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7.00pm - 8.00pm Thursday 28th May All Saints Summer Fayre 2 @ Merriott Tithe Barn Come and meet the new Parish More successes 3 for Merriott Council members and give them Karate Club your ideas. Book Review 4 Invited Guest Speaker: Andrew Gunn, SSDC Senior Planning Officer Photo of the month - "Stella" Cherry Blossom, Did you know? 5 taken by Mo Frampton, Merriott, 24 April 2015

Neighbourhood 6 Beat Team Report Merriott Parish Council Election The 12 seats for Merriott were been running in conjunction Wildlife and British Legion. The Social Club News 7 supported by 9 nominations with adjoining Parishes was Parish Council wish to and the following residents disbanded in August. Since, recognise and are very thankful Our Sponsors 8 elected uncontested: Mrs K the Parish has been kept tidy for the time given by Volun- Burdis, Mr D Collins, Mr M by the appointment of the teers who produce the monthly Down, Mr I Kendall, Mrs Y District Council Rangers. Merriott Messenger, run the Copy deadline for Kendall, Mr I Hall, Mr G Shyners Terrace has had a Village Plan Group, the Village the July issue of the Merrick, Mrs S Ricketts and Mr makeover with the hedging Speedwatch and more recently Merriott Messenger J Shorting. DISTRICT COUNCIL being cut back and a fence the Parish Footpath is 12th June. ELECTED MEMBER: Mr Paul being installed. Group. Their time given is Articles received after Maxwell. Dropped kerbs: With the invaluable for the benefit of this date may not be support of the County the residents of Merriott. The first meeting of the newly included. Please elected Parish Council was May Councillor, additional dropped Annual Parish Meeting in June send us your artwork 11th. At this meeting the first kerbs have been installed 2014. The Annual Parish and/or photographs. point of business was to elect a improving access and move- Meeting in June was combined Chairman, a post held for a ment around the village for with the launch of the updated

year and Mr I Hall was duly everyone. Also grant money Village Plan. elected. The retiring Chairman from the County Councillor has Surgery: The Quote supplied by Mr I Noble gave an annual purchased a sitting bench for Surgery informed us in Merriott report. installation on the Crewkerne December that they were with- Gardening Club: CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT road. drawing their support for the “A Good Day’s (edited version- full copy on Egwood: There has been some Development of a new build in Work - A gardener village website) advance with the lease of Merriott due to the national stands and surveys This year has been a tough one, Egwood for the benefit of the problem with GP staffing. a day’s work. The with the Merriott Parish three parishes of Lopen, Contact has been made with edging is crisp, the Council functioning with the Merriott and Hinton. the NHS to express concern flopping plants minimum membership for a County Council Say need it with to Flowers and disappointment. invisibly staked. Quorum for the majority of the respond on a couple of details Planning: 43 planning The roses dead- year. I am glad to see that the before lease signing takes applications have been re- headed, the vine Parish Council now goes for- place. viewed and commented on cut back. And ward with increased member- Community groups and grants: within the year. This included smiles. And knows ship. The Parish Council has Parish Council Grants have the successful objection to the next week it’s all to still managed to achieve a lot: been awarded to the produc- planned development at do again!” tion costs of the Village Plan, Boozer Pit. Due to the various Pam Brown Parish Ranger Scheme: The Lengthsman Scheme which had the Allotment Association, the outcomes there is concern that Church Lych Gate, Somerset continued on page 2 P A G E 2

