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The Parish of Three Saints St Christopher, Lympsham St Michael, Brent Knoll St Mary, East Brent Contacts Baptisms PriestͲinͲChargeͲReverendSimonLewis Baptisms can be arranged either ; TheRectory,3AshTrees,EastBrent,Somerset,TA94DQ - On the 4th or 5th Sunday of each month at 12.15 or 1.15. Tel01278760496/[email protected] Please understand there may be times when we have two or more children to baptise at any time. ChurchAdministrator–CaroleCarter - Or at our regular worship on a Sunday Morning at 10am; ChurchOffice,ChurchRoad,EastBrent,Somerset,TA94HZ there will be exceptions due to the Church calendar. Tel01278769082 To arrange the Baptism contact the Church Administrator. eͲmail[email protected] Please also see Church of England website for more OfficeisopenMonday,Wednesday&Friday10.00–1.00 information- www.churchofenglandchristenings.org Websitewww.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk Weddings Weddings can be arranged by contacting our Church Churchwardens Administrator who will discuss with you availability of dates StChristopher’s,Lympsham and times, also talk with you about the qualifying GwenHatton01934750416/[email protected] connection you must have with the Parish and to take your contact details. StMary’s,EastBrent You will then be contacted by our Priest to arrange a KathyQuinnell01278760031/[email protected] mutually convenient time to meet to discuss your ChristineHussey01278760034 commitment and requirements. StMichael’s,BrentKnoll Please also see Church of England website for more FrancesJames01278760287 information- www.yourchurchwedding.org MikeSmith01278760691/[email protected] Funerals ChurchTreasurer–JimHanmer Your chosen Funeral Director will contact our Priest and 01934750076/[email protected] Church Administrator to arrange your requirements. StewardshipCoordinator–NickBashford ******************* 01278760190/[email protected] Visit our website – PCCSecretary–SandraHanmer www.theparishofthreesaints.org.uk 01934750076/[email protected] Services for October 2017 . Service Time Church 1st October Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Harvest Festival All-Sorts-Worship & Eucharist 11.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 8th October Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Trinity 17 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Mary’s East Brent 15th October Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Trinity 18 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 22nd October Holy Communion - BCP 8.00am St. Mary’s East Brent Trinity 19 Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham Evening Prayer – Said 6.30pm St. Michael’s Brent Knoll 29th October Bible Sunday Parish Eucharist 10.00am St. Michael’s Brent Knoll Every Tuesday Holy Communion 2.30pm St. Mary’s East Brent Every Wednesday Holy Communion 10.00am St. Christopher’s Lympsham St Michael’s Sidesmen Rota 1st October 8.00am Sally Wingate 11.00am John Harper & Tim Hannah 15th October 10.00am Florence Hale & Margaret Smith 24th October 6.30pm Gerald Keele 29th October 10.00am Tim Hannah & Jane Hannah Church Register – Holy Baptism Harry Reginald Kinder 4
METHODIST CHURCH (www.brentknollmethodistchurch.com) Minister Revd. Steve Bennett At the time of writing, we’re right in the middle of our preparations for our Harvest Festival on Sunday 24th September, which will be followed by a shared lunch. As the days get shorter, the nights draw in and the temperature drops, we’re going to be having hot homemade soups with fresh crusty bread and a cheeseboard to follow. The church is going to be decorated as befits the season and we hope that all who come will enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and stay on to enjoy the homemade fare afterwards. As we’re preparing for this Autumn festival, Summer seems a long way away. But as promised last month, here are the details of monies raised for charity from our August coffee mornings: MS (a charity which helps those with Multiple Sclerosis) - £105: All We Can (a pioneering international development, relief and advocacy organisation) - £85: RNLI - £125: Weston Hospice - £100. Thank you to all of you for your generosity. Just as Summer seems a long way away, looking ahead, the same could be said about Christmas (although the shops don’t seem to think so as seasonal cards and family sized boxes of confectionery are already filling their shelves). We will be holding our Christmas coffee morning on Saturday 25th November at 10.30am, so please put the date in your diary and come and join us for festive refreshments and a time to catch up with village and church friends. Finishing on a very happy note, our congratulations go to Chris and Gill Poulter who, at the time of writing, will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Chris and Gill have been part of our Methodist church family for many years - and got married in Victoria Methodist Church in Weston. Our love and best wishes go out to them both. Every blessing from all of us here at Brent Knoll Methodist Church. Rosemary Krull Preachers for October at 10.30am 1st October : Rev Margaret Trapp (Holy Communion) 8th October : Link Service @ Brean Methodist Church led by Rev Steve Bennett Please note there will be no service @ Brent Knoll this Sunday 15th October : Mrs Joyce Pipet 22nd October : Mr Chris Luker 29th October : Mrs Janice Barrett Toddlers It was a particularly exciting Summer for two of our toddlers, Monty and Dexter, with the arrival of their gorgeous baby brothers. We send our Congratulations to the Page-Walters family on the arrival of Darwin and to the Barkle family on the arrival of Kaleb and it was lovely to welcome them as new members of the group. We enjoyed seeing Caitlin who popped in on her way to her new school. Caitlin has been a delightful member of Toddlers for many years and she looked so smart in her uniform. Thank you to her Mummy and Granny for the delicious cakes and biscuits that they kindly brought in to share with everyone. We also saw some super pictures of Ava, another of our toddlers, in her uniform as she too has just started school. How grown up they both looked. We would also like to thank Vickie for the paints and play dough cutters - the children are having great fun using them. Just a reminder that there will be no Toddlers on Tuesday 24th October as it is half term. Back on Tuesday 31st October. Jane 5
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Brent Knoll Parish Council Meeting Summary – September 2017 MeetingAttendance:9Councillors,theclerkand1memberofthepublicmemberofthepublic. MinutesoftheJulymeeting. TheMinutesofthe5thJulywereapprovedasatrueandaccuratereflectionofthemeeting. DeclarationsofPecuniary,PrejudicialandPersonalinterestdeclaredasfollows:Ͳ Cllr R Filmer personal interest on matters relating to Sedgemoor and County as the elected CouncillorfortheDistrictandtheCounty.CllrRFilmerandCllrIWardPersonalinterestonaletter fromtheParishHallCommitteeregardingVehicularparkingontheFêtedayandPecuniaryinterest onmattersrelatingtoapprovalof2018datesforuseofthevillagegreen. PlanningApplications None KeyMattersagreedandresolutionsapproved 1. AnumberofminorimprovementstotheVillageGreen. 2. AnumberofImprovementstotheVillagecarparkingareaandsurroundings. 3. DecisiontogetquotesfornewParishCouncilNoticeBoard. 4. Resolvedtoapproverequesteddatesforuseofthegreenfor2018Fête&Musiconthe green. 5. ConsiderationstobemadefortheuseofthenewlyadoptedtelephoneKiosk. 6. Proposaltoobtainquotesforadditionaldogbinsinthevillage. 7. DecisiontorevisitadditionalCPRCoursesin2018. 8. Finalarrangementsforthe“MeettheCouncillor”morningon16thSeptember10amto12 noon. 9. A resolution not to proceed with a Neighbourhood plan as no responses have been forthcomingfollowingtheBKNarticle. 10. Meetingstostartat7pmwithapublicsessiondirectlyfollowedbytheCouncilmeeting. ParishSurgeryMattersraised Amatterrelatingtoresidents’concernsinEastRideinrespectofallegedenvironmentalmattersand thekeepingofdogsinaresidentialpropertynotinaccordancewithbestpractice. FinanceMatters. AllPaymentsaslistedontheagendawereapprovedunanimously FullcopyoftheminutesavailableonthewebsiteandalsoavailablefromtheClerk. Forthcomingmeetings. NextmeetingWednesday4thOctober7pmforpublicsessionfollowedbythemainmeetingofthe ParishCouncil.ParishSurgeryforanyonetovisittheParishCouncilwithlocalissuesthiswillbeat 4pmͲ 5.30pm.Provisional meeting on 18th Octoberif required.Publicalways welcome to these meetings. OwenJCullwick,[email protected]Tel07917445215 Poppy Time Approaches I have booked eight days for our poppies to be available at Sanders Garden World from Monday October 30th through to Monday November 6th. We are hoping we can “man” three shifts each day of 1½ hours each starting at 10.30am and finishing at 3pm. If anyone would be willing to help, please contact me Sally Wingate on 01278 760 610. Sally Wingate, Poppy Organiser 8
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Pastoral Care Groups Since September 2014, there have been groups running in the villages of Brent Knoll, East Brent and Lympsham, supported by The Parish of Three Saints. Care Support Groups - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Carers Group Monday October 16th, 4pm at Brentcombe House, Church Road, East Brent, TA94HZ. Tel Carla 01278 760 041 or Maggie 01278 760 661 for details. Comfort Group Thursday October 19th, 2.30pm at Wayfarers, Brent Road, East Brent, TA9 4DB. Tel Dot 01278 760 600 for details. Bereavement Friends Group Thursday October 26th, 2.30pm at 87, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4EQ. Tel Margaret 01278 760 691 or Gwen 01934 750 416. For further information please contact myself or any of the others noted above. These groups are open to all. Margaret Smith
