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July/August 2017

Pilates Classes run by Emma Charlton at Advertise

Butcombe Village Hall here

Pilates is an exercise & it is for only suitable for most people. Pilates can help you to improve your flexibility, help you £35 gain strength & help you relax. The classes are small & friendly for the year!

Please contact me if you would like to come along to a class. Contact [email protected] [email protected]

NEMPNETT La Costurera THRUBWELL VILLAGE HALL Your local seamstress in is situated in a beautiful rural location with amazing views! Pensford

It is an ideal venue for all types of Specialist in Silk Couture functions and occasions, having extensive parking, level access, Bridal Gowns & outfits for any full disabled facilities, occasion fully fitted kitchen, video/audio system Off the rail range and Dressmaking alterations children’s play area.. undertaken Curtains, Drapes and Roman blinds To book or for more details, please visit our Facebook page www.lacosturera.co.uk or call 01761 462391 Contact Sue on 07970 374542

MICHAEL W. ROWE

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

A family business offering personal service day or night

Rest Room facilities

TUNBRIDGE COTTAGE CHEW MAGNA [email protected] Telephone: 01275 332565

Full landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive eFull landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive equipment

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc- ing

Fully insured, qualified and experienced Full landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive equipment

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc- ing

Fully insured, qualified and experienced Full landscapes design service All aspects of landscaping work Ground maintenance Extensive equipment

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc-

A Chew Valley based business that specialises in all aspects of Garden Design Garden Landscaping Garden Maintenance

For discussions and quotes please contact: Gavin English Mobile: 07748968527, landline 01275 380150 Email: [email protected] www.yourenglishgarden.com We are fully qualified and insured. References are available on request.

8 ******* USEFUL CONTACTS *******

Chew Stoke Parish Council Chairperson: Graham Mckay 01275 331623 Clerk: Catherine Parkman 07779 592328 Nempnett Thrubwell Parish Council Clerk: J Everett 07767244312 Chew Valley B & NE Councillor Liz Richardson 01761 490009 Chew Stoke Church Hall Bookings: www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk Di Abrahams 01275 333173 Nempnett Thrubwell Village Hall Gill Ford 01761 462391 Women’s Institute Hazel Wedlake 01275 332812 Toddler group Kim Crawford 07925 488039 Scouts/cubs/beavers [email protected] Intermediate Bridge Michelle Stagg 01275 333086 Bowling Club Martyn Edmonds 01275 474729 Chew Stoke Golf Society Nigel Roberts 01275 333516 Ro Masters 01275 331229 Cricket Club Drama Club Andrew Tromans 07710 163743 Headteacher: Chew Stoke School Ben Hewett 01275 332354 Chair/Governors: Fiona Barlow 01275 331405 Headteacher: Chew Valley School Gareth Beynon 01275 332272 Chew Valley Leisure Centre 01275 333375 Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club Allen Marsh 01275 331143 Hub in the Pub [email protected] Kate Tate 01225 484510 Chew Valley Choral Society Helen Boyde 01275 333014 Chew Stoke Film Club Jeff Dowson 01275 332911 Harvest Home Nick Baker 01275 333753 www.harvesthome.org.uk

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

The copy deadline for the September edition is Friday 21st July (NB no August edition)

9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH

Rector The Rev. Charles Roberts 01275 332199 Associate Priests The Rev. Sandy Munday 01275 331060 The Rev. Sandra Lovern 01275 332657

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Parish Office open Thursday only [email protected] 01275 331061 ______Churchwardens: Chew Stoke: Andrew Troup 01275 333002 Alison Hoddell 01275 332421 Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter 01761 462571 Nick Houlton 01761 462075 ______Capt. Bellringers: Chew Stoke: John Bone 01275 332328 Nempnett Thrubwell: Andrew Ball 01275 472356 Churchyard Maintenance: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers 01275 333812 Nempnett Thrubwell Nick Houlton 01761 462075 Sunday School: Tina Kilroy, Angela White, Angela Hurford, Sheila Limburn, Heather Patch, Cynthia Troup Magazine Editorial: Cynthia Troup Distribution: Suzanne Macdonald

