April 2017 Issue 25 EAST BRENT PARISH MAGAZINE (The Civil Parish of East Brent consists of East Brent, Rooksbridge and Edingworth)
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Editor’s Notes
By the time you read this we will have holidays for this year. My Wife and I put the clocks forward and will be haven’t yet decided where we shall having longer and, hopefully, warmer go, if we take one, but I rather fancy days and evenings which means that seeing a lot more of the North of the we can get out into the garden and UK; some of the magazine type start pruning, digging, planting and all programmes on TV show it off so of the other 1001 things that need to beautifully that I’m sold on it. If there be done – and then we can get the is anyone out there that is barbecues out!! contemplating a ‘different’ sort of At the time of writing, I see that there holiday, it may be, for example, a has been no response to either of the cycle or walking tour or an appeals in last month’s magazine, adventure/activity holiday, perhaps one for a Parish Councillor and the you might like to keep a journal and other to help us produce this share it with us – much the same as magazine – it’s not too late, just give Rachel Champion’s visit to Fiji. me a call if you want to talk about Personally, I enjoy reading about either of them. what other people do on their holidays. I suppose that it’s about now that we are thinking about our summer Bill Walker Editor
Charity Notices: Our policy on charitable notices is that we are happy to accept up to 75 words and which will fit on to a ¼ A5 page, which we will insert for free as long as we have space, with priority given to East Brent Parish based organisations. Disclaimer : Although East Brent Parish Magazine uses reasonable efforts to include and update information in this publication, it is not possible to guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information contained within it. We therefore accept no liability for any inaccuracies or any loss or damage arising from the use or reliance on information obtained.
The East Brent Parish Magazine is produced and All enquiries to : distributed free of charge by a team of volunteers EAST BRENT PARISH MAGAZINE who give their free time throughout the year to Address : ensure the magazine is published. It is intended “Aventine”, The Mead, East Brent, that they will be distributed at the beginning of each TA9 4JJ month. Telephone : 01278 760896 Contributions and advertisements should be E-mail: [email protected] provided by the 10th of the preceding month.
Front Cover Photograph This month’s front cover is a little different than usual. It is of a flower that appears in early Spring. However, this one is edible. Purple Sprouting Broccoli is quite delicious and not too difficult to grow but watch the caterpillars in the Summer & Autumn. Keep cutting the tender shoots for a continuous crop – it is rather expensive to buy for the table. Printed by : Media Edge UK Limited, Bridgwater, TA6 4AW
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April 2017 Diary Dates Day Date Event Sunday 2nd Quiz Night at the Brent Knoll Inn – 7pm Start 6:30pm Annual Parish Meeting - East Brent Village Hall - All Parishioners are welcome. Your chance to have your Monday 3rd say. Followed by: East Brent Parish Council Meeting. East Brent Village Hall 7.30pm, All Parishioners are welcome. Tuesday 4th Carpet Bowls Club. East Brent Village Hall. 7.15pm Wednesday 5th East Brent History Group Mtg. East Brent Village Hall 7pm Comfort Group Meeting. 2.30pm at Somerdown Farm, Thursday 6th Lympsham. Tel: Dot 01278 760600 Friday Active Living Day Centre. 9.30am – 2.30pm for ‘The Friday 7th Older Generation’. Lunches available Saturday 8th Brent Knoll Bazaar & Farmers Market. 10am – Noon. Tuesday 11th Carpet Bowls Club. East Brent Village Hall. 7.15pm Friday Active Living Day Centre. 9.30am – 2.30pm for ‘The Friday 14th Older Generation’. Lunches available Sunday 15th Easter Sunday Monday 16th Easter Monday Tuesday 18th School Term 5 Starts. Tuesday 18th Carpet Bowls Club. East Brent Village Hall. 7.15pm Harvest Home General Meeting. East Brent Village Hall Wednesday 19th 7.30pm. Friday Active Living Day Centre. 9.30am – 2.30pm for ‘The Friday 21st Older Generation’. Lunches available. Table Top Sale, East Brent Village Hall, 2 – 5pm. £1.00 Saturday 22nd Details Tel: Maxine on 01278 760190 Tuesday 25th Carpet Bowls Club. East Brent Village Hall. 7.15pm East Brent Village Hall Management Committee Meeting. All Wednesday 26th Parishioners are welcome. Bereavement Friends Group Meeting. 2.30pm at 87 Brent Thursday 27th Street, Brent Knoll.Tel: Margaret 01278 760691 Friday Active Living Day Centre. 9.30am – 2.30pm for ‘The Friday 28th Older Generation’. Lunches available. Friday 28th Farmers Market, Burnham On Sea, High St. 9am – 1pm
