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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 – Contact Church Office Administrator or Rector to arrange your requirements. 01278 769082 / [email protected] ******************* Visit our website – www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk PCC Secretary – Mrs Carole Carter Facebook: TPOTS 01278 769082 / [email protected] Twitter: @TPOTS6
Date Live in church Recorded/online September 5th 10am Eucharist – St Michael’s, Brent Knoll 12th 10am Baptism and Eucharist – Reading, Reflection St Christopher’s, Lympsham and Prayer 19th 10am Baptism 4pm Open Air/Barn Harvest and Eucharist – – Wick Farm, Lympsham St Mary’s, East Brent 26th 8am BCP Holy 10am Eucharist – Communion – St Michael’s, Brent Knoll St Michael’s, Brent Knoll For latest information and updates please see www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk Everyone is welcome Kevin Wright
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METHODIST CHURCH (www.brentknollmethodistchurch.com) Minister Revd. Steve Bennett Our Summer didn’t quite go as planned as we had to cancel our August coffee mornings due to the ceiling between the kitchen and the toilet collapsing in late July. At the time of writing, we have this in well in hand and we’re looking forward to the repairs being carried out soon. Although this was obviously very disappointing, we were all grateful that the Church hasn’t been affected and remains completely undamaged. All of us at the Methodist Church were so very sad to hear of the death of Jack Coles, husband of Mary Coles. Jack and Mary had been married for 75 years (a wonderful achievement in any day and age) and our love and prayers during this time go out especially to Mary and the family. As we look forward to September, we are going to be holding our Harvest Festival on Sunday 12th September. But not in the church - Claraine Clarke and her family have kindly offered us the use of their barn for this special service and we are grateful to both them and to our own minister, Rev Steve Bennett, who will be leading it. September also marks the beginning of the Methodist Church New Year - so from all of us here at Brent Knoll Methodist Church, we wish you a happy and healthy one. As our children go back to school and holiday makers return home after the Summer, we wish you every best hope for the months ahead and we will, of course, continue to hold you all in our prayers. Every blessing. Rosemary Krull St Michael’s Church Register – Holy Matrimony - Stuart David Vinnicombe & Lucy Loene Heyworth Lewis Charles Coleman & Rebecca Claire Louise Strickland At Rest - Mary Patricia Sergeant Pastoral Care in The Parish of Three Saints We are fortunate to have a team of accredited Pastoral Care Assistants working on behalf of the church here. The care they provide is in addition to the tremendous amount of good neighbourliness around. It is under-pinned by faith and prayer. The team have also provided much-needed practical help over the past year or so. In the past there have been several groups meeting regularly to provide support, friendship and information for people who have been bereaved, who are lonely, or are caring for relatives with dementia. As we consider the future, we have been reassessing how these existing groups function, and if they are the best way to provide longer-term support. From now, it may be that more care, support and information is provided on a 1:1 basis. People may also be put in touch with each other where there are common needs, so they can meet on a more ad hoc basis, or join the larger groups that run from Highbridge, Burnham and Berrow. We also hope to keep in better touch with families who have contacted the church for their child to be baptised, for a wedding or funeral, so they have a named continuing contact for these life-events and markers. We really do hope that it will be possible to restart the Toddler Group soon too, when a suitable and safe meeting place can be found again. For more information about Pastoral Care or if you would just like to chat, please contact Ginnie Soffe (01278 769117) or me. Revd Kevin Wright (Rector)
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News from the Parish Council Meeting in July Planning Matters 07/21/00010: Formation of new wheel track leading from existing access at Upper Battleborough Farm, Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, TA9 4HJ. Response: Supported, on the grounds of improved access for business and agricultural use by majority. 07/21/00011: Erection of an agricultural Building at Hafod, Wick Lane, Lympsham, BS24 0HG. Response: Objected on the grounds of poor visual amenity the over development of small site, insufficient ventilation for livestock. 07/21/00012: Erection of a modular classroom to form teaching space and ancillary facilities on site of existing to be removed at Brent Knoll Primary School, TA9 4EQ. Response: Supported on the grounds of improvement to educational facilities for the school. 07/21/00014: Erection of front NE Porch and front NE Dormers and rear SW inverted Dormer as well as the erection of carport on site of existing garage (to be part demolished. 27, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4DT. Response: Supported on the grounds of property improvement. 24/21/00009 Application to build 35 houses west of Hill Lane, East Brent. BKPC is not a consultee to this proposal but can make comment if it is decided to do so. Response: The Parish Council agreed that members should write to the planning authority individually in support of the East Brent Objection to this proposal. Decisions were taken on the following Matters The Clerk gave public notice of the result from the recent community engagement survey. The Survey was aimed at understanding the strength of support for borrowing capital funds for the building of a new shop and its effect on the local taxpayer. Key Points from the survey Total Households sent Survey 535 The Turnout figure 29% The level of support 80% (127) Level of Rejection 20% (30) These figures were regarded by the Parish Council as an overwhelming level of support for the proposals put forward in the survey document. Council Decisions Resolution to approve the demolition of the existing toilet block and replace it with a new building to include a shop and modern toilet facilities and to process a loan application initially through approval with the Communities secretary and then progressed to a formal application. This resolution was supported unanimously subject to 5 conditions that must be met prior to any final decision to progress on the build out of this site. Conditions Outlined 1. Agreement from the Secretary of State through SALC for approval of a loan of £80,000 to support the project and to progress a loan application. 2. Satisfactory outcome from the resolution of the existing shops future. 3. Design and build costs are within budgets set by the Parish Council. 4. A sustainable and viable business plan for the short and medium term together with an up to date set of accounts demonstrating the shop’s ability to meet the running costs and the costs of setting up and fitting out the new premises. 5. The Management Committee of the shop undertake to enter a full repairing lease in accordance with the current position of such an undertaking.
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News from the Parish Council Meeting in July - Continued On satisfactory completion of these conditions, the Parish Council will be asked to take a final decision on the construction of a building in line with all current planning and building regulations. Although timescales are difficult to assess, the process of loan approval will start. A full copy of the minutes available on the website or by request to Owen J Cullwick, Clerk at [email protected] or call 07917 445215. Further Meetings 1st September 7pm Parish Hall. Also, Parish Surgery 4-5.30pm Jubilee Room September 1st. Possible Provisional Planning meeting (if required) 15th September 7pm. Contact the Clerk for any Council matters. Owen J Cullwick, Tel No. 07917 445 215 [email protected] Bishop’s letter - Looking to the next chapter ‘Back to school!’ perhaps has never sounded so good. For those of us who found last year disrupted in terms of school, college or University, some of our young people and their parents might be really looking forward to the doors re-opening! And perhaps their teachers too! Of course, things will not be the same as they were. A new school year always means change. New classes, new goals, new possibilities. An opportunity to start with a clean sheet, open the next chapter of the book of our lives. Here in Bath and Wells, we are also looking to the next chapter in our story of faith together. This month we will be bringing together all we have learnt from listening to others about where we are as a diocese and what sort of bishop we now need to lead us into the future. If you haven’t already done so, please have your say by attending the open consultation Zoom meeting on September 20th. We have already heard the thoughts of almost 1,000 of our children across schools in the county, as well as hundreds of adults! It will be some time before we know who our next Diocesan Bishop will be, but now is the time to start praying for him or her so that they might hear from God as we also seek God’s wisdom and guidance. And let’s pray too for ourselves and all those within our diocese, that each of us will find God’s will for the next stage of our journey. None of us can know what that might hold for certain. The last year or two have shown us how difficult it is to predict anything! Some of us have lost loved ones and livelihoods. It will take time to recover and to renew our hope. There will be challenges along the way and we have much to face together. However, our hope is in the Lord, and we hold to the promises of His word… ‘‘For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Proverbs 29:11 Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton Sedgemoor North West Beat Team
