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September 2017

Pilates Classes run by Emma Charlton at Advertise

Butcombe Village Hall here

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

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

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

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

Coming soon at your local Stoke Inn ‘Gustoso Pizzeria’ Opening on September 14th fresh stone-baked pizzas Open Tuesdays to Sundays

Live Entertainment ‘No Fixed Abode’ Saturday 23rd September From 8.30pm

MICHAEL W. ROWE

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

A family business offering personal service day or night

Rest Room facilities

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

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

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc- ing

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

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc- ing

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

including mini digger

Patios, paths and driveways Decking & Fenc-

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

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

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

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

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

The copy deadline for the

October edition is Friday 15th September

9 WHO’S WHO IN THE CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 WHAT’S GOING ON IN OUR VILLAGE HALLS?

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

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

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

Come pray with us ...

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

11 A message from Charles Roberts, the Rector

My dear friends,

When I was a curate my training incumbent sent us an invitation to his 50th birthday party. He was a man with a good sense of humour, and so the invitation was to join him for his “downhill run”! I suspect these days we’d feel that would be more appropriate for an older birthday. However, welcome back to the downhill run to Christmas! And while I don’t want to be too premature despite the fact that Selfridges has apparently had its Christmas Shop running since the beginning of August(!!), nevertheless September usually brings with it a sense of getting back to routine, a return to work and school, and normality returning to our lives. In the churches we settle into a pattern of what we might call “routine anticipation”, in the sense that for the Christian there is always anticipation, even when routine returns. Our season of Trinity, when we reflect on creation and mirror that with our green colouring on vestments and frontals, is the longest season in our calendar, but it will eventually lead us into Advent and Christmas. But that doesn’t mean there is nothing happening now. Being a Group means we work in partnership with each other, and so there is always the opportunity to support one another whenever we hold events. At Dundry that means the St Giles Fair on the 16th September. These Fairs are an ancient tradition, some believe started in Oxford many centuries ago, and the fact that we still run this annual event in Dundry is quite an achievement. Do come along and support the parish if you can. All funds go towards the upkeep of that ancient church which, as you know, is still in the middle of its reordering project. The scaffolding for Phase 2 will be going up soon! We also have an opportunity to support the wider church on the 9th September as the Somerset Churches Trust hold their annual Ride & Stride Day. A number of our churches have benefitted from grants from the Trust in the past, so this is a chance to give something back. So get sponsored to ride or stride between the churches. Half the money you raise goes directly to your local church, with the other half going to the Trust. Look them up on their website for details (www.somersetchurchestrust.org). Finally, I am delighted to welcome Alison Hill as our new Administrator. Alison comes to us with a wide experience in administration and church life, and I am sure will be a valuable member of our team for the Lakeside Group. Further details about her appointment are in this magazine.

Yours in Christ, Charles Roberts.

12 Group Administrator We are delighted to announce the appointment of Alison Hill as our new Lakeside Group Administrator. Alison comes with a wealth of experience in office and business administration, and also knowledge of the church and its operations. She is a member of Dundry Church and its PCC, and for the past two years has chaired the working group for the reordering project there, working closely with our architect and PCC. Alison lives in Felton with her husband. She will start work for us on Monday 4th September, and will normally work Monday, Wednes- day and Friday mornings. We look forward to welcoming her onto our team. PARISH REGISTERS St Andrews Weddings 12th August Alex Burrows & Patrick Ryan 26th August Tim George & Jordan Badger We wish them every blessing and happiness in their lives together

WEDDINGS AT St ANDREW’S, CHEW STOKE: TYING THE GATES

Those of you who have lived in the village a long time will remember the lovely old Chew Stoke custom of tying the gates at weddings. Village children used to turn out at each wedding and tie the gates with ribbon, refusing to let the bridal party through until the groom had showered them with goodies – usually chocolate or small coins. This tradition continues but children no longer arrive spontaneously but have to be invited. We are therefore asking whether any families with children would be interested in tying the gates for future weddings. We can then get in touch before a wedding to ask if you are available.

Please contact Alison on 332421 or [email protected] if you might be interested.