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MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES wef 1st April 2017 Annual Annual charge One off charge Leaflet/flyer charge Black&White B/W Col* insertion Colour Full page £265 £200 n/a £35 £25 130 x 180mm (single page) ½ page £165 £125 £24 £25 130 x90mm ¼ page n/a £75 £12 £15 60x90mm 1/8 page n/a £45 £6 60x45mm *This is only available when we publish additional colour pages If you want to advertise, just contact me and, if you want a professional ad created for you, for a small additional charge, I can arrange your artwork as well. We are not VAT registered so VAT is not payable. Judith Webb, Advertising Editor: [email protected] 01278 760219
COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS AND VETS
The parish of East Brent, including the villages of East Brent, Rooksbridge and Edingworth now has three defibrillators available for public use as follows: Brent Area Medical Centre Rooksbridge Post Office Laurel Farm, Edingworth In the unfortunate event of a possible cardiac arrest in your household, a defibrillator could save a life. They are simple to use and do not need specialist training. Dial 999 for an ambulance and you will be given the code for the defibs as well as the nearest location. In addition, the parish also subscribes to a Village Emergency Telephone System (VETS). Any parishioner who finds him/herself in urgent need of help can ring this number and one of 10 volunteers from the parish will hopefully be available: 01278 393190 This does NOT replace the need to call the emergency services on 999 first. Please keep a note of the number above and contact me if you have any questions. Judith Webb 01278 760219 [email protected]
East Brent Village School
Please note that the East Brent C of E First School has been re-named as: East Brent C of E Academy Telephone: 0278 760490. Email: office@eastbrent.somerset.sch.uk If anyone has any unwanted Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers the school would be delighted to receive them to make use of them for their collection.
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The History of Bicycles An Abridged Timeline Bicycles have a fairly varied history. They've been around for almost two hundred years now, and they have evolved significantly during that time. The first bicycles were built completely different and were not nearly as comfortable as now. In the below timeline, I have picked out what I thought to be the biggest, most interesting aspects of the bicycle's history to give you some idea of what they've been, so you can be properly amazed by what they are now. • 1817—Draisienne or the "Running Machine": Invented by Barn Karl von Drais, Germany; This machine was less like a bicycle, in the modern sense of the word. It did have a typical bicycle frame and two wheels, but it was propelled by walking (apparently, the bicycle allowed more of a gliding walk), as opposed to pedalling. • 1860s—Velocipede or Boneshaker: Two-wheeled bicycle with pedals and cranks on the front wheel. It was known as the bone shaker because the combination of a wood frame and metal tyres made for a very uncomfortable ride over cobblestone streets. • 1870s—High-wheeled bicycle: One of the first models to be called a "bicycle" (after its two wheels). The high wheel allowed the rider to travel further with a single rotation of the pedals. Moreover, a metal frame and rubber tyres provided a more comfortable ride than the boneshaker. • 1885—Rover Safety bicycle: Invented by John Kemp Starely, England. Featured a strong enough metal to make a chain, plus it had two same-sized wheels and a similar frame to today’s bicycles. • 1888—Pnuematic tyres: Invented by John Boyd Dunlop, Irelan. Develops air-filled tyres that provide a smoother ride than the previously used hard-rubber tyres. • 1920s—Kids’ bicycles become popular. • 1940s—Built-in kickstands developed. • 1960s—Racing bicycles become popular and feature dropped handlebars, narrow tyres, numerous speeds and a lighter frame. • 1980—Spurred by mountain biking and extreme sports, mountain bicycles become a popular consumer item and feature sturdier frames, larger wheels and flat handlebars. • 1996—Mountain bicycles appear in the Olympics.
