be a fun afternoon and an ideal opportunity for new members to come and meet friends and col- leagues.

Do remember - Seniors Club is open for everyone regardless of age; you just need experience of life, a sense of humour and be young at heart.

Need more information – telephone 01935 842058

Many thanks Brian Page 10

Collection Dates for Kingsdon in September

Wheelie Bins - Tuesdays 6th and 20th

Recycling - Tuesdays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

Green Bins - Tuesdays 13th and 27th

New recycling site measures to cut congestion

New steps to cut congestion, improve services and enhance safety at recycling sites are being taken later this year by Somer- set Waste Partnership (SWP).

The size of vehicles will be limited so the vast majority of users are not held up or put at risk by large, heavily laden or hard- to-manoeuvre trucks and trailers.

And out-of-county visitors with vans or trailers will be directed to use their own recycling sites rather than add to the queues or council tax costs of Somerset householders.

Drivers of smaller vans will need to go online and order a free permit allowing use at open sites on weekdays and 1pm-4pm on Saturdays, as will car drivers using a small trailer.

A SWP spokesman said: “These steps will cut queues, limit delays, reduce costs and ensure sites are safer and easy-to-use for Somerset residents making 1.5 million visits a year.

“Somerset is responding to residents’ demands on queues and site entry controls, and – unusually for us – catching up with other local authorities’ actions to improve waste services.

“Many neighbouring councils already have similar restrictions, either based on vehicle size or where customers live; some would bar those with a Somerset address from their sites.”

Surveys of Somerset residents have shown an 87% satisfaction rating for recycling sites, with a majority wanting controls or bans on large vehicles and visitors from outside the county.

As part of the scheme, from Monday 3 October:

· Drivers of cars, estates, 4x4s and campervans will see no change, except fewer queues.

· Vans over 3.5 tonnes or box (Luton) vans, agricultural vehicles, horse boxes, trailers over three-metre floor length or with multiple axles, and vans with trailers, cannot use sites.

· Vans up to 3.5T, pick-ups, and trailers up to three-metre floor length require a free permit.

· Cutting delays, permit vehicles can only use sites at weekends between 1pm and 4pm on Saturdays, which is already the commonest time for these vehicles.

· Businesses paying at the 10 sites taking trade waste need no permit but - at all sites except Highbridge and Taunton - must observe the same permit measures as residents.

Applications for the free permits can be made online at www.somersetwaste.gov.uk/permit.

Full details of which vehicles and trailers are affected are available from the same address, which is where residents can reg- ister for updates about the new rules and how it works.

The SWP spokesman added: “This scheme will make a big difference to the problem of recycling site traffic jams caused by large vehicles, many of which are not from Somerset.

“Somerset’s rising population, greater vehicle ownership, and soaring recycling site visit numbers – up 400,000 in recent years to more than 1.5m in 2015-16 – all contribute to congestion.

“But certain users and vehicles cause more problems. Large vans and long trailers not only take up more space, but also bring in far more waste, slowing down those queuing behind.

“And it is clear that Somerset’s sites are regularly used by out-of-county visitors, who contribute nothing to meet the cost of waste services.

“Our aim is a swift, smooth and safe recycling site visit every time for all Somerset residents; getting many more vehicles out of their way will be a great help.”

Page 11 SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT OF SOUTH SOMERSET PARISH OF LONG LOAD Temporary Closure of Martock Road (B3165) TAKE NOTICE that in pursuance of Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traf- fic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the County Council of Somerset propose to make an Order PROHIBITING ALL TRAFFIC from proceeding along Martock Road (B3165) from 160m north of the junction with Paynes Lane, northwards for a distance of 470 metres.

This order will enable Somerset Highways to carry out drainage works in this road. The Order becomes effective on 05 September 2016 and will remain in force for eighteen months. The works are expected to last for 26 days, including the weekends. While the closure is in operation an alternative route will be signed as detailed be- low.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE Please visit www.roadworks.org for further information on the alternative route For information about the works being carried out please contact Somerset Highways on 0300 123 2224 Patrick Flaherty Chief Executive Dated: 18 August 2016 Sunflower Cottage For Jane The support from the village, the cards, words and prayers have been overwhelming. Thank you all very very much. Jane was caring and loving, she was always so pleased to offer help, generous with her time. She took under her wing many mentally disturbed young people, and those less fortunate than herself. She asked little in this life and in her years of suffering she was determined to carry on - up until the end she was planning the allotment for next year Thank you all so much. Pat, Jeremy & Nancy Southgate VISION AID OVERSEAS

We are now back from a successful two-week training programme in Zambia. Our 10 trainees came from all over Zambia, some having to face up to 18 hours of bus travel (and one, 23 hours). All are Ophthalmic Clinical Officers or Ophthalmic Nurses and are already more than competent in the de- tection and treatment of eye disease but lack the necessary skills in refraction which will enable them to pre- scribe and dispense spectacles to the people of their respective Provinces. The Refraction Course consists of a series of lectures with practical sessions to reinforce new skills learned. This is divided into three parts with Parts A and B being run consecutively over a four-week period. The final part will be run in October, allowing the trainees to practice their newly acquired skills in the interim.