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Villagers take Ownership of their shop? 130+ Brent Knoll Residents buy shares in their Community Shop Somerset’s “Emergency Shop”, opened within ten days of the first Covid Lockdown, has grown and flourished as a Community Shop – and is now owned by local shareholders. Having been highlighted in national media, including a feature on BBC Radio 4’s “World Tonight” programme, Brent Knoll’s Community Shop has attracted more than 130 local residents to buy shares at £25 each. Many of those residents bought a large number of shares. 51 of those shareholders attended the first face-to-face meeting to be held at Brent Knoll Parish Hall since the lifting of Covid restrictions. They heard and approved the shop’s progress and accounts, and elected a new Management Committee of eight shareholders. High on the agenda for that new Management Committee will be the issue of their Community Shop location. “Right now, we are operating from the closed village shop with the support of its owner”, said David Sturgess, who was secretary of the originating Steering Group and has been elected to the new Management Committee. “But that property is on the market for sale, while our Parish Council has received support from the community to apply for a loan to provide a new building that would also replace the village’s existing public toilets. If that plan succeeds, there is still a likelihood of our shop having to find an interim location between the loss of the village shop and the availability of a new building”, he explained. Meanwhile, the Annual Members’ Meeting approved the determination of sustaining the Community Shop, pursuing the restoration of Post Office services, and providing a coffee- shop community hub for Brent Knoll. Outgoing Chair of the Steering Group, all of whom had to stand down at the Annual Members’ Meeting, Dr Niall Moore, paid tribute to the team of more than 20 volunteers who staff the shop seven days per week. “We have been financially viable from Day One, and delivered a true community service: and this is entirely down to the enthusiastic support of our volunteers”, he said. New Management Committee elected at a time when the location of the shop is in question. The first Annual Members’ Meeting of Brent Knoll Community Shop Limited, attended by 51 of more than 130 shareholders, elected a new Management Committee: Caroline Sturgess David Sturgess Jonathan Rees Kim Willcox David Yates John Rogers Ken Salter Lucy White. Top of the agenda for that new Management Committee will be the issue of the Community Shop’s location, now that a sale has been agreed for the former village-shop and its owner’s home – currently the location for the Community Shop. “We shall continue to work hand-in-glove with the Parish Council to ensure that we can sustain the success of our Community Shop without interruption”, said David Sturgess, the acting Secretary of the new Management Committee. Meanwhile, the shop’s volunteers have expanded their opening hours – top demand from a recent survey of customers. Having secured an alcohol license, the shop is now open on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The team of volunteers is also staging a regular monthly Saturday Morning Event under the gazebo outside the shop. Details of these events are available in the shop. David Sturgess
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Toddlers The toys have had a lot of fun this Summer visiting family and friends as well as trips to the beach and walks in the woods - we hope you have too. More excitement followed when we heard a very loud noise coming from the schoolroom. Part of the ceiling outside the kitchen had collapsed and suddenly it became a ‘hard hat area’. Luckily, we were able to find some bright yellow ones in our dressing up box. We have been busy clearing up the debris and we are waiting for the builders to carry out the repairs. Perhaps Bob the Builder will come. Unfortunately, this does mean Toddlers will not be able to re-open until the building works have been completed. We miss you so much and we are thinking of the toddlers who will be starting school this September especially: Albert, Sarah and Kaleb. It is a very special time for them. Birthdays in September: Margaret on 1st, the twins Monty and Austin on 1st, Roger on 9th and Zac on 25th. A very “Happy Birthday” to you all. We look forward to the day when we can all play together again. The Toddler Toys 2021 “200+ Club” July & August Draw The draws were made at the Parish Hall Committee meetings; winning numbers were:-
July No. Prize Name First Prize 117 £ 20 Mr N.A. Nussey Brent Street Brent Knoll Second Prize 247 £ 20 Anonymous Donated to Parish Hall Third Prize 67 £ 16 Mrs H.L. Hooper Brent Street Brent Knoll Fourth Prize 142 £ 12 Mr M.A. Endacott Taunton Fifth Prize 305 £ 12 Mr P.R. Burkhill Burton Row Brent Knoll Sixth Prize 88 £ 10 Mrs P.I. Bull Battleborough Lane Brent Knoll Seventh Prize 231 £ 8 Mr & Mrs A. Gilbert Brent Street Brent Knoll Eighth Prize 106 £ 6 Mrs R. Knott Brent Street Brent Knoll August No. Prize Name First Prize 06 £ 20 Mr D.G. Filmer Brent Street Brent Knoll Second Prize 31 £ 20 Mr D. Polly Brent Street Brent Knoll Third Prize 61 £ 16 Mr A.J. Hill Hill Lane Brent Knoll Fourth Prize 211 £ 12 Mrs L. White Manor Ride Brent Knoll Fifth Prize 271 £ 12 Mr & Mrs E.W. Jones Station Road Brent Knoll Sixth Prize 253 £ 10 Mr N. Pennington Brent Street Brent Knoll Seventh Prize 247 £ 8 Anonymous Donated to Parish Hall Eighth Prize 45 £ 6 Mr M. Dando Brent Street Brent Knoll Thank you to everyone who has supported the Parish Hall by joining the 200+ Club. This will help make sure that our Parish Hall continues to meet the needs of our local community and remain at it’s heart. Bob Filmer, “200+ Club” Co-ordinator Can you help? Now that St. Michael’s Church is open both for services and every day (except when quarantined 72 hours before a service) we are looking for people to help with brass cleaning and general church cleaning. Sadly, some of our volunteers from pre pandemic are now unable to help. For brass cleaning, we have a rota where each person/couple have responsibility for a month and church cleaning is done in teams and at the moment, we expect each team to clean every 6 weeks. In the past this has been on a Wednesday morning. Please feel free to contact me if you think you may be able to help. Margaret Smith, 760691 Front Cover Photo - Thanks to Jim Gillard for this month’s front cover picture. Bob
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Like all other organisations, the Good Companions is still struggling with the effects of Covid-19. The Royal Voluntary Service (our overarching organisation) decided that events should be held to celebrate the good work done by the membership. The Women’s Institute suggested something similar for the NHS, and since the local GC and the WI have quite an extensive overlap of members, and because turnout was expected to be low, it was decided to combine the two events into one garden party. This was held at Briarfield on the 14th of July. Despite a “Call to Arms” of the membership, the turnout was not as high as expected, but both the weather and our spirits were maintained and a good time was had by all! Dates for forthcoming meetings are still vague. A September meeting was pencilled into the diary and then rubbed out, but may be reinstated, we still cannot say! The Parish Hall has, I believe, been booked for:- 20th October 17th November 8th December Further information will be disseminated as and when it is available. If you have a specific enquiry, you can still contact Karen Russell on 01278 769382 or Ann Robson on 01278 760981. CGR Women’s Institute Brent Knoll WI held their first meeting in the Parish Hall on 11th August since we had to close down a year ago due to the pandemic. We organised a Welcome Back Tea Party, which we hope was enjoyed by all who attended. Vice President, Ann Robson, advised members that the next meeting will be on Wednesday, 8th September, 2.30pm, at the Parish Hall, of course, when a representative of Medical Detection Dogs will be the speaker. On 13th October, the speaker will be Jean Tinknell who will talk about her life on the farm. We would welcome any potential new members to either of these meetings. Call Secretary, Jackie Gilbert, on 760956, to find out more about the meetings. JMG WI Craft Group At the time of writing, I am unsure if we will be meeting in September or where. A decision will be made at the WI meeting on September 8th as to whether we meet on Monday September 20th. Our members and others continue to knit hats and scarves for Seafarers as well as blankets for both premature babies and adults with dementia, for which they and us are grateful. We are also working on ideas for the arts and crafts event at St. Michaels church next year. If anyone is having itchy fingers and would like to knit for a worthwhile cause, please contact me and I should be able to help with patterns, wool etc. Margaret Smith 01278 760691 Women’s Society A huge thank you to Lyn for hosting our meeting in July. We all had such a lovely time, enjoyed your super garden and the supper that you kindly provided. Thank you again. We were sorry to hear that both Lyn and Roger have been poorly and do hope that that they are both feeling much, much better now. We have no definite plans for our September meeting, which should take place on Thursday September 30th. It has been suggested that we could meet and go out for a meal. As some of us have been away and we have not had a committee meeting, we will notify you personally re our plans for September and future monthly meetings. It was so good to welcome several new members at our last meeting - I do hope you felt welcome and it would be super to see you all again. Thank you. Ann Tel: 760148
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Brent Knoll House Histories European Heritage Year 1975 W. I. Book – 56 This month’s discussion is not actually involved with Park Farm directly, but I hope you will not mind a small divergence from my normal house history in order to mention an interesting proposal made at the end of the last century, albeit one in which Oliver Frost did have a minor role to play, as will be mentioned next month. On the 15th of January 1898 a report appeared in the Weston-super-Mare Gazette, which referred to the prospect of a light railway being built from the Brent Knoll station area to Burnham and on to Berrow. It commented that the prospects of getting the light railway were fairly good as the money necessary to get an investigation under way had already been raised. “The boon to Burnham to get a direct line to Bristol would be immense. It would be an ideal thing not having to waste any more dull hours at Highbridge Junction,” it stated. This referred to the fact that the only railway then going to Burnham, was the Somerset and Dorset Railway (S & D, or Slow and Dirty as it was more commonly known). That railway ran to Glastonbury across the moors and from there on to various other destinations, such as Wells, Bath, Frome and the south coast, but, although it crossed the Bristol to Exeter Great Western Railway (GWR) line, it did not have a link to it, other than one in the goods yard, so transferring from the GWR to the S & D, or vice versa, was not simple, each line having its own individual station platforms. By March of 1898, it was reported in the local newspapers that members of the GWR had inspected the plans, which had been drawn up by two Burnham engineers, and, though no commitment was made, they had viewed the proposition favourably. This led to a local syndicate being formed to advance the idea. One item seen as essential within the plans, was a specification that the gauge should be identical to that of the GWR. At the Burnham end, a terminus was being suggested near the cemetery. This cemetery is the original one, in Westfield Road, which leads off Berrow Road, opposite the Community Centre and the Swimming Pool. That site was obviously chosen to make it easier to extend the line into Berrow. However, the description used by the syndicate noted that it was “at a point dividing the business portion of the town” of Burnham with the “rapidly expanding residential part.” On the fourth of following June, a meeting was held at the Wellington Hotel in Berrow to discuss that village’s reaction to the plans. Although I have not been able to verify this, I assume that this became The Berrow Inn, in the Triangle at Berrow, which has now been replaced by the Co-op shop. A census does describe it as being beside the Stores, which was certainly in the Triangle. After the plans and sections had been discussed and the engineer’s report read out, the total cost of the project was revealed as £9,970. There was a unanimous vote in favour of the project. So far, so good for the light railway, but, in August, there was an inquiry at the Town Hall in Burnham by Commissioners under the Light Railways Act 1896, led by the Earl of Jersey, in which the application to build the railway was to be discussed. This was necessary because the route would entail crossing quite a number of differing farms and it would be necessary to implement compulsory purchase orders in a number of cases. It was also necessary to gain the Commissioners approval in order for the promoters to become incorporated as a company. Continued on page 20