Merriott Parish Council Election continued there is a threat towards future develop- project management by the Somerset position that a new job means I will be ment on the green spaces at the heart of Association of Local Councils has been travelling significantly more. I am not the village, it also raises concern as it commissioned. Areas of weakness will presently planning to move house but I could well have a major impact on the be identified that the Parish Council will will no longer able to juggle both work, status of the Village Plan. need to take on board and lessons learnt. home life and being a member of the The Community Pavilion: The most There are still challenges ahead for the Parish Council, so sadly I have had to important project for the Parish Council Parish Council around the Contractor so step down both as the Chairman and as a and investment by the village. With legal advice on how to proceed has been councillor. dedicated time, steady progress was sought. I want to thank Jim Shorting, Bob Norton, made and the Pavilion finished in Recreation Ground: The groundsman Gill Merrick along with Marion Andrews September with building control certifi- has kept it looking tidy. There has been our Parish Council Clerk. It has been a cation allowing opening at the end of increased use of the football pitch with pleasure and an honour to work with you September. The official opening took both Merriott Youth FC and Merriott over the last few years; without you and place on a sunny morning in November. Rovers FC playing. Cricket is now the help of the local community over the It is more than just a sports facility, it is a starting. last 12 months we would not have Community building which provides An additional picnic bench has been achieved so much. Thank you. much needed Public Conveniences; it has installed at the Recreation Ground as a Ian Noble a hall that can be hired out by the public memorial by the family of Mrs Cooper of For detailed information on the Parish and social clubs and it provides amenities Melbury Row. A donation of bulbs from Council members and meeting minutes that family’s young and old will benefit SSDC was shared between the please go to the Merriott village website from for years to come. A Community Recreation Ground and Churchyard. – Parish Council tab. Asset to be proud of. A review of the Stepping down: I find myself in the All Saints Church – Early Summer Work Party All Saints Saturday 13th June, 9am – 1pm After the success of the March day, we have arranged another one Summer Fayre for the early Summer. We will continue some of the tasks begun Saturday 6th June last time (eg sorting out the wild area!) but there are some new ones as well, including painting and wood treatment. As ever, there 11am to 3pm will be INSIDE jobs too. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are hopefully Stalls, refreshments, live music, raffle, coming along again. Tea, coffee and cakes etc will be served. Bring FUN Dog show (for more details ring 01460 77170 suitable clothing and tools. More details from the Churchwardens: for entry before the day), Tom Jones (76186) and Robin Gilkes (75549) children's races, cartoon caricatures and lots, lots more. With special guest appearances from Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you and Spiderman and Elsa. To be held at Merriott Church Would you like to help people and your local and Tithe Barn, Church Street, Merriott community? If so, Hospital needs you ! We are looking for people like you to join our outdoor Sunday 14 June at volunteers’ Your activities might include: meeting and greeting at our main entrance, helping people and from their Frogmary Green Farm car, assisting in the gardens or helping people with parking Nick & Claire Bragg are once and directions. again opening their gates to We’ll pay your expenses and you can choose days and times Frogmary Green Farm, South to suit you. Petherton TA13 5DJ, for LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday. Contact: Andy Vanblaere - Outdoor Volunteer Co-ordinator Come and enjoy our Dad’s Digger Challenge and see the Yeovil District Hospital NHS animals & crops down on the farm. There will be a craft Foundation Trust, Higher Kingston, area for children, a quiz for all the family and for those Yeovil BA21 4AT of you who love tractors and machinery there will be plenty on show too! Bring a picnic to enjoy with family Tel: 01935 384464 and friends. This is an all-weather event but please Email: [email protected] remember to wear suitable footwear. Opening Time: 11am – 4pm. FREE ENTRY – food & drinks available to purchase. For more information visit: www.frogmarygreenfarm.co.uk, www.farmsunday.org Only guide dogs please.