Covenant Secretary: Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton Deanery Synod Reps: Chew Stoke: Anne Summers, Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Rosemary Porter ______PCC Secretaries: Chew Stoke: Jessica McInnes Nempnett Thrubwell: Alison Howard PCC Treasurers: Chew Stoke: Peter Jameson Nempnett Thrubwell: Nick Houlton

Chew Stoke PCC members : Alison Hoddell, Tina Kilroy, Peter Jameson, Jessica McInnes, Mary Sommerville, Andrew Troup (Vice Chair),Anne Summers, Liz Wormald, Les Poynter, Susan Theobald, Jerry Moorehouse.

Nempnett Thrubwell: Jane Batten, Janet Evans, Geraldine Ford, Nick Houlton, PCC members Alison Howard, Hugo King, James Everett, Jane Oosthuizen, ______

Sidesmen Chew Stoke: Mesdames Barley, Cheesley, Patch, Manville, Sommerville, Theobald, Thompson Messrs: Jameson, Murrant, Penna, Soper, Kilroy.

10 WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR VILLAGE HALLS?

To book a private party, meeting, an event or class, here are your village hall contacts: Chew Stoke Church Hall Book online: www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk Tel: Di Abrahams on 01275 333173 The Methodist Chapel Hall [email protected] Nempnett Thrubwell Hall Book online: www.nempnett-thrubwellvillage-hall.org Tel: 01761 462391 Regular bookings at Chew Stoke Church Hall

Monday 1000 -1600 Art Club 1700 Tae Kwondo (ffi Andy Mole 01275 343556) Tuesday 10.00 Keep Fit/ Dance Class (Drop-in class £3.00 a session, bring a mat) 19.30 Chew Valley Choral Society Wednesday 19.30 W.I. Meeting (3rd Weds only) Thursday 14.00 W.I. Craft Club (1st Thurs only) 19.30 Parish Council (1st Thurs only) 19.00 Film Club (last Thurs only) 10.30 The Hall Singers Choir (fortnightly) Friday 18.00 Cubs 19.30 Scouts

Regular bookings at Methodist Chapel Hall: Monday 09.30 Pilates 18.30 Beavers Tuesday 14.00 U3A Intermediate Bridge Wednesday 10.00 Toddlers’ Club Thursday 12.30 Lunch Club (3rd Thurs only) 19.30 Bridge Club

Come pray with us ...

St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke Mondays at 12noon 3 Madam’s Paddock, Chew Magna, first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. Feel free to write in the request book at St Andrew’s Church, Chew Stoke or contact one of the clergy. Alternatively, call Constance Bowdler 332078 or Mary Sommerville 333572

11 A message from Charles Roberts, the Rector

We live in turbulent times, and this last month has been more challenging than most I suspect for many of us. In Manchester and London there has been cause for real grief, anger and searching questions as both man-made violence and (let’s be honest) man-made disaster has struck in quick succession. Add to that our current political uncertainty following the general election which, at the time of writing, remains largely unresolved, and the tendency to rattle on into Brexit negotiations come what may, and we may wonder what on earth is going on. And perhaps that is the both the key question and the key point. What on earth? Last month we were called by our bishops, as the Christian Church, to join in prayer that “God’s kingdom may come”, particularly in the ten days between Ascension (25th May) and Pentecost (4th June). But what does that mean? When Jesus appears on the scene in the gospel accounts, he comes with a cryptic message – “The time is fulfilled, the Kingdom of God has come near, repent and believe the good news.” (Mk 1:15). The Kingdom of God, or heaven, is an image of God’s will being done here on earth, his power and reign being fully established, so that all people are united in heart and mind, service and worship, much as we imagine it is like in heaven. There are two elements to this message, the one that is both instantly comforting as well as challenging, and the other which is, well, just plain challenging! The Kingdom of God is near, or as Jesus puts it later, the Kingdom is upon you. Here, right now, whatever the situation, whatever the context, in the presence of Jesus we hear that God’s Kingdom is all around. That we don’t always see it or recognise it doesn’t make this any less true or relevant. For that is the promise that Jesus offers as his opening gambit. If we are with him, we already have access to God’s Kingdom, its values, its justice, its light. Comforting, challenging? I believe so. However, what of that word we almost miss in the excitement of recognising God’s Kingdom – repent? Here is that essential ingredient of being able to recognise this Kingdom. And how relevant is that process of repentance when it comes to Manchester, London and a dozen other places in our world where we find it hard to see God’s kingdom at all? It is no accident that Jesus places this word ‘repent’ at the heart of his message. When we acknowledge our own faults we can see more clearly the world around us and God’s presence within it. So when we pray that God’s Kingdom may come, we are pray- ing for a penitent world that recognises its weaknesses, and its reliance on the God who created it in the first place. For the people of Manchester and London and where ever there is hurt, pain, anger or grief, we pray that God’s Kingdom may come. Yours in Christ, Charles Roberts.