Prayer for September

Creator God, we thank you for the changing beauty of the countryside we live in, and for those who work in it and provide food. We pray for all who serve our community: our doctors and nurses, teachers, those working in our shop, pub and church and those who give time and effort to organise the many activities which are available. We pray too for all who are starting a new stage in their lives at school, college or job. In Christ’s name, Amen

13 LETTER FROM OUR ASSOCIATE PRIEST, SANDY MUNDAY

Dear Neighbours, July’s Jamboree, at Chew Stoke cricket club, was a lovely sunny afternoon of sports, family games and crafts, with songs, activities and stories from Angela Fraser (Deanery Children’s Worker) and her husband Doug. Later there was musical entertainment while hot food was served around the campfire. The event was well-attended and we hope to hold a similar event next year. Nempnett Thrubwell village fete at Berryfield House was a great success too, raising a profit of over £1,200. A large crowd enjoyed the fete with its horse and carriage rides, cream teas, Pimms, home-made cakes and jams, a coconut shy, face painting, welly wanging, loom band tuition, a white elephant stall and much more. Mendip Brass Band provided musical entertainment from their wide repertoire. We’re enjoying the newly-refurbished pipe organ at St Andrew’s, Chew Stoke. Installed in the 1840s and connected to the electricity supply during the last century, a new ‘stop’ has been added and a set of pipes, decorative until now, project the sound across the church. The organ now sounds better than ever. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to these events and projects. Looking ahead to the autumn, Harvest Home is in Chew Stoke on Saturday 9 September. Chew Stoke Harvest Festival is on Sunday 1 October at 10.30am, and Nempnett Thrubwell Harvest Festival is a week later at 10.30am on Sunday 8 October. Other harvest celebrations are under discussion as we go to press. On another note if you would like to find out more about the Christian faith, we are thinking about running confirmation courses. These are a good way to explore your faith with other people in a setting where you can ask any questions you have. The Church of England offers confirmation to adults and children (usually aged 12 or over) to take a further step in their journey of faith and make a public commitment to it. Please contact me if you or your child would like to find out more. With best wishes, Sandy

Filling Station Filling Station meets at its new venue, The Pelly Barn Chew Magna, on Thursday 28th September at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Joel Mennie. Do come along and share in our hospitality and fellowship.

14 DIARY OF SPECIAL EVENTS AT ST ANDREWS

September

Sunday 17th 3.30 for 4.00pm Concert given in aid of Changing Tunes – a charity working in prisons, using music and mentoring to help people lead meaningful lives, free from crime

Thursday 28th 7.30pm Filling Station, Chew Magna (see advert)

Saturday 30th 7.30pm Harvest Supper in the Church Hall

October Sunday 1st 10.30am Harvest Festival Service please bring dry goods & tins if you would like to make a harvest offering for people who are hungry in Bristol

Blues/Folk Guitar & Vocals

@ ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, CHEW STOKE

By musicians from Changing Tunes - a very effective charity working in prisons, using music and mentoring to help people lead meaningful lives, free from crime

th SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 3.30 for 4.00pm

Tea and cakes provided from 3.30pm Entry FREE: donations in aid of Changing Tunes

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

MORNING WORSHIP AT CHEW STOKE CHURCH SCHOOL

takes place on Tuesday mornings at 9.10am in term time & lasts about 20 minutes The Headmaster would be pleased to welcome members of the Parish at these sessions to worship with the School community .

15 BELL RINGING FOR FITNESS & FUN Bells are the largest & loudest instrument in the world - also the perfect way to get gentle exercise for people looking for alternatives to conventional sport. What's even better - bell ringing is open to everyone 10 – 100 years old & with any level of existing fitness! We shall be starting to train a group of new ringers in September so please contact John Bone on 332328 if you would like to give it a try.

The Toddler Group would like to thank Val Anthony who is retiring from helping serve teas and snacks for the group. They would like to hear from anyone who would be willing to volunteer to take her place. Please contact Kim as above.

