Charity Concert a Great Success Cream Tea at 3
Issue No. 22 29th June 2009
Over £2,500 for Kingsdon’s Fund Raising Events in June Four fund raising events held within 9 days during June raised over £2,500 proving once again how generous the people of Kingsdon really are.
Charity concert a great success
A charity concert held in Kingsdon Village Hall on Friday 12th June raised £608 towards Nina Carlisle’s next Vi- sion Aid Overseas project to Ethiopia in November. The audience was treated to an entertaining evening with in- ternationally renowned singer / song writer Julian Dawson, who was accompanied by a fantastic young guitarist from Germany, Uli Kringler who had flown over from Hamburg on the morning of the concert for his first trip to the UK. Nina would like to thank all those who supported the event, the helpers Linda, Goff, Jill, Peggy and Ben and all those who donated raffle prizes. Nina has been able to raise a further £120.98 through the ’Gift Aid’ scheme Cream Tea at 3 A very good turn out for Joyce Limon’s ‘Cream Tea at 3’ fund raising event held at West Barn, Kingsdon on Sun- day 14th June for St. Margaret's Hospice was blessed with perfect weather. By the time the last cuppa was drunk an amazing £605 had been raised. The argument rumbles on however, Cream first or Jam first!!! Joyce would like to thank her team of helpers, without whom such an event would not be possible.
Kingsdon C of E Primary School Summer Fete The fete held on Saturday 20th June in the village hall raised over £960 - Full details on page 3…..
Kingsdon Cricket Club - Duck racing The duck racing held on the evening of Saturday 20th on the River Yeo at Huish Episcope: raised over £300 for club funds - Full details on page …10...
Page 1 Stella Thompson
After living in Kingsdon for 36 years Stella is moving away from Kingsdon on July 18th to be closer to her family. Stella started wood carving late in life and produced some beautiful work. She will be leaving behind three pieces of her work for us to remem- ber her by: The large sign on the side of Kingsdon Village Hall; the wooden altar cross in the church; and using wood from the large copper beech tree after it was felled in the school play- ground, she made a mushroom stool and donated it to the village school. I am sure all her many friends in Kingsdon wish her well for the future in her new home. Stella is holding a Garage Sale prior to her move . Garage Sale Saturday 4th July 10am till 2pm Stithians Cottage, North Town, Kingsdon.
Kingsdon Ladies Club The monthly meeting was held in the village hall on June 9th. Unfortunately the guest speaker failed to turn up due to putting the wrong date on her calendar. It was a greate shame as 25 members and visitors attended. Shirley Wilson very bravely gave a short demo of Tai Chi. Various fund raising events were happening over the next few weeks, a concert for vision Aid Overseas, Tea at 3 at Joyce Limon’s, School fete on 20th June from 11.30am till 1.30pm and a Fashion Show at Ed- gar Hall in Somerton for RSPCA on 17th June. Angie Saunders is collecting Bras for charity until the end of June. Refreshments were provided by Angie Saunders and Phyl Winsor. The flutter was won by Babs Conway. The next meeting will be on 14th July when the Guest Speaker will be Margaret Britton, whose subject will be ‘Weaving on Sticks
The Bobby Van Carpenter
This is a message to promote awareness of Owen McCaffrey the Bobby Van Carpenter who is based in the Community Safety Department at Yeovil Police station. The Bobby Van Carpenter is funded by a Police charity and is available to carry out a survey to the properties of all victims of crime...vulnerable people and anyone over the age of 65. The Bobby Van Carpenter can also fit door chains and provide lock upgrades to windows and doors. The service is free but a card will be left if people wish to make a donation to the charity that funds the scheme. If you would like further details, Owen can be contacted on email ow- [email protected] or by telephoning 01935 402231 or Mobile 07795617682, Monday to Thursday 0700hrs to 1630hrs. When contacting Owen please indicate if you are a Neighbour- hood Watch member, however this scheme is open to all members of the public.
Page 2 KINGSDON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL - June 2009
Firstly, we hope those that came to the French Cafe at the beginning of June enjoyed themselves. The sun shone and the Juniors had great fun trying to keep on top of the orders coming in thick and fast for cafe noir, pain au chocolat and juice d’orange! It was super to see pupils and their families from Compton Dun- don Primary School as well.
On that subject Kingsdon Primary School will visit Compton Dundon for a ‘musical day’ in July and alt- hough the schools are currently working closely together within an informal collaboration, much work is being done behind the scenes to try and establish more formal links between the schools.