Brent Knoll Classical Music Circle The Brent Knoll Classical Music Group meets at Ball Copse Hall. Sessions are held every Monday evening starting at 7pm and last for two hours. The term lasts until 4th December. The cost for the term is £20, representing less than £2 per session! I do hope you will join us. I guarantee that you will hear some really good music, in pleasant surroundings, with great company. Please contact Alan Spencer on 01278 760572 [email protected] if you are interested in attending. If you are not sure, you can try a couple of weeks with no obligation. The programme is available on the Brent Knoll Village Website http://www.brentknollvillage.co.uk/musicgroup.htm Alan Spencer, Brent Knoll, Music Circle Hedges and the Public Highway and footpaths in Brent Knoll The Parish Council has received over the past few months a lot of concern about hedges that are overhanging the public footpaths or in some cases the highway. The Parish Council would respectfully point out the duty of care that property owners must exercise on their own land. It is essential that they maintain all of the hedges that adjoin public land so that villagers can walk freely without having to step into a road or possibly worse to injure themselves on overhanging brambles, bushes and trees. Can owners check that any hedging or trees do not obliterate road signage. This ensures that any signs, particularly those relating to speed limits, are well sighted by road users. Where we have specific cases the Parish Council do send letters to the owners of properties however there are so many hedges around the village that it is very difficult to write to everyone. Please do support us and ensure that we can walk freely and safely around our attractive village. Owen J Cullwick, Clerk Flowers at the Village shop I would like to thank all those who bought my flowers at the village shop, and also a great thank you to Caroline for allowing me to place them outside her shop to sell. All proceeds are to be given to the St Michael’s church building fund. My target was to raise £100 (the same as last year) and this has been achieved with 100 bunches sold. Tony Gilbert 13 CHELSEA FARM CENTRE LTD HARP RD, BRENT KNOLL, SOMERSET TA9 4HQ TEL: 01278 760 480 PLUGS - PLANTS - BULBS - HANGING BASKETS - TUBS - PERENNIALS - SHRUBS ALL PLANTS IN THEIR SEASON CITROEN SPECIALISTS - PARTS, REPAIRS, SERVICING OPEN 7 DAYS PARKING FACILITIES
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Live at the cinema – Otello Opera music by Verdi, always amazing, libretto (words) by Arrigo Boito, after the play by Shakespeare. With Antonio Pappano conducting the Royal Opera House orchestra and chorus, Jonas Kaufman singing Otello and Maria Agresta taking the role of Desdemona: this was a wonderful end to the live cinema season. I am sure you know the story of the Moor of Venice, as it is otherwise known. Love turning to mistrust, fuelled by Lago, jealous of Desdemona’s place in Otello’s affections and life. Otello is duped into thinking she is in love with someone else and smothers her, not listening to her pleadings and statements of love. He finally realises she was telling the truth and stabs himself. Jonas Kaufman was singing Otello for the first time – a very demanding role where he is on stage almost the whole of the opera. He has a beautiful voice, and gave us glorious tenor singing, which I can still hear in my head more than a month later (this performance was at the end of June). Maria Agresta has a pure soprano, which sends shivers down the spine on the high notes, and the singing at the end, when she is half on/half off the bed – well, how do they sing laid on their back, feet on the bed? I always think it a shame that opera does not bring in the big audiences, as the music is superb, acting wonderful – all the supporting roles were done with attention to great detail – and the costumes and set were amazing. If you have never been to an opera, I do urge you to give it a try: I’m sure you would enjoy it more than you think and the subtitles help to understand what they are saying. Next season’s treats include “La Boheme” on 3rd October and 2 ballets – Alice’s adventures in Wonderland on 23rd October and “The Nutcracker” on December 5th. We also saw two films at the end of June/beginning of July – Churchill and Dunkirk. I wasn’t sure what to make of “Churchill”; it showed him as rather old-fashioned and stuck in the past. The main theme was Operation Overlord or D-Day, very driven by the Americans. There was a disclaimer at the end saying that events were fictitious, so maybe the portrayal of Winston was for their own ends to make the plot of the film popular. Very well acted by Brian Cox not an actor I have come across before, he put over Churchill very well and gave a good insight into how he might have thought. As Winston had been on the Western front in the First World War, he was against the invasion as Eisenhower and Montgomery wanted to do it, thinking it would result in trench warfare and many deaths. A rather negative portrayal of Churchill, which I suppose doesn’t resonate with those of us who grew up with the popular image of him. Dunkirk, on the other hand, was a fabulous film. The cinema was full, we were on the front row, which was not the best place to be, but all that was left. Although people had said it was a weepy, we didn’t find that – at least not until the end when the small boats suddenly appeared on the horizon, coming to fetch the army. The reason for that, I think, was because the film did not follow one particular person, but put at least 3 different perspectives parallel to each other. One of a small boat, another was in the air, and a third was on the ground, at a place called “The Mole” where the men were boarding the craft to go out to destroyers. The Luftwaffe, of course, were bombing the big ships, and sinking them, so small ships were the answer. An insight into what it was like on the beaches of Dunkirk, and a very good film, I’ve not seen one that good for a while. The absence of big star parts was actually helpful, as it made the action all the more real. Kenneth Branagh was probably the biggest star and he had a role as a navy officer on the Mole. Not a lead part, but one of the people directing operations, he decided to stay on after all men had been taken off, so who knows what happened to him. One of the most moving scenes was right at the end when the only remaining aircraft, having had its engine shot out, was coasting over the beach away from the people on the beach, came to rest on the sand- good flying - and the pilot got out, set fire to the plane and waited for the Germans who came over the horizon, his job done, he had done his best to keep them at bay. War is war. Pauline Chadwick FRONT COVER Photos Thanks to Stephen Baggs for his pictures of around the village. Bob 16
WHERE IN OUR VILLAGE Each month the BKN will have a small picture quiz – no prizes, but I hope you may enjoy guessing where the object shown is located within the Parish boundary. Last month’s object is one of the notices that have recently appeared on all railway bridges to identify them uniquely. This one is on the bridge in Middle Street. This month features part of something we have all passed by but which may not be quite as obvious, unless you are looking in the right direction at the right time. So where is it? The answer and another object will be shown next month. JaPe
Dates for the next meetings:- October 18th - Bargain Hunt – Veronica Andrew November 15th - Christmas Fayre We are a very friendly group and we welcome new members. We meet at 2.30pm in the Parish Hall on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact either Karen Russell on 01278 769 382 or Ann Robson 01278 760 981. AR WI Craft Group We will meet at 2.30pm in the Methodist Church School room on Monday October 16th. We are a small friendly group who enjoy knitting, cross stitch, chatting and having a cuppa. We welcome new members who enjoy any crafts. For more details contact me. Margaret Smith, 760 691 Local Walkers Do you like walking distances of between 6 and 10 miles? If, like me, you would like company when walking, but don’t want to join large groups like The Ramblers Association, ring me (Allan) on 07833 921 334. Allan Rayner Parish Hall Bookings If you want to book the hall for a party or fund- raiser in the Autumn, best to do it now. I’ve had quite a few bookings already so choice is limited. To avoid disappointment book now. The Jubilee room should not be overlooked if you are considering a small meeting or seminar. It is self-contained and well-suited for talks and audio visual presentations. Regular daytime and evening sessions are available. If you leave a message on the answer phone, please be very specific as to which part of the hall you wish to hire and for what purpose. Date and time you wish to hire the hall (this must include setting up and clearing/cleaning). Please also leave your name, address and telephone number. Please also speak clearly and don’t race through your telephone number. Alternatively, a precise email would be most welcome. Look forward to hearing from you. Jenny Butters, 01278 760477 or [email protected] 17