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Brent Knoll House Histories – Continued As in all such inquiries, this one started with the promoters extolling the virtues of their proposal. They assumed that everyone was familiar with the town of Burnham, but felt it necessary to mention that Berrow had grown substantially in recent times because it was the site of some golf links and “golf was now an important element in civilisation.” They mentioned the “very fine sands” at Burnham and stated that “it was an almost phenomenally healthy place,” though, with all its advantages, Burnham was being left behind other local holiday locations, such as Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon, largely because it did not have a railway running into it that would bring people easily from Bristol and beyond. This was because the original developers of the Bristol and Exeter line wanted to “get as quickly as they could from point to point,” so ignored all the seaside towns on the way. However, branch lines were built “at very great expense and inconvenience,” which linked all bar Burnham, “which was left out in the cold.” “The line which was proposed started from Brent Knoll station, and it was suggested that there should be a line running right up to the main line, so that carriages could go through…and also a siding and a station for the purpose of attending to the wants of Brent Knoll – a place of considerable interest and possibly agricultural importance.” It is nice to know that Brent Knoll is of considerable interest, but it does seem to be rather faint praise regarding the agricultural side. They continued by stating that the line “swept round through Burnham, coming sufficiently near to the town to be convenient, and yet not so near as to be too expensive. Of course, it would be idle to attempt to bring a line too close on to the sea front for the convenience of some people, because it would be too expensive.”! What they meant was that anything closer to the centre of town would affect valuable properties, which would be too expensive to compulsory purchase. The proposed line then ran on to Berrow, “a small and populous village, which, he understood, was quite filled by people who came down for the sake of health and for the golf links.” He did realise that there was some opposition from farmers, but “where, for example, some gentleman thought that he was ruined for life because a cow road was interfered with, they would be most happy to give him gates, or, if necessary, an under road for the cattle.” Of course, Burnham Urban District Council was the “most important body which was associated with this undertaking,” and they supported the scheme, providing that certain requirements were met regarding water mains and a gate across a roadway (that may well be Love Lane), which the syndicate intended to comply with. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get to the Record Office as yet, where they have sections, maps, plans and other details of the proposed light railway, but have booked a place shortly, so, by next month I should be able to give more details concerning the actual route and further details of this interesting venture, in addition to revealing why Oliver Frost was involved. John Page ([email protected]) Blackball Pool Does anyone feel like starting a weekly session playing Blackball Pool on some afternoon during the week? - the table is located in a property on Hill Lane. If so please contact me on [email protected]. Allan Rayner
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Blackberries are favourite! September brings us cooler days and the fruits in the hedgerow make foraging easier for lots of species. Badgers love blackberries and many, many years ago, when I used to walk my badger cubs, I had to wait for ages until they had eventually had enough of the ones in their reach before we could continue our walk! I love the damp misty mornings with the pattern of hundreds of cobwebs spanning the lawns. There’s much to be done to start preparing the garden for Winter. As the aviaries and grassed enclosures empty, it’s time to get the ground prepared for reseeding and maintenance of fences and wire, but it will be a few weeks before they will all become redundant. It is a relief from the very hot days we experienced in the Summer, when the heat makes rescues even more urgent when casualties are out in full sun. One rescue that had to be carried out as soon as possible, was a badger that had fallen from a stone wall on to the roof of a garage. The badger was already tearing up the tiles looking for a way to escape. On arrival, our response drivers realised that it was a situation where we were going to need the help of the Fire Brigade. They were very quick to attend, and the badger was soon in a cage and on its way to Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR). Two barn owlets were rescued when they fell from their nest site. One sibling had been found dead, which alerted the land-owners that there was a problem. This was because, sadly, the parents were no longer returning to them with food. They soon recovered when given some food and Dawn and Dusk are now in an aviary building up muscle ready for their release. So, lots of animals have been successfully given a second chance back in the wild. If you need advice or think you may have a release site, please contact us on 01278 783250. Pauline Kidner
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Friends of St Michael’s Church News Open Gardens on July 4th – After poor weather in May we had hoped for better weather on July 4th but torrential rain in the afternoon severely restricted our attendance at the event. We are very grateful to those who opened up their gardens, the stalwart volunteers who manned the car park at Ball Copse Hall and the valiant supporters who braved the rain. The sum raised (£150) was poor recompense for everyone’s efforts. August Teas – we had much better weather for our first Takeaway August tea event on August 1st. We are very grateful to Margaret and Mike Smith (aided by Kate and David Wilford) for running this event which raised £105. This is an excellent start. Future fundraising Concert - Taunton Military Wives Choir will be performing at the church at 7.00pm on Saturday September 11th - Tickets from BK Community Shop or Margaret Smith on 01278 760691. Christmas Fair - this is advance warning that we are intending to hold our Fair on Saturday 4th December. It may seem early to be announcing this date, but it is only 3 months away and the nights have just begun to draw in so it’s time to think about what you can make in the way of small gifts that people can buy as Christmas presents. Promoting Education About Church Heritage (PEACH). We are participating in a new initiative entitled Wilder Churches that has been set up jointly by the Bath and Wells Diocese and the Somerset Wildlife Trust. As part of our contribution to this, our Building and Grounds Team has recently reviewed our management of the churchyard. There will be no radical changes in what we do, but I hope that our management will become more focused. Do come and join us on our PEACH Batwalk on Saturday evening September 4th. It is essential to book for the walk and you can do this very simply on the website. St Michaels Church Brent Knoll | PEACH Events (or phone on 01278 769010) Rosemary and Ged Keele Meet and Eat There will be a “Welcome Back” Meet and Eat on Monday September 6th at the Nuttall Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall.at 12.30pm. We are looking forward to greeting our regulars but new diners are always welcome to join us for a three course home-cooked lunch with good company. There are many newcomers in the Village who may not have had the opportunity to meet other villagers, so our friendly lunch is a good way of meeting people. Please book with Liz on 01278 760810 by Friday September 4th. Liz, Rosemary, Weit and Bella In the News 1907 – April – Brent Knoll Miniature Rifle Club beat the Burnham P.A.S.L.I Volunteers. New Vicar Peter Whitfield Crump is a new member of the Somerset CCC. May – Bert Steer, son of Tom the Blacksmith is in Canada. July - Golden Wedding of Edward Dyer, his daughter Mrs L Vickers came from New York. Aug - New Association Football Club formed under A Bishop as Captain and S Howe as Vice-Captain. George Brown
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A Letter from the Rector of The Parish of Three Saints Dear Friends, I must admit to being a crime story fan. The DI Nick Dixon series by Damien Boyd, set locally, are a good read. I love almost any science fiction, notable John Wyndham. Autobiographies of musical or sporting heroes also feature in my reading list, especially as I unwind before sleep. (I have a copy of international rugby referee Nigel Owens’ autobiography “Half Time” personally inscribed to me). What do you enjoy reading? I love to read my Bible daily too, as should all Christians, and I have other books to help me understand the scriptures more clearly. I hope the bible is one of your favourites too. One of my choice parts of The Bible is the Book of Psalms, which are ancient poems, songs and reflections on everyday situations and emotions. Many of the Psalms have a Hebrew word “selah” after every few verses. Its meaning is not clear, but it seems to have been an indication for a momentary pause, perhaps to ponder the significance of what has just been said or sung. We read books sometimes for information, scanning rapidly, and, when we read for pleasure, maybe we read a little more slowly. The German philosopher Nietzsche in 1887 coined the phrase “slow reading”, describing a habit of reading that “exacts from its followers one thing above all – to step to one side, to leave themselves spare moments, to grow silent, to become slow – the leisurely art of the goldsmith applied to language”. How often though do we speed up our reading in our rush to get on to the next job or to find out what happens at the end of the story? Reading God’s Word should never be like this, whether the passage is familiar or not. The Psalmist’s “selah” was a good practice – pausing every few verses; stopping to be mindful of the moment, to dwell in God’s word, setting aside all other concerns and worries, reflecting and listening to God’s voice alone. People now practice “slow eating” to savour their food, and “slow walking” to smell the roses and take in the scenery. Even as the world is still rushing to get back to normal, why not try sit comfortably, relax with a cup of coffee or tea, and try “slow reading” God’s Word afresh? Yours in Christ,