Group Administrator for The Lakeside Group of Churches We are seeking a new member of our team to provide administrative assistance and support across the Lakeside Group of churches, based in Chew Magna. You will have initiative, good IT skills and be comfortable working in a church environment. For more information and a Job Description contact the Rector The Revd Charles Roberts – Phone 01275 332199 or 07876 451376 email: [email protected]. Visit our website: www.lakesidegroup.org.uk Applications should be received by Friday 21st July 2017 Interviews will be on Thursday 3rd August 2017

12 DIARY OF SPECIAL EVENTS AT ST ANDREWS

July

Saturday/Sunday 8/9th July Jamboree weekend at Nempnett Thrubwell – see separate advert

Sunday 23rd July 10.30am Helpers’ service followed by Lunch for helpers and their families in the Church Hall

Thursday 27th July 7.30pm Filling Station, Old School Rooms, Chew Magna

Sunday 30th July 3.30 for 4.00pm A concert to celebrate the restoration of the St Andrew’s organ – given by Peter Barley, Organist at St Mary’s Cathedral Limerick

August

Saturday 12th August 1.00pm Wedding of Alex Burrows & Patrick Ryan

Saturday 26th August Wedding of Tim George & Jordan Badger PARISH REGISTERS St Andrews

24th June Jodie Davis and Ashley Milkins We wish them every blessing and happiness in their lives together

Prayer for July and August

Heavenly Father, we pray for all those caught up in the tragedies that have happened in our country this summer. Comfort those who have lost loved ones, heal those who are injured or traumatized, and bring support to those in need. Refresh those who are weary from serving others, and give wisdom to all those in authority as they deal with the aftermath, that we may live in peace and safety. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

ST ANDREW’S PASTORAL GROUP For Chew Stoke readers, if you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit, including anyone new to the village, please contact Gill Wring on 333720 or Alison Hoddell 332421

13 LETTER FROM OUR ASSOCIATE PRIEST, SANDY MUNDAY

Dear Neighbours, We are looking forward to offering a warm welcome at Nempnett Thrubwell “Jamboree Weekend” over the afternoon and evening of Saturday 8 and morning of Sunday 9 July. Saturday includes crafts, family games, stories, campfire, tea and cake, with hot food served in the evening. Sunday includes a short service by yours truly at 9am. You can drop in or stay for as long as you like during the weekend, and overnight camping is available at a suggested donation of £25 per household to cover evening food and camping. For information and to book your place, contact Tina on 01275 331303 or [email protected]

The organ at St Andrew’s, Chew Stoke, has been refurbished over the last few months. It’s nearly complete, and it will be “launched” in style at a concert at St Andrew’s on Sunday 30 July by Peter Barley, Organist at St Mary’s Cathedral in Limerick. Tea and cake served from 3.30pm for a 4.00pm start. Entry is free; donations will be added to the organ restoration fund.