Rooksbridge Plant Pots
Thank you to the 7 people (2 anonymous) who have so far contributed to the flower pots. Summer planting will be later in May and any offers of help are welcome.
Thank you …Sheila Bellingham
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Sharon Elliott HOMECARE FOR THE ELDERLY Over 10 years’ experience. Personable and friendly manner. Help with shopping and light household duties. Personal care and sitting service available. For further details contact: Sharon Phone 01278 788315 Mobile 0778 7787 571
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East Brent Village Hall Has two rooms available for hire. Suitable for functions and meetings.
Charges include cost of heating and use of well equipped kitchen. (cooker extra)
ENQUIRIES TO :
BETTY GRIFFIN 01278 760754 OR JANET NURSE 01278 760205
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My Fijian Experience Pt 3 - Beds, Babies and Good Bye! (& Lemon Grass Tea) The third and final edition of my Fijian experience with charity “Think Pacific” Like most “luxuries” that you and I might take for granted, beds were something of a rarity in Fiji. This was particularly the case for my Fijian family of eight who occupied one, old, worn, double bed between them. Predictably, my “Na” and “Ta” (Fijian for mother and father and as my hosts like to be called) occupied this with their youngest child whilst the other children, who knew better than to dispute this set up, slept on the concrete floor. A bad deal it might seem to you and me but they seemed quite content with this arrangement- presumably because this was all they’d known. Lemon grass tea had become a daily ritual - one with which I had quickly become rather bored. Early in my Fijian experience I had claimed to enjoy it – from that moment on, it was lemon grass tea left, right and centre! One evening, I was sitting, drinking the lemon grass tea which Ta had kindly made for me, while Na began carrying the family mattress into the house. She asked if I’d mind giving her some help. I quickly jumped to my feet and proceeded to assist. Na then casually revealed that she was pregnant with her sixth child and that carrying a mattress alone was probably not a good idea (carrying a mattress at all was not a good idea I later suggested). Soon after, we sat talking about her pregnancy. I was interested to know how pregnancy and labour was different in Fiji compared to the UK. Na revealed how our neighbour, Aqcorcita, had not managed to get to hospital before she went into labour, and of course with no emergency services available, she was forced to give birth in her home. Na recalled how there were little resources for the birth other than some warm water which she managed to boil and a razor blade which was used to cut the umbilical cord. Here, might I add that the razor blade was apparently “sterilized” by being dipped into hot water. I couldn’t help but be alarmed by this narrative, but was reassured to know that the child, now seven, is healthy and still lives next door. After this, Na announced that if her baby was a girl she would name her after me. As you can imagine, this was a gesture which exceeded all expectations and caused me to feel incredibly fortunate (and couldn’t help but hope it was a girl)! I remember feeling as if this was an excessive gesture for somebody they had known only a short amount of time, but it soon became clear that this was yet another representation of their kindness and generosity. All too soon, the trip drew rapidly to a close and I couldn’t help but feel a great deal of sadness as I said my good byes to a family who had once been strangers, but who had happily “adopted” me as one of their own. That which was originally imagined as a holiday in paradise, away from the responsibilities of spending the summer working in the UK, had become an experience which entailed so much more than that. Sitting on the plane home (all 24 hours travelling of travelling in the comparative luxuries of economy class) I couldn’t help but make plans to go back sometime soon. ……..continued on page 13
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Fijian Experience Pt 3…..continued from page11.