Revd Kevin Wright, Rector, The Parish of Three Saints Sale of Plants in aid of St Michael’s Church Sale of Plants at the Community Shop this past Spring in aid of St Michael’s Church. I would like to thank all those people who bought the plants this year at the village shop. We raised nearly £400 and this was sent to the Church office in aid of the Church building. A special thanks to the volunteers in the village shop who helped me sell them. Tony Gilbert It’s 30MPH for a Reason The Brent Knoll News has bought a number of these stickers and they are on sale through the village shop at a subsidised price of £1. Purchases will be limited to 2 at a time, so as many people who want to, can benefit from this subsidised price, with 1/3 going to shop funds. Hopefully this will help to remind people of the limits and help reduce vehicle speeds. Bob
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Local Crime Report June Report for Sedgemoor North West Area, which includes: Berrow, Brean, Brent Knoll, East Brent, East Huntspill, Eastertown, Lympsham, Pawlett, Rooksbridge, Stretcholt, Watchfield and West Huntspill. Crime Type Recorded: Recorded: Trend Details May 21 Jun 21 Burglary - Residential 1 3 +2 Burglary – Business - - - Drug Offences 1 2 +1 Criminal Damage 3 8 +5 Theft’s 5 11 +6 Public Order 9 11 +2 Violence Against Person 16 28 +12 Recorded: Recorded: ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) Trend Details May 21 Jun 21 Calls to either 101 or 999 categorised as some form of (ASB) 30 33 +3 PCSO 7675 Sam Piers Taunton Military Wives Choir On September 11th at 7pm, we look forward to the visit by the Military Wives choir from Taunton to St. Michael’s church. They will be giving their first concert since lockdown with guest singer Tim Dean. This is going to be a wonderful evening and we look forward to seeing you there. Covid rules will still be applied for your safety and the wellbeing of others. We have a licensed bar and tea and coffee available along with a raffle. Please come along and support us, as like other organisations and charities, our churches also need financial support to keep our beautiful churches running. Tickets priced £10 are available from Brent Knoll Community shop or from Margaret Smith on 01278 760691. Ticket quantity will be limited for the safety of all involved. Tickets may be bought with cash or by a cheque made payable to ‘The Parish of Three Saints’. We look forward to seeing you there. Mike and Margaret Smith Silent Thoughts My silent thoughts can never be spoken How unkind to embarrass or make fun Without losing the magic or much worse Of innocent people with human faults Utter the words and the spell is broken You must agree it should never be done Others offended by comical verse Enjoy your satire in your secret thoughts
I can watch people , see their funny side So dear reader think very carefully Imagine all sorts of situations And will you all stop picking upon me In which they would have lots of things to hide JMS 2021 Tie them up in my machinations
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PARISH HALL COMMITTEE FORTHCOMING EVENTS for your DIARY 2nd Saturday Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Café 11th September Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Café 19th October Harvest Supper with the “Stop Cocks” 30th October “Meet your Neighbours” and find out what’s going on in Brent Knoll! Next meetings - Monday, 13th September at 8pm in the “Jubilee Room” S Few Music on the Green 2021 Just a few lines to thank all of the team of people who worked so hard to make “Music on the Green”, such a magical evening. The atmosphere was friendly and so much fun. When is the next one? Must get the legs ready to dance the evening away! Again, many thanks to everyone. Jo What a fabulous time we had at ‘Kick the Cat’ last Saturday. It was an excellent evening and a real joy to see people on the Village Green enjoying themselves and having great fun after the challenging times we have had recently. It was a very happy, carefree time and a huge "thank you" to everyone involved in the organisation. BK residents Parish Hall Bookings system The Parish Hall’s new booking system has now been in operation for a couple of months. Hall users can now make their own bookings, much like booking an online cinema or show tickets, and many have now got into the swing of doing so. You can also use this system to view the Hall availability, dates are filling up as more and more village organisations are restarting and we’ve already got several birthday parties booked in. To access our online hall booking service, please go to the Brent Knoll website and click on the link to Parish Hall bookings http://www.brentknollvillage.co.uk/hall.htm. You can also access the online bookings via your tablet or phone using a QR code available on the website or the Parish Hall Notice board! It’s a simple system, but you must have either a PC, tablet or phone to make a booking. For those who haven’t access to these, or a friendly IT person, contact: Jenny Butters, Parish Hall Administrator between the hours of 10am to 5pm at either: Telephone: +44 (0) 1278 760 477 or e-mail: [email protected]. Teas in St Michael’s Church On Sundays the 1st and 15th of August, we have had two very enjoyable afternoons with cream teas and homemade cakes. A big thankyou to everyone who gave the cakes and helped to serve them, also to those who came to support us, it is to raise money for the church. Bank Holiday Sunday August 29th. Another cream tea day. “Don’t miss it!”Sally Wingate MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Sunday, 19th September 10am – 12 noon at West Croft Cider Farm 166, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4BE Everyone welcome and all proceeds donated to Macmillan Cancer Support Cake – Coffee – Cider – Plant Sale Let’s get social outside or under covered seating areas and help support Macmillan Please contact John Harris on 07423155313 if you have any queries
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WE ARE BACK!! BRENT KNOLL BAZAAR FARMERS’ MARKET & PARISH CAFÉ SATURDAY 11th September at Brent Knoll Parish Hall - 10am to 12 noon Locally produced fresh Pork, Goat’s milk, cheese and meat, Eggs, Pickles and Preserves. Vegetable Stall, Speciality Bread, Westcroft Cider, Cakes and Savouries, Handmade Cards, Silver & Beaded Jewellery, Children’s Games and Toys, Local Crafts, Dog Treats, Textiles, etc., CDs, DVDs, Books and Bric-a-Brac. Plus Raffle The Parish Café will be serving drinks & light snacks Entrance FREE Good Quality, Clean items for BRIC-A-BRAC stall (No Electrical Goods, please) will be appreciated, (collection or delivery) or to Book a Table (£7 per table) Phone Eddie Fuller (01278 760 308) Proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall New Musical Director, New Era The Burnham and Highbridge Choral Society is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Musical Director James Davies BMus (Hons). James studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He is an accomplished Brass player and teacher. He was also Orchestra manager of the Welsh Sinfonia. In 2020 James sang at the BBC Songs of Praise Remembrance service. His appointment signals the start of a new and exciting era for the Choral Society. Although James is new to the Society, he has a wealth of experience conducting various orchestras and groups. This would be an ideal time to join this friendly and relaxed Choral Society. We will be starting on Thursday 2nd September at 7.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall, College Street, Burnham-on-Sea. There are no auditions. Although reading music is an advantage, it’s not necessary. The first 3 weeks are FREE. So why not come along? For more information contact: 01278 783511, visit www.burnhamandhighbridgechoral.org.uk, our Facebook page or email our secretary at [email protected]. Julie Skinner
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September Sudokus Double Heart Sudoku Easy 17 Clue Sudoku
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 1 2 3 4 A 9 5
B 5 6 3 B 8 4
C 8 9 C 3 2
D 8 2 D 7
E 5 4 7 E 9 4 5
F 6 7 F 6 2 3
G 5 7 G
H 8 2 6 H 2 6
J 7 5 9 3 J 9 4
Klaus Brenner designed an attractive double heart sudoku which he wanted to dedicate to me and my partner Jo. Thank you, Klaus. This month’s 17-clue puzzle is also a bit easier as was last month’s. 13 persons sent answers in last month. Comments were “enjoyable as always!” – “I thought that I should send you these before I forget them” – “July grids attached as promised” – “Thanks David. Fun as always. Trust you’re keeping well.”. Solutions came from, Klaus Brenner, Pauline Chadwick, Christine Hall, Mac Hares, Liz Ibrahim, Chris Marsh, Frankie and Geoff New, Jan Phillips, John Spiers, Ted Toon, Jo Wright and Louise Wright.. Please send your solutions to [email protected] or 48, Brent Street. David Filmer The solutions to last month’s Sudokus are below:- Four Stripe Sudoku 17 clue Moderate Sudoku 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 6 9 1 4 3 7 2 5 8 A 9 8 1 6 5 7 2 3 4
B 3 4 8 2 6 9 1 B 4 3 7 9 2 6 5 8 7 5 1
C 2 6 1 4 3 7 C 5 6 2 3 4 1 9 7 5 8 9 8
D 4 2 3 8 7 5 1 6 9 D 3 2 8 4 7 9 5 6 1
E 1 8 5 2 9 6 7 4 3 E 6 1 4 8 3 5 7 2 9
F 7 6 3 1 5 F 7 5 9 1 6 2 4 3 9 4 8 2 8
G 9 3 4 7 5 8 3 2 6 G 1 4 5 2 9 8 3 7 6
H 8 3 6 1 2 4 9 7 5 H 8 7 6 5 4 3 9 1 2
5 7 2 9 8 1 4 2 9 3 1 6 8 4 5 J 6 3 J 7 Just for Fun – Puns for Fun A lot of money is tainted – taint yours and taint mine. He had a photographic memory that was never developed. Sonja Moore
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PEACH After the lead was stolen from St Michael’s church roof two years ago, a National Lottery Heritage grant was obtained to help with the cost of releading the roof. A condition of this grant was that the church heritage should be promoted. The PEACH project (Promoting Education About Church Heritage ) was started as a result. Do take a look at the PEACH website for details and events. https://www.stmichaelschurchbrentknoll.co.uk/our-projects/peach/. Over the next few months, some aspects will be described in the BKN under PEACH slice. PEACH SLICE – Thomas Gilling This month’s PEACH slice is going to highlight a memorial in the churchyard to Thomas Gilling. Standing outside the vestry door at St Michaels church is a large stone tablet dedicated to a gentleman called Thomas Gilling and his wife Joanne. Thomas is recorded as “Gent”. Some of the inscriptions can be read in the early morning light on a bright day. This memorial was placed in the 1660’s. There is a link with the large carved memorial inside the church to John Somerset. Somerset and Gilling were both imprisoned in Bristol after being arrested for the Easter Rising in 1642. According to an account in a booklet by Synge about this period, some soldiers of King Charles 1st were billeted in this village (then called South Brent) and behaved despicably towards the villagers and those in neighbouring villages. “On March 24th 1645, which by the old calendar was New Year’s Eve, a body of about 60 cavalry, in the service of King Charles I, and marching from Bristol to Taunton under the command of Lt. Col. W. Ayscough, quartered themselves on the inhabitants of South Brent and stayed there for eleven days, pillaging and plundering the villagers not only of South Brent, but also of Berrow, Lympsham, East Brent and Burnham. At the time the Royalists still held almost the whole of Somerset, though Taunton itself was a Cromwellian stronghold. Bridgwater and its castle were held for the King by Col. Edmund Windham, and Bristol Castle and city were held for the King” There is a detailed account of the thefts by the soldiers from the villagers of South Brent: J. Somerset had broken up and carried away in lining and wollinge and other things with two horses and money valued at £100 (£24,000 today). T. Gilling had broken up and carried away in lining and woolling and other with three horses and money valued at £40 (nearly £10,000 today). Somerset and Gilling were accused of organising the villagers uprising against the soldiers and while in prison they protested their innocence. There are documents which include pleas to the king and letters to their wives. They were eventually released, but it is not known if they ever recovered their losses. It is difficult to believe that this quiet village had turbulent times! Rosemary Keele