Merriott Messenger P A G E 3 News from All Saints Church

I write on the eve of Ascension; the day mainly absence. Absence of the one who Services in June: when the Church remembers and meant so much to them and who made Sunday 7th celebrates Jesus’ return to his Father’s sense of their lives. But it was only that 8.30am Holy Communion side in heaven. It can’t have been easy absence that made them get on with the Sunday 14th for those first disciples to see their job. Jesus would always be with them, 9.30am Parish Communion leader, their teacher, the Messiah - through his Spirit, but if he had Sunday 21st indeed the risen Lord – disappear from continued to be present ‘in the flesh’, the 10am Family Service earthly sight. I’m not sure they would disciples would most likely have left all 6pm Evensong have been celebrating just then. They the work to him! That same work of Sunday 28th knew they had a task ahead of them – sharing God’s love, forgiveness, compas- 10am Sung Communion but had to wait a little while longer for sion and healing continues even now. the empowering gift of the Holy Spirit to God’s world and God’s people need Please do subscribe to ‘The Church Link’ equip them to spread the Good News these things more than ever. If these magazine for more details of these and about the risen and ascended Jesus are your values, come and join us! other church events. Christ. What they must have felt was Rev Bob Hicks, The Rectory, 76406.

News from The Swan Merriott - Karate Club ‘Flix in the Stix’ On Sunday 9th May Crewkerne This period we have entered presents Town FC & Merriott Rovers FC students into two gradings ‘Fury’ (15), played a match at the Village Rec at the Honbu in . on Saturday June 13th for the Barry Bisgrove Trophy & to Congratulations to Lilly in the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Tickets £5 raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society. Caines for achieving her Yellow belt. Also in advance from the Village Shop and Funds close to £2,500 were raised to the Sayle family: Nick, Emma, Eve, Dorothy’s Tea Room, or £5.50 on the on the day and we would like to Molly and Richard who all gained their door. To reserve tickets please contact thank all those purple belts. Bob Kefford on 01460 72563. who contributed to this event, Superb drama set in the closing days of which was arranged at very short world War 2. Brad Pitt is the tough tank Merriott Church Flower Festival notice. commander sent with his crew to oper- (10th - 12th July) Special thanks to The Bisgrove ate behind Nazi lines. The actors deliver family & Graham & Angie Rowswell Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performances well beyond the average - and all the other helpers who made event has been CANCELLED. they truly feel as if they are brothers - in the day such a success. If you wish to support Riding for the arms. (Crewkerne won 5-2.) Disabled Association, please see Forde The film is visually stunning, up close and Cathy, John & Jet Abbey article on page 6. personal. Dates for your diary: Summer Skittles starts Sunday 21st June with live music “reggae in the garden”. Saturday June 27th Steak Night Saturday 18th July Beer Festival & live music in the garden Farewell and Thank You Niki Scurr, who was part of our Merriott Messenger team, has moved away from Nut Tree Farm in the village. We are very grateful for her help with distribution and delivering to homes in Lower Street. Thank you Niki. We would like to recruit one or two people to join our group. If you are interested, please contact any of the editorial team by phone or email: [email protected] P A G E 4

Merriott Gardening Club “Thank you Branstons!” When Merriott First School reopened for the summer term the children 26 May - talk by Mr T Bratcher, Chairman of the were able to enjoy some new playground equipment. National Dahlia Society. Meet at the Tithe Barn, A climbing frame, stage, play shed, music maker, talking flowers and 7.30pm, refreshments, raffle, seed and plant sales, ride-on toys were bought thanks to a donation from Branstons at “Flower of the Month” competition. Guests £2. Seavington. 30 June – A coach trip arranged by Marjorie The children are making good use of and are enjoying all the toys as you Collison to Lytes Cary. Lytes Cary Manor is an intimate medieval manor house with a beautiful can see from the photos and we thank Branstons for their generosity . Arts and Crafts garden. The garden rooms contain a magical collection of topiary and herba- ceous borders, while tranquil walks on the estate take you along the River Cary. There are also community allotments with creative and colourful designs. The cost of the trip is £16.80 and £10 for National Trust members. This coach trip must be booked in advance. If you would like to book a place please call Marjorie as soon as possible on 01460 279728. Flower & Produce Show – 8th August 2015 The Show Schedule will be available towards the end of June from Osborne’s, Merriott Pharmacy and All Saints Church Porch. Mo Frampton 07969 028277 Children enjoying their new playground equipment