Thank you to all who supported the recent school fete in the Village Hall. Whether it was buying or help in selling raffle
tickets, donating prizes, running a stall, attend- ing the event, in whatever capacity it all helped create a lovely occasion that, along with the raffle, raised in excess of £1000. The pupils always enjoy running their stalls and we hope you enjoyed their efforts. The funds raised will in part go towards a school science week later this term and subsidise a school trip to the Science Museum in Bristol. To be able to en- rich the curriculum in this way is so important and can only be achieved with the support of funds from the PTFA. Continued on page 4
Page 3 The 100 club prizes continue to be drawn and recent win- ners include, Sarah Arathoon, Nina Abel and John Curtis. Prizes are drawn monthly and the recipient wins £10, with the prize money increasing in December to £100, £50 and £20. More details will appear in the September Chronicle when subscriptions will need to be renewed. More news from the school will continue in September after the summer holidays. In the meantime do come along and cheer the pupils at their sports day, or attend the end of term service when we say goodbye to those leaving the school.
Dates for the diary: 17th July 1400 School Sports Day, School playing field near the Village Hall 21st July 1400 End of term service, at the Church
Shires at Glenda Spooner Farm
They are Lizzie on the left and her son, Sunny on the right. Lizzie is 15 and Sunny 10. With them is their groom Shari Photo courtesy of centre manager Janet Dale
Clive Greenham
I have been asked by many of Clive’s customers to send him their best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery following his knee operation.
Clive is hoping to return to his milk round in September, prior to his retirement after serving Kingsdon for almost fifty years.
A card and collecting box will be in the village stores for those who would like to add their wishes and give towards a small gift for Clive which being organised by Babs Con- way.
Welcome to Kingsdon A warm welcome to David and Linda Parry who have moved from the Penzance area of Cornwall to Cattistock
House, Top Street, Kingsdon.
Both David and Linda are teachers. Linda was head of the language department with French as her main lan- guage. David also taught French and German, as well as being head of the Information Technology Department at the same school. He is now an I.T. technician at Ottery St Mary.
After 37 years in the classroom Linda has decided to take things a little easier, but would still like to be involved with part time teaching of French if the opportunity arose. However she keeps busy with her hobbies which she lists as: walking, singing in a choir, creative arts, reading and cooking to name but a few. David also enjoys walking, reading, photography and gardening.
They have a 26 year old daughter, Rosalind who has a very interesting job working in the Heritage department at
Kensington Palace, as well as having been involved at other royal palaces..
If anyone is interested in a large number of flat-packed cardboard boxes and refolded wrapping paper please contact Dave or Linda!
Editors thought for the day "I know that there are people who do not love their fellow man, and I hate people like that!" Page 4 Kingsdon Seniors Club
The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday 11th June when the guest speaker was graphic designer Vicky Fullick, whose topic was entitled ‘Working in a thin space’ Vicky described the old technology of printing going back 100 years, principles which have changed very little up to the present time. The printer Vicky brought with her was designed by Donald Affleck Aspinall, who after serving in the first world war, suffered ‘shell shock’ and turned to his design skill as an occupational therapy. His designs soon resulted in a successful business producing printing machines. These machines work as well now as when first produced, being very robust and if regularly oiled will keep printing for years to come. Now of course in the computer era Vicky successfully combines old and new technology in her business. In the early printing days type letters would be picked one by one. Vicky showed us a book ’Practical Printing’ by John Southwood dated 1892 in which he refers to ‘the stick’, a hand held imple- ment on which was loaded the letter type one by one. It was important to concentrate, no gossiping, a well known quote of the day was “A still tongue gives a full stick”. He also stressed the importance of keeping the printing equipment in order - the word ‘Pie’ would indicate complete disorder. Boys would be taught to put each type let- ter in its proper box in case, they tended to get the cases into ”Pie” as mistakes often occurred, letters put in the wrong box’s which resulted in some considerable trouble in taking them, out again, or it would result in an error which must be rectified when this method of composition begins. Minding your P’s and Q’ derived from the print- ing industry. The boys often produced a load of ‘Pie’. Now of course the computer is used as a starting point for layout and you are not likely to find loads of ‘Pie’ hanging around.
Vicky and her business partner Chrissie Charlton both qualified as graphic designers. It was in 1999 whilst house hunting that an event happened that would change their lives. Vicky came across a collection of printing materials whilst view- ing a house. It transpired the owner’s late husband had collected it and she didn’t know what to do with it all. Vicky paid her £100 and took it all away. This resulted in the initial setting up of a ‘private press’ for pleasure, not for profit. Many people would as a hobby have their ‘private press’, often set up in a spare room or in the garden shed. After two years as amateurs Vicky and Chrissie moved from a private press to a business and in 2006 they moved to business premises in north London known as ‘the corridor’. Their printing business operates out of three corridors over three floors. The corridors being particularly nar- row lead to the explanation of Vicky’s presentation of ’Working Vicky Fullick Chrissie Charlton in a thin space’. Vicky and Chrissie’s company is called ‘Harrington and Squires’, derived from two former tutors of the girls, Bob Harrington and Horace Squires. When at work Vicky and Chrissie adopt their 2 tutors Christian names, Chrissie answers to Bob and Vicky to Horace. In 2004 Vicky went back to college and earned a degree in book binding. We saw examples of her work which was very sympathetic to the type of book they were printing. A demonstration followed using the printing machine possibly de- signed over 90 years ago, and it would have taken up to an hour to pick and set the type for a 22 word sample which we all came away with. So that fortuitous event of Vicky house hunting in 1999 resulted in a private business becoming a printing busi- ness - and to a very interesting and enjoya- ble presentation at the Seniors Club Richard South.