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“Meet your neighbours” An open day at Brent Knoll Parish Hall, 30th October at 2.30pm. During the last couple of years, there have been quite a large number of new people coming to live in Brent Knoll, not only those in the new developments at Orchard Grove and Baker’s Field, but also in other properties throughout the village. Others have, of course, lived here all their lives, or for quite extensive periods. This open day is intended to cater for all of these and looks to get as many as possible to meet and greet each other. Whilst the Coronavirus lockdown was on, that has proven to be difficult for everyone, so the Parish Hall is creating an opportunity to do just that. This is intended to be a drop-in session, with no entrance fee and a good supply of tea, coffee and cakes available, with the sole objective of villagers getting to know each other and getting to know the social opportunities which are available in the village. We are hoping that most village organisations will have a small table highlighting their offerings, so, if you are involved with one of these and would like to participate, please contact either myself (760986) or Bob Filmer (760760). Whilst we may have the good fortune to have a local band playing for us during the evening, this is essentially a session where you must not stay in a bubble with family or friends, but get out and say hello to as many people as possible. It is suggested that all those attending should wear a name badge, with first name and surname prominently displayed, so that all those you meet will know who you are. Individuals, couples and families are all welcome. Brent Knoll has always had a great reputation for being a friendly village – we hope to maintain and even improve on that. If you can only spare half an hour you are still welcome, but we aim to keep the doors open until at least 5.00pm and you are welcome to come and spend as much time as you can and meet as many people as you can. John Page on behalf of the Brent Knoll Parish Hall Committee Brent Knoll and Mark Tennis Club
The tennis club is fully open again, following a stop/start year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Little people doing a pre-coaching warm up under coach Dean’s watchful eye. We have two lovely courts in the middle of the village and new players are always welcome. For details contact Alison - email: [email protected] Alison Hillyer
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Postcards of Brent Knoll - 14
This month’s picture is not a postcard, but a picture I took in mid-August when Brent Street was being resurfaced. Many of you may know that the name on the lorry refers back to John Louton McAdam, who improved road-building in the early nineteenth century, by using a firm base of large stones, with crushed stones bound with gravel above, and a slight camber on top ensuring that rainwater drained off and did not penetrate through to the foundations. Much of his earliest work on these roads was done as surveyor for the Bristol Turnpike Trust, which operated one of their roads from Bristol, to join up with the Bridgwater Turnpike around the Fox and Goose in Brent Knoll. So, this road, which mainly followed an old coach road, became one of the first (if not the first) roads to be Macadamised. His roads were not only better, but they were also cheaper to build and lasted longer. However, there are reports that the “modern” method of road-making was invented by a gentleman by the name of Gabriel Stone, who lived at Somerset Court in Brent Knoll (or South Brent, as it would have been then). In a letter to “The Monthly Magazine” in 1821 a man named George Cumberland states that Gabriel, “rendered the road from Axbridge to Huntspill, and beyond, always as smooth as a bowling green, dry, firm and effectual; insomuch that stage-coachmen have told me, when passing over it, that it was too good, as it made both coachmen and horses careless, so that they oftener tripped on this than on a worse way.” It appears that George Cumberland knew Gabriel Stone well and that they often chatted about the roads, which Stone supplied gratuitously to the public. . John Page
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Progress Due to unforeseen delays, the target completion date is now September/October 2021. The Contractor was required to follow government guidelines regarding self-isolation which resulted in the site being closed from 6th August until 16th August. The majority of properties are nearing completion and snagging has been undertaken on 5 of them, with the developer working through issues highlighted. Internal decoration is ongoing and the next plots will be ready for snagging in the last week of August. The remainder of the plots are going through final decorations and awaiting water connections. External landscaping works continue with gardens nearing completion on the majority of plots. Plots 14/15 are slightly behind the others with second fix ongoing and awaiting water connections. All materials are now on site to complete the properties and the technical agreements are currently being finalised. Monthly progress meetings continue to be held virtually and the Parish Council are updated after each meeting. Marketing/Allocations Willow Tree Housing, in partnership with Sedgemoor District Council, launched the marketing of the Bakers Field properties in October 2020. The scheme includes the following properties: Open Market - 2 x 4 bed houses; 2 x 3 bed houses; and 2 x 2 bed houses Shared Ownership - 2 x 2 bed houses Affordable Rent - 1 x 4 bed house; 1 x 3 bed house; 1 x 2 bed house; 2 x 2 bed apartments; and 2 x 1 bed apartments All shared ownership and open market properties have now been reserved. For further details on the affordable rented homes, please call Willow Tree Housing Partnership on 01934 750780. . Further Updates - A further update will be provided in next month’s newsletter. BRENT KNOLL PARISH SURGERY our Parish Clerk, Owen Cullwick will be holding a Parish Surgery on Wednesday, September 1st 4.00pm to 5.30pm Jubilee Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall Please use this opportunity to meet your Parish Clerk to discuss any issues
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Nature diary for September Through the PEACH Project, St Michael’s Church is now the proud owner of a moth trap constructed by Rob Dalziel. He built it by combining a large number of small LED bulbs in a cone that sits on top of a recycled bucket. The important thing is that it is driven by a battery, which means that it can be used anywhere in the churchyard. After initial trials in our respective gardens, we ran our first trapping exercise in the churchyard in May. We had a slightly disappointing count of 9 species but the weather was cold at the time. As Rob’s experience has increased, so has the number of species he has recorded. On one occasion he recorded 51 species in his garden overnight, including a magnificent elephant hawk moth. We needed to get back to the churchyard to do a further survey, but before doing that, Rob wanted to get over another problem, the time taken to identify the moths themselves. The difficulty with moth identification is that there are around two thousand species in the British Isles, and many of these are very similar with only minor variations between species. Rob was spending hours after each session poring over pictures comparing them with photos he had taken. He needed to have a shorter method of identifying the species. My contribution has been to contact a friend who has become an expert in moth identification in the last few years. He agreed to come to help us when we opened up the trap at 7am. My friend arrived armed with an array of small plastic bottles and approached the trap cautiously looking for moths around the trap. He explained that not all the moths attracted by the light would end up in the trap. The first few species were coaxed into bottles and identified using a magnifier. Most species could be identified and released immediately. Ones that he could not identify he took home and made a more careful identification. So, what was the total species count? It turned out to be 29. Sadly, we did not have any hawkmoths but the most attractive ones in the trap were Jersey Tigers. These are large moths with vivid black and white streaked upper wings. Their scarlet underwings are revealed when the fly. They also fly during the day and can often be seen in the south churchyard. Most British moths have English names and some of these sound enticing; Blood-vein (a small greenish moth with prominent red veins), Nut Tree Tussock (named because the caterpillars feed on hazel), Gold Spot (they have gold spots on their forewings) and Silver Y (a common migrant moth with a prominent y on its forewings). We shall be continuing our moth trapping exercises and the results will be posted on the PEACH Website. If you want to join us when we open up our trap, please contact Ged Keele [email protected] – 01278 769010. Ged Harvest Supper Saturday 16th October is the date for this year’s Harvest Supper (date for your diary)! Music this year is by “The Stop Cocks” a local band from Axbridge. Tickets are £15 each and are available from Eddie Fuller on 01278 760 308 or the Village Shop. Ticket number will be limited this year for obvious reasons! Come along and enjoy a complimentary glass of cider or fruit juice on arrival and a great evening of food, music and dancing. Eddie Fuller