Roughly six months later and after a considerable number of phone calls, I had news that a baby girl had arrived and she was, as promised months previously, to be named Rachel. If this wasn’t a reason to travel back to Fiji at the next opportunity, I don’t know what else was! It was precisely one year after my first visit to Fiji that I travelled the twenty-four-hour flight again to visit a country which I had grown such a strong attachment towards. But the two occasions were different. The first time I flew out there hoping for an exciting opportunity and the hope to help make some difference to the The Two Rachels educational and youth development of Fiji’s deprived children (and obviously, a glamorous holiday). But the second time I had a whole new family, friends, a baby named after me and very many memories all of which will stay with me for a long time. Brent Knoll Inn Quiz Results 5/3/17 Here we are again, reporting the results after a hilarious evening. There were very few quiet moments tonight. It was like a large proportion of gigglyitis. Here are the scores... 1st was The Elms with 97 ½ points Joint 2nd were Claret Blades, Lost in Knoll and Prospectors with 93 points 5th was Three come First with 90 points 6th was Church Road Mafia with 83 points 7th was Here for the Wine with 82 points 8th was East Brent Masseeve with 67 points
Thanks to everyone for helping raise £156.00 for St Mary’s and especially to those who joined in the singing songs round. Laughing is God’s medicine for us all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you at the next Quiz on Sunday, 2nd April 2017, 7:00 pm at the Brent Knoll Inn. Kathy Quinnell CARPET BOWLS IN EAST BRENT Why not join us in the East Brent Village Hall on a Tuesday evening and try your hand at carpet bowls. No equipment, previous experience or special shoes required. Just turn up at the Village Hall at 7.15 pm on any Tuesday and have a free evening to see if you like it - coffee and biscuits is included and we can assure you of a warm welcome. For any further information call Tony Collins on 01278 769036.
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R.I.P.
David Wheeler of East Brent. Died 18th January 2017
Stuart Galley, formerly of East Brent. Died 3rd February 2017.
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With local elections for Somerset County Council taking place in just a few weeks, voters in Sedgemoor are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote and are able to take part on polling day, Thursday 4 May. The call for voters to sign up comes as the Electoral Commission launches a national voter registration campaign to encourage as many people as possible to register ahead of elections taking place this year across the country. Sedgemoor District Council are now also reminding voters in Sedgemoor that they need to register by the deadline of Thursday 13 April otherwise they won’t be able to take part in the Somerset County Council elections on May 4th 2017. It’s quick and easy to register, but after the deadline of 13 April, it will be too late.” Emma Hartley, Head of Campaigns at the Electoral Commission said: “Our research shows that young people, students and recent home movers are particularly less likely to be registered to vote. So if you have moved house recently, then make sure you’re registered correctly. If you’re not registered, you won’t be able to have your say on issues that directly affect your day-to- day life in Somerset.” To register to vote, visit : www.gov.uk/register-to-vote before Thursday 13 April.
Claire Faun Corporate Relations Manager, Sedgemoor District Council Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3AR Tel: 01278 435320
Note – At the time of going to print, there is increasing talk of a snap General Election on 4th May. Don’t lose your chance to vote. (Editorial Comment) Drunks
In an overheard conversation, one of the gathering, pointed to two old drunks and said: ”In ten years time, that will be us.”
The response was : “That’s a mirror!”
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April 2017 SERVICES 10.30 a.m. (unless shown) 02-Apr Holy Communion Revd S Bennett 09-Apr Palm Sunday Mrs J Barrett 16-Apr Easter Sunday & Holy Communion Revd S Pipet 23-Apr Morning Service Revd S Bennett 30-Apr Morning Service Mr M Bridges VESTRY DUTY Andrew Gilling FLOWER ROTA 02-Apr Mrs M Scott 09-Apr Mrs J Legg 16-Apr Mrs J Hicks 23-Apr Miss E Tucker 30-Apr Mrs E Craig LINK VILLAGE FELLOWSHIP meets on Tuesday 11 April when Revd Jim McKnight will lead the proceedings and on Tuesday 25th April for a Members Afternonn with Bring & BuyMeetings take place at the Methodist Hall at 2.30 pm. Everyone welcome. NEWS - .... we are still waiting for the spare part for the organ to arrive from Italy! SERVICE ON THE KNOLL PALM SUNDAY 3pm at the summit and 4pm at Brent Knoll Methodist Church.