Seniors trip to Hestercombe Gardens
On Tuesday 16th June 10 members of the Seniors Club enjoyed a hot sunny day out at Hestercombe Gardens near Taunton.
Page 5 Kingsdon Manor School for sale
It has taken almost a year, but at long last the ‘For Sale’ sign have gone up at Kingsdon Manor.
The sale is being handled by Knight Frank of Sherborne who have included in their sale notice the following information:-
For sale freehold with vacant possession
— £POA (Rumoured at £2.5m)
Consisting of listed main house, Classroom block , Stable block and gym, Nash Building, ancillary pre-fab buildings and 5 staff houses. Buildings: Approximately 3856 sq m (41,514 sq ft) in total Land: Approximately 8.63 hectares (21.33 acres) The substantial grounds are made up of extensive school playing fields, woodland, formal gardens and car parking. To the south east of the main building is a swimming pool and beyond is the cricket pitch and a small building used as a pavilion.
Title & Tenure The property is held freehold and it is not registered. Vacant possession is to be provided upon completion, save for occupation of the small pavilion and cricket pitch by Kingsdon Cricket Club. The sale is subject to this occupation.
Planning Kingsdon Manor lies outside the identified development area of Kingsdon and is unallocated within the Adopted Lo- cal Plan. Proposals Map. The western part of the site is located within a Conservation Area and Kingsdon Manor is Grade II listed. A site of archaeological importance runs immediately to the north of the site. In this context, new de- velopment will be strictly controlled by South Somerset District Council (SSDC). Previous discussions with SSDC have indicated that a range of development proposals, including the conversion and limited re-development of the existing (non-listed) buildings may be acceptable in principle, subject to further discussions. In addition, planning officers suggest that there may be scope for the development of a very limited number of new-build affordable houses to meet local needs. The Planning Summary Report (available on the dedicated website) assesses the potential uses for the site against the planning policy context and concludes that a range of uses could be considered for the site, including as a single resi- dential house, residential institutional use (boarding school/retirement home/ nursing home), non-residential institu- tion, hotel or luxury office. Due to the Listing and the property’s situation within a Conservation Area and outside the settlement boundary, it is recommended that further advice is sought from SSDC prior to working up any proposals.
Knight Frank, Sherborne 15 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3PU Tel: 0843 2829 559 Fax: 01935 813 629
Rabbit with Cage and Run
Due to a change of domestic situation we are looking for a new home for our pet rabbit, Buster. He is a black mini-lop eared rabbit and is nearly 4 years old. Due to the depressed state of the housing market he has chosen to move with his mobile cage and run. The cage is a 2 room abode comprising 1 dark bedroom (with access ramp) and an open plan living space, total dimension about 4ft x 1.5ft. The strength of the property lies in its covered garden run; which is approx 6ft x 4ft and provides that unique inside outside living experience. He is a dear family pet and we would love to see him go to a good home at no cost. Phone 01935 849194 for more details Page 6 Ben Lyons DC Computer Repair Alan Hayward Tree Surgeon Spyware / Virus removal Broadband Ben is fully trained and has all the installation. Tuition & Advice equipment to undertake any job No repair, No charge Free local col- no matter the size. lection - Available 7 days a week Ben is a former Kingsdon Manor Telephone: 01458 272924 School care worker and comes highly recommended by Marilyn Mobile: 07887572418 & Wally Elliott
Tel: 0176 1221267 Mobile: 07530188351
Compost Buy local - Save your fuel - Free local delivery 40 litre Organic Multi-Purpose (not suitable for seed) £2.50 each or 3 for only £6 Grow Bags £1.25 each or 5 for £5 10 litre Multi-Purpose (suitable for seed) £1 each 40 litre Multi Purpose (suitable for seed) £3 each LCL Ground Works Ltd 40 litre Ericaceous £3.50 each 40 litre Sedge Peat £1.50 each All types of Ground Work and Garden 70 litre ornamental bark £4.50 Work undertaken. i.e. Landscaping, Grass Also a selection of gardening sundries, std size seed trays 3 Cutting, Footings, Pipe laying, anything for only £1. Plastic containers, Feeds, Canes etc etc. Why considered Call to arrange a free quotation struggle with heavy bags, let Paul take the strain. Contact - Les 07879 048066 or 01458 241382 Paul Attwell Tel 07906 018082 Orders also taken by Angela Email: [email protected] at Kingsdon Stores [email protected]
Kingsdon Design & Interiors by Kathie Jamison
Kathie offers a personal Interior Design service using the latest ‘Visual Display Studio’ computer software. This ena- bles you to have a fantastic visual insight of your chosen room design and window dressing on a computer screen in your own home. Special functions allow you to change colours and fabrics to get the perfect look you desire for your room. Her range of services also includes; machine and hand-made curtains, roman blinds, upholstery and custom hand-made curtain tassels, all completed to a high standard of finish. Kathie advises on styling for your home and provides beautiful fabric samples which you can select from. Her fabric comes direct from many well known designers including, James Hare, GP & J Baker, Threads, Mulberry and Linwood. A beautiful range of curtain trimmings are also availa- ble, sourced from ‘The Silk Gallery’ collection and ‘Trynorth’, both high quality suppliers based in Lon- don. Bespoke curtain trimmings can be supplied to match any colour to your satisfaction. Kathie has formed ‘Kingsdon Design & Interiors’ to bring beautiful fabrics and a personal and professional design service into your home. With her stylish fab- rics, eye for design and meticulous attention to detail, look no further for all of your interior design requirements. Tel 01935 841049 email [email protected]
Page 7 The Humour Page How Children understand the Bible It's Getting Hot In Here...