I have recently had the pleasure of beginning to take assemblies at Chew Stoke Primary School, as part of the warm relationship between the parish church and the school. We are blessed to have such a vibrant church primary school in our village. This term, the school is focussing on the Christian value of ‘Hope’. It is good to have hopes and dreams, and with a number of tragic events hitting the headlines recently, it is good to be reminded of sources of hope. Christians believe that God is the ultimate source of hope. If you’d like to know more, you might like to look here: https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/being-a-christian.aspx or do get in touch with me.

With best wishes for the summer months, Sandy

MORNING WORSHIP AT CHEW STOKE CHURCH SCHOOL takes place on Tuesday mornings at 9.10am in term time & lasts about 20 minutes The Headmaster would be pleased to welcome members of the Parish at these sessions to worship with the School community COME & CELEBRATE THE RESTORATION

OF THE ORGAN IN ST ANDREW’S CHURCH

Peter Barley is returning to give a recital of music by J.S. Bach, Buxtehude, Frescobaldi, Mendelssohn Harris & Brahms

SUNDAY 30TH JULY 3.30 for 4.00pm

Tea and cakes provided from 3.30pm Entry FREE: donations in aid of Organ Restoration Fund

14 Nempnett Thrubwell Summer Fete

Looking for something to do on a sunny August Sunday? Then come to Nempnett Thrubwell’s summer fete on Sunday 6th August to be held in the grounds of Berryfield House, from 2.00-5.00 pm by kind permission of Mrs. J. Evans. Cream teas in the garden overlooking Blagdon Lake, a bar serving our special ‘Brimms’ (similar to Pimms but better!), white elephant stall, toys and games, books, cakes and produce, costume jewellery and tombola. Try your hand at the coconut shy, the treasure hunt, wellie whanging and a variety of games. There will be pony and trap rides and face painting. We hope there will be something for everybody to enjoy. And for the children there will be a prize for the best decorated hat or bonnet!

All contributions towards any of the stalls will be very welcome. For further information please contact Mrs. Janet Evans on 01761 462783

The Lakeside Group Chew Stoke and Nempnett Thrubwell Churches

Jamboree Weekend 8/9th July 2017

The church jamboree will be held on the afternoon/ evening of Saturday 8th July & the morning of Sunday 9th July in the beautiful countryside of Nempnett Thrubwell.

Saturday activities will include craft, family games, tea and cake, stories & campfire. Hot food will be served in the evening. There will be an outdoor service at about 9.00am on Sunday morning. A contribution of £25 per family is suggested to cover evening food

and camping. Camp, come for the day or just for the Sunday service. For more information & to book your place contact [email protected] or Tina on 01275 331303

15 Fundraising in the Chew Valley

Arthritis Research’s next event is our Annual Summer Coffee Morning on Wednesday, 12th July from 10.30 – 12.30pm at Liz Balmforth’s in Ham Lane, Bishop Sutton. Coffee/tea + biscuits - £1.50. Raffle, books, puzzles and Bring & Buy. We also hope to have cakes for sale – all donations for this stall will be gratefully accepted.

Harvest Home 2017 will be taking place on Saturday 9thSeptember. Volunteers to assist with organising and preparing for the event and helping out on the day are always very welcome. If you would like to get involved, please contact Nick on 0127533753 / [email protected] or speak to any other committee members that you may know. Take a look at the website : www.chew stokeharvesthome.org.uk History of Harvest Home - An appeal for pre 2010 photos and programmes to prepare a montage to display in the tea tent. Please contact Nick Baker. The Harvest Home 2017 Flower Show schedule is available to peruse on the Chew Stoke website and the Harvest Home website. Copies also available from Dorothy and distributed to all school pupils. As you will see, there are some new classes to enter this year and some old ones with a bit of a twist! The Flower/Produce/Craft Show is a big part of Harvest Home and is an important draw to the show. A healthy amount of entries really helps to keep the spirit of Harvest Home alive. Please share and circulate the schedule and do all you can to encourage friends, family and neighbours to submit entries to the show...... and get growing, baking and making! For Flower Show details and entries, please contact: Secretary: T.Kilroy Tel: 01275 331303