Please note the new venue: Chew Stoke Church School

DON’T MISS DR PHIL’S HILARIOUS HOMECOMING

On Saturday 14 October 2017 for one night only don’t miss Dr Phil Hammond’s Hilarious Homecoming Gig at Bishop Sutton Village Hall in the Chew Valley, in aid of Bishop Sutton Pre-School and Forest Club.

Phil Hammond – NHS doctor, BBC broadcaster, Private Eye journalist and whistle- blowing comic – is bringing comedy home to Bishop Sutton, when he combines both of his 2016 sell-out four star Edinburgh fringe shows into one unforgettable evening, all to help raise essential funds for Bishop Sutton Pre-School.

Laugh, sort your life out, stay sane, plan your death and save the NHS – all in an evening! And if that wasn’t enough to tempt you to enjoy a night out in the Chew Valley, then your ticket also includes a fabulous curry supper, provided by local restaurant Sutton Spice. And with the magical talents of a close-up illusionist to entertain while you eat and a well -stocked bar, we have all the ingredients right to let you laugh the night away!

But don’t miss out – tickets are £17.50 and on sale now and we are strictly limited on numbers. Book early to avoid disappointment – this is one homecoming gig you won’t want to miss! Visit www.bishopsutttonpreschool.org.uk/events to reserve your tickets today

SEASON 5 OPENING PRESENTATION

Thursday 28th September

MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL

starring

KEVIN SPACEY, JOHN CUSACK, JACK THOMPSON and JUDE LAW

The first “Majestic” showcasing of CLINT EASTWOOD as director.

A graceful, sumptuously photographed, murder and voodoo mystery shot on location in

Savannah Georgia. Affable society host Jim Williams’ exclusive Christmas party - the highlight of the festive season - ends in violence when he shoots his young house guest.

Doors and Bar open at 7.00.

Screening begins at 7.30.

We have been very busy over the summer starting with our Members Show in July and for the first time there was an open invitation for visitors to come and see members efforts. In the evening the cups were presented to winners as follows; Photography - Penny Saville Handicraft - Pat Peel Cookery - Jan Osborne Preserves - Hazel Wedlake /Jan Osborne Fruit and Vegetables - Ann Holloman Garden Flowers - Cynthia Troup Flower Arrangements - Pat Peel Marmalade - Helen Bowen Most Classes Entered and Overall Winner - Jan Osborne Members Choice/Best in Show - Val Knight/Doris Smart with Doris having a special commendation from the judge for her perfectly knitted matinee jacket done in a very intricate pattern . Not all WIs hold Craft and Produce Shows but Chew Stoke keeps up the tradition and this year we are hoping the members will also enter the Harvest Home Show and swell the number of entries. In August we were pleased to prepare afternoon tea for the get together after the Celebration Service for the life of our member Lindsay Game. An inspirational lady who with husband Nigel raised literally thousands of pounds for the new Cancer Unit being built at the RUH. On a windy afternoon, also in August we held a Cream tea in the garden of Orchard House- a lovely relaxed get together with friends and family joining us Our sunflower competition had only 4 entries and once again Ann Holoman's green fingers took first place. September Dates : Sat. 2.9.17 Walking Group- Blagdon with coffee at The New Inn. Meet as usual St Andrews 10.00am Sat. 9.9.17 Harvest Home WI hosting a Cake Stall. Come and buy home made goodies Wed 20.9.17 September meeting - History of the Rolling Pin. Reginald King

I can't believe it is 3/4 into my first year as President. I have enjoyed it and am looking forward to seeing you all again. To all ladies reading this why not give the WI a try - we pride ourselves in not being a group for "the retired" but of group of women enjoying having fun and one anothers company,young and not so young."Come and try it, you may like it! " Sorry getting carried away! Jan Osborne, President .

Chew Valley Choral Society

The society begins rehearsals for its next concert on Tuesday 5th September, featuring works on the theme of 'St Cecilia' by its musical director David Bednall, Gounod, Howells and Purcell. New members are welcome in all sections. The concert will be on Saturday 25th November at St Andrew’s, Chew Magna. Visit www.chewvalleychoral.org.uk for details.