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Brent Knoll House Histories European Heritage Year 1975 W. I. Book – 14 Duringthelasttwomonths,twodeedshavebeenmentioned;onedated1844andtheother 1855.BothofthesedeedstransferredpropertytoJohnMarsh.IntheJuly/AugusteditionI mistakenly referred to plots which were numbered on the Tithe Map as 190 and 191a, thoughthemapaccompanyingthearticlecorrectlyshowedthemas191and191a.NoTithe Map numbers were mentioned in the September edition, but they were not discussing the same property, as these represented numbers 190 and 190a.To put that another way, John Marsh was buying two separate properties nextdoortoeachother, together with the lands which were attached to both.The map shown here is taken from a deed dated 1863 and showsthetwoadjoining propertieswithbuildingsonboth.Eachisrecordedintheschedulesattheendofthedeed as a house, garden and orchard along with a croft (numbered 190a) and an orchard and coppice(numbered191a).Togethertheareasamounttojustoverfiveacres. Boththe1844and1855deedsdescribedJohnMarshasagentleman,whichnormallyimplies thathelivesoffhisownmeans,ratherthanhavinganoccupation.However,another,slightly laterdeed,dated1863,referstohimasaschoolmaster.Checkingthisoutinthefirstedition ofKelly’sDirectory,for1861,confirmsthatrole.Itisalsoconfirmedinthecensusfor1851 and 1861 and, although it gives far less detail, it is also inferred in 1841.In 1851, he is recorded,rathermoreexplicitly,asMasterofMathandCommercialSchoolandhisaddressis given as Rose Cottage, The Street (now Brent Street).In each of the years noted in the census, he appears to have students either living in, or attending school, when the enumeratorcalled;fivearementionedin1841,onlyonein1851andthreein1861.Asthe enumeratordidnotcomeatanagreedtimeandrecordedeveryonewhohappenedtobein thepropertyatthatmomentintime,irrespectiveofwhethertheylivedthereorweremerely visiting,itisimpossibletobecertainwhetherthesewereallhisstudents,norwhetheranyof themwereboarding,orevenwhethersomehadjustleftandotherswerewaitingfortheir parents,forinstance.Onethingdoesseemcertainthough;hispurchaseoftwosubstantial properties,evenelevenyearsapart,doessuggestthathewasprobablynotsolelyrelianton theincomefromhisteaching,butmaywellhavehadprivatemeansaswell. Continuedonpage20 20
Brent Knoll House Histories – Continued Thedeedof1863,mentionedabove,notesthedeathofJohnMarshonthe14thDecember 1861(lessthanthreemonthsafterthenewschoolinthevillageopened).Afterhisdeath, John left a widow, Charlotte, who became a trustee of his will, along with three others: RobertMarsh,of7,CumberlandTerrace,Newcut,Bristol,whothecensusof1851notesasa traveller for a brewery visiting John on that day, though in the deed he is described as a gentleman, and is five years older than John, which suggests he may well be his older brother;HenryMasters,ofMark,yeoman,whoishiseldersonand,inthe1851censusis referredtoasaschoolassistant,andRobertSidneyMarshofComptonBishop,theyounger son,who,inthesamecensus,apparentlyaspirestobeafarmer. Inhiswill,JohnMarshspecificallydevisedcertainlandsinBurnham,thoughneitherthelands northebeneficiaryareotherwisedetailedinthisdeed.Alltheresidueofhisassets,bothreal andpersonal,werebequeathedtohisexecutors“upontrusttopermittheuseandenjoyment of all such parts thereof as should not yield income and to pay the interest, dividends or annualproduceofallsuchpartsthereofasshouldyieldincomeuntohis,thesaidTestator’s wife[Charlotte]duringherlife.”Afterherdeath,everythingwastobedivided“asequallyas possible”betweenhistwosons,incommon,notasjointtenants.AlltheTrustees,barhis wife,wereexecutors. Interestingly,CharlottehasmovedfromSouthBrenttoMark,perhapstolivewithherelder son.WhichmaybethereasonwhytheyalldecidedtodisposeofthepropertiesinBrent Knoll.Thepersonbuyingboththe190&190apropertiesandthe191&191apropertieswas acertainHenryHicksofSouthBrent,gentleman.Unfortunately,Icanfindnoentryinthe 1861censusforHenryHicksinSouthBrent,thoughthereisapersonofthatnamelivingin Berrow,whoissaidtobeasuperannuatedofficer,CoastGuard.However,tomakematters morecomplex,therewasaHenryHicksmentionedinthe1961censusunderJohnMarsh’s entry;heisnotedasapupilofJohnandiselevenyearsold.Whichsuggestsheisnotthe personbuyingthepropertytwoyearslater. In 1871 a Henry Hicks is noted in Brent Knoll, living in Burton Row, aged seventyͲseven, marriedto72Ͳyearoldwife,Catherine,andhavingathirteenͲyearoldservantgirllivingin. ThismaywellbetheHenryHickswhoboughttheseproperties,ashedidnotlivetherefora verylongperiod,ifatall. IntheTitheMap,thereisaFerdinandeHicks,whoisalsoreferredtoasFerdinandeHix,but thatspellingdoesnotseemtohelpfindaHenryHixin1861either.PerhapstheHenryfrom BerrowmovedtoSouthBrentinanticipationofbuyingtheseproperties.Eitherwayhehas tobeawealthymanashepaysonethousandonehundredpoundsforthem. At this point, there appears to be a missing deed, which is noted in an Abstract of Title relatingtoalaterpurchase,withapencilnoteatthesidesayingthatitwasnotproduced whentheabstractwascompiled.Itwasdated21stFebruary1868andwillbethesubjectof thearticlenextmonth. JohnPage Beware of telephone scams A 86-year old concerned resident called into our contact centre – Sedgemoor Direct - to report that he was telephoned by a company saying they were working on behalf of Sedgemoor District Council carrying out an amenity check to see what services are needed for the area. SDC are not carrying out any such survey. Claire Faun 21
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Women’s Society We look forward to our first meeting after the Summer break. We will meet on Thursday September 28th at the home of Dot and John Hatfield, Park Lodge, Brent Street at 8pm. This meeting will be our A.G.M., where we will discuss the following year’s programme. Your ideas and thoughts for our programme will be very, gratefully received. Either Julie or I will inform members where we plan to meet in October and I will deliver all details of future meetings as soon as possible. New members are always welcome, please ring Julie (01278 751 229) if you would like a lift. Ann Women’s Institute The September meeting is our members meeting and so member Gwyneth Benjamin gave us some helpful tips on how to pack a small suitcase for a long or short holiday. Mixing and matching tops and bottoms and using only two colours seems to be the answer. Margaret Smith was the winner of the Flower of the Month competition with a Dahlia. At our meeting on October 11th, 2.30pm, at the Parish Hall, Dr Burroughes will enlighten us about his experiences as a WI speaker. JMG “Meet & Eat” Dear Meet and Eaters, We regret that we are unable to provide a Meet and Eat lunch in October as our chefs are either on their travels or preparing for significant family events. We hope to resume service in November. If you know any potential new diners, please give Liz a ring on 01278 760 810. Liz, Rosemary, Weit and Bella Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! As promised we are back! All of these dates are the first Thursday of the month starting at 7.30pm and will be held at Woodlands unless otherwise stated. 5th October - Killer skittles in the Red Cow 2nd November - Christmas Craft evening 7th December - Christmas party, mulled wine and carols The aim of this group remains the same, to bring women from the village together once a month and hopefully talk to someone who you would not normally meet. We are friendly and want to make our community even better than it is already. Caroline Winter Warmer Discounts October is the time when you register for the Winter Warmer Discounts with your energy company. If you are on pension credits or are considered vulnerable, you can be eligible for more than £100 off you Winter bill – if you register. Give your energy companies a call and see if you are eligible or contact me for further help and advice. Kim Wilcox Village Agent 07943 555519 or [email protected] This gives me the pip! This year we have had a glut of lovely eating apples on our tree, far too many for my wife and I so we decided to put some in a functional tray outside our house for passers-by to help themselves which I am pleased to say they did. May I say, to one person, however, you were not supposed to take the tray as well! BDF 24