Assistant Secretaries: J. Baker: 01275 333753 N.Kerr : 01275 332762 Main Prizes: Fred Penney Salver Classes 1 – 15 Vegetables and flowers Garrett Cup Classes 16 - 38 Open class for vegetables and flowers Blackwell Cup Class 26 Collection of vegetables Jubilee Cup Classes 40-53 Preserves and cookery Victoria Bowl Class 47 Victoria sandwich Mr. & Mrs. Keel Cup Classes 65 - 69 Floral art Jubilee Village Cup Classes 71 - 102 Young peoples classes Blackmore & Langdon Best exhibit in show Voucher

After 25 years in Chew Stoke, Roy & Jenny Ireson are moving to Farmborough. They are very well known in many areas of the life of our village and will be greatly missed. Beginning in 2012, Roy (with the help of Jenny and the Committee) mastermind- ed the refurbishment and modernisation of the Hall and the village will be the beneficiaries of their work for many years to come. To mark Roy’s outstanding service the PCC presented him with a St Andrew’s shield, and colleagues on the Committee gave vouchers. We wish Roy & Jenny every happiness in their new home.

ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROOF REPAIR

This photograph shows the completed repair work on the main church roof, carried out by the specialist contractor Mike White Ltd, overseen by the church architect. The tower roof (not in the photo) has been recovered in new lead, this was completed in mid June.

The centre section, (over the nave), is of Welsh slate and is in good condition. The North Aisle roof (on the left) and South Aisle (over the chapel) are formed of lead sheeting, the south facing slopes of which were in bad condition being very old and having been patched extensively over the years and become very brittle. These south facing sections have been completely replaced with new lead. The Porch (bottom right) has been re covered in zinc replacing the original zinc. Extensive repairs to the gutters, parapets, copings, flashings and stonework were also done. The repairs were completed on schedule and although the final invoice is awaited, we believe we will come in on budget. So a very big thank you to all of you who generously contributed to the Roof Re- pair Fund: without your help we could not have completed the work. Especial thanks must go to Les Poynter who virtually single-handed raised tens of thousands of pounds from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Listed Places of Worship Fund and other charities. Without Les’ drive and persistence the pro- ject simply would not have been possible. Thank you t o all concerned.

Flaming June was very apt description of the weather when we held our meeting last month when the speaker Dinah Critchley spoke about "Posh Veg". Many of us have vege- table gardens and it will be good to try out some of the plants she described and had for sale. July 20th sees us holding our Members Show and for the first time we are opening for visitors to see our efforts. A lot of effort goes into the entries and in the past friends and family have missed out in seeing the final results - not so this year. Everyone is welcome including passerbys with a few minutes to spare. Tea and biscuits and cold drinks will be available so do please join us between 4.00 and 5.30pm.

DATES FOR THE DIARY 15th July 10.00 - 12.30 COFFEE MORNING Joan William's garden, Meadowside, Breech Hill. 20th July 7.30pm MEMBERS SHOW The Church Hall (Visitors 4.00 - 5.30pm)

19th August 3.00 - 5.30 CREAM TEA Ann Holloman's garden. Orchard House

9th September HARVEST HOME WI Cake Stall FFI contact Jan 01275 4726 or Committee members.

Silly Socks Day!

When the teachers at Chew Stoke Church School tell their pupils to “pull their socks up” they don’t always mean that the children have to work harder! No - on this occasion they actually meant – put your silly socks on and raise money for a worthy cause! Children at the school have been wearing odd socks, spotty socks and stripey socks to raise money for ‘Ups and Downs” - a Charity which supports parents, teachers and schools with children with Down’s Syndrome. Almost £100 was raised by the school on their Silly Socks Day, even Reverend Charles Roberts ‘got in on the act’ by wearing odd socks to lead the School’s morning worship! Well Done Chew Stoke – you put your best foot forward!

Pictured: Children from Chew Stoke in their silly socks.