18 CHEW STOKE PARISH COUNCIL

COUNCILLOR VACANCY A vacancy exists on the Parish Council, which is to be filled by co-option. If you would like to serve as a Councillor, please apply, in writing or by email, to the Clerk (details below), providing brief background details and stating why you would like to join the Council. To qualify- the Applicant must be over 18 and have in the past 12 months, resided in or within 3 miles of, the Chew Stoke Parish boundary or occupied as owner or tenant any land or premises therein, or have their principal or only place of work there. FFI, please contact the Clerk to the Council: Mrs Catherine Parkman - [email protected] C/O Springfield, Bristol Rd, Chew Stoke, BS40 8UB or alternatively Chair, Councillor Graham McKay 01275 331623 Closing Date for Applications - 22nd September 2017 In the event of numerous Applicants, the final Decision will be agreed by end of November 2017. Chew Valley Community Transport car scheme seek Volunteer Coordinators

We are a voluntary group of Chew Valley residents who take local people with no other form of transport to their medical appointments. We started helping the community in this way in 2010. We have a large team of volunteer drivers and passengers from all over the Chew Valley and are currently looking to find one or two additional coordinators. As coordinators you work from home on a rota basis, taking phone requests from passengers and email- ing drivers. You work flexibly from home one week in every four/five, at times to suit you and of course around your holidays. Passengers leave telephone messages for you if you are out. We are a friendly, close-knit, bunch of people who work very closely within our community.

To find out more please phone 01275 333430 to talk to a coordinator, or leave a message.

VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2017

In previous years, the residents of Chew Stoke have contributed generously to the RBI’s Annual Poppy appeal and in no small way this is thanks to the small group of volunteers who ‘sell’ poppies from door to door around the Village for a few days each November. Unfortunately, people move on or, for one reason or another, find themselves unable to continue to support the appeal. Therefore, we need to recruit new volunteers. If anyone is prepared to give up a little of their time to support this very worthy cause and sell poppies door to door during this year’s period of remembrance, 4th to 11th November, please contact

Les Poynter on 01275 333827.

CHEW STOKE HARVEST SUPPER

SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 7.30PM IN THE CHURCH HALL

EXCELLENT SUPPER!

RAFFLE BAR MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

TICKETS £12.50 EACH FROM THE VILLAGE SHOP OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Congratulations to Dorothy Thompson who organised the Bridge Tea in the Church Hall in August which raised the magnificent sum of £949! This is going towards the Church Organ Fund, A very big Thank you to Dorothy and Ann Cole and to all their helpers who made the delicious tea!

CHURCH TOWER ROOF

St. Andrew’s church tower built around 1475, now has a splendid new lead roof, this was completed at the end of June. The roof is set behind a tall, crenulated parapet with corner pinnacles. The old roof had been patched up several times in the past and the lead had split in 3 places with bitumen repairs. Mike White and his craftsmen have made an excellent job of replacing the lead roof, parapet gutters and rain outlets through the gargoyles. The photo shows the door at the top of the stone spiral staircase topped by the striking spirelet.

The conservation of the exterior walls of the tower and spire is the next project to preserve this 500 year old church tower. John Bone

20 Packed Service of Celebration

for an Inspirational Lady LINDSAY ANNE GAME

Lindsay Game died peacefully at home at Chew Stoke on Wednesday 21st June after final days of treatment for cancer at the RUH, Bath. Lindsay was first diagnosed with the illness 28 years ago and bravely coped with the recurrences of her illness, always looking on the bright side, remaining positive, cheerful and optimistic. Those who loved her often described her as inspirational!

On Saturday 22nd July, St. Andrew's Church, Chew Magna was packed full with almost 300 people who wanted to share in the celebration of Lindsay's life. The service was uplifting, supported by four clergy from The Lakeside Group, and two of Caroline Lowe's Choirs, Singaholics and Vox in Frox, accompanied by Julie Payne on the piano. A resounding organ, played by John Spencer, supported the three chosen hymns - 'O Jesus I have Promised', 'Blessed Assurance' and 'Shine Jesus Shine'.