The Mango Hub Cookery School TheMangoHubCookerySchooliscomingtoBrent KnollParishHallinNovemberforthefirsttime. Master Chef Fred Balakrishna was traditionally trained and has years of experience in high-end catering. Together with this, he adds the knowledge and skills from his Indian heritage: he will show you how to cook with spices to create your own personalized Masala, which is an aromatic blend of different spices- such as Garam Masala. You can then use your new skills to create delicious food at home to impress and delight your family and friends. Fred’s heritage is from Kerela in Southern India, which is rich in local spices and traditional recipes going back over centuries. India’s South West coast and especially Kerela had established itself as a major spice trade centre from as early as 3000 B.C. A short demonstration from Fred will be followed by time for you to cook using your new skills, whilst supported by him and his team. The group will be no more than 8 people, in order to give time for individual attention. Date of Cookery School Saturday November 18th from 10.00am -1.00 pm. BRENT KNOLL BAZAAR FARMERS’ MARKET & PARISH CAFÉ SATURDAY 14th October at Brent Knoll Parish Hall - 10.00am to 12 noon Locally produced fresh Beef, Pork, Chicken, Goat’s milk, cheese and meat, Eggs, Cheese, Pickles and Preserves. Vegetable Stall, Speciality Bread, Westcroft Cider, Homemade Cakes and Savouries, Phoenix Cards, Handmade Cards, Silver & beaded jewellery, Children’s Games and Toys, Local Crafts, Dog Treats, Textiles, etc., CDs, DVDs, Books and Bric-a-Brac. Plus Raffle The Parish Café will be serving drinks & light snacks. Entrance FREE Good Quality, Clean items for BRIC-A-BRAC stall (No Electrical Goods, please) will be appreciated, (collection or delivery) or to Book a Table (£7 per table) Phone Eddie Fuller (01278 760 308) Proceeds to Brent Knoll Parish Hall Royal British Legion Women’s Section The next meeting of the Women’s section will be the AGM and will be held at the Jubilee Room in the Parish Hall on Saturday 14th October at 2.30pm. Further information can be obtained from Liz 760 810, Bella 760 528 and Cynthia 760 198. Bella Ward 25
We are a family run Brent Knoll based company .Established in 1989 Services we provide:- Lawn Mowing & Maintenance Strimming / Brushcutting Hedge Cutting All aspects of Tree Work Garden Clearance Regular Garden Maintenance Removal of Garden Waste 'Licensed Carrier - Fully Insured Weed Killing, Fence Treatment Local Authority Work Tel: 01278 760 815 Mob: 07730 435038
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Bits and Bobs FOR SALE If you have an item for sale, send me details of it with your asking price, your contact details and £1 per line. Prospective buyers contact you direct. All transactions are between the two parties and the BKN is not involved. Ed. Floor lamp with uplighter and down lighter, brushed chrome finish £20 Tel: (01278) 760 856 Parish Surgery On the first Wednesday of each month, in addition to our Parish Council meeting at 7pm, we hold a Parish Surgery in the afternoon between 4pm and 5pm and we welcome anybody who wishes to discuss any local matter with the Clerk and a member of the Parish Council. Please Contact the Clerk if you require any information Owen Cullwick, Mob 07917 445 215, [email protected] Clerk Adult Playground Equipment The Brent Knoll Parish Council is looking into ways of providing some outdoor exercise equipment on the village green for young people and adults. Children are already well provided for in that area. To have adult equipment encourages exercise in pleasant and peaceful surroundings. Spin-offs from such activities would give physical and mental benefits thus increasing socialisation and fun. To have children, young people and adults sharing the Village Green facilities in this way can only be good for the social co-ordination and ambience of the village. A group of Parish Councillors visited a local site recently where such equipment has been installed. The equipment was in a compact space, near the children's play area and was impressive. Among the equipment was a leg press, air walker, static bicycle, arm bike, cross rider, skier, chest press, body twist and stepper. A photograph of such equipment can be seen at the Village Shop. Before the Parish Council embarks on such a scheme, it needs to know what the response from the village would be. If enough people show interest, then a consultation meeting would take place at which parishioners would find out more about the scheme and could express their preferences. We would ask you therefore to fill in the tear off Slip below and hand it in at the Village Shop as soon as possible. Thank You, Brent Knoll Parish Council I am in favour of the Brent Knoll Parish Council looking into ways of funding and setting up a scheme of exercise apparatus on the village green for adults.
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Your Local Community hi THURSDAY12thOctober 7.00–9.00 EastBrentVillageHall Enjoyalightheartedeveningwithagreatvarietyofmusic! £5.00ADMISSION(Alargecupofsoupandrollisincluded) RaisingmoneyforStMary’sChurchfunds Bringyourowndrinks Christmas Fair at St Michael’s Church This is an advance notice that the Parish of Three Saints will be holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday December 2nd - 10am to 1pm at St Michael’s Church. Last year our local handicraft items sold very well, making a significant contribution to the profit we made at the Fair. What we need are items that could be sold as small Christmas presents or decorations. If you would like to occupy yourself with some craft work as the evenings draw in during the Autumn, we would welcome the products for sale on our stall. Please contact me on [email protected] or 769 010 if you are able to make a contribution. Ged BRENT KNOLL HARVEST SUPPER SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER 7.15pm prompt at Brent Knoll Parish Hall Music by the Somerset Paddies on sale at the Village Shop Tickets £15 or Ring Eddie Fuller on 760 308 Book Early to avoid disappointment Includes two-course meal (limited tickets available) and Welcoming drink Cash Bar
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WANT TO PLAY THE PIANO or KEYBOARD? Qualified piano and keyboard teacher in Brent Knoll available for friendly, informal lessons Beginners and nervous students a speciality Learn for fun – no pressure to sit exams! For those who do want to work through Bringing business and expertise their grades, the A.B.R.S.M. syllabus is taught. back to Somerset. Call Amy on 760 100 / 07740 167703 Sourcing, procurement and DAVID FORD AERIALS lean production. All types of TV aerials plus extra points Shopfitting, Scientific Research, Freesat, Sky and European/Motorised dishes Discreet and careful installations prototyping. FREE call out and quotations Quality installations for over 24 years [email protected] Please call http://impact-commercial.com DAVID FORD on either Mobile: 07835 739 786 TEL: 01278 489182 or MOBILE: 07740 946385 Tel/Fax: 01278 769 212 Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 30 Berrow Beef & Lamb Mike Lapage Property Maintenance Landscaping, Fencing, Decking, Paving Grass fed, native breed beef & Brick, Block and Stone Work lamb, bred and reared naturally Roofing, Slates, Tiles and & sustainably on our family farm. Leadwork Available directly from the farm, Gutters, Fascia and Soffits in any quantity. Flooring, Tiling Contact Sarah & Richard by Painting and Decorating telephone 01278 783087 / Mob: 07701 072 882 07977467717 Tel: 01278 783 229 Email us on [email protected] Email: Find us on Facebook [email protected] Amber Cottage, Faircott Farm, The Lodge, Shrub Farm, Burton Row, Brent Road, Berrow. Brent Knoll TA9 4BX
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PARISH HALL COMMITTEE FORTHCOMING EVENTS for your DIARY 2nd Saturday Bazaar, Farmers’ Market and Parish Café 21st October Harvest Supper 24th February A ‘BAD’ production with the ‘Somerset Paddies’ 21st April Spring Jumble Sale 4th & 5th Nov. Autumn Book Sale 9th June Village Fête Next meeting –Monday, 9th October, - 8pm, “Jubilee Room” 200+ CLUB” September Draw The September draw of the 200+ Club took place at the Village Bazaar & Farmers’ Market:-
September No. Prize Name First Prize 130 £ 20 Mrs G. Cromwell Battleborough Lane Brent Knoll Second Prize 173 £ 20 Mr C. Raffill Ham Road Brent Knoll Third Prize 200 £ 16 Mrs S.E. Joyce Berrow Road B-o-S Fourth Prize 289 £ 12 Mr S.E. Wallace Harp Road Brent Knoll Fifth Prize 354 £ 12 Mr G. Wood Brent Street Brent Knoll Sixth Prize 68 £ 10 Mr & Mrs P.G. Reading Crooked Lane Brent Knoll Seventh Prize 05 £ 8 Mr S. Hearse Burton Row Brent Knoll Eighth Prize 360 £ 6 Mrs S.E. Grant Station Road Brent Knoll Thank you all for your continued support of the “200+ Club” and our Parish Hall. Bob Filmer, 200+ Club Co-ordinator Beginners Patchwork and Quilting Learn how to make 9 traditional patchwork blocks to create your own sampler quilt. Lessons will run on a Wednesday or Saturday mornings from 10am-1pm at £10 per person. You will need a sewing machine. First meeting (no charge) we will discuss fabric options and tools needed – to be held on Wednesday 13th and Saturday 16th 10am at Woodlands House, Brent Knoll. Pop along to either morning to have a look at what we will be making. Contact me on 01278 760 232.Sarah Mendip Rocks 2017 The annual Mendip Rocks programme has been published: http://www.earthsciencecentre.org.uk/news/2017/08/Mendip_Rocks_Programme_30th_Sept __28th_Oct_2017 There might be local interest in the following events closer to us than the Shepton/Frome end of the Mendips as below. Wednesday 4th October 10.30 to 3pm Somerset Wildlife Trust Work Day: Scrub clearance at Bubwith Acres Reserve, Cheddar. Book: [email protected] 01823 652471 Thursday 5th October 10.30 to 3pm; contact as above except location is Draycott Sleights Reserve. Wednesday 18th October 10.30 to 4.45pm; contact as above except location is Cheddar Woods. Friday 20th October 2 to 4pm Guided Wall Mendip Lead Mining. Blackmoor Car Park Charterhouse ST505556. No need to book £3. Then there are some specific family events spanning half term: Saturday 22nd October 10 to 4pm Explore Ebbor Gorge. Sand pit fossil digs, storytelling, guided walks. Booking for guided walks only Simon Clarke 01458 860120 [email protected]. Friday 27th October 10.30 to 12. Burnham Library Fun Fossil Friday Booking recommended. [email protected]. Friday 27th October 2 to 3.30pm. Cheddar Library Fun Fossil Friday Booking recommended. [email protected] Martin Keegan 32