18 CHEW STOKE PARISH COUNCIL Short Report June 2017

Notice of vacancy in office of councillor Decision to be announced from B&NES 2ND June (The decision was The Parish Council have been given permission by BATHNES to co-opt a new councillor)

Fly tipping prosecution – advertised on website Bath & North East Somerset Council has prosecuted a fly tipper after catching him in the act on CCTV. The court heard that on 16 May 2016, Mr Lawrence was recorded on CCTV dumping waste from his van in East Dundry Road, Bath and North East Somerset. The waste included numerous car bumper parts, a car tyre, toys and miscellaneous items. The court sentenced Mr Lawrence to a 12 month Community Order with 140 hours of unpaid work and ordered him to pay the clean-up costs of £139, prosecution costs of £450 and the victim surcharge of £85. Martin Shields, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Divisional Director for Environmental Services, said: “This prosecution sends out a very strong and clear warning message to anyone considering fly tipping in the area that this activity will not be tolerated. Bath & North East Somerset Council has CCTV monitoring at various locations and will not hesitate to bring these offenders to justice.”

BT Phone box on Walleycourt Road Confirmation of the purchase has been received. Telephone equipment has now been removed.

Annual Meeting of the Parish Council Thursday 22ND June, 7.30pm, At St Andrews Church Hall, Pilgrims Way This is your opportunity to attend and discuss local Issues or concerns and talk about what matters to your Parish – shops, roads, speeding, footpaths or anything else. Hear from local Speakers and find out what the Parish Council has been do- ing and ask questions of your Parish Councillors. All Welcome - Refresh- ments Next monthly Parish Council meeting 6th July Don’t forget your invitation if you volunteer for the Church in any way to the

Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 23rd July at 10.30am followed by A Ploughmans Lunch with strawberries and cream in the Church Hall

Final presentation of the Season

Thursday 27th July

EVITA

Stunning film version of the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber smash hit rock opera

starring MADONNA and ANTONIO BANDEROS

The story of Eva Peron, superbly transferred to the big screen by Alan Parker.

2016/2017 has been a terrific season. Huge thanks to all the Chew Stoke Film Club Members who continue to support the “Majestic”.

Doors and Bar open at 7.00pm. Screening at 7.30pm

Hub in a Pub Organised by Age UK Bath & North East Somerset

th Gadget Busters Wednesday s 122h & 26 July and 9th & 23rd August 1.30-3.30pm at The Stoke Inn, Chew Stoke This is an opportunity to drop into our friendly and informal group, and receive help and advice from our volunteers with using your IT “gadgets”, including phones, cameras, IPads or other types of tablets and computers. Learning some basic IT skills allows people to keep up communication with family and friends who may be a long way away, as well as keeping up to date with what’s going on in their community. On Wednesday 9th August we shall be holding a special session talking about different types of scams - on-line, phone, etc - and how you can try to avoid them.

Every Wednesday - “Extend” exercise class 12.30-1.30pm (no class on 23rd August) at the Chew Stoke Methodist Hall £3 per session. This is a fun and gentle exercise session for older people, including standing and seated exer- cises. Please call Ketyn on 01225 484510 for more information or to book your place.

Every Thursday, Walking Football 4.30-5.30pm. at Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, Chew Valley School £4 pay as you play, a great way to enjoy football at a more leisurely pace.

21 Chew Stoke Methodist Church Chew Valley Flower Services in July at 10.30 am Decoration Society

On July 3rd we have a Demonstration entitled “Down Your Way” by Janet Davies. This will be held at 7.30pm in Compton Martin Village Hall. You will be made very welcome.

The Catholic Church of the Sacred We also have a Practice Class on July 17th Heart led by Julia Harrison” also at 7.30pm High Street, Chew Magna in Compton Martin Village Hall. Sunday Mass - 9am To check times, as they can change occasionally, please look in the Diocese Website www.cliftondiocese.com Thursday 27th July At the Old Schoolroom Chew Magna Chew Valley Gardening 7.30 pm