A rendition of 'You Raise Me Up' performed by both choirs, joined by the full congregation in the final refrain, left everyone feeling joyful, having celebrated the life of a remarkable lady. Everyone then clapped and sang to the sound of 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams.

Following the service, everyone congregated at the Church Hall, Chew Stoke for light refreshments, kindly prepared by Chew Stoke WI. The hall was colourfully decorated with hand-made bunting and balloons from the RUH Forever Friends Appeal. There were also photographs of Lindsay's Skydive that she accomplished after her sister died of ovarian cancer in 2009, raising £3000 for the charity Ovarian Cancer Action. Large photographs of Wacky Wig Week and Lindsay's recent 60th Birthday celebrations were also displayed for all to appreciate.

Lindsay and her family were always so pleased with the care she received in Oncology, the Breast Care Unit and Radiotherapy at the RUH, Bath.

Lindsay's Appeal tops £14,000

Lindsay began a 'Just Giving' page in 2015 to raise money for The Forever Friends Appeal for a new Cancer Treatment Centre at the Royal United Hospital, Bath and due to many generous donations from family and friends this fund has now reached £14,000 (including Gift Aid), which has exceeded all expectations. Lindsay's original target was a mere £1000!

Nigel and his family would like to thank everyone for the wonderful support they have received following Lindsay's death. They also wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the cards, messages of sympathy and comfort bestowed upon them. Donations to Lindsay's chosen charity have been so generous, and the family and the RUH are really grateful for everyone's generosity.

A NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY - Some local villagers have suggested boosting the funds a little more and will be holding a 'Pink' Coffee Morning on Saturday 7th October at The Church Hall, Chew Stoke, from 10am - 12 noon. Everyone will be encouraged to wear PINK, and this even includes the wearing of PINK WIGS (optional, of course). There will be some entertainment from Jiggidy, from Bath, a very talented duo, and songs from Mary Dowson's Hall Singers. It is hoped that a representative from The Forever Friends Appeal will be in attendance to give feedback as to what happens to all the money that is donated. All Welcome.

ChewChew StokeStoke HarvestHarvest HomeHome 20172017

Based in the heart of the Chew Valley - for those with the Chew Valley in their hearts!

Saturday 9th September

Ogborne Fields, Chew Lane - opposite Chew Valley School

Flower and Produce Tent Dog Show Nutty Noah (1pm) Live Music Scrumptious Food & Drink plus

Stalls, kids’ entertainment, bouncy castle, giant slide and grand raffle Kids’ races and the annual tug-o-war and much more! 12.30pm - main gates open

Advance Tickets £2.50 per adult (from the village shop) £3 on day at gate Children under 14 FREE. Stallholders Call Liz 01275 333 025 or Rachel 01275 331 856 Flowers and Produce Call Tina 01275 331 303 Harrvest Home Chair Nick Baker 01275 333 753

Tickets and Schedules—visit Chew Stoke Village Shop Entry Forms and schedules also available on line

www.chewstokeharvesthome.org.uk

23 CHEW MAGNA MONDAY CLUB Monday Club members have enjoyed a busy summer of activities and outings this year. Highlights have included the annual visit to Burnham-on-Sea with a walk to the Prom and a day spent visiting Cheddar Garden Centre and Wells. The sale day at the Garden Centre offered some temptations and several members bought toboggans in preparation for some winter fun ! Members themselves chose to fund a very popular, and much appreciated, lunch at Salt and Malt in July, and in September there will be an outing to Man- or Farm, Bishop Sutton for lunch. We are a friendly Club for anyone who enjoys some company and we welcome visitors, newcomers and their supporters. Members’ weekly meetings are held from 10.00am to 3.30pm each Monday in the Millennium Hall – unless we are busy on an outing ! Please telephone Eileen Bryant - 01275 331325 or Wendy Talbot – 01275 333063 if you would like more information.

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

Gadget Busters Wednesday s 13th and 27th September1.30-3.30pm at The Stoke Inn, Chew Stoke This is an opportunity to drop into our friendly and informal group, and receive help and advice from our volunteers with using your IT “gadgets”, including phones, cameras, IPads or other types of tablets and computers. Learning some basic IT skills allows people to keep up communication with family and friends who may be a long way away, as well as keeping up to date with what’s going on in their community.