Strange Stories of Somerset In bygone days, highwaymen used inns, both for their source of information, regarding wealthy travellers and also as a permanent base, often living in the inn, where the landlord would provide a warning of authorities approaching. One such highwayman named Pocock, had a different form of accommodation, he lived in a cave. His hideout, being on a wooded hillside, near Chilton Polden village was close to the Priory. This was well chosen, as the road along the top of the hill between Bridgwater and Glastonbury provided a good lookout for both victims and also possible threats. Pocock’s “home”, as cave dwelling goes was quite luxurious, having three rooms, the outer one for his horse, making it an easy getaway if required, the next room being used for living in and the small room for sleeping in. Pocock was held in high regard by the locals, partly by him giving them some of the money he stole. He never robbed women or children and was said to be helpful to deserving travellers, but only those not worth robbing, I guess. It was said that Pocock’s horse had specially designed shoes for quick getaways. However, he was eventually discovered by the authorities and following a fierce battle he was taken off, to end on the gallows. His cave was eventually sealed off when some of the props gave way and thus closed for ever. Roger Ward Lympsham Gardening Club In September, Ian Williamson gave us a fascinating illustrated talk about Walking in Nepal, which he did to help raise funds for Taunton’s St. Margaret’s Hospice. After flying to Nepal and a days travel to Pokhara, he joined a group on the five day Ghorepani /Poon Hill Trek. Set in wonderful mountain scenery, their guides took them up through small villages and rhodendron forests, across narrow suspension bridges. They slept in lodges called teahouses, and trekked up stone stairs to finally reach Ghorepani - the highest village on their trek. The following morning it was a 4.30am start in order to reach the top of Poon Hill in time to watch the spectacular sunrise over the snow covered Annapurna mountains. After trekking back down to Pokhara, Ian returned to Kathmandu and decided to extend his stay. In 2015 there had been a severe earthquake in the region in which thousands of people died and over three million left homeless. Ian joined another group of people and helped to build a new safer house for a homeless family. Future Meetings Tuesday 10th October A Garland’s topic will be Edwardian Gardening. 7.45pm at Lympsham Manor Hall. Tuesday 14th November Starlings on the Somerset Levels with Neil Clarke. Tuesday 12th December To be announced. Mariette Denison
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Your October Sudokus Snail Trails (not too easy!) Hard Sudoku
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 3 6 1 A 4 6 2 9
B 4 1 3 B 5 3
C 7 5 9 C 7 8
D 9 3 6 D 1
E 6 8 2 E 8
F 4 7 F 7 5 3
G 1 9 G
H 7 2 8 H 2 4 9
J 3 1 9 5 J 1 Only 7 persons sent in solutions to last month’s puzzles so this month’s are a bit easier. I am particularly pleased with my “Snail Trails” as all the clues are next to another with no isolated ones, which is quite rare. Comments were “The hard one this month took two coffee breaks. The easy but tough one took four coffee breaks!!!!!!” – “I rate the hard Sudoku harder than the Tough one” - “Had a little problem with this month’s Sudoku but managed it”. Solutions came from Klaus Brenner, Mac Hares, Frankie New, Peter Osborn, John Spiers, Ted Toon and Gordon Watson. Gordon Watson won the ballot. I decided to withdraw the £5 prize as people work out and send in solutions for pleasure and mental stimulus and exercise and not the money! Over the last 86 BKNs that came to £430! Answers please to [email protected] or 48, Brent Street. David Filmer Last month’s Sudoku Solutions (by popular request) are below:- Looks easy but Tough! September Hard Sudoku 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 7 1 8 9 6 3 2 5 4 A 8 1 62394 5 7 2 6 5 4 8 3 1 745 19 3 2 B 9 7 B 68
C 4 5 3 8 2 1 9 7 6 C 9 3 25476 1 8
D 3 9 4 1 8 3 7 2 5 D 2 6 8 953 1 7 4
E 5 8 2 7 3 4 6 1 9 E 1934762 8 5 6 7 5 9 3 57 8123 F 1 2 4 8 F 4 6 9
G 1 2 6 4 7 5 3 9 8 G 6 5 71248 9 3
H 8 4 5 3 9 2 1 6 7 H 3297 685 4 1
J 9 3 7 6 1 8 5 4 2 J 481 3957 2 6 36
LEBE’s Community Café We would like to Welcome YOU to LEBE’s Community café. Open every Tuesday 10-4.30pm at the Pavilion, Lympsham. Come on in for good company, great coffee/tea and excellent homemade cakes. Make new friends, meet old ones and help to make this the place you want to come! All people, ideas and well behaved dogs welcome. Tel: Lynne Booth on 01934 750 589 and 07914 003 323 or Helen Bretherton on 01934 750361 and 07740 783251 for more information. Lympsham, Eastertown, BrentKnoll and EastBrent Community Café Further Matters of Parish Interest from the Council Telephone Kiosk Recently the Parish Council, with the kind permission of Caroline Chennels on whose land the Kiosk sits, decided to adopt the unit for a community benefit. The adoption is part of Plan by BT to dispose of such property and the Parish Council decided that it would be in the interests of this village to acquire the unit for other purposes. A decision will be taken during the Autumn on its new use once all considerations have been made. If you have ideas for its newly adopted status, the Parish Council would love to hear your ideas. Please contact the Clerk Owen Cullwick on 07917 445 215 or email at [email protected]. Monthly Meetings The Council has decided to make the start time of monthly meetings and those of any provisional meetings 7pm, which would commence with an open session that members of the public can participate in with any observations, questions or concerns specifically about items on the agenda. Once the public session is completed, then the Council will go into a full session. At this point, only the Parish Council will be taking part in the meeting. Parish Surgery On the first Wednesday of each month, apart from August, there is a Parish Surgery between 4pm and 5.30pm and we welcome everybody to come and put their views to the clerk and a member of the Council. On occasions we have a Police officer in attendance and usually our village agent Kim Wilcox kindly attends. Dog Bin Provision in the Village One matter raised at a recent surgery was to increase the numbers of Dog bins in the village. The Parish Council will be considering this matter at forthcoming Autumn meetings. If you feel there is an area that has a substantial need please do contact the clerk on 07917445215 or email [email protected]. However the resources are limited and these bins are costly to install and to maintain throughout the year. Speed Indicator Device This unit was recently damaged, which is why it has been absent from the village for a while. We will be returning it to the manufacturers in due course and then it can be re installed once again highlighting the Parish Council’s intention to mitigate the problem of vehicle speed in this village. Owen J Cullwick, Clerk 37
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THE NUTTALL TRUST (Registered Charity No 1085196) The Nuttall Trust is a charity which was set up to provide financial support for local projects, community organisations and individuals within the villages of East Brent, Lympsham, Brent Knoll and Mark. It was made possible by the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. James Nuttall who left part of their estate for that purpose. The Trust has been operating for more than a decade. During that time, the four trustees (one to represent each of the four villages) have been able to provide varying sums of money to different projects and causes. In making available such sums, the trustees seek to balance the likely benefit of funding to individuals and/or to the community as a whole, the level of local support for any particular project, whether there is evidence as to the need for such funding, the likelihood of the balance being raised from other sources, together with the apparent prospects of the project getting off the ground if funding were to be provided. If funding is provided, it is expected to be used solely for the purpose set out in the application, Over the past, the Trust has provided funds for over two hundred different projects and causes. However, we do not wish to miss other deserving causes and the purpose of this notice is to create greater awareness of the Nuttall Trust within the community of Brent Knoll. If you are interested in applying for a grant or would like further information before deciding whether to apply, please give me a call on 01278 760 422 or email [email protected]. There is an application form which I will send you, either in paper form or by e-mail, to assist you with the application process. All applications are treated in complete confidence and should be submitted by the end of the year for review by the Trustees early in the New Year. If you have applied before, please do not be put off, whether or not you were successful in that earlier application. Martin Wilkins, Trustee, Nuttall Trust.