Page 12 THE OSILIGI MAASAI WARRIORS

Are coming to Kingsdon:

Who are the troupe? The Osiligi Warriors were founded by their chairman Tajeu Minnisa (Richard) in 2007. The purpose of the troupe is to benefit their families and the wider community in their village of Kisamis, situated approximately 30 miles southwest of Nairobi. Money is raised by a series of UK tours during which the troupe will perform their tribal song and dance and spread the word about their culture. To date, the troupe have toured every year since 2007, performing in schools, theatres and churches. Their first tour was based in Edinburgh and was so successful, they returned to Scotland then moved down to Devon and Cornwall where they were equally well-received. Amongst many prestigious engagements, they performed at the second Commonwealth Sports Devel- opment Conference attended by representatives from all over the Commonwealth and the Scottish First Minister together with members of the Scottish Parliament. They were also invited to perform at the Eden Project in Cornwall and the Dartmoor Zoo- logical Park. In recent years, they have toured the length and breadth of the UK : throughout Scotland, Cumbria, Cheshire, Shropshire, Hereford, Lincolnshire, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Essex, East Anglia and the Home Counties. This year we visit Northumberland and Yorkshire for the first time. Each tour now lasts for two months and attracts great media attention.

The Osiligi Maasai Warriors Since 2003, John Curtin has been helping a Kenyan Maasai community of Olepolos by bringing a troupe of Warri- ors to perform in the UK yearly. Since 2009, he has run the annual tour with a fellow arts professional from Scot- land, Jim Wilkie. Money from the performances covers tour expenses and goes to the Warriors and their families, UK venues and UK tour organisers. At the performances, many people asked how they could help the Maasai. This UK charity was formed to give an avenue for this assistance.

How are the Charity and Warriors connected? In the words of Tajeu Minisa, the Warriors’ leader:

The tour is for our families, the Charity for our community. The Maasai charity was set-up to help relieve the effects of poverty in the Osiligi Warriors’ community and in the wider Maasai area. The Charity is separate from the Warriors’ tour, but has earned directly and indirectly from it and works closely with the Warriors to identify and resolve community needs. 100% of any money given to the charity goes to support these community projects All Saints Harvest Festival

2nd October at 11am

Come and join us at this happy all age service.

If you would like to bring a token with harvest in mind to place on the Alter for blessing please do.

Wheelbarrows will be going around the village as a few years ago to collect produce for blessings, goods will later go to the hall for sale in the evening at the Harvest Supper Once again please help us raise the roof and bring in the harvest.

P.s. Would you like to collect goods with wheelbarrows about 2 to 3 short roads per person. Ring: Norma Tel. 840727 Page 13

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Gabby has lived in Kingsdon for over 20 years & has been an estate agent in the local area for 9 years.

Who better to sell your property than someone who knows the area, knows the market & is passionate about the village.

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Page 16 Kingsdon Festival Grand Draw 2016

Prize Prize Winner No.

1 Flight over South Somerset Gabby Osborne

2 Winter Cosy slippers Keith Thomas

3 Bottle KWV Chenin Blanc P. Farmer

4 Bottle - Pinot Grigio Blush Colin Thomas 5 Lindt - Lindoor Chocolates Henry Simon 6 Fragrance Trio Set - Minion made Sam Wilkins 7 Bottle - Chardonnay Ann Baldwin 8 Bottle - Bells Whisky Steve Clapperton 9 Ferrero Rocher Linda Parry 10 Book - Excellent Excuses Sam Holgate 11 Picnic Hamper set Margaret Hill 12 ‘So Kiss Me’ Toiletries Zoe Elliott 13 Bottle - Domaine de Montval Syrah Liz Stirzaker 14 Bottle - Villa Benizi Pinot Grigio Win & Jenny Bassham 15 Squirrel ornament Chrissie Osborne 16 Bead Bracelet Martin Gilmore 17 ANT WORLD Science toy Harvey Elliott 18 ‘Juicy’ Travel bag Phil Waters 19 Bottle - Crème de Cassis Gabby Osborne 20 Bottle - Malibu Chrissie Osborne 21 Winter Cosy slippers Ruth Thomas 22 Bottle - Puissaguin Saint-Emilion Sam Holgate 23 Quality Street Chocolates Helen Lancaster 24 Bottle - La Scola GAVI Alan Toms 25 Kingsdon Inn Voucher Ian Forder 26 Beads Christine Clifford 27 Bottle - Prosecco Michelle Edgar 28 Bottle - Cotes Du Rhone Villages Martin Singleton Kingsdon Festival Grand Draw 2016

Prize Prize Winner No. 29 Marques Del Valle RIOJA Roy Gilbert 30 Bottle - Puissaguin Saint-Emilion Kate Miles 31 Bottle - Captain Morgan Spiced Gold Antony Colton 32 Bottle - JEEVES Mixer drink J. Petty 33 Pralines Superieurs Chocolates Steve Harris 34 Bottle - Tivento MALBEC Jane Mackwood 35 Bottle - Campo Viejo RIOJA Ann Leahy 36 Bottle - PROSECCO Owen family 37 Bottle - Puissaguin Saint-Emilion Guy Osborne 38 Bottle - Montcadi CAVA Jenny Webster 39 Bottle - BACARDI Joyce Lough 40 Bottle - Bordeaux in Presentation Box Sarah Freeman 41 Bottle - Moscato Spumante Michelle Edgar 42 Bottle - Sauvignon Blanc Emily Thomas 43 Luxury Quilt Neil Hutt 44 Bottle - Madiran Algy Napier 45 Bottle - Malbec Alex Davidson 46 Bottle - Les Traverses P. Farmer 47 Bottle - White Rum Gabby Osborne 48 Bottle - Vodka Marilyn Elliott 49 Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Guy Osborne 50 Perfumed candle Kirsty Elliott 51 Guylian Chocs Hilarie Fryer 52 Mouse Mat Connie Burgess 53 Minty Geek Kelly Osborne 54 Vehicle Blackbox DVR Christine Taylor