Book Review by Janet Lailey

his university days, Davies (played by men set out to verify this theory. (Useful Simon MacCorkindale) on a yachting trip, maps are included for clarity.) supposedly for some autumn duck- The Riddle of the Sands Their quest is complicated by Davies hav- shooting in the Baltic and among the by Erskine Childers ing fallen for the "rose-brown" daughter Frisian islands. Carruthers' idea of (Oxford World Classics of Dollmann (Jenny Agutter and sinister, yachting is that the crew will do 1998 edition) silky Alan Badel respectively) the father the donkey-work, while owner and being at best a suspicious character and

guests "in faultless attire" lounge possibly a spy. Childers' knowledge of

elegantly about the deck; an illusion seafaring, and his awareness of the Having recently watched the 1979 film- rudely shattered when Davies typical indifference of the defence adaptation I was interested to go back to meets him on the quay in stained work- Establishment, sit well within his vivid this book, first published in 1903, to find clothes, and they embark on his writing. Action is never sacrificed to out how much the film version improved equally inelegant yacht, the Dulcibella. description, although the sense of the on or diminished the original. I found No self-indulgent holiday for him! setting, central to the story, is brilliantly that the film, while simplifying some Grudgingly and gradually, he renews conveyed. things, sustained the suspense and their friendship, with growing respect excitement of the narrative, and its Although precisely of its period - or even and admiration for Davies's integrity, and humour. because of it - the book has not 'dated'. his remarkable seamanship. Eventually It truly is a classic of its genre: Arthur The story is based on Erskine Childers' Davies discloses his real interest in Ransome for grownups perhaps. own passion for sailing - real sailing in exploring the shoals, sandbanks and Entertaining but with a serious intent. those Edwardian days: no engines shifting channels between the islands Childers really hoped to alert the British involved. It is also shaped by his and the German mainland: his suspicion to his perception of a German maritime conviction that Germany might plausibly that the German navy is training threat and writes a rattling good yarn in be preparing to invade Britain via our its sailors to navigate this treacherous the process. virtually undefended east coast. The maze, for some nefarious purpose, while There is an excellent introduction if you pleasantly satirical opening chapters remains serenely unprepared to are intrigued to find out more about the show Carruthers (Michael York in the counter such a threat. The two young film) tempted into joining a friend from history and background of this very 'good read'.

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Can you spare an hour or two? Did you know? humans as a source of organs for trans- The Rotary Club of Crewkerne District is plantation into humans. organising a litter collection programme called Litterblitz. However, the main use for pigs has been as a source of meat and fat for human The 8 teams will target the main roads consumption. Pig skin has been used for passing through outlying villages and shield covers, footwear and handbags, finishing at Crewkerne Town Hall and the bristles for brushes and the bones for they are asking for volunteers to join them for the first session to be held on tools and weapons. A standard joke is th that all parts of the pig have a use except Sunday June 14 . They can provide for the grunt! litter picking equipment, collection bags and will collect the rubbish you collect. The farm pig, which comes in many A lot of breeds have become extinct as a result of changing fashions for leaner If you would like to get involved, please colours and sizes around the world, was contact Roger Johnson on 01460 929 domesticated from the wild boar meat and less fat. Some of these breeds no longer around have splendid names 970 or via email: separately and at different times in the [email protected] Near East, in China and in Europe. The including Cumberland, Lincolnshire Curly earliest domestication took place Coated, Ulster White, Gold Tip and Yorkshire Blue. perhaps 14,000 years ago in what is now Syria and Iraq. Once domesticated, pig One of the oldest breeds still found in strains have been exported around the small numbers in the UK is the world so that modern breeds are a Gloucester Old Spot, which is largely hybrid mix. white with variable black spots (see The pig was probably a fairly easy animal photo). The breed is said to be docile, a to domesticate because it is omnivorous good forager and hardy. It used to be and will forage for food scraps in wood- called the ‘orchard or cottager’ pig land and grassland. Whilst the wild boar, because it was kept in small backyards as in the Forest of Dean, is usually black being fed household scraps and allowed or browny grey and the piglets are to forage in orchards where it would striped when young, modern pig breeds feed on fallen apples. Legend has it that can be black, brown, white, spotted and the black spots are bruises from falling striped. There is also a wide range in the apples! It is the first breed of any species breed size, from miniature pigs weighing in the world to be accorded Traditional 150 pounds as adults to the other Speciality Guaranteed status by the EU extreme with adults up to 1,000 pounds. Commission in recognition of the special Quite a lot of research has been done on qualities of its meat. producing pigs comparable in size to John Bowman