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News from the Primary The start of the Autumn term is always an exciting time, as we welcome the youngest children into the Reception Class. This term, however, we have also welcomed several children into other year groups as well, so the school is now at its largest ever. We still have five classes and none are overfull compared to some schools as we have an average class number still below thirty, but the old Victorian hall could do with a little extension! Talking of space, we have begun to utilise our new mini-classroom, sited in the school field, and henceforth to be known as the West Croft Room, in thanks to John Harris’ kind contributions to school funds. Whilst we have new faces to get to know, we also look forward to participating in some of the old favourites. Our footballers are already signed up to compete in Bridgwater in October and our runners have been asked to prepare for their first competitive race in North Petherton. Our best mathematical minds will soon be practising for the annual Maths Challenge at The Wellington School in November - and everyone will be looking forward to the trips and visits already planned by the teachers. If you would like to see what we get up to during each term, please do go to the school’s web-site (and it’s easiest to just Google ‘Brent Knoll Primary’) and find the newsletter link. Chris Burman, Head teacher Just for Fun On the first day of the new school year, the teacher asked a boy, “What are your parent’s names?” The boy replied, “My father’s name is laughing and my mother’s name is smiling.” The teacher said, “Are you kidding?” The boy said, “No, Kidding is my brother. I’m joking.” The Friendly Pharmacist
TheMangoHubCookerySchool th Saturday18 Novemberfrom10.00amͲ1.00pm. AttheParishHall MasterChefFredBalakrishna willshowyouhowtocookwithspicesandmakeyourownpersonalizedspicemix sothatyoucanusethesetocreatedeliciousfood. Themorningwillconsistofinformationaboutdifferentspicesandhowtouse them. Ademonstrationwillbefollowedbyyoucooking,usingyournewlyacquired skills!Itwillbeasmallgroup (nomorethan8)sothatpeoplecanreceiveindividualattention. Refreshments,Lunch,equipmentandspicesareincludedinthepriceof£49per person. Contactviaphone760635oremail[email protected]tobookyourplaceor makeenquires. 41 )ORULGD9LOOD +HDWHG3RRO)RXUEHGURRPV PLQXWHVIURP'LVQH\IURP SHUZHHN $YDLODEOHWKURXJKRXWWKH\HDU &RQWDFW6XHDQG'DYH0F0LOODQ ZZZRXUYLOODIORULGDFRXN RU DQG 6NLDSDUWPHQWLQ)UHQFK$OSVIRUUHQW ZZZSX\VWYLQFHQWFRXN 'HFLVLRQ3RZHUa:HEVLWH'HVLJQDQG&RQVXOWLQJ 4XDOLW\:HEVLWHVDW5HDOLVWLF3ULFHVIRU &RQVXOWLQJ &RUSRUDWH%XVLQHVV ,7'HYHORSPHQW 3ULYDWH%XVLQHVV 3URFHVV0DSSLQJ 6FKRROVDQG2UJDQLVDWLRQV 3ODQQLQJDQG/RJLVWLFV +ROLGD\+RPHV 'DWDEDVH'HYHORSPHQW %HGDQG%UHDNIDVW+ROLGD\2XWOHWV ,76ROXWLRQV7UDLQLQJ +REELHVDQG6SHFLDOLVW$FWLYLWLHV :HEVLWH6XSSRUWDQG+RVWLQJ &DOO'DYH0F0LOODQRQ
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Secure Caravan Storage Gary and Sarah Bowden G&S Storage Tel: 01934 750298 Mob:07970 950707 Highland Farm, Lympsham, Somerset, BS24 0JQ www.gands-storage.co.uk just 4 miles from Junction 22 or the M5 Insurance approved – CaSSOA (Gold) CCTV Hard standing with easy access Wash facility Storage containers to rent OPEN ALL YEAR Please mention the Brent Knoll News when replying to adverts 43
Somerset Sight The Mobile Advice Service is attending the following sites listed below between 10.30am until 3.30pm. The service is able to demonstrate items from liquid level indicators and talking watches to talking microwaves and video magnifiers. The vehicle also stocks mobility aids such as white walking sticks and canes, and games such as large print Scrabble and playing cards. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me. Kim Wilcox Village Agent 07943 555 519 [email protected]. Burnham on Sea Highbridge Tesco - Tuesday 3rd October Asda - Tuesday 14th November B&M - Wednesday 8th November B&M - Wednesday 13th December All Sorts Community Choir To keep the ‘Winter blues at bay’, why not come and join us at St Mary’s Church, East Brent, on Thursday evenings from the 14th September. The All-Sorts Community choir will be rehearsing for their next performance on the 12th October and would love to meet you. There are no auditions, we have great fun, have a good laugh and just enjoy singing. We are there from 19.30 to 21.30, with a break for a drink and cake and just a general gossip. Sue Toon August Teas During August, the Friends of St Michael’s Church organised Sunday afternoon teas. These are very pleasant occasions when local people and Knoll climbers are able to sit and enjoy the scenery from the churchyard as they eat their cream tea. I would like to thank those who produced the scones and cakes and the helpers who served the teas. This year we raised a very creditable £380 over the month. Ged Keele, on behalf of Friends of St Michael’s Church. Unfinished business with Schubert North Somerset Branch (Reg. Charity No. 205284) TRAVELLING TRENDS
FASHION SHOW High Street labels at Bargain Prices Brian Freestone Everything available to buy on the night will give an illustrated talk on Schubert, one th of the great 19th C composers. Examples Thursday 5 October of his music, some played live, will be accompanied by pictures from his life. 7pm for 7.30pm th Oaktree Arena, Bristol Road, Saturday 30 September Edithmead, Highbridge TA9 4HA 7.30pm Tickets £5 from RSPCA Shops at Brent Knoll, Parish Hall Tickets £6 from Brent Knoll Post Office or or the Brent Knoll Animal Centre Ged Keele (01278 769010) 01278 782671 Light refreshments available (with cash bar) www.rspcanorthsomerset.org.uk Proceeds will go towards the Friends of St Michael’s Church, [email protected] Brent Knoll 44
Brent Knoll Weather Report – August 2017 August was a mixed bag this year. The first three weeks were disappointingly cool and cloudy, sometimes feeling quite autumnal, but the month finished with blue skies and sunshine for the Bank Holiday weekend. Most of August saw a continuation of the procession of Atlantic lows, which brought a dull end to July, but high pressure was never far away to our south. This meant that the lows were pushed to our north, so although it was generally dull and cool, we escaped the worst of the weather - rainfall totals here were low, whereas the north of the UK got a soaking. Meanwhile southern Europe endured a heatwave, with temperatures well into the 40s. I think perhaps we got the best of it, and we did see a few sunny spells when that high pressure nudged its way north for a day or two. Things changed when the remains of Hurricane Gert arrived in the UK on the 21st, sucking warm and humid air up from the south. This gave temperatures a much- needed boost, but it was humid enough for some early morning fog and there was a good deal of cloud. Then, as Gert moved off on the 23rd, we finally saw high pressure building from the south. The skies cleared, the temperature rose, Summer weather returned and stayed with us right through to Bank Holiday Monday. Sunday was the warmest day with a high of 25.3°C – quite respectable for late August. The high moved off on Tuesday, and for the last few days of August, it was sunshine and light showers. The Bank Holiday sunshine brought August’s mean temperature up to 16.1°C, just below normal, and despite the gloomy start, the rainfall total was only 45.6mm - making this the second-driest August we have recorded. We’re into Autumn now, so a few more numbers – the mean Summer temperature was 16.6°C, which is about normal, with the mediocre July and August offset by a warm June. Total rainfall was in the normal range at 165.4mm. Perhaps the most notable feature was the record high temperature of 32.8°C back in June, with the 30°C barrier broken on three consecutive days. I’ll mention one other event - this is the weather station’s 10th birthday, so we now have a decade of weather records for Brent Knoll. Looking back in the archives, I see that we also have eight years of BKN weather articles – the first one described the weather in September 2009. See you next month. Stephen Baggs; www.knollweather.co.uk BRENT KNOLL PARISH SURGERY our Parish Clerk, Owen Cullwick will be holding a Parish Surgery on Wednesday, October 4th 4pm to 5.30pm Jubilee Room, Brent Knoll Parish Hall Please use this opportunity to meet your Parish Clerk to discuss any issues 45