The following statements about the Bible were written by Lorenzo Dow, an evangelist of the last century, was on children and have not been edited or corrected (i.e. bad a preaching tour when he came to a small town one cold spelling as been left in): winter's night. He entered the local general store to get some warmth, The Egyptians were all drowned in the dessert. After- and saw the town's lawyers gathered around the pot- wards, Moses went up on Mount Cyanide to get the ten bellied stove, discussing the town's business. Not one amendments. offered to allow Dow into the circle. The seventh commandment is thou shall not admit adul- Dow told the men who he was, and that he had recently tery. had a vision where he had been given a tour of Hell, much like the traveller in Dante's Inferno. The greatest miracle in the Bible is when Joshua told his son to stand still and he obeyed him. When one of the lawyers asked him what he had seen,
David was a Hebrew King skilled at playing the liar. He he replied, "Very much what I see here: All of the law- fought Finkleseins, a race of people who lived in Biblical yers, gathered in the hottest place. times.
Solomon, one of David’s sons, had 300 wives and 700 Money to the grave porcupines. An elderly man, 82, returned from the doctors where he
Jesus was born because Mary had an immaculate con- had found he didn't have long to live. So he summoned traption. the three most important people in his life to tell them of his fate: Jesus enunciated the Golden Rule, which says to do one 1. His Doctor to others before they do one to you. 2. His Priest The people who followed the Lord were called the 12 3. His Lawyer. decibels. He said, "Well, today I found out I don't have long to
The episties were the wives of the apostles. live. So, I have summoned you three here, because you are the most important people in my life, and I need to One of the oppossums was St Matthew who was also a ask a favour. Today, I am going to give each of you an taximan. envelope with $50,000 dollars inside. When I die, I St Paul cavorted to Christianity. He preached holy acri- would ask that all three of you throw the money into my mony, which is another name for marriage. grave." After the man passed on, the three people hap-
A Christian should have only one spouse. This is called pened to run into each other. The doctor said, "I have to monotony. admit I kept $10,000 dollars of his money. He owed me from lots of medical bills. But, I threw the other $40,000 in like he requested. "The Priest said, "I have to admit also, I kept $25,000 dollars for the church. It’s all going to a good cause. I did, however, throw the other Over breakfast one morning, a woman said to her hus- $25,000 in the grave." Well the Lawyer just couldn't band, "I bet you don't know what day this is." "Of course believe what he was hearing! "I am surprised at you two I do," he indignantly answered, going out the door on his for taking advantage of him like that. I wrote a check way to the office. At 10 a.m., the doorbell rang, and for the full amount and threw it all in!!!" when the woman opened the door, she was handed a box containing a dozen long-stemmed red roses. At 1 p.m., a foil-wrapped, two pound box of her favourite chocolates arrived. Later, a boutique delivered a designer dress. The woman couldn't wait for her husband to come home. "First the flowers, then the chocolates, and then the dress!" she exclaimed. "I've never spent a more wonder- ful St George’s Day in my whole life!"
Water in the carburettor
Wife: “There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburettor.” Husband: “Water in the carburettor? That’s ridiculous.” Wife: “I tell you the car has water in the car- burettor.” Husband: “You don’t even know what a car- burettor is. Where’s the car?” Wife: “In the swimming pool.”
Page 8 MEMORIES OF KINGSDON MANOR by Peter Crowter
When we first came to Kingsdon, t’was during world war two, The manor was a hospital for boys in navy blue. Mrs Neal was owner and the widow of the squire, Her house was called The Cottage and respect she did require.