East Brent Day Centre Every Friday at East Brent Village Hall Would you enjoy ; • a weekly day out ? • morning coffee/tea and biscuits, with table- top games, magazines or just a chat ? • a hot meal home cooked by local ladies with consideration given to special dietary needs ? • a speaker, or entertainment in the afternoon ? • and are you over 60 ? The day commences at 9.30 and concludes at 2.30. The cost – Just £5.00. You need transport ? This may also be available for a small additional charge. If the answer to any of the above is ‘yes’, then please contact: June Jessop 01278 792208
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WHERE TO WORSHIP - THE PARISH OF THREE SAINTS We are sorry for any inconvenience caused when services are occasionally cancelled, or a venue is changed - there will be a notice on the church building door Key to Worship Style HC -Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) – Traditional language – no music E - Eucharist – Holy Communion – Modern and traditional music ASW -All-Sorts-Worship - NO holy communion – modern music, relaxed family service EP-S -Said Evening Prayer from Book of Common Prayer - no music Date Time Service location Theme Worship style 02-Apr-17 8.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll Lent 5 HC 10.00am St Christopher's Lympsham ASW+E 6.30pm St Michael's Brent Knoll EP-S 02-Apr-17 8.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll Lent 5 HC 9.30am St Michael's Brent Knoll E 11.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll ASW 09-Apr-17 8.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll Palm Sunday HC 10.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll E Easter Week - see separate programme Maundy 13-Apr-17 7.00pm St Michael's Brent Knoll The Last Supper Thursday The Last Three 14-Apr-17 12.00noon St Michael's Brent Knoll Good Friday Hours 16-Apr-17 8.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll Easter Day HC 10.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll E 23-Apr-17 8.00am St Mary's East Brent Easter 2 HC 10.00am St Christopher's Lympsham E 6.30pm St Michael's Brent Knoll EP-S 30-Apr-17 10.00am St Michael's Brent Knoll Easter 3 E
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Church Ladies With Typewriters
They're back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced at church services: ------The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. ------Scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. ------The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on the Water. 'The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.' ------Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. ------Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help. ------Miss Charlene Mason sang 'I will not pass this way again,' giving obvious pleasure to the congregation. ------For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs. ------Next Thursday there will be try-outs for the choir. They need all the help they can get. ------Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days. ------A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. ------This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
Quite Explosive Life! An elderly, but hardy farmer from Somerset once told a young female neighbour that if she wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gunpowder on her breakfast each morning. She did this religiously and lived to the age of 103. She left behind 14 children, 30 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and ….. …..a 40-foot hole where the crematorium used to be.