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Brent Knoll Weather Report – June/July 2021 Meteorological Summer got off to a promising start on 1st June, with sunshine and a warm south-easterly breeze, but unfortunately, that breeze signified the approach of a low pressure system. The following day saw a reversal of fortunes – cloud arrived mid-morning, followed by 6.2mm of rain. After that false start, Summer got into its stride as high pressure pushed up from the Azores into Europe. The result wasn’t wall-to-wall sunshine, in fact it was often cloudy, but the high pressure steered the Atlantic lows to our north to bring us a fortnight of generally dry and warm weather. The warmest day of the month was the 13th, with an average of 19.3C and a maximum of 27.4C. Around the 17th, the high pressure moved off east, allowing the Atlantic lows to bring cooler and wetter weather. The Summer Solstice on the 21st, which produced a record- breaking 32.8C just four years ago, could only manage a maximum of 15.7C this year – but soon afterwards, the high pressure returned, this time bringing clear skies and sunshine. Even in Summer clear skies at night can cause temperatures to drop quite sharply, and we recorded a low of 4.8C early on the 23rd – remarkably chilly for June, but the sunshine made up for it. It wasn’t all plain sailing, though, and on the 26th, a small low pressure system moved south across the UK producing a wet day here on the 27th, and thunderstorms and flooding in South Somerset and Dorset on the 28th. June’s rainfall came to 48.6mm for the month, and the average temperature was 15.7C – both figures about normal for the time of year. The first half of July was dominated by Atlantic lows, making it disappointingly cool and wet. An unseasonably deep low on the 3rd, brought the wettest day of the month, with 18.2mm of rain and rumbles of thunder not far away, and the 6th was windy as another low passed across south-east England. On the 12th, heavy rain moved slowly from Dorset up to London and flooded parts of the tube network, and the same system later brought catastrophic flooding to Belgium and Germany. In the middle of the month, the weather improved as high pressure built to our west, and this high expanded to cover the whole of the UK by the 16th. There followed a hot and dry spell, which lasted until the 23rd, with the daily maximum temperature exceeding 30.0C on five successive days and a peak of 31.9C on the 19th. This is the first time I have recorded more than three days over 30C in one month. The heat was made slightly more bearable by low humidity, but the Met Office produced its first Severe Heat Warning during this period. On the 24th the high pressure slipped away east and allowed the Atlantic lows to back in. With high pressure now over eastern Europe blocking their way, the lows were soon stationary over the UK and Scandinavia. This drew cold polar air down across the Atlantic and then over the UK, a pattern which causes instability as cold air meets a warm sea. The unstable air generated thunderstorms over much of the UK, although Brent Knoll escaped with just a few distant rumbles and views of towering Cumulus clouds in all directions. Storm Evert moved up the Bristol Channel early on the 30th, with the eye of the storm reaching Brent Knoll at 0800. As the storm passed, the wind veered from south-east to west, and freshened to produce gusts in excess of 33kts – not unusual during Winter, but exceptional for July. Rainfall for July was 83.0mm, which is above average but not unprecedented. The average temperature was 18.1C, slightly above normal – the hot spell in mid-July more than offset the cool first half of the month. While these overall figures are not remarkable, July was a month of extremes - unseasonable strong winds, exceptional temperatures and, in some places, catastrophic rainfall. Stephen Baggs; www.knollweather.co.uk
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Useful Village Contacts: Contact e-mail Telephone St Michael’s Church, Brent Knoll Revd. Kevin Wright [email protected] 760844 Parochial Church Council, Secretary, Carole Carter [email protected] 769082 Church Administrator Carole Carter [email protected] 769082 Church Warden Miss Frances James 760287 Mike Smith 760691 Church Cleaners Weit Harper 760803 Church Flowers Mrs Marion Vining 760612 Poppy Organiser Mrs Sally Wingate 760610 Brass Cleaners Miss Frances James 760287 Methodist Church, Revd. Steve Bennett [email protected] 784808 Janet Southwell 760445 Baptist Church: Burnham, College St. Revd. Steve Ayers 783920 Catholic Church: Burnham & Bridgwater Father Frank Wainwright, 422703 Member of Parliament James Heappey [email protected] 01749 343255 County Councillor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 District Councillor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Andrew Gilling [email protected] 01934 750580 Parish Council, Clerk Owen Cullwick [email protected] 07917 445215 Chairman Colin Townsend [email protected] 760226 Planning enquiries Andrea Hurkett [email protected] 760099 Footpath Contact Cynthia Trivett–Bill [email protected] 760198 Parish Hall Booking Secretary Jenny Butters [email protected] 760477 Bazaar Eddie Fuller [email protected] 760308 Chairman Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Secretary Sandra Few [email protected] 760451 Doctor Dr S L Aung 760313 NHS Non-Emergency Urgent Medical Helpline 111 Western Power Distribution Power Cut? 105 WRVS Prescription Service 760313 Brent Knoll Primary School Chris Burman [email protected] 760546 Brent Knoll Primary Pre-School Hayley Richens [email protected] 760546 Toddlers Group Jane Hannah [email protected] 760629 Village Shop 760225 Village Post Office (Sub-Postmaster) Brent Knoll News, Production Editor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Distribution Elaine & Eddie Fuller [email protected] 760308 Police PCSO 7675 Sam Piers [email protected] 07889 655184 Police Non-Emergency Number 101 Rhyne Problems Lower Axe Draining Board 789906 Village Agent Kim Wilcox [email protected] 07943 555519 National Trust Honorary Ranger Ged Keele 769010 Village Societies: All-Sorts Community Choir Sue Toon [email protected] 760753 Brent Amateur Dramatics (BAD) Sarah Joyce 787493 Conservative Branch Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Ecumenical Group Revd. Margaret Trapp 760573 Good Companions Mrs Ann Robson 760981 Guides/Brownies/Rainbows Jane Sinnott [email protected] Royal British Legion Rod Southwell 760445 Short Mat Bowling Club Allan Rayner [email protected] 07833 291 334 Table Tennis Club John Mathews 07414 868333 Tennis Club Alison Hillyer 01934 815407 Women’s Institute Janet Southwell 760445 Women’s Society Julie Baker 751229 E&OE
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American government changes its attitude to UFOs (or UAPs) Most countries (except France) have dismissed and ridiculed reported sightings of UFOs as delusions. Some sightings had simple explanations but some had not. Some pilots that reported UFOs were grounded and their careers damaged, so most didn’t report sightings to avoid the stigma attached. But in 2017, the New York Times published an article about the Pentagon’s mysterious UFO programme. The article explained that sightings had frequently come from the US military itself, shattering the myth that the government considered civilian reports to be nonsense spewed by conspiracy theorists. This prompted attention from members of the Senate and the Pentagon was asked to make a report. On June 25th, a 9-page publicly available document was published, see attached. as well as a more detailed and explicit private one for the Senate. The existing “Unidentified Arial Phenomena Task Force” (UAPTF), concentrated on reports that occurred between 2004 and 2021 from Naval ships with advanced missile tracking systems that could measure the exact location, height and speed of observed UAPs. The UAP reported probably do represent physical objects given that a majority of UAP were registered across multiple sensors, to include radar, infrared, electro- optical, weapon seekers, and visual observation. In several incidents, UAP reportedly appeared to exhibit unusual flight characteristics including moving from stationary to 10,000 mph in 2 seconds. No standardized reporting mechanism existed until the Navy established one in March 2019. The Air Force subsequently adopted that mechanism in November 2020. The UAPTF has 11 reports of documented instances in which pilots reported near misses with a UAP. It recommends encouraging increased reporting and collection of data by members of the US armed forces, without damaging their career prospects, enhanced research and development plus additional funding, As a scientist, I make my decisions on evidence. So, I looked for a video with evidence rather than many that sensationalise and make assumptions. I found “Flying Objects A State Secret | UFO Documentary”. If you are interested in the possibility of extra-terrestrial Intelligence, I recommend that you watch it. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhCfCa8pRlU. Details from French government scientists studying the phenomena over many years as well as moving videos of what the US navy recorded in the last 2 years using advanced technology, are shown to enable you to make your own assessment. Many scientists, especially those from SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life), think that with new telescopes, like the James Webb telescope (which replaces the Hubble telescope) on stream next year, and the Giant Magellan earth bound telescope, due in 2025, will reveal thousands of earth-like planets around other stars in the Milky Way. These advanced technologies will detect liquid water and other gases and chemical elements if they exist and hope to find evidence of living organisms, if not intelligent life, within the next 10 to 20 years. What a discovery that would be and what could we learn from other civilisations much more advanced than ours? I think that we are lucky to be alive at a time when so many new discoveries are being made, including our ambitions to be a space faring and a multi planetary species. I wonder what you and particularly your children think the future will hold? I have seen enormous changes in my lifetime and expect children of today will see even more in their lifetimes. Do you agree? David Filmer
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Moonlight Beach Walk returns this September to support Weston Hospicecare Weston Hospicecare’s Moonlight Beach Walk is returning for 2021 on Friday 17th September. The event sees hundreds of ladies gather on Weston seafront at night to walk either 5km or 10km along the beach for the hospice. Some walk in memory and others just for fun. Each participant will receive a complementary glass of prosecco and be able to purchase the neon tutus and flashing lights to illuminate the night. It will start and finish from the Grand Pier, which is also the event’s main sponsor. Event manager, Grace Dibden, says “We are so pleased to be bringing back the Moonlight Beach Walk in September to raise money for our fantastic hospice. “It promises to be a wonderful event and we cannot wait to see all our amazing ladies there on the night. “Finally, a huge thanks to our sponsors The Grand Pier. It has been a really tough year for the hospitality industry, so their support is valued even more.” The hospice will, if necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure public safety as it has shown it will do with previous events held during the pandemic. Registrations are now open via Weston Hospicecare’s website. Prices are £18.50 for adults and £15 for children. All participants will receive entry to their chosen route, a Moonlight Beach Walk T- shirt, in memory candle bag, access to the sparkler station on route, refreshments along the route (10km route only), full safety cover of the event and a glass of prosecco. To register, please visit https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/MoonlightBeachWalk2021. 1,000 mile cycle Andy Manning is cycling from the top to bottom of Spain from Sept 27th to Oct 10th 2021 to raise money for the Stroke Association. 100,000 people have strokes a year. Stroke strikes every five minutes. The Stroke Association funds research into how to prevent strokes and to provide support for people who have suffered strokes, and also for their family. If you would like to support Andy’s efforts sponsorship and donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Andrew-Manning7