She’d drive to get her newspaper down to the village shop, Although from her posh country house t’was only just a hop. She’d sit and sometimes blow her horn if no one did appear, And Cyril’d rush out with her Times, of her he was in fear.
The proud old lady passed away and the estate passed on. It went to younger Mrs Neal who’d married her son John. Sadly John had asthma and had died when very young, Which left his wife and 3 young girls a large estate to run.
The manor was now empty and a big expense to keep. They put it on the market but it wasn’t very cheap. No one rushed to buy it, there were hardly any bids, A worry for the agents but a bonus for us kids.
Mrs Neal allowed her daughters the run of house and grounds. Their friends could join them and nowhere was out of bounds. We played in all the stately rooms and on the roof as well, Where jackdaws in the chimneys made a funny musty smell.
The manor grounds were perfect as a place for kids to play, At meal times it was always hard to drag ourselves away. We played our ball games on the lawns and climbed the many trees, Forgot the time and frequently were late for lunch or teas.
Then one day we heard the news that we all thought was cruel, Some men had come from Bristol and had bought it for a school. The manor now was out of bounds and we were very sad, We’d lost the finest playground that the village ever had.
Although I did not know it then t’was not the end for me, My lock-out from the manor then was only tempor’y . The manor wanted teachers and that was my dad’s career, For him a perfect post because the school was nice and near.
Back to the manor I could go and much to my delight, I joined the boys to watch a film there every Sunday night. Though some lads had their problems they were always good to me And always on their birthdays dad invited them for tea.
There were times when father was on duty there at night, Walking home one moonlight night he saw a ghostly sight. A woman walking down a path beside the kitchen wing, ‘Goodnight’ said dad, she disappeared and didn’t say a thing.
The manor started out in life as someone’s country seat, Someone with lots of money who was frightfully elite. For more than half a century a boys school it has been, The boys are gone, what happens now? Well, that has to be seen!
Page 9 MP David Heath's surgeries for June Place Venue Date Time Frome The Library June 4th 10am - 12noon Martock Parish Hall June 11th 10am -10.45am Langport Ridgeway Hall June 11th 11.15am-12 noon Wincanton Community Office June 17th 3pm - 3.45pm Somerton The Globe June 18th 10am - 10.45am Castle Cary The George June 18th 11.15 - 12 noon
Events at Lytes Cary Manor in July
Event NGS Open Day - Summer workshop 18 July 11am - 4pm Pricing No Additional Charges Description Head gardener tour and workshop, covering seed collecting and taking cuttings. Admission Normal Admission Charges Apply Booking Booking Essential 01458 224471 Additional Info Assistance Dogs only are welcome Donations gratefully received Where to Meet Reception Contact Visitor Services Manager, 01458 224471, [email protected]
A303 Meetings
People in the West are being invited to find out how major road works on the A303 near Mere in Wiltshire could affect them. The Highways Agency is hosting a series of public information meetings which start at 3pm and finish at 9pm, at The Olive Bowl in Gillingham on July 14, in Wincanton Memorial Hall on July 15 and Mere Lecture Hall on July 16.
Kingsdon Cricket Club - Match results
Sunday 7th June - Away to Witham Friary. Kingsdon arrived with great hopes of avenging the 1 run defeat earli- er in the season. Electing to bat first, Kingsdon set off at a brisk rate until club chairman, Ian Birrell hitting the ball through mid-on for 4, screamed and collapsed. A paramedic arrived quite quickly followed by an ambulance some 35 minutes later. By the time Ian’s leg had been put in a splint and he was loaded into the ambulance it was 4pm at which time the heavens opened and the rest of the game was a wash out. I am pleased to announce that Ian had suffered a dislocated knee which has responded well to treatment.
Sunday 14th June - Away to Upton Noble. Kingsdon won the toss and elected to bat. After 40 overs a new club record had been set for their highest score ever of 336 With centuries from club captain James Schofield and opener Karl Morgan, supported by Ollie Bell with 77. Kingsdon 336 - 4 (K. Morgan 108, J. Schofield 105n.o. O. Bell 77) Upton Noble 139 ( J. Brock 3-15)
Sunday 21st June - Away to Pitney. Pitney 183, Kingsdon 147.
Duck Racing On Saturday 20th June club chairman, Ian Birrell, held a fund raising Duck Race at his home Watersmeet, Huish Episcopi. The plastic ducks were launched from the Muchelney Road bridge and were meant to travel with the flow of the river past Ian’s home to the finishing line - a distance of 30 yds. Unfortunately the wind got up blow- ing up-stream and severely hampering the racing. Only one race was possible during a brief lull in the wind. With plenty of other activities on offer, the race goers were kept occupied until the hot supper was served.
Despite the wind and perhaps the coolest night of June, £300 was raised towards much needed club funds. Ian would like to thank all who attended, helped with the organisation and made generous donations.
The next home games are on Sunday 5th July and Sunday 12th July commencing at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome at our new ground.