Every Wednesday - “Extend” exercise class 12.30-1.30pm at the Chew Stoke Methodist Hall £3 per session. This is a fun and gentle exercise session for older people, including standing and seated exercises. Please call Ketyn on 01225 484510 for more information or to book your place.

Every Thursday - Walking Football 4.30-5.30pm. at Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, Chew Valley School £4 pay as you play, a great way to enjoy football at a more leisurely pace. No need to book, just turn up! Anyone can attend the sessions

Anyone can attend the sessions, you don't have to be a resident of BANES.

24 Methodist Church Chew Valley U3A

Chew Stoke Services 18th September At 10.30 a m unless stated otherwise Ubley Parish Hall

SEPTEMBER when the speaker will be Brian Freeland on the subject “A view from the wings”. Please 3rd Mr Greville Mills 10th Rev Martin Slocombe Holy Communion feel free to join us at 10 am to enjoy All Age Worship With Village Sunday Club refreshments (£1 for existing members or 17th Ms Pat Heynes £2.50 for non-members of which £1.50 is Sunday Club in Hall with Jenny & Helpers 24th Rev Dr Jonathan Pye refundable if you decide to join on the day) Chair of Bristol Methodist District before the meeting commences at (Methodist Bishop) Come & Join Us 10.30 am. A Warm Welcome Awaits

Chew Valley Gardening Chew Valley Wildlife Group

Society Thursday 28th September

th Thursday 14 September The 5 Year Butterfly Hunt 8pm Millennium Hall Illustrated talk by Phil Hall in Chew Magna Edible Garden – Perennials to Eat Millennium Hall, 7.45pm.

Speaker: Chris Smith will talk Admission £2.50; about all sorts of new and overlooked Season Ticket available. Phil took his daughter Vicki to West Wales to common edible plants that we can grow in observe wild dolphins. The trip was a great success our gardens. but while there, they stumble across the delights of Britain’s native butterflies. We aim to provide an interesting and Inspired, they develop a plan to photograph all 58 informative range of talks and activities for of the UK’s breeding species, leading to an adven- ture lasting five summers. Covering every corner those interested in gardening, whether a of the UK from West Wales to the Norfolk Broads beginner or experienced. and the Isle of Wight to the Highlands of Scotland, Full details of the programme of talks and hear how they battled foul weather, ill-tempered visits for 2017 are shown on the Society’s adders and biting insects. Finding each butterfly is website : one thing, yet taking a reasonable photograph is www.chewvalleygardeningsociety.org.uk another, testing their know-how and patience to breaking point. The Five Year Butterfly Hunt is a captivating and humorous story complete with a full colour slide show.

27 ST ANDREWS CHURCH ROTAS

September Readers Sidesmen

rd 3 Sept Family Romans 12: 9-end; Andrew Troup Cynthia Troup 10.30am Service Matthew 16:21-end th 10 Sept Evensong Romans 13:8-end; Liz Wormald M Murrant 6.30pm Matthew 18:15-20 Stephen Hoddell P Jameson th 17 Sept Evensong Ezekiel 20: 1-8, 33- Jeff Penna S Theobald 6.30pm 44, Susan Theobald A Cheesley Matthew 18: 21-35 th 24 Sept Parish Philippians 1: 21- Philippa Sarah 10.30am Communion end, Hawkins Manville Matthew 20: 1-16 Celebrant

CHURCH FLOWERS CHURCH CLEANING : ALTAR R Donlevy/A Laing Sept.3rd/10th. D Thompson Brass: P Rowland/F Barlow 17th. J.Andrews 24th Harvest Festival CHURCH HALL CARETAKING: LADY CHAPEL Sept.3rd/10th M.Witt Sept 3 rd Tyson and Jill 17th J.Andrews 10th Louise 24th Harvest Festival 17th Michelle

24th Dick

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

For August Services please see church website or notice boards

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

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

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

Nempnett 10.30am Thrubwell Holy 6.30pm Communion Evensong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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