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Hospice calls out in plea for shop volunteers across service area Weston Hospicecare is calling out for kind-hearted people to support charity shops by becoming a volunteer. The charity is in desperate need at the Worle Fashion, Weston High Street, Weston Baker Street, Burnham Seafront, Burnham Clearance and Cheddar shops. Volunteering at a Weston Hospicecare charity shop has many benefits including boosting your CV, making new friends, invites to events and most importantly, knowing you are making a huge difference. Director of Retail, Emma King, says “Without volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be able to open our charity shops. The difference they make is immense and they really are the heroes of Weston Hospicecare. Volunteering for the hospice means you could allow a mother and daughter to share precious last moments together or provide comfort to someone with extreme pain. It also means giving back to your community which you love and live in, giving you an enormous sense of satisfaction that you have made a huge difference. To all of the communities which Weston Hospicecare serves, we really need your help at our charity shops and, if you are able to give us your time, we know you will gain so much.” At the hospice, volunteer’s time alone is worth more than £1million each year. Weston Hospicecare cares for people in North Somerset, Sedgemoor and Weston-super- Mare with a life-limiting condition. They also provide crucial support to their families bringing comfort and support to each individual’s needs during the journey of living with an ill loved one, through to bereavement. To find out more about volunteering, call 01934 423975 to speak to our friendly volunteering team, visit your local Weston Hospicecare charity shop or visit www.westonhospicecare.org.uk. Harry Cardno An advanced notice Remembrance will be round again. As usual, poppies will be available in all the usual places in the village. Sanders will be manned for 10 days, starting Saturday October 25th. Any volunteers to help at Sanders would be very welcome. Sally Wingate, Poppy Organiser PEACH - Arts and Crafts Exhibition May 2022 An exhibition of Arts and Crafts is planned for St Michael’s Church covering the first May Bank Holiday weekend, 2022. (April 30th to May 2nd) This exhibition is part of the PEACH Project and will showcase arts and crafts which relate to the theme of our Church Heritage. There is a wealth of talent in the village which it would be good to capture. It is hoped that our local woodworkers, embroiderers, sugar crafters, knitters, photographers, flower arrangers, bakers etc. will join in to make this exhibition a success. Over the next few months there will be some workshops, which will include painting, drawing and pottery, led by local experts. Our local potter will show how to make a green man or perhaps an angel or ceramic tiles. There is also a plan to make a community quilt based on patterns to be seen in the church. An ideas coffee morning will be held on Monday September 13th at 10.30am - venue to be confirmed. If you would like to exhibit your art or crafts next May, or wish to develop a skill by taking part in an art or pottery workshop or perhaps help with a community quilt, please contact Rosemary on 01278 769010 or email [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Rosemary Keele
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July/August edition of the Brent Knoll News 3 items in the last edition of the BK News reminded me of the time that I was researching the history of the village, when I had the opportunity to talk to some knowledgeable inhabitants of the village. The first was the item from John Page regarding Oliver Thomas Frost. When talking to Rupert Harris, he told me that Oliver was friendly with William Skinner Holt, and it was Oliver who told William of a good place to build his new home. This led to Ball Copse Hall being built where it is today, and we must all agree that it has some spectacular views. In the same article, John mentions Emily Puddy who lived in Crooked Lane. I believe that in fact she lived in a small house in a field off of Crooked Lane. It had no water or electricity supply and in fact was accessed from the path at the side of Red Roofs. All that is visible today from the present path between Crooked Lane and Body’s Lane near Ivy Clad Hall, is a raised area of ground with a Horse Chestnut tree in the centre. At one time, it was demolished to first floor level, and Mr Dibble, who lived in Station Road, had told me that the bricks from there had been used at Yonder Hill, now Hawthorns, in Crooked Lane. The house was owned by George Welland, a farmer, and is shown on the 1883 Ordnance Survey map, complete with a number of footpaths leading to it. It is also shown on the 1930 edition. I was told that the last person to live in it prior to the 1939/45 war, was Hen Puddy. Could Hen be a shortened version of Henrietta? I would be interested in receiving any further information on this Cottage. Please help! The final item concerns the article from Mac and Jean Rich on “Drainage Board memories”. It states that the length of rhyne from behind Old Forge to Berrow Corner and Greystones and Middle Street”, was de-silted in the late 1940’s. Rupert Harris had told me that Prisoners of War from Italy had provided the labour for this task. G E Brown Somerset Bereavement Support Service When someone close to you dies, it is, and has always been, terribly difficult. And sadly, we know that the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder for many. We have a dedicated team of Marie Curie Companions in Somerset which is on hand to offer comfort, a friendly voice and a listening ear for anyone experiencing grief, whatever stage they may be at. Whether you want to share fond memories, or discuss a particularly tough day, our team offer a safe space to talk. We understand the wide variety of emotions and feelings that grief can evoke, and will listen without question or judgement. We would like people to know, including professionals and young people, that we are here for you, if you have experienced a loss during these very difficult times. If you, or someone you know, is affected by grief or bereavement, please don’t be afraid to reach out for help: so often talking to someone can make a huge difference. You can call the Somerset Bereavement Support Service provided by Marie Curie and Mind in Somerset on 0800 3047 412 (Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm) for free and confidential support. Charlotte Holland, Marie Curie Clinical Nurse Manager SHORT MAT CARPET BOWLS After a long absence due to lockdown, Short Mat Bowls has started up again in the Parish Hall. If you don't already play, why not come along and give it a try. We have spare bowls so all you would need are a pair of plimsolls or similar. Any queries you can reach me at [email protected]. Allan Rayner
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BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE SCARECROW WEEKEND 18th & 19th September - 10am-4pm Main base at BK Parish Hall. Food, drinks, trail sheets, scarecrow merchandise, raffle, donations box. ****** EXCITING NEWS!! ****** WE HAVE PLANNED THAT THIS YEAR WE WILL RAISE FUNDS DURING THE SCARECROW WEEKEND TO SITE A DEFIBRILLATOR IN THE VILLAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL VILLAGERS. Girlguiding is girl led and following the incident at Euro 2020, the girls discussed the use of the defibrillator, and we looked at where the nearest one is sited. They felt there was a need to have one in the village, so we set to work to realise this and ‘make it happen’. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN ACHEIVE THIS – PLEASE ENTER A SCARECROW (WE NEED A FEW MORE TO MAKE A REALLY GREAT SHOW) OR FOLLOW THE TRAIL AND SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION OF OUR SCARECROW MAKERS BY DONATING VIA OUR JUSTGIVING PAGE OR IN OUR DONATIONS BOX AT THE PARISH HALL ON BOTH DAYS. This is a BIG challenge and we think with your help we can do it. The defibrillator will be sited at Brent Knoll Primary School. We felt this was a central location; the shop, hairdressers, St Michael’s church, Parish Hall, village green, Methodist church and Holywell Nursing Home all forming a triangle around this location. Also midway between the Red Cow and the Fox and Goose, our two village pubs, and the garage at the end of the road. It will be available for use all by villagers and visitors to our village. Fingers crossed it won’t be needed, but it will provide piece of mind that it is there and if it saves one life, it will be a job well done. We will be providing Hot food and cakes (Ros Dark Catering) and hot drinks, cold drinks, at the Parish Hall over the weekend. Have a bacon butty for breakfast, hot dog or burger for lunch, and a slice of cake for your afternoon tea! The past 9 years we had an absolutely fantastic response from the village with approximately 60 scarecrows each year, and the atmosphere in the village over the weekend has been fabulous. If you are new to the village, we ask you to join in and either make your own scarecrow or participate in the trail - you are really in for a treat! Making your scarecrow could be a great family and friends project. We will, of course, heed advice from the government with regard to the latest guidance to enable us to organise the event as safely as possible for all to enjoy. We would very much appreciate your support and enthusiasm for the event again this year. Our theme this year is
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Think of a film, book, Royalty, TV character/programme, song, band, event, saying or children’s rhyme which includes a number or a numerical reference. Here’s some inspiration; Oceans 11, 007, 3 times a lady, Richard III, One Direction, Catch 22, 12345 Once I caught a fish alive – There are so many to choose from, so start NUM8ER crunching!! and see what you and your family can think of. With the possibility of winning over £125 in prizes as well as supporting our local rainbow, brownie & guide groups, it’s a struggle to find a good reason not to take part in this Scarecrow Trail. And it’s FREE to enter!! So go on, together with your family or group, put your thinking caps on; search the house for ideas, reminisce or browse the internet, choose your character and send in your entry form. Note: Entries must be returned to Jane Sinnott no later than 5th September 2021. Please don’t delay: once you have an idea get your entry in!! We will accept any late entries but cannot guarantee they will be on the maps and trail sheets.