Page 10 Kingsdon Parish Councillors and their specific topics
Tony Masters: Chairman - Jacaranda, Lotment Hill, Kingsdon, TA11 7LG Tel 01935 840801 Email: [email protected]
Alison Hicks: Vice-Chair - Trees - Keepers Cottage, Pitts Lane, Kingsdon TA11 7LL Tel 01935 840335 Email: [email protected]
Mel Clode: Environmental matters - 3 Underwood Rd, Kingsdon, TA11 7LQ Tel 01935 840293 Email: [email protected]
Richard Hollaway: Village facilities - Kingsdon Court, Rocky Hill, Kingsdon, TA11 7LB Tel 01935 840628 Email: [email protected]
Patrick Leahy: Highways - The Tithe Barn, Middle Street, Kingsdon, TA11 7LE Tel 01935 840502 Email: [email protected]
Dave Morris: Footpaths - 30 Kingsdon, TA11 7LQ Tel - withheld.
Mike Overd: School Governor - Chalice Barn, Frog Lane, Kingsdon, TA11 7LL
Tel 01935 840172 Email: [email protected]
John Calvert District Councillor (Northstone Ward) Peacock Cottage, High St. Queen Camel. BA22 7NQ
Tel 01935 850458 Email: [email protected]
Jimmy Zouche (The Lord Zouche) County Councillor (Somerton Division) The Abbey, Charlton Adam, Somerton, Somerset. TA11 7BE Tel 01458 223253 Email: [email protected]
David Heath MP Constituency Office - 14 Catherine Hill, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1BZ Tel: 01373 473618 Fax: 01373 455152 Claire Hudson: head of office - email: [email protected] Westminster - Alex Scott: parliamentary assistant to David Heath email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7219 2271 Fax: 020 7219 5939 David Heath MP's office, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
Sally D. Smith Clerk to Kingsdon Parish Council, The Old Coach House, Top Street, Kingsdon.. TA11 7JU Tel 01935 842094 Mobile 07729 301207 Email [email protected]
The next Bi-Monthly Parish Council Meeting will be on Thursday 9th July at 7pm in Kingsdon Village Hall
This is a public meeting open to all
Minutes of the Planning Meetings held in Kingsdon Village Hall Thursday 11th June 2009
Present: Cllrs Alison Hicks (Acting Chairperson); P. Leahy, M. Clode, R. Holloway; District Cllr J Calvert, Sally Smith Clerk to Kingsdon P.C.- for last half meeting); outgoing County Cllr Pauline Clarke plus 6 parishioners.
Apologies: County Cllr J Zouche & Cllr T Masters.
Minutes: The minutes of the previous planning meeting were read out, approved and signed.
Outgoing County Councillor A vote of thanks on behalf of Kingsdon villagers and Parish Councillors was given to Pauline Clarke. Spe- cific mention was made of her involvement in so many village events, her regular attendance at meetings, and the efforts she has made to assist with funding and other activities to benefit the community. Mrs Clarke responded and said she planned to continue with her involvement in village events because she enjoyed them. She said she would like to continue to offer assistance in any way appropriate in future years. Clerk to notify Pauline Clarke of contact email addresses. Continued on page 12 Pauline Clarke then left the meeting.
Declaration of interest. None. Page 11
Planning Application 09/01982/FUL Alterations to shed and the erection of a glazed link to house at The Manse, Middle Street, Kingsdon. Applicant and parishioner Ms J De Boynes explained in more detail the purpose behind the application. Mention was made of the use of natural wood to enhance the appearance and how the alterations would tidy up the area and enable the rubbish bins to be brought into a more enclosed area. M. Clode said initially he felt there was a lot of glass but on examination of the design found this to be quite tasteful and in keeping with the site. P. Leahy said he had visited the site and felt the design was a good mix of modern and tradi- tional although he had concern about the use of soft instead of hard wood which might age better. Ac- ceptance of the application was proposed by M. Clode and seconded by P. Leahy. Agreed unanimously. Any other business
Invitation to Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton re farewell of Commodore Chris Palmer. The Chairman, T. Masters, had initially agreed to attend but was now unable to due to holiday commitments. No one else was able to attend and the Clerk would send a letter of apology.
Road Signs. M. Clode said the size of the signage on the major roads near Kingsdon was inappropriate but the decision had been taken a long time ago and there was no point in trying to take this issue any further.
Collection for outgoing Clerk. M. Clode had organised a presentation to Jenny Gamblin of a card, a £50 Marks and Spencer voucher and a plant. Jenny Gamblin was delighted and thanks was given to M. Clode for arranging this.
Outgoing County Councillor. It was agreed that a letter would be written to Pauline Clarke to thank her for her support over the years including her assistance in gaining financial support for the bus shelter and other projects. R. Holloway suggested Pauline Clarke be invited to the next Parish Council Meeting on July 9th for an official thank you and the presentation of flowers. This was agreed.