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This Month’s Recipe - Ernie’s Easter Day Cakes
Ingredients ½ lb margarine ½ caster sugar 2oz ground almonds Tspn mixed spice 10 drops of vanilla extract 10 drops of cassia oil Juice from ½ lemon 10 drops of almond extract Well mix these ingredients together and then: Add 2 large eggs – mix well in and: Add ½ lb plain flour, ½ lb SR flour and 6oz currants and then mix well. Cover with a dry cloth and leave overnight – as this is a rather moist mixture this will make it easier to roll out. Roll out and cut to shape using a 3 – 4 “ cutter and bake in an oven at gas mk 4½ /5 or 180 deg.C electric or 350 deg.F, for between 12 – 15 minutes. The cakes are best left for at least 10 days as this allows them to mature, then enjoy them. Ernie Hooper
The Tired Woman’s Epitaph
Here lies a poor woman who always was tired, She lived in a house where help wasn’t hired, The last words she said were: ‘Dear friends I am going Where washing ain’t wanted, nor sweeping, nor sewing; And everything is exact to my wishes, For where folk don’t eat there’s no washing of dishes. In heaven loud anthems for ever are ringing, But having no voice I’ll keep clear of the singing. Don’t mourn for me now, don’t mourn for me never; I’m going to do nothing for ever and ever.’ Anon
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East Brent Parish Council Meeting — 6th February 2017 1. Apologies and Declarations of 5. Financial Matters Interest – Declarations from Cllrs The list of proposed payments (a-c) Gilling & Filmer, with apologies from was approved unanimously. The Cllr Lloyd-Jones. Clerk presented a financial report 2. Minutes of the meeting 9th and the new Financial Regulations. January 2017 – The minutes of this Councillors to comment at next meeting were agreed and signed as meeting. a correct record. 7. Upcoming Vacancy for New 6. Presentation by BT Rep. Parish Councillor. – Advert to be Mr Robin Nicholas of BT plc gave a placed on noticeboards, Parish presentation regarding broadband website & Parish magazine provision in the Parish villages. 8. Local Development Plan. – He gave a website whereby BT Three Councillors volunteered to customers could check their read document and report back at expected broadband speeds as: the March meeting. www.dslchecker.bt.com 9. Parish Web Site. – Mr Ron 3. Matters Arising – Joseph’s Champion offered to design a new Pound Play Area, Rooksbridge. Cllr website for the Parish, at no cost. Walker reported that work on the 10. Friday Day Centre. – Cllr Walker clover problem was expected to reported that it had been brought to commence in the near future. his attention that the Day Centre was Cllrs Gilling & Filmer left the meeting struggling to survive due, in the main, at 20.00Hrs. to lower numbers and a reduction of grants. Cllr Walker to gather more 4. Planning information for the PC to see if it • 24/16/00034 – Prior approval could offer help. sought – Oldmead Lane, 11. Matters of Report – Quotes for Rooksbridge. noticeboards, East Brent village The PC unanimously agreed to school is now known as ‘East Brent recommend refusal for the same C of E Academy’, poor condition of reasons as for the previous village green goalmouths, damaged application. wall adj to old butchers shop, • 24/17/00001 – Prior approval for condition of old phone box & finger rear extension – 2 East Drive, signposts, new seat adj to War East Brent. The PC memorial to be donated by the Webb recommended approval. family, the ‘Noad’ bench. Cllrs Gilling & Filmer re-joined the meeting at 20.10Hrs.
The next meeting will be on Monday, 6th March 2017 at 7.30pm. then on Monday, 3rd April 2017 at 7.30pm. For a full version of these minutes please visit: eastbrentparishcouncil.org.uk/meetings
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EAST BRENT PARISH HISTORY GROUP In last month’s Parish Magazine, I raised “The wardens of the church hold a house the interesting subject of East Brent called the Church-house, and a piece of Manor House built by John Selwood and waste for archery butts, as appears by a demolished in 1708. This raised a great grant of the lord abbat” deal of interest and was further discussed at the East Brent Parish History Group Meeting on 1st March 2017. Our discussions tried to resolve the following questions : “When was it, what was it, what could it have looked like and where was it?” The first two questions are effectively answered with the information given in “The Gentleman’s Magazine vol.25 To get an impression of what it may have 1846”. Further to the details given in last looked like, we reviewed other similar 15th month’s magazine, the following c. Manor Houses such as Lytes Cary continued from that given last month: Manor, Somerset, Great Chalfield Manor, “sawed palings eight feet high; whereof Wiltshire and the one pictured here at the site with the garden within the pales South Wraxall in Wiltshire. The George contains an acre. Also in the outer court is and Pilgrim Inn at Glastonbury was a stable with a loft and hayhouse built by probably also built by Abbot Selwood. the same abbat, whereof the site with the So the one remaining question discussed barton and pinfold (punfaldo) contains was “where was it?”