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More Ramblings of a Rambler I have just received an Email stating it is three days before the deadline for items to be included in the October issue of the BKN. I am on my own this month as the Mini Rambler has gone back to school and the pressure is on me to do some rambling. First let me tell you about a plant I found growing among my Pumpkins, it was so unusual that I thought it needed further investigation. Not having much success, I showed it to a neighbour who told me she had an app that helped with identification of plants, and it was not long before she informed me that the plant was Jimsonweed. The following is an abstract from the web. x Jimsonweed is a poisonous plant; all parts of the plant are toxic; however, the seeds, fruit, and leaves contain the highest level of alkaloids and are the usual source of poisoning in humans, cattle, goats, horses, poultry, sheep, and swine. Poisoning of humans in recent years has been more frequent than livestock poisoning. Human poisoning results from sucking the nectar from flowers or consuming the seeds. Due to Jimsonweed’s strong unpleasant odour and taste, animals avoid grazing it unless other more desirable forage species are not available. x Alkaloids are related to those found in magic mushrooms; however, magic mushrooms do not cause death even if consumed in a large quantity. x The plant contains tropane alkaloids, which affects the central nervous system, with the major alkaloids being atropine and scopolamine. x Symptoms associated with jimsonweed include blurred vision, confusion, agitation, and combative behaviour. The swallows are still roosting at night but stay on the wing all day strengthening their muscles for the long flight ahead of them, but I will not be sorry to see them fly away then I can give my garage a well needed clean. A baby swallow caused disruption to the household recently when it decided to fly inside the house, but after a lot of persuasion and the agility of the rambleress, it was removed safe and sound. While on my walk with my canine friends I witnessed two sheep, each with a magpie on its back checking the fleeces for insects. There are a lot of berries about in the hedgerows and old folk maintain that we could be in for a hard Winter. Keep rambling. The Rambler Harvest Supper 2017 It’s Harvest Supper time again. Our annual Harvest Supper will be on Saturday October 21st in the Parish Hall commencing at 7.15pm prompt. Music this year is provided by the “Somerset Paddies”, which will be a great evening of West Country and Irish songs. Admission is by ticket only, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £15, which includes supper and a complimentary glass of cider or fruit juice on arrival. Tickets are available from Eddie Fuller on 01278 760 308 or from the Village Shop. Eddie Fuller 48
Useful Village Contacts: Contact e-mail Telephone St Michael’s Church, Brent Knoll Revd. Simon Lewis [email protected] 760496 Parochial Church Council, Secretary, Sandra Hanmer 01934 750076 Church Administrator Carole Carter [email protected] 769082 Church Warden Miss Frances James 760287 Mike Smith 760691 Church Cleaners Weit Harper 760803 Church Flowers Mrs Marion Vining 760612 Poppy Organiser Mrs Sally Wingate 760610 Brass Cleaners Miss Frances James 760287 Methodist Church, Revd. Steve Bennett 782306 Janet Southwell 760445 Baptist Church: Burnham, College St. Revd. Steve Ayers 783920 Catholic Church: Burnham & Bridgwater Father Tom Kelly, 422703 Member of Parliament James Heappey [email protected] 01749 343255 County Councillor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 District Councillor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Andrew Gilling [email protected] 01934 750580 Parish Council, Clerk Owen Cullwick [email protected] 07917 445215 Chairman Richard Hall 769256 Planning enquiries Cynthia Trivett-Bill 760198 Footpath Contact Peter Osborn 760839 Parish Hall Booking Secretary Jenny Butters [email protected] 760477 Bazaar Eddie Fuller 760308 Chairman Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Secretary Sandra Few [email protected] 760451 Doctor Dr S L Aung 760313 NHS Non-Emergency Urgent Medical Helpline 111 WRVS Prescription Service 760313 Brent Knoll Primary School Chris Burman [email protected] 760546 Toddlers Group Jane Hannah [email protected] 760629 Brent Knoll Tadpoles Pre-School Cathy Hurley 769126 Village Shop Caroline Chennells 760225 Village Post Office (Sub-Postmaster) Manshu Shah 769281 Brent Knoll News, Production Editor Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Distribution Elaine & Eddie Fuller 760308 Police Non-Emergency Number 101 Rhyne Problems Lower Axe Draining Board 789906 Village Agent Kim Wilcox [email protected] 07943 555519 National Trust Honorary Ranger Ged Keele 769010 Village Societies: Brent Amateur Dramatics (BAD) Sarah Joyce 787493 Cancer Research Campaign t.b.c. Conservative Branch Bob Filmer [email protected] 760760 Ecumenical Group Revd. Margaret Trapp 760573 Good Companions Mrs Ann Robson 760981 Guides/Brownies/Rainbows Jane Sinnott [email protected] Horticultural Society (Burnham) t.b.c. Royal British Legion Rod Southwell 760445 Royal British Legion (Women’s Section) Liz Bream 760810 Short Mat Bowling Club Alan Castle 760424 Table Tennis Club John Mathews 07414 868333 Tennis Club Alison Hillyer 01934 815407 Women’s Institute Janet Southwell 760445 Women’s Society Julie Baker 751229 E&OE 49
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Traffic Lights I fail to understand why there is so much ill feeling with the proposed traffic lights at the A38 junction. For as long as I can remember, the village has been crying out for lights. One can wait a long while and then some people take their courage in both hands and dash across. Some people may be a little inconvenienced and maybe the traffic will back up sometimes, but we should be able to cross the A38 in safety. As far as waiting for a death before a decision is made; perhaps relatives and friends of that poor soul, will maybe feel a little differently. Sally Wingate BRENT KNOLL AND MARK TENNIS CLUB The tennis courts have been busy over the Summer with lots of children and adults enjoying coaching sessions with Dean and social play. A men’s team and a ladies team have been playing in the North Somerset League on Monday and Tuesday evenings. As Autumn approaches, coaching will continue on Thursday afternoon and evenings during term time. A team has been entered in the mixed Winter League. Matches will be played on Sunday mornings. Men’s club night is on Monday evenings, starting at around 7.30pm and Ladies morning is also on Mondays, starting at around 10am. There will be some “Rusty Racket” coaching for adult beginners and for those that have not played for a while. This coaching is also open to non-members at £5 per session. Contact [email protected] for details of dates. Floodlights at the courts have recently had some maintenance repairs, replacing a few failed lamps. As the system is now over 20 years old and difficult to maintain, the club will be looking, in the future, at upgrading to a modern lower level alternative. The club is always happy to welcome new players and members. For details, contact Alison at [email protected]. Alison Hillyer TENNIS CLUB WHISTDRIVE Monday October 9th Ivy Hall,Brent Knoll By kind permission of Frances James 7.00pm start £1.50 Prizes, Raffle and Refreshments Just for Fun Wife: “The car won’t start. I think there’s water in the carburettor.” Husband (Scornfully): “How do you know? You don’t even know what the carburettor is.” Wife: “I’m telling you. I’m sure there’s water in the carburettor.” Husband (Sarcastically): “We’ll see. Let me check it out. Where’s the car?” Wife: “In the swimming pool.” The Friendly Pharmacist 51
Highbridge gets ready to hoedown! Come and try this new popular Line Dancing class, listen to a wide range of music, learn the low impact moves in a safe, friendly environment. If you or someone you know, would like to come along, you won’t regret it, no previous experience necessary, moves are easy to follow (you can always just watch and enjoy the music!). Ageing well is something we’d all like to do, but it requires a little bit of work – and Age UK Somerset is helping to make it easier. Besides the obvious health benefits of attending a physical activity, these sessions are also an opportunity to get out and meet people. ‘Don’t be afraid to come alone’ ‘The best thing that’s happened to me since I came to the area’ Classes are held at Highbridge Community Hall, Tuesdays at 2.30pm and costs just £4.00. We look forward to extending a welcome to you. Don’t put off any longer, make life healthier and happier. For further information phone 01823 345626 or email [email protected]. Dianne Ramsay
Just for Fun I never wanted to believe that my Dad was stealing from his job as a road worker. But when I got home, all the signs were there. The Friendly Pharmacist 52