Flowers for Elizabeth Berry. Wally Elliott confirmed Mrs Berry is due back on June 29th. It was agreed to send some flowers for her return and P. Leahy said he would organise this from the Somerton flower shop.
Flowers for Mr and Mrs Atwell. P. Leahy said flowers had been sent to Mr and Mrs Attwell (Mary and Merv) for their assistance in helping to clear the village field. A thank you letter from the Attwells was read out.
Road strimming. P. Leahy reported that the local roads had been strimmed in a haphazard fashion, with some areas missed and a lot of mess left behind. There was discussion on difficulties in reaching anyone at the Council by telephone. Alison Hicks would liaise with P. Leahy and then write an official letter to the County Council to record dissatisfaction.
Bus stop seat. R. Holloway reported that he had investigated aspects of this and would report back at the next meeting.
Church Fete. A request had been made to hold the Church Fete on the field on September 5th. This would be discussed at the Parish meeting on July 9th.
Allotments. A letter from Ms E Spencer-White of Somerset Food Links had been received re the National Trust allotment survey. It mentioned that the National Trust was aware of the need to retain full occupancy of the allotments in Kingsdon before accepting any allotment holders at the proposed new allotments at Lytes Cary from the village or neighbouring villages.
Maintenance of the field. W. Elliott was unable to take on additional work here due to other commitments. Steve Seal has been approached and has expressed interest but has yet to come back with any quotes. R Holloway suggested the person could be paid on an hourly basis but P. Leahy said there were concerns over what could be an open ended contract. P. Leahy said he had spoken to David Beswick, Church Warden, re archiving. It was confirmed that there was a good archiving system at the Council but there also shouldn’t be a problem in archiving in a fire proof box at the church. D. Beswick said he would speak to the vicar about this if the council wanted to pursue it.
There was no more business and the meeting closed at 8pm.
Page 12 Minutes of the Planning Meeting held in Kingsdon Village Hall Thursday 25th June 2009
Present: Cllrs Tony Masters (Chair), Alison Hicks, Pat Leahy, Clerk to Council Sally Smith plus two parishioners.
Apologies: Cllrs Richard Hollaway & Mel Clode
Minutes: The minutes of the previous planning meeting were read out, approved and signed.
Declaration of interest. None.
Planning Application 09/02188/FUL Applicant Mr R O’Brien The erection of a garage (Revisions to design approved by 08/01915/FUL and 08/01916/LBC) (Retrospective Application). (GR 351235/125726). Location: Springfield House Brincil Hill Kingsdon Somerton TA11 7LA There was brief mention that retrospective planning isn’t the best way to go about things. Acceptance of the application was proposed by Alison Hicks and seconded by P Leahy. Passed unanimously.
Any other business
Calling of meetings. There was some discussion about the time and cost involved in calling Parish Council meetings for minor planning applications and that in the past copies of minor applications had simply been circulated to Parish Councillors who could add comment. There was discussion on the re- quirements for parishioners to be given advance notification of agendas and their rights to comment and that holding Parish Council meetings was the only way to do this properly. It was mentioned that the Kingsdon Chronicle produced by Wally Elliott had been started to help parishioners know what is going on.
Marked trees. Alison Hicks said she had been contacted by several parishioners about small orange marker dots on the poplar trees adjacent to the development site at the bottom of Mow Barton Road. P Leahy had contacted SSDC Planning Dept who said this was under the scope of the Highways Dept. Ali- son Hicks said she had spoken to various people including to the SSDC designated Tree Officer who said that the orange markers were for identification only for the Highways Department to look at the trees re a root problem underneath the road. It was not clear who had brought the matter to the attention of the High- ways Department. It was thought that an official request to put a preservation order on the trees would be a good idea. The subject would be brought up at the next full Parish Council meeting.
Verge hole. P Leahy reported a big hole perhaps 10 feet deep on the verge on the B3151 by the cross- roads into the village. He said he called the SSDC and the hole is logged for repair. He has a reference number. (Found by Wally Elliott whilst photographing the Manor School ‘For Sale’ sign. “If I had stepped back another foot I may well have still been down there”!)
Field strimming. T Masters said he had received an estimate of £250 from Mr S Seal for a years work. P Leahy mentioned responsibility for the perimeter wall and T Masters confirmed this was the re- sponsibility of the Parish. P Leahy reported that late 2008 the then Parish Clerk had mentioned that while £2,500 was coming in from the precept, expenditure amounted to £2,800. It was agreed that the field only needed cutting between April and September. The subject would be brought up at the next full Parish Coun- cil meeting.
Incoming mail. It was agreed that general incoming mail would be sent out the week prior to a full Parish meeting and distributed from councillor to councillor.
There being no further business, the meeting ended at 7.50pm.