. As reported last three perches.” month, Robin Bush (Time Team) Also to the north of the said manor-house suggested it was near Chapel Farm. is an orchard, containing three acres one However, this was not felt to be likely and perch and a half, planted by the same there is plenty to suggest that it would abbat with apple and pear trees of the have been much closer to St. Mary’s best kinds, of which the fruit is generally Church. We concluded that the old East worth 40s.; and in the circuit of the same Brent Manor House would have most orchard are forest-trees, namely elms and likely been in the vicinity of what is now oaks, growing to a wonderful heighth and known as Rossholme. Not necessarly bulk, where the herons are wont to build precisely in the same spot but the Manor and breed ; and the fuel thence arising is House and its grounds would have not estimated, because it is kept for the certainly been in that area. store of the manor-house. And there are The next EBPHG meeting will be on: in East Garston eight acres of pasture and th brushwood lately belonging to the house Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 7:00 pm in called the Church-house; whereof the East Brent Village Hall. bailiff is charged in the issues of the All meetings are generally held on the first manor at 4s. 10½d. And further, the Wednesday in the month, 7:00 pm in East brushwood and trees growing there are Brent Village Hall. All are welcome. reserved to make the flakes for the Contact us on: keeping up of the sea walls.” [email protected]. Tel. 07931429927
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Sedgemoor District Council Corporate Relations Manager: Claire Faun Bridgwater House Direct Dial: 01278 435320 King Square, Bridgwater Fax: 01278 445500 Somerset, TA6 3AR e-mail: [email protected] General Enquiries: 0300 303 7800 twitter.com/SedgemoorDC Date: March 9, 2017
Don’t be fooled by Council Tax scammers With council tax bills dropping onto doormats, a phone call that promises to lower your Council Tax banding for a fee of up £95 may sound like a great offer, but you can find out if your band can be lowered for free. Sedgemoor District Council is warning residents to be aware of Council Tax scammers who may offer you deals to reduce monthly payments or reduce your banding. Council Tax scammers are very prevalent at the moment due to bills recently being delivered to residents across the district. One current scam that has been bought to the district council’s attention is from a company claiming to be called ‘claimers’ who call on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council and ask for £95 to lower your Council Tax banding. Please note this is NOT a phone call from Sedgemoor District Council, despite their phone number being very similar to that of SDC. Council Tax bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency and can only be changed under certain conditions. Details can be found at www.gov.uk/council- tax-appeals. You will not be charged for the service. If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill and need help, speak with a member of the Council Tax Team on who will be able to offer help and advice on 0300 303 7801. If you have given over personal details, we would advise you to call the Police straight away on 101 and report the matter as an identity theft scam. The Police will also direct you to the Action Fraud helpline on 0300 123 2040. ENDS
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EAST BRENT HARVEST HOME—160th Anniversary Year The East Brent Harvest Home Committee held a Meeting on 15th March 2017. The 160th Anniversary Celebration of East Brent Harvest Home will be on Friday, 25th August 2017 – please put this date in your diaries. All arrangements are progressing well and competitive quotations being obtained for some of the supplies. This year’s ticket price will remain at £18 and related to this, we had further discussions over security of access and people gaining access without paying for tickets. Ways will be sought to improve security. “Spider’s” bench has now been installed and a suitable memorial plaque has been made. This will be fitted in the very near future. The HH Committee unanimously agreed to thank Kevin Lukins for installing the new base and the bench itself – many thanks, Kevin.
Please note that the next Committee meeting will be held on: Wednesday, 19th April 2017 at 7:30 in EB Village Hall If you would like to participate, please do come along, WE NEED YOU, YOUNG AND OLD. Please contact Betty Griffin on 01278 760754 or Colin Loader 07931429927 East Brent Remembers This Centenary tribute to all the men of East Brent who served in “The Great War” and to the families who lost loved ones and those who lived in fear of losing sons, husbands and fathers during those long 4 years. It is attracting interest from a variety of individuals East Brent Remembers
The Great War and organisations and will soon be reviewed by 1914 – 1918 Family Tree Magazine and Family History A Centenary tribute to all of the men of East Brent who served in World War One Societies in the South-west. One of whom has
stated “Congratulations on a very well-produced
and researched piece of local and family history. ”
John Rigarlsford has researched in great depth all Also to the families who lost loved ones and those who lived those associated with our Parish who fought. The in fear of losing sons, husbands and fathers during booklet forms a unique record for anyone those long 4 years.
interested in or with a connection to those who
fought.