Bus Service 99/99A As a result of the recent bus subsidy funding consultation, it has been decided to withdraw 50% of the funding for the Saturday service on service 99/99A (Yeovil – Chard – ). The new timetable will come into effect on 30 May 2015 and can be found on the Stage- coach SW buses website: www.stagecoachbus.com Senior Transport Officer - Public Transport - Transporting Somerset 01823 358139 P A G E 6 Neighbourhood Beat Team Report

I have visited victims recently who have and the thief simply walks in and we can return them to you. stated “I never thought it would happen removes items. The most common type Locally a number of planters and pots to me, not around here, it's so lovely”. of burglary is from sheds and out- have been stolen from gardens, drive- Therein lies the problem, we are far too buildings (non-dwelling), which in- ways and the roadside. You may feel trusting. Sadly the criminals do not care. cludes detached garages. Theft of meat they have no value, but you may be As summer progresses and we all enjoy from freezers in garages is an easy option pleasantly surprised how much some nice warm days, thoughts turn to the for thieves. Do not leave the garage door fetch. Where possible mark up the garden, house maintenance and, if you open, with your freezer in full view for all trough or planter with your initials and are lucky, that well deserved holiday. to see whether you are at home, or for postcode, take a photo or two and keep Sadly, it is also a time for the opportunist goodness sake not when you go out!! them safe. thief as houses are aired after the long Even leaving a spade in the garden can Even livestock has been taken from winter ‘shut down’ and sheds are cleared be used to prise open patio doors, a smallholdings on the edge of villages - of cobwebs and gardening tools brushed screwdriver to lever open windows or please report anything suspicious down and lovingly oiled ready for the doors. Make sure your shed has a suit- seasonal blitz. able padlock, the round style where the If you want any security advice please clasp covers the locking bar is best, and contact us on 101 or via the force web- To stay safe please ensure you lock the site www.avonandsomerset.police.uk . front door when working in the back the screw heads are NOT showing on the garden and lock the back or side door if hinges. The best padlock is no use if by The Neighbourhood Beat Team are:- you go to answer the front door. We all removing 3 screws from the hinges the PS 3538, Rob Jameson tend to leave a window open to air the door can be opened from the back edge! PC 3589, Lisa Hallett house, but even a small window offers Coach bolts are ideal if the shed is strong PC 4140, Chris Purcell the opportunity for a thief. Even if you enough, if the shed is flimsy and the PCSO 8445, Ben Samways close windows and lock doors, leaving window is easy to open or break then do PCSO 8506, Gareth Allington garden tools easily accessible in the not keep anything of value in the shed. PCSO 9447, Dave Lewis garden or in an unlocked shed can assist Where possible mark any property, gloss Telephone 101 for non-emergencies a thief in breaking in to your property. paint or Hammerite (a metal paint) is fine, with your initials and postcode. This Telephone 999 for ongoing crimes and Break in to houses (dwelling burglaries) emergencies. are rare and the usual type is a theft of makes things less desirable to a handbag or keys when a door is left open thief and means if, or when, recovered