Society (No meeting in August)

th Thursday 13 July 8pm The Lakeside Group of Churches Bishop’s Palace Garden – An The Lakesidegroup.org.uk Update The talk will be by James Cross, Head Mendip DFAS Gardener at the Bishop’s Palace Garden in Wells since 2004 th In 2016 the Royal Horticultural Society 4 July made the historic building’s grounds a 1925 Paris Arts Decoratifs Exhibition: “Partner Garden”. The status is awarded to Ms Mary Alexander will give a talk to gardens of “outstanding and exceptionally Mendip DFAS on the impact of this high standards of planting and design”, exhibition of French luxury goods on the making it a real achievement for the team world of design, with examples from working under James. her collection. Compton Martin Gardening Club

The Society meets at the Bath and West Bar Our meeting on July 12th will not be in & Restaurant, B&W Show Ground, Shepton the village hall as usual but is an outing to a Mallet, BA4 6QN at 11.00 am. Details; local garden in Churchill. For information on the club,or outings, www.mdfas.org.uk. Guests Welcome. please call Chris on 01761 221579. . Contact 01934 862435.

23 ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROTAS

July 2nd 10.30 Family Service Readers: J Moorhouse Sidesmen: L Kilroy

9th 6.30 Evensong H Poynter//L Wormald M Murrant/P Soper

16th 6.30 Evensong J Penna/S Hoddell P Jameson/J Penna

23rd 10.30 Helpers Service To be confirmed M Sommerville/S Theobald

30th no service

August 6th 10.30 Family Serv. J Moorhouse J Moorhouse

13th 6.30 Evensong A Cheesley/S Theobald A Cheesley/S Theobald

20th 6.30 Evensong C Troup/A Hoddell J Penna/P Soper

27th Family Communion A Cheesley A Cheesley

CHURCH FLOWERS Altar July 2nd/ 9 th. Jefferies BRASS : A Summers 16th/23rd C. Super August: M Jameson/M Bone/ S Rasche 30th. L.Suensen-Taylor BRASS J Power Lady Chapel July 2nd/9th Becky Lear 16th/23rd M Somerville CHURCH HALL CARETAKING: 30th. M.Bone. For August please see Church notice board July w//b 2 Val, 9th Tyson & Jill, 16th Louise, 23rd Michelle, CHURCH CLEANING : 30th Dick August w/b 6th Mary, 13th Di, 20th Suzanne, 27th Val. July: D Abrahams/J Williams

24 July Services The Lakeside Group Ministry Chew Magna, with Dundry, Norton Malreward and Stanton Drew and Chew Stoke with Nemnett Thrubwell

For August Services please see church website or notice boards

2nd July 9th July 16th July 23rd July 30th July PARISH 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday after 6th Sunday 7th Sunday after Trinity after Trinity Trinity after Trinity after Trinity

Chew 8.00am Holy 10.30am 8.00am Holy 10.30am Magna Communion Parish Communion Parish Communion Communion 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am GROUP 1st Sunday Morning Wor- SERVICE Special ship

Dundry 9.30am 9.30am 11.00am Café Church Parish Morning Wor- @ Baptist Communion ship Chapel, (Ang/Bapt) Broad Oak Hill Chew 10.30am 10.30am Stoke Family Ser- 6.30pm 6.30pm “Helpers” vice Evensong Evensong Service

Nempnett 10.30am Thrubwell Holy 6.30pm Communion Evensong

Norton 10.30am 10.45am 10.30am Malreward Morning Parish Morning Worship Communion Worship

Stanton 10.30am 8.00am 10.30am Drew Parish Holy Morning Communion Communion Worship

Nick Houlton AVAILABLE FOR HIRE Antique Dealer Suitable for private parties, group activities etc.

Valuations for Insurance, Regular Hire / Single Event Hire Modern kitchen and toilet facilities, Probate & Family Division bar area and stage Single items or complete to see information about the hall, estates purchased. to view our calendar for availability House Clearance Service and to book on-line, visit: 40 Years Experience www.chewstokechurchhall.co.uk

or phone the Bookings Secretary on 01275 333173 Telephone: 01761 462075 or 07766 752327 [email protected]

28 Beverley Gullock Electrical Contractor 53 Hillcrest, Pensford Bristol, BS39 4BD T or F : 01761 490035 E : [email protected]

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Open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am to 12 noon.

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