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Newbie to the village or not entered before? This could be your year! Join in the fun! If you have any queries with regard to the arrangements, need ideas or need to know how to make or position your scarecrow, please contact the organisers – we will be happy to help! Remember to keep your entry a secret – ready for the big reveal on the Saturday morning. FULL DETAILS AND PHOTOS OF PREVIOUS YEARS ON THE BK SCARECROW WEBSITE http://brentknollscarecrows.weebly.com. Little tip - GET YOUR ENTRY IN AS SOON AS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO DO!! Characters will be reserved on receipt of completed entry forms. If your chosen character has already been reserved, we will contact you on receipt of your application so you can choose an alternative. PRIZES AND SPONSORS Best Scarecrows chosen by the judges For the Trail Prize £50 first prize £25 prize for one lucky winner £30 second prize £20 third prize We hope everyone in the village will take part in this event by either making their own scarecrow or taking part in the trail. Brent Knoll Scarecrow Trail - Rules and Guidelines The competition and trail will run from the 18th September to 19th September 2021 – 10am – 4pm each day. Scarecrow entries, however, must be in by 5th September 2021. Scarecrows need to be visible each day of the Trail from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Organisations and families entering a scarecrow in the competition, should do their best to maintain their scarecrow in good condition throughout the trail. It is recommended that scarecrows in the front of garden of private houses are set back from their front boundary fences to minimize the risk of vandalism. The organisers take no responsibility for any damage to property or scarecrows. If you wish to restrict access to your property, please erect a notice to that effect at the front boundary of your property. (People following the trail are unlikely to pass through gates, but may well walk up open driveways.) Commercial premises may wish to display their scarecrow either standing or seated outside during the hours they are open, and in the window when closed. The organisers will provide a laminated A4 poster that must be displayed with your scarecrow. The organisers will take photographs of all the registered scarecrows during the two days of the Trail. Registration of a scarecrow permits the trail organizers to use these photographs for publicity purposes. The first prize for the best scarecrow is £50, the second prize is £30 and the third prize is £20. The prize for the completed trail sheets (drawn from a hat if more than one correct entry) is £25. All prizes are accompanied by a certificate and decided by a panel of judges chosen by the organisers. The judge’s decision will be final and there can be no dispute. The prize winners will be announced in the Parish Hall on Saturday 18th September at 3pm. The theme this year is “NUM8ER5”. Characters will be reserved on receipt of completed entry forms. If your chosen character has already been reserved, we will contact you on receipt of your application so you can choose an alternative. All scarecrows should be approximately one and a half to two metres tall and props may be used. Thought should be given to how well materials used might weather during the weekend. See the simple scarecrow-building guide for some helpful hints on the Scarecrow website. Entry is open to any household in Brent Knoll village and any organisations or businesses in the village. This year we will welcome entries to anyone living outside of the village, but who have a connection with the village (work or attend a club in the village, children attend Brent Knoll School, and Pre-School, Guides, Brownies or Rainbows). If you need a location to display your scarecrows, please contact the organisers for details on display locations. Completed entry forms must be submitted no later than 5th September 2021. Priority will be given to early applicants should we have to limit the numbers. If you have any further questions, please text Jane Sinnott on 07929939270 or email: [email protected]. Website for further information: http://brentknollscarecrows.weebly.com Facebook: Brent Knoll Scarecrow Trail
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Brent Knoll Scarecrow Trail 2021 Entry Form
Name...... Family name, business, organisation or group
Contact Name ...... if business, organisation or group
Address ......
...... Post Code ......
Telephone Number ...... Email address: ......
Scarecrow Name ......
NUM8ER5 ......
My/our scarecrow *will/will not be displayed at the above address. If not, please give details of
Address or request location......
I/we have read and fully understand the rules and guidelines of the competition.
Signed ...... Date ......
Please return this form to Jane Sinnott by email: [email protected] or text 07929939270 by 5th September 2021 latest.
We will acknowledge receipt of your entry. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please contact us again. Thank you.
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St. Michael’s Church Brent Knoll Saturday September 11th at 7pm
Taunton With special local guest TIM DEAN Bar available Tickets £10.00 from BK Community Shop or Margaret Smith on 01278 760691 In aid of St. Michaels Church, Parish of Three Saints
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BKN.Innards.indd 57 17/08/2021 11:35 58 58 Diary for September Page 1st Parish Surgery Jubilee Room 4.00-5.30pm 8,43 1st Parish Council – Public Session Parish Hall 7.00pm 8 Parish Council Meeting to follow immediately 8 2nd SORT IT+ Recycling [1 Day Late] Your House Early!! 2nd Brean Community Café [Every Thursday] Brean Village Hall 1.00-3.00pm 2nd B&H Choral Society [Every Thursday] Methodist Hall, B-o-S 7.30pm 32 4th PEACH – Batwalk evening 24 5th Closing date Scarecrow entry forms Jane Sinnott 56 6th Meet & Eat Nuttall Room 12.30pm 24 6th Short Mat Bowls Club [Every Monday] Harris Room 2.00-4.00pm 53 7th Berrow Community Café [Every Tuesday] Berrow Village Hall 1.00-3.00pm 8th Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 8th Women’s Institute – Medical Detection Dogs Harris Room 2.30pm 16 11th Bazaar & Farmers’ Market Parish Hall 10.00-12noon31,32 11th Taunton Military Wives Choir St Michael’s Church 7.00pm 24,28,57 12th Methodist Harvest Festival Clarke’s Barn 4 13th PEACH Arts & Crafts idea coffee morning t.b.c. 10.30am 52 13th Parish Hall Committee meeting Jubilee Room 8.00pm 31 15th SORT IT+ Recycling Your House Early!! 15th Deadline for October Brent Knoll News 12.00 noon 58 15th Provisional Parish Council Planning meeting Parish Hall 7.00pm 8 17th Weston Hospice Moonlight Beach Walk Weston Pier 51 18th Scarecrow Weekend Parish Hall 10.00-4.00pm 54 19th MacMillan Coffee Morning West Croft Farm 10.00-12noon 31 19th Scarecrow Weekend Parish Hall 10.00-4.00pm 56 20th Possible WI Craft Group t.b.c. 16 22nd Autumn Equinox 22nd Recycling, Green Waste & Rubbish Your House Early!! 24th Mobile Library [Friday] Village Shop 9.30-10.10am 27th Andy Manning 1,000 mile cycle starts Spain 51 29th SORT IT+ Recycling Your House Early!! 30th Mobile Library [Friday] Village Shop 9.30-10.10am 30th Possible Women’s Society meeting t.b.c. 16 Why not contribute to YOUR Village Magazine!! Do you have a pastime or hobby that you think others would find interesting? Then why not share it with the village? We publish most items and others may find your article interesting. Deadline for the October 2021 Issue – All contributions to be received by noon on Wednesday 15th September, to:- [email protected] The Brent Knoll News welcomes all contributions. Views expressed are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor or the standpoint of the Brent Knoll News. The Editor reserves the right to edit or amend any contribution. BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE WEBSITE: www.brentknollvillage.co.uk
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