Planning application received by SSDC
Application No: 09/02149/FUL - dated 25th June 2009 Location: Sunflower Cottage, 20 Kingsdon, Somerton, Somerset TA11 7LG Proposal: Erection of a conservatory on the front elevation, timber framed mounted on a low blue lias wall and glazed with double glazed thermal glass . Timber to be painted same colour as existing win- dows
To be discussed at a Kingsdon Parish Council planning meeting on 9th July.
Page 13 Kingsdon Information All Saints Church Priest in Charge Revd Alan Symonds Tel/Fax 01458 272029 (For arrangement of Baptisms, Weddings and other occasional services) Assistant Priest Curate Revd Wendy Griffith Tel 01458 224087 Revd Bruce Faulkner
Church Wardens David Beswick. Tel 01935 840795 Norma Black Tel 01935 840727
Parochial Church Council Secretary Sir Donald Limon Tel 01935 840450 Treasurer Alan Carnall Tel 01935 840692
Tower Captain
Jackie Ellis Tel 01935 840344
Church Services for July 5th 11am Family Service 12th 11am Holy Communion 19th 11am Holy Communion 6pm Evensong. 26th 9.30am Holy Communion Church Rotas for July Brass: Joyce Limon Flowers: Freda Curtis
Kingsdon C of E Primary School Kingsdon Table Tennis Club Kingsdon, Somerset, TA11 7JX The Table Tennis Club play in the Village Hall on Tuesday Tel: 01935 840406 Fax: 01935 841765 evenings (apart from the 2nd Tuesday in the month) between Email: [email protected] 7.30pm and 9.30pm. If you are interested then please contact
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Dawson Shirley or Martin Singleton on 841162 or just come along. Secretary: Mrs Carolyn Brannan For a prospectus or to arrange a visit please telephone or use the e-mail link above. Kingsdon Village Hall
Chair of Governors: Alan Carnall For all information and bookings contact:- Tel: 01935 840692 Martin Singleton, Mountsandel Lodge, Mow Barton Rd. Kingsdon. TA11 7LG Tel. 01935 841162 PTFA Jane Overd - Chair Tel: 01935 940172 Bookings for July Katie Campbell - Vice Chair Tai Chi Mondays at 9.45am (Term time) Jane Bartin - Treasurer Kingsdon School Mondays at 1.15pm - 3-15pm Clare Ridewood - Secretary (term time) Short Mat Bowls Club Mondays 7pm - 9pm Short Mat Bowls Club Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon Kingsdon Seniors Club Table Tennis Club Tuesdays at 7.30pm (not 14th) The Seniors Club meet on the 2nd Wednes- Yeovil District Canine Society Wednesdays at 8pm day of the month at 3pm in the Village Hall. Art Club Thursdays at 10am (Term time) For information contact Club Secretary Mari- Scottish Dancing Saturday 4th 2.30pm - 3.30pm lyn Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon. Private Party Saturday 4th 3.30pm - 12midnight Tel 01935 841444 Kingsdon Ladies Club Tuesday 14th at 7.30pm email: [email protected] Practical Study Group Wednesday 15th 10am - 3pm
Kingsdon Ladies Club The Ladies Club meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. New members and visitors are always wel- come. For information contact Club President Lynne Davies, Holly House, Frog Lane, Kingsdon Cricket Club Kingsdon. TA11 7LL Tel 01935 840660 or Chairman: Ian Birrell, Watersmeet, Huish Episcopi, Club Secretary Jackie Ellis, Hill House, Langport TA10 9HE Tel 01458 250246 Rocky Hill, Kingsdon. TA11 7LB Tel 01935 Secretary: Kathy Jamison ‘Swallows’ 43 Kingsdon 840344 Tel 01935 841049
The Kingsdon Chronicle - Editor: Wallace Elliott, 4 Manor Close, Kingsdon. TA11 7LW Tel 01935 841444, Mobile 07899 734049, email: [email protected] Page 14
Issue No. 22 29th June 2009
Message from Angela Sleap
" I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has sent messages, cards, flowers etc dur- ing my illness - or stopped for a chat or made offers of help. I can't tell you how heart-warming it is to know one is being thought about or prayed for. Thank you so much."
With kind regards and thanks,
Angela Sleap.
Thank you from Pauline Clarke
I would like to thank everyone in Kingsdon for the warm welcome you have given me throughout the past eight years, allowing me to share in the life of the village in many different ways. I am sorry we couldn’t win the battles of the Post Office and the Manor School, but it is a real pleasure to see the Primary School continuing to flourish. It has been a great privilege to serve you as your County Councillor.
You will still see me at village, church and school events whenever I can. I have felt so involved with your concerns, and have enjoyed joining in with things so much, that I cannot imagine simply disappearing. I shall not take on any long-term commitments for at least the next six months as I need to recharge my batteries, but I am happy to help in a one-off capacity whenever I can.
Thank you for the support you have given me over the years and for the many friendships I have made.
Pauline Clarke