Winter is approaching With the dark winter nights soon approaching, your local beat team ask you all to be a little bit mindful of the following: Your Home: x Look in when you’re out – set timers for lights/radio x Lock all doors and windows before you leave x Set any house alarm you may have x Store valuable items and jewellery in places which are well hidden and difficult to reach. x Postcode your property with an ultra-violet pen x Put all boxes into bin liners or take them to a tip so as not to advertise you have new items. x If going away – remember to cancel milk and paper deliveries, give a trusted neighbour a key and ask if they will put a light on and close curtains Your Car: x Lock all doors and windows and always set any security device when leaving your car x Never leave the keys in the ignition when the car is unattended, even while you’re paying for petrol or clearing ice from windows on cold mornings. x At home, put car keys out of sight x Don’t leave anything on view inside your car, it only takes moments to break in and steal it: this includes removing your Sat Nav holder from the windscreen. x Empty the glove compartment and leave it open x Take care of your satellite navigation system: these are very popular with thieves. Yourself: x Don’t forget to keep yourself safe at night whilst out and about. Wear Hi-Viz clothing and use a torch. Our rural villages can be very dark places at night. x If cycling – Dust off your lights and make sure they work! You may need to use them as early as 4pm soon. PCSO 7675 Sam Piers MenShed With the MenShed opening on 4th July, the shedders are a group of men meeting up to share tools and resources to work on projects of their own choosing. The group is open every Tuesday and Thursday 9.45am – 12.45pm and 1.45pm – 4.45pm at The Annex, Morland Hall, Pearce Drive (off Morland Road) Highbridge TA9 3FU. They would love to see new members, so why not pop along to meet them and bring your own interests, hobbies and skills, or just for a coffee and a chat. For more information please contact me: Kim Wilcox Village Agent 07943 555519 or [email protected]. Kim Wilcox 53
Berrow Conservation Group Brean Down 10,000 years in 1.5miles Berrow Conservation Group invite you to join our members for an evening with Ian Blake, volunteer ranger with the National Trust on Brean Down. Enjoy a presentation called ‘Brean Down 10,000 years in 1.5 miles’ and hear some weird and interesting facts and stories about this local landmark from the Ice age up to the present day. The date for your diary is Tuesday 24th October at Berrow Village Hall, commencing at 7.30pm. There will be a small charge to cover costs, £2.00 for members, £3.00 for visitors, refreshments included. All welcome. Ann Griffiths Brent Knoll Butterflies in 2017 Two things have prompted this piece for the BKN. First, I was asked by someone in July whether I had taken part in the national Butterfly Conservation butterfly count. “Brent Knoll needs to be on the map”, and, second, the Rambler has made some comments about butterfly numbers in the September BKN. My reply to the first question was “no, but Brent Knoll is on the national butterfly map” because it is part of the regular national survey that is taken each week in the Summer. This piece describes what I do to participate in the survey and also responds to the question of whether it was a good Summer for butterflies around Brent Knoll in 2017. So, how is Brent Knoll on the national butterfly map? It is part of a regular Transect survey that is done each week between April and September at over 2000 sites in the UK. The results are fed into a national database. I start from St Michael’s churchyard and walk up over the Knoll, down onto Hill Lane and return via Ralph’s Wood and Hangman’s Acre to Church Lane. In case you didn’t know it, Hangman’s Acre is the field opposite Ball Copse Hall off Hill Lane, and is managed as a local nature reserve. It probably contains the best selection of butterfly species around Brent Knoll. I walk slowly along the Transect and record all butterflies seen within a 10 metre corridor. In order to ensure that the maximum number of butterflies is recorded, the walks can only be done when it is sunny and the temperature is right. So what’s the news for 2017? The first thing to report is that the weather was actually quite good for most the period. April, May and June were all warmer than average, with April and May being very dry. Despite a poorish July and August, I have been able to get out regularly to do transects. The second point is that 2017 appears to have been the best year of the last five with numbers about 15% above average. For various reasons I haven’t been able to access records between 2008 and 2012, but my impression is that numbers are reasonably stable with relatively small variations from year to year over the past 10 years. But what about different species? The most common species is the meadow brown and this varies from 45% of the total to 67%, the number for this year. So the Rambler was probably right. There were a higher number of meadow butterflies on his patch than usual. This year both small and large skippers did well, as did marbled whites. Orange tips were much in evidence in the Spring and common blues had two good broods. The colony of wall browns on the top of the Knoll maintains good numbers. However, there were fewer migrant butterflies such as painted lady and red admiral. Small tortoiseshell butterfly numbers have been poor this year but this butterfly has been suffering from predation by a parasite over recent years. So, it is not all doom and gloom for our local butterflies. Ged Tennis Club Quiz Night Quiz Night on Saturday, 21st October at East Brent Village Hall at 7.30pm. £5 per head including refreshments. Bring your own drink. Teams of up to 5 people. To book your team, please contact Carole on 01278 760 435. Alison 54
Diary for October 2017 Page 1st Bring & Share Harvest Lunch Woodlands House 12.15pm 51 2nd Short Mat Bowls (Every Monday) Parish Hall 2.00pm 2nd Classical Music Group Ball Copse Hall 7.00-9.00pm 12 3rd LEBE’s Community Café (Every Tuesday) Pavilion, Lympsham 10.00-4.30pm 36 3rd Toddlers (Every Tuesday) Methodist Schoolroom 10.30-12 noon 4 3rd Somerset Sight Tesco, B-o-S 10.30-3.30pm 43 3rd Line Dancing Classes (Every Tuesday) Highbridge Community Hall 2.30pm 51 3rd Knoll Group of Ringers (Every Tuesday) St. Michael’s Church 7.30pm-9pm 4th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 4th Parish Surgery Jubilee Room 4-5.30pm 7,27,44 4th Parish Council – Public Session Jubilee Room 7.00pm 7 Parish Council Meeting Jubilee Room to follow immediately 4th Table Tennis Club (Every Wednesday) Parish Hall 8/9.00-10.00pm 5th Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – ‘Killer Skittles’ Red Cow 7.30pm 23 5th All-Sorts Community Choir (Every Thursday) St Mary’s Church, EB 7.30-9.30pm 43 5th RSPCA Travelling Trends Fashion Show Oaktree Arena 7.30pm 43 9th Tennis Club Whist Drive Ivy Hall 7.00pm 50 9th Parish Hall Committee Meeting Jubilee Room 8.00pm 31 10th Lympsham Gardening Club ‘Edwardian Gardening’ Lympsham Manor Hall 7.45pm 32 11th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 11th Patchwork & Quilting Woodlands House 10.00am 31 11th Women’s Institute – ‘Dr Burroughes’ Parish Hall 2.30pm 23 12th Soup and Sing East Brent Village Hall 7.00pm-9pm 28 14th Bazaar, Farmers’ Market & Parish Café Parish Hall 10.00-noon 24,31 14th Patchwork & Quilting Woodlands House 10.00am 31 14th Royal British Legion Women’s Section - AGM Jubilee Room 2.30pm 24 15th DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER BRENT KNOLL NEWS 12.00 noon 54 16th WI Craft Group Methodist Schoolroom 2.30pm 16 16th Alzheimer & Dementia Carers Group Brentcombe House 4.00pm 12,27 17th “And if it’s True?” St Christopher’s Church 7.30pm-9pm 8 18th SORT IT+ Recycling & Green Waste Your House Early!! 18th Good Companions – “Bargain Hunt” Parish Hall 2.30pm 16 18th Parish Council – Provisional Planning Meeting Jubilee Room 7.00pm 7 19th Comfort Group Wayfarers 2.30pm 12 21st Harvest Supper Parish Hall 7.15pm 28,31,47 21st Tennis Club Quiz Night East Brent Village Hall 7.30pm 53 24th No Toddlers (Half Term) 4 24th Berrow Conservation Group ‘Brean Down’ Berrow Village Hall 7.30pm 53 25th SORT IT+ Recycling & Rubbish Your House Early!! 26th Bereavement Friends Group 87, Brent Street 2.30pm 12 26th Women’s Society t.b.c. 23 27th Mobile Library [Friday] Village Shop 10.05-10.50am 29th British Summertime Ends - clocks go back 1 hour 30th Start of Poppy Collection Sanders Garden World 10-30-3pm 7 Anything missing? Make sure your events are listed in the Monthly Event Diary & on Website DEADLINE FOR THE NOVEMBER 2017 ISSUE – All contributions to be received by NOON on Sunday, 15th October, to:- Bob, e-mail: [email protected] or Wascelyn, 48, Brent Street, Brent Knoll, TA9 4DT. The Brent Knoll News welcomes all contributions. Views expressed are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor or the standpoint of the Brent Knoll News. The Editor reserves the right to edit or amend any contribution. BRENT KNOLL VILLAGE WEBSITE: www.brentknollvillage.co.uk HAVE A GO! at making hand built pottery and discover the delights and excitement of working with clay with Sheila Holness. Claywork is relaxing, exciting, therapeutic, creative and satisfying. Try something you never thought you could do and have a really enjoyable time! Dates by mutual agreement, 10am -1pm, and 2pm - 5pm, a full day £75, lunch included, £75, or ½ day £40, plus cost of materials consumed. Tel. 01278 760 016 Email: [email protected] for all your vehicle wrapping, signage and printing needs under one roof 01934 622652