A total of just 100 copies have been printed and are available to purchase for £4:50 plus p&p. There are nearly 100 pages providing details of the servicemen and their lives obtained by John over the last few years. This is a unique document to commemorate our unique Parish and its War Memorial. To obtain a copy, please contact East Brent Parish History Group on 01278 760713 or e-mail [email protected] . Copies may also be purchased directly from Rooksbridge Post Office.
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PAW PRINTS CATTERY Adam Popham Director
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TABLE TOP SALE EAST BRENT VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 22nd APRIL 2017 from 2-5pm Only £1, entry children free Refreshments available Come & grab yourself a bargain! Want to book a table for only £5? Call Maxine Bashford on 01278 760190 or email [email protected] All proceeds to St. Marys Church, Parish of Three Saints
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JAMIE BALSON BUILDING SERVICES EXTENSIONS AND RENOVATIONS FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 01278 641149 07968868508 [email protected]
Turpin hangs
A report on 7th April 1739 stated that on this day: “Travellers in northern England may once more sleep easily in their beds after the hanging today of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin. The innkeeper's son from Essex had been operating in the area for about two years, after working on the fringes of London with his then partner-in-crime Tom King. The duo, whose haunts included Epping Forest and Hampstead Heath, built on the myth of highwaymen started by the dashing French rascal Claude Duval, who once stopped a coach in which a lady was travelling, took only £100 of the £400 she was carrying and ransomed the rest by dancing with her on Hampstead Heath. The 26-year-old one-time valet, and some say model for charming rogue Macheath in John Gay's musical hit The Beggar's Opera, was eventually caught in and hanged at Tyburn. A train of weeping women was said to have attended his magnificent funeral. The romance of these "kings of the road" is still alive, although the increase in their numbers is causing alarm with the authorities. A mob took away Turpin's body for burial after it was cut down from the Mount, outside the walls of York city.” Taken from “On This Day”
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USEFUL NUMBERS
Day Centre – June Jessop 01278 792208 Doctor. Brent Area Medical Centre – East Brent 01278 760313 Pre-School, East Brent – Emma Allen 07849062469 East Brent C of E Academy – Email: [email protected] 01278 760490 Environment Agency Floodline 0345 988 1188 Hugh Sexey Middle School – Normal Enquiries 01934 712211 - Absence line for pupils 01934 714290 Kings of Wessex Academy – Normal enquiries 01934 742608 Email: [email protected] - Absence line for pupils 01934 745304 Email: [email protected] Village Hall – East Brent (Info & bookings- Betty Griffin) 01278 760754 Parish Council Chairman – Val Rawles 01934 751108 Parish Council Clerk – Mr. Jim Murray. Daytime 01278 450406 The Robins Robins Drive Burtle Somerset TA7 8NY Eve & Weekend E-Mail: theclerk@eastbrentparish council.org.uk 01278 722577 Parish Council Website – http://eastbrentparishcouncil.org.uk Village Agent – Kim Wilcox - Email: [email protected]: 07943555519 Sedgemoor District Councillor – Andrew Gilling 01934 750580 E-mail: [email protected] Sedgemoor District Councillor – Bob Filmer 01278 760760 E-mail: [email protected] Somerset County Councillor – John Denbee 01934 712304 Email: [email protected] Member of Parliament – James Heappey 01749 681500 Email: [email protected] Police. Brent Beat Manager – PC1916 Pete Wills Emergency Only – PCSO 7675 Sam Piers 999 – PCSO 7703 Tracy Grobbeler Non -Emergency -101 Rooksbridge Post Office – Sandy & Danny Lawrence 01934 750221 Editor - East Brent Parish Magazine – [email protected] 01278 760896
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