Forde Abbey Carriage Driving WHAT’S ON ELSEWHERE LAST CALL Group Saturday 6th June 10am - noon - The Forde Abbey Carriage Driving Group Coffee morning in St George’s Hall, INSPIRED ARTISTS/ is in association with Riding for the Hinton St George to raise funds for GRAFFITI ARTISTS Disabled. It is a small group who meet charities supporting the victims of the REQUIRED on alternate Mondays at Forde Abbey Nepal earthquakes offering disabled people who are unable Local, young artists are required to ride, the opportunity to drive a pony Henhayes Community Centre during the Summer holidays to cover in specially adapted wheelchair friendly Friday 19th June - Special Roast Lunch the football stand in the Recreation carriages in wonderful surroundings. 12 noon for 12.30 meal. 3 course lunch Ground with colourful designs. Any This has proved to be so successful on with tea/coffee £7.50. Booking ideas for themes are welcomed and essential - 01460 74340 gaining much needed confidence, paints will be supplied. Contact: purpose and sheer pleasure. Monday 21st June - Monday Memory Marion on 01935 863420. The group operates ‘under the Group for people with dementia to give carers a break – phone 01460 74340 umbrella’ of the Riding for the Disabled and Open Evening to invite questions charity number 244108, but are aiming from the public about dementia later in Food for Thought at to raise £5,000 so that they may be the week – see www.henhayes.co.uk Frogmary Green Farm granted their own charity number. If and Facebook for more information. 20th June - Choux Pastry Uncovered you would like to donate to this cause Friday 26th June - Concert by The with Angelina Bakery please contact Mrs M Woodland on Boogie Men from Bridport. Tickets £10 23rd June - Croissant Making Evening 01823 480 124. (£8 before 19th). Meal (optional) 2 courses £8 must be ordered in with Frank Heuff advance. Bar open 6pm – meal 6.45pm 11th July - Fish & Shellfish with concert 7.45pm. Tickets 01460 74340. Angela Langford Saturday 27th June - Big Breakfast [email protected] 10 – 12noon - £4. No need to book.

Merriott Messenger P A G E 7 Planning and Planning Matters News from Merriott Social Club from the Parish Council Our Easter draw raised a brilliant £66 which went to Veterans Aid. May's Monthly Market was unusually quiet, but it still raised £55 for APPLICATION 15/01587/COU APPLICANT: Merriott Rovers FC football team. Thank you to everyone who helped. Ms G HIRST PROPOSAL: Change of use from Public There is no market in June but we will be back on July 4th raising money house to residential dwelling (No internal or for the Merriott Majorettes. All are welcome, so please pop down to external alterations) LOCATION: KINGS HEAD support us in our efforts by having a browse, buying some raffle tickets, HOTEL. CHURCH STREET MERRIOTT. or enjoying a bacon butty! Karaoke was back by popular demand and DEFERRED TO GATHER MORE INFORMATION – very well attended with both young and old taking up the mike. MEETING TO BE ARRANGED BEFORE MAY 29TH Dates for your diary RESPONSE DEADLINE 6th June Daytona a 5 piece band will be performing a range of rock, DETERMINATIONS soul and party hits for everyone to enjoy from 9pm. APPEAL: Ms J Goodwill – 38 Lower Street. Split 13th June come and join Jumpy and Scratchy for what promises be an decision - DISMISSED entertaining iPod and vinyl disco with requests - bring your own vinyl. APPEAL: Berrow Developments – 6 dwellings 4th July at 9pm we have John de Barra with tracks from Robbie Boozer Pit - DISMISSED Williams to AC/DC, Bette Midler to Robbie Hendrix and James Brown to Location: Cherry Tree Cottage Church Street: The Rasmus. John performs a huge variety of music that will entertain Extensions x2 - Granted the masses – one not to be missed. Location: Manor Farm 88 Lower Street – 17th July an end of school disco and karaoke. Agricultural building – Granted Remember to keep an eye on our notice-board for the latest news and Location: Building at Tail Mill Lane: Alterations and events, as well as our website (merriottsocialclub.co.uk) and Facebook change of use – Granted page. Thanks once again to all members and non-members who have Location: Tail Mill Lane : Zero Holdings - 23 continued to support us – you are highly appreciated! converted dwellings, 22 new build – Granted.

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